Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals and Dirt

About 17 1/2 years ago we acquired a West Highland Terrier puppy.  Our kids were 5 and 8 years old.  At the time we had quite a few CDs of children music.  One of the favorites, Cowboys, Sisters, Rascals and Dirt  was recorded by Waylon Jennings for his son Shooter.  At our son's insistence our new companion became Shooter.  He would have many roles including...
  • playmate for the kids
  • soccer fan
  • chaser of squirrels
  • drinking companion
  • my assistant coach for Destination Imagination
  • Nancy's business partner when consulting from home 
  • favored guest status at Paluxy
Once Nancy was sitting in the floor enjoying one of our aquariums, when she realized the lapping sound she had been hearing was from Shooter sharing her glass of red wine as he enjoyed the fish also.

Neighbors remember him from the walks through the neighborhood with our cat following 20 feet behind.  Some of our kids' parents will remember he was the dog that peed on their folding chairs at soccer games. One neighbor will remember the white son of a bitch that barked at anything out of the ordinary along the creek behind our house. Pictured here when he got to ride along for the walks he could no longer complete.

Had to have him put to sleep last week, a sad day at our house.  Happy trails Shooter, you had a good run.

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