LIFE...According To Jasper! (Plant A Box Today)

Well, can you see the difference 3 weeks makes? Jasper is well into potty training (doing well at it) and has learned to walk on a leash. He still absolutely hates wet grass and must be dragged across the yard in order to do his business when it is merely sprinkling. He adores our 5 year old Corgi, Lydia and plays tug of war with her and a rope bone. He is still a bit bony in the rear end, but he is filling out nicely. Yesterday he took his first extended walk. By extended I mean outside of the perimeter of the yard. We went to a geo-gathering, as we read somewhere that there were 2 letterboxes there. Turns out there were and we got'em both. Jasper had a blast, but he crashed out on the way home in the truck. We never even heard him whine last night.
He still goes through the whining thing at night. I suspect that he still has some issues with being alone, what with the tornado just a few weeks ago. I imagine it is still easier to get him used to sleeping alone than it is to clean up the mess he makes when we leave him lose in the house at night.
Remember, I said that Gracy chose the name Jasper from the book series "Twilight". Those of you who recall the books know that Jasper was a soldier. This guy, in spite of being a pittbull, is a remarkable life fighter. He is a survivor. I can't wait for him to get used to long hikes. I am planning to make a real Letterboxing Buddy out of him.
Jasper and I just wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone that today is Plant A Letterbox Day. Don't forget to get out there and plant a box. Especially in Middle Tennessee, as he and I need some new ones to look for. Don't plant in Barfield Crescent Park, however. We don't want to crowd it 27 days before the Smack Dab In The Middle Letterbox Gathering. Take your boxing buddy with you. Even if you don't plant a box today (Heaven forbid) at least take your buddy for a walk.