This past weekend I flew across the country to deliver a little bulldog pup named Betsy to Henri and Ellen Skiba. A year and a half ago I had sent them a bulldog that we had raised here at the clinic named Flash, now known as Bruno, after I had read a story about their beloved bulldog Yogi passing away. They had recently mentioned wanting a friend for Bruno so when one of Brunos sisters came in to be bred and the owner wanted to trade out the c section for a pup, I immediately thought of the Skiba’s.
We picked out little Betsy when she was 5 days old and they brought her in to the clinic when she was 6 weeks old. She was so tiny and our schedule was busy and I wanted her to have a few vaccines before stressing her to fly her across the country so she hung out with Jenn and then at the clinic until she was all ready to go.
I left after work on Thursday to head up to phoenix as my flight was supposed to leave at 10 the next morning. Little Betsy was an awesome little trooper and made the trip great.
The next day we got to the airport and of course everybody loved her because she is a little bulldog pup! Our flight got delayed an hour and a half! 
After an hour I finally took her out of her crate and put her on the seat beside me where she got even more attention!
But then she is very very cute! We finally made it on the plane and after 4 1/2 hours we made it into Newark where her new daddy was so excited to see her.
Saturday Henri and Ellen were very nice to take me to the big city to see what New York was all about. It was nice to be able to go and I can now say that I have gone but I found the people way more interesting to look at than the actual “sites”.
The statue of liberty.
The city!
The subway signs were awesome.
Rockefeller center.
Time square.
And that was enough for me. I have been and Im good now 
Sunday was gym day and a chance for some one on one training in squats and bench. I was very excited because I have never had the opportunity to actually have someone else tell me hands on what I need to do.
Welcome anytime if you know the code.
There is a lot of work and sweat that goes on in that door!
Dues paid on the honor system!
Henri is the Jedi Master!
Setting up for box squats.
Always willing to show someone a tip on how to get stronger and lift better.
The dinosaur is king around here!
If it aint big, it doesnt get any respect
Proper warm up and stretching is stressed around here!
There are all types of lifters that come here to learn and lift!
Dogs are even welcome!
Chains are a big part of training around here!
Proud to be an american.
There is something for every type of training need!
And lots of wisdom on the walls.
The sled is king for cardio!
As well as the ropes!
Slav was the master bench teacher and I appreciated so much his sacrifice of his workout to teach me and help me!
Henri is a great motivator!
I loved the deadlift bar! It is smaller in diameter and so much easier to grip! Going to order me one for my own!
Master of all!
Old school!
Henri and his beloved truck!!
Monday before I left we had a dead lift session and it was great. It was the first time I had ever deadlifted with chains and I liked it a lot.
Thank you so much Henri for all your help and your friendship! There is not a nicer and more sincere person out there!
I flew home monday and have not yet made it to the gym as I am wore out! One more day of rest and then back at it on friday for some arms and OHP!
