Mom crosses the line

Sometimes Mom does not know when to stop. Remember last week when I was playing with my new octopus toy and she said no good would come of this? Well she jinxed me! Right after she said that, I ate an appendage. Take that I thought with a smirk. Nothing wrong with sampling the toys! Mom didn't give up and said to Dad that someone was going to be ill later. But I was fine. Until early this morning. Around 5:30am , things started to feel not quite right in my condo and more particularly in my belly. I was about to start whimpering sadly but there was not enough time and up came that appendage. Now when someone is not feeling well, you do not need perky cheerleaders in the background!!!! That is just plain rude. But there was Mom, on the floor in front of my condo with paper towels. She yelled up to Dad in a decidedly perky and self righteous voice "And we HAVE an appendage!!!" . Dad was impressed that I hadn't really messed up my pillow or the floor. I just lay sadly on my pillow and went back to sleep. Just wait until Mom is sick I thought.

Best treats ever!

Last night was a night of surprises. First Dad came home with THE.BEST.TREATS. EVER!!!!!  I have never had anything that tasty.. ever... in my entire life! They were so good that I did not politely take them with my front teeth. I just chomped and whatever was there (fingers, hands etc) was just collateral damage. Very unlike me as I am generally quite polite. Then Dad gave me an awesome toy! Mom was not happy-she said no good will come of this, but we all ignored her. Annoyingly she was right. About five minutes after getting it, I had removed a squeaker and eaten an appendage about the size of a Mom sock. My tummy feels a little funny but I'm sure it will go away.

A Day Outside!

Yesterday we went on a day trip! Day trips are good cause they mean I can go home and sleep in my condo afterwards and not in the small crate of evil that lives in the kitchen now. Yesterday morning everyone was up and moving around. Mom put on my harness (which means we are going on a longish trip). AT got in the back seat with me and off we went! We drove and drove and drove until finally we were there. Mom said we were in Greenport. We walked around and I met a bunch on nice dogs, and a man who knew what I was! He said I was big and Mom told him I was a standard and weighed 25lbs. He said his wire hair was not a standard but still weighed 25lbs.  We walked around Greenport and went on the piers which were weird cause they moved but they looked like normal ground! I bravely peaked over the edge at the water. We looked at the Fire Boat and went to the Blacksmiths.

Since Mom was taking photos, I made sure to only show my bottom!  Then we went to lunch. We had to walk around a bit to find a place that would let me in too! How rude! Sadly for Mom, we ended up at Crabby Jerry's. That made Mom crabby cause she does not like seafood!  AT had snowcrab legs, Dad had fried clams and Mom had a cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. And what , you might ask did I have??? Well first off it was very distressing to me under the picnic table when I turned around and saw a crab claw lying there poised to attack! I barked furiously at it until Mom kicked it through a crack in the floor into the water. Then Dad came back with a  cup of ice water for me, and Mom shared her sweet potato fries with me!
     We left Greenport and drove to a place that smelled like my bff Rigby! But he was not there, we were too late and he had gone home. Then Dad drove us to a place that was really weird. It was a huge Duck! And you could go inside!

When we finally got home I was exhausted. But then my Grandpa showed up so I made an effort and jumped up on the couch to be with him. After dinner I passed out on the floor again.

 

 

 

 

A Day of Awesomeness!

Yesterday was one of the best days ever! First I went outside with Mom. Normal as expected. But then after offering me kibble and water (which I refused on principle!), she put my leash on and we went outside again, but this time her car was outside! Yay, we're going for a ride I thought! It was a bit toasty in Mom's car, I think she should have thought about my poor bottom and belly and put a towel down for me, cause that seat was HOT! As we drove up to the library, I was very excited. I'll get to see Grace I thought. Then I noticed (cause Mom had the top down to further cook me) that Gary was right next to the car! That was exciting too. I tried to climb over Mom to get out of the car but she blocked me until she was ready. How rude. We ran into the library but sadly there was no loving crowd of admirer's waiting for me! I saw Angela but she is not fond of me! Gary gave me another belly rub and then I had to WAIT for Rita, Faye and Mary. It was nice to get all the attention but I did miss my friend Grace!
   Mom stuck me back in the hot hot car and we left. I thought we were going home but we went to my Grandpa's House! Yay, I get to see my Grandpa I thought. We went inside to a big surprise! Not only was Grandpa there but so were Alec and Julien-they came all the way from France to see me! Finally Mom and I went home where I drank some water and collapsed in the air conditioning. It is hard  being so social, it can really wear you out in the heat!
   Mom stuck me in the kitchen and then I heard a lot of people in the house. Mom wouldn't let me out so I could not meet and greet! And that is my number one job! I barked and barked until Dad told me to be quiet! I didn't even know Dad was home! How rude! I should be informed of all comings and goings of family members! Finally the people left and Dad let me out. I sniffed around and tried to go upstairs but they wouldn't let me. Then there was a knock at the door! More people! I tried to go see but Mom sneakily grabbed me so I couldn't say hi to the UPS man! Dad dragged in a long sausage like package and stuck it on the stairs. Before I could sniff it, Mom stuck me in the kitchen yet again! I heard a lot of yelling and noise upstairs! Finally Mom and Dad reappeared and let me out again. Then the door opened and AT and Andrew were there. I said my hellos but I was getting tired at this point. I flopped down in the living room. Mom brought out my food bowl with my untouched kibble but this time it had a frosty paws-Oh yummy peanut butter flavor how I love thee! I gulped it down but left the kibble (principle!). A little while later, Grandpa, Alec and Julien arrived! More hellos!
   I was very happy when Mom took me up to bed and I slept really well even though there was new stuff all over the room! At least they didn't touch my condo!

Visiting Grandpa!

Today was a very hot day. I woke Mom up at 5:30am and she took me out for a walk but then forced me to go back upstairs to my crate! How mean! Then she disappeared-off doing something fun I'll bet! When she came back, she went back to bed. I started whimpering and finally she took me out and let me sprawl on the bed. Then Dad told me to go do my job as AT waker upper! I sprang off the bed and bounced across the floor to AT's mattress. I jumped all over him and licked him and finally he woke up. That is a very hard job!
 Later on, Mom and I took a ride to my Grandpas! Mom said that tomorrow I will have a big surprise and some more friends to play with. I don't know what that means. It was very hot in Mom's car so when we got home she filled the pool. I don't LIKE the pool. So I ran to the kitchen door in the hopes that AT would save me.But Mom grabbed me and put me in the pool. I jumped right out. She grabbed me again and stuck me back in! Cause she is mean. I ran around the pool gulping down the pleasantly cold water! Then I tried to dig a hole out. Mom said we would have to buy a new pool next year since there is a lot of duct tape holding this one together.

It's hard work being a social butterfly

Yesterday Dad had a HUGE party. Mom looked like she was getting ready to leave but then her plans fell through and she was stuck at home. Lots of people came over and hung out in the backyard! Of course as social director it was left to me to meet and greet. Sadly they all seemed to be cat people, but I didn't give up! I made sure everyone was personally greeted. I was very very tired at the end and spent a huge part of today sleeping.

Well finally Dad has transferred the power and I have new antler! Yay! Here, of course, is a video:

Mom also forgot to put up the torture pictures. Dad made us go to Flushing Meadow park on the HOTTEST day of the year! I have never been so thirsty! I drank the whole bottle of water that Dad bought for me!

I just wanted to go back to the air conditioning! But they are good photos of Mom and AT!

Escape plan almost foiled

Last night Dad came to bed at 4am and woke up me and Mom. I realized this was my chance to escape, so I started panting like a crazy dog! Dad said "boy the dog does not sound good" and then promptly fell asleep. I thought I was stuck so I quieted down for a bit, then thought to myself "but Mom is still awake". So I panted crazily again until she got up and took me downstairs. We went outside and then she put me in the kitchen which was much cooler.

Yesterday was NOT fun

Yesterday was NOT a good day. First of all it was HOT! Mom made me stay in the kitchen with the air on while they were all outside. Not fair at all! Secondly, Mom stole my antler! She said it was too small. I think it was just the right size for portability! Thirdly, Mom and Dad stepped on me! Mom was cooking and I could smell cheese so I sat right between her feet (only she was concentrating of the pot of hot water and didn't see me) and when she went to drain the water, she stepped on me! Then when we went to go eat in the dining room, I positioned myself between Dad and AT's chairs (the better to get the falling food!) and when Dad came in to sit down he stepped on me!

The Bad Weekend

I had a very bad weekend. First of all it was hot, way to hot. Mom and AT were outside in my pool and they forced me to go in. It did not help. My Uncle Rob came over and that was nice but it was still too hot. Friday night I was sick. I woke up several times to be sick, and Mom took me outside a couple of time and was sick. Saturday morning I was not myself. I lay on the floor and wouldn't eat. Mom made me some rice, but I was not hungry. And then she LEFT me. Even though I was sick! When she came home, she saw I had been sick again. I think she felt bad (which she should!). That night I ate a little rice but mostly only drank the chicken broth she put in it. By Sunday I was feeling a little better. Dad let me out of my crate and let me snuggle with him and Mom in bed. That was nice. I still didn't want the rice. That night Dad put my bowl next to Grandpa and I was so happy for company that I ate all my rice and kibble!