My world just seems to suck right now. I don’t enjoy going outside AT ALL. The noises and fast movements have me so nervous I could pee myself! We just don’t understand what is going on but Mamaw is really having a time with it. Well after all, she’s the one that has to deal with me and she has made it very clear she doesn’t want a paranoid dog. Three times today she has put the portable fence up at the front entrance and the white plastic chair. She takes me out there and tries really hard to help me to relax—is isn’t working people! Well, finally tonight I could SIT for a while but I’m uncomfortable with that.
June 28, 2010
She gets busy with Miss Betty’s laundry and then she gets the ‘gate’ and the white plastic chair out on the front deck. She makes herself a cup of hot tea and drags me out there with her. It is the business commute time of the morning and I hear those loud sounds that just make me jump into the air. Every now and then she says, “That’s okay Miss Scarlett—loud motorcycle isn’t it?” Or something like that—well, it lasted about half an hour and I was IN HEAVEN—I said IN HEAVEN when we went into the house. Just keep doin the laundry Mamaw and I won’t bother ya!
June 27, 2010
I have become almost paranoid Mamaw says. When we were outside last week and she was weeding there were some really BIG noises and fast moving stuff goin on and now I don’t enjoy going out. Mamaw told Poppy, “It’s like pulling teeth to get Scarlett to go out to go potty—she is down to 3-4 times a day.” That’s right—I’m stayin in where I feel safe…
It’s Sunday and not much goin on. I don’t want to go outside and that makes Mamaw sad. The noises—they just scare me. She says we gotta get to work on that cause that isn’t good.
It’s Sunday and not much goin on. I don’t want to go outside and that makes Mamaw sad. The noises—they just scare me. She says we gotta get to work on that cause that isn’t good.
June 26, 2010
It just seems to me that Poppy is working more these days and comes home more tired than usual. What’s up with that?
So Mamaw and I do our own thing and hope its right! I’ve become paranoid about noises outside—she thinks it started when we began having these middle-of-the-night storms with thunder and lightening. So today she took a portable gate and put it on the front deck and made me go out there and LISTEN to all of these sounds. Now I can tell you that I definitely did not like that! Some vehicles have no muffler systems on them and the motorcycles just drive me crazy. Then there are the ridiculous cars that have that BOOM, BOOM, BOOM. It’s just awful I tell you, just awful. And she made me stay out there with her for 45 minutes!
So Mamaw and I do our own thing and hope its right! I’ve become paranoid about noises outside—she thinks it started when we began having these middle-of-the-night storms with thunder and lightening. So today she took a portable gate and put it on the front deck and made me go out there and LISTEN to all of these sounds. Now I can tell you that I definitely did not like that! Some vehicles have no muffler systems on them and the motorcycles just drive me crazy. Then there are the ridiculous cars that have that BOOM, BOOM, BOOM. It’s just awful I tell you, just awful. And she made me stay out there with her for 45 minutes!
June 25, 2010
What’s Poppy doin going to work Mamaw—it’s only Friday? “Oh, well he switched with somebody for another day off so today is his day,” is Mamaw’s reply. Bummer…it’s supposed to be a nice day today too. He’s been wantin to go play golf but the weather always acts up ON HIS DAYS OFF! I just don’t think that’s fair at all… I told him that too, and he said, “That’s just the way it is Miss Scarlett.” (sad)
Mamaw went out the living room door to the patio and dumped another 3 ½” from the rain gauge. We’ve just really been hit HARD with rain—hope we don’t have any flooding!
Mamaw went out the living room door to the patio and dumped another 3 ½” from the rain gauge. We’ve just really been hit HARD with rain—hope we don’t have any flooding!
June 24, 2010
Mamaw is startin to irritate me—she’s at the computer all the time. I know she’s workin to get the blog goin but for Lord’s sake! I need some attention…In fact—here she is just click, click, clicking away and Poppy doin the dishes and I KNOW Ozzie is outside. I want out too! Poppy didn’t hear or didn’t care and Mamaw was workin—I made my “Ozzie voice” the first ime; no response. I did my “Ozzie voice” the second time and she got that! Rush, rush, rush to get me hooked up and out. We walked down to the trail where Ozzie was and believe me, it was like I hadn’t seen the guy in a hundred years! I was so excited…But sometimes Ozzie likes to act like he’s ignorin me (I think that’s a ploy, don’t you?) I just keep right on like I don’t know that’s what he’s doin. It’s wonderful—I wish Becky didn’t work so we could have these walks mornings and evenings. (sad)
June 23, 2010
Mamaw hurts all over this morning. She got up, took 3 Tylenol and asked Poppy to let her have an extra hour in bed. When the hour was up, I took off from Poppy and headed right in to her to make sure she was alright. What an absolute worry this has been for me! Well, she greeted me in her happy, loving voice as always and just rubbed my tummy for a bit. Then she grabs each of my paws and kisses them—she is so funny. She tells me she just loves those furry little paws.
Okay—got lots to do today. “Poppy, why don’t you start our list of things to do,” said Mamaw. So all the while she is shaving her legs, taking a shower and washing her hair, they are making the list. Yep—they got lots to do today!
Okay—got lots to do today. “Poppy, why don’t you start our list of things to do,” said Mamaw. So all the while she is shaving her legs, taking a shower and washing her hair, they are making the list. Yep—they got lots to do today!
June 22, 2010 (Poppy's Birthday)
Poppy’s birthday today! She goes into the office and kisses him on top of the head and hands him a really mushy card. For God’s sakes, she sees him every day! But for some reason, Poppy seemed to really like it too. So I guess I’ll just keep my mouth shut.
More storms in the night. It seems like they hit about the same time every night too! Mamaw dumped another 1 ½” out of the rain gauge. And Cary from Petersen Painting is supposed to come and unstuck the windows so she can clean them. Well, as it turns out, he didn’t come until 2:30 in the afternoon! She was hot—in more ways than one.
More storms in the night. It seems like they hit about the same time every night too! Mamaw dumped another 1 ½” out of the rain gauge. And Cary from Petersen Painting is supposed to come and unstuck the windows so she can clean them. Well, as it turns out, he didn’t come until 2:30 in the afternoon! She was hot—in more ways than one.
June 21, 2010
Mamaw was on the road very early this morning—has to be at the hospital to supervise Betty’s shower/dressing before 8:30. She got me up and took me outside but didn’t allow me enough “smelling” time so I didn’t go potty for her at all. She told Poppy he will have to deal with me. She’s still in quite a mood and shared with Poppy that when she gets back, she needs to talk through the blog thing with him.
I thought maybe Mamaw had just run away—she was gone all morning! Well, they changed the shower time from 8:30 to 10:30 so she just stayed there. I think maybe that was the good Lord’s way of just slowing her down today so she can think about things.
I thought maybe Mamaw had just run away—she was gone all morning! Well, they changed the shower time from 8:30 to 10:30 so she just stayed there. I think maybe that was the good Lord’s way of just slowing her down today so she can think about things.
June 20, 2010 (Father's Day)
It’s Sunday—lots goin on here so let me start out with the “good stuff.” Poppy has to go to work so Mamaw is up early cause she “wants to baby him.” I’m rushed outside and right back in. I would have liked a walk but that didn’t fly…
Poppy got a lovely card and four new shirts. He loves—oh but after trying them on—he hates them. He tells Mamaw the short sleeves are TOO SHORT. Guess that means she’ll be takin em back to Kohl’s today. She doesn’t give up though—she bakes hot orange cinnamon rolls and fixes orange juice. She even sat down with him and ate with him—since she’s been on her “diet” she hasn’t done that. I guess today is a special day. Enjoy it while it’s here Poppy!
Poppy got a lovely card and four new shirts. He loves—oh but after trying them on—he hates them. He tells Mamaw the short sleeves are TOO SHORT. Guess that means she’ll be takin em back to Kohl’s today. She doesn’t give up though—she bakes hot orange cinnamon rolls and fixes orange juice. She even sat down with him and ate with him—since she’s been on her “diet” she hasn’t done that. I guess today is a special day. Enjoy it while it’s here Poppy!
June 19, 2010
We slept in a little today—guess Jon wore us all out! When we got up running cause Poppy has to go to work. And Mamaw is super sore from washing all those windows she’s not gonna get too carried away today!
Gotta grocery shop though—can’t figure out what they do with all that food though. They sure don’t share it with me…I think she picks up the stuff Poppy doesn’t think about and he likes to get the meat. He’s kind of a fussy eater Mamaw says. The farm boy in him wants meat, potatoes and bread! She adds fruit in there too. So she said she’s goin to go see Miss Betty and then get the groceries and be home. That’s alright with me—I sort of got spooked yesterday at the hospital and I’m just not crazy about going today.
Gotta grocery shop though—can’t figure out what they do with all that food though. They sure don’t share it with me…I think she picks up the stuff Poppy doesn’t think about and he likes to get the meat. He’s kind of a fussy eater Mamaw says. The farm boy in him wants meat, potatoes and bread! She adds fruit in there too. So she said she’s goin to go see Miss Betty and then get the groceries and be home. That’s alright with me—I sort of got spooked yesterday at the hospital and I’m just not crazy about going today.
June 18, 2010
Poppy got up—then Mamaw—then JON came up out of the hole in the wall! What a way to start our day. Mamaw is gonna run pick up the new faucet at Office Depot before it’s gone. Our “fix-it” guy had a lot of trouble with Mamaw’s so they’re gonna put a new one in. And so she’s gone—and Poppy and Jon want to go someplace so I get stuck in the kennel. What’s wrong with this picture? She was back in a hurry though—it looks like RAIN AGAIN!!
Mamaw is back and am I glad!!! The sky is black—and I MEAN BLACK . And the wind is coming up too! Oh my God; what does this mean? Rain, snow, sleet? Help me please Mamaw. And then the siren went off and Mamaw grabbed me up and took me down into that big hole. She says that means we need to go there to be safe. And then you know Mamaw—she can’t just not do anything so she snuck back upstairs and grabbed the stuff she needed to clean the windows down here. She never rests—then she wonders why she is tired. Get a grip Mamaw—listen to Poppy once in a while why don’t you?
Mamaw is back and am I glad!!! The sky is black—and I MEAN BLACK . And the wind is coming up too! Oh my God; what does this mean? Rain, snow, sleet? Help me please Mamaw. And then the siren went off and Mamaw grabbed me up and took me down into that big hole. She says that means we need to go there to be safe. And then you know Mamaw—she can’t just not do anything so she snuck back upstairs and grabbed the stuff she needed to clean the windows down here. She never rests—then she wonders why she is tired. Get a grip Mamaw—listen to Poppy once in a while why don’t you?
June 17, 2010
Got up this morning and here came Jon out of the big hole in the wall. Oh boy—he’s gonna be here today. Mamaw said, “Now Scarlett, don’t get all excited. Jon and Poppy are going to spend some “men” time together and we’re gonna do our own thing.” Well, I guess that settles that!
So Poppy is busy, busy, busy fixed Jon one of his FAMOUS BREAKFASTS. Mamaw and me—we just try to stay out of the way. When they’re finished, Jon wants a “run.” She told him about our wonderful trail but he didn’t quite understand her description so she got me “duded up” and away the three of us go. Nice walk—but I missed the “good girl” comments. She and Jon just jabbered along so I finally just went ahead of her and walked beside Jon. She gave him my leash and I really felt like a big shot then. We’re gonna come on home but Jon will run—bye for now, Big Boy! (he is 6’ 2”).
So Poppy is busy, busy, busy fixed Jon one of his FAMOUS BREAKFASTS. Mamaw and me—we just try to stay out of the way. When they’re finished, Jon wants a “run.” She told him about our wonderful trail but he didn’t quite understand her description so she got me “duded up” and away the three of us go. Nice walk—but I missed the “good girl” comments. She and Jon just jabbered along so I finally just went ahead of her and walked beside Jon. She gave him my leash and I really felt like a big shot then. We’re gonna come on home but Jon will run—bye for now, Big Boy! (he is 6’ 2”).
June 16, 2010
The sun is out! How great is that? I can see the wheels turning in Mamaw’s head…but first, outside for me. She takes her time with me cause I’m needin to get my smells in for the last few days. So we just play around a while and enjoyed ourselves.
And then Mamaw is down the big hole again…the painter’s unstuck the sliding glass doors so she’s putting the flowers and the lawn furniture back out on the bottom deck. I’m watchin her thinking I might get to go out with her but then she goes over to the outside faucet. Oh, Oh—we’re in trouble now…
And then Mamaw is down the big hole again…the painter’s unstuck the sliding glass doors so she’s putting the flowers and the lawn furniture back out on the bottom deck. I’m watchin her thinking I might get to go out with her but then she goes over to the outside faucet. Oh, Oh—we’re in trouble now…
June 15, 2010
Poppy’s goin to work—Mamaw’s getting Miss Betty’s laundry all folded up nice to take to her a little later. We’re goin outside to “do my duty” and take a walk at the same time. I keep smellin for that black and white male dog I said I just hated. We don’t see him anymore. Well Mamaw was none too kind when he would start in trying to attack me (why me Lord? – I’m a good kid) and just snarled and barked till he really just made Mamaw want to throw up. I think the lady kind of figured that out too. He’s not a good boy and isn’t friendly with the other dogs in our neighborhood. In fact, the one fella Mamaw likes so well said her dog DID ATTACK his dog—and for no reason. He had all kinds of names for her dog but Mamaw won’t let me tell you what they are.
June 14, 2010
Almost before I opened my eyes this morning, I knew it WAS NOT going to be a good day! Mamaw has lots to do and apparently Poppy doesn’t feel well. He went back to the bedroom and she shut the door to keep me out. And she started working directly after my first “pee break.” With the first load of laundry started, she’s getting ready to go see the doctor. She has to weigh in every month about her weight loss. She’s lost 28 lbs and wants to lose a little more.
As she is going out the door she tells Poppy that she is running all of the errands while she is out so she can concentrate on her work when she gets home. I thought she almost got back to us in record time so I know she didn’t stop to smell any roses today!
As she is going out the door she tells Poppy that she is running all of the errands while she is out so she can concentrate on her work when she gets home. I thought she almost got back to us in record time so I know she didn’t stop to smell any roses today!
June 13, 2010
Again, POURING DOWN RAIN! Mamaw, do we need to have somebody build us an ark? What is goin on here? I can’t go out and have any fun with all this rain, ya know? I try not to get my feet a real mess but when I walk in the grass the squishes… I don’t stay out very long so I could get my fill of the morning smells but Mamaw rushes me a little.
But today it was okay to rush me! I’m goin to Reggie’s to see Kurt, Cathy and Jon. We’re gonna celebrate an early Father Day for Poppy (oh, and don’t forget his birthday on the 22nd). I get bent out of shape waiting for them to finish getting stuff around and FINALLY getting in the Lexus. I keep telling Poppy my butt should be permanently planted there!
But today it was okay to rush me! I’m goin to Reggie’s to see Kurt, Cathy and Jon. We’re gonna celebrate an early Father Day for Poppy (oh, and don’t forget his birthday on the 22nd). I get bent out of shape waiting for them to finish getting stuff around and FINALLY getting in the Lexus. I keep telling Poppy my butt should be permanently planted there!
June 12, 2010
“Oh Poppy, by the way, I dumped 2 ¾” rain from the gauge yesterday,” Mamaw told him first thing this morning. Wow! That much huh? Well, we all know it’s been A LOT! And there was all kinds of thunder, lightening and rain in the night. I just cuddled down in my kennel and was thankin Mamaw for covering it to make it dark.
But, it’s still rainin today—good Lord, is it ever gonna stop? There are flash flood warnings EVERYWHERE. Mamaw tried to get me to go outside to go potty but I did the ole “spread eagle” and just refused. She asked a couple more times and I didn’t even bother to look at her. Now she’s a real smart lady and kind too, but just how DUMB does she really think I am? I’m gonna hold it! Well, as long as I can anyway—I better not pee on the carpet or she’ll be mad at me. I was pleased though that she gave me a chance to “perform” my tricks for her and I got my treats! I’m not DUMB that way either!
But, it’s still rainin today—good Lord, is it ever gonna stop? There are flash flood warnings EVERYWHERE. Mamaw tried to get me to go outside to go potty but I did the ole “spread eagle” and just refused. She asked a couple more times and I didn’t even bother to look at her. Now she’s a real smart lady and kind too, but just how DUMB does she really think I am? I’m gonna hold it! Well, as long as I can anyway—I better not pee on the carpet or she’ll be mad at me. I was pleased though that she gave me a chance to “perform” my tricks for her and I got my treats! I’m not DUMB that way either!
June 11, 2010
We’re gonna try one more time to get to Greenfield. It has RAINED for days! The painters are havin a terrible time tryin to get our house finished. It frustrates me cause they’re movin around and makin all kinds of noise I’m supposed to be the watch dog and protect the family. I can’t get a decent nap around here with all the work I have to do. And I have to try to follow Mamaw’s instructions this morning about not going out the door ahead of her. It’s hard work too—I’ve done it all my life and now she decides it has to stop. The Bark Busters lady says it has something to do with passive-aggressive (whatever that means). I suspect though, that it means I’m tryin to be the boss…
Poppy has his work cut out for him this morning too. He’s goin to get that new lens made so Betty can read her books! Maybe it’ll stop rainin by the time he gets back from doing that.
Poppy has his work cut out for him this morning too. He’s goin to get that new lens made so Betty can read her books! Maybe it’ll stop rainin by the time he gets back from doing that.
June 10, 2010
When I got up this morning, I heard Mamaw and Poppy talking about takin “a road trip” over to Greenfield, IA where the Patriotic Rock is.
And that’s when the s*** hit the fan! “Outside Scarlett,” Mamaw says. I’m not very interested in THAT—especially not after what she and Bark Busters put me through yesterday. So I’m hangin back, I’m not gonna even look at her and I’m especially not going to give her kisses today! I never worked so hard in all my life as I did yesterday. Mamaw is not the same…that’s sad.
And that’s when the s*** hit the fan! “Outside Scarlett,” Mamaw says. I’m not very interested in THAT—especially not after what she and Bark Busters put me through yesterday. So I’m hangin back, I’m not gonna even look at her and I’m especially not going to give her kisses today! I never worked so hard in all my life as I did yesterday. Mamaw is not the same…that’s sad.
June 9, 2010
Mamaw got me up early to remind me Bark Busters is coming this morning. Oh God—I could live without that! That means we gotta get me outside to go potty. Generally I only get the pee stuff done first thing and then a little later we go on the walk and I need to stop along the way to poop. Mamaw carries the plastic bag like others’ wear the badge of honor so no mess is ever left for others to see.
Poppy has a date to go play golf in Adel with John Swanson today. Oh, that John is my sweetie—handsome devil. They will have a good time and I know Poppy doesn’t enjoy the “dreaded training sessions” so he got lucky today.
Poppy has a date to go play golf in Adel with John Swanson today. Oh, that John is my sweetie—handsome devil. They will have a good time and I know Poppy doesn’t enjoy the “dreaded training sessions” so he got lucky today.
June 8, 2010
It rained REALLY HARD in the middle of the night but I was good! I didn’t whine, or cry or make a fuss. Ya know I’m really growin up. I thought about that today and I can do so many things now. Mamaw has been a good teacher and I prefer her over that Deb Boswell; you know, the Bark Busters lady? She’s comin tomorrow and I’m not lookin forward to it. I got a couple bad habits Mamaw doesn’t like so she says she needs help. I don’t know why she doesn’t just leave it alone…
Poppy can’t go golfing today—rain, rain go away. That’s a bummer for him. But he got our new camera out and figured out how to use it. It’s not real complicated but ya still need to read the directions. He’s really satisfied with the photos it takes and thinks it is better than our old one—go figure! Hasn’t he heard of modern technology? (smile)
Poppy can’t go golfing today—rain, rain go away. That’s a bummer for him. But he got our new camera out and figured out how to use it. It’s not real complicated but ya still need to read the directions. He’s really satisfied with the photos it takes and thinks it is better than our old one—go figure! Hasn’t he heard of modern technology? (smile)
June 7, 2010
Mamaw is up and at it pretty early today. She’s washin towels before she even takes me outside to “do my thing.” Those are my bath towels—she always freshens em up for me. And she’s pickin up around the house wonder what’s up today? Poppy is tryin to stay out of the way—I guess I better do that too.
Before long she saw the painters over at Becky’s house. She went over and helped carry outdoor plants out of the way for them to paint. And then of all things, this large man came to the front door and rang the doorbell. Oh, it’s Phil. Mamaw wants him to help with some “honey-dos” today. He’s a really nice man and is very good friends with Cully next door.
Before long she saw the painters over at Becky’s house. She went over and helped carry outdoor plants out of the way for them to paint. And then of all things, this large man came to the front door and rang the doorbell. Oh, it’s Phil. Mamaw wants him to help with some “honey-dos” today. He’s a really nice man and is very good friends with Cully next door.
June 6, 2010
Mamaw, you just quit bein kind a nasty to Poppy and Me. We didn’t do a thing to make you grumpy! In fact, I bet he’s glad he has to work so he can get away from you. I’m gonna hang on here and see if I can get a nice walk. If I can—or not—then I’m goin to my kennel to hang out and stay out of the way! She’s not like this often and it worries me…do ya think she doesn’t feel well? Is all well with our Betty? What’s up with Darrell? Is she missin her sister? It could be tons of stuff—too numerous to mention. I don’t see her like this very often so I think she has too much on her mind.
June 5, 2010
Poppy sure seems to work a lot—I miss him. But then Mamaw works a lot too and really doesn’t pay attention to me all that much cause she’s gotta get the housework done. She called Miss Betty this morning and asked when she could come and polish her nails and fix her up real sexy. Now she has a time schedule, she can get going on the other stuff.
Part of “her stuff” today was to take Ozzie a peanut butter bone and find out how Cully is feeling. She’s real worried about him too. It’s good to have nice neighbors…and Ozzie is my one true love ya know.
Part of “her stuff” today was to take Ozzie a peanut butter bone and find out how Cully is feeling. She’s real worried about him too. It’s good to have nice neighbors…and Ozzie is my one true love ya know.
June 4, 2010
Oh boy today is really a BIG DAY! The painters showed up early this morning and started putting plastic over the windows in the kitchen and over the front door! Poppy went out through the garage and they’re gonna be workin there too! Poppy came in and said, “We’re not going to be able to get out for a while.” Mamaw is so smart—she said, “I’m gonna take Miss Scarlett on a small walk and check it out.” Off we went and she found out what she wanted to know…
You see, Mamaw has taken so many photo opportunities of me, that the camera is acting up. Poppy has been on the Internet looking…and they wanted to get out and go buy one. Target’s website said they had one on Valley West Drive. Mamaw has also been interested in a Notebook and asked Poppy to go look at it with her. When the knock on the door came that they could get the car out of the garage, they moved my kennel into the hallway so I wouldn’t be so apt to want to be the watchdog. They just don’t understand…
You see, Mamaw has taken so many photo opportunities of me, that the camera is acting up. Poppy has been on the Internet looking…and they wanted to get out and go buy one. Target’s website said they had one on Valley West Drive. Mamaw has also been interested in a Notebook and asked Poppy to go look at it with her. When the knock on the door came that they could get the car out of the garage, they moved my kennel into the hallway so I wouldn’t be so apt to want to be the watchdog. They just don’t understand…
June 3, 2010
I woke up this morning and my tummy felt queasy. Oh boy—what happened? It was such a great day yesterday just ridin in the car with the humans I love and now…BAM!
Mamaw has lots of work to get done. She’s bringin the chairs into the living room and the throw rugs—makin a mess I call it. She says, “Miss Scarlett, you have to make a mess to make it better.” Go figure…Aw—she’s gonna get on her hands and knees and mop the kitchen floor really good today. I’m gonna be a problem though, cause I gotta throw up. She jumps up and grabs a towel and gets to me a little late so she has my mess to clean up too. I’m sorry Mamaw—forgive me? Well, I’m gonna have to ask for forgiveness lots of times today, cause I just keep getting sick. She’s havin a terrible time tryin to get the floor finished. I feel so horrible I’m goin in my kennel and try to stay out of the way. I’m smart though, when I feel that comin on, I run out and try to make it to the towel Mamaw has for me. She’s so good!
Mamaw has lots of work to get done. She’s bringin the chairs into the living room and the throw rugs—makin a mess I call it. She says, “Miss Scarlett, you have to make a mess to make it better.” Go figure…Aw—she’s gonna get on her hands and knees and mop the kitchen floor really good today. I’m gonna be a problem though, cause I gotta throw up. She jumps up and grabs a towel and gets to me a little late so she has my mess to clean up too. I’m sorry Mamaw—forgive me? Well, I’m gonna have to ask for forgiveness lots of times today, cause I just keep getting sick. She’s havin a terrible time tryin to get the floor finished. I feel so horrible I’m goin in my kennel and try to stay out of the way. I’m smart though, when I feel that comin on, I run out and try to make it to the towel Mamaw has for me. She’s so good!
June 2, 2010
4:15 this morning Poppy “bounced” me out of bed. I was in a dead sleep and had no desire to start my day at that hour. But, okay, I can’t do a thing about it so get going….I ran right back to see what Mamaw was doing when I got back in the house. She’s putting on deodorant and clothes—shoes and socks—what the h***? She doesn’t take any time to rub my tummy or cuddle with me or offer to have a love fest—I think its hurry up and go.
June 1, 2010
I think it’s goin to get hot and humid today. We walked (a long walk) way before noon time—we were both sweatin up a storm! It takes us about half an hour to cool off after one of those excursions. Mamaw is extra good about taking my “walking halter” on for the walk and then off. I’m getting real good at it too. I figured out that if she was putting that on me, I was goin for a walk!
She’s doin the shaving the legs routine and she won’t let me in the bathroom with her cause I want to investigate the while soapy stuff she puts on—and then she runs this metal looking devise from the bottom of her leg; to the top. It’s strange I tell you—but I don’t dare get in the way. Then it’s the shower—well, she did let me lay outside the bathroom door for that. I felt really bad though, cause when she turned the water on in the tub, I thought I was going to get a bath. “Not today Miss Scarlett,” she said, “tomorrow.” From then on it was hair, makeup, jewelry—well the walking target all over again!
She’s doin the shaving the legs routine and she won’t let me in the bathroom with her cause I want to investigate the while soapy stuff she puts on—and then she runs this metal looking devise from the bottom of her leg; to the top. It’s strange I tell you—but I don’t dare get in the way. Then it’s the shower—well, she did let me lay outside the bathroom door for that. I felt really bad though, cause when she turned the water on in the tub, I thought I was going to get a bath. “Not today Miss Scarlett,” she said, “tomorrow.” From then on it was hair, makeup, jewelry—well the walking target all over again!
May 31, 2010
Oh, oh—Mamaw overdid the walking yesterday and she is in pain. I wondered why when we went out to go potty this morning, we didn’t walk. I’ll be good Mamaw—I’ll be good!
Poppy definitely has something up his sleeve. He has started washing white clothes—he rarely does that. Oh, Mamaw asked him about it—he needs something clean for his golf outing. Mamaw feels bad cause her two falls along with her arthritis has pretty much made it impossible for her to golf. She misses it—they used to do a lot of that together. Maybe my new contraption she makes me wear when we walk will help heal that left router cuff and she’ll be able to try before winter catches us again.
Poppy definitely has something up his sleeve. He has started washing white clothes—he rarely does that. Oh, Mamaw asked him about it—he needs something clean for his golf outing. Mamaw feels bad cause her two falls along with her arthritis has pretty much made it impossible for her to golf. She misses it—they used to do a lot of that together. Maybe my new contraption she makes me wear when we walk will help heal that left router cuff and she’ll be able to try before winter catches us again.
May 30, 2010
It’s Sunday—we don’t have to get around as early but for some reason Mamaw is getting up earlier! I like it that we walk earlier in the morning and later at night. At least for the longer walks. We took a short one middle of the afternoon but we just huff and puff so keep it under control.
Poppy got ready for work—didn’t have to be at the office until noon today. When he was getting his stuff in the car, I was right there begging for a car ride. After all, they fixed their breakfast and I didn’t even bother them so that should mean I get the ride doesn’t it? Well, forget it—no way! Mamaw soon was getting around to run somewhere so I started the dance routine around her begging for a ride. She simply picked me up and put me in the kennel and said, “Scarlett, I have to run an errand—be back soon.” And she was so I’ve got my freedom again.
Poppy got ready for work—didn’t have to be at the office until noon today. When he was getting his stuff in the car, I was right there begging for a car ride. After all, they fixed their breakfast and I didn’t even bother them so that should mean I get the ride doesn’t it? Well, forget it—no way! Mamaw soon was getting around to run somewhere so I started the dance routine around her begging for a ride. She simply picked me up and put me in the kennel and said, “Scarlett, I have to run an errand—be back soon.” And she was so I’ve got my freedom again.
May 29, 2010
Mamaw’s in the shower by 6:45 a.m. this morning—I am wondering what is up with that? She comes out of the bedroom and I hear water running in the kitchen sink (she always washes her hair there—funky huh?) And then the hair dryer is going…I’m waiting for her to come get me out of bed. Oh, and when she does she looks good enough to eat! Smells good too! We’re goin someplace, I can tell!
Poppy is doing his thing at the computer and Mamaw is loading my bag. We gotta get outside, of course, but I’m so excited it is hard to think about going potty. I better though or I’ll never get ANYWHERE with her—she’s tough! Okay, bag is packed, and she’s talking to Poppy—looks like we are leaving much earlier than he has to go to work. Now—you talk about that being unusual…
Poppy is doing his thing at the computer and Mamaw is loading my bag. We gotta get outside, of course, but I’m so excited it is hard to think about going potty. I better though or I’ll never get ANYWHERE with her—she’s tough! Okay, bag is packed, and she’s talking to Poppy—looks like we are leaving much earlier than he has to go to work. Now—you talk about that being unusual…
May 28, 2010
I hear something going on back in the bedroom and it is just 4:30 a.m.! What???? Oh, that’s right, Poppy has to drive to Lincoln early to get his sister back to the hospital in Des Moines. He is trying to be very quiet—Mamaw and I appreciate that. I hear him tell her he’ll see her later and give her a kiss. We’ll just stay in bed a little bit longer…
But Mamaw can’t really relax and sleep so she’s getting up too! That means I have to put that special halter on to go outside. Without it, I just tug her too hard—well, pull her around is more like it. We’re goin outside and for a walk before it gets too hot. The waste management truck has gone down one side of the street but isn’t finished yet so Mamaw walked me the long way around to try to avoid them. We cut back through the trail and managed to get back home. I had to poop two times this morning—what’s that about? Mamaw says I’m really eating later in the day than she would like for me to so that’s why. Suppose she’s right?
But Mamaw can’t really relax and sleep so she’s getting up too! That means I have to put that special halter on to go outside. Without it, I just tug her too hard—well, pull her around is more like it. We’re goin outside and for a walk before it gets too hot. The waste management truck has gone down one side of the street but isn’t finished yet so Mamaw walked me the long way around to try to avoid them. We cut back through the trail and managed to get back home. I had to poop two times this morning—what’s that about? Mamaw says I’m really eating later in the day than she would like for me to so that’s why. Suppose she’s right?
May 27, 2010
I slept so much better without the contraption on last night! But right out of the kennel, Mamaw made me put it on even before we went outside. She really likes that I don’t pull with that thing on and told Poppy last night was the first night she didn’t have trouble with her left shoulder.
Right out of the kennel she made me put on that darned contraption. It is humiliating to wear it…but she insists. And the walk we had was very pleasant. We both enjoyed it! By the time we walked though, it was already pretty humid so we talked about starting out earlier in the morning.
Right out of the kennel she made me put on that darned contraption. It is humiliating to wear it…but she insists. And the walk we had was very pleasant. We both enjoyed it! By the time we walked though, it was already pretty humid so we talked about starting out earlier in the morning.
May 26, 2010
Mamaw discovered I was restless in the night cause I was chewing away on this new contraption she has me in. I had nearly gotten the one leg bracer chewed in half! God was she mad! I’m gonna “slink off” and lick my wounds and hope she gets over this soon…
Finally she asked if I wanted a walk—I didn’t dare refuse so she hooked me up and away we went—squeeze bottle of water, Kleenex and the HyVee sack. I figured out in a hurry she wasn’t gonna be talking to me cause she got her IPod out. Okay—guess I can handle this. We went for a long walk too—had to stop two times for a drink. And when we got home Mamaw was sweatin like crazy. I don’t know if I liked that or felt sorry for her. She is in a better mood.
Finally she asked if I wanted a walk—I didn’t dare refuse so she hooked me up and away we went—squeeze bottle of water, Kleenex and the HyVee sack. I figured out in a hurry she wasn’t gonna be talking to me cause she got her IPod out. Okay—guess I can handle this. We went for a long walk too—had to stop two times for a drink. And when we got home Mamaw was sweatin like crazy. I don’t know if I liked that or felt sorry for her. She is in a better mood.
May 25, 2010
I am pooped today! I’m thinking it’s a lay around all day kinda day. I plan to just go out for the necessities and forget the rest of the day. What is it humans call it, a mental health day?
Well, you can forget that! I gotta go to go see Jessica at the Ashworth Animal Hospital today to get my Bordetella booster today. (That’s to keep me from having a bad cough). I didn’t want to go in there today cause last time I was there they were putting a dog down and Jessica said I could sense that with my whimpering. Mamaw had to DRAG me in, believe me. Well, we didn’t wait very long cause we had an appointment she didn’t tell me about so we got that done and bought the rest of the “stuff” she needs for me—costs lots of $$$$ to keep me in the style I’ve become accustomed to. Anyway, they talked about how I always PULL when I am on leash. So we are now on our way to get something to help me with that…
Well, you can forget that! I gotta go to go see Jessica at the Ashworth Animal Hospital today to get my Bordetella booster today. (That’s to keep me from having a bad cough). I didn’t want to go in there today cause last time I was there they were putting a dog down and Jessica said I could sense that with my whimpering. Mamaw had to DRAG me in, believe me. Well, we didn’t wait very long cause we had an appointment she didn’t tell me about so we got that done and bought the rest of the “stuff” she needs for me—costs lots of $$$$ to keep me in the style I’ve become accustomed to. Anyway, they talked about how I always PULL when I am on leash. So we are now on our way to get something to help me with that…
May 24, 2010
Today is to be a travel day—yep, Mamaw and Poppy says I’ve been so good it time to “hit the road again. Wonder if we’ll be hearing Willie Nelson sing the song? So that means we’ve got to get around cause they say it’s gonna be a long day! They’ve got some business and pleasure to do so we’re tryin to coordinate our time. Poppy is in charge today! Mamaw and I are just goin to let him call the shots.
We’re off—to Jefferson, IA to see Mamaw’s favorite brother in law. He’s got equipment in his house that is HUGE! Some kind of a machine that when he pushes a button, the machine moves. He’s paralyzed on his left side don’t ya know. Mamaw sat in that and I quietly laid down beside her—hoping she wasn’t gonna run right over me. They had a nice little chat about Emily’s graduation. Darold didn’t feel like he could go cause he needs that funky machine so he can get around and he thought it would be too hard for him. We had a great time…but it’s time to move on…
We’re off—to Jefferson, IA to see Mamaw’s favorite brother in law. He’s got equipment in his house that is HUGE! Some kind of a machine that when he pushes a button, the machine moves. He’s paralyzed on his left side don’t ya know. Mamaw sat in that and I quietly laid down beside her—hoping she wasn’t gonna run right over me. They had a nice little chat about Emily’s graduation. Darold didn’t feel like he could go cause he needs that funky machine so he can get around and he thought it would be too hard for him. We had a great time…but it’s time to move on…
May 23, 2010 (Emily Clark Graduation)
It is a very important day today! Mamaw and Poppy’s grand daughter, Emily is graduating today! She’s the horse girl—loves the horse Sasha. I haven’t had the courage to go see the horse yet cause Mamaw says she is HUGE.
They are going to see families that have two sets of Moms and two sets of Dads and ex-spouses are going to be in the same area and…well anything could happen. I know Mamaw and Poppy well enough that THEY will behave!
They are going to see families that have two sets of Moms and two sets of Dads and ex-spouses are going to be in the same area and…well anything could happen. I know Mamaw and Poppy well enough that THEY will behave!
May 22, 2010 (Lin Carlson Book Signing)
Today is Lin’s book signing in Boone. Yes, I know—Home Alone. Well Mamaw isn’t going to be happy if she is just home with me all of the time so I might as well just get used to it.
No matter what she has going on though, she always makes sure to make time for ME. This morning she sat on the couch and I sprawled across her lap and just enjoyed her. I just adore all of the “sweet talk” and the way she caresses me. Her touch is so light and feathery it just shows the love. We sat like that for 45 minutes and then I moved to my end of the couch. And that was her clue that she should get to writing the blog. Hey, she’s very religious about it! It has to be done before any outside activities unless it is just impossible. She reads her email and gets the blogs covered and she’s happy.
No matter what she has going on though, she always makes sure to make time for ME. This morning she sat on the couch and I sprawled across her lap and just enjoyed her. I just adore all of the “sweet talk” and the way she caresses me. Her touch is so light and feathery it just shows the love. We sat like that for 45 minutes and then I moved to my end of the couch. And that was her clue that she should get to writing the blog. Hey, she’s very religious about it! It has to be done before any outside activities unless it is just impossible. She reads her email and gets the blogs covered and she’s happy.
May 21, 2010
Oops, got a problem this morning. Poppy said his maintenance light came on when he was driving home from Charles City so he asked Mamaw what her plans for the day are. Thinking…She wants to take her resume for a part-time job to Lens Crafters. More thinking…She get’s lots of good ideas! Why not call Toyota and see if they can come get the car? Poppy called—we’ll be right out. “Then how do I get to work,” he asked her? She told him just to take her car. He’s gonna be right there by Lens Crafters anyway, you just take my application and resume and drop it off for me. All set…that’s what we’re gonna do then.
May 20, 2010
What, pray tell, are we getting up so early for today? Oh no, it’s cause Poppy isn’t here! I had a little trouble settling down last night cause I was wondering where he was…
When Poppy is gone Mamaw and I don’t get all excited about doing anything really. We’re gonna spend the day just kinda “playing” she calls it. I saw photo paper sheets over and over again and the pictures are all of ME, doing all kinds of different stuff. Oh, I get it. She’s trying to get her journal writings all proofed by chapter and then she puts the pictures in the right places. She’s so cleaver…but I’m tired of waiting on her! She finally had to bring toys into the office for me and shut the door so I’d stop all of the barking and wanting to play, play, play.
When Poppy is gone Mamaw and I don’t get all excited about doing anything really. We’re gonna spend the day just kinda “playing” she calls it. I saw photo paper sheets over and over again and the pictures are all of ME, doing all kinds of different stuff. Oh, I get it. She’s trying to get her journal writings all proofed by chapter and then she puts the pictures in the right places. She’s so cleaver…but I’m tired of waiting on her! She finally had to bring toys into the office for me and shut the door so I’d stop all of the barking and wanting to play, play, play.
May 19, 2010
We’re movin around here pretty good this morning. Mamaw’s made the bed before she even got me up. She and Poppy have to talk about a couple of things cause he’s goin off to play golf with John in Lake Mills, IA. And she’s got a job interview at 12:30 p.m. Wow—it’s just one subject after another and not enough time for anything to get done! Mamaw says we’ll take a long walk after he leaves and then she’ll shower and get ready for her appointment.
Poppy kind of hated to say goodbye so I know he’s gonna miss me when he’s gone. Well, I’m gonna miss him too. And he’s not comin home tonight either! He’s gonna stay over and go see son, Michael tomorrow. He said he doesn’t know what time he’ll get home.
Poppy kind of hated to say goodbye so I know he’s gonna miss me when he’s gone. Well, I’m gonna miss him too. And he’s not comin home tonight either! He’s gonna stay over and go see son, Michael tomorrow. He said he doesn’t know what time he’ll get home.
May 18, 2010
Today is just an uncontrollable day! It all started with Mamaw checking my mouth every 5 seconds to see what I had. She wouldn’t let me in the bedroom cause I stole her socks—out I go! EXILE-EXILE-EXILE. Oh my God, not more of THAT! And so the day begins…
She’s got to get handkerchiefs washed and dried so Poppy has one for work today. They are talking about their argument last night—the boo-boo is okay now. Yep, gotta talk to Emily about a “road trip” to check out her college of choice.
She’s got to get handkerchiefs washed and dried so Poppy has one for work today. They are talking about their argument last night—the boo-boo is okay now. Yep, gotta talk to Emily about a “road trip” to check out her college of choice.
May 17, 2010
Monday morning blues…I guess that’s me. I went out to go potty and came back in the house and threw up! Mamaw HATES THAT! She’s trying to figure out what I got into and I can’t even remember where I found it myself. But it is plastic, black and has letters on it—sounded like a good snack at the time! So Mamaw has to work extra hard again today—washing towels. She is determined to figure out how to make me stop eating everything in sight…oh my God—she’s on the phone with Deb Boswell at Bark Busters!!! Oh thank goodness—she had to leave a message for her so I’m safe (at least for today).
She is MAD—I am telling you she is mad! She told Poppy there is going to be more correction and less love around here cause she’s got to get a grip on my behavior. And I thought I was doing so good.
She is MAD—I am telling you she is mad! She told Poppy there is going to be more correction and less love around here cause she’s got to get a grip on my behavior. And I thought I was doing so good.
May 16, 2010
We’re up but doin nothin! It FEELS GOOD TOO! Mamaw was lazy and wasn’t getting up so when Poppy took me outside this morning, as soon as he unleashed me—I ran helter skelter into the bedroom and pounced on the bed. It took a little bit for her to wake up and oh my God, she smells good! I love it when we have our “love fests” in there…
Poppy must have had an ulterior motive though…half hour out of bed he comes into the living room like a little boy with Pillsbury Dough Boy tube of rolls in his hands. He says, “Mamaw, would you be at all interested?” She never says no…So, the rolls are baked and Poppy has to eat them alone cause Mamaw overdid and still has a pound to get rid of from her over-indulgence. Mamaw and I just relish in the wonderful, sugary smell of them and try to be good. I got so hungry smelling the smell that I had to go eat some of my own food. Mamaw got her Diet Mountain Dew and her breakfast bar and did the same. We’re gonna be okay now…
Poppy must have had an ulterior motive though…half hour out of bed he comes into the living room like a little boy with Pillsbury Dough Boy tube of rolls in his hands. He says, “Mamaw, would you be at all interested?” She never says no…So, the rolls are baked and Poppy has to eat them alone cause Mamaw overdid and still has a pound to get rid of from her over-indulgence. Mamaw and I just relish in the wonderful, sugary smell of them and try to be good. I got so hungry smelling the smell that I had to go eat some of my own food. Mamaw got her Diet Mountain Dew and her breakfast bar and did the same. We’re gonna be okay now…
May 15, 2010
At 6:30 a.m. this morning, I hear the shower! I know—I tell you I know…
And so showered Mamaw comes to get me up. Outside we go and she doesn’t want me to mess around either. I try to do my best but those wonderful smells just keep calling my name. I just have to give in and go back in the house with her cause I know she’s leavin soon.
And so showered Mamaw comes to get me up. Outside we go and she doesn’t want me to mess around either. I try to do my best but those wonderful smells just keep calling my name. I just have to give in and go back in the house with her cause I know she’s leavin soon.
May 14, 2010
Almost first thing outta the chute this morning, Mamaw got all of her flowers back outside. Some were pretty thirsty she said—others were kinda wet. They need a nice day of sunshine—don’t we all? At least I got out before the town home people came to work on our house! They pull in our driveway with a long trailer and a big van and block our way out of the garage. She told Poppy we’d better decide which car we wanted to get out so we wouldn’t be “hemmed” in.
She’s runnin that darned vacuum that I don’t like! She shared with Poppy that she’s gotten kind of lazy getting the other one that uses water put together to use cause she kind of got herself in a jam this month—too many obligations and there’s no way she’ll let people down. So I guess we gotta suffer through this month—and PRAY she’s learned a lesson!
She’s runnin that darned vacuum that I don’t like! She shared with Poppy that she’s gotten kind of lazy getting the other one that uses water put together to use cause she kind of got herself in a jam this month—too many obligations and there’s no way she’ll let people down. So I guess we gotta suffer through this month—and PRAY she’s learned a lesson!
May 13, 2010
I would like a regular day—you know—SUNSHINE! We’re tired of all the rain and it interferes with our walks! We’re not as happy when the sun isn’t shining. I think some uppity doctor said that one time and I heard Mamaw repeat it to Poppy. She spends her rainy days reading the paper and putting all of this information in her head so she can repeat it from time to time. She’s so funny…
Mamaw has a doctor’s appointment today cause of her diet. I’ll miss her when she’s gone and just pray she’s lost some weight will ya? Last month she hit what the doctor called “a plateau” and didn’t lose—she wasn’t happy. Oh my God, I can tell by the way she’s comin in the door that she’s been successful! Yep—4 lbs. Oh Mamaw—I am so proud of you! Poppy is too—he’s says she’s lookin mighty fine—whatever that means. I love her just the way she is—for her personality and unconditional love she shows me. Well, except when she MAD and then it’s hell to pay…
Mamaw has a doctor’s appointment today cause of her diet. I’ll miss her when she’s gone and just pray she’s lost some weight will ya? Last month she hit what the doctor called “a plateau” and didn’t lose—she wasn’t happy. Oh my God, I can tell by the way she’s comin in the door that she’s been successful! Yep—4 lbs. Oh Mamaw—I am so proud of you! Poppy is too—he’s says she’s lookin mighty fine—whatever that means. I love her just the way she is—for her personality and unconditional love she shows me. Well, except when she MAD and then it’s hell to pay…
May 12, 2010
We’re getting around to go back to Toyota of Des Moines to get our picture taken for the KCCI-TV U Local A Day In the Life of Iowa. Mamaw thinks that’s almost an infringement on my blog so we’ll submit it and tell them about my blog. We get there and wait, wait, wait—Mamaw says it is a very busy place. And she wanted the car washed so it would look nice. Oh—alright, here comes Pete! “Well hi Pete—I’m Miss Scarlett and it is a pleasure to finally meet you.” I said. After all, Mamaw and Poppy have known this guy for more than 3 years when they bought the 2006 Corolla. We’re taking pictures now…some for Mamaw and some for Toyota (they have their own photographer. Finally, we are done—we’ll drive back to West Des Moines and get gas and a newspaper. I am instructed to go potty cause Mamaw has another function to attend today and I must be kenneled.
May 11, 2010
We’re getting an oil change this morning in Mamaw’s Toyota Corolla. She just loves that car—and I sort of do too! It has a button you can push and the top opens up. And then I get to smell all of those wonderful “life” smells—hey, I gotta say—it is GREAT! So off to Toyota we go with the car and I GET TO RIDE ALONG! Mamaw wants me to have as many “human life experiences” as she can give me. That way I learn how to behave. That’s a very important element to Mamaw and Poppy—some people just act ignorant!
She leaves the car with the tech and takes me into the waiting room. I see all kinds of people coming and going. She tells me to sit…but I get anxious when people walk by. Some stop to see me, pet me or tell me how beautiful I am (now that I like to hear). All of the time there is constant movement in the waiting room, she is instructing me on how to act. She gives me a “treat” each time I obey her command. And then she pulls the squeeze water bottle out of her bag and the crowd just goes wild! Look at the dog drinking from the bottle—and such comments. Yep, I’ve learned lots of really neat stuff in the last 9 months!
She leaves the car with the tech and takes me into the waiting room. I see all kinds of people coming and going. She tells me to sit…but I get anxious when people walk by. Some stop to see me, pet me or tell me how beautiful I am (now that I like to hear). All of the time there is constant movement in the waiting room, she is instructing me on how to act. She gives me a “treat” each time I obey her command. And then she pulls the squeeze water bottle out of her bag and the crowd just goes wild! Look at the dog drinking from the bottle—and such comments. Yep, I’ve learned lots of really neat stuff in the last 9 months!
May 10, 2010
Monday morning blues…but Mamaw says she’ll make it. Boy, has she been sick—and ON BOTH ENDS! She wonders if she ate something at the restaurant for Mother’s Day that didn’t agree with her diet. She’s lost another 4 lbs and she’s so proud! But, again it is rainy and we don’t enjoy our walks. I hate the umbrella she wants to use and I refuse to walk with her. The thing just scares the poo out of me! So we only had one walk today—between rains. But the wind was so strong! It knocked a chair over on the deck! Boy, I howled when I heard that I can tell you! And then Mamaw’s little Cocker Spaniel that lights up at night got knocked over too. Oh my God—not our Angel too? Well, all of the plants are still in the house and Mamaw says they are staying in until the weather invites us back out. I think she’ll leave our “pretties” laying down too—just to protect them.
May 9, 2010 (Mothers Day)
It is Mother’s Day and I think it’s sad that Poppy has to work. So he got me around to go outside and then we went to the bedroom to wake our Mamaw and he presented our card to her. Oh she thought that was so perfect we’ll just scan and post it for ya. And then off to work so Mamaw got a call from Son, Dan and they had a really nice visit. She did her “thing” with Daughter, Dodi yesterday and so today she is waiting for Daughter, Deb and Miss Hayleigh to come and take her out for dinner.
Since it’s goin to be a while before they come, Mamaw got the sweeper out and did the floors. She is also rushing around to get the laundry done. So by 2:00 when they came, she was nearly done with the work. And guess who came with them? Tess, their 5-year old Cocker Spaniel. Boy was I surprised and Mamaw kept it a big secret from me. We got to socialize and play a little but Tess objects to me not wanting her to smell my butt. I smell hers but I hate it when she tries to smell mine. Mamaw got a little nasty with me and told me she doesn’t blame Tess if she warns me away from her. Now where does the loyalty come in here? I gotta think that one over…
Since it’s goin to be a while before they come, Mamaw got the sweeper out and did the floors. She is also rushing around to get the laundry done. So by 2:00 when they came, she was nearly done with the work. And guess who came with them? Tess, their 5-year old Cocker Spaniel. Boy was I surprised and Mamaw kept it a big secret from me. We got to socialize and play a little but Tess objects to me not wanting her to smell my butt. I smell hers but I hate it when she tries to smell mine. Mamaw got a little nasty with me and told me she doesn’t blame Tess if she warns me away from her. Now where does the loyalty come in here? I gotta think that one over…
May 8, 2010
Gosh, today was busy, busy too! Mamaw hits the shower right out of bed and then takes me outside. She does at least go through my “tricks” with me so I get my treats. Oh, and I guess she played with me a little too. But when she goes back to the bedroom and shuts the door in my face, I know the walking target is going to come out a little later. And that’s exactly what happened! She looks way too good to be going by herself—Poppy better watch out! Oh, she says it is Ashton’s Dance Recital today. Well maybe that’s okay then.
May 7, 2010
Yesterday was a very busy, busy day. We got two invitations this evening and it’s gonna be hard to make them both—but Poppy is smart and he says we can manage that. So we spent the day getting our exercise and getting done what we needed to get done. Mamaw had a terrible time finding clothes to fit her cause she’s lost quite a bit of weight. We’re so proud of her.
Snodgrass Family Eyecare, Jane Snodgrass, O.D. had her open house. She has a lovely facility and we were pleased to be a part of it.
Snodgrass Family Eyecare, Jane Snodgrass, O.D. had her open house. She has a lovely facility and we were pleased to be a part of it.
May 6, 2010
Oh, oh—Mamaw doesn’t want to get up this morning. She told Poppy everything aches today. And I heard her whisper that she didn’t really want to take me to be boarded for the day either. It’s going to be about an 8 hour day and she wonders if I’m up to it. You know our Carroll trip I got sick and she’s afraid that might happen again. Poppy really cares how she feels about things so he said, “You don’t have to go.” Well of course she all torn between…but in the end Poppy ran to get some gas and came back to say goodbye to us.
Mamaw worked in the office for an hour or so and then asked if I wanted to walk—we did. It was cooler today. And then back to work again. I started barking quite a bit cause I think I was bored and she got mad at me. When she doesn’t feel well, she’s sort of grumpy! She made me come into the office with her and she closed the door on us.
Mamaw worked in the office for an hour or so and then asked if I wanted to walk—we did. It was cooler today. And then back to work again. I started barking quite a bit cause I think I was bored and she got mad at me. When she doesn’t feel well, she’s sort of grumpy! She made me come into the office with her and she closed the door on us.
May 5, 2010
Our days are sure filled with purpose—we got more work to do than we can handle! Mamaw did stay in bed till 8:00 a.m. though and then hopped right into the shower. Then Poppy went to get around and he let me in the bedroom. That bed you know—I LOVE IT! Well, when it was time to leave the bedroom I wouldn’t go with Poppy. I showed him the ugly lip and Mamaw was furious. She came running and gave me two choices: leave the bedroom or the kennel—bad dog, to the kennel I go. God, I just hate that! Why can’t they just leave me alone? I’m not a bad dog but I do get into mischief from time to time. After my EXILE, I managed to get my hands on my favorite bedroom pillow and drag it to the living room. Now
May 4, 2010
It’s all about rushing around again! Poppy is rushing to make a grocery list so they can get around to go see Betty at Mercy Hospital. I’m feeling a little left out but Mamaw says they just adore me and we’ll catch up with all of the lovin just as soon as things slow down a little.
Mamaw is really, really busy too. She spent lots of time in the office this morning doing all those letters and emails to churches and newspapers about her friend, Linda Carlson’s book signing. Mamaw does a great job on stuff like that and part of the reason why is cause she thinks of everything! Okay—let’s get the letters in the mail before the mailman comes.
Mamaw is really, really busy too. She spent lots of time in the office this morning doing all those letters and emails to churches and newspapers about her friend, Linda Carlson’s book signing. Mamaw does a great job on stuff like that and part of the reason why is cause she thinks of everything! Okay—let’s get the letters in the mail before the mailman comes.
May 3, 2010
We got around pretty darned early this morning. It’s all about Betty right now! Poppy is busy on the phone getting her Rx for a pair of single lens glasses so she can watch TV. The left lens will be clouded so she won’t see double. By the time the phone calls are made and the running is done it’s gonna be a day!
Mamaw got me out for a walk right away so I’d rest better in my kennel. I knew that’s where I was gonna go so I took my time and enjoyed all of the smells. That damned black and white dog that just gets so naughty has been here again—I’d like to cut his legs off! Mamaw says that isn’t very nice—that all of the dogs have a right to go in our yard. “After all Scarlett, it isn’t just reserved for you,” she said.
Mamaw got me out for a walk right away so I’d rest better in my kennel. I knew that’s where I was gonna go so I took my time and enjoyed all of the smells. That damned black and white dog that just gets so naughty has been here again—I’d like to cut his legs off! Mamaw says that isn’t very nice—that all of the dogs have a right to go in our yard. “After all Scarlett, it isn’t just reserved for you,” she said.
May 2, 2010
We’re all kind of walking the floor and wondering what is going on with Sister Betty this morning. Mamaw doesn’t want to be outside for very long without the phone and Poppy is talking to his Mom in Fonda, IA. It kind of looks like we’ll have to play today by ear with all that is going on around here.
So, Mamaw begins the laundry. Poppy brought a whole bunch of dirty clothes “out of hiding” and she said, “My word Honey, where did you have all those clothes hidden”? Guess that tells you there’s gonna be laundry going on most of the day. She runs back and forth to and from the basement—either in the washer, in the dryer, or on hangers and laundry baskets. I’m gonna just work on my bone and behave cause she promised me we could go to the dog park today and I don’t want to make her take more time than she has to have. I really WANT TO GO!
So, Mamaw begins the laundry. Poppy brought a whole bunch of dirty clothes “out of hiding” and she said, “My word Honey, where did you have all those clothes hidden”? Guess that tells you there’s gonna be laundry going on most of the day. She runs back and forth to and from the basement—either in the washer, in the dryer, or on hangers and laundry baskets. I’m gonna just work on my bone and behave cause she promised me we could go to the dog park today and I don’t want to make her take more time than she has to have. I really WANT TO GO!
May 1, 2010
Today has been A BAD DAY all around. It is Saturday, and Poppy is at going to work. Mamaw and I are hangin out, trying to get some laundry done. We are really behind now. We’re busy planning a book party! And it is May Day—Mamaw says we don’t need a basket full of candy and the grand kids are really all too big for that! She used to do that all of the time when they were small. In fact, Mamaw was great about homemade gifts cause she thinks they are “more special.”
Poppy called us on Mamaw’s cell phone around 10:30 and told her his sister, Betty has had a stroke and was being transferred to Mercy Hospital this afternoon. Poppy has to stay until he takes care of all his patients—he’s very adamant about that! Kevin did tell him to leave early though so he got home around 3:30.
Poppy called us on Mamaw’s cell phone around 10:30 and told her his sister, Betty has had a stroke and was being transferred to Mercy Hospital this afternoon. Poppy has to stay until he takes care of all his patients—he’s very adamant about that! Kevin did tell him to leave early though so he got home around 3:30.
April 30, 2010
The house has really been a buzz today…Poppy got on the road to Iowa City by 5:30 a.m. and they didn’t even get me up to see him before he left! Damn, I hate that. My usual time to get up is 7:30ish but I coulda done it for one day for heavens sake.
So, I’m up—no Poppy. It’s always sad when he’s gone. He’s my buddy you know. The minute he gets home and tries to relax, I jump up in his face and shower kisses, kisses, kisses all over him. Now Mamaw—she’s the strict one so I’m lots more stingy with her. Sometimes I think it’s a love-hate relationship cause I’m mad at her one time and lovin her the next—go figure.
So, I’m up—no Poppy. It’s always sad when he’s gone. He’s my buddy you know. The minute he gets home and tries to relax, I jump up in his face and shower kisses, kisses, kisses all over him. Now Mamaw—she’s the strict one so I’m lots more stingy with her. Sometimes I think it’s a love-hate relationship cause I’m mad at her one time and lovin her the next—go figure.
April 29, 2010
I’m off my feed today. I’ve been invited to walk a number of times—just not interested. Mamaw finally hand-fed me just a little so I’d have something in my stomach. Poppy and I are just hangin out resting. I seem to be sleeping a lot today. So Mamaw just works around us, and sometimes she gets in the way of that big TV—frustrating! It wouldn’t be if I felt better.
She’s in the office a lot today. Gotta get right on that book signing stuff—the date will be here before they’re ready! And of course the vacuum cleaner comes and goes. Only this time, she’s using the little one cause the blooms from the trees are on the ground and we carry them in on our paws/feet. She runs that damned thing and it interferes with TV too! Gotta keep my mouth shut though—she could make me go to my kennel. (I'll be timid)
She’s in the office a lot today. Gotta get right on that book signing stuff—the date will be here before they’re ready! And of course the vacuum cleaner comes and goes. Only this time, she’s using the little one cause the blooms from the trees are on the ground and we carry them in on our paws/feet. She runs that damned thing and it interferes with TV too! Gotta keep my mouth shut though—she could make me go to my kennel. (I'll be timid)
April 28, 2010
I’m happy—Mamaw and Poppy are here ALL DAY! Mamaw got busy this morning taking me on a long walk on the trail cause it’s been rainin or she’s been gone so she knew I needed a good walk! It was wonderful too. The lilacs are out and they kinda smell like Mamaw’s perfume she squirts all over herself. When we got home she said, “Scarlett, the grass is too wet for you to come out in your play area so you stay with Poppy and rest while I pull some weeds.” Well, what could I say?
April 27, 2010
Mamaw showered right out of bed today. I know what that means…I gonna take my time going potty today to keep her from leaving today—or maybe if she can’t make it on time, she won’t go. “Let’s go ahead and fix Poppy’s lunch, Scarlett,” she says. I wait and wait—nope she didn’t drop any scraps. Bummer. Okay, we’ll do the treats. I can always count on that. If she forgets all I have to do is stand there with my sad eyes and just stare at her and then she remembers no matter how busy she is! I’ve got that one down pat.
She says I can come into the bedroom with her while she gets her “goin away” clothes on. I gotta keep her from going so I latch onto her panties and run like crazy to the living room. Of course she comes after me and following a little tussle, she gets them. Back to the bedroom for her bra. Again she chases me to get it and when she heads back to the bedroom she tells me I can’t come in. I’ve been a bad dog. I wait outside the door and she comes out looking like the walking target. I’m not going to be able to stop her from going…I might as well let her get her hair washed and perfumed up and just hang out with my sad eyes. Lord, it’s the makeup, the jewelry, and cell phone, her purse—and keys. I know it’s going to happen today!
She says I can come into the bedroom with her while she gets her “goin away” clothes on. I gotta keep her from going so I latch onto her panties and run like crazy to the living room. Of course she comes after me and following a little tussle, she gets them. Back to the bedroom for her bra. Again she chases me to get it and when she heads back to the bedroom she tells me I can’t come in. I’ve been a bad dog. I wait outside the door and she comes out looking like the walking target. I’m not going to be able to stop her from going…I might as well let her get her hair washed and perfumed up and just hang out with my sad eyes. Lord, it’s the makeup, the jewelry, and cell phone, her purse—and keys. I know it’s going to happen today!
April 26, 2010
Well, ain’t that just great! Rainy day again. I wanta walk—it’s rainin—and Mamaw introduced me to her umbrella. Well, that’s what she called it anyway. It is black and when she picks it up it is long and skinny. Then she pushes a button and oh my God—it’s so big! I’m scared of it. I don’t want to walk. Put it down Mamaw—let’s go back in the house.
April 25, 2010
Another depressing day—I’m still not eating or drinking much and I feel so tired! The weather is rainy and yucky so we didn’t walk until late morning. We’ve just been trying to get caught up on a few things so I sort of just follow Mamaw with my eyes as she moves around the house.
What in the world has happened to me? I don’t begin to understand why I’m feeling this way. I just don’t have any interest in any of my toys and Miss Froggy, Big Red, Dino-poo and Rabbit are all begging me to play. I’m sure they feel like they’ve been put out to pasture. Mamaw tries to encourage me to play with them by having them talk in “their special voices” but it just isn’t working! I hope I’m not gonna die or anything. I really do want to feel better…I just gotta keep trying I guess.
What in the world has happened to me? I don’t begin to understand why I’m feeling this way. I just don’t have any interest in any of my toys and Miss Froggy, Big Red, Dino-poo and Rabbit are all begging me to play. I’m sure they feel like they’ve been put out to pasture. Mamaw tries to encourage me to play with them by having them talk in “their special voices” but it just isn’t working! I hope I’m not gonna die or anything. I really do want to feel better…I just gotta keep trying I guess.
April 24, 2010
No slobbering today! We are all happy campers here. Mamaw is washing the rest of the towels and bedding that got messed up during this dreary adventure of ours. We still don’t know what it was but it sure feels good to feel better. I wasn’t at all crazy about sucking up to the water and food today so I have just left it alone.
Poppy left for work and called an hour later asking her to call Miss Jessica and tell her I’m better. He also wanted me to make sure she knew we traveled 300 miles the other day. Well, we’re gonna get so “car sick” pills for me for one thing. And the other is that Miss Jessica said she’d look for a low-residue sample of food for me—I might like that better right now. She worked in the office for a while and then off to the vet she went without me! I wasn’t very happy about that but I guess she had another errand to run also.
Poppy left for work and called an hour later asking her to call Miss Jessica and tell her I’m better. He also wanted me to make sure she knew we traveled 300 miles the other day. Well, we’re gonna get so “car sick” pills for me for one thing. And the other is that Miss Jessica said she’d look for a low-residue sample of food for me—I might like that better right now. She worked in the office for a while and then off to the vet she went without me! I wasn’t very happy about that but I guess she had another errand to run also.
April 23, 2010
I’m doing better today! I’ve eaten a bit (hand-fed of course) and had my Pepcid and medication. Now I am lazy~~~
Not really wanting to go outside any more than necessary—it is rainy and nasty and I have to sit on the rug inside the door to have my feet dried off so I avoid going out as much as possible. I’m quite tired though. Mamaw has lots of computer work to do so I’m just hangin out with her in the office. Poppy has his laptop runnin in the kitchen so I just go back and forth from time to time to see what everybody is doing.
Not really wanting to go outside any more than necessary—it is rainy and nasty and I have to sit on the rug inside the door to have my feet dried off so I avoid going out as much as possible. I’m quite tired though. Mamaw has lots of computer work to do so I’m just hangin out with her in the office. Poppy has his laptop runnin in the kitchen so I just go back and forth from time to time to see what everybody is doing.
April 22, 2010
Life suddenly became complicated around here! My slobbering is worse today…but we gotta get some things done too.
Mamaw and Poppy went to the store together and got the groceries. They came home, put them away, and Mamaw left to do errands. Poppy left to go play golf. I spent hours in the kennel—slobbering.
Mamaw and Poppy went to the store together and got the groceries. They came home, put them away, and Mamaw left to do errands. Poppy left to go play golf. I spent hours in the kennel—slobbering.
April 21, 2010
Oh dear—I am still slobbering and Mamaw is upset! But the good news is I am eating, sleeping, playing and walking. She’s gonna do an internet search to see if cocker spaniels do that. She’s still worried I got into something I shouldn’t have on our Monday adventure. I’m scared too—scared she won’t let me go next time!!
But we walked—and saw Lela and Mamaw wouldn’t let me get close to her. Now you KNOW who much I care about her but NO, NO, NO. And then she embarrassed me by sharing about what I might have done. I just wanted to die right on the spot. I didn’t hang my head cause I wanted to act like it was no big deal but my heart dropped to my right paw. (grown)
But we walked—and saw Lela and Mamaw wouldn’t let me get close to her. Now you KNOW who much I care about her but NO, NO, NO. And then she embarrassed me by sharing about what I might have done. I just wanted to die right on the spot. I didn’t hang my head cause I wanted to act like it was no big deal but my heart dropped to my right paw. (grown)
April 20, 2010
Have you ever gotten up in the morning and discovered that for the day “your life sucked”? That happened to me yesterday so I rested, walked a couple of times and just managed to get by.
Yesterday was our big adventure that I really want to share with you. We got up really early in the morning to get around and were on the road by 8:00 a.m. I knew the moment my “doggie bag” came out and Mamaw started putting water and food in it. That’s my sign we’re On the Road Again. We drove to Denison, IA where we met up with a fella Poppy has known for over 35 years. He sells cemetery monuments and Poppy wanted to give him a chance to price one out for us. So we met up there and talked about what they want and walked and walked around the yard looking at the stones. My nose was on high alert with all of the smells and I really wonder if I got into something I should have left alone. That could have caused my discomfort all day yesterday.
Yesterday was our big adventure that I really want to share with you. We got up really early in the morning to get around and were on the road by 8:00 a.m. I knew the moment my “doggie bag” came out and Mamaw started putting water and food in it. That’s my sign we’re On the Road Again. We drove to Denison, IA where we met up with a fella Poppy has known for over 35 years. He sells cemetery monuments and Poppy wanted to give him a chance to price one out for us. So we met up there and talked about what they want and walked and walked around the yard looking at the stones. My nose was on high alert with all of the smells and I really wonder if I got into something I should have left alone. That could have caused my discomfort all day yesterday.
April 19, 2010
We went on a long road trip today, got home late, and I didn't feel like putting that lenghty trip together so it could be posted today. If it's alright with ya'all, I'm taking "a mental health day." I'll get that written and post the pictures when I can. In the meantime, Mamaw called the vet about my drooling and exhaustion and it's recommended I relax in my kennel today. Check back tomorrow? It was an awesome experience and you won't want to miss it!
April 18, 2010
Mamaw’s a little sad today – her sister that passed away in December would have been 72 years old today. So I reminded her to just celebrate it along with National Pet Appreciation Day. So she’s gonna take me to the dog park again this afternoon. But in the meantime, she took me for a walk and all the while she was talking to me. Now, that’s what gets to me when I’m alone. I don’t hear her voice and commands so whether I intend to “listen” or not, I miss that. I kinda figure it should be MY CHOICE whether I decide to ignore or obey—don’t you?
April 17, 2010
Mamaw told Poppy she’s leavin here today by 9:00 a.m. – she’s got Des Moines errands to run and is meeting Lin Carlson at 11:00 a.m. in Boone, IA. Mamaw used to live there; well, and work there as well. She worked at the Fareway Corporate office until she and Poppy got married. Anyway, she’s lookin like a walking target again but I don’t even have time to “attack” her. It’s all business this morning. Poppy told her not to worry about packing a lunch for him; that he’d get something at Merle Hay Mall Food Court.
April 16, 2010
Mamaw’s been really busy this morning so Poppy has been my buddy. I did get to lay on the waterbed while she dusted the bedroom furniture. Poppy’s gonna get cleaned up so I know he’s goin somewhere. Mamaw says she just want to “veg out” today. She thinks the salad dressing she ate yesterday didn’t agree with her tummy.
Oh, Cully’s home—come on Mamaw; we need to get my gift over to Ozzie when he comes outside to pee! Oh yeah, grab the leash and the gift and head to the back of the house. Oh wonderful—Ozzie is getting better. He almost acts like he’d like to play… Well Ozzie—enjoy your treat and we’ll get together another time.
The lawnmowers and weed eaters have been driving me crazy today. And I just get tired out cause I have to bark and let Mamaw know they are here. She wants to hush me but it’s my job to let the family know when somethings goin on.
Got a ride in the car and a lovely walk. The weather is just perfect. We saw the painters, carpenters and kids! Quite a day…
Oh, Cully’s home—come on Mamaw; we need to get my gift over to Ozzie when he comes outside to pee! Oh yeah, grab the leash and the gift and head to the back of the house. Oh wonderful—Ozzie is getting better. He almost acts like he’d like to play… Well Ozzie—enjoy your treat and we’ll get together another time.
The lawnmowers and weed eaters have been driving me crazy today. And I just get tired out cause I have to bark and let Mamaw know they are here. She wants to hush me but it’s my job to let the family know when somethings goin on.
Got a ride in the car and a lovely walk. The weather is just perfect. We saw the painters, carpenters and kids! Quite a day…
April 15, 2010
Poppy has gone to work—Mamaw takes me outside when he goes to leave and has me SIT. Then she takes my right paw and waves it at him. She’s tryin to teach me to do that on my own! And our daily “treats” session? Now she wants me to learn to pick up the treat sack and take it to the kitchen for her. Now that I’m having some trouble with. I smell those wonderful liver treats and just want to stick my nose in the bag and get some more. And she’s asking me to ignore that and take the bag to the kitchen? How dumb does she think I am?
April 14, 2010
Today is my “summer haircut day” so Mamaw sort of started the day trying to get me brushed and cleaned up so it wouldn’t be so hard on me when I go see Leann. It kind of hurts a little though, cause my hair is so long. Mamaw just loves it that way but they think if I’m going to spend time at the dog park we should cut it off for the summer.
And so, we’re goin for walks today. She needs to wear me out so I won’t be too hipper for my bath and haircut. And then we went outside to my “play area” for a while. I still won’t go downstairs and out the sliding glass door. She has to take me out the front door and down to our area. She has a lawn chair there and brings water for both of us. I’m getting so good at drinkin from a squeeze water bottle. Sometimes though, she squirts too much water at a time and I kinda choke. She took the flowers outside and watered them and oh boy—she’s havin a great time!
And so, we’re goin for walks today. She needs to wear me out so I won’t be too hipper for my bath and haircut. And then we went outside to my “play area” for a while. I still won’t go downstairs and out the sliding glass door. She has to take me out the front door and down to our area. She has a lawn chair there and brings water for both of us. I’m getting so good at drinkin from a squeeze water bottle. Sometimes though, she squirts too much water at a time and I kinda choke. She took the flowers outside and watered them and oh boy—she’s havin a great time!
April 13, 2010
I want to be outside ALL DAY! Smellin the grass…and that damned black and white male I just hate leaves his scent all over MY YARD! I told Mamaw that I am sick and tired of this. She says, “Look Scarlett—we can’t prevent other dogs from using the grass to take care of their needs. But I DO object when they leave their poop and cigarette butts.” Wish we could do something…But anyway—life goes on so here we are. I’m walking a little too far ahead of Mamaw so this morning she took the yard stick on our walk and placed it in front of me when I got too far ahead. I hate that stick! It did help to remind me though (I tried to bite it every chance I got too). Our next walk she gave me a break but I don’t stay “on task” as well so Lord only knows what she’s gonna do next…
April 12, 2010
I’m so glad spring is here! We get to do lots more things so the house is buzzing all of the time. Mamaw is off EARLY to the store and bank to get her errands done—I think we’re gonna be going again. I’m just trying to stay calm and WAIT. Boy, I’ve heard that word so many times…and sometimes I like it; but other times I just hate it. The discussion after the errands is Mamaw has a doctor’s appointment and she thinks she isn’t going to be happy that the weight loss isn’t there. She complained to Poppy—I love it! He just listens and tries to be supportive. Believe me—I just stay out of it. Off she goes again after starting a load of laundry. I was surprised cause she wasn’t gone very long at all. Yep, she said she complained to the Dr. too and he told her she has hit a Plateau (whatever that is). He encouraged her to just keep going and that she either has to lower calorie intake or exercise more. Oh, oh—the hip problem. Well, she’s a smart woman and she’ll figure it out. Let’s don’t focus on that today—I’m ready to “hit the road again.”
April 11, 2010
No walks today—Mamaw’s hip is just killing her. So instead, she took me to the Dog Park where I got to meet and play with all different sizes, shapes and personalities—I had a ball! She let me “off leash” and I could just run and run and run—which I did. I met so many wonderful friends there I hope we get to go again. They didn’t have the water turned on yet—it’s a good thing Mamaw brought my bottle of water. And the humans were just in awe over the fact that I would just open my mouth and she would squirt water for me to drink. They think I’m just quite the dog!
April 10, 2010
Hey Gang—it pays to be a lovely, well-behaved dog! I got a car ride first thing this morning. Mamaw had to run to the Post Office and I was happy…A man approached us and wanted to know all about me and they had a wonderful visit. She invited him to pet me and talk to me and oh boy—he’s definitely into me!
Okay—now let’s get back to reality and start our day.
Okay—now let’s get back to reality and start our day.
April 9, 2010
Movin, Movin, Movin—rawhide! We’re on the go again. The weather is beautiful and Poppy has a “bee in his bonnet.” I get a car ride with the top open—awwwww. Mamaw just doesn’t offer that very often; but My Poppy does!
We had talked about grave monuments when we went on our long drive last Sunday. So today we decided to go look at some. I’ll tell ya, there they were in under the trees and the birds had really done a number on them. Lordy…I was invited into the office so we went in and Mamaw made me behave. She says that’s good cause I need to experience different places and different situations so I will always be a lady. It was HARD! The fella in there was so nice and I really just wanted to play with him but they were all too busy talking about what they would like to have so I was left out of that decision. We also went to Merle Hay Mall to pick up Poppy’s check and get it to the bank. It was nice and I was ready to come home.
We had talked about grave monuments when we went on our long drive last Sunday. So today we decided to go look at some. I’ll tell ya, there they were in under the trees and the birds had really done a number on them. Lordy…I was invited into the office so we went in and Mamaw made me behave. She says that’s good cause I need to experience different places and different situations so I will always be a lady. It was HARD! The fella in there was so nice and I really just wanted to play with him but they were all too busy talking about what they would like to have so I was left out of that decision. We also went to Merle Hay Mall to pick up Poppy’s check and get it to the bank. It was nice and I was ready to come home.
April 8, 2010
That guy named Tiger Woods is going to be playing golf on TV today so Mamaw is getting around and getting things done early.
I heard her in the bathroom shaving her legs and Poppy running the microwave to take her a cup of tea. I thought that was really SWEET! She’s dressed and ready to take me outside. The paint chips from the painters scrapping are gone—Mamaw is so happy. I try to snatch them up and she’s always after me about that. So, she didn’t have to sweep them up after all.
I heard her in the bathroom shaving her legs and Poppy running the microwave to take her a cup of tea. I thought that was really SWEET! She’s dressed and ready to take me outside. The paint chips from the painters scrapping are gone—Mamaw is so happy. I try to snatch them up and she’s always after me about that. So, she didn’t have to sweep them up after all.
April 7, 2010
I slept in my NEW KENNEL last night! Yeah, I’ve outgrown 3 and I’m into my 4th. We don’t like it as well cause it is very hard to open. I hope we never have an emergency where we gotta get me out quick cause we could be in trouble.
The weather is yucky—the painters are here scraping the building. It’s cold…Nothing exciting going on here. But John is coming this afternoon to do some “honey-doos” for Mamaw and Poppy so I suppose it could get somewhat interesting at that point.
The weather is yucky—the painters are here scraping the building. It’s cold…Nothing exciting going on here. But John is coming this afternoon to do some “honey-doos” for Mamaw and Poppy so I suppose it could get somewhat interesting at that point.
April 6, 2010
This could be “bad mood” day around here—for all of us. When Mamaw wanted to take me for a walk right off the bat this morning, I balked. Yes, I said I BALKED! There is a yellow van running around here with Peterson Painting on the side and it scares the hell out of me. The guy I saw was all dressed in white; I don’t know why. Mamaw thinks I need to walk cause I didn’t get my exercise yesterday. An hour or so later, off we went again. Only this time, she took me a different direction so I didn’t have to go right past the van. It worked a lot better…I’m still trying to grab everything I see on the sidewalk and she keeps telling me to leave it.
April 5, 2010
I was almost “in the dog house” first thing this morning. I’ve been naughty and Mamaw had to chase me around to catch me so I bet you can figure out where I am—yep; that damned kennel! I hear her on the phone doing business and click, click, click of the keys as she works in the office but here I am…Don’t know how long she’s going to punish me for this. I haven’t even had a walk this morning do you know that? And it’s supposed to rain this afternoon? Come on Mamaw—give me a break!
It’s a crappy day—doesn’t know whether it wants to rain or not. I am not at all interested in walking at the moment and just want to try to drive Mamaw crazy. My “barker” is really on high alert today—that’s for sure. I can tell she’s havin a hard time putting up with me. She’s trying to get stuff done and every time I start barking she has to stop what she is doing to come try to squash my noises.
It’s a crappy day—doesn’t know whether it wants to rain or not. I am not at all interested in walking at the moment and just want to try to drive Mamaw crazy. My “barker” is really on high alert today—that’s for sure. I can tell she’s havin a hard time putting up with me. She’s trying to get stuff done and every time I start barking she has to stop what she is doing to come try to squash my noises.
April 4, 2010
Don’t ya just “feel it” when you wake up in the morning and know things are different? That’s what happened to me today. It is Easter Sunday. The “buzz” is on but nobody has said anything about the CAR or RIDE … but I KNOW! I’m trying to stay out of the way but I’m afraid they’ll leave me. Poppy is vacuuming the car, Mamaw is packing my bag—I’m ready to go. She’s putting the leash on me—I’m so excited. Out the door—“Go potty Scarlett.” Well, I knew I’d best clean myself out in a hurry if I wanted to go. I got busy and did it all…
April 3, 2010
I guess Mamaw is feeling some better anyway. She’s been trying to catch up on laundry and stuff. I helped her pack Poppy’s lunch for work today cause I was hoping she’d drop something and I’d latch on to it.
We spent a long time in the office today catching up on the blog. When we don’t feel very good, it’s hard to spend the time. I sure helped her though and reminded her of all the stuff we needed to put in there. And she just kept printing stuff. I finally got a look at it and it’s the photos Johnny Palmer took for us to get to the association. It appears as though we’ve had moisture get behind the siding so the whole place—well in fact, the whole building needs to be resided. So, she’s got pictures ready—now she needs to talk to the neighbors and get a letter written to the association manager.
We spent a long time in the office today catching up on the blog. When we don’t feel very good, it’s hard to spend the time. I sure helped her though and reminded her of all the stuff we needed to put in there. And she just kept printing stuff. I finally got a look at it and it’s the photos Johnny Palmer took for us to get to the association. It appears as though we’ve had moisture get behind the siding so the whole place—well in fact, the whole building needs to be resided. So, she’s got pictures ready—now she needs to talk to the neighbors and get a letter written to the association manager.
April 2, 2010
Oh my gosh, I forgot to tell ya that yesterday even though Mamaw wasn’t feeling very well, she took me to the vet to get some flea, tick and whatever other culprits there will be at the dog park. She talked with Dr. Merk about my itching—which hasn’t gotten a bit better. So today Poppy ran over to pick up some vitamins for them to squirt on my food. It’s supposed to add oil to my coat cause Dr. Merk says cocker spaniels are prone to allergies—Mamaw is too so I guess I’m in good company!
Mamaw isn’t under the porch today but she isn’t on the porch either. Sorta just tryin to get better. She hates it when she’s sick cause she usually has so much stuff to do and it interferes with our “special time” together. We’ve only been on one walk today.
Mamaw isn’t under the porch today but she isn’t on the porch either. Sorta just tryin to get better. She hates it when she’s sick cause she usually has so much stuff to do and it interferes with our “special time” together. We’ve only been on one walk today.
April 1, 2010 (April Fool's Day)
Well it’s April Fools Day – I better be careful because Mamaw will probably be up to something funny today – I knew it – she just called Poppy to tell him “that there was something seriously wrong with me” – then she cried out April Fools. Poppy wasn’t exactly pleased with this “scare” – these humans, they are kind of peculiar. Mamaw got me up earlier than usual today. I guess Johnny Pommer is coming back to finish the repair on the patio door. I like him – he’s nice & I like to cuddle with him. I think he must “like” me (hugs).
Mamaw is under the “porch” today – that’s what humans call the bedroom when they are not up to par. She is not feeling good at all. I rested with her on the “comfy” water bed for a while but I get bored in there when she isn’t up to play. I am afraid it is going to be a down day – but that may be alright because I am not quite up to par either. Poppy & I hung out together for most of the day although he did go back to the golf course to hit some balls. I think he must like to do this because he sure seems to like to go out there and fool around for awhile. Well I sure can understand why he likes to play “ball games” because I sure do;
Mamaw is under the “porch” today – that’s what humans call the bedroom when they are not up to par. She is not feeling good at all. I rested with her on the “comfy” water bed for a while but I get bored in there when she isn’t up to play. I am afraid it is going to be a down day – but that may be alright because I am not quite up to par either. Poppy & I hung out together for most of the day although he did go back to the golf course to hit some balls. I think he must like to do this because he sure seems to like to go out there and fool around for awhile. Well I sure can understand why he likes to play “ball games” because I sure do;
March 31, 2010
Mamaw was up and at it this morning—working, working, working in the yard. It’s a good thing too! The grounds people came along and put nice black dirt in all of those holes the winter made. They’ve put grass seed in there too—and it’s supposed to rain on Saturday so that will be a good thing. Anyway, she was really committed to getting that done.
But then I got to go on a walk with her. The weather is so nice and I just sort of smelled things along the way…but coming back, she made me speed up so she could get some good active exercise. And now I am bone tired! Mamaw told me to “just rest” cause I’m getting a bath this afternoon.
But then I got to go on a walk with her. The weather is so nice and I just sort of smelled things along the way…but coming back, she made me speed up so she could get some good active exercise. And now I am bone tired! Mamaw told me to “just rest” cause I’m getting a bath this afternoon.
March 30, 2010
Hey world—I’m 8 months old today and Johnny Palmer is coming again this morning to work on the squeaky floors so Mamaw got me around and walked me already. Then she brings me in and expects me to go in my kennel. Bah humbug! I keep looking at her with my big brown eyes till she relents and puts the “short leash” on me so I can see what’s goin on. Well, all I can tell you is there was lots of rocking back and forth, dancing, nailing and the smell of glue. I would lay at the top of the basement steps and when I would reach one paw down on the step to go down, Mamaw would get after me and tell me to stay. Well they worked and worked and then Mamaw showed Johnny the outside door where that piece of wood under the combination door is all rotten. They took pictures of the house too and Johnny told her what we need to do. He’ll come back on Thursday (early—Mamaw will just have to get around. I’ve been real good and haven’t really caused any trouble—Mamaw was so proud.
March 29, 2010
Golly, Poppy was up and gone before I got up this morning. Oh, that’s right—he had to take his Lexus to get the driver’s side mirror replaced. Well, I went searching for him and Mamaw reminded me where he was. So, we start our day. Mamaw did so much laundry yesterday that she had to put it away this morning. I counted 12 shirts for Poppy—Wow!
March 28, 2010
Poppy was getting ready to take me out this morning but I got away from him before he got me “hooked” in my leash. I ran, just as fast as I could, back to the bedroom and jumped on the waterbed. I ran up to the top and started madly kissing Mamaw. I got about six good licks in when she woke up. I love doing that to her! Then I wouldn’t go with Poppy so Mamaw had to scold me and direct me to go with him. By the time I’m done, she’s dressed and ready for the day.
They discussed what they were going to do about the floors and decided that for now we’re just gonna do the kitchen—then we wait a while to see if that fixes the squeaks. Poppy said it could cost us a fortune and maybe not even fix it. Johnny Palmer is also going to look at our patio outside door. It looks like it is rotted right under the door and when it is rainy, the door is harder to open and close. Anyway—he’s comin on Tuesday of this week.
They discussed what they were going to do about the floors and decided that for now we’re just gonna do the kitchen—then we wait a while to see if that fixes the squeaks. Poppy said it could cost us a fortune and maybe not even fix it. Johnny Palmer is also going to look at our patio outside door. It looks like it is rotted right under the door and when it is rainy, the door is harder to open and close. Anyway—he’s comin on Tuesday of this week.
March 27, 2010
Mamaw told Poppy this morning that “I smell like a dog.” That didn’t make me very happy to say the least. She says she can’t bathe me till tomorrow though cause she’s got things to do today. Well, I guess. We see Poppy off to work and before long, she’s gone too. What in the world is she finding to do with her time that takes her away from me all of a sudden? I mean, hours later back she comes. We haven’t walked today cause she has a hip that she says is “just killing her” and it’s been rainy. She told Poppy she hopes it rains enough that the old dirty stuff gets washed away.
She wanted to start a load of clothes washing so she said I could come downstairs with her. Well, I wasn’t good and wouldn’t mind her when she told me to go upstairs. And lately I’ve been mule-headed about the bedroom too. She told me flat out that we are going back to EXILE. And she shared with Poppy this evening that she has given me a inch and I’ve taken a mile so that means a strictness she has let lapse a little. Boy, I didn’t like the sound of that!
She wanted to start a load of clothes washing so she said I could come downstairs with her. Well, I wasn’t good and wouldn’t mind her when she told me to go upstairs. And lately I’ve been mule-headed about the bedroom too. She told me flat out that we are going back to EXILE. And she shared with Poppy this evening that she has given me a inch and I’ve taken a mile so that means a strictness she has let lapse a little. Boy, I didn’t like the sound of that!
March 26, 2010
Poppy works today. Mamaw is doing something but I’m not sure what. Poppy lets me outside and when I come back in I hear the shower. She’s tricky that way…Otherwise things seem normal—she’s not a walking target and she doesn’t wash her hair. Maybe I can relax?
Well forget that—breakfast, play time, treat time and Poppy bye-byes and a nice walk. We saw Pepper and Mamaw told Steve she’s gonna take me to a dog park with Bark Busters, Deb Boswell and her dogs and work on calming me down some when it comes to socializing. Steve said they are going next week—to give him a call and we can both drive there and let the dogs run. Sounds good to me!
Well forget that—breakfast, play time, treat time and Poppy bye-byes and a nice walk. We saw Pepper and Mamaw told Steve she’s gonna take me to a dog park with Bark Busters, Deb Boswell and her dogs and work on calming me down some when it comes to socializing. Steve said they are going next week—to give him a call and we can both drive there and let the dogs run. Sounds good to me!
March 25, 2010
Poppy and Mamaw are really getting “stuff” done today! I’m trying to wait patiently but I’m havin a hard time. I sit at her feet in the office as she works and just make a little noise to see if she will look at me. If not, I wait a little bit and make the noise again. Sometimes I have to do it pretty often before she gives in. She had forgotten to “work me” this morning and give me my treats.
We walked up around the little open mall area again. The Italian man we met a few days ago was there picking up the trash. He remembered me and had a surprise for me too! He had stuck a couple of dog biscuits in his pocket for me! He gave me the first one and then he bent down on his haunches and invited me to go into his pocket for the other. I’d be crazy if I didn’t wouldn’t I? He’s a very nice man and I’m sure we will see him again. The new restaurant/bakery isn’t open yet. Then we walked down around our complex area and there was a huge white machine that had roller things and it was moving very, very slow. Kind of like the carpet machine yesterday. I thought I might be afraid of it, but Mamaw just kept right on going and didn’t look back. She’s good at that!
We walked up around the little open mall area again. The Italian man we met a few days ago was there picking up the trash. He remembered me and had a surprise for me too! He had stuck a couple of dog biscuits in his pocket for me! He gave me the first one and then he bent down on his haunches and invited me to go into his pocket for the other. I’d be crazy if I didn’t wouldn’t I? He’s a very nice man and I’m sure we will see him again. The new restaurant/bakery isn’t open yet. Then we walked down around our complex area and there was a huge white machine that had roller things and it was moving very, very slow. Kind of like the carpet machine yesterday. I thought I might be afraid of it, but Mamaw just kept right on going and didn’t look back. She’s good at that!
March 24, 2010
You know, I don’t mean to complain but I could get pretty tired of not knowing what is going on around here. They talked about having the carpet cleaned but they didn’t tell me I had to be in my KENNEL most of the day!
I was so happy when I got up this morning—I said good morning to Mamaw and then I hunted Poppy up and told him good morning too—then I went outside. Mamaw let me hang around out there for a long time—I managed to get both ends cleaned out. Well, when we went back into the house, I couldn’t find my kennel. They can be so tricky about this stuff…
I was so happy when I got up this morning—I said good morning to Mamaw and then I hunted Poppy up and told him good morning too—then I went outside. Mamaw let me hang around out there for a long time—I managed to get both ends cleaned out. Well, when we went back into the house, I couldn’t find my kennel. They can be so tricky about this stuff…
March 23, 2010
Today has been nearly a lost day—for Mamaw and for me. And Poppy said this morning he is really tired. These trips are gonna kill us all…
Mamaw has been busy looking on the Internet for jobs and looking at pictures from her cruise. I’ve been busy sleeping, sleeping and sleeping—well, that isn’t all. I’ve been barking too and I wouldn’t stop (it’s my job to protect the family). Mamaw stuck me in the kennel so she could get some things done cause my barking was really frustrating her today. Well, she’s tired too!
Mamaw has been busy looking on the Internet for jobs and looking at pictures from her cruise. I’ve been busy sleeping, sleeping and sleeping—well, that isn’t all. I’ve been barking too and I wouldn’t stop (it’s my job to protect the family). Mamaw stuck me in the kennel so she could get some things done cause my barking was really frustrating her today. Well, she’s tired too!
March 22, 2010
Today I am going for a long ride in the car? You’re probably asking, “How does she know that”? Well, Poppy told me so, that’s how. I knew the grooming yesterday was for a reason but Lord way to wear me out! It all started with a quick outside trip. Then clothes are flying everywhere. It isn’t easy around here when Mamaw and Poppy are both trying to get read at the SAME TIME! We managed—I stayed out of the way. Believe me—I stayed out of the way. Then it’s time to pack my bag, my kennel and this procedure takes quite some thinking…
The car is running, outside we go, and I go pee and get on Mamaw’s lap, she buckles up and AWAY WE GO! I’m all wide awake and sitting on her lap checking out the scenery. The sun is shining, we’re all in a good mood—Poppy has his coffee and Mamaw her diet, caffeine free Mountain Dew and it is just a great day! It takes a very long time to drive to Fonda, IA to see Mom so I decide maybe I’ll just lie down for a while.
The car is running, outside we go, and I go pee and get on Mamaw’s lap, she buckles up and AWAY WE GO! I’m all wide awake and sitting on her lap checking out the scenery. The sun is shining, we’re all in a good mood—Poppy has his coffee and Mamaw her diet, caffeine free Mountain Dew and it is just a great day! It takes a very long time to drive to Fonda, IA to see Mom so I decide maybe I’ll just lie down for a while.
March 21, 2010
Good morning America…the sun is shining. I’ve been outside…I’ve eaten…I’ve been loved by Poppy and Mamaw—what more could I want?
Poppy is bringing a plastic chair to the kitchen. He has a box with some tools in it and a big cloth! He is putting the cloth around Mamaw’s neck—NO Poppy; don’t hurt her!! Oh Miss Scarlett, Poppy is going to give Miss Andi a haircut this morning. Well, I was really worried so you can bet I’m gonna sit right there and make sure she’s okay. I hear click, click, click and Mamaw isn’t crying or yelling so I guess it’s okay. I’m very interested in watching though, cause as he works away, they discuss their plans for some work on the house and going on a road trip tomorrow. When the haircut was finished, Poppy cleaned up after himself and Mamaw swept up the floor and fixed her hair—looks nice…good job Poppy!
Poppy is bringing a plastic chair to the kitchen. He has a box with some tools in it and a big cloth! He is putting the cloth around Mamaw’s neck—NO Poppy; don’t hurt her!! Oh Miss Scarlett, Poppy is going to give Miss Andi a haircut this morning. Well, I was really worried so you can bet I’m gonna sit right there and make sure she’s okay. I hear click, click, click and Mamaw isn’t crying or yelling so I guess it’s okay. I’m very interested in watching though, cause as he works away, they discuss their plans for some work on the house and going on a road trip tomorrow. When the haircut was finished, Poppy cleaned up after himself and Mamaw swept up the floor and fixed her hair—looks nice…good job Poppy!
March 20, 2010
White stuff all over the place this morning. Mamaw has gone out to scoop the snow so I can go out to go potty. She always does that for me and I always appreciate it. I don’t want to freeze my “thingy.” Poppy got me out of the kennel so I could watch through the kitchen window. Oh, here she comes…And outside we go. I gotta tell ya, I didn’t forget how good the snow feels on my nose when I “scoop it up.” And I ate till my heart was content. I think she knows this is the last snow (or is it?) for the winter so she’s saving the day for us. Back in the house I am wet from head to foot. She keeps bribing me with treats so I’ll stay on the rug and dry out. Mission accomplished!
March 19, 2010
I am exhausted today! I mean EXHAUSTED…I’ve been out only to do my duty and beyond that I have been resting. Mamaw put on her coat and scarf and asked if I wanted to walk—I just turned my head and ignored her—she got the idea.
Poppy is taking another online test and he’s been in the office for hours now. Mamaw is trying to keep the house quiet while he does that. She’s been busy trying to balance the checking account and reading the paper.
Poppy is taking another online test and he’s been in the office for hours now. Mamaw is trying to keep the house quiet while he does that. She’s been busy trying to balance the checking account and reading the paper.
March 18, 2010
Such a wonderful, wonderful day. It is so gorgeous out there—I’ve just begged to be out all day! Mamaw has Spring Fever and Poppy is working so she washing rugs, sweeping floors and running the vacuum (have you ever seen a Rainbow vac?) It does a great job of picking up my dog hair—Mamaw loves it almost as much as she does me…
What a day—first thing this morning we met Lelah—a two year old. I’m not sure what breed she is but she’s my size. (yum) We socialized for quite a while and then poor Lelah started hacking a little so Mamaw made me leave her so she could get back to normal. Mamaw promised though, that we’d see her again sometime now the weather is nice. And I met a neighbor that has seen me before…he said how much I’ve grown and I sat down and let him pet me. Yeah, Mamaw is working really hard right now, trying to teach me to sit when we come upon a dog or human and they will be more comfortable with me. It works! I’m just not sure I can settle down enough to remember that next time.
What a day—first thing this morning we met Lelah—a two year old. I’m not sure what breed she is but she’s my size. (yum) We socialized for quite a while and then poor Lelah started hacking a little so Mamaw made me leave her so she could get back to normal. Mamaw promised though, that we’d see her again sometime now the weather is nice. And I met a neighbor that has seen me before…he said how much I’ve grown and I sat down and let him pet me. Yeah, Mamaw is working really hard right now, trying to teach me to sit when we come upon a dog or human and they will be more comfortable with me. It works! I’m just not sure I can settle down enough to remember that next time.
March 17, 2010 (Happy St. Patrick's Day)
Top of the mornin’ to all ya dogs and dog lovers out there! This is the “green” day. Mamaw says you gotta wear green or get pinched. God forbid! Okay, I’ll bite—I see. It’s shower time, and getting duded up in green. Talk about a walking target!!
March 16, 2010
We took the bike/walk trail today. Mamaw heard the geese and wanted to share that with me. The minute they saw us, they began to let us know they didn’t want us there but Mamaw kept us moving that way—oh, not in the grass but on the trail itself. It was very interesting and if I could have gotten away from her, I’d been after them in no time! I am a hunting dog by breed you know. But she doesn’t want me to develop that instinct any further cause they say once a dog becomes a bird dog they aren’t as good a house pet. Mamaw and Poppy just wouldn’t know what to do with me if I was wanting to go hunting every day!
March 15, 2010
Oh, oh—Mamaw has a migraine headache! Bet it’s because she’s got a dental appointment today to get her teeth cleaned. She asked Poppy to call Kirby Family Dentistry and cancel her appointment. Well, she stayed in bed, and stayed in bed until I just couldn’t stand it any longer. Poppy had me outside to do “my thing” and I’m waiting for her to come see me but no way. I got away from Poppy and ran right back into the bedroom and pounced on the bed! I’m telling you—she loves that (well, I think). I used my very best personality to persuade her to get up. Can you guess who won?
So, Poppy left for work and we’re alone. Headache and all, Mamaw had to do her job search for unemployment and she printed some business cards for Poppy. She loves it when he asks her to do something for him…
So, Poppy left for work and we’re alone. Headache and all, Mamaw had to do her job search for unemployment and she printed some business cards for Poppy. She loves it when he asks her to do something for him…
March 14, 2010
Mamaw slept in today—she told Poppy last night she might. She thinks she needs an extra hour—well, she was up at 8:00 which is really 7:00 so she didn’t sleep in at all. I have to chuckle at her. But, Poppy, bless his heart, took me out to do my morning thing. When he brought me in, he had my “you know what” so he put my leash over a kitchen chair while he took it to the bathroom. Lo and Behold, I pulled the chair all the way to the living room and left “skid marks” on the carpet. While he was checking that out, I ran back and jumped on “our” waterbed! Mamaw was so happy to see me—well, I think she was. I rolled and kissed and made like I KNEW she wanted me to be here. Pretty soon she climbed out of bed. Trust me—I’ve got my ways!!!
March 13, 2010
Slept in a little today. Rainy, rainy is the weather. That’s okay—Mamaw says so. A light rain will help get rid of the “ugly” snow. Needless to say, my snow mountain is nearly gone. I don’t have near as much fun now. I do notice though, that the ground is wet and muddy and I don’t like to get my feet dirty. That means I have to sit and have my feet dried or Mamaw sticks me in the tub to clean them. Hurry up Spring! Good girls just want to have fun!!
Poppy and Mamaw were whispering about me. They think I’ve turned into a teenager—you know—hire a teenager while they still know everything. I was nipping yesterday and today when Mamaw was brushing me I showed her “my ugly” look. She informed me right off the bat that she doesn’t intend to put up with that either. I just can’t seem to win—but I’m gonna keep trying…maybe they’ll get tired of correcting me and I can do my own thing…(I can hope, can't I)
Poppy and Mamaw were whispering about me. They think I’ve turned into a teenager—you know—hire a teenager while they still know everything. I was nipping yesterday and today when Mamaw was brushing me I showed her “my ugly” look. She informed me right off the bat that she doesn’t intend to put up with that either. I just can’t seem to win—but I’m gonna keep trying…maybe they’ll get tired of correcting me and I can do my own thing…(I can hope, can't I)
March 12, 2010
It must be Spring around here—everybody’s getting up earlier in the morning! Poppy came to take me outside first thing this morning and I heard the shower running. I just knew it was Mamaw so I ran lickity split into the bedroom to see her. I wasn’t about to leave her either—Poppy had to go get the leash and tug me along to go outside. Mamaw said, “She can come back here when she is finished going potty.” All right!! While I was in the bedroom, she got all duded up again and then went to wash her hair. I was just so frustrated, I stole the toilet piece that covers the screw…I just want her to know how mad I can get at her.
Well, mad doesn’t matter. Poppy is going to work today too—he says he has a really busy day. He likes it like that! We went to the kitchen and made his sandwich, got his Coke ready, put 3 little candy bars in a bag and added some Corn Chips. I was kinda happy, she gave me 1 of the chips.
Well, mad doesn’t matter. Poppy is going to work today too—he says he has a really busy day. He likes it like that! We went to the kitchen and made his sandwich, got his Coke ready, put 3 little candy bars in a bag and added some Corn Chips. I was kinda happy, she gave me 1 of the chips.
March 11, 2010
Up early—around early! Johnny Palmer came by today—I got to meet him. He’s a very nice fella and is really good at construction work. Poppy and Mamaw asked him to come by and look at their squeaky floors. He was here a couple of hours—had a nice visit—worked on a fix and will wait a few days to see if it works. Mamaw is such a fuss bucket—think I told you that. Well, she asked him about putting new washers in the faucets of both bathrooms and the kitchen. I think Johnny was thinking “fuss bucket” too! He told her nothing to worry about…then she showed him the sliding glass door. Remember the one that broke and she fell and hurt herself? Well, he took all the parts off and said we could get new ones at Lowes. He’s gonna leave us now…bye Johnny.
March 10, 2010
Yesterday and today I have just about pooped myself crazy—Mamaw told Poppy she thinks I have held it as much as possible at “Folsom Prison.” Well, ya know, I like it that she picks up after me and lets me keep my dignity. I don’t like to have to go where others would be likely to see it—it’s just different with Mamaw.
Mamaw is pretty tired today—I think her rib really hurts and she didn’t sleep good last night. Poppy told me to take it easy on her today. (smile)
Mamaw is pretty tired today—I think her rib really hurts and she didn’t sleep good last night. Poppy told me to take it easy on her today. (smile)
March 9, 2010
Right out of bed this morning Mamaw and I went outside to go potty and then off we went for a walk. It is supposed to rain today so we need some exercise right away. We saw a little bitty dog out too but Mamaw wouldn’t let me talk to him cause the Daddy works so he runs the dog early and off he goes. The snow has definitely been melting—it’s so dirty but we are melting! I had to sit for quite a while on the rug cause Mamaw kept saying, “Wet feet—wet feet.” I try to humor her.
Oh boy, the waterbed is a wonderful thing. I sure missed that while I was in Folsom Prison! I have a morning ritual of jumping up on the bed and rolling and playing while Poppy gets ready for work. We have lots of fun at our house.
Oh boy, the waterbed is a wonderful thing. I sure missed that while I was in Folsom Prison! I have a morning ritual of jumping up on the bed and rolling and playing while Poppy gets ready for work. We have lots of fun at our house.
March 8, 2010 (Mamaw's Home)
Poppy says Mamaw was up early this morning getting her suitcases unpacked. She’s afraid I’ll “go ballistic” if I see her doing that! Well, of course, I’d be thinking she was leaving again. Then she insisted on sweeping the kitchen floor and running that Rainbow vacuum cleaner to pick up my hair. She’s such a fuss bucket…
At precisely 10:00 a.m. they were there to pick me up at “Folsom Prison.” I was so glad to see them—I ran from one to the other not quite sure I was really “seeing” them. But, yep, Mamaw carried me to the car and sat me on her lap. I turned my head back and kissed her then and there! Oh Lord, she smells good to me! We didn’t go for a ride cause they gave me a bath and blew my fur dry so I’d look good for them. Poppy and Mamaw are very impressed with the detailed information the clinic sends home with them too. And today I weighed 18 ¾ lbs! They’re takin really good care of me.
At precisely 10:00 a.m. they were there to pick me up at “Folsom Prison.” I was so glad to see them—I ran from one to the other not quite sure I was really “seeing” them. But, yep, Mamaw carried me to the car and sat me on her lap. I turned my head back and kissed her then and there! Oh Lord, she smells good to me! We didn’t go for a ride cause they gave me a bath and blew my fur dry so I’d look good for them. Poppy and Mamaw are very impressed with the detailed information the clinic sends home with them too. And today I weighed 18 ¾ lbs! They’re takin really good care of me.
March 7, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Well I am counting on my toes and according to my math this should be my last day in Folsom Prison. I believe Mamaw is getting home tonight so I know she will be here bright and early to grant me a full pardon and take me home with her and Poppy. I heard the gals in the front office tell Poppy that they shouldn’t come before 10:00 tomorrow morning though because with my soak and blow I won’t be ready to travel before that time.
Today will be a tough day because all I will be able to think about is going home tomorrow. Everybody here is real nice but it ain’t like home. Besides I have a lotta lovin’ to catch up with my Mamaw. I sure hope she is missing me as much as I am missing her. I’ll bet Poppy will be real glad to see her too – after all she is his “main” squeeze. I hope he has been getting along OK without me there to watch out over him.
Today will be a tough day because all I will be able to think about is going home tomorrow. Everybody here is real nice but it ain’t like home. Besides I have a lotta lovin’ to catch up with my Mamaw. I sure hope she is missing me as much as I am missing her. I’ll bet Poppy will be real glad to see her too – after all she is his “main” squeeze. I hope he has been getting along OK without me there to watch out over him.
March 6, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Another long day in the real “exile” but I got to go on a couple of walks plus potty breaks, 2 squares and another “scrub/dry”. I am going to be so clean I won’t recognize my own smell. Hope they don’t wash off all my hair and skin – I am liable to look like a porcelain puppy. Hope Mamaw recognizes me when I get out of the slammer. Since there isn’t much going on while I am in here I won’t write much – I’ll just bide my time until I get the heck out of here. Mamaw – get off that big boat and hurry home to get me – PAW-LEASE!!!!
March 5, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Bad new today – I have to go back to the “Folsom Prison” early – Poppy got a phone call from his boss – one of the other doctors whose wife had a new baby early is finally getting out of the hospital this afternoon and the doctor has to go by and pick up his wife and the new baby – so – Poppy is going to work for him so he can bring his new son home. Well – I can understand why they are anxious to do this. I remember how good it was to be with my momma & siblings when I was little.
March 4, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Poppy and I had a pretty good day – the weather was a little warmer and we took two walks – I saw that damn black and white dog – he sure has a maladjusted personality – always crappy. We also went for a ride in Poppy’s car and went to the Post Office – big building where letters get sent off all over the world. Poppy let me stay in the car while he sent the “Income Tax” stuff to his accountant in Mason City. Poppy was grumbling about how much money this will cost. I hope they have enough left after giving the Democrats most of our hard earned money that we will have enough left that we can still afford puppy food. While I was in the car alone I behaved very well – I am not taking any chances on being sent back to the “Folsom Prison”.
March 3, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Day #4 and still no Mamaw or Poppy – I am getting scared that they may not come back for me. What if this is permanent? God forbid – I wasn’t that naughty! Wait – just after my bath, while they were blowing me dry, I think I smell something familiar – aw yes I do – it’s Poppy’s smell – not as good as if it were Mamaw but in a “pinch” he will do.
I have to wait until they finish drying me so I can go outside – the thought of a car ride has never felt so good. Exile is over and I am going home – I can’t wait. Well I was right when they took me out the door there was my Poppy waiting for me. Man he looks good – but I am a little concerned that he is here to pick me up alone. Where is my Mamaw – probably still on that damn boat ride (sigh). Well at least I get to go home and see my friends and guard the place so nothing bad can happen to our “joint”.
Poppy and I had a good day – boy it was good to get back into my place. I was sooo thirsty that I drank water one cup after the other. I also did a big poop in my own territory – but after a couple of good ones I had a little bit of the “runs”. We did a couple of walks – not quite as long as Mamaw and I do but for an old guy not bad. I sure hope this “EXILE” crap is over because I like things a lot better in my own joint. Still can’t figure out where Mamaw is – I searched the whole place over and even though the “scent of the woman” is every where I just couldn’t find her.
I have to wait until they finish drying me so I can go outside – the thought of a car ride has never felt so good. Exile is over and I am going home – I can’t wait. Well I was right when they took me out the door there was my Poppy waiting for me. Man he looks good – but I am a little concerned that he is here to pick me up alone. Where is my Mamaw – probably still on that damn boat ride (sigh). Well at least I get to go home and see my friends and guard the place so nothing bad can happen to our “joint”.
Poppy and I had a good day – boy it was good to get back into my place. I was sooo thirsty that I drank water one cup after the other. I also did a big poop in my own territory – but after a couple of good ones I had a little bit of the “runs”. We did a couple of walks – not quite as long as Mamaw and I do but for an old guy not bad. I sure hope this “EXILE” crap is over because I like things a lot better in my own joint. Still can’t figure out where Mamaw is – I searched the whole place over and even though the “scent of the woman” is every where I just couldn’t find her.
March 2, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Day #3 and still no sign of Mamaw or Poppy – I didn’t think I would be “Exiled” this long. (growl)
Unfortunately, it’s pretty darn boring here although I do get to see some other dogs. I miss my walks with Mamaw and all the other people & “critters” in WestCove. This captivity stuff is for the birds – they might tolerate it better than a cocker – we are supposed to be free and run around and get into things (smile). Besides I need a heap of lovin’ from my people to keep my sanity level up to normal. I hope I don’t forget how to do my tricks because Mamaw will really be disappointed when she gets home if I have trouble shakin’, sittin’, rollin’ or dancin’. Woe is me stuck in here while Mamaw is eating, drinking and dancing the night away.
Unfortunately, it’s pretty darn boring here although I do get to see some other dogs. I miss my walks with Mamaw and all the other people & “critters” in WestCove. This captivity stuff is for the birds – they might tolerate it better than a cocker – we are supposed to be free and run around and get into things (smile). Besides I need a heap of lovin’ from my people to keep my sanity level up to normal. I hope I don’t forget how to do my tricks because Mamaw will really be disappointed when she gets home if I have trouble shakin’, sittin’, rollin’ or dancin’. Woe is me stuck in here while Mamaw is eating, drinking and dancing the night away.
March 1, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Day #2 in Folsom Prison – now I know how that singer Johnny Cash felt like. This place is very confining and not a lot of fun. You just have to sit around and think all the day. Hope I am not in here for punishment for the times that I was naughty. Maybe when I get out I better think that “misbehaving” over – if this is what happens – it might not be worth it.
February 28, 2010 (Poppy blogs for Scarlett now)
Well I don’t know what the heck is going on – but I am stuck here at the Ashworth Vet Hospital boarding cage – I miss my Mamaw and Poppy. Oh they are being nice to me here, taking me for a walk in the AM and PM – putting out my food and giving me a bath and blow dry – but no damn treats for trick (frown). I know Mamaw is on a big boat ride – hope she doesn’t fall off the boat. Poppy is working helping people see better but I feel awfully “alone.” I sure hope they come back to get me pretty quick.
This place seems kind of like a jail though and I just get out for the “essentials” like potty and pooping. It’s not near as much fun as it is in my home where Mamaw and I hug, play and talk to each other all the time. I don’t know how long I am “committed” for but if I behave real good maybe they will parole me for good behavior and I will get out “early.”
This place seems kind of like a jail though and I just get out for the “essentials” like potty and pooping. It’s not near as much fun as it is in my home where Mamaw and I hug, play and talk to each other all the time. I don’t know how long I am “committed” for but if I behave real good maybe they will parole me for good behavior and I will get out “early.”
February 27, 2010
Today will be the “last frantic day” for Mamaw. She’ll do last minute laundry and has to completely pack. I have to go to Ashworth Road Animal Hospital to be kenneled Sunday cause Poppy will be working so she has to take me today. I suppose the time I go depends entirely on how good I am. They close at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday so I have to go today. It’s gonna be hard on us…
February 26, 2010
We’ve had 80 days of more than 5 inches of snow on the ground. Wow—wouldn’t you know it would happen like this my first year on this earth? And the cold too—although I told you I don’t mind that at all. God made me “winter ready.”
Mamaw is on hurtin status for sure. I’m trying to be good and Poppy is just being wonderful to her. He has started a load of clothes in the washer for her and I am laying in the living room with my toy beside me waiting for her to feel like playing. I knew it wasn’t going to be really good today when it was Poppy who got me up this morning.
Mamaw is on hurtin status for sure. I’m trying to be good and Poppy is just being wonderful to her. He has started a load of clothes in the washer for her and I am laying in the living room with my toy beside me waiting for her to feel like playing. I knew it wasn’t going to be really good today when it was Poppy who got me up this morning.
February 25, 2010
Mamaw is out of here in three days! She was up early and right to work on cleaning the basement. She wants it all clean for company tonight but also in case she gets the job.
Our walks have turned into a real mystery—I never know which way we are going. I think Mamaw tries to manage our walks so the wind isn’t directly in her face. She’s trying to go on longer walks too. She is determined to lose that weight!
Our walks have turned into a real mystery—I never know which way we are going. I think Mamaw tries to manage our walks so the wind isn’t directly in her face. She’s trying to go on longer walks too. She is determined to lose that weight!
February 24, 2010
It is so cold here—I couldn’t do all of my duty at the same time—I peed and came back to the house. We played a little, I did some tricks and Mamaw took me back out to finish my job.
She’s getting all “duded up” again—you know, the “walking target”? She’s goin someplace again—and in this cold! Oh Lord—does she have to? Well, I think she’s going on a job interview, we’ll just have to wait and see. Oh she came home in less than an hour and she was happy. She feels really good about this job.
She’s getting all “duded up” again—you know, the “walking target”? She’s goin someplace again—and in this cold! Oh Lord—does she have to? Well, I think she’s going on a job interview, we’ll just have to wait and see. Oh she came home in less than an hour and she was happy. She feels really good about this job.
February 23, 2010
Oh boy, the weekend is coming fast and Mamaw has lots to do before she leaves. She has already dusted the bed headboard and made the bed so I could do “my thing” on it this morning. I just roll back and forth and back and forth—it feels SO GOOD. I guess that means she will be dusting the furniture in the house so it will look good while she is gone.
February 22, 2010
Training 101 all day today. Mamaw is getting me ready for Poppy to take over when she’s on her trip. Now when we go outside for a walk, she is going in different directions so I have to pay close attention. And the hole in the wall stairs—we’ve done the up many times today and she even got me started on the down! I got to stay in the basement for a while this afternoon while they played pool. They are so funny. And they are competitive too! My head is kind of spinning from the extra ordinary long walk and the ups and downs in life.
She has been on the computer a lot today too. She’s having to get her job searches done for 2 weeks so Poppy can help her out. She is very organized and it’ll be done come hell or high water.
She has been on the computer a lot today too. She’s having to get her job searches done for 2 weeks so Poppy can help her out. She is very organized and it’ll be done come hell or high water.
February 21, 2010
I got myself in A LOT OF TROUBLE TODAY! When we go outside to go potty, Mamaw always grabs some Kleenex to pick up my poop and then she can just flush it down the toilet when we come in. Well, today here she was holding those Kleenex right under my nose and I grabbed them away from her! Oh my God—was she mad…What made it even worse is I wanted to tease her with my behavior and I kept backing away or running away as she tried to retrieve the Kleenex from me. Finally she did manage to get them and then SHE TOOK ME FOR A WALK FROM HELL! I’m not kidding—she wouldn’t let me stop along the way to smell anything and when I needed to stop to poop, she didn’t even look back—she kept dragging me along. I didn’t have any choice but to poop along the way. When she realized what had happened she immediately went back and picked up. I wanted to say, “Well, how do you think the neighbors liked all of that”? I didn’t cause I didn’t want to make it any worse then it was.
February 20, 2010
We’re getting so darned busy around here—I think it has to do with Mamaw going on her cruise. For Lord sake, today she barely had time for me! Well, it seems that way anyway. I’m outside and then back in, slam, bam, thank you Mamaw and she’s busy getting ready to go someplace again today! Oh yeah, this is her really “get it together day” I guess. She’s off to get her hair colored, a pedicure and get her brows and upper lip waxed. She’s gonna go through hell, I can tell you that right now. And for what? That stupid trip she’s goin on, leaving Poppy and me to fend for ourselves? I just don’t think it is very fair. Well, it doesn’t matter, she didn’t ask our permission.
February 19, 2010
Learning day today! Mamaw put the old short leash on me and carried me down into that hole I been talking about for so long. I got down there and my gosh, there are rooms down there! And I found out where the washer and dryer are too. Oh, and their pool table—I hear balls rolling around sometimes and I’ve wondered what that was. Today has been both exciting and scary for me. I’ve got to see some new things and try new things too. I couldn’t for the life of me figure out what she was trying to get me to do so she lovingly took my front paws and put them on the first step up. Then she took my bottom and boosted me up saying, “Upsy daisy.” All of a sudden I found my butt up on the step too! She just kept going through the same process, saying the very same thing each time and encouraging me lovingly along the way. Well, I made it, I made it, I made it! When we got two steps from the top, I knew what to do and just hopped up by myself. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not brave enough to do that way down there.
February 18, 2010
Spring must be on its way soon cause we seem to be getting around earlier in the mornings. And the sun is shining again! Everybody seems to be better adjusted when we see the sun. Mamaw has to turn the blinds so the sun doesn’t come in on the East side of the living room and make it hard to see the big box that has pictures changing on it all of the time.
The walk came a little later; after it had warmed up some. We walked down by the elementary school again but this time when those lights kept changing colors, we went South across the street. I’m trying to ask her what the deal is and she’s trying to tell me I need to pay attention and just trust her. Well, I went the way she wanted me to go but kept sort of looking to the side to see if those big cars were going to hit me. After we got over and back, she told me I was a good girl and we just headed straight home.
The walk came a little later; after it had warmed up some. We walked down by the elementary school again but this time when those lights kept changing colors, we went South across the street. I’m trying to ask her what the deal is and she’s trying to tell me I need to pay attention and just trust her. Well, I went the way she wanted me to go but kept sort of looking to the side to see if those big cars were going to hit me. After we got over and back, she told me I was a good girl and we just headed straight home.
February 17, 2010
Cold this morning right out of the chute! We were going to take an early morning walk and it was just too cold; we turned around and came back. 7:30-8:00 a.m. is not the best time to go cause the sun hasn’t come up yet so it is still “night time” cold. I got to see Becky as she went to the mailbox and she promises me I can play with Ozzie this summer. I just can’t wait! Ozzie comes out and smells for me; and I do the same thing. It’s a good think we live right next door and sometimes we share the same yellow snow.
February 16, 2010 (Mamaw's Birthday!)
What a whirlwind today is going to be! It is Mamaw’s birthday and the phone is ringing off the hook—both phones. Her e-mail messages and Facebook obligations are immense. I keep whining wanting a little attention but right now it isn’t happening!
I did get a walk though. It is kind of slippery cause we went really early this morning. I got to see a new dog—a little black, fuzzy thing with bows in her hair. We did get to stop and just say “hi” to each other dog fashion. But it was just too darned cold to stand around out there so we headed for home.
I did get a walk though. It is kind of slippery cause we went really early this morning. I got to see a new dog—a little black, fuzzy thing with bows in her hair. We did get to stop and just say “hi” to each other dog fashion. But it was just too darned cold to stand around out there so we headed for home.
February 15, 2010
Mamaw has been scooping snow again—3 times! She did the sidewalk, and the deck (I got to go outside and play on the deck while she cleaned it) and the evergreen hedges. She’s so tired of this stuff she doesn’t know what to do. And I’m frustrated too…I could spend all day out there and she says she’s got things to do.
Today is laundry day cause Deb and Hayleigh are supposed to come down tomorrow for Mamaw’s birthday—she says she’ll be 29 AGAIN! She is just working so hard I hope the blowing snow doesn’t manage to keep them away cause she will be disappointed.
Today is laundry day cause Deb and Hayleigh are supposed to come down tomorrow for Mamaw’s birthday—she says she’ll be 29 AGAIN! She is just working so hard I hope the blowing snow doesn’t manage to keep them away cause she will be disappointed.
February 14, 2010 (Valentine's Day)
Happy Valentine’s Day, Miss Scarlett and outside we went. New snow—no yellow spots in our yard but there were little paw marks so I wanted to just take off and follow them. Mamaw said, “Let’s go for it.” Off we went and it was great! Right out of the shoot today I got to walk. We saw more than one dog’s paw prints but no doggies this early in the morning.
February 13, 2010
There is all this talk about sweethearts today. What to buy them, what to cook for them—good God, just FEED THEM. I feel the romance every day with my Mamaw. She is always looking out for me and I sure to love that! On our walk, we saw a little dog I really wanted to get close to. But again, I’m just too hyper. Mamaw tries to hold me back but I just can’t stand it. She’s going to talk to Deb Boswell about that to see how we can make it easier on them—and on me.
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