Monday, November 26, 2012 -- STILL MISSING IN ACTION!

We had Miss Paige comin and goin from our house Wednesday thru Saturday. We was eatin our dinner when she walked in the door. I like that gal a whole lot too! Well, when we finished our meal and Mamaw went to clear the table, she dropped a paper towel. I got to it quicker than she did and I ran like hell with it into the living room--ya see, I wanted to show Miss Paige what I could get by with. Last time she was here I was an angel--honest. Well, I ATE THE WHOLE THING! Mamaw was so disgusted with me; and she made a big deal out of it in front of Miss Paige but I didn't care...

Thanksgiving Day Poppy got up and almost stepped in some evidence of my belly ache. And when Mamaw got up he tole on me. She said, "Oh great--this IS NOT the way I wanted to start my day." I kinda slinked outta the room and out of her sight. She gets so put-out with me I can't hardly stand the look on her face. She got that cleaned up and later there was more evidence showin...oh my God--I thought she was gonna blow her stack.

They got invited to go to Thanksgiving dinner at Miss Vicki's house so when they got ready to leave Mamaw said, "Poppy, I'm not goin anywhere unless Miss Scarlett is in her kennel." I knew I was dead meat when Poppy went to the basement and came up draggin my kennel. I tried to avoid the darn thing, but she grabbed me and literally shoved me in and locked the door! Guess I was busted for sure! So whose laughin now?

They came home and Mamaw right away said, "I'm so glad I made her go to her kennel Poppy." Cause she opened the door and there was a big wad of the paper towel I tried to hide under my little pillow--more evidence. That Mamaw--she somehow finds out every time what I'm up to--do ya think she has eyes in the back of her head or what?

The rest of the weekend went better for me. I still had some of that awful paper towel and it was hard to get my poo out and dropped onto the ground. Not sure that was such a terrific idea after all--but I did show Miss Paige what I could do--and get by with too.

Good news and bad news this weekend though. Our bestest friend, John Hunchins lost his battle with cancer on Saturday morning and Notre Dame WON leavin them with a 12-0 record. Ya outta see em when they watch a game--all dudded up in their Notre Dame clothes and serious as all get out.

Beyond that, my big pigs ear is still missin. Mamaw has been busy lookin for it and so have I but where did I put it? I need somethin to chew on. This mornin Mamaw was in the closet lookin at my nummy numbs and I smelled A BULLY WHIP! I snatched it outta the bag and headed for the bedroom. "Scarlett, that's supposed to be Mr. Dallas' Christmas present, you willy nilly." She didn't take it away right away--but after an hour here she came with her little broom to make sure I was gonna be willing to part with it. What else could I do?

Life has its little ups and downs...I fear more downs than ups this week...

November 15, 2012 -- I CAN'T QUITE FIGURE OUT WHAT'S GOIN ON AROUND HERE!

I been feelin a little blue lately. Monday morning--for the 2nd week in a row--I just didn't think our schedule was right. I like my routine to be the same... and I don't like change. I think I figured out that there is no more Rene' and Friends! When Rene' went to Dallas' house--I wasn't invited. Mamaw says that's cause Dallas is havin one-on-one training, and she reminded me that they aren't doin the daycare and boarding any more. That's why I'm thinkin I'm blue. Guess that explains why I find myself gettin bored.

Well, Mamaw has figured it out so the other day when she was OUT, she bought me my very favorite thing--a big pig's ear! And it cost almost $6...when she took it outta the sack, I nearly fainted I was so excited. She handed it ta me and I grabbed that ear and ran like hell to the back of the house! I chewed on that thing until my jaws was sore and then decided I best not leave it layin around--Dallas comes over and wants everything I own! And Mamaw might get mad at me and take it too...so I HID IT! Went lookin for it and I can't find it. Mamaw goes around and looks for it--Poppy goes around lookin for it--and course me too. Trouble is; I hid it so good even I can't remember where it is.

Mamaw has started her darned water therapy at the Y and she's goin to be gone a couple afternoon a week. I hate that...I wait and watch; wait and watch; until I'm so tired I gotta take a nap for heaven's sake! She went yesterday--Poppy and me talked about it while she was gone and we both thought she was gonna be in big trouble when she got home so we just decided to stay outta her way. When she walked in the door, she was happy! Me and Poppy looked at each other and couldn't believe it! Maybe this is goin to work out okay after all...we'll see.

An hour after she got home, Becky called and said they was goin up on the hill and play. When she asked if I wanted to go--BOY WAS I READY TO GO!!! I smelled deer all the way up but knew I'd better not get too far ahead of Mamaw--she doesn't like that. I'd go about half a block, stop and look back; yep, she's still comin. I was really good bout that cause I know it's important to her. When we finally got there (Mamaw's kinda slow right now--hope that dumb therapy helps her with that) Maggie, Howie and Dallas was all there waitin on me. We ran and played a lot. Mamaw has a bag packed with all kinds of stuff we canine's like and she takes it with us when we go.

I played but spent some time smellin the deer up there too. I know they sleep in one spot cause I roll and roll all over it. Mamaw made me stop doin that and tole me that is uncouth (whatever that means.) Aunt Mary has an appointment at Wolfe Clinic to get a shot in each retina, so that means she "needs a driver" -- that would be my Mamaw. When they talk bout that I just cringe...and know they'll be gone a long time too. So I spend time gettin all the lovin I can before they leave me. And when she gets home, I smell her up one side and down the other; tryin to figure out where she's been and what's she's been doin.

November 7, 2012 -- I'M IN SERIOUS DO-DO HERE

Monday rolled around and not ONE NAME (i.e. Rene') was mentioned! It's gonna be a very long day...

The days are really screwed up now. I go out when it's light in the mornin and out when it's pitch black at night. Mamaw went over to Scheels and bought a hat LED light so she can find my poo. I don't really like the darned thing cause it is so bright!

Well, las night, just as soon as Mamaw opened the sliding glass doors downstairs, I could smell them! Three deer was in our lawn...I headed out for them cause I could smell em. Mamaw on the other hand, turned on her new LED light and still could not find me. Well a cause I was runnin and chasin em out of our yard! She said all she could see was three big white cotton balls jumpin up and down. I don't know how long I was gone, but by the time I worked my way back to where they had pooped all over the yard--I had rolled in it. Don't ever do that...talk about big, big trouble! I wasn't listenin to her and she got madder and madder and finally picked up a long, heavy stick and chased me. I gave her a damned good run for her money too!

But then--she caught me. She had gone back to the house to get my leash and grabbed me by the collar, set me down, and hooked me up. This wasn't lookin very good to me...In the house we go. She strips me of my collar and my red scarf and I thought I was gonna die! She tole Poppy there was shit all over em and she has to clean em. I was just dyin to get to Poppy to get some protection from her awful temper but she was havin none of that either!

She hauled my a** downstairs and shoved me in the kennel...BUSTED!

Today she's been on the computer lookin at shock collars for me. I heard her say she doesn't really like what the Internet was sayin about em. It hurts when it shocks the dog--cause what else would get their attention over their instinct? I'm worried--pray for me??????
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