September 29, 2014 -- It's A Real Rush Around Here Today!

Life really is a mystery ya know?  Mamaw and me--we been reminmicin today; about my adoption, the blog, the books an all of that stuff.  What started out as a hobby is getting to be some real fun now! She made a great big stupid thin at her first book signin--SHE DIDN'T TAKE ME!  She's sayin she won't make that MISTAKE any time soon.

So take note:
WE--yes, I said WE are gonna be at a new book signin at the Pattee Hotel on October 12th from 1:00-2:30. We're gonna be in the outside area. The venue is: It's a Dog Day Afternoon with Scarlett O'Hara.

Momma says she's gonna give treats to my new friends so be sure to come. She's been puttin some stuff together that all you dog's Mama's and Papa's will really like. A slideshow and a booklet of some of my bestest blog posts.

So COME--and ENJOY! I'm sure hopin I'm gonna see ya there.

TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2013 -- WOULD SOMEBODY PLEASE CALL THE ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE!

OMG—AM I IN TROUBLE! I thought for sure Mamaw had forgotten bout that time I went off chasin the deer—guess not! Dallas came to the basement sliding glass doors and I sneaked out afore she managed to hook me up. I love that too—all of that freedom to just go do as I please. And while I got long ears; when I getta chance to be free, I just shut those ears off! Need I say more?

Dallas did his thing—whatever that was. I did too, all the time I was free. I got my nose down to the grindstone and enjoyed every single one of those smells. I coulda cared less that Mamaw was tryin to come and get me. I just darted here and there and confused the hell outta her. It got dark too, and she didn’t have a light. After all, I was just supposed to go out in our backyard and play with Dallas for 5 minutes or so, pee and come right back to the house.

Well…since I didn’t do that I’m in the slammer! She came back to the house and tattled to my Poppy and along they both come, him carrying a flashlight and Mamaw with our little bittie broom she gets after me with sometimes. I knew then it was “curtains for me.”

I was comin their way and I saw the broom. Oh crap—she is royally pi**ed. I tried to just saunter up to them but Mamaw had that loud, harsh voice and she said, “Scarlett, go home.” Poppy’s voice was louder than it usually is and he said, “Scarlett, go home.” I went home alright—but didn’t get anywhere near them for fear I was gonna get hit with that damned broom.

Lickity split I got to the door—AND IT WAS CLOSED. Ya know what that means don’t ya? I probably got to come in contact with one of em. Poppy opened the door for me (and that’s probably a good thing cause Mamaw had already chased me a long time) and I slipped in, up the steps and into the living room. Well, what else could I do, she’s yellin “In the living room”! At that point, I knew better than to argue with her.

She came up and tole me “to stay” on the couch. I could tell she was furious with me. I just layed right there and tried to look as small as I could. She headed back down to her office where she wouldn’t have to look at me.

Poppy got my kennel from the basement and made me get in it! I knew it would be for all night; then I was kinda sorry I’d made Mamaw work so hard.

She had just done an afternoon of water therapy and I would have to be an idiot not to know she was feeling it.

If somebody out there has the guts to stand up against Mamaw, would you call the Animal Rescue League and see if they will come to my rescue?

APRIL 18, 2013 - WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON HERE?

What a mess we got goin on here anyway…stuff is all goofy and it makes my tummy hurt!

Mamaw’s been plantin flowers—she was so anxious for spring—and now most of the basement is full of plants she can’t put outside with all of this rain! Weatherman says we’ve had more than 5 inches…I wait just as long as I can to go outside to do my business. I gotta get some smells under my belt before I go and I get all wet! Mamaw drives a hard bargain, she won’t undo my leash until I wait for her to dry my feet. Then she rubs that darned towel back and forth over my back till I can barely stand it! If anybody can get this rain to stop, I’d sure appreciate it a whole bunch.

We saw a wren coming and going from one of Mamaw’s hanging artificial planter, so she looked…AND LOOKED AGAIN…then she took the planter down and brought it in the house. You will never believe what we found in there! The wren was a MAMA and she made a really swell nest in there. She found 2 eggs in there! Mamaw said she had to take a couple of photos; which she did, and then she took it right back outside and hung the planter back up on the house.

Then she said, “Mama wren—I just can’t be a part of aborting your children, so you can have them here and teach them to fly from the nest but one thing I’m not going to do is put a bird bath up for you.”

The storms the last couple of days was a scary thing for me. I stayed as close to Mamaw as possible so she would be of comfort to me. And when Mamaw and Poppy go to bed, I jump up with them and insist on getting between em so I feel protected. The thunder and lightning has been really bad. Last night she closed both of the blinds in the bedroom so I could relax.

Did I tell ya Mamaw is taking a class? It's the college for old people and it's only 1 day a week, but she's enjoyin it. The class is France at a Glance, and her instructor asked her to give a little talk on Monday so she's been givin lots of attention to gettin that ready to go.

Nough said for now…happy high-five day!

April 1, 2013 -- MAMAW GAVE HERSELF A APRIL FOOL'S DAY!!

This morning Mamaw rolled outta bed at 7:00 a.m.—I couldn’t believe it! Usually when I kiss her, she just ignores me and goes back to sleep. Not today—she tells Poppy today is the first day of her new class, France from a Glance.”

Nothing was really different this mornin before she left…she just did everything earlier. And only 1 cup of hot tea today, she tole Poppy she hoped she could handle the day cause her quota is 2 a day.

She’s got this bag sittin on the kitchen table and she’s puttin everythin in there but her aqua therapy stuff. She tells us she is leaving class and getting the two errands taken care of; then she’d come home and change into her swimsuit. (She bought 2 new swimsuits, ya know.) The chlorine is really hard on the colors.

She waved goodbye to me and tole me to mind Poppy and off she went. It was a long morning—I waited a long time for her. Then about noon Poppy’s cell phone rings and I can tell it is our Mamaw. Well, don’t tell anyone, but she locked the keys in Lil Red…She was beggin him to take me for a ride (which I gladly accepted) and bring the extra key so we could “recue her.”

On the drive Poppy just tole me we gotta love Mamaw the way she is. She forgets lots and doesn’t get near as much done as she’d like to so let’s just give her a break today and not mention anythin about it. Poppy drives a long ways and unlocks her car. Then he goes into the library in Johnston and tells her she can get into her car now. I was tryin to see what was goin on when she came out but as hard as I stretched my neck, I just couldn’t get a glimpse of her. We left…post haste.

She comes along behind but Poppy never did see her in the rearview mirror. Just so happens though, that she got home bout the same time we did. She came in the house and said, “I wasn’t quite ready for this kind of day.” Poppy and me—we kept our mouths closed. I waited patiently for my nummy numbs cause it was time—and she got it around for me.

Then into the bedroom she goes and for heaven’s sakes—now she thinks it’s time to try on those new swimsuits! She was complainin about one bein the wrong size and the bottoms not coming all the way up to the waist and on and on. Poppy played it right and just kept workin at his computer—me on the other hand; I was right in the middle of it. Finally she said, I’m just gonna wear my old one today—if it falls apart—well, there ya go. So off she went again with a warning that she had the two errands to run when she was done with her water exercises cause she was locked outta her car. Silence prevailed.

She’s gone—Poppy and me are thinkin it’s so quiet we kinda like it that way for a while. But we don’t dare tell Mamaw.

See ya all around…

Sunday, March 24, 2013 – Did I Hear Somebody Said Spring Is Here?

It’s always a little amazing to me what goes on in this house throughout a week. I can see why Mamaw is so tired…she moves constantly. I like to follow her around cause I never know what she’s gonna do next—but I NEED TO KNOW. She eventually gets irritated with that and makes my lay down.

This spring thing really has me buffaloed. We’ve had snow for 2 days now! When I go outside to “do my thing” I have to wait and have my feet dried off. I am so tired of it! I want the sunshine, the walks on the trail, chasin the birds, eatin the deer droppings…oh, I should not have tole you about that! Mamaw is ashamed of me for that. Now when she lets me out, she holds my leash tight so I can’t get to that part of the yard.

We had Dallas in to play for a while. Now—I really like the guy; but not when he’s tryin to ride me. And on top of that, he got hold of Big Red and managed to pull some of his hair out. I can’t leave that boy unattended for a moment but he’s into trouble. It was fun to play with him for a little while though…I get lonely. We don’t have people runnin in and out of here every day so when somebody comes it’s a real treat.

I’m layin in front of the big sliding doors in the basement and I saw a big, fat red robin. I started to make my little sounds and Mamaw turned to look at me and said, “Miss Scarlett, where is that tail runnin off to”?

The basement is full of plants Mamaw had to bring in in the fall and this week Poppy and me took her down to Ted Lare Nursery and she bought a whole bunch of pots at 75% off. We could hardly get all 3 of us in Lil Red along with all the pots. She’s happy now—waitin for the weather to break so we can start plantin stuff. Soon as we’re past frost, she’ll put em all outside on the under-deck she loves so much.

I was delighted I got to go on this little drive too! In the winter I don’t get a lots of them either. The minute “car” or “ride” passes somebody’s mouth, I’m started to get excited. Mamaw promised we’ll get Lil Red out more when the weather gets really nice and we’ll open that big bonnet and ride, ride, ride.

Can’t wait…

Sunday, March 17, 2013 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day

I tole you I’d be back tonight with some pictures. It’s been a pretty good day cept Mamaw is havin some trouble getting up and down them stairs enough times for Senator Weiner to do his jobs. My gosh he pees a lot! Mamaw just didn’t know how lucky she was with me only going outside four times a day till she took The Senator for the weekend. She tole Poppy she thought she had been up, down and out those big doors at least 30 times each day. I feel sorry for her cause she’s still got that awful cough…says shes callin the Dr. tomorrow…we’ll see.

The Senator was very well pleased when his Mama and Frank showed up around 4:00. Poppy got home from work and they sat around the table a long time talkin. Seemed like they was havin a good time. Mamaw kept getting The Senator out for his piddles too. Then Poppy said he thought we needed to move downstairs to play some pool.

I let em go by themselves. I personally don’t like the fast movement of the people and the loud sound of the balls. Of course Senator Weiner didn’t feel that way about it—he was there pesterin everybody down there. I could hear laughs and ohs and aws comin up from down there but I kept myself busy chewin on that new hoof Mamaw gave me on Friday.

We got some pictures of this pool game—I’ll see if we can get em posted for ya tonight. Oh...and yeah...look at all of my stuff HE PLAYS WITH WHEN HE COMES DOWN HERE!

And MY BALL from Ozzie

This is my hoof--
look whose got it!

My Poppy,

My Dodi



But Max's Frank

 

Saturday, March 16, 2013 – I Don’t Think Threats Are Working!

It’s much more of the same with Mamaw…she’s so darned busy there just doesn’t seem to be enough time for my blog. I got company this weekend—it’s Senator Weiner. Mamaw named him that last year cause the story broke the weekend she was dog sittin him. His real name is Maxi (a big long German name) and he loves to come stay with us. He has to be in the kennel all day while his mommy works but Mamaw lets him stay out—just like me.

Now, he’s okay—don’t get me wrong. I find myself spendin my evenings more with Poppy but why not; he’s always there for me. And Mamaw feels that she needs to give him some lovin too with his mommy gone so we’ve worked it out.

We wanted to invite Dallas over to play but when Mamaw took Senator Weiner out last evening, he was gonna bite Dallas! So, course that didn’t turn out but she’s really good at hookin us both up to our leashes and takin us both out at the same time. She even stays outside for quite a little while afore we have ta come back in.

Mamaw is always wantin to play ball with me and I’m simply not interested. I think it is a stupid game that just wears me out runnin back and forth while she just stands there and waits for me. Now—that’s not the way it works for the “weiner man.” He will run and get the ball and bring it back to her and she says, “Good boy, good boy.” I think that’s how she thinks she’ll get me roped into playin ball with her but I wouldn’t hold my breath if it’s up to me.

There’s two chairs in our livin room that NO DOGS are supposed to sit in. Mamaw says that’s because the people who visit and don’t like dogs shouldn’t have to sit in their hair. Well, today by golly, Senator Weiner just jumped right up into her lap while she was sittin in the chair. And she didn’t even make him get down…so I did it tonight just to see if she was gonna be fair…she was J.

Mamaw seems to be more content stayin at home more now. Well, she’s real busy with all of that writin, editin and stuff! But on top of that, she goes to do her aqua therapy two times a week. She’s tryin real hard to stay healthy…and I help her all I can, if ya know what I mean?

Tomorrow I’ll have some pictures of Senator Weiner so you can see what a weird little guy he is. He is a WEINER DOG ya know, and we get along famously!

Talk to ya tomorrow—ya hear me?

 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013--THIS HAS GOT TO STOP--NOW

Is there anybody out there that wonders whether I died or even worse--stopped posting to my blog? Mamaw hasn't taken the time to do that since Christmas Eve for heaven's sake! So I had a decision to make.

Let me set up the story for you...Poppy had to go to Atlanta, GA for 4 days--without use. Oh, we wanted to go, but they don't have "dog friendly" hotels. Personally I thought that was kind of rude. I am a good guest. I don't bark or make a mess in the room...I just want to be where Mamaw and Poppy are. Okay, so off he went.

Mamaw shared that she was going to do some soul searching those 4 days. She know she has way too much on her plate to be very effective with anything. So, it was pretty quiet around here...3 days later she called her bestie, Lin, and had a "come to Jesus" meeting...She feels better now. So she and Lin worked a whole day on putting together a BELLA VINO Facebook page that will interact with the website. She tole Lin she's too old to learn html and wouldn't possibly live long enough...so with their heads together--this was the solution. I stayed out of things until after Sunday night when we went to the airport to pick him up.

It was raining--freezing on our windshield. Mamaw wasn't in any big hurry cause she wanted me to be safe too! She pulls up outside the luggage return and we waited. I kept my eyes and ears on those great big doors for a long time...and then suddenly, I saw this little gray haired guy lugging a huge black suitcase and I looked right at Mamaw I was so excited. She said, "Yes Scarlett, there's our Poppy." I couldn't wait for him to get in the car, cause I'm sittin on his lap all the way home!
It was a real love fest...Mamaw drove.

Okay--now there's Mamaw doin her own thing and Poppy doing his own thing, but what about my own thing. Monday morning I had my own "come to Jesus" meeting with Mamaw and we had it out!!! She apologized and said it wouldn't happen again...we'll see.

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Until next time

December 24, 2012 -- HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVE!

The house is in an uproar!  Mamaw and Poppy are runnin' around and bumpin' into each other. I'm followin' her as close as I can - they're sprucin' up and packin' bags so I know they're headin' out - if Lil Red is leavin' I am makin' sure I'm on the bus.  Just found out we're headin' for MI - gonna see Big Dan and his gang for Christmas.  Sure hope we don't get run over by Santa and the Red Nose Reindeer since were both traveling on Christams Eve.  I think the Navy "Dude" will be home from "under water" boat train'.  I am not sure how far away MI is but I think it's goin' to be a long ride!  Speakin' of rides - I am not sure I like Mamaw's Lil Red coupe or not (of course she insists on takin' it!) - the back seat sits so low it's hard for me to see out - maybe I will need a sittin' stool!

Well we're on the "road again" - it's kind of snowin' and blowin' so Poppy is goin' mightly slow at times and then racin' like the wind to make up for lost time when the road is clear - at the rate we're goin' I might be an old dog by the time we get there!  We've made a few stops for all of us to do our "thing" (these old folks need 'em more often than me) plus takin' on a little chow.  The roads are clearer now so Poppy has the little red wagon flyin' along pretty good.  We just got a text message from Dan - we will be arrivin' in Kalamazoo shortly.  I am "pooped", hungry and my bladder is screamin' so we aren't gettin' there none too soon.  Well we're at big Dan's - another safe trip but sure took a long time - glad we are here - now the family fun begins! 

I'll blog later to let you know if I fooled Santa Claus this year about my misbehavin'!  Wait I think I hear somethin' - sounds like skiddin' sleigh skates, jigglin' bells and tiny hoofs - yep I beieve old St Nick is comin' - I better "hide" or he might not leave me a doggy gift!  Yep I was right - Santa was here!  Woe is Miss Scarlett - everyone has opened their gifts and there wasn't nothin' for me - I guess I know my naughtiness finally caught up with me - Mamaw warned me more than once this year.  Or maybe Santa stopped in WDM and "dumped" my presents there - now I will have to "suffer" that long ride again to find out if I got my gifts at my home.  The "waitin' will be long and terrible 'cause we are not havin' Christmas at home until New Year's Day with Reggie, Mike and their broods.  I don't know if I can make it but I'll try my best!  I'll let you know if I fare better at home.

DECEMBER 15, 2012--KAOSS; THAT'S WHAT IT IS AROUND HERE!

Everybody is so darned busy around here, I don't get no attention. Well, guess I got a little. Had to go to see Miss Jessica at the Ashworth Animal Hospital cause I got yeast infection in my floppy ears!!! Yeast infection--I thought you got that on the other end. Anyway, it's daily drops and ear cleanin. I only put up with it cause she gives me a treat when we are finished and I sure do love those new treats I have to have now--they are salmon.

Poppy has worked his fanny off--gettin our Christmas Letter ready to mail, working (and he says its really busy right now.) He keeps tellin me he has to work so I can have these good eats. He had to go to a Christmas Party too, and take 10 gifts with him. He gives em to "his girls" he calls em. Mamaw didn't get to go so we just vegged out and loved each other.

Mamaw has been finishing the Christmas shopping, her aqua therapy, labels for letters, cookin and cleanin. When she gets home from her therapy she says she is just exhausted! They make her exercise in the water and this week they added weights!

They went up to Iowa Falls to watch our granddaughter, Emily's last horse show. They couldn't find anybody to let me out to go potty so I had to stay at home. It got late so I had to hold my legs together...Was glad when they walked in the door and she took me out. And to top it off, Emily won all the prizes...Poppy and Mamaw was just bustin at the seams...

This week, Poppy asked Mamaw to come into his office. I wondered why--suppose she did too. She doesn't like to bother him when he is working. Anywho, he showed her a little red sports coupe and he wants them to go drive it.  Well, they did...I thought it was a pretty hot little car for Mamaw, but Poppy was just delighted. They even let me in the car so I "could inspect it." Poppy went back to see what kind of trade he could make on her Lexus. Now folks, who in the world would want to trade a Lexus off for a little red coupe?
Poppy said it was on her Bucket List. God forbid...

Goin to Christmas dinner at Miss Betty's tonight. That's Poppy's sister ya know? Mamaw has been cookin maidrites for a crowd all afternoon and it sure smells good! I don't get no more treats that you folks get to eat cause of my allergies. I itch and Mamaw says we gotta get rid of that...so--NO MORE.

November 28 & 29 (WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY--NO PLEASURE TRIP THIS TIME...

Oh Boy...rush, rush, rush...Poppy got on the phone to find a "pet friendly" place for us to stay in on Wednesday night. Then he was on the phone again to see if Gwen and Bill Gasperi would allow my kennel to sit in their heated garage for the wake and again on Thursday for the funeral and luncheon.

By now ya know we are goin to be "on the road again" to Mason City for our friend John Hunchins burial. For a couple of days Mamaw and Poppy have been really, really sad and they just keep sayin, "I can't believe he is gone." Well, I'll have ya know I loved Johnnie too--and he loved me. And needless to say, it was a pretty long drive there too!

We had no time to play around when we got there--Mamaw had to change clothes and get around for the wake. I asked if I could go to the wake too, but she said, "Oh no Scarlett--I know you would be a good girl, and that you'd like to grieve along with us, but people wouldn't understand. So off I go, along with my kennel and I know the drill...I accepted that and was a very good girl cause I know Mamaw and Poppy needed me to behave. Hey now--I can behave when I want to.

Back at the hotel, they left the TV on for noise but I heard everything...and I was nervous too! Somebodies big feet kept stompin and there was just constant noise. I didn't sleep good at all--neither did Mamaw. About 4:00 a.m. Mamaw got up to take some kinda pill and came back to bed. She cuddled me and made me feel safe so we slept then for a while. Then when ya get up you know it's a different kinda day cause I knew I didn't have my deer yard to smell around and I'd sure miss that. But, Mamaw was great; we just walked around and around till my pooper would work for us.

It was time then to get around for the funeral. Same drill...kennel and I to the heated garage...Mamaw and Poppy was goin to the funeral. They was gone a long time; guess they had lunch at the church too, but I was a good girl again...(Miss Gwen left a note for them sayin, [QUOTE] Took her for a walk & let her play in the yard before I left! Have a safe trip! GWEN [END OF QUOTE])

On the way home, they talked about the tribute Poppy had given at Johnnie's wake. Mamaw tole him he did "a good job" cause he didn't even use any notes. Mamaw says he's terrific at stuff like that...I can tell it's gonna be a time of grieving around here for a while.

Half way home, Mamaw felt bad about all the "kennel" time for me and so she asked Poppy if he would drive the rest of the way home and she let me be in the front seat on HER LAP!! And how wonderful it was to sleep in OUR OWN BED--WITH NO NOISE...

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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October 22, 2012 -- RENE' BURST MY BUBBLE!

It seemed like such a nice Monday morning--Rene' and Friends day! I'm always on my best behavior when I know I'm going to Canine Craze...I wanta get there as early in the day as possibhle and stay until 4:30-5:00 in the afternoon. I was finished eatin, doin my duty and there at 7:15 a.m. The rule is they tell the Mom's and Pop's that they need to make sure their dog has already pooped and is ready to go. So, we just do it at home and then we don't have ta worry when we get there.

It was a great day of fun and games as always. When Mamaw came to pick me up she looked so sad...I coulda cried. She took me to the car and we headed home--my window down half-way so I could get some air.

On our trip home Mamaw said, "Oh Miss Scarlett, I just read a notice that Canine Craze Performance Center isn't going to have the daycare or boarding service effective Friday, November 2, 2012." Rene' is just gonna do the training sessions from now on...

I hang my head as she shakes her head to and fro--trying to comfort me. We are both beyond disappointed! Then she says, "Well, don't despair, you can go next Monday--but that's the last day. We'll talk to Becky and begin to set up 'play dates' for you and Dallas--it's gonna be okay."

It was a sad time for all of us. Poppy was just as shocked as the rest of us was. They talked about maybe sendin me to a 6-week training session but she don't know how that works. She thinks we should just think about it and after my last day she will talk to Rene' and see just what that training is. She don't want to pay for the stuff she has already taught me...and I don't wanta have to go through all that again either!

Then they got all gussied up (ya know--Mamaw with all her jewelry? And she fixed her hair real nice; even Poppy said so.)  She tole me they was goin to somebody's house to support some political guy--and I had ta stay home feelin all sad and everythin...

I was sure glad when they got home. Mamaw felt sorry for me and reclined on the loveseat with Poppy, watchin the last debate. I climbed up on her lap and just took in the heat of her body and her gentle touch...maybe things are gonna be okay after all...

The popcorn was good too...

October 16, 2012 -- I HEAR WILLIE NELSON SINGIN "ON THE ROAD AGAIN"

Monday mornin and no Canine Craze for me--I just don't get it! What is wrong with Mamaw anyhew? She and Poppy are goin from one end of the house to the other--busy as hell. Did she forget to take me? What will Rene and Friends think? Will they miss me? Or call the house to see where I am? I am upset!

When all of a sudden, Poppy is haulin a suitcase to his car--and his golf clubs. Where is HE goin? Things are just a mess around here today. And then--Mamaw went to THE CLOSET and hauled my bag out! I'm thinkin a road trip--but nobody is sayin a word about it. Suddenly Poppy comes upstairs haulin my kennel and I think I know that I know.

"Wanta go for a ride," Poppy asked? Do bears sh** in the woods? Course I wanta go. We have ta go through the same routine every time--no differences. I have to sit, get hooked up to my leash, go outside and pee; then she opens the back door and I know I'm supposed ta jump in and stay on the towel. I do what SHE says...every time cause I don't wanta be left behind.

And we are off like a herd of turtles...I can't begin to settle down till we're just ridin...I like to see what's goin on outside and Poppy opens that big opening in the roof and I get all those smells. I tell ya, it's yummy. It's a long ride where we're goin today Mamaw said. We goin to see John and Carol Hunchins. They live on a golf course in Rice Lake, IA and are our  "bestest friends."

Doggie Stops

Along the way we stop so I can pee again so I don't haveta hold it forever and ever. I appreciate this too! We stopped at the Boondocks this time and when I went with Mamaw to pee, we saw two different places to go. One said CITY DOGS and had a firehydrant for that purpose and the other one said COUNTRY DOGS and it was a tree stump. I didn't haveta ask which one to use cause I'm a prissy little girl and the tree trunk just did not appeal to me.

I just loved it when we got to the Hunchis house and Mamaw let me outta the car. She led me to their yard and it was so puffy and nice on my paws! And the smells there were just Awesome! So she let me off leash so I could get the full benefit and I was in hog heaven...I ran and ran so fast my floppy ears was stickin straight back; it felt wonderful and I felt so free.

We're in the house, havin a wonderful time with our friends. I was good--really super good--everybody said so. Mamaw sat on the big couch and I jumped up and threw myself across her lap. Nothing better...trust me. We talked and talked and they had a sandwich. I GOT NONE. OMG--then IT happened! Mamaw asked Poppy to go to the car and get my bag with all of my food, treats, water and their wine. They was gonna celebrate with John cause he had an operation and is all better now. So she brought her most expensive bottle of wine to share...and then Poppy came back in the house. He said, "I don't think that sack got put in the car." Oh-oh--no food or treats for me? You got it--NO FOOD FOR ME. Carol opened a bottle of their wine and filled their glasses. They're enjoyin themselves while I'm worried about what I'm gonna eat? I am stunned! did ya hear me--STUNNED! They just keep havin a great time.

After a while, John said he thought we should go for a drive and get me some food. I tell ya--I coulda given that guy a humungous hug and kiss. Course that meant I was gonna have ta go into my kennel and WAIT. Okay Scarlett--make a decision; what's it gonna be? I relent--and get in the kennel. It seems like they was gone an awful long time and I was sure happy to see em walk in the door and let me out. In Mamaw's hand is a sack with some food for me.

Well, we spent the evening eatin--and boy did I eat!!! It was good too. We sat and watched some TV and I was content just sittin with my Mamaw. It was a lovely evening. And at bedtime, she let me come downstairs with her. I feel too warm...and can't relax. Mamaw thinks I'm bein a pest so she cons me into goin back upstairs and makes me go to my kennel. I'm busted!

Miss Carol wants to take me outside to go potty cause Mamaw is still sleepin. I look at my poppy with my eyes and say to him, "Poppy, what do I do now? Should I go with her? She's gonna make me go outside without my family." Poppy indicates that it's okay so I got to pee. Back inside I go downstairs to wake my Mamaw and she's up and gettin ready...I'm happy bout that too. We go upstairs and she feeds me and gets fresh water for me. I grubbed the food up and felt wonderful. They have breakfast AND I GET NONE. Course that's cause nobody picked up my sack and put it in the trunk. John was goin to work so we hugged and said our goodbyes.

Before we leave, I'm back outside enjoyin the golf course. Again I run and enjoy myself. I gotta tell ya--we don't have grass like THAT at home! She let me enjoy my runnin around and enjoyin every bit of the outing...cause it's time for us to leave and head home.

The drive home was very nice...I like listenin to Mamaw and Poppy visitin about stuff. It seemed like we got to the Boondocks really fast. We head back to the toilet place and I see the stump and the firehydrant again--did my 'thing' and got back in the car for the rest of the trip. It felt really good when Mamaw said, "We're home Miss Scarlett." Nice two day trip but love gettin back home to my usual routine.


Our tree looked so beautiful I gotta share photos for ya...









Right: Becky, Dallas and me playin in all those pretty leaves...


Left:
This is what our tree looked like when we got home.





Till next time ya all!

October 3, 2012 - SHE'S A SMART GIRL SAYS CANINE CRAZE!

It's been hard on me lately. Mamaw has that bad hip and bad knee and just doesn't get around very good. Poppy says she's supposed to rest more than she does. Poppy and me can see how much it hurts her to move every time she insists but it's hard to hold her down.

This week she's been in and out of the house haulin her 2 ice cream buckets of water to make sure "her blooms" keep bloomin. And today was our very last BEST day of the week so she watered trees and bushes and everything. She got her scissors out and was cuttin those long vines she loves so much so she could get her plant inside that she doesn't want to lose. She's gonna keep takin out all those sheets to cover "her specials" to keep as long as she can.

When Poppy took me to Canine Craze on Monday, Mamaw was havin trouble gettin around. But when he came to pick me up all of a sudden, she had ghosts out in the flower bed and her scarecrow down on the lower level deck. Tellin ya right now--I ain't happy bout it either. That huge ghost just flops around in the wind and it scares the he** out of me! Wonder how long she's gonna let THEM stay out there?

The Canine Craze Report Card says I'm still in Kindergarten but the message was, "She is such a smart girl." If that's the case, why didn't they promote me to First Grade Skills? I don't get it--do you?

Poppy went back to the doctor on Monday--we still don't know anything. Guess he has to go see some kind of a specialist. Me and Mamaw--we worry...

They did go out last night. Mamaw called it, "Date Night" and didn't feel bad at all just walkin out and leavin me to myself. She said they haven't done that in a long time and she needed a date so Poppy tole her he'd be her date. They came home laughin and havin fun so I guess they had a good time.

When they went to bed, I was finally able to settle down and sleep myself. I just can't relax and really rest till everybody is home and safe.

September 28, 2012 - OMG; THINGS ARE CHANGIN AGAIN!

I'm sure ya all think I make up this stuff, don't ya? Well, take a look at this...

 

It's pretty obvious that "Renne and Friends" think I'm in kindergarten! I can do lots of stuff, you just ask Mamaw...I sit, I shake, I sit up (and that ain't easy with my stubby little tail), I roll over, I give Mamaw the high-five and NEVER EVER MAKE A MESS IN THE HOUSE. I'm feelin just a little depressed and I been actin out a little bit. Mamaw's mad at me today--I can't stand the noise when SHE leaves the doors open and I hear stuff and BARK! Isn't that what I'm supposed to do? But no, she locked me out of the office today. Well, that's cause Miss Becky is still gettin all of her remodelin done and people are just comin and goin all the time. She tole me to hush up.

 

Mamaw was a little concerned about what Miss Rene is doin too, so they talked about it. Now she's tryin to convince me that everythin will be o.k.--I don't think so!

 

Mamaw says I don't have the skills that Canine Craze wants to teach; that's why I'm in kindergarten...Rene thinks it's time for all of us to get down to brass-tacks and learn some really important stuff, so I guess that's what I'm goin to be doin every Monday from now on.

 

I tole Mamaw it's unfair though--my friends go more often than I do. She said, "Miss Scarlett, we are not going to be judging you on how they are doing. You will learn, you're smart, so don't pay attention to all that peer pressure. Turn it off...and let's start learning.

 

 

 

 

September 21, 2012 - CAN WE HAVE SOME QUIET HERE?

We haven't heard yet who won the CHALLENGE at Canine Craze. Mamaw sure hopes it's me cause I sure do love goin there and seein my friends.

The house has been so noisy the last few days...Miss Becky, next door, has had people in paintin for over a week. And then here came those men with the noisy saws and stuff. Mamaw says Becky is gettin a new hardwood floor now. I wish they'd hurry up and get out of here. Mamaw says I can't bark, or run to the garage door or anything to let her know they're drivin me crazy! My ears hurt and I hate it. I been campin out on her bed cause it just upsets me to no end. I member when we was gettin "a face lift" here and it took a long time too. Don't know why people can't be satisfied like we are about things anyway. I kinda think humans are a different breed of KAT.

Poor Dallas--Becky has him locked away someplace. I haven't seen him out and around for some time. Cause when he goes out--I want out too. I tole ya didn't I that Dallas comes to Canine Craze and plays too? But he likes to pounce and wrestle--not me, Mamaw taught me to be a lady and lady I am.

It's been so cold here at night that Mamaw goes through her routine each night before bed. She's bringin plants in the house for God's sake! I have ta wonder what Poppy's a thinkin...cause we think they belong outside. Then she grabs sheets and goes around and covers all of her stuff that's too big to haul in. Me and Poppy--well; we look at each other and wonder WHY?

Mamaw is havin a hell of a time with her IPod--she lost her music and now can't get it to work right. I hear her talkin to herself but I'll leave that alone....and stay out of her way too!

September 11, 2012 --WHAT A BUSY TIME OF YEAR!

It's tough to keep up on stuff around here...wayyyy toooo busy and I can't figure out how it got this way. Well for one thing...we had a HUGE BIRTHDAY PARTY for our little Miss Ella. She was the BIG "1" on Sunday so we had a party to attend!!

It started out with a very long drive--3 1/2 hours or so...
but no way was I going to stay home for this! We were "ON THE ROAD AGAIN" by 7:00 a.m. It was sure purty though. The weather was nice so I didn't have to pant too much and we had some good music. When we got there, the house was all decked out for a birthday and Miss Ella was so adorable. And there was lots of people...so I went to my kennel and shared the bedroom with the cat, Dale. I hear oh's and aw's and all sorts of sounds coming from the rest of the house and knew they was havin a great time. I want ya to know they didn't forget me though, I have "outside" time too. And after all the presents was opened, I got to join the party. It was such fun. Once when Mamaw, Poppy and I was outside, we saw wild turkeys cutting across the neighbors lawn. I got "on point" but then decided I better stay right where I was...if I chased em I might get lost. I gave it up--Mamaw said we didn't need any drama to ruin the day!

It was a long trip home too, but I slept through that. I was so happy to be able to pee and poop in my own yard!...and I was hungry so I ate, pooped and went to bed.

Monday morning I didn't want to get up but when Mamaw asked, "Are you gonna go see Rene and Friends today or..."?  I hopped off the bed and got my nummy nums, and was ready to go. When we got there things was different.

Rene had put white fencing to make us go where SHE wanted us to go. There was two big hoops--one said START and the other said FINISH. Mamaw followed the line and made me lay down at the start--and when she let me, we walked up to Rene where it said finish and I had to sit like Mamaw asked me to while she handed my leash over to Rene. Rene said, "Good job Scarlett" and gave me a treat. Then I was off to play with my friends...I love Mondays...I still don't know what THAT was all about for sure. I think it's a contest cause they video taped it so I'll have ta let ya know later--ya'all come back and see me, ya hear?

I gotta show ya a couple of pictures. Miss Ella is QUEEN FOR A DAY. And " Tigger 2" was one of our presents. She loves him...makes me smile.