Monday, May 21, 2012 – CANNINE CRAZE PERFORMANCE CENTER

I started this new ‘school’ Mamaw and Poppy want me to attend. We got to the joint and I felt very nervous so she took me to the grass and let me go poop. She was glad I got that taken care of before we went inside. Then 1 dog shows up then the 2nd and then the 3rd. I kinda wanted to go to them but Mamaw said no. All of a sudden, the door opened and Miss Renee opened the door and greeted us. Renee quickly took me to the back of the joint cause what she wants to do is slowly introduce a dog at a time to me. I didn’t fuss…I just waited till she came to get me. At 11:00 a.m., Miss Renee called my Mamaw and told her how well I had done and that it was going to be rest time for all of us. Mamaw decided just to go ahead and come pick me up.

When she got there to pick me up, they handed over a Report Card to Mamaw. I was glad to get home cause I was bushed! But she just kept right on movin…and e-mailed a message to Renee. The Report Card said I was a Quarterback and she didn’t understand that. Miss Renee sent back a message telling Mamaw that Quarterback means I enjoyed running around with the other dogs. She informed my Mamaw that I met and enjoyed 14 dogs. She tole Mamaw that I didn’t like wrestling though…and oh boy—was she right about that!
I was too tired to enter a thing in my blog…

Thursday, May 24, 2012 – ON THE ROAD AGAIN!

Good God – we got up in the dark this morning! I knew something was up cause Mamaw was puttin stuff in my ‘travel bag’ last night. Poppy fed me my nummy nums and they were wonderful – I like that stuff she buys me at my Vet’s office. Then afore I knew it, Poppy had me outside to do my duty. I can’t poop just as soon as I’ve eatin—but I did a little pee so he’d let me back in the house. I ran as fast as I could to get to Mamaw cause if I’m up she’s gonna get up too!
    
There was so much goin on I got dizzy—and my four foots got tired too; chasin her around. Finally I planted my butt on my blue designated couch position and just watched her with my eyes… The whole bed was full of clothes and suitcases so I couldn’t get up on it to see what the heck she was doin.  Up and down the stairs she went puttin clothes in the washer “to soak” she said. Then she grabs my leash and a poop bag and off we go for a walk. Half-way through I did my other business and she tole me I was a good girl.

She made me go back in the house with Poppy cause I kept wantin to get in the back seat so they wouldn’t forget me. Then she goes out and starts waterin all those flowers she stuck in the ground. It took her a long time too! She finished just as Poppy said it was time to go cause we had to go by the bank and put his check in the mail…in case we needed somethin. We got in the car and off we went.

We didn’t make it very far when Poppy said, “The car is pulling to the left—we have to go back to the garage.” I could tell he was mad—and Mamaw; she about went ballistic on us!!! At the garage they said they would take a look at the alignment they just did on Tuesday. So, we gotta get out of the car and wait inside… It seemed to take forever and there was noises that scared the hell out a me and I was shakin all over in there. People began to make over me and then I knew I had to be on my best  behavior so I laid down on the carpet.

The lady came in and tole us we were okay to go and we climbed back in the car…Mamaw is still in a pissy mood though. I got in my own place and closed my eyes; I just couldn’t hardly stand it. And then, Willie Nelson started singin “On the Road Again” and away we went!

Trust me—it is a very long ride out to that Dan’s house! Poppy was very sweet and stopped to let me pee when I needed to. Then back in the car and go some more. I was so excited when we got to our hotel—Mamaw is in a very bad mood. She went in through those doors and got this huge metal thing and brought it to the car while Poppy went to sign us in. (I wish I coulda gone along with him but she said “STAY”—I knew she meant it too!

Then Dan called and there’s trouble in paradise – no electricity—and all that food for Jonn’s graduation party on Saturday. Well, needless to say by this time, Mamaw AND Poppy were in a bad mood so we’re just gonna hole up here for the night.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 – HOW DID I GET SO BUSY?

    I got so much to tell ya and no time to do it! Mamaw says it’s just gonna have to wait until we get back from our graduation trip to Michigan. Yep, we’re gonna road trip again. I sure hope Poppy brings along that Willie Nelson CD. I just love hearin “On the road again.” We gotta leave again tomorrow, but check back after the 1st of part of June, cause I started school, and LIKED IT!

    Then there’s that horrible ‘nightmare from hell’ trouble we had with the hotel that said I couldn’t stay cause there was no room in the Inn and we had to go somewhere else… Really you gotta come back and hear all about this stuff…soon baby, soon.

May 14, 2012 I HAD MY INTERVIEW WITH RENE

    Woke up this morning early--Mamaw usually stays in bed. I sneak off the bed and go to 'my rug' and wait cause I know Poppy won't let me starve to death. Mamaw--now she's another story--she wants to feed me on HER SCHEDULE. I finished eatin and went outside to do my thing, and when Poppy released me, I ran as fast as I could and jumped up on the bed tryin to get Mamaw awake. She laid there awhile and rubbed my belly so I forgave her for everything.

    We got up and she got dressed. Before long she's got me hooked up and out those big doors downstairs. I'm not crazy about goin for a walk today so instead I did "my business" thinkin we'd go back in the house...WRONG! I stopped a number of times but I could see she wasn't gonna give in to me so we walked. Lots of kids runnin around the playground makin so much noise I wanted to scream...and go home. But no, she drags me along not givin a hoot about my feelins. About that time, I picked up a scent I liked and the world was alright again! We're so hot and sweaty when we get home, Mamaw wets down a hand towel and drapes it over my back to help cool me off--it felt wonderful!

    I had cooled down and was havin a wonderful nap when the doorbell rang. I jumped off the couch and started barkin to let Mamaw know somebody was at the door. She opened the door and there stood a lady that smelled just like Mr. Dallas next door! I liked her even before Mamaw introduced her to me as Rene from the school place she's been talkin to Poppy about sendin me. She came in and sat on the couch and I went over and snuggled up to her! Now here I was all worried about goin back to school and this lady is really very nice to me.
   
They talked about me going there next Monday at 7:00 a.m.--good grief--Mamaw isn't even up yet! She tole Miss Rene she would have me there though--and without breakfast cause of my nervous stomach. Ya don't think she's gonna starve me to death do ya? Well anyway, I'm not near as worried as I was when I first heard about this place and what will go on at that school but I'm gonna let ya know after my first time there what I think of it...please wish me luck?

May 8, 2012 WAITIN FOR THE CURTAIN TO FALL...

I've been a little nervous since I told ya all to pray for me! Guess it worked--Rene' was sick this week so she couldn't meet with us. That's a good thing cause I've been two-sided. Mamaw just expects me to be ready to go on HER walks any time of the day. And sometimes I'm just not ready yet. She puts that dumb leash on me and tugs at me till I could just scream. Instead of that, I pretend like I'm lovin the whole situation until she opens those huge door in our basement.  That's when  I DECIDE TO SHOW HER WHO'S THE BOSS...

I simply plant all four's in the grass and refuse to move. So far I've gotten by with it for a couple of days (rainy) but then she lowered the boom on me! She just won't listen to what I'm tryin to say so she pulls me along until I give in. Now what do ya think the neighbors and cars goin by think of that? She told Poppy she hopes somebody doesn't turn her in to the Pet Police.

Mamaw is back to gardening this year. Ya know, she was so bad after that awful fall she took over a year ago that she wasn't able to do anything like that. Now that she can, she's goin crazy! She's got all kinds of stuff in the Common Area of our townhome community. I'm not sure she's done yet. She likes me to come outside with her while she does all that work and sometimes I enjoy it. Other times I want to take a nap.

Poppy is just workin himself to death, she says. Those are long days for him and for me. I start watchin for him on 'my rug' an hour before he comes homes cause I don't want to miss him. He opens that door and walks in saying, "Hello Darlin." I run to him and almost knock him down sometimes, I'm so darned happy to see him. Then I run to the loveseat and flip myself onto my back just anticipating my Belly Rub. That's really the highlight of my day! Lord how I love them belly rubs. Mamaw does em for me too but they aren't as good. What I do like from her is when she rubs her fingernails back and forth underneath my chin, all the while looking lovingly into my eyes. Now if she'd just forget about that woman comin and wantin to make me shape up we'd all be happy!

April 28, 2012 I SEE CHANGES COMIN...

When Mamaw sets her mind on something she doesn't give up! The last couple of days she's been talkin on the phone to somebody about me going to Doggy Care. My nerves are kind of on edge right now, cause I think she really means it! She's back to shovin my butt in the kennel when she leaves and that's what really troubles me. Yesterday she was gone a long time and today ALL DAY.  And then last night, she and Poppy went out on the town for God's sake. I preferred my life better when she stayed home with me most of the time...so I've had too much time to think about things. I'll be sure to let ya know what's goin on as soon as I know. Please leave me a comment with some ideas about how to deal with this, and I will be forever grateful...

April 24, 2012 The continuing saga of Miss Scarlett O'Hara

I got a lot to get ya all updated on what has been goin on around here...it's kinda scary and I'm not sure I like it. All of a suddent, Mamaw is leavin me alone lots--but I don't have to go into the kennel; she let's me have run of the house!

Mama found a "miracle cure" for that terrible foot problem and has treatments 2 days a week. We are able to go on our walks again and I can't tell ya how happy that makes me! Not 4 miles--just half a mile. I think she wants to build up the mileage as she feels she can.

I've been an extremely good girl. I rarely bark so she likes that. Our neighbor, Miss Becky, whose hubby died 2 years ago has a brand new puppy. I can smell when he is outside and I make a fuss so I can go out and see him. Only problem is, he's a puppy, so I just put up with him. I'll be really, really happy when he decides to settle down a little. He moves so fast he scares me...

Mama has been calling around doggy daycare centers...now--that IS SCARY! She tells em I'm very well mannered but our house just isn't busy enough to get me socialized to feel real comfortable around the other dogs. She keeps tellin me, "Go smell the butt--then you'll know who he/she is". Isn't that a dycotomy? She has preached and preached about my lineage and that I have a lot to live up to. I can't figure out if it's alzheimers or what. I'm just trying to stay out of trouble.

Next time I talk to ya, I'm gonna tell ya all about the horrible fall/winter it was around here with all the remodelin. So don't forget to check back and see what the heck is goin on...and I'd love ta hear from ya all...leave a comment please?