Besides eating and sniffing, being cosy is probably one of my favorite things.
The other night I just couldn't get comfortable! Then I discovered this position!
It was perfect. Not only was I totally comfy on My Billy, but positioned so if he moved to get chips or a treat I would certainly wake up!
I'm so smart, and pretty.
Last night My Liz had over a few human girlfriends. Probably to remind them of how pretty I am. There was lots of great food set out to tease me with and My Liz moved my 'blanket' downstairs near the action - no doubt to give me a cosy little spot to look my best on. Some humans don't appreciate me on the couch beside them!
After receiving many compliments on my good behavior and general gorgeousness, I realized that My Liz wanted me to stay on my blanket and not wander about sniffing the guests and their (my) food. Hm! Because I'm so smart (and don't forget pretty), I soon came to the conclusion that if I snuck off my blanket My Liz would 'bribe' me to get back on it with a little piece of smoked salmon. Well, obviously why would I remain on my blanket when I knew I'd be given a very luscious treat when asked to return to it?
Sometimes I'm surprised at my own brilliance. And prettiness.
I consider myself to be an expert on comfort.
In the cooler fall and winter months, I love nothing more then curling up and having a nice little nap. I have a few favorite spots depending on what My Liz and My Billy are doing.
If they are on the computer, I tend to be on one of the couches or chair in the basement.
If they are out and about, I like to be on their bed. I arrange the pillows to maximize my coziness.
When My Liz folds laundry on the bed, I try to get on top of the warm clothes. It feels so good!
If they are on the couch, I try to get as close to them as possibly. Often I wait until they move a bit, then I sneak behind their back so I can be nice and warm.
Snuggling up is probably the only thing I like about the cold months - oh, and getting treats. I like eating treats in the cold months too.
Normally I spend most of Sundays with MomG. Yesterday My Liz picked me up instead, and I came home on Saturday, probably because My Liz and My Billy were having a nice steak dinner and they wanted to share it with me.
Anyways, today My Liz took me to the Fall Festival in Cottam. We arrived early, but I could tell there was a lot going on. They had stuff for sale (no dog treats), food (I didn't get any), and wine (yuck). There was a horse show, and I'm not too sure what the big deal about that is. Horses lead their human companions around and the spectators cheer and clap. I don't get it, but it was nice seeing the horses anyways.
We walked all over Cottam, then finally settled in the shade of a big church on a nice grassy lawn, where many people were walking past. So many stopped to comment on how pretty I am (because I am), so that was nice. I was tiring a bit of people trying to pet me though - I guess they just have the need to touch something as pretty as me. My Liz was answering a lot of questions about Rhodesian Ridgebacks and she did a pretty good job telling them that I choose not to bark, am a little shy around strangers, I don't jump about, and am pretty mellow. One lady said that she had the wrong type of dog and would much prefer one like me. Who wouldn't?
More and more people started gathering. I have never seen so many people in Cottam! Then I realized that there was a parade. I never been to parade before, and it was great. All these people to look at, horses trotting by and even a whole bunch of dogs representing a training school. I saw a German Shepard, a Boxer and even a Great Dane! There were some smaller dogs watching the parade nearby too, so that was nice.
What I did not like was the loud sirens and horns. They totally freaked me out, and I hid, (as much as I could) behind My Liz. There were throwing candy (not dog treats) to the kids which was really nice.
It was a great day, and it was nice being out and reminded of how special and pretty I am. Because I am.
I was walking the Chrysler Greenway the other day with My Liz, and I was inspired to create a poem (based on my favorite author/poet - A A Milne) here I go...
I met a man as I went walking
We got talking, man and I
'Where do you come from man this day?"
(I said to the man as he went by).
"I come from Wildwood 3 kms away,
Would you walk that far?"
'No, not I!"
I met a cyclist as I went walking
We got talking, cyclist and I
"Where are you going biker so fast?"
(I said to the cyclist as she sped by).
"I'm in a race and can't be last!
Can you run this quick?"
"No, not I!"
I met up with My Liz as I was walking
I got talking, with this Liz of mine
"What are we doing today so fine?"
(I said to My Liz with a little whine).
"We're going home, it's dinner time!"
"I'll come with you My Liz," I said.
I was at MomG's for a few days this week, and it didn't seem quite 'right'. Although I'm much too busy to keep track of the days (although I could if I wanted to), I thought it wasn't the week-end. Well, I was right! (again) When I came home late in the week I realized that My Liz and My Billy sent me to MomG's so they could prepare for a camping trip!
Finally! I haven't been camping in forever! Probably like 2 months.
It was just great. I got to play at the beach and show everyone how fast and pretty I am. I considered going in the lake, but I didn't really like the waves hitting me in the chest and splashing everywhere.
I practised my swimming skills, which I'm fairly awesome at - but often I just choose not to get wet... My Liz and My Billy thought it quite humorous that I don't use my back legs when swimming with the current. I just kind of float them along. I don't think my legs look like useless chicken wings, although that is what My Liz said. If I used them I would be way down stream, and I didn't want to leave My Liz and My Billy behind. I'm nice like that.
We walked in a really nice wildlife habitat, and although I didn't see any wildlife and it rained a little bit, it was still lots of fun.
The best part was the food! One generous friendly human came by and gave me my very own huge steak. It was great. I also got to eat burgers (with cheese of course), and hot dogs.
I just love camping. I'm such a lucky (and pretty) girl!
As the dog days of summer are finally here, and I spend a great deal of time laying about, taking in the heat, I have had time to be reflective on some of my many abilities.
Not only am I gorgeous, well behaved and exceptionally graceful - I am also quite smart.
I can do math.
That's right - I can add and subtract quite skillfully I may add. Here is an example:
If My Liz gives me one treat, I know that there are *more* in the cupboard and I realize that I am only getting one.
If My Liz shows me two treats, gives me one and hides the other on in her hand - after I eat one, I know that there is another *one*.
If My Liz shows me three treats, and hides them all, I know that if I find and eat two that there is *one* more for me to still find.
While I always hope for more than *one* treat, I am always hopefully for *more*.
I am such a smart (and pretty) girl!
MomG came home!
I have been so very bored of late. Time is dragging by. I haven't seen MomG in over 2 weeks and I miss her terribly. I miss our walks so much.
My Liz has tried to entertain me, but she has been so busy lately. She has left me with That Really Nice Lady That Lives Next Door With Mike, Lily and Rat a few times. Other times the Nice Lady has come over when My Liz is away to see if I want to hang out with them, but I always refuse. What if I missed MomG coming over? What if My Liz was at the food store and I missed a treat? No thanks!
One good thing in the last week is that I went to party! There were many humans there to admire me, and many new friends. The human hosts have a yellow lab (quite common, really) named Simba and we're pretty good friends, although it must have been hard for her having such a beautiful dog as myself getting all the attention.
Simba is a year younger than me and a little less mature. She always wanted to play, which was okay sometimes, but other times I needed to be on the look-out for dropped food, and there were some really interesting smells which held my attention.
We were there really late and I was super tired when we left. It was much better than being at home by myself, and I'm very grateful that the human hosts and Simba allowed me to come over. It was quite exciting and nice to be reminded of just how pretty and good I am. Because I am.
I really hope to see MomG soon!
Well, nothing very exciting has happened to me lately. No trips to Point Pelee, no camping adventures, and no new friends. It has been pretty much same old, same old of late.
A few times My Liz has left me here for hours and hours. Occasionally That Really Nice Lady That Lives Next Door with Mike, Lily and Rat has popped by and asked me to come over - No Thanks! I'd much rather wait inside in case My Liz comes home with groceries (always a treat for me), or My Billy comes home and gives me a piece of cheese. That Really Nice Lady stands at the back door, pleading for my company, but I really don't want to miss anything here... One day when My Liz was gone she left me outside with Mike, Lily and That Really Nice Lady, but I instead went off on my own and sunned on the deck. I wanted to be close to home so I wouldn't miss anything. It was worth it, as My Liz came home and gave me a bone! Probably for being such a good (and pretty) girl...
I spent the entire last week with MomG. I didn't see My Liz even once! I think she may have gone away, but I'm not sure. I haven't seen MomG since Monday morning, and I'm getting a little concerned. I tried to convince My Billy to take me there this morning, but it was no go. I've been staring at My Liz clean the house all day, and usually by now she gets the hint that it's Friday and I should be at MomG's, but she's sort of ignoring me! Hm!
Maybe this week-end I'll just stay here... it won't be so bad. I'm fairly certain that My Liz and My Billy eat steak every week-end and perhaps I'll get some with my dinner. Oh, and corn. It's sweet corn season and I just love taking a cob outside and devouring it! Yum! Hopefully they will take me for a good walk or two, but right now it's raining!
I hope that MomG is good.... I sure miss her!
--- Editor's note: MomG is in Scotland for 2 weeks...
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