Sunday, February 3, 2008

Water Torture

The Mistress decided we stink.

By we, I of course mean Mocha, Reilly and myself.

And while I agree the other two have most certainly reached the point of risking arrest for odifferious offenses, I on the other hand, am as fresh and pleasant scented as a new born puppy.

My Mistress, however felt otherwise and so carted Reilly and myself upstairs to a place she calls the bathroom where she proceeded to heave us, one at a time, into a long rectangular box upon which was attached a hose like device from which water mysteriously sprayed.

Apparently, because of his size and the sheer density of hair, she tortured Reilly for an hour and a half. Me, not so long.

She had to wait for the Tim to return before attempting to subject Mocha to this hideously embarrassing ritual. Even though she is very docile, Mocha can be quite uncooperative when faced with something she dislikes - such as having her bear like toe nails trimmed.

As a result, the Mistress needed the Tim's help containing Mocha in the box which even though neither Reilly nor myself were allowed to witness, was I am sure an interesting sight. You see, the Tim has been functioning with one arm since his disc issues reappeared a couple of weeks ago.

He looks like a freak walking around with one arm hanging there like some menthol smelling, limp chew toy.

At any rate, we're all supposedly clean now - except for Creepy who is 150 years old in human years, blind as a bat, can barely hear and craps 24 / 7.

The Mistress is afraid the ensuing trauma of water torture might hasten her demise - and she's probably right.

The Tim suggested spraying her with Febreze - what ever that is.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

They are leaving me again.

The Tim and my Mistress are leaving for GA ... AGAIN.

And do I get to go! NO!

Stupid Molly, Mixon, and those birds! Why do they have to be in my condo? Back to the kennel they are taking me. Hmm...I do get a lot of treats there.

Picture: Beth and Beth Anne inside the stadium with statue of Uga.

What kind of self-respecting Bulldog would allow himself to be called Uga? It's probably why I've heard that he has a nasty little temper and has to take happy pills.

He should try the Chinese herbs.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Winter Wonderland
















What is this? This stuff is cold. Have I seen it before? Seems I have....dang, global warming!

Monday, January 14, 2008

Oops, she did it again!























Oh hell, I give up! She got another one...."Smurf". A birthday present from that guy, Will. Well, I'm not amused.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

An entry from my Mistress: Happy Birthday, Beth Anne!





























I remember the day that you, a precocious 3 pounder, prematurely entered the world. Exhibiting a strength and determination that continues to awe and inspire me. Eager to experience life and embrace all its opportunities and challenges. And full of love and compassion for all of God's creations. I have always been and continue to be very proud of you. Happy 20th Birthday, Beth Anne! I'm with you today, if not in body, in spirit.....I love you.
-Mom


Monday, December 31, 2007

Happy New Year!


















Happy New Year from my mistress, The Tim, and Beth Anne!
And most importantly, of course.....from me, Zoe and all the rest of our brood!

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Merry Christmas to The Tim















The Mistress worked on a very special gift to commemorate The Tim's grand achievement in October when he completed the 32nd Annual Marine Corp Marathon in Washington, D.C.

We dogs assisted her by unsuccessfully staying out of the way!

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Bad Santa

All I wanted for Christmas was some treats.....and this bird!
(Got neither.)
Reilly almost got it during Thanksgiving, but it is still hanging around!






















Also, the bird cages in the solarium are multiplying
at an alarming rate! Yikes!

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Thursday, December 6, 2007

Framed!

The framing studio is madness at the moment! Moulding and mats everywhere... not to mention Reilly impersonating a rug!





Inevitably this causes The Mistress to fuss at us for being in the way.


I prefer to cuddle up with a blanket in the TV room.












Thanksgiving Review

They finally came and got me from "camp/jail" on the Sunday AFTER Thanksgiving. I thought I was coming home on Friday, but NOOOOOO! Seems there was much excitement which occurred during the week and somehow, somebody made the executive decision to leave me there during all the commotion. I forgave The Mistress because she saved me some turkey and gravy. Yum!

The "fleabag" got sick one day, then the next day, Reilly tried to take out one of the birds. Yea for Reilly.....he really does have a brain! Both survived, much to my chagrin. (It would have been a different story had I been there.) And of course, what's a holiday without a tour of the emergency room?

Other news...

Georgia (Go Dawgs!) and VT (Go Hokies!) both won their games that weekend!

The Mistress is trying to gear up for the up and coming week of "The Christmas Decorating Extravaganza". One of those Wine-Dinner events is going to be in my house a week from Saturday and The Mistress is getting all Martha Stewart-ish. The Tim will be on vacation next week......little does he know what she has in store for him!

Supposedly in the spirit of Christmas (I call it "in the spirit of making people look stupid") The Mistress has produced this little number:


Thank Lassie she didn't put me in there!

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Up For Adoption























One Fleabag! I mean, one Jack-A-Bee.
Approximately 12 weeks old.
Crate and worms included at no extra charge!
Just get it old of my condo!
Interested parties should contact me via this site ASAP!

Happy Thanksgiving?

Rumor has it that I am going to the kennel this afternoon! That Fleabag (see picture) is coming to my house with Beth Anne today, along with the stupid bird! They think I won't get along with the fleabag (which I won't).

While I think it was commendable for Beth Anne to rescue the wretched mongrel off the streets of Athens and take her to the vet (which I heard she is full of nasty things....worms and such), I see no good reason to bring her here? Has she lost her mind?

She is her mother's daughter after all....always rescuing animals. The four-legged, as well as the two-legged variety. The Tim (two-legged) has been busy making predictions as to the possible outcome of this visit.

I was to go to the kennel on Wednesday anyway, because John and Keith are staying here for the huge Thanksgiving Gut Slam. The Mistress thought my not being here would eliminate some stress, but what about my stress? Who wants to spend Thanksgiving (whatever that is) in the kennel and go a day earlier than planned?

The Mistress calls it "camp" and the Tim calls it "jail".

Sure, Angela is nice enough and I like her. I even get to take my crate with my smelly old Tim blanket but it's not the same as being at home........Maybe the Mistress will feel guilty enough to make me a "stash bag" of turkey (like Uncle Austin, who has tasty fingers) to enjoy when I come home on Saturday!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

No, No, Not Another One!

I overheard my Mistress talking with Beth Anne about a Beagle of all things! It appears she found this puppy that had been dumped by some cruel and irresponsible humans. Stupid humans.

Beth Anne is calling this dog "Molly" and thinks she is keeping her! What is she thinking!? I'm her dog!

The Tim is convinced The Mistress will end up with this animal, as she has with all the rest. Not to worry! I'll take care of it. I am the boss dog of the house and I'm laying down the law now.

There will be no more dogs in this house.

One more thing...I heard them talking about trading MY crate for this other dog's crate because it is too big! Too bad! I don't want some other dog's stinking crate. I have mine just the way I want it, with a chewed up cushion and the Tim's fleece blanket. "Molly" has already stunk up my condo in Athens. (Proof: see picture confiscated off Facebook) How can I return there now? It smells of Beagle! I am not happy about this at all. The Chinese herbs are not working!

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Backgammon Blues

The Mistress kicked The Tim's butt three nights ago in a formidable display of strategy and skill only to succumb to his shameful tactics of taking advantage of her lower back pain and lack of concentration the last two nights.

Although, he claims that his wins are a result of "skillful dice rolling", we know that I'd be rolling in that BS if I could (I like rolling in smelly stuff).

Don't let the picture fool you. I am not a Turn Coat. I am my Mistress' dog. As I stated before, she was suffering from lower back pain and her lap was not an option. I had to resort to the next best thing. It also boosts his self-esteem.

Monday, November 5, 2007

Random Monday

The Mistress is lamenting the fact that it is once again Monday. I am seen here assisting her with bill paying, balancing the checkbooks, making the household budget, and other stuff she doesn't enjoy much.

Yesterday was the only day that she and The Tim have been able to spend together since returning from their trip to D.C.

Although, they enjoyed their time going to church (I got to stay in the crate), having a rare dinner together (no leftovers for me), and playing backgammon (while we dogs just layed about), the day passed too quickly.

Tim also worked in the yard and fiddled with all the clocks in the house. That may explain why we dogs have been signaling The Mistress at 4 p.m. that it is time to eat.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

She said The Tim did good!


I went to the kennel again (this is getting very annoying), while The Tim and my Mistress went to Washington D.C. I have not been to D.C. since being banished from John and Keith's house for peeing on the floor. They have no sense of humor.

My mistress said that The Tim ran a marathon, which is a long, long distance. I bet I can run faster and further, if I had opposable thumbs and could open the gate.

They came to get me on Monday and didn't even bring me a treat....just some kind of medal, which wasn't edible. Stupid humans.

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Just dumb........

Beth Anne came in from that place called Georgia on the 5th and she brought another worthless bird with her.

She calls it Peaches.

Look at Mocha. What a dummy! Does she not know she has a tasty treat riding around on her back?

I wish they would have let me in the house.

I had to watch this atrocity through the window, while free food roamed the house and rode on the back of the biggest dummy (besides the Tim) in the pack.

Monday, October 1, 2007

The Evidence

The Tim is training for a marathon. He runs all the time and therefore he eats all the time. The Mom is always cooking, which is good for us canines. We get the scraps and the benefit of whatever hits the floor.

There were some overly ripe bananas and usually we get to eat them, but she decided to make Tim banana bread. She said it was her best ever.

This is what was left of it..........I'm not saying who took it off the counter. I'm not even going to say if it was good or not. She thinks it was Reilly.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Everything is blah.........


Beth Anne went to school August 9th.

The Mom didn't even take me to Georgia with her.

It had something to do with renting a room in the condo to Beth Anne's friend and me biting her.

Would I do that?

I had to go the the kennel. Yuck!

Everybody misses Beth Anne. Mocha misses her. Reilly misses her. I miss her. I think that even Sugar misses her, in her own little demented way.

The Mom and Tim especially miss her. The house just isn't the same. There are no banging doors and running up and down the stairs. The phones don't ring as much.

She is fun and bubbly and sneaks us food under the table (when the Tim isn't looking).

I heard a rumor that she won't come back home until Thanksgiving, whenever that is.

Whenever it is, I'm sure it's too long!

The Mom and Tim are always busy with stuff or are always leaving the house for hours on end. I'm told to get in my crate, which sometimes earns me a cookie.

They are pretty boring in my opinion. At night they play backgammon and try to ignore me even though I'm being as obnoxious as I can be.

Group hug! Play with me! Treat!

I'm talking, but they are not listening.

Stupid humans.