Percy Passed Away June 4th. 2010

.. A Slideshow Of Percy.. Young and Old.. ..

I Can't Beat This

.. I feel myself slipping away.. my energy level is down.. I don't feel much like eating.. now bassets never don't want to eat.. its really scaring her.. but I can't help it.. I have done my best for her.. been there when no one else was.. I don't know what will happen now.. Hoover certainly cannot fill my shoes that nutbar.. Its awful growing old .. I love her and hate that I'm going to leave her .. she has a very hard time being left behind since her Mom died.. that was a nightmare.. I spent allot of time consoling her .. Her Dad is turning 100 in July .. not sure how long he will last but I hope for a long time..

Time for a nap..

I Haven't Been Well

.. As you all know I'm going to be 16 this year.. its catching up with me and I see the sadness in her eyes.. I try hard not to let her see me in pain so I sleep allot.. I however cannot hide the fact that this old bladder leaks and it embarrasses me to no end.. I'm sure I hear the youngins snickering at me.. but their time will come too.. I hear her say the other day how she understands the rescue called " House Of Puddles " for senior bassets.. Sometimes I cannot get to the door fast enough.. she has me on pain meds but you know they help a bit but I'm sure they do other things to my body..
She gave me a bath yesterday .. she used to struggle picking me up I was 83 pounds.. now I'm about 70.. I'm not sure what thats about but I know she fears this reality.. I do know she tries to put all this out of her mind.. but its not easy .. she loves me to pieces.. You know she used to sing a song to me called " Somewhere " by Streisand somebody.. and tell me about the hobby farm we would have and the long walks life would be stress free.. we could just hang out.. I could put my head on her lap and catch my zzzz's I love that ya know.. It seems so long since I heard her sing to me.. I think she has lost hope of that happening as she seems to constantly be struggling .. this dam place we live in now has hit her again with fines.. for rescuing dogs.. $1200.00 imagine.. I don't know what she will do this time.. I fear we'll end up in jail or something..
Oh all this talk is tiring me out.. I'm going for a nap.. Will write again God willing..

Why She Does It.. To Save Humans

I RESCUED A HUMAN TODAY

by Janine Allen CPDT*

Her eyes met mine as she walked down the corridor peering apprehensively into the kennels. I felt her need instantly and knew I had to help her. I wagged my tail, not too exuberantly, so she wouldn't be afraid.

As she stopped at my kennel I blocked her view from a little accident I had in the back of my cage. I didn't want her to know that I hadn't been walked today. Sometimes the shelter keepers get too busy and I didn't want her to think poorly of them.

As she read my kennel card I hoped that she wouldn't feel sad about my past. I only have the future to look forward to and want to make a difference in someone's life.

She got down on her knees and made little kissy sounds at me. I shoved my shoulder and side of my head up against the bars to comfort her. Gentle fingertips caressed my neck; she was desperate for companionship.

A tear fell down her cheek and I raised my paw to assure her that all would be well. Soon my kennel door opened and her smile was so bright that I instantly jumped into her arms. I would promise to keep her safe. I would promise to always be by her side. I would promise to do everything I could to see that radiant smile and sparkle in her eyes. I was so fortunate that she came down my corridor. So many more are out there who haven't walked the corridors. So many more to be saved. At least I could save one.

I rescued a human today.

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*Written by Janine Allen CPDT, Rescue Me Dog's professional dog trainer. Janine's passion is working with people and their dogs. She provides demonstrations for those who have adopted shelter dogs, lends email support to adopted dog owners that need information beyond our Training Support Pages, and aids shelter staff and volunteers in understanding dog behavior to increase their adoptability. Copyright 2008 Rescue Me Dog; www. rescuemedog. org

Parade Parade Its All I Hear

... I'm telling you I am so tired of hearing about this parade.. Sheech she's got green hats.. green twinkling thingees.. bow ties.. silly stuff.. I don't think Hoovy.. Micky or Harley know what there are gonna look like.. I'm glad I'm stayin home.. I'll watch on TV..

She got some sad news about two of her members dogs.. one Noel has been diagnosed with lymphoma the other Fernando had a lump removed that was cancer.. She got a rescue one time that came all the way from Calgary.. two weeks after being here he stopped eating.. a vet check diagnosed him with lymph cancer.. he died that day.. his ashes are still here on the bookcase. this was hard on her but she knew she had to do what she could for the others in her care..

Its not easy I guess dealing with us and these layabouts that keep coming.. we keep the window curtain closed with those snooping municipal workers looking for any reason to fine her.

On a lighter note its spring time and its in the air.. Hoovy and Micky have been having a great time outside sunbathing.. they both had baths two days ago and here they are lying in the dirt.. She shook her head .. they could have just as easily crashed on the deck.. but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ..

Anyways I need to go nap..

Too Much Goin On

.. You know I've been thinkin it over and I cannot live in the past so I'm gonna start writing recent stuff.. I feel by the time I catch up from 2008-09 I may be senile.. So lets catch up to 2010..

Life here has given me more grey than you can imagine.. there has been a slew or freeloaders here that seem to arrive almost each time she goes out.. I'd like to tie her up sometimes.. Its annoying you know I'm 15 and I deserve some peace and quiet.. but NO.. we have had barkers here.. pups here.. gals in heat driving us nuts.. Hoover and Micky never tire though it seems of these characters that keep showing up.. We even had an old doll called Lena show up.. she is as white as I am.. but supposed to be seven.. Ya right.. Another surprise were two black bassets.. I knew this I had to see.. yup they were black.. but also mixed with weimaraner.. It wasn't enough I had to put up with these freeloadin bassets.. now I see these weirdos showing up.. This big bugger she said was my relative she was called a bloodhound.. looked like a real tall basset to me.. I'm not impressed with her.. Geezzzz they don't even smell like us..

Oh ya now she's all hyped up about this Shamrock Waddle next sunday.. Of course I'm not interested in walking 2.5 miles.. I need a wagon.. but thats not going to happen so just Hoovy and Micky are going.. Piper and me are staying home.. which I might add suits me fine.. I could use a break.. Especially since we are 8 here these days way too many.. I went out for a poop and oh my goodness.. she hadn't scooped in a couple of days.. I don't envy her that job.. So I just trotted on my way.. dropped my load and headed back.. I mean really I wasn't going to spend any time out there in the poop field haha.. Then I came in and she had handed out marrow bones to everyone.. I spoke up asking for mine.. she turned and gently gave me one.. my old teeth are not what they used to be so I sat on the floor munchin away.. I cleaned every bit of marrow out of that bone.. then I let the youngins have the remnants.. I headed for my couch got up and took a nap.. but inevitably someone walked down the street and all hell broke loose.. Hoover and Micky went into howl mode.. the rest were running around barkin their heads off.. I wish I knew how to work that squirt gun.. I'd let them have it I tell you what.. After that fiasco I put my head down once again.. then that crazed Hoover came over sniffin my ear to see if I was awake.. I told him to take off.. nope he thought the game was afoot.. after 5 minutes of ruffin I had the bird.. put my head back down and played dead.. out smartin that fool.. She just sat there gigglin at me and Hoovy.. then called him over and he got up with her and snuggled.. I finally got to nap..

Its been a quiet night thank goodness I'm going to turn in early if I can..
Till next time..

Aarrroooo's

Goofy Arrives

Well life here is nothing short of interesting.. Fred has really impressed Micky.. they play like crazy I think Hoovy's nose is out of joint.. I saw him chase Fast Fred yesterday outside.. they all run like a dog napper is after them at times.. and I kinda worry about Micky.. they are both bigger than her and its icy out there lots of frozen holes from foot prints.. its amazing actually such sure footed.. then they come in and collapse real tired like..
Meal time is good too.. he Fast Fred has fit in fine.. not trying to mooch our food.. he eats his and goes to the living room or door to go out.. I tell ya he needs to go almost immediately after eating.. no slow leak there.. I wait an hour sometimes before I have to go.. its better then I have my dignity because I get to go do my thing alone.. Yup not so bad being old.

Today she left us to go see about a scanner that some Dr. was donating.. then to see some guy about the Charity paperwork.. I don't think there is any turning back.. We got a foster home for Molly.. so she's not coming here.. She'll be bunking in with Angus.. Lucien & Luke.. over in Saint Lazare.. lucky girl.. Well not so lucky.. but at least away from her abuser.. We also got an email that made her nuts this morning.. it said that a basset was in a south shore "kill pen" she shook her head.. and asked if that rescue was going to get him/her they seemed unsure of the sex.. it was a mole that emailed them.. She was checking her email hoping for news.. but nothing as of now.. Imagine.. me or Hoovy in a "kill pen" Yikes.. makes me sick to think of it.. I need a drink..


Well yesterday was eventful.. She went out for about half hour and that Fast Fred decided he wanted to play with the recycling box.. he tipped it over and ran like a madman all over with the cans.. then the paper towel roll they were all trying to pull it in different directions.. So it ended up a big mess.. then he decided to go get the toilet plunger.. WELLLLLL that was another game.. I think he clouted Hoovy and Micky a couple of times with it till they retaliated .. then it was an all out Basset 300.. with toilet plunger.. toilet brush and paper towel roll.. all in stride.. I shook my head.. how little things amuse these silly youngins.. So anyways she got home to the mess in the place.. They all greeted her with kisses.. I'm not a kissyface dog.. I just howled at her to LOOK at the mess they made.. She said.. " I hear ya Percy.. Ya I see what they did.. but remember boy.. they are all puppies "..

Today no mess while she went to get our van.. mind you it was very early and I went back to sleep.. but I think if they had terrorized I'd have heard.. So its all good today.. Thank Goodness.. Now I just have to worry about Saturday.. she's leaving us to do the Pet Fair/Adoption Clinic.. maybe Fast Fred will get a new home.. paws crossed

Well she did the pet fair.. an we almost ended up with another mouth ta feed.. a 4 month old showed up.. she went over to her friend and asked her to go get him from the other rescue fer her.. then her friend fell in LOVE with the pup.. and bought him fer herself.. "THANK GOD" imagine iffin I had a 4 month old ta deal with.. I'd loose my mind.. er whatever I got left.. However Fast Fred told me he was a cutie pie.. white and red.. no brown like us.. Oh well at least he has a good home with a groomer so he'll be able to go to work with her.. and be clean all the time.. ::) .. We did fine by ourselves without that Fast Fred buggin Hoovy.. an I thought Hoovy was a pest till Fred came along.. However she has to go on a forever home visit on Tuesday to the Quebec/New York border where Valerie lives to meet Cody ( Fast Fred's Brother ) before he can be adopted.. its our policy.. So I guess we'll be here again.. and she said to Colleen that they would go do a mailing in Malone.. after.. I guess more brittle is going out.. She makes me tired with her schedule..

Yay Fast Fred that counter surfing beast is gone.. well on a trial period.. but out of here.. I shouldn't be happy because she is pretty sad tonight I knew she would be.. he did have devilish good looks ya know.. and fur soft like rabbits.. I think I'll go rest a while..

Today was good.. she went out to get her Charity papers done with her friend .. they stayed out longer than I expected but we were okay.. no mess.. I think that Hoovy is maturing.. he turns one on the twenty second and well I think he knows it.. Fast Fred reminded him how immature bassets can be at times.. but I know he misses him.. Micky Gurl is finally coming around too.. she was whiny a bit.. I guess when your rescues it takes time to feel secure.. Geee I'm 8 years since she rescued me and I still worry..
Spring is in the air I rather enjoyed laying outside in the sun this morning for a little over an hour.. Yup supposed to go up to 50 saturday.. snow is melting.. won't be long before I can go out on the back deck again and not need to be tethered.. Yay.. I can't wait.. its been a long time..

Well I thought I'd get a break after Fred left but NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO she's got some other hound that needs a port in the storm.. I tell ya I think this is going to be a long season.. I smell the females in the air these days for sure.. I might be old but my nose knows.. Anyway this one was dumped someplace in Montreal.. now at the SPCA.. she called the vet .. he's going there before coming here so we'll have to be easy on him.. Although I cannot speak for Micky.. she's a wild thing..

We have got to decide what bowl he will get.. I don't want his drool in mine.. but that silly Fred never payed attention to my growl when I warned him.. guess I'll just have to play it by ear.. she did get a couple of gates.. so things might change a bit this time..

Well I have to conserve my energy starting now..

Well she did it.. she went yesterday and picked up that hound at the SPCA.. good ole Dr. Leibart has him now checkin things and cuttin his nuts off.. that should calm him down.. I heard her say he was pullin her like crazy after they left that SPCA.. guess he was glad he left on his paws and not in a bag.. Oh I'm mean.. Naw not really.. So we'll have another house guest.. starting thursday.. Mind you I heard her on the phone with another rescue that has a basset 13 months old.. I dunno.. I hope its not comin here.. my head will be spinnin.. I'm too old fer this kinda activity.. it disturbs my sleep.. Oh well I'm still catchin up..

Well that new Goofy came in yesterday.. I had to put him in his place when he tried to mount ME.. imagine trying that with me.. I clocked him with my strong muzzle I ain't takin that crap.. excuse my language but the lad is about 2.. Hoovy's nose is outta joint.. Micky has been showin her stuff to him.. and droppin like a fly when he comes near.. whereas Hoovy holds his ground and Goofy tries to mount him.. NOT successfully.. LOL.. ah pups.. they just don't get it.. At least we all slept good last night.. no interruptions..

Invasion Begins

Gosh I'm beat.. You have no idea what I've been through the last couple of days.. This gurl Micky has been runnin us ragged.. Hoovy is so dog tired too.. She is feisty with great smile too.. She just bats her eyes and we fall all over ourselves.. I'm trying to keep my composure but ya know.. just because theres some snow on the roof.. don't mean there ain no fire in the chimney lol.. Ya ya I'm fixed but well I still get a twinge now and then.. and she has that french mystique about her.. I never met a Normand Artesian Basset before.. with that cute square jaw and those cat like eyes.. Oh I get goose bumpy talkin about her.. I had hoped she wouldn't be a fixture here.. but now I'm kinda glad.. She's nice.. high maintenance I think she manicures her nails.. ladeda.. Anyways when SHE left us all alone today Micky watched Hoovy didn't misbehave.. I'm not sure if it was because he was out to impress her.. or if it was he knew she'd growl/play with him if he stepped out of line.. Oh its a hole new ball game here now..

Yup I needed a nap..

It just can't get any funnier.. let me tell ya what happened last night.. We were all asleep.. then around 3:35 Hoovy is whimpering so she hauls her a$$ up to see if he's ok or wants to go out.. I hear her say.. come on Hoovy.. lets go then.. Nothing happens.. she walks back from the door.. I'm half awake.. I see her feeling him.. he isn't moving just sitting there kinda hunched over.. still cryin tho.. So she is talking to him.. and then says .. OHHHHHHHHHHH Hoovy.. yup you guessed it.. he had a hardon and was afraid.. Yup this girl is doin things to the boy.. but did she notice.. NOOOOOOOOOO she was snoring away.. So she sat up with Hoovy trying to comfort him till this thing went away.. back in its holster so to speak.. She was tellin him.. it was okay.. he was maturing and had a crush on Micky .. OMG.. it was so boring.. I fell back to sleep.. but I felt them come back to bed about 20 minutes later.. Yup never a dull moment around here..

Hope we sleep tonight without interruption..

.. Okay lemme tell ya about last night.. she was busy makin brittle and spaghetti that Micky was crazy she was howlin up a storm you'd of thought she was starvin or something.. then Hoovy decided he'd get in the act.. now Hoovy has never howled.. so this was all new around here.. I wanted to bury my head in a pillow.. but I couldn't resist the smells in the kitchen so I sprawled out on the floor.. and listened to this wacky serenade .. she made some spaghetti and was tossin us a strand now and again before putting on the sauce.. the girl had it hanging out her mouth.. Hoovy was tryin to eat it off her face.. Me.. I just watched.. in amusement.. these youngins have energy to burn runnin around for strings of pasta.. Then after we all ate she packaged up the cooled brittle to mail out today.. Wow I was hoping she'd drop some I love the stuff.. but nope it all went south.. by about 9:30 we were asleep on the couch with her.. Hoovy was blowin us away I dunno musta been the pasta.. I moved to the far side of the living room.. but she heard my collar jigglin and woke.. Yup she was up and over to that computer.. for about an hour then we went out for our last whiz.. a quick drink then to turn in..

We had no distruptions from Hoovy or Micky.. it was good..........

She left us today though to go to Massena.. we behaved.. no muss no fuss.. and she brought us home American Treats.. WooHooo..

Oh my gosh.. I think we're havin a boy.. I heard her say on the phone yesterday "so you want to surrender him " .. nothing can come of that statement except ANOTHER DOG... yup I saw her lookin at Micky sayin "well girl you'll have another to boss around " and then gigglin.. So we'll be entertaining another beast.. he's young.. maybe 7 months.. the guy listed him on Craigslist.. imagine.. and thats where he got him.. poor guy has been shuffled around already by the tender age of 7 months.. Listen I have all the compassion of a walnut.. I see another mouth to feed and raid my bowl... but if it makes her happy.. I'll behave and be cordial..

.. Sheech we did good today even though she left us.. but last night.. This new FAST FRED was a pain.. he had them all runnin nuts.. it was contagious.. THE BASSET 500.. with Micky Girl in the lead.. personally I think the boys let her win.. I know back in the day I woulda never let her shame me like that I don't care if she has that little french twinge in her bark.. I'd woop her butt.. then around 2:15 FastFred was runnin around with a can he stole out of the recyclin box.. playin kick the can.. So she dragged her butt up.. got the can.. picked up the recyclin box and put it on the counter.. like I'm sure she'll do tonight before we go to bed.. Ah yes a new saga begins..

I'm tellin ya this new feller Fred is somethin else.. last night he slept across her.. leavin little room for me to put my butt.. then Micky tried to snuggle up to Hoovy its a joke tryin to sleep with this gang.. I like to spread out.. Anyways I got off the bed and headed fer the couch.. forget that noise.. Micky snores like a freight train.. the new guy was cuttin the cheese.. Hoovy well is Hoovy romancin Micky even though she was asleep.. typical guy move..
So we all got some sleep.. she seems a little stiff today and I don't wonder sleepin with that gang of clowns.. Fred spread on her.. PomPom the cat on her pillow around her head.. Yup too bad I can't snap a shot.. Its crazy time here.. but alas its not ferever.. We'll get by..

Fast Fred he's called.. its drivin me nuts at times the three of them zoom around here like there's something chasin them.. well besides her with the vacuum.. haha.. they are such wuzzys.. Hoovy is trying to push Fred and Fred is younger but taller than Hoovy and is havin no part of that.. You know impress the girl and all.. Then she just rolls over showin her stuff and then the testosterone drips off them and they start to push and shove like kids.. Its so funny.. then she just grabs a piece of rawhide or a marrow bone and heads into another room and chomps away while the boys are tuckered out covered in slobber.. a sight I tell you..
Anyways FF is getting used to us here.. but I see him glance outside sometimes with that far away look.. but Micky soon distracts him chompin on his paw.. or squeekin a toy to come play..

Ya know she's going to make my hair turn more grey.. Now I heard her talkin to another lady.. theirs an old gal Molly she's 7 that needs to be adopted.. and needs to be picked up early next week.. If I see another dog come in here I'm packin my bags..

Micky Arrives

Quiet day yesterday.. she seemed sad and was crying.. her friend died.. We behaved all day.. I know it was tough .. she went out for a drive to clear her head.. she does that when she's upset.. We just waited till she returned.. Hoovy didn't misbehave at all.. I was glad.. She brought us in a package from a friend in PA.. it was a valentine prezzie from our girl friends Lily and KatyBug .. it was nice.. 2 toys and treats.. She got a couple of stuffed dogs.. from her friend.. I hope she posts a picture there lovely.. but Hoovy's not getting them.. lol

Yesterday he was pretty good.. I must say.. short of driving the cats nuts trying to play with them when they want no part of the big nut.. it was fine.. LeGros from across the street came over for a visit.. but I found it too cold to stay out long.. so I left Hoovy to play with him.. He's a real beast tho.. he came to our living room window looking for treats.. she threw him a bunch as well a couple of chicken backs she had got for us.. grrrrrrrrr however I'm supposed to "shareeeeeeee " yuk..
We had a quiet night watched Idol on tv.. she played on here.. then we turned in..

Hoovy is afraid of PomPom.. but terrorizes Yew Toes & HyGal.. but they too will get wise to him that he's really a chicken $hit.. lol.. We didn't do much last night or today.. she was on the computer then on the phone with miss B.. talking about stuff.. We went to bed late again.. and still that Hoovy had us up at 5:00 I sware he has some kind of built in clock.. its pitch black out and he wants to play fetch with some toy.. I can't see.. What a pest.. Anyways I ordered some MrWiggins cookies today in support of those 7 bassets that we burned in a house fire earlier this week to help with the vet bills.. poor buggers.. I hate fire.. she burns candles an I don't like it..

Oh well.. asta la vista..

Yesterday was okay she left us for a while but not to long.. that Hoovy was watchin out the window and pulled down the curtain.. then he got bored and looked around the kitchen.. found a 4litre water bottle in recycling.. killed that cold.. he flattened it with his teeth.. the boy is developing quite a grip.. he hid the lid.. I think just to scare her.. into thinking he swallowed it.. but he never swallows that kinda stuff thank god or we'd be at the vets weekly.. Anyways she got home.. bags in tow.. we had our noses in them in a split second lookin for what she got us.. we do that all the time.. she laughs.. unless Hoovy runs off with a loaf of bread ( bagette ) and rips it out of the paper bag before she can catch him.. lol then its his with all the drool you could stand.. she'll break off a piece for me though because I love bread.. We all settled in for the night.. LeGros from across the street came over for a few treats.. boy he can catch.. she was tossin milkbones to him and he didn't miss one..
Well that was about it.. she crashed during the Oscars.. woke and dragged her butt to bed around 11ish..

Last night was kinda somber around here as hard as Hoovy tried to drive her crazy to "play" he loves it when she chases him with the squirt gun or the paper towel talking through it saying.. " I'm gonna get you Hoovy Doovy " she just wasn't biting.. instead she was writing in her journal.. and to her long time friend/penpal in Denmark.. I think with so much going on in her life right now she needs to vent to someone that has no vested interest in her words to either judge or rebuke what she feels.. Theirs has been a friendship since 84.. she was in hospital when a volunteer there suggested to her as she had allot of time to kill there lying in bed.. that maybe sign up for a penpal.. well she did and the rest is history.. they are still going strong and have gone through loads of triumphs and tribulations together.. Yup she's a great friend to have.. I'm glad she loves me.. and Hoovy too

What a day.. she had a dr. appointment this morning her rheumatoid is bad these days and left us alone around 9:15 .. Hoovy was in the window watching her drive away.. That was it.. he was on a tear.. he grabbed a vhs off the side of the tv table and chewed it to rat s**t .. then he decided to attack the pillows on the couch and chased them all over the place pushing them with his head.. lucky he doesn't like the taste of material.. after that he rested about 10 minutes I think and was in the kitchen slurpin down water.. he's a slob ya know.. walking away with his mouth full.. we have a ceramic kitchen floor and with water on it its treacherous .. I slipped and slid all over when I wanted a drink.. dam .. Anyways time passed and he settled.. she got back around 2 I guess she had stopped to get a few things on the way back from the city.. We got mail and treats.. and chicken legs.. they were only 59 cents a pound.. woohooo.. so she tossed us both one and unpacked the bags.. She shook her head as she picked up all the pieces of the vhs.. and the ribbon inside.. Don't know what was on it but its toast now.. thanks to HIM.. So that was our day.. LeGros came over for a visit.. she tossed him a chicken leg.. I thought his eyes would bug out of his head.. Don't think his owner gives him treats like that.. Oh well..

Time for a nap..

Wow where have the days gone.. we been busy here allot going on.. She was home all day friday it was a snowstorm going on.. she shoveled and talked on the phone.. with her buddy in NC.. then she was on the computer again.. till late but we did watch a bit of TV.. and she talked with another friend thats coming to visit today..
Oh and get this.. her friend Joanne emailed her.. there are a couple of bassets in need of homes.. OH NO and one is a gurlllllll .. She might be coming friday.. for the weekend as a sleepover.. Ya right thats what I heard when Hoovy came.. Anyways she's been on the phone and sending out a wop of emails and says we are going to have a Quebec Rescue here.. now I dunno.. How many I can put up with.. I hope I don't get lost in the shuffle.. you know I'm insecure.. well don't tell anyone.. anyways she wants the keyboard back I gotta go.. Talk to ya tomorrow.. I hope..

.. What a day.. first off I near broke a leg on the ice this morning.. THAT HOOVY.. breezed by me to get out the door first.. and pushed me.. imagine it.. I was upset to say the least.. that bug has no respect for his elders.. After that we both came back in.. she played on the computer and was talking on the phone .. seemed kinda intense really.. but I drifted off .. you know with all that fresh air and stuff.. Later I heard the phone again.. Thursday she said.. that gurl might be coming instead of friday.. I was shakin my head thought maybe I'm dreaming and went back to sleep.. Later on Hoovy went out for a while.. I stayed in.. well about 10-15 minutes later she gets up and goes to make sure he's okay.. I hear.. HOOVYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY .. apparently our new phone book was delivered and well you know how Hoovy feels about paper.. Yup the yard was littered with ripped pages from the phone book.. Yup he's like a toddler all right.. and imagine a gurl toddler.. my life will never be the same.. Best I get my beauty sleep.. I sense some sleepless nights ahead..

Geezzz I'm nervous.. she's coming friday morning.. I hope that Hoovy behaves when she goes to get her.. Its a long drive into town so we'll be here at least a couple of hours by ourselves.. I know I'll be good.. I wanna make an impression.. but if that fool acts out then all the attention will go to him.. I tell ya maybe I'll sit on him till she gets back..

She's been on that computer so much in the last couple of days you think she is possessed.. I know she's tryin hard to help us.. I just hope she doesn't do too much.. I need to be fed regularly ya know.. No time for her to slack..

Anyways she seems happy to have a " GURL " she said yesterday.. like we're chopped liver.. Phytttttt.. It is interesting though to see Hoover and her interact.. they tired each other out real good yesterday.. but I gotta tell ya I wasn't thrilled last night.. she fell asleep on the couch.. and Micky slept on the couch at her feet.. So I took the floor.. Hoovy went on the lazy boy.. I slept okay I guess.. and I could have gone to bed.. but I don't like sleeping alone.. I guess I'm spoiled.. but tonight I'll nudge her to go to bed.. Oh it will be interesting trying to see WHO is going to be beside her I call SHOTGUN.. NOW..

The Saga Continues

Okay I'm late today.. been real busy and she's nuts today.. we been in and out like fa*ts in a storm.. At one point she was so wired she was hoopin it up.. someone on the phone made her real happy.. and relieved it seemed.. anyhow.. Hoovy got into it again today.. tore up one of her book covers.. he just hates paper that boy.. wonder iffin he was hit as a pup by paper its just not natural.. mind you I don't think anything about him is natural except maybe that black hair.. I don't see any grey like I have..
Last night we slept on the couch again.. she fell asleep watchin House a favorite show of hers.. guess she'll have ta catch it on rerun.. That silly PomPom was on her chest as she slept.. so Hoovy stayed by her feet.. I was in the lazy boy.. more room there.. I don't have to share.. and Hoovy had us up early again.. can't wait till he sleeps in like me in the morning.. Alas maybe sooner than later..

Okay I know I missed a day.. hang me by my LONG TAIL ( Bill ) I was really occupied the last couple of days and Hoovy well he's been on a tear.. so much so he kinda sprained is front paw.. he was limpin pretty bad.. but you think that stopped him.. not a chance.. she was givin him aspirins but the silly guy would still tear around here doin the " Basset 500 " I tell ya he's mad.. He chewed the front rug when you come in the door.. its kinda rubber mat like thing.. for boots.. then he got a magazine from the shelf.. this teething has got to stop.. She's been out too thats no help.. we need to strap her down.. She got us an air conditioner yesterday night.. its a nice one.. goes in our crank window .. with an adapter hose.. it rolls around so Hoovy of course barked chicken s**t he is.. it adapts to the patio door too.. so she'll be cookin up a storm this summer.. not sweatin it out with salads.. haha.. Well I'm tired Hoovy had us up at 4:10 .. See ya later maybe..

Yesterday we were here AGAIN she was out.. Hoovy got the tv remote and chewed the cover where the batteries go.. he's such a pill at times.. then he raided the cat toys and brought some up from downstairs.. George his monkey got the s**t shook out of him.. he just loves swinging that monkey hearin him squeek just sends Hoovy into a crazed mode.. but I don't care I let him wear himself out and just watch.. We watched a bit of Canadian Idol.. what singing.. I covered my ears a few times.. and Hoovy sung along.. believe me the boy is tone deaf.. Anyhow we all just had a pretty quiet night except fer the howling winds.. they were enough to keep you awake at times.. Hope they pass today..

Well he did it.. we went to visit Gramps.. it was awesome.. the house was big.. lots of new smells and folks.. but Hoovy was barkin at the walkers an Andre.. guess he just didn't understand he needed that device to walk.. So he would run down to his room.. poke his head in and bark at the walker.. then run back like h*ll..
Gramps was still talkin about the photo album she made him fer Valentine's.. he seemed so pleased at such a small gesture.. Cliff was talkin to her in the kitchen while I kept Gramps company.. Hoovy of course was all over.. upstairs on the main level the downstairs checkin out where Cliff hangs out.. We stayed till about 3 then she had to go get her new refurbished computer.. that took some time We waited in the van.. it took time.. while she learned the ropes with it.. Yikes it was heavy for her to bring in.. The girl there said the printer was a work horse I think she wasn't kidding.. It was HEAVYYYYYYYYYYYYYY anyways its all in and not set yet just the tower so far.. later she'll install the rest.. For now its nap time.. She's gettin ready to go soon..

Well yesterday she went to Massena we were alone.. Hoovy got the yellow pages and ripped them.. oh what a mess.. then he slept till she got home.. thank goodness.. She brought us treats and chicken drumsticks our favorite..

All was going well she was excited about Nascar starting a new season with the " Shootout " then today is the race at Daytona Speedway.. but while she watched she got an email.. she was sharing her head reading it then got up and made a tea.. " boys out of my way " no treats I'm just fixing a tea.. we knew something was wrong.. she returned to the computer saying listen to this.. and mumbled off some stuff.. made little sense to us but heck she needs to talk to someone.. So we listened.. She was sad.. her sister sent her a mean email about her visit with her Dad.. I dunno I just don't get that family of hers.

. Well she calmed down finally last night.. sheech that family of her's.. Anyways we all watched a bit of TV.. she played on her computer again.. printed up some stuff.. I saw her filling out some forms.. Guess that for her Charity Status Numbers she has to apply for.. Federally and Provincially.. I guess she has found another calling.. but she seems happy so I'll go along with it.. not like I have a choice.. she's our bread and bones.. Well its cold today I don't want to go for a walk so I'm going for a nap..

Yeow the silly guy chewed the fax cord both the plug and the receiver cord.. luckily they are replaceable.. but its going to take time to find its an older model .. he must have done it while she was busy on the computer.. If he's quiet and ya don't see him he's usually into something.. just like a toddler.. Oh well I keep hearin.. " he's a puppy " ya right almost as big as me.. "puppy my paw " I mean look here the boy sleeps on my butt.. I even cut the mustard and he stays.. I just don't get why he likes me..

Well its Valentine's Day.. She's smilin.. so all is good I guess.. We watched Idol last night.. saw lots of joy and sad faces.. but all in all it was okay.. she wrapped a couple of things that today we found out were " TREATS " yayyyyyyyyyyy ... So I think we'll have a good day " God Willing " of course..

Well what a day we had.. Hoovy got these two ducklings that quack.. and he's playin Mom to them carrying them all over and when he picks them up they quack.. its so funny.. He isn't even sure he's a DOG.. silly guy.. We got treats for Valentine's and marrow bones.. Yup kept us quite happy I must say.. We also went for a couple of nice walks.. talked to a few neighbors.. smelled the new stuff on the way.. It was perfect.. although I have ta tell Ya.. I looked at George later at night.. Hoovy removed his eyes.. I tell You that pup sure has a thing for eyes.. not one of his toys has any.. Yup one strange pup there.. We went to bed around 12 again.. so I suspect we'll all have nap time today..

Anyways a pretty quiet day we went for a couple of walks.. she was snappin our picture because that big ole dog across the street finally got up the nerve to visit us.. geezz he's bigger than me and was afraid.. guess we never really know our size.. Hoovy is afraid of a toilet roll iffin she chases him with it.. haha.. Oh I could tell ya stories about all the silly quirks that pup has.. but I have a life ya know.. I don't just sit here poundin these keys..

The little bug was into it again last night.. he chewed the eyes out of George .. he just can't stand any of his babies lookin at him.. must have a complex or something ::) anyway she sewed yup the two eye holes and gave him back.. Hoovy gladly carried him around and shook him like there was no tomorrow.. he is funny that way.. he looses his balance sometimes with shakin his head so fast.. then of course the cat got in the act.. he likes to chase Hoovy's tail shadow.. like its something alive on the floor.. I tell ya they all just wear me out.. but at least she was giggling.. and that was a welcomed sound in my ears.. She was on the phone quite late with her WI friend.. they seemed concerned about something but got it ironed out I think.. She seems to like this Gal allot.. Next thing I knew she was over at YouTube watching clips of John Candy's movie "Trains Planes & Automobiles" and was laughin again.. there is a scene of John and Steve Martin in the rear of a truck in the cold and they show a frozen dog bearing his teeth.. I dunno for some reason she really laughs at that.. Well I'm off I had my breaky time fer a nap..

New Year Begins

So now about yesterday.. She left us AGAIN to go mail stuff.. she doesn't take us as she doesn't want trouble at the US border crossing.. We have papers but You know.. girl with two dogs goin to the states.. sounds crazy.. So we were here.. Hoover slept.. didn't do a thing.. She was soooooo happy when she returned.. gave us treats got Hoovy a GIANT Rawhide bone almost big as him.. but the sucker is carrying it all over like its a real treasure.. Me I like the real marrow bones myself.. and I get those regularly..
It was all in all a productive day.. she did her thing and we slept.. what more could You ask for.. but today is freezin cold - 21 out so we'll go for a brisk one today.. thats about it..

We had a quiet afternoon.. she left us again to go run errands and go see Gramps.. She was sad when she got home around 5:00 it seems Gramps was "doing" okay physically but still when she was leaving asked.. " So your taking me home now " I don't have my car here its still at the old place.. I see why she was sad.. So needless to say we stuck by her last night and around 9 we all fell fast asleep on the couch.. I was at the bottom and that silly Hoover was there right on her chest.. and the cat above her head on the pillow.. sheech I dunno how she does it.. but she does and fell asleep..

Well he did it again.. while she was out he got hold of her sandals and chewed the strap off.. I knew it was too good to be true.. he would do crazy stuff again.. but I have to say I'm kinda glad.. those sandals have seen better days.. she says " but they are comfortable " I think get a grip.. get a new pair or wear your slippers around here.. She doesn't tho because often she has to run outside and rescue that comedian when he gets tangled up in the trees or bushes or any other thing that crosses his path..

Anyways she got home again and brought us treats.. Simpson cookies.. vanilla flavor.. Mmmmmmm like Homieeee would say.. quite night.. her friend Bliss called and she called down to the hospital in FLa. to check on her friend there.. she stays up to late these days though and fallin asleep on the couch.. I wanna go to bed.. its more comfy


Well last night was quiet.. we didn't do a thing.. she was hardly away from her computer I think her sick friend has her really twisted up like a knot.. she's getting grief from all sides.. but stays firm in her honor of his wishes. I guess thats one thing I'm likin about her .. she's loyal to a fault.. and will protect those she cares about with all she has.. So I don't have much to say except it was a pretty late night last night.. 12:10 I think we finally turned in..

Wow was he in trouble yesterday.. while she went out to mail some stuff he got into a bag she had left on the floor near her computer.. she had just bought one of those Inspirational little books.. paperback.. Well he chewed it and tore out pages.. as well he chewed a new wrist rest she bought for her wrists.. She wasn't happy with him at all.. but knew it was after the fact and he would not understand punishment.. So what did she do.. get this I'm still shaking my head.. gave him a marrow bone.. I know he likes to chew but thats just crazy.. he just damages stuff.. and she says Oh Percy he's just a pup.. I dunno..

Yesterday we went for a walk .. we saw the ole black Sheppard dog across the street out again.. I don't know how he does it.. it was freezin cold and the poor fella lives outside.. I know he has a big coat of hair but sheech .. She always carries milkbones in her pocket fer him and he just waits fer us to get close.. and he comes partly up his driveway.. but as he is afraid of us he just keeps his distance.. but will happily crunch down the milkbones.. One day he'll come out to see us.. I know he will.. anyways we continued on our way.. Hoovy pulling and me laggin behind smellin every yeller spot I could find in the snow.. Us hounds do that ya know.. We got back.. sacked it for the afternoon.. she was on that computer lookin busy as usual.. Not very eventful.. we just slept..

Real quiet day and night.. she went out but we both just slept.. thank goodness he didn't do anything.. and she came back with treats.. new ones Bart Simpson cookies.. ::) we like um.. last night she was watchin American Idol.. Hoovy got up on her.. I was on the lazy boy.. they fell asleep together.. He woke her at 4:10 to go out.. She dragged her sorry butt to the door and let him go.. Yup a quiet night indeed..

5:43 you believe this.. I'm so tired.. Well yesterday she left us again.. I don't know what for this time but when she came home she had a crazy piece of material with "moo " written all over it.. I raised my eyebrow and looked her in the face.. Oh girl you got problems.. we gotta talk.. Then she gave us treats and checked around for damage.. haha.. there was none.. Hoovy was good.. he is getting slightly better and I'm using that term lightly.. but I do give him points.. As the day progressed tho I saw a change.. she had talked on the phone with someone.. her friend isn't doing well in hospital and its weighing heavy on her.. I keep my paws crossed as best I can at times.. I hope he gets better and sends us more "grits an yellow rice" .. she has a fossil rock he sent her a while back on her desk.. she holds it at times thinking about him.. Anyways I hope today is a better day for her.. There is a storm on the horizon tho today.. we're gonna get it.. UGLY..

Yesterday afternoon around 4 she got a phone call .. a friend had got a couple of tickets to a concert of John Mellencamp for last night.. they were good seats too.. I shook my head.. thinkin we have a storm going on ... your NOT going out in it.. but I heard her say.. sure if you pick me up.. I don't want to drive.. So off she went around 5 in the miserable storm.. WE WERE NOT HAPPY.. left again.. what if the power went out we'd be in the dark and she's out watchin Mellencamp down in Montreal.. So we had little choice.. I jumped on the lazy boy.. Hoovy was on the coffee table lookin out the window for a long time.. then he was fed up.. so yup rip and tear was his game.. he chewed a book.. not a good one but one.. Then he rested for the rest of the night.. She got in around 1:00 and singing some tune about Jack & Diane.. I dunno.. she was happy.. thats all we want anyways.. so she put the kettle on for tea.. threw us a couple of chicken drumsticks.. fed the cats.. covered the birds.. sat here typin till 2:15 went ta bed.. yep and here I am..

Time to sack out I'm tired and Hoovy's outside runnin like a crazed pup..

Well not to much excitement here we were outside shovelling allot... Hoovy sprained his leg runnin his fool head off and now she coddlin him somethin fearse.. We were barkin at our neighbor the three legged dog an I think he made a bad hop.. his ears were flappin and he was howlin.. it was a funny site.. I was sittin on the gallery watchin the fool.. but I noticed him limpin after one real flight off the big snow covered rock out front.. that was it.. anyways when we all came in fer hot chocolate.. she gave him a half an asprin and he seemed a little relieved.. but I tell ya it didn't slow him down fer a minute... he was out there again.. I think the cold snow gave him some relief.. kinda like icin a sore muscle..

Another week of memories

Hoovy that Pain

.. Well she did it.. gave that Hoovy his first official bath.. she was washin her hair and he decided to jump in the bathtub.. So she said.. " oh ya " and proceeded to lather him up and get him all stinkin nice.. then he jumped out she could only towel him as he's afraid of the hair dryer unlike yours truly I just love it and all the attention I can get.. So he ran around damp making a complete fool of himself.. rubbin on any surface he could.. then the " basset 500 " took place .. he was runnin amuck everywhere.. up and down on and off the bed.. couch.. then digging to china on the floor.. the cats thought he was going apes*it.. it was a hoot.. he tired me out just watchin him.. and at least she laughed.. it was good to hear..

Last night she watched that new Adam Sandler movie.. " I now pronounce You Chuck and Larry " oh she was giggling at that.. she is a big fan of Sandlers.. Then we all turned in ..



WHOA I'm so tired.. that crazy Hoovy was up in the night 3 times barfing.. it seems she mumbled something about sticks.. he is always finding twigs in the backyard snow that fell from the tree.. and the silly fool chews and eats them.. well last night I guess it was a case of "return of the swallow" he just barfed and barfed .. I swear she sleep walks when he gets her up like that.. she looks like a wild woman.. paper towels under one arm.. spray cleaner in another hand.. an open plastic bag.. for the spoils.. Yup quite a sight.. I just raised my head and thought.. see Mom I'm so good and he's not.. and fell back asleep


... Eeewwww well it wasn't sticks.. he barfed again in the morning.. it was like spaghetti.. she let out a " OMG " Hoovy... and next thing I new she was on the phone to our vets.. of course it was too early silly gal.. so she decided to get dressed.. so we could go right away.. what the heck I thought.. then she called back to the vet.. she said.. my pup has round worms.. I near fell off the lazy boy.. "WHAT" I been sharin water.. bones.. the bed with that nut.. "Get him outta here the vermin infested beast" anyways she got an appointment for 2:15 I had to go too.. boy was I pi$$ed.. I hate going to the vet.. So the morning seemed to fly by.. she was gettin packages ready to mail ectra.. and it came to about 1:15 so we all left.. traffic wasn't bad so we were early about 15 minutes.. This old couple came in after us with a dog that looked like he had seen better days.. she said he's not feeling well for 4 days.. she asked how old is he.. the lady said 7.. OMG I thought.. he didn't look a day under 200.. So even though her appointment was after us.. she said to the lady.. You go first.. I was relieved we had more time.. So the lady blessed us for the kindness and went in.. When she came out dogless I was worried.. she said he needed to stay as he was dehydrated and needed IV.. so that was that.. Now was our turn.. We went in.. and the vet "funny lady" started taking Hungarian to us.. haha.. I thought ya trying to confuse us eh.. I'll getcha.. So up goes Hoovy on the table.. I walked around.. So Helen whats wrong with this lovely boy.. she whipped a pill bottle out of her pocket.. it was full of his vomit of spaghetti.. "OH" said the doc.. worms.. Ya .. "out came the Oh poor chichi" the docs favorite name for us.. She laughed and said Okay lets check him out.. she checked his ears..eyes...temp..felt him up.. cut his nails.. all that jazz.. then said nice boy .. we have to weigh you.. so she took him to scale in back.. 44 pounds.. then returned.. My turn.. Yikes I had to get on that table.. Okay I'm up do your deeds.. she checked me out.. cut my nails.. said all good things.. my teeth sparkled.. ears fine.. coat lovely.. eyes.. well the cataracts were there.. but I thought I can still spot a treat at 500 paces.. Time to weigh me.. 77 pounds.. I lost 3.. I guess its all the extra walking with that Hoovy..
So we were done I thought she's gonna drop the hammer now.. Well Helen I'm going to give Big Guy pills.. Little Guy liquid.. he's not going to like the taste though but give him as much as you can of the vile.. Okay she said..
I have 2 pills to take 2 weeks apart.. Hoover has 3 viles to take .. 1 a day for 3 days..
35 minutes later we were on our way back home.. Cost her $82.00 not bad..


Well quiet last night.. she got home around 4:30 .. Hoovy didn't do any dastardly stuff.. I think its the worm meds.. he just slept.. She gave us treats.. told us about her adventure shopping and such.. We had supper.. then she was on that computer she seemed upset by something she read.. saying I'm gonna call.. next thing she was talking to that feather guy.. he was sad he missed out on a job.. so they chatted a while.. she got off with him.. then called Bliss.. they chatted and laughed.. Its good to hear her laugh.. We went out for a whiz shortly after and hit the sack after 11:00 she said "boys I'm makin peanut brittle "


Well its confirmed Hoovy is a chicken s**t yesterday he was afraid of the carpet cleaner.. I don't get that boy.. I sure hope its not cause someone chased him when he was a pup with something electric.. that could scar him for life and I'll have to listen to the fool bark.. Well he seems better after his worm treatments.. back to his ole self.. she was tryin to change the sheets on the bed.. Yup you guessed it.. he broke out in the " Basset 500 " honestly he tires me just watchin.. She snapped a couple more pictures of us.. You'd think she was paparazzi around her stalking us to catch us in compromising poses.. Anyway I don't mind.. I close my eyes and Hoovy doesn't stay still unless he's napping.. So we got her lol..

Quiet night.. we fell asleep on the couch together.. cramped a bit but together even the silly cat was around her..


Oh goodness she went out again leaving us.. but Hoovy behaved this time.. he just sat on the coffee table watchin out the window.. When she came back though she said after opening the door.. "live stuff comin through" I thought OH NO not another pup.. nope it was a fish.. for the aquarium the cats got for Christmas.. not a bad looking one.. its a calico goldfish with a fan tail.. So she put him/her on the table and leaned down to greet us.. I was happy.. but I knew other bags were there and she had to go retrieve some from the car.. Well out she went.. back with the bags now she let us see.. as there is ALWAYS something in the bags for us.. Yup I was right.. I could smell um.. Yay it was pigs ears.. we followed her in the kitchen she cut open the package and we were in heaven.. one each.. off we went.. Hoovy had his gone in minutes.. I savored mine about half hour.. Then we had a nap.. Mmmmm I guess being left behind has its own rewards..it wasn't long lived.. he was chewing a push pin and came to show it to her then ran like heck.. she was in chase.. he was eggin her on.. turning looking at her .. doing his basset 500.. what a nut.. with a push pin in his mouth.. well she caught him and he gave it up.. a few minutes later he was back.. this time with bits of paper hanging from his yap.. he attacked the TV guide again.. she found pieces in the living room torn to bits.. she gathered them up.. and threw them at him as if its funny.. he was barking and wagging his tail.. such a bug that boy.. anyways that was cleaned up.. he chilled a bit.. then while playing on her computer she was what seemed upset about something she was reading.. I dunno.. but then she was on the phone callin Bev.. a minute later she put it down and started to cry.. " boys.. Bob died and they didn't even bother to call me " We went and sat with her on the bed.. Hoovy put his head in her lap as if to console.. I layed beside her.. funny how life is with humans.. they can be laughin one minute and cryin the next.. family antics are as weird as that pup if you ask me.. we could all live without um..


Well today I hope for her sake he does actually stay with us not that bad but I can't tell him that So yesterday was a quiet one.. My leg was sore as you see when we go out in the front we go on tethers.. well he was circling around me and caught my back feet hence draggin them out from under me.. I could have bit the sucker but he's way to fast at times .. so anyways I fell over and was free but hurt.. so I muddled on inside but after a nap I was stiff.. so she gave me some of those homeopathic pills and within a few hours I felt better.. still a tad sore but better.. and I'm even better today.. I think I'll go out alone today .. let that Hoovy watch me from the window haha..

Another week

Percy

Dec.18,2008 to Christmas Day

Last night she had rented Shrek 3 to watch.. well she was so tired she fell asleep about 20 minutes in.. who's fault is that.. Hov.. he's just exausting her.. I don't want that.. she's got alot to do yet .. wrap more prezzies for us.. make us a new batch of homemade slop that we like.. we need her alert.. not that anyone really likes lurts (badda bing ) but you know what I mean.. so she woke around 11:00 to a blank screen.. looked at us and said okay boys what did you do.. I know she meant him.. well she was surprised to see nothing.. truth be told.. he slept at her feet the whole time.. I took the couch.. We went to bed around 1:00 I guess.. and here we are..

Well let me tell you about the snow that fell .. you know I love the stuff but yesterday it was so high I was overcome at times.. I couldn't see the wind was high and these eyes aren't what they used to be.. cataracts and all.. however we managed to get out there for a walk.. Hov was his crazed self and I plugged along.. She said maybe a sled would be a good idea for me.. I thought with Hov pulling.. interesting.. maybe next year when he's grown I'll give him the pleasure.. We got back took off our coats and settled in .. I took the couch.. he well was doin the basset 500 again.. I wish I had his energy.. Today we are doin lights.. I like that it makes it all pretty in here.. Oh geeezzz I'm showin my feminine side.. time to nap..

Hmmm lets see .. last night Hov got into trouble he tore apart a bag of garbage she left by the door .. big mistakeeee.. she went out to clean off the car and left us asleep inside.. well within minutes he was awake.. she couldn't hear him arrooo 'ing inside she had her funny hat on.. so he decided okay I'm going to tear something.. yup the bag of garbage was his victim.. luckily it wasn't kitchen garbage.. but bedroom.. washroom and computer room stuff.. as well a few odd pieces.. it was everywhere.. I was shaking my head.. it was around 10:00 pm. and she'd see this now.. Yikes.. he would be in big dodo now I thought.. well 10 minutes later she came in.. OHHHHHHHHHHH Hoovyyyyyyyy.. you beast... she said.. in the mean time we were waggin our tails arrrooooing her for leavin us.. she laughed and hugged us as usual.. I tell ya this sucker gets away with everything.. it really p's me off..

We all turned in around 12 and he took my spot.. Oh I hope Santa's watchin and he gets coal..

Anyways last night was a hoot.. the Hov was carring around her boots .. and shaking them.. I tell you what he had us both laughin.. well me ( aarrooo'ing ) I don't know about this boy.. iffin he's not sniffin my bum.. he's tearin paper.. or carrying her boots all over.. I think he needs help.. but she thinks its all funny.. she does try to stop him sniffin me though.. I hear Hoover.. half the time I'm asleep when he's in there.. I don't know what the attraction is he has for my butt.. sure is odd.. Oh well I'm tired.. think I'll go over to the couch.. and catch a few more zzzzzzzzzzzzzz Stay tuned

Well yesterday afternoon her brother " the tease " showed up.. he's a tall guy around 6' 240 .. Hov took one look at him and was barking his fool head off.. and the games began.. he loves dogs so he was delighted.. we kept saying to Hov.. " don't you eyeball me " and stare at him.. well Hov thought yikes and would run.. a second later he'd be back waggin his tail.. this went on for what felt like hours.. they sat in the kitchen.. she made him some lunch.. soup and a chopped egg sandwich.. and coffee.. after all he had braved the storm to come see us.. Anyway they talked about family nonsense like usual.. then he explained how he lost his job.. time passed Hov kept his eye on Pete.. I went and crashed.. it was no biggy for me to see him.. Well our supper time came.. she hustled around feeding us and the cats.. then she said.. hey wanna come with me while I walk these two commedians.. I thought hay who you callin commedian.. I'm good.. so he said sure.. we all bundled up and headed out in the storm.. he too the nutbar.. I stayed with Mom.. we went it was fun.. Hov was dragging Pete back and forth.. I thought his arm was going to fall off.. switching hands.. the leash wrapped around his feet.. its 22 feet long.. mine is only 16.. and thats enough for me.. I stay close to Mom in a storm.. So we got back she made them supper.. he parked his bum on the living room.. put a TV table in front of himself.. and she got it ready in about 20 minutes.. while she did that.. he was teasin Hov.. hiding behind the lazy boy and poppin out if Hov dared to come.. it was quite a sight.. he's such a big guy to see down on all fours.. supper was served.. Hov parked himself right beside Pete.. face on his shoulder sheech they shared a piece of meat.. Pete's gross.. Well it was all done.. they had tea.. then chatted some more.. it was getting on to 9:00 he said well I really enjoyed myself sis.. but I got to head home.. with that he put on his coat.. boots and left.. Hov crashed.. as did I.. she went into the computer room to check in here..

Oh I'm tired now.. nap time

It was a pretty quiet night here.. she got a phone call and then another then another.. she seemed sad all of a sudden.. her sister had told her that.. Pete's ex-wife's new hubby of 2 years had been diagnosed with brain cancer and wasn't expected to live much longer.. he saw his doctor 2 weeks back as he was having horrible headaches.. not something he normally suffered from.. well a scan later and he was given the news.. after her sister told her that her demeaner changed.. then her brother Jim called.. they were on for a couple of hours.. seemed they were talking about car pooling for a funeral.. I then was sad.. this is her favorite time of year and this happens.. Pete's ex is a great person.. she had seen a Christmas card the last time she visited her Dad.. it said.. Hi Dad.. and apologized that she had been remiss with calling him.. and that they had an illness in the family.. little did he know.. just as well though.. Anyways she really likes and respects this sister in law.. and feels real bad about this turn of events.. she had just married him 3 years ago.. after finding this gem of a guy at a "Run for Cancer" event ( where she was running in honor of her sisters breast cancer survival ) she still stayes in touch with us.. and came down for My Mom's funeral +++ her and her brother were married 25 years before he screwed things up.. sad real sad

Oh gosh I'm getting sad now.. going to take a nap and dream about better times.

Again pretty quiet here.. she put up more christmas lights in the windows.. took us to the dog run.. its about 10 miles from here.. we stopped in at the pet food store.. and she was allowed to bring us in.. I got lots of attention.. love it.. then we left.. drove home.. She got another call from her brother they talked again for an hour or so.. she was askin if he had a big stock pot she might borrow.. but he didn't.. Then I heard her saying she'd be in town doing christmas baskets again.. guess that means we are here again.. wonder what trouble Hov will get into.. yesterday he pulled the stuffing out of his dog toy.. she's gonna sew it closed today.. she laughed because he always pulls the eyes out of his toys.. guess he doesn't like anything eyeballin him.. Silly guy..

Well yesterday was an interesting day.. She left us again to go do food baskets for some strange folks.. well all was well for a while.. Then Hoover got restless as usual and started looking for trouble.. which he always can find.. he spyed 4 new snowmen ornaments still in their packaging on the lamp table.. you you guessed it.. he took um.. tore off the bags and chewed the snowflakes off them.. they still look okay.. but I was interested to see what she'd do on her return.. maybe even pack his bags and toys this time as these snowmen are a tradition she keeps.. every year she adds to the ornament collection new snowmen and ladies.. which I might add isn't easy because most snowmen are girls.. she says.. Anyways hours pass she gets home .. carring a bag of stuff she doesn't notice right away.. and makes her way into the kitchen.. Hov almost trips her .. she greets us.. gives us a treat or two and goes back to take off her silly hat and jacket.. and then I hear.. Hoooverrrrrrrrrrr.. you beast.. he continues with his treats.. think the boy is starting to recognize.. that if she doesn't cally him HoovyDoovy.. she means business.. so she comes out with the ornaments and wrapping in hand.. shaking her head she says to me.. " look what he did " I though.. "well get him " naw she just threw the wrapping in the garbage.. inspected the damage.. smiled and said "well they are not bad considering.. its his first Christmas ' and that was that..

She made herself a tea and went to play on that computer thingee.. we jumped on the couch and napped knowing she was home and we were safe..


But yesterday she was ready to hang the nut.. she was decorating the tree.. Oh my gosh he was a pest extraordinare.. he was stealing her soft snowmen.. grabbing her shoes from the room on the bed she's go there he'd run like he** into the living room.. grab an ornament.. and play this game of "catch me Mom" well he tired me out with all that so I just watched.. she was back and forth like crazy.. he was pulling the lights.. wanting to chew them.. I think she says its like having a toddler.. well the tree got done.. Her friends showed up to bring her a huge stock pot.. Hov was barkin although he just saw them at the Festival of Lights.. short memory that boy.. well she was trying to talk with her friend in the kitchen.. yup you guessed it.. Hoover was grabbin her boot.. the ornaments.. his bones.. everything to drive her nuts.. her friend and her laughed at his antics.. Yup he's a real commedian I thought.. Ham is more like it.. Anyways they visited a while.. and complimented her on the tree.. wished her a Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday and left.. We all just sat for a bit looking at the tree..

She feel asleep on the couch with me on her and Hoover on the lazy boy.. Mmmmmmmmm it was warm

Well he came again ( Pete ) and Hov was barking at him .. he wanted to play.. and Pete was going right along.. till I stepped in.. I gave him lalook and he settled down.. Pete was upset about his g/f as usual.. see she drinks tooooo much.. so this time he says it over.. I know he's said that before.. So he stayed for supper .. and they talked about family again.. Pete has no invite anywhere for Christmas either.. I think he'll be back today.. but I don't know.. he also asked if he could tag along with us to my her sisters in Ontario for New Years.. of course she said okay.. she is such a soft touch for family.. So he stayed till 9:00 Hoover behaved a little better this visit with him.. its gonna take time..

Well we were up this morning at 5:45 .. presents were waiting to be attacked.. and Hoovy did just that.. and he was luggin his monkey everywhere.. silly dufus.. I just munched a treat or two and crashed again.. The cats got their toys and headed downstairs to play.. I cannot wait to see the aquarium going.. its only 3 gallons and self cleaning.. so it should be easy for them.. but the benefits.. they can just sit and watch the fish.. I don't know if she'll get a goldfish.. or a siamese fighting kind.. guess she'll decide..but probably not till we are back..
Today she'll be busy doing stuff in the kitchen I'm sure.. so it will be a quiet day for us.. unless Pete comes then all h*ll will break loose..

Okay she's home again after splittin early this morning leaving me to babysit that Hov.. Well it wasn't too bad.. he just got into a few things.. knocked over a few boxes and moved the stuff inside.. he barked at the neighbor walking by with her dog.. his hearing is real good.. The phone rang a couple of times.. so it was flashing..
She came in to find a little mess.. but we both gave her an ear full after all this is two days in a row I was left with him.. his new trick is to dig at the floor.. like he's goin to China.. silly sod he is.. he also chewed one of her wood ornaments of a cat.. she wasn't happy with that.. it was a one of a kind type.. She just picked it up.. and gave him lalook.. Then she gave us both a few Pupperoni's.. I'll never get it.. He doesn't deserve her..

Remembering

Well let me tell you about the snow that fell .. you know I love the stuff but yesterday it was so high I was overcome at times.. I couldn't see the wind was high and these eyes aren't what they used to be.. cataracts and all.. however we managed to get out there for a walk.. Hov was his crazed self and I plugged along.. She said maybe a sled would be a good idea for me.. I thought with Hov pulling.. interesting.. maybe next year when he's grown I'll give him the pleasure.. We got back took off our coats and settled in .. I took the couch.. he well was doin the basset 500 again.. I wish I had his energy.. Today we are doin lights.. I like that it makes it all pretty in here.. Oh geeezzz I'm showin my feminine side.. time to nap..

Hmmm lets see .. last night Hov got into trouble he tore apart a bag of garbage she left by the door .. big mistakeeee.. she went out to clean off the car and left us asleep inside.. well within minutes he was awake.. she couldn't hear him arrooo 'ing inside she had her funny hat on.. so he decided okay I'm going to tear something.. yup the bag of garbage was his victim.. luckily it wasn't kitchen garbage.. but bedroom.. washroom and computer room stuff.. as well a few odd pieces.. it was everywhere.. I was shaking my head.. it was around 10:00 pm. and she'd see this now.. Yikes.. he would be in big dodo now I thought.. well 10 minutes later she came in.. OHHHHHHHHHHH Hoovyyyyyyyy.. you beast... she said.. in the mean time we were waggin our tails arrrooooing her for leavin us.. she laughed and hugged us as usual.. I tell ya this sucker gets away with everything.. it really p's me off..

We all turned in around 12 and he took my spot.. Oh I hope Santa's watchin and he gets coal..

Last night was a hoot.. the Hov was carrying around her boots .. and shaking them.. I tell you what he had us both laughin.. well me ( aarrooo'ing ) I don't know about this boy.. iffin he's not sniffin my bum.. he's tearin paper.. or carrying her boots all over.. I think he needs help.. but she thinks its all funny.. she does try to stop him sniffin me though.. I hear Hoover.. half the time I'm asleep when he's in there.. I don't know what the attraction is he has for my butt.. sure is odd.. Oh well I'm tired.. think I'll go over to the couch.. and catch a few more zzzzzzzzzzzzzz Stay tuned

Well yesterday afternoon her brother " the tease " showed up.. he's a tall guy around 6' 240 .. Hov took one look at him and was barking his fool head off.. and the games began.. he loves dogs so he was delighted.. we kept saying to Hov.. " don't you eyeball me " and stare at him.. well Hov thought yikes and would run.. a second later he'd be back waggin his tail.. this went on for what felt like hours.. they sat in the kitchen.. she made him some lunch.. soup and a chopped egg sandwich.. and coffee.. after all he had braved the storm to come see us.. Anyway they talked about family nonsense like usual.. then he explained how he lost his job.. time passed Hov kept his eye on Pete.. I went and crashed.. it was no biggy for me to see him.. Well our supper time came.. she hustled around feeding us and the cats.. then she said.. hey wanna come with me while I walk these two comedians.. I thought hay who you callin comedian.. I'm good.. so he said sure.. we all bundled up and headed out in the storm.. he too the nutbar.. I stayed with Mom.. we went it was fun.. Hov was dragging Pete back and forth.. I thought his arm was going to fall off.. switching hands.. the leash wrapped around his feet.. its 22 feet long.. mine is only 16.. and thats enough for me.. I stay close to Mom in a storm.. So we got back she made them supper.. he parked his bum on the living room.. put a TV table in front of himself.. and she got it ready in about 20 minutes.. while she did that.. he was teasin Hov.. hiding behind the lazy boy and poppin out if Hov dared to come.. it was quite a sight.. he's such a big guy to see down on all fours.. supper was served.. Hov parked himself right beside Pete.. face on his shoulder sheech they shared a piece of meat.. Pete's gross.. Well it was all done.. they had tea.. then chatted some more.. it was getting on to 9:00 he said well I really enjoyed myself sis.. but I got to head home.. with that he put on his coat.. boots and left.. Hov crashed.. as did I.. she went into the computer room to check in here..

It was a pretty quiet night here.. she got a phone call and then another then another.. she seemed sad all of a sudden.. her sister had told her that.. Pete's ex-wife's new hubby of 2 years had been diagnosed with brain cancer and wasn't expected to live much longer.. he saw his doctor 2 weeks back as he was having horrible headaches.. not something he normally suffered from.. well a scan later and he was given the news.. after her sister told her that her demeaner changed.. then her brother Jim called.. they were on for a couple of hours.. seemed they were talking about car pooling for a funeral.. I then was sad.. this is her favorite time of year and this happens.. Pete's ex is a great person.. she had seen a Christmas card the last time she visited her Dad.. it said.. Hi Dad.. and apologized that she had been remiss with calling him.. and that they had an illness in the family.. little did he know.. just as well though.. Anyways she really likes and respects this sister in law.. and feels real bad about this turn of events.. she had just married him 3 years ago.. after finding this gem of a guy at a "Run for Cancer" event ( where she was running in honor of her sisters breast cancer survival ) she still stayes in touch with us.. and came down for My Mom's funeral +++ her and her brother were married 25 years before he screwed things up.. sad real sad

Oh gosh I'm getting sad now.. going to take a nap and dream about better times..

Well this kicked her I'm just her confidant.. Again pretty quiet here.. she put up more christmas lights in the windows.. took us to the dog run.. its about 10 miles from here.. we stopped in at the pet food store.. and she was allowed to bring us in.. I got lots of attention.. love it.. then we left.. drove home.. She got another call from her brother they talked again for an hour or so.. she was askin if he had a big stock pot she might borrow.. but he didn't.. Then I heard her saying she'd be in town doing christmas baskets again.. guess that means we are here again.. wonder what trouble Hov will get into.. yesterday he pulled the stuffing out of his dog toy.. she's gonna sew it closed today.. she laughed because he always pulls the eyes out of his toys.. guess he doesn't like anything eyeballin him.. Silly guy..

Well yesterday was an interesting day.. She left us again to go do food baskets for some strange folks.. well all was well for a while.. Then Hoover got restless as usual and started looking for trouble.. which he always can find.. he spyed 4 new snowmen ornaments still in their packaging on the lamp table.. you you guessed it.. he took um.. tore off the bags and chewed the snowflakes off them.. they still look okay.. but I was interested to see what she'd do on her return.. maybe even pack his bags and toys this time as these snowmen are a tradition she keeps.. every year she adds to the ornament collection new snowmen and ladies.. which I might add isn't easy because most snowmen are girls.. she says.. Anyways hours pass she gets home .. carring a bag of stuff she doesn't notice right away.. and makes her way into the kitchen.. Hov almost trips her .. she greets us.. gives us a treat or two and goes back to take off her silly hat and jacket.. and then I hear.. Hoooverrrrrrrrrrr.. you beast.. he continues with his treats.. think the boy is starting to recognize.. that if she doesn't cally him HoovyDoovy.. she means business.. so she comes out with the ornaments and wrapping in hand.. shaking her head she says to me.. " look what he did " I though.. "well get him " naw she just threw the wrapping in the garbage.. inspected the damage.. smiled and said "well they are not bad considering.. its his first Christmas ' and that was that..

She made herself a tea and went to play on that computer thingee.. we jumped on the couch and napped knowing she was home and we were safe..


But yesterday she was ready to hang Hoovy the nut.. she was decorating the tree.. Oh my gosh he was a pest extraordinaire.. he was stealing her soft snowmen.. grabbing her shoes from the room on the bed she's go there he'd run like he** into the living room.. grab an ornament.. and play this game of "catch me Mom" well he tired me out with all that so I just watched.. she was back and forth like crazy.. he was pulling the lights.. wanting to chew them.. I think she says its like having a toddler.. well the tree got done.. Her friends showed up to bring her a huge stock pot.. Hov was barkin although he just saw them at the Festival of Lights.. short memory that boy.. well she was trying to talk with her friend in the kitchen.. yup you guessed it.. Hoover was grabbin her boot.. the ornaments.. his bones.. everything to drive her nuts.. her friend and her laughed at his antics.. Yup he's a real comedian I thought.. Ham is more like it.. Anyways they visited a while.. and complimented her on the tree.. wished her a Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday and left.. We all just sat for a bit looking at the tree..

She feel asleep on the couch with me on her and Hoover on the lazy boy.. Mmmmmmmmm it was warm

Well he came again ( Pete ) and Hov was barking at him .. he wanted to play.. and Pete was going right along.. till I stepped in.. I gave him lalook and he settled down.. Pete was upset about his g/f as usual.. see she drinks tooooo much.. so this time he says it over.. I know he's said that before.. So he stayed for supper .. and they talked about family again.. Pete has no invite anywhere for Christmas either.. I think he'll be back today.. but I don't know.. he also asked if he could tag along with us to my her sisters in Ontario for New Years.. of course she said okay.. she is such a soft touch for family.. So he stayed till 9:00 Hoover behaved a little better this visit with him.. its gonna take time..

Well we were up this morning at 5:45 .. presents were waiting to be attacked.. and Hoovy did just that.. and he was luggin his monkey everywhere.. silly dufus.. I just munched a treat or two and crashed again.. The cats got their toys and headed downstairs to play.. I cannot wait to see the aquarium going.. its only 3 gallons and self cleaning.. so it should be easy for them.. but the benefits.. they can just sit and watch the fish.. I don't know if she'll get a goldfish.. or a Siamese fighting kind.. guess she'll decide..but probably not till we are back..
Today she'll be busy doing stuff in the kitchen I'm sure.. so it will be a quiet day for us.. unless Pete comes then all h*ll will break loose..

Okay she's home again after splitting early this morning leaving me to babysit that Hov.. Well it wasn't too bad.. he just got into a few things.. knocked over a few boxes and moved the stuff inside.. he barked at the neighbor walking by with her dog.. his hearing is real good.. The phone rang a couple of times.. so it was flashing..
She came in to find a little mess.. but we both gave her an ear full after all this is two days in a row I was left with him.. his new trick is to dig at the floor.. like he's goin to China.. silly sod he is.. he also chewed one of her wood ornaments of a cat.. she wasn't happy with that.. it was a one of a kind type.. She just picked it up.. and gave him lalook.. Then she gave us both a few Pupperoni's.. I'll never get it.. He doesn't deserve her..

10-4
Percy

Weeks Events..

Okay lets chat about last night.. well we got into it over his stupid knuckle bone.. I wasn't interested in it but I did sniff at it.. and he near went nuts.. she once again had to break us up.. I know this really bothers her you know the ole peace harmony speech.. So after all was calm again we both got up on the couch and had a nap.. I thought he got off easy.. I could have ate the bugger.. and be done with it.. but I didn't.. he's biding his time with me.. Its the old testerosterone thing I think.. he doesn't get it.. that I'm top dog and always will be.. the insecure twirp..

We all went to bed though late.. she was talking to a friend about coming to the Christmas Light Show in Upper Canada.. They are both coming so it should be fun.. I hope " he " behaves there.. I don't want to be embarassed.. I'll let ya know tomorrow..



Well it was around 4 as we headed out the door.. we both had a quick pee and were in the car ready to see the lights.. I flaked out in the back but that Hoover was whining and carrying on.. jumped in the front seat.. and finally settled.. We got there parked and had to wait in line as some busses had come before us.. it was sooooooo boring waiting..but we got lots of looks and attention so it wasn't all bad.. I had my coat on as did Hov.. but he kept pulling the back off.. so he wasn't so bored.. well she fastened it a few times but in the end he was free of it as he wanted.. I kept mine on it was cold .. We finally got in the park.. after about 30 minutes in line and it was fun.. we could run and sniff.. everything was fresh.. You should have heard the commotion Hov made when he saw those biga$$ horses pulling the people sleighs.. he barked like there was no tomorrow.. and foolishly no matter how many times we saw them.. he barked.. I just carried on.. I'm so good.. She was very proud of us and our behavior.. I know I could see it in her eyes as she spoke to people about us.. She even convinced someone to rescue another one of us in Ottawa.. I was happy to be with her sharing this magical night.. Oh we will have lots of good times this winter.. I just know it.. if only we could loose that Hoover.. ( naw only kidding I'm getting used to him )



Well let me tell ya about last night.. We had been out and got pretty wet.. one of our favorite things to do is go trash the bed covers.. So on was the Basset 500.. with Hov in the lead ( as usual ) he was a maniac racing from the living room to the computer room then the bed room.. I got tired just watchin him.. so thats what I did .. silly boy.. anywhooo after all was trashed she laughed and came in.. Hov jumped at her as usual and she fell to her back laughin and he licked her face.. disgusting I thought.. I'm no kissyface.. so then she said.. okay boys take a hike.. I'm changin the sheets.. they were moist from us.. Ya like that silly Hov was going to be calm now.. NOTTTTTTTTTTTTT.. she began pulling the covers and the duvet off.. next the sheets.. He was a terror on and off the bed.. she had to go get her trusted squirter bottle.. ( usually reserved for buggin/howling at the cats ) she gave him a few squirts and he stopped.. for a minute or twooooooo .. this guy is a real pain at times.. Well the bed got changed and reassembled.. she looked at him with his beety eyes and said.. now Hov.. lets see how long this lasts.. with a silly smirk on her face.. I knew she knew not longgggggg.. well she fixed herself a tea.. sat at her computer.. he came in.. I was already on the couch.. he gave her lalook.. and was offfffff ... she laughed and said to me.. what are we to do with him.. I thought you really want me to tell you... I dropped my head and drifted to sleep.. I tell ya what.. I'd have told her.. take him to the bus depot.. :) and see where that pretty face gets him



Ya well I'm told he'll only mature at 2 years.. Okay enough about that.. haha.. Lets get on to last night.. Well we had our supper.. I was ready to settle in.. you know full belly and warm.. Well he wasn't having any of it.. She was on that computer which leaves him to his own devices.. He was up and down on the couch.. sniffed my butt.. I growled at him to stop it or I'd eat him.. she just looked over at me.. saying "Percy" is he buggin you... well " dah " I said.. so she laughed.. and came over to wrestle him down.. he grabbed a mouthful of hair.. she squeeled .. " LET GO " you beast.. he did but in a second grabbed it again.. he thought ah a game.. she was after all pile driving him.. haha.. the worm... anyways it took the attention of a flea to get him to stop bugging me you can see.. This is one more thing I must put up with.. but you know.. Its not all bad.. I'm starting to like the pest..



She's gonna hang him... she just got home and low and behold he got into her sewing box and well ya you guessed it.. pins are everywhere.. thread spools chewed.. something plastic broken.. she looked frantically wondering if he ate any of it.. or pins ectra.. I tell ya.. we get him house trained.. now to quell his irrational puppy behavior.. She brought him home.. she's payin the piper..

Oh gosh he did it .. yup she has a kinda black eye.. while they were rough housing he came up quickly with his hard head and clocked her.. right in the nose.. Yeowwwwww she yelped.. her eyes watered.. I felt bad.. now she has to try to cover it with make-up.. Oh that nuts gonna do us both in..

At least this morning he let us sleep till 645.. an extra hour.. not bad now just one more and we'll be ripe as rain.. he was hoggin the bed though last night.. he seems to be growin longer.. well heavier too.. its all the good stuff we get here.. she does spoil us .. even made us cookies the other day.. Oh did I tell ya yesterday after our walk we spotted the old pooch across the street outside as usual.. poor ole boy never gets to go in.. I fear he'll freeze to death out there.. So when we got back I saw her go to the fridge.. she got a ham hock and went back out to give it to him.. he was barking at her.. he doesn't even get tied out he's so smart and stays on their property.. she threw it.. and waited to see if he'd come.. well he slowly did.. and sniffed the hock.. she smiled and walked back to our place.. he watched her as if to say THANKS.. Sighhhhh



Yay.. he did it.. we slept till 7:15.. I guess it was the walk in the cold night that helped.. he had broken his leach.. well the mechanism in it.. it was a retractable but stopped with his to and fro style of running.. so he hot a new one yesterday.. this one is inly 13' though.. last one was 26' he noticed that right away.. wasn't all too happy.. but prevailed.. Anyways we got back and were bushed.. but you know walking that late at night was good.. no traffic ( not that there ever is any ) but we were both able to use our leaches to the max.. it was fun.. I lope along and he runs crazy.. we didn't meet up with any other dogs though.. I guess they were all asleep.. Which is where I'm headed..



WHOA.. we are tired today.. why you ask .. well first off she was talking on the phone till 11:20.. then we went out for a walk in the cold..when we got back I had a big drink and headed for bed.. she went in the washroom and brushed and flossed ( takes forever ) and Hoover in the meanwhile full of beans is runnin the basset 500... She finally comes to bed.. we all snuggle and drift off.. YIKES.. around 4:10 there it is.. wait for it.. Yup he did a load.. the room was soooo smelly.. you think someone died.. anyway she hauls her butt up.. after turning on the light.. goes and gets her stuff.. cleans it up.. all the while we are watchin her .. Hov goes over and licks her face and lays back down.. what a brown noser he is.. anyways she sprays some air stuff.. that cleans the air up.. but you know.. flower scented poop is still poop..



Yesterday was a long one.. she went out around noon and didn't come back till 6:00 .. she said she went to see Gramps and made a stop at church.. Funny tho she said Gramps wasn't so good today.. a little confused.. I thought get a grip he's 97 .. I'm a little confused at 14.. Anyways we gave her the business for leaving us so long but it was quickly forgotten when we saw she also stopped for food on her way home.. So we all hunkered down and ate..

She hunted around to see what that Hov had been up to.. much to her delight.. nothing was awry.. no pee.. no poop.. Yay she shouted Hoovy.. Yer a good boy.. Then she headed into the computer room so she could touch base with her friends.. we took the couch and crashed.. pretty much uneventful..

Aaarrroooo
Percy

Memoirs of Hoover and Me In The Beginning ( 2006 )

Lets start on a Monday

First off let me say my human is quite a gal.. she puts up with allot of craziness from us daily.. my cohort Hoover is just driving her nuts.. he shadows her everywhere.. the other day he hopped in the shower with her.. I heard a " HAY.. get out of here.. ya trying to kill me " .. I was just sitting on the floor in the hallway.. I raised my head to see what was up.. soon she pulled the shower curtain dripping wet she lifted him out of the tub.. and proceeded to dry him.. he was pulling at the towel thinking oh a new game.. she wasn't amused though.. she tried using the dryer on him.. but he ran like h*ll.. after that her still dripping from her hair got back in the shower and finished up.. all the time saying to him.. " stay there " it was quite a comical episode..

Tuesday

Oh have I got one for ya today.. last night we all went to bed about 11:15 ... I got right next to my human and that silly Hoover was at my a$$ .. well we all fell fast asleep I woke up after hearing him jump off the bed.. I thought he was going for water.. few minutes he was back on the bed.. then all of a sudden the room was enveloped with this awful aroma.. yup you guessed it.. he pooped on the floor.. I thought to myself.. oh boy.. I'm gonna get rid of him now.. she'll be packing his toys in the morning.. she doesn't need this.. wait till she wakes up.. gosh I hope she doesn't step in it.. then all of a sudden I hear her say.. " Oh you guys are disgusting " little did she know it wasn't gas.. anyways few minutes passed and she was still holding the pillow to her face.. but the aroma was ever present.. she grumbled.. " Oh no you didn't " switched on the light and sat up.. " YES " I thought.. she sees it.. " he's toast now " she sighs gets up out of bed.. he figures its play time.. she's grumbling all the while.. throws a kleenex on it so he doesn't step in it till she goes gets something to clean it up.. stupid Hoover hot on her tracks.. while I just lay on the warm bed thinking.. she returned.. picked up the load and went to flush it.. she still had not reprimanded him.. I thought " Hay what gives " he in the meantime got back on the bed and barked at me.. she returned mumbling to herself.. then sprayed some of that smelly stuff.. and got back into bed.. we all fell back asleep.. this morning I was sure he'd be going.. but "noooooooooo" he's still here... she let him get away with it.. I hope when I get old and cra* on the floor I don't end up in " depends "

Wednesday

Okay.. about last night.. well it was after supper Hov and I were full and settling in for a nap.. she was on the computer sipping her tea.. that Hoover seemed restless so he left the room and was real quiet.. time passed she was busy at the screen not noticing he was gone AWOL.. I guess what she was doing was intense.. anyways she suddenly heard a noise.. yup you guessed it.. he was up on the coffee table big as life chewing his knuckle bone.. which by itself is okay .. better that than the furniture.. but wait there's more.. our hallway has floating wood floors.. on her return after getting him down by squirting him with her squirt bottle ( I love it when she gets him ) she was coming back.. so I trotted behind her.. silly Hoover stayed in the living room.. while passing the washroom she noticed yup a mess in there.. he had turned over the garbage pail.. scattered the waste.. chewed some q tips then drank from the toilet making the ceramic floor slippery as all get out.. there it was that grumbling I had come to enjoy.. she's gonna get him now... he wondered by as he heard her in there.. thought okay I like this game and vantage point.. so he ran like h*ll in there grabbed a q tip.. and ran back out.. " thief" she called him and chased him trying to get it.. Oh the game afoot he thought... running wildly around.. taking shortcuts under furniture.. but alas she caught him.. he dropped like a stone.. rolled on his back.. she took the q tip.. and because of his goofy face began laughing.. and giving him kisses.. I was just disgusted.. and returned to the couch.. I think she's gone mad..

Thursday

Oh what a night.. She went out for a few minutes to " get a dvd " she said.. I thought great that means popcorn.. So we waited Hov of course set to tearing newspaper.. silly character he is.. anyways she gets back.. with the movies and yup low and behold cleans up the newspaper no scolding AGAIN.. this is really starting to annoy me by the way.. He just looks at her with those crazed eyes and she melts.. Well we settle in after our howling h*llooooooo's She puts on the dvd.. I figure great she'll go pop some corn.. nope she sits on the couch.. I get there before stupid does and get on her lap.. Percyyyyy she says " yer diggin your boney legs into my side.. I was just to see if I'd be pushed away.. well I wasn't and the Hov was left on the carpet.. none to happy I must say he napped on her feet.. Well I put my slobbery face on her chest and fell asleep.. The movie was a chick flick so no fun for me.. even though the title was something about "dogs"
I was real content last night.. I got her for the whole movie.. he got the floor.. Things couldn't have gone better..

Friday...

The adventures never stop.. late yesterday it was snowing to beat the band.. she said hay boys wanna go out front.. ( that means on our 20' tie outs ) well of course Hov was right there.. so she put him on my red tie out and I was put on his blue.. So out we went.. of course he pushed me to get down the stairs first.. we were out a few minutes she looked to check us to see if we wanted in or had got caught ( we do that allot ) around the bushes or tree or big rock out front.. but no we were okay... few more minutes passed.. Hov was barking his fool head off.. she looked to see what the commotion was.. and noticed me walking down the property where I shouldn't be.. So now I'm just walking minding my business remember.. well out she comes.. no coat.. no boots calling me .. I thought " WHAT " I don't want to come in... that bugger Hov had chewed the tie out he was trying to get rid of me... Oh boy was I pi**ed .. well she grabbed my collar and lead me back home.. at least she wasn't mad at me for going too far.. now on the other hand when she went to untangle Hov.. she wasn't happy at all.. gave him the old.. speech about brotherhood.. and brought him in too.. I gave him a piece of my mind I tell you.. if I had got lost she would have been heart broken.. lucky I move slow.. I didn't get to far.. and I'm not the shiniest penny.. I didn't even realize I was free... Oh well its the back yard for a while... I'm plotting my revenge.. He won't get rid of me that easy...

Saturday...

Oh don't get me started.. we just went out in the yard.. the snow up to my belly.. and I was in my glory.. but that pest kept running around me.. over me.. until I told him.. in no uncertain terms to buzz off.. You think he'd listen.. he just kept taunting me with his cute looks ( ya I said it cute ) waggin his tail running crazy patterns.. like a football player.. Well I had enough of his antics so I headed for the ramp to go back up to the deck to go inside.. that SOB .. ran up ahead of me.. and blocked the path.. I tried going around him and fell off into the snow.. Oh I was P'd then.. so I just got on that ramp and bullied my way past him.. lucky I out weigh him for now.. I got in and here I am ranting again.. Yikes time for a nap..

Sunday...

Well its a whole new day.. last night was pretty easy actually.. but this morning all h*ll broke loose.. That Hov was having his own " Basset 500 " of course while she showered.. He trashed our bed.. had stuff flying .. his ears were flapping as he was tearing around.. barking his fool head off.. She didn't realize his behavior was mostly because I got him back for yesterday.. yup he thought it was funny pushing me off the deck.. well the last laugh was mine.. I was blocking the door so he was nervous to pass me to get into the bathroom.. and so he tried to suck me in to running the " Basset 500 " but I might be old but no fool.. I watched him.. till I heard her shut off the water and moved to the hallway.. She got out.. dryed a bit and went to the room.. she saw the trashed bed.. needless to say that silly culprit was laying in the messy bed .. She just laughed.. can you imagine.. I thought she'd have at him.. but noooooooooo I left the room and got up in the lazy boy..

Monday...

Okay I'm calm now I'm fed too... now today she went out leaving us alone.. no big deal.. ya right.. not for Hov.. the beast went on a tear again.. he ripped newspaper.. he chewed up her rubber mat.. knocked the phone off the hook.. and spilled the water bowl.. Well low and behold she rolls in about 2 1/2 hours later with a load of groceries and food for us as well a treat of pigs ear for each of us.. I thought NO WAYYYYY will he get his.. after creating this mess.. I was such a good boy and didn't mess anything.. Anyways she greeted us at the door.. and tried to get in with all her bags.. didn't the little bugger scoot out the door.. She hollered HOOVERRRRRRRR.. he came back.. she was thrilled.. because he could have bolted really... so we all got in safely.. she carried the bags to the kitchen.. saw more of the mess he did.. then guess what.. she actually tossed us both an ear.. can you believe that.. I just don't get this gal.. but I love her..

Tuesday...

Last night I fell asleep on the couch.. while she was on the computer.. it was near 11 and I looked up .. she was there so I drifted back to sleep ( I'm a little nervous if I don't see her at bedtime ) anyways.. I guess I fell back heavily.. because I woke by myself in the dark.. well my cataract's are not good.. so my vision in the dark isn't great.. thank God I have a great sniffer.. I found my way to the bedroom.. and tried to get up.. wouldn't you know it.. there he was.. right in my spot.. was I p'd.. I know its the best place to sleep and most secure right beside her.. but I ended up at the bottom.. I could have woke her up to move him out but I knew she was tired.. I'll deal with him today.. I have a long memory .. he won't get away with it.. Oh and he pee'd last night too on his weewee pad.. ya think he'd hold his water overnight.. haha I know I can..

Wednesday...

Well let me tell you about our walk yesterday.. yup she got all dressed.. the snow pants.. her down filled jacket.. even that silly bomber hat she wears .. and we set out.. Not far passed the driveway she pulled her camera out of her pocket.. I think she wanted to finish the roll in there so she could embarrass us on that computer with the snaps she got of us.. doin stuff.. She snapped one of the house and then pointed it at Hov and me.. yup he pulled away on his leach.. away came her hand from her face and the camera dropped.. the film door opened.. Yikes I thought.. she's gonna be uttsettttt .. and boy was she.. I know that was our first roll as a family.. she captured him and I asleep together on the lazyboy.. and other poses that I won't disguss in polite company.. but they did concern a certain pup and my butt.. anyways she closed the door of the camera.. and listened as it rewinded.. I know she was sad the rest of the walk.. but towards the end that silly Hov.. had her laughing as his ears were flapping and he was running/bounding through the deep snow.. Yes it was funny I have to admit.. We got back.. and had a treat of a chicken leg each on the back deck.. while she sat with a hot chocolate.. the sun shining and silence all around.. Yes its all good really..

Thursday...

Today I think she will go out to Walmart and see if any photos were not lost to Hov's antics..

Oh what a night... she's tired today.. that silly Hov had us up at 4 this morning with diarrhea .. the smell I tell ya.. even on my worst day I never was that stinky.. it was way worse than when we cut the cheese together.. anyways on goes the light.. up she gets.. grumbling a little.. lets him out.. after the fact.. I never understood that theory.. humans are weird.. she proceeded to get it up as best she could.. and applied that spray stuff to make it not stain or smell.. I think she'll do a better job today on it.. ha she thought it would be all fun and games.. what an awakening.. but I must say her sense of humor is real noticeable these days.. I think shed be tearing her hair out if she didn't.. besides Hoover grabbed a mouthful the other day while she was wrestling him on the bed.. lucky he let go.. Well we all got back to bed around 4:45 he was asleep in seconds.. wrapped around her head this time.. I was loyally by her side.. she through her arm over me.. said nite pup.. and we all drifted back to sleep.. What a night..



Percy signing off