Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.

You Make Me Smile – November 30, 2014

I think he looks like a reindeer, I really want to photoshop antlers on him.

Jan said, “Several years ago we took our dogs to the mountains where we keep all our snow. They got out of the car, sniffed, peed, and got back in for the rest of the time we were there. Not big fans of snow, but then I’m not either.”

Ah ha ha, you made me laugh with that one Jan.  I can picture it happening.

2 Brown Dawgs said, “And look at all the weight he is putting on that back leg!”

Isn’t it awesome?  Although I think I caught him mid-jump but it’s still awesome.

When You Have a Dog Like Delilah

I’m from the health department…yes, it looks like you’ve done this correctly.

Emma said, “I counter surf, Bailie does too, but that darn cat bro is the absolute worst.”

Oh Bert.  When Bob Stone lived here he liked to get up on the counter too,  and he knew he wasn’t supposed to be there so as soon as you walked toward the room, you’d hear him jump down.  Delilah just doesn’t care if you see her or not.

Lauranne said, “I don’t know if by now I wouldn’t be tempted to let her at it first and just ‘make do’ with whatever’s left! “Hello guests, welcome to my house. For tea tonight we have half a chicken which Delilah has previously licked and some potatoes she turned her nose up. I’m afraid she ate all the beans and carrots.””

BWA HA HA you made me laugh!  I’m afraid there would be nothing to serve the guests if I took that approach.

Jen said, “I swear…..Leroy and Delilah were made from the same mold. What the hell is their deal?”

I wish I freakin’ knew!

Jan said, “btw, Is she wearing high heels?”

LOL no, no she is just standing up.

Jan K said, “Luke licked a hot frying pan when he was a puppy….I’m not sure that it phased him at all!”

OMG he sounds so much like Delilah!!  She’s taken food that was cooking right out of the pan.  Labs!

One Man’s Trash

Genvieve said, “Shelter pets are THE BEST! They come with some baggage, but everything else they bring to the party (and make no mistake, it IS a party) makes up for it a million times over.”

Can I tell you how much I love this saying?  You are right, it is a party!! And I hope you don’t mind, I shared it on my Facebook page.  Giving you credit of course. 🙂

Emma said, Bert is the shelter pet, and we are pretty sure we know why his furry behind landed at the shelter.”

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought this very thing about Delilah.  But she really is a loving girl and she has come a LONG way.

Blueberry’s Human said, “I am still amazed that someone gave Blueberry up! I mean – she’s not only unusual looking (in a good way) but she’s also sweet as pie with a hint of mischievousness that makes her fun in unexpected ways. ”

Can you imagine how boring our lives would be without the Blueberries, Delilah’s, Luke’s, Bert’s, Cupcakes, Sophies and Swyatt’s in them?

Patty said, “Both of my labs are rescues and neither is normal lol”

I’m beginning to wonder if it’s a lab thing. 😉

PawNosh Bowls – Advent Calendar Day 3

Blueberry’s Human said, “Hi, I’m Blueberry’s human, and I drop things. ”

Now that made me laugh.

2 Brown Dawgs said, “I am not comfortable feeding the dogs from glass bowls. I worry they may crack them. I guess my dogs are nuts…lol…but they do push their bowls around.”

I don’t have one of these bowls, but I’ve heard they are very sturdy.  I would have to watch Delilah because she pushes hers around too.

The Dreaded Christmas Card – Barks and Bytes

Do you wanna build a snowman?

Emma asked, “Love those lamp posts! Do they move? Try putting one or both in the snow and taking the photo there maybe?”

They do move!! BUT we have no snow.  It’s all gone.

Pamela asked, “I wonder how much it would cost to hire Ms. Taleteller from Tales and Tails to come out to shoot custom Christmas pictures?”

OMG THAT would be amazing!!  Could you imagine the shots she could get?

Monika said, “If you’re a member, you can download that photo on Costco’s website and pick up your cards in a day (or you can take it in and do it at their photo kiosk). I do it every year and you just can’t beat the price or selection. Happy howlidays to you”

Thank you for sharing that and Happy Howlidays to you and Sam as well.

Frankie and Ernie said, “OMD we Love the Lamps…. and every Single ONE of the pictures EXCEPT fur the LAST one where that EVIL snow FREAK is sneaking up behind our FURENDS… THAT is just WRONG.”

OMD I’m sorry!!  I totally forgot your Mom’s obsession.  Don’t look at it!

Gilligan says, “I’d say you’re being a little hard on yourself for those photos. They are still pretty freaking charming, and the dogs look sweet. A lot of these photo programs have ways for you to correct for red eye, and even an “ehnance” button that makes everything look nicer right away. I think you can achieve this with the editing tools on instagram if you’re taking photos with the phone. If you’ve got a traditional camera then iPhoto has all of this if you have access to a Mac.”

Here’s the sad thing Gilligan.  I do have a Mac, I just haven’t figured out everything it can do. 🙁

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That’s it for me, thanks for tuning in and have a great weekend!

Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the post where I highlight reader’s comments, answer questions and generally just wrap up my week.

You Make Me Smile – November 30, 2014

Do you smell what I smell?

JanK said, “When one dog is sniffing away, then the other has to run over and join them to see what they found!”

That’s exactly how it works in my house too Jan!

Jan said, “When all four dogs converge on the same smell, I am so jealous because I feel left out with my inferior nose.”

I get that, sometimes I do too.  But most times, I’m just grateful I don’t smell the things they do. 🙂

Plucking My Last Nerve

That’s just a load of tosh. Look at this face, would I do something like that?

Repoleon said, “My dog Obi once ate an entire small pizza while no one was looking. He must have sucked it out of the box carefully because the box was in the same place on the counter and the lid was closed.”

Oh my gosh!  How do they do that?  My trainer had her dog eat her sandwich out of the wrapper while she was standing three feet away and never heard a sound.  The wrapper was intact.  Those dogs have mad skillz.

Mary asked, “That dog…..how the hell do you survive?”

I drink. 😉

Monika said, “I often wonder what gets into Sam’s little pea brain when he pulls stunts like pulling a pumpkin muffin (let the raunchiness begin–I know I’ll never be able to say muffin again with a straight face!) ”

LOL a girl after my own heart. 🙂 

Jan asked, “Are you going to dedicate your book to her?”

I should shouldn’t I?  I’ll could call it, shit my dog ate.  How many of you would buy it? 😉

Jan K said, “Oh, I was waiting for YOU to give ME advice on how to deter Luke from doing these things. LOL Did I tell you that lately he’s started sticking his head in the kitchen sink looking for things?”

LOL if you’re looking to me Jan, I’m sorry, you’re screwed.  I have nothing. LOL  And no, I did not know he’s been sticking his head in the sink.  Delilah does the same same thing. My suggestion?  A large board you can place over the sink.  You can place stuff on top of it too.  That was the only way my turkey got defrosted. 🙂

Jackie Bouchard asked, “So… how does she get stuff out of the sink?? Is she that tall? Does she jump up on the counter? ”

Yes, she is THAT tall, when she stands straight up on her back legs she is almost as tall as I am.  And NO, thank God she hasn’t figured out how to jump on the counters!  Please don’t tell her it’s even possible.

Houndstooth said, “Ha ha ha! Delilah, don’t ever change! What would we all laugh about if you did? ”

Maybe the little black mischief maker at your house? 😉

Emma said, “At our house, dogs aren’t the problem, it is that damn cat bro Bert. He jumps on the table in the middle of a meal to grab food. He is a menace! If we have company over, he has to be locked up or he will be in the food. Hey, maybe you would like a nice male cat???”

No thank you.  I draw the line at cats on the counters and the table….it’s a pet peeve of mine. 🙂

My Dear Friends

Pamela said, “Brokering world peace, eh?”

Yes my dear.  You are very amazing at presenting differing opinions without alienating people.  It’s a gift.

Peggy Frezon said, “I share your dream. I’d love to have a nice piece of country where I could relax and look out at the birds and critters while I work. Although I do work from home writing books now, I am in the city and the view is not so good! Also, while we’re at it, we might as well write bestsellers, right?!”

Give me a ticket on that bus Peggy!  And you are already well on your way!

JanK said, “Our second dog was a Lab mix. She looked just like a black Lab but her personality was more of the golden retriever in her. She never got into things like Luke does.”

See that’s Sampson.  He’s a golden/labrador mix and he would never even dream of doing some of the things Delilah does.

Emma said, ” Sorry, but your troubles often make us laugh and your writing style is great!

Well thank you Emma, I try to see the humor in the situations and always hope it comes across that way. 

Happy Thanksgiving – Barks and Bytes

Say a prayer for our service men and women today.

Thank you all for the beautiful sentiments and Thanksgiving wishes.  I could swear I wrote that I am grateful for you, my readers, for your support and friendship  But when I re-read the post, I see I didn’t.  Please accept my apologies and know that I am truly grateful to have all of you in my life.

That’s it for me, have a wonderful weekend!