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 Laugh – December 6, 2015

Sue said, “Definitely a super cute photo! Now tell the truth, did she get a little taste?”

Honestly, I can’t remember, but I think they each got a bit of something. 😀

Alexa88 said, “Delilah drooling on flannel shirt, sniffing and snuffling in dads ear. was she also talking?

Not this time. Sometimes she does harrumph us, or sigh deeply, but this time she was just focused on that sandwich. And by the way, thank you for pointing out your avatar, I totally missed it. Your Lily is a beauty!

Blueberry’s Human said, “Wow – I am truly amazed at Delilah’s restraint…I do not eat in the car if I have B with me. I’m fairly certain the next day’s headline would read, “WOMAN INJURED IN CAR WRECK CAUSED BY HER DOG HIJACKING HER CHEESEBURGER; DOG UNHARMED. LEGISTLATION SOON TO PASS PROHIBITING DOG OWNERS FROM EATING IN THEIR VEHICLES IF THEIR DOGS ARE ACCOMPANYING THEM.””

BAH HA HA, I could see you wrestling Blue with one hand and trying to keep control of the wheel with your other.

Callie, Shadow and Ducky’s mom said, “When I was a little girl – 5 or 6 – and we would drive to Newport, Vermont, to spend our summer vacation with my grandparents, I would rest my chin on my dad’s shoulder and ask “are we there yet?” at least a dozen times. My nose isn’t as long as Delilah’s, but the look on my face was probably similar”

Aw, that’s so cute. And I’m laughing at you pointing out that your nose isn’t as long as a Labradors!  You have a perfect nose for you, Sue.

There Goes Delilah

Sue said, “LOL See… fresh blog fodder courtesy of Delilah! She is really something with that food focus!”

Her food focus is incredible and when she’s GETTING food, she loses her shit.

Lauren Miller said, “That’s nice you have a neighbor you like! We haven’t met any nice ones yet!”

What’s up with that? Do you remember when people used to be neighborly? I sure do.

Cupcake says, “Gah! No, D. You’re supposed to wait till the disabled person gets OUT first. THEN hop in and eat the groceries. Jeez. Have some manners….”

Right!

Emma said, “How embarrassing, yet funny…well, since it didn’t happen to us! LOL!”

Oh it’s always funnier when it’s not happening to you. LOL

Blueberry’s Human said, ” That reminds me of when Blueberry almost knocked down the sweet old hot dog carrying lady (with a bad hip, mind you) in the park and ripped the bag from the old lady’s hands so she could help herself.”

Nice Blueberry, real nice. How red was your face? 😉

Monika said, “When Puck my sheepdog was still alive, we were on a walk when she climbed onto a bench at a store in the small shopping square of restaurants and boutiques near the house. Before I could even wraggle her lard a$$ off, she laid in a lady’s lap.”

I can’t stop laughing at this one. If Sampson could figure out how to climb in people’s laps, I could totes see him doing this.

Jan K said, “We knew Delilah would come through with a good story for you! As long as your very nice neighbor was not hurt or anything, we can laugh, right?
Not every dog is cut out to be a therapy dog but maybe Delilah could do nose work or something? ”

Yes, I’m so glad she wasn’t hurt! When I called her to check on her she said, “What are you worrying about? I let her by and she did it so smoothly. She would never hurt me.” She is such a sweet woman.

Delilah has done nose work, but we stopped that when all the medical stuff cropped up. The almighty dollar only stretches just so far. 🙂

Four Gifts for Pets Blog Hop

Cupcake said, “I NEED longer legs so I can reach the table to get the foods I WANT to EAT – like pizza and cookies and grilled cheese.”

I can only imagine what your mom’s life would be like if you had longer legs!

Emma said, “We would like to read your book in print…when will that be???”

That’s a damn good question Emma. I’m currently going through and doing the first edit. I’m finding some gaps, so I’m filling those in. Once they’re filled in, I will reread taking notes and making sure it all flows. Then I will assess what more needs to be done. I’d really like to get cracking on it, but right now I still have no idea.

Sue said, “LOL I really want to see Delilah with a sausage link necklace. She would go out of her mind!”

She sure would. I’m working on her with a new video and she’s out of control when there’s food. It’s funny and sad, and it’s really hard to train her, because she loses her freaking mind.

Blueberry’s Human said, “Blueberry isn’t into reading and frowns upon it when I do. She would, however, like to trade places with me for a day and EAT everything I usually do and dole out tiny morsels from the good stuff to me so I know what it is like for her when I am stingy.”

Can you imagine what our dogs would dole out to us? I’m glad they can’t trade places!

Jan K said, “This was just hysterical….the two dogs…I don’t think they’d argue that you hit the nail on the head with them!… It took me so long to do the 4 pets, I never even thought to do myself, but I think dog trainer is on my list too! I try to work with Luke myself, but I think I might need help in order to really make progress… Can’t wait for your book! I told someone else that I also NEED time to read books though!”

Thanks Jan! I appreciate that. I was shooting for funny. 🙂 Someone gave me the contact of a good trainer that doesn’t use treats, he uses praise. Considering how slow I am with the clicker and the treats, this might be a good option for me. 🙂

Do you know when I read? I shut my computer and TV off around 10:00 pm and that’s when I read. It helps my mind de-stress and calm down for sleep, PLUS I get the bonus of reading something!

Get Your Sh*t Together – Barks and Bytes

Mary said, “I don’t plan my blog posts. I do have certain days I do things, like the photo prompts. But I pretty much fly by the seat of my pants.”

I used to fly that way too Mary, but I’m finding it harder and harder to focus and having a plan really helps.

Julie said, “I make lists all.the.time. And still forget things all.the.time!! So, yeah, I need to be more organized. More organization=less stress, right??”

I would say, the more organized you are the easier it is to prioritize, especially if you have a list. BUT here’s what happens to me. I make the list (say for the grocery store) then I go to the store and forget the list. LOL

Jenna, Mark “Husky-Crazed” Drady said, “I think i would die without my online calendar planner! I am SOOOOOOO forgetful, when I come up with a blog idea, if I don’t jot it down right away, I will never think of it again!!”

I have to jot it down too! Most times I think of it while I’m out walking and if I don’t make a phone note….pffft, it’s gone!

Jan said, “I make lists and even lists of lists, but I am still paper person. I’m glad there are a few of us left.”

My phone works in a pinch, but I’m with you, I really love the paper.

Genevieve said, “All my writing ideas, all my appointments, and my to-do list are on my phone. I use them religiously. If my phone eats it, I’m screwed. Not really. They’re also in the cloud which puts them on my iPad. If the cloud eats it, I’m screwed, but that would be the end of the world, so we’ll all be screwed. I hope I can still check my email after Armageddon…”

Who knows if they’ll even BE email after Armageddon?

Pamela said, “I keep a simple notebook and pen with me at all times. I write everything in it–grocery lists, to do lists, blog topics, business ideas, quotes, etc.”

You’re very wise Pamela, very wise. I should start carrying a small pad myself.

Jan K said, ” I used to be so organized when I was younger but I seem to have lost that lately. I do have a few lists on “post-its” on my computer but for the most part I still like good old fashioned paper for lists. I also have a blog binder with some semi-organized note pages. But I also at most times have at least two different lists on scrap paper next to my computer, that I periodically re-write once I have a few things crossed off. I’m not sure it’s the greatest system but it kind of works for me right now.”

I used to be organized too!  I wonder how we lost that?

All I’m saying is whatever works for you, use it!

Hailey and Zaphod said, “I use a paper planner for work and appointments. I tried a digital one, but I like to see a whole month or week and didn’t find one I liked. I am the queen of lists, digital for work, paper for home. I am fairly organized but still forget a thing or two!”

I like the digital calendar for the reminder, but I love to see a full month too! I think that’s why I like making my own paper one, put everything I want in it.

Well that’s it for me folks, have a wonderful weekend!