Christmas - later in the day

The guys tell me that they don't celebrate Christmas. They claim to have celebrated the solstice (December 21). Yes they had a nice dinner of beef tenderloin and all the fixings on Monday night but tonight they had a dinner just like most people - turkey, stuffing, potatoes with gravy. As good buddies, they shared the dinner with me. Here I am enjoying some turkey, stuffing and gravy mixed in with my kibble! Yummmmmmmm!!!


Now I have a messy beard --- but it was worth it!

Merry Christmas

I am sitting here laying by the fire relaxing and I figured that I have not posted for a while. I know the guys have taken photos and videos of me but they don't get around to posting them on my blog. So here are a few of how I spent my Christmas day.



This morning, the guys and I went to our local dog park. We all thought we would be the only ones there but there were a few dogs there including this pit bull that kept on wanting to rough house with me. I had to tell him no in no uncertain terms. He did take notice and we were able to run around the park. After the pit bull left, an old buddy Casper (a Great Pyrenees) came in. He likes to run a little bit. I make sure I don't go too fast for the big guy. We stayed about 30 minutes at the park and came home.

Here are some photos of me in my crate relaxing. I hope to talk the guys into posting more often. Stay tuned to see if I am successful.

Paws for a Cause

Today the guys and I went to Crescent Park in South Surrey for the BCSPCA's Paws for a Cause walk. Our grand total of pledges was $445. Thank you to all the people who made the committment to support us on the walk. Here are some photos of the walk.

Guarding my house

I was minding my own business cuddling with Rick when an intruder started to walk towards the house.

Now I am on guard!!!!!

Update on my life

My life has been in turmoil this past while. My grandparents have been busy packing their things and this morning they left. The guys say they have moved back home to Regina. They tell me that we will go on a road trip next year to visit them.


Last night, another dog has arrived. I hear we are looking after Bailey for the weekend while her owner has gone away for the weekend.





We get along very well but there are times when I wish she would leave me alone.


And to top of the week I am having, I was taken to a house a few blocks away. The guys tell me that I am to be professionally groomed. I guess this is what happens when your sister comes to visit. She was here the other night and I heard the adults talking about where Maya gets groomed. And now this!!!!

Here is my new look - what do you think?

Video of my trip to Victoria

Here I am walking down Douglas Street

. . . walking through Beacon Hill Park

. . . rock climbing

. . . strolling along the sea

. . . the day ends with me getting stung! You can see at the end of the video me jumping with my rear paw in the air. I ended up with the guys taking me to a very nice vet clinic. I was examined and declared in good health but was given two shots, some pills to take at home and sent on my way. The guys and I wish that Dr. Nigel practised closer to my home. I really like him.

Trip To Victoria

Yes I know, it has been a long time since I have posted anything. Yes, life was that boring --- the guys go away to the UK and Ireland and leave me home. But they redeemed themselves with a trip to Victoria. It was a great trip. I got to stay in a fancy hotel - The Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa. Yes they let dogs stay there but we are not allowed in the spa!

I wandered the mean streets of Victoria for two days. I spent time wading in the ocean, eating ice cream, watching people walk by, chased a few crows, and I was even able to go into a few stores!

The guys took a number of photos - too many to upload to the blog but I hear you can see them here.

My Trip to Seattle, Washington, USA!!!

Today, when the guys asked "Wanna go for a car ride?" they really meant it! We drove for two hours and ended up in a big city called Seattle. We went to Seattle to check out where Rick is going to be picking up Bob next weekend after his two day bike ride for "Ride to Conquer Cancer" You can visit his page at the Ride's website by clicking here.


As you can see, I had to back seat drive the whole way.


We visited a very busy public market full of people, fruits, vegetables, birds, dogs and one really scary bronze pig! Here I am being a canine ambassador with one of our American colleagues.



We stopped for a cookie break (ginger snaps and snickerdoodles - not the dog type).


This is me outside the Seattle Art Museum.


On the long ride home, I had a snooze. It is tiring being a dog in the big city!

Fun in the Park

Today the guys and I went to a park in a different part of town for a walk (but I heard later it was for ulterior motives - read on). They had me on my 20' lead so I was able to run about and explore things better than the usual short lead. Here is a picture of me at the park:





The really interesting part of the visit to the park was meeting up with Flynn. Flynn is a 10 month old Irish Terrier. Bob had met up with him last weekend while riding his bike and Flynn's owners had told Bob when they usually go to the park. Now you know what I mean by the trip to the park had an ulterior motive!! He are some photos and a video of Flynn and me at the park.

The Comforts of Home

During these foggy days when it is not good for window monitoring, a dog just has to avail himself of the comforts of home.


One of Rick's students made me a new food bowl. Here I am testing it out! Thank you to E.S. : )

Let is Snow - and then some more!!!!

My entire back yard is one giant snow pile!!!!! Watch me play in it!

Christmas snow

Here is my yard right now. I am enjoying the snow!

And this is what I look like when I go in the house!!!

December

Well it is has been a long time since the guys have allowed me to update my blog. But the lack of posts are indication of life around here lately - nothing much happened. That is until this week. Boxes came out of the garage and I wanted to get my nose into them but the guys would not let me near them. When they did open them it was nothing but green stuff that didn't smell interesting. When I tried to put my mouth around it to taste I was given a stern 'NO'.

Today they put me through misery - they posed me in many positions to take pictures. I was not having fun but at least I got a few tasty treats out of the deal!!! See below for the outtakes.

Happy Thanksgiving

Another Canadian Thanksgiving, and another resoposibility! It is up to me to make sure that the turkey is up to my exacting standards, so I checked out this one the best way a dog knows how. Lucky for him, he was just a wee bit too pre-stuffed for our supper...


...but I'll be watching for you next year!!

The Guys are Back

Well the guys are back from their trip to California. They tell me that they could not take me but I am not buying it! Rick had a school library conference in Berkeley to attend so Bob tagged along and poor me got left behind. Before they left, they took a few photos of me - they said it was to show me off to friends that they will meet up with but I was not too sure. I would not co-operate until biscuits were involved.







I guess they were telling the truth about missing me because as they unpacked their suitcases they brought our a bronze statue of me - well it looked like me but the ears were a little different. This is now sitting beside the Irish whiskey (that Rick brought home)! Then they brought out a yellow diamond with an outline of me that said Irish Terrier crossing! Whenever I go outside I can look up and see this sign - I think it is cool!

They tell me that we are going to go on a road trip - just the three of us. I hear a ferry ride and a stay at a hotel is being planned. I hope it is Victoria because I like that place. Remember I went there last year. View blog entry.

Stay tuned!!!

Catching Up

I know it has been a long time since anything was posted here! But it is summer and I have have been a little busy. Rick is on holidays so it is great, the crate is almost a distant memory. I get to explore the yard almost all day - no bird dares to come close now.

I have had a number of adventures since my last posting. I have been to the dog park a few times. As always there is a variety of dogs running about - poodles, pointers, shepherds, mixed breeds . . .

As you can see, I have a great time at the dog park!