Halloween

Halloween...It's that time of year once again, when it's time to assume another identity. We went in search of a costume for me, which isn't easy, because I'm difficult to fit, sort of like a person who is tall, but short-waisted. When you have a big, muscular, upper body and short, slender legs, it's not easy. We went to the Feed for this. There were only a few costumes to choose from. It was sort of like the kid's story of Goldie and the bears...the first costume was too small, that was the penguin. The second one was the green caterpillar, was too big. As Kermit the frog once said, "it's not easy being green." No kidding, totally understand where he was coming from on that one. The third one was just right. So this year, I will be a bumble bee. We always knew there was a queen bee, but now I'm happy to tell you, there is a king bee and that's me. Oh, and she was a bee too.
I'm definitely Mr. Man in my yellow and black with white wings. Snort.

Buff and Stuff

A man commented when we were on our way back from the bank today, "he looks buff and muscular, I wish I looked that good." She told him, walk a lot, that's it.

Thank you for the compliment. I don't look like Peyton Hillis yet, but I'm working on it. I've got muscles. I've got some flex too. I haven't jumped over any players like he did, but I have jumped on a bird. I haven't pushed any defensive players out of my way like he did, but I have slapped a squirrel out of a tree. I'm not exactly avoiding tacklers Hillis-style, but don't mess with me, 'cause I'm just as tough. Check out the underbite. I may not be the convoy from Conroy, but I am the Mayor of Santa Monica. Everyone knows me here. How can you forget a face and a personality like this? Unforgetable that's what I am. Snort.

Party Store

On our way to and from the Feed today, we stopped into the party store. We usually stop in here after the Feed. There's a nice couple who run the store and their cute, but not so friendly Cocker Spaniel, Buddy. I've tried to get him to like me, but so far all he does is growl at me. His name may be Buddy, but we're not buds yet.
Today, however, he wasn't there. Too bad, because while she was busy looking at and trying on Halloween costumes, I got to play with Buddy's toys. Yes, he has a hedgie like I have, but he also has pig's ear, which I don't have. She could have tried on every costume in the store, I didn't care, I had the ear, and that's all I needed.
Try on and chew on.

At The Feed

Every chance I get, I try to lead her in the direction of my favorite place...The Feed. They have lots of fun toys. My favorites are the loofah dogs and the hedgehogs. I have a few of the sports loofah dogs and the small hedgehog. The perfect job for me would be here as a product tester for the toys, especially the hedgies. I just love jumping on the bottom shelf where they have the big ones, knocking one off the shelf, pouncing on it, and getting it to squeak. So much fun. Any toy that squeaks is fun for me.
I'm usually the only dog in here when we go in the afternoon during the week. Naturally I feel like top dog which is as it should be. I get lots of attention and treats. Always feeling the love and the food at The Feed. What more could a dog ask for?

Tanning

To tan or not to tan, that is the question. I wondered about this as we walked into a small tanning salon. I took a look around, but couldn't imagine lying in one of those cylinders for any length of time. Too confining and uncomfortable.
I myself never think about tanning. I already have a nice shade of brown going for me. Since I am a brindle Frenchie,I got a little bit of every color going on.
Still wonder why some folks want a different color coat than the one they were born with? Snort.

The Night The Lights Went Out On The Westside

or why I get to take a longer walk before bedtime. When the power goes out on the westside in July, the only thing to do is go outside to get cooler. We were a short way into watching the AllStar Game too, only the 3rd inning, when the power went out.
While out on our walk, we saw guys in trucks with ladders and what looked like a long hose, trying to fix the problem. She stopped to ask one of them what was the cause of the problem, but they were still trying to find out.
By the time the power came back on, it was the 9th inning and the NL had won their first AllStar Game since the 90's.
At least one of us was happy with this turn of events.

The Trading Post Store

After we left the car to be worked on, we walked into this little shop. There were all kinds of interesting things to look at and smell here. There was a little place with sand and some interesting rocks. If this stuff were outside, it would have made an interesting place to mark your territory on. Like Huck Finn, always thinking about lighting out for the territories ahead of the rest. I don't know if he meant marking them or not? Or just getting there before everyone else? Something else to ponder.
There were these necklaces made of feathers and beads. Of course, I would have liked to get at the bird those feathers came from. Don't think I'd encountered this type of bird before with blue and green feathers.
There was this drum also with a different smell and not one I had encountered before. Turns out it was made of buffalo skin. Long may he ride.

At The Mechanics

Get your motor running...at the car mechanics today. I didn't hear too much of that, although I did expect to. I got to meet the two men who work on her little white car. Very nice folks, happy to meet me, but no treats for me. Strange smells here, maybe it was the oil? There were cars off the ground without their tires, as they were some place else. It was an interesting place, but nothing here really makes me want to come back anytime soon. Snorts be with you, but alas, some place else.

I'll Be Calling You Or Not

Today, I thought I would reach out and touch someone or text someone...I pulled her into a cell phone store. It looked interesting. The new iPhone...looked interesting. There were a bunch of people in there waiting to be helped. We however didn't stay long enough to be waited on. So, I never got to try out a cell phone...that would have been nice. Once I learn how to use one of those gadgets, I could text Nancy Drew and see what she's up to..Hey Drew girl,I'll be calling/texting you or not...as the case may be.
So close, yet so far away. Here I always thought long distance was the next best thing to being there. Guess not. Snort.

The Watch Stops Here

Today I saw her taping her watch a few times. Then it was off to the watch store. Very small place with all kinds of clocks, watches, and even some jewelry in these long cases. Lots of things in here, but nothing to eat. I kept trying to get back outside, since this place was so small, I could almost make it to the door, but she kept calling me, and pulling on the leash, so I couldn't go too far. Ahhh, so frustrating. Why do people need time pieces anyway? I always know when I need to eat and take a walk. Yes, life is simple and uncomplicated when you're a dog. Snort. Snort.

Pet Adoption

Today we stopped by a place outside of a pet store. It was a pen with 8 small dogs. There was a young man and a young woman standing outside the pen, each holding a small dog. There were minature Pinchers, Chihuahuas, a Yorkie, a Terrier mix, and a Beagle. She picked me up so I could see these little dogs. Of course, the dogs started barking. Maybe they wanted me to to get in the pen with them? Don't know and didn't get to find out. I know it made me happy to already have a home and someone that loves me as much as she does. Of course, I think I'm easy to love. How could how you not love a face like this...my underbite makes me look like I'm always wearing a smile. Inwardly too, I think I am always wearing a smile. I sure hope all of these folks get adopted and have a loving home soon like I do.

Eye've Seen It All Now

Another new experience...a visit to the eye doctors. Fortunately, I didn't have to get my eyes checked too. Wouldn't want someone putting drops in my eyes. They water enough as it is. She's always wiping them too. Besides, I think I see just fine. I know I can spot a squirrel a block away, so I must have 20/20 vision. Don't need an eye chart for that, as it's all very clear to me. She was getting new glasses. I would have liked a pair of glasses too, sunglasses, since it's really hard to see in bright sunlight. Makes me squint. Then you get more wrinkles, already have enough of them. I don't know how I'd keep a pair of sunglasses on my face, since my nose is so flat. So many problems to solve and nowhere to put them. Hmm.

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Banking On It

Made my first trip to the bank today. At almost 3 years old, it was nice to see a new place known for deposits and withdrawals. I myself have only known of deposits and they were always left outside on the grass. Alas, here there were no treats, just money. Can't eat it, although people sure do like to spend it. I would rather have the treats. Other people seemed surprised to see me here. I wanted to wander around and meet folks, but she had me on a short, tight leash here. I guess because I really wasn't suppose to be here. Don't know why not? Isn't like I was going to rob a bank. Why would I do that? There's nothing I want here. Nothing to eat. Not even a squirrel in sight to chase. I know, I think she should open an account for me. That way when we go back to the pet store, I can get all the treats I want.

Sneezing

Cody,Squishim, God bless you. Are you allergic to yourself? Now why can't you cover your mouth when you sneeze, instead of sneezing in my face? Hmmm. Well, excuse me for breathing and sneezing. Dogs weren't born with pockets like kangaroos. If we were, we'd have a place for a puppy and a place for a kleenex. Just got pet allergies, some dogs have um, some don't. I sneeze everyday. No, we can't sneeze into an elbow, since we don't have elbows. Just got to make the best of what you've got. I know I have. Sort of like the glass is half full, or in my case, the food and water bowls.