Fugitive from the Dog Star

A Big Catchup

2011-03-15T16:29:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

It's me, Boomer and I'm just a freaky as ever! I have a lot of updating to do so lets get to it, shall we?

First of all, if you don't remember the cast of characters here at our house, here's a picture to remind you...

I'm on the left, Annie is in the middle and Mr. Snickers is on the right.

You might be wondering what's up with Mr. Snickers' foot - looks like he's wearing an Ugg boot! Well he had to go to the vet to get his teeth cleaned and while he was there we found out unfortunately that Snicks has cancer in two places in his stomach. We found out because he has a cough and the doc did some x-rays to see what was up in his lungs and the pictures picked up the cancer.

We don't know how much longer we will have the little old man but I'll tell ya, he doesn't act like he's sick one bit. He hops around the backyard like he has no sense. He eats and um...does his business just fine so I think he's going to be around for a while. Us dogs, we are tough!

Because of him being sick mom has taken to feeding us blueberries and tomatoes with our dinner. She said there's something in them called "antioxidants" and that's suppose to be good for us. They taste really yummy so good for us or not, we are eating them. Heck, mom just witnessed me eating an orange peel that fell on the ground. Yah, I eat just about anything.

I'm doing just fine actually. I have to lose a little bit of weight though, mom said I'm ready for the "husky" sizes at the store. So I'm eating a little less food, playing ball a little more, and eating my fruits and veggies as snacks.

Annie is going good too. She did develop a heart murmer but that's managed with a little pill in the evening. She can't get her toofies cleaned though since she has the murmer so we have to deal with her breath of death.

If you remember a while back we called Annie our little "pork chop" because she had her foot shaved like Snickers did for his surgery. Sometimes mom still calls Annie that, mom is a dork.

Mom is knitting like crazy still. I swear she doesn't put those needles down - I think she needs an intervention. Here's a picture of her latest knitting kick - bunny nuggests. Little buns of joy she calls them.

She's making them in all sorts of colors which is fun.

We are hearing that horrible word "vacation" again but where they are going I don't know. We met a really nice lady that's going to take care of us so I shouldn't worry. Pop told me that I have to be a big boy and take care of Snickers and Annie while they are gone so I'm all over that. Yes sir, I'm their "go to" dog.

So that's about it. Kind of a bittersweet update but like I said, Snickers isn't acting sick right now so that's really good. We will make sure to take good care of him as his time here winds down but I suspect that will be later than sooner.

Barks and blessings

Boomer

I'm A Brave Boy

2011-02-03T16:49:00.001-08:00

It's not that I'm a wimp... It's just that I'm cautious. Yah, that's it. After being with my mom and pop for seven years, last night was the first night I was brave enough to go in the back half of the house. And you know what, I don't even know why I was so scared in the first place. I mean, there is a spare bedroom, a bathroom, and another bedroom. That's it. Why was I so afraid?

I know, it's been ages since I have updated this site. Luckily nothing much has changed. Annie and Snickers are okay - just a little older and a little slower. Me, on the other hand, I'm full of piss and vinegar - can't keep a Brittany down!

By the way, mom still knits like she has no damn sense. Tee-hee! Above is a picture of a toy she made called Penny McTeethersons. I wanted to chew on it but she wouldn't let me. Rats!

How Is Everything Looking

2010-04-07T20:22:00.000-07:00

Thinking about starting this up again, maybe. Just checking to see if the template is still there and in working order.

Turbo is Home

2009-03-26T16:22:00.000-07:00

Well we brought Turbo's ashes home last Saturday. I thought it was going to be a very upsetting moment but it actually feels like the whole "process" is complete. I'm glad he's back, even if it's only in spirit.

The dogs definitely know that Turbo is gone and it's weird to see their reactions. Our routine is getting back to normal but last week they were wondering where the pissy cat was and were kind of skittish around his room and the back half of the house where he hung out. Now things are much more relaxed with them, but they still don't want to go into the back.

On the knitting front I have taken up spinning using a drop spindle. I have taught myself through some books and some videos on youtube but I really need to find a place where they give lessons. It's really difficult to keep the roving even throughout the entire skein. I have made about 14 or so yards of worsted weight out of a really pretty roving from Chameleon Colorworks, but I'm afraid to go any further because I really would like a lesson first.

On the home front, the flowers are in bloom, the bees are buzzing in the orange trees, and Boomer has decided that he loves to roll in the oranges that fall on the ground. We are diligent in picking up the felled oranges but we both work during the day, leaving the dogs plenty of time to roll, eat and subsequently sometimes throw up, the oranges. What dorks. While I hate having Boom roll around and get all filthy it's kind of fun to watch. He does this nose dive into an orange on the ground and then just slowly rakes his body across it, leaving a nice dirty orange streak down his side. Then I have to get out the rags and wipe him down, and he gets horrified because he can't stand being wet and it's just a big mess. Meanwhile, the other two just stand by and watch, and I swear I think Annie laughs at him.

I have no new pictures of pooches to share but I'll be sure to take some this weekend and post them.

Boomer: Um, mom

Mom: Yes sweetheart

Boomer: I rolled in an orange, ate some of it and then threw it up - can you clean that up for me?

Mom: I always do. When will you learn that you shouldn't eat the oranges????

Boomer: Learn??? I never have heard of such a word.

Mom: That's what I thought.

Rest In Peace Turbo Kitty

2009-03-15T15:16:00.001-07:00

Yesterday Turbo went to the great Scratching Post in the sky. The past week wasn't a good one for the little guy and so we brought him to Dr. T for another check-up. He had lost another pound, he was 16 pounds when he was healthy, he came in at 7 pounds yesterday. Doctor T then felt his stomach and said that the tumor had doubled. So we knew, it was time.

Turbo found us in 1993 and he couldn't have been more than 8 weeks old. Hubby was adamant about not keeping him but of course that didn't last long. We both fell in love with the little cat with the huge feet.

Throughout the years we watched him grow from this little fluffy thing to a huge 16 pound lug of a cat. He was more like a dog, he would play fetch with his toys, and we were able to wrestle around with him like you would a pooch. He was a lot of fun - he kept me company when hubby worked nights, he made us laugh, and as we found out recently, he made us cry.

It's hard getting use to the fact that I will no longer have Turbo to greet me at the door when I get home from work. We won't need to escort the dogs by him (he would attack any mutt that passed by him - they were terrified of him), We won't have the 5:00 a.m. wake up call, or a little kitty head poking out of his cat bed, checking to see if there is anything worthwhile going on. He wanted love on his terms, which meant be left alone a lot of the time, but when he wanted some lovin, he got it.

He was our first pet, and I find comfort in the fact that he led a good, long life. I watched Dr. T give him the first shot to make him sleepy and I held and kissed him goodbye. I left the room for the second shot, I just couldn't be there for it. Hubby and Dr. T took care of him from that point on. I really wish it didn't come to this but what are you going to do? I just hope he understands.

Many thanks to Dr. T and the staff at Washington Boulevard Animal Hospital for all their help and compassion through this tough time. It is greatly appreciated.

Merry Christmas Every Doggy (and person, and kitties and other animals too!)

2008-12-18T16:22:00.000-08:00

Boomer: Mom, why on God's green earth haven't you posted anything?

Mom: Well Boom, we have been really busy with work, knitting, visiting family, etc...

Boomer: blah blah blah... When are you going to put us pooches above everything?

Mom: We do honey, just look at our checking account! All of our money goes to vet bills, toys, food, treats, etc... You all are very high maintenance!

Boomer: Listen, just because Snickers and I ate the Duraflame logs last week and Nicks had to go to emergency doesn't mean we are "high maintenance".

Mom: Okay Boomer, you go on thinking that.

Boomer: Thank you mom, I will

Mom has been one busy knitter lately so I will post some of her projects:

This is Christmas scarf is for Shelby, Anniebelle not included:

Then she made some sockies for her mother-in-law for Christmas:

Now she's working on a pair of sockies for herself:

And finally, here is a picture of the Entrelac shawl she knitted a while back:

On a very sad note, mom heard a couple of weeks ago that Simon and Scarlett went to the Rainbow Bridge and Annie, and mom and the rest of us are most crushed. But with the sadness a blessing in Tommy has come about and I'm sure that Shelly will love her new little brother just as much as she loved Simon and Scarlett.

Turbo kitty is still hanging in there - he's one tough little guy! Mom and dad are keeping him as comfortable as possible, and he's taking full advantage of it.

And lastly, a picture of me:

Yah, it's a small picture but only you couldn't handle my gorgeousness if the pic were any bigger.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone!!!!

Boomer

Kiss Me...

2008-08-21T19:08:00.000-07:00

Here's my nose, right here in prime kissing position. Go ahead, you know you want to.

Mom has been knitting away like a mad woman.

These are her Desert Rose Sockies. She had loads of fun making these, now if it would just cool down enough so she cold wear them.

And here is a picture of a shawl she's working on. The yarn she's using is this beautiful Japanese yarn called Noro and it's a combination of silk and mohair. Mom says it's very soft but she won't let any of us pooches play with it. She's such a kill-joy.

Anywho - just wanted to let you all know that we are doing fine, even Turbo Kitty! He's such a tough little guy.

Yes, We Are Alive and Well

2008-06-17T12:42:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry folks about not having much entries lately, my mom is a dork. That's okay because I'm a dork too and we like to be dorky together. The other day mom was playing the radio and we were dancing and laughing... Which is weird because it was talk radio, not music... Hmmmm

Oh yah, and look what else she put me through...
What the hell is up with that mom? She said it was a kerchief for Shelby, mom's niece. I must say, I do look rather dashing don't I?

Let's see, what else is going on. Annie is completely healed, hooray! Snickers is still obsessed with eating poop. What is it about poop that pooches like? I tried eating the stuff and I have to say, I'm not taken by it. In fact, a couple of weeks ago I ate some poop (you know, I like to keep trying it to see if one day I will like it), and I didn't like it, and it didn't agree with my tummy, and I threw it up right in the middle of the living room. Tee-hee! Mom made dad clean that one up. Dad was all, "Why do I have to clean that up?" and mom said it was because it's his job as a man. Good reason mom...

Mom made some socks from the yarn she ordered from a lovely lady named Dana on Etsy. Well mom isn't done yet because she got slammed with a migraine that lasted FIVE DAYS STRAIGHT! Oh man, mom was on all sorts of drugs and they didn't help so she just laid on the couch and cried. I gave her Boomer kisses on her eye and she said that helped and now she's okay. So let that be a lesson to you - when you feel crappy, call me up and I'll give you a big smooch. I promise I won't eat poop beforehand.

Anywho, here is a picture of her socks in progress. She's almost done with the second one and then she will have one complete pair.

She told me she bought some more yummy yarn from Dana but she hasn't told dad yet. Mom had to bribe me with watermelon so I wouldn't rat her out. Ha, don't mess with the Boomfreakah I say!

Many thanks to the thoughts and prayers for Turbo Kitty. He's doing okay, just sleeping and eating and that's about it. That's fine though, he's old and he deserves to just sleep and eat.

And lastly here is a poem for my girl Dazy Dew:

Oh Dazy Dew
I love it when
You roll in poo

You orange and white
and oh so bright
I would love to take you on a date
One night

We would look at the stars
and I can piddle on cars
while you stand by and laugh

Oh Dazy Dew
Where are you?
Dazy Dew
My love for you is true.

Annie's Doing Great, Turbo - Not So Good

2008-04-12T17:33:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!!

Today Boomer said I could update his blog because I'm such a good girl. My parents are so proud of me and the way my leg is healing. Here are some pictures...

This first picture is when I got my bandage taken off. You can see the scar that runs down my leg. It looks painful, and I hobbled a bit but at least I could walk better without the bandage.

This second picture is how my leg looks now. The doctor said that I'm healing ahead of schedule - that's because I'm such a good little girl. He also said that I'm 90% healed and in two weeks he's going to take away all my restrictions from running and jumping. Mom calls me her little "pork chop" because she said that's what my leg looks like, a pork chop.

Here I am all happy that I'm healing up so well. Hi Simon!!!

Now the not so good news. We think that Turbo Kitty has cancer in his gallbladder. The doctors did an ultrasound on his little belly and there is a mass pushing his tummy to side. The only way to find out for sure is if the doctors do an exploratory surgery on him and mom and dad don't want him to go through that. He's 14 years old and didn't bounce back all that well from his teeth cleaning last May. They have decided to keep Turbo as comfortable as possible until, well you know. Hopefully that won't be for a long time. Turbo wasn't that nice to me but that's okay, he's a kitty and they can be kind of weird. I just want him to be comfy.

Lastly, here is a picture of Snickers, isn't he adorable?!! Mom tried to take a picture of Boomer but he wouldn't hold still - he was chasing after birdies. Don't catch the birdies Boomer - just chase them!!!!

Annie's Back!!!

2008-03-15T19:27:00.000-07:00

Well the goosey gal is home. She had her surgery yesterday morning and mom and dad went to visit her yesterday afternoon. The doctor said that her surgery couldn't have gone any better and she was recovering well from the anesthesia.

She came home this morning and I was so excited that mom and dad thought I would step on her so they kept me away from her for a while. I do tend to step all over people and the other pooches when I'm all happy and goofy; I need to learn some manners - at least that's what mom says. I suppose she's right but I just am such a happy go lucky kind of guy that I can't help it.

Here are some pictures of our baby Annie. They aren't too gross but if you have a weak stomach like mom's boss (hi Mike!) then maybe you better look away.

Here's Annie with her pretty pink bandaged leg: Poor little gal is so tired from the pain medication and the surgery. The doctor said that she needs to stay really still for the next couple of days since she's going to be in some pain. If she gets all uppity she could undo all the work the vet did and that wouldn't be good.

Here's another picture of the goose and her leg. The doctors took a piece of muscle from her thigh and made a knee ligament out of it. That's why she has her entire leg shaved and wrapped up.

Lastly here is a close-up of her leg. She has some staples showing at the top which doesn't look nearly as bad as it sounds. Notice how many spots she has on her skin, isn't that cool? I thought she just had spots on her fur.

Annie goes back to the vet in five days to have the bandage removed then after another five days she has the staples removed. It's going to be at least 6-8 weeks before she's all well but hopefully it will go by fast for her. Bless her heart.

Annie says thank you for all your prayers and concerns. I'll update once she gets her bandage off and let you know how that goes.

Annabelle Update

2008-03-06T08:06:00.000-08:00

Hi ho everybody!

Annie would like to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers. She's doing a lot better now but she still needs surgery. She goes in on the 12th of March and mom and dad should be able to bring her home on the 13th.

Annie has a torn Cruiciate ligament in her left knee and a partial tear in her right knee. She surgeon will be fixing her left knee because it's worse. They are going to take a piece of her muscle from her thigh and use that to repair the ligament. It sounds pretty complicated but the surgeon said that this is really common and he doesn't think there will be any problems.

Annie will have to wear the cone of shame for a while AND while mom and dad are at work they have to keep her in a doggie pen so she doesn't chase after the people as they walk by our house. That's not going to be fun for her because she doesn't like being in a crate at all. Hopefully because the pen is big and more open she will feel better about being in it. Also, she will be outside with Snickers and I so we can make sure she's okay and keep her company.

Poor little goosey gal. I'll give you an update after the surgery and let you know how she's doing.

It's Been A Rough Month, And It's Not Over Yet

2008-02-17T11:29:00.000-08:00

Hi ho everybody,

Well as you can tell by my title it hasn't been easy around here these past few weeks. Turbo Kitty's pancreantitis is back and we are having a hard time getting him to eat without throwing up or it coming out as pudding poos. We think we have it under control for now but he's such an old man so who knows when his tummy will act up again.

Then mom gets the flu, and I mean big time flu. She was out of work for a week which was really fun having her home, but she kept telling me she was too sick to play ball. WTF?! I mean, yah she was sick and she slept all day long but still - I had an opportunity to play ball for hours every day for a week and she couldn't do it. What a weenie... She's feeling much better but she's still not up to par yet.

Now the recent bad news - both of Anniebelle's knees fell apart! The ligaments have torn and she needs surgery on both knees. It's not that Luxating Patella thing that other pooches get but I can't remember what the name of her condition is called. Mom, Dad and Annie go in on the 21st to see the surgeon and then her surgery is after that. It breaks our hearts to see Annie hobble around. She has pain killers but they don't make her walk normal. Mom and dad are doing everything they can to make her comfortable and we are all thankful that surgery should help.

On the other hand, the good news is that I came in second for the semi-finals of the Tail Waggins Bakery contest. That was neat-o! I didn't win the finals but that's okay because my good buddy Doc won and he is going to split the basket of treats he gets with me. Yippee! Doc's mom works for American Brittany Rescue and is such a good lady, she takes in fosters and helps out with special events. Even better, she's the mom to my girlfriend Dazy Dew! Oh Dazy - you make my heart go pitter pat!!!!

Anyway, that's what's going on with the hounds here in Whittier. I hope all of you are doing okay and thank you so much for your votes!!! I really appreciate it!

Boomer the freaky boy!

Vote For Boomer!!!!

2008-01-26T10:39:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I know that I haven't been around for a while but it's for a good reason - I have been campaigning for President. President of what you ask, well I don't know but everybody keeps talking about Presidents, elections, primary's and caucuses that I thought I would get in on the action. Hey, it's how I roll...

So if you vote for me I promise tennis balls to all, a bed, blankie and pillow for each dog, and treats ever hour on the hour. Now let's see Hillary, McCain, or Obama promise that! Ha!!!

Click on the link below to vote for me!!!!!

Boomer 2008!

Message From Boomer

2007-12-27T13:10:00.001-08:00

Christmas Boomer 001
Originally uploaded by chacklerbelle

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!!

Love and mooches smooches...

Boomer

I'm So Sorry

2007-12-05T16:20:00.000-08:00

You know, I haven't had time to write lately and Boomer is quite upset with me about that. It's just that I have been so busy with the holidays now in full swing. My mom has more surgery scheduled on the 19th of December (nothing like what she had - she's still cancer free!) and I will have to take care of her for a couple of days. I guess what I'm trying to say is I'm sorry for not updating Boomer's site. I know it doesn't draw a lot of people but still...

Hopefully the new year will bring more free time, if not I might have to wind this site down. Or do you think I should leave it and only update it once in a while. Boomer is a very opinionated dog so I am sure he would want to speak up once in a while.

I also apologize for not stopping by other poochie blogs lately - it's not that I don't want to, it's just the whole time issue. I hope you understand.

Blessings to you and yours and I am planning on getting the Hackler Hound's Christmas cards mailed by early next week.

DWB Christmas Card Exchange Notice

2007-11-27T16:44:00.000-08:00

If you see an address for "The Hackler Hounds", that's us. Mom was trying to make things simple but then she realized that no one knows who the heck the "Hacker Hounds" are. She should have listed Boomer, Annabelle and Snickers...but she's a dork.

Sorry for any confusion!

Alpacafest West

2007-11-13T19:16:00.000-08:00

Boomer's mom here...

Alpacafest West proved to be all I could ask for and more. I pretty much was on an alpaca high the whole day, even though we were there for only three hours or so.

The event had alpaca competitions as well as vendors who hocked their wares. I bought some alpaca finger puppets for my niece Shelby. Okay, one is for her and the other is for me. Check out her site if you have a moment, she's a terrific artist.

Hubby and I really want to purchase some alpaca's and hopefully one day we will be able to. It's pretty expensive process so we won't be able to do anything for a couple of years but until then we will keep going to events like this to learn as much as we can.

What can you learn you ask? Well there are two types of alpacas, the Suri and the Hucaya:

These lovely ladies are Suri's. Their fur is corded, kind of like a mop. Their fleece is very soft what I understand more desirable than the Hucaya's who's fleece is more like wool. White alpaca's are seem pretty popular to own because their fleece can be dyed to almost any color whereas if you have a grey, black, brown, or silver alpaca you will have a harder time dying the fleece. I could be wrong but that's what I have observed.

This sweet suri boy is Trident. He was such a sweetie and just loved to be pet. I guess their personalities are much like cats, fairly independent, but there are a few that really love their people and Trident was one of them.

Here is a group of Hucaya's. Aren't they adorable!?! I love the spots on the girl in the front. Like I said earlier their fleece is fluffy like wool and it's very soft as well, but I have to admit the suri's fleece felt softer to me. Look at their eyes, such beautiful eyes and they have long eyelashes - very sweet indeed.

Biggie, you most definitely can guard the alpaca's for us. In fact, I insist!!!

And lastly, I wonder if Boomer has had one too many pints with Finnegan...

Me thinks so.

Dog Park Fun

2007-11-07T18:30:00.000-08:00

First of all...

Is this Annie

or

Simon?

I just don't know!

Mom and dad took me to the dog park the other day and I met my girl Dazy Dew and her pal Blue. Mom got one picture before her camera died (yah, she's a dork) so here it is.

Dazy is the smaller britt and Blue trying to give her a kiss. I'm just hanging back, not trying to look desperate.

The lady in the pink sweater is Diana and she is Dazy's slave...er I mean mom. The lady in the brown shirt is Cheryl and she's Blue's slave...er I mean mom.

The guy behind Diana is my pop but you really can't see how handsome he is in this picture.

This weekend mom and dad are going to this thing called Alpacafest West where they are going to see tons and tons of Alpaca's. Mom keeps telling me she's going to get alpacas one day because they are adorable. I think they look kind of dorky but hey - to each is own, right?

This Is All Sorts Of Wrong

2007-10-31T12:34:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday To.... ME!!!!

2007-10-30T10:59:00.000-07:00

It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday! It's my birthday!

Trooper the Graduate

2007-10-19T14:49:00.001-07:00

Hi ho!

Remember my little buddy Trooper? Well I am proud to say that he graduated puppy school last week. His mom told me that he has learned to sit, shake, stay, and play fetch; and he's like only four or five months old!

Next he will be pursuing his Masters in Science. More specifically he is studying the Chaos Theory as it relates to the time evolution of the magnetic field of celestial bodies.

Congratulations Troop on your graduation. Don't forget us little pooches when the Nobel Peace Prize in Physics.

Boomer's Mom Checking In

2007-10-14T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Boomer is outside barking at a squirrel, or maybe it's a mocking bird, or perhaps a sparrow... I really think that he has no clue as to what he's barking at but he's happy and Annie and Snickers seem quite amused with Boomers show so who am I to say anything.

I have been knitting away. I'm almost done with my sweater - yippee! I have to finish the neckline and sleeves and that's it. I'm very excited to see how it all turns out and I will definitely post pictures.

I did take a small break from knitting on the sweater because I got tired of working with the same beige color for so long. Here's what I worked on...

The pattern for these fingerless gloves is called "Fetching" and you can find it here. I really like the way they turned out, though I think I'm going to make them a little longer next time. Here's another view:

The only changes I made to the pattern is that I did two rows of stockingnette stitch at the beginning which makes the little curl. At the end there is a fancier bind-off but I like the basic bind off better.

Because these were so much fun to make I figure I'll make a few more pairs as Christmas gifts. Here's a picture of the yarns I picked up at a great local yarn shop called Unraveled in Monrovia, CA. If you live in the area you should go check it out. The staff is wonderful and they have a good selection of yarns to choose from.

The denim blue and lavender are from Plymouth yarns and the Berroco yarn is for ME! HAHAHA!!! It's a GORGEOUS yarn and you can't really tell in the picture but it's a beautiful verigated gold yarn - it should work up nicely.

Well I think Boomer is done barking so I better go let him inside. Annie gave up looking for what he was barking at a long time ago and is now sleeping on her red chair. I think Snickers is still outside, probably eating a piece of poop.

See you later!!!!

Mom's Favorite Pictures From Cuteoverload

2007-10-08T16:32:00.000-07:00

Hi Ho!

Mom loves a website called Cuteoverload.com.

A couple of months ago these two pictures were posted and she just fell in love with them:

"Donkey num nums!"

"I love donkies!!!!"

What a wonderful smile, and a cute donkey to boot!

Go Greenbay!

2007-09-30T17:38:00.001-07:00

4 & 0 baby!

Cute Pooch Alert

2007-09-20T12:37:00.000-07:00

Hi ho everyone...

I made a new friend and you know what - he's famous! Yep he is - he was even on The Daily Puppy!

Meet Biggie Z, the Kuvasz! WARNING - PUPPY ALERT!!!!

Isn't he the cutest little guy! Mom has a soft spot for the Kuvasz - I think because they aren't well known here in the states. She met one once at a dog show and she's been silly over them ever since.

Here is what the AKC has to say about the Kuvasz...

"A spirited dog of keen intelligence, determination, courage and curiosity. Very sensitive to praise and blame. Primarily a one-family dog. Devoted, gentle and patient without being overly demonstrative. Always ready to protect loved ones even to the point of self-sacrifice. Extremely strong instinct to protect children. Polite to accepted strangers, but rather suspicious and very discriminating in making new friends. Unexcelled guard, possessing ability to act on his own initiative at just the right moment without instruction. Bold, courageous and fearless. Untiring ability to work and cover rough terrain for long periods of time. Has good scent and has been used to hunt game."

Wow, I think the AKC says Brittany's are "dorky". Or maybe that's just me? Oh well, I embrace the dorkiness in me.

Anywho, stop by and say "hi ho" to Biggie Z when you can. He sure is a cutie patootie!

I'm a Boomer Sooner but...

2007-09-12T09:25:00.000-07:00

...don't you think this is taking things a bit too far?

OU fan accused of gruesome injury to man clad in UT shirt

By SEAN MURPHY
The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY -- To some University of Oklahoma football fans, there are things that just aren't done in the heart of Sooner Nation, and one of them is to walk into a bar wearing a Texas Longhorns T-shirt.

That's exactly what touched off a bloody skirmish that left a University of Texas fan nearly castrated and an Oklahoma fan facing aggravated assault charges that could put him in prison for up to five years.

The case has set off a raging debate in this football-crazed region about the extreme passions behind a bitter rivalry. Some legal observers even question whether this case could ever truly have an impartial jury.

"I've actually heard callers on talk radio say that this guy deserved what he got for wearing a Texas T-shirt into a bar in the middle of Sooner country," said Irven Box, an attorney in this city 20 miles from OU's campus in Norman.

Police say Brian Christopher Thomas, 32, walked into Henry Hudson's Pub on June 17 wearing a Longhorns T-shirt and quickly became the focus of football trash talk from another regular, Sooners fan Allen Michael Beckett, 53.

Thomas told police that when he went to the bar to pay his tab, Beckett grabbed him in the crotch, pulled him to the ground and wouldn't let go, even as other bar patrons tried to break it up.

It took more than 60 stitches to close the wound, and police interviewed Thomas at a nearby hospital.

Beckett's attorney, Billy Bock, concedes that his client commented about Thomas' shirt but said that it was just good-natured ribbing and that he apologized to Thomas when it appeared to upset the Texas fan. Later, Bock said, Thomas approached his client at the bar and threatened him.

Thomas' attorney disputes Beckett's version. "That's total malarkey," Hughes said. "My client never said a word to him. He got up to pay and when he paid and left a tip, the guy grabbed him."

Beckett, a church deacon, federal auditor and former Army combat veteran, has pleaded not guilty. His next court appearance comes Oct. 4, two days before the Sooners and Longhorns tangle in their annual football game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.

I'm Speechless

2007-09-11T12:48:00.000-07:00

Girl Girl, do you have scuba gear too????

I Blame the Heat!!!

2007-09-06T18:49:00.000-07:00

This is us all happy last week, before our electricity went out...

We are all happy, dad is looking quite handsome, Annie has a big smile on her face, and Snickers is being scratched on his butt - he loves that.

Then the electricity went out...

Then it got hot...

And HOTTER...

It went on for EIGHT HOURS!!! It was 108 degrees in our backyard and it was at least 90 degrees in the house. It made for very grumpy parents and pooches.

After eight hours the electricity came back on and we could hear the angels sing. We all breathed a sigh of relief, we would sleep in air conditioning - hooray.

Then the next day, the electricity went out again...

and it got hot Hot HOT!!! 108 on the back porch again! Grumpy pooches and parents AGAIN!

Nine hours later the electricity came back on and the angels sang. Annie howled for joy, Snickers barked, and I went to give the air conditioning gods my hedgie and squishy as thanks.

I said, "Oh air conditioning gods. You know I love my hedgie and squishy ball, but I love air conditioning more. I give to you, my babies, a part of myself. I give to you hedgie and squishy. They have given me much joy and I want you, oh air conditioning gods, to enjoy them. I lift my paws to you in thanks".

Yes, yes I did say that.

So now things are back to normal around here and we couldn't be happier. So now I can carry on with telling you about our favorite foods here at the headquarters of Boomfreakah...

River my pal you wanted to know what my five favorite foods are - here you go.

Pumpkin (really, it's like an addiction)
Tomatoes
Cheese
Eggs
Breakfast burritos!

I should explain that once a week mom and dad get breakfast burritos for dinner and mom can't eat a whole one so once a week we get the leftovers. Imagine, cheese, bacon, potatoes, all wrapped up in tortilla goodness.

Now mom has very high cholesterol so she can't eat from her list of favorite foods, but if she could, this is what she should have every freakin day!!!!

Chocolate cake
Strawberry Pop Tarts
Cheetos Puffs
Oreo Cookies
Starbucks Mocha Frappachinos

She shouldn't be having breakfast burritos either but it's just once a week and she's good the rest of the time so I will cut her some slack. For now.

It's Boomer's Mom

2007-08-28T19:46:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

Boomer is sleeping right now so I thought I would sneak in and post some pictures of the sweater I'm working on.

This is the back of the sweater. I'm currently working on the sleeves so I still have a ways to go, but I should be done with this part by the weekend. You can't tell from the pictures but there are little flecks of color worked into the yarn which gives it some depth.

Here's a close-up with the sleeves. I will be increasing every 6th row for the next 36 rows to create the sleeves. This is a very simple to follow pattern which is nice since this is my first sweater. I downloaded the pattern from Vogue Knitting. The site is currently under construction but you can still look at some of the cover designs and download those patterns.

Here is Turbo kitty with all his toys. He's all better now - he has gained back his weight and his fur looks nice and shiny again. We are all very thankful that Turbo is okay (yes, even the dogs!).

I also want to apologize for not visiting everyone's blogs lately. I have been really busy at work and sick as well so I'm quite tired when I get home and don't want to spend much time on the computer. I hope you all understand.

I have also noticed that Boom's blog hasn't had many comments lately. I hope that you are still enjoying it. If you have any suggestions for improvements please let me know.

Finally, I want to thank Jason with the Fleas Gang for figuring out the code for my American Brittany Rescue button on the left side of the page. I tried and tried but I couldn't get it to work and then Jason came to the rescue.

Blessings,
Carol

More Wacky Brittany's for your Viewing Pleasure

2007-08-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

Holy Crap!!!

My great friends on the Brittany forum rock! I asked for pictures and I got pictures. Do you think if I asked for money they would send me money? Do you think if I asked for tomatoes they would give me tomatoes? Oh the possibilities are endless, and now I'm drooling. I need a mop!

You say tri-color britts don't exist? You doubt me, the great Boomfreakah? Well my people, my homies, my dogs - here's proof.

I present to you, THE Trey Louie - Tah dah!!!!

He's a young pup that was fostered by mom's Brittany pal Nancy! Whenever mom looks at this picture she wants to go out and buy a puppy. Geesh mom, three dogs and a pissy kitty are enough already!

And then there is Hope. Now this hot babe makes me swoon, I mean check out that smile. Do you see Heidi Klum smiling like that? I don't think so:

Hope is the bee's knees, the bomb, a babe, the living end, hot stuff, a goddess, and.....yep you guess it - a liver and white Brittany too.

What about some boy Britts for all the ladies in the house... But please ladies, don't through your underwear at them, throw bully sticks. Nothing wins a Britt over like a bully stick.

Here's Piper, he likes long walks on beaches at sunset:

Darby likes to boogie the night away at the local discotheques. Darby says that Sierra (the o & w) is just a "friend".

Pete is a sensitive guy, but don't mistake that for not being manly! He is just so secure in his manliness that he doesn't need to show it off.

And finally ladies, if you like "exotic" Britts, here is Mikey, a French Britt.

That's it for the men ladies. Now don't worry, this isn't the latest season of "The Bachelor", there is plenty of Brittany love to go around. Speaking of Brittany love, check out the sibling love between Scout and Kallie.

And even though she's not a Britt (mom can't remember, she's getting so old!), this picture of Spotsie is just too freakin adorable:

And lastly, speaking of "freakin adorable:

My work is done.

Boomer Has A Secret

2007-08-20T18:15:00.001-07:00

Boomer: Hey mom, I got a secret to tell you about Brittany's. Do you want to try and guess first?

Mom: Okay! Is it that you guys are just wacky?

Boomer: Nope

Mom: Do you guys like to run around like you have no sense?

Boomer: Nope

Mom: Is it that you Brittany's get all dippy over cheese, pumpkin, liver, and as Wally would say "tomatables"

Boomer: Nope, you have one more guess...

Mom: Ummm, I dunno Boomer, what's your secret about you wacky Brittany's?

Boomer: We come in different colors!!! We come in liver and white AND even tri-colors!

Mom: I see, that is a major secret Boom. (I knew that but didn't want to ruin his surprise)

Boomer: Yah, I'm the first to break the news. I'm on the scene, I'm all over it, I have the scoop. I'm like a cross between Fox News, CNN, and Perez Hilton. I'm IT baby...

Mom: You know Boomer, I bet there are people out there in blog-land that have never seen a liver and white or tri-color Brittany, do you have pictures?

Boomer: Does a bear sh...

Mom: BOOMER!!!

Boomer: Okay, okay... It's picture time!!!!

Here's my good buddy Buster romping through the bluebells. See, he's got lots of liver and white spots on his body and face.

This handsome devil is Cooper enjoying his bath, and drinking the water at the same time. Way to multi-task Cooper!

And here is a very serious Cooper, we Britts can be serious too you know. Whenever there is cheese in the room all the play stops until said cheese is devoured.

This is our beach blanket baby Kayla. Such a beautiful pose Kayla! I like the little bit of white around her nose. Sexy!

And here is my good buddy Rowdy, and his tribute to The Clash. Yah, London's Calling baby!

Um Rowdy, you need to replace that hat with a Sooner's hat.

Rowdy says, "Kiss my nose!" SMOOCH!!!

I'll post some pictures of some tri-colors in the next few days.

Trooper Thornton

2007-08-15T16:49:00.000-07:00

Some of you might be familiar with the great John Wayne movie, The Quiet Man. John Wayne plays a character named Sean “Trooper” Thornton who moves to the Emerald Isles to escape the boxing demons that haunt him. There he meets the beautiful Mary Kate Danaher and marries her, much to the disgust of his brother “Red” Will Danaher. From there wackiness ensues leading up to the best fight scene ever in a movie. If you haven’t seen this movie, you should be ashamed of yourself. It is a classic and John Wayne never looked better.

I wonder if this Trooper has any demons from his past? He’s only three months old so I would hope not.

Mom’s good working buddy John and his family suddenly lost their beloved dog Tanner a few weeks back. As with all heartbreak, God always allows a little sunshine to come through. For them, it is Trooper! Hooray!

They picked him up at the Downey Animal Shelter, the same place mom and dad got Snickers. What a co-inky-dink! Trooper is obviously a scrappy looking young man, and is so smart that both Mensa and the Rand Corporation are looking to recruit him. That would be a good thing because us pooches need someone on the “inside” if you know what I mean.

While John and his family would never dream of replacing their Tanner, it’s nice that they have opened up their hearts and home to little Trooper.

Hooray for Trooper!!!!!

Deadliest Catch, Featuring Snickers

2007-08-14T11:42:00.000-07:00

Snickers is commander of his own ship - look!

I think his obsession with The Deadliest Catch has gone too far. Oh well, it makes him happy and that's all that matters.

Everything Is Back To Normal

2007-08-05T19:47:00.001-07:00

Hey Everyone, it's me, Snickers. I thought I would write for Boomer today because, well... why not???

Here's Annie giving us her sexy chair pose. Actually, that's how she sleeps on her chair - she's always slept that way. Mom thinks it's adorable but I think it's rather "tarty" don't you think?

Boomer is all better now, but here's a picture of when he was feeling really sick. When he gets sick he needs to be right next to mom, even when she's typing on the computer. Please ignore mom, she wasn't having one of her "better looking" days. We are all happy that Boom is doing good, and very relieved that Annie, Turbo, or myself did not get sick. That would be absolutely no fun. Oh yah, Boomer wanted me to tell you that mom picked up an ear thermometer for us pooches so no more butt temperatures - hooray!

And lastly, here's a picture of mom's latest project; she's making a sweater. The yarn is made by Rowan and is called "Summer Tweed". I did some investigating and found that it's 75% silk and 25 % cotton. As my hero Borat would say, "Very nice". Although I think he meant something pervy when he said that.

Thank you all so much for your kind words regarding Boomer. He is so blessed to have such wonderful pals.

Snickers - bark bark!!

I'm Illin'

2007-07-31T09:28:00.001-07:00

Well I’m sick…

I have a temperature, my tonsils are infected, I’m coughing a little, I don’t want to eat much, and all I want to do is sleep. The doctor thinks I caught a bug from the groomers when I was there on Saturday.

Mom took me to the emergency place last night and I sure as heck didn’t like it. They gave me a shot and they stuck something up my bum in order to take my temperature. If there is one thing I do not like it’s anything getting near my bum! It’s just too personal - bums are for sniffing and pooping, not poking with temperature thingies…

Mom and dad are taking really good care of me, and Annabelle and Snickers know that I don’t feel good so they are watching over me too. Annie especially is worried and keeps sniffing me every so often to make sure I’m okay. Turbo kitty is pissy but that’s okay, he’s 14 years old, he’s allowed to be pissy.

Thankfully the doctors don’t seem to think this is serious but I have to be careful that it doesn’t develop into pneumonia. That means no playing rough, no ball playing, and no running around like I have no sense. Poop.

I’ll give you all an update later and let you know how I’m feeling.

We Are Bully For Bully Sticks

2007-07-23T19:02:00.001-07:00

Hi ho everybody!

Well I have some exciting news, mom introduced us to this wonderful thing called Bully Sticks! She noticed how Wally just loves them and thought that maybe we would love them too. When mom and dad came home with them and I got a whiff of what was in the bag I said, "Put the kids to bed early Martha, we are going to chew tonight!"

If I may borrow a line from my good pal Nanook, I give Bully Sticks a "Simultaneous-Ropes-to-the-Floor".

Here some pics of the Bully biting fun!

Snickers gnawing away in shameless bliss: Geezaloo Snickers, take a cold shower or something!

Here's a great picture of myself. Check out that nose whiskers baby! Oh yah, that's 100% Brittany right there, Booyah!

Annabelle, our sweet little Annabelle. She's trying to be all dainty and like, "Oh I best look all coy, the Triple B's might be watching."

Triple B's, I'll let you in on a secret, Annie's burps are loud and her snoring wakes us up all the time. Tee-hee! You know, I better be quiet or she might tell you some of my secrets, and Lord knows I have a ton of them.

Now where did I put my pair of ruffled bottomed undies...

Brittany Fun

2007-07-16T19:18:00.000-07:00

If there is anything a Brittany excels at it's fun. I'm not talking about mamby pamby tea party fun. I'm talking about trashing the house, chewing on toys, and eating tons of food fun.

Case in point: My bud Micky just celebrated his birthday and he had a mother of a blow-out!

Check out Micky up in the front. He's all, "Forget the picture taking, I'm eating the food!"

Then there is Jericho trying to charm all the ladies in 'da house!

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG! Hunter is out of control! He's singing, "I'm heading up so you betta get this party started..."

And sweet Melanie; she's all, "I'm eating my yogurt with banana and carob sprinkles. Yah, I'm going to rock that bikini this summer!"

You know though, just because us Brittany's are party animals, we also are great actors too. We have our panache for the drama. Don't believe me? Well here's Gus and his tribute to Alfred Hitchcock:

Yah, take that Robert DeNiro. SNAP!

I Rock!

2007-07-15T18:50:00.001-07:00

My pal Ender says I rock and I have to agree. I can shake my stubby butt like no other! But there are others that rock too besides Ender and I. Wimsey, Finn, and my new pals from the Secret Schnoodle: Brody, Baxter, and Bailey, they rock too! In fact, we can form a band and Wimsey can sing, Finn can play base and drink Guinness like the rebel he is, Ender and I will howl in the background. Brody and Baxter will play lead and back up guitar, and Bailey can play the drums. We would totally kick ass! What would our band be called? Give us some suggestions!!!

On another note, Snickers is doing much better. He's eating again and he's not so liquid from the neck down, if you know what I mean. Thank you for your good thoughts and prayers for Snicks, he really appreciates it.

Good Thoughs For Snickers Please

2007-07-13T09:51:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

Mr. Snickers isn't doing too good. We took him in to the vet last week because his bathroom habits were a bit, um...runny. He was diagnosed with "whip worm" and was treated for that (Annie and myself treated too) but his runny habits continued and now he won't eat.

Mom always said, "If Snickers doesn't eat, there's a problem" because Snicks is obsessed with food. He also looks like he doesn't feel good and all he wants to do is lay down. The folks can't get him into the vet today but they have an appointment for tomorrow afternoon. Please keep Snickers in your poochie prayers and I'll update you once we know more.

Thank you!
Boomer

Never Mind Voting for Me...

2007-07-11T19:12:00.000-07:00

Vote for Bunji!

Hi everyone. Look, I have been thinking, I know I'm a gorgeous dog. I mean, I'm stud quality from my nose to my stubby tail. Let's face it though, I'm not going to win the contest, or even come in third. It's totally cool though because I am confident in who I am.

So mom and I have talked and we have decided to campaign for Bunji. All of us have votes in the hundreds, some even over a thousand. Poor Bunji only has 64 votes. I for one think he deserves more than that so I'm going to focus my energy on the Bunji campaign.

So everyone, please vote for Bunji. Let's try and get him to over 100 votes by Sunday. Please!!!

Boomer Watch, 2008

2007-07-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

Hi ho all you pooches out there!

I'm in a contest, actually - I'm a FINALIST in a contest. It's the same contest that Snickers won a few months back. Mom said I could enter this one because I wouldn't be competing against my good buddy Snickers. I wouldn't want to compete against Snickers anyway, that just isn't cool.

Anywho, I would love to be in the top three but I need your votes. Now I know you must be thinking, "Votes?! What's this pooches party platform? Why should he get my vote?"

Well since my campaign manager Wimsey is busy getting the word out about me to all the pooches in Central Park I'll have to tell you myself.

If you elect me as one of the final three I will make sure that every pooch has a bully stick a day. Not only that, I will ensure that no pooch goes to bed without a proper meal which includes steak, potatoes, veggies, and a cold bottle of Happy Tail Ale. Every dog will have the toy of their choice, be it a Kong, Cuz, Lucky Carp, a tennis ball, or just a plain and simple stick. If you want it, I'm the dog to get it for you. (Hmmm, if my career in politics doesn't pan out I can work on the Black Market).

Okay, maybe I can't get you all that stuff but I will give you this, my beautiful smile:

Thanks everyone!

Boomer

It's Cool Mom, It's Cool...

2007-06-24T19:22:00.000-07:00

Boomer: Hey mom, what's the haps?

Mom: Not much Moomer-Noomers.

Boomer: Say, what happened to your knitting blog?

Mom: Oh Boomer, between your blog, work, and home stuff I didn't have time to update it so I just stopped updating it.

Boomer: A total pain in the a$$?

Mom: MOOMERS, where did you ever hear that?

Boomer: Well mom, you do swear like a sailor.

Mom: Yah but... oh okay, I should wash my mouth out with soap from time to time.

Boomer: Try every day mom.

Mom: Okay Moo's, I get it.

Boomer: Getting back to what I was going to talk to you about - I feel kind of bad that you stopped your other blog so I was thinking that I would share my blog with you.

Mom: You really mean that Boomer? That really would mean a lot to me.

Boomer: Sure, but you have to promise not to hog my blog up with all your knitting stuff. That's just not macho and you know I'm a macho dog.

Mom: I understand, you have a reputation to keep.

Boomer: Yes, yes I do.

Here's Annie!

2007-06-17T18:20:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!!!

It's me, Annabelle! Boomer said I can update everyone on what's going on in our little neck of the woods.

First of all, don't I look cute? I like the little mustache below my nose. Normally women shouldn't have mustaches below their noses but momma says it's okay for me because I'm a dog.

Mom has been knitting a whole bunch. She learned how to make socks and she says she's addicted. Do you think she needs to go into rehab like Brittany Spears or Lindsy Lohan?! I hope not because I don't think they let animals in for visits!

Here's a picture of the socks she just started. The yarn is made from wool and bamboo. I hope a panda doesn't come along and try and eat her socks!

Here's a closeup of the socks, I like the colors, pretty yet subdued.

Here's the first pair of socks mom made. They are made out of a brand of wool called Malabrigo and she says it's hand dyed, that's why you see the pretty streaks. They kind of match me, don't you think?????

And lastly, here is Turbo Kitty. He's doing so much better now. He's walking and eating tons and tons. He lost a lot of weight so it's good that he's eating lots of food.

Now I know that I shouldn't do this but I thought you might like these pictures of him - it's pictures of mom and dad giving him his medicine. Tee-hee. I shouldn't laugh, I can't laugh - nope, I'm laughing... They have to hold a napkin under him because he tries to spit out his medicine.

Wow, he's one pissed off kitty!!!

This is a Classic

2007-06-14T12:42:00.000-07:00

It's Been A Rough Few Days

2007-06-11T16:33:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone - this is Turbo Kitty,

Boomer was kind enough to let me post - I'm thinking it's because he pity's me. Like the title says, I have had a crappy week.

Mom and dad took me to the evil doctors to have my abscessed tooth worked on. Well that's what they said at least. The doctors gave me a nice little sleeping medicine which I don't understand why I needed that because I have no problems sleeping - why I can sleep up to 20 hours a day. I digress, the doctors give me this lovely medicine and when I woke up I had SIX freakin teeth removed. WTF?!

Not only that, I had a couple of adverse reaction to the anesthesia - I lost the use of my back legs for a while AND I lost my eye site! That just made my mom cry like a baby and even brought a tear to dad's eye. Dad NEVER cries so I have to remember to use this to my advantage.

I'm doing better today though, I can walk around okay, but the hardwood floors are hard to maneuver on. I have some site back but not a lot - my eyes are dilating just a little, which was better than it was on Friday when I came home.

The dogs are being very nice to me, and I really appreciate that. I suppose I will cut them some slack until I get better, then I'll show them who's boss. After all, I can't let them get away with their new found freedom from the kitty wrath!

I'm not really mad at mom and dad anymore, but I get very upset when it's time to take my medicine. My stomach medicine is suppose to taste like chicken but I think it tastes like, well - like crap frankly. Mom threatens to take my picture and if she does I'll have no use but to seek revenge somehow.

Also, Boomer and I have been talking, and we think that Pippin and Buster are right, he should poop in mom's shoes for me but he said something about waiting until after he eats something gross so that it's extra stinky. That Boomer is one smart dog.

Poor Turbo Kitty

2007-06-06T15:03:00.000-07:00

Poor Turbo, he had six teeth removed today, and he has Pancreantitis. The doctors are going to keep him until at least Thursday. Please keep him in your happy poochie thoughts and prayers. That way, he won't poop in mom's shoes when he comes home. Tee-hee!

Moopies is in a Contest!

2007-06-04T19:40:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

Our little Annabelle is in a contest and she's not doing so well. It's the same contest that Snickers was in. I don't know if she will win but currently she has the least amount of votes, and that's making me sad.

Can you please vote for our little Annabelle? Please???

Also, can you please say poochie prayers for Turbo kitty? He's got an abscessed tooth and will have to go in for surgery this Wednesday. We don't really get along because he's a pissy kitty, but I would never want anything bad to happen, or want him to be in any pain.

Also again, I'm so sorry that I haven't posted or visited everyone lately. Mom usually does her blogging for me at work and she's been really busy. Then on the weekends she's been trying to get grandma out more. I'm going to cut her a little slack but she better get back to it.

Boomer - out!

Never Mind Jimmy Stewart, I Look Like K9!!!

2007-05-24T16:53:00.001-07:00

K9, the original Fugitive From the Dogstar!

Boomer, the NEW Fugitive from the Dogstar

Oh my gosh, it's like looking in the mirror!

TAG - I'm It!!!

2007-05-23T20:15:00.000-07:00

My pal Wally tagged me. I just love that guy!

Who do I look like? Duh, I'm only the spitting image of Jimmy Stewart.

I know, it's uncanny - I think it's the eyes.

Who do I tag? How about I tag my buddy Nanook? Tag Nanook, you're it!

2007-05-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

Boomer: Mom, I am so mad at you!

Mom: Moomers, why in the world are you mad at me?

Boomer: You went and saw all my friends a couple of weeks ago and you didn't tell me. I checked the pictures on your computer and I saw a whole bunch of my pals.

Mom: Sweetie, we went to a Pet Expo and we saw a lot of doggies that look like your friends but they weren't.

Boomer: This isn't Stormy?

Mom: Nope

Boomer: This isn't Finnegan in line for a Guinness?

Mom: No sweetie, and how do you know about Guinness?

Boomer: Mom, I know all about the different Ales and Lagers. I'm smart, remember?

Mom: Yah, I'll be locking up the refrigerator from now on.

Boomer: WIMSEY!!!! He flew in from New York to see me.

Mom: No, it was Wimsey's cousin.

Boomer: What the heck is this?

Mom: A duck.

Boomer: Why didn't you take me?

Mom: They didn't allow attendees to bring their dogs Boom. Besides, you would have hosed down the place.

Boomer: Yah, I like doing that - it embarrasses you.

Mom: Thanks Boomer.

Oh Yah Baby, Check This Out

2007-05-11T19:02:00.000-07:00

That's right, I have no shame. You want a belly picture - you got a belly picture. Wait a minute... mom, you covered up the best part!

Okay, who's belly do I want to see - Holly, lets see your belly!

Thanks Wimsey for the tag!

Note to Barney, Call Kenzie for Goodness Sakes!

2007-05-10T16:24:00.000-07:00

Giant Robot

2007-05-07T16:20:00.000-07:00

Mom is silly, she use to love this movie. She cried at the end when Giant Robot took the evil serpent looking guy into space and never returned.

Puhlease!

Spots, More Spots, and One Spot!

2007-05-06T18:34:00.000-07:00

Spots.

I got em:

Annie is loaded with them:

And Snickers, well he has just one. But it's really cute!!!

We also had a fun time playing ball and eating oranges today:

Snickers ate an orange that fell down from the tree:

Then he walked away and Annie got it:

After that, Snickers piddled on the grass and I decided to roll in it:

Ah! Life is good.

Rest In Peace George

2007-05-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

George, a 9-year-old Jack Russell is seen in New Plymouth, New Zealand in this undated photo. A plucky foot-high jack Russell terrier named George saved five New Zealand children from two marauding pitbulls, but was so severely mauled in the fight he had to be destroyed, his woner said Wednesday, April 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Taranaki Daily News)

Note from Boomer's mom: This is why I love dogs, they will give their lives for their owners. How many humans would do the same? At least we have George looking down on us and protecting us from above. Rest in peace little boy.

I Love the British!

2007-04-30T16:56:00.000-07:00

They come up with cool stuff like this...

The Face That Launched A Thousand Ships

2007-04-29T17:53:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Snickers! Our "little old man" won Manager's Choice, 2nd Place on the Tail Waggins Bakery website - yippee! He's such a handsome boy, isn't he. He doesn't actually win anything but that's cool, the notoriety will do just fine. ***edited 5/3/07, Snickers gets to be in their 2008 calendar AND a $15.00 gift certificate! Neat-o!!!***

Thanks to Diana, mom of the LHBB for the heads up! Woo-hoo!

A Conversation with Moomers

2007-04-24T13:01:00.000-07:00

Mom: Hey Moomers! Come and sit on the couch with me.

Moomers: Okie dokie (hops up on the couch), hey mom, I gotta question for you.

Mom: What is it sweetie?

Moomers: What is that thing you are doing with all that yarn?

Mom: It's called knitting. You weave it together with these two sticks and out comes something pretty. At least it's suppose to be pretty.

Moomers: Yah... About that knitting thing, you are doing an awful lot of that lately.

Mom: I know, it's super fun.

Moomers: For you maybe, not for me. See, I hate to tell you this but you are slacking.

Mom: Slacking, what do you mean?

Moomers: When did you last update my blog?

Mom: Last week sweetie. I've been really busy...

Moomers: Blah blah blah... I don't want to hear excuses - I want action!

Mom: Well we have been gone the past couple of weekends I know, but I wouldn't call it slacking.

Moomers: I would - slacking slacking slacker slack.

Mom: Boomer, it was my birthday and dad took me out. And then this past weekend I took grandma out for a while and did some shopping for her.

Moomers: You were taking care of grandma? What's the latest?

Mom: Well grandma went and saw the Oncologist yesterday and the doctor told her that in her case, because the tumor was small she can opt out of chemotherapy if she wants. She's got to think about it but I think she's going to do it (opt out I mean). She's lost so much weight that right now chemo would kill her and I think that she never will get as strong as she use to.

She's walking now and not using the oxygen and the doctors are starting to ween her off of her pain medication. And she's getting pissy again - which is a good thing. So all and all I think the worst is over for now.

Moomers: Thanks for the update mom, you are a good daughter AND a good mother if I do say so myself.

Mom: So you are going to cut me some slack?

Moomers: Yeppers.

Hooray for Moomers - smooches all around!!!!!

OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!

2007-04-17T18:04:00.000-07:00

Friends of the dog world, I have some exciting news. I mean this is beyond exciting, it's - why it's stupendous!

You ready?

You sure??

Are you absolutely positive???

Okay, here goes!

BLAZE HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!!!!

Happy happy joy joy!!!
Happy happy joy joy!!!

He is such a handsome boy! I mean he's model quality handsome - Vogue handsome! Okay, maybe not Vogue, how about Dog Fancy. Either way, he's handsome and happy because he's been adopted. I think he knew all along that the nice woman who rescued him, Nancy, was going to make him her own. Tee hee! We always know!

Oh yah, and just ignore the fact that I read Vogue, ok???

Double Decker Dogs!

2007-04-14T16:20:00.000-07:00

Now this is wacky!

This picture definitely belongs on Stuff on My Mutt!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE!!!

2007-04-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

Hi all!

Do you remember my pal Annie?

She turned 2 years old yesterday! She doesn't look a day over 16 months if I do say so myself, such a pretty girl. Her mom said that when they first got her they nicknamed her Annie Monster because she was a spaz, like all good Brittany's are when they are young. I mean, heck - I'm still a spaz, and I'm 5 years old! Anywho - she's now just a precious little girl and her mom Rebecca's princess.

Annie is one of mom's favorite on the Brittany board, I can certainly see why - look at that nose! Why, she must have a million freckles and I could kiss every one of them... Smoochie smoochie smoochie!!!

Hey, is it getting hot in here or what? I better jump into an ice bath and quick.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE!!!

Hey Joey!!!

2007-04-10T18:56:00.000-07:00

Is this what the doofus does when no one is looking????

Technorati Claim

2007-04-06T12:22:00.001-07:00

Technorati Profile

Something is Afoot at the Circle K...

2007-04-05T19:45:00.000-07:00

And I don't like it. Mom and dad say I need a bath, and I wholeheartedly disagree. I mean look at me:

I don't look dirty at all. I mean, sure I have toothpaste on my fur from when mom tried to brush my teeth, and yes my beautiful white coat is now kind of dingy, but is a bath really necessary? I think not. Also, they say I smell. I smell absolutely fine - like a fine aged cheese.

Bath - puhlease.

Turbo's breath smells like a bucket of chum, maybe mom and dad should work on that.

Mom's Blog is Up & Running

2007-04-01T19:45:00.000-07:00

Just as the title says, mom's little crafty blog is up and running.

Please don't forget about me. Please.

Stuff on my Mutt

2007-03-30T12:59:00.000-07:00

My dear friends, please check out this blog. I don't know whether I should laugh at the pooches or feel sorry for them. Mom sent a picture of Snickers in with her knitting piled on top of him, a knitting "stack". Hopefully we will see him there soon (but don't tell Snickies, he would be humiliated).

Stuff on my Mutt rules!

I just better not end up on there or I will certainly get Turbo Kitty to poop in someones shoes. Are you listening mom?!

Coming Soon...

2007-03-29T08:20:00.000-07:00

Mom is going to start a new blog - hopefully this weekend. She's going to post some pics of her knitting and crochet projects for show and tell. It's not a lot but she thought it would be fun to share and maybe people can leave comments or give her ideas on projects, yarns, etc... Once it's all set up I'll be kind and let her post a link. I'm such a good boy.

She better not forget about my blog dammit - that's all I have to say about that.

I Know, It's Been a While

2007-03-25T17:16:00.000-07:00

Mom has been super busy taking care of grandma lately and I have absolutely no clue when this is going to end. I really don't mind but Snickers is getting quite bent out of shape. We all usually eat around 6:30 p.m. but now mom and dad go to grandma's after work and they are there until 7:30 or 8:00?! Poor Snickers has had to rely on his fat reserves to keep him going until feeding time. Annie and I aren't so fragile when it comes to food - we like it but we don't obsess like Snickers. Maybe he needs an intervention.

Here's a picture of Annie and I looking quite pensive:

I look rather scholarly, don't you think?

And here is me playing with my stuffed hedgehog "Hedgie". All you can see is the tip of his red hat but he's there. He's my friend, my companion, the Tonto to my Lone Ranger, the Watson to my Sherlock Holmes, the Brian to my Stewie Griffin.

Here is Turbo Kitty trying to cram himself into his kitty igloo that he's had for over 13 years. He's 16 pounds of solid kitty, we can't believe he can still fit inside (barely!)

I have to be honest, I don't know how long mom is going to be taking care of grandma; turns out the surgery was a lot rougher on her than we all expected. We think the worst is over and things will get back to normal within a few weeks - I hope.

One last thing, I have three great friends on the Brittany website: Dazy Dew, CJ and Doc. They live with a nice lady Diana near us. They wanted to be on the website and I thought, heck yah - let's get them on here. So without further ado, I introduce to you the La Habra Brittany Bunch:

Hooray for the L.H.B.B!

Grandma Update

2007-03-14T14:25:00.000-07:00

Hi ho everybody,

Sorry I haven't been around, I have been taking care of my grandma. No, I haven't been to the hospital, I'm just sending her happy Boomer vibes.

Grandma had her surgery on Monday and it lasted five hours - yikes! The doctors said that the tumor was cancerous so they had to remove half of her left lung. They are in the process of biopsying the lymph nodes in that area. The doctor said that the lymph nodes looked okay but they needed to make sure. If the lymph nodes are okay there is a chance that grandma doesn't have to go through chemotherapy. Isn't that wonderful?!

Mom needs a vacation but I don't want her and pop to leave anytime soon, and they can't anyway because of grandma, so I'm thinking mom needs to go to Burke Williams Day Spa for a day of pampering. What do you think? Give me your comments and I'll pass them over to dad.

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, both human and poochie! Mom and grandma really do appreciate every one of them.

Boomer, mom's buddy boy...

Don't Forget About the Older Dogs

2007-03-04T13:35:00.000-08:00

I believe that we need to take care of our elders. There are many older pooches up for adoption, either through rescue or in shelters, that just want someone to be with them in their old age, just like humans. Sadly, some humans think that a puppy is funner and the old dogs are never given a chance to show their wonderful qualities. If they are fortunate enough to live in a foster home then they have hope, the pooches in shelters - well we know what happens to them unfortunately.

There is a particular foster that a kind lady named Nancy rescued in Nebraska. His name is Blaze and apparently he has been an outside dog all his life. He lived his life outside with his Brittany brothers and sisters but they passed and left Blaze to himself. Being ten years old with no company, that was too much, he would jump a four foot fence, just to find some company.

Nancy found out about him and took him in (though in her words it cost "dearly on the domestic front".) But you know what, Blaze was thankful and I'm sure Nancy's domestic "issues" melted away as soon as they saw this pup's eyes.

Mom has a soft spot for this boy - maybe it's because he's older, maybe it's because he was an outside dog and never part of a family. Maybe it's because she's a total sap... In any case, she wishes she could adopt him but we have a dog limit in the city I live in and my folks can't take in anymore.

That's okay though, I think Nancy might end up adopting him because her and her family are quite taken by this dog. At least that's the joke going around on the Brittany forum. Tee-hee! Blaze is currently be treated for heart worm right now and he's handling it okay - it's a tough treatment but he's a trooper.

So I guess what I am saying is this, young pups are wonderful, beautiful creatures full of life, energy, and curiosity. Just don't forget about the older dogs too - they have just as much life in them, they still can play, they still can have a good time wondering about. The thing with the older dogs is you will be giving them a new lease on life, a new chance to love and a chance to be loved. After all, love is what us pooches all want, young and old.

We love you Blaze!

Positions...

2007-03-03T16:20:00.000-08:00

Sleeping positions that is...

Sometimes I like to cover my nose when I sleep...

And sometimes I sleep on my back...

(I look sexy even in my sleep!)

How do you sleep????

Eye update: Okay, don't laugh but now I have a little bald spot over my eye. I guess the spider bite killed off the hair too - what's up with that?! I'm healing up though and soon my eye will be back to normal. Thank goodness that the spider didn't bite me in the eye, just on the eyebrow.

Grandma update: Her surgery is scheduled for the 12th of March. We don't know how long the surgery will last because it depends on if the cancer has spread into her lymph nodes. Mom is going to be a mess that day but us pooches will be taking care of her, along with our dad, and yes - even Turbo Kitty will help out.

I'll keep you posted!

I Had A Run In...

2007-02-24T16:14:00.000-08:00

With a spider and it bit me above the eye, can you believe it?

It happened Thursday sometime and on Friday it was so bad, and I felt so crummy that mom had to take me to the doctor! They shot me up with antibiotics and gave me the dreaded cone! Fortunately I'm not scratching my eye so mom took the horrid thing off of me.

Today I feel much better - so much better that we had some more outdoor fun! Also, Snickers and Annie went to the groomers today and came back smelling nice and looking quite fantastic.

Here are some pictures of the fun we had...

This is Annie looking oh so beautiful! I love that nose and I would kiss it if it weren't for the fact she had just finished eating poop a few minutes earlier.

I love this picture of Snickers, he looks so handsome, hubba hubba! Of course, after this picture he got into the hibiscus and got white fly all over him. So much for the bath, eh Snickers?

And this is a picture of me waiting for mom to throw my ball. I look rather sexy, don't you think?

Mom and dad are just relaxing today, they've been watching the "Family Guy" all day, Freaking Sweet!

Outside Fun

2007-02-17T19:14:00.000-08:00

I love to play with my tennis ball - it's my "art". Every day mom comes home from work and comes outside to greet us and she always has my "chuck-it" ball launcher in hand. When I see my chuck it I know it's time to play and I get all dippy. She'll chuck the ball, I'll run like mad to get it then bring it back, and then she'll throw it again. Over and over until I'm all warn out. I just love it.

What is Snickers and Annie doing while I'm playing? Well, they are either scratching the ground for grubs, or eating poop. Sometimes Snickers will run around like a goof, sometimes Annie will watch mom and I, but mostly it's grub and poop eating time.

Look at Annie's ear's in this picture, I just love them! Sometimes mom looks at her and cries. I think it's because someone treated Annie bad before she came to live with them. Mom shouldn't cry, Annie is safe and happy here at home.

Here's Snickers telling mom to hurry up and take the picture so he could go inside and eat! With Snickers, it's all about the food.

And finally, here's an up close picture of my face.

Kiss my nose baby, you know you want to!

Update on grandma: First of all, thank you to all of you who have kept grandma in your poochie prayers. The doctors think that they can remove the cancer through surgery so we are waiting to get that scheduled, hopefully in early March. Grandma's dog, Bob, is taking good care of her and will keep guard up until she goes into surgery, then mom and dad, and her brothers will take over from there. Bob is a good dog, a true Carin Terrier with a heart of gold.

Talk to you later my friends!

Poochie Alert!!! Go Wimsey

2007-02-12T10:29:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone - my pal Wimsey is going to compete in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show tomorrow!

Now I know that Wimsey is the best Bloodhound out there, but he still has to compete against other Bloodhounds. Can you believe that? Anyway, we hope to see him in the Hound Group tomorrow night, and then taking his award, BEST IN SHOW!!!!

We are rooting for you Wimsey, Bloodhound #16!!!

The Love That Dares Not Speak It's Name

2007-02-06T18:50:00.000-08:00

This is Turbo and... Mouse Mouse:

Oh sure, this looks innocent, a cat with his toy mouse, but this is no ordinary relationship. They have had, shall we say, "relations". Turbo first met Mouse Mouse when he was a wee little kitty and it was love at first sight. After 10 years, their love for each other is still going strong. Late at night you can hear Turbo sing love songs to his mouse. Sometimes he howls with ecstasy and he's even been caught, how shall I say this, well there is just no other way. Turbo has been caught humping his mouse. Repeatedly, I mean sheesh, get a room you weirdo cat.

Anyway, I think that it's wonderful that Turbo found his mate, even if it's another species, and a toy. Who are we to deny these two the love that they deserve! Turbo loves his mouse and he's not going to hide it!

Hey, I'm on a roll and I proudly admit that I love my hedgie. But I'll be damned if you catch me humping that thing.

I'm Back Baby

2007-02-03T19:24:00.000-08:00

Yessiree - I'm back and so is Annie and Snickers! We don't know why but Canon sent mom and dad a brand new camera, better than the one they had!!! Sweet fancy Moses, it's the bomb! Check out these pics of the gang...

Here is mom working on her scarf (can you see me?)

I'm hiding under mom's blankie! Here I am all snug as a bug.

Here is Annie looking oh so pretty on her chair:

And here is Mr. Snickers hamming it up for the camera:

So we are all back and I'm so glad. I missed you all (especially Evie!) Hopefully our folks will figure out how to use the video feature. Then you can see me catch my tennis ball like a pro.

I have an update on grandma. She does have lung cancer, stage 1. Mom is taking her to the surgeon next week to see about having it removed. Hopefully the surgeon will agree and perform the procedure. Mom is really scared because her dad died from the same thing. Please pray that grandma will get through this okay. Bob is keeping watch over grandma - he is such a good guy. In the meantime us pooches are taking care of mom to make sure she's strong to help her mom.

It's so wonderful to be back! Thanks for hanging in there with me everyone while we got this camera thing straightened out.

Boomer

Breaking News!

2007-01-31T13:56:00.000-08:00

You might see a picture of my beautiful nose by this weekend!

HOORAY!!!!!!!

Update on Grandma

2007-01-26T15:25:00.000-08:00

Hi Ho!!!

Well still no news on my Grandma and it looks like we won't hear anything until Monday. I want to thank all my poochie friends for keeping my Grandma in your thoughts and prayers. Mom's a bit stressed out so she probably won't be posting much; but you never know. Maybe what Grandma has isn't as serious as everybody thinks, doctors can be wrong you know. If that's the case then maybe mom will want to post more. Either way, I'm not going to pester her about it. All us pooches have been on our best behavior, even Turbo Kitty!

Anyway, here's an older picture from my Dogster page, with dad in the background, so you won't forget about me. I still have no clue what's up with the camera but it's probably best I don't bug mom about that.

Poochie smoochies from Boomer.

Why So Down Annie?

2007-01-21T15:03:00.000-08:00

Mom: Hey Anniebelle, why do you look so down? Are you practicing that look so you can get more treats?

Anniebelle: No mama, I heard about grandma being very sick and I'm scared.

Mom: Yes sweetie, so am I. We don't know everything yet and until the doctors finish the tests we just have to hang in there.

Anniebelle: I don't hang in there so well.

Mom: Me neither, but that's why we have each other. We get through our tough times by holding onto each other. You are going to need to help grandma too, and her dog Bob; he's going to need help with all of this.

Anniebelle: I love Bob - he looks like Toto on the Wizard of Oz, only fatter. Can I tell all my poochie friends something?

Mom: Of course moopies...

Anniebelle: Could you all keep my grandma and Bob in your poochie prayers? She might have a very bad illness but we won't know until the tests have confirmed it. It's this thing called Cancer and every time I hear that word I get scared because I know both humans and animals can get it. Anyway, we would all really appreciate it.

Mom: Annie, I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you.

Romeo Romeo...

2007-01-15T18:16:00.000-08:00

Where for art thou?... We know that story but you don't know this one.

Once there was a little boy Brittany named Romeo.

He was found running around McKinny, TX. Was he lost? Did his owners let him go? We don't know. What we do know is that he was found and someone said, "Hey, them fine folks at American Brittany Rescue will help out, they are good people".

So a phone call was made and a lovely foster lady named Lisa took him in until they could figure out his story. Lisa posted his picture on the American Brittany Rescue forum and a lady named Brenda swooned! Obviously Romeo is a charmer and he charmed his way into Brenda's heart.

After two weeks no one claimed Romeo, and Lisa said "Woo-hoo!" You see, Brenda said that if no one claimed that handsome boy, she would. Romeo was getting a home!

So earlier this week Romeo packed his bags and got on the Brittany express and arrived at his new home in Maryland. He now lives with Brenda and her family, along with Brittany's Susie and Kelsy.

Here are some more pictures...

Romeo and Kelcy walking side by side.

Romeo and Kelcy playing

Susie would rather watch for now. She's keeping an eye on this canine Casanova.

What a happy ending!

Hooray for Romeo!

Do You Remember What We Look Like?

2007-01-12T16:34:00.000-08:00

Hi Ho!

So mom and I were talking last night, and she told me that the camera situation is not looking so good. Apparently it's at the manufacturer and they can't fix it because they are waiting for a part.

"What part?"

" I don't know sweetie, a memory card I think."

"Don't they know that you have been waiting since before Christmas to get the camera repaired?"

"I think dad explained it to them but there is nothing that can be done. There are other people waiting for their cameras also, longer than us even."

"That sucks."

"I know but I have old pictures of Annie, Snickers and yourself so people don't forget about you."

"Okay, I can hang with that. Worse comes to worse we can send Snickers to Canon - he could rip into them like a monkey on a cupcake."

"Monkey on a cupcake? Where did you get that one?"

"Everybody Loves Raymond, the PMS episode. You PMS too you know, but you just cry."

"Boom, do we have to discuss this?"

"Yes. You ball like a baby - it's silly."

"Okay, that's enough."

"You still are going to post our pictures, right - even though they are old? Even though I told the world that you ball like a baby..."

...sigh, "Yes I will."

Without further ado, here's pictures of us pooches to keep us in your memory.

Here we are at my birthday party looking rather silly because we are waiting for cake

This is Annie doing what she does best: Looking pitiful

This is Mister Snickers - he finds that pictures of his profile are most flattering...

And lastly, here is me on my birthday with my Halloween costume. Mom loves this picture because I look so happy.

I got a message for the people at Canon, hurry up and fix our camera or Snickers is going to be knocking on your door, and he won't be looking for treats!

Holy Crap - I've Been Published!

2007-01-10T19:25:00.000-08:00

Okay, so it's not like I'm in the Library of Congress but this is pretty dang cool. Animal-Internet.com liked my op-ed piece on the President and added it to their site. They didn't put a picture of Wally up there though, which kind of bums me out because Wally is one of my bestest buddies. I hope you are okay with it Wally.

They said that maybe I can write some more articles for them, isn't that just neat-o?

Letter to the President

2007-01-09T12:29:00.000-08:00

Mr. President,

I understand that you will probably be announcing tomorrow a troop surge in Iraq. I have been a loyal Conservative pooch but over the past year I feel that you have not only failed me but our country. I understand that you have certain visions of how the Middle East should be and I am glad that Saddam has been removed and punished; but our country, along with our allies in Britain, Australia, Japan, and other nations, now find ourselves fighting a war that is more for you than for the best interest of our country.

Now we find ourselves in this quagmire, if we pull out of Iraq we leave it to be overrun by social infighting as well open to other nations coming in and taking over. If we stay, more and more of our men and women will be killed, and for what? In the end for what? A safer world, I don't think so...

On top of all of this, you are ignoring the needs of our nation. We are no safer than we were on 9/10/01, our Social Security system is going in the toilet, illegal immigration is becoming an increasing burden to our society, and it goes on and on...

So, I'm kind of tired of you. I have decided I am going to follow my pal Wally, who is actually Winston Churchill incarnate.

If he could deliver England from the Blitzkrieg that the Nazi's wrought on England, surely he could deliver the United States from the mess you got us in.

Thanks!
Boomer

Dogs with Blogs Keepsake Album

2007-01-06T16:04:00.000-08:00

Hey, my mom can be crafty! She made me the cutest Christmas card holder for all the cards I received. I'll share with you how she made it since I watched so carefully. I wish she had her camera so she could take some pictures. She's gotta hit that...

Here's what you need for the album:

2 pieces of matte board (pretty stuff since it will be your front and back cover)
2 - 1/2 inch grommets or larger
Xacto knife to cut the matte board, or something similar
Rubber cement
Single hole puncher
1 - 1 1/2 inch or 2 inch binder ring
All the Christmas cards you want to save

Step 1: Cut two pieces of matte board about an inch wider and longer than the largest card you received. Matte board can be found at your local craft / framing store. It's kind of hard to cut; mom had to use an Xacto-knife to make it through each piece of board.

Step 2: Get a couple of grommets and insert them into the upper-left corner of each piece of matte board. You can get grommet kits at your local material store and make sure to get a large grommet kit, say 1/2 inch or larger, so that the binder ring will thread through not only the grommets but all the cards in between too.

Figure out what side of the matte board will be your front and back, make sure to reverse the back piece of matte board so you have the side you want showing on the outside. Set your grommets about an inch in from the upper left hand corner of each piece of board. (be sure to follow the instructions in your grommet kit. Oh yah, and make sure your kit comes with the grommet setter and anvil, very important)

Step 3: Punch holes in each of your Christmas cards and pictures in the upper left hand corner.

Step 4: With the leftover matte board, cut down and make a label, and write your title on it. Mine says "Dogs with Blogs Christmas Card Exchange, Christmas 2006". With the rubber cement, glue it onto the front cover and let dry.

Step 5: Once dry, take your binder ring, thread the back cover on first, then all the Christmas cards and pictures, then the front cover. The boards should sandwich your cards and the ring will hold everything together.

I hope that makes sense. Mom swears she will post pictures of everything once she gets her camera back.

I'm so hot!

2007-01-05T14:57:00.000-08:00

Let's Have a Chat, Shall We? (Rated R for Language)

2007-01-02T16:06:00.000-08:00

Normally don't talk like this but I'm quite upset and I thought I would step up on my soapbox and speak.

On the Brittany forum that mom frequents there was a sad post; someone lost their two golden/lab mix puppies on New Years Day. How you ask? Because some stupid owner couldn't keep their g-d damn pitbulls in their yard, knowing that their dogs were dangerous. The pits got out, found the pups playing where they should be, in their own yard, and mauled them to death. (1/3/07, edited to note that I found out that one pooch did survive)

So here I go...

I have absolutely no problem with pitbulls, but I have problems with the stupid dumb ass owners who don't keep them in line. Let's not just single pits here, it's any dog. If you are going to own a dog, you have got to take the time to train your pooch and take responsiblity for it's actions.

Some dogs were bred to be aggressive for a reason, it was their job. Pits were used in a horrible game called "bull-baiting" and dog fights, mastiffs use to run with the Romans during war, Doberman's protected their owners, the tax man that went out and collected money. These were the jobs that they had many years ago.

Times have changed and the role of the dog has changed for many pooches out there, including the ones mentioned above.

But some say, "Oh it's so cool having a mean looking dog. I look like a badass. People will treat me with respect."

I say, no one will treat you with respect. They will see you as a poser. They will know you are trying to compensate for a lack of something else, usually a small body part (brain, penis, whatever).

Let's face it, some dogs are more prone to be aggressive / powerful than others. Does that mean they will be? Of course not. But it does mean that the owner should know how to handle the dog. It means the owner should buy their dog from a responsible breeder, not some backyard breeder in it for the money, or a pet store that could give a rat's ass about the dog and his/her health and well being. A good breeder genuinely cares about the dog, and the breed and it's reputation. A good breeder will ensure that the dogs they are breeding are happy, healthy and well adjusted dogs. It's up to you, the owner, to keep them that way.

If you can't do that, don't get a dog, a cat, a fish, anything. You aren't worthy of such companionship.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2007-01-01T16:22:00.000-08:00

Hi Ho!

It's a new year so I decided to change my blog a little. I hope you like the color combinations - if you have any other suggestions for changes let me know. The Boomfreakah is always open to suggestions.

Mom's brothers and their families came by today for a small celebration which meant that we pooches had to stay in the backyard. Annie didn't care because she slept, Snickers didn't care because he got to snack on poo. But did Boomer care? Oh you betcha! I wanted to be inside with all the action, plus - the Twilight Zone Marathon is on the Sci-Fi channel and I was totally into that. Oh well, they are gone now and I'm back to my Twilight Zone.

No news on the camera front. Pop said that it shouldn't be much longer before we get it back and I sure hope he's right. It's been a long time since you all have seen my gorgeous face.

Everyone keeps talking about "New Years Resolutions" so I thought I would tell you a few of mine... um, yah - I have none.

Mom: Boomer honey, you do have bad gas

Boomer: MOM, quit embarrassing me! Besides my gas smells like a lovely bouquet of flowers.

Mom: Okay sweetie, sorry to interrupt. I'll leave.

So as I was saying, I thought I had no resolutions but I do think I have one. I think I'm too obsessed with my tennis ball, to the point that it's kind of wearing out my teeth. That's not good I know, so I have to try not to chew on it so much. Problem is, my tennis ball is my "crack" or "heroin" I can't just give it up! Geez, I hope it's not so bad that mom and dad have some sort of "intervention", that would blow.

I hope that you all had a wonderful New Years and I wish that it will rain rawhide from the sky on all my poochie friends every day in 2007. Wouldn't that be neat?! (Still, I think if Snickers had his choice between rawhide and poop he would take the poop.)

Who's This Fiesty Lady?

2006-12-27T18:46:00.000-08:00

It's Abby, aka Crabby Abby. I don't think she's crabby though, just - shall we say - set in her ways. I mean after all, she's 10 years old. She's "been there and done that" and now she's tired of it all and wants to do what she wants to do, when she wants to do it. It's her way or the highway people, that's how Abby rolls.

She lives with a wonderful family including two Basset Hounds, sorry I don't know their names but that's okay, Abby deserves all the glory in this post. Here's a picture of the poochie posse.

Check out Abby's smile! Isn't it wonderful?! She even smiles when she's not feeling good. She had to wear the dreaded cone when she had a skin lesion on her chin but did she complain? Well yah, she probably did but in this picture she sure looks happy...

A word of warning though, if you give her a bath she might get bit upset, like she did in this picture.

Then after her glare she ran around the house, did some counter surfing, scored a cookie, stole the Christmas rawhides out of the pantry AND took a ham bone! That's one fiesty pooch.

I want to be just like Abby when I get older, stealing ham bones and everything!!!

HOORAY FOR ABBY!

2006 Dog Gone Dippy Dog Award (DGDDA's)

2006-12-19T14:34:00.000-08:00

Boomer walks up to the microphone and taps it to make sure it's working... tap tap tap...

Boomer: I would like to thank you, all of you, who have awarded me the 2006 Dog Gone Dippy Dog Award. This is a moment that I have always dreamed of. Since I was a little pup I started practicing for this moment by running around acting like I had no sense, tennis ball in my mouth and my gas propelling me all over the place..."

Mom: Boomer honey, what are you doing?

Boomer: I was thanking everyone for the award I won mom.

Mom: What award sweetie?

Boomer: The Dog Gone Dippy Dog Award. See, it's award season and I won this. (holds up his stuffed hedgie)

Mom: Boomer honey, you are holding your stuffed hedgehog that I got from Petco. You got that days ago. You even ripped several holes in it, threw up on it and Snickers has tried to eat the squeaker.

Boomer: Riiiight... Well, I want to thank my poochie friends for something.

Mom: Why don't you thank all your poochie friends for their Christmas cards? I mean, you have pals all over the world who mailed you cards and since you can't take a picture of all the cards maybe you can thank the pooches that sent them.?

Boomer: About the camera mom, what the heck is going on with that? You gonna get a new one or what? You gotta hit that...

Mom: Okay Boomer, you tell me every day that I have to "hit that". Where did you even hear that saying?

Boomer: "40 Year Old Virgin".

Mom: Oh good lord...

Boomer: Can I thank everyone now?

Mom: Please...

Boomer: I have made so many poochie friends! Opy and Charlie, thank you for starting Dogs with Blogs. Without you two we pooches wouldn't have beaten out mom and dad in the Christmas Card Recipiant Contest! Tee hee!!!

Thank you also to Fu Fu (love the stockings!), Frieda, Joey & Jack, Toby, Cubby & Dakota, Herbie, Simba, Hershey and Copper, Carbi & Aramis (now I can speak Aussie!). Thank you also to Chelsea, Buster (kisses!), Simon-Scarlett and Shelly, Scuba, Bogart, Miss Sunshade, the Kelly Church Family, Tin Tin and his beautiful spots.

Mom: Did you have to mention that we lost the Christmas Card Recipiant Contest Boomer ?

Boomer: Yes, yes I did. I need to thank Charlie the goldie (great smile!), my pal Wally, Comet & Blu, Bailey, Butchy & Snickers, Joey & Tanner, MJ, Isabella, Mackie and Ollie, The Furry Five, Fei, Boo, Salchicha & Lilly, Princess and Katie, Stewy & Nugget, Liza and Dory, Maggie Rose, Murphy, Kingsley, Lilly and Precious Angel Daisie who is looking down on us pooches and watching over us.

Mom: Okay, now you are rubbing it in Boom. We lost, I get it...

Boomer: No I'm not, honest! I have to thank Dean-O!, Huskee, Pacco, Boo boo & Bond, my dear pal Jay, Baby &amp; Boy, Roxy & Andy & Sammy, Jessie & Jake, T-man and CC Man, and Jaffe & Kaylie.

I would also like to thank Max, Evie, Loui and Marvin - my pals. I love you guys!

I am one blessed pooch and I wish nothing but blessings for all of you.

Camera Update and I've Been Tagged!

2006-12-14T16:00:00.000-08:00

Hi Ho Everybody!

Well the camera situation is looking grim. My folks had to send the camera in and it turns out they won't get it back until AFTER Christmas. What a pisser - especially since all of us went to the groomers on Saturday and got all scrubbed and cleaned for the holidays. Hmph. I told my mom to buy a new camera but she said that it takes money and they don't have a lot of that. So, go out and get some - that's what I say. See, I'm a pooch with a "take charge" kind of attitude, if I want something, I go get it. She said it's not that easy and because she's a person it's different. Oh well, bummer for her I suppose!

Hey, that wacky Wally has tagged me! I love that guy! Here are the rules and my answers...

The Rules: The player of this game starts with "3 things he/ she would love to get for Christmas" and also has to list "3 things he/ she definitely does not want to get for Christmas". Then he/she tags 5 friends and list their names. The ones who get tagged need to write on their blogs about their Christmas wishes, as well as state this rule clearly, then tag 5 more victims. And the one who tags need to leave a comment that says "you've been Christmas tagged!" in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

so, heres my lists.

3 things I definitely want for christmas

1) pureed pumpkin, like a whole tub of it that I can just wallow in and eat my way out
2) a tennis ball, nice and new - all yellowy green
3) more cuddle time with mom and pop

3 things I definitely DONT want:

1) Rain, I hate the rain
2) Rain, I hate the rain
3) Rain, I hate the rain

Now I shall tag Loui, Marvin, Charlie, Max, and Sam

Christmas Card Question

2006-12-08T14:43:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

My mom wants to make something special to keep our poochie Christmas cards that we have received safe for years to come. Do you have any suggestions? She's creative once she gets started, it's just getting started that's troubling her.

Thanks!
Boomer boy

Hi Ho Rowdy Eddie

2006-12-07T16:22:00.000-08:00

This is Rowdy Eddie:

Now you may be saying, "That's one fine lookin Liver and White Brittany, where did he come from"? I'll tell you, the kind folks at American Brittany Rescue found him at a not too kosher shelter and bailed him out before anything horrible happened to him. I know being in a shelter is bad enough but you know what happens when dogs and kitties and other animals linger there too long. But let's not go down that road right now...

So he was rescued and now he lives with Annie!!! His mom says he needs some fattening up and that might be hard because he sounds like he's so happy he's running off all the weight he's putting on! He's also a tall Brittany like me so that makes me feel good - like I'm not the only one who's tall and leggy!

Here are some more pictures of Rowdy and Annie together...

This is just another example that if you want a pure breed or mutt check out the rescues! There are ton's of great pooches that need homes. Also, I know it's the holidays and all but please don't buy a pet just because you are all caught up in the glory and splendor of it all. Be sure you really want an animal, be sure you are prepared to take care of it, clean up after it, and most importantly - love it. If you can't do that, don't get one.

Hooray for Rowdy Eddie and Annie and thank you to their parents for the great rescue!!!!!

AKC / Eukanuba Dog Show Pictures

2006-12-04T19:18:00.000-08:00

Hi Ho! As promised, here are some pictures from the dog show that my mom and dad went to on Saturday.

Here's a Wire Fox Terrier. He looks like he would rather be at home blogging than at the show.

Here's his cousin the Smooth Coat Fox Terrier. He couldn't hold still to take a picture but I got his profile. I like his face, with his little floppy ears. Too cute!

And here is the Flat Coat Retriever. Mom fell in love with this little guy. He was huge and he was still a young one, only a year old. They are great pooches, lots of fun and probably the silliest of the Retriever bunch.

And here are the Field Spaniels. The one on the right is the mom, Shirley and on the left her daughter Susie. Such sweet little girls.

Look out for this tough guy! He's a Dandie Dinmont Terrier and he's not one to mess with!

Here's an English Setter, he couldn't be bothered...

One day mom is going to get a Clumber Spaniel, one day.

Here's an Akita named Valentine. Look at her side, can you tell why?

And for all the Airedale people out there, here's a sweetie with a great profile! Look at those eyebrows!

Bassetts look so sad, even when they are happy. Don't you just want to moosh his face and give him kisses?!

Here is the majestic Belgian Tervuran. Need I say more?

And finally here a sweet American Water Spaniel. She was so tired, maybe it was because she is the NUMBER ONE American Water Spaniel in the country. Bless her little heart.

Well that's it - why you ask? Because mom and dad's camera died. Not a temporary death mind you, a major wire malfunction, send in to the factory and hope they can fix it kind of death. So there will be no pictures for a while but I'll still be updating.

I got SIX CARDS today, can you believe it?! We are so blessed to have so many poochie friends. God bless you all!!!

Boomer

Major Alert!!!

2006-12-03T17:34:00.001-08:00

Dog Blog has been updated again. Isn't that terrific!

Thanks from My Mom and the Dog Show

2006-12-02T10:04:00.000-08:00

This is Boomer's mom. I want to thank you for all the wonderful cards you have sent to Boomer, Annie and Snickers. I have to say I look forward to coming home so I can see how many cards came in the mail. It just makes me so happy to know that there are so many doggy people out there just like me. I'll post a picture of the cards tomorrow so you can see them too.

God bless... now here's Moomers

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Oh good Lord, mom got sappy didn't she, but at least she didn't get all boo-hooey on me. Anywho, the cards are just super cool and I wanted to thank everyone too. I'll get mom to post that pic tomorrow. I'm just glad she got my card out in time; personally I was getting worried...

Mom and dad are going to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show today! They are leaving early so they can go to the "meet the breed" portion of the show and then afterwards that they are going to watch the show. It starts at 5:00 pacific time and it's on the Discovery Channel and Animal Planet if you want to watch it.

I hope all of you have a wonderful day and for my friends in the Mid West and East Coast please be careful since the weather has been really bad over there.

Boomfreakah - btw, I just farted. hee hee hee hee

Catch Phrases In My Family

2006-11-29T16:19:00.000-08:00

Recently NickTV came out with the Top 100 TV Catch Phrases. I thought it would be nice if I would list the top catch phrases that I hear my parents say, in no particular order.

Oh man, who farted?
Boomer, you have broccoli farts!
Boomer, you have asparagas farts!
Boomer, you have lemon farts!
Snickers, stop licking the floor!
Snickers, stop eating dirt!
Annie, stop eating dirt!
Boomer, stop spinning!
Oh Sh!t (mom's favorite)
Turbo stunk up the house again
Boomer, stop spinning
Boomer, go left! ( I only spin to the right)
Annie pooped on the doormat again
Phew, that's some bad breath Annie
Oh man, that's going to smell (when hearing a fart or burp and not knowing which dog it came from)
Boomer, stop counter surfing
Sit!
Stay!
No!
Stop!
Down!
Snickers, stop snacking on poo!
Annie, stop snacking on poo!

and did I mention mom's favorite, "Oh Sh!t" She says that one a lot!

What do your parents say all the time?

Also, please keep voting for Snickers. He's way behind but we can vote every day up until Sunday.

VOTE FOR SNICKERS!!!

2006-11-26T20:06:00.000-08:00

It is so on!

Snickers is in a photo contest! The same photo that was in the Dogster contest is in the Tailwaggins Bakery Calendar contest. Please vote for my buddy - it would make him so happy! He's running way behind but I know he can catch up with your help.

Snickers says Bark Bark!!! translation: Thank you!

Miracles Do Happen

2006-11-25T09:41:00.000-08:00

In these trying times where the horrors of the world dominate the news on a daily basis - we do have hope fellow canines. We have hope...

Happy Thanksgiving!

2006-11-23T19:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everybody!

I thought I would list the things that I am thankful for:

My mom and dad for taking me in when no one else wanted me
Snickers and Annabelle who showed me the ropes
Dogs with Blogs, I have made so many new friends, neat-o!
carrots
my stuffed bone
tennis balls and the "chuck it" that throws them far for me
kong balls
apples
chin scratches and belly rubs
raw pumpkin
peanut butter
having two square meals a day, snackies in between, lots of love and a bed to sleep in every evening.
Oh yah, and not living in China where it's one pooch per house, that's not cool.

I'm getting Christmas cards in the mail from the DWB exchange and mom is putting them on the mantle for everyone to see. It's super cool! She's still got to get her act together and get my cards out. If not I'm going to get the cat to poop in her shoes.

I hope to post more this weekend, now that Thanksgiving is over I should have some more time. I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope I hope.

Mr. Sneakers

2006-11-16T15:54:00.000-08:00

Well Mr. Snickers didn't make it to the Dogster finalist photo contest. I don't think he cares much though, he found a huge piece of poop in the backyard and is snacking on it as we speak.

Keep up the good attitude Sneaky-peaky's!