Why Bark When You Can Blog?

Across the Pond...

Remember Thunder? Well here he is enjoying the Lake District.  I wonder if he's acquired a British accent like Madonna's. Or at least a more enunciated bark.

 
 

Portuguese Water Dog Valentine

Warm Wishes for the New Year!

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Think toasty thoughts and enjoy the holidays!

 

Happy Birthday, Young Chap!

Just giving a shout-out to my favorite madcap male friend. I can't believe he's only 3 years old today. Now I understand why he enjoyed chewing my toys so much.

From what I hear, Thunder is up to his usual antics, and I quote: "begging, eating grass, playing in the park, going into the garbage, barking at doorbells, and everything a two year old porty does."

Er, make that a three-year-old Porty.

Here he is, happily panting, after what I can imagine was a jolly good run!

 

The Grass Really IS Greener

Finalmente, a photo* of Thunder in "England's green and pleasant land" (think William Blake's Jerusalem -- you can listen here: disc 2, no.11).

Missed him at the beach this weekend at our usual spot, but am glad to see him looking so great and happy!

* picture perfect shot by Janet Z!

Been There, Done That

So ever since Thunder traveled across the pond, I've been following the Times Online, and they just ran a feature called: "Behind the wheel: Seatbelts for pets." The headline is self-explanatory and the article (a fun read) goes on to talk about how your pet can become a projectile inside a car. The article refers to "Carrying Pets Safely," a new leaflet from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, along with the Department for Transport, which cites that "in an emergency stop at 30mph, a 50lb border collie would be flung forwards “with a force equivalent to almost nine 12-stone men.” 

So, to this I have to say, language gap notwithstanding: "Been there, done that."  Tried out the seatbelt long ago. And if you'll permit me a shout-out to the author's Portuguese Water Dog Henry (unfortunately not pictured online), I too am a fan of sticking my nose outside the window as you can clearly see.

 

Good Hand Eye Coordination

How am I doing without Thunder? Well the extra attention isn't all bad. But I must confess I've had moments of boredom and therefore, they've been inventing new games to provide mental stimulation. Here I am demonstrating my coordination, with a toy courtesy of L & H that's seemingly new as I haven't seen it in two months! Mind you, I had NO interest in toys while Thunder was here, but this will have to do.

The Eagle Has Landed

Breaking news: Thunder's flight has arrived safely ahead of schedule.  He is receiving "a well earned break, whilst paperwork is checked."

Gotta love the Brits. Wonder if they gave him suitable reading matter or material.

I've been a bit forlorn as you can see, waiting for this news, but now I can sleep easy (and that's American-speak, folks)

 

"The Porty Trap"

Are you SURE that the right one of us is on his way to London? I wonder if he'll come home with a British accent.

BFFs Forever

An ocean is not enough to separate me from my buddy Thunder.

Here's an image from recent days to cheer his family up as they await his arrival in London.

>> Breaking news: he is at the airport preparing for departure and all is well!

-- His BFF and protector, M (and yes, I do have the best posture in the family)