Wordless Wednesday ~Oh, Zack

I'm Juz Sayin'

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart.

~Helen Keller



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I'm a little late, but check out the long list of pet bloggers participating in the Saturday Pet Blogger Hop, co-hosted by Two Little Cavaliers, Life with Dogs, and Baby Patches from Nip and Bones!
It's a fun way to meet new pet blogging buddies, so be sure to sign up.

Monday's Mosaic Memory

Comet's First Boat Ride

St. Joseph Bay, FL

Spring Break ~1994

If dogs have long-term memory,

I'm sure Comet remembered that day often and wagged his tail.

Sunday is for Family

Mother and Me

Guam

~May, 1953

As is the mother, so is her daughter.

~Ezekiel 16:4


Happy Mother's Day,
whether your children walk on two legs, or four.

Zack's Zoomies

Our long awaited walk to the creek was a huge disappointment as there was barely enough water to soak dog bellies.


Fortunately, it doesn't take much water to make Labs happy.
A mud puddle brings smiles to their faces.

After Zack's trip to the creek he wanted to share his excitement with Sassy, who had not yet been to the creek.
You can see her patience wearing thin by the end of the video.

Happy Mother's Day Weekend!

Sassy Says

Let us permit nature to have her way.

 She understands her business better than we do.

~Michel de Montaigne

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Mom looked out the kitchen window

and saw this on the garage roof!

Sneaky Black Snake was headed to the Northern Cardinals' nest in the pyracantha.

Dad was successful in sending the snake in another direction this time,

but I fear the eggs' days are numbered.

Yes, we are all watching our step when out in the yard!

(Hey Ina, aren't you glad you live in Alaska w/ no snakes?)

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Mom apologizes for being MIA from commenting on blogs. Since she got a good Dr.'s report she has been trying to do 3 weeks' worth of yardwork and spring cleaning in 3 days.

Hopefully, she'll get caught up soon.

Refilling the Cookie Jar

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Mom got 2 thumbs up from the doctor.

YAY!!!

That means a dip in the creek for us soon!

Entries~ Norwood's Pawdance Film Festival

Romantic Category
Buddy getting hot and heavy with Sassy.

Comedy Category
Buddy discovers his echo.

(turn up volume)

Deadline for entries to Norwood's Pawdance Film Festival is May 9!

Have fun!

Thanks to Norwood and his assistant for all their hard work!

I'm Juz Sayin'

Health is the greatest gift, Contentment the greatest wealth,
Faithfulness the best relationship.
~Buddha


This is Buddy, and I'm happy to report that we have all three:
Health, Contentment, and Faithfulness here at Dog Daze.

Mom is feeling much better (health), after her appendectomy, and she spent the weekend working outside.

Mom said she didn't need any canine snoopervision, so we were content to lie in the shade and watch her work.

Of course, Dad, ever faithful, was close by to offer his assistance.  

Mom spread pinestraw, planted flowers, pulled weeds, and cleaned all the pollen off the screen porch.

Mom's post-op Dr's appointment is today. We hope she is told to resume all regular activities, including walking her adorable Labra-pups down the driveway to the creek.

Monday's Mosaic Memory

In 2006, a friend who had a 17 month old daughter, gave birth to triplet girls.

Can you imagine? 

Four little girls under the age of two?

They were so desperate for extra hands, they even allowed me (never a mom, myself) to help out once a week.

Prior to this experience, the only diaper I had changed was Betsy Wetsy's.

You can see how the girls are growing into lovely, intelligent little girls  (just like their mother) by clicking here.

Sunday is for Family

Mother and Me

Feeding the pigeons in Forsyth Park

Savannah, GA

~1957

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Hi Friends,

Kit here. Like you, I am extremely saddened and disturbed by the loss of lives (human and wildlife), loss of livelihoods, and the long term adverse effects caused by the explosion on the Deepwater Horizon.

I respect your opinions and would like to hear from you on this subject.

Should BP be held responsible for this environmental crisis? Any suggestions on how to prevent another catastrophic oil rig accident?

Thank you,

~K  

Lights, Action, Camera!

Norwood Productions is hosting it's very first festival, the 2010 Pawdance Film Festival.

We've entered a short clip in the Romantic Series category.

The deadline has been extended until May 9, so there's still time to enter.

Lights, Action, Camera...

Sassy Says

When someone is having a bad day, be silent,

sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

~Unknown

No, Hubby isn't having a bad day, I just liked the photo and quote together.
Sas is always sitting close by and nuzzling her dad.

~K

Giddy Up!

CowGirl Sas is anxiously awaiting the premiere of Cowboy Happy Jack's Rootin' Tootin' Westward Ho! She was hoping to play the part of a sweet, little girl, but after checking out the cast of hunk-adorable cowboys, she's decided it might be more fun to play a bad girl!

Giddy Up, Fellas!

Wordless Wednesday ~Male Hummer Guarding Nest

I'm Juz Sayin'

Friendship is like peeing on yourself:

Everyone can see it,

but only you get the warm feeling that it brings.

~Unknown


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Thanks for all the great comments regarding natural treatments for thunderstorm phobia.
I gave Zack a melatonin Saturday and he rested most of the day. Fortunately, our storms never reached the severe range. If you would like to read the many great suggestions, click here. 

Monday's Memory ~Farfel

Does anyone else remember Farfel?
Was he a Chocolate Lab?

(Yep, I'm old as dirt!)

Sunday is for Family

I was an only child until my 10 birthday when my parents bought my sister, Brunie.  Brunie was a miniature, red Dachshund and my best friend from the first time I laid eyes on her.

My father was in the Marine Corps for 20 years, which meant many new schools for me. Being the new girl at school was no fun and then coming home to no siblings only made the situation worse.

When Brunie entered my life, I wasn't alone anymore. She spent countless hours riding in the backseat with me when Daddy 
 received transfer orders to a new post.
Our longest transfer was from Albany, GA to Philadelphia, PA.
She was always there during the awkward period of making new friends and settling into new routines. Brunie was also a great way to make new friends, because everyone wanted to meet my sweet Doxie!

I felt guilty when I graduated from high school and left home for college, leaving Brunie behind. She had always been there for me and now I was deserting her.
Little did I know that she would easily turn her love and affection over to my mother, which not only thrilled Mother, but also helped Mother cope with the empty nest syndrome.

Brunie lived to the ripe old age of 15. At the time of her death she had no teeth, was blind, deaf and her face was completely white,
but she continued to be a faithful companion until the very end.
She was a wonderful sister.

Happy Trails,

Natural Treatment for Thunderstorm Phobia

We have the potential for severe thunderstorms over the weekend. As much as we need the rain, I hate the effect thunderstorms have on poor Zack.  He displays the usual anxious behavior of pacing, panting, trembling, and seeking a hiding spot.

An article in The Whole Dog Journal reports that one of the most effective treatments for thunderstorm phobia is melatonin, an over-the-counter hormone used by humans to treat insomnia.

Have any of you used melatonin for this purpose and if so, would you please share your results?

Thanks!

Sassy Says

It's not where you go in life.

It's who you have beside you that matters.

~Unknown

Happy Trails,

RIP, Sweet Abby

Please remember Abby's pawrents, M and D, and her furry sister, Lucy, in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy Trails,

Wordless Whistlin' Wednesday

Happy Trails,

Some Healing Thoughts, Please

A couple of our doggie buddies aren't feeling well and need some pawsitive thoughts and healing vibes sent their way.

Our low-rider friend, Brodie, has a sprained leg and will be set with a splint. As you can see, Brodie doesn't have much leg in the first place. I hope he is able to manuever with the split on his cute, little, short legs.

This is our cousin pup, Abby.

 

Abby is a rescue pup from Birmingham, AL.

Abby's visit to the doggie cardiologist revealed that she has fluid around her heart and is in danger of suffering heart failure.
She's a young, sweet, active girl who enjoys playing

with her sister Lucy, and running with her mom and dad, activities which are not permitted right now.

Both Lucy and Abby are confused and heart-broken over the current situation.

Thank you for remembering our special furiends in your thoughts and prayers.

Happy Trails,

Monday's Memory Mosiac

Grand Teton National Park

September, 2005

Happy Trails,

SPAM

Has anyone else received this SPAM in your comments?

 I've received it about a gazillion times.

Maybe it says I've won a million dollars and I can't read who I'm suppose to contact to claim my prize, just my luck!

I'm feeling  much better now that I'm home from the hospital and I'm happy to be rid of my sick appendix!

Jack is right, the best medicine is puppy kisses.

Happy Trails,

Sassy Says

When an illness knocks you on your ass, you should stay and relax for a while before trying to get back up.

~Terri Guillemets

Mom is home from the hospital. She is walking slowly and smells like she's  been to the VET, you know the "medicinal" smell.  We're helping Dad take care of Mom and she should be feeling better soon.

Mom says "Thank you" for all the positive, healing thoughts.

Happy Trails,

Emergency Appendectomy

Greetings from Dog Daze Daddy,

Kit has been having some pain in her tummy for a couple of weeks now. Monday she saw her doctor who set up a CT Scan the very next day. After the scan yesterday as we were driving home her doctor's office called and told her to go directly to the Emergency Room - she had a ruptured appendix. They removed her appendix last night about 8 pm.  She has experienced a good deal of pain and nausea and has a high temperature on top of that. She is pretty miserable right now and is looking forward to going home soon. We'll keep you posted.

I'm Juz Sayin'

Dogs love company.

They place it first in their short list of needs.

~J.R. Ackerley

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I am pleased to announce the hummingbirds have returned to our little spot on the migration route and right on time, I might add. Last year's first hummer sighting was April 9, and this year Hubby spotted 2 males at one feeder on April 10.

Happy Trails,

Monday's Memory Mosiac~Cape Blanco

Cape Blanco, Oregon

~2006

This was our second cross-country RV trip, before we had adopted Buddy.

It's a wonderful place for whale-watching, beach-combing, sunsets and spending time with the ones you love.

Happy Trails,

Sunday is for Family

Daddy

(shooting a peace sign)

Tybee Island, Ga

~1970

I've posted this photo in the past, as it's one of my favorites. I can remember taking that picture as if it were yesterday.

I thought about Daddy quite a bit this past week while at the beach.

Daddy grew up in cold, snowy Erie and he loved living on the Georgia coast. He loved the seafood, mild climate, and hanging out with my surfing friends and me on Tybee Island.

I remember one particular occassion, before I had my driver's license, Daddy loaded up a bunch of my friends (and surfboards), stopped by Krispy Kreme doughnuts for the ride, and got us to the beach before sunrise for a surfing competion.

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It's great to be home w/ Hubby and the pups. I came home from the beach w/ fever blisters all over my lip. Sun and/or stress always does that to me.

My top lip sticks out so much from the blisters, I look like Lisa Simpson.

Happy Trails,