The World According to Tedy B.

2010-08-22T03:50:00.004-06:00

Can I haz some fish tonite...????

2009-11-02T15:20:00.000-07:00

Your humble narrator, helping Devon Color... I like green

2009-11-02T15:16:00.000-07:00

Gracie was stinking..

2009-09-16T09:13:00.003-06:00

What a conundrum, the other night, right when dad was going to bed, Auntie B called and was in a tither.. Gracie and she had gotten sprayed by a skunk.. mom and Andre responded, dad did nothing, he did ask about it in the morning.

Apparently while out on their nightly "lets go pee walk", gracie confronted one of the black and white critters and got sprayed.. Betty got knocked on her butt, both stunk.. everything stunk, the house, the bed clothes, Betty and Gracie.. it took mucho time and mucho work to bring things back to normal.. will Gracie ever go near a skunk again??? probably, us dogs have short term memory loss about anything small that moves.. efforts to stop her can best be classified under the heading epic fail..

Epicurean Delights...

2009-09-16T09:08:00.002-06:00

I have a rather charmed life, they buy me the best dog food, and usually mix it with duck and sweet potato from a can.. um um good!!! I usually lick the bowl, and want more, but they like me at my fighting weight 74 Lbs. of love.

A lot of times after dinner they try to trick me, they do not feed me from the table, instead they mix up some chow afterwards.. they take the dry stuff, and mix it with whatever they are having.. no grapes though. Couple of nights ago, they gave me some cheezeborgers and sweet taters.. the latter are my fave and go with just bout anything.

After the adults go to bed, sometimes Andre and if a friend is staying over, they share late night snacks with me, the house comes alive while the adults sleep.. lately have been getting quite a bit of attention as I steal my bowl, bring it to my "lair" and chew on it.. it is great fun as the adults start to yell and scream about it.. they do not have a great sense of humor.

Can I haz a cheezeborger and some sweet taters???

2009-09-16T09:07:00.001-06:00

Gizmo has gone over the Rainbow..

2009-09-13T05:22:00.003-06:00

One of my buds, Gizmo has left the living doggie world and passed on to the other side of the rainbow..... he got real sick, and had all kinds of inside problems, Joe and Nita did the right thing as he was suffering big time and could hardly walk.

RIP Gizmo, even though you did not like me, I liked you and will miss you. I have to chuckle when I hear the story how he bit dad's foot and drew blood...

Uninspired blogging..

2009-09-12T08:51:00.003-06:00

there is nothing worse in the world than just old yakety yak... that is the reason for all of the down time and lapses of posts... beginning to feel some creative juices flowing once again, so watch out...

Heat, Skeeters and Butterflies oh my!!!

2009-07-18T08:48:00.003-06:00

Summer has finally arrived, and have become convinced that humans do not do much except whine about the weather, first it was too cool, then too wet and now it is too hot & humid. This along with the onslaught of super mosquitoes.. makes them whine even more. How would they feel if they had a heavy fur coat and the only way to cool off was to stick your tongue out?? They do not realize how lucky they are.

They are happy because the garden is growing, and the butterflies are here. Guess some bugs are ok, but others are not.

A butterfly in my garden...

2009-07-18T08:48:00.000-06:00

Pop Quiz, try to pick out the touristas in Newport.. can you spot them (hint there are two)

2009-07-12T13:58:00.000-06:00

We went to the kite show in Newport...

2009-07-12T13:55:00.004-06:00

Sundays have to be my most favorite day, because we usually do something today we went to Newport to see the Kite Show.. saw the biggest kitty of all time, but I ain't afraid. Saw some cool dogs and lots of kids a good time was had by all.

They were probably feeling all guilty, because last night they left me alone for a real long time, they said they went to a function for Commanche's mom.. when they got home they did not smell like Commanche.. did they lie???

Mom and me at the Kite Show, that is Portugal in the background...

2009-07-12T13:55:00.000-06:00

These are the biggest kitties, I have ever seen, but I ain't ascared..

2009-07-12T13:54:00.000-06:00

3 days of sun..

2009-07-08T11:44:00.004-06:00

then followed by a couple of days of torrential rain again, then some sun.. things are getting better. The adults are hoping that the garden will be less of a haven for slugs, at one time they called it the slug brunch. May try the beer thing..

As you can tell by my picture, I really loved 4th of July, lots of people, lots of kids.. everyone seemed happy, and most of all mooched like hell off of the part of the family who feel bad for me. I think that this is my most favorite holiday.. but the next day mom left to go kayaking in Maine. Auntie B takes me in the morning so I can hang with the Krewe De Ladd, but there is nothing quite like mom, but B is a very close second.. I love her so, and she makes me crazy.

4th of July is by far my most favoritist holiday..

2009-07-04T15:09:00.000-06:00

Its like Thunder and lightning, this weather is frightening..

2009-07-03T14:03:00.004-06:00

holy crap, it has been a real light show here for the past couple of days, big rain.. we have been able to walk with the Krewe de Ladd just about everymorning.. but then the heavens let loose.. I am not all that bothered by it, but my friend maggie, a black lab beauty, sleeps in the shower.. I just go to my little "den".. the rain bothers me more than the light and sound show.

The end result is more in time than outside time, of course there is whining is big time here.. ooh, woh is me.. and then the bush beans got crushed in the rain, oh the horrors..

Better knock on wood.. sorry Mr. Floyd for the messing with your lyrics..

Yea, but I can spot a deer in the woods at 500 yards... and I'm prettier.. so what

2009-07-01T05:10:00.000-06:00

http://pettube.com/dogs/zeke_has_march_madness.html

Arachnophobia.. eets a big one.. about 3 inches

2009-06-27T04:37:00.000-06:00

Some dim sun and then a bit of sun...

2009-06-26T08:02:00.002-06:00

the humans were all dancing and stuff, as they saw the sun after most of the day had dim sun... but today the cloud cover has returned, they claim they are going crazy.. but we knew that.

They keep whining about the garden and such, do not worry there will be veggies soon.

Mom, is the rain gonna stop tommorrow????

2009-06-22T18:53:00.000-06:00

Andre tried to trick me by putting PB in a femur, but I fooled him. Hands, who needs hands???

2009-06-22T18:51:00.001-06:00

And you want me to do what?? In the Rain?? You joke, yes??

2009-06-21T11:43:00.000-06:00

The weather...

2009-06-21T07:54:00.002-06:00

the adults continue to complain about the weather, has been cloudy forever and rainy most days lately. Does not make all that much difference to me, as long as I can go for a walk in the morning with my Krewe of Ladd.. which has happened just about every day.

Yesterday went to a graduation party in East Providence, got to play with a couple of golden doodles... it was ok, but prefer my boyz better..

Today it is Father's day, they will all leave me to go to a cookout in Newport, but I will look real sad when they leave and make them feel guilty. I hate these holidays when I cannot go... as it is another rainy day, according to the whiny adults, maybe I can talk them into letting me go and sleep in the van.

What a cutie, patootie this Devon is.. she is one of my faves...

2009-06-18T19:17:00.000-06:00

me and my bud Devon she wrapped me up in a quilt, and then she got bored and laid on the floor.. great fun

2009-06-18T19:14:00.000-06:00

Ozian daydreams and Rube Goldberg...

2009-06-15T18:55:00.002-06:00

Ding dong the foxes are gone, the wicked fox, the wicked old fox, ding dong the wicked fox is gone. They've gone where the foxes go, they've gone and gone.... you get the drift. The foxes have moved on, no more, nada, zilch... gonzo. No more yakety yak about how grey foxes are 14 pounds, how they can climb trees or their dens can sometimes be up to 75 feet. What is good about their moving on, is that I can frolic in the yard again..

Now Andre and dad are working on a Rube Goldberg contraption, instead of just opening a can.. it now can take 6 steps to open a can with a tab.. this is better?? Humans you have to live with them, even though they are very weird.

Give me something, anything Andre, I promise I will never beg again...

2009-06-14T08:27:00.000-06:00

Adults call this a walk, dogs do not... get me off this leash I promise I will not harass the foxes

2009-06-14T08:26:00.000-06:00

Two of my most favorite people in the world..

2009-06-09T09:36:00.000-06:00

Tedy and the turtle, this is a confused pose not to be confused with an ascared pose

2009-06-09T09:33:00.001-06:00

The three amigos...

2009-06-07T11:48:00.000-06:00

Kids and Foxes...

2009-06-07T11:42:00.003-06:00

Foxes continue to take up a lot of time here, and have severely impeded my freedom. They think I am going to run over to the fox den and do whatever, not sure what I would do now that you mention it. The neighbours are all paying attention, leaving them carrots and such.. I remember when they thought I was cute.

Devon was here on Friday nite and Andre has been here all weekend, the adults are whining about how there is no food left. They wonder why I really love the kids.. Andre gets on the floor with me and wrestles, he also lets me play tug of war with his jacket. Devon takes for walks (rolleyes, rolleyes), actually she drags me around the yard, some say it is payback for all of the licking. Devon feels all strong and powerful, and I tend to stay rather bored. But life is better with the kids, the adults say that also.

Mom or Dad Fox with creepy eyes..scary animals live near us..

2009-06-05T14:26:00.001-06:00

One of the little foxes that make me crazy, no bigger than a cat

2009-06-02T16:05:00.000-06:00

Little Foxes and slimey stuff...

2009-05-31T04:15:00.003-06:00

we have finally figured out the big mystery, the reason why the foxes cut through our yard is because there are little foxes living in the big rocks behind Rose's place. It has been solved by the second best wildlife spotter in the house, dad. Every once and a while we see little fox heads on the rocks playing around their den. My very restricted life has become more restrictive as I want to get to these guys, the adults will not let me.. they are not sure what I will do when I get to them, play or try to grab them.. I am not sure either. Forethought and reflection are not my strong suits.

After about 20 rainy days in May, the sun came out yesterday and the folks were in a special place as they bought worms for the compost bin.. woowee, they sure know how to have fun. A rather lengthy discussion ensued extoling the virtues of red wigglers, the conclusion was that we would have better compost and be able to throw more stuff in the bin, we sure know how to live large on the end of the woods.

One final question we have been thinking about; if little foxes are called kits, why aren't little cats called fox's???

Sometimes I feel like a motherless puppy..

2009-05-24T08:32:00.002-06:00

mom went to Maine with her boat, and I am left here almost alone with dad. Not too bad, he did get me out, bad knees and all, for a couple of good walks.. but when mom is gone I spend a lot of time sleeping in their bedroom on the floor by her side of the bed.

Yesterday he even took me to a Rugby game between Newport Rugby Team and an Irish Team.. wow!! there were a ton of people there and many other dogs.. I was on the leash, bummer. Got to meet Peter the Nephew, complete with his helmet. He seemed fine to me, not sure what all the fuss was about. Peter is a big man, with a nice, quiet voice.. also met the future in laws as well. Derek and Jen were there also, I do not think that Jen gets this dog pet thing yet, but I am working on her. I wanted to go with everybody for beers afterward, but noooo we had to come home and do nothing. Beers with the boys would have been great fun.

Things will be back to normal today, that is how I like it.. change is not a good thing for this puppy.

Pimping Senor Doug's and Saintly Carol's Blog

2009-05-23T06:52:00.001-06:00

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http://www.roadfoodjunkie.com/

Mother's day..

2009-05-11T04:08:00.002-06:00

is a good holiday, everyone came over. Lots to do, good food and the kids to play with. Why can't every holiday be this way.

The fox and the deer are still think our yard is a main road or something, can't help myself, get all puffed up and go from window to door to check these dudes out. If I could only get one, but then what would I do..not sure but it is always fun getting the adults all riled up.

Did you say walk???

2009-05-10T06:04:00.001-06:00

Playing with mom and the hose..

2009-05-10T06:03:00.000-06:00

Foxes....

2009-05-04T05:28:00.003-06:00

First there were deer, then bunny wabbits, skunks, kitty cats and now foxes. They have been coming by at morning and night, and sometimes during the middle of the day. Let me tell you I practically get out of my skin, going from window to window, huffing and puffing getting myself all worked up. Lots of loud language usually follows, calm down Teddy!! Teddy go lay down!! Teddy if you jump through that screen!!It is hard to be a good dog when foxes walk right by your window. Why do they call baby foxes, kits???

The other night my bud Commanche came over with his parents. We wrestled and tried to do the wild thing with each other for a couple of hours and then the adults wanted us to quiet down. They gave us each a frozen cow femur, in the past I waited for them to thaw, but not tonight I was hungry so I chowed down. Commanche turned his snout up at his, so I went and took his also. Two bones are nice, but then after a while they took it back and Commanche wound up eating his bone. Still one bone is a good thing and life is good on the edge of the woods.

Workin in the Garden...

2009-04-29T16:20:00.003-06:00

We have been working in the garden, and I have been a big help. Mom does not want to tie me up, so she would prefer to look for me when I get distracted by the neighbor Gil, local cats and deer. Today when they tied me up, I took off and broke my collar. Quite a conundrum.

They are building something called raised beds, and I have been helping by biting at wheelbarrow tires, eating some dirt, grabbing the blue tarp and stealing stuff they are using. Yesterday I stole the twine twice and ran away with it. It is great fun to help them and cannot understand why they keep saying, "Teddy knock it off"...

The weather was real hot for a couple of days and I drooled a lot, but it has gotten cool again and this is much better for a long haired dog. The adults do not complain as much when the weather is cooler, there is nothing more aggravating than adults whining.

Easter...

2009-04-13T05:11:00.003-06:00

Wow!!! this is probably my least favorite holiday, no kids, no great food to beg for, I don't get this one. They keep saying how nice it was to have a day with nothing to do, nothing to do for Teddy is a bad day. We did go for a walk with the Krewe of Ladd, but other than some yard work on a very windy day it was a tad boring.

Things have quieted down for the adults, hear that Dad's nephew is doing better and he seems better. Mom has gotten back into her groove, and has not been doing as much running around.

I still get distracted occasionally by the deer, but they said I have been pretty good lately. They have a new b..ch though, when they take me out in the rain, at night or in bad weather to relieve myself they say I take too long and spend too much time sniffing around. Just when I thought I had them trained, they are getting confused. Guess they are confusing this goodness thing with weakness thing. I will have to show them, once again, who is in charge here.

April Fools ?????

2009-04-05T08:41:00.005-06:00

Not sure about this holiday, supposed to play tricks on people, but has been a downer week. Bailey's mom died, she was sick for a long time. Then Dad's nephew, Peter, was hit by a drunk driver, so he was in critical care in the hospital. I was alone quite a bit, but I did get to meet Aunty Corinne and Uncle David, they are pretty cool. I spent more time alone than I would like. They are saying that Peter is better than he was, and people are smiling more.

We did watch "Marley and Me" as a family, dad and I watched the first half because it was funny, then it got boring so we both fell asleep. It was good family time, no popcorn though. We also watch, "Dog Town", but I usually fall asleep as there is just too much blah, blah, blah..

No more snow, but we are getting to go out more. The Krewe of Ladd Rules. I did get busted the other day though, mom caught me with a mouse tail hanging out of my mouth.. oh the horrors!!!

Almost betta...

2009-03-27T14:08:00.003-06:00

No more hurling anyways, getting to like this chicken with turnips, guess my intestinal flora and fauna is back to normal. Spent some time with the Krewe of Ladd this week, and feels good to be back with my boyz and girlz.

Now have a kennel cough, mom will not ever give me antibiotics again.. so going to have to tough it out. She does not want the garden in my stomach to get all messed up again, and she wants to keep my good bacteria up.

Life is a lot better, and it is nice not to be up all night going into the yard upchucking. I do miss the adult whining though. They are so cute when they whine.

Sick as a dog..

2009-03-22T04:02:00.003-06:00

if you want to know the true meaning of this, spend a couple of days with a really sick dog.. who even though is sick as a dog, searching for dead stuff to snack on. Finally on the other side of this inflammed colon thing.. it was rough for the first couple of days, as I was vomiting about every two hours.. day and night. The rice and cottage cheese was too white to eat and the probiotics made it worse.

They say the good thing about me being sick was that at least I would bang on the door to vomit outside and not just do it on the rug.. they keep saying how smart I am.

After rejecting the white rice and cottage cheese they tried all kinds of stuff, sweet potato, white turnip, rice and finally boiled chicken. When they added the chicken I started to eat again, but will not eat with the probiotics.. they try to fool a dog that is smart enough to bang on the door when he wants to vomit.. I think not. They need a good reminder once again as to who is in charge here.

Rice'n cottage cheese...

2009-03-19T08:51:00.002-06:00

Haven't been feeling all that well and having problems on both ends, I do not think it is gross, but the humans do. They thought I had a struction.. so they bought me to the vet. Inflamed Colon.. now I am on a diet of rice and cottage cheese.. this should prove interesting. It is from something I ate, cat poop, dead mice or some other carrion. Probably will not change, they whine about spending $170.00 on finding the medical problem with their little darling.

Neating up the woods...

2009-03-19T08:22:00.004-06:00

Adults mystify me, now they are making the woods neater. Been cutting down trees, clearing up some brush so they can see better. See what?? Not sure I understand these beings that walk on two legs.

Keep talking about a trip, then they say how hard it is to justify spending money because of the conomy.. not sure what the conomy is. They keep coming up with lets go here, lets go there and then they say how it is not a good time to take money out of the bank or incur debt. Guess they are going nowhere right now, but they sure do talk a lot about it.

Gracie came over the other day, and Betty left, wow that is really big. Betty never left her here before all by herself, we did not do much, Gracie stared at the door and I stared at Gracie. Gracie was sure happy when Betty came back though, one excited pooch.

All Betta...

2009-03-14T14:12:00.002-06:00

Finishing up my biotics and have not coughed in a long time. The Dr. wanted me to take some prednizone, but after mom read the side effects she did not give it to me. She did go on and on about it, and did not understand why the Dr. would give out such a bad drug.

Been getting a lot of pack time with Gracie and the Krewe of Ladd. Sometimes twice a day, not as much dead mice around and these choice morsels seem to have all been gobbled up. Nothing quite like seeing a dog with a mouse tail hanging out of the mouth.

The snow is just about all gone, easier to use the facilities as I do not have to put my butt in the snow. Days are getting longer, spring is in the air and all is good on the cul de sac.

Kennel Cough..

2009-03-05T07:42:00.002-07:00

A dog with kennel cough can be pretty gross, hacking and gagging.. all hours of the day and night.. sometime hurling. Happened for a couple of nights, and then mom took me to the Vet. He confirmed what mom already knew, 10 days of antibiotics.

The Vet tried to pull a fast on me, he put the pills in a special cookie.. but I fooled him, I ate the beef flavored cookie but spit out the pill.. he tried it again in a chicken flavored pill, but I am smarter than that Doctor. Finally mom gracefully threw it down my throat.

Not sure where this came from, but of course everyone has an opinion. Could it be from the Ladd School pack?? Lately we have been feasting on the choice remains of rodents who bought it under the snow and ice, but that does not seem to be it either. Oh well, my behavior has improved and the Doctor thought how growed up I got, I no longer howl when I go to the vet's office and I did not pee on the wall. There is hope, but always best to keep the humans off balance.

Not going to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave....

2009-02-25T12:23:00.002-07:00

Thought I had a real chance on this one, but the Obama's chose a portuguese water dog. Why not me?? Maybe because I am not hypoallergenic, or because I forget not to jump on people. Or maybe it is just plain old mutt bias... I would be perfect for the White House.. I await another day for my 15 minutes of fame.

Do portuguese water dogs like Chourico and eggs?? Do they like the water??? I have an uncle that is a portuguese water dog, betcha he is proud.

Ambivalence..

2009-02-18T03:20:00.004-07:00

I was gonna stay with Aunti B while everyone went to Mardi Gras, and was really looking forward to becoming a very spoiled rotten dog.. I could probably sleep on her bed and do whatever I want. But now mom is not feeling well and will not be going, so I get to stay home with her.

Not sure how I feel about this, getting really spoiled for a week or just staying home and watching every move with anticipation that mom makes. I think staying home and watching mom as that is my mostest favorite thing and what is best.

This is why I get crazy, there were 6 of them..

2009-02-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

A loud doggie sigh...

2009-02-08T07:59:00.002-07:00

Dogs do not really sigh, they yawn instead. Lately things have been kindof one long yawn and it creates a conundrum when I am supposed to blog. January has ended and now we are into a short month, hopefully it is warmer and not as icy.

Been doing some pack time with Gracey and the crew, but my mistress has not taken a picture even though she has been asked repeatedly. We get a lot of excuses like they won't stand still. Hopefully, soon we can get a good picture of the pack and post that soon.

January is the longest month..

2009-01-25T06:53:00.003-07:00

maybe because of the days, but more likely it is because it is so cold for so long. This winter has been tough on the humans, as they are less apt to take me for long walks, they whine a lot. On "warmer" days they take me out and some days I get to run with the pack. Now it is real cold again, and they act like wusses, what do I know about 4 degree weather. It is what it is, winter.

The real good news is that I am able to spend more time with my best bud Gracie.. her injury is all better, and we get a chance to run, find deer poop, chase each other and wrestle.

ACL...

2009-01-17T13:33:00.002-07:00

not sure what that is, but they do not want me running on the ice because they think I will hurt my ACL. Someone told someone about someone they knew who had a dog who hurt himself while running on the ice. Personally do not think that I will, and deserve to join back up with the Ladd School Pack, but the members of the Ladd School Pack humans are not letting their dogs run either. Because I do not drive and am kept on the "short" leash.. do not have much choice. I do not like January.

Now Ice..

2009-01-12T04:37:00.002-07:00

Everything is pretty slippery, it rained and then got cold on the old snow. Then we got new snow and it rained on top of the new snow, and froze. I do not like the ice, and the humans like it even less.

They walk like little babies taking little shuffle steps, they say they do not want to fall again. Mom has been pretty good taking me out with her for some walks, she says it has to do with the new mukluks as they help keep her from falling down.

The best news of all though, is that Gracie is back from her leg surgery. This means that we can pal up again and wrestle, I really missed her. She doesn't put up with any crap though if I try to do the "wild thing" with her she lets me know about it. But I always forget in the heat of play and then try again.

New Years..

2009-01-01T08:30:00.003-07:00

So many holidays, but this one is odd. Not much celebration, not many people stopping by. Just some snow and very cold. I have an eye infection, gotta go to the doctor. Andre got an ATV, but I am not supposed to know about this, because they think I will associate anyone on an ATV with Andre and chase it. I am not dumb, I know Andre has an ATV and I know he rides it, not sure if I will chase it.

I love to pee on the wall when I go to the Doctor's office, so other dogs know I have been there. Lots of fun to wait for him, because there is always someone to sniff in the waiting room.

Who is this masked 13 year old on an ATV??? Inquiring doggies want to know.

2009-01-01T08:29:00.000-07:00

The Tree is gone..

2008-12-29T09:54:00.003-07:00

Just when I was starting to come out of the bedroom from my self imposed isolation, they took the tree down. So now things can go back to normal, or as normal as they can be. Not sure if I am going to join the family again though, the bedroom is quiet.

Christmas was one of the quietest holidays so far, only a few hours on Christmas Eve things were different. On Christmas day there was some car time, while the adults went visiting.

The Patriots season has ended, so they tell me more time on Sunday to spend with the family.

Snow..

2008-12-21T07:48:00.006-07:00

I really like the snow.. there is something magical about this whole thing, even though it is deeper than it usually is.. they are saying 10 inches, not sure what that means.

The other nice thing is you get to see all the neighbours, Gil, Rose and the rest of the cul de sacians.. also they were not paying attention, so I got to go for a walk all by myself. Harry saw me and snitched, but I came home anyways.

The only problem is that when I have to take a poo, the snow comes up to my butt.. that is a bit strange and disconcerting. Quite a conundrum some might say, but the strong survive. Try going to the bathroom on a toilet seat lined with shaved ice...

Blur...I am this fast..

2008-12-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

Ready for action.. Tedy the hunter..

2008-12-21T07:47:00.000-07:00

You'll poke your eye out.. could not resist... Merry Christmas

2008-12-21T07:42:00.001-07:00

There is a tree in the house...

2008-12-18T04:52:00.001-07:00

it does not smell like a real tree, but does look green with lots of shiny stuff. They moved some stuff around, looks a though will be spending more time in the Bedroom.. by myself. Do not like change.

The other day we lost power, all of a sudden there were crazy loud whistles all over the place.. made me crazy, have not recovered.. this along with the tree makes me feel a bit unstable...

Mysterious acorn Shortage..

2008-12-12T09:21:00.004-07:00

when the leaves were raked and I attacked the pile and the tarp, the adults were noticing how little acorns there were. Last year there were tons of them, this year hardly any. Well today we find out why, they read an article about how scientists are baffled by the mysterious acorn shortage. After reading the article the scientists do not know why this is happening, but is happening all over the place. Not sure why they wasted time on writing and reading this article.

Now why would we blog this, BECAUSE THE FREAKING SQUIRRELS PRACTICALLY LIVE IN THE BIRD FEEDERS AND MAKE ME NUTZ. Then after going nutz; clawing at windows, blinds, and acting crazy I usually have a hard time regaining control and wind up in time out. It is not my fault, nature did it, what am I supposed to do???

The adults shoot bb's at them, but never hit them, they scatter only to return with their friends and family. It is very difficult to scare a hungry squirrel.

Winter..

2008-12-08T07:56:00.003-07:00

it is that time of year, cold with a bit of snow on the ground. The time of year when the adults like to go out less, but to me it is all the same. It is easier to see in the woods, and for some reason "potty" calls take longer as there just seems to be more to smell. All the while the adults tell me to hurry up, I will take my time.

Good news though Aunti B, stopped by today.. I was elated about this.. Gracie and I can soon walk together.. sure they will yak a lot about us roughhousing.. but it is what we do.

Other than that not much going on, Christmas is coming and if I remember from last year that is usually fun.

This is what a pure Saluki looks like, notice any similarities.. he looks awful skinny to me.

2008-12-02T20:59:00.001-07:00

Thanksgiving...

2008-11-27T07:26:00.002-07:00

It all started last night when Jimmy, Sabine and Alex came in and we all went to Grandma Jeannette's house. Today is the piece de resistance lots of food, lots of people.. started off the day with some turkey livers and kidneys mixed in my food.. it is going to be a very good day.

I have much to be thankful for; long walks, cookies, short walks, cookies, long rides, cookies, short rides, cookies, visiting, cookies.. I am also thankful to all my buds Gracie, Truman, Maggie, Fuzzy, Leo, Commanche and that ultimate babe Darcey... I am also thankful for the adults in my life who take care of me, who think they are in control, but really are not..

Am I being vetted for 1600 Penn. Ave.???

2008-11-17T08:14:00.004-07:00

Guess they are getting ready to put a sign out front of 1600 Penn. Ave., help wanted nice dog, good with kids. That would be interesting now wouldn't it. To have the run of a house with 130 rooms, would prove interesting.. bet there are a lot of trash cans to raid. Big yard, roses to dig up and all kinds of dressed up people to jump on, lick and welcome. I think I would like Barack, Michelle and his kids.. they seem like nice folks, but they would probably bring in someone like Caesar(my archenemy) to make me behave better.

But on the other hand, if asked, will respectfully turn it down as like where I am, even though I have been spending a lot of time on the leash as my penchant for chasing deer has reached an all time high. The other day was gone for 45 minutes, cannot help this as it is the Saluki in me, the silent, visual hunter.

Ancestry Analysis, aka DNA Results... I'm a mutt

2008-11-10T16:48:00.000-07:00

Wow, this was a shocker.. we all thought I was a goofy golden, but there ain't no golden in me. We got the Ancestry Analysis Certificate in the mail today.. it is interesting. Bear with me it is confusing, there are 4 levels:
Level 1 over 75% of the DNA is found in the breed listed.
Level 2 between 37 and 75% of the DNA is found in the breed listed.
Level 3 Between 20 and 36%
Level 4 between 10 and 20%
Level 5 never mind no level 5 in my DNA

So the results are as follows,
Level 2 Chinese Sharpei
Level 3 Rottweiler
Level 4 Labrador Retriever
Level 5 Saluki

My folks said holy crap at this, if my parents had any brains and computer savvy they would post what a Saluki looks like, and even though I am not that leggy or as fast, my ears and tail look like that breed. My tongue is similar to a Sharpei... but who would have thunk this. This is interesting, more will follow as we research and digest this report. The folks are saying they could understand my behavior before because I was a goofy golden.. but what fits now??? Who is my daddy?? Guess mom lied.. I am so confused... this has turned into quite a conundrum.

Some dogs do not like this stuff, but I do, does that make me strange?? leave the leaves alone!!!!

2008-11-10T09:13:00.000-07:00

Do you see what I see?? This stuff makes me crazy, if only they would let me chase the deer!!

2008-11-10T09:10:00.000-07:00

This deer came in the yard this morning to finish up the hydrangea's, they knew because I went crazy runnin from door to window, back and forth..

2008-11-10T09:08:00.000-07:00

Remember when I told you about the leaves.. I blend well, eh??

2008-10-31T14:09:00.000-06:00

If I wait long enough they put food in here, tonight is fish night!!!

2008-10-31T14:07:00.000-06:00

Tedy B. on the Beach, sandy paws is coming!!!

2008-10-31T14:05:00.000-06:00

Falling leaves..

2008-10-25T13:07:00.000-06:00

guess that is why they call it fall, but this is another favorite time.. not sure if it is more favorite than other times, but it is a blast. First they go get the rake and I try to bite the rake.. then they rake the leaves, I get in the way, then when they make a pile I run through it.. they say they are mad, but they laugh everytime they say, "Tedy knock it off".

Then they get the blue tarp, and not sure why but that is crazy time.. first of all I run into the blue tarp and try to grab it and pull it out of their hands.. then when they put it down and get ready to put leaves in it I grab it and try to run away with it.. finally they put leaves in in it and try to drag it into the woods I jump on the tarp and go for a ride. Then we play tug of war back to the next pile of leaves..

This year I have discovered the leaf blower, love to chase and attack this also.. the wind blowing through my mouth and puffing out my cheeks is mad fun..

This leaf fall time of year, sure is a lot of fun..

DNA...

2008-10-20T11:20:00.000-06:00

not sure what this means, but mom & dad ordered a DNA kit in the mail.. they are going to figure out what kind of dog my dad was, hopefully. They think he was an australian shepard or something like that, because I "herd" a lot. They also think I focus too much on something, like a squirrel or rabbit.. they keep yelling at me to break my concentration. Sometimes I hear, but mostly I do not.

Got cold fast, love this time of year.. cool & dry. Last week I hurt my paw while chasing something in the woods, they tried to keep me quiet, yea good luck with that. They try to keep me quiet, I would much rather have a sore paw than just lay around.

Mom just got done reading "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle", she thinks I am a Sawtelle dog, because I am soo smart. She wants to take a picture of me and send it into Oprah.. good luck with that too. I do not like to pose for pictures, like to sniff the camera instead.

Here is the proof..

2008-10-02T15:55:00.001-06:00

After I wrote about my inability to help myself, there was a deer right outside near the neighbors car..this is all the proof I need, of all the places in the world the deer was about 50 feet away.. it is not my fault.. my folks went for the camera to prove it, but all in vain the deer boogied. All I am doing is what my genes tell me to do.. mom is now convinced that I am part australian sheperd or border collie, as once I zone in on another animal it is impossible to distract me.. deer should not come into the yard.

Can't help myself..

2008-10-02T04:42:00.000-06:00

In the spring my thoughts turned to the all the new wildlife emerging from their long winter nap.. used to get into a lot of trouble then, but nothing can compare to what is going on now.. I am in deep doo doo...

Seems as though there has been an increase in wildlife out this time of year; deer, squirrels, rabbits and even cats. Before I go any further, want all to know I cannot help myself.

It has become more and more obvious that my senses are much better than humans..for example, sometimes I can spot a deer by just smelling, and when they open the door.. bamm!!! I am off into the woods, coming back about 15 minutes later panting like crazy. Sometimes when they are playing ball with me I see a cat or squirrel..bamm!!! I am off again, coming back a short time later.. sometimes I have mud on me. Yesterday when mom came back with Andre, I saw a cat, they did not .. when they let me out of the car..bamm!!! off again.. not amount of whistling can make me change my mind. I can't help myself..

None of this is my fault, if there were no distractions would not do it. They keep talking about a skunk, what do I know about a skunk and then they say it is only a matter of time. Our good and dear friends Charlie and Rae,said they see it coming also and have sent a special recipe for deskunking dogs..

All I know is that I am spending more time on the leash, and less time off.. I promise that I will not do it again.. or at least I will try a little bit. But I can't help myself..

The Rains Came...

2008-09-28T03:51:00.000-06:00

First they complain about how we need rain, then it rains and they complain about all the rain. Humans, do not get it, for us it is so simple.. rain or no rain, it is always a good time to be a dog. The problem is when heavy rains come, no one wants to go out an play except me. All I get to do is go out to use the loo in the woods. They whine about something about wet dogs..

Do not understand all this debate stuff and presidential election, think they all should be smelt and licked and whoever has the best scent is the best person for the job. Whoever has the best cookies and treats would get my vote.

Had a nice party last Sunday nite, my bud Commanche brought his parents along with some other friends. We had a great time wrestling and doing dog stuff. The leftovers were great, nothing like a little medium steak to finish off a very good party. Of all the things we do in the summer, aside from chasing the water from the hose, cook outs are my fave, lots of folk to hang with, an occasional dog and great food.

Games we play..

2008-09-18T15:20:00.000-06:00

nice thing about being a puppy/dog is all the games we get to play, here are a few of my faves:

When the adults are trying to watch the news or something on TV, go in the bedroom and walk out with a shoe or with a moutful of Q-Tips, do not chew the shoe or Q-Tip just get their attention.

When mowing the grass chase the lawn mower and bite at the wheel, even though they yell at me not to do it, continue and then get put inside and run from window to window while they mow.

When cleaning anything the van, car or whatever grab the roll of paper towels and run into the woods with it trailing behind me.

Whenever they pick up a throw, blanket, dog bed this means tugg of war for me, usually I get yelled at.

Another favorite is when they are watching TV, hump the dog bed furiously, this makes them crazy.

Whenever they dig a hole for a new plant, always help.. I can dig faster than they can anyways.

Chew anypiece of paper I can find into a lot of little pieces, then when they tell me to drop it, don't do it and ignore them.. this makes them really crazy.

Whenever they have the hose out, this is my fave and I suspect my folks as well, chase the water and run at the hose.. bark like crazy, get wet run around the shed and yard and then do it again.. difficult to describe, but it is a very crazy time. If we can ever figure out how to put a video on this blog will attract thousands of new viewers..

Lay infront of my bowl after supper, stare at the bowl then stare at the folks then stare at the bowl stare at the folks, and then they give me leftovers.. this is my favorite, and they usually laugh.

There are so many games, but my brain is getting tired.

Phew what a week...

2008-09-13T06:49:00.000-06:00

On Monday there was quite a conundrum around here, Dad was not feeling well and went to the hospital with Mom and Andre... Mom and Andre came back late, dad did not. This was followed by 3 days of lots of car time while mom was in a big building, she would come out and walk me and bring me treats.. but I got them back as I chewed any paper I could find.

Mom says I am not a city dog, even though there are lot of places to pee on.. telephone poles, fire hydrants and trees.. one would think that my bladder was the size of a large balloon.. but I kept trying. Mom was also concerned, because when were walking on a street named Hope I tried to run across and see another dog. Traffic, what do I know about traffic, here on the cul de sac on a busy day there might be 6 cars total going by.

Things are back to normal once again, not sure I will let the complacency continue as it is time to shake things up again. There are deer, squirrels and bunny rabbits to chase.. there are neighbours to greet and jump on.. there are people to lick and so much to do it is only a matter of time...

It's football time..

2008-09-08T04:42:00.000-06:00

It is that time of the year again, dad wakes up on a Sunday AM and then asks mom what are we doin for the game, and then the really big question..."What are we doing with Teddy"??..

Yesterday it started, we(meaning me too) went to Uncle Bob and Ivette's, the Pats won, Brady is hurt(whoever Brady is??). I did my obligatory licking and mouthing of everyone, and they said I did good. Even though when they were not paying attention I grabbed Ivette's good slipper and chewed it a bit,left a Teddy mark.. it was a good day.

The other day got the folks laughing, they were taking down the pop-up before the Hurricane was coming.. they wiped it down with some really smelly stuff. I grabbed the roll of papertowels and ran into the woods, there must've been 50 feet of paper towels behind me.. mom almost peed herself. They laughed.. they keep saying I am the dog with the most personality they have ever seen.

69 Pounds of pure love...

2008-09-03T18:38:00.000-06:00

Went to the Doctor yesterday with mom.. yep, 69 lbs. guess I am full grown, people say I am a pretty solid dog.. not too fat, lots of muscle. The waiting room was cool, there were kitties in portable jails.. good enough for them. They were quite grouchy when I went up to sniff them, some stuck their greasy little paws out. I had to do the obligatory pee on the wall on the way in.

When I got in, they gave me a shot. And then they cut my nails, last time I did this I wailed and howled.. no more though, all growed up, just let them do it. Felt groggy from the new medicine last night, but today full of pee and vinegar.

Things have slowed down a bit, Andre is back at school and no one to play with right now. Still spending a lot of time with mom, and this is cool. Had some family stop by for Labor Day, and everyone gave me praise as I did not jump too much, but it is too much to ask to stop slobbering all over every one.. it is what I do.

Uninspired blogging..

2008-08-24T06:20:00.000-06:00

The most difficult thing for an outstanding blogger, such as I, to do is to keep up with fresh posts and new ideas. So sometimes my typist and I have to make a choice either blog the mundane or wait for something exciting to happen. There has not been a whole bunch of exciting, and trying to make the mundane sound exciting is always a challenge.

I am finally getting kudos from all the fans as they are saying that I am going to be a good dog. I am not biting as hard, not chasing as many rabbits and starting to realize that everyone does not love me as much as mom and dad do. I do want to lick like crazy though.. even pop and Grandma Jeannette agree.

Some of the best stuff going on is hanging with my bud Andre, he has been spending a lot of time with us and we usually sleep in the pop-up.. which is pretty cool, because we stay up late at night and get up late in the morning. This is pretty cool, because I get to sleep on a bed and am off of the floor..

Been going to beaches with the folks lately as well. Starting to swim more, and love the small beaches they have been finding. It is fun to roll in seaweed and dead stuff as this makes me smell more attractive. They tell me to knock it off, but all I hear is blah, blah, blah.. funny how in this dog world that selective hearing works as well as it does. Pretty sure I will never stop wanting to roll in dead stuff... no matter what they say..

My Bud Andre and me in the pop up chillin and goofing

2008-08-24T06:17:00.000-06:00

And then the rains came..

2008-08-11T08:24:00.000-06:00

first it was too hot to go out and play and I wanted to stay in the A/C. Now it has been raining on and off for a few days now and I want to go out, but they do not let me.. go figure. I would like to do what I want when I want to do it, I can make life pretty miserable for these humans if I want to.

Everyone is home, mom has returned from her trip up north, she came home early so life is balanced once again. I do not like it when people leave, prefer lots of people in my audience when I act like a clown, which is pretty much daily.

Aunt Bee has a birthday today, won't be able to go as Gracie is still not able to walk and they think I will wrestle with her.. I promised, but they do not think I can keep my promise. Our good friend Rae is going in for an operation on her back tommorrow, they say it is good for her, but already been warned about jumping.. blah, blah, blah, blah. Other than that life is good and now if the rain would stop and it would be cool again.

I feel like a motherless puppy...

2008-08-03T09:33:00.000-06:00

Abandoned, left alone, no one to aggravate. Mom went kayaking in Maine and I am home in this humidity. Hope she is back soon. First Andre and Dad and now this, everyone is going away and I am staying home.

The SC Balloon Festival, where I should've gone, but was left home, Sighhhhh!

2008-07-20T04:06:00.000-06:00

Laying in Devon's Pool..

2008-07-20T03:52:00.000-06:00

Humans do not understand that I have rules in my life, when they spray me with the hose I get crazy and do laps, when I see a bunny rabbit I loose my mind, ornamental grass has a delicate smell, taste and is far superior to regular grass and when I see people they need to be licked incessantly. A new Tedy rule is when we set up the small pool for Devon I like to get in and lay on my side, no particular reason except it feels good. Devon cannot be in the pool and neither can anyone's feet, rules are rules.

They keep saying I am crazy, but it all works for me and my dog world way of thinking.

BTW the guy I dictate to is off to Boy Scout Camp for the week with Andre, so will not be posting until next week sometime..

Canoe Dog..

2008-07-16T02:57:00.000-06:00

Yesterday mom, Andre and I went out in the canoe.. we did not go on a long trip, but I did good in the boat. They think that I can be well behaved, we stayed close to shore.. wait until we are in the middle of a big lake or the salt pond, stay tuned. I love to fool humans.

Now they question my ancestry....

2008-07-13T04:56:00.000-06:00

Overheard the folks talking about me as I am a frequent topic of conversation. Mom seems to think I have some Irish Setter in me as I have been acting pretty dumb lately and am so strong willed. Not sure why they feel this way. My take is that the bunny rabbits deserve to be chased, and just because I do not come right back no big deal. Just because I believe that every human loves me and deserves to be licked incessantly, is ok. What we seem to have here is a failure to communicate, humans have not yet realized that they live in my world and not versa visa.

Other than that life has been ok, too hot for my liking and I usually like to be inside where it is cooler, rather than outside in the sun. They keep talking about bringing me out in the canoe and bringing me camping, not sure about both of these things.. but might give me some new stuff to write about.

4th of July is good...

2008-07-06T02:45:00.000-06:00

Not only is everyone home, but I had a good time. Fri we went over to Jean and Jimmy's and played all night with Darcy(what a babe) and Commanche. Every once and a while I would get tired and lay on the step of the pool, everyone thought that was funny... I thought it was pretty cooling. We were all tired at the end of the night and all day Saturday.

Saturday was Andre's big #13 birthday, it was a blast not only were Andre and Devon there, but gram and pop as well.. a good time was had by all. Nice table scraps too. Life is good, but better with the kids.

I really love these guys...

2008-07-06T02:42:00.000-06:00

One of my fave places, life is good..

2008-07-06T00:57:00.000-06:00

Still not feeling very mature..

2008-06-30T03:17:00.000-06:00

Not sure about this one year old thing yet, even though they say I am no longer a puppy still feel like one. Still enjoy stealing dirty stinky laundry and dragging it around, going into the bathroom garbage and stealing Q-tips and used kleenex then tearing it up, humping the dog bed and trying to steal stuff from Andre's room.

A really big issue is my licking, some say it is anxiety.. not sure what it is right now.. but apparently as much as I like it, it drives adults nuts. Last weekend when Dad and Andre went camping with the boy scouts mom's friend Catherine came down from Maine. She did not like my licking so she wore a mouse trap all weekend, not sure why she does not like it, but I went in the other room and took a long nap.

Another thing I do not like is the heat, many times when the folks are outside, I prefer to stay inside and just lay around.. as much as I like the bunnies, rabbits and squirrels..being cool has a higher value.

Tedy feeling rather pensive..

2008-06-21T15:00:00.000-06:00