Tonight, I found my voice....

I was hanging around in my nest this evening, when Nana came by for a visit.  She fussed with the lock some before opening the door.  While she did this, Devin said "who's that, who's here"?  I let out a good loud bark, quickly followed by a yelp, and then a softer bark.  I greeted Nana at the door, then turned around and went back into my nest.

Nana brought down my treats, no sooner did she say "what's this Milo"? I was up and out of my nest waiting for my treat.  I'm getting good at coming out from my nest.  We're getting there, It's more on the fault of the Human Devin, we don't practice this nearly as much as we should.

They are calling for at thunderstorm and lots of rain tomorrow. I sure hope we get outside tomorrow morning before I begins.


PeAcE

Devin, I want answers....

*Tick tick tick*

Devin, why were you late getting home this morning? You were at least 20mins late from your usual time.
Hmm?   I want answers....

I want answers...

Okay, so you explained that you got halfway home and then realized you had the work keys in your pocket, and had to turn around to return them.   I guess that's a valid reason for being late.   I just want to remind you that I do anticipate your arrival home at a certain hour, and when you aren't here I started to get a little concerned.  Ya know, like who is going to take me out, and who is going to feed me.  Oh yeah, and of course Where are you??

Last night Nana came to check on me. I was crashed out hard on our bed. 

Do Not Disturb *zz z z* Guard dog on  (sleeping) duty.

I had a grand ole' time on your bed last night, so much that I rearranged your blankets for you. I do so enjoy the "nest" feeling, I thought you might like that this morning too, maybe, no?

Tada - I call this "the nest"

Getting ready for my morning walk  - Come on Devin!

So this morning once settled in from work, Devin and I went for our morning walk. 

Morning grazing

nom nom nom

On our walk we came across:
1) dead mouse - I was oblivious to it.
2) black and white cat - That had my total attention. My ears shot up in a perfect triangle as I watched it hunch its back at me. We were a good distance away from it when this happened. It made off, and I wanted to go see where it went.  I didn't pull on the lead or anything to get to the cat, but I was VERY insistent on getting into the bush where I last saw it.   It took all of Devin's might to pull me away from there.  I can be strong when I want to be.

Devin got me away from the area, I kept on looking back, Devin assured me that the cat was gone and that it was time for breakfast. BREAKFAST! complete distraction for me. I licked my lips and onward we walked.

Where'd the cat go???

Llama ears - *listening*

Breakfast was served up, and off to bed we went.  Devin got up mid day to see if i wanted to go outside.  Nope, i was more than comfy.   We did go for our walk later on in the afternoon though.  Did what I had to do, and back we came.

post breakfast -nap time

squishy nose

*headless*  I like to tuck my head under the pillow and nap

 almost supper time, KONG time and Nana time.

PeAcE

Strange Smells and CHICKEN!

Friday -

Arts and Crafts - Me crashed on my bed, waiting for Devin to come home.

Devin finished up nights Friday morning and puttered around. Before going for our walk, I landed a case of the crazies as Devin calls them.  I zipped around and flew my things about. Just as I was going for the angel in the corner (photo above) Devin put a stop to that. I quickly chilled out, when I was told No.

We went on our morning walk, then came home to sleep, or so I thought that that is what we were going to do.    Devin ended up heading out a few hours later to see Erin and baby Preston.

Spooning with Frog

Devin brought home a few strange smells.  I was full of sniffs...Interesting.... I smell little human and small dog.  Interesting....

 I quickly forgot about the "cheating" when Devin brought me out to the car to pick up a few things. 

Walkin' with my loot!

Man on a misson *loot*

Still carrying it

 I went to town on Chicken.  Last time I had a chicken was when we came home from the east coast (last year).  Chicken then, didn't last very long. I ended up eating him to pieces.   This time I had a rockin' good time. It's lasted 2 whole days now - only a few little cracks. Still safe to play with. 

chomp chomp chomp

Taking a break.

brought Chicken back to the nest for a nap with me

Round 3

Napping

 Saturday -

Devin slept from 7pm last night until 5am this morning.  Still tired from staying up the previous day after working, We went outside for a quick "out" this morning, then back in.  Devin went to bed, I went to work. 
CHICKEN!!!  Devin called out to me  a few times to tell me it was too early to be playing with that toy.  I continued on.    Devin got back up and served up breakfast.  I went back to right after filling my tummy.  Devin put my chicken over on the corner chair.  I forgot about it, and quickly went into slumber.

Later on today, i got myself turned around in my nest, and had a hard time getting up and or out. Devin had to pull me out a bit so I could right myself.  Thank Goodness for Devin!

A little stuck

Are you just going to take photos, or are you going to help me??

Hangin' around - stuck with Chicken (video capture)

 PeAcE
VIDEOS:

Morning Crazies

Lazy Licks - Bowl

Milo vs CHICKEN

 

Roaches and Morning Walks

Last night -
Out cold while Poppa George fixed the A/C for us.  It's been leaking for a few days now. Guess what?
It just needed to be tilted back. 

Upon hearing the news of my roaching while this work was going on in the living room., Devin took back my "guard dog" title.  No need to alert anyone, when there's just me.  I can take care of myself (see Nana's finger). 

Roaching up a storm (Note * bed is made in this photo*)

I decided to do some arts and crafts after Devin had left for work last night.  I left them there for Nana to find when she was due to come over to check on me.

A few chomps, Master Piece completed!

And still roaching  *wondering if they could keep it down in there* Trying to sleep...

This morning when Devin came home, my master piece was still in the hallway.

Master Piece

 I was a sneaky one last night. I made the bed to my liking once everyone departed for the night.
First thing this morning Devin couldn't find me. I was hidden amongst the blankies and pillows.

Can you find me??

Here I am!

Devin asked if i needed to go outside. My reply - flop on the pillows

Admiring my master piece from the bed

I did finally get up and go for my morning walk.  We have been taking a new route lately. Tons of things to sniff. It's nice to change things up now and again.

Skinny ankles ~morning sun shinning through one~

My "it's a little early for photos, no?"  look

Nope, not gonna look...

Can we go already?

enough with the pictures....

 home for breakfast and straight to bed. It's a sleepy time day for us. *yay*

See you tonight Nana!
 *PS* It's that time of year again where the wasps are getting kinda stupid. Devin doesn't let me stand too long in one place, they tend to gravitate towards me.  Also, at the front door, they like to hang out on the brick and wait for us. *ugh*    Devin, My HERO has swatted a few away from me. 

PeAcE

Part Of A Family Tradition

Last night Devin had to head out for a meeting. I was given my usual KONGS to keep me entertained for the first while.  I've been very successful with my separation anxiety and KONG "therapy".  Too bad Devin hadn't figured this one out before me being on that dopey clomicalm.  Ah well, trial and error, eh?

When those KONGS come down, I'm all...Devin, who?? haha

NOM NOM KONGS

z z z z ... z z z z..... (last night)

This morning Devin woke up I was stretched out against the bed.  Devin often wonders why I have so many "large" things to lay on when half of the time I choose to hang out or off of them.

Even when I rest I look like i'm racing

 Devin didn't want me to have another repeat of when I managed to get myself half stuck under the bed and unable to turn about to get up, so I was flipped on to my other side, and off we went outside for our morning walk.

Flip!

 After our morning walk it was time to do my foot treatment.  Devin made up my KONGS for tonight while my feet "cooked".  Sometimes when Devin is done making up my KONGS I'm allowed to lick the yogurt out of the bowl. Today I got the spoon too!  Devin said Nana used to give the beaters to Shelley and Devin to lick when she was baking.  I'm part of the tradition now :)

Moving seems almost too much of an effort sometimes...

Phase 2 feet still "cooking" - I love fuzzy things! *zzzzz*

all done, back to sleeping (again)

Here i'm doing my "praying mantis" pose

 And the photo below is why Devin questions why I need a 4 foot + nest to hang out in.  I tend to hang halfway out of it on most days. Pretty lucky to have all of those pillows and soft things to lay on.

 

 Nana time tonight - Devin works nights for the next couple of days.
See you later on Nana!

PeAcE

Breaking The Silence

My blog would not be a complete truth if I continued on with my silence about an incident that happened on August 3, 2012.

Late at night I was up on the bunkbed (bottom bunk) at the camp.  Devin remembered my flea/tick treatment. I was 3 days late in getting it.

I wasn't really moving any to sit in a manner that would expose my back/neck equally for Devin to put the treatment down on me.

Nana came in to help out. Devin gave Nana my toothbrush along with toothpaste for me to lick off while I was administered my treatment.
Devin was putting on the last little bit when Nana switched to giving me my dehydrated beef liver snacks.  She broke it up into pieces. I ate the last piece, Nana attempted to show me that there was "no more". She told me "No more Milo" with her open hands/palms facing up. Now I've always licked the crumbs off Nana's hands and then I walk away.

Tonight I reacted differently.  No sooner did Devin place the last drop of treatment down, Nana had to pull her hand out from my mouth saying "Oh my god he has my hand".  When Nana exited the bunk area my lips were still pulled back with my head upwards to the sky.  As soon as Nana gave me my space, my mouth went normal.  I'm not sure what all the commotion was about, but I knew something wasn't right.  Nana rushed herself to the sink and ran water on her finger. I left a pretty bad bite on her.  There was a trail of blood drops from the bunk area to the kitchen.

Once Nana got seated (she was feeling a little weak, as you could imagine the shock), Devin went over to get Cousin Jill for help.  Cousin Jill came over, we took care of Nana.  I wandered into my nest and stayed there for the better part of the night.   Nana, Cousin Jill, and Aunt K.K. went to Fredericton (45min drive or so) away.   Nana finally arrived home 6 hours later with 5 stitches in her finger.

She didn't and still doesn't have any ill feelings towards me or what happened that night.  She later said, I should have known something was going to happen, he was starting to act disinterested in the toothbrush....

It still doesn't excuse my behavior.  When Nana arrived back at the camp she changed into some sleepy time clothes.  I was laying on the bunk across from Devin when Nana came in, I gave her a little startle, as I licked her elbow when she went to pick up her sleepy time clothes.

*This is one of the reasons why I will be going to obedience  class*   I need to learn a few commands. I'm not opposed to this at all. I think it will be a fun healthy bonding time for us all.

The verdict is still out on why I do what I do with my Nana at times.  She loves me so much and would give me the world (i think) if she could.  

Cousin Brent was able to maul on top of me pet me and just love me up while I laid there on the couch. I acted like it was Devin doing these things to me.  No big deal.      Devin said that we will get to the bottom of my Nana issues.

Here are photos from the incident. Not for the weak stomach.

Nana with the wet bandage they put on when she got to the hospital

Master at work

Dr was great. He helped pose Nana's finger for a better photo op :)

Dr with Nana :)

Nana's finger is well on the mend now. Its pretty well all healed over.  Memories of me.  Now to make better ones :)

XO Love you Nana!

PeAcE