Finding the right spot in a hurry is a challenge, but I can do it.
Now excuse me, I'm going back to bed and put my wet dog smell all over HER blanket. Sniff ya later.
No, I have not forgotten you my loyal readers! Mommy has needed me quite a bit. A lot of cuddling has been going on. And she cleaned my ears. More than ONCE! Grrr. It feels good but I don’t want her to know that it does. The foot tapping along is not a sign that I’m enjoying myself! Is she reading this? She’d better!
I had to go and rescue my Daddy from work on Friday. It’s a big job but some
Plans for the rest of the day: right now I’m looking out my window. Not 10 minutes ago Mommy and Daddy came into the backyard and I had to bark and say MINE MINE MINE from the bedroom window. I think I heard Daddy say something about a walk. Daddy? Daddy? Want to repeat that?
It wasn’t the best adventure for a bit there, too much stop and go stuff in the car, finally I lay down so I wouldn’t hurl my kibble all over the car. Mommy doesn’t like it when I do that. I perked up when we slowed down and we stopped so I could sniff things. I met a group of dogs on their way to a fly ball show. I wished them good luck!
Back in the car we went and I lay down again. I might have slept but I’m not saying. I perked up again when we started going slower. I knew this road! We slowed again and turned a corner. Yup! I knew this road! Two more time we slowed down to take corners. After the last one I started singing I was so excited!
My cousin Kaya (pronounced like kayak without the last K) met me when I got out of the car! I was at Granny’s house! Kaya is a 2 year old Portugeuse Water Dog 
Kaya, picture by Mommy
and her sister is Tia, a 12 year old miniature schnauzer who Granny and Gandpaw rescued.
Tia, picture by Mommy
Kaya and I played lots of games. I like the Sniff my Butt game myself. But we played “jump” and “wrestle” and “I can drink more water than you”. Ah, good times. We also compared bug bites. I got some on my nose and my bum. Ow.
The nest day Mommy and I went adventuring on our own, leaving Daddy behind. We were back in the car and I might have slept again – but I was up during the night making sure I wasn’t missing anything. When Mommy let me out of the car I saw a bunch of really big squirrels! (Mummy calls them llamas – I don’t know about that). And my Grandma and Grandad were there too! All this because Grandad wanted to take my picture!
Darnit I look good! Picture by Grandad
Me again, still looking good! Picture by Grandad
Here I am practicing for Earth Dog trails. Too bad they only let in terriers. Picture by Grandad.
I made sure to snuffle his ear to say thank you. Grandma didn’t want her ear snuffled, that’s ok, I still love her too. Oh, Mommy did a funny thing. She was giving me my food and opened the travel bowl up on the wrong side and half my food went flying all over the parking lot! I did my best to clean up some of it.
Eventually Mommy and I went back into the car and drove some more. When we got out again there was Granny! We surprised her at work and I got to sniff all the flowers at the plant place! Mommy wouldn’t let me pee on them though. Oh well.
When we got back to the house, Mommy and I had a nap. Oh it was a lovely nap! Then Daddy was home and I had to tell him all about my adventures!
After a long dark sleep, Kaya and I played some more. Mommy and Daddy left me with Granny, which is ok, but I wanted to go with them! They said they could hear me all the way up the hill! Mommy came back smelling like my other cousin Zoe, a 12 year old standard poodle.
Zoe, picture by Mommy
I’m not allowed to play with her since I rolled her to the ground last year. Granny and Granpaw took me outside to help them plant their garden. Kaya and Tia didn’t need their harness and leash, but I get one because Grandpaw says I’m a city dog and nobody wants me to go off following the black and white country kitties with the stinky stuff.
Me again! Picture by Mommy
Then Mommy came back and we had a nap together! Kaya and I played inside for a bit too, but outside is so much fun, except when it started to rain. Then Daddy came home and I got to nap with him too! I’m their Napping Buddy. It’s an important job you know.
After another long dark sleep we got back in the car and came home. I missed my backyard. It’s not big like Kaya’s but it’s MINE, and that’s important to me. I’m probably going to have to sleep for a few days. THEY call it a vacation. Me? It was work!
Aww, now why did she upload this one? Picture by Mommy.
Mommy caught me in a not very compromising position this morning. It’s not a bad picture of me though. I’m quite pleased with it. And the sunbeam felt really nice on my black coat. Sunbeam massages. AH! It’s the season.
I’ve been hearing whispers of adventures from THEM. I’ll let you know what I can find out about that. Sniff ya later!
After a busy weekend of mini adventures around the park and meeting up with my friend behind the fence, 
I once again had to take care of HER, Mommy. She’s still sick. Sick enough that I really don’t want to lick her nose.
My day was spent making sure she was ok. Snoopervising her nap, making sure the mailman didn’t wake her up – I barked to keep him away – and making sure she had plenty of cuddles. She likes those.
I had to get up with her in the middle of the night, which means Daddy took my spot at the head of the bed. He learned that trick from me. I’m almost proud of him. No, I AM proud of him, who am I kidding.
We all got back to sleep, I was curled up on her blanket now, which she didn’t seem to mind. We woke up when Daddy left for work. I made sure she had some food; made sure she didn’t drown in the shower; made sure she came outside with me for a bit to get some sunshine; made sure she napped; and made sure she knew when Daddy came home from work.
As you can see, I’m exhausted! And it starts all over again tomorrow!
She’s always calling me names though. Puppykins appeared early on and thankfully is not often repeated.
My registered name though is ANTMPTWTRAU Bolo. That acronym means: An Now They Must Prove Themselves Worthy To Remain Among Us, Bolo. I was named after a Chinese Martial Artist, Bolo Yeung. We kind of look alike. Kind of. Maybe. Anyway, Bolo Yeung played in Enter the Dragon with Bruce Li. He was the bad guy’s number one hench-dude. I’m Daddy’s number one hench-dude so there’s another similarity. Is my Daddy an evil mastermind? Do I have to answer that?
They did mention my name and the word adventure this morning!!! I am a lucky, lucky
Mommy had mentioned this adventure to me last night so I made sure to get Daddy up early – very early – so I could get my business taken care of and be ready to go when they said the word. No go. He went back to sleep. It was ok. I found a spot between the two of them and made sure Mommy got her daily cuddle ration with me. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it.
When they were finally awake, and dressed and ready to go out the door, I made sure to let them know they couldn’t forget me. Or my lovely travel food bowl, (courtesy of Grandma and Grandad), which they didn’t. Mom had even refilled it. She’s smart sometimes. And they thought I was only singing my excitement. I told you, I have a lot to say.
I lead Mommy inside the store when they opened the door for me. Just for me. I was waiting for the red carpet too, but it never materialized. Maybe I didn’t wait long enough. I had an Adventure to go on; I didn’t have time to wait. I made sure to say hello to both of the ladies at the desk, and they said hello as well. They really liked to pet me. Who am I to argue? I was a little reluctant to go with them, but Mommy was very encouraging and it was my ADVENTURE after all, not hers.
First things first, I got settled into my little room. Hmm, decent, spacious, I knew I wasn’t going to be there too long, and I wasn’t. Unfortunately, I was taken out to get my nails cut. Grr. Not my favourite activity, but it apparently needed to be done. Then I got to meet everyone and play and prowl, oh, socialize. That was the word of the day. They served a nice lunch and let me take care of business and then it was time for more socialization. Networking. Yeah, networking. I had time for a little snooze before Mom and Dad came to pick me up.
Now I’m back home and I have to make THEM feel guilty for leaving me there. I didn’t get near enough ear scratches. What’s a dog to do? The ear scratch quota was not met. MOM! Get your opposable thumbs over here!
THEY apparently went to see a movie. I tell you honestly, I think I got the better end of the deal. Sniff ya later!
(Note from Mom, I only called them once to see if he was behaving. The lady who answered gave a small sigh and I could almost see her smiling when she said Oh yes, he’s wonderful.)
I had to look after THEM again last night. It’s a good thing I’m around; they wouldn’t know what to do without me. Mom left me to mind the house while she went to work yesterday afternoon. Then Dad came home and I gave him my report. They think I’m dancing around and excited to see them but I have lots of things to say.
Mom took me out for an extended patrol (walk) before she left. Lots of squirrels smell in the neighbourhood. Especially by the big evergreen trees near the little park. I’ll get them one day.
Wouldn’t you know it, it was raining last night. I don’t like the rain. For one thing, it’s wet. Second thing, it plays havoc with my patrol duties. Thirdly, it’s wet. I still did my patrols though; I just hurried them up a little bit.
Dad went to get Mom from work and I had to rush downstairs when she got home to give her my report. She was happy to see me. It was still raining outside but I did a quick patrol and then guarded the hall way for them. Just as I was settling down to guard the bedroom THEY start getting ready for bed.
Now at this point I’m sitting on what Dad thinks is HIS blanket. He really should know by now that all blankets belong to me. Mom showed him a trick for getting me off the blanket. She cleaned my ears. Now, I’m a good natured
It’ll be another day like yesterday. Got to take care of Mom, she’s still sick so she’ll probably want cuddles. The sacrifices I make for them. Oh! Dad is out of the shower, I have to sit by the door until he comes out, just to make sure he didn’t drown. Sniff ya later.
You may also know me from Mommy's blog as Adventure Boy. 
