Frito-a-Day

It's ole green eyes

2012-01-31T05:10:00.000+01:00

Or maybe I'm a double-oh-seven.

Remember "Golden Eye"? Get it?

And I've got such a pink tongue.

So don't mess with me.

'Cause I can also play the part of the junk yard dog -- see?

And so handsome

2012-01-30T05:08:00.000+01:00

Donning my special outdoor attire.

This keeps me warm and dry.

And very stylish!

Oh boy, goin' for a walk

2012-01-29T05:05:00.000+01:00

Oh boy, we're going for a walk.

Catch me if you can!

'Cause I'm crazy fast!

Paparazzi lights

2012-01-28T05:03:00.001+01:00

Oh jeez.

Looks like the paparazzi have arrived.

Hey, be sure you get my good side!

Whachu lookin' at?

2012-01-27T05:01:00.000+01:00

Don't be so surprised.

I just rolled on the towel and shook out all my hair.

Hey, take a look at yourself when you get out of the shower.

Kinda the same ;-)

Don't wake me

2012-01-26T05:59:00.000+01:00

Alpha, no pictures.

Can't you see I'm asleep?

Now go away and don't wake me up!

Sittin' with Mom

2012-01-25T17:58:00.000+01:00

I have "assumed the position".

Lying next to Mom's legs on the sofa.

It's what I do.

That and eat, drink, and lick my chops ;-)

Looking cute

2012-01-24T05:55:00.001+01:00

I just woke up, can you tell?

But ya see, on me this looks cute.

Don't try this at your home. You might look like Alpha in the morning.

You've heard of "Shoeless Joe"?

Well we call Alpha "Homeless Joe", cause that's what he looks like when he wakes up (hee, hee).

More water please

2012-01-23T05:52:00.000+01:00

Hey Alpha?

Can I have some more water please?

Thank you!

(and let's plan to meet back here is an hour ... every hour ;-)

And now for some close-ups

2012-01-22T05:50:00.000+01:00

Only the nose knows.

And only the ear hears.

Remember Mort?

2012-01-21T21:36:00.002+01:00

Oh come on. From Bazooka Joe comics?

He's the kid with the red turtleneck sweater always pulled above his mouth.

Alpha thinks I kinda look like him.

Well, I'm certainly cute in any case.

Go ahead -- enjoy the full body shot.

Looks like a calssic

2012-01-20T21:17:00.001+01:00

Awwww. Look what I found.

It's my boney, and I'm using it as a chin rest. And it reminds me of a couple classic F-a-D photos.

Perhaps you would like to reminisce with these:

Check out the similarities. Only this one was from 2007 -- 5 years ago!

And sort of reminds me of this classic classic from 2003 (almost 10 years ago). Wow.

Such a young pup.

Extra-long froggy legs

2012-01-19T21:11:00.000+01:00

OK. Stop the presses. This is amazing.

Check out the super-duper extra-long froggy legs.

And here you can see the froggy legs in progress.

Boy, you are some lucky blog followers ;-)

Oh yeah, and blame Alpha for any posting delays. Something about work again.

Hey Alpha, ya want some cheese with that whine? (hee, hee)

Still got it!

2012-01-18T05:56:00.001+01:00

OK, so here's the story.

Alpha lost a headlamp he was carrying in a pack during a previous run to work, so he thought he would go run the trail again looking for it.

He noticed he lost it about 3.4 miles from home, so we should only have to run that far -- not bad, a little bit more than my run downtown.

Except that after we got there (and didn't find it), we still had to get home (another 3.4 miles)

Alpha tells me his plan was if I had any trouble running the whole distance, he was gonna call Mom to pick us up.

Well HA! to that. I had absolutely no problem running 6.8 miles. And I'm 77 dog years old ;-)

Yep, I still got it! Look how cool and collected I am in the photos. Then look at the sweat pouring off of Alpha. HA!

You better give me your iPhone -- next time I'll call Mom to pick YOU up Alpha. Woof woof!

Just too fast

2012-01-17T08:37:00.001+01:00

Looks like someone needs a better camera.

Or faster lens.

'Cause you guys just can't manage to keep me in focus.

And that's because I'm just too fast! Like a shot!

Look at those legs go!

New breakfast position

2012-01-16T05:31:00.001+01:00

After breakfast, Alpha usually tries to give me a neck rub.

You'd think I would be all over that, but I often play hard-to-get.

As in go into the bedroom and make him pick me up and take me back to the dining room ;-)

I can be such a stinker sometimes (hee, hee).

But I'm liking this new neck-rub position.

Alpha's arm becomes my chin rest, and the rest of my body is also held by his arm.

This way I don't feel like I'm sliding off his legs.

ALpha, I may be more receptive to neck rubs in the future (but don't count on it ;-)

Winter outer-wear

2012-01-15T05:20:00.000+01:00

Check out the latest from my outer-wear collection.

Today I'm sporting a blue on blue ensemble of a sweater and storm coat.

This keeps me well-protected, and mostly clean, during cold, wet days of winter.

But even so, I like to keep moving at a good clip.

So fast, in fact, that Alpha can't even keep me in focus.

Try to keep up, Alpha, 'K?

OK, now I'm bored

2012-01-14T05:16:00.000+01:00

That was fun showing you my cute faces.

But now I'm bored, and so here's a big yawn just to prove it.

You can even see the freckles on the roof of my mouth and tongue.

Boy, I do show everything.

Just be glad you can't smell my breath (hee, hee)

Tongue tip tease

2012-01-13T05:13:00.000+01:00

Hey, want a little peak?

Isn't this just the cutest tongue tip you ever saw?

I'm such a tease!

OK, just for you.

Here's the real thing.

OMG I'm adorable.

Under cover

2012-01-12T08:04:00.002+01:00

Shhh! This is just one of my disguises. Don't tell anyone.

Yes, you understand. I'm working under cover.

Get it? Oh, sometimes I crack myself up!

Lip smackin' good

2012-01-11T05:16:00.001+01:00

I want to show you a few of the many faces of Frito.

Yesterday I was acting particularly cute when Alpha brought out the camera.

Here I am showing my marvelous tongue.

Yep, I make a lip-smackin' good photo, don't I?

Getting too close

2012-01-10T05:22:00.000+01:00

Hey Alpha, doncha think you are getting a little close with the camera?

Oh, I see, you needed to get a shot of my folded ear-tip.

OK, well, I guess that's OK then. A pretty rare and deserved occasion ;-)

Dreamin' about my girl

2012-01-09T05:22:00.000+01:00

Ah, I feel like I'm in a dream with my girl Alli rubbing my head.

Yeah, that's the spot Alli, scratch right there.

Hey well, it's the best I can do when Alli is back in Hawaii.

And it makes me happy thinking about her :-)

Lotsa sweater shots

2012-01-08T05:21:00.000+01:00

Boy, Alpha sure took a lot of sweater photos.

But, I mean, really. Can you blame him?

I am just so darned adorable!

Silky black fur

2012-01-07T05:16:00.000+01:00

Will you check that out?

And I'm not even using any Grecian Formula on my hair.

Thanks to my medicine, my hair is coming in thick and black.

Why, just compare it to a photo from May 2011:

You can see how thin and grey my fur, er hair, was back then.

I looked like an old dog.

But now I am beautiful. Now if we can just fix this constant drinking thing ;-)

More coffee please

2012-01-06T05:13:00.001+01:00

Alpha, can I have some of that coffee?

I'm a little tired lately.

Why you ask?

Because I keep getting up every two hours at night to have a drink of water and go pee.

And that means Alpha or Mom are also getting up.

So now you know why they need their coffee as well!

I miss my girl

2012-01-05T05:09:00.000+01:00

Well, it's only been a few days, but can you tell?

I miss my girl.

But I figure the best thing I can do is to look adorable.

Oh yeah, and have Alpha take tons of photos for Frito-a-Day.

That way Alli gets to remember just how cute I am.

So we can both keep each other in our dreams.

Frito-approved

2012-01-04T05:06:00.001+01:00

Check it out. Alli made this light-weight quilt for her good friend Carmen.

And to show how much she cares, Alli made sure it was "Frito-approved".

Not only that, Carmen, it's really comfy too!

Enjoy!

Looking preppy

2012-01-03T05:59:00.000+01:00

Well look at me. Aren't I looking spiffy?

I'm sporting my preppy outfit.

Oh yeah baby -- it fits me like a glove.

Come on girls, I know you want some of this.

Time to say goodbye

2012-01-02T05:01:00.000+01:00

Well, that time finally came.

We had to drop Alli off at the train station for her ride up to Frankfurt airport.

Alpha brought me along so I could see my girl one more time.

And Mom kept me warm while we waited for Alli's train to arrive.

Alli, glad you made it home without any problems.

I miss you already. Love you lots!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T05:55:00.001+01:00

Happy New Year everybody! (No comment on Alpha's posting delays ;-)

I was such a lucky pup. I got to see Alli both in 2011 and 2012!

OK, maybe only for a few hours in 2012, but hey, I'll take whatever I can get.

Thanks for visiting Alli!

It was so great to see you and give you lots of hugs and kisses.

The Royal "We"

2011-12-31T05:39:00.001+01:00

Actually, this looks more like a photo of The Royal "Me" (hee, hee).

But the reason for the title is that Alli was just cuddling with me, and said out loud: "I guess we'll keep him."

Alpha then noted, having had to get up in the middle of the night every two hours (along with Mom), that by "we", she must mean the "Royal We", as in not her ;-)

But don't worry, I'm pretty sure Alpha and Mom will keep jumping to answer my every whim. 'Cause I'm a very lucky dog.

Worthy of royalty -- indeed.

I'm not blue

2011-12-30T05:04:00.000+01:00

Not me. Nope.

Maybe the blanket that Alli made for me. But not me.

Look at that face. That is a happy boy.

I'm not blue.

'Cause if I were blue, I'd blend into the background.

HM Frito

2011-12-29T05:16:00.000+01:00

So here's the deal. I'm almost totally better now, since the vet has increased my dosage of medicine.

My fur, er hair, is coming in beautifully. I don't seem to be shivering as much. My hoppers are working great.

But there is one remaining problem: I want to drink lots and lots of water.

So my parents give me little saucers of water whenever I ask for it. Even in the middle of the night. 2-3 times.

And then I usually ask to go outside to pee. Needless to say, it makes for a restless night for everyone.

But hey, that's why I'm called "HM Frito". Do you know what 'HM' stands for?

Some think it stands for "His Majesty". But Alpha figures it just stands for "high maintenance". Either way, I'm special ;-)

Big Smile

2011-12-28T18:00:00.004+01:00

Look who's got the big smile today -- it's Alli!

And that's probably because she's just so darned happy to be taking me on a walk.

Way to go, Hawaii girl. I hope you don't freeze too much ;-)

Well, at least it's not really-really cold right now.

And as you can see -- not a white Christmas for us.

Hey, ya know what? I'm totally OK with that ;-)

In my cave

2011-12-27T18:11:00.000+01:00

Even though the 'rents are keeping the German house much warmer than usual, I still need to keep myself toasty.

And what better way than to actually burrow into my Minky Cave.

Even better than my Minky Sandwich.

Now if someone can just keep the photographer away, life will be perfect ;-)

Pffeeww, and I'm spent!

2011-12-26T05:48:00.002+01:00

It was a tough Xmas morning, but someone had to do it.

Early wake-up, presents, waffle breakfast, and some Johnny Mathis in the background.

Looks like some folks had to crash (before noon mindya).

But not Alpha, nope. Always with the flash photography. Jeez

And lucky for you all.

Otherwise you might have missed this cutie pie snoozin' close-up.

But now, your day is all set. You, too, can rest now ;-)

I'm the best present of all

2011-12-25T09:03:00.003+01:00

Ho Ho Ho!

We got up early (since Alli is still on Hawaii time), and celebrated.

Aka -- "opened presents" ;-)

And while there were some nice presents under the Xmas tree ...

... everyone knows just who is the best present of all ... c'est moi!

Merry Christmas everybody!

Muddy trail; colorful walkers

2011-12-24T09:09:00.000+01:00

Well, it looks like it won't be a white Christmas over here.

We had 4" of snow a few days ago, but now it is all gone.

And we're left with some muddy trails as a result.

Fortunately, Mom and I are here to brighten up your day.

You are SO lucky ;-)

Lovely shades of brown

2011-12-23T09:13:00.000+01:00

Have you seen how nice my fur, er, hair looks these days.

It's like I'm back to being just a young pup.

No more shades of gray (and no Grecian formula required ;-)

Yesiree.

Just some lovely shades of brown.

Minky sandwich

2011-12-22T09:17:00.000+01:00

OK, it doesn't get much better than this.

I have two layers of my mink blanket underneath me.

And two layers on top.

So that makes me a minky sandwich.

And it also makes me very toasty warm.

Loungin' with Alli

2011-12-21T05:45:00.000+01:00

Well, will you lookee who has arrived! It's my girl, Alli!

And after she and I took a long nap together on the sofa, it's time for some loungin'.

I lead a really rough life, don't I?

But hey -- it's my girl -- and anything goes for us.

I'm happy, happy, happy to see Alli, Alli, Alli.

Woo hoo!

Furry animal

2011-12-20T05:58:00.000+01:00

Another "BH" shot -- as in "Before Haircut".

I cannot get over how different I look.

I guess it just shows what a master of disguise I really am.

Smilin' at the water hole

2011-12-19T05:56:00.000+01:00

Back again at the water hole.

Anytime I get unrestricted access to nice cold water these days, I'm a happy camper.

Looks like Mom's pretty happy too.

Shaggy beast

2011-12-18T05:54:00.000+01:00

Here's a shot from before my haircut.

You can see just how shaggy I was.

But, just so you know, the Shaggy Beast title really refers to Alpha.

Hee, hee.

Quite a tongue

2011-12-17T05:51:00.000+01:00

I'm visiting the Vet, so I get a little bit nervous.

So what does Alpha do?

Well, of course, he takes pictures.

Thanks for all the comforting Alpha.

Jeez.

But at least you all are the lucky ones, since you get to see another Frito close-up!

Sour puss

2011-12-16T05:45:00.000+01:00

Looks like somebody's face is changing into a sour puss.

Methinks there's something rotten in Denmark, er, Böblingen

Thankfully, I'm as beautiful as always.

Umm, it's not what you think

2011-12-15T05:42:00.001+01:00

I guess this would be the "other" local color in town.

Just one block off our normal walking route home.

And yes.

Alpha said he just had to take a picture.

Big surprise there ;-)

Local color

2011-12-14T05:38:00.001+01:00

Interesting graffiti murals on the school in town.

Perhaps some budding artists in Böblingen.

Or just hooligans ;-)

Alli-gator

2011-12-13T05:35:00.000+01:00

Get it?

Waiting to see my girl.

She's planning on coming over to Germany for Xmas.

Woo-hoo!

Hear ye, hear ye

2011-12-12T05:32:00.000+01:00

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears!

Oh, never mind, I've still got mine.

And they are cuter than yours anyways (hee, hee)

Check out the town lake

2011-12-11T05:23:00.000+01:00

So this is our destination.

A nice walk to downtown Böblingen.

It's a really nice place to walk to.

There lots of water nearby in case I'm still thirsty.

And isn't that just a beautiful view.

Countin' my blessings. Yesiree.

Time for a drink

2011-12-10T05:21:00.000+01:00

Well after all of that running, I'm a little thirsty.

But this stream is right along our walk.

This is one of my favorite watering holes.

Yummy and refreshing!

Slow Poke

2011-12-09T05:44:00.000+01:00

Oh Alpha.

What were you thinking.

I'm well ahead of you right after the gun goes off.

And I'm even further ahead, as we run down the Böblingen school running track.

And no surprise here.

I'm ahead of you at the finish line as well.

'Cause your a slow poke.

At least compared with moi (aka Speedy Gonzoles)

But the question is, do you think Alpha is more like Slow Poke Rodriguez or Sylvero Gato?

Such a cute couple

2011-12-08T05:40:00.000+01:00

And fall must be here.

You get to see Mom with her earmuffs.

And I'm in my double vest -- dashing brown corduroy over my blue vest.

Very "fetching" as they say.

Keep me in focus ...

2011-12-07T05:38:00.000+01:00

... if you can.

After all, I run like the wind.

And Alpha can't move that camera fast enough.

Especially if he has to run along side me to take the picture.

Not a chance.

Are they magic ones?

2011-12-06T05:35:00.000+01:00

I don't know. Don't ask me.

And I'm not about to try them to find out.

You go ahead and take your own little magical mystery tour.

I'm sticking with puppy chow!

Awww, is that for moi?

2011-12-05T05:30:00.000+01:00

Thanks Mom.

You've picked me a flower, er, wait a minute, that's a weed.

Can you see the disdain in my face with a funny look?.

Next time, let's get the real thing, "K?

Tablecloths and Napkins

2011-12-04T07:28:00.002+01:00

Well, will you lookee here.

I'm getting to dine at a fancy restaurant.

See that -- real tablecloths and napkins.

Must be for a "special dinner".

You know Alpha doesn't splurge that often (hee, hee).

OK, we're heading home now

2011-12-03T05:17:00.001+01:00

Well, that awesome vacation had to come to a close at some point.

So we're headed home, or at least back to the hotel

So that wraps it up for one more of our Alpine hiking adventures in Switzerland.

I hope you liked all of the scenery.

Mom and Alpha say next year they might try the Italian alps.

That is, if they haven't gone bankrupt by then (hee, hee).

Would probably make things cheaper, anyway ;-)

Switzerland is really pricey these days.

Getting hugs

2011-12-02T05:15:00.000+01:00

Awww, that's nice of you Mom.

Perhaps you can carry me the rest of the way, whadya say?

And as for you Alpha, I said "hugs".

This is "dangling."

Repeat after me: "not the same."

There's the (receding) glacier

2011-12-01T05:07:00.001+01:00

So there it is.

The Aletsch Glacier. It's really huge, but this is only a part of it. In fact, it's the largest glacier in the Alps.

And as you can perhaps tell, it's been receding for a while.

We didn't walk all the way to the end, for that would have been many more miles.

Boy, that sure is a beautiful trail.

I can't think of a prettier place to hike.

And what a beautiful Mom too.

And such an adventurer.

And as for Alpha ... well he's just a little strange ;-)

I wonder what's at the end of this trail?

2011-11-30T05:02:00.000+01:00

Man, this is a long hike.

Are we going anywhere in particular?

I mean, what's at the end of this trail (and how much further is it)?

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

A glacial pond and I got to get cooled off again.

This time straight for the grass -- who needs a towel.

So is there anything else cool up here?

Holy mackeral, there's a herd of cows up here.

And they seem to be a little territorial.

They are chasing Mom back down the trail.

Way to go Mom, thanks for creating a diversion for us!

We owe you one (hee, hee).

Is this the right trail?

2011-11-29T05:59:00.000+01:00

There was a fork in the "road" back there.

We took the low road, but aren't entirely sure if we are on the right trail. Oops

Phew! This is the right trail.

Says so, right here.

Getting a little hot

2011-11-28T05:57:00.000+01:00

So like I said, it's getting a little hot.

Being up at this elevation also means we feel the sun more (less atmosphere).

And I'm basically a solar collector on paws. So I can get really toasty.

So this looks like a good time for a watering hole.

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Very refreshing.

Taking a break

2011-11-27T05:53:00.000+01:00

It's pretty toasty out here, and we are doing a lot of hiking (OK, more like walking)

But we're between 1700-2000 meters elevation (up to around 6000 feet), so it's a little bit harder than just a stroll in the park.

So that's why we stop for a picnic every so often.

Allows everyone to grab a snack.

And I can get at least a brief respite in.

These guys are working my butt off!

Come on you guys, follow me

2011-11-26T05:49:00.000+01:00

Isn't this a cool trail?

Right on the side of an Alpine hill, with wild flowers growing everywhere.

And off in the distance, more Alps and glaciers too!

I'm leading my pack.

Mom is close behind.

But Alpha? Who knows where that guy is.

Probably taking a picture somewhere ;-)

Happy (Belated) Thanksgiving!

2011-11-25T05:44:00.002+01:00

Yes, indeed. Alpha seems to be calendar-challenged. Alpha, last Thursday in November. It's Christmas that is always on the 25th. Anywho ...

Since Alpha is posting this so late, a day after Thanksgiving, we thought it would be appropriate to show you how thankful I can be.

First I'm thankful that I got dunked in cool glacial water when it was really hot outside.

Next I'm thankful that Alpha schlepped a towel for me on this hike so I would be able to go rollin', rollin', rollin'

'Cause nobody likes a grassy dog which would be the alternative ;-)

And finally, I'm showing you just how happy I can get.

Woopie!!!!

Let's go on an adventure -- c'mon

2011-11-24T05:24:00.001+01:00

See how excited I look?

Well who wouldn't be -- check out that view!

I got to go on vacation to Switzerland again this summer with Mom and Alpha.

And if you can believe that slacker -- Alpha is only posting the pictures now.

Oh well, better late than never.

So keep tuning in to see all the cool views and places we get to go over the next few posts.

C'mon, let's go!

Paint-by-numbers

2011-11-23T05:45:00.000+01:00

Now you may have to look closely to see it.

You can double click on the photo.

Can you see this is a paint-by-numbers painting of moi?

I bet you want your own copy doncha?

Well, I fooled you -- just Alpha playing with iPhoto.

Kinda cool though.

I need an artist to paint this up.

Alpha, that leaves you out (hee, hee)

See if you can keep up

2011-11-22T05:33:00.000+01:00

'Cause I'm really fast.

I run like the wind.

Need a haircut

2011-11-21T05:32:00.000+01:00

At least to keep the hair out of my eyes.

Don't you think?

Just a blur

2011-11-20T05:29:00.000+01:00

Try to catch me if you can.

I'm so fast I out run the camera shutter.

Blurringly fast!

Come on Alpha

2011-11-19T05:27:00.000+01:00

I don't know what's taking you so long, Alpha.

Mom and I are cranking up the hill.

Come on, Alpha, put it into gear.

Big and Scary

2011-11-18T07:22:00.000+01:00

You guys and your shadows.

You look like King Kong and Godzilla.

And no, I'm not saying who's who ;-)

I'm a magician

2011-11-17T07:20:00.000+01:00

No really.

Can you see my magic trick?

I turned my shadow into that of a baby carriage.

Really -- take a closer look (click on the photo).

I know, I know, very impressive. Thank you. You may stop applauding now.

Ursa Major and Ursa Minor?

2011-11-16T07:18:00.000+01:00

Oh, come on.

It's a better title than Big Dipper and Little Dipper.

At least, it is more accurate ;-)

Alli-gator?

2011-11-15T07:11:00.000+01:00

Whadya think?

Did I find an Alli-gator in Bärenschlössle?

Sure looks like one to me.

Yummy water

2011-11-14T05:01:00.000+01:00

I'm on a restricted water intake diet, per the vet.

Something to do with too much water washing out the effects of my medicine.

So boy-oy-boy do I like it when they let me drink out of the pond.

They can't measure how much water I drink (hee, hee)

Ummm, Mom?

2011-11-13T05:55:00.002+01:00

Ummm, Mom?

I can't breathe with your choke hold.

Howsabout you lower your arm justabit?

Oh yes, that's much better.

Now everyone can see just how adorably cute I really am.

Your welcome everybody ;-)

Kinda scary

2011-11-12T05:52:00.002+01:00

Check out ol' punkin head.

He's lookin' kinda scary.

As he'srotting, er, aging, his facial features are getting more menacing.

But that's OK -- I'm pretty brave.

Pretty fluffy

2011-11-11T05:51:00.000+01:00

I'm just sayin' ;-)

Grass appears to be a tad wet

2011-11-10T05:13:00.000+01:00

Hey Mom?

I think the grass might be just a tad-bit wet.

And a wee-bit long.

May not be the best combo.

I dunno -- just sayin'!

A little flat

2011-11-09T05:56:00.001+01:00

Yo guys!

You're looking a little flat these days.

Not to mention dark and kinda one dimensional.

You really could stand to get some color.

Wowsa.

OK, Alpha, I guess you certainly found some color.

This is in Christiania, a "free-spirit" place near Copenhagen, Denmark.

Woah. Mom too?

OK, I take it back.

You guys really do get out sometimes.

Time Machine?

2011-11-08T06:50:00.001+01:00

Whadya think?

A little Back to the Future?

A portal into the space-time continuum?

Ahhh, maybe not.

Perhaps it is just an elevated walkway from one part of the base to another.

Pretty cool looking though.

Hugs with Mom and Alpha

2011-11-07T06:06:00.002+01:00

Out for a nice walk today with Mom and Alpha.

We took one of the long routes, and for just about all of it, I was able to be off-leash.

But as you can see, every once in a while, I got picked up by Mom to keep me safe (from a car on the trail, or some big dog).

I don't mind -- it's nice to get a hug from Mom.

Now in the case of Alpha, he's just glamming for a photo op.

Lucky for him I'm in the picture.

Otherwise -- straight into the bit bucket, if you know what I mean ;-)

Running in the woods

2011-11-06T05:38:00.000+01:00

Here I come, running though the leaves.

I'm so fast, I'm almost a blur.

You can almost hear the leaves crunching under my paws.

And such a beautiful trail through the woods.

Lovely fall in Germany. Woo hoo!

Count Chocula

2011-11-05T21:32:00.003+01:00

So we are past Halloween now, but that doesn't mean I can't be in character.

Here I am wearing a very brown cape, er vest, with a turned up collar, just like a vampire (cue devilish laugh).

Since it's brown, and not the traditional black, I'm more like Count Chocula than Count Dracula ;-)

And as you can see, we have some other Halloween leftovers in the yard.

So my character is still welcome.

Almost forgot ...

2011-11-04T07:23:00.001+01:00

I should have known ...

You probably wanted a close-up of my really spectacularly long tongue ...

Didncha?

Too hot to walk

2011-11-03T07:17:00.000+01:00

This was one of those late summer, really beautiful days.

OK, well actually pretty hot.

And Alpha had the bright idea that we take the looooong walk.

Where there is no water.

So anywho ... let's just say my walkers stopped walking.

Actually, I told my parents to turn around.

But that was after we had covered about 4/5th of the loop.

(So that would have been a bad idea ;-)

So instead, my parents decided to carry me until we could find some water.

Wasn't that awfully nice of them?

Still need to air dry

2011-11-02T07:57:00.002+01:00

Here I am after a nice bath.

Everything's been done; I just need some more time to air dry.

Let me show you what I have to go through for my bath.

OK, maybe what my parents have to go through ...

First I have to get all wet, and then shampoo'd.

My parents really love this part, especially if I shake off my soapy wet body and splatter them in the face (hee, hee).

Then I get rinsed with nice warm water.

This is pretty fun, except when they try to clean off my chops.

That means the water comes precariously close to my eyes and nosie.

But my parents are experts at this point.

Then I get the towel.

Actually, two. Double wrapped and all warm after my bath.

I really like just setting for a spell with Alpha.

Then of course all the rollin', rollin', rollin', which you have seen many times before.

And when all is said and done, I look extraordinarily clean and cute -- just like this!

At least I'm not psycho!

2011-11-01T06:18:00.001+01:00

OK, so I may look a little crazed in this picture.

But hey, at least I'm not a psycho dog.

Take a look at what I mean:

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T07:19:00.002+01:00

So tell me, do you think it's a sunny day for our walk?

Well lets see, Mom looks like she's squinting a bit

And I look all bright and spunky.

But only the shadow knows for sure.

Hey Alpha, what the heck are you are wearing, anyways?

Jeez, a little spooky if you ask me.

Oh, I get it, this must be Alpha's halloween costume.

Do you know what he's dressed up as this time?

Well of course you do ... he's an old-time radio show ;-)

Splish-splash

2011-10-30T06:07:00.001+01:00

Ummmm.

Hey Mom ... watchu doin'?

That's what I thought you might be doing!

Well that's OK, 'cause actually I was very toasty.

Thanks for cooling me down.

Li'l bit shaggy

2011-10-29T06:03:00.000+02:00

Yeah, I may be a little bit shaggy.

But as you can see by Alpha's clothing ... it's getting colder.

So I suggest we keep my shagginess for a while.

Better get that brush out Mom (hee, hee)

Let's go for a run!

2011-10-28T07:52:00.003+02:00

Hey everyone, let's go for a run.

It's nice to get outside, get some fresh air, and some exercise.

Just be sure to stay behind me.

'Cause let's face it ... I'm faster than you!

Look who's shopping

2011-10-27T05:38:00.000+02:00

Well lookee there. I guess I shamed Alpha into posting a photo of *moi*.

Yep, here I am shopping with the parental units.

You can see the value of being pooch-size

And here's Mom taking me around the store.

Hey Mom, don't get me confused with the loaf of bread, 'K?

I think someone's been cheating

2011-10-26T07:40:00.004+02:00

Check out this cutie pie. Her name is Noa. Hmmmm.

Alpha, you've got some 'splaining to do.

You go off on your own parental vacation, and this is what I find on your camera?

Start talking bub. I found all these photos too.

Post-vacation recovery

2011-10-23T23:30:00.004+02:00

So Mom and Alpha just got back from their vacation to Portugal. And guess what -- they didn't take me.

Nope, I got to have my own vacation with the Beuttlers. Which means I got lots of walks and plenty of attention.

And that also means I need my post-vacation recovery. Does that ever happen after your vacations?

Well, apparently it happens to Mom as well ;-)

Yep, everyone is glad to be home. Now we can cuddle under the blankets (because the house is freezing), and we can just snooze a bit.

Ah, that sounds like a vacation from the vacation. So let's hear it for the post-vacation recovery! Woo-hoo.

Or should I say, "Zzzzzzz..."

Hear me roar!

2011-09-19T09:16:00.001+02:00

That's right -- I'm roaring at Alpha.

Where you been man?

I keep hearing some lame excuses about too busy at work. Oh come on.

Do you see how much sleeping I have to do around the house?

And yet I still make the time to pose for your slightly odd pictures.

So come on, man, act like a man and at least keep up with the posting.

Jeez.