Eight hours down, ten back (two major accidents/traffic jams) and biggol rain after Knoxville almost to Roanoke. Was wonderful to meet face to face Bobbye and her hubby. And of course the puppy. . . .
Stevie rushed out as soon as I came in. So I let him stay out. I fetched Sam/Harry/Bailey/Jesse and walked him a little and then led him up the stairs. Stevie was sitting at the edge of the porch, and was very still. . . . Sam&c noticed him, and very quietly moved into his range and stopped. Stevie broke cat stance and actually went over and sniffed his nose. A bit later, in the house Stevie came for another inspection, which the puppy sat perfectly still for. Stevie fluffed up and hissed. Still no reaction. I am SO proud of this guy.
Had a post here, but took da puppy for a walk (swim), and when I got back: blue screen of death (3rd time). The post was about the puppy's name.
I've called him in my mind, and to his face, since I've learned I was getting him: Sam (the pound's choice); Harry, Bobbye's choice; Jonah, Jesse, Bradly, Brad, Brady, Bailey (don't know how I got stuck on the B's, lol!). He hasn't answered to any of them. Though occasionally he'd open an eye, and raise an eyebrow. Sooooooooo. . . .
A couple of hours ago, I looked around, and didn't see him, and so said, rather softly, "Come here, Buffy." And he got up (was on the carpet on the far side of the couch) and came, wagging his tail. I think he's very pleased with how bright his mama is: discovering his name in just a bit more than twenty-four hours. . . . He continues to answer to it.
The temporary tag I made for him yesterday, with SAM on it, came off in the night. So today, made a new one with BAILEY on it. With got wet and smudged with the two river swims. Next one's gonna have BUFFY on it, and come from Petco and be stainless steel. . . .
That's amazing! I know a dog who looks very much like him...and ACTS very much like him...except is smaller, being simply a very light coloured golden retriever....whose name is BUFFY!!! Both Buffys are intelligent, gentle and well behaved. Little Buffy up here is the dog who folks said couldn't be trained, yet the first time I said to her "sit" she sat and every time I said to her "shake" she'd give me her paw...! Good name that!! =wOOf!=
He Who Need Not be Named: HOWARD DEAN!
ReplyDeleteAnd here's an archeological curiosity:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2011/jun/10/archaeology-mystery-keros-island-greece
Eight hours down, ten back (two major accidents/traffic jams) and biggol rain after Knoxville almost to Roanoke. Was wonderful to meet face to face Bobbye and her hubby. And of course the puppy. . . .
ReplyDeleteStevie rushed out as soon as I came in. So I let him stay out. I fetched Sam/Harry/Bailey/Jesse and walked him a little and then led him up the stairs. Stevie was sitting at the edge of the porch, and was very still. . . . Sam&c noticed him, and very quietly moved into his range and stopped. Stevie broke cat stance and actually went over and sniffed his nose. A bit later, in the house Stevie came for another inspection, which the puppy sat perfectly still for. Stevie fluffed up and hissed. Still no reaction. I am SO proud of this guy.
He's definitely a keeper!
ReplyDeleteFeel free to add his photo to today's front page!
I think he looks like a Bailey, but I'm sure he'll tell you his name soon.
(Maybe his middle name is Dean.)
Hi guys!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, Alan.
ReplyDeleteI hate Earthlink!
ReplyDeleteFinally remembered to show Sis yesterday's frontpage pic, and she was totally enchanted.
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear it!
ReplyDeleteBetter not tell her that kitten still needs adoption.
A keeper indeed.
ReplyDeleteHad a post here, but took da puppy for a walk (swim), and when I got back: blue screen of death (3rd time). The post was about the puppy's name.
ReplyDeleteI've called him in my mind, and to his face, since I've learned I was getting him: Sam (the pound's choice); Harry, Bobbye's choice; Jonah, Jesse, Bradly, Brad, Brady, Bailey (don't know how I got stuck on the B's, lol!). He hasn't answered to any of them. Though occasionally he'd open an eye, and raise an eyebrow. Sooooooooo. . . .
A couple of hours ago, I looked around, and didn't see him, and so said, rather softly, "Come here, Buffy." And he got up (was on the carpet on the far side of the couch) and came, wagging his tail. I think he's very pleased with how bright his mama is: discovering his name in just a bit more than twenty-four hours. . . . He continues to answer to it.
The temporary tag I made for him yesterday, with SAM on it, came off in the night. So today, made a new one with BAILEY on it. With got wet and smudged with the two river swims. Next one's gonna have BUFFY on it, and come from Petco and be stainless steel. . . .
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing! I know a dog who looks very much like him...and ACTS very much like him...except is smaller, being simply a very light coloured golden retriever....whose name is BUFFY!!! Both Buffys are intelligent, gentle and well behaved. Little Buffy up here is the dog who folks said couldn't be trained, yet the first time I said to her "sit" she sat and every time I said to her "shake" she'd give me her paw...! Good name that!! =wOOf!=
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ReplyDeleteThanks!! I was just thinking I shoulda said as much! 8-)
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