Mandatory Blog Here

It's flipping cold out! Let me in woman! LOL He has a pet door off the enclosed porch and in the summer he can come and go as he pleases, but in the winter he tends to freak out the main door is shut. That is his slobber and scratches on the window. And no dear internet I dont leave him out there long at all, but I am bored today so I had to snap this picture before letting him in.

That it is a European bag not a purse

Yes that is me yammering snorkling cackling in the background

I have been entering a lot of sweepstakes lately So far I have won A pair of skis A samsung behold II cell phone and A Idrive portable usb back up drive. Needless to say I have been stalking my mailbox, email, and my heart stops when the UPS or Fed Ex driver goes by. I read the sweepstakes forums on peoples suprise wins. Things will just show up on peoples porches. Prizes they didnt even remembering entering. YAY Yesterday a suprise box showed up on my porch. YAY a win! Told dear hubby, look a win! YAY a major award. This is what it was. OHHH Goober won a major award. COOL But wait, its not a award Its a christmas pressy for goober from my florida friend AWWWW Goober says thanks No he isnt spoiled Not at all No I am not full of myself expecting major awards every day Not at all LOL

It is time to go to bed already!

Gamma bought Goober a new toy A lovely chicken Click here to see Goober enjoy it aww Gamma is so nice He seems a little worried I might take it away though? Who me? Never. Dont worry Goob your loud obnoxious chicken is safe.

Makes Goober sad

He's Like what? whats so bad about the way Marley is acting? I don't get it.

Goober is a Golden Retriever. They are prone to allergies and skin conditions Sores from digging, allergies, ingrown hairs all sorts of take care of my luxiurious coat I am a beatiful golden type things. He has been scratching his side a lot lately I looked and he had a big sore on his side. OH NO!!!! I have been neglecting him He is not getting the care he deserves. After much research, I found out I could give him some antihistamine and I ordered some very special shampoo and salve to put on his tender hide. Poor Goober. I bought anti-itch sprays for him too. The poor baby. Today he was digging I was trying to distract him with new toys Dont dig goober. Come here mommy will love on you. But then, something fell to the floor. What the #$#@? Goober did not have some sore on his side caused by his baby like pure bred pedeigree my granddad won the west minster best in show sensitive golden retriever skin. It was a wad of gum. He had a wad of gum stuck on his fur against his skin. GUM!

Being all fat and out of shape doesnt mean I am not motivated to exercise. Deciding it was time to be fit and healthy, I took Goober on a brisk walk with me. You might remember me blogging on his loose leash training here . I forgot to update you all that it does work. I use the turn around method. If the dog pulls you hard going one way, you turn around and walk the other way. Pretty soon the dog walks besides you because you are so unpredicable. He does look nervous and tense the entire walk. I just act as if I dont know why he is always looking up at me. ANYWHOOOO we went around the whole block! I know! Impressive! Here is a picture of Goober afterwards. At least now I know it's not just me out of shape. LOL Poor Goober

This is our day bed This is where goober thinks he should lay with his toys No he isnt spoiled Not at all

I go to shut the fridge door It wont shut Goober is behind me bouncing up and down with his stupid squeaky toy. slam slam slam squeak squeak squeak bounce bounce bounce Goober get off me Goober stop it slam slam squeak squeak (*&*& it! Goober body slams me WT$#$# ? Goober get off I am trying to fix the fridge door. Oh wait...... Dang it, Goober get your toy out of the bottom of the fridge It wont shut while its in the way. He must think all poultry should be stored in the fridge. You can buy one here : Crazy chicken It even has a sound sample ...very funny.

According to You Tube and all the E books available for sale, it is easy to teach your dog how to loose leash walk. Basically, all you do is turn and go the other way when your dog pulls out in front of you. Like so: Dog runs forward Leash goes taut Dog turns around Sees beloved owners back Confusion sets in. Repeat as needed Dog decides to walk beside owner as he is so unpredictable Goobers session: Goober lunges forward Owner falls to knees Goober jumps on owners head Owner cusses Goober lunges forward Owner screams as shoulder pulls from socket. Owner cusses Turns around Goober runs around in circles tangling owners legs in leash Owner falls down Goober jumps on owners head Owner cusses Repeat until exhaustion sets in Wow all in 10 minutes too I cant wait for lesson two.

I am not sure what this ferocious thing is but I am glad I have Goober to catch it

Today it is cold and dreary out. Unreasonable wind chills and snow that wont go away. Christmas bills coming in Taxes coming due. It would almost get me down if I didnt look over to this scene Doesnt he look content?

The Reason we bought you The reason we kept you. The reason you stayed. The reason we laugh. The reason we love you Merry Christmas Goober. Thank you so much for putting up with us.