Food Whores

"Food Whore" is often a name by which my best friend, Monty and I are called. I'm not sure why, though they offer up this photograph of so-called "begging" for food, but hell, it was brie on chewy bread and we'd just hiked a few miles and damn it, we were hungry.

This is the second day of our summer experiences. Since I'm an only child, my moms let me invite a friend to share in the adventures. I picked Monty. I will always pick Monty for, while I have many friends, Monty is my BFF (Best Friend Forever!). Today was a hike and yesterday was like Disneyland for Dogs -- a 40-acre dog park filled with tall grass, intertwining trails, and a deep, slow-moving river. It was nirvana!

Today's hike was cool, too. Lots to smell and a waterfall! I've never seen a waterfall so I waded around underneath it and soaked up the spray.

Here we are posing for food...the treat is held out of the picture and above our heads. I have learned, through my extensive training that looking at the treat will not get it in my mouth. Instead, I must look my mom straight in the eye and wait patiently. Monty hasn't learned that yet, so he's staring at the treat. I tried to elbow him to look at mom, but I haven't yet learned to use my elbows in that way.

After our dirty hike, we went to the lake where we swam and chased each other until eventually we had to lie under a tree in the cool shade because we were worn out.

That's what summer is all about, isn't it? Overeating, playing really hard, and then an afternoon nap.

I'm diggin' it!

Rubin at the zoo

This is my first attempt at uploading a video from my camera. Not sure it will work, but my paws are crossed.

I got a new toy this weekend. It's a plastic ball, but inside lives a zoo. Is there sound on blog? I know not, but if there is, you'll hear the zoo of animals that live inside this ball. For the life of me, I can't get them out no matter how much I jump and bark and toss the damn thing around the yard.

Go figure.

Meanwhile, I've played nursemaid to my Momma Ann who is home with an injured shoulder and a bout of fainting that tossed this house upside down for the whole week. I have a job...stay calm and at her feet while she rests and does some school work (report cards) and drinks lots and lots of fluids (Momma G's instructions).

Don't laugh, it's hard work, so the zoo ball was a nice distraction. And now we're waiting for Monty and his Momma to arrive for a game of fetch at the park.

I am so ready for a game of fetch at the park.

This video is taking forever to upload. Hope it works.

My moms have put the ball away for now. It's locked in some closet. I have yet to master the unlocking of doors though I can nose my way through a cracked one.

Is Monty here yet?

No, it was just the neighbor walking by. Maybe if I give my most forlorn look they'll open that locked door.

I sure hope this video works. I want everyone to see how frustrating this ball of animals can be. Is there sound? Oh yeah, I already asked that.

I guess I'm a little anxious about this. I mean, it's my first real movie debut. Sure, they've shot lots of film of me especially when I was a puppy, but this one is kind of priceless. Well, there are some even more priceless. Like when I played with Monty at the lake or that first snow last winter.

I thought technology was supposed to make our lives better or more efficient. This seems like it's taking a long, long time. Of course, I'm not the most patient pup. I was very patient today with Momma Ann. She was kind of boring, but I was dutiful and attended to her every need. I was also watchful. I didn't want her falling over like she did yesterday. That was spooky.

This video is "processing" or so says the little dialog box. What the hell does that mean?

Oh look, here it is! Enjoy!