I'll have this to look forward to when I come home...
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Waiting
Mike and I are leaving on vacation tomorrow and we'll be leaving Gimli behind to stay with the in-laws. I'm already a bit sad I'm going to have to leave him. I've left him before, but its always a little sad for me because I'm very attached to him.
I'll have this to look forward to when I come home...
I'll have this to look forward to when I come home...
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Wonderful thing about Tiggers
Is Tiggers are wonderful things,
Their tops are made out of rubber, their bottoms are made out of springs,
They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!
But one of the most wonderful thing about Tiggers is I'm the only one,
I'm the only one! RAWR!
As you can tell, I've watched Winnie the Pooh far too many times.
These were taken on our trip to the Toronto Zoo a few weeks ago. I have yet to make a good enough post on it and update my 2011 list, but hopefully this weekend.
Their tops are made out of rubber, their bottoms are made out of springs,
They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, fun!
But one of the most wonderful thing about Tiggers is I'm the only one,
I'm the only one! RAWR!
As you can tell, I've watched Winnie the Pooh far too many times.
These were taken on our trip to the Toronto Zoo a few weeks ago. I have yet to make a good enough post on it and update my 2011 list, but hopefully this weekend.
Something about sleeping animals, I don't know what it is...
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Hawk's landing
We live on the edge of our city and our house backs onto a large expanse of land owned by a farmer. As such, there's a great deal of wild animals that run around, although I've only seen our one rabbit friend.
On Friday, I came downstairs for lunch and noticed a rather large animal sitting in the grass on the other side of our gazebo. I peered out the sliding glass door and found a hawk sitting with its talons firmly into its prey. He stood there for a few seconds, lifting and dropping his talons further killing the prey. Then, it started picking away the feathers.
I showed him to Gimli, who stared at him and then back to me with those big, brown corgi eyes begging to be let outside to go meet his new friend.
The hawk, then flew to the back of the yard where he proceeded to do this...
On Friday, I came downstairs for lunch and noticed a rather large animal sitting in the grass on the other side of our gazebo. I peered out the sliding glass door and found a hawk sitting with its talons firmly into its prey. He stood there for a few seconds, lifting and dropping his talons further killing the prey. Then, it started picking away the feathers.
I showed him to Gimli, who stared at him and then back to me with those big, brown corgi eyes begging to be let outside to go meet his new friend.
The hawk, then flew to the back of the yard where he proceeded to do this...
This was leftover when litterbug Mr. Hawk flew away.
One misty, moisty morning...
Last week, we had a foggy morning and I managed to take a few pictures around the house, enjoy!
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Back from the vet
This morning we took Gimli to the vet because his little booboos on his belly and leg weren't really going away. In truth, once we apply Polysporin to the area, they scab over and slowly go away, but then another one appears.
As we said before, in our Sick little corgi post, we suspected allergies since they came on so suddenly. Since we are going away very soon, I wanted the vet to look at it to confirm our theory and suggest something to help our itchy, scratchy little corgi.
The vet visit went well, Gimli has lost weight and is now 28 lbs. YAY! At his last visit in January, he was 32 lbs and while the vet didn't say anything, she did emphasize the phrase, 'Oh, he's 32 lbs now!'
Our suspicions were confirmed, it is some sort of allergy to the weeds in the area. We figure the allergy didn't flare up last year because we were in a new subdivision that had just been sodded and so no room for the weeds to flourish. This year on the other hand weeds are everywhere! We have no grass or weeds in the front yard, but the backyard is a different story. I keep pulling weeds to keep them at a minimum, but weeds are weeds aren't they? In the parks, the weed population is much worse and I've noticed a new type of weed so I've been trying my hardest to keep Gimli on the sidewalks and away from the itchy weeds. Thankfully that weed hasn't reared its ugly head in our yard.
Gimli is now on Benadryl for the foreseeable future - until he stops itching or until the first frost, whichever comes first. He's taking the adult pill form since the liquid form often contains Xylitol, which is fatal to doggies.
Its 10.12pm now and he's conked out on the floor. I have to admit, I'm a little paranoid and keep staring at him to make sure he's breathing, but that's just me, he has scared me before!
As we said before, in our Sick little corgi post, we suspected allergies since they came on so suddenly. Since we are going away very soon, I wanted the vet to look at it to confirm our theory and suggest something to help our itchy, scratchy little corgi.
The vet visit went well, Gimli has lost weight and is now 28 lbs. YAY! At his last visit in January, he was 32 lbs and while the vet didn't say anything, she did emphasize the phrase, 'Oh, he's 32 lbs now!'
Our suspicions were confirmed, it is some sort of allergy to the weeds in the area. We figure the allergy didn't flare up last year because we were in a new subdivision that had just been sodded and so no room for the weeds to flourish. This year on the other hand weeds are everywhere! We have no grass or weeds in the front yard, but the backyard is a different story. I keep pulling weeds to keep them at a minimum, but weeds are weeds aren't they? In the parks, the weed population is much worse and I've noticed a new type of weed so I've been trying my hardest to keep Gimli on the sidewalks and away from the itchy weeds. Thankfully that weed hasn't reared its ugly head in our yard.
Gimli is now on Benadryl for the foreseeable future - until he stops itching or until the first frost, whichever comes first. He's taking the adult pill form since the liquid form often contains Xylitol, which is fatal to doggies.
Its 10.12pm now and he's conked out on the floor. I have to admit, I'm a little paranoid and keep staring at him to make sure he's breathing, but that's just me, he has scared me before!
How can you keep him away from the grass when he loves it so much?
Friday, September 9, 2011
Word to the Universe
Its that time again folks, that time as Mike and I prepare to board a plane in a couple weeks and my anxiety is running wild. Combine the recent Russian airplane tragedy and the proximity to Sept. 11 and I'm positively going mad.
Its all I can do to curl up into a ball and rock back and forth in a corner.
The other day, I made a pact with the Universe, it goes something like this:
I will remain mean and nasty and evil so that whole, 'only the good die young', phrase will not apply to me. In addition, the Universe and I have decided that in light of all the good things that have come into my life of late, I'm going to keep on keepin' on so the Universe can continue to send me good things, like a little sable corgi puppy that I can visit on my birthday weekend in preparation of him/her coming to live with us.
I've taken a stand in my life this year and done things that I want to do and on my terms and all have yielded wonderful outcomes. Therefore, this will continue and I will continue to do things on my terms, which means getting on a plane to participate in a once in a lifetime opportunity and that's how its going to be.
“Fear cuts deeper than swords.”- Syrio Forel.
...
Yes, I mentioned a sable corgi puppy only because Gimli's breeder, hopefully, has a litter on the way with a due date of Oct. 22nd. The dam is a lovely sable and the sire is Gimli's non-fluff half brother. We won't know til later if the pregnancy will yield any pups, but we are hopeful.
...
You get a corgi frap if you can tell me where that quote comes from.
Its all I can do to curl up into a ball and rock back and forth in a corner.
The other day, I made a pact with the Universe, it goes something like this:
I will remain mean and nasty and evil so that whole, 'only the good die young', phrase will not apply to me. In addition, the Universe and I have decided that in light of all the good things that have come into my life of late, I'm going to keep on keepin' on so the Universe can continue to send me good things, like a little sable corgi puppy that I can visit on my birthday weekend in preparation of him/her coming to live with us.
I've taken a stand in my life this year and done things that I want to do and on my terms and all have yielded wonderful outcomes. Therefore, this will continue and I will continue to do things on my terms, which means getting on a plane to participate in a once in a lifetime opportunity and that's how its going to be.
“Fear cuts deeper than swords.”- Syrio Forel.
...
Yes, I mentioned a sable corgi puppy only because Gimli's breeder, hopefully, has a litter on the way with a due date of Oct. 22nd. The dam is a lovely sable and the sire is Gimli's non-fluff half brother. We won't know til later if the pregnancy will yield any pups, but we are hopeful.
...
You get a corgi frap if you can tell me where that quote comes from.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Vote for Gimli!
Gimli has become quite the little celebrity around here.
First, I entered him into the Corgi Butts: Corgis (with blogs) contest and he made it! In the 2011 contest he's going to be Mr. March!
Then, I entered a few of his pictures for the CorgiPals Corgi Lingo contest and Gimli was selected as a finalist in two categories:
In both contests, the winners will be featured in a calendar and the proceeds will benefit various corgi rescue organizations, so a good cause all around. My family and friends are going to receive so many calendars for Christmas this year...
First, I entered him into the Corgi Butts: Corgis (with blogs) contest and he made it! In the 2011 contest he's going to be Mr. March!
Then, I entered a few of his pictures for the CorgiPals Corgi Lingo contest and Gimli was selected as a finalist in two categories:
- June - Eyeliner
- July - Corgi Smile. This picture makes me collapse into laughter every time I see it, check it out, I'm sure you will too!
In both contests, the winners will be featured in a calendar and the proceeds will benefit various corgi rescue organizations, so a good cause all around. My family and friends are going to receive so many calendars for Christmas this year...
Better puppy
Its been a few days, but Gimli is on the mend. We cleaned up his booboos with peroxide and polysporin and they are slowly going away... so long as he stays clear of them.
He's back to his silly self and we are glad for it.
He's back to his silly self and we are glad for it.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Sick little corgi
Lord Gimli isn't feeling well today. He's been mopey and clingy all day and its because of these little booboos he has on his skin.
We aren't sure how he ended up with this little sores?, I guess, on his leg by the elbow or on the underside of his belly, but we are wondering if it could be a sort of allergy since on our walks we come into contact with weeds of all types. He could have come into contact with one of the prickly ones and its irritated his skin. He has no other irritation anywhere else, thus fueling our theory. He's fine otherwise, plays with toys and eats, drinks and poops normally, which is a good sign.
We're going to give him a quick belly bath this evening to wash away anything that could irritate him further and see how he fares tomorrow, else a quick vet visit may be in order.
This is what he looks like today...
He's going to get lots of kisses and snuggles to help him get better and back to his silly and energetic self.
We aren't sure how he ended up with this little sores?, I guess, on his leg by the elbow or on the underside of his belly, but we are wondering if it could be a sort of allergy since on our walks we come into contact with weeds of all types. He could have come into contact with one of the prickly ones and its irritated his skin. He has no other irritation anywhere else, thus fueling our theory. He's fine otherwise, plays with toys and eats, drinks and poops normally, which is a good sign.
We're going to give him a quick belly bath this evening to wash away anything that could irritate him further and see how he fares tomorrow, else a quick vet visit may be in order.
This is what he looks like today...
He's going to get lots of kisses and snuggles to help him get better and back to his silly and energetic self.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Squigly bear
Yesterday, I came downstairs for a snack and I found Gimli like this...
He was kind enough to stay still long enough for me to stifle my laughter and urge to pounce on that belly so I could grab the camera and steal a few pictures.
If you look close enough, you can see a piece of his tongue sticking out. Every once in a while, we'll find him with his tongue sticking out and turning blue.
Such a silly little corgi!
He was kind enough to stay still long enough for me to stifle my laughter and urge to pounce on that belly so I could grab the camera and steal a few pictures.
If you look close enough, you can see a piece of his tongue sticking out. Every once in a while, we'll find him with his tongue sticking out and turning blue.
Such a silly little corgi!
Monday, August 29, 2011
ahem
Everyday as part of my breakfast I have two slices of whole wheat toast with margarine.
And everyday, when a little creature hears the toaster oven beep 3 times, he suddenly appears in the living room and nonchalantly glances over at me in the hopes I offer a crust or two or three.
Well, recently, this creature hasn't been coming around. I'm not sure why, but I didn't read too much into it.
This morning, I sat eating my toast as usual and had to clear my throat. A loud, "Ahem", came out and Gimli, who was hanging out in the foyer, slowly walked up the hall and into the living room. He sat in front of the armchair staring at me in anticipation of his crust.
Then, because, you know I was chewing and not gobbling like a certain corgi, he became impatient and decided to wave at me to get my attention... because the corgi mind meld wasn't working.
It seems Lord Gimli is starting to take his nickname a bit too seriously...
And everyday, when a little creature hears the toaster oven beep 3 times, he suddenly appears in the living room and nonchalantly glances over at me in the hopes I offer a crust or two or three.
Well, recently, this creature hasn't been coming around. I'm not sure why, but I didn't read too much into it.
This morning, I sat eating my toast as usual and had to clear my throat. A loud, "Ahem", came out and Gimli, who was hanging out in the foyer, slowly walked up the hall and into the living room. He sat in front of the armchair staring at me in anticipation of his crust.
Then, because, you know I was chewing and not gobbling like a certain corgi, he became impatient and decided to wave at me to get my attention... because the corgi mind meld wasn't working.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sir Hiss
I had been meaning to get a snake for Gimli.
Not a real snake mind you, but a stuffed toy snake for him to sneak around with and drag around. I figured the only place I'd find it would be the zoo, so off we went this past weekend.
There were a bunch of differently colored snakes there for sale, a ghastly hot pink rattler, a yellow and blue one and a purplish looking one.
I feel I made the right choice...
I shall name him Sir Hiss.
Not a real snake mind you, but a stuffed toy snake for him to sneak around with and drag around. I figured the only place I'd find it would be the zoo, so off we went this past weekend.
There were a bunch of differently colored snakes there for sale, a ghastly hot pink rattler, a yellow and blue one and a purplish looking one.
I feel I made the right choice...
I shall name him Sir Hiss.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
This is my security squeaker
Gimli has never been the type of dog to go around on the walk with a toy in his mouth, so imagine my surprise when today, Gimli went for about half of our walk with one of his toys, a plastic squeaker thing, firmly in those little furry jaws.
I was getting ready for our evening walk and trying to be quick because the rain was threatening and Gimli already didn't want to go outside for fear the water would make him melt. He came bounding into the mudroom with a toy and held onto it while I put on is collar and leash.
"Ok," I thought to myself and decided I'd just take him as is instead of wrestling it away from him.
We started our walk and he only set it down twice.
The first time, he had to pee. He set it down next to those above ground transformer boxes and then walked about 6 steps away to pee on the grass near the curb. Once he remembered he came out with a toy, he snatched it up and off we went.
The second time, he set it down in the middle of the dirt path and went looking for a place to poo. Afterwards, I tried giving it back to him, but he would have none of it! He looked at me as if I was a weirdo, I mean, why would I bring a toy on the walk? As if!
We walked home with Gimli proudly walking along and me holding onto a squeaker toy. I really am his slave...
I was getting ready for our evening walk and trying to be quick because the rain was threatening and Gimli already didn't want to go outside for fear the water would make him melt. He came bounding into the mudroom with a toy and held onto it while I put on is collar and leash.
"Ok," I thought to myself and decided I'd just take him as is instead of wrestling it away from him.
We started our walk and he only set it down twice.
The first time, he had to pee. He set it down next to those above ground transformer boxes and then walked about 6 steps away to pee on the grass near the curb. Once he remembered he came out with a toy, he snatched it up and off we went.
The second time, he set it down in the middle of the dirt path and went looking for a place to poo. Afterwards, I tried giving it back to him, but he would have none of it! He looked at me as if I was a weirdo, I mean, why would I bring a toy on the walk? As if!
We walked home with Gimli proudly walking along and me holding onto a squeaker toy. I really am his slave...
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Back to back
This evening I lay on the rug watching MasterChef when suddenly I felt a small body curl up behind me.
Gimli and I lay back to back for about half an hour. My shirt was up a little in the back and his hair tickled a little. My ponytailed hair tickled his face and we kept turning to see the other and sneaking kisses.
This is why I have a dog.
Gimli and I lay back to back for about half an hour. My shirt was up a little in the back and his hair tickled a little. My ponytailed hair tickled his face and we kept turning to see the other and sneaking kisses.
This is why I have a dog.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
i am threeeeeeee!
hewo, Lord Gimli hier,
sunday wuz my bir-day! i iz 3 years old.
i had a gud day.
Candy let me sleep in a little und when she came to open da crate i wuz too seepy to come out. she thoght sumting wuz wrong wid me becuz i wuz walking sooo slowle. But i wuz ok. she put me on da bed so i could snuggles with her und Mike. i got the first of my bir-day kisses on da bed, cuz i'm cute.
den we went for a walk und i wuz a good corgi und i didn't misbehave, i iz a big boy u kno!
Candy put on my spechul red bandanna so i wuld look nicee on my bir-day.
i had my usual food but also a surprises.
after breakfast i took a lie down to rest
and i rested allll day long.
latur in da day, i got one of my prezzies. i oberheard Candy say to Mike that i got 4 prezzies in total, but i only got one on sunday. bery bad indeed!
can i eat it?
i can't wait to pull out da stuff
That was Gimli's birthday.
He was very lethargic and worn out all day because we went to class on Saturday morning, he did not have an afternoon nap afterwards and he had two doggie guests to play with on Saturday evening. Thus, Sunday was a very quiet day indeed, with Mike and I taking advantage of his unusually subdued demeanor to snuggle and kiss him at every opportunity.
We love this little pile of fluff so very much and its hard to believe he's now 3 years old.
sunday wuz my bir-day! i iz 3 years old.
i had a gud day.
Candy let me sleep in a little und when she came to open da crate i wuz too seepy to come out. she thoght sumting wuz wrong wid me becuz i wuz walking sooo slowle. But i wuz ok. she put me on da bed so i could snuggles with her und Mike. i got the first of my bir-day kisses on da bed, cuz i'm cute.
den we went for a walk und i wuz a good corgi und i didn't misbehave, i iz a big boy u kno!
Candy put on my spechul red bandanna so i wuld look nicee on my bir-day.
i had my usual food but also a surprises.
Hier i am waiting for my eeg
i must eat it bery dainty like
yum yum
after breakfast i took a lie down to rest
and i rested allll day long.
latur in da day, i got one of my prezzies. i oberheard Candy say to Mike that i got 4 prezzies in total, but i only got one on sunday. bery bad indeed!
what iz dis?
can i eat it?
i can't wait to pull out da stuff
den, becuz it wuz my bir-day, i got brushed and that evil clippy thing came out. i don't like the clippy thing and i alwayz curse it and make ugly faces to scare it away, but it neber works. don't you tink my face is scawwy?
go away clippy thing!
i am so handsum with my wabbit! although i much prefer the real wabbit dat libes outside. maybe dat's one of my other prezzies?
That was Gimli's birthday.
He was very lethargic and worn out all day because we went to class on Saturday morning, he did not have an afternoon nap afterwards and he had two doggie guests to play with on Saturday evening. Thus, Sunday was a very quiet day indeed, with Mike and I taking advantage of his unusually subdued demeanor to snuggle and kiss him at every opportunity.
We love this little pile of fluff so very much and its hard to believe he's now 3 years old.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wanna bet?
The Universe works in mysterious ways.
The other day I came across this leaf on a usually reddish brown leafed tree.
Just when we think we have it all figured out and all plans made, the Universe chimes in to say, "Wanna bet?"
We've had a strange bit of occurrences over the last number of months, nothing bad, just unexpected good things happening. Things that I never imagined would happen, have.
Leaps that we'd never taken because we thought, 'nah, I'd never win this,' have paid off in spades.
The moral of the story? Carpe Diem.
And now a bonus shot of Gimli, who doesn't make plans for his day... other than cookie time, dentabone time, dinner time, snuggles with Candy time, walkie time and look out the window time.
The other day I came across this leaf on a usually reddish brown leafed tree.
Just when we think we have it all figured out and all plans made, the Universe chimes in to say, "Wanna bet?"
We've had a strange bit of occurrences over the last number of months, nothing bad, just unexpected good things happening. Things that I never imagined would happen, have.
Leaps that we'd never taken because we thought, 'nah, I'd never win this,' have paid off in spades.
The moral of the story? Carpe Diem.
And now a bonus shot of Gimli, who doesn't make plans for his day... other than cookie time, dentabone time, dinner time, snuggles with Candy time, walkie time and look out the window time.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
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