Monday Moanings

~ Tails Around the Ranch

Hey everybody…Sam here. I see mom hijacked the blog the other day to ‘go over’ the walking rules. Yeah, whatever.  Sorry you guys had to read that drivel. Now that she’s getting ready to fly the coop at work, she’s gotten a bit cocky and thinks she can have free rein over the blog. Not likely but if that’s what floats her boat and makes her happy, we’ll let that be our little secret, ok?

image    So for the record, I love being the center of attention most of the time (I am a Standard Poodle after all) but sometimes a boy just needs a little alone time. Like today…so I’m wondering why can’t I enjoy a little privacy? Here I am minding my own business no doubt thinking about my next post on a gorgeous 45º F degree day watching people walk by and mom disrupts my sun-basking with her stupid camera.  Sheesh woman, don’t you have anything better to do…like give me a break? Go pester dad, he enjoys your attention.

Hope you had a safe and Happy New Year’s weekend. As you can see I’m working on my New Year’s resolution to perfect the art of ‘chillaxing.’ What’d you do this past weekend? Got any resolutions you want to share?

Live, Love, Bark! <3

 

24 thoughts on “Monday Moanings”

    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      No kidding! I don’t know how Bentley and Pierre stand it. 😉

      Reply
  3. Sand Spring Chesapeakes – Cambria, WI – My husband and I have six "furry" children Gambler, Glory, Guilty, Slammer, Gertie and one cat Bones and two furangel's Norman and Nellie. We breed Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. We are both avid hunters. We also enjoy competing with our dogs in hunt tests and field trials. That is where you can find us during the trial months which are April-September. When were not at a trial we are busy training our dogs. We go snow goose hunting in Canada each year and do all the hunting that Wisconsin offers.
    Sand Spring Chesapeakes says:

    Congrats on your upcoming retirement!!!!

    Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks, this has been a long time coming, trust me. 😉

      Reply
    2. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks, JoAnn. Now if I can just figure out how it all works…I’ll be good. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Marty the Manx – I am a handsome Tortie Manx mix. I live with my brother Ralphie a Grey Tabby whom mom calls her "Grey Man". We also share our house with Mazie the big Yellow Lab, Abbe, Anne and Bree who are Chinese Crested Powder Puffs. We all live with our mom in Iowa in the United States.
    Marty the Manx says:

    Oh those sunny Colorado days, I do miss them! Trying to remember the last sunny day we had. Starting to feel like I live in Seattle!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Yeah, even on cold days it can be sunny so you don’t feel it so much. Next week will be super cold, highs in low 20’s. It always gets very cold during Stock Show week. Brrrr!

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      1. Marty the Manx – I am a handsome Tortie Manx mix. I live with my brother Ralphie a Grey Tabby whom mom calls her "Grey Man". We also share our house with Mazie the big Yellow Lab, Abbe, Anne and Bree who are Chinese Crested Powder Puffs. We all live with our mom in Iowa in the United States.
        Marty the Manx says:

        Brrrrrrr!

        Reply
  5. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Dakota/Caren/Cody says:

    I have a resolution to continue to NOT pose willingly for ANY photos……..notice Mom hasn’t let me blog since New Years? BOL BOL BOL! Barks and licks and love, Dakota DakotasDen

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I think mom’s are conspiring against us, Dakota! We must be strong and not let them get away with that! 😉 Happy New Year.

      Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      I will definitely add that to my resolution list! Thanks for the suggestion. 😉

      Reply
    2. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Yeah, she definitely rose to the top of the ‘short list.’ 😉

      Reply
    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Excellent! 😉

      Reply
    2. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Poodle perfection! 😉

      Reply
  8. Straight Arrow – Denver, Colorado – Journalist, humorist, dedicated but disillusioned citizen/patriot. Sharing, selling, and sometimes eating my words. .... .... sometimes mumbling too ...
    StraightArrow says:

    ….paints quite a nice picture…..

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  9. Piglove – In the South BABY – Miniature pot bellied pig and friends - Bacon, Houdini, Hemi and all of the Rock Clan with Journalist Rocky the Squirrel all out looking for adventures from the Hotel Thompson.
    Piglove says:

    Oh I completely understand my friend. Sometimes one has to enjoy one’s company to learn to enjoy others. One time, my mom even took a picture of me peeing – honestly doesn’t she have more important things to do?? You don’t see me taking pictures of her on her porcelain throne, Snorts with piggy laughter. XOXO – Bacon

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  11. Kismet – New River, Arizona. – I'm a 16 year old Indian Ringneck parrot curmudgeon in New River, Arizona in the wild west country. If you're a sunflower seed, you're dinner.
    Kismet says:

    She’s going to fly the coop? I love to fly-maybe we could fly together sometime.

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  12. colinandray – S. Ontario, Canada – My profile photo is of Ray. Despite the fact that I had never had a dog in my life before him, and despite the fact that he carried more emotional baggage than I could ever imagine, he carved for himself a huge niche in my heart.
    colinandray says:

    Hi Sam. Both my Mom and Dad are at home all day and it works out fine because I get to walk in daylight throughout the winter! When I’m not walking, I am chilling out and they are doing other stuff. I like this set up! Woof! Ray.

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  14. Genevieve Petrillo – I'm a teacher-turned-writer - Author of Keep Your Ear on the Ball (Tilbury, 2007) and What If I Don't? (Meegenius, 2014). I love doing school visits and author talks. My stories, poetry, and teaching ideas have been seen in many teachers' and children's magazines. In my free time, I volunteer with Ocean County Volunteers for the Blind and TheraPet.
    Genevieve Petrillo says:

    You’ve got the perfect sun puddle, S. It’s even got a view!

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

    Reply

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