Saturday Smirks

So while we’re vacationing in Hawaii, here’s Sam ‘vacationing’ at The Daily Wag. You may remember the first time I took him there. But ever since then, he jumps up on me with his paws wrapped around my waist as if to say, “Oh gawd, please don’t leave me here in prison with these heathens.”  It makes me sad but the reality is there is no one in town now to take care of him since my daughter moved out-of-state. But then there’s the fact that this dog is a total mama’s boy.

finalWe were able to snag a couple of frames from the website video cam where you can check on your fur-kid both from the inside and outside play areas. Every time I’ve gone to check up on him, he’s either standing waaay away from the prison population most of the other dogs or right next to the attendant’s side. Is my  dog ‘snoopervising’ or is he a wallflower? Then again as a poodle could he be so narcissistically self-absorbed that he’s checking out the camera to show his best side? What is up with that dog? Most dogs would be excited to run around with their new buddy fur-iends. Not my boy. *sigh*

Lola, Greenwell Coffee tour guide taking a break

Meanwhile, the Ranch uprights took a coffee plantation tour of the Greenwell Coffee Farm. Established in 1850, the Greenwell legacy has quite the fascinating history. Kona coffee is well-known all over the world and we tried to sample them all. I think I may have to ship my supply home. First day out and any spare space in the suitcase is now filled.

While I am missing Sam something fierce and it breaks my heart to see him sulking hanging around the play area at The Daily Wag, I’ve been ‘adopted‘ by my granddaughter’s new puppy, Nala who was rescued from the local HSUS. Actually it appears I’ve been anointed as the ‘family chew toy.’ O.U.C.H. But does she have the cutest face or what? And those ears!

We saw all the sweet tributes to Fozziemum’s Forrest. Blogville once again demonstrated its love and kindness for one of its own. Nice job, guys❣️ So what’s new on your end? A hui hou (till we meet again or in this case, till I post again).

Live, love, bark! <3

28 thoughts on “Saturday Smirks

  1. So that answers my Facebook question as to whether you had moved. 😉 Poor little Sam, he hasn’t yet figured out how awesome it is to have playmates!

    Love that little Nala, what a cutie!

    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:

      She’s a little pill but cute as a button. Also a good reminder should I get the “let’s get a puppy” idea in the future. 😵

  2. beeorganizedwithpamela – Arizona USA – I am from Oklahoma. Now living the dream in Arizona. I'm a sassy, creative and outspoken southern gal. I believe that if you can read you can go anywhere. One of my favorite sayings is "If you knew you could not fail what would you do?" I enjoy helping other people. My friends know that I’m the queen of useless trivial knowledge and I will not hesitate to use it.
    beeorganizedwithpamela says:

    Ranch uprights Love that.

  3. 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:

    Well I can guarantee you that none of this Mob would be interacting either. They barely tolerate Cousin Jesse and all but Bree have had him around since he was a wee pup. If they were separated from Me they would be stuck to the human company like glue too.
    Hope you are having a great time 🙂
    Marty’s Mom

    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:

      We are having a great time with gorgeous sights and loads of relaxing.

      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:

        Yeah!!!!

  4. 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:

    Dakota would be just like Sam. He could care less about other dogs. What Island are you on??????
    DakotasDen

    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:

      He’s now demonstrating that he’s a total sub-standard poodle by terrorizing a poor Basset Hound with non-stop humping. Argh! Today they had to start spraying him with a bottle. I’m so embarrassed.☹️ Talk about a horn-dog!

      We’re happily on the Big Island with my son and his family. 😉

  5. I’ve left Kali at Camp Bow Wow a few times but just for day care. She is exactly like Sam. When I look at her on the web cams – she is off to the side or following the “camp counselors” around as if to imply her strong preference to people over strange dogs. The first couple of times she pranced in excited to see what was up. The last two times she dug her feet in and had to be coaxed in with a biscuit. I’m not sure I have the where-for-all to go away for such a long period of time but don’t tell Holly because (as much as she loves Holly and Kloe she thinks we will have a vacation one day without dogs 🙂

    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:

      We’ve been watching him a lot and it’s sad to see this goofy, personable dog acting so dejected. Then yesterday he started howling, then later he began following one particular dog and mounting it…over and over. I think I liked it better when he was sulking. Awk. 😁

      1. Wow. I’ve never boarded Kali overnight. I’d have a hard time if I saw her unhappy or out of sorts. Good for you for having the metal to do it because in the end Sam will be fine and Kali would be too. I’m sure after you get back home you’ll all be better for the experience. If course the dog who was mounted may have some nightmares for a while… 🙂

        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:

          Life time scars. Poor thing. 😑

  6. 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:

    Just remember that “mahalo” is Hawaiian for “you’ve just been ripped off”.

    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:

      Haha, Kismet…you just crack me up!

    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:

      Alas that would have been nice! He could have played with the grand dogs. 😇

    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! Can’t imagine not having fun here. It’s so beautiful.

  7. 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:

    Squeals with piggy delight. Sam looks like he is having a ball. And mom said she would love to sample the coffee too – she might even be foaming at the mouth – snorts. And we were also so impressed by the outpouring in blogville. I tell you my friend, it doesn’t matter what life throws at you – blogville is *always* here for you. Love ya and be safe in your travels. XOXO – Bacon

    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:

      Blogvile is beyond wonderful, so glad I finally took the leap and hit the publish button. Can’t believe I waited so long though. ☺️

      We’ll be going to beaches soon and that’s where things turn magical. Woo-hoo!

      1. 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:

        Squeals – beaches are magical!! Mom says she needs to feel some sands beneath her toes soon. Maybe when our secret guests get here next week we can 🙂 XOXO – Bacon
        P.S. Have fun and say hello to the water for me – oinks and snorts

  8. My Golden Life – Upstate South Carolina – I love animals, especially dogs. I enjoy US history, and reading biographies of our former presidents and other historical figures. I love the music of the '60s and '70s since I was growing up in those decades. I love the Beatles and Andy Williams equally.
    My Golden Life says:

    I’d say that being a poodle, Sam is just being himself. All of the poodles I grew up with were stand-offish with dogs other than the ones they lived with, too. And it took a while for Pixie to get used to her little sister, Boo, when Mom first got her too. My poor Kissy was a bit leery of everyone and everything other than our neighbor back home, my dad, and me. It took her a while to get used to Sam and Jason, too. She eventually got over it; but admittedly, I just babied her too much. I couldn’t help myself – she was too cute.

    As for Nala, she’s precious!

  9. no room for even…FABRIC… for your friend??? Well I get the coffee needs… you know shipping is a good idea! Then you’ll be able to bring back some choc. macadamias too.
    Poor Sam. Cole hates being in a group of dogs. He’s a one or two at a time kind of guy. I hope the staff lets him hang on them too. Can someone he knows go by for a visit? He’s probably doing that poodle thing where they sit around, wringing their paws, imagining the worst.
    You are able to do this fabulous trip though, and deserve to get away and enjoy it.
    I’m in the same boat and am just envious of your trip and Cole would be worse than Sam so there’s that. Will they hold a phone up to his ear? We do that on long business trips, call him.
    LeeAnna

  10. 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:

    Have a great time on your vacation.

  11. 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.
    Cupcake says:

    I don’t blame you one bit, S. They can take the dog out of the ranch, but they can’t take the ranch out of the dog. It is best to keep your distance from all those strangers. You don’t know where they’ve been… *shiver*

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

  12. easyweimaraner – brittany – Weimaraner /Braque de Weimar, born in 2009, male & fabulous From: Britanny / France Likes: Plushtoy-Shredding, Spikebones,long distance Walks, everyday a Gift, Chicken, Shoes, Underwear, my squeekie Pig & my whole Life Dislikes: Water, Cats, Beaf, Cats, cleaning my Ears, Cats, the Vet, Cats, Snow & CATS! Profession: Student of psychological War-technics & Terrorism, after my Masterdegree i become to rule the world or maybe to be the owner of toys r us. actually i'm not sure... Status: Single Pets: Hell, NO! i prefer a petfree home. but owner of two slaves for my comfy Misc.: Greencardowner for Masterbed, Master of Beggin, Prince of Thiefs We decided to leave Easy's datas as they were... although we lost him in november 2016, he is still with us.... and his little brothers Phenny and Nelly promised to write on not as Easy the weim, but as easy Weimaraner... About us: Mr. Phoenix, born 9/9/2016 a virgo and always clever&smart...Neilson, born 7/28/2017 a leo who thinks he is clever&smart...
    easyweimaraner says:

    maybe Sam avoids the contact with other inmates because they could teach him naughty things?

    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:

      Ha! I’m sure he’d take notes for that!

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