Monday, August 3, 2009

Island Hopping...

So, this was me on my walk this morning...running for miles on flat open beach, finding hapless humans to throw the ball for me endlessly, stopping to cool off my belly in the water....

And this is me this evening...running around on 4,000 sq. ft. of asphalt, finding hapless humans to throw the ball for me endlessly, and stopping to cool off my belly in the water!

I'm happy no matter what island I'm on!

Here are a few more vacation snapshots... Here I am taking a break down at Harbourtown.

I checked out this yacht for me and Rosie...then we could sail back and forth between the US and Scotland...
Maybe I'll climb this tower and send her a message in morse code!

This is my new friend Brownie. He's a Chiuhorkie! A chiuhuahua/Yorkshire Terrier mix. We met on the beach one morning and got to be friends, then we met up three more days. He lives in Atlanta, but his Mom and Dad met on the Island the same time Mommy was living there when she got out of college two hundred years ago. All of us went out for breakfast one morning after our beach walk and our people discovered that they had lots of friends in common.

Okay, after our morning run on the beach, we're off for a bike ride. Wheeeeee! This is an action shot that Mommy snapped in motion!

Hey! Look where we ended up...visiting an old friend (does my bologna tongue look especially long? It was hot! You should have seen Mommy panting!)

Look! It's my pal Harley, the adorable Clydesdale. He trotted right over to the fence when Mommy called him. He's much better behaved than I am (more about that later.)

Harley's so big - even bigger than Stanley of Gooberstan, if you can believe it — that he leaned over the fence and we gave each other a friendly sniff. Mommy was scrambling to find the camera and missed the moment. Again!

We do have nobel profiles though, don't we?

Now. I have to tell you the big trouble I got into today. Bigger than when Rosie ran away for hours looking for me in Scotland. Since we were flying back to New York today, we went to the beach early, then Mommy let me out on the deck to dry off in the sun. Biggify the photo so you can see me!

She's put a baby gate by the stairs down to the yard so I can't get out. I love it out there - I can bark at anyone going by and keep an eye out for squirrels.

So I've been outside for about 20 minutes when Mommy gets a call from the next door neighbor. She'd just seen me running past their house...headed toward the lagoon. If you look between the trees, you can see how close we are to the lagoon.

Here's a view of our next-door neighbor's house - they are even closer to the lagoon. Mommy tore out of the house without even putting on shoes, calling my name very loudly and urgently...

Because this is who lives in the lagoon!!! And he likes to sunbathe up on the bank, on the same side of the lagoon. Mommy was panicked when she didn't see or hear me. She was afraid that the gator had gobbled me up!!!

Fortunately, she found me hanging out next to the neighbor's house - and no gator in sight. She was VERY mad that I didn't come when she called me and she scooped me up and carried me home. I knew she was very upset and VERY MAD at me. I was a very bad boy. I was planning to come when she called me...just not right away.

I promised that I'd only go see this alligator on the porch from now on.

So now I'm back in New York and the only alligators around are the ones who live in the sewers, so I guess I'll stay out of trouble...for now!


30 comments:

Asta said...

Welcome back to ouw Island Petey
Boy was I glad to see you back today..so many stowies..I know ouw littlw wun is faw showt of youw glowious ocean playgwound on youw othew Island, but you weally awe such a happy boy anywhewe you go.What a gweat quality.
Wemind youw Mom when she gets mad at you, although..GULP, I wemembew that Gatow..pleeeez be caweful next time and stay on that gowgeous powch.
smoochie kisses
ASTA

NESSA the hovawart said...

Hi, Petey,

it looks like you are enjoying your summer and your new bike basket :-)It's pitty that I'm to big to fit in...
How is your marriage?

Kisses and hugs,
Nessa

Bae Bae said...

Oh... you sure look like you had fun. But becareful of the gater...

~ Bae

Hamish Westie said...

Hi Petey,
Well you really are a 'cup half full' kind of a guy aren't you. But I can't help thinking that a real beach is just a teeny weeny little bit better than all that asphalt. I hope you get to go back before long and meet up with your new friends.
But steer clear of those 'gators!
Cheers, H.
PS Still v. envious of the bicycle rides..

Dughallmor Beagles said...

OMDog! You look SO cute in that basket....*sigh*....if only there was room for a Beagle in there too....I got your Morsel code message.....very romantic, made me blush...and that wee sailing boat? Perfect!
Oooh.....you ran away and didn't go back to your Mom....way to go......you know I like a bad boy, hehe! Just next time, please watch out for the snappy beast....he looks scary and i'd probably howl at him and alot get my head bitten off!
Loved seeing more of your island, it looks like paradise. Welcome home Petey....I missed you so much!
Love,
Rosie-Posie xxxx

Arran, Arthur and Mum said...

You be a very adapdable dog Petey. Town or country you still in your element.

I woulda not been running off with that big monster thing there though, you living dangerously! I bet your Mom nearly had a heart attack!!
~lickies, Ludo

Gus said...

Oh Petey..my adventures pale in comparison to yours. Worstest Beastie I ever faced down was a muzzer in Rage! Whew. Now I know why dad is so quiet. (and she was angry because I didn't come when I was called!)

Glad you and your mom are back in New Yawk where most of the wild life is two legged.

gussie d

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

WOW!

Woo had lots and lots of fun...and how many years did woo take from your mom's life?

Your horsedoggie pal was furry nice - did he snag woo a tree trunk like the one in the adult beverage khommercials?

Tank woo fur sharing your island hopping tails/tales!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

the magic sleigh said...

Woooos Petey! I am glad to see that gator did not have you for lunch! Mom gets worried when I escape too because of the gators here and cars... I love the swimming shots, I like to cool off my belly too!
-Kira The BeaWootiful

Sophie Brador said...

Oh my god Petey! My mom spend a week with a Chorkie too. I wasn't worried for a second with that gator scare. You are far too resourceful for such nonsense, but I do think you should just hang on the deck in the future. Remember, the further from mom the further from cookies ... and tennis balls too.

xo
SB

Jake of Florida said...

Living where we do, we know all about what gators think about small dogs!! Lunch!!

So we're glad you were smart enough to hang out near your neighbors porch -- and saved your mom's sanity!

Glad you're back on the big island!!!

Jake and Just Harry

Rosie said...

WOW that was a close call - I am sure that Gator would have enjoyed you for breakfast and not as his guest - you need to be very careful when gators are around!
Thank goodness the neighbor called your mom!!

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

Petey...you had such an awesome vacation!! Good call not going near that scary teeth monster and going to the neighbor's house instead...Bet your Mom was really very happy to see you and just pretended mad feelings!

Smileys!
Dory

Abby said...

Hi, Petey...

Sounds like you had a great vacation...

But...OMdoG...You shouldn't scare your Mom like that...And, I'm sure you should never run around where there at alligators...

If you try to take that "Yacht" across the "Pond" to see Rosie, be sure to take your Life Jacket...OK??

Abby xxxooo

Martha said...

Welcome home Petey - we loved your post - you are just the cutest in that little basket on the bike!
We were very frightened when we saw that horrible big alligator - how dreadful if he had eaten you!!!
It looks like a great place for a holiday - you are so lucky!
We thought your wedding was wonderful and were sure we commented before we went off on holiday at both yours and Rosie's blog.
In retrospect your Auntie Bailey felt her outfit was a mistake for mother of the bride and she is blaming me for choosing it!
She thinks the top was inspired by Martha Stewart but the bottom by Brittany!
We learned a lot about wedding customs in Scotland!!!
The pictures were brilliant - we knew they would be - you are very clever!
love and kisses
Auntie Martha xxx

Tama-Chan, Benny, Vidock, Violette, Ollie, Heloise, Momo, Ryu said...

You are one lucky puppy, Petey! What a vacation!!!

Scruffy, Lacie and Stanley's Place said...

Oh good heavens, Petey...THAT IS NOT THE PLACE TO ESCAPE....no no no...those gators will have ya for lunch...member the trouble Stuffy Stan got into down there last year and that was with a concrete gator...oh my...I hafta go and sit down...you bout gave me a heartie attack...your poor mom...bet she was ready to kill ya...

Now go and nap after all that runnin'....

Love and kisses...

Laciegirlie

Eric said...

Crickey Petey I did a huge sweet pee reading your escape. WHAT WHERE YOU THINKING??? Poor Mommy. Has she recovered yet? Remember always. These wise words from your bestest pal. Mom is YOUR walking dinner bowl. YOU are the Gators. Got it?

Wiry wags n kisses Eric xxx

Basket with it's blue spotty lining + Petey + Blue Bike = Cuteness overload!

Dexter said...

Holy crap! That gator could totally eat you! Don't scare mom like that again, OK?

We are still trying to figure out a way to get a basket like that to transport me.

Slobbers,
Mango

Lorenza said...

Hi, Petey!
Sounds like you had a pawesome time there until the last day.... oh-oh! glad you are ok!
Gators are scary!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza

Sally said...

Loved all the photos - except that one of the nasty Gator! I ran off the other day too! But the beast I was chasing was a nasty squirrel - my Mom made the same high pitched sounds because i got close to the road. Glad you made it back safe and intact - Paddy is happy anywhere too! He is like you - loves life no matter where he is!

Lots of licks
Sally

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness, Petey - my heart was in my mouth as you were telling that alligator story! Talk about naughty!! Your poor human must have had a terrible scare!

By the way, I LOVE that photo of you in the blue basket - oh gorgeous! You ought to be on a card!!

Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
ps. love your horsey friend too!

Agatha and Archie said...

DI YOU HEAR THAT CLUNK???????FAINTED dead away when he thought of what could have happened ...now we are too upset to even talk about the rest of hte post....a+a

Bobby said...

I like your bike basket.that Gator looked scary, more teeth than us dogs.

Molly the Airedale said...

Thank doG you didn't get gobbled up by that evil alligator, Petey!
You look so adorable in your bike basket!

Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Well, it must have been fun with all your island hopping, but that was some big scare you gave your mom. Ours would have totally freaked out. Glad you were safe.

We love seeing you in your bike basket. Looks like a lot of fun.

Tail wags, the OP Pack

Paco,Milo, Maya and mommy Simona said...

OMDDDDDDDDDDDDD Sweet Petey!!!!
wHAT A GREAT VACATION YOU HAD!!
aWWWWWWWWWW....
How lucky you're!!!
Wish were with you!!!
Soooooooo....Welcome home Petey!!!!!!
YEPPYYYYYYYY!!!!
You are soooooooo cute in that little basket on the bike!!!
Grrrrrr....
why we're tooooooooo big to put ourselves into it???
And We were very frightened when we saw that horrible big alligator!!!!!
Sooooooooooo scary!!!!
Luckily he didn't done anything to you!!!
We can't live without you!!!!!!!
Great great great place for your holiday!!!!
And how are the marriage???
We're sooooooooooo curious!!!
;-))))))
Have a barkful day!!!
We love youuuuuuuuu!!!!!

SEDONA said...

What an adventure you had, Petey! Glad that 'gator wasn't around when you took your little stroll!
YOu looked like Toto in that bicycle basket :-)
Have a great weekend.
your pal,
Sedona

Isis said...

Oh I love your basket, I think I'd really like one of those too! :)

Purrs,
Isis

TwoSpecialWires said...

Petey, we've missed so much and we're scurrying about trying to catch up! We can only imagine your moma's concern when you were loose with a gator! We saw one this summer, and Moma wouldn't let us within 200 yards of it, she was so nervous!

A new friend ChiYorkie (that's not right, but you know what we mean!) We think that our uncle Andy might've had a chihuahua for a daddy. He had the same mommy as his litter-mate-sissie Chloe, but it's pretty clear their mommy was fooling around!

We're glad you're back. We're glad we're back. We've missed you!

Wirey wags,
Jake and Fergi