tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78905488298597102852024-03-13T06:53:42.815-04:00Petey's playhouseWhere big fun comes in a small scruffy package.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.comBlogger365125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-1022429118223891642012-09-26T16:33:00.002-04:002012-09-26T16:33:24.677-04:00Mango Man, oh yeah!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ah, friends, we lost a good one today. Our friend Mango has headed over the bridge to join many of our friends (and my left eye) in that marvelous place of no pain, no leashes, and endless mountains of bacon and cheeseburgers.<br />
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I join a chorus of hundreds who will sing Mango's praises today and we've wiped away tears more than once today, but rather than lament his death, I say let's raise our paws to a RELENTLESSLY HUGE LIFE WELL-LIVED.<br />
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Let's celebrate how lucky we all were to be friends with Mango.<br />
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Devoted to charity and those less-fortunate than himself, he and his brother Peewee were proud supporters of the "Lacie Date Survivor" cause. He man(go)ed hot lines and saved more than a few unknowing pups. </div>
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He also was a very vocal proponent to bringing an end to Lacie's Smoothie business.</div>
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He was a great traveller and adventurer, even if this trip to South Africa resulted him getting into some hot water. While the tribe were disappointed not to sample delicious mango, The Relentlessly Huge reported it was the best hot tub he'd ever experienced.<br />
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Along with his great pal, Joe Stains, Mango traveled to the Highlands of Scotland several times. His kilt still holds the record for most tartan ever used. No doubt he and Joey are discussing the Red Sox and Yankees seasons right this moment.<br />
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Truly a ladies man(go), Mango had international beauties drooling all over him (and vice versa!)<br />
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His producer debut on "Beagadoon" -- the all-canine retelling of the classic musical Brigadoon -- won him his first Oscar Meyer award.<br />
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For such a relentlessly huge fella, Mango was surprisingly light on his feet. Whether he was rivaling the pros from Dancing with the Stars in the ballroom...<br />
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...winning rave reviews for his performance as The Nutcracker prince in the Boston Ballet...</div>
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Today we lost Andy Williams as well. And I think his most famous song is appropriate today as we remember and celebrate our friend Mango.<br />
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<i>Two drifters, off to see the world, </i></div>
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<i>My Huckleberry friend, Moon River and me.</i></div>
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Until we meet again, dear friend...</div>
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Petey's girlfriend Kali is here for the afternoon while her owner moves from our building to another in the neighborhood. We figured Kali would be a lot less confused if she just hung out with her pal Petey for the day. Kali is the only dog that Petey actually will play with and then, only in our apartment, never the dog run where the two of them pretty much ignore each other. </div>
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But as you can see from these photos, it's a different story behind closed doors. I called the two of them to go out for a walk and this is how I found them.</div>
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Disappointed that there were no actual "cats" on the "catwalk," Petey nonetheless knew how to "make it work!"</div>
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And if you've ever wondered what the David would look like wearing a Missoni onesie, here you go! The latest art installation in the Meatpacking District.</div>
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We've been back in New York since Sunday and it's even hotter here than it is in South Carolina! Bummer! I'm not too thrilled about the scaffolding directly outside our windows (or the workmen walking by just a few feet away at 8:30 in the morning!). Plus there's renovation work going on in the apartment next door AND a two-year construction project putting in a new water main in the neighborhood. Ah, how Petey and I long for the quiet sea breezes and croaking frogs and cicadas...</div>
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Lots of time outdoors on the deck, scaring away the squirrels who like to hit up the bird feeder and the feral cat who drops by.</div>
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Lots of bike rides down to Harbourtown -- Petey's decided he deserves a small scoop of vanilla ice cream as his reward for riding down in the bike basket -- plus he's also found out which shops offer dog biscuits. This dog will never starve, wherever he goes!<br />
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The big whirlpool tub in the bathroom brought out a voyeuristic side of Petey not seen since his puppy days. Don't think he's quite ready for a swim across the tub!<br />
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One of Petey's new stops was The Courtyard shop in the Village Exchange. It's an awesome combination knitting store and used book exchange. I have a fabulous group of ladies that meet up on Thursday nights for some socializing and "needling." Great fun. </div>
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I'd catch the ball and toss it back up to him. Repeat, repeat, repeat. He loved it! We ended up hanging out at the store for several hours that afternoon and he'd play with every single customer who came in -- especially bored husbands waiting for their wives to check out all the knitting stuff!<br />
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Of course, we spent a lot of time at the beach. Though we were restricted to before 10:00 am and after 5:00 pm, Petey still found plenty of kids to toss the ball for him. <br />
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One of my favorite moments was when he made a beeline one morning for a little boy playing in the sand. I realized immediately that the boy had special needs and his father did indeed tell me that his son Will had had 10 surgeries in his 4 1/2 years, including open heart surgery and the insertion of a feeding tube. He was a bit cautious of Petey but the Dad kept tossing the ball for him and Petey kept bringing the ball back and dropping it in front of Will. Finally Will stood up and threw the ball and Petey caught it mid-air. Will burst out into a big giggly smile. I glanced over at the Dad and saw he was choked up, eyes brimming with tears. It was almost ten so we said goodbye and headed up to hose off Petey. I ran into the family again by the showers and the Dad thanked me for letting them play with Petey. Oh, no problem - thanks for playing with him, I replied. "No," said the Dad, "It really made our day."<br />
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The power of Petey.<br />
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The first few days we were on the Island, we had thunderstorms almost every day and Petey was not at all happy. He didn't seem to mind them in his earlier years, but in the past couple, he doesn't like them at all, panting heavily, hiding in the bathroom or under the bed. It's gotten worst - he used to be fine just sitting with me during a storm but now he gets so upset he exhausts himself.<br />
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So I bought him a Thundershirt. And it stopped raining for four weeks! However this past Saturday, we had fireworks about 100 yards away at the country club and after the first "BOOM!" Petey had his tail between his hind legs and was trembling. I grabbed the Thundershirt and wrapped it tightly around him and pulled him into my lap. The panting stopped. He quieted down and...fell asleep with his head on my knee! It works!<br />
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One last romp on the beach before we head back to New York...<br />
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Chilling out in the Charlotte Airport between flights. Petey's a good traveller but I figured it couldn't hurt if he was extra calm with his Thundershirt on. And it also prevented any airport employees from insisting he go back into his travel bag between flights.<br />
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Now on to our next adventures....Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-6109591863046495732012-06-05T18:48:00.000-04:002012-06-05T18:48:16.238-04:00Petey attends the CFDA awardsWell, we may currently be in South Carolina, but last night, Petey and I had a small cameo at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards ceremony at Lincoln Center. We are big fans (yes I'm including Petey as well as he is definitely a fashion hound) of the blogs of Scott Schulman --The Sartorialist-- and Garance Dore --garancedore.com) and when they announced they'd be receiving the Media Award this year, they asked their loyal readers to send in video clips saying why they liked their blogs. So I submitted one with Petey on my lap.*
* I have met both Scott and Garance several times--often enough that Garance recognizes me and we'll casually chat. Usually I've run into her shooting in the West Village and Petey will often yelp a bit. She told me to come up with a distinctive name that she'll recognize when I leave a comment, so I've become "Jane with the noisy terrier." so Petey had to be included in my video.
Anyhow they received literally thousands of homemade videos from around the world for this presentation and guess what? Ours was one of about a dozen chosen for the final cut!
And you can see it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3_foAb2p4E&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Look for us about 1:09 minutes in! Then go check out Scott and Garance's blogs!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-3588003009585415072012-05-24T00:36:00.004-04:002012-05-24T00:36:56.304-04:00Sea dog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Petey took a break from looking at photos of his <a href="http://www.traceysidesphotography.com/">latest photo shoot</a> (check out Petey in the black and white and the color sections, eating ice cream!) to join me for a walk along the Hudson River to see OpSail -- a parade of tall ships from across the globe plus naval ships in town for Fleet Week. </div>
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Stopped for some breakfast-to-go and met this little Foxy pup. I swear Petey thinks every Foxy he sees is Asta and is always a little disappointed when he realizes it's not her. But this puppy was very sweet!<br />
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I always love imagining what New York must have been like in the days of sailing ships.<br />
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And I loved the juxtaposition of these classic sailing ships against the modern skyline of Jersey City.<br />
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Can you see the Statue of Liberty through the haze, welcoming international visitors to New York?<br />
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Those are sailors standing along the spars of the masts as they came up the river.<br />
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Throughout the morning, fighter planes were soaring overhead, including the Blue Angels. I didn't get a photo of them but they flew over twice, quite low. Gave me goosebumps. Petey just ignored them!<br />
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The sky was quite mysterious. Loved this shot through the Richard Meier buildings.<br />
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There was a break in the parade between the Tall Ships and the Naval ships, so Petey insisted we go on down to the dog run in the park. Unfortunately, it was being cleaned so we couldn't go in.<br />
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We did spy these pretty roses growing among some blue spruce trees.<br />
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We watched the ships pass by from the end of the pier, out by that white pavillion.<br />
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The Coast Guard training ship, the USS Eagle, was far off when I took this so I had to blow up the photo a lot. But I love how it looks like a painting.<br />
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I thought it must have been very powerful for the sailors on Navy ships to pass by the Statue of Liberty and the new World Trade Center building. The sailors were lined up at attention along the decks.<br />
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I was in Times Square tonight to see a show (an incredible performance by Phillip Seymour Hoffman in "Death of a Salesman") and there were plenty of sailors enjoying their shore leave. I kept expecting them to break out into song.<br />
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This was my birthday weekend, which was great fun for me, not so much for Petey! He got stuck at home with the dog walker for much of Saturday, as I went out for brunch with out-of-town friends, shopping, dinner and theater! (If any of you are headed for New York this summer, book tickets now for "Peter and the Starcatcher" - it is fabulous and sure to win a few Tonys as it is nominated for 9!)</div>
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After shaking off a bit of "champagne head" from the night before, I headed off to the dog run with Petey on a glorious cloudless Sunday morning. Walking through the Meatpacking District on the way to the run, we came across a stop on the Top Chef tour.</div>
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We watched Season 3 champion Hung Huynh and Antonia Lofaso from Season 4 do a cooking demonstration/quickfire challenge which was fun, but Petey was much more interested in getting to the tennis balls at the dog run.<br />
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Love this pale green bike parked outside Beasty Feast. Wonder how Petey would feel about riding around in a basket bedecked with flowers?<br />
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Late Sunday afternoon, watching a front move in from the southeast, from the roofdeck of my building. This is the view looking south, where you can see the World Trade Center/Freedom tower rising above the other buildings.<br />
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Friends from Hilton Head enjoying the view looking uptown and some cold pink prosecco with little cakes from the Chocolate Tree.<br />
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To the east, Soho and the East Village bathed in the low western sunlight.<br />
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A view towards the Empire State Building.<br />
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And all this time, Petey had to hang out all by himself in my apartment. No fair!<br />
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He did seem to enjoy this particular birthday card I received!<br />
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Are these pin-up girls for Cairn Terrier boys?<br />
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Whatever...I think he's going to keep it under his pillow.<br />
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One of our favorite dogs gently, gracefully, and lovingly slipped away from us today. His beloved flock was by his side for this last adventure. And his little brother Digby was waiting to greet him on his arrival, where the two brothers forever will be painfree, joy-filled and in perfect health —croissants and coconut ice cream for all.</div>
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Angus has words far more eloquent and elegant than mine, but I wanted to honor this cheerful and brave fellow who has greeted me on so many mornings (while my own furry companion lay still snoring blissfully by my side.)<br />
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I shall miss you terribly, dear Wilfee. Already, the silence is deafening.</div>
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So I sought out some images from happier days —two years to the day to be exact. And there was your smiling, laughing face, your morning "bedhead," and that glint in your eye as if to say "put down that silly camera, let's go biff the swing, then take off on a long adventure down that old Roman road..."<br />
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But this final photo struck me the most. You knew, dear Wilfee, didn't you, that this day would come. When tears would be shed across continents for a small white polar bear we never met, yet we loved as if he were our own.<br />
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Thank you, Wilfee (and Angus and "the font") for allowing us to tag along at the end of your lead on what has been a journey we will never ever forget.<br />
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There will indeed be great laughter and mischief in Heaven tonight. We shall look to the sky for the newest, most dazzling star and its similar companion.<br />
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Okay, I have to start off with this "Fun with PhotoBooth" shot I took of Petey. He's a star!<br />
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On our way to the dog run, I had to take a photo of these two beautiful townhouses with their delicate ironwork and gorgeous pots filled with geraniums and hydrangea.<br />
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A planter full of flowers in the Meatpacking District.<br />
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I was startled to see azaleas blooming in the park across the street - ours on Hilton Head were all over by the third week in March.<br />
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Ah yes! Back to what you came here for -- super cute photos of Petey with his new hairdo.<br />
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Yes, this butterfly was indeed in the heart of New York City.<br />
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On Saturday, there was a neighborhood "yard sale" on Perry Street. Since we city dwellers don't actually have yards or garages, they blocked off a block on Perry Street and residents could set up tables to sell their trash and treasures. There were some remarkable handcrafted and vintage items. As well as a man making (and selling!) Polaroid transfer photos. Petey decided to lie down on the sidewalk right in front of him so of course, I had to get a photograph. It came out really beautiful, looking like an old vintage photo. So I took it today to my friend John Esty's framing store.<br />
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John currently has two dogs - a seven-year old Bernese Mountain dog named Huff. (A bit of background - when I first met John 14 years ago when I moved to New York, he had a pair of Bernese Mountain dogs, a male named Hudson and a female named Madison - "Maddie." John had a pair of chairs in the store and the two dogs would sit on them as if on thrones. There was a pet shop nearby and I'd always stop by and pick up a treat for his dogs before I dropped in. Hudson was very ill with cancer when I got Petey, so I gave Petey the middle name "Hudson" so he'd have the nobility of Huddy. Hudson survived long enough f to meet his namesake and even play a bit with puppy Petey. Very soon after Hudson passed, the breeder contacted John and told him that she was not going to be breeding her dogs again for quite awhile however she did have a puppy available. Though John was still grieving and not quite ready to get another puppy, he couldn't resist and so Huff came to live in New York.)<br />
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Huff and Petey are old pals.<br />
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Just look at that gorgeous face. Now...<br />
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And then!<br />
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What a little knucklehead!* *Knucklehead is a term of endearment.<br />
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Look how little Huff is compared to Petey. (And that's the same chair in the background.) Petey's around 23 lbs. and he looks enormous in these photos.<br />
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"Hey Petey! Got any good tricks to teach me?"<br />
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"How about just a little kiss?"<br />
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Huff was adorable and loveable then and he still is, a sweet, happy fellow.<br />
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And yes, he's still a big knucklehead.<br />
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Look at those gigantic paws. Previews of coming attractions.<br />
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And here's John giving Maddy some love. She wasn't quite sure what to make of Huff when he arrived but very quickly, her mothering instincts took over. She and Hudson were both extraordinary dogs. They set the standard for Bernese Mountain dogs for me. Loyal, gentle giants with enormous heart and soul.<br />
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I always love a photo of a waggy tail in action. Petey loves to come visit John and literally pulled me up the steps to his store.<br />
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Huff's partner-in-crime is this sassy girl, Millie. She's a Chihuahua-mix rescue that John and his partner adopted a few years ago. She's a love muffin but a bit territorial when it comes to other dogs - she's a scrapper. Fortunately, Petey pretty much ignores her and doesn't possess much of threat so they've been getting along okay. We just make sure that Millie gets lots of love and praise when she's minding her manners.<br />
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John is one of the handsomest men I know, but I couldn't resist posting this absolutely adorable photo of his and his girl Millie.<br />
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I'll be sure to post a photo of Petey's masterpiece when John completes the framing!<br />
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John's partner is designer and animal-rights advocate John Bartlett. Together they've worked tirelessly for the <a href="http://www.johnbartlettny.com/tiny-tim-rescue-fund">Tiny Tim Rescue Fund</a> which helps get dogs and cats out of high-risk kill shelters and find them foster families until they get adopted. The fund provides medical attention, training, and socialization so these animals can get a second chance at a loving home. Please check it out. John B. also donates 10% of the proceeds from his uber-cool clothing and accessories line to the Tiny Tim Relief Fund. Because helping our furry friends is always fashionable! <br />
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We've got to begin this post with a greeting to all the Moms out there, whether your kids are 2- or 4-legged, we love you. I particularly love this photo of my Mom and Petey. They had quite the loving relationship despite my Mom's initial trepidation about me getting a dog. </div>
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The weather in New York this weekend was gorgeous. Warm and sunny, cloudless blue skies. At last! Spring seemed to disappear right after Easter weekend so it was nice of it to reappear again before the heat and humidity of summer kicks in.<br />
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Petey hadn't been to the groomer since late October when an over-zealous hand-stripper left him looking as pink as raw bacon and with a bloody paw to boot. Now Petey is delighted to go to the vet - he'll pull me in there when we walk past, in large part to get a cookie. When we went into the animal hospital following his eye surgery, he was wagging his tail and wriggling with delight. But whenever we'd even walk near this particular groomer, he'd cower, stop in his tracks and insist on going the opposite direction. Time for a change.<br />
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So we booked an appointment with a professional stripper at Downtown Doghouse who has worked on dogs at Westminster! Now my boy is handsome, but he's no show dog -- I just wanted to make sure he looked neat, comfortable for the warmer months, and had the least aggravating experience possible.<br />
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Here's his BEFORE photo.<br />
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The groomer is located on 9th Avenue and 21st Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York. This street, from 14th Street to 23rd, is now sprinkled with some delightful Mom-and-Pop shops and cafes -- vanishing species as rents soar and bigger brands become the only ones who can afford to open stores. (You think I'm exaggerating? Rumor has it that Michael Kors is paying $50,000 a month for a space that's about 1,000 square feet on Bleecker Street. I read recently that Bleecker Street now has the most expensive per-square-foot rental real estate anywhere in the U.S.)<br />
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Anyhow - I digress. If you're planning a trip to New York this summer, don't overlook this area as well as the galleries on 10th Avenue. Fewer tourists, plenty of charm (plus you can always hop on the High Line nearby!)<br />
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Here's Petey about to go in for his 4 1/2 hour grooming appointment! Yes, I know that sounds like a long time, but I was relieved to hear that they work on him for brief periods at a time rather than all at once, which is a lot less stressful when a dog is getting hand-stripped. Since many wirehaired terriers don't shed, they need to have their hair manually removed when their coat gets "blown" or loosely rooted. It's not really painful - like running your hand through your hair and getting a few loose strands - just tedious. It's also a specialty, so it can be hard to find a really good stripper - and yes, I know the irony of that statement, living in New York!<br />
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I loved this sign in the window of Knickerbockers Meat Market! They were closed by the time Petey was finished with his appointment, but I think we'll have to walk over there and get him a nice juicy marrow bone this week.<br />
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Since I had four hours to kill before I went back to get Petey, I decided to walk through Chelsea Market - another "must-see" for foodies visiting New York. The former home of the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco), Chelsea Market is now filled with wholesale bakeries and food stalls, while retaining many of the original industrial elements, like this waterfall that cascades down from a pipe a story above. Hard to get a good shot with all the tourists snapping photos.<br />
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I love this big clock, just chained to a beam and the rough edges of the blasted out brick walls.<br />
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The bakeries were quiet today but there were still a few bakers and a rack of bread just loafing around.<br />
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I love great cookery stores, but with a tiny NYC apartment kitchen, I have to be very judicious as to what I bring in. But that doesn't stop me from admiring all the colors, textures and implements.<br />
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Ummm! These glossy chocolate molds look almost good enough to eat!<br />
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I like this poster of New York icons in the window at the Fat Witch Brownies.<br />
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How about a dress made out of Eleni's cookies? You'll look good enough to eat, even if you're feeling crumby!<br />
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I had an iced coffee in a patisserie across the street while the groomer spent an extra half hour finishing up Petey's 'do, then I picked up my wriggly, smiling happy boy. He looked gorgeous! Like a velvety pup, not a scruffy scrappy street dog.</div>
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Shaking off his afternoon spent at the groomers, Petey was eager to show off his new haircut at this "no dogs allowed" bodega....</div>
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This shop has changed names and ownership but still is packed with fabulous French goodies, like the best finds from a Parisian flea market. I bought a copy of a incredibly detailed map of Paris in the 1700's here -- it came in a portfolio with 25 segments. I had them individually framed and hung in my living room on Hilton Head where my ceiling is high enough for it's 6 1/2' x 8' size.</div>
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Having failed to get into the bodega, Petey tried his luck at a nearby bar. While he wasn't allowed in, their open sliding doors onto the sidewalk allowed him to walk right up to three young men drinking mimosas and park himself under their table, much to my embarassment. The more I tried to lure him away, the more comfortable he made himself, giving me a "go head on home, I'll catch up with you later."</div>
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Outside the Maritime Hotel, Petey agreed to pose by this vibrant sign for Hiro restaurant.</div>
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A stop-off at the dog run for a little tennis ball action, then home for dinner and well-earned nap. So here is the side-by-side comparision of his BEFORE and AFTER photos!</div>
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Scruffy or fluffy, I think he's just perfect!</div>
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The rainy dreary days finally seemed to take a break, so Petey and I headed down to the dog run in the Hudson River Park. Lots of people ask me what it's like to own a dog in New York- where does he play? Where does he go when he's out on a walk? I've even been asked if there are trees in the city.<br />
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First off, the streets of the West Village are tree-lined. Pear and linden trees that blossom in the Spring and fill the air with scent in the Summer. This building is Donna Karan's late husband's sculpture studio. It's now home to her Urban Zen store and foundation, but what is truly spectacular is the massive garden on the roof. Enlarge this photo and you'll see there's even a full-size tree up there.<br />
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We passed this little bakery with it's amazing cakes! Kind of hard to get a good shot with the glare off the window, but I think you can get the idea. Astonishing the artistry of cake frosting!<br />
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Fed up with traffic in the City? Then hop on a water taxi! It's really one of the least expensive ways to see the city waterfront, including the Statue of Liberty and a great way to get a sense of New York as a port.<br />
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One World Trade Center, previously referred to as the Freedom Tower, is rising quickly from Lower Manhattan. While it will never erase the memory of the tragedy of September 11, it is comforting to see that gap in the skyline slowly filling again.<br />
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To give you a sense of the tower's progress, here is a rendering of what it will look like when it is completed in 2013. With the spire, it will be 1,776 feet tall - a reference to America's independence date - and the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere (3rd tallest in the world).</div>
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I had an out-of-town houseguest last weekend who mentioned that she'd still feel uneasy going up in it. I can understand. The first time I went up into the Empire State Building after 9-11, I was a bit nervous. Of course, I was going to go see my income tax accountant...<br />
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One of my friends was involved with a fashion video shoot yesterday. I think the lighting here is so beautiful.<br />
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Finally, I couldn't resist taking a photo of these beautful fresh strawberries, the first of the season.<br />
Happy weekend!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-33428257066358865912012-05-03T23:48:00.000-04:002012-05-03T23:48:25.397-04:00"I'm a terrier, not a trained circus monkey!"Petey is a dog of many talents, as I'm sure I don't have to tell you.<br />
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I know everyone thinks their dog is a genius in a fur coat, but in Petey's case -- and I know quite of few of you who have met him can attest to this -- it's true. He remembers every single shop or restaurant within 10 blocks where he's ever had a cookie in the past nine years.<br />
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He's convinced countless young ladies to give him samples of ice cream. His name should be Ben...or Jerry.<br />
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He has proven to be an impressive agility dog - as long as there are plenty of treats for incentive and time isn't important. (Sometimes he likes to take a break once he gets up on the table.)</div>
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He has trained countless humans, including this 7 month old baby, how to correctly play with a tennis ball.<br />
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He's even discovered ways to make bathtime (mine, not his) more fun (for him, not me).<br />
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He can make himself comfortable almost anywhere.<br />
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But of all these crazy moments he has allowed me to capture with my camera (and believe me, there are hundred's more), I've never been able to capture his smile -- a real toothy smile, not a grimace -- when I first come home or when I ask if he wants to go for a walk. And tonight, I thought I was going to finally be able to immortalize his talking in his sleep but as soon as the video clicked on, he went silent as The Artist. Oh, he's a tricky fellow. I guess you'll just have to meet him and see him do these things for yourself!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-46760917260065890332012-05-01T13:55:00.001-04:002012-05-03T17:13:21.050-04:00Saturday in SoHo (What was I thinking?)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Okay, I may have been crazy to venture down to SoHo on a Saturday afternoon, but the weather was a bit warmer and I thought Petey would enjoy a nice long walk, so off we went. </div>
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The bodega on the corner has peonies (3 for $10 - ouch!) and lilacs ($19.99 for a bunch) available for a very short time. They are two of my favorite flowers and I can never resist getting a bunch or two while they're in season. </div>
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The James Perse store had done quite a bit to raise funds and awareness of beagles being used in labs. With our deep affection for the Dughallmoor beagles, this is a cause near and dear to us.</div>
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Hey, what are all those people doing, lined up around the corner? It's Magnolia Bakery, made famous by a 5-second appearance in one episode of Sex & The City (and briefly featured in the Saturday Night Live video "Lazy Sunday") and the self-proclaimed instigator of the world-wide cupcake craze. As any local West Villager will tell you - they're not that good! (Although I'll begrudgingly admit that their banana pudding is pretty darn tasty). Go to Billy's Bakery on 9th Ave instead or Sweet Revenge for cupcakes with wine or beer pairings. (yes!)</div>
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Time out for a water break (and a tug inside the door for a dog cookie - one of Petey's regular stops on Bleecker Street.)</div>
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Ooh! Some fabulous necklaces at Alexis Bittar...</div>
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I loved this hand-painted mural on Bleecker Street (even after I discovered it's advertisement for Coach!)</div>
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Who doesn't like a bold hatmaker? Are there any other kind???</div>
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After crossing 7th Avenue, Bleecker Street becomes less about the boutiques and more about the great food shops and little restaurants that have been there for decades. I love Murray's Cheese, especially their window in the sidewalk that gives you a peek into their cheese cave. (I wonder if it's possible to have a wine & cheese cellar?)</div>
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And what's next door to Murray's Cheese? Amy's Bread! What a great couple!<br />
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Another iconic SoHo building - generally seen as the home of some young bohemian just arrived in New York, when in actuality, the lofts in this building sell for millions and millions of dollars.<br />
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We finally made it to one of our actual, planned destination - Purl Soho, an amazing knitting and sewing store that began as a tiny storefront on Sullivan Street and has now grown into an enormous store (and several marvelous books!) </div>
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It's like a candy store with an entire wall of the most delicious colors and textures of yarn - this is just a tiny sampling.</div>
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I like the wall art of embroidery frames with fabric swatches. Great idea, huh?<br />
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Back on the street - had to pose with the elephant, even if he's not of our political leaning...<br />
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...and try to "walk like an Egyptian".... tut, tut!<br />
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Mad crowds on Broadway - had to take a break out of the way.<br />
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One of our other official stops was at the Converse store to get a new pair of black Chuck Taylors. Thought I'd captured a shot of their enormous American flag just inside the entrance, it's made entirely out of pairs of Converse sneakers. Here's the one I stole from their website. I bought my last pair of All-Stars in Paris (!) when my feet were so worn out I couldn't walk another step. I took them with me to Europe on my trip last autumn but they felt uncomfortably small, so I left them in my hotel room in England - hope they fit one of the maids!</div>
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Time to start heading home - let Petey lead the way and we ended up walking past this rather non-descript little park which I really love because it's been created to show what Manhattan originally looked like, in terms of topography and plant life. A little strip of forest.<br />
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I also love a labyrinth, such a great metaphor for life! Sometimes we walk alone, sometimes someone shares our path for awhile then moves away. We think we're backtracking, not moving forward and yet we always are progressing.<br />
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The labyrinth is between two gardens - the park I just showed you and a more traditional garden on the NYU campus. Sadly, it looks like their days may be numbered as the university is trying to develop the property. On the one hand, I can understand the incredible value of this prime piece of New York real estate, but I feel even more strongly that we really need as many green and peaceful places in the city as possible!<br />
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Petey has probably been to Washington Square Park a dozen or more times in his 9 years, however he has an uncanny way finding his way from blocks away to the park. They have a small dog and a larger dog run there, but we seldom go because I find the parks to be either dusty or muddy, depending on the weather and the dog owners aren't too attentive about cleaning up after their dogs or breaking up fights. All Petey cares about is finding a tennis ball. If he can't find one, he doesn't understand why we're there and gives me a "I don't make you go shopping without a wallet, why did you bring me here without a ball?" look.<br />
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Check out this poor Frenchie in his jeans and tee shirt!<br />
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The famous arch and some hip-hop acrobatic dancers taking advantage of the empty fountain to create an arena for their performance.<br />
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While waiting for the show to begin...<br />
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...we met these two Cairn terriers, on their way back from the groomer! They were very cute and friendly - a Cairn party! - and while they were smaller than Petey, they weighed more than he did. Petey has a nice trim waist from his runs on the beach. (Wish I could claim the same!)<br />
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I love these stately Henry James/Edith Wharton-era Greek Revival townhouses on the north edge of the park.<br />
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Hey look! Another Cairn terrier! We're going to outnumber the West Village Westies soon.<br />
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A stop for iced coffee on West 10th Street, then a visit to one of our favorite bookshops, one of the last of dying breed in the Village.<br />
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Naturally, Petey skipped the bestsellers and local biographies and beelined for the dog cookies behind the counter!<br />
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We were almost home, walking past Morandi, a very chic/rustic Italian restaurant with tables filled with beautiful people drinking chilled white wine, spilling out onto the sidewalk, when Petey decided he didn't want to go any further. (I think he wanted to investigate under the tables to see if there was any dropped focaccio to gobble up!) I gave him a bit of a tug and he lay down smack in the middle of the sidewalk, in front of the entrance. "C'mon, Petey, let's go" I pleaded. And with that he rolled over on his side to take a little nap. The waiters and busboys were laughing as they walked around him, while he completely ignored them - and me, as I tried to get him up and walking. The more I tried, the more he resisted. Ah, terrier tenacity...</div>
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All in all, a splendid afternoon. And like the gratitude expressed by the little bit of Petey's wagging tail in the bottom of this photo, Thanks NYC!</div>
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Earth Day in the West Village might be better called Mud Puddle Day as we've had nothing but rain for almost 24 hours. But yesterday, we did indeed have one of those picture perfect Spring days that make you want to slip off your shoes and tilt your face towards the sun. A couple of these snapshots are from Easter, but most are from a walk around the neighborhood. That's not our front door in the last shot, but the townhouse of good friends who are whole-hearted dog lovers, currently with three dogs, but in the past with as many as six at a time -- all rescues. Needless to say, their house is loaded with great toys and even better dog treats and Petey is determined to become a member of their pack. Sorry, pal, not happening!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-8551696400685743782012-04-06T22:54:00.000-04:002012-04-06T23:04:19.927-04:002012 - First quarter report<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On January 4, Petey and I left cold and gray New York for our sunny island off the coast of South Carolina. Like much of the United States, we simply had no winter. Instead, we had summery temperatures of close to 80 degrees in February. I did lots of baking, knit a sweater, visited with friends, read some books, worked three days a week with Heroes on Horseback, and spent a whole lot of time with Petey, mostly at the beach. This is our photo journal, mostly from Petey's point-of-view....</div>
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It doesn't matter if the water temperature is 57 degrees or 85, Petey's always game for a dip in the sea.<br />
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This Mastiff puppy was just four months old and already twice Petey's size. Just look at those paws!<br />
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Winter sunsets are especially sensational.<br />
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Despite appearances, there was just a single moon in the Carolina blue twilight sky,<br />
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Clive? No, just a Southern lookalike.<br />
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Can't begin to tell you how many photos I've taken of the lighthouse since it was built in 1968. I remember going crabbing in the harbour as a kid while Harbourtown was being built.<br />
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Petey usually protests a bit about going into the bike basket, but once in it, he enjoys with breeze filled with new scents. The horses at the nearby stable are always quite curious about him - maybe because he looks a bit like hay?<br />
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Golden dog in the sunset - Petey's glamour shots!<br />
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Another bike ride to Harbourtown and some quality time in the rocking chairs ringing the harbour.<br />
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A corrugated shoreline.<br />
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Any guesses what this is? I think it could inspire a gorgeous necklace. Actually, it's an egg-casing for a knobbed whelk.<br />
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Another playmate at the beach. Petey's always happy to give a friendly tail sniff but he's much more interested in finding a 2-legged pal to play with than another dog.<br />
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I borrowed a pal's hat (Murray's) to wear to Heroes on Horseback, much to the delight of the kids.<br />
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Sandy face.<br />
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More new friends.<br />
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If someone is kneeling on the beach, Petey just assumes that they want to play with him. And they usually are happy to comply.<br />
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Another Clive-wannabe. And look at the expression on this little boy's face - pure bliss!<br />
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Guarding the house - especially the camillia bush, "Mrs. Parker-Bowles."<br />
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We went to a Valentine's Day themed benefit for the local Humane Society. Petey dressed appropriately in his conversation hearts tee-shirt and collar. (He was a babe-magnet!)<br />
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Here are two of my favorite boys - my best friend's grandson Jack whose first word after "Mom" and "Dad" was "DOG-DOG!" He loves them! He was awestruck by the quantity and variety at the event.<br />
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Red-velvet "Pupcakes" for the Cake Walk!<br />
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A local resident of the pond around the corner...<br />
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And another local resident, roused from hibernation by the warm weather. At night, we'd hear an odd "barking" sound that clearly wasn't a dog. It was the alligators' mating calls! This fella is about 7' long.</div>
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This photo just captures the joys of childhood for me!<br />
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Dancing with Petey at the surf's edge.<br />
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Hey! There's a goat on the roof! This guy clearly had an acute case of Spring Fever.<br />
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It's hammock time!<br />
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Or maybe just a sunbath on the deck.<br />
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It's St. Patrick's Day and we never pass up an opportunity to celebrate a fun holiday. (I marched with the Heroes on Horseback float and only said "Happy Thanksgiving!" twice. The occupational hazards of 9 years as a clown in the Macy's Parade.)<br />
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Ahhh, delicious!<br />
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I swear Petey knows when the ice cream stand opens at Harbourtown.<br />
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A cup of vanilla, all for him. Most of the time we stick to healthier frozen treats made for dogs, but every once in a while, we splurge for the real thing.<br />
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We met 3-year old Sophie a couple of times on the beach and she just loved playing with Petey.<br />
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I love this photo of Sophie and her brother Michael. They look like they're wondering if Petey will ever come out of the water and drop the ball.<br />
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Terriers are very clever when it comes to digging in the sand...<br />
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Back to Manhattan! Two islands, about the same size, both on the East Coast, but that's where the resemblance ends. Petey loves riding in cabs!<br />
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Later that day, back at the dog run and just as contented as he is on the beach. As long as there's a juicy ball and a willing person to toss it.<br />
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We feel so lucky that we get to experience Spring's beautiful blooms twice this year. These tulips are in the park directly across from our apartment.<br />
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Happy Easter! Happy Spring!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-49486696346183626192011-09-21T20:38:00.002-04:002011-09-21T20:50:30.899-04:00"Hmmm, maybe I shouldn't have acted so happy and healthy..."<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYOFvXUT5aAIKpPAeAUju-QHZDmScLew5_P3Ls2oHJ5eOdTh532nYLQ5cm8b6M0CVOquBHz7EISMVwoCrxbbjtzxvaZWcALQt8iuko_G3NX3yxlVf_6jvo8gY4RW_1dR_P9beraJ7EMM/s1600/IMG_0056.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYOFvXUT5aAIKpPAeAUju-QHZDmScLew5_P3Ls2oHJ5eOdTh532nYLQ5cm8b6M0CVOquBHz7EISMVwoCrxbbjtzxvaZWcALQt8iuko_G3NX3yxlVf_6jvo8gY4RW_1dR_P9beraJ7EMM/s400/IMG_0056.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654977142761032306" /></a>If you'd told me two weeks ago that I'd feel comfortable leaving Petey to go on vacation, I'd have told you that was impossible. <div><br /></div><div>And yet here I am, debating how many sweaters one really does need to pack for a trip to Dublin/England/Paris.</div><div><br /></div><div>Before you start thinking of me as a cold-hearted, unfeeling wench, let me assure you that Petey is 100% better. He's playing with his toys, gobbling down his meals, knocking down shop assistants to get treats, and snoring blissfully through the night. My friend Dina is coming to stay with him and I've already warned her that there are several locations where he will stop in his tracks until he can go in and get a cookie. There's a freezer full of Frosty Paws and marrow bones. </div><div><br /></div><div>He'll probably growl when I get back. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, I get to reunite with Clive and Co. in Dublin and have the honor of meeting Eric Square Dog and Otis on their home turf. No doubt I will return with enough quantities of dog hair on my collection of black sweaters that Petey will feel I brought Clive and Eric home with me. </div><div><br /></div><div>Will fill you in on all the juicy details when I return. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-62640880932702824262011-09-19T23:14:00.005-04:002011-09-20T00:34:33.439-04:00Me and Mia<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4PDU_jevbHj1t9CTlpHR0Mcoru1pijQ8KlgRh47qHJKl88iJrJIUP2HLdzGmL46xfs8hfYP9aVwYAVBCtOoiczI3uQoK7dA64ObbWQ-RYagocOXKUJw9R_y95Sfi90fxYtq8Yesi8Jg/s1600/securedownload-10.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSB9TH_aqhfwhR31BfNvOvm2po1DGbyYmy5MFbQUhMqHZDUPBMucCJEAIhczhEgPhB9SIe0GA2FgOBoq1IG2llYAi4QR-Er6IktN8AV-9DbdJ6BF_SEzaniOOhKwG8dKWaOhuPZtyo38c/s1600/securedownload-8.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSB9TH_aqhfwhR31BfNvOvm2po1DGbyYmy5MFbQUhMqHZDUPBMucCJEAIhczhEgPhB9SIe0GA2FgOBoq1IG2llYAi4QR-Er6IktN8AV-9DbdJ6BF_SEzaniOOhKwG8dKWaOhuPZtyo38c/s400/securedownload-8.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654284109591387106" /></a>Over the years, on many a Saturday morning, I've grown accustom to hearing my doorbell ring followed by the door slowly opening (I leave it unlocked more often than I should) and then two little high-pitched voices asking "Can Petey come out and play?" <div><br /></div><div>My neighbors' adorable granddaughters Liola and Mia have spent many weekends visiting their grandparents in the City. And over the years, they have come to know the small beige dog down the hall who is always happy to do a few tricks for some cookies, play ball (or circus, or dog show) in the hallway on a rainy or snowy afternoon, and even get two leashes attached to his collar so each of them could "take Petey for a walk" at the same time. Lucky for me, they'd even squabble over who got to pick up the poop! </div><div><br /></div><div>Because sisters just a few years apart can quickly get on each other's nerves, the girls have been visiting one at a time rather than together lately. And Mia, so articulate and outspoken for her age (7), never fails to connect with me with her candor and wit.</div><div><br /></div><div>One of my favorite "Mia-isms" was when she and Liola and I were walking Petey around the block and she looked up at me and with a huge sigh said "Dogs are my destiny."</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Aapwy1CO0H9PAeSjvSmdwUbGhN74WDejWT4klI-BCfPJRh2CZX3MTb4qBrDTgtZIksU9zwLwpMlmT526SNVwxcx0Q4QuK5MepOp-wwrL7s6KD7MtL5zD99mxTDAXz8VLfvwiThyphenhyphenwbKQ/s1600/securedownload-9.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Aapwy1CO0H9PAeSjvSmdwUbGhN74WDejWT4klI-BCfPJRh2CZX3MTb4qBrDTgtZIksU9zwLwpMlmT526SNVwxcx0Q4QuK5MepOp-wwrL7s6KD7MtL5zD99mxTDAXz8VLfvwiThyphenhyphenwbKQ/s400/securedownload-9.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654284104019518242" /></a>When she and Liola got Loopy, a cinnamon-colored teacup poodle a few years ago, I said to Mia that I was glad she still loved Petey now that she had her own dog. She looked at me with an unblinking stare and said, "Don't be ridiculous, I hate you for even thinking that!" Point taken. I'd been dressed down by a first-grader.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm4PDU_jevbHj1t9CTlpHR0Mcoru1pijQ8KlgRh47qHJKl88iJrJIUP2HLdzGmL46xfs8hfYP9aVwYAVBCtOoiczI3uQoK7dA64ObbWQ-RYagocOXKUJw9R_y95Sfi90fxYtq8Yesi8Jg/s400/securedownload-10.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654289196680892242" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: left;">Lately Mia hasn't been too pleased with our extended absences to Hilton Head. And as she and Liola get busier with their school activities and friends, I know those Saturday morning discussions and walks are going to become less frequent and my time with the girls will be cut even shorter as their grandparents become more reluctant to share their time with them. Already I miss them. One Sunday afternoon I came home to find the following note under my door:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Dear Jane,</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I wanted to say hi but I forgot. I'll see you next weekend. Maybe. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Your friend, </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mia</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I just loved the straight-forwardness of her message. Pure Mia. No sloppy sentiment, no over-promise. Maybe.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I'd been concerned how Liola and Mia might react to Petey's new appearance since his surgery. While less hair was cut over his brow than I'd imagined and his cheek is now velvety with new hair growing in, it still is a bit startling not to see both of his eyes under those shaggy brows. I spoke to their grandmother when I saw her by the mail room, so she could tell the girls what had happened to Petey before they saw him. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sunday afternoon, I came home to find another note from Mia under my door. This brilliant and beautiful little girl had summed up my own feelings eloquently and succinctly.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Dear Jane, </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I saw Petey. I was really sad when I saw him. But luckily, he didn't look too bad. Thanks for <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>leaving the door open.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Your friend Mia</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have no doubt that their reunion was filled with hugs and kisses and heart-felt conversation. And I'm glad that it was private, that I wasn't there to eavesdrop. I'll keep Mia's note and look at it from time to time. There's so much to learn from children and I know I have found an amazing professor.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4i1PPg3I2Xl4r12L3vvtvw-g0v5DmCs3LBwwc6Q0TAlKLY0zfNU1Vg2Mieh0zdeGLztJeWd7laFBt6VRkgNNVoGGskBZ7uiVYyCr8WckLoBgHDBWJskGvTDdH2mCMcW7hpd9ZdG3IkKY/s1600/IMG_0435.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRV2wGbiednn2hbjUxr8sjOpOzhcIe0EAPi03mvtzeILW0iHskOK7a_krkz8N3o-F8QZyALeclYtU3QhkK-VRonNvoVMplXxTdOFm2nfFoSwARxJIGPyC0iao-CyWvO4c102yOkWIUNA/s1600/IMG_0617.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRV2wGbiednn2hbjUxr8sjOpOzhcIe0EAPi03mvtzeILW0iHskOK7a_krkz8N3o-F8QZyALeclYtU3QhkK-VRonNvoVMplXxTdOFm2nfFoSwARxJIGPyC0iao-CyWvO4c102yOkWIUNA/s400/IMG_0617.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654281018164132274" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Mia, Petey and Liola, a couple years ago, after walking Petey down the hall.</span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-81903141580512098182011-09-17T22:10:00.002-04:002011-09-17T22:14:28.121-04:00From Petey's pal Henry<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGxX6jQqvxmv0tsUaV55vusRPOotELm0N7ENGYbov9RlTUPJWzjgfpWkZ5om67GBIVC1V8nwdwH1jl3p_enZEbIIFEe4yVOjhisT4_n5b5g8TRk3vvFZwNOjLUCsb74zdAioPCkaRXEU/s1600/securedownload-7.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWGxX6jQqvxmv0tsUaV55vusRPOotELm0N7ENGYbov9RlTUPJWzjgfpWkZ5om67GBIVC1V8nwdwH1jl3p_enZEbIIFEe4yVOjhisT4_n5b5g8TRk3vvFZwNOjLUCsb74zdAioPCkaRXEU/s400/securedownload-7.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653516510267458818" /></a>Here's an action shot as Petey was in a big hurry to get his BIG cookie from his pal Henry out of sight/reach. He's so funny - anytime he gets a treat that he really loves (like Frosty Paws or a raw bone) he has to take it to a room all by himself...as if I'd really want it!<div><br /></div><div>He's a goofball. </div><div><br /></div><div>Back to the run on Friday evening to see his pals. You would never guess that anything was different - he was back to dropping the ball in front of his latest victim and then insisting that they throw the ball for him. If anything, he was more insistent than ever. </div><div><br /></div><div>Can't tell you how happy this makes me!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-25422086030371008722011-09-14T21:11:00.002-04:002011-09-14T21:14:01.559-04:00NO CANCER!!!!Just heard from the surgeon that Petey's pathology report came back and there was NO tumor and <b>NO CANCER</b>! Systemic or localized! There was a tremendous amount of inflammation that could be caused by a spike in his blood pressure. So I guess this means no more salty snacks, cut back on bacon and more time playing and exercising!!!<div><br /></div><div>We're thrilled to bits. Ice cream for EVERYONE!!!!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-83130020063081643142011-09-12T17:58:00.005-04:002011-09-12T19:00:52.491-04:00It's all fun and games until someone ends up in a cone!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXbFt73OZDUMh7FE1dfAcNTIr8kZe0V_x6h6Aq-ZKmqezmvTtPaD-HxOBdViY3UPTw7PAhw8NJcY4BTY2EuR8_Z-4L7Hb4wHxokbq3Mrb72vrYWPVdPU1vCmhRr6RSTsRbDZsGC8VpgQ/s1600/Peteyinbed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbTLLUyGLh00T3Q4A7kqRT8MUvFqGcYtBQuEyYvrtSJjBd5RWSSrHkb0_IB5OZbvzDeyoiwdBcbO6qM0Agrbe_u3T0j9LBONwOCpjIZrf8vZbM0x7tGJyLIskv9Np8KSrOK6ZurjTtQE/s1600/IMG_3531.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVbTLLUyGLh00T3Q4A7kqRT8MUvFqGcYtBQuEyYvrtSJjBd5RWSSrHkb0_IB5OZbvzDeyoiwdBcbO6qM0Agrbe_u3T0j9LBONwOCpjIZrf8vZbM0x7tGJyLIskv9Np8KSrOK6ZurjTtQE/s400/IMG_3531.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651607100514285714" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Petey in his velcro'd cone this Spring when the tip of his ear got nipped at the dog run and bled and bled. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">He liked this clear cone because he thought he looked like an astronaut, but anytime he shook his head, the ear would start bleeding again and he'd look like his head was in a blender, as you can see!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div>I have to admit, we've been a bit naughty. Our very nice vet techs brought Petey out wearing a rather complex clear hard plastic Elizabethan cone, that had tabs that were rather tough to fit into the slots and and an additional tie around his neck. After removing it for Petey to eat his dinner, the noise startled him so much that I went looking for the cone he got when the tip of his ear got nipped this Spring. Padded around the neck, velcro closure. Easy peasy.<div><br /></div><div>The first night we were home after his surgery, I got a call from his surgeon, checking in and asking how he was doing. She said it was okay to take the cone off when he was sitting on the couch with me, out for a walk, or eating. That his stitches were secure but keep the cone on when I wasn't around or when he was sleeping at night so he wouldn't try to rub or scratch at his eye. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheXbFt73OZDUMh7FE1dfAcNTIr8kZe0V_x6h6Aq-ZKmqezmvTtPaD-HxOBdViY3UPTw7PAhw8NJcY4BTY2EuR8_Z-4L7Hb4wHxokbq3Mrb72vrYWPVdPU1vCmhRr6RSTsRbDZsGC8VpgQ/s400/Peteyinbed.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651610978911338482" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">Petey relaxing in his enormous bed, with a ball (!!!), and without his cone!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>I have to admit, now that we're on Day 6, he's barely wearing his cone at all, except when we go to bed. I did put it on him when I went to the gym this morning, but just hanging around the apartment, he's been cone-free. Still waiting to find out when we'll go back in for his followup appointment—we saw the Je + Jo ice cream vendor the other day and told her the story about "Je" being his surgeon and told her to tell her "boss" that Petey is doing great! Then we'll be able to throw away--err--store his cone, hopefully for GOOD!</div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, he's howling his demands, smiling when I mention going out for a walk, and visiting some of his pals. Life is very good indeed - what a difference a week makes!<br /> <div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-32409199126967246222011-09-09T22:17:00.002-04:002011-09-09T22:21:30.570-04:00One small step for Petey, one giant leap for Jane!Today's achievements for Petey....<div><br /></div><div>Woke up with a wagging tail...<br /><div><br /></div><div>Took the stairs rather than the elevator when we went out for walks (good depth perception)...</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Talked to his friend Denise at the bank to give him a cookie...</div><div><br /></div><div>Jumped off the bed while wearing his cone, rather than waiting for me to lift him down...</div><div><br /></div><div>Insisted on a walk of over an hour this afternoon, tugging all the way...</div><div><br /></div><div>Played briefly with his favorite orange rubber ball!</div><div><br /></div><div>We are grateful beyond words for all the sweet messages, prayers, and pep talks that we've received from you all this week. Really made an enormous difference in BOTH of our recoveries!</div><div><br /></div><div>Much love from Jane and Petey</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-53890467410079573932011-09-08T12:15:00.004-04:002011-09-08T14:40:15.619-04:00The road to recovery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQgzKxqAGYpNbUUeNSz9nmXTMpHhOIUXqmkPdWaAWRcF5Cd22s7BvGy-nW_HFx8FoAeeZV6hEvQJr-LGI_9FVbKSxXP4zWTQgmbxNkaXqvvKeNObv2ifWRT8VzjNjd_prjpuiWG9V07M/s1600/securedownload-5.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTQgzKxqAGYpNbUUeNSz9nmXTMpHhOIUXqmkPdWaAWRcF5Cd22s7BvGy-nW_HFx8FoAeeZV6hEvQJr-LGI_9FVbKSxXP4zWTQgmbxNkaXqvvKeNObv2ifWRT8VzjNjd_prjpuiWG9V07M/s400/securedownload-5.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650029185589652786" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;">As the song goes, "Whatever gets you through the night, is alright, alright!"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"> The Excedrin are for me, the gourmet grub is for Petey. As my friend Glenn says, "I want a burger in a can!"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div>Well, it's our second day home and Petey is definitely making progress! He is happy to go for a nice long walk, even gave a Wheaten terrier a "what are you looking out?" Cujo-like snarl today. Trust me, this is a sign that things are getting back to normal - Boxers, Wheatens, some German Shepherds are all on Petey's "get'em before they get me" radar. And especially Huskies. <div><br /></div><div>While we were waiting for his appointment on Tuesday morning, I saw a woman outside unloading four, count'em four Huskies from her SUV. I tried to quickly get one of the nurses' attention before they arrived in the lobby as I knew Petey, even in pain, would go nuts. (Once at the dog run when Petey was having a drink of water and marinating a tennis ball in the bowl, an enormous Malumute came up and put his mouth around Petey's neck. I screamed and leapt up, the dog's owner did the same, Petey picked up his tennis ball and trotted away unscathed. But ever since, he's gone cuckoo when he sees any variety of sled dog. Sorry Khyra! If you two were off-leash at the run, he'd be fine.) </div><div><br /></div><div>Sure enough, the Huskies make it into the glass enclosed vestibule and Petey's barking and growling and snapping at his leash. I grab him and they send us off to an office and I just ask him "Really Petey? You were going to take on FOUR Huskies???"<div><br /></div><div>Petey's always liked his sleep but now with the advantage of having one eye already closed, he seems to be napping more than ever. He's also still taking some pain meds that make him drowsy so I'm not too concerned - figure sleep is probably what his little body needs right now.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Or should I say, not-so-little-body. I think Petey's put on a pound or two since this ordeal began, not in small part from me coddling him with cookies, extra treats (ice cream - dog and human varieties), and fancy gourmet canned dog food (see photo). He was turning up his nose at his Wellness Healthy Weight kibble —and frankly, can you blame him? — and I thought that his sense of smell might be compromised a bit with his surgery, so we got some fancy grub that we usually only get for special occasions. (Petey highly recommends Merrick's Thanksgiving Dinner for all of your upcoming canine and feline holiday festivities.) Yesterday, he got about half a can for dinner and licked the bowl clean. Today a heaping spoonful on the kibble got the same results. </div><div><br /></div><div>He happily trotted around the block last night with his buddy/bodyguard/wingman Bear and this morning would have pulled me down Bleecker Street to Soho if he'd had his way. He still wants to retreat to his "bunker" - a canvas bag of off-season clothes under the bed - so I've had to head him off at the pass. I don't want him getting dust in his eye or banging his cone against his head under the bed. So he's snoozing away on the top of the bed, legs occasionally twitching as he dreams. </div><div><br /></div><div>Day by day. Definitely making progress.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hey, if you didn't see my facebook post yesterday, our wonderful primary vet, Dr. DeLorenzo called to see how Petey was doing. She had not seen him during this whole ordeal because it was after hours when I first spotted his red eye and I took him to a vet a few blocks away who is open later in the evening. The surgeon had sent detailed reports to the referring vet and to Dr. DeLorenzo. Dr. D had called the surgeon and spoken with her then called me. Said to feel free to call her if I have any questions or if Petey just wants to drop by for a cookie (we can't walk by without him stopping in his tracks and pulling to go in to say "hello, I'd like a cookie please.). </div><div><br /></div><div>It was a year ago today that Dr. DeLorenzo helped Mica on his way to the Bridge. Which just sort of added to the sadness and worry of the past week. I wasn't ready for news that Petey might be joining Mica at the Bridge anytime soon and fortunately, that reunion has been postponed indefinitely. A couple months after Mica died, I received a card from the Tufts University Veterinary School that a donation had been made in his memory by Dr. DeLorenzo and her staff. </div><div><br /></div><div>Isn't that marvelous? It restores my faith in the goodness of people, especially those who love our pets almost as much as we do. </div><div><br /></div><div>UPDATE: Perhaps too ambitiously, I took Petey for a walk over to the dog run, correctly assuming no one would be there during the afternoon (although there was much activity in the Meatpacking District in anticipation of Fashion's Night Out this evening). Got tears in my eyes when Petey trotted over to the first tennis ball, tentatively picked it up then rejected it for the next tennis ball which he carried around as he inspected the half dozen or so on the ground. Finally he dropped it in front of me, I gave it a little roll towards his good eye and he grabbed it and lay down. He was tired, so we walked over to the water bowl where he dropped the ball in then we walked home. About a block away, he slowed down a bit so we waited a little while and I carried him a bit. Now he's home, cone back on, up on the bed and having just taken a pain pill, I'm sure he'll soon be dreaming of chasing down tennis balls in the near future.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-73234364340270777862011-09-07T13:13:00.002-04:002011-09-07T13:14:55.579-04:00Petey newsFor some reason, my recent post is listed as Monday at 7:30 p.m.! Anyhow, please read the next post for the news about this next phase of our lives.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-73697138247907579842011-09-05T19:29:00.007-04:002011-09-07T12:44:59.657-04:00Petey my brave little soldier...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hzMTgLj2w2gQ_GXorYnO7q5EBAm8O2b-Bi_lTXcfUNtJRGD4SYgjLOPfTq1Rx9yoCuwdbjvkMMq35yD1Row91Opm6Vq_2OnHK5wU93x9ljMwbTihpJyzjXZgQR0_eu0EexwDWkdHOGw/s1600/securedownload-4.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><span class="Apple-style-span"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zvbj8OX3zDkglTzBrng9O6ytZS6ubNU5BCBRxECsGaW61ffzl2PTrcDuZYXsha_jV2fTTmpSzREI4S_rWZUt2BKkgIqQQ_s0BUszsB-cuj2QfsGqmGkE4krKCM87-9dtDgWmnyLuovg/s1600/securedownload-3.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0zvbj8OX3zDkglTzBrng9O6ytZS6ubNU5BCBRxECsGaW61ffzl2PTrcDuZYXsha_jV2fTTmpSzREI4S_rWZUt2BKkgIqQQ_s0BUszsB-cuj2QfsGqmGkE4krKCM87-9dtDgWmnyLuovg/s400/securedownload-3.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649649280620008290" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#0000ee;"><u>To me, it's not so much a cone as a halo.</u></span></div>I'll get right to the point. Petey's eye had gotten worse, to the point where we made a visit to the emergency veterinary clinic on Saturday night when he was squinting, unwilling to open it, listless and clearly uncomfortable, hiding under the bed. The initial exam did not look good - there was pressure on his eye that made him feel like he had a 24-hour migraine. The vet on call did an eye exam and said he'd probably lost all vision in his eye. She sent a photo of his eye and her report on his exam to their veterinary opthomologist who said that he</span> may have a tumor causing the problem and would probably need to have his eye removed. I literally felt my blood turn to ice water as she told me this. Petey was given new drops to help control the<span class="Apple-style-span">pressure and it had gone down from 75 to 60 by Sunday afternoon when he went back to our local vet for x-rays and bloodtests to see if there were signs of cancer spreading. (Good news, the x-rays were clean and clear.) He also had new pain pills so he was more comfortable and almost back to his old self. I, on the other hand, was a shattered wreck.<div><br /></div><div>Waiting, waiting, waiting through the long holiday weekend for our appointment on Tuesday morning. On Monday, Petey took me for a long walk in the morning and in the afternoon, we joined his pal Bear for a little walk (and some cookies at his favorite stops). There was a new ice cream cart on the corner called Je + Jo and the girl working there said that her boss was a big "dog lover" and gave us a free cup of vanilla for the dogs. Petey was thrilled and stood with his front paws on my knees so he wouldn't miss a drop. Since he wouldn't be able to have anything to eat after midnight in case he needed surgery on Tuesday, I felt it was perfectly fine to indulge him.</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hzMTgLj2w2gQ_GXorYnO7q5EBAm8O2b-Bi_lTXcfUNtJRGD4SYgjLOPfTq1Rx9yoCuwdbjvkMMq35yD1Row91Opm6Vq_2OnHK5wU93x9ljMwbTihpJyzjXZgQR0_eu0EexwDWkdHOGw/s400/securedownload-4.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649656288201380290" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " /></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#0000ee;">Waiting patiently for his next spoonful of ice cream.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:85%;color:#0000ee;"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span"><div><div>In the pouring rain on Tuesday morning we went back to the NYC Veterinary Specialists (aka the emergency vet) to see the ophthalmologist, a very nice young woman named Dr. Jennifer Welser. As she examined his eye, I babbled about spoiling him with ice cream the day before and showed her a little video on my phone. (I wanted everyone there to love Petey as much as I do so they'd take extra good care of him.) "Where did you take that?" she asked suddenly. I told her and she laughed and said that Je + Jo ice cream was her sideline company! She was the "Je" of Je + Jo - the "dog-loving boss!" I told her that she was already taking good care of Petey before she'd even met him!</div><div><br /></div><div><div>Anyhow, there was good news and bad news. The good news was that he does NOT have glaucoma and his right eye is perfectly healthy. His pathology and x-rays were clean and clear. However, a sonogram showed a massive hemorrhage and possible tumor in his eye and it would have to come out. My beautiful boy with those shiny brown eyes that smiled when you entered a room and would follow a tennis ball with laser-like focus would now have a permanently closed lid. (I'm teary just typing these words a day later.) I sat on the floor next to Petey while he dozed in a makeshift bed, just crying and stroking his coat and whispering silly songs and sayings to him. He so often is told that he resembles the dog in the Traveller's Insurance TV spots and the phrase "protect what you love the most" kept ringing in my ears. I carried him into the surgery, covering his head with kisses and more salty tears. </div><div><br /></div><div>About an hour later the doctor came in and said that everything had gone fine, he was in recovery sleeping off his anesthesia. When the vet tech brought him back into the room, his tail was wagging. She put him on the exam table and his nose went right for the container of liver treats that had been forbidden beforehand. He eagerly ate about a dozen then and there, even giving the vet tech a "high five" before he got one (with the little catheter still taped to his paw!). Then he settled back down on the bed in the corner and I sat pressed next to him for the next hour and a half while he dozed in his big plastic cone, his shaved eyebrow giving his closed eye a bit of an "ah ha!" look. More tears, not so many this time, and many words of reassurance. Angus of <a href="http://wilfanddigby.blogspot.com/">http://wilfanddigby.blogspot.com/</a> wrote poignantly yesterday that "As blind dog owners learn 'to be trusted is an even greater compliment than to be loved.'" And while Petey is definitely not blind, he is disoriented -- as someone eloquently put it, his brain needs a bit of rewiring.</div><div><br /></div><div>Got home in yet another downpour almost 11 hours after we'd left. Petey wasn't too interested in food, but I got him settled in his bed and ran across the street to the deli to get a roast beef sandwich for my dinner as I too had not eaten all day. I could only face a half a sandwich and since Petey was refusing to eat his own dinner, he proceeded to eat the lion's share of mine. Then allowed himself to be hand-fed another handful of kibble. To bed at 10:30, slept soundly until I insisted he get up this morning at 10:00 AM for a walk around the block which he did quite well. Still not interested in kibble, but more roast beef allowed me to get his antibiotic and pain pill in him. A little snooze in his own bed, then he walked into the kitchen on his own accord and drank some water and finished his kibble. Progress!</div><div><br /></div><div>He is indeed my brave little soldier, now with a battle scar to prove it. Or as he told me, "Mom, now all the girls will think I'm winking at them!" Once I see him pick up a tennis ball, this ball of ice will finally melt inside of me. </div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, many thanks for your kind words and encouragement. The power of the paw!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7890548829859710285.post-3912560236776934452011-08-28T11:51:00.003-04:002011-08-28T12:07:55.340-04:00Relief efforts<div style="text-align: left;">Well, relief is indeed at hand! Sighs of relief that damages in New York seem to be quite minor. And relief for Petey in terms of FINALLY getting outside for a nice long walk. And with plenty of limbs on the street, he had loads of places to leave pee-mails.</div><div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">This car was swamped down near <b>Asta's</b> home. We were walking with a bunch of our dog run friends and ran into George taking Asta out for some relief of her own. There was some flooding on their street, but it's all receded.</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvrV3JHydqEZHpOMcadSBrX18hqXr8uOszGUTjeR3U8FBXj5dG06D_quztvWyrwFlJdQj68MnDkYQBf0S2muYygje3U_pUwjPYTmLgyY5KjtQklqPfb58g1jhKqKgsO_Osc3wOI8M1PE/s1600/313173_10150269146648479_657233478_7829114_2465492_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvrV3JHydqEZHpOMcadSBrX18hqXr8uOszGUTjeR3U8FBXj5dG06D_quztvWyrwFlJdQj68MnDkYQBf0S2muYygje3U_pUwjPYTmLgyY5KjtQklqPfb58g1jhKqKgsO_Osc3wOI8M1PE/s400/313173_10150269146648479_657233478_7829114_2465492_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645937245331828066" /></a>About a block and a half away on Bleecker Street, two trees toppled down in the little park near Magnolia Bakery. (No cupcakes were killed in the Hurricane. Well, at least not by toppled trees.)
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOblu8E2hqNoTWhAltbPr6seUQzUO0JMOrb55hcfeS2cO2OZN5ifQbTWNnA8ox2S9ohC5I3xE-PyaCMiSyxppczo5FRLsR7TERKMNi0F_I_bJqmfw8ZDsVQUT6GEkG_fSLwFVS1tRYfT0/s1600/307402_10150269148858479_657233478_7829128_2578665_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOblu8E2hqNoTWhAltbPr6seUQzUO0JMOrb55hcfeS2cO2OZN5ifQbTWNnA8ox2S9ohC5I3xE-PyaCMiSyxppczo5FRLsR7TERKMNi0F_I_bJqmfw8ZDsVQUT6GEkG_fSLwFVS1tRYfT0/s400/307402_10150269148858479_657233478_7829128_2578665_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645937244009077138" /></a>One fell over inside the park -- the park is under renovation already!<div>
<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPybGGniwyzd4flvz1EHQchuBnD0HnadKk5A_U7QgCBcfGnC_YILVvT0EYYnIl6fKXLpe4rJXJZxE5LtQ8mUS6vjxhpo6CPHW3yOBDTsbynEw0UDZdj2mh1JhzpfavkOYKFmW9GZ-hWLo/s1600/303049_10150269149448479_657233478_7829132_1618325_n-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPybGGniwyzd4flvz1EHQchuBnD0HnadKk5A_U7QgCBcfGnC_YILVvT0EYYnIl6fKXLpe4rJXJZxE5LtQ8mUS6vjxhpo6CPHW3yOBDTsbynEw0UDZdj2mh1JhzpfavkOYKFmW9GZ-hWLo/s400/303049_10150269149448479_657233478_7829132_1618325_n-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645937237652899250" /></a>And this one fell across the street and was cut down by the fire department. </div><div>
<br /></div><div>While we were looking at it, I was interviewed by CNN! (Note to self: Never go outside following a national disaster without full makeup, hair and wardrobe...) Told them that the dogs were the real victims, as they'd been housebound for hours and unable to get outdoors to relieve themselves. Yes, hard-hitting news! But the camera man did pan Petey and my friends across the street, so keep your eyes peeled for us!</div><div>
<br /></div><div>Again, we're feeling very blessed that we made it through an earthquake and a hurricane without much harm here in New York. Our prayers go out to those not so fortunate.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00529559263104583300noreply@blogger.com12