Our last day at Rover's Retreat and I've finally figured it out.
Mojo did not eat again this morning ... until Jenny put his food on a flat plate and he ate about a third of it. Yes, he then ate a treat, but that's not the point.
The point is that I think he misses you, as I do. We both miss you both, and even though it's fun and stuff here, it isn't home. Home is where YOU are! So, we are happy that at least one of you will be there today and we can reconnect with our own furniture and favourite places, and sleep in our own bed - er, I mean your bed, but that's not the point.
We didn't start to pack until after dinner because we didn't want them to think we wanted to leave. We do, but we don't. They really look after us and it is nice here, but, well, it's just not home. Still, we did our best to make the most of our day.
That was our intention, at least, but we ended up sleeping all morning, then got up to watch Law and Order, and when Leon came home, we decided against going for a walk because it was raining and we didn't want to get our precious little pawsies wet.
But that was okay because - surprise, surprise - Mojo ate his dinner. All by himself without any coaxing whatsoever. We then moved to the sofa and waited and waited and waited.
Even though we were asleep when she arrived, it only took us a few seconds to realise that MUM IS HOME! And after a short visit with all five of us, we were chauffeured home in the arms of two people we love.
Thanks for following our adventures at Rover's Retreat. We are now going to sleep with Mum home safe and sound.
Bye for now!
Tika (and Mojo) xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, March 8, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Home is where the food is
Ah, foiled again! Our attempt to wake them up super early was defeated by a sneak treat and a pat on our heads. Then, before we knew it, it was 7:52 am! Which meant no walking, just breakfast and cuddles, and the promise of a walk later in the afternoon.
Which was fine. Leon ended up washing our pillow, and later, filled the air with the most delicious aroma. Peanut biscuits, I think. Mojo and I rough-housed a bit, and Jenny worked on the newsletter for the Down Under Club.
Are you ever going down under, Mum and Dad?
We did have a visitor for a little bit, and then Moj and I were left to our own devices for a while. Mojo slept, but I penned a little ditty about him ...
There once was a doggie named Moj
Who seemed to be perfectly so
But he went straight to bed
Without being fed
Was he hungry? Nobody knows!
Oh, he's okay. But for some reason he didn't want his breakfast this morning. Instead, he simply found a comfy spot and happily snoozed away. I tried to eat his share, but alas, he would have none of it. Why wouldn't he eat? Who knows. Mind you, he wasn't so picky when it came to treats. I think it was all an act to get more of the fun stuff throughout the day, but he didn't get any more than I did it, so not sure what the point was - if he was trying to make a point, that is.
If home is where the food is, then Mojo doesn't live here anymore. He didn't eat his dinner either, but he ate every treat given to him. Maybe he's just bored with the same old same old. Will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow.
Tika
Which was fine. Leon ended up washing our pillow, and later, filled the air with the most delicious aroma. Peanut biscuits, I think. Mojo and I rough-housed a bit, and Jenny worked on the newsletter for the Down Under Club.
Are you ever going down under, Mum and Dad?
We did have a visitor for a little bit, and then Moj and I were left to our own devices for a while. Mojo slept, but I penned a little ditty about him ...
There once was a doggie named Moj
Who seemed to be perfectly so
But he went straight to bed
Without being fed
Was he hungry? Nobody knows!
Oh, he's okay. But for some reason he didn't want his breakfast this morning. Instead, he simply found a comfy spot and happily snoozed away. I tried to eat his share, but alas, he would have none of it. Why wouldn't he eat? Who knows. Mind you, he wasn't so picky when it came to treats. I think it was all an act to get more of the fun stuff throughout the day, but he didn't get any more than I did it, so not sure what the point was - if he was trying to make a point, that is.
If home is where the food is, then Mojo doesn't live here anymore. He didn't eat his dinner either, but he ate every treat given to him. Maybe he's just bored with the same old same old. Will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow.
Tika
Saturday, March 6, 2010
That was scary!
Well, that was different! Mojo and I woke up as usual for a Saturday - at 4:40 am - and Jenny came downstairs to let us out. Then, surprise surprise, she gave us a treat, and while we were eating, she left!
"Hey, Moj, did you see where she went?"
"Nope. I was too busy eating."
And we were left alone for another two hours. Two hours! Who ever heard of such a thing?! When the two of them finally appeared, they were wide awake, dressed in their coats and all ready to go. Oh yeah! We were off to the park.
And wow, was it beautiful out there! Quiet, peaceful, a few flakes of snow flying around. Not quite zero degrees, but getting there. We went all the way to the English Garden and the ... what the heck is that???!!! Oh, it's just a deer sculpture, but for a minute there, it looked so real! The best part was when we met Teddy, a friendly little chap who played with us for about 20 minutes. All in all, it was lots of fun.
Back home after our long walk, we basically hunkered down for the rest of the day. Too tired to do anything else, we waited patiently until the scary movie came on. "The Haunting in Connecticut" is very, very, very scary, although unfortunately with a few silly bits and a really dumb bit. But the surprising thing? Guess who we saw in it? JENNY! In a photo that they showed over and over again. How exciting. We are living with somebody famous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who knew?!
Anyway, going to sleep now. Hey, can someone leave the light on? Please?
Tika
"Hey, Moj, did you see where she went?"
"Nope. I was too busy eating."
And we were left alone for another two hours. Two hours! Who ever heard of such a thing?! When the two of them finally appeared, they were wide awake, dressed in their coats and all ready to go. Oh yeah! We were off to the park.
And wow, was it beautiful out there! Quiet, peaceful, a few flakes of snow flying around. Not quite zero degrees, but getting there. We went all the way to the English Garden and the ... what the heck is that???!!! Oh, it's just a deer sculpture, but for a minute there, it looked so real! The best part was when we met Teddy, a friendly little chap who played with us for about 20 minutes. All in all, it was lots of fun.
Back home after our long walk, we basically hunkered down for the rest of the day. Too tired to do anything else, we waited patiently until the scary movie came on. "The Haunting in Connecticut" is very, very, very scary, although unfortunately with a few silly bits and a really dumb bit. But the surprising thing? Guess who we saw in it? JENNY! In a photo that they showed over and over again. How exciting. We are living with somebody famous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who knew?!
Anyway, going to sleep now. Hey, can someone leave the light on? Please?
Tika
Friday, March 5, 2010
Sleepy Friday
Woke to an overcast day with snow melting and temperatures rising. Probably a slushy walk this afternoon, but that's okay, 'cause then there's the towel drying. (At least they don't put us in the dryer!)
All this exercise is keeping us fit and sleepy. And so we did what any self-respecting dogs would do on a day like today, and that's snooze the hours away.
Not the other residents of this place, though. Work, work, work. No wonder they need a walk at the end of the day.
But all that's okay, because we have to be ready to watch Caprica tonight. Very exciting, engaging, clever. Next to Law and Order, it's a personal favourite of mine. Mojo still likes to watch At The End of My Leash, but that's probably because he usually ends up at the end of his when we all go walking. Not me, though. I like to lag behind and sniff ... things.
Moj was a bit hesitant to eat this morning and then again this afternoon. He looks fine, runs around like normal, usual manic energy. Not sure what his deal is, but patience paid off and, with my finishing touches, he clean up his bowl.
Anyway, can't write any more. It's getting close to Caprica, and we have to be up bright and early tomorrow ... because we're going to the park!
Tika xx
All this exercise is keeping us fit and sleepy. And so we did what any self-respecting dogs would do on a day like today, and that's snooze the hours away.
Not the other residents of this place, though. Work, work, work. No wonder they need a walk at the end of the day.
But all that's okay, because we have to be ready to watch Caprica tonight. Very exciting, engaging, clever. Next to Law and Order, it's a personal favourite of mine. Mojo still likes to watch At The End of My Leash, but that's probably because he usually ends up at the end of his when we all go walking. Not me, though. I like to lag behind and sniff ... things.
Moj was a bit hesitant to eat this morning and then again this afternoon. He looks fine, runs around like normal, usual manic energy. Not sure what his deal is, but patience paid off and, with my finishing touches, he clean up his bowl.
Anyway, can't write any more. It's getting close to Caprica, and we have to be up bright and early tomorrow ... because we're going to the park!
Tika xx
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tricksies
With Jenny and Leon both going to be out of our way this morning, Mojo and I spent last night plotting and planning late into the night. We wanted to play a trick on them ... well, Jenny, at least, since we knew she would be back first. Nothing bad, but then when it went off without a hitch, we were oh so happy with all our cleverness.
You see, Moj and I decided to do our stuff right under the tree. Not out on the track where it was easy to get, but right under all the branches - the ones with the deepest snow under them. We could get in and out because we are little, but Jenny is tall and, as luck would have it, wearing good shoes.
So, when she let us out into the yard for a run around, we stood back and watched her try to pick up our deposits. And ... tee hee! ... she stepped right in the deep snow, got the branches stuck in her hair, and ... giggle giggle ... fell into the bushy bush. Moj and I frolicked and barked in glee. Tricksies are us!
But Jenny's a good sport - and besides, she didn't know that we planned it that way, so she wasn't mad at us.
The rest of the day passed without incident - for her or for us. Interestingly, though, the TV went on the minute she got home. Something about Admin Thursday - I think that's human for "TV while you work"!
And the big surprise at the end was that Leon fed us tonight. Okay, so we felt a little bad for tricking Jenny (not) and decided against tricking Leon the same way. Besides, he kindly took us for yet another big walk, so we expect to sleep well tonight!
Hope you two do, too.
Tika
You see, Moj and I decided to do our stuff right under the tree. Not out on the track where it was easy to get, but right under all the branches - the ones with the deepest snow under them. We could get in and out because we are little, but Jenny is tall and, as luck would have it, wearing good shoes.
So, when she let us out into the yard for a run around, we stood back and watched her try to pick up our deposits. And ... tee hee! ... she stepped right in the deep snow, got the branches stuck in her hair, and ... giggle giggle ... fell into the bushy bush. Moj and I frolicked and barked in glee. Tricksies are us!
But Jenny's a good sport - and besides, she didn't know that we planned it that way, so she wasn't mad at us.
The rest of the day passed without incident - for her or for us. Interestingly, though, the TV went on the minute she got home. Something about Admin Thursday - I think that's human for "TV while you work"!
And the big surprise at the end was that Leon fed us tonight. Okay, so we felt a little bad for tricking Jenny (not) and decided against tricking Leon the same way. Besides, he kindly took us for yet another big walk, so we expect to sleep well tonight!
Hope you two do, too.
Tika
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
It's all a blur!
Hard to believe it's March, morning and Wednesday. Where is the time going?
I gotta tell you, that walk yesterday really knocked us for six. We slept right through the night, and Mojo didn't visit the tree once! We then settled into an extremely lazy day ... until Leon came home and off we trotted for another wander in the wilds of Winnipeg.
We noted with some chagrin that the streets are getting sloshy, but the air is oh, so warm. Okay, so maybe not Afghanistan warm or Cuba warm, but warm nonetheless. When it looked like Moj and I were going to need swimming goggles to see where we were going, we were scooped up and plonked onto solid ground.
I must say, the only good thing about getting soaked on a walk is the towel drying back at home base.
And that's about it for us today. Moj did want me to tell you not to get too excited about the 'sitting for food' thing he's doing now. If he has anything to do with it, he promises it will only be available for viewing at Rover's Retreat! I guess time will tell!
Signing off from here. Hope your there is as much fun as our here.
Tika xx
I gotta tell you, that walk yesterday really knocked us for six. We slept right through the night, and Mojo didn't visit the tree once! We then settled into an extremely lazy day ... until Leon came home and off we trotted for another wander in the wilds of Winnipeg.
We noted with some chagrin that the streets are getting sloshy, but the air is oh, so warm. Okay, so maybe not Afghanistan warm or Cuba warm, but warm nonetheless. When it looked like Moj and I were going to need swimming goggles to see where we were going, we were scooped up and plonked onto solid ground.
I must say, the only good thing about getting soaked on a walk is the towel drying back at home base.
And that's about it for us today. Moj did want me to tell you not to get too excited about the 'sitting for food' thing he's doing now. If he has anything to do with it, he promises it will only be available for viewing at Rover's Retreat! I guess time will tell!
Signing off from here. Hope your there is as much fun as our here.
Tika xx
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
What the hey?!
Woke to a beautiful morning - and an absolute sense of where we are. Hey, I'm getting older, but I'm not senile!
It's certainly low key here. Breakfast and work - that's all these people seem to do on weekdays. But that's fine with us. We are content to sleep the morning away.
In fact, sleeping makes me think and, inspired by Jimmy Fallon, I'd like to share with you a few things that bother me ...
1. Why does Mojo have to go where I go? And I really do mean "go" ... if you get my drift.
2. When did I develop an aversion to walking on ice?
3. Why doesn't Jenny have the television on until lunchtime?
4. What is lunchtime, and why don't I get it?
5. Why, oh why, would Mum go away right when Rrrrrolllll Up The Rrrrrimmm begins???!!!
Speaking of being bothered, I tried and tried and tried to get someone to feed us around 4:00 pm, but it never happened. Why?! Why?! I asked, to no one there, not even a chair ... oops, having a Don McLean moment there. Anyway, next thing we knew, Leon came home and before we could say, "What the hey?!", we were dressed and out the door for a walk. And I mean a walk. A long walk. A very long walk! To places we've never been before. Yahoo!!!!
Then once we were back inside, it was finally chow time. Moj and I could barely contain ourselves, vacuuming up our homemade-with-love beef-veggie extravaganza!
And now, well, now we're exhausted. Can barely stay upright, and in fact [YAWN] I'm not sure I can blog anymore ........ z z z z z z z z
Oh, Tika, you wimp. Can't handle a little exerci ...... z z z z z z z z
It's certainly low key here. Breakfast and work - that's all these people seem to do on weekdays. But that's fine with us. We are content to sleep the morning away.
In fact, sleeping makes me think and, inspired by Jimmy Fallon, I'd like to share with you a few things that bother me ...
1. Why does Mojo have to go where I go? And I really do mean "go" ... if you get my drift.
2. When did I develop an aversion to walking on ice?
3. Why doesn't Jenny have the television on until lunchtime?
4. What is lunchtime, and why don't I get it?
5. Why, oh why, would Mum go away right when Rrrrrolllll Up The Rrrrrimmm begins???!!!
Speaking of being bothered, I tried and tried and tried to get someone to feed us around 4:00 pm, but it never happened. Why?! Why?! I asked, to no one there, not even a chair ... oops, having a Don McLean moment there. Anyway, next thing we knew, Leon came home and before we could say, "What the hey?!", we were dressed and out the door for a walk. And I mean a walk. A long walk. A very long walk! To places we've never been before. Yahoo!!!!
Then once we were back inside, it was finally chow time. Moj and I could barely contain ourselves, vacuuming up our homemade-with-love beef-veggie extravaganza!
And now, well, now we're exhausted. Can barely stay upright, and in fact [YAWN] I'm not sure I can blog anymore ........ z z z z z z z z
Oh, Tika, you wimp. Can't handle a little exerci ...... z z z z z z z z
Monday, March 1, 2010
Return to ... where are we?
What a shocker!
Woke up this morning and we were somewhere else. Okay, so it did look vaguely familiar, but some things had changed. And then Mojo reminded me that the night before, Mum took us for a walk and we never went back. Anyway, obviously by the time we woke up, I had forgotten all about it, but after I shook my head awake, I was happy - Rover's Retreat!!!!!!
Mojo and I took to our return visit like ducks to water, and we slept, well, most of the day. It was really nice, you know? Friendly people, comfy spots to claim as our own - I said 'claim', nothing about tagging - a huge yard to explore, and two square meals a day. What's not to like?!
Oh, and the big news? More a brag for Jenny ... but Mojo SAT for his treat. Twice! I witnessed it the first time, Leon the second. And there is a trick ... which I will share with Mum when she gets back.
Anyway, gotta go. We're watching a new comedy - Hiccups. The critics panned it, but it's not bad.
Later, people!
Woke up this morning and we were somewhere else. Okay, so it did look vaguely familiar, but some things had changed. And then Mojo reminded me that the night before, Mum took us for a walk and we never went back. Anyway, obviously by the time we woke up, I had forgotten all about it, but after I shook my head awake, I was happy - Rover's Retreat!!!!!!
Mojo and I took to our return visit like ducks to water, and we slept, well, most of the day. It was really nice, you know? Friendly people, comfy spots to claim as our own - I said 'claim', nothing about tagging - a huge yard to explore, and two square meals a day. What's not to like?!
Oh, and the big news? More a brag for Jenny ... but Mojo SAT for his treat. Twice! I witnessed it the first time, Leon the second. And there is a trick ... which I will share with Mum when she gets back.
Anyway, gotta go. We're watching a new comedy - Hiccups. The critics panned it, but it's not bad.
Later, people!
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