Ending on High Note

It has been so long since my last blog I nearly forgot how to type. My big toes had gotten out of the habit of daintily tapping the keys with my nails and not the entire pad of each toe.[Photo](Merlin back at the river)[Photo]So, today is going to be my final blog entry. I have been writing this blog for over a year. I have learned so much about so many things I could never complete an exhaustive list.My person was in the People Vet Clinic for almost 2 weeks. During that time we got went up to the dyke behind our house but that does not give you much to write about. My Bonus Person uses the "chucker" and tosses the ball. I run down the hill and get the ball, bring it back, drop it and the process begins again. It is sort of fun and I get some exercise but in terms of telling a story "boring". [Photo]In the past week or two My Person has been feeling much better and we are back at the park. I am so happy to be back my tail can not stop wagging. Mimi is running and having fun so that is back to normal too.The last couple of months have been crazy with the people drama. Now that things are sort of back to normal and the weather is good I thought this would be the perfect time to end my blog. On a really big high note.Over the last couple of weeks Mimi and I have gotten back into our favorite game. Canine Cops and Rodent Robbers. We are off and running up and down the hills chasing squirrels and chipmunks. It is so much fun. I still have to wear my nose nabber. Let me tell you something, I hate it but it does help. When I start to feel like I gotta put some dog in his place, I am reminded that I can't open my mouth very far "HAIR BALLS!" It is sort of like a person who hits to much being hand cuffed. I will admitt (maybe not to my person) that it keeps me out of a lot of trouble. [Photo](Mimi thinking about writing her own blog)I have seen lots of dogs on our walks lately and I have been a very "good boy". My person and I will figure this out someday. At the moment we are making very good progress. I heard my name mentioned with a word I have only heard used with Jessie and Mimi. Groomer. Apparently, my peeps, in all their peep wisdom, think I need to go see this groomer person. All I know is Jessie and Mimi go and come back with weird looking fur and smell of soap and other stuff. I would rather smell like a dog thank you very much.As I reflect on the last year, I think about how much I have learned and taught. I love the dog park. I have had some serious problems, being to anxious and all, but my peeps stuck with me. Of course they have had a few poop on the carpet sort of moments that I have let slide too!When something really exciting happens at the dog park I will send an e-mail to the peeps and pups who have told me they will miss me. I will miss writing the blog but I will be very happy to see you all on the trails!Merlin the Complete