What is up?

OK, my Person, Bonus Person and Our Girl came home last night and guess what? They smell of Daisy! My friend Daisy that I do not see nearly as much anymore, and they went to her house! To add insult to serious injury, there were other peeps that have been saved by their dogs there too. I betcha that Daisy is just proud and boastful as she could be this morning having all those peeps to herself!

Now guess what again? My Person has a bad cold and is sick in bed. My Bonus Person went to work and Our girl can not drive the car!

That is very bad news for Merlin I tell you! It is not good news for Mimi either but she does not care as much as I do.

I wasn't going to tell you all this because my peeps embarrass me a little. I think my person was trying to get inside dog information from Daisy last night.

(My person the impostor)

You can clearly see that this is not me. What can a dog do?

Merlin the Embarrassed!

Happy Halloween

Hey I had a great walk at the park today.

I just have one request for the peeps.

Please do not dress us up in those costumes and march us around.

We don't like it.

We don't think it is cute.

We get no candy!

Thank you,

Merlin the Yes on 3 supporter

Finny

It is that time of year again when some short haired dogs wear sweaters and coats. I sometimes am a little jealous of how colorful and beautiful these garments are. Then, I remember, I came with my own gorgeous coat! It might be nice to have a change every now and then. Something to ponder while I am admiring my reflection in the river. Whoops! that was a secret!

We saw Finny right after the beach. That little guy is so much fun. He has springs on his feet and a motor that makes him run. I am just sure of it. We walked with him for awhile and I got my puppy fix. He got a big stick so I had to run up and take it from him. Guess what he did? He chased me and tried to get it back. It was really fun.

(Finny being a fun puppy)

We walked alone for most of the walk today. Mimi is walking very well. She is even complaining when I play with others so the universe is back in balance. I am so glad she is with us again.

After the big field we saw a bunch of dogs playing and my BDFF, Pearl was right there. Need I say more? Running in the big field was under way and Pearl continually asked me to to the hip swingers dance. We saw Abby and Reilly on the last path before the parking lot. Reilly is staying with Abby for a while while his person is away. So, Reilly sort of goes to camp at Abby's house. That ROCKS!!!

(Me and Pearl)

Finally, we saw Bella, Mel and Buddy. Well, Mel was actually not with them at first and her person had that peeps attitude we call peepatude. Bella caught me up on what was the howl. Mel, caught a mouse. Mel's person got the mouse away from Mel and caught a peepatude. Mel, being insulted at the person's complete misunderstanding of how important this is refused to join them for awhile. Well, while Mel's person was saying "bad dog" I was saying "rock on my friend Mel!" "I got ya dawg!" Be proud about your hunting even if your person has limited knowledge of your superior hunting abilities.

(Bella and Mel/ Mel the Huntress)

Merlin the proud of Mel!

I get no respect

Well, I am in a sort of over protective frame of mind. I tried to convince Maggie (Weimaraner), Reilly, (Boxer), Ridge, (Lab) and Bella (Golden) that I am the boss of all things and that they are not allowed to go near my person. Here is the problem. None of them, not one, believed me or took me seriously. They did not even see me with the dead pricker stick stuck in my tail. I was twisting and turning to get it. I finally got it out and I ate it. I thought I would show that pricker stick what for. OUCH! Don't try that at home.

Soon after we arrived we saw Maggie and Denver. They were leaving but we did stop and say hey. Mimi got some pets and welcome back to the park words. Down to the river we saw the fabulous, Pearl, Mel, Lola and Buddy. We all ran out in the fields. Well, Buddy does not go running in the fields because he fancies himself a sophisticated little guy. Well, you get no arguments from me about that.

(Buddy the Sophisticated)(The Fab4)

Off we went and we ran into Abby (Mastiff) and Reilly. Reilly and I had a loud game of I am the boss and Abby just got to running and playing and before I knew it I was having fun. Even Mimi played around a little bit.

(Rielly, Abby and Mimi in a whirl wind)

Up the hill we went and Mimi and I found something to roll in off in the woods. My person started right away with the "Get out of there! Come!" Well, I got me a good roll but I am disappointed that I don't smell very bad.

So, off we went before too long we saw Ridge and Winnie and Scooter. Lab city I tell ya. I got really mad at Ridge because guess what he did? He tried to take my person's glove. He almost got it too. If anyone is getting that good smelling glove it is me, Merlin.

(Scooter and Ridge ploting the glove theft)

It was so good to see Winnie. I reported before that her biopsy went well but now that I have seen her in the fur I feel relieved.

(Winnie showing how good she feels)

On the way out we saw Chloe and Chancey with no Fast Eddie. Ut OH! Sunday morning Eddie went off in the woods and came back bleeding. He cut his tendon somehow. BUMMER Eddie! Mimi can relate! Feel better soon you handsome Puggle. Pierre, Benji, Trixie and Oliver were walking together and we all said Howldy! We saw Big Scout and his person asked a weird question. I was running in circles trying to get the pricker stick out of my tail and Scout's person kept asking me "Merlin, who has rocks in his head?" I don't know. Could you ask someone else, I'm a little busy here!

Merlin the Pricker Stick Killer

RAIN!!!

BUMMER!!!!!

Merlin the Wishing for Sunny Days!

Back and Barking Better than Ever

Hello!!!!! I have missed the Dog Park so much!!! I missed my peeps and my sisters. I even missed the feline section of my family!!!! However, let me tell you about Camp Grinning Dog. It is the bestest dogie vacation spot in the world. I am so happy and tired that my bark sounds a little funny. It sounds sort of wimpy and I thought I would rest it for a few days but I did have to bark at someone in the park today. They had no dog, were walking too fast and did not give out one pet. SUSPECT!!!

Anyway, I can't say anymore about my vacation because what happens at camp, stays at camp.

Off Mimi and I went with my person first thing this morning. I was so happy to be home and back to the park. We met this really cool Russian Wolf Hound(who knew?) named Sid. I was startled by how handsome he was. Tall as tall could be and still a puppy at 11 months old. I hope he keeps coming around. I would like to get to know him better. I have never heard of a Russian Wolf Hound. See, even a well versed dog like me can learn a new thing every day. Keep those tennis ball sized brains wide open my friends, the potential is endless.

(Sid the Russian Wolf Hound)

Off to where the beach is and I saw a bunch of the usual dogsters that I love and missed. There was Pearl, Mel, Lola and Buddy! I ran and played with them in the field right in front of the beach. At this time of year we play in the field rather than the long soak in the river. That there water is COLD! Anyway, we hung for awhile and my person yapped with the canine cronies. To be fair she has not seen their funny flat faces in a few days either. So, off we went me and my sister. I am so glad she is back. It is nice not being alone all the time even though Mimi ignores me a lot. I know she loves me. Who wouldn't?

(Mimi the loner)

So, off we went up the hill and through the fields. The leaves are raining down fast and furious now and the beautiful colors are fading. I so enjoy each season at the park. It reminds me of how continually lucky we all are to have these paths.

Lucky me I see Delhi, Clementine, Luna and Libby up ahead. A quick hello to all of them is always one of the great things about mornings at the park. This is where the guy without the dog was. I protected my person all these other dogs and their peeps too. Fear not my fine furry friends. Merlin is back.

(Merlin being back)

We saw little Lucas the Black Lab pup on our way out of Dog Park Heaven. I wanted to yell at him just one more time to let him know who is in charge but my person would not let me. She is no fun sometimes. Anyway it is great to be back but I gotta go sleep! Camp and then the excitement of the park, I mean please!

Merlin the great protector!~

VACATION

Merlin the Wizard of Northampton has left for a VACATION!!!!!

I will be back on Monday, October 27, 2008.

Please take car of the Dog Park. I will miss you guys but we all need time to go and spend time relaxing in the woods with other dogs. Oh wait, that is what I do every day. No matter! I will be back full of energy and looking forward to seeing all of my BDFF.

Merlin the Vacationer