livin easy

This is me on the move. Notice the
breeze flowing through my long fur.
I am one handsome specimin of dog. I saw Duke again! I was so glad to catch him again before he goes off to Duke University with his family. I am not sure is he is going to be a teacher or a student. I bet he could teach a really good game of hide and go pee. He could even teach hop and chase a chipmunk. I think it is just has endless possibilities.

I don't know how well you can see this picture but it is me and Duke and Buddy. Buddy had to correct me today. He is only Bud E. Fufu as an alter ego when he gets his very fancy hair doo. Got it Buddy!

And speaking of Buddy we walked the entire walk with him and his person today. We saw lots of pretty dogs in passing but we only stopped and played with Duke. Buddy has taught me the value of having little friends as dogs. You should never underestimate them just because they can run underneath you. In fact you should really respect their point of view and their reach while under you. You do not want to make a little dog who might be looking up while underneath you mad. I can see the pain that could cause for sure.

Anywoof, it was a beautiful peaceful morning and a great walk. Mimi will not be able to join us even in September either because of her set back. I miss having my sister around. She is a good pal. I know I complain but both of my canine sisters are just so cool. OK I am going to lay out on the deck and dry out.

I just have to say one more thing today. Our Girl is the bestest girl ever. She takes such good care of all of her 4 leggeds and her fish. We love her very much and we are glad she is our girl person! Thanks to the dog powers of the universe for us being so lucky!

Merlin the Blessed!

great morning

Off to the park we went and I was so happy. It looks like it is going to rain any minute and I was not sure that we would make it to the sacred land of dogness. Once at the park I was not sure we would stay for the entire walk. Well, I am happy to say that all of my dreams came true. We got there and we went around the big loop. I am a happy dog.

After we went down the big beautiful scenery hill I ran into Fergus. Hooray! I have learned that he and I can walk together while exploring on our own and still be together. At the beach we saw Ziggy and some others. After we chased the ball a few times my person had us off and running again. The air is very sticky and my fur clings to me as if it is ... well, like a coat.

I was still glad we got to do the walk even though it is so humid. We saw Buddy and Cody toward the end of the walk. I did not get to ask Cody why his person was so mad at him last week because he immediately wrapped his paws around my hips and started that silly dance again. I am getting tired of that dance. I want to just play hide and go sniff.

I did learn an important thing about Buddy. His full name is Bud E. Fufu. Now, look at the hair cut and you can see why!

On the way out Fergus took off to play hide and go pee but I did not see him leave so I missed out on the game. Right before the parking lot we saw beautiful Abby the Mastiff. Look at that face!!! I just love her! Abby and I always remind each other that even the biggest dog has been a pup and loves to be scratched behind the ears. I mean it could be permanent employment for my peeps

Merlin the sticky

My Sisters

So, I did not go to the park today. My person had to bring Mimi to the Special Vet. again. I am sorry to say that there has been a bit of a set back in her recovery from her surgery. She told me she has to take some medicine for a couple of weeks. After that she might have to go back under the knife. YIKES!!!!!!! So, I feel bad for both of them but they are cramping my style. I mean look at them. Pathetic I tell you. I love them but my person better get me to were the dogs are tomorrow. OK I better go look impressive so that the girls don't depress us all.

Merlin the saver of the family name

quiet

So, we walked all the way around the big loop today and guess what happened? Nothing. We saw Sonic, Sculley and Holly with their person and people puppy in the big fields on the top of the hill. That was it. We did not see any other dogs until we were got back to the parking lot where we saw Oliver the beautiful Standard Poodle. As we got into the car we saw Ziggy and Brody. We almost went the entire way without seeing another dog. SPOOKY!

When we got into our car my person started to move backward. Some big bad ugly bug bit me in the nose. I don't think my person saw it happen but she heard me whine and than make yucko noises through my mouth and nose. She loves me, she really loves me. She stopped the car and let me get into the back seat instead of the way back where I usually sit. My nose is still sore. You can never trust those little bugs. NEVER!

I wanted to stay at the park longer today because both of my sisters are miserable. Jessie has a hot spot and has to wear an e-collar. Mimi started limping a lot again so she has to go see the special vet and she is grumpy too.

While I was running at the park today the trees started throwing those things in the picture at me. JEEZEEE.... Is there no place safe for a dog to relax and count his bones and watch a little Frisbee catching on the TV.

Merlin the Needing a Break.

Suki and Sawyer

You know some days are just all the same at the park. Now I am not complaining because they are all fabulous but still the same. Today was not one of those days. I saw many of my BDFF. I saw Caber and Niles. I walked a long way with Fergus which was fun. I like fergus and I am glad to get to know him better. His person is a jogger/dog escort so she will walk with my person for awhile, then start running again. Today they walked a long while together so I get to know Fergus better. We saw Bosco toward the end of my walk, beginning of his. Even though the peeps don't seem to be able to get their walking schedules in sync, I am glad to see him.

The biggest news today was all about a sweet little puppy named Suki. When we got to the water, there was Clyde the Lab, Watson the Malamute mix with his brother Willie, Sadie the Springer Spaniel and Aussie the 'ole sage. Right in the center of all those dogs was Suki the Golden Retriever puppy. He had found his way to the beach from the other side of the river. He was running and jumping and rolling in the mud. He went from one dog to the next with a tug on an ear or a nip at the ankle that screamed "play with me." That little guy was having so much fun I was envious of his youth. The really funny thing was how freaked out all the peeps got. There was no person with the puppy so all the peeps were concerned about where the puppies person was. Well, I appreciate the concern but did he look like he was in trouble? NO! He was covered in mud the center of attention in a pack full of big dogs who were enjoying him. Eventually, his person showed up on the other side of the river. Well, that was my cue to hit the road. I loved watching the little guy. By the way, that is him in the picture on the left. Aussie is in the center picture. He is 15 years old! WOW! That is older than my sister Jessie. Watson and Sadie are with him. The picture on the right is the other big news. I made another best dog friend forever. His name is Sawyer and you can see he is the cutest little guy you ever saw. I had fun at the park today.

My person hardly ever tells me what to say but she is insisting I sign off as...

Merlin for Obama

Monday& Tuesday

I am not going to make a habit out of this every 2 days blogging. It is just that yesterday was so hectic that I was not allowed enough time to blog .
My peeps had a visitor on Sunday afternoon. It was a peep that they were all very happy to see. I was happy too because even though I did not remember her, she was a really good dog snuggler. The peeps kept saying she was a niece and our girl kept saying she was a cousin. These seem to be words that people use to make each other know how they are related. I do not understand these words and I still think it is just easier to pee on a rock and give it a sniff. Anyway, we walked early Monday morning. The special guest stayed over night and all the peeps were going to hang out somewhere all day Monday. Anyway, I met a new friend named Marmalade. She was pretty. On the way out I could not believe we saw my BDFF, Biscuit. He said he has come a few times and missed me. I do wish I had thumbs so I could drive the car. I would pick up all my BDFF's and just hang out at the park. I think I would need longer legs too. A hole in those seats for my tail to get through too. Oh, forget it!
Anyway, today we went at a reasonable hour and on the top of the beautiful view hill I saw Liken. Her person was throwing a ball for her and I was happy to let the running begin. Liken is always a good friend to run with. She can go on a lot longer than me.

Soon after I ran into this handsome fellow named Griffin. Don't you think we look good together?

His person had a chucker too.I hope the next time I see Griffin we can play fetch together longer

So, off we went and it was a beautiful morning and a beautiful walk. We walked alone and sort of just hung out together my person and me. Toward the end of the walk we saw Caber, Niles and Ziggy walking together. At the very end of the walk we saw the Newfies. Vulcan confirmed that my peeps had hung out with him and his brothers, Merlin and Kika the other night. Well, his person has been to my dog house too so I guess it is OK.

We saw the gorgeous Blue. Blue is an Aussie/ Berner and I am a Border Collie/Berner. When we are together we look so very beautiful. In this photo Vulcan had just told me right in front of Blue that my peeps had been hanging with them. I was a little embarrassed.

But, just as I was going to leave the park with my head hung low I saw my BDFF, BOSCO!!!! I hope we get to hang out with him more often soon. I did get to play with him a little bit before it was time to go.

Oh yeah, Blue was worried because a little 3 month old Vizsla named Finny had taken off into the woods. Blue had been keeping an eye on him so he was very worried. As the luck of the marrow bone would have it, little Finny was found safe and sound. Puppies, they are a lot of work.

Merlin the negative of Blue

Saturday and Sunday

This is my person's favorite path at the park.

Well, yesterday my person took care of her own needs first thing in the morning and I got no exercise. To add insult to injury she came home last night smelling of the Newfies. I know that all three of them, my person, my bonus person(formerly known as only walks sometimes person) and our girl all went out and cheated on me. I am shocked and dismayed.

Anyway, my person took me this morning and that is good. I am sorry to say it is very humid again. Well, off we went and on the way in we saw Cody but he was on leash and his person seemed mad at him. I don't know what that was about but Cody you better bring your person his slippers and newspaper today. That seems to calm the peeps down.

I forgot to mention the other day that a tree had fallen down across the path to the water. Today Sallies person had brought a people tool and was cutting it up so that peeps and pups can pass without going over or under this tree. Thanks Sallie's person! You rock.

Down at the river I ran into Duke and a ton of other yellow dogs. As we were frolicking Duke told me something important. He and his family are moving away. WOW! They did not consult Duke but they are looking for a dog park in the new place they are going to live. The one thing that is kind of cool is that Duke's person is going to go back to school. The school is named after DUKE!

I wonder if there is a school named Merlin. The University of Merlin. I like it. I do not want to move though. Good luck Duke and his peeps. Come back and visit.

So, we stayed at the river and I played a lot. After awhile we left and headed out with Pierre, Trixie and Benji. We saw Daisy on the way out. I love that girl. There were lots of small people and dogs around. I am off to sleep in the shade.

Merlin the wishing for cooler weather.