Thursday, July 23, 2009

Breaking the news

You're doing WHAT?

I'm going away for a few days, Smooch. Don't worry, you'll be fine. Aunt Kim will take good care of you.

Make sure you tell her to give me my treats at 6:10 a.m. and 9:35 p.m. and to let me outside 87 times a day.

Hey, you guys, come up for air a second. I have something important to tell you.

Oh, nevermind.

Please can I come with you?

Sorry, Deets. No cats are allowed on the beach.

The beach? You're going to a beach?

Yes, I am, Willie. There will be sand and big waves and lots of people. You'd hate it. Ok, maybe you wouldn't hate the frosty beverages, but the heat and humidity would be too much for your old bones.

Wynonna, come back here. Don't turn your butt to me. I'll only be gone for five days.

You're dead to me.

But you can't leave us! You never leave us! Who will scratch our butts? Who will applaud when we dance? 
Who will post our pictures on our blog?

George, it's only for five days. You'll get over it.


No, we won't.

Stop with the moping! It's not the end of the world.

And as for you, Lyle, stay out of trouble, stay out of the cholla, and don't you dare lock Kim in the feed room.


33 comments:

  1. Okay, with a look like that, Deets would be coming with me!

    Enjoy the beach! Wow, totally different from your desert experience. Have a blast, wear lots of sunscreen and bring back pictures.

    Carolynn

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  2. I hope you have great fun.

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  3. Bon Voyage, for goodness sake. You deserve a little change with all those children. We'll miss you, too, but have a lovely time.

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  4. too funny - have a great trip

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  5. awww! what a sweet post, I'm sure these guys will miss you.
    You've captured their human qualities oh so well!
    Have a wonderful trip.

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  6. Oh, I hope you have a *wonderful* time!! The beach, oh boy, the beach!!! I snorted out loud when I got to Wynonna's comment. That's one funny pig! And don't worry too much about your beloved pals. In my experience, our critters just don't hold grudges. :-)
    Have fun!

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  7. Yay...the beach! We are going to the ocean in two weeks, and I cannot wait; although I imagine it is further away from you than three houres, right??? Lol!!

    Have a great vacation/time, Linda, and tell those critters of yours to behave-well, it looks like you just did. :)

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  8. Yes, Lyle, please don't lock Kim in the feed room. That would be bad...
    Have an excellent vacation and we expect lots of pics when you get back!!

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  9. It looks like a lot of sad critters, regardless if Aunt Kim is staying, and spoiling them, or not. Have a good time ...

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  10. My first reaction was the same as the goat's! Dying to know what beach. It'll be a photographer's dream, the Nikon will need a vacation from your vacation, lol! Lovely pictures, as always!!

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  11. Very funny post! Lol! Great pictures too!
    Have a wonderful vacation time!

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  12. What'da you know? Cloud has to go outside 87 times a day too, lol.
    LMAO at Wynonna, too cute!
    Have a great time! :-)

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  13. Are you sure you couldn't sneak Deets into your suitcase? I'm sure he'd have wonderful adventures to tell us about next week- no, wait, with you gone Deets has to be in charge, and I'm sure there will be stories in abundance!
    Have a great vacation!

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  14. I'll bet they all tweet you every hour on the hour.

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  15. I hope you have a great time! Try not to miss your babies too much!
    Nancy in NC

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  16. Very cute. Have a wonderful time!

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  17. Very cute. Have a wonderful time.

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  18. Have FUN at the beach! I know...our animals look at us with BIG SAD EYES when we start packing! When we went to Arizona, I got homesick after 5 days, so we came home! I had two dogs asleep at my feet one night after we returned. No. ON my feet!

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  19. Have a great time at the beach. I hope your mischievous bunch don't get into too much trouble while you are away!

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  20. I'll bet you are missing them already but will soak up beach and water like there's no tomorrow! Always good to get away! Kim must be quite a caretaker for you to trust with your family! Kudos do her!

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  21. How fun... I'm jealous. Enjoy your time! Looking forward to some great pics when you return!

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  22. Have a great time at the beach!
    I am sure all the animals will miss you!

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  23. Have fun in the sea and surf!

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  24. I LOVE all these pictures of your dear Animal buddies, and the conversations with each, too.
    You are going away and I just discovered you? (lol)

    Have a wonderful time at the beach...!

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  25. Have a wonderful time and have a frosty, foofy adult beverage on my behalf.

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  26. It's great to take some time out to treat yourself to a little R@R. I hope after your busy life you will be able to relax at the beach. I know you'll come back with the attitude that you live in the best place on earth and it's nice to be home. Vacations do that to a person. Have fun. Enjoy the time away and as for the animals you'll see they can get along without you for just a little while. Best always, Sandra

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  27. The beach!?! How much fun you must be having!! All those frosty beverages and the sand between your toes...ahhhh...

    The homecoming will be heartwarming I'm sure~~

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  28. Have lots of fun and bring back some sand. hehee.

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  29. Hey Carson! I hope you are having a wonderful vacation and aren't getting too sunburned on the beach. I look forward to more postings when you get back.

    I have a quick question. What pixel size to you use for your photos when you post? I'm going bigger too but mine seem a little too big. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks,

    Colleen

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  30. She's COOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMINNNNGGG!!

    Happy Days ahead for Smooch and Company !!!!!

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  31. Well it's been five days now, and no new pictures or posts - we're all waiting with baited breath to find out how much damage your crew did while you were gone.

    I'm betting you came home to find Kim locked in the feed room... hope she likes mush!

    SVG

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  32. Love love this post! Hope you have a marvalous time!

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