Author: boomingbanter

Yesterday I was subjected to four hours of torture.

Ma discovered that PBS was running a full afternoon of programs on Ireland.

There were so many ohs and ahs and I want to go homes that I was bored to tears. She nearly raveled out when they played  »The Black Velvet Band »

I looked after Dad as she mopped!

This morning she was recounting all this to Auntie Carol whose in Belfast including a bit about a bar she’d never heard of before. That was a big surprise for her as she knows her drinking establishments my Ma!

Seems its the oldest thatched bar in Ireland and is only twenty miles from Belfast.

They are  »definitely going next time ». Wonder do they do long distance doggy bags?

Blessing #1108-Pub Plan

The big machine makes a funny noise.

It purrs like a cat and then makes a big puff.

It would put you to sleep easily even if you just got up.

Ma is pulling out all the stops to get Dad back in shape this includes lining his stomach with yogurt first thing in the morning so the meds and coffee don’t cause any irritation.

Its not like the usual yummies we have that he shares with me but he just eats it and smiles! He doesn’t make any noise about it!

Blessing #1107-Listening

I got myself into very deep trouble yesterday afternoon..

This man came to our front door with all this cool equipment that I wanted to inspect.

What did Ma do? Locked me and the tike up together in the bros bedroom and said she had to concentrate.

I concentrated too on half murdering the niece as I was so miffed.

The fight continued when we were released. Ma said she was disgusted with me and screamed so hard I nearly had heart failure myself!

I am still annoyed but after a long walk this morning I’ve decided to let the niece live.

So now she is sitting hiccuping on Dads lap giving me the evil eye and I’m watching CNN.

It’s very repetitive. Maybe I’ll get her to play a little tenny soon! She is useful for something. In the meantime a little snooze.

I haven’t slept so well in the past week which might explain my vicious mood! I might wake up angelic just like my old self.

Blessing #1106-Normality

My Dad is home and I am so glad although he hasn’t done much snacking yet.

Must say I’ve been impressed by the tikes tenderness. Despite her youth she has taken on the role of chief nurse! Think I’ll nickname her Florence! Very empathetic that little face!

She is keeping Dad’s back warm.

My role is to guard and supervise the administration of medication that has been provided in abundance.

All our TLC is working well.

Dad looks much better already.

Blessing #-1105-Homehelp

No matter how much I’ve stared out the window my Dad still hasn’t come home.

In his absence I have been forced to eat regular dog food with no additions. Ma is so mean.

Even the tike sits now and watches me eat that’s how boring my food has become.

I sure hope that the balloons my Auntie Lori sent Dad work fast.

I have my eye on that red teddy that’s holding them.

It is only fair that I get some compensation for all I’ve been through or I’ll huff for ever!

Blessing #1104– Souvenir

I’m in the deepest of dog houses. It’s like a pit!

I got a bit over excited this morning and got entangled with the coffee pot cord.

The pot fell and broke and we had glass and coffee and grounds everywhere.

Ma was furious. Fortunately she’d had two cups or I might have been exterminated.

To make matters worse it was pouring outside but Ma insisted we had to go out to do our business so we all got soaked to the skin

The tike was shaking she was so wet. She’s not equipped with a coat like mine. We have both been well washed that’s for sure.

The bro pretended to be sound asleep. He is smart at times. I may need to take a page out of his book.

The good news on this smashing soggy day is that Dads colonoscopy shows no cancer!

Blessing # 1103-Cleaned Out!

It’s easy to win a battle when your opponent is in a weakened position.

Such was the case in this mornings battle of the piggy.

I was victorious for the simple reason the tike is toothless.

Her baby front choppers have fallen and the big ones are not fully in yet so she has to fight sideways.

Its been a toothy time all around today as Ma has to get a filling. She loves her dentist though so its not at all troublesome.

I know my time as conqueror over the toothless wonder is limited. Speaking of which Dad is having a colonoscopy as we speak perhaps the ugliest of all battles to fight but he has won the most important for now his white blood cell count is back to normal!

Blessing #1102-Won Down!

I have been doing my best to keep Ma snuggly.

The tike is trying her best too. She has been on her best behavior apart from trying to eat one of Ma’s shoes this morning when she was in the shower.

We fight sometimes but now we are glad to have each other.

Any port in a storm!

Blessing #1101-Company

Ma says that in Ireland you’d class the current condition of my Dad as «on the mend ».

He’s eating well and has a good appetite and all his vitals are improving.

Hercule Poirot may need to be called in to determine the root cause of his issues but through a process of elimination (could not resist this one) the gastrointestinal track is currently the key suspect.

Unlike Dad I’m now off my food because of all the strange comings and goings.

I feel all the responsibility of guarding the house and keeping the tike under control has been placed on my shoulders. She is hard work!

What a beast! No one would believe from her sweet smile that she is such a terrorist.

Isn’t it often the case that the least likely is the guilty party!

Blessing #1100-Detectives

I was unable to communicate with you yesterday as my secretary was otherwise occupied.

My Dad got sick and had to go to hospital at 2:00 am. Ma went with him and left me with the bro and his kid.

He gave us a few short trots for the necessary business and later he took the tike to stay at her Granny’s and left me home alone.

He brought Ma home really late when it was dark so I got no walk with her all day! So I paid her back this morning by slipping my leash and chasing a BMW for half a mile.

The driver was raging and herself was fierce angry with me. She also ate the face of the bro. Told him our house stinks of dog pee and that she wants it spotless when she gets back tonight from seeing Dad.

Poor soul has had a gazillion test and is getting loads of injections but is much better today than he was yesterday.

I’m glad because he is good company for me and my major treat provider. I hope he is back home soon

Blessing #1099-Diagnostics