Sunday, August 19, 2007

A meme and a special guest blogger

Earlier this month Alison tagged me with a meme: "Eight things you don't know about me." Because I've been so busy with the office move (which is going extremely well, by the way) I haven't done it yet. And because it takes more brainpower than I can presently muster up to think of eight things about me that I haven't already told you, I have gratefully accepted the help of a very good friend: Butch, take it away!

EIGHT THINGS YOU DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME
By Butch

1. I hate getting my nails cut, so I bite them to keep them from growing too long. My favorite time to do it is in the middle of the night.

2. When I’m sleeping comfortably, I don’t like to get up. Sometimes when my people call me, I pretend I don’t hear them, even if they're calling in their loud, outside voices. Then they trick me by whispering something about “ice cream” or “treat,” and I wag my tail and give myself away.


3. Sometimes I scratch inside my ear –- very carefully –- with the nails of my hind foot...and then I hold that foot up to my nose and sniff it. Mmm-mmm!

4. My fur is short, so people are always surprised to find out how soft it is. They like to rub it, and I love it when they do that.


5. I don’t watch much television, but when I hear a puppy whine or cry on TV, I sit up and pay attention until that part of the show is over.

6. I’ve been called “strange” and "weird," but I prefer to think of it as “unconventional.” Who says there’s only one right way to do something?


7. When I go to the vet’s office, I’m the star of the lobby. People always come over to ask about my eyes, then they end up petting me and talking to me. Especially the kids. I like it in the lobby, just not in that back room.

8. I like people better than I like other dogs, and I especially enjoy the company of men. Not many men come to our house, so I’m really, really happy when I get to spend some quality time with one of 'em.



I tag Spot, Mabel, Cheyenne and Ellie (or the tag team of Ellie, Duffy and Vannie), but only if their humans agree to help them type.

13 comments:

  1. Dear Butch, I love reading about you (OK, I can't read but Mom reads to me about you and Kadi. And about your niece and nephew too.). You make us smile and laugh. It's fun to take over on the blog, isn't it?? Your friend, Mabel

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  2. Dear Mabel: Rrrut-rrrut. Know what I mean?;)

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  3. You betcha, Butch! Arff I had fun writing my blog... and Tag! Kadi's it!

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  4. Velvet, I guess if you ever want to meet some guys...just take the dog along and he will round up the men!

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  5. Butch you are one handsome mandawgie.
    -Java

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  6. Butch you are some kind of cutie! I'm sure Ellie has just been waiting to take over the computer and start her own blog but she may have the share this meme with the other two. Carmon

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  7. What a great idea, giving Butch his voice! Pats on the head to your guest blogger!

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  8. Butch, you are so clever! No wonder you bite your nails in the night, otherwise it would be far too hard to use your person's keyboard. You'd keep typing the wrong letters, wouldn't that be funny!!! It's good to read something from a dog's point of view. looking forward to your next post, eh.
    Regards,
    Wendydog, the geriatric Golden Retriever in Ontario.

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  9. Butch, dahling, lovely post dear but the whole nail bit? TMI. Kisses!

    Miz Feather (Kat's Pomeranian)

    Nice to hear your office move is going well, we're off to our new building next month, I'm terrified!

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  10. Butch, Spot does that ear scratching thing but he also licks his toenails when he's done. Is he weird?

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  11. Mabel, I'll tell Kadi. She hates to be left out. Butch

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    Sister-Three, no thanks. Velvet

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    Javagirl and Carmon, thanks. I could just lick you for that! Butch

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    Duly Inspired, Butch's head has been well-patted on your behalf. Velvet

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    Wendydog, that's EXACTLY why I bite my nails. How clever of you to figure it out. Butch

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    Miz Feather, TMI? Then I'm glad I left out the part about licking the toenails after I scratch inside my ear. Butch

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    Janet, umm...I don't think Spot is weird. How else is he going to get the earwax off his toenails?
    Butch

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  12. i was wondering about butch last night, glad to see his happy face.as for the pizza no doubt flies crawled on it before you got it.
    thanks for your helen thoughs.

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  13. Unfortunately, this particular post has become a target for spammers who flood it daily with comments that include links to products. As a result, I am going to close comments for now.

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