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<title>My Life as a Dog</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Cody</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Cody &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2013 15:48:46 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Saturday  5/4/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 4 May 2013 11:50:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Happy Saturday!!

It's not raining here today and that, in itself, is something to wag your tail a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy Saturday!!

It's not raining here today and that, in itself, is something to wag your tail about!!

My day started out with sleeping in until 8!  WHOO HOOO....I made Mom and Dad happy since that meant that they could sleep in too!  Mom took me out for a quick walk and I took care of all my "business"!!  After we came back in, Mom was searching in the pantry for something and one of the shelves broke, bringing cans and bottles down with a BANG!  That really scared me!  Then, one of the jars of Verde  sauce broke, so Dad and I were regulated to the bedroom while Mom cleaned up everything.  Mom and Dad left me for awhile to go run errands, but fed me lunch when they got home and Mom took me to the Dog Park YIPPEE!!

Now, I think I'll rest a bit.  I wasn't feeling very well yesterday, but Mom couldn't tell because I was not behaving very well.  After I threw up at bedtime, I felt much better!

Hope all my fur friends out there have a great Saturday with their family!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cold, rainy Friday  5/3/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 3 May 2013 17:57:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

It seems like old man winter just refuses to let go as Mom had to wear her winter co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It seems like old man winter just refuses to let go as Mom had to wear her winter coat and gloves today on our walks.  I really didn't mind the temps, but hated getting wet!

I don't know what is up with my behavior, but I've been sent to my room 3 times today!  Geesh!  I think it is all about nipping Mom when I'm too impatient to wait for her to do something for me.  She told me I've got to figure out a different way to show her what I want and even showed me a few ways.  I like the nipping better, but hate it when Mom gets mad at me.  Maybe next time, I'll pay more attention to her.

It's almost time to settle down for the night.  The sun has gone down and I feel a nap coming on!

Hope all my fur friends have a wonderful night!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunny Tuesday 4/30/13  Last Day of April</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:15:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

This is my first diary entry since getting back from our week in West Virginia!  Boy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

This is my first diary entry since getting back from our week in West Virginia!  Boy did we have fun!  Dad took me every day to a place called Dorsey's Knob. I can climb rocks there and hike around!  Both Mom and Dad took me to 2 different dog parks which I'd never seen before!  They are so different from the one here.  First of all, they are NOT flat!  Then, there are trees and logs to play on all over the place.  They even have a water fountain for just the dogs!!  I loved both of them! I do

Usually I was so tired out at night that I didn't even mind when Mom and Dad left me to go out for dinner with family and friends!  I just snoozed until they got home!

The 13 hour drive was even better both going and coming home.  Whoever wasn't driving would sit in the back seat so I could sit up front if I wanted to. Sometimes I did, and sometimes I didn't, but it was nice to have the choice!  The only bad part coming home was going through the city of Chicago.  I hate that stop and go traffic and all those cars so close by!  But, we all stopped a little bit before we got home for one last break to stretch our legs and go potty!  Mom and Dad are the BEST!

We were all so tired by the time we got home on Sunday (at 2:30).  They woke me up at 3:30 AM to leave and it was still dark!!! I don't like that, either, but it got light a couple of hours later!  I spent most of the rest of the day on Sunday sleeping.  Even yesterday, I was kind of lazy, but still found the energy to go to the dog park and see some friends.

Mom has had me over to the dog park a couple of times today and now I am getting ready to go rest on the deck with the nice, warm breeze blowing through my fur!  AHHHH....life is good!!!  :)

Hope all of you are having a great day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday...Pre-Trip  4/21/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:33:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

Well, it's almost here!  This is the day before we leave for a week long vacation!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

Well, it's almost here!  This is the day before we leave for a week long vacation!   We are going to West Virginia to visit all of my mom's family.  I've been there 3 other times and remember all the fun we had then!  Dad and Mom took me rock climbing and hiking!  There are lots of dogs on the street where my aunt lives!  Mom told me last night that they found a new dog park in Morgantown that they are going to take me to check out!  The only part of the trip I don't like is the long drive.  I travel well in the car, but the trip takes close to 13 hours.  It's a long day for all of us!

I probably won't be making another diary entry until we get back, so to all of my friends, have a wonderful week!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Finally Sunny....Saturday  4/20/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:41:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

It's mid afternoon on a Saturday.  Mom has been busy all day cleaning and doing laun ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It's mid afternoon on a Saturday.  Mom has been busy all day cleaning and doing laundry. She has things out ready to pack tomorrow for our trip to West Virginia on Monday!  My tail wags every time I see her get something else out!  I'm so excited to see my family and get out in some nice weather!

We all watched the horrible events unfold yesterday and last night of the capture of the Boston Marathon Bomber.  We are all so tail wagging happy that they caught that boy.  He's so mean!  We nightly offer up POP for all the victims and their families.  We also think about the horrible explosion in West, Texas.  Many many people were killed and hurt there, too!  POP for Texas!!

I think I'm going to out on the deck for awhile.  I've got to be outside while the weather is still nice!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rainy Thursday  4/18/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:44:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

As my subject shows, this is the 3rd day in a row of deadly thunderstorms, flooding  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

As my subject shows, this is the 3rd day in a row of deadly thunderstorms, flooding and never ending rain!  Just like last winter, when I couldn't find a place to do my business because of the deep snow drifts, now I can't either because of the flooding!  My tail is drooping at the thought of another day in the house.  On the bright side, I was just groomed and bathed yesterday, so if I don't go out much, I won't get all dirty!  :)

3 days left before we leave on our vacation!  Now, that's something to look forward to!  Mom looked up the weather and it looks like we'll have some nice days to do some hiking and mountain climbing!!

I hope all of my fur friends out there are having a great morning and will continue to have a great day! I think I'm going out on the deck to check on my squirrel and bird friends.  At least I can do that without getting too wet!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tuesday 4/16/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 06:22:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Everyone!

It's the day after the Boston Marathon bombing attack.  Mom and Dad have b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Everyone!

It's the day after the Boston Marathon bombing attack.  Mom and Dad have been watching in horror as some of the details unfold.  I just don't get it.  I know I'm just a young pup (not yet 2), but why would anyone want to hurt anyone else?  And don't get me started on why anyone would want to hurt an animal!  My little heart is sad today because I see Mom and Dad sad.

TONS of POPs for all the victims yesterday.  Why can't we all just wag our tails and get along?

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Non-Sunny Sunday  4/14/2013</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:32:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Fur Friends!

How are all of my friends doing today?  And how is your weather?  For t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Fur Friends!

How are all of my friends doing today?  And how is your weather?  For the middle of April, I have to send a bark out that it's going to SNOW again today...yes I mean the white stuff!!  Enuff!!  (I am howling that word)!  

Mom and Dad took me to Pet Smart yesterday to get some treats for our trip that's coming up in a week. They got me some of my favorite bags of treats plus a brand new Chuck It and ball!  WHOO HOOO!!

We are leaving a week from tomorrow for West Virginia.  It is my 4th time making this trip and it's a long one!  Mom said over 500 miles, but we stop a lot so I can get out and stretch my legs.  While there, we're going to see my 2 Hu-Sisters, my aunt and uncle and lots of friends.  While we are there, I will get to go mountain climbing and explore some new dog parks!  I LOVE going there!!!  We'll be busy getting ready this week (well Mom will....I always help her).  :)

I'm hoping you all have a wonderful, tail wagging day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cloudy Friday  4/12/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:44:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

Boy, what a week!  It has rained every since Monday!  My tail is NOT wagging about t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

Boy, what a week!  It has rained every since Monday!  My tail is NOT wagging about that!  I have gotten wet every single time I've been out.  And the dog park?  Forget that!  It's like a pond and when we walk past it, I look longingly at it, but Mom and Dad shake their heads!  :(

So, I've been running after my squeaky toy a lot and playing "bone hockey" on the kitchen floor!  Mom was so nice yesterday when she loaded me in the car and took me to Pet Smart to just walk around the aisles and basically get me out of the house!  (Well, she DID get me a few new treats and a new ball)!  Gotta love that woman!

Hope your Friday has been wonderful!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A beautiful Sunday  4/7/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Apr 2013 14:00:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

WOWSERS!!  What a beautiful day it's been up here today!  Mom thinks it's the pretti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

WOWSERS!!  What a beautiful day it's been up here today!  Mom thinks it's the prettiest day we've had so far and there is hardly any snow on the ground at all any more!  WHOO HOO!

Today, Mom, Dad and I went hiking around the wetlands and marshes of Moraine Hills State Park. I smelled so many new smells, met new dogs and people and just had a tail wagging great time.  Now that we're home and I've had a long, cold drink of water, I'm tired and going to go lay out on the deck!

I hope all my friends have had a great day,too!!


Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>April Fools Day 2013</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Apr 2013 08:49:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

First of all, I hope all my fur friends and family had a blessed Easter yesterday!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

First of all, I hope all my fur friends and family had a blessed Easter yesterday!  I was very busy with Mom and Dad during the day.  My day started out with a fun Easter Egg Hunt that my mom planned for me.  There were 6 large plastic eggs and each one was filled with one of my fun training treats.  Dad took pictures and Mom did a video.  She uploaded it to my Dogster page!  If you take a look at it, you will see that I had a lot of fun and my tail never stopped wagging!

After the eggs were all found, Mom gave me my Easter basket.  In my basket, there was a big new chew bone and a treat for my Kong Toy!  I'm certainly a lucky boy!!

Mom made a really good dinner for her and Dad.  Of course, I didn't get any of it, but like I love to say, "Smells are Free"!  And did it ever smell good!!!

We spent the beginning part of our afternoon watching the Blackhawks hockey team win!  That made Mom and Dad happy!!  Many walks, a visit to the dog park and lots of playing and I was beat!  I fell asleep early in the evening!

Today is much colder then yesterday, but it's sunny.  I've been to the park and had a nice long walk with Mom.  I think I'll go take a nap in the sun before lunch!

Everyone have a wonderful day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Busy Wednesday  3/27/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:01:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

Mom wasn't able to write in my diary yesterday, but those wonderful people at Dogste ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

Mom wasn't able to write in my diary yesterday, but those wonderful people at Dogster got everything fixed by last night, so we're back in business!

It's been a busy morning for us.  I have been helping Mom clean. It's a dirty job, but I like doing it!   My tail wags as I follow her around and I just know I'm helping with that pesky dust.  I also chase that big, loud machine she pushes around.  I know that's a big help, too!  At least Mom must have thought so because I just got a treat!!  :)

I'm quite tired right now from all the cleaning activities and helping with the wash (I grab anything she drops and run with it).....Tee Hee.  I haven't even eaten my breakfast yet because I've been so busy, I forgot!  So, Mom said I can have brunch, whatever that means!

I hope everyone has a tail wagging day like I'm having!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fun Friday  3/22/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:44:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!!

Our day up here in Chicago is bright and sunny!  It's still very cold, but a little ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!!

Our day up here in Chicago is bright and sunny!  It's still very cold, but a little better then all the other days this week!

Mom took me over to the dog park early this morning, thinking that it would still be frozen mud.  It turned out to be partially thawing mud, but Mom still allowed me to stay since my friend, Kona, came the same time I did.  We ran and played with her ball!  I was so happy to see her since it's been a couple of weeks due to the weather.  After we were done, all 4 of my paws were covered in mud and so was my belly! Mom brought me back home and plopped me in the bathtub for a mini bath.  I'm now clean again, have been on 2 more walks and am very sleepy.  Time for my afternoon snooze in the sun!

I hope all my friends out there have a great day and enjoy their family as much as I do!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Windy Tuesday  3/13/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:14:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>HI To All My Friends!!

As my title says, it's been windy, windy, windy up here today.  Mom said i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HI To All My Friends!!

As my title says, it's been windy, windy, windy up here today.  Mom said it sure gives a whole new meaning to "The Windy City"!  Ha Ha!

Mom had me out on lots of walks today and even I didn't want to be out that long.  The wind was knocking me over!  Mom was very happy to go back in, too! We even made it to the dog park for about 5 minutes.  I ran around finding a place to do my business, then I was ready to go home!  All the cold today has made me sleepy, so I've been resting in between.

Mom said the weatherman said we are getting a lot of snow this weekend.  Mom said it will already be spring and enough is enough!

I hope all of my friends have had a tail wagging day and are feeling great!

Have a wonderful evening!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Slippery Saturday  3/16/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:23:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

Old Man Winter has reared his ugly head again.  The ice is so bad outside that I can ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

Old Man Winter has reared his ugly head again.  The ice is so bad outside that I can't even go for a walk!  Mom has to take me on the grass (which is slick too).  

We have a dinner party to go to tonight and my tail is (sort of) wagging!  Oh, I love going there, (I was invited and went last year too), but my tummy was bothering me in the middle of the night and now I'm just kind of tired. Mom can tell I'm not feeling 100% and told me that we would all stay at home if I didn't start feeling better soon.  She told me she would not leave me at home by myself.  I love my mom so much!!  ]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Thursday!  3/14/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:42:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Everyone!!

It's almost the end of the work week and my tail wags when I realize that ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Everyone!!

It's almost the end of the work week and my tail wags when I realize that means St. Patrick's Day is almost here!  We are invited to a dinner party on Saturday afternoon and I can't wait to go!  There is a small, fenced in back yard there that I love to explore.  Since it's smack dab in Chicago, there are lots of loud planes that fly over.  I was afraid of them last year, but that's when I was a young pup.  I'm a big boy now and think I'll be more brave!  :)

Mom told me this morning that I'm going to the groomer tomorrow to get all gussied up for the party!  I think Mom has some plans of putting a green bandana around my neck. I really wish she wouldn't do that, but I'll be a good boy and go along with it!  I'm just hoping she's not going through with her plans of bunny ears for later on in the month.  I have to draw the line somewhere!

The weatherman is telling us that it's going to snow again this afternoon.  I don't buy it, but Mom said she thinks he is right.  AHHHHH....NO MORE SNOW!  I want some nice weather!

I think I'll go lay out on the deck and check on the bird/squirrel activity!

Have a great day, everyone!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Foggy Soggy Monday  3/11/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:12:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Fur Friends!

This time change has really gotten me confused and in a funk! I didn't  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Fur Friends!

This time change has really gotten me confused and in a funk! I didn't feel like getting up at all!  It's just so dreary again today and I know I won't get to run in the dog park.  Mom said it's just too messy.  We'll have to go on more walks!!

I've played with Mom, eaten most of my breakfast (I just don't seem as hungry on these type of days) and now am going to go lay on my mom and dad's bed to see if the squirrels are out and about yet!  I haven't seen any from our deck, so maybe they are being smart and staying in today, too!!

I hope all my friends have a tail wagging day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>And a rainy Saturday 3/9/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Mar 2013 07:24:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!!

It's Saturday and I have both Mom and Dad home!  How lucky can a dog be?  I don't t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!!

It's Saturday and I have both Mom and Dad home!  How lucky can a dog be?  I don't think we have much planned for today since it's a cold, rainy day, but that's ok.  I certainly can go for some nice long snuggle sessions!  Mom already broke the news to me that there will be no dog park for me today, but after Dad took me out for our first walk, I had already figured that out!  I'm one smart, little guy!!  :)

The elusive black squirrel is no where to be seen this morning, but I bet even he doesn't like getting wet either! I wonder if his momma tells him he smells "like a wet squirrel"?? HA HA

Well, time for some extra cuddles and maybe some squeeky toy play time!!

Hope you all have a great day today and have fun!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The sun is out....The sun is out....3/7/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/818864</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:23:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning FurFriends!!

What a beautiful morning this is here near Chicago!  The sun is brighly ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning FurFriends!!

What a beautiful morning this is here near Chicago!  The sun is brighly shining and it's even warmed up a little bit.  Yes, all the snow is still on the ground and in huge piles all over the place, but it's still an improvment from Tuesday when the snow just poured out of the sky!

We all got up early today (5 AM) because my dad had to go into his office.  After Dad left, Mom and I got busy doing our cleaning.  I always help Mom by wagging my tail all over the the furniture getting dust off.  Mom smiles, hugs me and tells me over and over what a good helper I truly am!

After dusting, Mom turned on that noisy machine that she runs back and forth.  I'm still not sure what that really does, but she has a smile on her face when she turns it off, and if she is happy, I'm happy!

Mom has already had me out 3 times....2 walks and a trip to the dog park!  My great friend, Kona, came right after I did, and we had a fun romp in the snow.  She is a sweet girl and is so fun to play with!  Tired, with snowballs clinging to all 4 legs, we walked home!

I'm on squirrel patrol today and have been keeping my eyes on the pesky big black one who's only goal in life (or so I think) is to tease me all day long!  Someday.........

Hope you all have a tail wagging day like I'm having!!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Let the Thaw Begin  3/6/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/818796</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Mar 2013 09:05:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>HI Friends!

Well, our huge snowstorm of yesterday seems to be over!  We got about a foot of snow! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HI Friends!

Well, our huge snowstorm of yesterday seems to be over!  We got about a foot of snow!  My mom has gotten smart and (during the day) only walked me over to the dog park all day long.  That saved us from being on snowcoverd icey sidewalks!

I'm actually been over to the dog park twice this morning.  The first time, none of my friends were there, so I just hopped around (opposite of being able to walk in the deep snow)!  The 2nd time, my friend, Kippy, was there and we ran around like crazy.  When Mom brought me home, I had snow balls stuck to my legs and belly.  We've gotten those off now and I am getting ready to go take a nap!  I'm exhasuted!

I hope all my fur friends out there are having as great of a day as I am!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Snow Storm  3/5/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/818680</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Mar 2013 05:44:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

How are all my fur friends today?  My paws are crossed for the safety of all my frie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

How are all my fur friends today?  My paws are crossed for the safety of all my friends in the path of this awful snow storm that is just starting here!

Yesterday was not a good day at our house.  Mom subbed at the middle school again and was gone all day.  I was sick again yesterday, but as I was told by Mom and Dad,it was mainly my fault.  While walking with Mom on Sunday, I spotted something outside and scarfed it up before Mom could tell me to "leave it".  So........the sickness on Monday.  Dad took really good care of me and I stayed close to him.  But, then I got really scared when something happened to my dad and he passed out.  I wasn't sure what to do, so I just put my head on his lap and that's how he found me when he woke up.  He told Mom last night that his blood sugar crashed.  I'm not sure what that means, but I was on scared little boy!  

Later in the afternoon, Dad told me that Mom was going to get home a little early.  A little while later, I had a really bad feeling, so I jumped up and ran to the door.  It was at that time that Dad got a message from Mom saying her car wouldn't start!  My tail was not wagging at all with that news. I wanted her home!  About 2 hours later, she finally arrived, and we were all cozy and safely back together for the night.  I'm at my best when both my parents are with me, as I'm sure you are all, too!

So, today is another huge snow storm. Mom said they are saying it will be our biggest of the winter.  It's hard for me to imagine that it will be bigger then last Tuesday.  But, Mom and I just got back from the dog park and it's really coming down.  Oh well....at least all of us are in together for the day!

Again, please all my friends in the path of this bad storm, stay safe and warm.

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lazy Sunday  3/3/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/818488</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Mar 2013 12:49:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi To All of My Fur Friends!!

How is everyone doing today?  It's been a nice day for me.  One rea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi To All of My Fur Friends!!

How is everyone doing today?  It's been a nice day for me.  One reason for that is that I haven't been left alone at all!  Dad has been out a couple times on errands, but Mom stayed home with me!  She and I did a lot of cleaning and we're still doing laundry.  I follow her around and help her out as much as possible.  My tail really helped out with the dusting!  HA HA!

We just got done watching the hockey game.  I had to go out near the end of it, so my mom took me on a nice walk.  I got to see some of my friends and meet a new little boy!  He was cute and my tail wagged when he offered me his hand to sniff.  I could tell right away he was the friendly type!

Dad told me today that we're grilling out tonight.  I know I won't get anything, but, oh do I LOVE the smells!!!  

Have a great day!!!

Love, Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's the Weekend!!  3/2/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/818358</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Mar 2013 10:43:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

It's been a hectic Saturday morning today with Mom going out shopping and then Dad l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It's been a hectic Saturday morning today with Mom going out shopping and then Dad leaving once she was home. I stayed in the kitchen to keep Mom company while she was putting things away.  Ok, truthfully, I was really hoping she would drop something and I could scoop it up)!!  But, I didn't get that lucky and just had to watch!

Dad came home loaded with things for me from the Pet store.  I was a little confused as to why he didn't take me with him like he usually does, but oh well.  I still got some nice treats, a new bag of dog food and a few bones!  I certainly love my Mom and Dad!!

I've heard Mom and Dad talking and I think they are leaving me again tonight to go out for dinner.  I HATE it when I'm alone, but they leave lights on for me and some James Taylor and Carole King music. (one of my favorites!!)

I hope all my furfriends have a good day.  I'll spend my night guarding the house for Mom and Dad!  I love the responsibility!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Iffy kind of Day  2/28/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/818060</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:58:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Friends!

I hope all my furfriends out there are beginning their day on the right paw!  And als ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Friends!

I hope all my furfriends out there are beginning their day on the right paw!  And also hoping that your weather is good today (or better then mine)!

After over 2 weeks of feeling really good, the old "rumbly tummy" hit me again last night.  Mom took me out around midnight, and we went back to bed.  A short while later, I jumped off the bed with the impending doom of the runs.  I didn't make it very far before I had a small accident.  I hung my head in shame, but Mom scooped me up and gave me a gentle hug and kiss and told me I was a brave boy and everything was going to be ok!  I was unable to sleep for the biggest part of the night due to the fact that I can't tell whether I have to go or not.  Mom said it was something called "gas" and it can be confusing to us 4 legged friends.  I'm able to drink water but really don't feel like eating much.  Maybe that will change later on in the day.  For now, all I want is to be by my mom's side and feel her hand gently pet me.  I am crossing my paws that this doesn't last more then a day!!!

The snow has stopped up here for now.  I had so much fun running around the dog park in the snow (maybe that's why I don't feel well today)!  Mom has already told me that there will be no dog park for me today, only nice, calm walks!

Everyone have a great day out there today!!  

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still Snowy  2/27/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/817958</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:35:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello To All My FurFriends!!

Well, the big storm hit our area yesteday and last night!  We have 1 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello To All My FurFriends!!

Well, the big storm hit our area yesteday and last night!  We have 10 inches of the white stuff right now and it's still coming down.  It is very hard for me to find a place to "do my business"!  I feel embarrassed even admitting this (because I am a big boy now), but I had an accdient in the house this morning.  Mom had me out at 5:30 and it was hard to even walk.  My mom and dad were so undersanding and let me know it was not my fault, but I still feel bad!  Mom even took me over to the dog park to run for a little bit early this morning, but, my running is more like a bunny hopping!

We had such a nice day and evening last night and I thank everyone for their kind birthday wishes for my dad!  They really made his day!

I have finally gotten all of the snow licked and melted off my legs and I'm not even THINKING of going back out any time soon.  Mom's warm, cozy WVU blanket is making me feel quite comfortable right now.  Spring can't come fast enough for me! 

I hope all of you have a great day and be careful out there!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snowy, Snowy Tuesday (and Dad's BD)!!  2/26/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/817856</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:18:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

Mom and I have been so busy today doing things for my dad's BD today!  (well Mom has ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

Mom and I have been so busy today doing things for my dad's BD today!  (well Mom has been busy. I've been her little helper)!  We made him his favorite cookies and have dinner ready to go in the oven!  I stayed very close to Mom while she was preparing everything JUST IN CASE something was dropped and I could be of some help in picking it up (or grabbing it up and running like the wind)!!

Mom had me out for a couple of walks this morning and after lunch.  While we were out after lunch, the Heavens seemed to open up with the predicted snow storm for today.  The wind was whipping both of us around and my ears were going in every possible direction.  We hustled back to our warm house and snuggled up with a blanket.  Nothing better then laying on a warm blanket in between my mom and dad and watching this storm from the inside.  Because it's so bad out, I haven't seen my nemisis, the big black squirrel today.  Even though he annoys and teases me on a daily basis, I hope he's found cover some where!

I really dread having to go back out tonight in this stuff and wish that I knew how to use that round thing that humans use.  I bet my parents wish I could use it, too!

Well, my mom is going back into the kitchen to get the party started for Dad's BD dinner, so I think I need to hop down and go help her!

I was so excited to be named DDPD today!!!  My tail wagged very hard!!!

Everyone have a Furtastick night with your families!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Day After the Storm  2/23/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/817512</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:21:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Furfriends!

Well, the big storm has come and gone in our area. It wasn't as bad as t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Furfriends!

Well, the big storm has come and gone in our area. It wasn't as bad as they thought it was going to be, but yesterday was still a challenge for me to find a place to do my business.  At one point in time, I became rather put out with Mom while she chuckled at me trying to find a place to squat.  How would SHE like it if her butt got wet and cold???  LOL  On the upside, Dad took me to the dog park yesterday to run in the fresh snow and there is no better feeling!!  Love making those snow angels!

I got up at 4 this mornng and really had to go out!  Mom to the rescue!  I didn't take too long and we were back snuggled in bed with Dad.  6:30 comes along with the daylight and I'm back up raring to get our day started!  Back out again, eating breakfast, playing with my Kong Toy, getting into a little mischief and now laying on the bed spying on my squirrel and bird friends!  I wonder if they can see me??

I think I heard Dad say he and Mom were going out to the store this morning and may be going out for dinner tonight.  I hate it when they are gone, but I take my assigned duty of watching the house seriously!!
It's always just as they left it when they come back and I have the butt wagging tail to prove it!!

I hope everyone has a great day!!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Day Before the Storm  2/21/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/817208</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:06:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning FurFriends!

I slept in with my mom and dad today until 7!  Wowsers....that felt good ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning FurFriends!

I slept in with my mom and dad today until 7!  Wowsers....that felt good!  Mom took me out and to my surprise, allowed me to go into the dog park for a little bit.  None of my friends were there, but I got a chance to stretch my legs and run around the middle (where there was no ice).  I kept an eye on Mom so she wouldn't fall, did my business, then we were on our way back home.  Mom fed me, but I felt like playing for awhile.  That tired me out, so I'm thinking of going to lay down on the bed and keep an eye on my squirrel friends for awhile.  There is a big black squirrel out there every day who teases me!  Grrrrr

Our bad winter storm is supposed to start tonight around 6.  They are saying we will get up to 9 inches by Friday night.  Oh boy....snow to run around in!  My tails wagging at that thought!  Mom and Dad will usually take me over to the dog park to run in the fresh snow, so I hope that will happen tomorrow!

My eyes are getting heavy, so that's my sign to take my early morning nap!  Have a great day, all my friends!  Stay safe and warm!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still Cold  2/20/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/817088</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:18:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning!

Brrrrr.....it's still so cold and windy up here this morning!  I've managed to be o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning!

Brrrrr.....it's still so cold and windy up here this morning!  I've managed to be out twice with Mom so far this morning with no major incidents (me being blown over or Mom falling)!  I think this winter has really taught me why they call us "The Windy City"!  

I got up at 5 when that nosiy alarm clock went off.  Breakfast has been eaten, Mom and I have played, I've been back out for a short walk and then, after coming in, I went out on the deck to bark hello to all my squirrel and bird friends around here!  All of that has tired me out, so I'm going to go lay on Mom and Dad's bed for a little early morning rest and outside watching.  Mom is making lasagna for dinner and the smells coming from the kitchen are great....and may I add, (since I know I won't get any of it), FREE!

Hope all of my furfriends have a wonderful, healthy and pain free day!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Winter is Back   2/19/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/816970</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:16:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning to my Furfriends!

Winter has returned with a vengence today.  The wind is blowing so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning to my Furfriends!

Winter has returned with a vengence today.  The wind is blowing so hard that I have a hard time walking outside.  It blows me sidewards.  And this is the 2nd time in my short life that I was literally blown over while squatting to do my business.  It's just freezing too.  I don't think I'll be out much today...not that I mind!

A big WOOF to Dogster for choosing me for a DDDP today!  My mom tries to keep up with my enteries, but has found it hard this past week with having her arm in a sling.  (BTW...she's cheating today with having it off while typing).  I growled at her, but she said she would put it right back on!

I'm hoping that all my friends have a tail wagging good day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday  2/16/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/816662</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:48:02 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry that it's been a couple days since I've written.  The past few days, I've  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

I'm sorry that it's been a couple days since I've written.  The past few days, I've been spending all my time staying close to my mom. It is hard for her to do things around the house with her arm in a sling. So, I've been helping her by trying to be a good boy and just cuddling when she needs to rest.

It's very cold up here today and Mom and Dad left me for awhile this afternoon.  Not sure where they went, but they came back with lots of bags.  I bet it was to get more food!  Dad carried everything in for Mom and helped her put it all away.  Then they gave me a treat for being a good watch dog!

I'm getting sleepy, so I'm going to lay beside Mom on my blanket. Helping out is hard work!

Hope all my furever friends are well!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tail Wagging Tuesday  1/12/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/815842</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:53:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

It is another cloudy, windy, cold day day up here in Chicago!  Go figure!  I have al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It is another cloudy, windy, cold day day up here in Chicago!  Go figure!  I have already been outside, eaten my breakfast and played with mom!  It's shaping up to be a good day!

The vet called Mom and Dad last night to ask us to bring me in to check me out with all my tummy issues.  I'm really scared to go there, always remembering the time last year that I had to stay all day long for surgery to remove a cyst on my chest.  They are all really nice to me, but they are not my mom and dad!  Mom said I won't have to stay this time, but I'll sure be happy when I'm back in the car on my way home!

I'm looking forward to a few nice walks today, even though it's still windy and cold up here.  Mom's arm is just achey today and not throbbing as much from her fall yesterday.  She never did go to the hospital, and said she doesn't think she needs to go.  I still see her putting that cold stuff on it and not using it much.  Dad and I are suspicious and keep asking her how it is.  

Hoping that all my friends have a wonderful morning!  I'm off to sit on the deck and bark "Good Morning" to all the squirrels and birds!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still Snowy!  2/9/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/815496</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Feb 2013 06:58:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Friends!

Our snow is still here but might start the melting process this afternoon.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Friends!

Our snow is still here but might start the melting process this afternoon.  I slept through the night and Mom was so happy.  I did wake her up at 5:30, but she didn't mind at all!  Out we went and Mom was planning on hopping back in bed for a little bit, but Dad was awake and wanted to get up!  She still had other plans and went back to bed for 30 minutes.  She fed me first, the she and I went back to cuddle in bed!  I felt warm!

I've been up now for awhile...at least long enough to have a treat in my Kong Toy, play with Mom, help her with the laundry (she dropped a sock and I grabbed it and ran around like crazy)!  Dad took me back out for a nice long walk in the high snow drifts!  I think I heard them say that we were going to the dog park later on this morning to have one more good romp in the snow before the melting starts!

A big Paw Wave goes out to all my wonderful FurFriends today.  I'm hoping everyone has a relaxing, fun Saturday with their family and loved ones.  Prayers are still going out to those folks in the North East for safety from the storm.  Take care of all of our Fur Friends up there, too!  

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Winter Friday  2/8/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Feb 2013 13:39:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

It certainly is a snowy day up here. It's all from yesterday and last night.  We got ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It certainly is a snowy day up here. It's all from yesterday and last night.  We got around 9 inches here!  I can't walk very well through the snow drifts due to my short legs, but I'm a very good "Hopper"!  I'm just grateful we're not getting the storm that's in the northeast right now and my heart goes out to those people and their animals!

Even though all that snow is outside, my Mom and Dad have had me out a lot.  Mom has taken me to the dog park 3 times.  The first time, no other dog was in there, so she and I ran around together and she threw snowballs for me to catch.  But the other 2 times, 2 of my friends were there.  We ran around chasing each other in the snow and had a blast! So, now it's almost 4:00 in the afternoon and I am ready to hop onto the soft bed and take a nap.  It's hard work running in the snow!

How has everyone else's day been?  I hope you are all staying safe and warm!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SNOWY Thursday  1/7/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/815298</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:38:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi to All My Paw Pals!

It's been a strange weather day for me.  When we first went out this morni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi to All My Paw Pals!

It's been a strange weather day for me.  When we first went out this morning, it was nothing my that slippery ice stuff!  My mom even fell once. I hurried back to her to lick her face and make sure that she was alright.  This is the 2nd time in 4 days she has fallen.  The ice is that bad, but she still wants to make sure I get plenty of walks during the day!  She is so good to me!

The sleet and ice turned to snow around noon and hasn't stopped.  We have around 7 inches and wow, it's still coming down hard!  I wanted to stop at the dog park on our after dinner walk, but Mom and Dad said it was getting too dark.  There were other dogs in there and I wanted to run around with them. Oh well.....they know best!

So, I'm back in now.  I've had a treat, played catch with squeeky toy and chewed my bone.  I think I'm going to lay on the floor by Mom and Dad while the watch American Idol and then switch it over to hockey!

I hope all my friends out there have had a Pawtastick Day today and sleep well tonight!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wednesday Night 2/6/13</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Feb 2013 16:26:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

It's been a nice day for me! I helped my mom with more cleaning, had many walks and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It's been a nice day for me! I helped my mom with more cleaning, had many walks and have been able to eat all my meals today.  I started not feeling well yesterday afternoon and was sick the rest of the night and not able to eat anything.  I woke up at 2:30 this morning and needed to go out. When Mom and I got back in, I was statving, so Mom let me have a little bit of food to get my stomach to stop growling and help get me back to sleep until morning time.  It worked!  So, today I've been feeling much better!

I have been having a lot of problems with Dogster the last couple of days.  Has anyone else had problems getting on?

I've had my evening walk and Dad said he may take me in the car to go do a few errands with him a little later on. I LOVE THAT!  I think I'll go sit in my chair out on the deck for a little bit.  Sure, it's still winter, but a little fresh air never hurt any dog!

Hope all my friends have been tail wagging well and happy!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Cold and Snow Day  2/5/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/814981</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Feb 2013 06:52:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning!

I think I played hookey from writing in my diary yesterday.  Mom and Dad took me in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning!

I think I played hookey from writing in my diary yesterday.  Mom and Dad took me into the groomer's for a day of pampering!  I got bathed, trimmed, nails trimmed and brushed.....ahhhhh...that wonderful, slow brushing that feels so good and makes my fur look shiny!  I was there for 4 hours and, even if I do say so myself, look very handsome!

We all got up early today as my dad had to go into his office.  I have been out a couple of times for walks and my favorite----rooting through the snow!  After coming back in the 2nd time, I helped Mom dust (with my fluffy, newly trimmed tail!), and then helped guide the sweeper!  Mom always gives me a treat for being a huge help on cleaning days!  :)

My tail hasn't been able to stop wagging everytime Mom tells me that I was picked as a Dogster Diary of the Day Pick"! It's always such an honor to get that and my mom is always proud!

I don't know what is going on for the rest of the day, but I'm really tired from all of our early mornning activity.  I think I'll climb up on Mom's lap for a little extra attention and a small nap!

Hope all my friends are having as great of a morning as I am and a Paws UP to everone!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Snowy Ground Hog's Day 2/2/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/814609</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Feb 2013 08:32:09 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello Friends!

We woke up to over 5 inches of new snow and it's still coming down hard!  Mom had  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello Friends!

We woke up to over 5 inches of new snow and it's still coming down hard!  Mom had me out this morning and surprised me by letting me go in the dog park to run for a few minutes.  I had a great time hopping and running through the snow.  I fell a couple of times, but didn't even care.  Mom took me home after about 10 minutes (she said we're going back after lunch with Dad and the video camera)!  I'm such a lucky dog!

So, now, I've had my breakfast, a treat in my Kong toy and have decided to take a mid morning nap beside my mom.  I want to rest up for next trip outside!

I hope you all are having a good day!  I'm looking forward to seeing the Puppy Bowl tomorrow before the big game tomorrow night!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>And It's The Weekend!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/814501</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Feb 2013 14:33:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

It's Friday AND Feb.1st.  Mom told me today that January went really fast. I really  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It's Friday AND Feb.1st.  Mom told me today that January went really fast. I really don't know, but I guess I believe her!

It's still really really cold up here in Chicago.  At 10 am today it was -4!  Mom still took me out for me daily walks, but, I think that the cold temps have made me tired because I took a really nice, long nap this afternoon.

I just heard Mom say that it's almost dinner time. THAT made my ears perk up! I've been smelling something good around here all day long, but can't figure out what it is!

We are going to watch the hockey game tonight.  It starts really late, but Dad said not to worry because we can all sleep in tomorrow.

Mom was talking about what she is going to make for the SuperBowl on Sunday.  I don't know what that is. I was here last year for it, but I was only 5 months old, so I don't really remember.  I hope I get a treat, too!  I never get any human food at all, but might get one of my new raw hide bones!  

Everyone have a good night!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Middle of the Week  1/30/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/814213</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:10:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning!

I've had a very busy morning, so far. I had to get up early because that awful soun ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning!

I've had a very busy morning, so far. I had to get up early because that awful sound went off (the alarm).  Mom took me right out (STILL RAINING) and then dried me off when we got back in. I kept her company in the kitchen while she was packing Dad's lunch and making coffee. She then fed me!  YUMMO!! I got an added bonus of getting a treat in my Kong Toy!  I must have been really good!  :)

After Dad left for work, Mom and I went back outside for my after breakfast walk.  It had to be a quick one since everything is just so wet and icky.  I really didn't care if we didn't leave the front yard, but Mom walked me around the block.  

When we got back in, I was a big help to Mom as she dusted.  I follow her wagging my tail and I know I get things that she missed!  She tells me I'm a good helper! We then used that really noisy thing on the carpet and finally went in to clean the bathrooms.  I'm now exhausted and am going to lay down on the couch next to Mom.

I hope all my dog friends have a wonderful day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lovely Tuesday  1/29/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/814173</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:37:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>HI Everyone!

Boy, has it been a nice day outside (well for half of it anyways).  Mom and I took a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HI Everyone!

Boy, has it been a nice day outside (well for half of it anyways).  Mom and I took advantage of the weather (57!!) and went out for more walks then usual this morning.  The last great walk was at noon after I ate my lunch.  Then, it started raining and raining and raining!  It was hard, too!  I took that as a hint that it would be best to take an afternoon nap snuggled close to my mom!

After a warm, teaser day like today, the snow, wind and cold temps are coming back to Chicago tomorrow.  I sure can't wait for spring!  Mom said she can't either.  She hates having to put on boots, hat, scarf and mittens everytime we go out!  

I've eaten my dinner, cuddled with Mom and Dad and am now chewing a bone!

Hope all of my friends have had a great day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday  1/27/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/813873</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:44:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Everyone!

I had a really good night last night. I'm back to my full amount of food ( ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Everyone!

I had a really good night last night. I'm back to my full amount of food (just spread out a little more during the day). At first, that confused me, and my tummy was still hungry after my first small feeding, but Mom told me I'd get more later.  I haven't been sick at all this way,either.  My mom things maybe I've had some type of virus or something.  But, I think all is getting slowly better.

Mom had to take me out very very early this morning.  I sniffed around, did my business, then came back in and went back to bed.  Dad got up with me at 6 and took me back out.  I then went back to bed with Moma and slept until 8. It felt good cuddling and sleeping in with my mom! Since then, I've eaten, been back out for a nice, long walk with my dad, and hung out with Mom in the kitchen while she was getting stuffed shells ready for dinner tonight.  I LOVE the way they smell, but never get any! :(   Mom said no human food for me at all, and that's what I'm used to now.  I really don't even miss it at all since I never had too much of that anyways since my mom and dad adopted me.  They sure do give me my doggie treats when I am good, so I try to get those as much as possible!  :)

I wanted to go lay on my mom and dad's bed for the morning sun, but there is no sun out today!  I never understand that, but that's ok.  Mom put my favorite blanket on the bed for me to cuddle with!  She's so good to me and I love her!

I hope all my fur friends are having a good day, staying warm, dry and cozy!  My tail wags in happiness when I think of all the good friends I've made!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday  1/26/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/813763</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:53:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

I think it's going to be a lazy Saturday.  We all slept in until 7AM(which hardly ev ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

I think it's going to be a lazy Saturday.  We all slept in until 7AM(which hardly ever happens) and Mom hasn't gotten dressed yet.  That's always a real sign!  She did take me out twice in the middle of the night last night,so maybe she deserves a break today!

Mom and Dad told me last night that I'm getting a bath today.  Usually they just take me to the groomer's to be trimmed and bathed, but since the weather has been so cold, they don't want me trimmed yet.  I think they are going to bathe me today.  That means that I won't get to use my doggie door until I dry off!  Oh well

The big bath occassion is that Mom and Dad are going to Grandma's and Grandpa's for dinner tomorrow and I've been invited to go with them!  This is the 3rd time in a row they have invited me to their house.  They must like me!

I haven't had breakfast yet, but feel a small nap coming on in the sun. I haven't seen it very much lately!

Thanks for picking me as DDDP!  My tail always wags extra hard when I hear that!


Everyone have a great day!

Lvoe,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cold, Cold, Cold</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/813373</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:14:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

Mom was really busy today, so didn't get a chance to write in my diary until tonight ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

Mom was really busy today, so didn't get a chance to write in my diary until tonight.  I sure don't know what's wrong with my tummy, but was sick again last night.  I've had plenty of rest today with water, ice cubes and a little bit of food.  Now, I'm feeling a lot better!

I'm remembering my new friend, Gus, who went over the Rainbow Bridge today.  I didn't get the chance to know him that long, but I sure did like him and he was so nice to me!  My mom and I said a prayer for him and his family!

Hope everyone who is in the "Cold Zone" stays warm tonight!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>COLD.....1/20/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/813079</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:58:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Pup Friends!

It is bitter, bitter cold up here this morning!  I've been out 2 times  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Pup Friends!

It is bitter, bitter cold up here this morning!  I've been out 2 times but not for very long.  Mom and Dad told me they will take me to the dog park for a short run after lunch.  The ground is frozen, so I won't get all muddy and I will get nicely tired out from the cold and run!

I'm cuddled up between Mom and Dad on my favorite WVU blanket right now.  I was just out on our deck barking my daily hello to the squirrels and birds who live near me.  That tired me out!!

Mom said it's almost time to fix lunch!  Yum.....my tummy is hungry!!

Everyone have a tail wagging day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lazy Saturday  1/19/2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812977</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Jan 2013 07:37:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning To All!!

I'm kind of kicking back and being lazy this morning.  I woke Mom up at 5:3 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning To All!!

I'm kind of kicking back and being lazy this morning.  I woke Mom up at 5:30 because I really needed to go out.  But, her idea of crawling back in bed for a few hours seemed good to me!  At 7:30, I decided that I'd been in bed long enough, so I did the ole ear licking trick on Mom and she got back up with me.  Out we went again, back in and breakfast time!  I ate a little bit, but saved some of it for later on this morning.  I grabbed my squeeky toy and ran with it to Mom.  We played with that for a long time! Mom decided that she needed to start a couple of those machines with water, so I helped her.  When she droped a sock, I picked it up for her (ok, so I ran around the house with it for a few minutes, but I DID drop it!)  So, now I've decided that I need a small mid morning power nap and am going to go lay on the bed where the sun is trying to shine.  Dad said to get ready for some hockey this afternoon.  I'd rather go to the dog park, but Mom said it's really muddy and I'll probably not get there today.

Hope all my fur friends out there are having a great day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ahhh.....Forgot to say.....</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812841</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:42:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was chosen as a DDDP today!  I am so grateful!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was chosen as a DDDP today!  I am so grateful!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yeah...It's Friday!!  1/18/2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812839</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 05:38:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Good Morning Everyone!

I had a really good night's sleep, cuddled up in our warm bed.  I'm just i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Everyone!

I had a really good night's sleep, cuddled up in our warm bed.  I'm just in the beginning phase of waking up.  Once again, I woke up way too early (around 3 AM) and begged Mom to take me out. She got dressed, and out we went.  I got really startled when I saw a stranger walking around at that time of night, but Mom hustled me along and we were soon safe and sound back home and back in bed!  So, when that loud sound woke me up at 5 AM and Dad and Mom got up, I stretched, layed back down and caught some more sleep.  Oh, the life of a lucky dog!

I met so many great, new friends last night in one of my groups called "The Dog Park".  My tail wouldn't stop wagging and Mom kept laughing at me!  I can't wait to be able to talk to them again!

Mom said we are going to take quite a few walks today and try to make it to my dog park.  She said the weather man said that the temperatures are going to get very very cold up here on Sunday, and we won't be able to be out for very long when that happens.

Well, Mom just told me that breakfast is about ready. My tummy feels better, and I am looking forward to eating and going out for my first walk!

Everyone have a PAWTASTICK DAY and wag those tails!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chilly Thursday  1/17/2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812735</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 04:51:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A Big Good Morning Woof To Everyone!

I slept through the night!  My human parents were so happy a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A Big Good Morning Woof To Everyone!

I slept through the night!  My human parents were so happy about that!  I really felt so much better yesterday, ate 2 out of 3 of my meals and played a lot with my mom.  But, I got a terrible stomach pain last night and had another bad accident in my mom and dads' bedroom.  Dad took me out right away while my mom cleaned everything up.  I felt so bad about doing this again, and hung my head in shame.  I know when I have to go out and hate it when this happens.  I'm hoping today will be back to a normal day for me with all of this.

I slept until the alarm went off at 5:00 this morning. Mom was already up, so she took me right out for a quick walk and to take care of what I needed.  We've already gotten some cleaning and laundry done, so I am now laying down on my comfy, West Virginia blanket beside my mom, resting!  Cleaning is hard work!

My mom just told me that our temperatures this weekend are going to be really really cold.  I wasn't quite sure what she meant, but I don't think it was good news. Whatever it is, I know I will be well taken care of!  I love my mom and dad so much!

I want to send a big WOOF out to all of my friends who have been inviting me to join them in the Dog Park at night.  They said we will all have a good time.  Mom said that if it is a quiet night tonight around here, we'll be there!  I love being around my 4 legged friends!

Have a happy, tail wagging day!

Love, 

Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wednesday, 1/16/2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812667</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:51:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woof to My Friends!

I've spent today getting better from being really sick yesterday.  Dad had to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof to My Friends!

I've spent today getting better from being really sick yesterday.  Dad had to go to work, but Mom was here all day with me.  We went out on several walks and even some dog park time!  I've been able to eat breakfst and lunch and keep everything down!  I'm on my way to my regular fun self!

I walked around with Mom today helping her clean and sweep.  I love keeping her company and really try to use my tail to help her out dusting.  She smiles and gives me hugs!

Have a pawtastick rest of the day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Chilly Day....1/15/2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812529</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:26:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Hi Everyone!

I was really busy with my mom cleaning yesterday, so I didn't get a chance to write  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

I was really busy with my mom cleaning yesterday, so I didn't get a chance to write in my diary.  That's all done now and I was very tired last night.  At least I was feeling better then I did on Sunday, until this morning, then my tummy started hurting.  I had an accident in the house and felt really bad.  (I hung my head).  My mom quickly cleaned it up and gave me a nice hug and kiss telling me it was ok and not to feel bad.  I hate it when that happens.

I'm going to go lay in the sun for a little bit.

I hope all my friends out there are having a great day!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>1/13/2013   Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812256</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 Jan 2013 06:54:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Woof to All My Friends!

It's a snowy, cold day up here in Chicago.  The last time I went out last ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woof to All My Friends!

It's a snowy, cold day up here in Chicago.  The last time I went out last night, it was hard to walk because of slippery stuff on the places I like to walk. Today, it's all covered with that cold snow.

I don't feel well today.  My tummy is rattling and hurts.  My mom and dad have been cuddling me but it's not helping.  I keep thinking I have to go outside, but then I don't.  I'm going to try to sleep.  My mom put my food out for breakfast, but I don't want to eat.  I hope this goes away soon.  I haven't even felt like playing with my squeeky toy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Saturday  1/12/2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812176</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:46:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812176</guid>
		<description>A Barking HI to Everyone!

I hope that all my friends out there in Dogster Land are having as good ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A Barking HI to Everyone!

I hope that all my friends out there in Dogster Land are having as good a day as me!  It started out very early when I had to wake Mom up once again to take me.  She never minds and tells me what a good boy I am to tell her.  She makes my tail wag all the time.  We did go back to sleep for awhile and before I knew it, it wasn't dark anymore.

Dad and Mom started doing all kinds of strange things (to me anyway) around our living space.  They were moving things around and running that noisy thing.  I tried to help as much as I could with my tail.  They smiled at me and told me what a good boy I am.  I love them so much!

Now, I want to tell you about one of my favorite things in our place and that is my doggie door!!! Mom and Dad got it for me last year and I love it!  I can go in and out whenever I want to.  It is the greatest thing since doggie cookies!

I'm pretty tired from helping with all the housework today, so I'm going to go curl up with Mom and Dad on the couch and take a snooze!

Thanks to all my Pawsome 4 legged friends for being so nice to me!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tail Wagging Friday  1/11/13</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812016</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 05:49:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/812016</guid>
		<description>Good Morning!

Hope all of my friends are wagging their tails today!  I had kind of a rough night. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning!

Hope all of my friends are wagging their tails today!  I had kind of a rough night.  When it was time for bed, that horrible wet stuff was coming down from the sky, so I really didn't want to go out at all.  They tried to get me to go, but I just hated the fact of getting wet late at night (remembering that I had to have a bath yesterday from getting too muddy in the dog park).  I had to wake Mom up twice last night to go out.  I felt bad about that, but I had to go!  Mom gave me a hug and said it was ok.  That made me wag my tail!

I've been up since 5, had my breakfast, played with mom and been back out.  Now, I'm laying beside my dad as he gets ready to do some work.   Mom went to the other couch so I could stay where I was.  She's so good to me.

I don't think I'll be out much today for many walks, but that's ok.  I can sit on my chair on the deck and check out the birds and squirrels!

A great day is woofed out to all my friends on Dogster!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Thursday Already!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811916</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:16:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811916</guid>
		<description>Good Morning to all of my Friends!

I've had a very busy morning and it's not even 9 AM.  I wanted ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning to all of my Friends!

I've had a very busy morning and it's not even 9 AM.  I wanted to go outside very early this morning (Mom told me that it was WAY too early) and told me to lay back down.  I have to admit, I didn't really NEED to go out, but I just woke up and wanted to!  I even tried getting back up to bark, but I didn't fool my mom at all.  The alarm went off at 5, and then my mom took me right out!  After coming back from a fast, chilly walk, Mom fed me!  I'm such a lucky boy!  :)

After all of that, my mom reminded me that we were doing some cleaning today.  I'm always such a big help when we do this.  I use my tail to help dust and follow Mom around with the sweeper making sure she gets everything.  She gives me a treat afterwards every time!!!

It's now naptime.  All of the cleaning is done, something really good smelling is in that hot box in the kitchen and I'm tired!  Morning Nap, here I come!  Later, Mom promised me another long walk and some more play time with squeeky toy!  I do really have the life!!!

Oh, I almost forgot....thanks to Dogster for choosing me as a Daily Diary Pick!  I'm always so happy about that.....and as usual, my tail is going a mile a minute!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Warmer Day...January 8, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811650</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Jan 2013 09:35:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>Hi to all of my friends,

I've had such a good day so far.  Even though I had wanted to sleep in,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi to all of my friends,

I've had such a good day so far.  Even though I had wanted to sleep in, the alarm went off at 5 AM by mistake.  I jumped off the bed and Mom got up to take me out.  When we got back in, we immediately went back to bed until 7.  It sure felt good to cuddle!

Breakfast was next and a nice play with my squeeky toy.  After helping Mom put some stuff in one of those machines, she took me out for the 2nd time.  This time, we went to the Dog park and my friend, Kona, was there. Another friend, Barron came later and we all ran and played!

My mom only had to wash my paws when we got back in so I was happy about that!!

Mom said it's time for lunch!  Then, I bet she'll lay down for a nap with me for a little bit!!  We love to cuddle!!

Love,
Your friend, 
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday  January 7, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811592</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:47:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811592</guid>
		<description>Hi To all My Friends,

I'm writing a bit later then I usually do but I've been busy today going fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi To all My Friends,

I'm writing a bit later then I usually do but I've been busy today going for long walks since the weather was a little warmer.

Tonight, during the football game, my mom and dad made some of that stuff that makes popping noises.  They wouldn't give me any, but it sure smelled good!

I could tell my mom was not feeling herself tonight, but I didn't understand why.  I just stayed close by her and snuggled.  That always seems to help!

Everyone have a great night!

Your Friend,

Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lazy Day   January 6, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811434</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:09:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811434</guid>
		<description>Hi Everyone!

I've been laying around a lot today, soaking up the sun that was coming through the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

I've been laying around a lot today, soaking up the sun that was coming through the window.  I was so excited to get outside because of the sun, but was shocked to find out how cold it really was!  Plus, all that white stuff that came last night got really slippery during the night and we had to be very carful walking today.  My mom fell one time, but I ran back to her and licked her face, hoping she was ok.  She got up fast and we walked on, but very slowly!

Now, I'm getting ready to take a nap on my dad's lap!  It's cozy there!

My tummy isn't feeling very good today, but I've been able to eat.  Hope it's better tomorrow!


Everyone have a growling good day!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Surprise!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811272</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Jan 2013 05:35:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811272</guid>
		<description>Good Morning!

A yawn and a huge stretch for this chilly January 5th morning!  Mom got on her squa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning!

A yawn and a huge stretch for this chilly January 5th morning!  Mom got on her square thing that she holds on her lap (when I'm not tyring to be there) and called me over.  She said my diary was chosen as a Daily Diary Pic! She was grinning and laughing so of course I had to wag my tail like mad!  Like I said before, when Mom and Dad are happy, I'm happy!  Dad doesn't know yet cause Mom is letting him sleep in and took care of me early.

It was still dark out this morning, but I felt that ole urge, so I started licking Mom's ear (that always does the trick).  She got up, dressed, budled up and took me out!  WOWEEE did I ever feel better when we got back in.  Mom even gave me a treat for being a good boy outside.  Back to bed we went (since it was so early) and cuddled together.  I slept for a little bit, but then woke up and really wanted to play.  Once again, Mom got up and played with me.  Dad is still in bed, so I'm laying on his side of this cushy thing they sit on. There is food in my bowl and fresh water, but I think I'll save them for after my first big walk of the morning!

Not sure what I'll do today.  I got a new chew bone yesterday and I hid part of it last night....(love hiding the parts)!  I think I'll go get it later.  For now, I just heard a strange noise outside.  I don't think Mom heard it cause she didn't even look up from her square lap thing. I jumped up and started growling with the intent of a good, scarey bark coming.  Mom squeezed that high sounding thing at me and reminded me "No Bark".  I guess it's still early.

Oh....i got a gift today from 2 of my friends!  Tail is wagging from one side of my butt to the other!!  :)

Off to snuggle with Dad!!!

Wishing all my friends a tail wagging day like mine has already started out to be!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thursday, January 3, 2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811030</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jan 2013 05:36:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/811030</guid>
		<description>Good Morning Friends!

What a strange start to my day!  My mom got confused when I jumped off the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Good Morning Friends!

What a strange start to my day!  My mom got confused when I jumped off the bed last night (or early this morning as she kept reminding me, and got up to take me out.  I didn't want or need to go out.....just stretching my legs, scratching an itch and finding another place to sleep.  Lucky ME....Mom couldn't get back to sleep, so she stayed up and I got her side, pillow and to cuddle with Dad!  She said we are going to have a long talk about that today.  Don't quite know what that means, but I don't think it sounds good!  

Dad went back to work today and that meant we all had to wake up for real at 5. Mom took me out, then gave me my favorite treat for being a good boy.  I also had my breakfast.  Mom seemed to have lots of energy as she started cleaning very early.  I followed her around helping her as much as I could.  She always thanks me for keeping her company!

Oh, and I have to tell you that I got a real treat yesterday afternoon.  Mom took me for a walk, but decided to let me go into the dog park since my good friend, Barron was in there.  BOY....did we run and play!  I rolled on the ground many, many times!  And guess what??  When it was time to go home, I was very dirty.  Mom brought me into the house and took me into the bathroom to get a bath!  The warm water felt good and I got all the nasty dirt off of me in no time.  After dinner, I was so tired that I napped while Mom and Dad watched something on the big box.

So, today I hope that I get to go again to the dog park, but the weather is very cold.  I've been out twice now, and am getting ready to amble into the bedroom for an early morning nap!

Have a Pawtastick Day!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Day After New Year.....2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810922</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jan 2013 09:50:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810922</guid>
		<description>Hi Everyone!

It's a cold and kind of windy day up here near Chicago.  I've been out for a walk 3  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

It's a cold and kind of windy day up here near Chicago.  I've been out for a walk 3 times today and I really walk fast in this type of weather!  But, the sun is out and no snow or rain and I love that!

I had kind of a bad night.  I had to wake Mom up really early to go outside. I was all ready to hop back into bed and go back to sleep, but the downstairs neighbor had different ideas for me.  The music was very loud and so were the voices.  I started to bark loudly, but Mom told me not to.  I finally fell asleep, but my mom didn't.  I think there is another cuddly nap with Mom in my future for this afternoon!

Mom just called me telling me it's almost lunch time!

Everyone have a Pawriffic Day!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Year's Day....2013</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810746</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Jan 2013 07:12:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810746</guid>
		<description>Happy New Year to all my friends!

I had a nice night last night.  It was just my mom, dad and me  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Happy New Year to all my friends!

I had a nice night last night.  It was just my mom, dad and me and mommy told me that's how they like to celebrate NYE.  I was with them last year, but I really don't remember that at all because I was so young.

I had mentioned in an earlier entry that I didn't know whether I would be able to stay awake until midnight to celebrate, but I got smart about it.  I took a long evening nap and woke up 10 minutes before all the celebrating. My mom posted a new pic of me with my heavy eyes.  I'm used to going to bed early because we all usually have to get up early and those habits are hard to break.

I did get Mom up early this morning to take me out, but she was happy to do it. We came back in a snuggled in bed with Dad until 7.  I went back out again, and Mom fed me and played with me.    

I just noticed that there is a wonderful patch of sun coming in one of the windows, so off I go to enjoy.  It's only 8 degrees up here today!

I want to wish all my doggie friends happiness, good health, fun walks and runs in the new year!!

Your furry friend,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nap Time....New Year's Eve 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810662</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:41:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810662</guid>
		<description>I did get to have a nice, warm, cuddly nap wth my mom this afternoon, but that sure hasn't kept me f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I did get to have a nice, warm, cuddly nap wth my mom this afternoon, but that sure hasn't kept me from napping on my favorite rocking chair this evening!  It's only 7:30 here.  I've had my dinner, been out, played with mom and dad and had an ice cube for a treat!  After laying on the deck for awhile, the wind got to me, so I came in to nap!  

Mom said she is going to take a picture of me at New Years tonight to show everyone how I can't take staying up late. Stay tuned!

Happy New Year to all my friends!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Years Eve Day 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810596</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 08:00:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810596</guid>
		<description>I didn't have a very good night last night.  The Coyotes were howling a lot outside and kept me awak ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I didn't have a very good night last night.  The Coyotes were howling a lot outside and kept me awake and barking back at them.  I'm very brave from the safety of being inside, but they do scare me when I'm out at night and here them.  The bad part of last night was that I kept my mom up most of the night, too.  

I did sleep in until almost 7AM, though, and Mom took me out right away for a nice walk once I got up.  I had to check things out in person outside to make sure those pesky coyotes weren't around!  We came back in and I got my breakfast right away.  I sure was hungry!!  Mom then played with me for almost 2 hours, took me back out and now I'm thinking it's time for my morning nap.

I do want to say thank you to all my new friends for requsting me and to Dogster for choosing my Diary as Diary of the Day yesterday.  My humans were very happy and bragging to all of our family and friends about it!

I'm off to nap.  I'm hoping that after lunch with my mom and dad, there will be another long walk for the afternoon.  Maybe my mom will even cuddle up with me for an afternoon nap!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am Diary of the Day!!  (Sunday)</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810496</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 09:04:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810496</guid>
		<description>My mom woke me up very early this morning to tell me that I had been chosen &quot;Diary of the Day&quot;!  I w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My mom woke me up very early this morning to tell me that I had been chosen "Diary of the Day"!  I was happy because she was, but honestly, I don't know what that is!  That's ok, because I love it when mom and dad are happy.

I meant to write in my diary yesterday, but mom and dad were so busy getting ready to watch our beloved West Virginia Mountaineers play football. Our team didn't win, but I still love WVU and bark loudly when they score. 

I've been to West Virginia 3 times now with my mom and dad.  It's a very long car ride from where we live (in Chicago) to Morgantown, WV, but I'm usually a good boy and sit in the back seat looking out the window at all the big trucks or sleeping.

Today (so they say) is another football game.  I think I'll take a nap during this one!

Thanks again for choosing me!  I am going to tell all my friends and family!!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thursday...the day after my Gotcha Day!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810254</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:00:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810254</guid>
		<description>My human mom decided today to take all of our Christmas stuff down and put it away. I really tried t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My human mom decided today to take all of our Christmas stuff down and put it away. I really tried to help by walking around with her, picking up dropped items (sometimes I ran with them....but that's just me!) and then generally just staying out of the way!  I did not get my usual morning nap, so I was very tired this afternoon.  I did get lots of walks, though.  My humans are so good to me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>First day as a FancyPants Cafe</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810166</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:07:41 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Cody ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1225605/diary/My_life_as_a_dog/810166</guid>
		<description>Hi Everyone!

I would like to thank my Dogster friend, Odie, for inviting me to join this group.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!

I would like to thank my Dogster friend, Odie, for inviting me to join this group.  I love being around other dogs and make friends easily.  Running and chasing my friends is one of my favorite things to do!

This is a special day for me as it is the first anniversary of the day I was adopted.  I love living with my humans and I know they love me, too!

I will try to keep you all updated on my daily activites!

Love,
Cody]]></content:encoded>
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