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<title>The Trials and Tribulations of Darius</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 10:35:04 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Dog of the Day</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 04:16:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, I'm a Dog of the Day.  I'm sure that Momma will be smiling when she reads that.  I can't wait t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, I'm a Dog of the Day.  I'm sure that Momma will be smiling when she reads that.  I can't wait to share the news with all my new friends here at the Rainbow Bridge.

I can tell that Kea is missing me as much as Momma is.  She walks around the house "looking for me" with her nose since she can't see with her eyes any more.  She mopes a little bit so its good for both her and Momma that they can spend some time together before Momma has to go back to her Fellowship in Georgia.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On Crossing Over</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 07:24:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Momma helped me cross the Rainbow Bridge.  I wasn't a happy boy any more.  I was in lots o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Momma helped me cross the Rainbow Bridge.  I wasn't a happy boy any more.  I was in lots of pain and didn't want to eat.  I know that Momma is sad that I'm not with her and Kea any more but I'm in a much better place.  I'm running and playing with all my new friends.  I' with my sister Yoda again and I got to meet Rhys.  The tree of us will take care of Momma and make sure that she isn't too sad.  We'll send lots of hugs and kisses from the Rainbow Bridge.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Time To Say &quot;Good Bye&quot;</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 07:33:47 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Momma came back from her Fellowship last night to be with me one more time.  I've been having a very ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma came back from her Fellowship last night to be with me one more time.  I've been having a very hard time the last couple of years.  Walks aren't fun any more and are more like work.  I can't remember where I am and I get "stuck" behind things.  I don't like my food and I hurt all over.  I told Momma that I need to cross over the Rainbow Bridge and not to hold on to me any longer.  I think that she listened cuz she told me last night that it would be better for me soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What's this on the ground????</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 6 Dec 2009 05:01:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey can anyone help me??  Yesterday this white stuff started falling from the sky and now it is all  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey can anyone help me??  Yesterday this white stuff started falling from the sky and now it is all over the ground.  Mom is calling it "snow" but I've never really seen this before.  It squishes under my feet when I walk and its really cold.  Kea seems to like playing in it but it just makes me cold.   I thought it would go away last night but its still here.

More tomorrow,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tasty New Food</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:26:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So Mom went and got me some new food.  It is for sensitive stomachs and it has different stuff compa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Mom went and got me some new food.  It is for sensitive stomachs and it has different stuff compared to my other food.  She's gonna see how I do with this cuz I was starting to get toooo skinny.  The other food tastes yucky but this new food is bowl licking good.  I'm hoping that she gives me more than usual.  Kea's jealous cuz she doesn't get to snarf up any of my left overs anymore.

Woofs,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Play Time!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:31:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oooh, Mom, Kea &amp; I just came in from playing outside.  It was so much fun to run and chase Kea with  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oooh, Mom, Kea & I just came in from playing outside.  It was so much fun to run and chase Kea with Mom's help.  Kea isn't nearly as rough when Mom's there.  When we finished I just laid down on the grass and scratched my back!!

I'm such a lucky guy to have such a great family.  We're getting ready to go for a ride in the car next.  I wonder what Mom's got up her sleeve??

Woofs,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OMD, I'm a Featured Diary</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:21:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>BOL, when mom checked messages for me this morning she saw a note from Dogster and told me that my d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ BOL, when mom checked messages for me this morning she saw a note from Dogster and told me that my diary was gonna be one of today's features.  WOW!!!!!

Life in WV is still wonderful and "almost heaven" as the song goes.  Kea and I are finally getting the hang of the new invisible fence.  I don't really like the collar that I have to wear cuz it isn't very stylish, but then again I get to go all around the house.  I also have so much more room to run.  Mom's saying that next year we'll either extend the invisible fence or she'll have Dan, the contractor that built our deck, put up a fence around a part of the lot.  She says 3.5 acres is too much to fence, but maybe she'll go for 2 acres.  I can only imagine how much fun Kea and I would have running around in all that space!

I'm thinkin today is gonna be a nice lazy day.  Mom's getting ready to make her coffee and come out on the deck with Kea and I.  That way we get to play and Mom gets to enjoy the fresh air, cool weather, and listen to all the noises in the quiet.

Woofs,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home On the &quot;Range&quot;</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 5 Sep 2009 04:24:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well it really isn't a range at all, but it is ours to run and play in.  I'm really loving this new  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well it really isn't a range at all, but it is ours to run and play in.  I'm really loving this new yard that we have even if Kea isn't smart enough to learn the boundaries!!!  Mom lets me run all around the new yard and there are so many neat smells.  This morning when we were outside I heard this really high pitched sound and saw this big ole bird.  He didn't look very nice and Mom told me that it was a hawk.  She laughed and said that I probably wasn't on the menu cuz I was so big!!  I wonder what she meant by that???

I think Mom is gonna be home wif us for the next few days.  She said something bout Labor Day but I really don't know what she means by that.  I"m just hopin that we'll be walking on the canal towpath again some time soon.

Woofs,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Changes, Changes, Changes</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Sep 2009 02:54:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy, Kea and I are wondering if all these changes will ever stop happening.  Now there's all this no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy, Kea and I are wondering if all these changes will ever stop happening.  Now there's all this noise at the house and these two nice guys come by and spend all day outside hammering and stuff.  Yesterday the noise got less and Mom took us outside and there was this big wooden thing attached to the house.  Mom called it a deck and said we could walk up the steps.  It was so much fun, we could look right into the breakfast area and everything.  Then last night some people came over and put these things over the windows to keep the light out.  Course Kea and I like the light but it sure was nice last night having it really dark to sleep.  Wonder what will happen today??

Woofs,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Stress, Stress, Stress</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:26:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy I just can't get used to this new place.  I hope that we get settled soon.  It seems like there  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy I just can't get used to this new place.  I hope that we get settled soon.  It seems like there have been boxes and moving for the last 6 months.  Doesn't Mom know that us old guys don't handle stress well.

Bark at ya later,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Flare Up</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:06:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy, I thought I had this pancreatitis thing licked but it has come back to &quot;bite me&quot;.  I haven't be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy, I thought I had this pancreatitis thing licked but it has come back to "bite me".  I haven't been too hungry lately and not even chicken on my food will do the trick.  Mom says that I'm a stinky boy and that my tummy keeps talking to her.  I'm not sure what she means about the stinky part but I do know that my tummy is upset.  Mom doesn't seem to understand that moving all the boxes is upsetting at well.  She finally showed me our new house and it is wonderful.  I didn't see a fenced yard so I'm kinda worried about yard time but I trust that Mom will take care of Kea and me.

Woofs to all my buds,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hey Mom What About Us????</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:43:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom just doesn't seem to understand that while she has a new job and needs to work that we've gotten ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom just doesn't seem to understand that while she has a new job and needs to work that we've gotten used to her being home.  We're so happy to see her when she gets back from university that we can't be quiet and we just want to love all over her.  Maybe after we get back into our routine we'll be more relaxed, but heck it's been almost a month that we've had most of her attention!!!  This withdrawal thing is kinda hard.  Maybe the weekend will come soon and we can go walking along the towpath.

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What no walks!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:14:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hey there, I'm not sure what's going on with Mom.  The last couple of days she's been gone and we ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hey there, I'm not sure what's going on with Mom.  The last couple of days she's been gone and we haven't been out for any new and exciting walks.  She's said something about "work" and then one day it was rainy all day long and I just hate the rain.  Mom said that today we're gonna have some company so we have to be on our best behavior.  Maybe company will want to walk with us???

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Part of the C &amp; O Canal Towpath</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 05:13:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, we went for our third long walk in three days.  Yesterday we headed down to Brunswick, MD for a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, we went for our third long walk in three days.  Yesterday we headed down to Brunswick, MD for another walk on the towpath (I think Mom really likes this trail).  The trail was really muddy so by the time we had gone a mile my legs and belly were just covered with black gunk.  I was kinda worried that I was gonna get a bath when we got home, but I kept going.  The trail wasn't very close to the river and there were lots of tress.  While the shade was really nice all the bugs were kinda annoying.  Anyway, about 2 miles in there was this thing in the middle of the trail.  It was really stinky and didn't move.  When we got closer we saw that it was some kinda dead animal (poor animal) so we walked as far away as possible.  Kea wanted to go explore but Mom said no way!!!!  Anyway, we walked until we got to the place we turned around the day before and then headed back to the car.  It was so much fun, but I was so tired.  I almost forgot to drink and take a quick swim in the river before getting into the car.  I'm glad I went for that swim cuz Momwas gonna give me a quick rinse at home if I didn't.

Let's see what adventures today brings.

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fun, Fun, Fun</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 04:40:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh boy, yesterday we got to go on another walk on the C&amp;O Canal.  We went to the same place but hike ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh boy, yesterday we got to go on another walk on the C&O Canal.  We went to the same place but hiked downstream instead of upstream this time.  We even got to hike a little bit on the Appalachian Trail (or as people around here call it the AT).  There were lots more people on this trail and we saw some guys carrying these big bags on their backs.  Mom told us that they were backpacks.  They sure didn't look like fun but it did remind us of the backpack that Kea has when we go for really long hikes.

I think all this exercise is good for me.  I'm feeling stronger each day and getting up and down the stairs in the rental house isn't as much of a problem any more.  My appetite is even starting to come back. 

I wonder where we'll go today and what new adventures await us here in WV.

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a Day</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:49:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy has today been a good day so far!  This morning Mom asked us if we wanted to go for a walk and w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy has today been a good day so far!  This morning Mom asked us if we wanted to go for a walk and we just thought it would be round our hood, but no, we got in the car and mom had our water bottled (good sign).  We drove by the new house (lookin good) and then went past Harper's Ferry and crossed over into Maryland (after a passing through Virginia).  We took a turn and went down by a big river.  We kept driving through a town and found a place to park.  We got out and went cross the street and there was this big, beautiful path.  Mom told us that we were going to walk along the C&O Canal Towpath.  

We didn't walk the whole length, it's over 180 miles, we walked about three miles and then turned around and went back to our starting point.  We saw lots of people and Kea even got to play in the water a little bit.  I even got my paws wet to cool down as we were headed back to the car.  I was so tired when we got back that I just laid down on the pillow and slept til we got home.  But it sure was fun.  I even got some of my appetite back cuz I ate most of my dinner and I can't wait for evening treats.

I hope we get to do that again some time soon.

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pancreatitis Acting Up</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 04:49:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>So it goes, my tummy (actually my pancreas) is acting up again.  I know that Mom wants me to eat, I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So it goes, my tummy (actually my pancreas) is acting up again.  I know that Mom wants me to eat, I just don't feel all that hungry.  My tummy keeps rumbling but not cuz I want to eat.  I just don't feel like doing much.  I just wanna go for my walks and then relax in the house.  I'm sure I'll get better soon, but for now time for some R&R and TLC from mom.

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walkin', Walkin', Walkin'</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Jun 2009 03:34:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I can't believe it.  I'm gettin a nice long walk almost every day now!!!  I sure hope that Mom never ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it.  I'm gettin a nice long walk almost every day now!!!  I sure hope that Mom never goes back to work cuz she has so much time for me and Kea.  We're walkin most mornings after breakfast and goin round the new hood.  The streets all have houses on them and there are lots of green places for Kea and me to snuffle at.  Then there are these funny cars that go by and people that swing these club like things at this tiny white ball.  Mom calls it golf - I guess she tries to do that thing some times too.  I'm thinkin that we're not gettin a walk today cuz its raining and I don't like to go out in the rain, even for walks.  Mom had to bribe me just to go outside earlier.  Maybe the weather will clear up for later.

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Home!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Jun 2009 05:08:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We're finally here!!!!!  We safely made it to our new home in West Virginia.  Boy was it a long time ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We're finally here!!!!!  We safely made it to our new home in West Virginia.  Boy was it a long time from San Antonio to Charles Town.  It seemed like we were driving for hours and hours.  But Mom did her best to make sure that we were able to get some time out of the car.  I'll bet we got to know lots of different truck stop parking lots and rest areas.  We even stayed overnight in two different hotels.

I'm still getting used to all the people that are around me right now.  When I was in San Antonio there weren't that many kids and definitely not as much noise.  Mom just doesn't understand that I'm trying to warn her about all the stuff that's out there!!!  I guess I'll get used to all of it soon enough.

I can't wait to start exploring our new home area.  There are lots of places to go explore.  Mom's thinking we might start camping but I'm not so sure that's gonna happen until next year after Mom settles into her new job.

Gotta do more exploring.  Bark at ya later,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>So That's What's Up</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 19 May 2009 04:44:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Okay, I understand now.  My house is being turned upside down cuz we're all moving.  I know Mom trie ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Okay, I understand now.  My house is being turned upside down cuz we're all moving.  I know Mom tried to tell me this but I guess I didn't believe her.  You should see how messy things are, but Mom tells me and Kea that we're gonna have some people come in tomorrow and pack everything up for our move to some place called West Virginia.  I'm not sure where that is as I'm a Texas boy and I've only ever been to Florida (and driven through a few states on the way).  Mom says it will be fun but we'll have to wait and see.  Hopefully once we get settled she'll give me some keyboard time to reconnect with everyone that I've been missing for the past few months.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It's Pancreatitis</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/572121</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:29:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday Mom got the news from Dr. K - the second blood test confirmed that I do have pancreatitis  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mom got the news from Dr. K - the second blood test confirmed that I do have pancreatitis (my amylase is more than 2.5 times normal).  We're hoping that diet and Pepsid can get me as close to normal as possible.  Mom's happy cuz I'm eating more and not getting sick after I eat.  I wish she would just realize that I'm getting older - I am 12 after all!!!  This is just a little thing that I'll have to adjust to.  Heck I've learned to live with one eye and got through my TPLO surgery just fine didn't I????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pancreatitis</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/571520</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:34:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, Mom and I went to see Dr. K yesterday.  I hadn't been eating and was having a hard time keepin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Mom and I went to see Dr. K yesterday.  I hadn't been eating and was having a hard time keeping food in my stomach.  I also had really bad problems with really runny poop.  Mom and I know that I'm getting older, but didn't think anything of it.  After all the tests were run it seems that part of me is starting to "go bad".  Dr. K thinks I have something called pancreatitis.  We're going to do some more tests and he has me on some medicine and a special diet right now to see if that helps.  Problem is that I still don't want to eat.  Mom's kinda worried right now cuz I'm her guy.  She's been soooooo happy lately cuz of her new job and the fact that she found a place to live after we move to West Virginia.  I feel bad that I"m making her sad.  I'm sure that given a little bit more time I'll be good as new for her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I' Gonna Be Moving</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/553393</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:36:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I've been waiting to post for a while now, but since its official and people at Mom's work already k ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been waiting to post for a while now, but since its official and people at Mom's work already know - I'm letting all my dogster buddies know that Kea & I are going to be moving.  Mom's got a new job in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and she's moving in June.  Hopefully she'll find a house and we'll move with her.  If not we'll be staying at our house here in San Antonio with a friend of Mom's who has agreed to stay in the house until it sells.  With all the "stuff" that was going on - interviews, etc - Mom didn't have the time to keep up with our diaries.  She's still struggling since she now has some stuff she calls transition and cross training to work on, but maybe, just maybe we'll be more active.  For sure by mid-February we'll be back on regularly.

Woofs,

Darius]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home at last!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/546887</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Jan 2009 06:05:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I've been home for over a week now.  Animal House was o.k. but being home with Mom is the best! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I've been home for over a week now.  Animal House was o.k. but being home with Mom is the best!!!!  She even stayed home with me and Kea and didn't go out at all for four whole days.  Of course that meant she didn't do any school work or get on the computer to send out rosettes or add new diary entries for us either.  Course I'm happy she spent so much time with us that I really don't mind.  She'll just have to catch up later on!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No Play Time For Me</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/541318</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:03:49 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Kea &amp; I are vacationing at Animal House while Mom is in Florida.  We couldn't go cuz there is a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Kea & I are vacationing at Animal House while Mom is in Florida.  We couldn't go cuz there is another dog in residence that isn't very nice to other dogs and could teach Kea bad habits.  Mom wanted both Kea and I to have some play time with other dogs but I just wasn't up for it.  I wanted to spend my vacation without being bothered, it is my vacation after all.  So I get to have some yard time all to myself in my own little area.  Kea can be crazy and play with all the other pups, I just want to chill on my own.  That's exactly the type of vacation that I want!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/539835</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 04:43:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh boy, I'm on a vacation.  I'm at a new place called Animal House.  I've got my own space and they  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh boy, I'm on a vacation.  I'm at a new place called Animal House.  I've got my own space and they put a treat on my bed at night.  Mom has to go visiting for Christmas and I can't go with her this time so Kea and I are staying here.  The people are all really nice and I'm getting evaluated for "play time".  I'm not sure what to make of all the other pups here, but I do know that I'm really liking all the attention that I'm getting.  I even have my own room and don't have to share with Kea!!!!!  The only thing that would make it better is if Mom was here with me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Times</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/534143</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Dec 2008 05:34:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy I can't believe I've finally gotten Mom to write a diary entry for me.  She's been sooooo busy t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy I can't believe I've finally gotten Mom to write a diary entry for me.  She's been sooooo busy that she isn't sleeping well and I'm not getting quality Dogster time.  Any way, over the Thanksgiving break Mom spent FOUR WHOLE DAYS with me and Kea.  It was absolutely wonderful.  We went for walks every day and got to go for a couple of rides to the parks.  We got to sleep in and mom even gave us some ice cream and special snacks.  I can't wait until she's off longer for the Christmas break.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More Walks!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/520417</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 05:56:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy oh boy.  I just can't believe how lucky we are.  Mom is taking us for long walks almost every da ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy oh boy.  I just can't believe how lucky we are.  Mom is taking us for long walks almost every day!!  Yesterday we went out even before Mom had her breakfast and went around the neighborhood in a direction we hadn't gone for a while.  Kea is even starting to be better on her leash and I'm getting kinda bad.  Mom isn't correcting me too much cuz of my knee surgery.  I guess that I can get away with more now that ever before.  Wonder when that will come to an end????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Officially Mending</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/518560</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:19:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/518560</guid>
		<description>Yesterday Mom took me to see my surgeon for my 6 week check up.  When she came to pick me up later i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mom took me to see my surgeon for my 6 week check up.  When she came to pick me up later in the day we got the good news that I'm doing just great (for a senior citizen).  I'm still gonna have to be on restricted activity for another 4 weeks, but I should be good to go!!!!!!!!!!  Now I just need to keep Mom convinced that all the walking is doing some good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Set Back???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/513046</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Oct 2008 08:54:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm not sure but I may have suffered a set back in my recovery.  A couple of days ago Kea &quot;ran me ov ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm not sure but I may have suffered a set back in my recovery.  A couple of days ago Kea "ran me over" cuz she was so excited to get outside.  I'm limping a little bit more now and Mom's a little bit concerned.  I go back on the October 20th for a recheck to see I'm healing.  I just hope that I'm o.k. (so does Mom for that matter).  If it is Kea's "fault" I won't blame her cuz I know she really didn't mean it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feeling stronger every day!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/508842</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:31:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yeah, I know it's a song title, but it is exactly how I'm feeling right now.  I want to start runnin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, I know it's a song title, but it is exactly how I'm feeling right now.  I want to start running but Mom (in her infinite wisdom) won't let me.  She keeps telling me that my leg has to heal more before I can start running.  It's just so unfair that Kea gets to run around in the back yard and I can't.  Mom won't even let me jump up on the bed and I know that I can.  Oh well, I guess I'll just have to wait a little longer.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a walkin' guy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/508468</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:25:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/508468</guid>
		<description>Yeah, my knee seems to be getting better every day.  Mom's having to hold me back so I don't run!!!! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, my knee seems to be getting better every day.  Mom's having to hold me back so I don't run!!!!  I don't mind this therapy stuff at all.  We get to go walking every day and for the last two days Mom has taken me by myself!!!!!!  I show her how good I am doing and we just keep walking a little more each day.  I know I have a long way to go, but I think I can see the light at the end of a very, very long tunnel.  Mom's hoping that in about 4 weeks we can move to some gentle trails!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Finally!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/506695</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 05:25:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yeah, my staples (sutures) came out yesterday.  I still get in trouble for licking my incission but  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, my staples (sutures) came out yesterday.  I still get in trouble for licking my incission but I don't have those nasty pieces of metal in me any more.  I also got to go for my first real walk since after my surgery.  Mom got some rehab instructions yesterday and one of them is for me to walk up inclines and down declines.  The great thing about this is that our house has a gentle slope up and down depending on which way you walk.  We walked all around the block last night and it was WONDERFUL!!!  I can't wait to see if I'm gonna get to go for a walk tonight.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I wanna run and jump</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/506070</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:00:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm feeling so good that I wanna jump on and off the couch and bed.  Mom's being a grouch and not le ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm feeling so good that I wanna jump on and off the couch and bed.  Mom's being a grouch and not letting me!!!  I try to tell her that my leg is feeling better, but she still doesn't want me to do any jumping.  I have to be really good just to get off my leash in the back yard .  She keeps telling me she is worried about me hurting my bone and it not healing right.  Doesn't she understand that I just wanna be me.  She let's Kea be her spoiled self, I'm the good one!!!!  I've just gotta make her understand.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>On the mend</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/505639</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:34:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yeah!!!! I'm feeling better every day.  I'm starting to walk a little bit on my right leg, but I don ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah!!!! I'm feeling better every day.  I'm starting to walk a little bit on my right leg, but I don't bend my knee very much just yet!!!!  Mom's happy that I"m beginning to be mobile again, but she's really upset with me some times when I jump down from the couch.  Doesn't she realize that I'm getting BETTER!!!!  I can't wait to get rid of these staples and have mom stop yeling at me for trying to lick the incision.  Doesn't she know it itches??????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Success!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/503449</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Sep 2008 05:09:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well my surgery was a success, or at least that's what Dr. Anderson told Mom.  It was really hard be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well my surgery was a success, or at least that's what Dr. Anderson told Mom.  It was really hard being away from Mom for two nights, especially since she came to visit me the day of my surgery and I wanted to go home with her right then!!!!!!  I'm trying to be a good boy with my recovery but it's really hard not to jump on or off the couch or Mom's (my!!!) bed.  I'm not exactly the patient type!!!!  Today is the first day that Mom's leaving me cuz she has to work at her school.  Kea and I are in our kennels (yuck!!!).   Oh, well I guess it's for my own good, even though Kea is really upset about having to be in her kennel.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanks and Update</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/501636</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Sep 2008 05:14:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks soooo much for all the support and wonderful rosettes I've received.  It means a lot to me an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks soooo much for all the support and wonderful rosettes I've received.  It means a lot to me and my family.  On Wednesday Mom and I met with the orthopedic surgeon (Dr. Anderson) and he confirmed that I did have a torn CCL.  We talked about the pros and cons of surgery and treating my condition with medication and decided that surgery was the best option.  I'm going under the knife later today and I hope to be home tomorrow some time.  Then I get to start the recovery process.  I hope that Kea takes it easy on me while I'm rehabbing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Surgery Again????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/500925</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Sep 2008 05:17:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Mom and I went to visit Dr. K on Saturday since my limp wasn't getting any better.  To make a l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Mom and I went to visit Dr. K on Saturday since my limp wasn't getting any better.  To make a long story short, I was diagnosed with a torn cranial cruciate ligament (in humans this would be a torn ACL).  Mom's calling Dr. K this morning for a referal to the specialist.  It seems like another surgery is in the works for me and from what Mom read lots and lots of rehab.  Hopefully we'll be able to get to see the surgeon later this week (Mom's hoping for tomorrow) and we can decide what to do!!!!!!  Mom was feeling really bad until she talked with one of Dr. K's tech's who told her that the same thing happened to her dog.  The tech told Momthat her dog had similar symptoms and she didn't think anything about it either and that Mom had actually brought me to see Dr. K sooner than she had brought her dog in.  Mom still feels bad, but she doesn't blame herself about my getting hurt.  On the positive side, she took Kea and I for a drive on Sunday!!!!!  Maybe I can work this for all it's worth!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain, rain go away</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/498272</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 05:59:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/498272</guid>
		<description>It's finally staring to get a little bit cooler here and now its raining!!!!  I want to go for walks ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's finally staring to get a little bit cooler here and now its raining!!!!  I want to go for walks again and the weather just isn't cooperating.  There's only so much of this inside stuff that a guy like me can take!!!!  Please mister weather man give us some nice cool(er) days!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Am I Getting Old????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/496543</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:02:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/496543</guid>
		<description>Lately I've been having trouble with my back right leg.  I don't want to put any weight on it at all ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Lately I've been having trouble with my back right leg.  I don't want to put any weight on it at all.  Mom's wondering if I might have to go visit Dr. K.  She knows that I'm turning a little bit gray (well a lot bit but not as much as Mom) and that being "long bodied" I might be prone to some back problems, but I'm not worried.  I think I just overdid it a ittle bit when we played outside last night with Kea.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Big Thanks!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/493068</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:09:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/493068</guid>
		<description>What a special group of Dogster pals.  Mom was away and you all sent me and my furbings so many spec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a special group of Dogster pals.  Mom was away and you all sent me and my furbings so many special gifts.  I can't say how much I'm touched by your kindness.  I'll be barking more now that Mom's back in town.  I'm still trying to get her to post a new photo of me with my new look - one floppy ear and a permanent wink!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Kea's Worried for No Reason</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/488801</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Aug 2008 08:42:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/488801</guid>
		<description>Boy, is Kea upset.  We're doing just fine here waiting for Mom to come home.  She told us before she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy, is Kea upset.  We're doing just fine here waiting for Mom to come home.  She told us before she left that she was going to do some work and then visit with her mother and the furbings there (Teach, Blue, Abbie, and Sadie).  Mom will be home soon, and besides we've got Pam here to take care of us!!!!  We can party and not worry about it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/479224</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Jul 2008 05:43:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/479224</guid>
		<description>My good buddy Samantha tagged me over the holiday weekend.

NAME 4 JOBS THAT YOU HAVE HAD 
1. Hel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My good buddy Samantha tagged me over the holiday weekend.

NAME 4 JOBS THAT YOU HAVE HAD 
1. Helping mom get over the loss of Rhys.
2. Making mom smile.
3. Protecting the yard from squirrels
4. Trying to help Kea adjust to life in our house.

4 PLACES THAT I HAVE BEEN
1. Spring Hill, Florida
2. Amarillo, Texas
3.  Austin, Texas
4. Lots of different trails around San Antonio, Texas


4 PLACES ID RATHER BE
1. Anywhere Mom is.
2. On Kea's fluffly bed.
3. On "my couch"
4. Anywhere it is cool (I don't like the heat)

These are my 4 friends I am sending this to....
1.Dragon
2. Freedom Star Germiquet
3. Bogart
4. Jayden Noelani]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Just for the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/469838</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:23:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/469838</guid>
		<description>Yeah, I'm so happy!!! Yesterday I thought Mom was mad at me or that I had been a bad boy, but she ju ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, I'm so happy!!! Yesterday I thought Mom was mad at me or that I had been a bad boy, but she just put Kea and me in our houses (other people call them kennels) because the someone was coming by to clean the house.  While she likes dogs, Kea & I can be a bit overwhelming and Mom doesn't want us to scare her away (or keep her from her job).  Today everything is back to normal and I'm SOOOOOOO happy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What's Up????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/469526</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:30:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/469526</guid>
		<description>I've been a good boy.  I don't understand why mom put me in my kennel before she left today.  She ne ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been a good boy.  I don't understand why mom put me in my kennel before she left today.  She never does that any more.  Why or why did she do this???  What did I do???  Is it my fault?????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Coffee time with Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/469284</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:23:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/469284</guid>
		<description>I'm sooooo happy.  Every morning I get to spend some quality time with Mom.  She drinks her coffee a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm sooooo happy.  Every morning I get to spend some quality time with Mom.  She drinks her coffee and watches some television and I get to sit on her lap.   Kea keeps trying to get in on the action but she's too big to sit in Mom's lap.  I'm just the right size.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's staycation</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/464141</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 May 2008 07:45:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/464141</guid>
		<description>I can't believe it.  Mom was home for over a week.  She only left us in the bedroom a few times.  Sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it.  Mom was home for over a week.  She only left us in the bedroom a few times.  She called it her 'Staycation".  It was really nice having her here with us.  But this morning she had to leave to go to work again.  Kea & I would really like it if she could just stay home, but mom says she has to "bring home the kibble".]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Upset Stomach</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/460226</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 15 May 2008 13:49:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/460226</guid>
		<description>Yesterday wasn't a very good day for me.  I had a really, really bad upset stomach.  I couldn't keep ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday wasn't a very good day for me.  I had a really, really bad upset stomach.  I couldn't keep anything down and Mom was really worried about me.  She was so worried that she stayed home from work to be with me.  She even stayed after I got better yesterday in the afternoon.  Maybe I can talk her into staying home with me more often!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Deer Friend is Back</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/459013</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 May 2008 06:00:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/459013</guid>
		<description>A couple of years ago I started playing a game with a deer that would run up and down the fence at m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A couple of years ago I started playing a game with a deer that would run up and down the fence at my house.  Last year she wasn't here and I thought she had left, but yesterday she came back.  I had so much fun running up and down the fence that I'm a little sore today.  Mom had to give me an aspirin both last night and this morning.  I hope she comes back so we can play some more.  I even showed Kea how to play with her and that tired Kea out for the whole afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What Next??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/456889</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 May 2008 08:35:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/456889</guid>
		<description>Kea and I were out playing in the yard on Sunday and things got a little &quot;rambuncious&quot;.  Mom had to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Kea and I were out playing in the yard on Sunday and things got a little "rambuncious".  Mom had to separate us but we were fine.  Next thing I know late that night my ear starts to hurt.  Fortunately I don't think I have the auricular hematoma thing again but Mom is putting antibiotic on my ear because it has a cut on it.  Can't she understand that I'll be o.k. without the greasy stuff on my ear.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Page!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/455153</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 May 2008 11:14:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/455153</guid>
		<description>AROOOOOOOO, Mom did it!!! She added backgrounds to all of our pages.  Yoda's buddy Dragon sent mom a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ AROOOOOOOO, Mom did it!!! She added backgrounds to all of our pages.  Yoda's buddy Dragon sent mom a background specially made for Yoda and then mom used some "prepared" backgrounds for Kea and I.  Kea & I both got stars, but I got animated stars!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walks &amp; baths</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/451599</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:40:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/451599</guid>
		<description>Well it was both a good and a bad weekend.  The good - two nice long walks around the neighborhood.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well it was both a good and a bad weekend.  The good - two nice long walks around the neighborhood.  The bad - a BATH.  Not only did I get a bath but Mom let Kea watch.  Of course she got a bath too, but I should be allowed to see her get a bath, not the other way around.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom time</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/444847</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Apr 2008 05:48:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/444847</guid>
		<description>This morning I wanted nothing more than to spend some time with Mom.  I just wanted to sit in her la ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This morning I wanted nothing more than to spend some time with Mom.  I just wanted to sit in her lap and snuggle but she had to go to work.  She told me that we'd have some time tonight and this weekend.  I didn't want her to go, but mom told me she had to pay for my kibble some how!! I guess that i shouldn't be uspset because she does make sure I have good chow and treats every day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Eleven Now</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/438434</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 04:50:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/438434</guid>
		<description>Yesterday I turned 11 (in human years).  Mom says that I'm more handsome than ever.  She says the wh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I turned 11 (in human years).  Mom says that I'm more handsome than ever.  She says the white around my muzzle and eyes makes me look distinguished.  She also reminds me that my floopy ear and one eye make me unique and stand out in the crowd.

It was so much fun when Mom got home yesterday.  I got a birthday surprise - songs and cake and ice cream at treat time.  Kea even tried to get into the act and sing as well but she didn't do so good.  She at least tried though, so it was nice.  After my birthday cake I just enjoyed the rest of the day by snuggling with Mom on the couch because the weather wasn't to walk friendly (we were worried about winds and heavy rain that never came).  Maybe we can go for a nice long walk this weekend.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's HOME!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/438033</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Mar 2008 09:08:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/438033</guid>
		<description>Yeah, Mom came and got me yesterday.  I heard her drive up and I saw her walk into the big building. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, Mom came and got me yesterday.  I heard her drive up and I saw her walk into the big building.  Then one of the nice people came and took me up to see her.  I was so happy I couldn't stop talking.  Last night I wouldn't leave Mom alone even for a minute.  It was so good to have my bed, oops I mean Mom's bed, to sleep on again.  I hope she doesn't leave any time soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Surprise from Foxy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/437154</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:17:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/437154</guid>
		<description>Yeah,  I got a new picture.  Mom hasn't learned to make pictures yet, but a great pal - Foxy made me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah,  I got a new picture.  Mom hasn't learned to make pictures yet, but a great pal - Foxy made me, Kea and Yoda pictures.  We're all gonna post them, but Mom helped me first.  I guess that's because I'm special.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Is Mom Every Coming Back????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/436620</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:37:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/436620</guid>
		<description>It's been a week (I think) and still no sign of Mom.  I know that we're going on a cruise this week, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been a week (I think) and still no sign of Mom.  I know that we're going on a cruise this week, but when will Mom be back???  I miss her lots and lots.  I hope she's coming back soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lonely, Lonely, Lonely</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/435270</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 9 Mar 2008 14:20:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/435270</guid>
		<description>I don't know what I did wrong.  Mom up and left Kea and I at the &quot;resort&quot;.   They try to make us hap ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know what I did wrong.  Mom up and left Kea and I at the "resort".   They try to make us happy here, but I miss mom.  I don't have my bed to sleep in.  When's mom gonna be back????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uh Oh</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/433989</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 6 Mar 2008 06:50:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/433989</guid>
		<description>I know something is up.  Last night Mom kept Kea and I outside longer than usual after she trimmed o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know something is up.  Last night Mom kept Kea and I outside longer than usual after she trimmed our nails.  We asked to come in, but she didn't want to let us in.  This means something has to be up.  But then again, this morning everything was fine when she left for work.  Who knows what's going on with her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another Walk!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/428736</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:58:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/428736</guid>
		<description>Yes!!! This unseasonally warm weather meant another walk.  Mom got home last night and after dinner  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yes!!! This unseasonally warm weather meant another walk.  Mom got home last night and after dinner we went for another walk.  It was FANTASTIC!!!  There weren't as many deer to bark at, but we (Kea and me) had a good time anyway.  I don't think we'll get a walk today because Mom said she would see us early today. That usually means she'll come home and then leave again.  I wish she would take us when she goes out again!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Evening Walks</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/428367</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:51:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/428367</guid>
		<description>It was great when Mom got home yesterday.  We went for a walk before dinner.  Kea wasn't very well b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was great when Mom got home yesterday.  We went for a walk before dinner.  Kea wasn't very well behaved so I hope we can keep walking at night.  There were lots of deer to bark at and even some other dogs were out walking.  Mom told me this morning that if it wasn't raining tonight we could go for another walk before dinner again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Walking Boy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/427017</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:27:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/427017</guid>
		<description>Yesterdfay was great.  We went for a walk last night right before dinner.  It was so much fun that I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterdfay was great.  We went for a walk last night right before dinner.  It was so much fun that I'm hoping we can keep going for walks again.  Mom mentioned that as long as we behave we can go walking.  I just hope that Kea doesn't ruin it for us.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom Time</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/424592</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:55:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/424592</guid>
		<description>Yeah, I get Mom time again!!!  Mom was gone for a few days last week, but now she's back to drinking ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yeah, I get Mom time again!!!  Mom was gone for a few days last week, but now she's back to drinking her juice and watching news in the morning.  I'm back on her lap and Kea just has to sit there and watch.  I'm even trying not to be so mean to Kea anymore, but it's really hard since Kea is such an attention pig.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why can't I go????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/408886</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 Jan 2008 06:22:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/408886</guid>
		<description>I don't know what I did wrong.  Mom took Kea wiff her this morning and left me behind.  I try to be  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know what I did wrong.  Mom took Kea wiff her this morning and left me behind.  I try to be a good boy, but she just took Kea and left.  It's not fair.  I want to go too.  Why is Kea the special one???  I just have to try my hardest to make Mom understand that I'll be good when I'm with her and Kea.  Maybe I can get her to take just me some time soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Time With Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/407572</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:59:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/407572</guid>
		<description>I can't believe it.  Mom has been home for over a week!!!!!!  She said that her school was closed fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't believe it.  Mom has been home for over a week!!!!!!  She said that her school was closed for the holidays and that she wouldn't have to leave each day.  It has been so much fun.  We've been going for walks and I've had lots of time to lay on Mom's lap.  I keep telling her that she doesn't have to go back to work, but she keeps telling me that if I want to be kept in the style that I'm accustomed to that she needs to go to school again after the first of the year.  I guess I'll only have her here with me (and Kea) for a couple of more days, but I can keep trying.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Time Alone</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/403959</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:52:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
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		<description>I don't know why mom takes Kea and not me???  Once this week and once last week she took Kea with he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't know why mom takes Kea and not me???  Once this week and once last week she took Kea with her in the morning and didn't take me!!!!  I really missed Kea, even though I did have all of the house to myself.  I don't like being by myself and want to go have some fun with Kea when she leaves.  Mom never takes one of us and not the other.  Maybe my turn will be coming soon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Time With Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/394573</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:37:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy it was great to have Mom home for 4 whole days.  She said it was some sort of holiday, but I did ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy it was great to have Mom home for 4 whole days.  She said it was some sort of holiday, but I didn't care.  We went for a really long walk at Guadalupe State Park and I got to sit in Mom's lap lots and lots.  Mom was a upset and I tried to be there for her.  She says she's upset because of Kea's skin problems but I know she is really missing Yoda.  This was our first time at Guadalupe State Park without her and Mom was crying a little bit as she was walking.  I know she tried to hide it, but I know.  Kea wasn't smart enough to figure it out.  She might be smart about food and other stuff, but she doesn't know Mom as well as I do.  That's why I've got to spend as much time with Mom as possible right now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vacation Was Fun</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/384303</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 05:47:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/384303</guid>
		<description>I know that I haven't posted for a while, but I was on vacation with Mom and Kea.  We went out to th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know that I haven't posted for a while, but I was on vacation with Mom and Kea.  We went out to the Davis Mountains and spent some time hiking.  It was wonderful.  Mom even let me be the "leader".  I've never been a trail blazer before and it was so much fun.  Mom even told me how what a good job I did leading the way, especially when we were headed back to where we parked the car.  I didn't let anyone get lost.  Who says having one eye is a handicap?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've Been Tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/377029</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:54:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Darby, a really nice Corgi#501150 , tagged me yesterdayand of course I'm going to play along.

Dar ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Darby, a really nice Corgi#501150 , tagged me yesterdayand of course I'm going to play along.

Darby was nice enough to send me the rules (of course he had to) since I hadn't been tagged before.  The rules of this dogster game of "tag" are that when you are tagged, you post 7 random facts about yourself, compose a "new DIARY entry" along with the rules and put them in your own DIARY. Then you pick 7 furs (kitties or doggies) to tag but make sure you tell them... a simple p-mail will do fine, or a rosette to tell them, but you must let them know that they have been tagged. Post their names also in your DIARY.

Seven random facts about myself:

1. When Mom adopted me she could wash me in the bathroom sink .

2. I hate to be outside by myself.

3. When I was little I got car sick but now I love to go for rides!!!

4. I'm longer than I am tall!!!!!

5. I'm always trying to get Kea (my sister) into trouble.

6. Mom has given me 6 different middle names, all beginning with the letter "S".

7. I haven't met a treat I didn't like.

The 7 pup pals i'm tagging are:

1. Cinnamon Grrl 331709
2. Jake 120570
3. Sporty (Jake's Bro) 120549
4. Mica - the Wonder Pup 504880
5. Bogart 551414
6. bull-boy 532861

I can't wait to see what they post!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Adjusting to Life With One Eye</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/371502</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 05:55:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/371502</guid>
		<description>Mom says that I'm doing really well with only one eye.  Of course what she doesn't know is that I ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom says that I'm doing really well with only one eye.  Of course what she doesn't know is that I had some practice because before it became obvious to her that there was a problem I knew I was having problems myself.  I just couldn't show her what was wrong.  Anyway, Mom tells everyone that I'm doin' really well and I even sleep with my "good eye" down and trust that nothing will happen.  What Mom doesn't know is I do that just to get some extra time in her lap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Makin' Mom Take Time Out</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/368271</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:51:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/368271</guid>
		<description>Boy Mom is really busy these days with stuff she calls work.  I figured out how to make her stop at  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy Mom is really busy these days with stuff she calls work.  I figured out how to make her stop at least for a little bit and I don't even get in trouble for doing it.  She likes to work in "her chair" which is actually big enough for both of us so I tell her that I want to sit in her lap.  She can't say no to me (at least not very often) so I get some attention and make her take a break at the same time.  I guess that I'm smarter than Kea becuase Kea tries to come get in on the act if she's in the house.  Yesterday Kea was outside playing in the yard so I had Mom all to myself.  That'll teach Kea to stay outside for most of the afternoon.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What's Up With Kea????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/363484</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 10:38:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/363484</guid>
		<description>Boy am I getting upset with my sister.  Kea seems to be trying to dominate Mom's time.  Doesn't she  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I getting upset with my sister.  Kea seems to be trying to dominate Mom's time.  Doesn't she know that I need as much TLC as possible.  I'm still traumatized from my surgery (even if I'm not Mom doesn' t know that)!!!!!  I wish Mom wouldn't give Kea so much attention these days.  I may just have to do something about it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Life is Good</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/360957</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Sep 2007 05:20:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/360957</guid>
		<description>Boy am I a lucky dog.  In fact, some people say I should be called Darius the Lucky.  Like many of m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy am I a lucky dog.  In fact, some people say I should be called Darius the Lucky.  Like many of my pawsome friends, I have a wonderful home, and belong to some great groups.  While Yoda is no longer here with me, she's my angel above and Kea makes life interesting each and every day.  On top of all of that, while I may only have one eye, I still have one eye and I'm so trusting of my family, that when I lay down I often lay with my eyeless side facing the world.  Mom says that I'm doing great and my vet says that I should have no problems with my other eye since the type of cancer that I had was not genetic.  What more could a guy like me ask for????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Benign Uveal Melanoma</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/358530</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:58:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/358530</guid>
		<description>Mom just got great news.  The cancer that cost me my eye won't kill me.  The pathology report is tha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom just got great news.  The cancer that cost me my eye won't kill me.  The pathology report is that it was a benign uveal melanoma.  Mom's so happy right now I can't belive it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No More E-collar!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/358469</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:09:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/358469</guid>
		<description>Yea, I don't have to wear that stupid e-collar any more!!!!!!  Mom took me to the vet yesterday afte ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yea, I don't have to wear that stupid e-collar any more!!!!!!  Mom took me to the vet yesterday afternoon and he took out my stitches and took the collar off for good.  Of course he told Mom that if I started really scratching where my eye was that she might have to put the collar back on, but I'm going to try to be good enough not to get resentenced to wearing that darn thing.  I was soooo happy yesterday that I almost couldn't sit still on the ride home and Mom had to scold me a little bit.  After we got home, Kea and I went out and played for such a long time until the rain chased us back into the house.  Now I just have figure out how to tell Kea not to sneak up on my blind side and everything will be fine.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing Yoda</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/357532</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 06:00:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/357532</guid>
		<description>Boy do I miss Yoda.  She was the one who really helped me when I was a baby.  I was with her for ove ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy do I miss Yoda.  She was the one who really helped me when I was a baby.  I was with her for over 10 years and now she's not in my life any more.  I'm glad that I have Kea to play with, but I miss Yoda so much.  I know Mom misses her because she still hasn't put her house and things away yet.  I just wish Mom would talk to me about why Yoda isn't here any more.  I just don't understand.  One day she left with Mom and then she didn't come back.  Now I worry everytime that Kea goes places with Mom without me because I really want Kea to come back.  She's actually a lot of fun.  We're starting to play lots more than we used to and Mom has even smiled and laughed at how we're playing together.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>This e-collar is a pain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/357059</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:41:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/357059</guid>
		<description>I can't wait to get this thing Mom calls an e-collar off my neck.  I want to scratch my head and may ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can't wait to get this thing Mom calls an e-collar off my neck.  I want to scratch my head and may paw runs into this plastic thing.  I itch all the time around my ears and where my eye was and I can't do anything about it.  At least Mom is nice enough to help me out and scratch behind my ears and around where my eye was.  I'm trying to get her to take some new pictures of me.  She thinks I should be a pirate, what ever that is, for Halloween this year.  I guess I'll have to find out what pirates are and let her know if I'm o.k. with that.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Recovering from eye surgery</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/353037</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 05:19:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/353037</guid>
		<description>Boy has it been tough the last few days.  Mom took me for my visit with the veterinary opthamologist ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy has it been tough the last few days.  Mom took me for my visit with the veterinary opthamologist and he told her that I had cancer in my left eye and that the best thing for me would be to have my eye removed.  He also said that I was already blind in that eye and because where the cancer was a fake eye wouldn't be possible.  I couldn't believe it when Mom left me there on Wednesday and did't come get me until Friday morning.   On Thursday afternoon they came and put me to sleep and when I woke up the left side of my face really hurt and I had something around my neck.  I keep trying to itch my head but I run into this plastic thing that seems to be around my neck.  It wouldn't be so bad, but it makes it hard to walk around the house without bumping into anything.  Kea keeps sniffing at me and this thing around my head, but I'm hoping that Mom will take it off some time soon.  Until then I'll just have to "get used to it".]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What's Glaucoma??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/351520</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:13:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/351520</guid>
		<description>Yesterday Mom and I went to see Dr. K at his office.  I've been having problems with my left eye and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mom and I went to see Dr. K at his office.  I've been having problems with my left eye and Mom was a little worried about me.  Well when we were in Dr. K's office, he checked my eyes with this funny device he called a tonometer and said that my left eye had a high pressure inside but my right eye was normal.  He suggested that Mom and I visit an opthamologist this week because he thinks that I have something called glaucoma.  Mom is taking off work tomorrow for us to go visit this new vet and then we'll have a better idea what's up.  I'm not so sure this glaucoma thing is good because I'm having trouble seeing out of my left eye and Mom is really worried about me.  I know this because she's hugging on me more than usual and she has a sad look on her face and not just because she misses Yoda.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Kea isn't so bad after all.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/348606</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 06:55:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/348606</guid>
		<description>Well I've (we've) been without Yoda now for almost a month.  Mom is still crying and she hasn't been ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I've (we've) been without Yoda now for almost a month.  Mom is still crying and she hasn't been able to bring herself to put Yoda's kennel, bed, and stuff away yet.  When she goes into the spare room she comes out crying and there isn't much that I can do about it even though I try.  She doesn't seem to realize that I miss Yoda sooo much.  At least I've been able to play with Kea.  She isn't as bad as I thought when Mom first brought her home, but she still tries to steal Mom from me.  I'll go over to spend some time with Mom and if Kea notices, she tries to get in my way and steal my Mom from me.  Of course when Kea does that Mom tells her to back up and lets me get up in her lap.  Then Kea puts her paws up on the chair and the three of us have some good family time together.  Kea might just turn out to be fun to be with after all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where's Yoda????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/336061</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:32:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/336061</guid>
		<description>I just don't understand what is going on.  I can't find Yoda and Kea doesn't seem to know where she  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just don't understand what is going on.  I can't find Yoda and Kea doesn't seem to know where she is either (not that she's that smart anyway!!!).  Mom left with Yoda a couple of days ago and when Mom came home Yoda wasn't with her any more.   Yoda's dish isn't there anymore and when we go outside I look back for her and she just isn't there.  I can still smell her, but I can't track her down.  I'm really frustrated by all this and spend most of my time either looking for her or laying here missing her.  Kea is trying to get me to play with her all the time, but it just isn't the same.  I want Yoda back!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Something in the air</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/322072</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 9 Jun 2007 04:57:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/322072</guid>
		<description>I know that something is up, but I can't put my finger on it.  Mom seems to be acting normal, but sh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I know that something is up, but I can't put my finger on it.  Mom seems to be acting normal, but she is starting to act like she does when she is going away for a few days.  I wonder if I'm going with her or if I'll be going to the "doggie hotel".  Part of me wants to go to the doggie hotel because then I'll be able to run and play with my other doggie friends during play time, but then again if I go with Mom that means that I'll be able to go for a ride, sleep on a new bed and probably go for a hike in one of the parks.  Of course I'd have to share the time with Kea, and she still isn't as good as I am when were out in public and she doesn't share the bed very well yet.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Why Me??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/321370</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 13:54:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/321370</guid>
		<description>It sure was nice when I was the only one who liked to sit on Mom's lap and play with squeaky toys.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It sure was nice when I was the only one who liked to sit on Mom's lap and play with squeaky toys.  I just can't figure Kea out.  She seems to be perfectly content to lay on one of the rugs and chew on her bone but the minute that I go over to get on Mom's lap Kea is right there!!   Mom says that Kea is just looking for some attention but I don't buy it.  I know that Mom loves me, but it just doesn't seem fair that Kea is stealing my attention.  At least she gets to hot on the bed at night and hops off so I have Mom all to myself for a little while.  I also need to get Mom to sit on the couch more because Kea hates the couch and then I get Mom all to myself (or at least I just have to share her with Yoda).  It is nice when Mom tells me what a good guy I am because I don't bark as much as Kea.  Mom wants me to be a good example for her, but its really hard because I don't want to be a role model.  Who knows what will happen, but I'm sure that I'll get Kea under control sooner or later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where to Start</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/275741</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:58:21 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Darius - At the Rainbow Bridge ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/474902/diary/The_trials_and_tribulations_of_darius/275741</guid>
		<description>I've been pestering Mom to start my diary and she told me this morning that she would start my page! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I've been pestering Mom to start my diary and she told me this morning that she would start my page!!!!!  I really don't think that my being last is fair, after all I am her favorite boy.  Of course I'm her only boy, but that shouldn't matter, should it??  I'm having a hard time adjusting to life with Kea.  She wants to play all the time and when I go to get in Mom's lap Kea comes running over and pushes me out of the way.  Mom does her best, but since Kea is so much bigger than I am I haven't quite figured out how to get to Mom first just yet.  Kea does have her advantagest though.  Two in particular - I get more treats and I have someone to play with.  I get more treats because Mom thinks Kea responds to food, so when we all come into the house and sit on the rug we all get a treat.  We also get treats now when we go into our "houses" or when we sit down.  I don't know why I didn't think about being more stubborn when I was younger.  As for playing, I'm out in the yard lots more now and we run and run and run.  The only problem is when we try to fetch the floopy disc.  I just can't seem to catch Kea and snatch so Mom will throw it again.  Kea seems to want to keep it and then Mom gives up on playing that game.  I have to figure out a way to distract her because she's lots faster than me.  Maybe it has something to do with how long her legs are.  She can actually walk over the top of me (and Yoda) without hitting us!!  I have to remember to remind Kea about skunks too.  She didn't know any better and we all had to get baths because Mom said we were stinky.]]></content:encoded>
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