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<title>Rocky   a Puggle</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Rocky</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 17:43:47 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>Last Night</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:25:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy oh  boy,  we went out for a walk last night and SNOW..It was beautiful though,  the only problem ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy oh  boy,  we went out for a walk last night and SNOW..It was beautiful though,  the only problem is when it freezes!!  Mom does not like taking walks on the ice even with her ice crawlers on.

There are sure a lot of birds outside, Dad  feedshem and they keep coming back.

Got in a  lot of trouble last night.  Those pesky deer were right outside the back door, so I was barkingâ€¦â€¦ I got yelled at, the deer left, I think they are scared of me, and then Mr. Raccoon came.   I do not like Mr. Raccoon, but he is a little better than Mr, Possum.   Mr. Possum stinks.  I donâ€™t know whey but boy oh boy P.UUUUUUU does he ever stink.  So I barked enough that Mr.Raccoon left and then Mr. Possum left  Finally!!!   So I was juuuuuust getting comfortable  on Momâ€™s lap and I thought I heard something so I leaped off Momâ€™s lap, whatever it was it was going to get a barking to from meâ€¦..

I get to the door and it was exactly what I thought!!   There wasnâ€™t one  or two,  or nooooooo   there were THREE  bunny rabbits out there.   THREE!!!!!   I donâ€™t know what it is, but I canâ€™t stand Bunny Rabbits the most!  BOY did I ever give them a barking too.  Thatâ€™s when I really got in trouble.   Mom put the collar on me that sprays citronella when I bark   AND  she didnâ€™t take it off right awayâ€¦I was hoping nobody I  knew was going to see me in that electric blue collar with the box  on It around my neck.

We went to bed a little later and I was fine.........  Till the middle of the night, the reason I  know that is when I started to bark, Mom said. Rocky donâ€™t you know itâ€™s the middle of the night, why are you barking?   Then she heard what I had heard.  (Dogs have terrific hearing, did you know that?)  It was Boots next door barking his head off.  So I kept barking.   BOY was that the wrong thing to do, I had the spend the rest of the night in my kennel, covered on the top and sides with a blanket.  

Mom was really upsetâ€¦â€¦

I am going to pray really really hard tonight and ask God to not let me bark I LOVE sleeping on the floor next to Mom and Dad.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long time</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:48:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's been awhile since I last wrote,  Mom  has been really busy and winter sure doesnt seem to want  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's been awhile since I last wrote,  Mom  has been really busy and winter sure doesnt seem to want to leave.

We had Easter and it was nice, but  a lot of snow.  Dad was doing a roast on the barbque, he sure had a heck of a time, but Mom said it was delicious!! She made a key lime pie for dessert, boy it smelled good.

I have a new pupper cousin.  Her name is Molly and she joins Mike and the other ones.  She lives with  Mom's baby brother Bob.  He is married to Pammy and I am sure I have told you about them before.

Saw pictures of Miss Molly and she is gorgeous.  Can't wait to meet her, I think she is my age so we are both about 1 1/2 years old.  Mom says she is probably  better than me.

I got in lots of trouble last night.  First, the deer came when Mom was trying to relax and I barked up a storm.  They were standing right outside the kitchen door for heavens sake!!  This is my house!!!  Dad and Mom were having a ball watching them.  They finally took off and we just settled back down and I knew something was going on, so I took a look and there were raccoons out there.  Soo off I went again barking furiously how dare they!@!

Well Mom and Dad got upset again.   Finally we went to bed and it was bout  10 pm   I woke Mom up barking at 11:30  cause the dog next door was barking his head off outside and I figured if he was barking out there, SOMETHING was going on, so I barked.  Mom got kind of upset.  I finally calmed down and it was fine, then it happened  again, Mom said, ROCKY its 3 am.  QUIET, of course I could hear the dog next door again, so off I went.  Then....   oh woe is me.......   I got banned to "my house", the kennel in the kitchen.  Its ok, but its not next to Mom and Dad.    I went back to sleeep and really soon  Mom came back down the hall, fed me and took me out.  She said, its only 4am Rocky you should be ashamed, I missed a few hours of sleep because of you.

I don't know why she was upset, I felt fine.  When we came in I headed for the couch and went back to sleep.   

I think Mom might be still a little angry,but she will be fine. 


Mom and Dad went to bed at 10:00 and I was sleeping on my pillow on the floor.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nail trim</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Mar 2008 04:20:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Mom decided I had to get my nails cut again, but this time she was going to do it .  Actually s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Mom decided I had to get my nails cut again, but this time she was going to do it .  Actually she isn't too bad.  She said if we had cement streets she wouldn't have to trim them, I would wear them down.

It's still really cold and we still get snow off and on and its still icy out.   I can't wait till I can go for a long walk outside and PLAY.  

Mom has a green wreath on the door and green funny hats on some of the chairs.  Mom says St. Patricks Day is just around the corner...... HUH????

Who or what is St. Patrick and why is everything green?  

And then Mom says Easter is coming?? Ok, I'll bite, what the heck is Easter??

She told me that spring was coming a long time ago, but  I think she was wrong cause it doesn't look like spring right now.   But the strange thing is the birds are back.   Mom says look rock,  there are dark eyed junco's, bluejays, robins, lots of woodpeckers, goldfinches starting to turn back to yellow, house finches starting to get more rose, pretty soon if its like last year the Ruby breasted groesbeak will be here with the Baltimore Oriole.

Mom sure is smart.   I didn't know all those  names. 

Got to go, Dad needs help hammering and then we go to the store.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still  Winter</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:04:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I can&acirc;€™t believe it.  The sun is actually out this morning.   Brother it has been a long time since ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I canâ€™t believe it.  The sun is actually out this morning.   Brother it has been a long time since I saw itâ€¦  

Poor Mom she gets soooooooooooo  sad when there isnâ€™t any sun.  Mom and me sat  on the couch last night and she was feeling so sad, and Dad was working till  late, but Mom said, spring must be coming Rock because it is staying lighter later.   Not too sure what that means, but if it makes Mom happy, it makes me happy.   

Dad has been going out and trying to get all the ice off of the sewer grate so the water will go down.   Both Mom and Dad said it is the longest, wettest, winter they can remember.   Since I donâ€™t remember much about last winter, they are probably right!  I guess by wet they mean the snow, sleet and ice we have been getting, we sure have gotten a lotâ€¦

I wish we could go live with Auntie Beth.   Must be nice to have temperatures in the 60â€™s instead of in the 10â€™s and 20â€™s..

Jeepers Dad just said another storm in coming tomorrow.....   2-4 said Dad, not too sure what that means, but it really doesn't matter because you can't see the ground anyplace and the  street is just two deep rows of ice that somehow Mom and Dad manage to get into to drive.  

I ride "shotgun" that's what Dad calls it, in the truck.  I LOVE the truck I sit up front next to Dad and I can see everything!!  I watch him pull out and all I can think of is oh my Goodness how does he do that...

Snow tomorrow.  ya know it isn't even fun any more.  I like snow, but its so high off the ground that Mom keeps saying Rocky come off that mountain and walk with me down here.  I love being up high where I can see everyone.  

I do want to go for long walks though but Mom Dad and me sure don't want to walk in this besides the wind knocked Mom down last week.   

Spring better hurry up, I can't  tell time, but it sure seems like forever since I saw the ground.

Dad and I are going to the store.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FREEZING</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/427948</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:02:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Man has it been cold!!!!!!  

Mom and I try to go out for a walk and we end up coming right back i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Man has it been cold!!!!!!  

Mom and I try to go out for a walk and we end up coming right back in.  I hardly have any time outside but its soooooo cold.   

Never thought I would get that cold.  After we had the ice storm, the streets  go these deep icy "ruts" is what Mom calls them.  Poor Dad and Mom, in order for them to get out of the driveway, they go backwards, really fast so they can bounce into the ruts.

Mom was supposed to go and get a test Sunday morning but no one left our sub.  They tried,, but would go just so far and back they would come.  There were all kinds of cars stuck in the subdivision.

Good thing Mom and Dad are smart, we had lots and lots of food and most important wood for the fireplace.   Mom tried to take a picture of me laying on the marble hearth, but I fooled her and moved.  The fire feels sooooooo  good.  

I don't know how long February lasts, but it can't get over fast enough for me...  I almost forgot what its  like for Mom to go outside without boots, two pair of gloves, ear muffs, hood over the ear muffs, scarf.......  Man oh Man  its been a nasty winter.


Mom said that should mean we will have a beautiful spring.  Dad says, only because it won't be winter.  Spring is always beautiful makes you forget about winter.  

I sure hope so..... Winter is just  too long.   Well, back I go to snuggle into the down blanket Mom and Dad put on the love seat for me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DUSTING</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:15:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When we got up this morning Mom said, oh good only a dusting.... A what????

Dusting doesn't make  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When we got up this morning Mom said, oh good only a dusting.... A what????

Dusting doesn't make sense...   Oh well, I ate and this morning decided to go out with Mom to get the paper.  Didn't go yesterday morning, I was too tired, I just slept on the couch.

So we go out and the garage door opens and Mom says,  "see Rocky, just a dusting"      OH  now I get it,   a little bit of new snow is a dusting.  I love to jump in the snow.  Right now its plenty deep enough for me to jump in.  I almost disappear.   Its so much fun.

Mom keeps saying we have enough snow but Dad told her its only February and we have had ice storms in April....   Wow, I wasn't alive then,  Dad said remember we had no electricity.   GEE  that must have been awful.

Haven't seen tracker lately, course he is smaller than me so he really disappears in the snow.  We play hide and seek all the time, its so much fun.  

It will be nice though to be able to go outside and stay out for awhile.

Well, sounds like Mom and Dad have got a really busy weekend ahead.  Gee it seems like Friday comes and then its time for Mom to go back to work.

Sure does go fast.  Well, Mom and I are going to play.... More later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Things</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 04:04:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The weather sure hasn't changed much!!  One day it snows the next day it sleets.  I go for walks, bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The weather sure hasn't changed much!!  One day it snows the next day it sleets.  I go for walks, but not for very long.  I guess Mom and Dad get  cold so I have to come in... not fair....

Mom decided she was going to cut my nails so Dad held me and she cut the front toes.   She isn't too bad, but one started to bleed a little.  It stopped after a while, but Dad was yelling at Mom for hurting me.  I told him I was fine.  I think he was worried.

So last night Mom wanted to do my back tootsie and Dad says let me show you how, so what do you  know???   Dad cut the very first one, really really short..... Whoops   man it didn't bother me as much as Dad even Mom said calm down.  The toe didn't cooperate and soon everything was covered in blood.  

Mom tried the styptic pencil, flour, corn starch, etc.  I felt ok,  but Dad was sooo upset, and I guess blood stains so I was licking it up as fast as I c ould.

We went to bed and this morning Dad took me to the doctors,  BAD DAD, I am now on a diet, I weigh 30 lbs, and the Doc says that is too much so now I only get 1/2 cup of food two times a day....

Anyhow, The Doctor put a bandage on my foot told Dad I was fine,  I get to go back next month for my yearly shots.   I don't remember getting shots last year, wonder what that means????   I did get my new license for Lake Orion, so that means I am legal.  HOORAY..  Not exactly sure what Legal is, but I am glad I am.

The bandage comes off in a few hours but I am so embarassed, I have to wear a plastic baggie over my bandage when I go outside.   I hope no one sees me.

Mom says spring is coming, I hope so, then I can spend more time outside.

More later]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weekend!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/423122</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Feb 2008 16:40:56 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I love Friday and weekends,  Mom and Dad are mostly home and I get lots and lots of attention!!!   I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love Friday and weekends,  Mom and Dad are mostly home and I get lots and lots of attention!!!   It snowed again last night, but not too bad, but boy do we have snow on the ground and it keeps freezing.  Poor Mom had to wear her ice creepers again on the driveway, but I loved her and said thats ok Mom better that than falling!!!

Dad said it is going BELOW freezing Sunday and Monday.  not sure what this means, but Mom is not really happy about it because it means she says high winds which means no  walks for me, and I LOVE  walks....

I don't like getting slushy between my toes, it doesn't even have a flavor, just dirt and oil.....

Oh well,    at least I got a  new chew.  Let you know how the weekend goes>>>]]></content:encoded>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Feb 2008 04:24:29 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>boy o boy o boy.... What a week.   On Monday we got rainysnow,  kind of like walking through a slush ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ boy o boy o boy.... What a week.   On Monday we got rainysnow,  kind of like walking through a slushy.  It wasn't too bad though.  Then Tuesday it rained and it was pretty warm,  yesterday it was kind of nasty in the morning, really really foggy and then it started to get colder.

Dad and me took Mom to work cause Dad is going to pick Mom back up and take her to the doctors.

WELL.  It started to sleet and sleet and sleet.   Dad was afraid Mom would fall walking up the stairs at her work, but she was ok.  So then Dad and me went home and Dad was working on some stuff and we fed the birds again.

Man they eat a lot.  We have 3 feeders and every day Dad has to fill all three PLUS he fills the squirrel feeder with peanuts AND he puts suet out for the woodpeckers.   MAN  if you put them all together, they eat more than I do.  

Dad  said later lets go to the store Rocks,   I LOVE going to the store with Dad, I get to sit in the front seat and watch out the window, its soooooooo fun.

So we go outside and HOLY COW!!!! We had a bunch of snow.....

What happened to the sleet?  Dad said, don't worry Rocky its going to melt.  I actually like snow but WOW.  

Anyway  we went to the stores and when we got home I played a  little bit  with Tracker and then I was so tired I came in and took a nap and Dad left and got Mom and I guess they went to the doctor and all of a sudden they were home and we ate supper.

Dad says Rocky want to put your radio collar on and come outside with me?   
Who me???   Are you kidding?????? Idon't care where Dad goes, I want to go.  Dad tried really hard, but he only managed to get a path to the mailbox because it was so deep.  Then Mr. Todds truck with the plow went off Mr. Steve's driveway, so Dad went over with a cable and got him out.

We came in the  house and I went to bed! I was tired..]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Can't see</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Feb 2008 04:20:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy oh boy,  I got up with Mom this morning, I wasn't going to, but I was hungry so I did.  Mom was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy oh boy,  I got up with Mom this morning, I wasn't going to, but I was hungry so I did.  Mom was petting me and I was really enjoying it, then she fed me and I decided I had to go out.  

HOLY COW!!!  We couldn't see.....  and it was WARM. I don' t know what happened.  Mom said, Rocky we are not going to walk very far because I can't see in this fog.    FOG????     Is that why we can't see?   It looks  fuzzy outside kinda whitish and fuzzy.

Every once in awhile there is like a wisp that floats by,  its kinda scary but Mom will protect me and I will protect Mom.  So we went down the drive and Mom got the paper.   Our drive is over 110' long.  Mom says it makes a nice short walk on a morning like this.....   So I went, Mom picked it up iin a poop bag and back in the house we went.    Not sure I like FOG,   I could see the bottom of the legs of Mr.  Deer but his top half was missing.......Weird.

I got my nummy, the special one that Mom and Dad still give me when I poop.... and I ran for the small couch.  Mom sat down at he counter to read the paper and she reached down to pet me and I wasn't there.  Rocky, Mom said,  where did you go????    Oh I see, just like last night, your back on the love seat.

I like the love seat cause it has pillows and if I push one pillow on top of the other when I sit on them I can see out the window.  Cool.

Mom read the paper and did her cross word puzzle and she is off to work..  Dad and I will stick around till he goes to work this afternoon, then Mom comes back home :D

Mom and Dad got me a new toy,  it is a monkey and when you squeeze it its tongue sticks out and its arms stick out.  I was sorta of scared of it, but I like it now....

Got to go. more later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YESTERDAY</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Feb 2008 04:51:28 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Man Oh  Man Oh Man.    Yesterday was so fun.   Mom made snacks and David and Cathi came over and the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Man Oh  Man Oh Man.    Yesterday was so fun.   Mom made snacks and David and Cathi came over and they played and played with me, especially David.   
Everytime they went out for a smoke, I got to go.....  FUN FUN FUN and it was nice out.   

Tracker came over twice and I ran and ran with him.    Then the game started and all of  a sudden, Dad and David stopped playing with me and started yelling off and on at the TV set.

It looked ok to me but they were yelling at it.  And I told you it is new and its soooooo big.  Then I figured it out. ....   They were saying  hooray because of the game and the way it was going....

Then every time they took a break, they played with me some more :D   :D

I was getting kind of tired and I went to sit down by Mom with my new toy that Mom got me this morning and I started to fall asleep and they yelled again because of what was going on........

Soooooooooooooooo     I never went to bed till almost 11 pm Mom said, when David and Cathi left......  Jeepers

I really must have been tired because this morning Mom got up and got dressed  like she always does.  

She went out to the kitchen and then she went out and got the paper and came back  and I kinda   sorta heard her, but I was just tooo tired to get up, so I never moved. 

Next thing I  know I hear food hitting my bowl, so I get up and go down the hall and only Dad is there.  Mom had gone to work!!!!!!      I couldnt' believe that I slept that long.   WoW.

Then Dad and me took out the trash and fed the birds, and I am going back for another nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>This week to Super Sunday</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Feb 2008 07:57:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, here we go again.   More snow.  But its not as bad as they said it would be 
Mom wasn&acirc;€™t sur ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, here we go again.   More snow.  But its not as bad as they said it would be 
Mom wasnâ€™t sure she would be able to get out for work this morning, but it was ok, not as bad as New Years Day.

Dad got to use his snowblower again.   I think he has used it more than he used the lawn mower all summerâ€¦..

I got to play with Tracker yesterday and the other night a lot.  The other night I was worried about him.  It was cold.  Mom said 8 degrees and Tracker had been out almost 3 hours and he was crying and crying but Mr. Steve never let him in.  Mom got on the phone and boy was she madâ€¦â€¦. Mr.Steve said he forgotâ€¦ How can you forget??

But yesterday when Tracker was here he looked ok, and we played a lot it was warmer yesterday.   Today when Dad got done snow blowing we went to the store and Dad said he was going to build a fire for Mom tonight.   I LOVE fires.
That must mean that tonight is Friday night,  HOORAY.  That means that Mom and Dad relax tonight and we sit and enjoy  the fire and the new TV.  

Oh Oh Oh I forgot to tell you,  we have  a new TV.  Yep.   Itâ€™s a  Sony and its HDTV and I donâ€™t know what that means, but I know Mom and Dad have wanted a new TV since way way way before I was bornâ€¦..   Dad said it was time and I guess he got a good price on it, at least the seems happy.  Mom likes it and if they are happy I am happy.  The old TV you had to use the remote to turn on and off and the sound was going, so I guess it was time.

Cathi and David are coming Sunday for some of Dadâ€™s famous ribs, and coleslaw and Cathi is bringing pie and then we are all watching the Super Bowl., whatever that is.  Mom said she has lots of snacksâ€¦. Huhâ€¦.. I hope its something to eat and I get some.

Mom said tomorrow is Groudhog dayâ€¦. What the heck does that mean.  Does that mean that the fat little groundhog that lives under Mr. Rogerâ€™s deck has his
Own day???   I don â€˜t have my own day. â€¦..   I gotta find out more about this groundhog day thing.  

I guess its no big deal.  Iguess he comes  out of his hole and if he sees his shadow its 6 more weeks of winter.   He sure didn't see it here, its overcast.

OK NOW ITS HERE SUPER BOWL SUNDAY.    Cathi and David are coming oh boy oh boy oh boy!!!!!


More later]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/418181</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:29:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I spent almost all day outside today!!!  It is still cold, but it was warmer today and Trackers Dad  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I spent almost all day outside today!!!  It is still cold, but it was warmer today and Trackers Dad let Tracker out for almost the whole day so he was over here and we played and played and played.

Then Mom and Dad and me went to the store, after we got home Dad was wiring something and they they called my sis Ashleigh again.  She had to have her tonsils out on Friday and they keep checking to make sure she is ok.

I know she is cause, she is healthy and she has a great human sis Chelseigh that will help take of her and my Beth and Kevin Ashleighs human parents would never let anything happen to her.

Bailey my cousin, he's  a yellow lab, and Autumn the kitty will keep her company till she can go back to college.   

Mom and Dad are moving furniture and changing the rug in the family room,  gee I wonder why.  Mr.Andy came over and helped Dad move the TV from one corner of the room to the other corner.  Then Mom and Dad moved the couch around and the love seat too.  STRANGE!!!   Maybe we are having company????   OOOOOOOOO   I LOVE company!!!!!!

I can't believe I am so tired.  Mom was laughing at me, she said Rocky you collapsed you must have really really run your little legs off today.   I looked and my legs are still there, but boy are they tired legs.

We sat down to read and all of a sudden Dad said Rocky bedtime,  I was soooooooooooo   sleepy I really really didn't want to go out and pee but Dad took me out I peed, we came in and all I remember is walking down the hall and laying down on my pillow and then Mom got up and went into the bathroom and when I opened my eyes again, she was dressed for work!!!!  What happened to night????

I followed her down the hall and she fed me breakfast and we went and got the paper and I took care of my business and I came in and went right into my little house, (I was too tired to make it down the hall), and I went right back to sleep........

Mom went to work, maybe some day she can sleep in too........nighty night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WHEW!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/418176</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:15:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Man what a week and weekend.  The whole week, was cold, cold, snow, cold, cold, sleet!!   BUT  come  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Man what a week and weekend.  The whole week, was cold, cold, snow, cold, cold, sleet!!   BUT  come Friday night and I couldn't wait, my fire night, and guess what MOM and DAD went out!!!!!

How do you  like that?????   They were home before bed and we got some  Rocky time on the couch but I wanted my fire.   Oh well, I slept on the floor near there bed, but I sure woke up early.   Mom and Dad left so maybe I have my days wrong, but I  was pretty sure I counted 7 days and it should be Saturday????     Well Dad left for work and soon Mom left so I curled up for a  nap.  Before I knew if Mom was  home and she looked a little different.

HMMMMMMM   OH  I see her hair is different.  It is a little darker Auburn and she got a great haircut and she looks great!!!!!!  She was unloading some groceries so I helped her and we put stuff away.  Then Dad came home and he told Mom she looked great too...

Mom finished getting the pasta salad ready for supper and she took chicken breasts an sliced them so they were thinner. Then off her and Dad went to Mass.  I know they won't be gone long they go to Mass every week to pray for everyone and ME>

Man supper smelled good.  They had hot chicken sandwhiches and pasta, and then Dad and Mom quick straightened up and we went in the family room and BUILT A FIRE!!!!!

My Dad makes the best fires in the whole wide world!!!   Then we stayed up really late, reading them,   getting petted and mushed over, me, and just had a really wonderful time...

I LOVE MOM AND DAD  and My Life.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Outside time</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/416658</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:45:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy oh boy, I am getting really irritated.   I haven't been outside much this week at all  and its a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy oh boy, I am getting really irritated.   I haven't been outside much this week at all  and its already Thursday!!

Between the snow and the ice and the YUCK Mom won't go out for very long and most of my pup friends don't come out except for just a few minutes.  If it weren't for Tracker I wouldn't see anyone!!   He is too little to know better.  He is 4 months a nice Beagle and his Dad must think he has built in long underwear cause he is outside for hours.  Mom called his Dad last night and told Mr. Steve,  he is too little to be out this long and its too cold.  It was 10 Mom said and the wind was really blowing.  I was out for about 25 minutes and then I wanted in.....

I wish it would get  a little longer,  I love the snow and I love it outside BUT when it gets really nasty, Mom has to wash my feet with warm water because the ice stick between my toes and it hurts!!

MAN,  and I thought I would love winter.  Don't remembe last winter cause I was just a baby.   Wonder how long before we get spring???

Mom took a new pictures of me last Friday  take a look.  Aren't I CUTE!!!!!

My Dad makes the bestest fires in the whole world.  Last Friday  night he made one I can't wait till this Friday night.  

Maybe the fires are a good reason for winter,  yep thats it.   I don't remember having fires in the summer.   Ok,  guess I can stand winter for a little longer:D]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>January</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/416282</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:03:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We sure have been busy.  Between snows Dad has been trying to keep the driveway clean so we don&acirc;€™t  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We sure have been busy.  Between snows Dad has been trying to keep the driveway clean so we donâ€™t fall!!   Mom and Dad use these ice creeper things that Dad found.  Mom walks way better in them when we have ice.

Ya know I donâ€™t mind ice but I HATE when it  sticks on the web between my toes.

I have to lay down and work on them for a serious amount of time to get it all out, except when MOM takes me out.  She usually remembers to wipe my feet and she even washes them if they put salt on the street.

We had a really really nice  fire the other night.  Must have been the weekend
Because we donâ€™t have them in the middle of the week.

Dad keeps moving furniture around in the family room and I donâ€™t know why.  He took off the cover on the wall to see if he had a wire.

Had a wire,   has he looked in the basement lately??????  He has all kinds of wires, I know cause sometimes I find a piece and I chew and chew and chew on it, then I put it back on the floor sometimes two or three days later and its nice and clean.  : D     I never swallow it and I donâ€™t swallow the screws I find.  

Anyway, Dad has all this fancy glass stuff and glasses piled in the room with the new fouton.  I thought that was going to be MOMâ€™ S room to relax in.  Today  he decided to move the cabinet that the glass goes in and he is putting it in the KITCHEN!!!!

I wonder why????   

Tracker keeps coming over to play with me and sometimes Dad lets me out to play with  him and other times he gets mad.  Trackers Dad doesnâ€™t watch him and poor Tracker, Mom said the other night it was 3 degrees out and Tracker was tied in Mr. Steveâ€™s backyard for a couple of hours.  He is just a 5 month old beagle and that was pretty cold.  

Mom is hoping Tracker gets loose and someone comes and takes him to a nice house.  

Got to run Dad is going back downstairs and I want to go.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A BIG SURPRISE  and more snow.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/413310</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:13:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow.  got up this m0rning and there is lots of snow.  I didn't know we were going to get snow, don'  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow.  got up this m0rning and there is lots of snow.  I didn't know we were going to get snow, don' t  think Mom and Dad did either, they looked a little  upset.  Mom said, are you going to drive me to work so you can get the oil changed in the car?    What does that mean????  Oil changed???? I never see oil on the car, maybe its in the trunk....  Dad has all kinds of STUFF in the trunk.  Jacks,  a tire, a soft sided cooler in case he buys something, and its  hot out,  an extra bowl and leash for me ; D  a first aid kit.....

Ya know in all the time I have been here I don' t think he has ever used anything in the trunk......  Oh well, it must make him feel good.

I   FORGOT    TO    TELL YOU      GUESS   WHAT          GUESS    WHAT......

Starting the night before last night I get to sleep on a pillow next to Mom and Dad's bed!!!    HOOOOOOOORAYY   FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is so nice.  Last night I almost had to go into my kennel.  The deer were in the back yard and I barked at them,  it wasn't time for Mom to get up and she was not a happy person.   Rocky QUIET.  QUIET or you go in your house..    

sooooooooo  I stopped barking darn,,,,, those deer do not belong out there.  They never come to play with me, just come to eat the corn  Dad put out and Mom put out a rotten apple and I bet they ate that too.  They better not touch my carrots!!!!!!!!

Mom got up and got ready for work,  she has a bad cold and she said her chest hurt, and she sure coughed a lot last night.   Then she fed me and we went out to get the paper.  Thats when I found out how much snow we had.   Wowee  a lot.    I love the snow, its fun.  I don't think Mom likes it tooo much really early in the morning....

Mom had to go to work, but I have Dad all day to myself.

NICE DAY FOR ME.   hugs, and arf everyone.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>January</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/411156</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Jan 2008 04:55:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy   Mom   and     Dad  went back to work, but mostly its ok, because when Dad is here Mom is at wo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy   Mom   and     Dad  went back to work, but mostly its ok, because when Dad is here Mom is at work and when Mom is here Dad is at work and then they are home together.. So   I guess its ok.     Wish we could be all together all the time..

The snow started to melt and then four days ago it got really really warm.  
Just like summer.  Mom said it is 67 degrees Rocky!   I don 't know what it is but the only thing I don' t like is the water.  

The street looks like a lake after you cross  a wide thing of ice.  The huge piles of snow from the plows are starting to shrink...  Then the next day and then yesterday it rained I mean it poured   a lot!!!!!

Almost all the snow is gone and Mom and Dad and I have been walking and walking and its soooooo fun....

Dad has been working around the house and Mom seems to clean a lot, but  I guess that is her job.  

Tracker has been over to visit a lot.  Mr.  Steve doesn't seem to keep him home much, I love it, but Dad gets worried that Tracker will get hit by a car.  He really dosen't have  a lot of sense and his fence is not in yet. 

Two more days and Mom and Dad will be home for the weekend which means lots of  trips in the car and extra walks.   Wonder what the weather will be like, seems like it is getting colder again!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>And the days go on</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/411153</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Jan 2008 04:47:40 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I tell you, one of the reason's I have not been on here lately is the weather.

Mom comes down the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I tell you, one of the reason's I have not been on here lately is the weather.

Mom comes down the hall and says HAPPY NEW YEAR! Rocky sweetie, and Dad comes and they feed me breakfast and  ......................

are you ready for this?????..........    We opened the door and there was   so much snow we couldn't see.      Dad measured and we had 15 1/2"   

Mom and I went out and tried to plow our bodies down the driveway.     I LOVE SNOW!!   Mom finally took off my collar and I jumped and jumped and ran and ran and ran.     It was so deep in some places I ran under the snow.  Man thats fun.   Dad was trying to snow blow a path down the drive, but after 2 hours Mom made him stop.

We had so much fun.  Built a huge fire, Went out a few times to play, it wasn't windy and I loved it.    Mr. Todd from next door plowed us out  just when it started to get dark..

Mom finally said, Rocky we have to go to bed, because I have to go back to work tomorrow.

WORK????????       Oh    NOOOOOOOOOOOO           You mean they won't be home every day any more???????????    NOOOOOOOOOOOOO]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MORE AND MORE FUN</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/407664</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:07:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I sure hope this never ends.  Mom and Dad have been home a whole lot lately. We have been taking wal ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I sure hope this never ends.  Mom and Dad have been home a whole lot lately. We have been taking walks when the weather is nice and having fires in the fireplace and lots of company.......  


I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

 Mom said tomorrow is New Years Day and it will be 2008 and every body is happy because we are going to start a brand new year.

I sure hope it is a prosperous, healthy new year for everyone.   Yesterday we took down all the Christmas decorations and the lights, now the house looks sooooooooo  empty.

But Mom is going to pick up some herbs and she is going to try to transplant her orchids.  That will sure give color to the house.  

Oh boy the sun just came out... hooray!!!!   I hope it melts the ice I keep falling on .   Mom says I shouldn't be falling  cause I have four feet instead of just two, but poor Mom she slips all the time so if  its slippery she won't take me  out.

Dad just said lets go Rock so I have to sign out and go for my walk.  HOORAY!!!!!!     I  LOVE   DAD

H A P P Y        N E W        Y E A R           E V E R Y O N E !!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>UNCLE   JIM</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/406255</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:18:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>GUESS    WHAT??????   

Uncle Jim, came over....   NOPE not the Uncle Jim I talked about before, t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ GUESS    WHAT??????   

Uncle Jim, came over....   NOPE not the Uncle Jim I talked about before, this is Uncle Jim,  Mom and Dad's human son, and he has TWO BOYS!!!  

Andrew (Drew) and Jacob (Jake).    We played and played and played.  Jake and me ran all over the house, up stairs and down.  What a blast!!!

Mom had a ham, and green bean casserole.  I LOVE GREEN BEANS but I didn't get any of those...   Garlic mashed potatoes, and 2 kinds of pie.

Did they ever eat.  I wanted the boys especially Jake to just stay, but they finally had to go home.

Thats the first time I ever saw him,  I sure hope he comes back more often.  Gee we had such a good time.   


I sure am tired though, me and Jake ran and ran and ran.  

I am going to bed. night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CHRISTMAS</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/406251</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:13:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>CHRISTMAS   finally!!!!     We got up early and Dad made a huge fire in the fireplace and Mom g0t sl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ CHRISTMAS   finally!!!!     We got up early and Dad made a huge fire in the fireplace and Mom g0t slippers and Dad got slippers and Dad got shirts and pullovers and Mom got a nightgown.  Dad got lots of stuff.

I was just moseying along and Dad said hey Rocky,   how about a present.  ME.....  A PRESENT>>>>>>    WOW!!!!


Dad gave me a new squeaky thing, not sure what it is but its fun to chase and then later, Mom gave me a new ball.   I chased that for awhile then  later they gave me a brand new rawhide chew!!!!!

HOORAY!!!!!   I don't get those very often.      We went for three walks, it was really nice out and we had the fire all day.  It was sooooooo nice.
I wish it was like this all the time.  Mom and Dad home all day,   they play with me and we sit, I love it..

I think I like Christmas a lot....

I know one thing, I am POOPED.  Usually I take a nap in the day time but with Mom and Dad both home, I can't.  I guess tomorrow they both have to go back to work........BUMMER]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>COMPANY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/405106</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:43:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Member I told you Uncle Jim and Mel were coming over?    Well they finally came over for dinner.   U ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Member I told you Uncle Jim and Mel were coming over?    Well they finally came over for dinner.   Uncle Jim is so fun and both him and Mel have puppers I can smell them....  so they have to be good people.  

Mom fixed a pot roast that smelled soooooooooo     good, but I got a chew, so at least I got something.   Uncle Jim was showing Mom and Dad pictures of some place he and Mel had been and guess what??????

One on the pictures had Mom's name on it.... Can you Imagine>???  


Wow!!   We had a really good time.  They played with me and played with  me.

I can't wait Uncle Jim is going to bring Shadow over next time in the spring.

How fun!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Closer and closer</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/403547</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:39:07 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Christmas is almost here!!!!   Mom said so, so I know its true.   

Uncle Jim and Mel are coming S ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Christmas is almost here!!!!   Mom said so, so I know its true.   

Uncle Jim and Mel are coming Saturday night for  dinner.  Pot roast.mmmmmmmm   I can smell it now.  Mom has to  make a mincemeat pie for Uncle Jim.  I guess he loves it and doesn't get it very often.  Mom is a great cook,  I think I may have mentioned that before : D

Gee I think I love Christmas.  I don't remember last year.   Maybe cause I was only about 8 weeks old.  But this year.  WOW.  Lights, decorations, good smells, happy people.   Boxes coming into the house.  Packages going out of the house.  Man its great.

Saw Tracker last night when we went for a walk.  Boy is he getting big!!   Mom said he is really a handsome devil.    WAIT A MINUTE  She is talking about another dog!!!   

Oh, hang on,   she  just said, but not as handsome as you Rocky!!!   Whew!!  For a minute there she had me worried....

The day after Christmas Uncle Jim is coming by with the two grand boys, Jake and Drew.  That will be sooooooooo  much fun.

I really  really really like Christmas time!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SNOW PLOW</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/402645</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:26:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>HOLY  COW!!!!!!

Mom got up for work this morning and like always, she was real quiet so she would ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ HOLY  COW!!!!!!

Mom got up for work this morning and like always, she was real quiet so she wouldn't wake up Dad.  I ate and we got dressed to go outside for my morning walk.  

Mom said its 5:00 A.M. Rocky, wonder if the paper came yet, lets go see.
Well, I had eaten and of course I had to goooooo   so Mom gets h er boots, coat, mittens earmuffs, scarf on and a plastic bag for my mmmmmm   you know.......

Out we go.  Dad had been snow blowing all day yesterday so the drive was really in good shape.   We get to the end of the driveway where I USUALLY  go into the street so we can walk, and guess what????

Thre was a HUGE hill of snow blocking  the end of the drive.   HUGE.  I couldn't climb over it and neither could Mom.  It was over Mom's knees.

We had to go partway up the drive and get onto the side of the drive and walk down that way.    Mom was NOT happy.     AND      no paper.   Mom loves the  morning  paper.   She reads it quick and does the cross word puzzle every day.

So I finished, Mom picked it up in the plastic bag and we started back. Climbed over the smaller hill on the side got in the house,  Mom wiped off my paws I got a treat,   I knew something was bothering  Mom but I didn't know what......

Well, we get in the house and she says, Rock you go lay down I have to go out and shovel the driveway the car will not make it over that huge mound of snow....

All of a sudden there was Dad,  he scared Mom she didn't hear him come down the hall.   What are you doing up Mom said.   Its only 5:15.  Dad said,  I am going to clear the end of the drive. Mom said  I was going to do that,   nope Dad said, not by yourself.  So  out we all went again.  I was playing and they were shoveling and snow blowing.

I could tell Mom was happy that Dad was helping her clear the end of the drive,  even with the two of them it took almost 20 minutes.

Mom went off to work and Dad and I went shopping, and did some errands, and then we came home.  I took a nap and when I woke up we got ready to go back outside because the county plow had come by and reburied the end of the drive..........

It didnt'  take as long to clear it this time thank heavens.  

When Mom got home her and Dad   had fish, augratin taters and broccolli for dinner and then guess what..........   Snow and all we went for another walk.

It was beautiful out.   Quiet, dark, and starry!!!   Man were there ever a lot of stars out.     It was sooooooooo fun.

Now I am tired... Whew!!  what a few days and I know That my human sis Chelseigh's birthday is on Friday.   Happy Happy Birthday Chels!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>STORM</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/402644</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Dec 2007 05:26:26 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy did we  have a storm......    Mom and Dad said we might get 14&quot; of snow.  It started on Saturday ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy did we  have a storm......    Mom and Dad said we might get 14" of snow.  It started on Saturday afternoon, snowed Sunday and finally quit.  

Dad said the only thing good  was that it was steady but slow, so he could keep up with clearing the drive  by snow blowing.

I tell you it really snowed.  I guess we got about 10" not a whole lot, I have been told, but sure looked like a lot to me.

Guess what.  It wasn't what Dad calls a packing snow, so it didn't stick in between my toes like it did the last time, thank heavens.

I was out playing and playing,  jumping around and trying to catch the snow Mom tossed at me.  Got some of it,   ate snow, snuffled around trying to smell under the snow, rolled in the snow.    What a blast.....  I loved the  snow.

I had some with me when we went in the house and I was going to play with it, but it disappeared,  I was looking and looking but where the snow was there was just water??????

Mom said, Rocky, silly dog,  snow melts......   HUH????

But I got to go out a lot so I really had a good time.  After supper, Dad built a fire and we all cuddled up and read and listened to Christmas Carols and just had the best time!!!

Did I ever tell you I LOVE MY LIFE!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Busy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/400462</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:36:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy I gotta tell you, this Christmas season sure is busy.

Mom and Dad have been packing boxes and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy I gotta tell you, this Christmas season sure is busy.

Mom and Dad have been packing boxes and Dad and I go to the Post office and mail them, then they do it again and again.  I guess everyone gets a box.
There are also boxes under the tree.. Lots of boxes.

I Wish I could read, I don't know if any of them have my name on them or not??   Wonder what Rocky looks like on a package.    I hope some of them are for me.  

Its  kinda weird outside.  One day we have snow, then rain, then I went outside yesterday morning and I slid!!  At least thats what Mom called it.   I kept my feet going and going and my body went flat down on the drive and I slid almost to the bottom.  It was kinda fun in a scary way.  Now that I know I can do that I tried to do it this morning it was just wet.  Mom was happy she said she doesn't like to slide.  

Jeepers I thought it was fun.  Every time I think something is fun, seems like Mom doesn't agree.........

We are getting lots of  pretty cards in the mail.  Mom and Dad put a whole bunch of cards in a bag and they disappeared,  I think Dad gave them to Denise she is our Mail lady and we love her.  Me probably more than anyone.... she always gives me a treat, even when I am not outside, she leaves on for me in the mail box.  I love Denise.

I think Dad and I are going to the post office again this morning to mail another box.   After all this I better get a box!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pictures</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/398686</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 05:01:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>GUESS      WHAT??????


MOM  added my new pictures to the front page.  There is a picture of Me a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ GUESS      WHAT??????


MOM  added my new pictures to the front page.  There is a picture of Me and Bailey,  my cousine he is a sort yellow lab  that my human Sis, Beth adopted.

And there is a picture of Bailey with Beth and Kev and the girls, Ashleigh, and Chelseigh.

And there is a picture of Mom and Dad at a party.  They look soooooo cute.

Mom kept saying she was going to post the pictures and I have been waiting and waiting,  I think she might have put the picture of me relaxing on the couch in there.

Aren't Ash and Chels Pretty?   They are Mom and Dad's Granddaughters  and even though they have Bailey, they LOVED me.   Isn't that great????

I hope we go back to Tennessee a lot!!!  Boy it was fun.  I even got to chase Bailey around and around the house....

Mom and Dad both have to work today, so I guess I am going to spend a lot of time in my house.  Oh well, at least when Mom gets home she gives me LOTS of attention.  Dad gives me LOTS of attention till he goes to work too, so I guess I am really really lucky......

We didn't get  the three inches of snow they promised yesterday, but we did get a dusting...

Got to run Dad and Me are going to the Post office and then to the store, which means since I am good when he is in the store, I get more treats!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Christmas</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/398667</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 7 Dec 2007 02:49:16 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad said Christmas is coming.   They put a pretty tree up and it has sparkly lights and boxe ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad said Christmas is coming.   They put a pretty tree up and it has sparkly lights and boxes all wrapped up underneath that I am not allowed to touch.

Mom  has some stuffed toys that I LOVE to  tear apart.   I am not allowed to touch them,: (      But I love to tear them apart.  Boy not fair.....

Dad and I put lights outside on the tree and they look great.    Mom is so busy she is writing out cards, she made cookines mmmmmmmmmmmmm    and every night she is doing somethign else.     

She hardly has time for me : (   But she sits and pets me at night, so thats something to look forward to.   

Christmas must be fun.... wonder when it is coming????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BOB</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/397844</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 5 Dec 2007 04:35:50 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have three Bob's in my family.   My human brother Bob and my &quot;uncle Bob&quot; Moms brother, and Dad's c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have three Bob's in my family.   My human brother Bob and my "uncle Bob" Moms brother, and Dad's cousin Bob.
Whew!!  Thats a lot to remember.

I met cousin Bob when they were here for a barbque.  That whole family is really nice.  

Poor Cousin Bob, he fell off a ladder just before Thanksgiving and he broke 9 ribs, his collar bone and punctured a lung.  He was in the hospital over a week.  Dad told him, DON"T go up on a ladder any more....

My human brother Bob, I almost met when we were in Tennessee, but they couldn't make it over to Beths before we left on Sunday, so that didn't work.

My Mom's brother Bob, hopefully will get a chance to visit in betweens.  That means he was in Iraq now he is in Washington and then he will either go someplace else or back to Iraq.

He wants to get stationed near his home in Macon GA.  I don't blame him!!`
Right now, though, Aunt Pam, and the three dogs are keeping the house up for him.

Man did it get cold.   Mom said when we went out this morning that it was 3 degrees.  I just know my feets hurt

Dad gave me a bone this afternoon cause he said I was sooooo good, so I am going to go out and chew it for awhile.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ICKY WEATHER</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/397050</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 3 Dec 2007 05:24:20 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It is nasty out.   Wind is so strong that Mom couldn't go for her afternoon walk,  she started out a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is nasty out.   Wind is so strong that Mom couldn't go for her afternoon walk,  she started out and the wind hit her in the back of the  knees and down she went.  She was telling  Dad at the dinner table.  He said with the weather like this why are you walking?  She said,  you know I walk every day at lunch.......   I don't think she will be doing it for awhile though...

If you look at my new pictures you can see Ashleigh, Chelseigh, Bailey, Kevin and Beth and then the picture that is sideways is Bailey and me....

Mom has to fix that one.

I wish I was back in Tennessee...... Miss Ash emailed Mom yesterday and told her she is pretty sure she will be getting really good marks.  I KNEW IT!!!  HEr and her sister are scary smart!!!!!

Mom and Dad are soooooooooooooooo  proud of them, me too...   : D

new day and its a little nicer.   At least that wind quit blowing so  hard.   I don't like the wind blowing  like that!!!!

Got to run,  Mom says she  has a bone for me....  I was wondering about that, I  could smell the soup and I thought she might have one,  Thanks heavens I was right!!!!  Hooray]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thanksgiving Day week</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/396797</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Dec 2007 11:32:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I GOT TO GO TO Tennessee.

It was sooooooooooooooooo  f un.   I stayed at  farm for two days while ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I GOT TO GO TO Tennessee.

It was sooooooooooooooooo  f un.   I stayed at  farm for two days while Mom and Dad and everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving and went and visited the Biltmore Mansion, but I had a blast!!!!     Mr. Ray gave me lots of goodies and I got to play with lots and lots of other puppers. It was warm and sunny and gorgeous!!!   I also got to stay in a hotel on the way to Tennessee with Mom and Dad.  

Really cool, I slept in my bed next to theirs.... happy happy me.

I finally got to meet Ashleigh, Chelseigh, (my cousins I think )  Beth, Mom and Dad's youngest human, her husband Kevin and BAILEY, I LOVE Bailey,  she is a 8 year old yellow lab and she is sooooooooooooo fun.   I think I pooped her out.   I slept in my bed upstairs next to Momand Dad's bed.   I wanted to stay but we finally had to go home.   : (   

But Bethie and Kev said I can come back!!!!    HOORAY   HOORAY.

Then we drove straight back without stopping and even though it was long, it was good to get home.    I got out of the car and there was SNOW on the ground......    

Good heavens  we went from 64 degrees down to 21 in a 12 hour ride, said Mom.

I  am still trying to get caught up on my sleep.   Bailey pooped me out more than I pooped her out.

Since I have been back we have had more snow, but today Mom made cookies and pretty soon Dad will be home.  I am sooooooooooooo  excited.

I have a few more pictures up and Bailey is in some.

Oh yeah,  guess who else I saw??????? Uncle Bob and Aunt Leslie.   I love them and they liked me.....

Ash and Chels are so darn pretty and Mom says they are very very smart.  They loved me too.

I must be really special to have all those people love me.  Now I know what Thanksgiving is, and boy am I thankful!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bedroom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/388680</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:30:11 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad got a new bedroom set today.  No wonder they painted and Dad did the floors and they hav ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad got a new bedroom set today.  No wonder they painted and Dad did the floors and they have the upper downer shades coming.

WOW!!!  Is it pretty its a Queen size bed but the dressers are smaller and it really looks cool.  Mom said maybe this spring she will get  a comforter or something so it looks dressed up????

Now she said they are looking for a rug.  The best news is that they cleaned out their old clothes Mom said.  

Boy it sure takes them a long time to put everything away.  They are still at it and its been two days.

Guess what happened last night????  After Mom got home from work and fed me and we went for a walk.  It  was so warm she walked out on the back porch and she called Dad and said, come here please so Dad and I go out on the back porch and  Mom says can you smell the gas?  and Dad who Mom says can never smell anything says oh my Gosh, Yes!  

So Dad called the gas company and Mom called the neighbors and they ALL smelled gas so they started calling.....   so all of us were outside walking around and all the puppers were out and finally  the gas company came, and they have sniffers!!!!!

Now I have a sniffer but this is different.  A guy holds it and waves it back and forth and they can tell where the smell is coming from.   

Anyhow they told us that the smell was caused by a company 7  yep SEVEN miles away.  A company that makes ashphalt tiles.  I guess the Gas company got something like 500 calls in less than 10 minutes talking about smelling gas.  They traced it to the Ashphalt company and made them close. 

WOW.  What a lot of excitement!!!  Then the wind picked up and blew the smell away and everyone went back into their houses and Mom and Dad ate dinner, It was really late, I went to bed, but when Mom went to sit down, I came and sat with her, actually I slept on her till bed time.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PAINTING</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/388202</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:15:32 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad are still sleeping in the other room.  Shawn finished the painting and it is such a pret ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad are still sleeping in the other room.  Shawn finished the painting and it is such a pretty shade of light basil.    Gee I love it, so does Mom and Dad.    All Mom has done in her spare time lately is get pictures together for her brothers and sisters.   I guess she found some on an old piece of film and when she had it remade at the drug store, it turned out to be a picture of Grandma and Grandpa Meloche on the day they got married.    They didn't have a reception because Grandma O'Grady was mad at Mom because Uncle Martin had died and she wanted them to wait.   They decided not to wait so they got married and had dinner at Grandma Meloches house and then went to their apartment.   These two pieces of film turned out to be a picture of Grandma and Grandpa Meloche  (Mom's parents) sitting at their apartment in the kitchen.  With GrandDad eating soup with his Arm around GrandMom.

The other picture is a picture of GrandMom washing a cast iron pan in the sink. They sure had funny looking sinks.   Mom says they used to hang a curtain across the front of the sink  the sink didn't come all the way to the floor and behind the curtain they put their soap and cleanser.  

They really look happy.  Mom was soooooo thrilled to find the pictures.  She sent some to Pam and gave Dori. Jim, and Magie some and she is going to send the rest of the kids pics too.

I guess they are going to get their new furniture tomorrow.  Dad made the floor in the bedroom  all shiny and really pretty.


Dad and I are leaving to put carrots or corn or apples up where Dad wants to deer hunt.  I am so excited.....  I have  never been up in the woods.  hooray can't wait to go.

Gotta go get ready.    More  later..........]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Painting</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/387063</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 9 Nov 2007 08:48:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, Shawn came over with another guy and they painted Mom and Dads bedroom what Mom calls Sage gree ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, Shawn came over with another guy and they painted Mom and Dads bedroom what Mom calls Sage green. Very very cool.  Shawn is coming back in the morning because he ran out of paint.  

It doesn't smell too bad either.  Sometimes when Dad paints it stinks!!   

Shawn came back and finished the paint but the bedroom set disappeared into the garage...... Mom and Dad are sleeping on the nifty futon with the really thick mattress. Mom said she sleeps better there than in her bed.  Dad said, just wait????

Wonder what they are going to do with all that room in there and there are still dressers in the den and the extra bathroom......

Oh well,   I don't care Dad and I are going to Kohls, the drug store, the bank, Linens and More and I think the  Post Office.  What a fun afternoon.  Hooray for me!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BRRRR</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/385893</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Nov 2007 04:36:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Jeepers it has started to get a lot colder.  This must be what they mean about winter.  I love the f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Jeepers it has started to get a lot colder.  This must be what they mean about winter.  I love the fire in the fireplace that we had on the weekend, guess we get to have those now that its becoming winter.  I like that.

Mom did it again last night.   She loves this new oven, but she accidently turns the oven off instead of the timer.   She has done it twice, but this time she realized it right away and just turned the oven back on.....     She says Rocky there is always a learning curve.....

I must have a lot of curves because I learn all the time.

Man all of a sudden there is all k inds of activity going on.  Dad took out dresser drawers and they are in the den and the other bedroom and in the guest bathroom.??????    Whats going on.  They never tell me anything.

Shawn came over and said see you in the morning???  Oh oh, Dad just took the bedrooom set apart and he told Mom in the morning Shawn will help him move it to the garage.  I wonder if we are going to move?  I hope not.

We will see tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still in a Halloween mood.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/384278</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Nov 2007 04:24:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am still tired this morning but boy was that fun!!

Next year maybe Mom will let me dress up!!   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am still tired this morning but boy was that fun!!

Next year maybe Mom will let me dress up!!  People have so much fun, but I still like being a puppers......      Dad and I did more leaves again today and we are going to do more tomorrow.  MAN there sure are a heck of a lot of them.

Mom said she has to go to the store early on Saturday morning, but I can't go because she is going to be trying on shoes!!!!   BOY am I glad I don't have to wear shoes.     I n notice this morning when we went out Mom had a heavy coat on and yep, it was colder this morning..

FRIDAY
Sorry I just got too tired to finish this yesterday.  Dad had to work tonight so Mom said we will have the fire tomorrow.  Still raking leaves!!!

This weekend was fabulous, we had a fire, we ate good. and BOY did we go for rides in the car!!!   Mom got me a new collar for walks, and I love it, it dosen't choke me.  We had so much fun and I got to go to PetSmart too.....   

How fun!!!   Still more leaves.....   Mom said, see Rocky and you thought it was fun to chase leaves the first few days.  I heard her tell Miss Liz that so far they have put out 80 bags and they are not done.   And they don't rake the back of the yard where we see the deer.  HOLY COW!!!!   

Guess what.....  This HUGE  bird flew into our backyard and got one of the chipmonks.  Mom felt soooooo bad, but Dad said, honey don't worry its all  part of Gods plan its food.

Dad said it was a hawk and man o man it was HUGE!!  Mom said she never knew they came that close to the  house.  Dad said usually they don't...  We watched it for about 20 minutes till it flew away.  BOY for  abird that big it sure has a tiny head!!!

Whew,  what a weekend.    Saw and did everything!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HALLOWEEN</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/382992</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:27:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy, we have been doing so much lately I'm tired and that doesn't often happen.    Dad had to work t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy, we have been doing so much lately I'm tired and that doesn't often happen.    Dad had to work tonight, but at least he was home for part of the day.  Mom was home at  night cool.

Tonight is HALLOWEEN  not exactly sure what that is, but I think it has something to do with the scarecrows Dad put out in front, and the weird looking bats and  pumpkins all over  the place.

Dad is helping Mr. Steve fix his garage door now, and then we are going to make sure the leaves are gone from the front walk so the "little people" can come up the walk to the door.  Little people?  What the heck is Mom talking about?????

MAN!!!!  What a night!!!!  Ghost,  Goblins, Mary Poppins, Bunny Rabbits, Cowboys, Indians, Fat ladies, Shrek, Ratatouille..... man.........  along with things I have never seen before and some I don't want to see again, they all came to our door to get candy.....

I have never BARKED so much.... Mom was  kinda mad, but I wanted to go out and play with the "little people" but Mom wouldn't let me: (

I guess this kind of stuff happens every year... MAN!!  I wanted to go soooooo bad.  I saw one puppers all dressed up, how come I couldn't?

Oh well, I sure am tired now. Think I will go to bed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/382576</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 29 Oct 2007 05:16:37 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad got Mom's new oven in just about 3 hours before Bill and Joyce got here.  It was touch and go fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad got Mom's new oven in just about 3 hours before Bill and Joyce got here.  It was touch and go for a little while. Friday night Dads ribs and coleslaw and other stuff was  a real hit.  Wish they would let me have some......

Saturday morning  was hysterical......   Mom decided to make her famous blueberry  sour cream muffins.  Sooooo  Mom set the heat she said, and she was telling Dad and Auntie Joyce oh look its at 100 and climbing, so it gets to 425 and Mom pops in the muffins,   Dad says are you going to set the timer?  Oh right, Mom says this one works, so she sets the timer and promptly turns everything off......... OOOOOPPPPPPSSSS  she says and starts all over.  does it a second time.   finally she gets it right and the muffins cook!!

At supper time, she is going to broil the steaks in the new oven.  She got the broiler on ok and once again as she is trying to set the timer for the first side, she turns everything off again.  Starts it up again,  at least this time she only did it once  : D     She started to laugh and said, man I should have read the directions, I didn't  think Convection ovens would be so different.  Actually Dad  said they are not the biggest problem is that the old oven had no timer that worked and the heat was way off so everything was check, nope not done shut the door and wait.  This one when the timer says its done, ITS DONE!!

What a concept Mom said.   HUH???????????  whats a concept....... oh well.

Sunday was easy. Mom got out her griddle and fixed bacon, sausages, eggs, and also juice and fruit and toast.  WOW!!!  Mom and Dad never eat THAT much!!

Then I  spent most of yesterday outside helping Dad and Uncle Bill blow and rake leaves.  I ran through the biggest pile and Bill laughed and Dad yelled...... I thought it was pretty funny too, but I guess Dad had to re rake.

Mom said after the breakfast you had, you should be raking......

So I helped some more.  Man am I tired.   Bill and  Joyce left and I got to go to the store with Mom and Dad.   NICE!!!!!!  and I got a bone!!!!!  Mom and Dad said I was so very very good.   Wasn't that nice.

All I got to remember is NOT to jump.

I'm going to bed, what a long day BUT FUN]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CANADIANS</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/381350</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 05:01:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The Canadians are coming The Canadians are coming@!!!

Dad's cousin Bill and his wife Joyce are co ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The Canadians are coming The Canadians are coming@!!!

Dad's cousin Bill and his wife Joyce are coming for the weekend.  They  will be here tonight.  Mom and Dad are so happy.  They  have been wanting them to come for a long long time. 

I know they are having Dads ribs for dinner with coleslaw and bread and small potatoes, and sorbet for desssert.  YUM!!!!!!

I think they will have snacks too.....  

Tomorrow, since the oven is NOW IN I think we will have blueberry muffins for breakfast mmmmmmmmmmmm    it will smell sooooooo good  in here.

I know they are having steak for dinner tomorrow and NO I don't get any, but if I am really good I may get one of the bones Mom has in the fridge.

Oh I love company, I get lots and lots of attention.   

I was bad last night.  I ate a pillow again.   Mom was sooooooooooo  upset and she found her blouse and sock in my toy drawer........ but I was lonesome for her, so I grabbed it off the floor, she wasn't here........ Dad was busy,   but I didn't chew it.  SO  I was kinda good and KINDA naughty.

BUT I am only 1.........

Please God help me to be good this weekend.  I want Mom and Dad to be sooooo proud of me.

I will let you  know how the visit goes.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Chipmonks and squirrels.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/379936</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 04:55:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well,
Dad will be home most of the day thank heavens because its icky outside.  I know we need rain ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well,
Dad will be home most of the day thank heavens because its icky outside.  I know we need rain, but jeepers how come it all comes at once???   In Rocky's world, we would have rain in the evening or early morning.  Then it would dry up instantly and the sun would come out and the birds and it would be soooooo  nice and I could spend the whole day outside just lolling around, maybe chew on a bone and talk to the squirrels.   

I see all my pupper friends chase the squirrels.  I don't!   We have black squirrels, brown squirrels, red squirrels, gray squirrels, and they let me share the peanuts that Mom and Dad toss out.  Actually I don't know if they share them.........  but I always get some.  Mom was cracking up the other night.  I was laying in the sun chewing a chew and one black squirrel was digging near my front feet and another took a short cut over my back when he was running for the tree.  They  don't bother me at all.   NOW the cats make me mad.....  

Cats are fine, but why do they keep trying to catch my friends the chipmonks?
Dad made a sort of house for them, he pile bricks two high around the bird feeder, so they have lots of little holes for them to run in and out of and this darn cat keeps coming and pawing underneath to get at them.  I bark and bark and he leaves,  Darn Cat!!

Mom says Cats are fine, but she doesn't want them hunting our backyard either.    So here I go back outside to patrol  the yard again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Food</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/378564</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:31:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mr Andy loved the chicken Mom made him, Miss Marla and the boys.

I know Mom is a good cook, every ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mr Andy loved the chicken Mom made him, Miss Marla and the boys.

I know Mom is a good cook, everyone says so.   She made Chili too and some went to Mr. Steve and the rest in in the freezer for Mr. Andy for later.

Dad went and picked up Mom's new oven.  Oh boy is she excited.  It has a lot of stuff on it. She wanted a new one sooooooo bad.  

It has been so nice out I have been outside almost every day except when it was raining.  Lots of sun and wind!  Boy do we have a lot of  wind!!!

Dad started to put he oven in yesterday, but won't finish till today,  I guess he has to move it around and get it even,  wonder why???

I don't know what even means but I guess it has to be done.   Mom fixed pork chops on the grill for dinner.   We spent a few hours raking leaves after I helped her scrub the floors...

She sure works hard!  Dad too, me I just relax.  Dad hung a picture that Mr. Jim sent her.  Boy is it nice...   Mom says it looks just like where they used to camp, I think I said that before.

Tracker the pupper across the street is really starting to bark a lot. Mr Steve keeps him outside on a rope all day until late at night.  Mom said he is so loud because he is a Beagle.  I think I am part Beagle tooooooooo 

Mom won't let me bark like that though......   she doesn't like me barking a lot.  I have been home all day by myself and Mom said Dad works tomorrow and the next day so I will be home by myself.  I hate it.  I love people......

Dad finally came home just before Mom, he said, we are  getting new bedroom furniture Rocky.  Why??????   I don't think Mom wanted the new furniture but Dad usually gets what he wants.   

Time for my walk.  No truck rides today. DARN!!!!   But at least everyone is home now.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lots going on</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/376965</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2007 03:45:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I helped Dad yesterday, we went downstairs and found winter hats for Dad in a box.   Wonder why they ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I helped Dad yesterday, we went downstairs and found winter hats for Dad in a box.   Wonder why they are in a box.  Maybe thats why he wasn't wearing them?  Anyhow, we brought up a bunch so Dad's head wouldn't get cold.

Mom and  Dad got the most wonderful present in the mail yesterday.
Mr. Jim, who raises Irish Setters, sent a beautiful painting that HE did for Mom and Dad.  Dad and Mom both had tears in their eyes.  No one has ever done anything like that for them before.  Dad and I are going to hang it today in family room.  

What a wondeful thing for him to do and its beautiful.  Mom and Dad said he is really talented and the painting reminds them of places they camped when my human brothers and sisters were younger.  They had puppers then too, but I wasn't born yet.  

Dad and me are going over to see Mr. Andy later.  Mom made a whole bunch of food for him and his family because he had an operation and just got home from the hospital.

Dad and me get to to to the store today too!  Yea!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Birthday fun</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/376493</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 04:59:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday was soooooo fun.  Mom and Dad are going to celebrate my Forever birthday, the day I came t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday was soooooo fun.  Mom and Dad are going to celebrate my Forever birthday, the day I came to live with them on March 1.   But I really am 1 year old.  I just have to learn not to bark at everything.

I was eavesdropping last night and Mom and Dad were talking about how good I was and what a lot of fun I am and how much they love me.  Gee it made me feel good.  I am going to try really really hard not to bark so much.

Mom is going to put a dinner together for Mr. Andy and his family when she gets home tonight.  He had to have emergency surgery and Miss Marla works and they have at least 3 teenage boys and sometimes depending on what day it is there are 4.

Mom is putting together chicken thighs and legs over a mix of rice, cream soup water and onions, you cover it up and bake it for about 1 1/2 hours and you don't peek at it and bingo its done.  MAGIC.

Guess what!!! Last night Mom and Dad were eating Lamb Shanks for dinner and I was in my house just like I am supposed to  be,  when they were done eating, I came out and it was nice outside and Dad said.  Want to get your collar on and go out little man?  So they put my collar on and all of a sudden Mom had my little rug on the walk.   OOOOOPPPPPSSSSS  something special is going on, I only get the little rug  once in awhile.   WOW.  Dad gave me a great bone!!!!  I guess it was left over from dinner.  MMMMMMMMMMMM

Boy is Mom a good cook!! It was delicious,  then I wiped off my face and hands, actually Mom did and we all went for a short walk, got home and all three of us cuddled on the couch.  Mom and Dad read and I just let them pet me and love me.  How fun!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today is my Birthday   I am ONE YEAR OLD</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/374399</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:32:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Continuing from yesterday, because I got tired and went to bed.

Dad scrubbed and scrubbed and scr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Continuing from yesterday, because I got tired and went to bed.

Dad scrubbed and scrubbed and scrubbed.  Mom didn't say a word, just tskd tskd once in awhile, Dad called Uncle Dave, he is a chemist.  He said,  elbow grease and lots of it.  Hot water with a superconcentrate of soap, then scrub scrub scrub.

Believe it or not, Dad finally got 90% of it off.  Bet next time he uses the tin foil..

I can't wait till he barbques again,  boy does it smell good!!!!!!

Mom and Dad ordered a new oven.  Mom is sooooo excited. The one she has isn't cooking right and she was angry when her pie didn't cook.  

SO now they have new shades coming, the kind that come down from the top and up from the bottom and a new oven, and they are getting the bedroom painted and buying two new dressers.

Wow its going to be a whole new house....

Meanwhile, the weather is weird. It was cold and rainy the last two days and today is supposed to be 70.   

Yesterday Dad had to work and then go to a meeting so Mom, made burgers, gravy and mashed potatoes, for tonight.  Then she made braised Lamb shanks for tomorrow night, I guess its one of Dads most favorite things.  Then she put together a  ham and lentil soup because Dad has to work two days in a row.

PLUS  she has the stuff ready to make oven chicken for Mr. Andy and his family.  He is due home from the hospital soon.  Also she is making Chili for  them,  I wish I could have people food.

Mom told me I am 1 year old today, but we are going to celebrate my birthday on March 1, which is the day I came to my forever home!!

So Happy Birthday to me, I love everyone!!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Smoke Bar B que</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/374396</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:14:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok,  so Dad decided to l isten to Uncle Bob and do a boneless pork loin.  (Thats what he called it,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok,  so Dad decided to l isten to Uncle Bob and do a boneless pork loin.  (Thats what he called it, all I know is no bone in the roast, no bone for Rocky)  sad isn't it?

Anyway, so he fires up the new barbque and in goes the charcoal and then in the pan that he puts under the food instead of water he put apple cider and juice .   mmmmmmmmmmm  smells wonderful.  
Pretty sure he had hickory wood int here too.

Mom came home from work and said, Oh my Goodness smells like heaven.  She got coleslaw out, set the table and Dad said should be done in about an hour,  Yea said Mom, lets Take Rock for his walk.

Dad was kind of concerned because he hadn't seen the temp go up much so when we were walking we saw Miss Liz and she has the same  kind of smoker Barbque as Dad.  Miss Liz said, I know what you need and she handed Dad a bag of Hardwood Charcoal.  It burns hotter and longer she said.  Oh she is so smart.  Mom and Dad just love her, me I adore her, she has two black labs, Lucy and Polly and I love them too.

We went back home and Dad added the new charcoal and presto.  The barbque got hotter in before you know it, off the roast came.  Oh the odor was terrific......  mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I didn't get any, but Mom and Dad ate and ate.

Soooooooo    next day, Dad starts to clean the barbque and oh oh 
All the cider apple juice is stuck to the bowly thingy in the smoker/barbqe that  it boiled in.   Mom wanted to know WHY Dad didn't line it with the heavy duty tinfoil we had in the other room.  UMMMMMM   forgot says Dad.   
Mom pointed out the first thing it tells you is to LINE the bowly thing.

Wonder what he is going to do?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>weather</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/373260</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Oct 2007 04:31:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What another nice day today was.  Really hot again.  Sunny and nice.  Dad and Mom are trying to get  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What another nice day today was.  Really hot again.  Sunny and nice.  Dad and Mom are trying to get a card signed for Mr. Andy,  his house was the one the subdivision Pigroast picnic was at.  So we walked and walked getting people to sign the card.

I saw some new people it was fun, I spent almost all day outside, which was fine with me.   Nice..... Besides Mom said once the weather starts  to turn, it will be cold and I really really like this weather.

Guess I spoke to soon,  wow what a difference today is.  Mom had a coat on this morning and was I surprised when we went out!  Its not really cold, no frost or anything but sure colder than it has been. BRRR

I like it though, I don't  get quite so winded when I run : D

I have been outside a lot and boy its fun.  Got to run.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Busy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/372898</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 7 Oct 2007 04:44:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad cut down another small tree in the back yard and its still summer!!   88 today and its getting h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad cut down another small tree in the back yard and its still summer!!   88 today and its getting humid.   Mom said maybe we should turn on the air and Dad said no, I have it all covered up...... Oh....... Guess I will just hope Mom gets out my sprinkler again.

Mom and Dad had tuna fish steaks for dinner, I didn't get any, but I did get........    A    BIG  SOUP  BONE!!!

Man o Man was it good. I chewed and chewed on it.   Finally Dad and Mom  made me come in to go to bed, so I had to leave it on the front porch..  I am not allowed to have  it in th house.

Saturday................
After breakfast and my walk this morning Mom was going to vacuum and dust so she put my collar on me and told me I could go out and I did and found my bone!!!


Aren't my parents cool.  They always make sure I have everything I need and then they give me treats.  I LOVE THEM]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weekend</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/372228</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Oct 2007 01:32:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow Dad and I went to the store two times and worked and worked outside.
Dad said next year we are  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow Dad and I went to the store two times and worked and worked outside.
Dad said next year we are going to have a new lawn AND a new deck in the back.   How cool.....

More leaves are falling but not much color and boy is it warm.  I guess we are almost 30 degrees higher than we are supposed to be.  It is supposed to be 86 today!! Saturday and Sunday near 90.  Man o Man.  

Dad said people are going to the football games in shorts   :D  that sounds funny.  Wonder if the players get to wear shorts too????

Dad is home ALL DAY!!  He said we are getting my nails cut and when Mom gets home, I get a surprise.....  Wonder what it is...  Darn I hate to wait.

I hope Dad and me are really busy so the day flies by!!!

Oh boy  MOm is finally home, now the weekend begins!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Finally</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/371474</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 3 Oct 2007 02:41:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Gee they never came last night to fix the tree... Dad said they are coming today,  hmmmm. Nice out t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gee they never came last night to fix the tree... Dad said they are coming today,  hmmmm. Nice out though,  sunny and warm and Mom said last night that it should be kinda sorta cool.

It cools down at night, but I don't think that is what she means...

Dad has to go to work today but Mom will be home later.  Wonder why they can't both be off at the same time???

They came today, two young men,  they were in the driveway when Mom got home,  they couldn't reach the top of the tree where it had broken, so they used a curved thing with teeth!!  on the end of a long long stick and they sawed it off so it looked better.  Then they borrowed tape from Mom and taped a can to the end of the long stick with a spray can on top and sprayed the fresh cut.  

He actually told Mom he was sorry......  I don't think it helped Mom much, he just works on trees and it wasn't his tree, but at least saying your sorry helps a little I guess.

Dad says we have a lot of work to do tomorrow, so I guess I better go to bed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tree not fixed</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/371110</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Oct 2007 02:55:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Heavens what a day.  Dad and I went to the store and the Church and the other store.  WHEW!! We play ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Heavens what a day.  Dad and I went to the store and the Church and the other store.  WHEW!! We played ball and (Dad is a much better thrower than Mom is, she tries, but mostly her balls go into the  floor or just don't go very far at all) then we went for walks.  Dad finally had to go to work and he was waiting  and waiting for the Tree people to come, but they  didn't come before he left for work....   Hope they left him a note telling him what they did.  I hope that tree grows, for Mom's sake.

Mom said when she gets home tonight she is going to dust the fan blades??????  What the heck does that mean???  I see her dust the furniture, but Mom is awfully awfully short, so this should be interesting.  

Maybe Mom will find anoher soup bone for me,  boy oh boy was that good!!   I finally broke it in half, I was just tossing it and chasing it on the cement and it broke right in half, but thats ok,  I left half in the front  yard and carried the rest into the backyard.  Now they are there, whats left of them, when I want them.  

Gee I think I have a pretty good  life.  lf Boots next door would just not bark at me all the time, I think I would be 100% content.  I am a little afraid of him, but I always go with Mom and Dad and I know they will protect me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/370940</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Oct 2007 16:42:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy when it rains it rains it rains.  Heavens, heavy, pounding rain all day long.  I know we need it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy when it rains it rains it rains.  Heavens, heavy, pounding rain all day long.  I know we need it, but wow.

Dad was home for supper so we had a great family night.   Guess what......

Mom gave me  a very very special present!!   She cooked a bone for me.

Oh my goodness was it good.     Its big and round and hard and it had some marrow inside. mmmmmmmmmmmmm    She was making soup so I got the bone when she was done and was it worth it.

It is in a safe place so when I go outside tomorrow, I know just where to find it. It taste soooooo good.    Don't I have a wonderful Mom?  I think so.

Tomorrow they are coming to treat Mom's spruce.  I hope they give it good medicine so it gets better.  At least it looks a little better, today they are going to put a dressing on the huge rip and even up where it broke and then hope it doesn't die.

Well time to be furminated and petted alot and then bedtime.

More tomorrow. 

love  Rocky]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WEEKEND</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/370384</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 30 Sep 2007 08:20:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>W OW!    Mom wasn't kidding it is beautiful out side.   Bob and Marie and Carol and  Margie are comi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ W OW!    Mom wasn't kidding it is beautiful out side.   Bob and Marie and Carol and  Margie are coming for Dad's  BarbQue Ribs.... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I don't get any, but I bet I get  a chew..   Its so pretty out, Mom hasn't said anything about her spruce, but she sure looks at it every time she goes outside.

What a great fun day.  Everyone but Margie came, she was so tired, she had been in Chicago all week and she was pooped.  The ribs according to Mom were fantastic,  plus Mom made a pie, there was cole slaw, bread and small potatoes with butter and chives.  

I was outside almost all day and I got TWO chews,  then  BEST OF ALL!!!!

Mom told me I was a Diary pick of the day on Dogster!!!

Man WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!!

Then after everyone went home, Dad and Mom cleaned the kitchen and sat down in the family room with a glass of wine to relax, and Mom and Dad both told me what a fantastic, good, wonderful, sweet, pups, I was.    

They  Mom held me and petted me,  she was so busy all day it was the first time she petted me almost all day, but heck,  I was a diary pick, Mom and Dad told me what a great young man I was and I got TWO chews and it was beautiful outside.

Wow,  tomorrow its supposed to rain, I hope its not all day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our Yard more</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/369690</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:55:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>They came today and they said they were sorry and the fertilized the broken tree and said they would ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ They came today and they said they were sorry and the fertilized the broken tree and said they would come back and "even it up".   They asked Dad what he wanted and he said a replacement tree.......

They said they can't plant one that big!!!   Por Mom, she is still very very upset
the guy says it will still grow, we shall see said Mom. 

Oh I wish she didn't feel so bad.  Pooooooooooor Mom.

Oh something good, Dad pickedup the new chair seats for the dining room, boy are they pretty, Mom is happy about them, if Moms happy, I'm happy.

Dad said his cousin Bob and his wife Marie are coming over Sunday afternoon for a bar b que.  Dad is going to make his famous ribs in beer, and we are having cole slaw crusty bread and Mom is going to make an Apple Pie.

Boy that sounds good.    The weather is going to be gorgeous!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Our Yard</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/369048</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:12:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The weather is changing again, now I know what Mom meant about the leaves falling.   Boy are they fa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The weather is changing again, now I know what Mom meant about the leaves falling.   Boy are they falling.   Leaves and twigs all over the place.  Messy messy messy....     Then when we went for a walk Mom was really upset.  

All the tops of her impatiens were gone.  EVERY flower was gone just stalks left.  Oh no, said Mom, all my flowers are gone.  I started sniffing around, I would chase them out of there how dare they eat Moms flowers and then all of a sudden I smelled it and I knew what it was.   It was those darn Bambi's 

I tried to bark to Mom and tell her but she turned to Dad and said, I bet its the deer again, I wagged and yipped to tell her, yep, you right its the deer I can smell them.

How dare they eat my Moms flowers....  Thats not very nice.  Dad puts out corn for them, you would think they would leave the flowers alone.

Boy your not going to believe this,  today these guys came to chop down a few more of those trees that Dad was afraid were going to fall on the drive or the house.  This is the last of them.

So they made an awful lot of noise then they left.  Dad and I went for a walk and finally Mom came home.  She started to take me for a walk and we turned around and came back into the house,  Mom started to cry, I was sooooo upset I thought I had done something wrong,  then Mom said,  they broke my tree!

HUH,  she took Dad back outside with me and we have a huge spruce tree on either side of  the driveway, and Mom just loves them...  On the one on the right side, the whole top was GONE!!!!

Poor Mom,  she was so glad the tree in back of the spruce was coming down because she was afraid as tall as the spruce was, it wasn't getting enough sun with the sick Ash behind it so when Dad said they would cut it down so it wouldn't fall she was glad,  but they were not very careful at all so they broke Mom's tree.

They are coming out tomorrow to look at it ........]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOM's BIRTHDAY!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/368958</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:51:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am so excited.  Its Moms birthday.  Dad and I went to the store and got her some flowers.   Mom lo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am so excited.  Its Moms birthday.  Dad and I went to the store and got her some flowers.   Mom loves flowers and these smell really good.

Dad has a box for Mom too, he said it has a watch in it.  But Mom has a watch I said,   yep he said Rocky she has a watch I got her about 20 years ago and its gold colored this one is  silver colored with a gold stripe down the center so she can wear it with silver jewelry....

Mom has such a small wrist that Dad has to take out half of the links to make it fit....

Oh oh here she comes......     Happy Birthday MOM   ((())))   XOXOXOXOXO

She gave Dad a kiss and me a love.  Yea!!   She loves the flowers and the card Dad got her and the card Miss Liz got her.  Miss Liz also gave Mom two pieces of cake from a bakery for their desssert tonight.  

Now Mom has cards, from Uncle Dave, Uncle Bob Aunt Beth, Aunt Dori, Aunt Magie.  WOW!!!

We are going for a walk and then Mom and dad are going out for dinner.

Well thank heavens they weren't gone long.  Mom said they had Indian food.  INDIAN FOOD????  Like Buffalo and rabbit???   

Dad said, Rocky we had Indian food like they  have in India.  OOOOOOOOO

sure smells good, and they seemed to like it.

Man I wish  those chairs in the dining room would get there seats back,  they look soooo funny.

Boy the phone rang and rang I think all the grandkids and everyone called.  Sure made Mom feel good.

Boy am I tired......   Long day and so much excitement.... Sleepy time]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/368218</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:47:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Poor Mom she still doesn't have her car back.  But at least since Dad borrowed sweet Miss Liz's car  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Poor Mom she still doesn't have her car back.  But at least since Dad borrowed sweet Miss Liz's car they can both drive to work now and not have to go back and forth to pick up drop off  pic up drop off.

Dad has to work tonight, so I guess it is going to be me and Mom.  I don' t care who it is as long as I have someone.

Last night Mom picked me up I was barking.  I didn't know she could pick me up since I got big.  She sat down on the couch with me, and said,  no barking Rocky thats a good boy, and the next thing I knew Dad was waking me up to go potty so I could go to bed.

Mom said, WOW Rocks  you slept almost 3 hours and my legs are asleep.......

Hmm If I just remember how I did it I can do it again tomorrow.   

Tomorrow is Moms birthday so Dad and I are going to take  her out for dinner or at least I think I a am taking her out for dinner guess I have to wait and see.

Right now I am going to bed..   Man amI ever tired.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>All kinds of things</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/367044</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 21 Sep 2007 05:06:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>MMMMMMMM still  smells good outside this morning.  Don't know what Dad used when he did the chicken  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ MMMMMMMM still  smells good outside this morning.  Don't know what Dad used when he did the chicken yesterday, but mmmmmmm.

Dad had to drive Mom to work this morning.  I guess Mom's  and my car needs a new transmission.  Dad said it isn't working.......  I DIDN"T DO IT!!!!

I didn't break it, honestly, I didn't!!!!

So I guess me and Mom won't have a car till next Tuesday or Wednesday.  Wonder what Mom is going to do?   Guess she will have to ride in the back seat of the truck because I ride in the front seat.

Well that was not what we did.  Mom put me in the back seat when we went to Pick Dad up from work.  But I fooled her,   when she went in the store to get Dad, I popped up into the front seat : D

Our friend Miss Liz is going to let Dad borrow her sons car till we get ours back.  How wonderful she is.

Dad told me MOM's birthday is Tuesday.........      YEAH!!!!!   I hope that means a party, but probably not...

My human brother Dave called last night, we had called to w ish him a happy birthday and he was helping a neighbor bring in hay etc for his horse and cows.   Dave lives in Texas.  Wish I had some horses and cows...

Dad has to work today so Mom is going to put a chicken on a can on the bar b que and cook it for dinner.    OK    I give   Chicken on a can????????

Can't wait to see this.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cooking with a new Barbque</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/366706</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 04:34:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well,
Dad got those new bedroom lights and we spent yesterday afternoon putting them in the beam in ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well,
Dad got those new bedroom lights and we spent yesterday afternoon putting them in the beam in the ceiling.  There is a fan in the center and we were just replacing the lights that were there.

I must say,  its much brighter in there now!  In fact there is a mirror that is almost to the floor and as  I was admiring myself in the mirror, I noticed that I could see myself  much much better....

Thanks Dad,  I know he wanted me to be able to see better.  I love the new lights.  Mom said Dad put them in for her, but I KNOW it was for me : D

Today Dad ddcided to run errands and I get to go.  Mom said Dad spends more time in the truck driving than he does anything else,  I don't care, I get to go.  Everytime I go, people come up to Dad and ask  is he a Puggle or sometimes they say.  What  is he.   Dad always tell them and gives them my name.  I just blush when they tell Dad how cute I am......

I got home in time to meet the Mail Lady,  "Denise"  she is soooooo cool.  She brings me and all the other puppers and kitties, treats.   Every day!!!

I just love her.

THEN  Dad brought the Big Red thingy the bought the other day that Mom said was  a Smoker BarBQ.    COOL>>>>>>>  First Dad made a fire with little square things he called Briquettes, then he took these pieces of wood that were soaking wet and put them in a pan in the bar b que.  Then he took a half a chicken and put it on top and closed it all up.

I thought I would die!!! The smell was soooooooooo good,

Then when Mom got home she mixed taters, carrots and onion and stir fried them with garlic and olive oile on the fire.


OH ME LORD!!!!!!   I thought I died and went to heaven.  I didn't get any, but the smell and my bone made me just as happy.  JOY BLISS ME>>>>>>>>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>things</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/365970</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:06:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Gee weird weather.  It is getting really warm again, but it stays cool at night so I love it.

I j ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gee weird weather.  It is getting really warm again, but it stays cool at night so I love it.

I just don't understand it, it gets dark earlier and earlier at night, wonder why????    Not too much exciting happening since this weekend.  Whew!! Good thing, poor Mom and Dad and Me.    

Well one thing happened.  Dad and Mom and me went to a bunch of stores like always, but Dad came out of his favorite store,  Home Depot with this  Bright Red,  (I do know Red) thing on legs......

Dad was smiling and Mom was giggling Mom said,  I can't believe you spent 1/2 hour arguing with yourself on whether or not to buy that.  It was only $19.00,  and you spent 10 minutes before you spent $100.  on the lights.

Now!!  I don't understand  money, but Mom thought it was funny so, of course, I thought it was funny.....   I was smiling and Mom said.  Rocky we now have a water smoker....  What the heck is that????

I thought smoking was bad for you.  I've heard the stuff on TV and radio that smoking is bad for you.........  but Mom said,  we might be able to smoke roast a chicken next weekend, or a piece of fish....

HUH???

Oh well, their  happy so I guess everything is ok.  Wish they would let me in on the jokes...


We all went to bed last night early.  Mom said, Rocky I know its early, but I am pooped!!  Dad said the same thing and off to bed we went.  Of course they had to wake me up so I could go to sleep...... I was already sleeping on Mom's Lap : )]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BUSY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/365560</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Sep 2007 02:57:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>WOW what a weekend.  Friday night, we straightened up the house and Mom and Dad went across the stre ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ WOW what a weekend.  Friday night, we straightened up the house and Mom and Dad went across the street to a bonfire.  Dad was helping Mr. Andy to set up for tomorrow.  I guess the subdivision is having a party.  Mom said a subdivision is what they call a whole lot of houses built by the same person.    OH    
So then we went to bed but Mom and Dad smelled all smokey?  

When we got up Saturday, Dad went to work for a little bit and Mom went shopping for a few things.  When she got back  we went for our walk.  Guess what I saw!   Mr. Andy had this big black box in the street and it was round on the top and he said Rocky, look,   I looked and  Oh Oh Oh,  there was a huge pig growing round and round and there was a fire underneath it.  It had and apple in its mouth!
Jeepers I never saw anything like that before...

Then Mom and I went back across the street and I helped her dust and vacuum, (Mom says I didn't help I just got in the way) No I really really helped.  Then Mom and  Dad went to Mass and when they got back, we went for a walk.  Boy is it cold out.....

Then they got re-dressed.  Mom had jeans on and a long sleeves silk undershirt and then a turtleneck and then a sweatshirt with a hood and gloves in the pocket!!  I told you it was cold......

Mom and Dad had already taken a huge salad across the street and boy were there ever good smells coming from there.  We went out again and Mom and Dad gave me a chew and they disappeared across the street.

Music, smells, lots of people and I think I saw puppers. I want to go,,, I started to bark but they didn't hear me too much noise, so I went in the backyard and barked at the kitchen door, but no one came.  Then  all of a sudden there were Mom and Dad and they said, ok Rocky if you can behave we are going to take you over  we're done eating now.

HOW FUN!!!   Babie, and Sophie, and Lucy and Chelseigh and Mack were all there already.  They were all being so good.  I figured  I better be good to.  Oh look my favorite humans, little people about 12 of them all different and all little.  One couldn't walk  he was still crawling...  I love little people, except they all of a sudden get BIG.

Wow, time for bed, I'm still pooped from the weekend.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>****DIARY OF THE DAY*****</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/363881</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:05:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom just got a note saying that my diary is DIARY OF THE DAY!!!!
Hooray,   Maybe I can get lots mor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom just got a note saying that my diary is DIARY OF THE DAY!!!!
Hooray,   Maybe I can get lots more friends.

I love Dogster.

Mom and  Dad said it was Fall????  I don't see anything falling.  Wait a minute yes I do, now that the nuts have stopped falling the leaves are starting to fall.

Mom n Dad also said they hope there is a lot of color this year.  What kind of color?   I'm trying to learn my colors, but I only know them when somebody says look at that blue sky...

Anyhow, I was kinda sorta getting sick of hot hot hot and sticky.

Now that its Friday, Dad and me spent the morning doing errands, me in the front seat of the truck..... HOORAY

Then we worked really really hard outside.  Blowing leaves,  trimming bushes, and Dad is taping the trees???

Have no idea why  oooooooo  he just said, I am taping the trees Rocky so when the leaves are done falling, I can take them down because they died.   

How sad,  But Dad said this way we will have a little more sun and if I cut them down they won't fall on the house or the driveway.

Good thinking Dad.

Time for my nap]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cool</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/363510</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 12:17:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy is it getting cool out.   Mom even shut the kitchen window near my bed, (but I think that is bec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy is it getting cool out.   Mom even shut the kitchen window near my bed, (but I think that is because I bark at the Raccoons).  Even the fan got turned off the other night.

Wonder if this is the Fall Mom keeps talking about.   She told Dad today that they have to get the fireplace cleaned.  I looked, it looks ok to me.  

I remember the fire last year,  I liked looking at it.
Mom says she likes all the times of the year, but Fall and Spring are her absolute favorites,  Fall I guess because of the cider, apples, pies, YUM, and hot tea,  stew, chili, pot roast.  

I know its been way way toooooo hot for her to  have the oven on,  but  me I will eat anything :D]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Normal</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/363366</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 02:41:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I guess we are back to normal???

Sure seems quiet in here.  Of course Mom and Dad went back to wo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I guess we are back to normal???

Sure seems quiet in here.  Of course Mom and Dad went back to work, so I have the day to sleep.   Not sure I like that, but I do have my family back so I guess its ok.  

I am almost 11 months old.  Mom reminded me when she said, No bark, no bite, no chew, you're too old for that............oh

Dad and I are having sorta kinda fun today,  he spent the morning getting brakes on Mom's car.  Have no idea what that means, but Dad said, we have to keep you and Mom and me safe, don't we??  

YOU BETTER BELIEVE IT!!!

Whatever it takes, I don't want to lose anyone in my family because of bad brakes, whatever they are.    

You won't believe what Dad did next??   He took all the chair seats off of the chairs in the eating area????  What the heck for?????

Then he put them in the car with this huge roll of stuff and said, Come'on
Rocks we are going for a ride.......  WHOPEE, you sure don't have to ask me two times.

We went to this ladies house and she took all the chair bottoms and that big huge roll......  HEY what are we supposed to sit on?????

We got back in the car, stopped at the store, we always stop at the store, and we came home.....      Now what do they sit on, I keep wondering.....

I know there are stools at the counter, but the chairs look funny with no bottoms.   Hmmmmm   

I am sniffing around the  table and sniffing around, sure enough no bottoms, Dad didn't buy any new ones.

Finally Dad said, Rocky stop that, they are coming back, don't worry, they will have nice new pretty covers on them.

OOOOOOOO  I can't wait.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/362217</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Sep 2007 10:14:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Holy Cow!  Auntie Gail and Uncle Bill came and boy oh boy did we do a lot!!
We had a big barbque on ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Holy Cow!  Auntie Gail and Uncle Bill came and boy oh boy did we do a lot!!
We had a big barbque on Thursday night,  Dads famous ribs.    They smelled so good.

Auntie Gail fussed and fusses over me.  When we got up Friday we went to the store and everything,  Auntie Gail and Uncle Bill went to visit a friend, so Dad and Mom and me played and walked and everything then Mom and Dad took me to a place and said see you in two days Rocky and they left.....

I was sooooooo afraid, but man were they ever nice to  me and I had my own bed.   They even took me in a car ride to a nifty place with LOTS  of other puppers and we had such a good time.  They gave me a neat bath and cut my nails, and all of a sudden Mom and Dad were back picking me up and Uncle Bill and Auntie Gail were gone......

Mom said, they had to fly back to California Rocky but we had such a good time at the wedding and the dinner and the brunch  (not sure what  a brunch is, but they liked it).   Mom said, I won't eat for a week......

We were all sooooooo tired that Mom and Dad almost didn't take me for a walk, but they did and we went to bed at 9:00 which is really early, but I was so glad to  sleep in my o wn bed.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GETTING   READY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/360772</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 4 Sep 2007 17:33:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Man o Man,  I can't wait to meet Aunt Gail and Uncle Bill.   Thats all Mom and Dad talk about.    We ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Man o Man,  I can't wait to meet Aunt Gail and Uncle Bill.   Thats all Mom and Dad talk about.    We need to get this ready.  Do you t hink she will like that.

Thursday night we are having this for dinner.  How do you think she will like that. What do you think Bill likes?    

NO BODY IS PAYING ANY ATTENTION TO ME!!!!!!!

Oh, bother,   she must be somethign else!!  Of course I know she is really nice.   She has to be, she is Dad's sister.   Maybe that is why all the fuss,  no   Dad just said,  you would do this if the mailman was coming to dinner.  Mom likes to fuss...........   I keep telling her,  fuss over me,  fuss over me,   fuss over me,  and I gues she sorta kinda does,  but SHE could do more.   Ask me : D

Dad was talking about a dinner a wedding and a brunch.  I guess they are going to do all that this weekend.  WOW!!   I can't wait that is going to be fun.   

I think.......  I am not sure what any of that is, but I bet its fun...

Guess what......   now its Wednesday and I forgot to finish this yesterday, so I will just continue on.... 

We went out this morning so I could do my business and Mom had the flashlight like she has ever since it started to be dark in the morning...   So she is walking next to me and shining the light so I don't fall I guess, and I couldn't see!!!!   I think Mom got the cotton balls that she uses to clean my ears and dumped them all outside.   HOLY COW.....   It's all white cotton outside....
Wonder what is going on ........   

I finally found the grass and snifffed around.  Good thing I have a nose or I would have been lost......

Jeepers, wonder what happened.  Mom said,  weird isn't it Rocky?  Man o man,   then all of a sudden we stepped into a clear spot.  Mom must have forgotten to put cotton balls in this spot.  I could actually see a tree.   

Oh Oh,  hang on there,  here comes something,  its a ............  I don't know what it is, but its coming at me... Growl    growl   GRRRRRRRR    Hang on Mom I will protect you.  Grrrrrrrrr  bark bark bark.   

Rocky, Mom said,  Quiet you will wake the neighbors.   

I didn't care, I was going to protect Mom.  I jumped and jumped trying to get it,  Mom was         laughing????????      Whats funny ?????????

Rocky, Mom said,  that is just a fog wisp, watch,  and she waved her hand and it DISAPPEARED!!!        Wow.  Mom is Magic.......

Guess I don't have to protect her from the fog, but it better watch out, if I think its going to hurt her I will get it....

I'm going in to take a  nap before Dad gets up, Mom has to leave for work any how......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weekends are wonderful</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/358882</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:55:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>After today, Mom says she is home for three days in a row!!!   Gee I wonder why?   Oh never mind she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ After today, Mom says she is home for three days in a row!!!   Gee I wonder why?   Oh never mind she said Monday is a holiday called Labor Day.  LABOR DAY????      Does that Mean we are going to do Labor??  Gee, I thought maybe we could just play around.

I guess Dad has to work part time two of the days, but he is usually home  for my nightime walk, so thats good.

Mom says these are the best days,  low humidity (not sure what that means) and temperatures only in the high 70's and low 80's.    I guess I like that, because I sure love being outside the last  2 days and I can't wait till Dad gets home this afternoon so I can play some more....

Dad and Mom and me went shopping Saturday,  we looked at all kinds of things, but mostly we just window shopped.  That is sooooooo fun.  People want to pet me and Iwant to be petted, so I loved it.

Saturday night it got so cool out that Mom put a sweater on while she bar  b qud a steak.  Boy did it smell good!

On Sunday, Mom and Dad went to Art Beats and Eats a fun thing in downtown Pontiac,  it was really hot Mom said, but they were home early and Dad put a roast on the grill and we did a lot of work around the house.  Auntie Gail and Uncle Bill are coming soon and Mom wants her to love the house.  I think she will after all I live here....

Mom and I relaxed on Monday, Dad had to work, so I played outside and Mom cleaned and cleaned and cleaned,  I didn't think the house was dirty, but I guess it is.  Then Mom combed me and when Dad got home we ate cleaned up went for  a walk, and Dad was on the computer and Mom was so tired she went to bed. 

Nice weekend though.   It was fun for me to have them home for 3 days instead of two.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thunder Storm Again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/358245</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 16:49:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Gee whiz,  another Thunder Storm,  I don 't think I like them very much: (

There was this really  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gee whiz,  another Thunder Storm,  I don 't think I like them very much: (

There was this really really loud CRACK and light jumped up in front of us when we were out for our walk.  I barked and started running back to the house.  Dad and Mom said, hey there, its ok Rocky lets watch it.

We got back to the house and Mom and Dad sat on the chairs on the front porch and BAM,  BOOM,   ZING,   BINGO, but it was just a really soft rain, you would have thought it would be a downpour, but nooooo just a gentle rain.

Mom and Dad kept petting me and massaging me and telling me, its ok Rock, we won' t  let anything happen to you.  It felt soooooooo   good.  Finally I wasn't toooo  scared anymore, but was I going to tell Mom and Dad???

Not me,  I LOVE attention....    I LOVE to be petted and I LOVE being with Mom and Dad.

Mom was happy because she could turn off the air conditioner.  

Maybe tomorrow I can spend more time outside.   I like being outside but when its so hot I have to come back in and Mom and Dad don' t like it that hot either. 

Dad said, do you remember when you first got here and we had fires in the fire place?   Well pretty soon young man, we are going to do that again.

I'm not sure I remember what he is talking about guess I will have to wait and see.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ashleigh</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/357965</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Aug 2007 02:37:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My human sis Ashleigh emailed Mom and Dad yesterday and she loves U.T. and college in general.  Mom  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My human sis Ashleigh emailed Mom and Dad yesterday and she loves U.T. and college in general.  Mom  said when we go for Thanksgiving I can probably meet her and Chelseigh, Miss Beth and Mr. Kevin and  Bailey.

I guess Bailey is bigger than me, but Mom said he is so gentle.  They have a kitty  named Autumn.  I can't wait.

Guess what!! Ash emailed Mom and Dad again.  As busy as she is with college and studies!!!   Wow were Mom and Dad pleased.

Heck I wish I  knew how to email.......   I would send everyone I know emails and tell them I love them.

Ash told Mom to pet me for her.    Wiggle wiggle wiggle,  Yaaaaahhhhhh!!!!

I love to be petted just like Bailey.

Mom said Ash and her sister Chels are really really smart.  I MUST take after them.....


Bed time....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Eclipse</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/357502</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:02:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>How come I am always hungry??    I could eat all day long.   Mom and Dad said the doctor said I am g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ How come I am always hungry??    I could eat all day long.   Mom and Dad said the doctor said I am getting plenty of food and they have to be careful I don't get to heavy....... heavy????  What is heavy?   

I don't understand humans, they use words I don't know and expect me to understand what they are talking about.     I can usually figure out what is going on though I AM pretty smart.  Like what happened this  morning.....

 Mom came out in the kitchen and got me my breakfast.  We went out and I took care of my business  and we came in.....  then, Mom said, come on Rocky we are going to go get Dad up,  Dad  up???? Are you nuts??? He  hates to get up early Mom,  but she just marched down the hall with a mug of coffee for Dad and walked in the bedroom.
Hah, Dad was already up in the bathroom.   OOOOO  Mom said you remembered.  Remembered what? Dad said.  The Eclipse Mom said.   Uh    nope I forgot, just woke up.  Hurry Mom said, get dressed, the eclipse has started, Rocky and I saw it.  Me???? eclipse, I have no idea what she is talking about....

Dad gets dressed they get my leash and out the garage we go to stand in front of the house.  Mom has a flashlight, I guess because it is sooooo dark.  Her and Dad are staring at the sky........not me it gives me a pain in the  neck to look up like that.  

They start talking about the moon rotating around the earth rotating around the sun and my head starts to rotate.   See what I mean????  Who can follow that conversation???   Do they bother explaining????? NOPE.

All I know is that it is getting darker out.  Now I am really confused.  The sun comes up in the morning....   The moon goes down...... That much I know.   How come its getting darker.   Finally I do look up and HOLY COW  The moon is disappearing.   No wonder its getting dark..   Gee whiz, well at least they can't say I lost  the moon, I can't even reach it.  

Mom and Dad don't seem the least little bit worried.  Dad is drinking coffee and Mom is just looking.  Seems like we were out there an awfully long time.  Then, wow!  The moon is starting to come back and shine,  Mom and Dad stood there for a little longer and then we started back into the house.

Gee they are weird....  No one else was even up, much less outside!!   

But then I saw it,  a flutterby, right by me, it was white.   I started leaping up in the air to catch it so we could play, but I kept missing it.  Dad said, Rocks leave the poor moth alone.  Its just trying to get to the light.

Moth?   Whats a moth?  Last time I saw one of those things flying, Mom said, look Rocky a flutterby,  Dad said, don't tell him that its a Butterfly,  Mom said, I told the kids when they were little it was a flutterby and they grew up smart.  So I guess its a flutterby, I really don't care, I just want to play with it.

Now I am ready to go back to bed!!!   Heavens !!! Humans are crazy...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bath Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/357045</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:20:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well,  it happened again.    Mom decided to give me a bath.  I didn't think I was THAT dirty.    She ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well,  it happened again.    Mom decided to give me a bath.  I didn't think I was THAT dirty.    She put me in the Laundry tub and had me sit and she got me all wet with some nice warm water and she got soap and made suds and it felt good!  I didn't like being off the floor though and Mom knew that. She was talking softly to me and I just started to shake. Mom said,  Rocky honey, its ok, you willl be out in a second and look how dirty this water is, you really  needed a bath.

It felt good but I was still a little scared.  I couldn't walk anyplace....

Finally Mom got all the suds off and said, now let me lift you down Rock.  I thought I will just jump.  But nooooooooo  Mom lifted me down, she said, Rocky  if I let you jump, you might break a leg the floor is all wet from you splashing.   

Oh, never thought of that,  hmmmmm guess her lifting me isn't such a bad idea after all.   She dried me and her and the floor, then I was done.  Then we went by the kitchen and I sat and she furminated me.  Its not soooo bad, it sure helps get rid of all that extra hair that makes me itch.

Dad came home we ate and went for a walk and then I went to bed.  I was pooped.  Mom and Dad went to bed early too.  Must have been a long weekend for everyone.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday/Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/357040</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:05:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whew!   what  a busy day we had on Saturday.  We went to market.   Mom was singing, to market to mar ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whew!   what  a busy day we had on Saturday.  We went to market.   Mom was singing, to market to market to buy a fat pig.    So I looked and looked and lookd and all I saw was flowers, corn on the cob, peaches, apples, stuff like that but no pig.   I looked and looked.  NO PIG.  Poor Mom is she going to be disappointed. It was fun, people seemed happy to see me, they were smiling and talking to me.   I love that. 

Dad and I walked one way and Mom went to look at something.  Oh  goody I thought she went to get a pig.  I have never seen a pig I couldn't wait, I wanted to see what was so special about a pig, that Mom would sing about it.

Well, we met up with her just before we left and she STILL didn't have a  pig!

We got in the car and Mom got a bottle of  water and gave me a drink  boy did I drink!

Then we went to TWO  Pet stores.   TWO.  Mom was  looking for a furminator for me.  It combs me hair and takes out the undegrowth.  Mom borrowed Miss Liz' to try it, and she loves it.  She is looking for one a little smaller though because Miss Liz' labs are bigger than me.  

I had fun visiting everyone in the pet store then we went to another pet store and I had fun there.  Mom got her furminator and I got a treat from the nice  lady at the register.

We stopped at the vet and he said I am now 27 pounds and he thinks I am done, but I have to lose about 2 lbs.  Mom and Dad cut my food back a little so I guess I will lose all right.   Dr. Kevin put a spray in my nose,  Mom said so I can be boarded.  

I am going to bed. I'm, pooped.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WEEKEND Saturday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/355851</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:18:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank heaven the weather changed. Or something did!  I can go out and sit without DYING in the heat. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank heaven the weather changed. Or something did!  I can go out and sit without DYING in the heat.  Its still nice and toasty but not sticky....

I've been trotting around the property, protecting the heck out of it just in case.  No one better try to get in THIS property.  All I have to do is sniff them and I bark my Growly bark and they go away. HA  guess I showed them.

Man we just had a storm so bad, Dad was ready to go into the basement.  I have never seen anything this stormy.

The color outside was greenish/black.   I was a little scared.    JUST a little but Mom and Dad were here, so I knew I was fine.

I'm glad its bedtime and the storm is finally over.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still tired</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/355730</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:47:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Not much happened today, after yesterday I think Dad was too pooped to do  much.  We went to two sto ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not much happened today, after yesterday I think Dad was too pooped to do  much.  We went to two stores and he changed a light bulb.

Mr Andy came over and brought Baby.  Baby is soooo cool.  She looks like part beagle, daschund and I don't know what else.  She has this really cool  brindle color and she is shorter than me, not much a little bit.

We played and jumped and chased and had a great time.  Dad and Mr. Andy said their crazy, its 93 degrees.  So Dad and Mr. Andy sat and had refreshments and watched us play and play.

After Mr. Andy went home, Dad took a shower and then Mom was home.   What a fast day. But thats ok I was still Pooped from yesterday.

Today they both work, but Dad will be home the earliest.

I need to rest up from yesterday!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What a disaster</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/355296</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:59:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad and I got up this morning and Dad thought he would straighten the basement up.   So I am helping ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad and I got up this morning and Dad thought he would straighten the basement up.   So I am helping him in the basement.  Leave it to me,  Rocky to the rescue. I kept finding every screw, washer, nut, piece of fuzz I could.  Some of them tried to hide on me, but I think I found every single one.  

I would start to roll it around in my mouth, Dad would say, Rocky drop it!  And off I would go to find yet another piece of something to pick up, cause I was helping.

Dad went over near the freezer and then he remembered that the pull  string on the light had come off, so he was checking to see if he could just replace it.   Guess not......  so off we go to the Hardware Store.  Remember I told you it was Dad's favorite place to go....

We got  a  new thingy  for the ceiling and home we came, down the basement we go and Dad puts the new light in the ceiling and pulls the chain to turn the light on  and guess what????       No light!!

Now it worked before, what could the matter be, hang on Dad let me find out whats wrong.  So I go scouting  the basement floor, looking all  over for the light, it must have fallen on the floor someplace because it was in the ceiling before and now no matter how many times he pulls the cord,  NO LIGHT>

Hmmmmmmmmmm  I looked over under around and through everything I could find and I couldn't see the light.... Wonder where it went?

Meanwhile Dad was checking a box with breakers, (whatever they are).  He said everything is fine here Rock wonder what went wrong?   

Dad went and got this weird thing with two prongs coming out of it and started poking it into different holes,   what the heck is he doing???? I asked myself?   The way he is poking that thing around, he might break a light if he finds it.

Then he is at another box on the wall and he starts to fiddle in there.  Hey Dad remember me....... I am helping  tell me what you want me to do.

All of a sudden Dad says, Rocky I don' t believe this,  look......  I guess the negative screw (someone please explain that to me) had come loose.  Dad said watch this Rocky and he took a screwdriver and screwed and WOW  there it was LIGHT.   Man if wasn't hiding after all it was there all the time.

Good job Dad!!    Hooray.   

So we start to go upstairs and Dad turns the stairway light on so I wont' fall and guess what????????   The light won't go on.   Oh no, Dad broke it.   Rocky Dad says, guess what, the bulb burned out.  I will replace it tomorrow.  Oh Goody, I don't want to fall on the stairs.

Then we go upstairs so Dad can wash up and go to work.  We had spent all most all day downstairs.   Dad turns on the tap and guess what?????

No water...........   OH NO!!!   I have to have water Dad, puppers need water Dad.  

Dad said, you  know what Rocky?    What? aid I.  I think when I was turning breakers on and off I turned off the pump that brings the water in from the well.  

HUH????    I have no idea what you are talking about Dad, but I need my water, and what is Mom going to say?   

Sooooooo   Downstairs we go again, and Dad goes over to the breaker thingy again, and he flips some switches and all of a sudden I hear.   BA BUM BUM

Dad says, see Rocks thats the pump starting up now when we get upstairs we will have water.

Boy I love Dad, he makes water, and light.   he is so smart.  Yea!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lunch with  MOM</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:27:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got to go to the Dentist with Dad.   Well  not really toooo the dentist for me.  Dad drove and I s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got to go to the Dentist with Dad.   Well  not really toooo the dentist for me.  Dad drove and I sat in the truck and guarded it while he was getting his permanent crown put on.  I made sure NO ONE took his truck.   No one would dare to take his truck when I was inside!   I would really bark and make a ruckus boy oh boy...  No one better touch my Dads truck.

When Dad was done we stopped at the Hardware store, Dad's favorite place in the whole wide world.   Mom told me once that if Dad misses a few days at the Hardware store, they call him to make sure he is alright!

Any way, Dad was picking up some stuff to finish the tap in the laundryroom.

Well I thought, oh good when we get home I can help.  Well Dad said, want to see Mom?  

I'm thinking  he has lost it!!  Dad has lost his mind, I don't see Mom...... of course it was still pouring out so she  could have been hiding in the rain for all I knew.  But no, Dad stops the car in this big parking lot that sort of kinda looks familiar.  He picks me up and we are running through the rain, and I am thinking YEP he lost is mind, when all of a sudden he plunks me down in the back seat of a car.  It smells like,..... oh    my     gosh..   Mom is in the front seat, leaning over the back and saying   Hi sweetie hows my Rocky?   MOM, in the car not the truck....... I couldn't believe it!!

Dad got in the car and we drove to some place.  Dad parked the car and him and Mom got out,  HEY  WAIT FOR ME>>>>>>>    Nope they went into this store and  wow, I can see them, their sitting at a table in the window.  I bet this is what Dad meant when he said, we can meet Mom for lunch.

Wish I could go inside, but Mom and Dad told me when they went to the store that puppers are no allowed, unless they are service puppers.

Well at least I am dry and my two favorite people are in front of me.  

Gee, here they come.   Oh boy, Dad gave me a nummy.   They said I was a really good boy.  awwww shucks,  smile......

Now we are back  in the parking lot where Mom appeared.  Oh no, she is leaving.....  Dad said, don't worry Rocky she will be home in a few hours she has to go back to work.   

I wasn't too happy, but Dad and I went home and he played with me.

What a cool day even though it was raining.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dad and Mom and the FUTON</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/353877</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:23:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have to tell you what happened yesterday!!

Awhile ago when Mom and Dad decided to turn the bedr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have to tell you what happened yesterday!!

Awhile ago when Mom and Dad decided to turn the bedroom into a sitting room they decided they wanted to put a futon in there with a Queen Size mattress.   

The futon thing came, I told you that, and they had to wait for the mattress/couch cover to come.  It came on Saturday, and it says it has to be washed first.  So  Mom washed and dried it and last night they decided to put it on the mattress/couch seat and see what it looked like.   

They turned the overhead light on and the fan and opened the window because even though it was raining, it was sticky and hot.  They started at one end trying to unzip the cover.....   It wouldn't unzip.  It kept getting caught, finally Dad held a little bit of the cover really  tight and Mom pulled the zipper, then Dad would pull some more tight and Mom would pull the zipper, they finally got the cover as unzipped as it got and started to work it over the mattress.   They ordered one of the thickest mattress's Mom said so people would be comfortable sleeping on it.  

(It looks like a couch to me????)

So here's Mom on the floor working on pushing this mattress into the cover and here's Dad on the other side pulling the cover to his side of the mattress.  I wish you could have seen them.  I kept trying to help, I tried to grab the cover, it is soooooo soft and smooth, and both Mom and Dad said, NO NO ROCKY     so I wagged my tail and watched and ran around them every time they moved.  I didn't want that big thing falling on me...

I'm telling you it took them a long long long time.  It was dark when they finally got almost all of the thing stuffed into the cover.  They kept laughing and laughing,  silly Mom and Dad.  Mom said, it better never get dirty, because I am not going through this again.  And Dad said, you better believe it, then Mom said,  what are two 65+ year old people doing rolling around on the floor, trying to stuff  this together???  We must be nuts.  
Dad  said, but look when its done you will have a nice couch to sit on and if anyone comes to visit we have a nice bed.....

Finally they got the last little bunch stuffed in and Dad said,  not we get to zip again.   

What????????  It took them forever to unzip it.  Why do they want to rezip it?

So here they go again, trying to rezip it again!   They tried and tried and tried.  I tried to help and again they said,  NO Rocky,  we will get it.  So I just kept walking around their feet, Mom was so afraid she would step on me,    no way, I was really careful.    

I was JUST going to mention to Dad and Mom, do it the same way you took it off  when finally they did just that.  Dad held a  little together, and Mom zipped and they did it again and again.  The last little bit took  a loooooong time,  and the two of them were laughing soooooo hard, I thought they would never got done!  

Finally they were done, the mattress dropped and the two of them fell on top of it laughing and giggling and being really silly.......     Soooooooo I started kissing Mom and ran over and started kissing Dad and both of them said.  
 R  O   C  K  Y     cut it out,  but I just kept kissing them and kissing them,  and the two of them were rolling around laughing.

Then they decided to put it on the futony thing.  I'm looking at this and I'm going nooooooooo   way is that going to fold in the center for that futon.

They wrestled it onto the flat futon and Mom said, I think the zipper should be on the other end.  Dad gave her a funny look and they took the mattress off and turned it around. .....

Then they tried to make the futon fold in half........    

I never thought it would work, but FINALLY.  They got the mattress bent.  Dad held the back up and Mom punched and punched it and then Dad said, sit on it!  So Mom forced it to fold enough so she could sit on it and then Dad sat on it and all of a sudden it was a couch!!   I couldn't believe it!!   Thats what they meant.  When it opens  up its a bed when it folds up its a couch.  

THATS  COOL.    They must have thought so because they were both still laughing....

Both they sure had fun, wonder if they will do it again?   

Then we sat down for a little while and went to bed.   What a day@!@!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FridaySaturday and Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/353461</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 19 Aug 2007 05:35:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Friday, Dad left to pick up Mom and they went to the Dream Cruise?????? They seemed exicited but the ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Friday, Dad left to pick up Mom and they went to the Dream Cruise?????? They seemed exicited but they wouldn't take me, so I got a kong with peanut butter mmmmmmmmm good.

Boy they got home late.....  IT was dark and I was afraid they wern't coming home, I thought maybe they forgot me,  but no,,,,,  they fussed and fussed over me and Dad said, Rocky it hasn't been that long it just seemed long.   Heck I was sleeping how would  I know.

On Saturday morning me and Mom went to the Post Office, the grocery store, the other store and then home.   Its cool going in the car.  Mom leaves the window down a little when  she goes in the store and people stop and ask me my name and I bark an answer but they never call me by my name.  They say   awwwwww are you ok, what pretty eyes you have.  Awwwww  aren't you a cutie, and stuff like that.  I love it!!

Whe we got home, Mom was ironing and I was outside having a great time!!  Dad came home and we got lots done and then they went to Mass.  How come I can't go?????    Must be a lot of fun they go every week.  I took a short nap and when they got home, we made dinner and cleaned up and went for another walk.  PHew!!!   was I ever tired

Good think we went to bed Early.

Sunday I got to go with them and we went to four stores and TWO pupper stores!!!   I saw lots and lots of other puppers.  Boy I had a dog gone good time sniffing and sniffing and sniffing.  One dog, growled and tried to bite me, but Dad saved me and I just whined a little       NOT   much  a LITTLE, Dad said thats ok young man, and Mom said,  poor little dog it must have been very very abused.  It had a really nasty cut on its nose and they were trying to get it adopted.  I hope it finds a home as nice as mine.

Tomorrow I am going to tell you Mom and Dad put a cover on this futony thingy and how pooped they were when they got done, but right now, I got to go to bed,  I AM POOPED.  Besides everything else, it has been raining since yesterday night when Dad was going to have a fire on the deck, but boom it started to rain and is still  raining!!!!!!

Oh well, maybe when I wake up it will have quit.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beenie Babys</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:40:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh goody,  Mom took the Beany babies out of the locked space last night,  Finally I get to chew  on  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh goody,  Mom took the Beany babies out of the locked space last night,  Finally I get to chew  on something that is more fun....

OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO    She put them in a glass cabinet with a door on it and I can't open it no matter how hard I try.....

PHOOEY......   Mom said, it will look nice in here.   Who cares how it looks??? not me.   So now they have some sort of a table????   I can't figure out what is going on.  

Dad says its Mom's room,  I sure don't see Mom in it very often.   Plus they keep talking about the cover for the futony thing that is coming.   What the heck does that mean??????    

New curtains, a wood frame that they won't let me chew on and a towery thing with drawers????????  what next?

Dad says I have my own room, and I kinda sorto do.... It's  my little crate where I sleep. I love that room, it all mine and I can go in it any time I want and  I can sleep or just relax, so I guess he is right.  Now we all have our own little rooms.  

OH YEAH,   I was 10 months old yesterday. Mom says I am getting to be quite a young man.  OOOOOOOOOO  I love Mom and Dad]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Queeky and us</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/351907</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:42:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Everyone Mom has talked to has asked her to show everyone the story she wrote about my Queeky, so he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Everyone Mom has talked to has asked her to show everyone the story she wrote about my Queeky, so here it is::::: 

Sunday night  Rocky was playing with his favorite thing in the whole world.  It a squeaky, a bladder type thing that he got out of  a stuffed toy.  He walks  around with it in his mouth and squeaks and squeaks and chews, (very lightly I guess, no holes in it so far and  he has had it about a month) and then he puts it away till he wants it again.
 
We used to worry about him, but not any more, he also finds the tiniest things you can imagine, like teeny screws and rolls them around in his mouth for hours before he finally spits them out.    We think it might be because he was alone so very much for the first 4 months and probably had no toys so he keeps what he finds.  We gave him lots of toys, but he still loves that the most. 
 
Anyhow, we were all out on the deck and Rocky is happily chewing and its getting dark,  I told DIck, I am going to go in and take a shower, too dark to read, just as we both got up, Rocky dropped his squeaky through a hole on the deck, down about 4 1/2 feet.   Of course, we can't reach it,  the way the deck is, there is only one way and that is to crawl on your hands and  knees under the deck with all the nice bugs, creepy crawlees and spiders.
 
So in the house we go and Rocky stands at the door leading  outside and starts to whimper and whine and whine and whimper.  Lord in heaven....I got in the shower and got out and I don't see Dick, I start to look for him finally go out the door just in time to see him rounding the corner of rhe housecoming toward me with a rake in his hand.  
 
You aren't going under that deck are you???   Don't worry, he says, I just turn the flashlights on and  Rocky  will  go when he sees the squeek.   I just looked at him..  Rocky won't even go under the bed!!!
 
So here is my darling husband, on his hands and knees crawling  under the deck.  Me holding one flashlight on the deck shining it down the hole so he can find this squeeky, (which is about 1"square).  And he is crawling under the deck the other flashlight in his hands.  Then he says "hand me the rake".  I push the rake toward him, our deck is about 18' long underneath, he grabs the rake and finally gets the squeaky on the end of the rake and then he proceeds to crawl backwards shoving  the rake behind him, his butt following. 
 
Of course, Rocky is standing there very interested in whats going on but go under the deck?????  NO WAY.
 
Dick gets out from under the deck finally, we go in the house and on the way to shower, he gives Rocky his squeaky.  Rocky is  now a happy dog and doing a joy dance, and  I have a husband covered with cobwebs, dirt, leaves, pebbles, etc.  
 
And people say,   do you really love that dog??????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not much</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/351737</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Aug 2007 03:50:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad are looking for a new carpet for the dining room part of the kitchen,  why???? who knows ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad are looking for a new carpet for the dining room part of the kitchen,  why???? who knows.  Guess it turns them on.

Me I love digging, until they catch me, eating stones, till they catch me,  chewing on sticks, till they catch me.

Every thing I do they say NO Rocky NO.   Jeepers!!!!

Last night I had this pillow that I have had for a long long time,  and I chew on the edges a lot, well....... last night it kinda sorta broke open and all this white fluffy stuff came out.   How fun!!!   I took it all over the house,  Dad was not amused.   

Rocky   what did you do?????   I thought it was rather obvious what I did,  Dad was not real happy.  Rocky how are we going to use that as a pillow now?   Don't ask me.....  How would I know.

I guess I won't get a chance to chew on any more of my own pillows, I think that was the last one.

Pooor meeeee    Poooor me..... Poor poor me......  Bet no one else has this problems.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/350876</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:47:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Everybody working today, but that means they will all be home tonight.  And its nice outside.  I don ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Everybody working today, but that means they will all be home tonight.  And its nice outside.  I don' t mind napping now, cause Mom will be home after my nap and we can play and take a walk.

The "new" room Mom says is going to be used for reading, sewing, etc.  I guess all these years Dad has had a room of  his own, now Mom has one.

Can't wait to see the bed thingy all together,  I guess they have to wait for some sort of cover???  Anhow,  Mom is here so I am going outside till its time to eat.

Man what a nice night.  Mr. Tom and Dave Brown and Patty Christie came over, Mom and Dad had two storage boxes that go under the bed that they can't use any more, so Dave and his sister Sarah can use them.  Mom and Dad are happy and so if Mr. Tom, so I guess its a win win situation.  

Mom wants Dad to set her up on either Ebay or Craigs list,  She has some LLadros she no long wants and I guess some of them are old.  Why anyone would want old stuff is beyond me, but Mom said its worth a lot of money.

I guess you need money to buy food and stuff.....

I love going outside with my collar on,  I can go all over the place,  how fun!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DAD ******MY    HERO*******    DAD!!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/350774</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 13 Aug 2007 04:33:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy or boy were we busy.   After the pickles, Saturday Mom went shopping,  no one came over and it w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy or boy were we busy.   After the pickles, Saturday Mom went shopping,  no one came over and it was hot hot hot.  Sunday we had blueberry muffins for breakfast.  Ok, THEY had blueberry muffins for breakfast, I had kibble.

It was soooo pretty out, a whole lot nicer than yesterday.  we blew the driveway clean, and straightened up outside and then Mom and Dad put me in my house and got into the truck.  What a minute here,  I am supposed to go in the truck!!  What is going on????

Wow, when they came home they had two HUGE boxes and a big thing covered in plastic.    Dad went and got some tools and started putting things together.   Wow,  looks like a big ol  wooden thing.  I love to chew on wood, Dad took one look at me and said,  Don't even think about it Rocky!!   

Guess it isn't mine.    Mom fussed with the curtains some more and then she said, look Rocky if you pull on this it opens into a flat surface and we are going to put a mattress on it and it is a bed, and then when we put it back like this its a couch!   Gee whiz.....   

First a rug, then curtains, now a bedcouch,  wonder whats going on....

We went out on the deck it was sooo nice and I found a queeky.  You know its one of those things inside a soft toy that when you squeeze it it queeks.

I LOVE them the mostest in the whole world.....  I was queeking and queeking and all of a sudden it fell through a hole in the deck......   I started crying and crying and Mom said, I can get it and Dad said, Oh no you don't  its way under the deck and there are spiders, bugs, creepy crawlys stones, and everything else under there.  

So we went in the house because it was too dark to read and Mom took a shower and I cried and cried at the back door.......

Then DAD went outside with a BIG flashlight and a rake and he crawled under the deck.  He called me and wanted me to go under the deck and get it, but I was too scared..........  So Mom held the flashlight until DAD crawled under the deck and she pushed the rake under and DAD GOT IT!!!!!!!!

My DAD my HERO!!!!!!!~!

We went in the house and Dad gave it back to  me and I queeked and squeeked and squeeked till bedtime.

My MOM and DAD are the greatest in the world.  But my DAD is my hero!!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WEEKENDS</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/349737</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:09:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad and Mom are making pickles.  I don't  think I ever had a pickle......  wonder what they taste li ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad and Mom are making pickles.  I don't  think I ever had a pickle......  wonder what they taste like.  Mom said this is her Grandma's recipe and her Mom and Dad made twice what they needed every year because they gave away soooo many.  Dad said, we give away a lot too.  We should keep them and we wouldn't have to make them every year.  Mom said, but its tradition.

I think Mom decided to keep the curtains, she is tired of fussing about them.
 
Boy this house smells like pickles.   I guess they are good, according to Mom and Dad.

Today Mom vacuumed, dusted, ironed, cleaned baths, changed beds, hung curtains.  WHEW!!   Glad she onlydoes this once in awhile  Now we are going to the store.  The windows are open.   Maybe that means we can sit outside tonight!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OUCHY    OUCHY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/349142</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Aug 2007 07:34:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>You know us puppers are really really interested in everything that goes on and we are constantly ex ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ You know us puppers are really really interested in everything that goes on and we are constantly exploring, looking into things and  having fun.

WELL   Mom and Dad are always telling me NO DIG.   But I found this really interesting hole right next to the house along  the brick.  It was tiny and I was wondering what could be in a hole that tiny???????

BOY did I find out.  Dad said they are sand bees.   OUCHY OUCHY OUCHY.........  they got my nose,   I was biting  at them, but it didn't stop them, they came out of that hole and stung and stung.   Dad sprayed something down the hole and they disappeared, but I have a very very sore nose.......

Dad put ice cubes on it and its ok now, but I think I will stay away from small holes from now on.  

Jeepers I didn't do anything to them, I was trying to explain that to Dad, but he said, you know Rocky, that was their  home, and even though I didn't know they were there, I told  you not to dig, but when you did, you really stuck your nose where it didnt' belong so they defended thier house.

If Dad says so,,  I guess,  but OUCHY

We also hung the drapes today, Dad is not sure if Mom is going to like them,  he thinks she might think they are too dark.

Ooops she just came home and I think she thinks they are too dark. Time for my walk]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cathi</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/349056</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Aug 2007 04:04:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Miss Cathi came over last night.   She's nice, she has kitties though, I can smell a kitty miles awa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Miss Cathi came over last night.   She's nice, she has kitties though, I can smell a kitty miles away.   Everyone has kitties around here.   She brought food with her, I could smell it, but I wasn't allowed to have any.  poooooooor meeee, I can never  have anything.........

Her and Mom talked and talked and talked.   Mom was soooooo happy, she likes Miss Cathi a lot.

Then we went out on the backporch and they sat and talked and I ate some lava rocks again.  Mom tries to stop me, but their fun to chew, then I got some of my favorite treat.  Mom brought out a bowl of ice cubes,  nummy.  I love ice cubes.  

Miss Cathi said, bet he dosn't like them so much in the winter.  Bet I do...

Mom was telling Miss Cathi about me running around in the rain.  I LOVE rain.  Nice and warm and Dad had me out and Dad said I was cavorting... I just know I was running and drinking the neat water that was trying to run down the holey thing near the curb.  So Mom was telling her all about it and she said how  fun that must be, and Mom said she thought it was fun, but wasn't sure if Dad thought so.   

I can make any thing fun, at least thats what Dad and Mom say.  Now today Dad and me are going to get the drapes, for the room they are working on.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>days</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/348564</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Aug 2007 04:06:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, guess Dad has to go to work this morning which means I will sleep most of the day.  Not sure I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, guess Dad has to go to work this morning which means I will sleep most of the day.  Not sure I like that, but time passes quicker.

Dad and I are going to work outside for a short time thi safaternon .  Dad says if he doesn't vacuum the hair out of the truck he will look like  a dog.   I didnt' know I shed THAT much.  Dad  and Mom say I do.

Got to see Baby, Boots, Smora, and Jasper last night they were all out enjoying the weather.  It was nicer last night.

This morning I got to go out with my collar for a long long time.  I'm so glad Mom and Dad put a fence in for me even though I can't see it.

Dad said, Cathi is coming over tonight and you get to meet her.  WOW.   wonder who Cathi is......  Dad said she is really nice and I can't wait to  meet her.  Mom said she is one of her best friends.  That must be nice to have a best friend.    

EWWWWW  Mom picked up some more cat toys for the new kitty down the street not fair!   Oh wait, I see a bag of Paul Newman treats.   shucks now I am embarassed. .....  I should have known Mom wouldn't forget me.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Things</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/348057</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 7 Aug 2007 04:11:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, Dad and I planned on cutting the lawn today and it would have been so fun, because now with my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Dad and I planned on cutting the lawn today and it would have been so fun, because now with my collar I can walk all around and I don't need the leash, but its icky out.      Its wet and its not raining yet but its morning, because Mom went to work and Dad is up but its still almost dark.

Dad says boy Rocky is it ever steamy out.  YECK

Oh well, we were going to change the brakes on Mom's car.    thats, why she took the truck this morning I was wondering,
anyhow, Dad got them off and they didn't need to be changed so he washed them and put the car back together.

Washed them???????? wonder why.

Then we went to the store and when we got back, Dad put me to bed and left!

But he was only gone a short time and someplace he got his hair cut and he looks soooooo cute.

Mom will be home soon and oh oh,  guess what it FINALLY  stopped raining.  I wonder where all that rain goes,  man did it rain and rain and rain.

Dad said maybe we should build a boat Rocky?   I don't know what that is but if Dad needs help.   Here I am.

Time for bed....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SHOPPING</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/347418</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:19:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad has to go and order a rod for the new curtains.  What the heck is a rod?  for that matte ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad has to go and order a rod for the new curtains.  What the heck is a rod?  for that matter what are curtains. 

I guess we are going to get Aunt Gail and Uncle Bill for a  few days,  I'm so excited.   New people.  Mom and Dad are turning the bedroom into a reading room but I guess the couch will be a bed.

How can a couch be a bed????   I sit on the couch every night with Mom and Dad and I don' t see a bed.

I guess Dad forgot he had to go to work early today, because the phone rang and we were playing outside and he hung up and said, Rocky I have to leave, I put the wrong time down and I am supposed to be at work, so off he went.

Hope Mom is home soon.  I get sooooo bored.
 
Its still pretty sticky out, but at least there is a breeze blowing.  I wish it would go back to the hot sunny days we were  having a few weeks ago, it was nice and cooled down at night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BUSY BUSY BUSY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/347417</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:18:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>MOM

Boy she was gone a long time.  She said she picked out drapes for the extra room and got Dad  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ MOM

Boy she was gone a long time.  She said she picked out drapes for the extra room and got Dad two pair of pants and exchanged the thingy thing on her blouse for one that didn't have one.   Wow.  Then her and Dad went to Mass and prayed for everybody like they do every week.

More later

GUESS   WHAT!!!!!!!!!!  Uncle Bob called and when Mom and Dad called him, back   he is HOME !!!!   Finally he is home in Macon Georgia, (don't know where it is but its not IRAQ.   Mom is really  really happy,  Aunt Pam sounded like she was going to bust.

I sure hope they come to visit.....

Mom and Dad are soo happy, by the time they got done on the phone, Mom told Dad we better eat its almost 10.  All I know is I am tired!!!

What a day,  Mom and Dad are h appy,   I even went outside by myself and just layed in the grass......  Gee was it nice.

Going to bed we just said a prayer of Thanksgiving for bringing Uncle Bob home safe.

What a happy day, for everyone even me because I like to see people happy!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HAPPY ME</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/346373</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Aug 2007 12:31:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy did we ever go to the store yesterday.  I was sooooooo tired by the time we finally got home, I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy did we ever go to the store yesterday.  I was sooooooo tired by the time we finally got home, I took a nap and when I got up.  I had a brand new knot to chew!!!  HOORAY>

Dad and me were outside with my collar on and I did some more exploring.  I am still finding out where I can and can't go.

Dad was working all day yesterday putting up the doors  he took out of the bedroom, and painting the covers..... not sure what covers are but I think they go over the switches on the wall.

You know what else Dad did???? He polished the bedroom floor.  I can see myself in it.   Boy is that room going to be nice for me to relax in.

Mom had to go and take something back to a store today, it  had a thingy hanging on it and she said the store was the only place that could take it off, they left it on their accidentally,  I was sure I could chew it off but she wouldn't let me Darn.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WELLLLLLLL</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/346191</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 3 Aug 2007 04:07:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>The room that was a bedroom has new fresh paint on it.   Wonder when Mom and Dad will notice that I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The room that was a bedroom has new fresh paint on it.   Wonder when Mom and Dad will notice that I have a whitish   mustache,   hee hee hee.   I really didn't mean to bump into the wall but it was  a really interesting smell, since I am a puppers I HAVE to investigate smells..... its part of my job.

No body came last night so I don 't know  what happened.  I know that Man was supposed to come.  Oh well, another mystery.

Mom put that darn collar on me last night that buzzes at me.  We went out in the front yard, and I was bummin..... I have to be soooo careful, I didn't want to go out of the garage, but Mom called and I love Mom so I went out.  She was watering the pots of flowers because it is sooooo hot.  She said, "Boy Rocks its cooler tonight, there is a breeze blowing.  She was right, I wasn't panting so hard, so she gave me some ice cubes,   my most favorite thing in the world and I was laying there chewing and all of a sudden Mom was gone.

Oh oh,  then I heard her calling Rocky   come.   Rocky come.   I always go when she calls and so I started sloooooooooowly walking around to the side of the house,   she said, "Rocky quit slinking pick up your head, you're fine.  So I went to her for my treat and I didn't hear the buzz.  HEY   cool!!

I went to the back yard  no buzz,  WOW, then we sat on the deck with Dad and no buzz.   I went searching for a rock to chew on, I like the lava rocks the best, and I don' t know what happened but as I was moseying along I heard the buzz so I turned around and took a closer rock....

I guess I can go by myself till I hear the buzz.   Gee this might be a lot of fun.  No wonder some of my buddy puppers around only go so far in their yards,  now I understand.   

Dad and I are going to the store, so more later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>PAINT</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/345747</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Aug 2007 04:11:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>A guy came to our house yesterday and Dad said Rocky meet Shane he is going to paint the bedro0m.  H ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ A guy came to our house yesterday and Dad said Rocky meet Shane he is going to paint the bedro0m.  HUH??????

So him and Dad took apart the bed and moved the bed and the dresser and the end table out to the front door.   

Shane said, see you tonight and he left.   YEA   we are going to have a  party?

Boy its hot!!!   Mom said the heat bothers her, so we don't take very long walks at tall.

Shane came back with a friend of his last night after Dad went to work and Mom was home and off went the bed, dresser and table?????   Whats going on? It sure looks empty in there.

Then a Mom and Dad came with  a little girl named Alicia, they went  downstairs and looked at this table Mom has down there, then they came up and said they would take it.... Take it where????   I wanted to play with Alicia but Mom put me in my "house" because I started to jump on her.   DARN

The man said see you tomorrow and they left.   No party I guess.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>5 MONTHS</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/344999</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:46:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been at my forever home with Mom and Dad 5 months today!!!!  I don't even remember my other h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been at my forever home with Mom and Dad 5 months today!!!!  I don't even remember my other home.  I lOVE Mom and Dad and I love living here.

Mom says I am getting better, at least I don't chew Everything now, just some things when I am being ignored.   

This guy came this morning and he is taking the bed set from the other bedroom, I wonder why??????    What are they doing to the bedroom?   Mom shuts the door all the time because I like to eat her beany babies.   But I only ate two.  She was NOT happy.    So now I can't go into the bedroom unless they are with me.

Mom hides pupper toys in a bag in the closet,  I can smell them....   I can't reach them though.  

Our neighbors as so nice. They are always telling Mom how nice I am and Mom says, "he is getting there"  I don't know where there is, but I sure hope it is a nice place.

Squirt, (the black kitty) can't come out to play.  His Mom said he is too small and might get hurt.  I don't know about that.  Most Kitties like the rest around here, I won' t mess with, they scratch.

Those pesky squirrels won't stay off the porch.  I go out and they  come and sit with me.....   Mom said, usually  squirrels are afraid of dogs, but I wouldn't hurt them at all.

Last night when we went for our walk, I could smell something .......interesting....  after we came in the house, I went to the back door, Dad came home and I started to bark  and bark so they would know there was something in the back yard.

Dad turned on the light and there was a kitty,  all black with white stripes on his head and a white tip tail, and white on his back.

Dad said, "oh oh", and started to turn the light off, Mom asked him to leave it n a few minutes because she had never seen a skunk up close

What the heck is a skunk??????   Whatever it is it has an interesting smell.

Still hot!  BOY am I glad  we have the air that blows cool.  Its really really hot outside.

Time for a  nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FUNERAL</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/344753</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:53:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy, MOm and Dad were gone all day long.    They looked sooooooo tired when they got home.

I gues ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy, MOm and Dad were gone all day long.    They looked sooooooo tired when they got home.

I guess funerals are not a lot of fun.  After they got home, Dad had to go to work and Mom was pooped so we went for a few walks, took a shower and sat on the porch waiting for Dad.  Then we went to bed.


I slept really good last night after the Raccoons left.   Jeepers I sure wish they wouldn't come here, they make soooooo much noise and I bark, and MOM and DAD shake that darn can, then I shake, then they say "QUIET".

I really really try,  I do, but every night they come back and we start all over.

Dad and me went to two stores today.   I think Dad loves going to the store, but thats ok, as long as he takes me.  

Dad went to work again but Mom will be home really soon.  They are taking the extra bedroom apart it looks like.    Dad was putting gooey stuff  in the two holes in the ceiling.....  don't know why.  He does a lot of silly things like that.

Its hot again today, but Mom turned the air on, so its not toooo bad.  Mom doesn't like it hot, she says, 'Rocky I sweat.   Women are not supposed to sweat they are supposed to perspire delicately but I Sweat'  I guess thats not !good cause she isn't happy when she says it.  

I can't see the new kitty yet, Mom says its too little but she sure likes it.  I think I might be getting jealous,  thats a big word Mom used when she said, "is the green eyed monster getting to you Rocks?"  

I started to look for the monster and I was growling but she said,  no no Rocky that just means your jealous????

Oh well, time to go to bed, maybe I can dream what jealous means.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/343208</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:33:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Woooooweeeee   did we get a lot done.  Dad and I installed a bar in the shower to hold onto,  guess  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Woooooweeeee   did we get a lot done.  Dad and I installed a bar in the shower to hold onto,  guess you have to have one now to be legal.  We called some people about painting the bedroom, Mom said for 300 dollars she can do a darn good job.

Mom went shopping this morning for a little while, but I slept so I hardley noticed..  Boy did I make a mistake though.  She put my collar on and I KNOW better but I tried to follow her down the driveway.  Mom said go Back Rocky go back, but  I tried to follow her and Man did I get poked.  I bet I dont' do that again. I heard the buzz and so did Mom but wow I didn't want to go back. I bet I do the next time.  I won't be so dumb again.

We went to a store today and Mom said she had to take tomorrow off because of a funeral.  I guess Mr. Stan died.  My  human brother Jim's father in law.  He was a sweetie Mom said.  

I am sorry I didn't get to meet him, he was supposed to come over but Mom said he is now in heaven playing Euchre with everyone else.  We said another prayer for him.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weekends</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/342682</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:29:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh boy oh boy Dad home all day tomorrow and Dad and Mom home most of the day tomorrow and Dad and Mo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh boy oh boy Dad home all day tomorrow and Dad and Mom home most of the day tomorrow and Dad and Mom home ALL DAY Sunday,

It will be soooooo fun..    Tomorrow Dad and I are going shopping for supper.  No matter what Dad gets, Mom can fix it.

So far we have gone to Meijers,  and we got corn and tomatoes for supper, I guess they are going to get BLT's and corn and cukes.  I just hope they don't forget I like carrots.....

We went for a walk and Chelseigh was out.  She is soooooo pretty, almost all white with a black and pink nose.  She is a rescue like me,  I know she is part American Eskimo dog, but I don' t think she knows what else she is.

My little friend Rachel just got a kitty.  I'm not big on kittys,  but I love Rachel and she loves me, so if she wants a kitty I still love her.  Besides she has two black labs in the family.

The kitty is alllllllll  black.  Except when he yawns then he has a bright pink tongue!!   Boy he is cute.  He was dumped on Rachel's sister's vet's door.  Rachel's sister Sarah works for the vet.  She is going to school to learn to be a veterinarian so she can take care of puppers like me, and kitties like Rachel's squirt.  

Squirt isn't that a hysterical name for a kitty???

Even tho puppers aren't supposed to like kitties, I like them.  

This morning when I took Mom out to get the paper and do my thing right there in the dark grass was sleeping a brindle cat I think it might be from next door 3 live there and 4 live across the street.  I just sniffed it and left to do my thing.

Got to run ......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dad's home</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/342360</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:44:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad is home all day today, maybe we can go to more than one store,  Yipee!!

Mom said he is going  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad is home all day today, maybe we can go to more than one store,  Yipee!!

Mom said he is going to be working in the bathroom, wonder if he is going to work on the bar for the bath tub?   I am learning that I can go outside with that funny collar on and I can walk around by myself.... but if I go to certain places, my collar beeps and I turn around and go back because it will buzz me if I don't.

Last night I went on the front porch with Mom and waited for Dad to come home.  I even went off the front porch and looked around.  I was having a good time and being really careful.  

When Dad came home I wanted to go meet him and he stopped the truck so I could say hi, but  I went a little to far and all of a sudden I got the buzz, so I scooted back to the porch.  But it was fun to explore = O]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Harry Potter</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/342029</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:47:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy!  Dad was only home a short time and he was off to work.  Wish I could go to work,  must be fun, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy!  Dad was only home a short time and he was off to work.  Wish I could go to work,  must be fun, everyone but me sure spends a lot of time there.

But at least we got to go to the store and be outside for awhile.  Dad goes to the store every day and I get to ride along.  I know everyone in the neighborhood, almost.

Boots next door barks and barks at me and everyone else who goes by, he scares me, I think Mom too.  We walk way over on the other side when we go by his house.

Mom said she is going to give me a bath tonight.  I think I like it, I can't remember, ooops never mind.  she just said she is going to wait till Dad can help. 

Boy, Mom finished her cleaning, she is always cleaning, she says its my fault because  I shed so much.  Wonder what shed is???    Finally she was done, we had already visited Baby on our first walk, then Mom decided to take a shower.  I want to take a shower, it looks like sooooooo much fun.

Mom and I went out on the deck and she is still reading Harry Potter. I sure hear a lot about Harry Potter.  I guess he must have a very interesting life.  Mom asked me if I would like to be magical.....HUH??????  
She reads to me, I don 't  understand it, but I sure like the sound of her voice.

She was kinda upset, I guess she had all the books and lent them to someone she doesn't remember who and she never got them back.  She wanted to re-read all of them.  

She is not so bummed out now, but she sure misses the first bunch of books. Maybe I can get them for her birthday?????  I know its coming up because she said, Rocky your birthday is right after mine.    Not exactly sure what that means, but I know Dad had a birthday and Mom made a special dinner.  Maybe I will get a special dinner......

Time for bed, tomorrow night maybe Mom will read more to me.  I sure hope  so.  I think I love Harry Potter, Hermoine and Ron.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/341124</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:17:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night I went outside without my leash again, but I always have to wear that darn collar....

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night I went outside without my leash again, but I always have to wear that darn collar....

Oh well, at least I get to roam around  (smile).   Dad and I are going to cut the lawn and take down a small tree today.  He said I am a big  big help.  I am soooo proud.

Guess Dad has to go to the dentist and I can't go....  DARN.  I would be good.  I want to go.... pout pout pout

I miss all the fun.  Oh Oh its starting to rain.  Dosen't look like we are going to get that tree down today.

Well!   Got to go out more than I thought. It only rained a little.  We went to a paint store and a store that sells fold up beds.

How come a fold up bed?   My bed can get all squished down when Mom puts it in the washer, but fold?     naaaaaah

Mom's hybiscus is still blooming.  Its bright red and its so pretty, we have lots of humming birds to.

Its so fun being outside.  Maybe I won't mind not going too far out in the yard.

oo  oooo              oooooooooooooo    got to go.  we are going for another ride.

Hooray]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HMMMMM</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/340987</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jul 2007 04:01:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well yesterday was fine, but I am very very sleepy this morning,  Mom thinks I might be sick.  Dad w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well yesterday was fine, but I am very very sleepy this morning,  Mom thinks I might be sick.  Dad will be home with  me today and he will find out.    We are going to go and look at a futon.   

What the heck is a futon?????     Dad says we need a new bed in the guest room Rocks for Uncle Bob & Aunt Pam, and Uncle Jim and Auntie Beth & Uncle Kevin and Aunt Gail & Uncle Bill.  

WOW I didn't know I had so many Aunts and Uncles...... 

I guess I have even more than don't come to Michigan much.....

Oh  well, I love company...

Dad and I went to umptee ump stores this morning then GUESS WHAT!!!!!

Dad put me outside without my leash.   I never walked down past the beep though.  Dad said, go ahead Rocky you can go farther, but I think I will wait and just go a little bit for right now.

I feel ok,  hope I still do forever.  

See you tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday Morning</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/340808</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:31:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy oh boy, Sunday must  mean sleep in day,  Mom and Dad didn't come down the hall till I started to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy oh boy, Sunday must  mean sleep in day,  Mom and Dad didn't come down the hall till I started to whine.  Gee whiz!!!  BUT all is forgiven,  I got some more of that yummy yummy chicken stuff for breakfast. I guess Mom must think I need it, OK by me.


Then we all went for a walk and saw the neighbors,  Mom was busy in the kitchen and I was busy with Dad.  Dad said, hey should we go to the store now or tonight,  Mom said lets go now......  I know what that means,   oooooooo  goody,  sure enough, Dad says want to go bye bye Rocky  Hip hip hooooray. We went to the grocery store and then we went to PetSmart.  HOW FUN!!!!!!  I got to see lots of  other doggies and we had a great time.

We got me a nummy and Mom said some dog food that is better for me, I don't care as long as they feed me!!

Dad said, we won't be home this afternoon Rocks we are going to a  Baptism and a reception afterward....... I want to go......

Anyhow, I slept in the afternoon and in no time at all they were home and we played and played and I ate and I got lots of loving....

Mom said, we are going to bed early Rocky we are sooooo tired.  So was I so off we went.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/340190</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 07:05:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don't feel so good.  Mom says I gotsta quit eating all those sticks outside.  I guess its ok to ch ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don't feel so good.  Mom says I gotsta quit eating all those sticks outside.  I guess its ok to chew but not swallow

She is going to the store to buy me some  different dogfood so Idon't get such an upset stomach.

I almost don't mind the upset tummy because Mom makes this delicious dinner out of ground turkey, rice and water.   It smells so good  I bet I could eat tjons of it.   It helps so I don't have diarehhea any more.

Mom and I washed and ironed and vacuumed boy did we work hard...
Then they went to Mass   when they go home I go some more of that and hmmmmmmm it was so good.   Then we played and Played

Finally we sat on the couch and both Mom and Dad petted me while they were reading, then we went to bed.

Nice nice day]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>TGIF</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/339683</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:11:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad is home today most of the day.  Mom is at work, but I know what time she gets home.  NO!  I don' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad is home today most of the day.  Mom is at work, but I know what time she gets home.  NO!  I don' t have a watch, I just know!

Ask Dad,.....    he  told Mom, Rocky starts to hang around the back door about 4:30 waiting for you every night.  Of course I do, I do the same thing when Dad works and gets home late.   I just kinda sorta know they are coming and I go to the door and sure  enough there they are.

Dad and me walked around the yard again.  Some of the flags are gone????  Thats ok, the minute the buzzing starts I stop and back up... no more jolts for me, one was enough.  Dad tried it on his hand first and he said it wasn't bad, must be different for puppers.

Mom and Dad won't let me out by myself but at least I can go out with them and explore on my own.

I got to go to the bank and the grocery store and a candy store today.  What fun!  It is still really pretty outside not tooo hot.  I love this kind of weather.

Got to go.  Moms home]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thursday, boring.</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/339107</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:57:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pooooooooor    meeeeee   Dad and Mom both left for work this morning.  Jeepers usually at  least one ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pooooooooor    meeeeee   Dad and Mom both left for work this morning.  Jeepers usually at  least one is home.  Maybe that means they will both be home tonight????  Hope so. 

Guess maybe I needed some quiet time after last night.  phew  it was noisy.  When I went out this morning I couldn't see down the end of the drive.  Mom said,  Wow Rocky look how foggy it is......  Hmmmmmmm is that what that white icky stuff is???  It makes my fur all wetish.

Dad is home and guess what the weather is much better.   It is sunny and Dad says it is going to get cooler.  

Now Mom is home,  oh boy oh boy,   Mom is going to  make dinner and then we are all going for a walk.

MMMMMMM  Darn they are  having fish again and I STILL don't get any.  I love fish, I think......    How come I don't get any?   Not fair!!!

Nice nice walk.  really nice out.   We sat out on the back deck for a long time tonight and Mom and Dad both had slacks on.  It must be cool.

Time for bed..]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOLY COW!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/338911</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:48:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was soooooooo  scared last night. 

First Mom and I were outside having our walk and it was kind ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was soooooooo  scared last night. 

First Mom and I were outside having our walk and it was kinda sorta icky out, but I didn't care Mom was there, we didn't see anyone else except Mr. Brian when he stopped his car to say hi to me.  We came in and Mom started to vacuum and dust and wash clothes like she always does,  it had been awhile so I reminded Mom that us doggers has to go once in awhile, so out we went.

All of a sudden those same water thingys started bouncing up and down and I was trying to catch them in my mouth and Mom was laughing harder than Dad did when I did it in the car.   All of a sudden, there was a really scary BOOM!!!  
 I never ever ever heard such a racket, even on 4th of July.  Mom said it was Thunder........wow, it thundered, I barked at it and it THUNDERED some more, it wasn't scared of me at all.  We ran into the house and it thundered and thundered and thundered.  I was trying to make it stop, but Mom said, Rocky its ok, we need the rain.    All of a sudden it was like all the watering thingy's in the whole neighborhood went on at once.  HOLY COW!!  

I couldn't even see outside, I went from window to window, nope all I saw was wet wet wet...

Finally it looked like Mom turned on all the outside lights,  it really got light and then the water stopped.

Mom had gotten candles out "just in case" she said, she almost always has a small candle going anway so big deal....

Dad came home and said.  WOW that was some storm a lot of people lost power, Yep, Mom said, that is why the candles are out and ready.


OHHHHH   I seeeeeee...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WEDNESDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/338566</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:44:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am learning.  I never went near those dang flags yesterday.  Mom walked away from me, but I stayed ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am learning.  I never went near those dang flags yesterday.  Mom walked away from me, but I stayed right there and didn't follow her.  I guess that made Mom and Dad happy because they kept telling me how good I was.

I sure wish I knew how not to shed, even Mom said by this time of the year I should not be shedding.  I shed constantly  my hair flies through the air.  I just don't understand it.  I eat a well balanced diet, or at least till I see carrots, I LOVE carrots.  

Oh well,  Dad and me will be home till he goes to work and then Mom comes home,   wish they were both home at the same time.....   Guess some day.  

Met Jasper last night.  He is really pretty bigger than me but not fat, just taller, and he is white with brownish patches.  Boy is he a good dog.  He came out to say hi to me and his Dad was upset, but he didnt' jump or anything, just said hi.

I have to learn how to do that.  I just keep trying to get to every dog I see, Mom says people won't want to see me come if I keep it up.... gee I hope I learn soon I love People!!  they are my bestest friends after puppers.

Dad had to go to work, but before he left he shut all the windows and that nice cool air is back.  I love it, and it is not sticky anymore.  I love Dad!! He is always thinking about me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/338035</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 02:47:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Jeepers, got up this morning, ate and went out with Mom and it was pouring!  It sure isn't cool out. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Jeepers, got up this morning, ate and went out with Mom and it was pouring!  It sure isn't cool out.  Must be what Mom calls a sticky rain.  Poor Mom, she went to get a cup of coffee and there was coffee all over the sink and the floor, she said, oh heavens Rocks looks like the door that holds the coffee came open again.  So she said she would only take a little coffee because Dad HAD to have coffee in the morning or  he couldn't function??

Function?????  boy humans sure do use a lot of words I can't understand.  

Dad and me are supposed to work outside today,  Don't think sooooo

Wonder what we will do?

Dad said, I don' t think it will rain all day, squirt, besides we have work to do in the basement and on the computer.  Pooey,   I don't like it when he works on the computer, but....... I could be naughty and tear up some more things.....

Mom has this rug in the family room that she say is Burgundy colored that Uncle Bob sent from Iraq.  I guess I must shed a LOT, she always says, Lord Rocky I just vaccumed yesterday and look at that carpet!   Looks ok to me, but noooooo she has to go get the MONSTER out and turn it on.    
At least I don' t bark so much at it any more,  I still don't like it, but it doesn't suck up my toys so I guess its ok... Mom seems to like it because it picks up all my hair and he carpet turns burgundy again.   UNTIL I walk on  it again.

Yesterday, I got the most wonderful thing.   Its called a tennis ball and boy is it fun.

I got to go to the bank with Dad, and the grocery store,  and the post office so we could send Uncle Bob a box again.  Dad said, last one we hope to Iraq Squirt.  He is supposed to come home.  Hooray, I hope he comes here.

Gee I love to ride in the car.   I had Dad laughing sooooooo hard,  It was raining and like always, I had my head stuck out of the car,  all I was trying to do was catch the raindrops in my mouth, I kept biting at them and biting at them, Dad was laughing soooo  hard he had to stop the car.    I honestly didn't see what was funny,   Dad's are weird sometimes.

It stopped raining double hooray, now we can go outside and run and run and play.  Yipee.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DAD'S      BIRTHDAY!!!!!</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:19:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's Dad's birthday today.  Hooray,   Happy Birthday Dad and many many more.    

Me and Dad just  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's Dad's birthday today.  Hooray,   Happy Birthday Dad and many many more.    

Me and Dad just finished  a NEW baffle for the thistle feeder, we have to keep those pesky chipmunks out of it!!  Dad says thistle seed is expensive...

We went to the postoffice to get customs papers.  Dad says we have to fill them out every time we send a box to Uncle Bob.  Pretty soon Uncle Bob will be "on this side of the pond" Dad said.  HUH?????

Hope Uncle Bob  comes here some day.   Wish Uncle Jim was back here today, we could really have some fun.

I walked all around today but I stayed away from the flags.  I don't know how they do it, but they give me a poke, I don' t need that, so I stay away and besides every time I back away, Dad tells me how good I am and loves me to pieces and I love that...

Lets see, oh yea, we went for more walks and more walks, and then we went to ACO so Dad could make a copy of something he said, then we went back to the post office so he could mail something else, then I helped Dad clean the basement,  I can just hear Mom now,  Cleaned????  sure dosen't look like it.

Women!!   But I LOVE MOM!!

Boy am I tired!!! Think I will go to bed now. 

Dad just said he will be home tomorrow, all day.   YEA!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday, funday</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:57:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's Dads birthday tomorrow, but he has to work so we are going to celebrate it today!!   

We wen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's Dads birthday tomorrow, but he has to work so we are going to celebrate it today!!   

We went to two stores, Dad put out bug stuff and killed weeds and then he took me around the yard to see the flags.  Whoaaaaaa    whats this????    I got a shock!!!   I yelled and Dad and Mom both said good dog Rocky, thats it,  stay here.  we Walked all over and I didn't want to go back to those flags again!   Then we went in the house and Dad put my regular  collar on and we went for a walk and I was fine.    

In the afternoon we sat on the back porch and read and had snacks and it was soooo fun.   Dad was putting together two stools for the kitchen and he let me help him.    Dad wanted new stools for his birthday, so that is what he got.   Gee are they snazzy, they have backs on them and they turn.  Dad says he likes these better than the other ones.

Time for dinner.  Dad loves crab legs,  what the heck are they????  O o   oooooooo   Dad just brought somehting in the kitchen that are longer than me and I smell fish.  

Wait Dad I will protect you grrrrr grrrrr bark.  Dad says, Rocky settle its ok, they are just King Crab Legs.  Its ok..     Whew!    I was worried.  

Dad got this big huge pot out and put some water in it.  Mom had these baked potatoes with all kinds of stuff in them, the table was full of china and crystal and glasses.  Gee, I can't wait till my birthday.

Wait a minute.   I don't see my plate.......HEY don't I get any.  Mom looked at me and said, I know Rocky but this is people food....

Oh wait she is giving me a rawhide chew.   I LOVE  Mom.

Then she got this berry thing out of the oven and put ice cream on it.  Good thing I was still eating my chew or I would have wanted some of that too.

Then we sang Happy Birthday to Dad, went for a walk.  Played on the floor and went to bed.   Me and Mom were pooped.  Dad doesn't go to work till late tomorrow night so he stayed up.

YAWNNNNN    Tomorrow Dad and I have the whole day together.  Yes!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Uncle Jim and Mel</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/337120</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:19:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Uncle Jim and Mel came over.   It was sooooo fun!!   He likes to throw the ball and Mel rubs me and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Uncle Jim and Mel came over.   It was sooooo fun!!   He likes to throw the ball and Mel rubs me and talks to me.   I had soooooo much fun...

I was going to ask where Shadow was, but I was having so much fun I forgot...

Dad was working in the morning so I helped Mom, we washed clothes, vacummed and cut up vegies.  I didn't get any because Mom said I am still a little sick.

I spent a lot of time in the morning sleeping, but boy did I have fun with Jim and Mel.  Mel has a Pupper.  I can tell....   I think  its Rosie or Margie, I can''t rmember exactly but I could smell her on Mel.   MMMMMMMM   and I know about Shadow.   Maybe we can all get together some day and play.  How fun!!!

Mel thought I had a beautiful face,   I think so too. Everyone tells me that and Mom says, don' t be getting a big head Rocky, handsome is as handsome does.....    Not too sure what that means.  

They had to leave so soooon.  But they will be back maybe they will bring their pups too.

That was so fun....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom is going to talk today</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:56:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Decided yesterday, maybe Rocky would like a bath.    Ok lets set the scene
 
Hubby  is at work.    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Decided yesterday, maybe Rocky would like a bath.    Ok lets set the scene
 
Hubby  is at work.    Just me and the Rock.    I find the shampoo I had bought.  It is dog shampoo with oatmeal in it.   mmmmmmm sounds good.  I love oatmeal.  Beth told me to get that kind because she uses it and it stops any itching they may have.Ok,  so I debate,  Lift up to the laundry rooom  or put in the bathtub.   I consider the shower which Rocky loves, but only if the shower door stays open.....  Decide against the shower. 
 
If I use the bathtub, I have to put these 65 years old knees on the tile floor, which wouldn't be bad, but I picture squirming, and him trying to climb out and decide against the bath tub.
 
Ok,  that leaves the laundry room sink.   I get the shampoo, two large towels, and a washcloth.   Then it dawns on me, I need a pitcher because there is no hose in the sink!
 
I entice Rocky into the laundry room, thats not too hard he goes wherever I am anyway.  
 
Rock I announce,  guess what we are taking a bath.  I included the "we" knowing full well I would be soaked before it was done.  (Remembering Frisky who hated baths)I get another small towel put it in the bottom of the sink,  (don' t want him slip sliddin away..  Now this dog is NOT an easy dog to pick up, he has no center of gravity that I can find...
 
So I schlep him into the tub, which comes up to just under my boobs,  Turn the water on gently and start to wet down Rocky.  
 
To my total suprise he loved it.   He let me wet him down pour shampoo on him, work it into a lather and generally wash him.  We had  a few times when he decided he wanted to hang out between  the tub and the wash, but i pursuaded him that was not a good idea.  I used a washcloth and washed his face, and rinsed and rinsed.  He was great.   Picked  him up and put him on the floor on a towel and dried him all over took another towel and dried some more.   He looks great!!!   I put a red shirt on him with USA on the back, told him we were celebrating the 4th early, : )  took him for a walk, everyone told him how nice he looked.  Came home started dinner. After hubby got home we took his shirt off and he must have been tired.   He promplty layed down and started "sawing logs.  "
 
After we ate we took him  on  a long walk, when we got home the two of us were so poooped from being busy  all day,  we grabbed a glass of wine turned around to tell Rocky he had to go to bed and he was already  in his kennel curled in a ball.   Sooooooo the whole  family went to bed at 10 to 10 last night and slept all night]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>POOOOOOR      MEEEEEE</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/336308</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:08:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I have been, Mom says, &quot;under the weather&quot;  I don't know what that means, but my tummy was funny,    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I have been, Mom says, "under the weather"  I don't know what that means, but my tummy was funny,    Every few minutes it seemed like I had to go...

I must have gone 4 times yesterday morning.  Mom and Dad were both really worried.  They called some body and he said to give me a 1/2 of a pill and start the Brat diet the next day.   WHAT????

So I guess they gave me a pill, I will eat anything, Mom says that is my problem.   But!   Last night when Mom got home, she was cooking dinner and it smelled sooooooo   good.  I was wondering what the heck could be soooooo good.  

Anyhow, I was hungry because it seemed like I hadn't had any food in a long long time.  Just then Dad gave me my bowl and it had some good stuff in it.  Mom said it was Rice, Water and ground chicken.   MMM    MMM  MMM

It was wonderful and it made me feel full, at least for awhile.  I was still having a few problems last night but we played and I slept good/

At least I slept after I barked a warning at the Raccoon's again.  I keep telling them THIS IS MY YARD.  But they never listen and they keep coming back, so I bark and Mom and Dad say, Rocky quiet, every night.   guess I will never learn...

Had some more of that great stuff for Breakfast this morning, still not quite right, but I think I am a little better.

Want to hear something funny????  Dad forgot he had to work early today so he was really really later for work.  I think he was worried about me....  thats what MOM says.

I am going to bed, Mom said Uncle Jim is going to stop by for a while tomorrow.   oHHHHHH  goooooody   He's b ringing Mel with him.

Yeh!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOME ALONE</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/335867</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:40:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad both went to work again this morning......  darn.....

I like it better when they are  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad both went to work again this morning......  darn.....

I like it better when they are home.  Last night after I ate we went to a new store  past downtown L.O. it is Holiwood Market.   Mom and Dad used to shop there when they lived in  Troy, I heard Mom say that to Dad...  Where is Troy????  What is a Hollywood Market???

Mom  is happy its here so I guess thats good.  They were not in the store very long, so it was a short bye bye,  but at least I got a chance to go bye bye.  I love going bye bye.   Mom and Dad bring carrots for me when we are in the car a  looooooong time and I get one every couple of hours after we stop and I go....

Guess What???????   Guess What?????

UNCLE     BOB     IS     COMING      HOME!!!!!!!!!!!

Mom and Dad are so happy and Mom said Miss Pammy is exstatic?  Wonder what that means, hope its good.

I don 't know if we get to see him or not, Mom says depends on whether or not he is going to drive to his new home, or fly.  

I hope he drives and brings Miss Pam.  That would be soooo fun.  I have heard so much about them.

Mom's got to go to work, so more later, I am going for a nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Nice and breezy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/335433</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:01:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy, I don't  know what happened, but it is so much nicer out today.  Mom came into the kitchen and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy, I don't  know what happened, but it is so much nicer out today.  Mom came into the kitchen and fed me and said, lets see what the weather is like Rockers.......

so out we went and it was great.  The wind was blowing and I could walk on the driveway today and it didn't hurt my feet, nice!!

I didn't want to go back in the house I was trying to run up and down, no one but us was up.... Mom said,   normal people are still in bed at 5:50 A.M. Rocks, we can't be barking and making noise.   

So we had to come in, but Mom said I could go and get Dad up because he had to go to work too, so down the hall I went.  I sure hope they are both back home soon.   At least the windows are open today and I can hear and smell.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pictures</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/334963</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:29:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom is going to put new pictures up today.  Hooray,  I love pictures of me!  It shows everyone how c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is going to put new pictures up today.  Hooray,  I love pictures of me!  It shows everyone how cute I am...

Mom says maybe I should go on  a diet.  I guess I now weigh 25 pounds.   I only weighed 16 when I came to live here.  I am a lot taller too.  Mom says if I don't quit growing she dosen't know what she is going to do.....

I can't help it, its genes Dad says.   Wonder who genes is???  Never heard of him before.  

Mom says Uncle Bob still dosen't know when he get to leave the secret place he is in.  He can't tell anyone, just says there are more fireworks going out  than coming in.  I hope thats good.

You should  have heard Mom last night.  She was yelling get out of there you little stinker,    go   go   go.   I couldn't see what was going on, but Mom and Dad feed all the animals and she was telling Dad when he got home that a chipmonk was on the Thistle holder.  That is what they put out to feed the gold finches and house finches.  I guess the little guy was stuffing himself.

Dad put up a baffle over the seed the other day, but he was back last night.  Mom ran outside and yelled at  him and he ran across the wire that the feeder is on and down the tree, Mom said his little cheeks were so full he could barley walk down the tree.  She got a good picture of him before she scared him, she is going to put it up

Man o man,  Dad has been on the phone almost all day because the internet went down..... What the heck is that and why does he keep talking to AT&T or so he says..... I think he is tired of me.

I hate it when he doesn't pay attention to me.   Waht does he need the internet for anyhow?   Mom doesn't have any problem,  its always Dad.  hmmmmm wonder what he does that she doesn't do??


Mom is going to put up the new pictures tomorrow.....  What do you think?  Do I  need to lose weight???

Mom did it,  There are two new pictures of me.  One at Lake Huron and one at Lake Michigan and the picture of the chipmonk I have been trying to catch.  So far,    I have not gotten close.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>POOPED</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/334638</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Jul 2007 09:56:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Man,
This weekend really did poop me out.   Dad and I walked the flags a  couple of times but I was ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Man,
This weekend really did poop me out.   Dad and I walked the flags a  couple of times but I was tired.    

Dad says the heat does that,  I think he means it makes me tired.  Man I am really tired..

Dad left for work so I am sleeping till Mom gets home.  I am so glad its cool in the house...

Brother, Mom got home and its still awfully hot out.  Whew!   We went for walks but all the kids are in pools and no one wants to come out and play with me!  Bother.......I'm a nice dog and a lot of fun, whats so special about a pool?

At least Mom and me spent some time sitting in Miss Marla's backyard and Baby let me play with her.  That was fun, but its too hot to play much.

Mom said, get used to it Rocky its going to be hotter tomorrow.  

Mom said she is going to put the pictures from Lake Huron and Michigan on my site, probably today,  I can' t wait to see them.

Got to run, time to go for my last walk, Dad will be home really soon.

NIGHT>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lake Huron   Lake Michigan  and ME</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/334148</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Jul 2007 05:30:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy o Boy o Boy....

I just got back from seeing the top of Michigan.....  or as Dad told me, the  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy o Boy o Boy....

I just got back from seeing the top of Michigan.....  or as Dad told me, the tip of the Mitt????   Don't know what that means but Mom said on Friday morning guess what Rock??  we are going on a trip.  She put my pillow in the back seat and away we went.    

We stopped at lots and lots of interesting places.  I smelled and smelled and smelled.  I peed all over places I never saw before, then then guess what????


Give up?? We stopped and went into this little room and when Mom opened the door on the other side there was sand on the ground, Mom called it sand, and then there was a hill and WATER!!!!  I could see it....

Dad said welcome to Lake Huron Rocky.   We went  down the stairs and out on the sand,   wow   what  a weird feeling.  We walked down and the water was right there.  All kinds of rocks and really cool smells.  Mom and Dad said, come on Rock  lets look at Lake Huron up close. I went charging a head and the water looked so cool and people were swimming and I went to go in and the water came running up to me and I JUMPED back. Mom and Dad just laughed.  

I said ok, lets do that again.  I walked up there figuring what could it do and it did it again. It came at me and got my fingers wet@@   WOW.  I ran back again and Mom and Dad were laughing and laughing.

Mom finally said, come on Rockers it won't hurt you and she knelt down and put her hands in the water and said come on in the waters warm.  So I finally put my toes in the water and started to take a drink and darn if that water didn't come at me again and get my face wet.

Well!!!  Think I will wait till next time and then we will see who wins.  Mom and Dad wouldn't take me off my leash,  guess they didn't want to see me beat the water,...but I would have showed them!!!

We slept in the little room and walked all over the next day between car rides, we went to a place that was all trees and I smelled and smelled and smelled.

Then we stopped at another big water and I couldn't wait to get down there so we walked down and this time I got me feet wet.  Mom said she couldn't go in too many big sharp rocks and I kinda agreed,   but it was still fun and then Dad said.   Rocky welcome to Lake Michigan.   

Hmmmmmmmm  guess there is more than one big water.  Dad said you have now seen two of the five Great Lakes.   Woweeeeee  guess Ishould be really impressed, but not sure what he means.

It was really hot and sunny but all the time we were driving Mom and Dad would stop we would get out and I could walk around, drink, poop, smell and smell and then we would get back in the car, I would lay on my pillow and some times I got a piece of carrot or sometimes a treat.

I wish we could do this every day.  

But boy am I ever POOPED!!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Peace and Quiet</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/332732</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Jul 2007 04:21:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Whew~~~   I didn't think those bangity things would ever stop last night...  Mom and Dad even got ti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Whew~~~   I didn't think those bangity things would ever stop last night...  Mom and Dad even got tired of the noise. 

I went to bed before Mom, she said I have to go to work in the morning Rocky see you then, but I was already in my bed......  I was soooooo tired
I don't even think the bangity things would have kept me up.

Yep Mom went to work today first thing but DAD is home.  Not sure what we are going to do today, probably more "Dad calls it training

We got to go to the store and clean the basement.  Funny, Mom said it didn't look any different to her, but Dad and me was down there a long long time.  

Then of course just as we sat down outside after supper it started to rain.  Phooey,  I love ice cubes, they are my treat but Mom doesn't want them melting on the floor, so I can only have them outside.

Darn

Maybe tomorrow???]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FIREWORKS......... FIREWORKS   AND    MORE ,,,,FIREWORKS</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/332447</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 11:18:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well!!     I guess Mom and Dad both have today off because NO ONE came to let me out and feed me til ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well!!     I guess Mom and Dad both have today off because NO ONE came to let me out and feed me till I don't k now when, but I was starved>>>>

Mom made up for it though I got a raw egg mixed in with my kibble.  MMMMMM

Dad and Mom  ate  !and it was morning!   Then we all went to two stores and I got a new lamb to tear apart.  YEA>>>>  

Dad had to go to work I guess because all of a sudden I was pooped from playing and training and I went to bed and they left.   

It seemed like Mom came right back, but Dad wasn't with her.  Dad will be home soon, Mom said.

Okeydokey.....   Mom said we would start the ribs before Dad got home so he wouldn't have to do it.  She is soo sweet.   We got to go for a long long walk, I don't think anyone is home  but us in the neighborhood.  Mom must have noticed cause she said, I know it seems quiet now Rocks but wait till tonight. 

Mom is washing clothes now and I am waiting,,,,, my bed is in there,,,,,, Oh bother.

Finally!  My bed is back where it belongs, more cracker thingy's making noise and Dad isn't even home yet.  Mom keeps saying wait till tonight sweetie it gets worse........

It has been raining off and on    off and on     off and on   all day...  Sun out, sun gone,  gee whiz!!

Uncle Bob and Mom are sending mail today a lot.  Wish Uncle Bob and Aunt Pam would come over.  I never met them yet.  Mom says if everyone of her family came their would be soooooo many people........  I guess I have a huge family,  that makes me happy  happy  happy.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BOOMS *** BANGS *** WOW!!!!****</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/332439</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2007 10:59:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Jumpin Jiminy, Mom came home last night,  she fixed dinner we all went for a really nice walk and al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Jumpin Jiminy, Mom came home last night,  she fixed dinner we all went for a really nice walk and all of a sudden just as I am getting  settled for some serious petting, there are bangs, booms, rat a tat tats, noise noise noise, SOOOOOOOO  of course I join in with my trademark>>>>

Bark bark  baaaayyyyyyy   Mom let me get one good one out and then her and Dad made me stop.

I guess tomorrow is some sort of holiday where people try to make as much noise as they can.......

Anyway,  I settled in and Mom said, get used to it Rocks, tomorrow night will be worse.

Boy I am telling you, with all the stuff that went on yesterday, and then that!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOLY    COW</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/331948</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Jul 2007 10:48:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>My goodness I was so tired yesterday.  Today I have been to Meijers with Dad, stopped at the groomer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My goodness I was so tired yesterday.  Today I have been to Meijers with Dad, stopped at the groomer, at least that is what Dad said and got my nails cut.  She cut one a leeeeeetle bit short, but she put some magic white powder on it and it didn't bleed.

Spent some time walking around those silly white flags again.  Dad is playing around with cukes, he calls them.  He peeled them and I asked for  a bite and I got one, but I DON"T like them.   Yuck.  Mom gave me apple this morning that was delicious!!!

Now we are going to go out on the back deck and think some more on the way to build a new deck.  This should be veryyyyyyy  interesting.

It is really getting hot Dad said rain, but he was wrong.

Wonder where Mom is??????

Dad says she will be home in a few hours.******  I can't tell time, I sure hope that is quick  I like every one paying attention to me!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dad and ME</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/331336</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Jul 2007 03:59:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad was home all day with me.  Oh joy o  bliss   how happy  happy happy that makes me..  a very luck ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad was home all day with me.  Oh joy o  bliss   how happy  happy happy that makes me..  a very lucky dog.

We measured the deck for the new wood.  Dad even asked me what to divide with??????   huh????  What the heck is divide???

Then he said, never mind I figured it out but you helped!!!!

We walked then we walked around the flags again. and I wear this stupid collar....  Jeesh.   Oh well DAD WAS HOME!!!!

Oh dear, Dad is gone today.  I never finished this yesterday, I was sooooo tired I fell asleep.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SUNDAY     FUNDAY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/330984</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2007 06:50:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy o boy,   Mom and Dad were sure busy yesterday,  no wonder they were gone so long......

They s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy o boy,   Mom and Dad were sure busy yesterday,  no wonder they were gone so long......

They saw, Uncle Tom and Aunt Dorii at their house.   Aunt Magie and Uncle Jim  came to.  They got to bar b que.  Jeepers they could have asked me to come...   Bet they played with peanut........  nobody played with me.    I was all alone......

Oh well, Mom is home all day today and we go for walks and throw balls and have a great time.  She has to go to the store, but I will just take a nap.

Wow did we do a lot.  It got really cool this afternoon.  We walked and walked, then guess what........go ahead guess........

 I   GOT   MY  FIRSST    BATH!!!

Mom said comeon  Rocky  lets try this.  She boosted me up to the sink in the room where the boxes sit that eat up clothes and send them out clean and dry.  O  Great  thought I     I am going into one of thooooooooooose  things.  hope I can hold my breath.  I sit and watch the water going swish  swish swisshand then it goes the other way swish swish swish.  Weeeeeell    if Mom says so. I guess I will be alright.....


Gee it wasn't bad at all.    Mom made me all soapy and  it felt so good.  She used a rag to wash my face,  it felt good.    She said the soap has oatmeal in it so it will make my skin soft and make me feel good.    Then she rinsed and rinsed me.  Then she let the water out and rinsed me again.  It was heavenly.  I thought it was going to hurt, but NOPE.

She lifted me down and wrapped me in a big towel and rubbed me and rubbed me and it felt sooooooo good.   

Wait what's this.   Oh my goodness she put a shirt on me that says USA on it and its bright red.  She says it because the fourth of July is coming and we have to show our colors and let everyone know how proud we are of  our country and how much we support our troops no matter where they are!!

Good for us!   I was so proud.  We went for a walk and met Dad coming home and he said.  Wow.  Look at my Rocky and it isnt even the fourth yet.   I was so proud!!!!!

I got to wear it to show Baby across the street, then Mom took it off so everyone could eat and clean the kitchen.  I volunteered to clean the plates, but Dad said thats ok Rock.   I will just put them in the dishwasher.   Pooey,  I would have done a good job and it sure smelled good.   Mom is  a good cook.

I guess everyone is sleepy tonight.  We are going to bed and its only 10:30. but I can't keep my eyes open and Mom and Dad looked pooped.

YAAAAAWWWWWNNNNNNNN     See you tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boy o Boy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/330179</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:55:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hooray, its Friday again.   nice weather I am soooooo happy to be part of this family.  I am beeing  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hooray, its Friday again.   nice weather I am soooooo happy to be part of this family.  I am beeing gooder and gooder.  Mom and Dad are so proud of me.  I spent a lot of time last night chasing and eating these really neat flying things. they light up 

Mom saId Rocky stop eating the fire bugs but it was cool  I was waiting for my tummy to glow but it ddn't.

Boy Mom and Dad were busy today.  Dad and MOm and went for a ride and then Mom got out and Dad and me came back home.   Later Dad fed me and left and really really late Mom and Dad come home. 

Was it ever noisy, and all these lights were sparkling  Mom asked me if I enjoyed the fireworks, boy I don' tknow what they were but they sure were noisy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Busy Busy Busy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/329674</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:28:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy when Dad has a day off we go go go.   Been to the grocery store the drug store and the post offi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy when Dad has a day off we go go go.   Been to the grocery store the drug store and the post office.  I have no idea what these are, but Dad always  tells me where he is going.   It is really nice Dad says it will be like this for about 3 days.  Goody, the windows are open neato smells coming in.  Dad is getting a chicken ready to sit on a can on the bar b que?   Sounds weird but Dad seems to like it.

Mom said when she got me up this morning, (yep I was sleeping again this  morning when she came down the hall).  Maybe I am staying up too late at night.......

Anyhow she said well Rocky it is supposed to be gorgeous  for the next few days, so I have to do a little ironing tonight maybe or tomorrow, but I already made the tater salad, so we can sit outside with Dad tonight and watch the chicken cook!!  Hooray.   I love it when Mom and Dad and me just sit.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>YAWN</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/329411</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 03:51:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I must have really worked hard yesterday, I was sooooooo tired this morning, Mom came in the kitchen ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I must have really worked hard yesterday, I was sooooooo tired this morning, Mom came in the kitchen turned on the light and opened my crate and I really really didn't want to come out.

Then she started to get my food, so I gave up and came out and ate!!  Guess I am never too tired to eat...

Dad will be home most of the day today, so he and I will have fun again.  Its too hot for me to walk on the street and there are no sidewalks, but I can walk on the grass.  Mom told me that I have a sprinkler and maybe Dad will set it up today.  Wonder what a sprinkler is?????  

WELL. we had a HUGE thunderstorm. Mom and Dad were both gone, but I think they will be alright.  Me I was a little scared but I was safe.   Not sure if we can walk tonight or not, but it feels like it cooled off some, thingy where the cold air comes from is quiet.  Mom and Dad are so nice, they left the machine running that makes cold air and the fan is going.  If I get chilly I wrap up in my blankie.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/329062</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:47:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It was sort of boring being home with Dad yesterday.  He was working on some sort of box in the den. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was sort of boring being home with Dad yesterday.  He was working on some sort of box in the den.  He took wires out put wires back took out little thingys put little things back.  Then he said,  well Rocky if this works,  Mom can download and print pictures on a cd.

Wow!!!!   Cool!!!  Now if I could just figure out what a CD was I would know what the heck he is talking about.

Dad is laughing, I guess he saw something......wait a minute I think that is the thing Mom helps me type my diary on.  Yep now that its all back together, that's exactly what it is....... O   Joy   O Bliss   Mom can type more about me...... Hooray......

Mom and Dad went out last  night,  they said they were going to see their Florida friends...... What is a Florida friend?????   I know we  have relatives in Texas, California, Colorado, Tennessee, serving in Iraq  and Georgia, wonder if  Florida is like one of  those????? I bet it is,   see I am smart I can figure things out!!   

Us puppers is the smartest things around.   Ask US]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a Graduate!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/328961</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:36:15 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hooray,     I   did a great job!!!   Mom said so. She said I was super.  She was soooo proud.  I am  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hooray,     I   did a great job!!!   Mom said so. She said I was super.  She was soooo proud.  I am the onlyone who held my sit stay, down stay till she called me.  Even Zoe broke hers,  but I stayed and stayed.

Mom was sooooooo  proud and so was I!!

Today Dad is home all day long.   How happy I am.  He said it is going to be really really hot today, wonder what that means????   I know its nice in the house,  that cool air just keeps coming out of the hole in the wall and the floor.    

Last night it was hot at school.  I wonder if thats why the other puppers had such a rough time holding their stays.  Only one Tucker was better and this is the second time, he is just doing it for show.  He has already got the bronze medal for obedience.

Got to go, Dad and I are going to have fun.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday  Graduation Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/328459</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:51:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I graduate tonight,  Mom is afraid I may not.  She says they may keep me back.  NAH!!   I may not be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I graduate tonight,  Mom is afraid I may not.  She says they may keep me back.  NAH!!   I may not be the best,  but I am good!!!

Dad and I have been doing the weirdest thing..... We walk near these flags Dad planted all around and we get near them and they beep and Dad says come on Rocky and we run away?????

What the heck is that all about????  Then we do it again.  How weird.....

Oh well maybe Dad is trying to teach me a new game.

Uncle Bob is still in Iraq.  Mom said its very very hot and dusty there. She got an email rom Uncle Bob the other day and he said it was 120 degree and the sand was blowing and blowing and he gets sweaty and gets covered with the sand and he said he looks like a sugar cookie......   mmmmmmmmmmmm   I think I would love sugar cookies.

Uncle Bob has Scout, Mike, another dog and his Grandogg Truffle.

Bob how nice I wish I had a brother or sister puppers.  Maybe I will ask for one for Christmas .]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/327758</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:42:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad got up this morning and I went to say hi to mom and she was in bed.  Dad had to go to work so I  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad got up this morning and I went to say hi to mom and she was in bed.  Dad had to go to work so I went down to the bedroom to keep Mom Happy.
The only thing she is not too happy about is that I made her get up at 6:00.  I was just lonesome and dad didnt put me in the kennel so I came in the bedroom and whined and whine till she got up.   I think that is why she wa a little upset, but I MISS her.

She told me she has to go to the store and stop at the hospital for a test and then she will be home.  But first we are going for a walk!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SOOOOOO    GOOOODDDDD</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/327542</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:43:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy I love the weekends!!!!   Everybody is happy... How come people have to work anyhow???

Wouldn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy I love the weekends!!!!   Everybody is happy... How come people have to work anyhow???

Wouldn't it be wonderful if people had the same attitude as dogs??????   Play play play play.  Its toasty warm outside too...   Mom will be home soon, can't wait,  Hope she dosen't have to do too many things. Then we can play and play.

The only thing she is not too happy about is that I made her get up at 6:00.  I was just lonesome and dad didnt put me in the kennel so I came in the bedroom and whined and whine till she got up.   I think that is why she wa a little]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Friday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/327370</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 02:54:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I love friday..  Mom will be home tonight, Dad has to work, but he will be home all day....

Dad h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I love friday..  Mom will be home tonight, Dad has to work, but he will be home all day....

Dad has flags all over the place and we play a neat game.  We walk to the flags and when we hear this noise we run away.   Gee what a neat game.

Dad says Good Rocky, you are learning.  I don 't know what I am learning, but I am learning....

I think I am doing better walking or heeling with Mom and Dad.  I sure hope so. I only have one more class to go.

Mom said enjoy this weather Rocky, next week it is going to be really hot and rainy.

YUCK]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>JEEPERS  GOOD   then BAD</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/326951</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:47:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>MOm said I did really really good last night.  Yeah.....  Dad won't be able to come to my graduation ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ MOm said I did really really good last night.  Yeah.....  Dad won't be able to come to my graduation on Monday, he has to work.  Darn....  Boy o boy, I hope I get better and better.  I have to stop digging though, Mom had a fit last night, she let me go out on the lead and she was busy..... 

There are these critters that make lumps in the ground and I keep trying to catch one,  so far no luck.  But how am I going to catch them if I don 't  dig a hole???  Comeon someone must have an answer to that one.  
Oh me o my   seems like I am good one minute and bad the next.

But I am only a PUPPY!!!

At least I don't chew shoes any more, Mom and Dad give me lots of knots to chew, and soft toys but I love to kill the squeak in them.  Heh heh heh

Off to go help Dad outside]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/326513</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:50:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It is sooooo nice out.  The really hot weather is gone and Mom opened the windows again.   I love to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is sooooo nice out.  The really hot weather is gone and Mom opened the windows again.   I love to hear the animals when I am in the house, but I have to stop barking at them Mom says it is not good for the neighbors.

There is a new kitty walking around here.  YUCK>  I saw it this morning and guess what......... there are tiny baby raccoons out in back at night.  I saw them last night.

Dad and I are practicing today.  He has to go back to the dentist his temporarybridge broke but when he gets back we are going to walk and walk.

How come I am soooooooo good when I am with just Mom or Dad and sooooooo    bad when other puppers are around????   Gotta think on that one for awhile.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tuesday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/326092</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:59:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well,
Guess I didn't do too good last night.  Dad kept a really really tight hold on my chain.....  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well,
Guess I didn't do too good last night.  Dad kept a really really tight hold on my chain.....    I was supposed to heel which of course I don' t do very well at all.
Didn't stay very well either.   Dad ssys we have to practice practice practice.....

My Uncle Bob emailed my mom this morning that if she checks on CNN she will know where "north" of Baghad he is.....     Oh   I hope he stays safe.  I will practice practice practice so I can be the best when he and Aunt Pam come if he is just ok....

Better start now practicing......and saying my prayers for him every night...

Been a  nice day when no other puppers are around I am a pretty good dog.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FATHERS</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/325695</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:05:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Fathers day was soooooo fun.   Dad loved my card!!!   

Dad loves me.... I wish all Dad's would ad ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Fathers day was soooooo fun.   Dad loved my card!!!   

Dad loves me.... I wish all Dad's would adopt a puppers for Fathers day/  The puppers would be soooooo happy and the Dads would have unconditional love!   Wouldn't  that be great????

Maybe some Dads who don't  have puppers will read this and run right out and adopt a pupper.    Maybe Dads who already have a pupper will get another.  O happy happy day.

We played and played today and walked and trained and Mom says I  have improved a lot.  Sure hope so  I go to school tomorrow.']]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/324944</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:31:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I got to sit outside for a little while last night till the bugs drove us in!

Dad had to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I got to sit outside for a little while last night till the bugs drove us in!

Dad had to work today but he is home now and tomorrow is FATHER'S DAY!!!

A really special day for Dad's  I can't wait to give Dad his card!    I am soooooo glad Dad adopted me : )    I have such a nice life.

I hope every Dad goes out and adopts a puppers today.  What a great gift, he would have someone to forever love him, and the puppers would be really really happy!!!

It is really nice out today, Mom took me for about 4 walks and now they are going to Mass and I am taking a nap.  I am pooped!!

Fun tomorrow celebration day for DADS.   

HOORAY FOR DADS  EVERYWHERE>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Fence</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/324636</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:12:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Dad is done putting  the fence in.

Funny all I see are  flags flying....... Of course!!! Yes ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Dad is done putting  the fence in.

Funny all I see are  flags flying....... Of course!!! Yesterday was flag day.  Thats why....  I knew there was a reason...

Dad is leaving to go to work, but Mom will be home in a few hours, so I am really glad about that! 

Dad shut all the windows, and I couldn't hear out any more, but all of a sudden it got really nice and cool in here.  Hot diggety dog!!!   Makes me feel all charged up......      I mean I like it warm, but not when I lay with my tongue hanging out and it is more trouble to play than to lay down... That just ain't me!!

Ahhhhhhhhhh     I bet Mom feels better when she gets  home she says she had a hard time sleeping last night because it was sooooooooooo   hot.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/324356</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:41:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Finding out two of my cousins are on dogster is great!!!!   Now if only more puppers would register, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finding out two of my cousins are on dogster is great!!!!   Now if only more puppers would register, I could have tons and tons of friends.

I hope I see Uncle Jim really soon.  He is neat but boy did he poop me out... but I am older now and I make everyone tired.

I got to go for a long walk last night but boy was it hot out.  I had my tongue hanging out of my mouth.  Mom said I was panting....
I thought that was something you put on pant????   oh well.   
When I got home I drank and drank water.      I love Mom and Dad they keep my water bowl full.   My first people only let me drink water 2 times a day.

Man I used to get thirsty.

Dad and I are going to work outside again today and finish the fence, Dad says you will love it Rocks, you can run and run and have  a good time.

Can't wait.   Got to go Dad is ready.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SHADOW</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/324054</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:17:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We took Mom to work this morning.  I got to  go along,  I guess Dad has to pick Mom up later to go t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We took Mom to work this morning.  I got to  go along,  I guess Dad has to pick Mom up later to go to the Doctors, I know they won' t take me then, BUT I got to go this morning.

Another sunny sunny day.  No yucky rain.  Funny, I like to go in the water, I love swimming, but I  HATE cold rain.  Wonder if the rain is warmer in the summer?  Guess I will find out one of these days.

Guess what?????    Guess     guess   guess

My cousin Shadow is now on Dogster!!!!   Sure took my Uncle Jim long enough.....Boy oh boy oh boy.   I can't wait to meet  him in person.  I already met Uncle Jim,   I was ssoooooooo tired when he left, but I have not met Shadow yet but I will.........   My Mom has met Shadow and she loves him...
I guess I can share her with him,  he sure sounds like a great pup.

If you guys want to check hinm out go to Dogster  #  563454.  He is sooooooooo good looking NOT as good looking  as me.   but  handsome anyhow]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>LONELY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/323655</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:46:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy was it lonely at home today.   Both Mom and Dad worked all day.   
When they got home we went f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy was it lonely at home today.   Both Mom and Dad worked all day.   
When they got home we went for walks and I did my sit, sit stay, lay down, laydown and stay really good for Dad and later for Mom.   The only thing is they want me to walk right next to them and I want to walk all over.

DARN

not fair.

Guess what, I have a new cousin.   Her name if Trouffle and is she ever gorgeous!!!!  She is a chocolate lab and Pit mix and she is sooooooo  cute.

Me and Dad and Mom went to the store and bought her a whole bunch of toys, a hat and bandana and treats and put them in  a box to send to Pam.

I hope she likes them!!!!   I am  hoping she comes to visit with Mike, Scout and Brooke.   We would have sooooo much fun.


Boy, not too much fun when Mom got home.  She takes out the Ironing Board again.  She does this it seems like  a l ot and she heats up this thingy and she stands there sometimes for a long time and then she puts everything away.

How weird!!!!

I think Dad will be home tomorrow, maybe we can work outside together again.  

Gee I have a great life!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I was better</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/323000</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:54:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We had school last night and I was better.  Mom said she was going to tell everyone, but I am tellin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We had school last night and I was better.  Mom said she was going to tell everyone, but I am telling you now.....

I wasn't the bestest one there, but I was better... Mom said her and Dad have to practice more.  I sat, downed and stayed, but I still have trouble walking.  It was more fun than last week because those bitey things weren't bad.  Last week poor Mom was itching and itching.  She was all red from a bunch of bites.  

Zoe's Mom and Dukes' Dad said they were really bitten.  Maureen and Tuker were too.  Boy am I glad they were not there last night.

Uncle Bob isn't coming home yet.  Mom is sad and Aunt Pammy is too.  I can't wait to meet him.  Mom said I will like him a lot.  If he is like Uncle Jim, I know I will.

I get to help Dad when he gets home from work.  We are going to work on Mr. Fence again. 

Happy day, I love everyone.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>GOING PLACES</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/322960</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Jun 2007 12:53:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got to go go go go this weekend.   We went to Post Office, the store, the store the Hardware store ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got to go go go go this weekend.   We went to Post Office, the store, the store the Hardware store.......

Don't know what hardware is but Mom said, Rocky, if Dad misses a few days they send him a get well card.   They figure he must be sick because he missed a few days......

Dad is getting a long hole in the ground with this noisy smelly  gas  thingy that he said is an edger.   Wonder why????

Mom said he is putting in a fence for me.   ME?????  OH GOODY>   at last.  I've been hearing about this fence for a month.....

Wonder if its fun????

Can't wait too see what a fence is....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Friday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/322464</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:59:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>guess what?  Mom didn't go to work today, She said Dad needed her more,  Boy I hope Dad is ok, he is ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ guess what?  Mom didn't go to work today, She said Dad needed her more,  Boy I hope Dad is ok, he is still sleeping.

Dad is up, he has fat cheeks,.  a BIG fat cheek.  I barked at him because it didnt' look like him, but Mom said, thats ok Rock   he just had teeth pulled and a lot of work done, he just has to take it slow so we are going to wait on him.

Wait on him?????  I'm always waiting on him to do something or take me some place.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/321324</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 7 Jun 2007 12:12:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Pooooooooorrrrrr Dad  he had to have a tooth pulled today and then go someplace else and they did so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Pooooooooorrrrrr Dad  he had to have a tooth pulled today and then go someplace else and they did something else.  

BUT the good part is that he is home, its sunny and hot and we are sitting on the back porch together!!    I looooooovvvveeee DAD.  Its so  nice out.

Dad said Mom would be home soon.  Don't know what soon means but I can't wait to see her and then we can all sit out on the porch together.

I barked my happy bark and Dad didn't mind that I barked.    

Happy happy Rocky  thats me!!!
Sure hope Dad feels better tomorrow]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/320354</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 5 Jun 2007 08:54:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Guess what??????

yep  its still raining.  the only time in the last couple days it hasn't rained  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Guess what??????

yep  its still raining.  the only time in the last couple days it hasn't rained is when I was at school last night.  YUCK!!!!!

Boy, Mom and Dad  are telling me I need more discipline.  I guess I am great by myself but not so good with other puppers.

many I don't like training as much as i did  : (]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>School</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/319788</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 4 Jun 2007 05:23:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Just Mom and me at  school, I didn't  do too well with the new stuff, but Mom says practice and I wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just Mom and me at  school, I didn't  do too well with the new stuff, but Mom says practice and I will be fine

At least it didn't rain ALL day today.  I don't even mind rain when its warm out, but it seems like we have had an awful lot of it.

Dad is working still on my fence,  I can't wait, not sure what it  is but Mom said I will be able to go out without my leash.   FREEDOM.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>School</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/319447</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 3 Jun 2007 11:04:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Again I get to go to school.  I can't wait.  wonder what I am going to learn this time?????

I wat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Again I get to go to school.  I can't wait.  wonder what I am going to learn this time?????

I watched Dad fix the grass cutter thingy yesterday.  He put new roundy things on it so it would roll along.   It rained and rained and rained.  We worked in the garage for a few hours.

What a lot of water.......  

Wonder who is going to be at school????    All I keep thinking is whats new? can I be good??   I know Mom worries a lot about if I learn or not.

She keeps telling me I pull too hard.   I didnt know that...........Wonder why never says anything???


Hmmmmmm

Going to bed tooo much rain I howled and howled butttt   still rain rain rain.

School tomorrow,  HHHHHHOOOOOOOORRRRRRAAAAAAYYYYYY!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>warm</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/318919</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Jun 2007 03:52:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Its  Saturday Mom said she has to go to the store, darn.   But she said she won't be gone long. 

 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Its  Saturday Mom said she has to go to the store, darn.   But she said she won't be gone long. 

O goody goody Mom is home and here comes Dad.  OH OH  they are getting dressed up.......That means they are leaving betcha...

Sure enough they have to go to a graduation???? party???? and then Church.  I say my prayers every night but I guess dogs can't go into the Church.

Geeeee whiz  seems like they were gone a  long time, but there home and we played and played.

Went for 2 walks and I got to stay up way way past my bedtime...

I  am going to bed, Mom took me out and said Good night sweet prince.  WOW  I think I just got promoted,,,,]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/318443</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Jun 2007 03:58:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Looks like Dad is doing it again today,  the door is open and stuff in piled in the driveway.     
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Looks like Dad is doing it again today,  the door is open and stuff in piled in the driveway.     

Don't tell me I have to spend another day on my best behaviour???    Maybe we can go to the store.... I love to go in the truck and the car.

Dad and  Mom said they might get me a sprinkler??????? What the heck is that????     I have been good, I am not sure I want a sprinkler...

I hope if they get one its something nice........I hope I like it whatever it is....

Thank heavens,  I think the garage sale is over, at least Dad shut the door.

Mom came home we went for a walk and all of a sudden Mom,  Heavens is it ever warm in here, Dad said, you always say that.  Then...... He looked at something  on the wall and said you know what your right, I thought it was just because I was working hard.  Its 89 in here and its humid.

Whatever the heck.... all of a sudden Dad went downstairs, I of course went with him and we came back up and there was COOL air coming out of the floor.   

OH  J OY>>>>>>>  OH  BLISS>>>>>  I didn't know I could feel SOOOOOO good!!

 Then we went for a walk and I went to bed.   What a great day!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>not much</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/317709</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 30 May 2007 15:30:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Not sure what is going on,  when I got up this morning everything was normal, but when I went out wi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not sure what is going on,  when I got up this morning everything was normal, but when I went out with Dad, everybody around here has their big doors where the car go in wide open and all kinds of neato stuff sitting around.  

 I wanted to go visit but Dad said No Rocky, they are selling stuff its Garage  Sale time.  ?????   What the heck is a Garage Sale???
Even Dad has stuff sitting on the driveway..

Maybe people will come to visit and I can play.

Well! I never!!  did I get to play,   NO!  Dad wouldn't even let me smell them or bark at them when they came.   Hey  now******   how am I supposed to know who they are if I can't smell??????

Brother, this turned out not to be as much fun as I thought!!!

Dad cut the lawn in between people coming and I just sat.  People said, what a cute dog!  And I  just sat!  Little kids came,    AND I sat some more!  If I tried to bark Dad shook that noisy thing at me and made the quiet motion with his hand.  

Boy you just wait.   I am going to bark myself silly one of these days!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>what a lonnnnnnggggg day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/317263</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2007 17:42:35 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Its hot and sunny and I am in my kennel.

Dad had to go to work early and Mom isn't home yet.  poo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Its hot and sunny and I am in my kennel.

Dad had to go to work early and Mom isn't home yet.  poor  meeee  pooooorrrr  pooorrrr meeeeee

O  yah,  Mom is home.  Here we go outside,  MAN is it hot!!!    I didnt' I guess it wasn't so bad in the house.

I keep smelling all kinds of great things,,   other puppers,  kitties, mice, groundhog that lives out back, deer, racoons, duck, birds birds birds.

Mom says the beagle is coming out, don't think she is too happy about it.
What does she expect?  I am beagle I am proud!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>mmmmmm</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/317204</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2007 15:48:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>wow what pretty days and night.  Mom is here at night Dad is here in the day and later at night.  Bo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ wow what pretty days and night.  Mom is here at night Dad is here in the day and later at night.  Boy I got it good.

Dad had to work today, but Mom came home and played with  me, I did really good on  my walk, but Mom keeps saying "QUIET" when I start to bark.  She says pretend your not part beagle and stop baying....

but I liiiiikkkkkkeeeee baying,  everyone looks at me,..... I can't help it.

Mom shakes that noisy thing at me and I don't like it.

Man  o man can't a guy have any fun.....

im going to bed!     poooey]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday moanin</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/316889</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 29 May 2007 02:59:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Already its Monday wait Mom said its Tuesday, since yesterday was a holiday sge didn't work.   Wow,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Already its Monday wait Mom said its Tuesday, since yesterday was a holiday sge didn't work.   Wow, so we are already at Tuesday.  Thats great.   

Dad will be working outside today I hope he gets my fence up.  I want to play out side a lot and I can't without my fence.     If I have a fence, I can go out whenever I want and I dont have to wait for Mom and Dad..   Should be and interesting day.

Mom is still waiting for Uncle Bob to come from Iraq.  I guess it is going to be longer than she thought.

Dad had to go the dentist again...   Jeepers  I guess he is having a rough time with one tooth.

Oh goody he is home and we are going outside to work.   Nice afternoon, a little chilly, but the sun is out.

I saw Baby and Boots today.  Good day.  Mom and Dad love me, thats all that counts.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sun</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/316540</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 May 2007 11:43:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy o boy today must be really special!!   Mom and Dad and me went to 3 stores and I got to have my  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy o boy today must be really special!!   Mom and Dad and me went to 3 stores and I got to have my nails cut and my ears wiped out.  It was great.  Dad has to go to work......

O O O O    Mom and me are going outside to weed!!  not sure what that is but its OUTSIDE!!!!    I love outside.

Whew!!    I cant' believe Mom did all that work.  I got to sit and then I was scolded because I was digging again,   Mom shook  that noisy can she has.  I hate that, so I just sat and watched.

Then we planted some flowers out on the back porch.  Fun Fun Fun.  and the best part is its SUNNY^.     Mom says today is Memorial Day and we have to remember those we lost in the wars.    That dosen't sound good.

I hope we don't have wars.

Full day, I am going to bed]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Rain rain rain</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/316047</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 May 2007 11:10:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Did I mention I HATE rain.    Its icky.   It has been raining for 2 days.

Mom carries this thingy ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Did I mention I HATE rain.    Its icky.   It has been raining for 2 days.

Mom carries this thingy that booops up and it look kinda sorta like a tree and it keeps her dry, but not me! She says, Rocky stay here and you will stay dry, but I want to walk around,   darnnnnn   I hate being wet!

I'm going to bed maybe tomorrow it will be nice!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Friday,  Sunny Sunny Friday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/314228</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2007 17:34:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>YEAH!!!!!!  Friday again and Mom is happy and Dad is happy so I AM Happy!!!!  It's the bestest day o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ YEAH!!!!!!  Friday again and Mom is happy and Dad is happy so I AM Happy!!!!  It's the bestest day of the week.

Mom got me a new leash,  its all leather,  boy is it NICE!!!  I love to walk on it,  I really behave on it.    Its soooooooo soft,  I wanted to chew on it but Mom said,  Ununh,  do you want to ruin it??   No way, so I don't chew on it any more,   I like it better than the one that clinked all the time.   With that and my St. Francis of Assisi medal, I can go anywhere and do anything!!! I am Rocky the King of Michigan!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Dad poor Dad</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/313416</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 May 2007 04:16:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad has to go and have his mouth worked on at the special dentist.  Don't know what that means, but  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad has to go and have his mouth worked on at the special dentist.  Don't know what that means, but Mom said, you be good Rocks Dad might not feel good when he gets back.

Dad needs to chew some knots and bones to keep his teeth clean!!!  That is what I do..

Mom and Dad keep telling me about this fence they are going to put in for me.  I don't see any fence.....    I guess they bury it?????   Whats bury?????

I went outside last night before I went to bed and guess what??????    Baby was in the yard waiting to  play.   She lives across the street and Dad said,  Baby you are not supposed to be here come on, lets take you home.  So Dad and me walked Baby back across the street and told her Mom she was out of the yard.  It was fun to go and show someone else what to do, even if it was just going back to their house.Everyone is always showing me,   its about time I showed someone!!

SHHHHHH  I got Dad a Fathers Day card.  I know its early but Mom saw it and I loved it, so she hid it forme till Fathers Day.

Dad and I got to go on errands today in the truck!! How fun!!!   I love to look out he window, and let me ears blooooowwwww.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>In trouble again</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/312065</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 23 May 2007 01:42:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Man o man,  I got in trouble last night again.  I love to rip papers up and chew on anything that do ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Man o man,  I got in trouble last night again.  I love to rip papers up and chew on anything that doesn't chew me......

Sure enough, Dad was fixing something in the bathroom and the next thing you know, Mom came home and she fed me and we were having fun and Mom went into the family room and all of a sudden she said ROCKY!!

I couldn' t imagine why she was saying it that way, and all of a sudden she showed me what she had in her hand.

I forgot I chewed up a pad of paper and a pencil.  Mom wasn't very happy, and she was a little upset with Dad because she said if he had been watching me it wouldn't have  happened,,,,,

Oh well, at least I got to spend some time outdoors and in the Truck with Dad while he ran errands.

That is sooooooo fun....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Weather</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/311451</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 22 May 2007 06:54:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I LOVE  SUN!!!!

It's so nice out today, I helped Dad put in a thingy in the shower.  Maybe I can  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I LOVE  SUN!!!!

It's so nice out today, I helped Dad put in a thingy in the shower.  Maybe I can start taking showers???  

I hope so, it looks like so much fun.   Wonder if Mom will understand if I bark her asking for a shower???   Maybe she thinks I will be scared....

I was scared last night,  boy o boy,    I was in the room where Mom puts clothes and sometimes my bed and blankie in this thingy and then in another thingy and they smell soooooooooo  good when she is done.  

But anyhow, I was helping her, tugging on everything and all of a sudden BAM@@@  POWEE!!  ZING*****   this basket she puts stuff in got caught and it came after me..........    no matter how fast I ran out of the room and down the hall it was right behind me.......

I was so scared,  Mom just laughed and Dad came out of the den and he laughed and laughed.....   then Mom took the sheet that was stuck in the basket and unwound  it from my collar and this time when I ran the basket stayed behind.

MOM IS MY HERO!!!!!!

I sure hope that dosen't happen again.  Man I was so  scared......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HOME AGAIN!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/311247</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 21 May 2007 17:48:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am home again!!   I just spent 5 great days at Erin and Dan's house with a pupster named Georgia a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am home again!!   I just spent 5 great days at Erin and Dan's house with a pupster named Georgia and a kitty.

I don't know how long 5 days is, but I know that Mom said it was 5 days.  I really didn't know.  I was having sooooooooo much fun with Georgia.

I got to run around and I wasn't on a leash or a chain.  I got to play and play and play    I think I must have played tooo much, Miss Erin and Mr. Dan said, Rocky you have to go lay down and the next thing I remember it was morning and I started to play again.

I ate and ate and played and played and Georgia liked my toys and I like Georgia's so we shared.

I followed Georgia all around.  She showed me a lot.  She told me how happy she is now that she  has Miss Erin and Mr. Dan.  She was really mistreated before they rescued her, but she  sure is happy now.

I hope I get to visit Georgia again,  but I am sure glad Mom and Dad are back and I think they missed me......

Mom put my training collar on and after a few minutes she reminded me what I was supposed to do, and I remembered and I did a really really good job.

Ooooooo    I am  such a  happy happy puppy and to top it all off, I was named one of the diary's of the day while I was on  vacation.

I love dogster!!!  I love Mom and Dad,  I love Miss Erin and Mr, Dan.  I love every one!!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Visiting</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/309240</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 16 May 2007 05:57:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I go to Erins  this afternoon.  I get to meet Dan and Georgia and I can't remember the cats nam ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I go to Erins  this afternoon.  I get to meet Dan and Georgia and I can't remember the cats name, but who cares, its a cat!

I won't be writing till next week and I will let you all know how much fun I had.  I bet I don't even miss Mom and Dad.

Love
Rocky]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Storms</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/309127</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 May 2007 19:17:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I graduated but guess what????

It was dark.... and stormy........and I like storms but I was scaa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I graduated but guess what????

It was dark.... and stormy........and I like storms but I was scaaaaarrreeddd...

We were all doing sit and stays, I wasn't as good as I usually am but Zoe was there and she is sooooo cute!!!

All of a sudden all the lights went out......ooooooooooo  was it scary,  Jerry said everyone stay still.  We train in a big steel building out in the woods.  Mom is so smart she had a small flashlight in her purse and she pulled it out and turned it on.  

Then a tree went over and made an awful sound right outside the window.  All my pupper friends were scared too.  It was awful.  We all went and sat across from the windows on chairs and just waited.  Almost all the puppers were whining, me too, Ididn't like it at all!!!

Pretty soon the lights came back on and then were better.  

We got our diplomas and kinda sorta ran to the car splashing all the way, that was fun!

When we got home I did a really good laydown for Mom and I was so tired I went to bed and it was still raining.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Graduation day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/308632</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 May 2007 14:26:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I graduate tonight and I am soooooooo exicited Dad said maybe I get to wear a cap and gown like Ashl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I graduate tonight and I am soooooooo exicited Dad said maybe I get to wear a cap and gown like Ashleigh.    Hmmmmmmmmm    they didnt' come and try one on so I think Dad is kidding again.

Dad and I walked around today a lot.  Dad is trying to get ready to go to Tennessee with Mom Ashleigh is going to graduate too, yippee  both of us....

Mom washed my toys last night in this big THING that swishes around water.  I stood outside and watched, I wanted to get in but Mom said,  uh uh, thats for clothes not puppers.......   But it was ok, it didn't eat my knots or my soft bone, but they smell like outdoors.    I like that...  Mom said they were pretty dirty, 

What does she expect???? I play with them  on the floor.


I have to take a nap now so I will be  in super shape for tonight.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/308441</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 May 2007 04:14:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy o  boy did I ever sleep last night.   Mom came out in the kitchen and I didn't want to get up bu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy o  boy did I ever sleep last night.   Mom came out in the kitchen and I didn't want to get up but I was starved.

Of course I am always starved!!   She has been given me something she calls Yogurt once in a while and boy oh boy is it good...... 

I can't decide if  I like that better than the raw egg or not.  I LOVE them both maybe I can bark her into giving them to me every day... mmmmmmmmmmmm

I helped Dad cut the lawn yesterday no wonder I was so tired.  

Mom said I am going to visit Erin and Dan for a few days.  I think she told me that before and I forgot, hope they are nice, they must be if Mom likes them.

I get to GRADUATE from begginer obedience school tomorrow night.  Yippee   wowee and hoooray..... 

On my walk today Mom and Dad said  they are soooooooo proud of me,,,,that makes me soooooooo  happy.

Gee I hope that dosen't mean I can't see the other puppers anymore...that would be sad.  its  fun to get there and smell and play.  

Wonder why humans don't smell each other like we do???

maybe I can find the answers in my dreams.  man I am pooped]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MOTHERS     DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/308124</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 13 May 2007 04:34:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad said today is Mothers day.    He wanted me to give Mom a card, but I just sat there and finally  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad said today is Mothers day.    He wanted me to give Mom a card, but I just sat there and finally he gave it to Mom.

Its always Mothers day for me,  I love Mom and she loves me.....

Hey you guys are not going to believe this.  After breakfast, Mom had to go downstairs to the basement and I always go so I can run run run around.  Now I have kind of sort of made my peace with the Monster.  I ignore it and so far it ignores me  ,,,,,   ok,,,

WELL  Mom gets downstairs and pulls this little round thing out and it has a black looooooooonng  nose on it.  What the heck is that I wonder.  Just then she turns it on  and   ohhhhhhhhhhhh           nnnoooooooooooooo   its a baby monster.

HELP   HELP    HELP     

It is sucking up stuff on the basement floor and on the steps.  Why oh Why???

Mom says don't worry Rocky, I have to get these dust bunnies out of here,   BUNNIES?????   Yeah,  Goody goody I love to chase bunnies,   

hmmmmmmm  I don't see any bunnies, wonder if they got sucked up.......

I have gone on 4 walks today, got a brand new collar and a St. Francis Medal  to keep me safe.  Got 2 carrots and a lot of treats because I was so good on my training walks.   Woweeee   I hope Mothers Day comes more often.

Jeepers I am pooped.     Got to go to bed....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NO FAIR!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/307567</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 May 2007 12:25:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad and Mom won't let me dig!   Why not, what is wrong with diggiing????

I LOVE to dig, you never ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad and Mom won't let me dig!   Why not, what is wrong with diggiing????

I LOVE to dig, you never know what you are going to find...

There is  all kinds of treasure under the grass, I know I have found lots and lots,  Dad mostly doesn't like what I find, Mom just says DROP IT.   Guess   she doesn't like it either

Gee I can't have any fun,  the minute I find something I like to do they say no.      If I was a people I bet I could do it.....

We went outside a lot today.  It was so  fun,  I went with Mom and Dad and I got to go out in the backyard and play, fun fun fun.

Mom was scrubbing floors today and I tried to help and she wouldn't let me.

Poor me, I just want to help.....

It got chilly tonight whats with that?????     I snuggled in my blankie to go to sleep for a nap,  all of sudden Mom said, Rocky time for bed.  

Darn I thought she would just sit there and I could sleep on her lap..... nah...... had to go to my bed,    oh well. tomorrows another day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Things</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/307415</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 May 2007 03:52:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, finally Friday.   Dad and I went for a couple of walks today, I love that. 
  
We played and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, finally Friday.   Dad and I went for a couple of walks today, I love that. 
  
We played and played.   course Dad had a lot of w0rk to do but I helped

I still have to work on thedown command ....   maybe my legs are toooo short???

My said she talked to Kevin today and he says I am doing really really good.  

Hooray maybe all this training work is worth it??????  I sure hope so.  

When Mom got home she was happpppppppppppy   I guess cause its Friday.

I forgot yesterday I helped Dad pick Mom up from work and I met everybody,  I met Terri, and Erin and they are sooooo nice.

Erin's house is where I am going to live when Mom and Dad go to Tennessee...

Mom says she is really really  nice.  If Mom likes her I will like her!!  She has a pup named Georgia and a cat    yech, but I won' t pay attention to the cat.....

Mom says Erin  has a fenced back yard wonder what that means????]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DAD</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/307084</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 10 May 2007 04:17:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad went with Mom to work today, how come?????

Ohhhhhhhh  I get it, he is back home already, gues ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad went with Mom to work today, how come?????

Ohhhhhhhh  I get it, he is back home already, guess he dropped her off.  He says we have a busy day today.....hmmmmmmmm   wonder why.  

After all that rain yesterday, it sure felt good this morning to go out and not get sopping wet while I was trying to do my business.

Gee  whilikers  I get to go to the store with dad to pick up Ash, Chels, and everyones, surprise.  Oh how cool  hope they all like it.

Dad says I did really good on  my training walk maybe I will get another raw egg tonight in my supper. mmmmmmmmm    I love raw eggs, and Mom says they are good for me.  

We have done so much today, I learned how to fill nail holes and sand and paint and hang a new towel bar.  I only have  a problem trying to hold the hammer, something  just dosen't fit too good.....

Had more walks and I am pooped sitting with Mom right now and getting ready for bed..................]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hump  Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/306672</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 May 2007 04:01:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Gee Dad said this morning,    its  hump day.   Wonder if he was talking to me??? But I only do that  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gee Dad said this morning,    its  hump day.   Wonder if he was talking to me??? But I only do that once or twice at night to  my pillow.

I guess they are both leaving for work this morning, oh well, I am still tired from all that workout last night.  Bet when I wake up from my nap at least one of them is home.  GOODY.  But right now, I am pooped.

Hooray and Yipee Dad is home, here we go out for a walk.  EEWWW   its raining out.  I hate rain.  No one is every out in the rain.....how come I am???

Phooie,  try to walk in this mess!!!   It is  pouring....  how am I supposed to play???  All day every time I woke up it was raining.  blech.....

Wheeeeee it stopped long enough for us all to go for a walk.      Man am I ever a happy  puppy!!!

Time to go to bed, spent enough time worrying about whether or not I could walk and now I am pooped]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tired</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/306670</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 May 2007 03:56:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We went to school last night and we were all outside walking around.  Dad worked with me for awhile  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We went to school last night and we were all outside walking around.  Dad worked with me for awhile then Mom.  

I wasn't  really  really good,  I wanted to play and play.... guess I am not supposed to play.....  everyone kept trying to get me to lay down.  

Whats the matter with them????  I sit don't I  and I stay....what more do they want?

I was so tired and hot when we got done.  I knew I was really really going to sleep.....     

So.............. then what happens??????   We start to work out again, but at least I got 2  rides in the car,   I loooooovvvvveeeee going in the car.  It is soooooo cool.  

When we got home, Mom and Dad were making lunches??????  I don't know what that means.... must be food because I could smell it, but I didn't get any.

Didn't anyone ever teach them to share??

Oh  finally !!I got a carrot!!!!   Poor me look must have finally worked.

I'm going to bed.   Boy am I pooped!!!!  wooooooffffff    too tired to even woof.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Lots of outdoors</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/305806</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 7 May 2007 04:20:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Much nicer weather.   Guess this is what Mom meant when she said I wish spring would finally get her ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Much nicer weather.   Guess this is what Mom meant when she said I wish spring would finally get here.

Everytime we go out I see more and more flowers.  It smells good too. mmmmm

We get to be outside more and more,   mmmm sun mmmm smells,    mmmmmm other dogs, yuuuuucccckkkkkkk  cats.

Saw two puppers I never saw before last night.  One was a Japanese Shoo boo enoo?   Kabuki is cute you shoud see his tail looks like a corkscrew at least thats what Dad said.   whats a corkscrew?????

Something was wrong with the car so Dad had it "in the shop"  I thought a shop is where you go to buy things????

I did really good on my training walk and when we came home,Mom praised me and praised me, then she   GOT   OUT    THE   MONSTER.  oh nooooooooo

I am going to bed!  I will show everyone!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday Sunny sunny day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/305603</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 6 May 2007 10:39:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and I had so much fun.   We walked got a surprise ready for 
Ash, got a suprise ready for every ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and I had so much fun.   We walked got a surprise ready for 
Ash, got a suprise ready for everyone else. Got a surprise ready for Chels.

Gee I wish I was going, but Mom said I can go next time   YEEH

It is so pretty today.  Mom got some gloves so she can work outside.

I had an attack on the sneezies.  I don't know why but did I sneeze!!!

I have been outside playing ball and running so much I am pooped.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whew!  Work Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/305050</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 May 2007 17:13:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Gee I thought we were going to have fun,  well I didn't do too bad but Mom spent a lot of time clean ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gee I thought we were going to have fun,  well I didn't do too bad but Mom spent a lot of time cleaning.

She scrubbed sinks  potty  places and floors!!~  Wh?????  Aren't they just going to get messed again??  Mom said it has to be done.  Hope not too  often, it wasn't fun having fun by myself.

We did walks and I got to stay out in the back yard on my teather while Dad cut the lawn.

There was a problem. I was running from one side to the other, I just love to run, and all of a sudden there was a racket and something was chasing me.
I ran and it ran and I turned around and ran and it turned around and ran.  I barked but it didn't  

ohhhhh help   help     ohhhhhhhh its  a  monster ohhhhhhhh

Dad finally heard me and came out and what it was was a chair was tangled in my line.  I was sooooo scared but Dad saved me.....

I want that chair to be put away........that was no fun and Dad was laughing!!

Boy, I would like to see him with a chair chasing him..,....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>FRIDAY,   MOM'S  BESTEST DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/304823</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 May 2007 04:51:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom is  so happy.......

I don't know why, but Dad  brought home this big thing in a pot.  It is l ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is  so happy.......

I don't know why, but Dad  brought home this big thing in a pot.  It is like a long stick that has flowers at the top.  They look like trumpets.  Dad says, " red will attract the hummingbirds you love so much"

What the heck is a humming bird?????  Mom hums all the time but I don't think she is a bird, I thought she was a human??   Hmmmmm got to think about this one.

Whatever it is, it sure made Mom happy.  She is sooooo funny, she almost jumped up and down she was so excited.     

Ho hum, doesn't do much for me.  Hey you guys, remember me???? The short little hairy kid?????   How bout I bark???    

Last night Dad forgot to cover my kennel.  He was not tooo happy when I woke him up at 1:00 A.M. barking at  the deer.   He ran down the hall and put my blankie on top  like always and I went back to sleep.   Bet he doesn't forget again.....

Its so sunny today, I just love it.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thursday is a good good day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/304472</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 3 May 2007 02:46:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy we got up early again this morning.  If I didn't take naps, I wouldn't be able to stay awake all ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy we got up early again this morning.  If I didn't take naps, I wouldn't be able to stay awake all day.

There are a lot of stars in the sky this morning,  Mom said so.   I just know its kind of chilly~~   Oh look, there is a kitty back under the pine tree in front.  Mom is not real happy.  

Go home, she says Go Home!  Finally Kitty went home....  guess it doesn't have a Mom and Dad to walk with it. 

I got to watch Dad take a shower behind the new shower door. Neato  I liked the other one better, I could see thru it,  can't see through this one, but I still sit and wait for them.   darn!!!  I liked it better when I could see the water.  

At least I can still help dry Mom and Dad off, I just lick and lick and they keep saying I can do it myself, but I know they can't.

Mom's gone and Dad said, "Got to go Rocks, be back in about 5 hours little man".   I think that means he will be home early HOORAY!!!!

We had a nice walk and I got to sit with Mom and Dad for awhile.   Life is good.

Night......yawn......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wednesday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/304107</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 May 2007 02:45:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom and Dad, and Kevin and Jerry at &quot;Sun-dog&quot;   said I was spectacular last night.   I walked, sat,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom and Dad, and Kevin and Jerry at "Sun-dog"   said I was spectacular last night.   I walked, sat, stayed.  Even walked pretty good around the other dogs.  I really really wanted to run and play, but I had my training collar on so Icouldn't.  Mom and Dad don't  like it if I mess around with my training collar.

One thing I may have forgotten to mention, there was a really cute little gal there, her name is Zoe and she is a labradoodle.  Mom really liked her,  meeeeee toooooooo.  I barked her a question about what she was doing later, but Mom made me "quiet" so I never did hear her answer.  She sure is a looker!!

Boy it was fun, but man o man was I pooped!!! 

Uncle Kevins' birthday was yesterday.  Happy birthday Uncle Kevin.   

Mom and Dad BOTH have to work today.  That means I spend the whole day alone.   Bet it gives me lots of time to think up tricks to play on them. heh heh heh.

Mom and Dad both helped train me tonight, but then I got put down because I was eating the wood chair.

But I like wood and no one was paying any attention to me.  All they talk about is going to see  my Auntie Beth Uncle Kev and the girls.

Poor meeee    Oh POOOOOOOORRRRRRR  ME.  Whoops now they told me     -quiet!   Can't a dog baaaaaayyyyyyy???

Phooey I am going to bed!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tuesday,  Training Day  YEAH  YEAH  YEAH</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/303701</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 May 2007 02:59:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom got me up early this morning she didn't sleep well again I guess, or she just  wanted to get up  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom got me up early this morning she didn't sleep well again I guess, or she just  wanted to get up and see it rain.   Drippy,  wet, sloppy, deary, icky. Yuck!  Mom says it makes the flowers grow.  I thought they already grew.

When we went outside this morning it was really early.  She said it was 5:00 a.m so she turned the lights on to see if she could see her bleeding hearts......EWWWWWWW    what the heck is a bleeding heart and why does she want to look at it early in the morning?????

Oh I see, its a flower,  boy is she happy I guess there are two  kinds, pink and red.  As long as Mom is happy I am happy but I think that is an icky name for a flower.

DEER***  You just wait till I see those deer again.  they ate the tops off of all Moms tulips last night.  They weren't open yet and she has been waiting so long she said.   I am going to bark them a warning,  Bark, yap, yip, howl.  They better leave Mom's stuff alone!!!   GRRRRRRRR

Mom said Dad will be home most of today.  HOOORAY!!!!   Hey looks like the rain is stopping........maybe just maybe the sun will come out again.  

Time for my nap.........]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday no Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/303287</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:06:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Supposed to be really pretty today Mom said. Now she has to go to work.
She told me to help Dad out ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Supposed to be really pretty today Mom said. Now she has to go to work.
She told me to help Dad out.   Goody,  wonder what adventure we get to do today.  Wish she could be home all the time.  

Whoops,  I am helping Dad take the trash out.  Looks like someone made a mess out here.  It wasn't me Dad.         Dad just said, the raccoon must have gotten in the neighbors trash.  Guess that is wht we don't put ours out till Morning.   Guess Dad will finish caulking the new shower door today.  Hope he takes me out to play!!!

Dad and I went on a training walk and Dad said I did really really good.  Boy that makes me feel good.

I helped Dad caulk the shower.?        Actually, I kept pestering him and pestering him, I wanted to PLAY!!  What the heck is the matter with him?  Isn't that why people go to bed at night so they can play all day?

Oh oh, Dad just did something that made a terrible noise again....... Every time him or Mom make that noise they say 'quiet'   I guess they are trying to  tell me something, and I don't like that noise so I guess I better start being a little more quiet.  

Mom says its ok to bark once or twice, but not for a minute or two JUST because the dog next door barks all the time.  sooooooooooooo guess I will try not barking so  much, I sure hate that noise.

Oh goody  gooody goody, we are going for a walk.,  all  three of us!  Bout time, I took a nap while they were eating.  I have to lay down while they eat, so might as well take a short nap and then I am raring to go!!!!!!

I LOVE walks, they are sooooooooo fun  and boy do you get to see neato stuff.  

Yawnnnnnn    ok, walked, drank did my business and going to sleep on Mom's lap.   More tomorrow.


Nighty  night  YAAAAAAAWWWWNNNNNNNN]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday,</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/302954</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:25:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom was up at 5:10  said she couldn't sleep so I go breakfast, ran down the hall greeted Dad, chewed ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom was up at 5:10  said she couldn't sleep so I go breakfast, ran down the hall greeted Dad, chewed on my rope and I am going to take a  nap.  Mom is geting ready to iron and I can't help, so might as well store up energy.

Its getting nicer and nicer outside.  We were out a little this morning now Mom and Dad have to go to the store.  Hope they are not gone long.

What an afternoon.  It is so nice outside,  sunny, warm, and pretty different colored things are popping up along the side of  the house.  Mom is really happy so that must be the flowers we were wating for.

My prayers to be gooder must be working. Mom says I am doing really well on my training.  Good I want Mom and Dad to be proud of me.

Found some interesting thins to chew..... Dad took this thing out of a box and when he wasn't looking I grabbed it and chewed it all up.  It looked like snow all over the floor.  Dad doesn't watch me as close as Mom does.

Dad was not toooooo pleased/   I had to go lay down again,  Dad said,  Oh Rocky, no no n o.  Look at  the  mess.   I didnt' see any mess.   Just a lot of white stuff.   Dad called it styrofoam.   
The bad part was Dad had to go get the MONSTER out to suck it up.   I went and hid in my bed.  I didn't think Dad needed any protection.

Played after supper, went for a walk and now to bed....yawnnnnnn]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday fun day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/302953</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:23:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom must have been right,I have been saying my prayers every night, My  God bless Mom and Dad, all m ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom must have been right,I have been saying my prayers every night, My  God bless Mom and Dad, all my Grandsissies and Grand brothers all My Aunts and Uuncle, especiall Uncle Bob still in Baghad and Uncle Jim who was so nice to me and a special prayer for all my orphan fur pals that they will get nice homes. But the last two night I have been asking God like Mom said for good weather.   

It was kind of nasty when Dad woke me up at 5:00, turns out he had to go to work the morning but Mom didnt'  ....****....I get Mom all alone.   I can't wait.     Well that kinda sorta didnt' work out.  she had a doctors appointment so I had to take a nap till she got back but it wasn't too nice out, so I didn't mind.

Wahoooooooo       she is home.............she forgot Dad, he must be still working. She started putting food away?????    Food?????  I thought she went to the doctors????

Something smells wonderful wonder what it is?   Mom says, Rocky Dad and I are having fish tonight 3 kinds.              MMMMMMMMM     I can't wait.

We went for a fun walk and it was nice out sun was out.  I saw all my friends. I guess Mom was right. Ask God for nice weather, it's starting to work.   

Mom started putting clothes in this nice monster that sounds like a waterfall.  Then she takes the clothes out puts them in another  nice monster that makes them come out warm and soft and smelling good.  I need to get one of those.

My Bed gets shook outside and comes back smelling wonderful.

Then we went for a training walk, Dad got home and me and Dad and Mom put a new shower door in.   I supervised.  I do that reall  reall good.  Every once in awhile  Dad or Mom say Move Rocky move,   

Well!  where do they expect me to supervise from?????  IF they aren't careful I will let them do it themselves......that will teach them

Mom and Dad went to church and when they got back the house started to smell so good.  That must be fish.  Sure hope I get some.

Didn't get fish, but got a raw egg mixed into my food!!!   Yummy!!!   AHHHH
almost time to sit and relax.  Helped clean up the kitchen.  I made really really sure there were no crumbs or tastes left on THAT floor  No sireee Bob!!

I do my job, have to earn my keep!!  No deer tonight, just Mallards, and Wood Ducks and raccoons,  thats ok, I am POOPed..     Said my prayers asked God to make me really gooder.................................Yawn]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>CRITTER  NIGHT!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/302565</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:56:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok, now I know you aren't going to believe this, but I am going to tell you anyway.      

Last ni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, now I know you aren't going to believe this, but I am going to tell you anyway.      

Last night, I was  just ready to get all comfy and Mom said, "Dick, look we have visitors".  I was all set to go to the door and check them out and make sure they weren't going to eat Mom and Dad and they went to the windows in the back. 
 Ooooooooh  look how beautiful...... I heard Mom say, that the first time in 3 years they have been here.  3 Years?????  I don't  think I was alive then, so I go and look and there were two small ducks.  Not the Mallards that come every day, but really really pretty ducks.  "WOW"  Dad said, "Your right they sure are pretty".  

"Not every day we get to see Wood Ducks,"  he said to Mom  To me they were ducks  and the Mallards are ducks, altho    these are prettier.  There were eating the corn that Dad puts out.  They stayed and were starting to walk away when 2  not 1  like always, but 2  Raccoons  came.   They didn't fight or anything  One went up the tree to eat the dog food in the plate and the other one started eating near the ducks.   
Well the Ducks decided they didn't want to share so away they flew. The Raccoons were kind a scraggly looking I guess cause its spring, so they are eating and here come the Mallards, I don' t think they were happy that a lot of the corn was gone.  


I was barking to them that something called a wood duck ate most of the corn, but Mom made me stop barking!!
Finally!!  Mom said, "lets go relax!!"


 I am all about relaxing, boy o boy,  I am the relaxing KING.  We three get comfortable on the couch and Mom and Dad are talking and I am getting sleepier and sleepier, Mom was brushing me and all of a sudden she says, "Dick, deer"  One,    two,       maybe    three.......
Dad almost fell on the floor he was trying to creep up to the window so he could see them, or maybe he was going to play hide and seek.  I started to get down and Mom said, "No Rocky, stay  quiet".  That means I can't bark and I wanted to bark soooooooo  bad.  I was going to let those deer know who was boss.   

But nooooo Mom held on to me, guess the raccoons and the ducks didnt' leave much cause the deer didn't stay just kind of mosied away.   Wow Dad said, 4 deer,   I must have missed one, I thought I only saw 3.  Darn it!!
But then all of a sudden this big  deer popped up.   Man o Man   He was way bigger than the other 4.  
Dad said he was the buck???   Don't know what that means but he was big.

By this time I was so ready to go to sleep I was sleeping on my paws.  so we finally got to sit and I got to sleep on Moms lap and then on Dads.   

AHHHHHHHHHHH]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>T G I F</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/302077</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:03:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'ts Friday!!  That means when Mom gets home tonight she is happy happy happy!  

I don't believe  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'ts Friday!!  That means when Mom gets home tonight she is happy happy happy!  

I don't believe this, I have been picked as one of  diary's of the day by Doggster!!    I'm   soooooooo proud!!!!  Little ole me, the Rockster!!   Wait till I tell all my friends......  I am going to strut my stuff tonight when we walk!!

I am going to talk to the Weather Man about this weather!!  Mom always says, Blame the Weatherman when she doesn't like the weather,  so thats what I am going to do, find him and take him to task!   

It is still not nice outside, com'n this in almost MAY!!  What are we waiting for???   It's  damp and chilly   brrrrr  I don't  like it.  I bet I can't strut my stuff tonight.

Gosh Mom finally got home the good part is Dad did take me for two short training walks but it was still nasty out.  Not much better now that Mom is home and I never ever found the weather man, I looked and looked but he is not here.  He sure was in my dreams.  I dreamed I would MAKE him make nice weather.  Mom said, "Oh my, he disapointed us again didn't he Rock",  she said, when you say your prayers tonight ask God for better weather.  GOD?  hmmmm   maybe he is better than the weather man??? I think I will try.

Mom and Dad and I went for a walk after their supper, but no one was out so I just walked no strutting tonight.  Nasty weather....

Mom keeps saying nothing is going to bloom this year or everything at once.  But I got my walk in thats all that counts.

Mom and Dad are getting ready to sit down and relax as soon as Mom finishes her excersises, so here I go ready willing and can't wait to sit with them.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thursday rain day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/301925</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:51:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Jeepers 
Dad says if the rain keeps on like this we might have to build an ark.  What  the heck is  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Jeepers 
Dad says if the rain keeps on like this we might have to build an ark.  What  the heck is an Ark???  I keep hearing new words and no one tells me what they mean, then I forget them, how am I supposed to learn????

Dad is busy busy busy, I keep wanting to go out, but we go out and I do NOT like the rain.  I don't mind the snow but I hate the rain.  I sure hope the sun isn't gone forever.  Wonder where it goes???  Hope its not mad at me, cause if it is it won't ever come back   whine whine whine.

Dad went to the store and just got back.  He always says, Hi Rocky, Hi there young man, when he comes in.  I tried to tell him I'm not a young man yet, but he insists on saying that.   Oh well,  soon I will be a young man and then it won't make any difference, so I will ignore it.

Dad went to a meeting after  supper with a neighbor, but thats ok, cause Mom and I went for a walk then we came home and Mom and I went back out for a training walk and she said I was really really good!!   I'm soooo proud!!!

Oh, Oh, Mom is mad at me.  She is cleaning and all of a sudden out comes the MONSTER.  It is purple and it is noisy........   I'll protect her.  bark bark barkety bark bark bark.......      grrr    don't worry Mom I'll protect you, barkety bark  grrrrrrrrrrr ruff      .....  
 
What?????......

What do you mean I have to go lay down?????????      How can I protect you if you won't let me get at IT?     

Poor Mom, I hope she makes it......... What a sec....... she is taking the MONSTER apart........     Good heavens   she killed it........  now she is using a long thingy and oh oh looks like it is growing.......nope it stopped, it has a thing  on the end and she is poking it between the chairs and it makes a weird noise.      

He looky there all the little feathers I as playing with are gone!    Wow, the thingy ate them!      

Now the long thingy is gone and oh no the MONSTER is back.   

I'll fix this, I 'm going to help again.

Whooops    Mom says, lay down!  and all of a sudden it got quiet and the MONSTER disappeared back inside where the coats go.  

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh  we are safe again.     Man I am really tired now.  Think I will curl up on Moms lap and take a nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Early Early Early</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/301843</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 26 Apr 2007 02:46:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What is going on....   Mom got me up and it was really really early. She said she did not sleep well ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What is going on....   Mom got me up and it was really really early. She said she did not sleep well,   she said, I know it is only 4:00 but do you want to eat early?  

Me, eat????  is it Thursday?   of course I want to eat.  I am always hungry. I dont' think I have ever been full.  So I got to eat early.  Maybe Dad will feed me again when he gets up???     Nah  I think Mom tells him, maybe she writes him a note.

So we go outside and I'm sniffing and sniffing and taking care of business and whoa    hang on a minute whats that???   Out from under one of the pine trees comes a BIG cat.......    It was almost as big as me!   Mom said, oh not again.  Can't you use your own yard for the bathroom,  go home!   

It went but boy it was big.  Last night I was snuggling with Mom on the couch and she was brushing my fur.  I didn't used to like it, but it feels good now and she says I look handsome = )     HANDSOME!!!!     Oh boy Oh boy Oh boy.

Mom told Dad last night that my grandsissy Chelseigh is going to start a part time job.  It is at the same place grandsissy Ashleigh works.  They get to make sandwiches and salads and all kinds of good stuff.  I can't wait to go see them, I sure hope I get to sit at the counter and watch them and eat the mistakes......yummy yummy.  Not sure what a sandwhich and salad are, but  I have seen pictures of Ash and Chels and whatever they eat sure makes them nice to look at.....  NOT that I am jealous or anything. They are still girls!

Dad told Mom last night that he is going to put the new shower door in today.  I am going to help... if Dad is doing it, I know it must be Men's work, so here I am ready willing and able.    Plus I have to train again today.  Thats ok with me, more outside time.

Time for my morning nap.  Y   A     W    NNNNNNN]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sun and dogs</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/301483</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Apr 2007 02:50:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok, Ok, 
I was  worried, figured I wouldn't make the grade, but I had FUN.  There were 6 other dogs ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, Ok, 
I was  worried, figured I wouldn't make the grade, but I had FUN.  There were 6 other dogs there, but except for  a boston bull, I forgot his name, I was the smallest, however, I must say, I was also the bravest.....

Yep Yep Yep, thats me,  Rocky the Brave.  Wait till I tell everyone in the hood about my escapedes.   Have to be tonight when Mom and Dad get home, Nobody but Mom and Dad are up, its only 5:30am.

We practiced walking.  heh, heh, heh, you thought I was going to say tricks didn't you,  nope,   we were learning how to walk   NEXT to Dad and then sit when he stopped.  Some of us had to learn how to walk on a leash, but I already knew := )

I was soooooo o proud.  

There is a yellow lab, pitbullmix, the boston, a black lab, a water spaniel, German shepherd, doberman, a black really long legged short body dog  and me.    See I am the smallest.  They put these chainy things on our necks, just like an expensive necklace. I was soooo proud.  I got lots and lots of treats.   

Kev said I was doing really really good and so did Jerry.   
The training place was out in the woods and so nice there, almost wish I could stay there, but then  I don't  think I would see Mom and Dad, I couldn't stand that!

Finally, Mom is finishing for today. Got another  3 pal requests today, Lily, Abbie, and undecided. Goodie  Goodie, Goodie!!!!!!

more later Mom and I are going to play

Boy am I tired this morning.    time for a nap]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HUHHHH??????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/301108</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:56:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom told Dad this morning that we have to eat early tonight because of school.  

Didn't I just go ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom told Dad this morning that we have to eat early tonight because of school.  

Didn't I just go to schoool?

Oh well, as long as there are other puppers there I will have a ball.  Besides maybe I will get nummies there,  I get them at Petsmart school.  How come so much school???   Maybe I am bad????   NAW   not me...  sides Mom was telling the neighbors that her and Dad have never had a dog that is so good  natured and so smart......

Yea!  I'm  smart!!!!   Hooray.  Maybe when I graduate I will get honors?   My human   sissies get honors,  Mom talks about them all the time.   Ashleigh this and Chelseigh that..... Honestly!!  But what do you expect their  GIRLS!! 

Us guys rule!!  Thats what Dad says.

More tomorrow on the new school]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More and more and more   school</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/301107</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:56:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Went to school on Sunday again  and it was so pretty outside really didn't want to go...  So we get  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Went to school on Sunday again  and it was so pretty outside really didn't want to go...  So we get ready to go and Dad lets me jump in to the back seat, and he clips my collar to this thing in the seat belt.  I thought oh no!  I won't be able to move.    BUT   it is a thingy that lets me look out either one of the windows and I can still sit on my pillow, but if Dad stops quick I won't slide onto the floor.    COOL!!!!!

School was ok, but their computer   whatever that is went down, so it wasn't very light in the store and there was only me, Winston the beagle hound mix, Casey a tiny poodle, and Lily a tiny mix of something.   We were supposed to walk behind Mom and Dad   Riiiigggghhhhhttttt   

I LEAD.   Boy what is the matter with them .   I don't want to follow   nope not me.....

Time for a nap in the sun....mmmmmmmmmm    what a nice day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/300683</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Apr 2007 03:58:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What a pretty day.   I got to play outside with Mom and Dad and then they started to work outside.   ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What a pretty day.   I got to play outside with Mom and Dad and then they started to work outside.  I tried to help them by picking up sticks, didn't seem to  help much.  

All of  a sudden they told me to go lay down and they left.  It was nice and warm so I took a nap.....

When they came home, we went for another walk and played ball and I got to run in the backyard on the cable Dad put up.  I can go back and back and a little on the sides.

Then we got to go in the care again.    They have this new thing that lets me lay on my pillow and be hooked to the seat belt so I don' t slide.  Its co
Guess what??? We went back to school!!!!   I love school.   It smells good, there are lots of other dogs, and we bark and smell each other and have a great time.  

More later almost time for Mom to start work.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturdays are the best</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/300297</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 22 Apr 2007 05:12:00 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad had to go to work this morning so he feed me breakfast, I think Mom was still sleeping.  I took  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad had to go to work this morning so he feed me breakfast, I think Mom was still sleeping.  I took a nap and Mom woke me up and we went for a walk.   It so fun.....

When we got home Mom got out Mr.VACUUM,  I hate that.   Its noisy, and its called the Animal.   I don't know why its called the animal, but it is..... It sure dosen't look like any animal I ever saw.  Its purple!!   

Mom says it won't hurt me, but I am sooo afraid it will suck me up.  Mom keeps saying, "Rocky, dont worry, it won't hurt you I will protect you", yea right,   I heard her scream at Dad last night,   A HUGE spider come quick come quick.  Dad went running and he told her its not that big.   It took him two Kleenex's to pick it up and flush it down the toilet....  If she is afraid of spiders how come she isn't afraid of the vaccuum?????

Then Mom went out she had a special at Church,  wonder what they were selling???  Wonder what Church means.   I took another nap.

Mom came home and started to cook for supper, get a head start she said.   MMMM smells good, oh goody I got a carrot.    Delicious.

Went for another walk and we helped stop a run away dog.  His name is 3, boy was he running, his owner was chasing him and it looked like a comedy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Meeting new everythings</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/299931</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Apr 2007 04:58:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Friday,  was a blast!!  Dad was home for awhile in the morning and he took me out and when he was wo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Friday,  was a blast!!  Dad was home for awhile in the morning and he took me out and when he was working in the backyard, I got to sit on the porch!  It has a gate so I couldn't run, darn it, but thats ok, at least I got a chance to be OUTSIDE.  

I took a nap in the afternoon and when Mom got home we played like always and then we sat on the porch for awhile.  All of a sudden Mom said, want to go find Dadddy?   I didn't know he was missing......  Then I remembered I hadn't seen him since he put me in my house this morning.

Yep yep yep, lets find Daddy, another new game, Hooray.

We started to walk and we saw ducks, a new puppy the call it 3 because his new Dad was number 3 when he walked into the shelter.  Weird but he is cute, hes a bichon with no hair..  Guess he had to get all his hair shaved off because they couldn't comb it : (

BUT good news his Dad says it all grows back.  Hooray,  3 is kind of embarassed, but I told him thats ok, just wait.

Oh goody we are going some place I haven't been.  Walk walk walk and its so sunny : )

Well we must have gone to the wrong place because Dad wasn't there, so we started to walk home and I got a chance to meet Lilly.  She has been here awhile, but she is never out when I am.  How cute she is,  watch me strut on by...  Oh goody, she is watching.    Hi there cutie.....

Gee a truck went by just like Dad's wonder where he is, well we are almost home.   I think I smell Dad???????   Naw     I couldn't    could I??

Oh hooray,    Dad is yelling come Rocky  come on, Good boy,     Mom unhooked  my leash and I raced up to Dad and I was so excited I ran around him in circles......   Boy I was glad to see him.   

What a day,  got lots done, tried to tell Dad we went  looking for him, but I think Mom told him,  he stopped at the store and thats why he was late.     

YAAAAWWWWNNNNNN     Been a long day, time to go to bed.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Knock Knock Knock</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/299247</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 08:50:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom's at lunch so she I decided to write a few lines.

It is warm today, I keep ringing the bell a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom's at lunch so she I decided to write a few lines.

It is warm today, I keep ringing the bell and ringing the bell, I want Dad to spend the day outside with me,  he is too busy he says, so I ring the bell and when he gets tired of hearing it he comes and takes me out.  

I was out on the cord last night, but Mom and Dad were inside so it wasn't any fun, I scratched at  the door and they let me in.  

There is a weird noise on the roof and I started to bark, Dad doesn't like that, so outside he goes and I heard him say.  Mr. woodpecker cut that out.  I guess according to Dad, the woodpecker is trying to get a partner so he goes bangety bangety bang on the Chimney.  He think a girl woodpecker will hear and come.  

Dad went out and squirted the roof, Mr. woodpecker left for a long time but he just came back.  I wanted to go out and play but Dad said you can't fly silly.

Dad kept trying all day long to make the Woodpecker go away. Since the chimney is over the fireplace the racket comes right into the family room, so of course, I have to bark to keep him company, dad says quiet to me, but he doesn't say quiet to the Woodpecker. 

Thats really  not fair!!

Mom just got home, she told Dad hurry we have that meeting tonight.  Oh goodie..... that means I will be home alone like when they went to Church.  When is it my turn?

At least Mom is playing with me.  Oh boy oh boy,  Dad just gave me a brand new soft toy with a squeak.  Yipeeee    Barkety barkety bark.  Hooray.

Oh oh, I lost track of time . Have to go for my walk. 

Darn, that wasn't as long as it usually is.  Bet it because of that pesky meeting.

How come dogs don't have meetings?  I bet I would be good at meetings, seems like that is all people o.

Shoot, looks like I am going to have to go back in my house,  nope wait Dad says I can go out in back on the cord for awhile.

Boy that didn't last. Here we go back into the house.  At least its comfortable, and since its not bedtime they won't put the cover over the back and I can see if the deer come.  

I wonder if  they even care what  a good watchdog I am.  They cover the back of my house at night.  Wonder it its because I barked so much at the deer???

Isn't that what a watchdog does???    

Wait till tomorrow..... Maybe I can learn to fly then that woodpecker better watch out....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Busy busy busy</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/299159</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 19 Apr 2007 03:59:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad and I were so busy today,   we went to the store, the bank, the hardware, I am getting to see al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad and I were so busy today,   we went to the store, the bank, the hardware, I am getting to see all kinds of things I never saw before.

Dad is telling me to come and clicking and when I come I get a treat.  This is great.  I need treats, I will come running always if I get a treat.

I was out patrolling the backyard today and two squirrels got into a fight.  Wow, they sure can fight, then they started chasing each other all over the place, up and down the trees down and up the woodpile.  Yikes, I was afraid that someone was going to fall but nope....  They sure know how to climb.

I took  Dad and Mom for a walk after supper.  I could walk forever.  Smells like we might have a pupper I haven't met yet.   Oh Goody, I like meeting new puppers.   

Time for bed.   More tomorrow.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ME?????    DO YOU REALLY   MEAN ME?????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/298334</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 17 Apr 2007 05:12:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am featured on Diary of the day.    Hooooooray!!!!!    I didn't think I had THAT interesting of a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am featured on Diary of the day.    Hooooooray!!!!!    I didn't think I had THAT interesting of a life.   Jeepers,  how cool.  

It's even pretty outside today.   Not raining, not snowing,  I even see the sun, I almost forgot what it looked like.     Mom had a rough day at work, she was sad tonight, but I am trying to cheer her up.  I am giving her a face bath.  She is going to bed really early and I think I will too.

Whew!  I am tireder than I thought. YAWN>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A   Line???</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/297984</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:25:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I was outside with Dad and he said he was going to put up a line for me.... What the heck is a line  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was outside with Dad and he said he was going to put up a line for me.... What the heck is a line and why is he doing it and what do I do?????

I have to think on this one,   I sure hope it's something I am going to want.
Dad said wait till Mom gets home we are going to try something new.  Okay......

Mom came home and took one look at  me and was mad........    She said, you know you are not supposed to touch those, she was poointing to these BIRDS she has in a cradle.  But Mom they are  birds!!!!!     She was not happy.

Those are mine!  my granddaughters gave me those beanie babies,  boy she was mad, and what the heck is a Beanie Baby?????
 
I only ate the eyes out of the (she called them Robin and Cardinal), then she picked them all up and put them away.  if she had done that before I wouldn't have been able to get them.   gee, ....  yeah, I know I wasn't supposed to, but Dad was outside busy and I was all alone and I was bored!

After Mom got done ignoring me for awhile,  her and Dad called me to the back door and hooked me up to a cord thingy.  Then we all went outside.  

Holy cow...... Look  I can  walk all the way over here where the trees are....  Man this is cool.   Mom and Dad were watching me, I went over to where the birds drink water, and where the deer eat  at night......  this is so cool.  

That is what Dad meant by a "line"   Geeeeeee,   maybe I can spend more time outside.  Mom said the weather is FINALLY starting to be spring.  I wonder if that means it will be nicer outside. I don't mind the rain and snow, but I like laying on the grass so the kids can come.   I miss playing with the kids.

Time for another nap, I take a short one while they eat, they we go for a walk, then my favorite part.  When Mom and Dad sit down on the couch I get to curl up on their laps.  First Mom and then Dad.  

All of a sudden Dad will say,  squirt lets go potty so we can go to bed, so out I go and then I come in and head into my house for bed.  I am really  really tired tonight.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>School</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/297925</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 16 Apr 2007 03:52:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Here I thought I didn't want to go to school.......

Well.   We got back into the car yesterday af ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here I thought I didn't want to go to school.......

Well.   We got back into the car yesterday afternoon this was my fourth time in the car in one day.  and now I don't mind the car, I even looked out the window, sides I got my pillow with  me so I just curl up.

We got to Pet Smart and there was this room with 5 other dogs in it.....   Jeepers, can I play?   Sure enough, I got to smell everyone and they smelled me and it was great.  There is a beagle in there and he bays......  I tried it and Mom made me stop.  There is  a baby poodle and a maltipoo and a Pomeranian and a Black Lab.  There are all just my age.... yipee

Stephanie came in and gave all our Moms and Dads these things that sound like crickets.  It was so neat Dad clicked and when I looked at him, he gave me a treat.  This is fun.   All of a sudden it was time to go.   Mom said it was one of the fastest hours she ever had.

I am going to learn all kinds of stuff.  Boy am I happy.

Mom just left for work and Dad is stil sleeping.  Guess I'll take a nap.

Oh yeah, I forgot,  Dad is going to put this thingy in the car.  He says, if anything ever happens and the car slides or something this will keep Rocky safe.  Awwwwwww, Dad is so cool.   I know I will always be safe with Mom and Dad.  Last  night I layed on Moms lap under the blankie and then I layed on Dad's lap under the blankie and even though I slept a loooooong  time, I still was tired and when they said, Rocky go lay down.  I went to my house and went to sleep.    

I love Mom and Dad they are sooooooooooo nice.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Maybe I don't want to!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/297604</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:43:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I got to go for a ride in the car this morning.  I don't  know if I like it or not, but this time th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got to go for a ride in the car this morning.  I don't  know if I like it or not, but this time they put my pillow in the car, so it wasn't too bad.  I did whimper, just to let them know I was NOT happy being in the back seat while they were in the front.  NOT FAIR.  I tried to get in the front seat, but they put me in the back.

We got someplace and I got to get out of the car....   Oh Oh, not another doctor visit I hope~~~~~~~

Nope, a big indoor place with other dogs, and birds, but I couldn't get to the birds they were behind some sort of cagey thing.    BUT   the other dogs were walking around like me,   hooray, finally something outside the house I could relate to....

Mom was talking to a young lady about school.   Gee I didn't know Mom wanted to go to school, wonder if that means she is going to get on that big car looking thing and disappear like the kids do???

No wait, she said Rocky will love this......Rocky.....thats ME!  do I get to go with the kids now???   I don't think I want to leave my house for all day...

We have to come back this afternoon for my first class... Class???  what the heck is a class????     What if I don't want to come back?   What if I am sick or have a tummy ache??   

OOOOOOOOHHHHH, look there is a big bowl of nummies over there, and this lady is giving me one.  She says, Hi cutie,  see you this afternoon.

She called me cutie,, (blush blush blush),   I can't wait till this afternoon, and Dad told Mom he got a seat belt for Rocky (thats me) for the car.   I hope its something I like.  I can't wait till this afternoon.   Oh boy oh boy oh boy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sunny Sunday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/297514</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Apr 2007 05:30:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow, the sun woke me up early.  Guess Mom and Dad must be really sleepy they haven't come down the h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow, the sun woke me up early.  Guess Mom and Dad must be really sleepy they haven't come down the hall yet.

Oh goodie here they come, I hear I am supposed to go to Pet Smart today and get registered for obdience classes.   Class, hmmmm   Mom said I could be the star pupil.  Wonder what a pupil is,  heck I wonder what a star is!!

Oh, Mom is doing somthing at  the sink, she just asked me if I want   WHAT IS THAT?    It looks like  a little bitty green tree.   MMMMMMMMM boy does it taste good.         Oh, now  she gave me a tiny tiny white thing, it kind of looks like a tree too......Hmmmmm not bad.

I smell something and she is back in the kitchen doing something,  oh goody she is going to give me something,  Mmmmmmmm smells good.   

hmmm   Mom says its a strawberry,  I don't think I will be eating it,  it is bumpy in my mouth.

Time for another nap.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Grand Niece?????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/297313</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 14 Apr 2007 16:11:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Ok, now I am really confused.....

Mom said her neice and Goddaughter Jen was coming over with her ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ok, now I am really confused.....

Mom said her neice and Goddaughter Jen was coming over with her baby,
oh boy, oh boy, oh boy,  I LOVE  babies,   Mom was going to bake a pie she said,    whatever pie is it must have had something called Apple in it because she was at the sink and I was giving her the (woe is me, nobody ever feeds me) look and she said, Here Rocky want a piece of apple and she flipped this thing at me,  I backed up gave it a sniff, picked it up, dropped it!

WHOA.......wait a sec.  what was that????????
Went back picked it up again and MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM  it must have been apple, I chewed it swallowed it and gave Mom more of the (woe is me, nobody ever feeds me)  look, but I couldn't help my tail was wagging and wagging, I keep telling it stay still, but when it's happy it has a mind of its own.

Pretty soon, Mom flipped another piece and mmmmmmmmm    almost as good as the first.  I gave her the stare again and again, but that was it, two pieces,  darn!!!

Boy did it smell good in the house.   Then I heard Mom say, oh here she is, and when she opened the door, this really pretty lady came in carrying some sort of THING.   I thought. "  YEAH,   she brought me a present, hooray!!!  She put it down on the floor and took off a piece of blanket I think but it was sure smaller than mine, then I remembered,  Mom said baby,   I couldn't wait, finally something  I could relate to, a baby puppy.....

Boy, was I wrong!    

Whatever it was, it sure wasn't a Puppy!!   It had just a little hair and huge eyes, it was dressed in pale green, with a green blankie  thingy over it.  It opened its mouth and it didn't have any TEETH!

Then it smiled and I loved it.   This wasn't going to jump on me and tug my tail just because it was smaller.  

Well, Mom said, oh she is so gorgeous, Mom picked it up and said, Jen, and I knew that was the lady, because Mom said her neice  was coming over, Emma is so beautiful.  Thats when I knew (process of elimination,  yes  yes   even young Dogs can do that), what Mom had, had to be called Emma.

Then Mom and Jen talked, and talked, Mom made tea and Jen fussed over Emma and then said, Emma is hungry,  Oh heavens,   just the words I was hoping for, I am always hungry, so Jen grabs this thing  and starts to shake it.  

Mom says, can I warm the bottle up for you and Jen, said, no room temp. is fine.  Jen puts the bottle in Emma's mouth and I don't get any!!!

Then Mom fixed more food for her and Jen and I still didn't get any!!  I went  to my house and went to bed..  I'll show them.

Jen left soon with the baby  DARN!!  I wanted to lay down with her, maybe next time.  

Mom and I went for a walk  then Dad came home and they went to Mass.  They weren't gone very long and when they got back they were  home for the WHOLE night.   It was great, got to sit on both laps for a long time.

I am ready for a long nap!!!  and I still haven't figured out if Jen is my Grand Neice or if Emma is or if I am even related.   Oh bother,  I will have to figure it out some other time, I am soooooo  tired.......]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>****SUN****</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/296853</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 10:27:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I can see the sun,  almost forgot what it looked like.  Gee its warm coming through the window.  Bet ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I can see the sun,  almost forgot what it looked like.  Gee its warm coming through the window.  Bet I get Mom to take me for lots of walks when she gets home.   They have to teach me to tell time, then I would  know when Mom was getting home.  

Wonder if those deer thingies will come back tonight.   If they do, I am going to bark at them,  thats what dogs do Bark, Bark, Bark.  and play, how come Mom and Dad have to go to work?  I don't.   Wonder what work is?  Hmmmm maybe I can  help.

Going to take a nap and try to t hink what work is.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH  DEER      OH  DEER~~~~~</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/296723</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:21:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Guess what????    Dad always puts out corn in the evening for the ducks and sometimes  Mr. Raccoon.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Guess what????    Dad always puts out corn in the evening for the ducks and sometimes  Mr. Raccoon. 

 I was sitting on the couch with Mom last night, Dad was in the den, all of a sudden I looked up and there were   5  big dogs in the back yard.  Mom said,  Dick come quick  the Deer are here.

Deer?????   What the heck is a deer,   then I realized that  these "dogs" had huge ears long legs  and didn't quite look like my doggy friends.....

I started to growl and Mom said, Quiet Rocky and when I tried again she held my muzzle, so I decided to just watch.  They ate and ate,  then they would start to run away and then come back.  The biggest one  left and didn't come back.  I sat with Mom and Dad for almost 45 minutes, (thats what Mom said, I can't tell time), then they kind of moseyed along.  Mom said mosey, I don 't know what that means.   Mom said they were probably on their way down to the lake?   Have to find out what a lake is.

Dad said, the four that stayed the longest were a doe and 3 fawns.  Wonder what doe and fawn is?  They told me I have fawn colored hair???  I don 't look like that I hope!!


After that excitement I took a nap till it was time to go to bed!   Whew~  it was a l ot of work to keep quiet.   Wonder if they come a lot?  Maybe next time I can go out and play with them.....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Woe  Is  Me</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/296319</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 12 Apr 2007 07:36:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Morning......Dad's home today!    YEA!!!!!!    Oops he just left and left me alone in the kennel.  H ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Morning......Dad's home today!    YEA!!!!!!    Oops he just left and left me alone in the kennel.  He said he would be back pretty soon.  I sure hope so.  

It looks pretty gloomy out, but it isn't snowing anymore.  HOORAY!!!!

I was bad last night,  I didnt' ring the bell and I started to pee on the floor, Dad took me out and then he IGNORED me!   ME!  I was so upset,  I tried to tell him I would try not to do it anymore, but I don't think he was listening.

He did  let me nap on him after a while. ..     I got to get better at this what they call potty training but I start to run and chase the ball and all of a sudden I've got to go. 

Got to remember that bell.  I went to the front door but there is no bell there.....

Hope Dad  gets home soon.

Afternoon.

Dad just said Mom will be home soon,  I am sooo happy.  I love it when both Mom  and Dad are  home, that's the mostest fun in the whole world, at least what I know of the world.

The ducks were in the backyard a little while ago,  Wonder if Dad knows there are two sets.  One set is bigger than the other.

I know they are Mallards because when Miss Liz was here she said, Oh look at the Mallards.  Dad just dumped corn outside, I guess they like that.  I tried it the other night.  YUCK.  Ducks are crazy...give me kibble anytime.

What Dad calls Mr. Raccoon was here again last night, he helped himself to the corn, ick ick ick.  Usually Dad puts food out in a tray that hangs from the tree for Mr. Raccoon.   He is pretty funny looking,  not nearly as handsome as I am!!  I'm going to go back and look out the door for Mom some more. ----]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH NO!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/296026</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:59:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I don' t believe it!  Here I am waiting and waiting for Dad to get home so I can go outside and mayb ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I don' t believe it!  Here I am waiting and waiting for Dad to get home so I can go outside and maybe see some kids and its NASTY out.  It is snowing again.  Not the fun kind,  the wet sloppy stuff, and the wind is blowing.

I thought they said it was spring and I have been chasing Robins.  Hmmmm  wonder where they went, and the hummingbirds, hope  they don' t freeze.   I saw Dad hanging up the feeder with stuff in it.

The squirrels have been sitting at the back door all day waiting for someone to come home and fill the peanut feeder.

Please let it be warm tomorrow.   : (]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wednesday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/295835</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:03:20 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>When Mom got home yesterday, I was so READY  to play.  I kept ringing the bell, she would take me ou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Mom got home yesterday, I was so READY  to play.  I kept ringing the bell, she would take me out and we would walk around I went once or twice the rest of the time I just wanted to go out!   That bell thing really works well.

I met some more new people last night.  That is so much fun they always tell Mom how lucky she is to have me.   I think maybe I made Mom mad last night.  She had a neighbor come to the door to talk to her, he came in and started to pet me and I ran around and around and around.  

Mom told me to go to my room, but I just ignored her and kept running and running.  She finally grabbed me, put me in my house and locked the door.  I don' t think she was very happy.

He finally left after some boring talk about meetings and Mom let me out.  I was tired by this time so I sat on the couch next to her and worked some more on getting that last dang tooth out.

 I have 3 really cool knotty things and I chew on them, was I ever surprised when my first tooth came out,  I was worried about eating, but all of a sudden another one was there.  WOW!
That was really a  neat trick.  It happens every time I lose a tooth!

Mom is talking about taking me to a discipline class.   Wonder what that is?   Hope its  fun.   Well.....time to take my morning snooze, nobody  home, everyone left me......

Wish more Uncle Jim's would come over.  Mom and Dad talk about all thier brothers and sisters, and I guess they have all seen pictures of me.  I hope they think I am cute.  

Mom says her Baby brother Bob is coming home from Iraq????  What the heck is Iraq???  He will be stationed in Washington State when he gets back.   She told Dad how happy she is and Dad is too.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>More Puggles.   AND an honor</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/295557</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:32:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>First of all, guess what????  My diary was selected as a Daily Diary Pick on Doggster.   How about t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First of all, guess what????  My diary was selected as a Daily Diary Pick on Doggster.   How about that and I am only 5 1/2 months old!!   I am destined for great and wonderful things!!!

Mom and Dad are so proud.

Now for even more good news~

Rudy and Xena, just contacted Mom and asked if we could be friends.  Mom said sure and guess what?   They are both really cute and Rudy is a Cocker Spaniel he is really cute.  

Xena is a PUGGLE, just like me.   I was beginning to think I was the only Puggle around.  Boy does she look like me, AND she rings a bell to go outside too!  

Of course, I ring the bell, a lot of times just to go outside because I love it out there.    She chews her Dads hair like I chew Mom's.   Mom thinks I will outgrow this, I don't think so!

She also eats everything in site!!   

I am sooooooooo happy.  Wonder if she likes to flush birds on her walks too?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>oh oh</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/295400</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:26:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom says she dosen't think I can go to Tennesse with them.  What is Tennessee and why can't I go?    ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom says she dosen't think I can go to Tennesse with them.  What is Tennessee and why can't I go?   Now they are talking about taking me and putting me in a  kennel in Tennessee.   What is a  kennel?   

I know I have cousins in Tennessee and sisters and an Aunt and Uncle.  guess I  am not going to see them.   I have to stay in the kennel because my Aunt and Uncle have  new carpeting and a dog and a cat.  Gee, poor me.  Oh well, maybe I can make new friends in Tennessee????

At least I get to ride in the car to go and come back.  That will be fun.  

Maybe I will find out more later.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Monday 4/9</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/295385</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:56:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Gee, I am still a  little tired, but DAD is home all day, oh joy!!  He dosen't play with me as much  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Gee, I am still a  little tired, but DAD is home all day, oh joy!!  He dosen't play with me as much as Mom but he likes to go for walks.  I love being outside and seeing everyone.

I saw Baby, she lives across the street and her Mom and Dad today, Baby and me  run back and forth and back and forth.  

I  keep trying to get these birdies that walk around pecking.  Mom said they are Robins.  They have orange fronts.  The walk around and then they pick the ground and they get a worm!   YUCK!!!!!   I would much rather sniff duck leavings,  why would they like worms???

Mom came home last night and her and Dad ate, but I didn't get any again.  They never let me have what they have......only dog food.  Oh well

We all went for  a walk again last night and saw some new neighbors.  I love the smells.  The people across the street have something living under the leaves in their front yard and I keep trying to dig it up.  Mom and Dad keep pulling me away.  Mom thinks it is bunnies.   Goody...... Wonder what a bunny is???

I sure like where I am living now.   I see all kinds of birds I think they are called.  At night I see this thing walking and Mom always says, look honey, the  raccoon is back.    I wonder what  a raccoon is??

I guess most of the kids are gone away on vacation.  That is what Mom said, cause it sure is quiet outside.  I hope they come back.   

Well time for my morning nap.  Yawwwwwwnn]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Easter</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/294977</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Apr 2007 05:06:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow.  Mom and Dad got up early, and left.  Mom was wearing some sort of jumper thingy with a sweater ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow.  Mom and Dad got up early, and left.  Mom was wearing some sort of jumper thingy with a sweater and Dad was in a suit.   They look so nice.

Oh gooody they are home.  Here come the good smells again.  Still no snacks, darn,    Oh well, every time I go out and "do something"  at  least I get a snack then.  

I love sniffing under the snow, and sniffing and sniffing,  no one outside today to play with.  I don' t understand.  Mom says it is cold,  I don't think its that bad!

Oh goody Uncle Jim came.   Boy is he fun.  He smell like he might know a dog, but I didn't see it.    He throws balls, and everything.  He is a better pitcher than Mom she is awful.  I chased and chased and chased.  They ate and all these good smells kept coming and coming.

Then we played some more...when Uncle Jim left I was really really tired I am after all only 5 1/2  mths old......Gee I was tired.  I fell on Mom's lap and that is all I remember till Dad made me wake up so I could go out and Pee.  Then I came in and went into  my bed and went to sleeeeeepppppppp]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Saturday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/294975</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Apr 2007 05:00:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Hooray,  Mom and Dad are both home.  Gee its nice, two people to try to trip and that will play with ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hooray,  Mom and Dad are both home.  Gee its nice, two people to try to trip and that will play with  me.
Mom has been fixing cheesey potatoes, boy they smell good!!    Every time I go to this certain room, there is food food and more food.  I keep giving them the poor me look, but they don't give me anything.  Poor me.

Tomorrow is Easter,   Mom says she has a pretty dress for  when she talks at Church, but she doesn't think she will wear it, it is still snowing.

This Uncle Jim person comes tomorrow.

Hmmmmmm   should be interesting.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Still chilly</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/293818</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Apr 2007 07:49:55 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It is still chilly out but not as bad as it was and hooray Dad is home!!!   Yippee  yippee.   I hear ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is still chilly out but not as bad as it was and hooray Dad is home!!!   Yippee  yippee.   I heard Mom and Dad talking last night when I was supposed to be sleeping and I guess they are going to a funeral today,  does not sound like  a lot of fun.  Glad I am not going.

I think I might be spending a lot of time in my bed today though.  Oh well, what can you do.....

Mom said I am going to meet Uncle Jim on Sunday..   What is an Uncle Jim?  Hope its something nice.  I know there is an Uncle Bob and Aunt Pam  but I have not met them either.   Wonder what they are......

Oh well, Mom and Dad will protect me, they won't let anything hurt me so I am not tooo worried.  Mom protected me when we heard that bang noise the other night.  She just said, oh don't worry Rocky it is only the flap covering the exhaust fan in the kitchen.  I wasn't scared the next time I heard it.  

Mom and Dad are soo  cool, and they have a nice house.  My last house had two cars and garbage cans in it.   I like this one better.  My kennel is right inside the house!!   I have windows all over the  place, and squirrels, ,and racoons and deer and ducks and the other day  8 turkeys walked right through the backyard!!!   Wow!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>SPRING?????</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/293344</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 5 Apr 2007 06:28:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>What happened.  I went outside and stepped into SNOW!!!!  Almost 1/2&quot;   it was so nice the last coup ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ What happened.  I went outside and stepped into SNOW!!!!  Almost 1/2"   it was so nice the last couple of days.   

I don't  mind snow, but I like being outside and the kids come and talk to me, and they won't come when its like this.  Besides they only come when I get ready to eat supper.  I don't know what happens to them all day.  I am ready to play but they get into this huge car thingy and disappear!

Maybe it will get nice and they will come over later.  Ho hum,  guess I will spend the day napping and chewing on my terry cloth bone.  Maybe when Dad gets home he will play ball with me : )

Boy its still snowing!!   Its not sticking too much but its still snowing!! It  is almost Easter, all Moms little flowers are up.  I think they are crocus,   last year I guess she planted tulips and crocus and the deer and the rabbits ate every one as soon as they popped up.   I heard her telling Dad that if that happened again this year, she was done planting!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>still April 4,</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/292963</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 11:13:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>How come no one is home yet?   I  am getting really lonely.  I don't mind my kennel, in fact I like  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ How come no one is home yet?   I  am getting really lonely.  I don't mind my kennel, in fact I like it, but usually by now, I am running through the house!

Wonder what is going on.  Bet they will be home soon,  (editor note:   Yep in  less than an hour).

Thank goodness it is getting warmer, I LOVE being outside.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Neighbors</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/292838</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 04:50:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well so far I have met, Baby, Lucy, Polly, Boots, Sophie, Red, Shadow, Gus, and dogs whose names I d ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well so far I have met, Baby, Lucy, Polly, Boots, Sophie, Red, Shadow, Gus, and dogs whose names I don't  know.  They all seem pretty cool.  Mom lets me go slowly up to them, she waits while I sniff them and they sniff me.  So far, they all seem nice except one,  he seems jealous or some th ing.

The people around here all go ooooooo and ahhhhhh when they see me the first time, now they all  know my name, and talk to me when I walk by.  Mom won't let me stop and play with them all the time, I  don't understand.  I could play for hours and hours, I never get tired!!!

There are sure a lot of people and animals around here and I noticed they all run around their yards, but none of them walk around except me.  They don't even leave their yards.  I must be special.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Pooping</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/506476/diary/Rocky_a_puggle/292837</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Apr 2007 04:40:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Rocky ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I guess I must be doing something right!!   I get a special nummy when I Poop outside now.  How come ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I guess I must be doing something right!!   I get a special nummy when I Poop outside now.  How come they didnt' tell me this the first day?    Jeepers are they good.   Wonder if I can go more than  twice a day.  
Wonder where they get those nummies?   Wonder what kind of a word nummy is...]]></content:encoded>
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