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<title>She's A Golden Doodle Dandi</title>
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<description>Dogster diary for the dog Dandi</description>
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<copyright>Copyright 2013 by Dandi &amp; Dogster</copyright>
<pubDate>Sat, 25 May 2013 07:39:10 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>VACATION</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:24:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, another vacation has come and gone, but this one was more exciting, at least for Mom &amp; Dad!  T ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, another vacation has come and gone, but this one was more exciting, at least for Mom & Dad!  They had a long lunch with Bonzer's parents on Tuesday and had a blast.  Bonzer didn't come with them so I didn't go either...maybe next time!

I went to spend 2 days with Gramma & Grampa and had a really good time. I always have fun there, but I really did want to met Bonzer, nose to nose! 

Who knows maybe we'll get to meet some more Dogster friends one day, I hope I get to go! 

Bonzer doesn't like to fly and that's how they came down, but maybe they'll bring him someday! I don't know if I like to fly, I've never tried it! Mom says they'd put me with the luggage...I think that's just her trying to come up with a reason to not let me on the plane!

Well, Dad's got the movie cued up and is calling us to come down!

Goodnight Dogster]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long Time</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:20:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow it seems like it's been forever since we been on our diary site!  Mom's up later that usual for  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow it seems like it's been forever since we been on our diary site!  Mom's up later that usual for her lately. With everything going on in her back all she's been able to do is update her games and she feels like she's failing even that.

I'm bored, no one to throw my ball or play with me until Dad gets home. I have half of a hair cut, body done which makes my head look too big for my body! One foot is done, but nothing on my legs! I look kinda strange, but I don't care, hehehehe people still love me where ever I go. 

I seen another golden doodle before Mom's back went south.  I didn't get to meet him because as Mom & I were trying to get to him people kept stopping us to pet me and ask the usual questions. We found out that his name is Clifford and he and his Mom were looking for us too.  The checkers all know me and Clifford. They were the one who told us about them trying to find me & Mom.  Maybe next time we could have a face to face meeting. He was beautiful! I think I might have a doggy crush!

Well Mom's back says we have to go to bed!

Good Night Dogster!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bull's Eye Game 10</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:11:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Finally, Bull's Eye Game 10 begins today. Mom was busy last week with appointments so we were off, b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finally, Bull's Eye Game 10 begins today. Mom was busy last week with appointments so we were off, but we're back playing Bull's Eye!  It's hard to believe it's game 10 already. The Furs really seem to like it. It's fun when everyone joins in on the conversation and enjoys themselves!

We have a great group of Furs from Pups and Purrs playing.  We have little adventures here and there, we just let ourselves be silly enjoy the game!

Dad's still hunting that mole that's digging up our acreage! I told him I would help but when I go after them the yard looks even worse so Dad told me that I didn't need to help!

Momma was asleep a few nights ago and I knew I needed to wake her up cuz her blood sugar was way too low and she would wake up, so I went and got Daddy and he finally got her to wake up! They told me I was a very good girl and gave me a little treat. 

Well that's about it...till next time!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Some times it just isn't worth it!</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 2 Feb 2013 01:04:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom got up today all excited cause she was going to her groomers to get her hair done. She rushed ar ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom got up today all excited cause she was going to her groomers to get her hair done. She rushed around like a chicken after bugs, patted me on the head and out the door she went.

She came home and this was the first time ever that she liked how her groomer did her hair! Daddy loved it, I loved it. Then we go to one of the grandkids birthday party and she's sitting there minding her own business when Grama says "what did you do to your hair"? And everyone jumped in and argued with Mom about her hair. So it comes time for us to come home, Mom gets into the car and says "I still like how my hair look" as we waved good bye.

She gettin better at liking what she likes and not caring if someone else doesn't like it! It's taken 54 years to get there but I think she has arrived.  

By the way Mom, we still like it too!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I can down load picture now!</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 23:54:39 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm so excited, Mom can download out new pictures and people can finally see them instead of the lit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm so excited, Mom can download out new pictures and people can finally see them instead of the little box thingy!  Now if I could just get my email alerts for pawmail, comments and gifties I would be 100%! Oh well, I'd rather have the pictures than get personal alerts any day!

Today has been hard, Momma was hurting really bad and just didn't feel up to do any of the grooming.  I had my bath last night so she said we'd work on my haircut and nails and things on Thursday, but I don't know, she's not in bed and it's almost midnight so I don't think she's gonna be getting much sleep tonight!

We watched a movie about all different kinds of animals which was really good! Most animal movies are good it's when you throw the humans into the mix that things can go wrong!

Ooops, gotta go she's headed for bed, so good night dogster friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Birthday Party</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 02:26:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well here it is almost February and it's going to be a very busy month! Three of the Grand Kids birt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well here it is almost February and it's going to be a very busy month! Three of the Grand Kids birthdays and my birthday is in February too, not to mention Valentines Day!  Busy, busy busy!

Mom is already working on finding party favors for my birthday party! She's gettin out my cookie cutters and looking for a good recipe for yummy doggie treats. She has a cookie cutters in the shapes for dogs:bones, paws, fire hydrant, and so on that she wants to use on the doggie treats.  Then she gonna make a shortbread cookie with the same shapes for all of those who have thumbs!

She'll make my favorite cake...carrot cake and we have all the Grand kids over along with their parent and Grama & Grampa and we all have dinner together! She always makes homemade tacos!!! I love tacos almost as much as I love carrot cake!

This year she's looking for some games we could all play, hasn't found any yet! I go a new hat for this year.  When Momma & Daddy went to Disneyland they got me birthday ears with my name on them, I can't wait to wear them. They are already sneaking gifts in and hiding them in Momma craft room so I can't go in there for right now. 

It seems like February 22nd is a long ways away, but Momma says it will be here in no time! I hope so, it's so much fun having everyone her and playing, not to mention eating and the gifts!

It was bath night yesterday and I smell really pretty.  The grooming and hair cut begins tomorrow. I like being groomed, I get Momma all to myself! tomorrow will be a girly day...hair brushed real good, hair cut and having my nails done. Sometimes when Momma's hurting too bad she make it a 2 day girly day. Daddy got her a grooming table that goes up and down so she can do a lot more than when she had to sit on the floor. She gets really stiff and has a hard  time getting up, so the grooming table really saves her a bunch of pain. And going up and down on it is kinda fun!

Well, it looks as though we are finally going to bed so good night my Dogster friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boring</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:49:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today has be LONG! Mom's still sick so there wasn't much going on today. She did brush me a little b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today has be LONG! Mom's still sick so there wasn't much going on today. She did brush me a little bit, and still got plenty of lovein, but things were very quiet.  I barked at the neighbors cat and I think I may have scared 7 or 8 of his lives away, but he's ruined Mom's paint job on her truck, which she loves. When I barked it looked like he tried to go 12 different directions at once...BOL! I don't hate cats and Mom would never let me chase them, but I can bark to scare them home. 

Dad came home but he's hurting real bad too, so we didn't play much.  He played his mandolin for a short time while Mom updated her games. 

Well, what a boring diary entry!

Mom's headin for bed so I gotta go.

Goodnight my Dogster & Catster friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What Fun</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:54:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, everyone is pooped!  We had Christmas plays that 3 of the grand kids were in on Christmas Eve  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, everyone is pooped!  We had Christmas plays that 3 of the grand kids were in on Christmas Eve and then everyone (except Grama & Grampa) came over and we ate and ate and ate.  Then came the best part, we opened our gifts!  All 8 of the grand kids had open 1 so I figured it was my turn so I reached over and took one of T's to open!  It was right next to mine so I got confused.  I had to give it back...didn't want what was inside anyway.  Mom said I had to wait for the kids to be done and then it would be my turn.  When it was my turn I became wrapping paper's worst enemy!  I ripped open all my gifts.  I got 5 new stuffed animals to add to my collection!  I LOVE stuffed animals and I never rip them up.  I have all of mine since I was a baby.

Everyone had a good time, then the next day Mom, Dad and I took a bunch of goodies out to Grama and Grampa.  Grama was sick so she didn't want us to come in and catch what she had, so I stuck my head out the window when she waved. I felt bad that they weren't coming with us!

Then it was off to my human sister's house for Christmas dinner.  Dad took his guitar and amp so I knew there would be singing after dinner! There was one man there that I think was kinda scared of me because of my size.  He kept saying "that's one big dog" and kept his distance.  He told Mom that I sure was trained good and that his dogs never acted that nice.  Mom said it wasn't her "good trainin" it was more that I am really smart.  I think it it smart to listen and pleas Mom & Dad!  I don't think he took a lot of time with his dogs, so it's really not their fault if they don't behave, it's his!  I even got a small piece of prime rib...it was REALLY good!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Some days are diamonds or so the song goes...this one was the stone</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:24:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Sometimes it's just not worth it to get out of bed!  That's my day today!  Mom &amp; I got up this morni ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes it's just not worth it to get out of bed!  That's my day today!  Mom & I got up this morning and I had breakfast and started playing around with her and I smacked into my water and food dishes and kibble and water went everywhere!  Mom said "don't worry about it, I've had worse things in my life...just today" as she cleaned it all up.

That being done we go downstairs to do laundry and Mom sprayed water all over the laundry room and I was in the middle of the laundry room.  She dried the laundry room and then got out her hairdryer and gave me a once over.

Mom went back up to update some Dogster stuff and I hurled  in front of the door cause she couldn't get to me fast enough.  She wiped my face up and then cleaned that mess up.  She apologized for not getting there in time, but hey what are ya gonna do?

It was one thing of another all day, so I'm being very cautious with my evening!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Training</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 2 Dec 2012 03:10:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom &amp; Dad are teaching me how to close the basement door!  They already know how to close the door s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom & Dad are teaching me how to close the basement door!  They already know how to close the door so now I guess I need to know too!  They are hysterical to watch!  I'm getting it but hey, I don't want to learn it too fast...their too much fun to watch!

Grama started teaching me to play dead a couple of years ago, but I wouldn't do it when Mom & Dad got home from vacation!  Grama was frustrated with me...so much fun!  Mom worked on it and I got it down good and she showed the grandkids!  Now the whole time their here, they keep shooting me so I play dead, but I go and fall down on the carper, not the hard floor!  I might have to play dead, but I'm goin out with comfort! BOL 

Well, Mom's headed that way...it's about time Mom so I'll have to say "Good night my Dogster Pals!

Doodle Hugs
Dandi]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gratitude</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 01:02:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Some times we forget how much the people around us have done for us and then there are times that it ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Some times we forget how much the people around us have done for us and then there are times that it is almost overwhelming...a wave of gratitude comes over you and you just have to say "thank you."  

There have been so many loving, kind and knowledgeable furs and humans that have helped my family!  Some times it's just a kind word, an offer of prayer, even a tiny pat on the back can make such a difference in our day.  We never know or maybe most of the time we don't even know that we've lightened someones load or made them laugh instead of cry. 

Pam, you have held me up when I wanted to give up, you've taught me  how to do the things that I could never have figured out on my own.  You never gave up on me when I wanted to give up on myself. Thank you!

Mer, you've allowed me the privilege of being a part of PNP and have taught me how to be an administer, something I never thought I would or could have done on my own. You allow me to ask the stupid questions, sometimes multiple times without giving up on me!  Thank You!

And then there are the countless furs & humans who are holding my family up with prayer and encouragement while we walk through this hard time with my Grama and all that is happening to her.  I can't tell you how much you all mean to me, and yet I have never seen any of you face to face, but you've still been there for me and my family! Thank You!

All of you have given me an attitude of gratitude!  I can only hope that as I walk through this life I will do for others what you have done for me!

THANK YOU ALL FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE!

Goodnight my Dogster pals!

Doodle Hugs to you all!

Dandi & Mom (Pam)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tired</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:55:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Our family needs a break!  We've been hit with one thing on top of another!  Dad's knee is really hu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our family needs a break!  We've been hit with one thing on top of another!  Dad's knee is really hurting him, all the stress has made Mom hurt even more than usual and Grama is not out of the woods yet!

I'm taking good care of Mom & Dad,but I can't get to Grama, but she knows how much I love her and that makes her happy!

We have a raccoon that's been coming around and I don't like it! The ones around here are mean and aggressive, and their pee carries  disease that humans can get. Leptospirosis is in some animals urine and can infect pets and they can give it to humans.  We live in Washington and we didn't have to have the shots for years, but now cases are on the rise and we have to be vaccinated against it! 

So our place is a NO RACCOON area!  Mom has a ton of autoimmune diseases
and my vet Sarah is concerned about the whole leptospirosis thing.  We are so lucky to have Sarah in our lives, she not only watches out for me but my whole family!

Well, Mom's gonna try to get some sleep so I gotta run!

Goodnight all my Dogster Pals!

Doodles]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long Day</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:18:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It's late and Mom and Dad left at 4:00am to go to the hospital for Grama!  Her surgery went well, fo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It's late and Mom and Dad left at 4:00am to go to the hospital for Grama!  Her surgery went well, found just what they expected! Thank You God!  The took some lymph nodes and we'll find out in about a week if the cancer has spread.  Surgery got done around 11:00 but she didn't get into her room until like 7:00pm...they didn't have a room until then!

Mom , Dad & I want to thanks your Furs and your human family for all the uplifting encouragement...all the prayers...you all are truly great!  Thank you just doesn't seem like enough, but we are greatly blessed to have you all in our lives!

Good night all our Dogster pals!

Doodle Hugs & Love
Dandi, Mom (Pam) & Dad (David)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:19:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Today is going to be a long day.  It's the day my Grama gets her cancer surgery done.  I'm with Mom  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today is going to be a long day.  It's the day my Grama gets her cancer surgery done.  I'm with Mom no matter where she goes.  First she tried to read, then she tried to sleep, now she is in the office with me here at her feet.  Grama's surgery is early, they all have to be at the hospital by 5:00am.  I wish I could go and comfort them and help them pass the time!  So I'll wait here for them...I hope all goes well...please let things go well!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>All Clean</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:45:52 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I got my bath today.  It's been a little longer than normal cause Dad usually does the bathing  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I got my bath today.  It's been a little longer than normal cause Dad usually does the bathing and Mom does all the grooming and hair trimming, nails and teeth.  But Dad's knee is hurting real bad with a torn meniscus and he can't get down on his knees and Mom can't push on the side of the tubs cause of the arthritis in her ribs,so today Mom just stood in the tub with me or sat on the side.  Dad helped do what he could and we all three looked like drowned rats!  Then comes the going down to the family room to air dry.  Mom put me on my grooming table and did a little grooming and trimming but most of that got put off until tomorrow!  Boy do I smell good!!

Mom came up with a new contest/game that will begin on Monday and it could prove to be a lot of laughs!  Hope it goes well.  We start our 4th game of Bull's Eye on Monday too, furs seem to like that game pretty good.  We've made some good friends on that game...some of the furs are hilarious!  Gotta watch out for flying darts though or you could get an ear piercing that you weren't planning on, but it's still a lot of fun.

Tuesday Grama has her surgery.  Mom & Dad will be gone to the hospital part of the day.  I sure hope everything goes well.  Daddy's Dad fell again and this time they had to put him in a nursing home to try and build up his strength, but he's acting real funny...well funny not in the laughing way.  He's getting mean!  Daddy's Mom is in the same nursing home with Alzheimer's.  Getting old can really stink!  Sometimes life is just so sad that you just don't know what to expect next.  

Thanksgiving was fun for Mom & Dad, I couldn't go cause big dogs can't go in my human sister's house!  It's in the rental agreement.  Human sister thinks it's a really dumb rule, the dog can not go over 20lbs!  I go WAY OVER 20lbs...4x, I weigh 80 lbs.  Human sister said if it were and emergency I could go there, but Thanksgiving dinner wasn't an emergency!  It was for me...I didn't get any turkey:o(  But Mom gave me other treats, so I had a doggie Thanksgiving which isn't so bad since it was served up with a large dose of guilt cause Mom felt bad that I spent part of the day alone! hehehehehe

Well it looks like she's headed to bed finally, so go night my Dogster friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Grama</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:00:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We've had extreme rain and some wind and we have been blinking on and off with the power, which make ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We've had extreme rain and some wind and we have been blinking on and off with the power, which makes it hard to stay in touch or update games.  We're suppose to get more of the same tomorrow.  We live out away for the city limits and we loose power when someone sneezes, we've been out for as long as 15 days...that's why we have a generator!  So if you are playing any of the games that I host and I don't update as much as usual, it's because of the weather!

For those of you who have been praying for my Grama here's and update!
They have moved her cancer surgery up from late January to next Tuesday!  She's pretty tired, she's had lots of surgery and procedures done the last couple weeks.

If you would like to see the face of the lady that you've been praying for look on my page and you'll see the 2nd picture with me and Grama at Easter!  Isn't she cute?  Thank you for all the prayers and words of encouragement that you've gave my family and I!  We love you all!

Dad's says I gotta turn of the computer cause the wind is picking up again, so hopefully I'll see you all tomorrow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Friend Tosha</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/805558</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:10:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I just found out that my friend Tosha is in serious trouble. She has nerve damage due to a neck inju ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just found out that my friend Tosha is in serious trouble. She has nerve damage due to a neck injury from years ago and she is now loosing feeling in her back end and tonight can't get up.  She's as sweet as pup as you'll ever meet. If anyone reads this diary post, please pray for my friend Tosha and her family!  She is a part of Dogster and her number is 997175.  She is a member of PNP and probably more.  Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers!

It's so hard to let go of someone you love!  Her Momma must be so sad to see her beloved pup go through this.

We love you Tosha & Mom!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Big Sigh of Relief</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/805480</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Nov 2012 01:10:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Our family took a big sigh of relief...Grama had the surgery and everything looks better than they e ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our family took a big sigh of relief...Grama had the surgery and everything looks better than they expected!  Now we just have to wait to see when they are going to do the cancer surgery!  Waiting is the worst!

I helped Dad put new knobs on the tub today, our bathroom is kinda small so he said I could just supervise from the hallway...which I did! And I did a good job of supervising! Nothing went right and he had to make like 5 tips to Lowe's!  Poor Dad, plumbing is not his thing!  He can do anything with wood, even made a musical instrument called a dulcimer!  It's sounds different than his guitar's or mandolin or his violin! Mom says it sounds more twangy, but it's a pretty twang! BOL  He likes to carve wood too, I watch.

My Grampa & Grama will come to our house and Grampa brings his guitar and he and Dad will play and Grampa & Momma sings.  I love music, so I go get one of my stuffed animals that squeaks and play with them.  They all think this is sooo amazing...like I'm dumb or something.  I like playing my stuffies with them, it sound pretty and I want to be a part of everything they do, so I play my stuffies.  They all laugh like it's the 1st time they've ever seen me do it...now who's dumb, I do it every time they play!  My human sister plays the guitar and sings too.  I guess we're just a musical family!

Well, Momma's headin towards bed, so Goodnight all you Dogster Furs!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/804928</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:18:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Momma &amp; Daddy are both real tired.  They spent most of the day at the hospital with Grama.  She need ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma & Daddy are both real tired.  They spent most of the day at the hospital with Grama.  She needed the doctor to go and run a test to see if the lung cancer has spread to her lymph nodes.  They'll find out the results on Wednesday and then Friday the heart doctor has to put in a stint for a blocked artery so the lung doctor can take out part of 1 lung and try to get all of the cancer.  Grama seemed happy that this part was done!  I don't blame her.

I haven't been able to go see her yet, but I think I could help!  She loves me and loves to pet me...I know I can help her.  I make her and Granpa laugh and smile!  

I don't like it when everybody's gone, I get bored so all I do is throw my stuffed Bear around a while and then sleep.  I don't eat or drink while the folks are gone, just in case they need to be gone a long time.  I don't want no accidents!  

When the phone rings a lady comes on and tells me who is calling, not that I care.  I can't talk on the phone or be on the computer when no one's home!  One time I ordered Chinese food, just once and they just can't seem to let it go!  I was hungry and wanted some fried rice.  What else could I do?  When ya want fried rice you order fried rice! I only ordered enough for 1!

Momma's doctor said "No More Staying Up All Night"  she said "ok"  I say "likely story!"  Oops just to prove me wrong she's going to bed, well ok if that's what it takes!  Guess we're going to bed...lets see how long she stays there! LOL  I'm so funny, I just crack myself up!

Nighty Night Pups and Purss, sleep tight!  I won't say the rest of that saying...I don't like bugs and or poop!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Home Today</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/804331</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Nov 2012 23:45:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Yea! Mom has NO where she has to go today and we get to go to Home Depot tonight!  I have peeps ther ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yea! Mom has NO where she has to go today and we get to go to Home Depot tonight!  I have peeps there, hehehe  they love me.  When I go with them, Mom just has to give up on shopping and lets Dad do it while she talks with all the people who want to know about me!  I get all the attention, hugs, snuggles that I can handle.  My fur is really soft and even people who don't like dogs (can you imagine...not liking dogs?) anyway, even they have to touch me and once they touch me it's all over!

The only bad thing that has ever happened there is the little dogs who sneak attack my backside.  I think they want to act strong cause their so little and could get hurt easily, but they kinda scare me know.  The last one jumped out of their cart and was hanging on to my tail.  Mom said it looked funny, but I wasn't laughing!  I want to be their friend, but I don't like having someone try and bite me.

My human sister has a little dog,Hennessy, and I ran from him so he chased me all over our 2 1/2 acres, I got lots of exercise, but I'm trying to trust him but he's little and when I went to his house (I was invited by my human sister & her family) Hennessy growled at me the whole time.  I ended up sitting on my Mom's lap for most of the time.  Yes, I do sit on my Mom & Dad's lap and yes I weigh almost 80 lbs but I'm a cuddly girl, and what girl wouldn't go to their Mom if someone growled at them?  Anyway, I hope we can get through the growling thing and become friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>NOT WHAT YOU THINK</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Nov 2012 03:24:08 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Momma has been getting some heat about the pictures of me at the ocean.&quot;I thought you loved your dog ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma has been getting some heat about the pictures of me at the ocean."I thought you loved your dog, you let her go in the water and run around on the beach with no leash..."  Folks who know our beaches here in Washington know that there is a lot of traffic down on the beach as well as the under currents that can take you out to sea!  Well, Momma had a retractable leash on me...I don't go off of our 2 1/2 acres without being on a leash, including running around on the beach and playing in the water.  She erased the leash so the picture looks better.She would NEVER let me go in the water without being attached to her. So now the secret is out and the heat should cool down...BOL

We stayed up late tonight to get the 2nd Bull's Eye game all set up to start tomorrow.  We're having tons of fun with it and the pups & kittys seem to enjoy it.  Furs with darts...only on Dogster! hehehehehe! Gotta love Dogster!

Well, the game is set and Momma's tired so Goodnight,and God bless and keep you all safe and sound. We are praying for all the pets and their humans back East!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's Back</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/803995</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Nov 2012 00:50:43 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom's back doing the things she loves to do after getting sick and sleeping for like 4 days!  Dad sa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom's back doing the things she loves to do after getting sick and sleeping for like 4 days!  Dad says it was stress, but who knows!  The GOOD NEWS is Dad's doctor told him that he tore his meniscus, which happens a lot, but they're going to try physical therapy first.  Mom and Dad are both very happy about that!  Mom needs to have surgery on her hand, but wants to wait till we find out more about what they're going to do to help Grama.  The bad news is Grama's cancer is not the slow growing kind, in fact she has 2 different kinds of cancer in her lung.  She worked at a ski manufacturing plant and breathed in tons for chemicals years ago, but who knows why some people get cancer.  It just stinks that they as well as their pets do get it!  Now we just have to wait and see what all the doctors say is the best treatment.  Waiting is NO FUN!

I think this is a job for me...Grama loves me and I think she needs a healthy dose of The Golden Doodle Dandi!  I think we are going to have them out to dinner or maybe just drop in with me in tow.  Us dogs and kitty's don't realize how much joy we bring to those that we love and I love my Grama!  She always says what a good girl I am and that I'm the best dog she's ever seen, and she's seen a lot of good pups in her time!Grampa says the same thing...it kinda makes me blush, but I love it!  Maybe Mom & I should bake up something yummy to take with us!  Lemon Cup Cakes, yea that's what we need, Lemon Cuppy Cakes!

Well, Momma has a doctors appointment tomorrow so she said it's time to close up the computer and go to bed.  Maybe I'll dream about those Lemon Cuppy Cakes, hhmmmm sweet dreams all my fur friends! Oh and sweet dreams to your humans too!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>That Storm</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/803215</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:04:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom, Dad &amp; I have been watching the news and that storm has us just like everyone else concerned.  W ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom, Dad & I have been watching the news and that storm has us just like everyone else concerned.  We have many Dogster friends and family friends that are living in harms way.  We are praying for the safety of all who are dealing with that storm.  We will probably have a lot of Dogster pups without power.  When we had a really bad storm here last year we lost power and phone, even cell phones for days.  Luckily we have a generator, but many don't.  We'll just keep praying, that's all we can do for now.  

My 2 games that I do for Pups N Purrs are going well, I really enjoy doing them.  It's a great group!  

Pam, Flicka's Mom helped me with my page, she has helped so many of us.  I know for me it's been a life saver!  She did my page months ago and then just here last week I wanted a change so she walked me through the steps and it worked.  She's always telling Mom to breathe, I think Mom does hold her breath when somethings not working!  Anyway it's great to be able to do my page now, I'm sure I'll get stuck again, but there's always some nice Pups Mom or Dad willing to help out.  So to all of the helpers of the code THANK YOU!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What's Next?</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/802565</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 04:41:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Here it is the 4th day in a row, Mom can't sleep, she's hurting too bad. Dad hurt his knee last nigh ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Here it is the 4th day in a row, Mom can't sleep, she's hurting too bad. Dad hurt his knee last night so Mom took him to see his doctor.  They said he'll probably need surgery.  She taking him to get a MRI today! Poor Daddy, he's in a lot of pain, can't walk without a cane or Mom's help.  

Mom found out today that none of Grama's doctors have even talked, let alone thought about what treatment she needs!  Mom is very angry, she hates how some doctors treat older folks!  Like there not important...well she's important to US! Mom's trying to get Grama to let her go to the appointments but Grama says no cause Mom's hurting so bad.

I cuddle with Mom a lot and that makes her feel better.  This may sound silly, by I talk Wookie!  Like the big, hairy guy in Star Wars.  When I talk to Mom & Dad it always helps.  It's my secret weapon...well it was a secret until just now :o)) Mom started her new game on Pup N Purrs and it seems to be going well. Good pups, purrs and people at Pups N Purrs.  You should check it out!  There are a lot of good groups at dogster.  Mom has made friends with some, like Pam & Mer.  They have both taught Mom so much.  Without their teaching her she could never do what she's doing.  We are very grateful for all the furs who have helped us...too many to count!

Mom loves to come up and work on her games and things on dogster.  It gives her a break.  There are so many kind furs here.  Wish we could all get together and have a play date!  Man, that would be fun. I could just see it...dogs of every breed, purebred or mutt, all playing together. HHMMMMM maybe the humans should take a lesson from us.  I don't mean they should go sniffing someones bottom, but just the fact that animals seem to get along better than some people!

Mom's been going outside with me when the rain stops and we play ball.  I LOVE balls, Mom calls me her big BALL HOG!  We didn't get to go out today cause she was too busy :o(  Maybe we can go play tomorrow!

Opps,  looks like she's finally going to bed, so I gotta run.  To all who reads this diary entry...thanks for listening, we really appreciate all of you!

Good Night...well morning

Doodle Hugs
Dandi]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/801582</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:14:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well here it is 3:00am and Mom still hasn't went to bed, which mean I haven't gone to bed either! Lu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well here it is 3:00am and Mom still hasn't went to bed, which mean I haven't gone to bed either! Lucky I don't mind sleeping in the office while she works on the computer.  Mom's worried about Grama, she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Grama is worried too, not to mention Grampa.  They've been married for over 55 years! Mom hopes to have that many and more years with Dad.

Mom & Dad's oldest Grand Daughter is 16 and she is going to live in Italy with one of her Mom's friends.  That worries Mom & Dad too.  She's just too young and will be on her own a lot. The woman she is going to live with is in the navy and works long hours. So Mom worries, man she wishes she got a vote sometimes, but she doesn't. So she worries. T.has been through way to much in her 16 years of life. It just feels like she's too young to be living that far from home.  So Mom worries.

It's really good to have Dogster to go to.  It gives Mom something to think about and look forward to.  Not to mention the support some of the pups have given her.  She's very grateful that people she's never met prays for us and gives us words of comfort!

Mom knows God is in control, but still, she worries. T's Mom,Kari,is 
my Mom & Dad's oldest daughter and has been fighting an infection in her spleen for several months now and Mom worries.

Mom wants to fix everything for those she loves, but knows she can't and shouldn't even attempt to. God is in control, and Mom is grateful! It's not her burden to bear, God is in control and Mom is thankful. And because God is in control, Mom is hopeful.  God is in control and she needs to rest in His peace, then, Mom's mind would be peaceful!  

I guess the moral of the story is GOD IN IN CONTROL!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Tears</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/798820</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:04:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom just read the article
 &quot;Supermodel Maggie Rizer: &quot;United Airlines Killed Our Golden Retriever,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom just read the article
 "Supermodel Maggie Rizer: "United Airlines Killed Our Golden Retriever, Bea"

and she can't stop crying...all she can think about is  "what if that was Dandi"  

This poor dog died of heat stroke,and the airlines lied about several things that had happen.  As much as Mom misses me when she flies to another part of the country, she would never have me go with her.  That has always been the way it is.  That's not to say everyone should feel like that...everyone has to make up their own minds and there is no right or wrong decision for everyone. We feel so sorry for Bea, all alone and dying, for her owner having to know that fact and for everyone who loved her. 

Please Lord bring peace to Bea's Mom, help her to remember the good and let go of the bad.  Please help the airlines to see that they have to do a better job.

It's time to go to bed Mom...I'm  here and I love you, please don't be sad, dry your tears and lay your head down for some much needed rest. I am here!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Laptop</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/798802</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:54:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Dad bought Mom a laptop and she' trying to get use to it. My paws are too big so Mom said it is tota ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dad bought Mom a laptop and she' trying to get use to it. My paws are too big so Mom said it is totally off limits to me.  At least she didn't use the old standby "you can't do it cause you don't have thumbs"  Dumb thumbs!

Dad wanted her to have the laptop just in case she gets laid up in bed again.  Bed rest...that's code for "drive the poor sick person crazy!"  She was laid up for 2 months and she about went nutso!  Daytime tv stinks and she watched all the movies she could stand but she had to keep her foot up so she couldn't sit at the desk... so no computer! 

It's been boring for the past month.  Mom has bronchitis and she can't breathe good enough to do much.  I'm hoping this weekend will be nice and maybe we can go outside and I can play with my new ball.
It's a huge ball so playing with it is totally a outside game!  Dad will be home so maybe we can get some play time together.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What A Night!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/797485</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:47:48 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow Mom has been working trying to make things work on a thread for over 3 hours now and it still wo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow Mom has been working trying to make things work on a thread for over 3 hours now and it still won't work.  Dogster is in need of a good flea bath...too much time out playin in the sun and not enough time in the bath tub! BOL BOL!!  She finally gave up and notice her friend Lucas is Dog of the Day!  Yea you deserve it Lucas. Taking care of our Mom's is a full time job, may time and a half...hehehehe

It's been a while since we went to the beach but now that I know what I've been missing I want to go back again and again and again!  Mom said we can't live there cause our beach is very gray and rainy and cold.  She said her bones couldn't take it.  But when it's nice it's beautiful.

Mom got sick on their cruise (that's what happens when they don't take me) but it didn't keep them from having fun.  They even dressed up like pirates on pirate day.  It was a Disney cruise that's why the whole pirate thing.  You know that word pirate can be a little scary.  Mom was trying to find pirate photos and made a spelling error and typed private photos...good grief, never seen Mom's face so red and her fingers pushing any key she could to get rid of what came on the screen. Dad laughed so hard he fell of his chair.  Poor Mom, she may not be too bright but she trys hard so Dad & I will keep her, even if she can't type!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm Home!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/796189</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 8 Sep 2012 01:00:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well it's been awhile but we are finally home.  Mom &amp; Dad went on a Disney cruise for a week while I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well it's been awhile but we are finally home.  Mom & Dad went on a Disney cruise for a week while I went and stayed with Grama & Grampa.  I love them bunches and they are VERY GOOD to me but this time I just missed Mom and Dad terribly!  I was so glad to see them that I spent 15-20 minutes just whining and sitting on them!  Don't know why, but I just couldn't stop talking to them when they got home.  I'm not a whiner but boy I sure did it up right. I had to stop cause Mom started feeling guilty for leaving me.  There are just some places that I'm not allowed and a cruise is just one of them. 

Mom was sick when she got home and it just got worse.  She's coughing so hard sometimes it's hard to breathe. They got home Monday and she just kept getting worse.  Today it was easier to breath so we're hoping she's done with the worse of it. She hasn't been able to get to the computer until tonight...she can't sleep.  They met some really great folks on the cruise and they all exchanged emails so they can keep in touch.  They had dinner each night together and they all love their dogs. 

Well here comes the coughing so it's down with more cough syrup YUK!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ocean!  Yah</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/794770</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 04:27:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I finally made it to the ocean, and there was an added bonus...Tiffani got to go with us!  I re ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I finally made it to the ocean, and there was an added bonus...Tiffani got to go with us!  I really liked going to the ocean. The hotel was extremely dog friendly.  Everyone had to pet me, they even came out of the pool to pet me and ask Mom & Dad a bunch of questions. The lady at the front desk gave me a treat, but I only like Milk Bones, so I took it to be polite, but she noticed that I didn't eat it, so what does she do?  She came the next day and said she bought some different kinds of treats...I ate them and she was happy. Everyone was so nice every where we went, I really hope we get to go back there.

Being in the water was cool, I was jumping waves and playing with Mom and T. Dad was the photographer this time cause he didn't want to get wet.  He got some good shots.  Before we left we went to this place where there are tons of stores, people and dogs!  Some of the dogs were still in their cars and the NEVER STOPPED BARKING!!!!  The dogs who where walking around were all nice, we sniffed, said hello and got a lot of hugs from the kids.  All in all it was a great trip!

When we got home Mom took me in to see Sarah, my vet to check out my lump.  It hadn't changed so I stayed there and she removed my lump and cleaned my teeth so I woke up with white teeth, minty breath and a hang over you wouldn't believe!  When Mom and Dad came to pick me up I was still woozy so I just leaned on Mom, got into the car and came home. I slept most of the rest of the day.  The lump was checked for cancer and all those dirty little bugaboos and everything was fine, just a bump that younger dog get and surgery to remove them takes care of it.  Sarah said I was suppose to take it easy, no jumping, running...no fun at all.  That didn't last very long but Mom still says STOP JUMPING AROUND!  And I do,at least until she's not looking...hehehehehehe  Poor Mom she tries but I feel fine and want to go back to having some fun.

Mom & Dad went to see a Mariners Base ball game for her birthday (she worked on the house on her b-day but Dad wanted her to do something fun) so she said she wanted to go to a ball game but during the day.  So she picked one out...it ended up being the 1st time in Mariners history that the pitcher pitched a perfect game!!  I guess this has only happened 23 times in all of baseball history, at least that's what we were told. Mom was hoarse for 3 days, she kinda croaked went she talked.  

Well Mom hasn't been to bed yet tonight and she has some stuff she has to get done so she said it's time to wrap this entry up! So I guess this is The End! BOL BOL]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>We're Doin it!!! Yeah Finally</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/792161</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Aug 2012 20:16:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>We're doing it, we're actually going to do it!!!  We are finally going to go to the ocean!!!  I can  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We're doing it, we're actually going to do it!!!  We are finally going to go to the ocean!!!  I can hardly hold still and I can't keep my tail from a waggin!!  Later this month Mom and Dad are taking me...yes me to the ocean for a few days.  Mom finally got tired of painting so she finally told Dad ok I'm ready for my sea breeze fix.  Mom says the sea breeze blows the cob  webs out of her foggy, paint fumed brain!  It's gonna be just Mom, Dad and me.  I get them to myself at a dog friendly hotel for 2 whole days.  I don't know if I like the ocean but I am really ready to find out!!  Dad's home so I gotta go tell him that all systems are  gooooooooooooooo!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boring Old Thursday</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/791667</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Aug 2012 23:24:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh bother, it's just boring ol Thursday night, Mom hasn't been feeling so good for the past several  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh bother, it's just boring ol Thursday night, Mom hasn't been feeling so good for the past several days and the whole week seems to have taken forever!  She's feeling a little better today but still not herself. Saturday is her B-day and Dad wanted to go and do something fun, but she said no, she wants to work on the house.  She says she can just feel the rainy, cold weather coming all too soon, so she wants to keep working on the siding :0(  I'm still waiting to see if I ever get to see the ocean.  I've seen tons of picture that she's take before I came along, but none have the most important thing in them...ME! Dad's got another week off later this month, so I'll keep giving her the big, brown puppy eyes when Dad asks if she wants to go somewhere and maybe I'll get there yet this summer.  Maybe I need to have my big, brown puppy eyes checked to make sure they're working right BOL!!

Tomorrow it's suppose to really start warming up and be hot (80-90 well, that's hot for us) this weekend and nice all through next week!  We have so much water around us that high 80's and above can be real humid.  It's not a dry heat, it just sort of saps your energy, but it's better that the rain.  For me it's just way too hot, I have a lot of hair!!  Luckily Mom & Dad have several air conditioners in the house so I stay cool, unless we loose power.

Well, Mom's looking droopy eyed,so I guess it's bedtime.  

Good night Dogster Pups & Purrs!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Painting...still</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/790773</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 28 Jul 2012 17:44:04 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Mom's back to painting after taking yesterday off.  She went to have a short nap...16 hours lat ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Mom's back to painting after taking yesterday off.  She went to have a short nap...16 hours later she woke up!  I guess her body was trying to get back all of sleep she doesn't get.  I never left her, well except when I needed to take a potty run.  I sleep on her side of the bed on the floor.  I have tons of beds and blankets that I use during the day, but at night I sleep by Mom.  Mom & Dad are amazed at how intuitive I am.  But it's really just a case of loving them. 

Well I got my bath and Mom gave me a hair cut so feel very pretty and a little cooler since she cut more hair off this time.  I love being groomed, I get my Mom all to myself and she talks to me the whole time.  I can't tell anyone what she talks about...I'm a good secret keeper.  Mom calls grooming me her therapy. I know that I'm a big dog...75lb-80lbs... but I'm still their lap dog.  I know how to get up in their chair real careful so I don't hurt them.  Once I'm on their lap it's time for a nap.  Good thing they have recliners or I wouldn't fit.

Well, Moms headed back outside, I think she hears the paint calling her name!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW What I Was Missing</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/790065</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:54:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, here for the past few weeks everytime I tried to post things on dogster took FOREVER! Sometime ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, here for the past few weeks everytime I tried to post things on dogster took FOREVER! Sometimes it just would not stop locking up the page and you had to leave and come back in and try again.  Mom said if it didn't get fixed we might not play on dogster anymore cause it took way to long.  Well Mom went to our groups and asked if anyone was having the same problem.  None could be found  but a nice lady named Pam (my Mom's name too) suggested that we change browsers to see if that helped.  BOY did it ever help.  Not only does the locking up pages seem to be a thing of the past but we never knew that there was a rubber duckie (other than mine) swimming in the pool or that the beach ball twirl. I even had some nice pup send me a gift and it just showed up as a black square box, figured that was just dogster fleas.  My tennis balls are bouncing!  Thank you Pam for always being able to help my Mom, cause she's a good Mom but not so swift on the computer. Oh well, a doodle can't have everything...wait, maybe I could with this new browser, hehehehehehe  Thanks to all who answered Mom's distress call!  We get to stay and play on dogster, YEA!

Tonight is bath night, I'm not crazy about the bath part, but when Dad tells me to get in the tub I do and he suds me all up.  Then I go down and watch tv while I get my hair blown dry and tomorrow Mom will begin the grooming process.  I really need tiding up! I love all the attention and lovin I get, so a bath is a small price to pay.  Now where did I put my rubber duckie?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Early to bed!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/789671</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:49:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Momma said I have to get all my posting and diary entries done early tonight cause she's going to be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma said I have to get all my posting and diary entries done early tonight cause she's going to bed early...I'll believe it when I seez it!  This weekend is going to be very busy so they're getting up early tomorrow to get things done.  Sunday the rain is suppose to be back.  Rained here today, I really and truely feel bad for all the pups and purrs who are soooo hot, but I really wish we could get some hot weather instead of being just warm and wet enough to make it humid.  I guess you always want what you don't have :0( Silly me, I still want it!!!

Momma & Daddy are meeting Jim and Judie for dinner on Sunday.  They're going to Outback Steak House, I love it when they go there, Mom always saves me a bite of steak...yummmmmy!  They haven't gotten together since September and they are really looking forward to seeing them.  They travel together,places I can't go like Disneyland and Disney World.  I can't go on the rides cause of the no thumb thing...can't hold on Dad says.  I could try and there's so much else to see and do but doggies (unless you're a sevice doggie) can't go in to the park.  Darn, some of those rides look mighty fun.  I can just feel the wind from the rollercoaster blowing my blonde hair back as we fly up and down and tear around those corners.  A doodle can dream!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ZZZ'</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/789553</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:37:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well here I am again, snoozong in front of the fan in the office!  Mom can't sleep so she decided to ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well here I am again, snoozong in front of the fan in the office!  Mom can't sleep so she decided to add more pictures to my page.  I love her pink hydrangeas! Pity the don't smell as good as they look.  Both of the grandkids are gone, but they'll be back. Next week Tiffani (grand daughter) might come and bake with Mom.  I hope so, I love Tiffani vey much, plus I'll get to taste some of those goodies!!! Dad came home and told us that he has a week off in August and on one of those days they are going to a baseball game in Seattle.  I can't go cause Mom says that I'm too big of a ball hog and I would get in the way of the game.  I love to chase balls...little ones, big ones, hard ones, soft ones...if it's a ball I'll chase it! Maybe they'll bring me home something, like a yummy treat,ohhh a Doodle can dream!

Well to anyone reading this, good morning! Hope everyone has a wonderful day and week end.  Mom' heading towards bed so I gotta head that way too...I can't type without her, tried once but it was very messy and made no sense what so ever, so she does all the typing for me!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>One Tired Pup</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/788994</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 19:45:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>I am one pooped puppy!  Not only was the 2 grandkids here, but when my human sister dropped off Gabr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am one pooped puppy!  Not only was the 2 grandkids here, but when my human sister dropped off Gabrielle they brought Henisey!  He's a little jack russell mix and we ran and ran and ran and ran.  He has a small yard and I have 2 1/2 acres and we have tons of really good smells so he had a blast.  I hate to admit this...but I'm a little scared of small dogs.  I weigh between 75 and 80 lbs so you wouldn't think I'd be scared of pup that are small but the small ones are always the ones who try and bite my hinny!  I guess they might be scared of me so that's why they take after me, but I've NEVER gone after anyone, big or small!!!  I've not had too many larger dogs be unfriendly but I seem to brign out the worst in most small pups and they always do it when my back is turned.  Henisey wasn't trying to bite me though so I think he and I will become good friends over time.  It's funny it took time to get Pammy (Grand daughter) to trust me after a dog bit her and now little Henisey is willing to give me time to get past being attacked by little dogs. 

Both of the kids are gone, we took them home on Tuesday night, Mom and I are kinda sad, we love having them here.  Mom can't sleep, she's been hurting alot so we're playing on dogster.  Wish she could learn to sleep at night and play on dogster during the day...she really needs to find a way to get more sleep.  Sometimes she's so tired she get goofy...well goofier hehehehehe!  I love my goofy Mom:0)

The weather has been crazy...hot one day and cold or rainy the next, but it's still better than the hot and stormy weather some of the poor pups and pawrents are dealing with.  We are suppose to be getting another thunder and lightening storm here, I hope not.  The one bad thing about living out in the country is we loose power alot.  We have been out as long a 2 1/2 weeks so Daddy got a generator so we don't loose our food.  We loose power alot in the winter usually at the worst time like when Thanksgiving dinner's being cooked.  But I still like having the acreage and all the wild critters that come with it.  Mom said she wished all the moles and voles would go far, far away.  They are a real pain!

Well, I think we'll see if dogster is working better now and if not maybe we can hit the sack. 
Sleep well pups and purrs]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>WOW I Have the Diary of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/788900</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jul 2012 05:42:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom &amp; I are a little confused, just the other day I had one of the featured Diarys of the Day, but I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom & I are a little confused, just the other day I had one of the featured Diarys of the Day, but I wasn't the one with the picture on the community page.  Today I have the Diary of the Day & I'm the one with the picture...hmmm Mom & I are easily confused.  Oh well Cooper made me a beautiful picture and I get to share it with everyone!  Thanks Cooper.  While I'm thanking folks, thanks Pam for you help with my page...it wouldn't be the same without you! You are a very gifted women with a beautiful heart that's always willing to help folks.

If this diary entry goes a little off tilt it's because Mom has yet to go to bed and it's almost time to get up!  Our Granddaughter, Pammy, has been here for a couple of days & Mom's been too busy to get to play on Dogster so she's doin it now! We pick up another Granddaughter, Gabrielle, tomorrow so I will have 2 kids to play with...at least until Tuesday when they have to go home:0(  Mom & I always get a little sad when they've been here for awhile & then go home. But that's not til Tuesday so for now we're gonna have FUN!  Mom's still painting, Dad's still residing and me I'm playing with the Grandkids.  Mom & Dad play too but they still have to work on the siding while the weather is nice.  It's been soooooo nice to have the good weather. I know it's naughty to complain when we couldn't even get into the 60's & it rained everyday when so many were & are having terrible heat, but it got so dreary.  The last week or so has been perfect, 70's & 80's.  We had thunder & lightening storms all day on Friday & lost power for a bit, but not too long. We kinda had a bit of it all, thunder, lightening, hail, rain & sunshine! It was still thundering and lightening on Satuday morning but no rain or anything.

Mom's having a hard time playing with the different groups, the page locks up and you have to leave Dogster and restart it.  It has been really bad tonight, almost every page locked up.  I hope it doesn't keep doing that for long, Mom doesn't have a lot of time to post things for me when it take 2-3 tries to get it done.  

I can hear the birds starting to sing and it's beginning to get lighter.  Mom loves this time of morning,everything so peaceful.   Yesterday I got to play in the sprinkler with Pammy, we were both soaked, then we sacked out on the blanket in the sun.  I got too hot and went and sat on Mom's foot while she painted.  I was one pooped puppy.  She was afraid she would get primer all over me so she put a blanket in the shade for me and gave me water with a few ice cubes in it.  I love ice cubes!  Oh and carrots YUMMMMY! I like most anything as long as Mom or Dad likes it and will share with me. Dad always tell me "I don't beg for your dog food, so don't beg for mine"  yea right like he'd want my dog food!!! He's a good guy, most of the time he gives me little tid bits of what he's eating as long as it's not bad for me.

Yesterday Mom saw what looked like a deer had been bedding down out in our old horse pens. We know that they are there, but they don't usually come close enough to see them from the house.  One year we had a injured doe come up and eat the apples off of our young tree. Mom left all the apples for her and picked the one that were to high for her to reach on the ground so she could eat them too.  We gave her grain & hay and named her Doris.  She cmae back a 2nd year but her injury was worse so we put straw in the old horse stall and fed her again, she didn't come back for a 3rd year. We have pictures of her at the apple tree and think of her often.  Mom prayed that her death would be peaceful. It's funny how attached you can get. Mom loves animals...well not monkeys.  When she was 12 Grama got a Wolly monkey, yuck, she wore diapers and was cleaner than most kids Mom knew, but she could be a real pain!!!! Changing that little hairy behind!  Mom would NEVER have a monkey unless she lived in a very bad neighborhood and needed protection. Folks think pups like Pit Bulls, German Shepherd and such are tough, try taking on a monkey that has 4 hands and a tail that they use to whap you with like a stick. She was very protective and would come and take after whoever she thought might hurt you! Susie, that was her name, wore clothes, ate in a high chair and rode all over the place with us on our motorcycles. She could be so sweet and loving.  Mom's the only person in Port Orchard that had to get a tetna shot because of a monkeys bite! The doctor was shocked to say the least!  No monkeys for Mom!

Well everyone is still asleep but it's light enough now so Mom and I are going to go paint.

Good Morning to all who reads this. Have a wonderful day.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Favorite Toys</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/788616</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:18:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, Momma went to bed but now she's up again :0(  She's hurting so she figured she could play on D ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Momma went to bed but now she's up again :0(  She's hurting so she figured she could play on Dogster.  She got her shot in her hand to try & get her finger not to lock down, it still sticks but she does't have to use her other hand to pull it up & it's not as painful as it was.  They didn't know if this was going to work, but it looks like it is gonna help enough to get through the summer before she has to have surgery on all 4 for her fingers.  Surgery has to happen, but not until fall cause when they did the other hand she couldn't use it for weeks & then she had very little mobility with it for months. But this way she can still help Daddy with the siding and painting.  Daddy works hard at work, then comes home & they work till dark outside.  When the bad weather comes then they work on the inside.  They want to get the remodeling, inside & out, done before Daddy retires in a couple of years.

Wednesday evening Momma & Daddy went & picked up one of most favorite toys...Pamela! Pammy is almost 9 & is one of the sweetest, most loving kids I've ever been around. When she was younger she was bitten by their dog who had some issues.  Poor Pammy wasn't doing anything but walking by & wham the dog got her.  So, she was scared of dogs after that.  It took a little while to show her that I wouldn't hurt her for anything, but she came around & now we're the best of buddies!  Momma loves havin the grandkids come & stay.  On Sunday another one of the toys are coming over too, Gabrielle, she loves to shoot me with her finger so I lay down & play dead.  She thinks it's the funniest thing in the whole world.  She also loves to give me treats!!  The kids know they have to ask if they can give me one, but ususally Momma says ok. I love to run & play outside with them & then come in & snuggle over a movie.  The grandkids all really love me very much & they are some of my most favorite toys. Having the toys here makes Momma & Daddy slow down the work cause they want to spend time with the grandkids, another reason to love the toys!

Well she's off to see what's goin on in our groups!  I keep telling her that normal people sleep at night.  Oh well Dogster gives her some thing to do on the nights she can't sleep.  Thanks Dogster!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Where's Daddy??</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/788362</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:50:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>All day I have been looking for Daddy but couldn't find him.  He wasn't outside working and he wasn' ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ All day I have been looking for Daddy but couldn't find him.  He wasn't outside working and he wasn't inside working and Mom was home all day so he wasn't taking her to the doctor again, so that means HE WENT BACK TO WORK:0(  I hate it when he has to go back to work after a vacation, it's sooooo easy to get use to and liking him home all the time.  Momma seems a little sad too, it's always this way when he goes back to work, both of us just kinda mope around all day until he comes home.  Tonight he fininshed up a deck in the front of the house and he put Mommas new "Grandkid" fountain up, it's right next to her Grannys Garden.  That made Momma smile, she loves fountains with their sound of running water.  Me, if it makes her happy I'm happy, plus the sound of running water reminds me when I go outside it may be time to tinkle!  Do my business then play time. Tomorrow they start back on the siding, but Dad said Mom can't paint for a few days.  Don't know how he's gonna stop her when he's gone all day at work, but Mom's told him ok...we'll see if she can keep her pawa of the painting!  

It's suppose to be in the 80's for the next few days here but we have air conditioning in several rooms of the house so I can keep cool even with all my hair.  The weather has been really good for the blueberry plants, they are loaded and some are ripe...very good eats but I can't just help myself like the birds do so I just nibble at what they drop!  I like the birds and the wild rabbits, I don't like the raccoons though, they can be really mean and they've hurt several people and animals in the area.  They really work as a team and if you're by yourself you can get into real trouble with them.  

Ooops, guess we're goin to bed.  Night all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Home Alone</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/788214</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 9 Jul 2012 23:54:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well today hasn't been a whole lot of fun.  I've been home all day by myself, well most of the day a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well today hasn't been a whole lot of fun.  I've been home all day by myself, well most of the day anyway.  Mom had to go to the doctors so Dad took her.  She got a shot in her hand for her finger but the doc said it probably won't help so that means surgery.  YUK!  Mom's had enough surgerys.  She won't let them do it until fall cause her & Dad are taking off the old siding and she's doin the painting.  Maybe it will work though so we are keeping a good thought, she's surprised doctors before :0) so  she just might do it agian!!

After the doctor they went to # 8 Grandchilds (Abigail) 1st B-Day!  I wanted to go but they said no cause there would be alot of people there and I wasn't invited.  Mom's real careful to make sure that I'm welcome before she takes me places.  I should have been invited, I would have only made the party better!  That's ok the kids are going to be coming over and then we can have our own PARTY here!

Woops, Mom's headed for be (she's holding her hand in the air, how's she gonna sleep like that?) Well good night all, sweet dreams.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long Days</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/787920</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Jul 2012 23:54:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy's vacation is almost over and he's back at work on Monday :0(  Momma &amp; I get a little sad when ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy's vacation is almost over and he's back at work on Monday :0(  Momma & I get a little sad when his vacation is gone, we miss him when he's at work.  Poor Daddy probably needs to go back to work so he's not working so hard, up early and working on siding until dark, he needs to go back to work to get some rest :0).  Momma's been too tired to spend much time on dogster, she just comes in after dark, showers, gets dinner and goes to bed. They both are very tired.

I got my bath last night and Momma brushed me today in between coats of paint on the siding.  She played a little soccer with me too, but I was a ball hog so she quit, said she didn't have the energy to chase me all over.  I felt bad about the whole ball hog thing so I brought the ball over and gave it to her when she was weeding her Grannies Garden.  I got loved up on for that!  Momma says she doesn't know what she would do without me...none us wants to even think about that!  

Well, it's gettin that time again, Momma's finally headed for bed, so I must go for now.  I watch over both of them during the night, sometimes I kinda scare her when she feels my breath on her face when she's asleep...just checkin to make sure all is well.  Night Momma & Daddy. Your brown eyed girl loves you both!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>4th Of July</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/787474</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jul 2012 21:13:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/787474</guid>
		<description>This has been a good day, Tux woke me up this morning and told me that I had a diary of the day.  We ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This has been a good day, Tux woke me up this morning and told me that I had a diary of the day.  Well, I was very excited about this so I ran and got Momma up to tell her!  Neither one of us sillies knew what that meant so Momma got onto Dogster and started asking around.  We seen the picture of the Diary of the Day Doggie and it wasn't me so we were very confused.  But then we seen that there were more so we clicked on that and there I was...one of the picks.  Thanks Tux for letting us know and for telling this goofy doodle what it meant.

We have received lots of congrats and rosettes and we want to thank all of you for the love that you have shown me.  This day tends to be hard of Momma, when she was 16 her brother died in a car accident on the 4th of July.  It has been many, many years but Momma still misses him terribly.  They were very close and she wishes he could see all the good things in her life, her husband of 36 years, her 2 daughters and 8 grandkids and of coarse me.  Love never ends and she is very thankful for that.  Anyway all of the love you guys sent our way today helped Momma to not be so sad.

We love all of you and hope that you all had a wonderful, safe holiday!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ZZZZZZZZZZZ's</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/787142</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Jul 2012 23:32:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/787142</guid>
		<description>Momma got some major ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's last night, in fact Daddy got up early and told me to come with ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma got some major ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ's last night, in fact Daddy got up early and told me to come with him so I didn't wake her up.  I checked on her several times and reported back to Daddy...she's asleep.  She did't even wake up until 12:30, Daddy & I had already had breakfast and was thinking about lunch when she came out of the bedroom.  She still looked a little doppy but well rested.  Thank you all for caring about Momma.

Tomorrow we'll hit the house again well at least me and Daddy, Momma's going to go out and do some shopping so we'll be on our own.  The weather is suppose to start warming up and actually hit 80 on Friday!  We feel really sorry for those pups that have been hit with terrible heat and storms...we pray that they will all be fine and things will let up on them a little.

Oh boy, Mamma's headed toward bed so I gotta go with her.

ZZZZZZZZ We love DOGSTER ZZZZZZZZZZZ]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Long Day</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786951</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2012 23:13:38 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>It has been a really long day, but Mom &amp; Dad got lots done.  Mom is not sleeping again, I just can't ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been a really long day, but Mom & Dad got lots done.  Mom is not sleeping again, I just can't get, I can sleep anywhere at anytime...I get this from Dad, hehehe

They got a good section of old siding off and Mom painted 4 more sheets.  It was dry long enough for her to mow the lawn and for me to go and play fetch for a while.  I then went over and laid down on my blanket and watched Mom paint and I did what...fell asleep!

It was a good day and tomorrow it's not suppose to rain so we'll be back outside again.  I love being with Mom & Dad.  I still haven't had my bath, but what do I care, I don't smell me so it must not be that bad.

Well it looks like maybe Mom's headed for bed so I gotta run.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>DADDY'S OFF FOR 9 DAYS  YEA</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786659</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 23:23:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786659</guid>
		<description>Mom &amp; I are doin the &quot;doodle dance&quot;!  Dad's on vacation for the next 9 days!  We love hanin him home ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom & I are doin the "doodle dance"!  Dad's on vacation for the next 9 days!  We love hanin him home.  We will be working on the siding but that's ok, the 3 of us always have fun.  Dad's folks that he works with are sad cause Mom won't be using them a guniea pigs!  She'll still work on reciepies but they won't be getting the food, darn guess I'll just have to step up and eat their share...hehehehe  The next pictures of me will be chubby Dandi from 75lbs to 100 in just 9 days!  Well Mom won't that happen, but a girl can dream :0)

Mom said so many of our buddies are have heat waves, I wish you could all come and spend the weather with me.  We hardly ever get weather in the 90's but when we do it's not a dry heat it's real muggy and saps your energy.  We'll be praying for all of our friends to be kept safe and sound. It reached 70 here today, but it was muggy cause our ground is still real wet.

Mom got so mad when she read The Scoop Rescuing Rosie that she cried hot tears, how can people do that to anything thats living.  We sure are blessed by having the pawrents that we have.

Well Dad's cueing up a movie...I hope it's Homeward Bound, that one always makes the 3 of us cry at the end.  We know that he's gonna make it home but still it gets to us!

Let the vaction begin.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Cupcake Have Landed</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786547</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:49:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786547</guid>
		<description>Finally...Mom got her lemon cupcakes baked yesterday so Dad took them to work.  Tonight she tried a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Finally...Mom got her lemon cupcakes baked yesterday so Dad took them to work.  Tonight she tried a new receipe...orange, they are good but Mom likes the lemon best, me? I'll have to sample several more before I will know hehehehe.  Dad will take them for the folks at work tomorrow. Mom likes feeding people, Dad calls her a feeder!  That's not so bad, I just happen to like to eat!

Mom talked with Grama today and found out that her doctor thinks she has lung cancer.  They want to wait 6 months or so and just watch it. Mom's not happy with that whole wait thing.  Cancer is not something to mess around with.  It would be far better if they just checked it out, maybe it's not cancer.  Mom always wants information, that way she knows which direction to fight.  Not knowing will just knaw on both Grama & Grampa, but Mom let them know what she thought and now it's up to them.  Mom will support them no matter what they choose to do.  This time of year is hard on Mom well the whole family.  Mom's brother died on the 4th of July when she was only 16.  They were extremely close and she misses him even after all these years.  Love never dies, thank the good Lord above.  The last words he ever spoke to Mom was that he loved her and that would never change no matter what happen. It was as though he knew that he was going to die that day. Oh Lord how she misses him.

Dad is taking all of next week off and that makes all of us very happy.  Nine days of having Dad here all day...YEA... It's a working vacation.  They will be taking the old siding off, which takes longer than putting the new up. It's paper not wood and it does not come off easily.  We live in western washington...rain all the time and they put paper siding on the house!!!  Sometime you just have to wonder where people keep their brains!  O well we will all 3 be together and that's what counts.  Later this summer they need to put on new roofing...I wonder if they'll let me up on the roof.  I swear if Dad says no because of the whole lack of thumb thing again I'll bark, loudly, stupid thumbs.  

Well it looks like Mom's headed to bed so I'll go lay down next to her side of the bed and dream of cupcakes.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>No Cupcakes</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786299</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:42:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<description>Well the day is ending and Momma couldn't bake her cupcakes for Daddy to take to work.  Her foot hur ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well the day is ending and Momma couldn't bake her cupcakes for Daddy to take to work.  Her foot hurt too much today so she had to stay of it. She's hoping for tomorrow, we'll see.  We just hung out and watched old movies together.  I'm sorry that she hurts bad sometime, but I do like snuggling up and watching movies.  Tomorrow night is bath night...yeah.  Mom says I'm getting a little ripe, hehehehe.  That's ok I like bath night cause I get tons of attention. Thursday will be me and Mom grooming and I get to ride on my new grooming table. It's fun going up and down and it makes it alot easier for Mom too, so it's a win win.  Sure hope Mom gets those cupcakes made...sometimes she lets me have a taste of the frosting, not alot but boy is it good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>June 26, 2012</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786157</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 01:48:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/786157</guid>
		<description>Momma can't sleep again tonight...for that matter the last 48 hours.  Too much on her mind, so I kee ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Momma can't sleep again tonight...for that matter the last 48 hours.  Too much on her mind, so I keep a watch on her up in the office.  I can sleep pretty much any time, but not so with Momma.  The new computer has allowed her to get back on Dogster.  We really missed the pups we had gotten to know.  But we're back and we are doing alot of catching up as well as making new friends.  Flica' Mom, Pam (my Momma is a Pam too) helped her to change the background on my page.  We've received lots of help from lots of pups and their family.  I think that's what we missed the most about not being able to play...cry...or laugh with our "Dogster famiy". Folks who think about their pup or purrs as one of the family. Daddy brushed me for Momma last night cause her hand weren't working real good.  So up on the grooming table I go so Dad can work on me without stooping over or sitting on the floor.  I have a little secret...sometimes I get up on my grooming table and watch TV. Well I pray that today Momma can get some sleep and still get the cupcakes made for Daddy to take to work on Wednesday.  Hmmm lemon cupcakes with lemon curd filling and lemon cream chees frosting.  Makes my tummy growl just thinking about them.  She gonna try making some orange ones too to see if it works good.  Well only time and baking will tell. 
Go to sleep Momma, I will be watching out for you and Daddy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You've  Been Tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/557661</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Feb 2009 13:06:38 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/557661</guid>
		<description>Welcome to the new edition of 2009 get to know your pals.
HERE'S HOW WORKS
Copy this diary entry a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Welcome to the new edition of 2009 get to know your pals.
HERE'S HOW WORKS
Copy this diary entry and paste into your diary and delete my answers - then you can fill in your own.. We can get to know our pals better!! Have fun! Then send a rosette OR send p-mail to 4 pals and ask them to post in their diary!!!!

I've been tagged by good furiend Tinkerbelle

1. What color is your collar?
I have several- a purple one with white puppy feet, a solid purple, a pink with white puppy feet

2. What kind of food do you eat?
Purina Pro Plan Large Breed with real chicken

3. What are your favorite treats?
peanut butter sammys, milkbones, my Mom's banks doggie treats (also milkbones) and I love, love, love turkey...yummmmm 

4. Do you have a Valentine or significant other?
No, I seem to be lacking in that area ;0(  Last year I didn't care, I was too young but this year I'm a big girl...I'm almost 2! 

5. Do you get Table Scraps?
Yea, but not a lot or enough of them:0)

6. What is your favorite toy?
My Bobo's,  I have several,  oh & my Booda Bone tug o war rope, oh & my Mom's puppy slippers, Oh my bestest ever is our 7 grandkids...yep, yep that's it!

7. When is your Birthday?
February 22, 2007

8. How many times a day do you get to eat?
I always have my kibble available 24/7. 

9. Do you have a favorite color?
PURPLE!!  

10. Do you hope all your pals put this in their diary?
only if the want too.

PALS I TAGGED:
1. Barney
2. Sox
3. Ruby
4. Alexandria]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been Tagged</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/546135</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 5 Jan 2009 04:24:48 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/546135</guid>
		<description>This is a game to help us all get to know each other.
The rules are simple, just state 7 facts abou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is a game to help us all get to know each other.
The rules are simple, just state 7 facts about yourself and post them in your diary so we can all learn more about you. Then tag 7 pals, who have not yet been tagged, to continue the fun. Copy and send this note to let them know they've been tagged and to come and read our diary. Post the names of the pups you tagged in your diary so everyone will know. That’s it.
So come and read my seven facts, okay?

1.  I burp sometimes after I eat, ok alot of time after I eat!
2.  I got so excited one day when Mom said I could come sit on her lap that I tipped Mom, her chair and me backwards and we hit the floor hard.  I guess I'm too big to be a lap dog (60+lbs) but I still love to sit on Moms lap, I'm just alot more careful now!
3.  I like having my nails done
4.  I love raw carrots
5.  I don't know if I can swim, but I want to try it
6. I love to get in Mom & Dad's bed anytime I'm asked, but I really like it when we all (Mom, Dad, Kari human sis, and the 4 grandkids-Tiffani, Scotty, Daniel and Pammy  all pile into their queen size bed and watch dvd's and eat snacks
7.  I'm mean to my stuffed animals...they don't last long

OK now you know more stuff about me.

 I'm going to tag
1.Delilah
2. Lucylu Who
3. Bella
4.Punkin
5. Abbie
6. Cruiser 
7. Tinkerbelle]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I've been tagged!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/543996</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:11:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/543996</guid>
		<description>O.K. time for some honesty, I have a lot of diary pages that Mom did from the time she brought me ho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ O.K. time for some honesty, I have a lot of diary pages that Mom did from the time she brought me home, but not very many of them are on my dogster diary yet...Mom has to get it together!!! 

Well here are 7 things that you don't know about me

1.  Mom and Dad had to spend around $7000.00 on me in the first 8 months of my life!  No Mom and Dad aren't rich...just in love with me.

2.  I am helping my Tiffani (Mom and Dad's grandaughter) cope with significant trama and pain.  I'm an unofficial rescue dog.

3.  I love to eat napkins that someone has wiped food on...chicken is the BEST!

4.  I love to play tug-of-war

5.  I love having my picture taken...I'll even smile for the camera

6.  I love going to the vet...Dr. Sarah and her staff are great!

7.  I like having my nails done (picures on my site prove this!)


Here's who I'm tagging

1.  Smooch the Pooch
2.  Shaki
3.  Marley
4.  Darby
5.  River
6.  NW Gus
7.  Little Chip]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My sister left today</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/487139</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:57:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/487139</guid>
		<description>On April 8th, 2007,  my one and only sister left with her new family.  I cried as they drove away, t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On April 8th, 2007,  my one and only sister left with her new family.  I cried as they drove away, this just seems so weird, some of my brothers were with new people too.  It all just made me sad.  Mom explained that they had gone to their forever homes and they would be well cared for and loved just like I would be when my forever parents picked me up.  Boy, life can be tough for a puppy!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Strangers in our home!</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/487138</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:52:41 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/487138</guid>
		<description>One everning (March 20th, 2007,  to be exact) all us pups had just had dinner and with full tummys w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ One everning (March 20th, 2007,  to be exact) all us pups had just had dinner and with full tummys we grouped up in little piles of sleeping puppies.  I heard Mom's human, Jasmine's voice as she came up the stairs.  There were 2 strange voices that I had never heard talking with her.  Jasmine was telling the strangers that Raven (my Mom) only had 2 girls, 1 black and one golden as she was picking up puppies looking for us 2 girls...it's hard to tell just looking at a puppy's face!  She found my sister first and heard the strangers saying how cute she was.  Then Jasmine found me and the lady handed my sister to her husband so she could hold me.  She cuddled me in her arms and I could her her heart beating.  Funny, it felt good to be in her arms and I felt safe.  Then I heard the words, "I want her, she is exactly what we have been looking for."  The man put my sister down and held me, "yup, she's the one."  The lady held me for a little while longer and then Jasmine put me down with the same little pile of puppies that I had been sleeping with.  But I didn't lay down to sleep with them, I walked away from them, turned, and barked at the whole litter "I'm pick of the litter, did you guys here?  I'm pick of the litter!"  Jasmine and the two strangers left the room.  I was so proud to be pick of the litter, but Mom came and told me that I needed to be a more humble puppy.  All of her pups were special and I didn't need to be hurting anyone feelings with my bragging.  O.K. I wouldn't talk about it, but in my heart, I knew I WAS THE PICK OF THE LITTER!!!  Late that night, I went to Mom and asked "are these the people who need me?"  "Yes" she said "these are the ones".  "Why would they need me?'  "I don't know, but they do, you are to go and live with them and they will love you and take good care of you."  "But, I don't want to leave you and the family, I want to stay here!"  "Don't worry, you will see that this is best, don't fret now go back to sleep."  I fell back to sleep wondering how on earth could this be the best for me.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>&quot;Hello...anybody out there?&quot;</title>
		<link>http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/470175</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:48:56 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Dandi ~ writing at dogster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.dogster.com/dogs/547792/diary/Shes_a_golden_doodle_dandi/470175</guid>
		<description>I was born on February 22nd, 2007.  My Mom's name is Raven (she's a beautiful black Standard Poodle) ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was born on February 22nd, 2007.  My Mom's name is Raven (she's a beautiful black Standard Poodle) and Dad's name is Brutus (he is a very handsome Golden Retriever).  I have 1 sister who is black like Mom (we were the only 2 girls) and I have 9 brothers, some who are black and some who are golden (like me).

When puppies are born their eyes are shut so I couldn't see Mom but I could smell her sweet, warm breath and I could feel her love as she gently cared for me.  Life was simple, except for the 9 brothers thing, and all I concerned myself with was eating, sleeping and being with Mom.  As my eyes started to open I realized that the world was a very big place and  full of  adventure.  

Mom's human, Jasmine, helped Mom take care of all of us...not an easy thing to do with so many us!  Puppies are eating and pooping machines!  I liked Jasmine and her family and would have been content to live out my life right were I was. 

One day Mom started explaining to us pups, that we were not going to live at Jasmine's home forever (exept my brother Chewy).  That worried me a little, I couldn't imagine being with anyone else at their home, but Mom told me that there was someone out there who needed me...me?  Yes you, she said.  You were created to bring  joy into someone's life.   Who, I asked, who is this person who needs me? I don't know, but God knows and He will make it happen at just the right time.  O.K, but this seems like far too big of a job for 1 tiny puppy, but Mom said it would all be fine.]]></content:encoded>
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