Snow, Snow, Snow

Oh my goodness it snowed yesterday. Boy did we get a lot of it, so much I can't get out the back door to go potty. NeeNee had to shovel out a path for me which was great because now I can get on the deck so I don't disgrace myself. 'Tilda Jane, that show off just jumped through the snow, down the stairs, and rolled around in the snow in the yard. All I could do was stand on the steps of the deck and survey my kingdom. Oh well, it's really nice to see all the white around. NeeNee has been very sad lately, and even though I don't know why she's sad I give her lots and lots of kisses and hugs. I sleep really close to her and follow her everywhere when she's at home. NeeNee did whisper in my ear that I'm the only man that loves her and she guesses she's o.k. with that. DeeDee is her big brother and a peoples and he doesn't even understand what her problem is. Of course, 'Tilda Jane being a girl understands but, she's not sharing their secrets with us boys. I think it's cause she has a crush on the train conductor she comes home at night with, 'cause I see her talking to him while we wait to pick her up - sometimes she smiles a lot but last night in the snowstorm she looked very alone and very sad. Poor NeeNee, I'll take care of her forever, and I am a very manly man so she doesn't need any "old" train conductor.

Well, today is Saturday so NeeNee is home with her and I'll make her smile, I love my NeeNee as much as she loves me and 'Tilda Jane and so does love us very, very, very, much. I never worry about how much she cares about us because she always says "I love you babo balicious" when she says good night to me and gives me lots and lots of huggies. She always says "I love you angel" when she says goodnight to 'Tilda Jane and gives her big hugs and kisses. NeeNee says we're a team - and together we're always winners...

I'm gonna go now so I can watch the peoples shovelling the snow outside. Got to make sure they do a good job of it. One last thing - no cats out there - which is no fun 'cause I have nobody to yell (bark) at about staying off my street.

Woofing Lovely Weather, if you're a husky or a sled dog

See you all later when I can see the grass again

Love you
Piteux Rene
Master of the Universe

I GOT A FROG FROM SANTA PAWS!!!

Here's my observation on Christmas:

Tree goes up in front of living room window, my chair gets moved, no where for me to sit so I can't look out at my land (VERY BAD)

Presents under Christmas tree - none for me I checked (VERY, VERY, BAD)

Late nights and colder weather (VERY, VERY, VERY, BAD)

Fresh baked shortbread (NOT SO BAD)

Freshly cooked shrimp (GETTING BETTER)

Christmas morning, present for MOI under the tree and its a BIG GREEN FROG (BETTER AND BETTER)

Time to go and see Olivia Allison and Ellaina Alexandria (the smallest peoples that I know and love) to help them open their gifts give and get many kisses and hugs (ALMOST THE BESTEST)

Lots of loving going on today with me as the loved one and my peoples giving me all their love and shrimps (THAT'S IT, THE BEST)

Me (Piteux Rene), Tilda Jane, Freddie, David and Denise Wish all of our family and friends

A very Happy New Year
(Bonne Annee Pour Toi)
To all our friends and family
Four and Two Legged alike

Yuck, it's raining again, and other brilliant observations

Loyal Subjects, I'm changing the way I write, I'm going only going to put in observations, not personal opinions, no "ego" lifting trivialities, it's high time I grew up (well not really but it's worth a try).

I live in Ontario, Canada
It's November 21,2007 and it's raining
Today is a work day so we take NeeNee to the "GO" train
I ate three cookies
Tildie didn't have any cookies

STOP, this is boring, much better if I sound off about what's on my mind. Unfortunately, there isn't much going on right now, 'cept Christmas is coming, oh boy, presents, Christmas tree, shortbread cookies (my personal favourite), Peoples getting excited so I get excited, life is good to me.

Oh yeah, I forgot, to my American cousin Jaxx Luce - a very happy Thanksgiving to you - 'Tildie said to say "Sniff you later, you little bug dropping". "Tildie that's very mean you know, I would never say that to a member of our clan".

I think I'll go and bunk down in my new fleecie bed so I can keep nice and warm and catch me some zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzeeeeeeeeeeessss.

Happy Thanksgiving to my American Family
Lots of love
Piteux Rene



NeeNee writes, My goodness what's with Piteux, where did his "Master of the Universe" attitude go - it might be "vet" time to make sure he's not sick or something. Hopefully it's just the yuckie weather we're having and he'll be himself when the sun shines again. Either that or he's turned manic depressive, up one minute down the next, except he's a little guy and minutes for him is actually seconds for us. I'm sure he's fine....

Turkey Time in Canada

Hello My Loyal Subjects,

Yes it was the Canadian Thanksgiving (I think they say "thanks for me being born") this past weekend. Also known as "Eat 'Til You Drop Day", and "Shrimp Feast Day" for all Masters of the Universe called Piteux Rene. That's right, I love shrimps, I mean really love shrimps, and of course because my family loves me I got to indulge myself. That's the good part, the bad part is although I love shrimps they don't love me back - NeeNee had to clean up what came up. But, NeeNee started to cry 'cause she was upset that something I like made me a very sick boy. I was o.k. 'cause she picked me up and cuddled me and said she was very sorry, I gave her lots and lots of kisses so she would know that I don't blame her - it was my tummy's fault.

Me and 'Tilda don't like this weather, it's too hot and we couldn't go walking and look at the leaves turning colour because it was raining, and thundering, and lightening. 'Tilda doesn't like thunder so I took care of her and to show her gratitude she thumped me when we outside in the backyard playing on Monday. Humph, some girls they never treat us Royal Guys with any respect. NeeNee promised that we would go for a big car drive on the weekend if the weather is nice -- I sure hope it'll be nice so I can hang my head out the car window and let the wind flow through my lovely hair.


I said a special thanksgiving prayer for my family and I even asked Him to make me a good boy. I do this 'cause this is the prayer NeeNee always says with me. "Dear God, make me a good boy". NeeNee says He always listens and that's why I'm a good boy.

DeeDee promised I could go outside with him today to help him to finish the painting on the house - if it's not raining - which it looks like it's going to do. Oh well, I'll guess I cuddle up with 'Tilda and catch up on my rest.

Have a Good Day Everyone,

Yours always

The Master of the Universe
Piteux Rene...

No french today folks!!!!

I got a "ouchie" (I'M STILL MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE, YOU- KNOW)

It's me and I hurt myself. My NeeNee had to take me to the Doctor. I caught my dew claw and nearly ripped it right out. I yelped and NeeNee was worried 'cause it was bleeding. She carried me home from out walkie and put a "bobo sticker" on it and called the Doctor. On Saturday we had to get up early so she could take me to see the Doctor. My NeeNee cuddled me very closely while we were waiting for our turn. The Doctor seems weird 'cause when NeeNee put me on the table he checked out my teeth - the Doctor told NeeNee it was so I would know who he was. I know who is - he's the one with the needles. Anyway, I tried very hard to be a brave soldier and only cried a little bit when he clipped the claw back, and then he gave me a needle full of antibiotics to make sure I don't get a infection. Matilda Jane made sure I was o.k. and checked me all over when we got back in the car to go home. She was so nice to me and even gave me a kiss - usually I have to give her kisses but this time she gave me a kiss and nudge with her nose.

To prove I'm o.k. when we got home I played a game of Ball"o" Ball"o" with NeeNee. NeeNee is so PROUD of me, I know 'cause she told me. DeeDee told me I was very good boy and he gave me a cookie - I hid it in my crate in case of famine or something like that.


Well, I'm going to say bye for now, 'cause I have to type one pawed right now and it's geting a little tired. In fact I'm tired all over and think I'll go have me a little sleep - I deserve it.

'Til next time, don't forget
I maybe a little injured, but I'm still the MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE!!!

Bonne Chance
Monsieur Piteux Rene Vallée

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOO MAD AT THAT CAT FROM UP THE STREET!!!

That bad cat, he's a menace to the small and furries on our street.

I was doing my neigbourhood watch last night and I saw that awful cat "Thomas" (I know his name 'cause a lady walking one of my subjects called him that, she lives next door to that bad thing so I know she knows his name) came strolling up the street carrying a baby bunny. Murderer. I usually like cats ('cept they don't always like me), but this Thomas is bad.

NeeNee picked me up and held me close so we could look out the window and even NeeNee got really mad when she saw him with that poor baby bunny. He killed it and was taking it to his house and NeeNee knows that he lives there and should have lots of food to eat. NeeNee says that she's seen him with mice and she caught him climbing the tree in the frontyard to get at the baby birds that were living there. She chased him away. I chase him too when he comes in our backyard, but I can only go as far as the fence and he climbs it and gets away. Poor baby bunny and his mommy. His mommy is probably looking for him and that bad cat killed him and was probably just going to "play" with it.

We told DeeDee what happened 'cause he wanted to know why I was talking so much, he said maybe he would eat it 'cause he was hungry and lived in the ravine and didn't have a home to go to. We told DeeDee who he is and that he did have a house to live in and probably food too. DeeDee picked me up and gave me cuddles and kisses and told me that some cats are just bad that way. NeeNee told me that cats should have leashes and should follow the same rules we do when we're outside playing, and walking, and well you know "stuff" like potties and stoop and scoop.

When I control the universe I will make sure that cats follow the same rules we do. Anyway, why would he want to eat something that still has fur on it.

Me, 'Tilda Jane, and NeeNee have decided to go to "Amish Country" in Pennsylvania for our holiday this year. We were going to go camping but, NeeNee says she doesn't really want to sleep in the tent and cook outside so we're going to stay in hotels and drive through all the really pretty towns and go looking for material for quilts and stuff like that. NeeNee said she would make me a quilt for my castle and I think that's a great idea. I want to help her find material that has crowns and scepters printed on it, because it has the things I need to rule the universe. Yippee, a nice warm quilt to cuddle up with when it's really cold outside. NeeNee's going to make quilted coats for 'Tilda and Me so that they fit perfectly. Sometimes its hard to find a coat that fits me, I'm soooooooo very biiiiiiiiig that they don't fit very well. NeeNee says that I'm a "between" size so they're either too big or too small, 'cause I'm not teenie weenie, petite, x-small or small, but I'm not a medium either, medium is too big, small is too small. I think NeeNee means I need extra extra large. She needs to learn to read the sizes.

Well, I don't really know too much right now other than it's beautiful outside and not too hot so NeeNee said we can go in the car with her to the store. Her and DeeDee don't take me and 'Tilda with them when it's hot and they have to park to go somewhere were can't go with them 'cause it gets really warm in the car, because it's not good for us.

Just one last thing, a man called me a bad thing the other day when I was outside in the backyard and we was walking through the walkway. He called me a yappie little "*&^%)er". NeeNee heard him and told him he was a "Big One" and told him I was only protecting my world and to go away. He didn't see NeeNee at first and had the good grace to look shame faced and ran away. He ran away 'cause I'm a tough guy not a yappie little "*&^%)er, and not because NeeNee looks mean when peoples say not nice things about us. So there put that in your pipe and smoke it.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone.

Piteux the "Magnificient"
Ruler of the world

I AIN'T SCARED OF NO STORMS - MASTERS OF MY UNIVERSE ARE SCARED OF "NOTHING"

A Royal Decree by the Master of My Universe.

I have decided that in order for me to show how "tuff", "ruff", and "ready" I am to take complete control of the universe that it should storm (rain, ice, or snow - it doesn't matter which) once a day. I figure that if we got at least one storm a day I could prove my worth to all dogs in the world that even though I am of small stature I can brave out anything especially bad things like storms. Truly I am genius when it comes to thinking of ways to enhance my standing in the world of dogs. I took care of Matilda Jane by showing her the way to the kitchen and how if she sat under the table then lightening bolts couldn't get her. I told Fred the bird to go on the floor of her cage 'cause if we got a tornado she would be in her basement and should be safe. I reported to NeeNee and DeeDee when they got back from the train station that I had checked all the doors and windows (well the living room which is the only one I can actually reach) were safe and secure and, now could they please let me out into the backyard so I can ensure that all the little "furries" and my friend Mr. Toad were safe and sound. I think NeeNee is catching on to what I'm trying to tell her when I speak to her 'cause she actually asked DeeDee if Booger and Til had been out recently and then she let me out. I had to run really, really fast to dodge the raindrops so I wouldn't get to wet because I did have to go potty as well as check on my friends. Mr. Toad and Chippie the Chipmunk learned early on who the Master of Universe, Ruler of the world was. That's right, it's me. When I form my "gentle" dictatorship they'll be on my council and will advise me on things like how come toads make holes in the dirt and sleep in them and why do chipmunks like peanuts. These are things I will need to know.

By the way, I got my hair done to - but, ha, ha, ha, it's still long not like 'Tillies short and curly - but, long and flowing. I think I'm more beautiful than her, smarter too.

See you later my royal fans

Piteux

Me Again - Master of this here universe

Well, it's been a long time since I put paw to keyboard - they say that "absence makes the heart grow fonder".

The weather in my universe has been lovely and makes our walks more fun. This morning me and 'Tilda Jane went out in the backyard to have a bathroom break and that bad Dee Dee put the sprinkler in our spot - we got very wet. Nee Nee yelled at me to get out of there (I know she's annoyed 'cause she called me Booger Nuts). I was only trying to go you know but, she didn't understand that the piece of my universe I was lifting my leg on is the primo target area and I neeeeeeeddddddddddddeeeeeeeeeedddd to go in that spot and not in any other. She told me off when I came back to the deck and then she made me go upstairs to the bathroom so she could towel me off. I like getting towelled off - its warm and soft and dry. All masters of the universe should be wrapped in a towel and cuddled - it makes all the difference to your general well being. Dee Dee is out cutting the grass and I want to go out and help him 'cept Nee Nee said no 'cause I would get in the way. Me, no way, never, I always go where I want to go and it's never in anyone's way - I'm special that way - I just have to convince her of that. Nee Nee made 'Tilda Jane go to the bathroom too, she had to have her hair brushed and to be dried. I don't think Nee Nee yelled at 'Tilley as much as she yelled at me. Dee Dee came in to rest for a minute and I'm sitting at the keyboard typing and looking at Dee Dee with my majestic"ness" trying to tell him in dog speak that I need to go and play in the backyard even though its kinda of wet out there. Last night we had lamb for our supper it was great -- lamb is my most favourite food. I think Nee Nee and Dee Dee need to buy a lamb farm for me. I know that 'Tilda would love that too, she loves to herd things -- you should see her herd Nee Nee when Nee Nee is not getting ready for our walk fast enough. I'm too majestic to herd anything - I just stand at the door and tell her in no uncertain terms to hurry up!!!!

I'm going to say au revoir for now 'cause Nee Nee said she's going out in the car to the store to buy some material and I know she'll need my opinion---she always asks -- Everyone knows I know everything -- If they don't you should tell them.

Bye for now
Your Master of the Universe
Piteux Rene Vallee
aka - Booger Nuts and No No Bad Boy

I AM THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE (THANK YOU VERY MUCH)!!!

GOOD EVENING EVERYONE.

YES, IT IS "I" RULER OF ALL THAT I SURVEY AND THEN SOME. PLEASE TELL THAT MATILDA JANE THAT I AM BOSS OF THE WALK, AND TO ADD EMPHASIS TO ALL THAT I SAY I AM GOING TO USE THE CAP. LOCK BUTTON ON NEENEE'S COMPUTER. COOL, HUH...

ANYWAY, IT'S RIGHT I WAS OFF MY FOOD FOR A WEEK WHICH IS UNUSUAL AND YES I HAD TO GO TO SEE OUR DOCTOR, BUT I'M MUCH BETTER NOW. 'TILDA IS RIGHT WHEN SHE TELLS YOU THAT OUR DOCTOR IS VERY NICE, 'CAUSE SHE IS. THE ONLY THING THAT I SHOULDN'T MAYBE HAVE DONE WAS A LITTLE GROWL WHEN SHE TRIED TO OPEN MY MOUTH. I DON'T LIKE MY MOUTH BEING TOUCHED BUT I SAID I WAS SORRY AND GAVE HER A KISS TO SHOW HER THERE WERE NO HARD FEELINGS. THE ONLY THING THAT I FOUND DEMORALIZING WAS THE THERMOMETER BEING PUT WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE. JEEZE, I HUNG MY HEAD UNDER NEENEE'S ARMPIT SO THEY COULDN'T SEE THE TEARS. 'TILDA WAS RIGHT WHEN SHE SAID THAT I HAD BLOOD TAKEN OUT OF MY LEG, AND I WAS VERY SUPERIOR WHEN IT WAS BEING DONE BECAUSE I KNOW HOW PROUD OF ME NEENEE IS WHEN I BEHAVE LIKE THE "MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE" AND STAND TALL AND PROUD EVEN WHEN I'M BEING POKED AND PRODDED. THE DOCTOR TOLD NEENEE THAT MAYBE SOMEONE WAS GIVING ME TOO MANY TREATS DURING THE DAY AND THAT I JUST WASN'T HUNGRY FOR MY DINNER. DOCTOR WAS RIGHT TOO. 5 COOKIES IS MAYBE 3 TOO MANY FOR A LITTLE GUY LIKE ME, BUT THAT'S O.K. 'CAUSE WE TOLD DEEDEE WHEN WE GOT HOME AND HE'S NOT GIVING ME SO MANY COOKIES EVEN THOUGH I TELL HIM I NEED MORE AND I'M NOT A LITTLE GUY BUT, A HUGE, BULL MASTIFF TYPE OF DOG.

ME AND 'TILDA LOVE THE SNOW AND THE COLD EVEN THOUGH EVERYONE SAYS THAT "GIGANTIC" DOGS LIKE ME ARE LAP DOGS AND ONLY LIKE TO STAY IN THE WARM HOUSE. NO WAY, I LOVE BEING OUTSIDE TOO AND CAN HUNT FOR MOLES (VOLES) WITH 'TILDA, AND CHASE 'TILDA, AND JUMP ON HER AND EVERYTHING, BEST OF ALL I DO IT IN HYPER MODE. NEENEE BOUGHT ME A BRIGHT ORANGE VEST FOR CHRISTMAS AND ITS SO WARM AND COZY, THE ONLY PROBLEM WE HAVE IS GETTING BOOTS TO FIT MY HUGE PAWS. THAT'S OK 'CAUSE EVERYTIME I GET NEW BOOTS I CHEW THEM AND HIDE THEM SO I DON'T HAVE TO WEAR THEM. NEENEE TOLD ME SHE GIVES UP 'CAUSE I'M A PAIN WHEN IT COMES TO WEARING THINGS ON MY FEET. OH WELL WHAT CAN THE "MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE" DO ABOUT IT. NOTHING, THAT'S ALL, 'CEPT MAYBE LET HER PUT THEM ON SO I CAN TAKE THEM OFF.

I'M GOING TO SIGN OFF 'CAUSE I SEE NEENEE IS NOT PAYING PROPER ATTENTION TO ME AND IS TALKING TO THAT SILLY BIRD FREDDIE AND SCRATCHING HER HEAD. NAUGHTY NEENEE SHE STILL DOESN'T KNOW THAT YOU ONLY SCRATCH MY HEAD, AND RUB MY TUMMY, AND KISS ME, AND HUG ME, AND FEED ME. SOMEDAY SHE WILL LEARN THAT I AM THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE. OH YEAH, I FORGOT BUT, WHAT DOE'S 'TILDA MEAN WHEN SHE SAYS "MASTER OF HIS CRATE", THAT'S NOT A CRATE IT'S A CASTLE, AND IT CONTAINS MANY VALUABLE THINGS LIKE KLEENEX, TOYS, BONES, COOKIES, BOOTS, AND OLD COAT, AND MY BLANKIE. SHE'S JUST JEALOUS 'CAUSE I HAVE HIDDEN MY STASH AND SHE CAN'T GET IT.

SIGNING OFF FOR NOW
YOUR MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE

PITEUX-RENE

BONNE HIVER TO ALL MY FRENCH SPEAKING FANS
AND
GOOD WINTERTIME TO THE REST...

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY ADORING "PEOPLES"

Good Morning from the MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE. I'm sorry I haven't been able to give you much attention during the last little while but, I have been very busy. Santa Paws requested that I personally help him with the nice list for all the good boys and girls throughout my universe. My paws paws are sooooooooooooo tired from all the standing I've had to do so I could personally inspect all the great things I thought of and my nails are in rough shape from all the wrapping I did. Oh well, I'm done now so I deserve a big rest and lots of treats too. As MASTER OF UNIVERSE I declare that Monday December 25th should be a holiday that we can all share the day together. Me and my minions (DeeDee, NeeNee, 'Tilda Jane, and Freddie) will be having extra special treats and I'm sure NeeNee will cuddle me and give me lots and lots of kisses. It's 'cause I am so kissable and cuddly that's why.

NeeNee said that 'Tilda and I deserve lots of presents 'cause we are special, and we have been extra, extra good this year.

Anyway, Me and 'Tilda want to wish everyone a very MERRY CHRISTMAS, JOYEUX NOEL (for our french speaking family members) and here's hoping the NEW YEAR will be your best one ever. Freddie (the bird) wants you to remember to spare a thought for the birdies who live in the trees and put out some seeds for them. Oh yeah, she said you should try and get a dog that will keep an eye out for the squirrels who steal the seed and that security puppy will chase them away. Me, Master of the Universe is trying very hard to rid the world of these creatures so I'm thinking that all squirrel chasers should be cloned from me.

Gotta Go now there's one of those bushy tailed rodents glaring at me from that branch on the tree...

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
JOYEUX NOEL...

love
Piteux Rene,
Matilda Jane, and
Freddie the Cockatiel (who's waiting for a birdster.com to start up)