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A day in the life of - really my life story as of now

Oh so much to tell

You wouldn't believe the changes going on around here.
Mom and Dad split up last Sept. ('08) so that meant that Cos and I split up, too.
Dad got a job as an over the road truck driver and for the first few months, Mom dog-sat me for him. He built me a platform for my travel cage so that I could go with him on the road.
We have been to FL, NC, SC, AL and TN. The traveling is fun, but I am really a handful for him. I didn't get the nickname "Pee Pot" for nothing. I'm torn between being with him and getting to see and spend time with Mom and Cosmo. I miss them both.
Mom moved to a new place in June, and it seems like the break-up was a good thing. They are great friends now. Dad even invited Mom and Cos to come along a couple of times on his runs.
Mom lives close to where Dad is working, so we all get together a lot. In fact, while Mom is doing the typing, I'm laying here on the bed with Cos.
Dad has enrolled me in training classes. Mr. John says I'm doing really good. Still working on the barking thing, though. Don't think anyone will ever fix that!
COSMO WAKE UP, I WANT TO PLAY! Why is he sleeping when I want to play? I keep licking him and poking him, but he is just ignoring me. UGH!
Well, if the internet keeps co-operating with Mom, I should be able to update more often.
Have a good Turkey Day all my fureinds and of course their humans.
Mom's going to go and try to do an entry for Cos now.

Things have gone from bad to worse.

It's been awhile since I have been on and I have some more bad news. Mom and Dad are splitting up. I think all that's been going on has finally got to him. Mom still hasn't found a job and Dad is still on the road. With only the one check coming in, it has put a real strain on them both.
Mom is going to stay here until she finds something and then when she is gone, Dad will come home and either close up the house or sell it.
I don't know what is going to happen to me and Cos. I'm really worried about it. Dad can probably take me with him, but that leaves Cos for Mom to worry about. If she finds a place that allows pets, no problem. But then again, poor Cos has fits when he is away from me.
Well, that's it for now. Will try and keep you all posted. Keep your paws crossed for all of us. I know others have bigger problems than this.
Your furiend,
Darby

Saturday morning

Mom is having a fit. She hasn't heard from Dad since last night. He is on his way to TX and so is Hurricane Ike. He said that he was going to try and stop somewhere in AL and then leave early to see if he could beat Ike. She understands that there is a time difference, but still, it's after 10 where he is.
For me and Cos, we are playing on the deck. Too muddy - thanks to our digging - to play in the dog run. Maybe we will go swimming later on. Think it's suppose to be around 90 or so.
Well, it's time to go for a walk and check the mail. Will bark at you all later.
Darby