MOM'S SCARY TIME!!!!

Mom was having alot of trouble thinking, having some changes to her vision, was just plain weird. She thought she'd had a stroke or something, so she went to the dreaded doc. The doc said no stroke... NOT YET! Okay, major wake-up call for Mom! Doc said to take it as easy as possible, avoid stress (HA!) and to rest, rest, rest! Mom had to keep working, of course. Gotta put kibble in the bowl, and keep a roof over the ole' doghouse that is our home.
Mom has done everything the doc told her to do, except quit smoking. The doc actually wanted Mom to wait till she was well rested for that so as not to add MORE stress. I think Mom is going again for meds to help her quit.
I can't type myself, 'cos my feets too big, so I haven't been anywhere on the 'puter for a while.
We had a friend of Mom's who lost their elderly dog a few weeks ago and another friend called Mom tonight for doggie advise. She thinks their dog is dying. Mom is on "comfort alert" right now.
I feel bad about how rotten things have been for Mom! She had so much stress taking care of me after my January injury. She worked so very hard to bring me back to almost normal! She recently got me off Rimadyl because she was so worried about liver failure and behavior changes (some of the MANY side effects). Now I'm all herbal. I feel great now, thanks to Mom. Unfortunately, she paid the price for it.
It hasn't been the finest of years, so far, but there have been bright spots, like our friends here.
Thank you for sending my Mom birthday wishes! We had a nice, quiet day together. It was fun. Mom says she can't believe she's made it to 50! I can...when all is said and done, she's a tough old bird!

TOOK SOME TIME OFF!

Hey, I took some time off of Dogster, etc. for a couple of weeks to spend time with Mom and Joel and have some summer fun! Mom has been going crazy at work lately trying to fill in for everyone who wants time off for a little vacation. Joel came home for a visit...not really good timing, but Mom was determined to make Joel's visit a great one! She finally worked herself into exhaustion and slept for two days. Josh was great and filled in with Joel while Mom slept. I guarded Mom and wouldn't let anyone bother her. She's better now and a bit more perky! She and I go back to work tomorrow night. Joel went back to his house this morning, tired, but happy. Josh is away in Philly for a few days, so the house is as quiet as it ever gets with Mary around! Hehe!
Fireworks were actually enjoyable viewed from home! I was surprised how really pretty they are! The noises didn't bother me, because they didn't echo all over the place. I need to know where a noise comes from, so it makes sense to me. Josh took Joel to two fireworks shows and they had a great time. Josh fired up the grill and we all had luscious hamburgers and hotdogs!
I'm glad to be back. Hopefully, things will slow down at work in the coming weeks, for Mom's sake.
Love you all! Rottie hugs.

ICE CREAM TAG

Haley Belle has struck again and tagged me for Ice Cream Tag...I'm supposed to say what ice cream I am.
I guess I'd have to be Rocky Road because that's what my life has been. Lots of lumps and bumps, but gooooood! Hehe!!
I'm tagging the following pups...
Lexy
Freckles
Max

BACK TO WORK

Mom is finished training the new driver, so she says I can go with her again starting Monday!! YEA!!
George, her boss, saw the first fawn on Friday morning! Lucky duck! He said the doe and her fawn were standing on top of a bank next to the road. George slowed way down when he saw them, but Mommy-doe jumped out in front of his jeep! OH, NO!! George had to SLAM his brakes and managed to miss her! He said he was pretty shook up. When he came back up the road, Mommy-doe was on one side and baby-fawn was on the other. He went slowly past and all was well.
It just happens to all occur on the very route Mom and I will be on starting Monday! Yippeeeee! I get to see the tiny little thing!
Mom and I have alot of fun watching the new members of our "backyard" wildlife! Seeing fawns playing is just awesome!!
My skin-bro, Joel, will be coming home at the end of the month...just in time to celebrate my fur-sister's birthday! Mary will be 7 years old...er....young on June 30th!! We'll be having a party! I'm trying to talk Mom into making "doggie pizza" for us!
More later...

IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!!

Things are finally getting back to normal in my world. I felt so isolated not being able to touch base with all my friends!
Mom has been taking me to work again, but just at night. I'm her guard again...boy, does it feel good to do my job once more!
Pretty soon, the deer mommas will bring their new babies out for me to see! I can't wait. I've been watching the antics of the baby foxes while we're out at night and love them!
I get to go again tonight. I'll report any cool stuff we see!

I NEED TO CHANGE MY NAME??????

Okay, I know I've been gone awhile...again. Mom had a bad case of food poisoning that left her recovering for the better part of a week, she's also being worked to death at the paper, we changed the whole house around the week of the 11th, and Mom finally broke down and got high-speed internet...that was just installed today.
I've missed everyone alot.
Before I had to go offline, I noticed we had gotten a new Rottie in Black and Tan. His name is also Bubba. I knew it would cause a problem, so Mom and I decided I would have to become "Bubba D."
Hopefully, this will not cause a problem.
Anyway, I'm back to stay and ready to play!!

MOM HAS BEEN WORKIN' IT!!

Hey everyfur!
Mom got some technical help from Haley Belle's Mom and now she's playing around with my page.
I really can't complain as this is helping to keep her mind off her aches and pains. It's also dressing up my page! Hehe!
How do you like it so far???

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!!!!

Hi everyfur!
Mom and I have had a rough go of things lately, but we're scratchin' and clawin' our way back into the swing of things.
I am walking pretty well right now. I look kinda funny the way I walk, but that's okay...I was never the smoothest Rottie on the block anyway! Hehe!
Mom was having alot of trouble with her hands, arms and right shoulder, so the boss cut her some slack for a few days. Good thing...she had to fill in for someone this morning, and guess what? I GOT TO GO ALONG!!! YEA! It's been a while since I could go to work with Mom, so I was in seventh heaven! It was fun. I felt more like my old self...keeping Mom safe and all.
Mom and Grammy re-seeded the front yard on Thursday and Mom is thrilled that it's raining today. The grass NEEDS to grow, she says!
It was fantastic to see Grammy again. I properly mauled her when she came over. She's getting to be real smart about my ways...she took her glassses off and sat down before telling Mom to "release the beast". I wouldn't let Mary have very much time with Grammy, though, and kept driving her away. I guess I should work on my jealousy issues, huh?
Happy, hoppy, Easter, everyfur!!!!!

WHEEEEEEE!!! I'M B&T's DIARY OF THE DAY!!!!!

I'm pretty boring these days, guys...sorry! I don't have much of a life right now while I'm working my way back from my leg injury. Hopefully soon, I'll have something interesting to write.

UPDATE #1 ON OOOUUUCCCHHH!!!!!!

Mom went to work without me last night, but Josh had come from Philly for a day or two, so there was someone here with me.
I met Mom standing and wagging my stubby as hard as I could without losing my balance when she came home. She gave me a big hug and lots of kisses. I'm still gimp-hopping, mostly, but I'm hoping my recovery will be quick!
Mom is making a savory meat addition for my breakfasts and dinners while I recover. She's really baby-ing me!! That's okay...I love her for it!
I still have alot of pain, but Mom says my hips are even, there's still no swelling anywhere and there are no deformities to my right hind leg. All good signs! I can't wait till 10 AM when it's time for another Rimadyl!!
Thank you for all the get well wishes, POP's, and love. Please keep the prayers coming!! Maybe I can avoid the vet after all!!
Love you all!!
-Bubba

More later....