Merry Christmas Teka!

Teka Got this new bed for Christmas!

But she hasn't gotten into it, until TONIGHT

 Muzzer was a bit bummed....

because she thought this would be perfect for the little sprout!

 Teka always likes to be UNDER the 

duvet and blankies on the big bed.

Doesn't matter how cold it is or

how warm it might be!

So you see how perfect this bed is?

We are very happy that we forgot to 

move it off the bigger dog bed when the rugs 

got vacuumed.   We think it was quite serendipitous.

We will update with any further developments.

Happy New Year to all

I hope all of you are having a great start to your New Year

And spending it with loved ones furry and smooth.  To see what the Wirey Pack and friends are doing for New Years Eve, please go to www.astasworld.blogspot.com and see photos from BOTH of our celebrations.  My parents are keeping the home fires burning, and will probably greet the New Year on UK time.   Their hearts are in the highlands and the streets and alleys of Oxford.  

with hugs and kisses for all

Gus and Teka

An Invitation for My Bootiful Miss Asta

Maybe it's much too early in the game

Ooh, but I thought I'd ask you just the same

What are you doing New Year's

New Year's eve?

Wonder whose paws will hold you good and tight

When it's exactly twelve o'clock that night

Welcoming in the New Year

New Year's eve

Maybe I'm crazy to suppose

I'd ever be the one you chose

Out of the thousand invitations

You received

Ooh, but in case I stand one little chance

Here comes the jackpot question in advance:

What are you doing New Year's

New Year's Eve?

A Day for Peace

It can't hurt

A Might Hunter is our Dog

A mighty Hunter is our Dog, provider never failing;
Our helper She, amid the flood of cicadas prevailing:

Teka was quite proud of herself for this one..which she 

clandestinely brought into the house trapped in her mouth.

She proceeded to dismember it on Muzzer's pillow

to demonstrate our intense dislike of the fact

that the suitcases are out and she is packing.

We think she is planning to go to St. Louis

And leave us here with DAD! 

quelle horreur !

I Dun Bin Collared!

For NO REASON at all the Muzzer has put 

this ugly blue collar thing on me!

What?  My legs?  You say they look like they 

have been chewed upon?

Nah...not me

 Must've been something Teka did to me.

Maybe she chewed on my tail a bit too?

 Sneaky kind of pointy nosed Jack 

Russell Terrier you know.

Does things like this all the time.

I am going to be the laughing-stock

of the day at Impawsible Pets tomorrow.

I just know it.

Sigh......

Gussie

Teka's day at the Dentist

Teka had to go see the Dog Dentist today to get her pearly whites polished.  She sends her best, and asks whether she will qualify for the "Lambshank Gang" now?

Sigh....I miss her, but being an only dog has been pretty much fun.

gussie

What is your idea of Utopia?

Well, we thought we would make a diversionary field trip on the way
home from St. Loulis.......

So we stopped at this town in Indiana where there have been
not ONE but TWO Utopian communities.

And right away...I knew that it was a UTOPIAN place for a roach
on the grass on a beautiful day in early summer.

And then  me and Teka stopped to talk to these folks, and
we decided the members of Utopian Communities must be a bit
stiff and slightly wooden.

But we did see lots of great houses
(And you know how the muzzer is about houses, right?)

And this one...which had a "for sale" sign.

And this place, which is not a house, but a place
called the Atheneum  and is most interesting in a
town full of early and mid 19th century houses.

And a main street trying hard for a revival.

And all around a great place to walk and walk and walk.

We enjoyed our overnight at the New Harmony Inn.

Muzzer and the dad had dinner at a place called The Red Geranium
which they recommend highly.

Me and Teka did not get a T-shirt.

Thanks to Lyman Tower Sargeant for teaching Mom and Dad
to love and appreciate Utopian Communities!

Make way for: Ducks In St. Loulis

HAH!  We did it.

We ganged up and made the muzzer post.

Helped of course, by the fact that she leads a life of leisure on the road, and we pulled the guilt card.

Anyway.....We are in St. Loulis visiting out Aunt Marie.  She lives in a big house with lots of people.

Kind of like a dormitory at Dad's University, except:

• There are not as many computers
• The televisions are louder
• The music here is largely Gershwin, Goodman and Golden Oldies
• The folks are more willing to give us treats.

Anyway...we digress.

We see them.  We see them ducklings!

She and her "much younger" friend Miss Lorraine like to sit on the patio in Aunt Marie's building and work on their sun tans.  This time of year there is almost always a Mama Duck, who discovered the patio a few years ago and comes here to have her babies.   This is the second year we have been visiting when the ducks are in residence.  We have not been allowed to get near them!

However, muzzer took some pictures of us behind the door and the ducks, Aunt Marie and Miss Lorraine on the patio.  Enjoy!

Make way for Ducklings!

Wiggle waggle Wiggle Waggle all in a row

Aunt Marie (in the hat)  is telling a joke.  Miss Lorraine is listening so she does not miss the punch line!

Oh...I bet that was a good one!

Power of the Paw Needed for My Sweetie

My sweet Miss Asta is having surgery on Friday morning to remove a suspicious mass from her bladder.   Please keep her and her Mommi and Daddi close to your hearts and in your prayers tonight and tomorrow and until we find out she is feeling better!

Thank You

Gus Dagger Wft. and Fambly

Help Miss Mayzie and Brudder Ranger help pets in New Yawk

Our pals Miss Mayzie and Brudder Ranger are having a combination donate some green papers and get a chance to win a prize event."  Here is a badge from their bloggie that tells you all about it:

If you want to learn more about it, you can go to Miss Mayzie and Brudder Ranger's blog  by clicking right there on their names!

See, we made it really easy for you.  Now go and do it.  OK?

Gussie n Teka

We have "borrowed" this from Miss Khyra and her Mom.

We thank them, and every one of you who vote today. 

(and if we need to send green papers to someone, Miss Khyra please tell the muzzer)

Gussie n Teka

Dona Nobis Pacem

Me and Teka are joining the bootiful Miss Asta and many other bloggers around the world in the Blog Blast for Peace.  

For instructions on how to join, go to Miss Asta's wonderful blog.  (because we don't understand things like tagging) 

Better than we thought

It started out raining and dreary

And me and Teka thought we might be spending the day 

cooped up in the car or in the room

But the humans got moving.  

And I made sure Muzzer did not drown in the

shower thingy.

Then I led my pack on another great 

adventure.

Today we went to Woods Creek Park

and had a great time, despite a bit of drizzle.

This trail is 2 miles long, and winds

behind VMI and Washington and Lee Unversity

and then you can cross at this pretty spot

And go back along the opposite side. 

Whew...we were pretty tired.

But Teka still had enought energy to play

QUEEN OF THE HILL

'Night all

Gussie n Teka

Walkin', yes indeed

Me and Teka are Walkin' in Lexington, VA.

 On the beautiful campus of Washington and Lee University

Dad and Teka Take the Lead 

 Teka the Intrepid takes a dip in the creek.

It was too cold, so I took a pass.

We have had a wonderful day.

Wish y'all could be with us.

More tomorrow.

Gus n Teka

Retrospective

 All y'all know that my Dad is a big fan

of the St. Louis Cardinals.

But did you know that my sissie E.Rabbit is too?

(So is E.Beth, but she is not as Rabid as the Rabbit)

As you can see above...he began indoctrinating

E.Rabbit very early.  That picture was taken at 

a game in St. Loulis in 1982.  

Muzzer was prolly at the concession stand at the time,

or maybe she just skipped the game.)

Anyway...

Here they are looking pretty happy at 

the game last night, where the STL Cardinals

beat the Washington Redskins in Dee See.  

They may have been the only happy folk in the

stadium.  

Dad sounded a bit sleepy this morning when he

called us, but we know he is still a happy camper.

Gussie n Teka

wearing their Cardinals collars for a few more weeks, anyway

The Wonderful Thing about Mango

The Wonderful Thing about Mango
Is he was a  wonderful thing
His top was made out of rubber
His bottom was made out of springs
Think bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!
But the most wonderful thing about Mango
Is He's the only one

The wonderful thing about Mango
Is he was a wonderful chap!
Just  loaded with vim and with vigor
He'd love to leap in your laps
Think bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!
But the most wonderful thing about Mango
Is He's the only one
Oh he was a wonderful fellah.
And he was just awfully sweet.
Everyone else is jealous,
And that's why I repeat...

The wonderful thing about Mango
Is not just relentlessly huge
Cause there are a lot of big doggies
But he is the one we would choose
Think bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!
But the most wonderful thing about Mango
Is He's the only one

Now Mango would show you his dancing
He truly was light on his feet
And while he was out there prancing
Well, he looked a marvelous treat.

Accompanied by his Momma
With Dexter there keeping the beat
He captured the heart of  all blogland
And that is why we repeat:
The wonderful thing about Mango
Is he was a  wonderful thing
He managed to leave us all smiling
Remembering how he would sing
Think bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy
Fun, fun, fun, fun, FUN!
But the most wonderful thing about Mango
Is He's the only one


Yes Heeeeee's the only one.


With Thanks to Mango Momma for the portrait and to AA Milne for the inspiration.

Gus n Teka

I am an IMPAWSIBLE pet

 This is Cody.

He is the official greeter at Impawsible Pups.

He belongs to Miss Valerie, and he helped her 

when she was training me and Teka.

 These are some of the toys and crate pads they sell 

at their new place.  I have my eye on the stuffies

but muzzer says I will never get my teef in one.

 These are more my style anyway.

Tough, terrier toys.

 Here is my profile after my grooming

And here I am saying hello ! to the treat

muzzer brought along.  

I have trained her well.

now I am going to take a nap.

gussmeister

Haaaaaaalp!!!!!

Muzzer has dropped me off here for 

a grooming!

OMD.....I don't look that bad.

I think she seriously has curl envy.

Gussie

Just stuff

 It has been kind of boring around here.  

We did have one adventure last week.  

We went to do a home visit for Wirey Rescue.

The lady liked me and I liked the lady.

We gave her, her house and her hubby a thumbs up.

They need help with those pesky sqrrrls around there!

 Me and Teka were so happy on the way home we played a bit

of bitey face!  This made the muzzer crazy because she wants 

us to stay in our assigned seats and be nice to one another 

while she is driving on the hiway.

Too bad.

So sad.

Not gonna happen

Fall is coming soon and we are soooooooo happy!

Morning walkies are great! 

Hope it is cooling off (or warming up for

y'all in that other hemisphere thing)

wherever you are.

Not much, but keeping in touch.

Gus n Teka