I was reading my furiends' blogs this morning when one of them in particular caught my attention. It was Life With Dogs. If you haven't been there, I have to warn you, it's very scary. Apparently, poor Nigel has to pose as a... gazelle! True thing, furiends. Check it out if you don't believe me! Wild Dogs, Pt. 1 I kept trying to push past that when OMD it got even worse. Poor Nigel was now compared to a stink bug! After a quick chuckle--I was over my initial shock--I got to thinking.
Strangely, I too get compared to a gazelle or a deer just like Nigel.
Even more strangely, just like Nigel, I'm often called "a bug"
Specifically, a doodle bug. Anybody know what that is?
I also get called "dancing cockroach" and "la cucaracha" as in the bug, not the song
See, furiends, inspiration can hit you at any given moment. I went from absolute shock and horror to imitation. (You should be flattered, Nigel)
On the other hand, Nigel and I got off lucky. We didn't have to endure the debasement Puddles had to endure (BOL). Check out this lookalike! My condolences, Puddles.
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Speaking of inspiration, have you guys visited the Country Corgis recently? They are promoting a great cause and they tagged me. For the record: I was inspired before I got tagged. The organization they're supporting is the Children's Miracle Network, a non profit that raises funds for children's hospitals.
Hershey's will donate to the Children's Miracle Network $10 for every blog post about this blog-hopping event that ends on April 4th. So, everybody feel free and encouraged to join Hershey's Better Basket Blog Hop and help raise $5,000 for the Children's Miracle Network.
Copy and paste these rules to your blog post:
Create a blog post giving a virtual Easter Basket to another blogger – you can give as many Virtual Baskets as you want.
Link back to person who gave you an Easter Basket.
Let each person you are giving a Virtual Easter Basket know you have given them a Basket.
Leave your link at BetterBasket.info/BlogHop comment section.
Please note that only one blog post by each blog url will count towards the donation.
I'm going to start with my good furiend Mabel at Creekhiker. Mabel wants her own boy; A real human peanut to play with. You might as well start out by helping out these boys, Mabel.
My furiend Mayzie's blog gets a basket as well. I've only know her and her Brudder Ranger for a short while, but I certainly appreciate how sharp and eloquent their blog and comments are.
I have two more new furiends you guys may want to visit. They're the crazy Auggie and Riley, both rescues and both rather mischievous. Their blog is called The Boodee Boodah Tribe and they make a lovely addition to our animal blogdom.
Create a blog post giving a virtual Easter Basket to another blogger – you can give as many Virtual Baskets as you want.
Link back to person who gave you an Easter Basket.
Let each person you are giving a Virtual Easter Basket know you have given them a Basket.
Leave your link at BetterBasket.info/BlogHop comment section.
Please note that only one blog post by each blog url will count towards the donation.
I'm going to start with my good furiend Mabel at Creekhiker. Mabel wants her own boy; A real human peanut to play with. You might as well start out by helping out these boys, Mabel.
My furiend Mayzie's blog gets a basket as well. I've only know her and her Brudder Ranger for a short while, but I certainly appreciate how sharp and eloquent their blog and comments are.
I have two more new furiends you guys may want to visit. They're the crazy Auggie and Riley, both rescues and both rather mischievous. Their blog is called The Boodee Boodah Tribe and they make a lovely addition to our animal blogdom.
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Last I would like to mention an email I recently received. It was from somebody I didn't know and I was skeptical at first. They had posted an article they asked me to share. Hmm, what's up with that? Well, I checked out the article and found it to be very informative and I think you will all find it rather interesting. The title is "10 Amazing Ways Dogs Have Helped Advance Medicine". We all know how important we are, but it's nice to have that knowledge recognized and appreciated! Check it out!
Feel free to take a nap after this looong post. I'm going to need two naps myself.
Twink!
I think you look great as a deer!
ReplyDeleteBut the bug...
Those are some beautiful ears. Did you get stung on the nose? It looks swollen. oh no,,, that is your imitation of a deer ..
ReplyDeleteWags
Ernie, Sasha, Chica
H'mmm. What's next? A Twinkelephant? A Twincat? A Twinkeroo? Once you start to think about it the possibilities are endless.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Twink!
What a cool thing to get tagged for!!!!
ReplyDeleteI sometimes call Caps a mexican jumping bean... wonder if I could transform a bean into a caps bean?? hmmmmmm....... weekend project?!
xo martine & the kiddlets
we agree Tink thatt Nigel looks awfully buggy..BOL
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Hahahahahahahahahahaha!!!
ReplyDeleteTwink, that's Mom laughing, not us, we swear!!
Waggles & Chi kisses, Chewy & Lilibell
Woowoo! I am so very much excited to be tagged for this, Twinkie! I shall do it at once tomorrow! Thank you for the compliment,too!
ReplyDeleteI can see your resemblance to a deer. But a cockroach? Oh, no, Twinkie. You are much more pretty than an icky ol' cockroach!
Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie
PeeS. I stayed awake for this whole post! And anyway, I think mine today was waaaay longer.
I would be careful running around dressed like a bug! :)
ReplyDeleteSome people don't like bugs very much!
You make an adorable deer Twink.
ReplyDeleteLove Ruby & Penny
Those were some strange pictures! I got your book today! It is GREAT! Congrats on doing such a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteI just glaaaad I didn't have to endure what you had to...whew! UMMM...You can't be giving my mum ideas cuz you know she loooove photoshop. She did my vets office thhis way...cept they all had dog heads.
ReplyDeleteTwink,
ReplyDeleteYou do look kinda like a deer but very cute deer of course. lol Those are some fine lookin ears you have there, the better to hear with I am sure!!
wags
Jazzi
Twink,
ReplyDeleteI think you look cute as a dog, but deers are bigger;so, they can do big animal stuff. Mommy calls me her love bug sometimes.
Sally Ann
And what a cute deer you are.. Not so sure about that cockroach...
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful cause..
Big Sloppy Kisses
Gus, Louie and Callie
That's an interesting look for you, Twink!
ReplyDeleteBunny
never evarrr, miss twinkie, should you be compared to a cockroachie. ewwwwww. you are way too lovely for that!
ReplyDelete*woof*
the booker man
pee s -- i have a shiny award or two for you. :)
Hi Twinkie,
ReplyDeleteOMD! The resemblance is amazing! You could be twins!
I have never heard of Ali Z's. What is it? Anyway, good luck with it and we'll be watching for your column soon.
Luv ya lots,
Riley and Star.
Twink, why didn't yer mom make ya a fox?... I would have.
ReplyDeleteLoves,
Gunther
Thanks for stopping to visit my blog. We have 8 deers who live behind our house, but their legs are longer than yours. You're quite cute (for a dog).
ReplyDeleteMandu
My oh My...you looked cool as a gazelle, but really smashing as a bug. I like you best as a pupster though.
ReplyDeleteWags,
Draco
Furry nice look!
ReplyDeleteIt is sooooo woo!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
I do have to admit, you have magnificent ears like a mule deer. And, that's a compliment - really!!!!! I think that mule deer have the most amazing ears on earth.
ReplyDeleteHahaha Twinkie you look so cute!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Charlie
Your dog it's adorableee!! :)
ReplyDeleteLovly pics, as always and really good historys. I love your blog, I really like it!!
Very very good job! :)
Oh no - I don't get compared to a gazelle.... Momma and Dad sometimes call me a jacka**.
ReplyDeletewoof - Tucker
Hi Twinkie.... we're a day late for yesterday's post but could not resist saying that cockroach picture will be with us for days and days....ewwwwwwww
ReplyDeleteGreat news your book arrived yesterday Mom got some nice shots of me with it, we'll post those next week,
Madi and Mom
Hi Twinkie
ReplyDeleteYou do look great as a deer - just like the ones we see in the woods!
Thank you for all the information - we never do well with a lot of words but will read it all again!
love
Martha & Bailey xxx
ROFL! You are killing me. You do look kind of like a deer, and you have a devious look on your face. About to raid someone's apple trees?
ReplyDeleteThe bug pics are just funny as hell. I'm so glad our dogs have no idea what we are up to. Don't read that part Twinkie. ;)
I am very, very scared....Twink. That picture of you as a cockroach is going to SO give me nightmares!!
ReplyDeleteSmileys!
Dory
La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
ReplyDeleteYa no puede caminar ...
Join the club....I get compared to a coyote ALL the time.
ReplyDeleteApparently Nigel is your brudder from another mother. Who knew? I hope I never see one of those Twinkie bugs around here. Looked kind of scary to me.
ReplyDeleteSlobbers,
Mango
OH NO Twink!! The deer maybe. But the cock roach---NEVER! That is gross and you are way tooooooo cute to be part of the insect kingdom. Fire your mama. NOW! Fire her for even thinking that!!
ReplyDeleteXX-BRD & Hootie
Aren't you a deer for posting about helping kids with sickies! Deer- yes Cockroach- gasp! never!
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