These are a few of my favorite things:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Lunch
#1 and #2 are pretty obvious… Time to EAT!
Woohoo! Yahoo! Woot! Woot! Yippee Yo Ki Yay!
#3 – now this one is a little different….
at least for me…
Most of you lucky ducks reading this are fortunate enough to get to eat AGAIN at lunch time.
Mom tells me, however, that dogs only get to eat at Breakfast and Dinner. (heavy dog sigh)
But…..
Lunch time can be pretty darn glorious (at least if it is a day Mom works from her home office and it is not raining – or she is not feeling toooooo laaazzzy!)….
We get to go for a WALK!
That wonderful, amazing, magnificent four-letter word that can only be spoken within 10 seconds of the actual event occurring! WALK!!!!
Oh the wonderful smells and sights and people and activity! It’s a wonderful part of a dog’s life – – – W…. A…. L…. K…. One of the greatest words ever.
If we are lucky, I get to see some of my friends on our walk.
I really, really, really love the little ones that Mom calls “kids.”
They are fun because they are just my size and they like to run fast like me, and they are always so happy.
Sometimes I get to see other dogs and cats on my walk too – some are friendly – some not so much… (Mom says we just have to “leave it” when we go by them!)
One of the stupidest parts of walks are a thing called “cars.”
Every single time one of them interferes with my walk along the road, Mom makes ME get “over” and lets them go by! Seriously?! The nerve! Don’t they know this is MY walk!?!
While I’m busy sniffing and smelling, Mom is usually looking around. Lately, she has been going on and on about how “wonderful” the weather has been. Yesterday it was 64 degrees F on our walk. Mom says this is unseasonably warm for mid-November in Mars. She goes on and on about how beautiful the sky is and how warm the breeze is.
Yesterday, she got all excited because she saw these yellow flowers she called “Forsythia” that were blooming. We had to stop (in the middle of my walk!) to take a picture of them. Puleeeezee!
Mom says Forsythia bloom in the Spring time in Mars, and it is almost Winter here, so this is very unusual.
Whatever!
We usually walk about two or three miles at Lunch time, and I try very hard to walk “nice” and not pull. When I do, Mom yells, “Easy,” and I have to tow the line.
But… when we get back to my free space however…
that wonderful space that Mom refers to as “Charlie’s Yard”…
she takes the leash off, and I get to “zoom!”
Zoom Zoom Zoom!
Aren’t the zoomies the best?!
Zoomies are the reward for walking nice and “easy!” It is a chance to run like the wind – round and round – until I can run no more.
Then…. I go in the house (Mom says this is “home”).
I get a big drink of water…. and I am a happy boy… and I wait….
for the next best time of day…..
Dinner!
Woofs & Wags,
Charlie
Forsythia? Wow Charlie, the planet is really confused!
But it sounds like fun! (K)
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Sure is Kerfe! Confused planet – but happy me for walks 🙂 ❤ Charlie
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Good morning Charlie! Sounds like your walks with Mom are the best. And yes the nerve of those cars making you get over on your walk!!! We are loving this unseasonably warm weather here too 🙂
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I am so glad you understand, Miss Ginger! Sheesh! Glad you are enjoying the nice weather too! ❤ Charlie
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What an adorable post. Just Loved this!!! ❤
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Thank you Miss Amy! I’m so glad you loved it 🙂 ❤ Charlie
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Ah Charlie, a dog’s life is really good when you have such a good and kind companion!
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Thanks Ms. Cathe! My Mom and I both feel pretty fortunate 🙂 ❤ Charlie
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How lucky you are Charlie to get to have 2 meals a day and a walk at lunch! My dog, Bria, enjoys going to the dog park but we haven’t been there in a long time. And, she gets one meal a day and that is usually around lunch-time. Of course she gets a treat later in the day. The funny thing about Bria is that most of the time she won’t eat her lunch unless I am eating too. I think if you ever met my Bria, you would be in love. ❤ ❤ It's always nice hearing from you Charlie!
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Oh Ms PJ and Bria – I am not nearly as fussy! I don’t need anyone to eat with me – and besides – it only takes about 45 seconds for me to finish. LOL! Dog Park sounds FUNNNN!!! I’m going to ask Mom about that! ❤ Charlie
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45 seconds! LOL! Do you inhale your food? Hahaha! You will LOVE the dog park. You get to run around the park off the leash and meet other sweet dogs.
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yes – I pretty much do inhale it Ms PJ! Mom is always telling me to slow down and enjoy it, but I just can’t help myself!
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You are finally getting plenty of food and you are probably use to going without. Bria is pretty finicky and that is my fault because I have spoiled her. I have a feeling some of that is going on with you and your mom. 🙂 (The spoiling you part).
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Too cute, Charlie. I laughed out loud with this: “One of the stupidest parts of walks are a thing called “cars.””
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I am so glad you think cars on the road are stupid too Ms Jasmine! And besides – even worse than them driving by when I am walking is when Mom or Dad take me in one of those awful things – I get very “sea sick” and almost always throw up! 🙂 YUK! Stupid cards! ❤ Charlie
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Nature is confused. Blooming way ahead of time. You have good sense, Charlie. But listen to Mom, she knows best. We do the two meals here for doggies, too. – signed, Chloe
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I wonder if they will bloom again at the right time Ms Cynthia! Well – where you are moving soon – there will be flowers ALL the time! Lucky you! ❤ Charlie
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I can’t wait to share with you, too.
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Hey Charlie, you really keep us laughing. Enjoy those WALKS.
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I’m so glad to make you laugh Ms. Sharon! I hope you get to take some walks too! ❤ Charlie
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🙂
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Yes, Charlie, zoomies are the best!
Written by Chase (with help from my Mom)
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Oh Chase! I’m so glad you understand! Zoom Zoom Zoom my friend! And doggie kisses to you Ms. Kelly! ❤ Charlie
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Lucky you, Charlie! We love our walks too! Even though now it’s dark during the week when we go out. Mom & Dad let us stop & sniff pretty much everything & we have our favorite spots. We even run stairs with Mom, and get to run again in the athletic field near our house. Best time of the day…well not to forget breakfast & dinner! Yum! Wags back, Sammy & Charley
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Wow! Running Stairs sounds like a BLAST you guys! Wonder if Mom could handle that! We are going to discuss that! thanks for the Tip! ❤ Charlie
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Cars have some nerve, getting in the way of enjoying your walk! But don’t run after them to tell them that they’re annoying though. That would be a dangerous habit! Doggie kisses!
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You know it Ms Teresa! Stupid cars! Don’t people know it is so much more fun to walk?!? I just throw up when I ride in those stupid things! ❤ Charlie
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LOL! You poor thing!
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Hi Charlie. Wow that sucks that you only get two meals, but I think that’s how it is with most dogs, so you’re not the only one. And I could be wrong but I bet you Mom gives you a treat or two in-between there, maybe a nice table scrap? You have the best Mom to take you on such nice long walks and seem like you’re well trained.If you ever want to visit Canada come see me and we’ll go down to the parks by my house, there are these cool trails there where you can run around without a leash on a walk.
Give my best to your Mom.
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Oh Ms Mandi! I would love to visit Canada! But I’m guessing it is a very long walk – eh? I just get sick in cars and throw up! Darn! But if you ever come to Mars – please come visit me! We can go for a walk together! Thanks for being my friend! ❤ Charlie
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Sounds like fun, Charlie! When my beagle used to do zoomies, her ears stuck straight out. You would have loved her!
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Oh Ms Carol – Sounds like your beagle knew how to do zoomies really well! When you get your ears straight out – that is the best!!!! That means you are going really speeder fast! WOOHOO! ❤ Charlie
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I’d let her off the leash and she’d run big circles around me as I kept walking ~ it was hilarious!
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Charlie, you are one lucky dog and so is your Mom! Sounds like the very best way to spend a sunny afternoon. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Thanks Ms Nancy! Sunny walks are so nice! My mom sure is lucky to have me – huh?! 🙂 ❤ Charlie
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She sure is! 🙂🐶
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Charlie, I’m glad you had a sunny warm day and were allowed to go out and play! You’ll have to teach your Mom how to play hide and see, its a great game too 🙂
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Oh Mr. Charlie – what a great idea! That sounds like a lot of fun! And I’m sure any idea you come up with has got to be good – because -well – hey – your name is Charlie! 🙂 ❤ Charlie
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he is making me laugh!!
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Haha! We have the same running joke with Phineas about lunch. He doesn’t get to eat it and think we’re pigs for stuffing our faces 😊lol Though he did get lunch once when he had rather inconsistent issues in the poop department and his doctor prescribed it. Not worth it to get lunch though, Charlie!! Trust me on this! 😉
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very cool…fun stuff!
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Glad you are enjoying your walks, Charlie!!! You are lucky to get to go for one so often, even if those annoying cars keep getting in your way. But your mom is right: you have to get out of their way, always!
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thanks you Ms Ann – Momma knows best – eh? 🙂 ❤ Charlie
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Good job, Charlie….I think you’ve almost got your Mom trained….keep at it with her… she’ll get the hang of things eventually.
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thank you Ms Torrie! She is learning quite well ! Wink! ❤ Charlie
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Amazing day for you Charlie! (I think you need to write a children’s book! Kids will love reading about YOU!) 🙂
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I would so love to do that! thanks for the encouragement!
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Lol…that’s hilarious, Jodi and very creative. You know you can turn these little snippets into a book about Charlie…:)
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I would so love to do that. I’m not sure I know where to begin. Have you ever written or published a book George? You are a very gifted writer.
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Thank you, Jodi. I’ve written a book but never tried to have it published. My family ways bugs me to do something with that or to write something else. But I write for fun and for me. I always wanted to write a book and it took me a few years doing it at night and I enjoyed it. I’m afraid if I start getting into the business side of it, (editors, publishers, agents), etc, it won’t be as much fun. I’d lime to do some children’s books for my grandchildren so I’m considering self publishing but I have to look into it. Going the traditional route seems a little overwhelming might take the fun out of it for me. But that’s just me..:)
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I hear you, George!
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But I think your first step would be to find an agent, after you’ve written a book, of course..:)
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Adorable post!!
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Naaw Charlie, you are precious ☺️
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Wonderful, delightful and warming for the heart. Zoomies make the spirit sing 🐶
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Zoomies are so awesome right Hunauni?! ❤ Charlie
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Yes! lol
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Enjoyed so much reading about Charlie and your walks. Lucky you and him! I miss my dog a lot. Thanks so much for looking at my blog and liking my reindeer card.
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You are very welcome. I’m so sorry you miss you dog 😦
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