Bored, Boring and Gimpy

Stumpy and I have been a little gimpy lately.  Stumpy, with her luxating patella and I with my various issues. That makes us boring and bored.

She's always looking at me, as if to say, "Let's go!"


Also, the ongoing issues with Blogger, YouTube and Google have sucked the fun right out of blogging.  Even when my hands are able I, oftentimes, can't comment.  I have to log out of Blogger to use Google or YouTube. I have to log out of Google, to use Blogger or Youtube and I have to log out of YouTube to use Blogger or Google.  In other words, I can only be logged in on one of these websites at a time.

On top of that, I can't upload a picture to blogger about 50% of the time. In spite of the fact that blogger says it's "done" the picture doesn't show up.  Doesn't matter which format, html or compose, I use.  Or how many times I upload. 

Blogger/Youtube/ Google could care less about these issues.

Please know that I am reading your blogs, in spite of my inability to comment.

Don't worry!

Stumpy is as cute as ever!


Except when she's giving me the stink eye!

Stumpy is buggin' out

The Berner Report: July 2, 2011

It's been almost a year since Alf went to live the good life in Laguna Beach. I hadn't heard from his mom in quite some time and was a little worried; not so much about Alf. I knew his beautiful sister Sophie had undergone surgery in December for a torn ligament and was more worried about Sophie and Alf's mom.

Sophie joined her brother Einstein and our loved ones over the bridge shortly after her surgery. Alf's done his best to comfort his mom and keep her warm.
Sophie - Halloween 2010

I extend my deepest sympathies to Alf's family. And hope the the joy Sophie brought to your lives will help heal the pain of loss. (Alf's mom doesn't read blogs, but if you leave condolences, I'll be sure to forward them to her.)

Run free, sweet Sophie! I know Einstein is there for you and has a great Bavarian chef that knows all your favorite treats.
Sophie (rear) and Einstein (front)


Alf navigated a road trip to Oklahoma where they spent the winter.


And took frequent breaks in the comfy area, set up to meet his every need.



They visited with his 2-legged sister who attends school, there.



Alf commandeered the most comfiest sleeping places (a desert dawg, no more!)




He continues to charm everyone he meets. He loves his stuffies!






Alf's as handsome as ever, if not more so.


Oops! I think the camera monster disturbed someones nap!


Doga in the morning does a body good (obviously!)


If you're a new visitor to our blog, The Berner (now known as Alphonso Bernard Jacob Scout Billy Bob Berner)was a semi-feral dog trying to survive in the Mohave Desert.

Through the Pawer of the Paw, Alf has a family of his own. He's living the good life, well-loved and happily ever after, in sunny SoCal.

The Berner's story can be read in the posts listed below, in chronological order. Or Alf's story can be read by clicking his picture on my side bar.
#1 Who's been sitting in my chair?
#2 Runnin' with the big dawgs
#3 There's a Berner in my living room!
#4 He's everywhere!
#5 He's gone
#6 The Berner: coming and going
#7 Berner News
#8 The Weekly Berner Report (March 28 - April 3)
#9 The Weekly Berner Report (April 3 - April 10)
#10 The Weekly Berner Report (April 10 - April 17);
#11 The Weekly Berner Report (April 17 - April 24)
#12 The Weekly Berner Report (April 24 - May 1)
#13 The Berner (aka Alphonso Bernard Jacob Scout Billy Bob Berner) Report: May 1 - May 8
#14 The Weekly Berner Report: May 8 - May 15
#15 The Weekly Berner Report: May 15 - 22
#16 The Berner Report: May 22 - May 29
#17 The Weekly Berner Report: May 29 - June 5
#18 The Weekly Berner Report: June 5 - 12
#19 The Weekly Berner report: June 14 - 19
#20 The Weekly Berner Report: June 27 - July 3 (Experts weigh in, please)
#21 The Weekly Berner Report (July 3 - July 10)
#22 The Weekly Berner Report, July 17, The Details and Boatlaods of Gratitude
#23 July 20: Vegas, Baby!
#24 The Berner Report: New Beginnings, July 23
#25 The Berner Report: August 7th Update
#26 The Berner Report: September 13, 2010
#27 The Berner Report: November 30, 2011

Stumpy's neglected

Dirtville is a sprawling community tied together by a series of dirt roads. Locals accurately describe the roads as washboards. They are bumpy, to put it mildly.

Speaking metaphorically,Stumpy and I have run into a few bumps in the road, recently. Poor Stumpy has been left home way more than we would like. Things are almost back to normal. It may be another week or so before we can get back to reading, commenting and posting.

Many thanks to those who have checked in! Knowing we have been missed brought much needed smiles!



Stumpy's friend Baby did come over to visit one day. Stumpy was happy to see her. Baby? Not so much...


*disclaimer
Stumpy has three kennels around the house. This is her first kennel, purchased when she was 6 months old and the one she prefers.

Stumpy can't wait to get to work!

Sometimes I feel the pressure

and I have to remind her to be patient


Finally!


She carefully inspects every corner


And washes everything thoroughly


She'd eat it, if I would let her


No part of it goes unwashed


"Don't you think you should have some desert desert, now?"

Nosy Neighbor

Stumpy IS one!


The trashy trailer next door has been (thankfully) vacant for over a year. Two weeks ago we noticed some activity and before long we had new neighbors.

Stumpy insists, that although she doesn't go over there, it is part of her kingdom. She wasn't happy and let the interlopers know it every time she saw them. Not being very brave, she preferred to let her opinion be known from the deck.



Since her return from boot camp, Stumpy has been on her best behavior. There are only few things that will tempt her to leave her yard: chasing a coyote, or a feral cat and visiting with other dogs. I don't leave her much opportunity to actually do any of these things, however.


The other day the new neighbors appeared to be fully moved in, now with dogs. Stumpy can't resist the idea of a new friend.



She's snuck off twice, to go visiting, when my back was turned.

Poor girl, she's on restriction, again.


And she ain't happy.


addendum
Typical of dirtville, we just heard our new neighbors now have 9 puppies... Arizona is a hot bed of raging parvo and distemper epidemics. I asked the new neighbor if her dogs vaccinations were UTD. Silly me. What was I thinking? We don't vaccinate or spay/neuter dogs in dirtville...