The Great Escape

Charlie in his old age of 14 decided to go on an adventure.  He is blind and partially deaf, but he made the great escape through the gate.  I remained quiet in the back yard until I was sure he was gone forever.  Then I went to find mom.  Once I went inside, mom had a heart attack and asked me where Charlie was.  All I had was Charlie who?  She ran outside of the house.  I could hear her yelling Charlie's name.  She stopped and asked all the neighbors and even started a search party!  A man on a bicycle helped look for the old man.  Mom was texting and checking Facebook and apparently Charlie is famous and made the neighborhood website.  

Charlie's Facebook Mugshot

Mom ran to the house and scooped up that old man.  Charlie never had a larger smile on his face.  He thought his adventure was great even though he only made it a half a block from home before he found a new family.  Lucky for him, mom found him before animal control came.  He was about to spend the night in jail.  I'm happy Charlie is alive, but I would have been just fine if he would have stayed with the family he found.  I was so close to having my mom all to myself.    I guess I'll just snuggle in closer and enjoy my cuddles anyways.  

Chlo the Leprechaun

Chlo the Leprechaun

Today is St. Patrick's day, 

The day the leprechauns play, 

They dance and they sing, 

luck they all bring, 

Chlo the Leprechaun wants some luck, 

Corned beef and cabbage would be  better than duck, 

I hope that I get some gold, 

All the treats would be sold, 

To me and my Irish friends, 

Have fun until the end.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!!

Chlo Reviews: Monday

This Monday review:  

I stick out my tongue at Monday.  I woke up an hour earlier to find out my mom has to go to work again!  When does summer break start?  This time last year she was home with me everyday!  The best few months ever.  Mom was also on the grouchy side.  She was running late and acting like a fool looking for a pair of pants.  I might have hid them from her to keep her from going to work. She found an old pair and decided they would work. She then made me go outside.  The outside world was windy, wet, and cold.  How dare the weather change back to winter after I got my new haircut.  I lost a good portion of insulation, but ears do look fabulous.  Charlie's hair cut was rescheduled and he still had his coat on.  No fair!

I will officially start a petition to end daylight savings time, going outside when the weather is cold, and making my mom leave the house.  I hope everyone will sign this in support.  

To keep me spirits up, I will have a countdown until spring break.  11 mom sleeps until spring break which is equivalent to 64 Chlo sleeps. 

Chlo Ears vs. Charlie Ears

Chlobra Kai

I have found my next calling.  This weekend mom and I were watching Cobra Kai.  It was my first experience seeing what it means to be a Karate Kid.  I believe that I could be the next Karate dog, but I know training must start immediately.  Mom took me for a walk to check out the little libraries, and I got to practice my jumps on and off the curb.  My challenges also included helping stack the sticks to learn balance.  Mom was cleaning up the yard and I helped the only way I knew how by getting in the way.  I am most definitely getting stronger.  However, mom makes me move my little legs so fast to keep up on the walks.  I hate doing this and I start my slow-mo Chlo walk.  She says I'm out of shape, but I think my hotdog shape is perfect.  Training must continue. 

Other than improving my endurance, I am ready to learn the kicks and growls.  I might even add a bite.  I have been yearning to use my chompers since it has been quite awhile since the great bunny hunt (I'll have to tell that story another day).  I will fight with honor unless someone is coming at my mom, and then it will be game over.  Chlobra Kai will come out with a series of growls, jumps, bites, and kicks.  The enemy will not know what hit them, but it will be a little blur of fur known only as Chlobra.  Now I need a headband to complete my ensemble.  

Contemplative Chlo

 Today, I have the weight of the world on my shoulder's.  I have so many questions without answers.  Why did the chicken cross the road?  What came first the chicken or the egg?  Which taste better chicken or worms?  Maybe for Easter, I need to get a pet chicken so I can make my observations and then find the answers to life.  I'm not sure if my mom would be ready for that commitment especially when I ate the chicken.  

Last summer she got very angry when I played with a bunny.  I just needed 1 taste to answer the question which tastes better a bunny or a sweet potato.  The answer was for sure the bunny.  However, my mom was unimpressed with my ability to be stealthy and become a huntress.  I need to find a new life mission other than Chlo the Bunny Hunter.  Why is life so hard?  Why can't mom be happy with the skills I bring to the household.  I was so kind I even brought the bunny to share.  Instead of a huge smile and thanks, it ended in a shriek and bad Chlo.  

Every Chlo has to have a goal in life:  What is mine?  Help me think of some career suggestions.  Maybe I will try them out and let you know how they go.  Contemplative Chlo needs a little guidance.  

Dream a little dream with me

Finally, the sun has come back out and my dreams have come true.  I had a little extra pep in my step and spent quite a bit more time outdoors.  I did some runs, jumps, chases, and growls.  It was great!  I might have also gotten my paws a little dirty, but that is a small sacrifice for the lovely time I had.  With all the extra activity I had to catch up on snoozes and they were filled with glorious dream.  

I also started thinking about Mom's spring break.  I need to start planning all of the vacationing I am going to do.  I need to book the trip, make travel plans, and start a list of what to bring on vacation.  I started thinking about all the places we could go.  Kayaking, boating, camping, or to outdoor food venues (I love food), but I think I want to see my friends Barnabus, Dalek, and Christian.  I will keep you updated about my spring break plans and of course I will come up with an itinerary.  Spring break Spring Break 2021 will be EPIC!!!!  Until then, here are a few pictures from past adventures!  

Summer 2018

June 2018

May 2018