Chet, Bernie, Georgie Malhouf
Did we mention that The Dog Who Knew Too Much is now available in paperback? Here’s an excerpt.
Georgie sipped his drink. “Like this bourbon?” he said.
“Very nice,” Bernie said.
“Tell you the truth, Bern,” Georgie began, and I missed some of what came next, on account of: Bern. Bernie hated that! In fact, the last guy who’d tried it, a carjacker from the East Valley, name escaping me at the moment, was now breaking rocks in the hot sun. Were we about to take down Georgie Malhouf? His mustache was really starting to bother me.
“ … whole chain’s a client,” Georgie was saying, “including The Arbuckle Palace in L.A. Check out the world around us. Security – my kind – is only going to get bigger.”
“What’s the other kind?” Bernie said.
Georgie made a motion with his hand, like he was waving away flying insects, although there were none around. I always know when insects are around: they’re very noisy. Birds are much quieter when they fly, kind of crazy.
“The other kind,” Georgie said, “is the lone wolf.” He leaned forward, wagged his finger at Bernie. “Headed for rapid extinction, Bern.” Sometimes things go by so fast you can’t keep up. For example, Georgie’s wagging finger had curly black hair on the back, always interesting, but there was no time to dwell on it, not if wolves were suddenly in the picture. I knew wolves, but only from Animal Planet. I glanced around the bar: no wolves, no creatures of any kind, except humans and me. But the fur on my neck was up and stiff.
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9:33 am on June 29th, 2012
Back from the live broadcast radio show. Rebecca wad fabulous. Now everyone is taking a nap. First smart thing these humans are doing!
9:36 am on June 29th, 2012
Fabulous!…Tell us what she said! Tell us what happened…snort!….And tell us what you had for breakfast because I am starvin’ marvin here…grunt!
10:03 am on June 29th, 2012
An excerpt of something I’ve already read.
Good morning all.
10:25 am on June 29th, 2012
Exburp!…I know, it’s a tad disappointing, but he is on vacation remember…snorkel!…If those other guys ever wake up maybe they will tell us something interesting and funny…yawn!
10:32 am on June 29th, 2012
They are probably awake but are having too much fun to post.
11:05 am on June 29th, 2012
Hi again everyone.
First off HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Wookie’s Dad!
So, Rebecca was great on the radio – she was completly natural and relaxed. She talked about what it is like to handle a team of dogs, and about how this was her dream to run the Iditarod, but her broken back made that impossible, so AJ does that part. She talked about rescueing dogs that other mushers could no longer care for, and about her love for each and every dog in the kennel. She was very funny about AJ claiming to be the voice of reason when it came to taking in more dogs, but she says that he is a “big, fat liar” cuz his heart is even softer than hers.
The radio guy was great and really urged people to come to the event. We didn’t know that there was a local woman who moved to Alaska and married a musher, and they now live about 45 miles away from Snowhook, and the husband was a rookie in this past year’s Iditarod, so Rebecca knew who they were.
Great tie in for local interest – even if Rebecca didn’t have a new rescue dog with a coincedental same name as our village….
And now, we gotta go set up the hall for the BIG EVENT! Waiting for Howler’s Mom and MollyPop’s Mom to arrive! Woo hooo.
And Rio – they had French Toast – and it was GREAT!
11:08 am on June 29th, 2012
Good Morning Everyone.
Soooo Happy to be back!
The mini working/vacation was a bit of a stress for Someone here.
We are so looking forward to the Really Big Show today.
Back later after catching up on the blog.
11:08 am on June 29th, 2012
Here’s the website (I think) for the radio. They don’t have today’s stuff up yet. But maybe you guys can keep trying. http://whmp.com
After many a thoughts (snicker) we will not be videoing the big event. I will be doing stills.
Things that were went into the decision. Bella’s fear of cameras. Snicker
This is the first time Bella will be doing anything like this. She doesn’t want to tape the first time out.
Most importantly, Bella writes and is considering doing more of these. She does not want to give too much away to a broad audience. She wants to retain the rights to what she is doing.
I imagine that all with iPaws will be chiming in during the day. I have heard from OleyHowlers they are on their way!
Bella said she didn’t start shaking until it was done. Snicker.
I’ll be off line having only a cell phone that does nothing but phone and text.
11:28 am on June 29th, 2012
Left-out!…I feel left-out of it all…sob!sob!sob!…And I didn’t get any frenchie toast…sniff!
11:45 am on June 29th, 2012
Rio, I am sure this is no comfort, but I am here in the Wild Wild West with you. You did a good job last night of putting all the happenings on the blog into one very readable paragraph. it can be difficult to piece everyting together sometimes.
Wise reasons to not video the Big Event. Still photos will be appreciated.
T&G, Good Report!
Welcome back Bear! We missed you.
11:48 am on June 29th, 2012
Rio: Thank you for taking stock last night about all the fun that has been had. There is much yet to come and while you might not be here in tail, you and the rest of the Plunderers are part of the constant conversation and the spirit of the small gathering.
French toast—burp!
11:59 am on June 29th, 2012
Wouldn’t it have been great if we all could be there! What a great day. Can’t wait to hear more, and more.
Very dark here, we might actually get some rain, much needed for the farmers.
12:07 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rio, we forgot to say thank you for the synopsis last night. We appreciate all the details! Smooches to you, in lieu of french toast.
12:08 pm on June 29th, 2012
Tupper and Gilly –my dad says thank you very much, but unfortunately it is not his birthday until November. However (blushing slightly), it is actually my birthday tomorrow (June 30) so I will just take that as an early happy birthday to moi.
Wookie
12:11 pm on June 29th, 2012
Wookie – we TOLD Mama that it was YOUR birthday, not your Dad’s, but noooooooooo…she just knew she was right.
So, now we’re blushing!
But we still wish you a Happy Birthday!
12:19 pm on June 29th, 2012
I am woried about Rose. Did she have lightening bolts today?
Rose, we are with you and thinking of you.
12:20 pm on June 29th, 2012
There is nothing wrong with being prepared. A good dress rehearsal today for wishing Wookie’s day happy birthday may make all the difference in November.
12:28 pm on June 29th, 2012
SiberH: I was wondering the same thing. Where is our friend?
12:29 pm on June 29th, 2012
SiberH: I was wondering the same thing. Where is our friend? Rose, come out, come out wherever you are…
12:30 pm on June 29th, 2012
Wookie, Happy Birthday a day early. Hope you have lots of treats in store, as well as extra walkies and tummies. Only the best for you!
12:34 pm on June 29th, 2012
Birthday!…No card for Agent Wookie till tomorrow, and thats that!…grunt!
Amigoes!…What are the Three Amigoes up to right now anyways?…heh!…Speaking of Dress Rehearsals, is there going to be one?…wheeze!
12:35 pm on June 29th, 2012
I hope Wookie will have his birthday off from supervising and testing quilts. A chap should be able to enjoy a bit of down time.
1:04 pm on June 29th, 2012
Did you have Monte Carlo french toast with powdered sugar on top and maple syrup?
1:43 pm on June 29th, 2012
We’re here! We’re here! Mommy stole the iPad so the other Howlers can’t post today. The only one posting will be ME ME ME!
We’re off to bang on Bella’s door.
1:47 pm on June 29th, 2012
Mom’s on her lunch break and wants to wish Rebacca good luck tonite. Just relax and be yourself, tell your fabulous stories and you will wow the crowd!
2:11 pm on June 29th, 2012
Howlers!…Have arrived!…Woooooo!…I hope MollysMom (and lil Sammie) are doing okay…snort!
2:14 pm on June 29th, 2012
Yeep! I met the Howlers’ mom and the Howler that served as co-pilot on the journey! I’ve been sworn to secrecy upon penalty of running laps around the hotel.
Twirling!
3:03 pm on June 29th, 2012
Secrecy!…Of what?…grunt!
3:04 pm on June 29th, 2012
Phptthh, Melanie is twirling around here because of all the caffiene she’s had, Amalia is telling jokes. The Howlers are with Bella and MollyPop’s Mom just wrote and said she was lost.
We, the Herbs, are going to rescue her! We just need her to call . . (aside) We could send those filthy dogs out and not let them know where she is . .
SUPER HERBS TO THE RESCUE!!!!
3:04 pm on June 29th, 2012
(((((sigh))))…snort!
3:08 pm on June 29th, 2012
Lost!…Oh no! MollysMom is lost?…snort!….Good grief! It will take more than Kats to Recue her…huffle!puffle!…Get the Newfs on the scent…dammit!
3:09 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rio, I am keeping a secret til the Prius hatch opens, so someone can snap a picture like you wanted.
Mollys Mom is driving in circles. I want to go look for her, but Mommy says i have to stay.
3:12 pm on June 29th, 2012
Will it be The Hot One or will it be by buddy, Dima? I don’t think it will be Kat.
3:20 pm on June 29th, 2012
Kat’s Rule, We found MollyPop’s Mom! Her GPS took her one hour out of the way. But we used our kat senses and found her. (aside) We don’t HAVE to tell those dirty dogs.
Here Tupper, Here Gilly, Go to NY and find MM!
3:32 pm on June 29th, 2012
Grunt!…Kats…grunt!
4:01 pm on June 29th, 2012
Here’s a little something for those who are deprived of scorching hot weather.
4:03 pm on June 29th, 2012
Here’s a little something for those who are deprived of scorching hot weather.
4:31 pm on June 29th, 2012
We made our way from the hotel to the Royals’ home for dinner. The dogs are playing. The plunderers are playing. It is good.
4:37 pm on June 29th, 2012
MollysMom!…Where are you???…snort!
4:39 pm on June 29th, 2012
They are all together and talking and talking and talking. We can’t get a word in edgewise!
They have brought some poopy dog. Don’t know about this dog’s name and no one here has a way to upload the picture of when it hatched. We didn’t know dogs hatched. Weirdo’s.
Anyhow, they said they were going someplace that has wifi (is that some kind of mouse)and would try there.
4:53 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rebecca!…Are you getting the least bit nervous about tonight?…snort!…I’m nervous and I’m not even there for Pete’s Sake…shudder!
5:02 pm on June 29th, 2012
Alone!…I’m all alone on this here blog…snuffle!…I wonder how many people will show up at the VFW Broadway Theater tonight…huffle!…The curtain is rising in just 2 short hours…yeep!
5:07 pm on June 29th, 2012
Wow this is so exciting. Can you imagine a place full of plunderers and wifi. We will get stereo posting. If, that is, they can post while laughing. Because I KNOW they are laughing.
Sniff. I wish we could be there too. Darn it all. Sob Sob Sob.
Rio we are sad here in the midwest.
5:14 pm on June 29th, 2012
Staff!…Sob!sob!sob!…sniffle!…Do our teams play tonight?
5:19 pm on June 29th, 2012
I have no idea Rio, I will go check. Although I don’t think that will cheer either of us up. snurfle…
5:28 pm on June 29th, 2012
Both the Twins and the Rockies play at 7 pm Central tonight. We play Kansas City and you guys play the Padres.
team W L % Games Behind
Kansas City 34 39 .466 12
Minnesota 30 44 .405 16.5
Colorado 29 46 .387 18
San Diego 28 49 .364 20
5:53 pm on June 29th, 2012
sniffle!…That helps a little bit.
5:54 pm on June 29th, 2012
I wish we could be there too! I hope we get lots of pictures at least.
6:02 pm on June 29th, 2012
Back from a midweek gig just in time for Bella Off Broadway.
6:12 pm on June 29th, 2012
BSD is still catching up with all the blog news for the past 3 days. Heh! Good luck with that.
7:39 pm on June 29th, 2012
Maskers!…Good to have you back pal! And in the nick of time too!…heh!…Just think, Rebecca is probably about half way done with her One Woman Show….snorkel!..I sure hope every seat is filled and she is killing them softly with her smile…wheeze!
7:41 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rose!…I need you to finish the song!…snort!….Where are you my dear?…sniff!
7:43 pm on June 29th, 2012
I’m here! Thank you, SiberH, Rebecca, and Rio for your concern. Sorry if I worried youse guys. During the week, I sneak in a post or two from the busy place, but my busy place has been very, very, very busy. I ‘ve had to stay late at work, work at home, and I’m going to my busy place tomorrow to do some work. But I have been lurking all along. The Prof and I even put off our trip to Philly, because I would have had to bring my laptop with me to do some work!
I’m am so excited about the Snowhook Tour, and so proud of our Rebecca. Bring it on, girl!! Lucky are the Plunderers who have had the honor of meeting Snowbella. I feel left out too…so close, yet so far…..Maybe someday we will all meet!
7:46 pm on June 29th, 2012
Yea!…Rose is okay and back on the blog and so is Maskers!….Wooooo!….For a while there I thought they had gone to MA and didn’t tell us…sniff!….Did MollysMom ever make it I wonder?…wuffle!
7:53 pm on June 29th, 2012
Masquers: I’m sure you’ve been busy keeping up with the weather news lately. We had 108 degrees here today! Dad took me out in the yard for a few minutes, but I wanted to go back in because I was one hot dog!!! Snort!
7:53 pm on June 29th, 2012
They heard she sang a good song
They heard she had a style
And so they came to see her
To listen for a while
Honoring our Rebecca in song….
7:56 pm on June 29th, 2012
Welcome back to my dear friend Masquers, and the wise and wonderful Bear!
7:57 pm on June 29th, 2012
Stay cool, Kirby! You too, SiberH and Rio!
7:58 pm on June 29th, 2012
Bear!…I wonder how much food Bear put away while he was away….heh!heh!
8:34 pm on June 29th, 2012
Maskers!…. A suitable box has been found, or bought, I don’t know which, but anyways Tom, Dick and Harry will be soon making a trip to the Islands to guard your gardens…heh!heh!… I sure hope they behave themselves on the plane. They all have a tendency to drink too much and start arguing. …snort!…Plus, Harry has a hoe, which could be problematic, hopefully they will take that away from him when he goes through security….grunt!
8:44 pm on June 29th, 2012
SiberH!?….Wookie?….Staff?…Alice!…AbbieTheFat?….Dawson(traveling!)…Stover?….Kirby?…Macy?…Puss N’ Boots?… BluKat?…Where are youse guys?…grunt!
Game!….We are playing San Diego tonight and are up by one in the third…sneeze!…Someone came home and whipped up some taco fixins’ real quick so someone else could eat at 5:30 and then she cleaned up and now we are happily downstairs where it is cool and the game is on…heh!…(no talk of walks yet!)..whew!
8:48 pm on June 29th, 2012
Pondering!….All by myself here I am wondering if the Plunderer Gang had to stay and help clean-up the VFW Theater…snort!…Or if there were tons of people wanting to buy stuff and now they are just finishin with all that…sniff!…Or if everyone decided to go out for a great meal somewhere there in Florence, MA…heh!heh!…I hope they are all having fun no matter what the situation is…wuffle! (((sob!)))
8:54 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rose: Your song dedicated to Bella brings a tear to the eye. One of my favorites. Sing it Riö.
Riö: Sigh…Going to MA would have been the ultimate dream…if only.
We can only hope the boys will make it through security at the airport with no problems. Thanks for the heads up. I will keep an eye out for them.
Kirby: It’s a scorcher everywhere but here, where the current temp is 71. Purfect for moi.
What a great mom you have…driving all the way to Atlanta GA to meet our star Plunderer.
Min-Pin: Funny reference to the WA weather, or it would be if only it weren’t so true. Ah, but the winds of warm are blowing this way. There is hope for summer yet.
8:56 pm on June 29th, 2012
I’m here, Rio, just waiting for mom to come home from her busy place. We wish we could be there also.
9:05 pm on June 29th, 2012
We’re here, too, Rio and all. Just checking in for any news of the event and pictures….we want pics!
9:09 pm on June 29th, 2012
Hey Rio, I’m here.
9:17 pm on June 29th, 2012
Waiting!…grunt!…We could wait all night for those guys to come home and post something for us. They are all going to be wound tighter than a Pugs Tail after a bath by now!…heh!
Talk!…There is talk going around here that we may have to move upstairs if her mother goes to bed soon….snort!…Plus, the wind has stopped and there is serious talk about going on our Walks…grunt!…Figures, the Rockies are ahead and we will have to leave here forever…grump!… She might wait till her mother actually goes to bed before we leave. Good news for me!…heh!
9:21 pm on June 29th, 2012
Do pugs’ tails really curl tighter after a bath?
9:23 pm on June 29th, 2012
We are here too, at least briefly, Rio.
Long day so we may have to catch up tomorrow. Stopped by to see if there were some reports on the meeting. Apparently not yet.
Lots of thunder and lightning. Hope it is actually amounts to something. We need it. The neighboring town is still having their fireworks. The fire department is starting to hose down the dried-up field so it doesn’r catch fire!
Night all.
9:45 pm on June 29th, 2012
We’re here too Rio. Both the Nationals and the Rockies are winning, so hopes it continues. Looking for a puff of white smoke from up Western Massachusetts way. Wookie
9:46 pm on June 29th, 2012
Hi, Rio.
‘Night, Rio and Everybody.
9:54 pm on June 29th, 2012
I am here Rio,
Although Maggie is making the moves that precede her telling me it is time to go to bed.
And the Twins are losing. 🙁
So far no news. Those damn kats better get going on the Ipad soon, drat it all. WE WANT NEWS!
10:02 pm on June 29th, 2012
We are back. Rebecca did a brilliant job! We laughed and we cried, and people gave money money money! What a great day.
The Royal Mum made us a delish dinner before the Big Event. And now we are back at her place, chatting, recapping, and playing.
10:04 pm on June 29th, 2012
Winning!….Rockies are indeed winning so far!…heh!…We are back from our walk and blocked upstairs in the living room so you-know-who doesn’t do you-know-what…grunt! dammit!
Stover!…My tail feels as tight as a wine cork after a bath…heh!heh!…I have no idea why….sneeze!…Maybe its because I actually feel better even though I hate baths…sniff!
News!…We Want News! We Want News!…dammit!…Hell, we don’t even know which Howler is there at the pool party..grump!…This sucks big time….sniff!….We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!We Want News! We Want News!…wheeze!cough!
10:07 pm on June 29th, 2012
Vague!….This whole “Vague” reporting style is getting on my nerves..grumble!..I’m going to go watch the game…sniff!
10:10 pm on June 29th, 2012
The highlight of the Howlers report is MONEY! MONEY! MONEY!!!
Rockies lead 6-1
10:26 pm on June 29th, 2012
10:28 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rio, here is some detail for you: nobody threw anything at Rebecca.
10:30 pm on June 29th, 2012
And, no one got up and walked out.
10:35 pm on June 29th, 2012
Drum roll please…we now present the Howler that came with their mom to Florence. She was a big hit!
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Kat!
10:47 pm on June 29th, 2012
Heh, heh
10:47 pm on June 29th, 2012
Look at that smile!
The Twins are behind 4 to 1 in the top of the 9th. snort…
Soon we will be behind the Rockies again. Can anything be worse.
Money money money….heh heh heh…. and maybe a whole new group of sponsors! YEAH.
10:48 pm on June 29th, 2012
Bear, who is that cute little doggie in the bed?
It is an AWWWWWWWW.
10:53 pm on June 29th, 2012
Why it’s Kat, of course, relaxing back at the hotel later tonight. Just a little preview of things to come.
10:54 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rio: Get this—our very own Melanie is still awake. Can you believe? She is the life of the party I tell you, the life. All of us are at Mama, Stinky’s house huddled around the air conditioner visiting, chit chatting and playing.
10:56 pm on June 29th, 2012
Joe Mauer, the tying run is at the plate.
10:57 pm on June 29th, 2012
He has a full count…
(I wonder if B knows what that means?)
10:58 pm on June 29th, 2012
HA!
4 to 2 now and the winning run is at the plate.
11:00 pm on June 29th, 2012
Yikes!
3 to 4 now, Tying run on 2nd and Morneau up at bat…..
11:02 pm on June 29th, 2012
And, how many cups of cawfee has our Melanie had?
11:03 pm on June 29th, 2012
Staff!…The Rockies WON!…Wooooo!…Two games in a row now…heh!…Its’ been a very long time for two wins in a row…snorkel!
11:03 pm on June 29th, 2012
ACK. Where is a couch cushion when you need one???
Tying run on 3rd and… AWWW CARPOLA!
final score Twins 3 Royals 4.
sniff
11:04 pm on June 29th, 2012
Sorry, Staff. We know what a tense situation this is for you.
11:07 pm on June 29th, 2012
Sniff sob It’s OK Bear. Congratulations Rio. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
11:08 pm on June 29th, 2012
Bear, To me the picture of Kat in the bed looks like she has Corgi legs. Just the way the covers are wrapped.
11:08 pm on June 29th, 2012
Gah!…I thought the Twins would do it! We here feel the Twins pain…dammit!grunt! …We actually have a pitcher who wins a game tonight, nice for a change…snort!…Our new pitching coach is a GIANT!..wow! …First time I’ve seen him in an interview after the game…wow!
11:09 pm on June 29th, 2012
Staff, We know the feeling all too well.
KAT! The wannabe flower child made the trip!
11:13 pm on June 29th, 2012
ROCKIES WON!!!
Can they keep up this blistering winning streak? WOO WOO
night all
11:15 pm on June 29th, 2012
Sniff. Thank you Rio and Mr.Husky.
My Kat has grown. Look at those long long legs. Heh. She will have all the guys after her soon. If not already. The ‘hot’ one had better watch out.
11:15 pm on June 29th, 2012
Fireworks!…Its fireworks night at the Rockies Stadium…grunt!…Bitter sweet sort of thing, but it will probably be the only fireworks allowed anywhere…sniff!…At least I hope so.
11:16 pm on June 29th, 2012
I will stay up until midnight to wish Wookie a Happy Birthday.
Spence and Admin: A belated Happy Thursday B-Day to you too. Had a special song all prepared, but alas the little GoPhone would not cooperate.
Good night Siber-H.
11:16 pm on June 29th, 2012
Rio, Mr.Husky, I think those $#%& Easterners have forgotten all about us. SOB
I can hear the laughing from here. Heh
I am glad SOMEBODY is having FUN!
Snort
11:23 pm on June 29th, 2012
Wookie!…I don’t know if we here will be able to stay up for the dawning of Wookie’s birthday…heh!…He is an old fart, but a good fart, so I doubt he will care one way or another…snorkel!
11:25 pm on June 29th, 2012
Staff!..Too true.
11:28 pm on June 29th, 2012
yawn, Well I can’t wait any longer. I will have to check in tomorrow and see all the pictures.
sigh.
Night all. Night Rio
11:31 pm on June 29th, 2012
Staff, you are right. The sound of laughter is ringing out across the miles. A night to remember and we are not there. sob.
11:35 pm on June 29th, 2012
Good night Staff and Rio. I’m calling it a day also.
11:42 pm on June 29th, 2012
Us too. Glad they are having a great time and that the event was a big success. We will have to wait until tomorrow to hear more and see the pics. Bed is calling.
Good night, all.
G&BB
12:12 am on June 30th, 2012
Happy Birthday Wookie!!!
12:41 am on June 30th, 2012
Are youse guys still up?
12:43 am on June 30th, 2012
Oh what a night!
Laughter before, laughter and tears during, and laughter again after.
And exhaustion is setting in.
There are pictures, but no way to upload them at the moment. So you all will have to wait til tomorrow – but there will be pictures.
And now – there will be zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz’s
G’night all.
12:52 am on June 30th, 2012
G’night to my new friends Basil and Sage. And Tupper and Gilly and Callie.
Zzzzzzzzzzzz
1:38 am on June 30th, 2012
zzzzzzzzzzz – Bear