Friends of Chet
Friends of the Month, which used to happen here and at Chet’s Facebook page, now happens only at the Facebook page, for organizational reasons too boring to go into. But you’re more than welcome to participate. It works the same way – post a pic (not in the comments section) and the random number generator does the rest! The winner is displayed for the month in a little thingy top left on the page, and the winner’s human companion gets a signed (and paw-printed) copy of the latest Chet and Bernie novel. Today’s the last day of the month, so the R#G is warming up! Sometimes parts fly when that happens. (Just click on the Facebook link.)
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8:42 am on February 28th, 2015
Good morning, everyone! We miss the FOC here but know that change happens.
So glad to hear Elmer has returned safely from his walkabout. Funny he did it on the day that the post was “Mental Health and the Nation Within”. Probably just reliving previous glories 🙂
Fare thee well February and have a scintilating Saturday.
8:49 am on February 28th, 2015
Good Morning! Mom and Pop ate way too much pizza and drank way too much wine last night. And tonight is their Brit Pub night out with friends. Grump!
Bella, I posted to you after you found Elmer.
9:00 am on February 28th, 2015
Thank Dog and the Creator! Both Elmer and Rebecca are safe at home!
9:22 am on February 28th, 2015
We didn’t know that Elmer was missing until he was found. Thank Dog he is safe. Mom has to go out to work on a solid sheet of ice soon. Yesterday’s nice snow has turned to today’s nasty ice. We four leggers are going to stay in our places on the couch an be warm.
later taters
9:32 am on February 28th, 2015
MTMP, tell your mom to be safe on the nasty road.
9:59 am on February 28th, 2015
We are so glad we awoke to good news about Elmer. How scary that was, more for Rebecca than Elmer. Thank Dog for the kind rescue person.
We really miss our FOM on the blog. I for one, do not participate in the FB friend contest.
Drive safely ML. Ice is worse than snow.
Heading out for some errands this morning. We have a record low temp -10*, but no snow till tonight.
10:05 am on February 28th, 2015
10:15 am on February 28th, 2015
I wonder what the “organizational reasons” are.
Good morning all.
10:22 am on February 28th, 2015
Greetings!
I did not hear of Elmer’s walkabout until just now when I read yesterday’s posts. Thank the Creator that he kept a watchful eye on Elmer, and that he is now back in his rightful home.
Thieves! Please ask your Lady if she needs someone who loves dogs and gives the best tummies, if she would like me to come live with youse. I could play with youse, and keep an eye on youse while she and the Giant are gone. I come highly recommended as a tummy giver, and I am still seeking a job less ordinary.
10:37 am on February 28th, 2015
Oh, I also don’t eat much, and don’t take up too much space.
10:37 am on February 28th, 2015
Hey everyone.
Ok, it’s the last day of this terrible, bitterly cold, snowy, icy, breaking all records February. Tomorrow is March 1st. And the weather reports tells us to prepare for another bad storm. Aaaasrrrrrgggghhhhhhh
sigh
Welcome home Elmer. Bad doggie. Good boy.
10:48 am on February 28th, 2015
Hey Guys! Bella has been a busy
littleGiant girl. All the sponsored Snowhook Dogs are updated on the websites, and if you click on yours, you will see you are listed as a sponsor. Wow, Pixie!!!! Good job!11:01 am on February 28th, 2015
Elmer! What in Dog were you thinking?! You Worried Everyone sick…Especially our Beloved SnowBella.
Thank the Creator you are home.
11:01 am on February 28th, 2015
Sneeze!….Dat which was lost is now found….snuffle!snort!…Amen!
11:02 am on February 28th, 2015
Elmer says Whitey-Lance told him to go for it.
A likely story.
11:15 am on February 28th, 2015
There is 6 inches of snow on the ground and it is still snowing. They are describing he amount of snow the mountains are getting in feet instead of inches.
I am going to have houseguests in March for two days and nights while their mom is away…..two Siber girls, Rudy and Molly. They were Siber-H’s best friends. This should be fun, I think. lol
11:25 am on February 28th, 2015
Sibermom: I believe you are right…Siber is blowing that snow your way…a gift to his best friend Molly, and especially to let you know he is thinking of you.
The Siber girls will be fun.
12:00 pm on February 28th, 2015
Our first thought was oh how sad. Mr.Siner H is missing this. Then we realized he was sharing it with us one last good snow. Thank you, Mr.Siber H!
12:01 pm on February 28th, 2015
Dear Mr.Husky on The Other Side Of The Bridge – you may have all the snow you want – just please take it from our front yard.
Thank you,
Tupper and Gilly’s Mama
12:16 pm on February 28th, 2015
Now B, about the blog software, don’t get all poodled up. You know what happened the last time.
12:18 pm on February 28th, 2015
Whitey-Lance double dog dared Elmer to give a wander-about a go, so says Elmer. Elmer is saying a lot of things today like he is furry, fixed and over three so he should be able to come and go as he pleases. He got the look from Luna and our Lady with that one.
Thank you again for your prayers and good thoughts. We even got in on the praying action. We prayed for Elmer to return home safely, and for a case of Slim Jims to fall from the sky. we’re still waiting on the Slim Jims.
12:46 pm on February 28th, 2015
Thieves! And When that Case of Slim-Jims falls from the sky…Please Remember who Your friends are.
1:06 pm on February 28th, 2015
Siber’s Mom! Molly and Rudy are going to have an egg-cellent time at your place. Ummm…we don’t remember Rudy. Is she a young pup? I believe Molly is a gorgeous redhead like me. How about Rudy?
1:09 pm on February 28th, 2015
I don’t have much time. I have company today. Mom left my gate open! What was she thinking? These girls are eating me out of house and home. I think my sisters must be related to Tupper’s Maw’s relatives. {giggle}.
1:13 pm on February 28th, 2015
Way to go, Elmer! So glad you’re home. That Whitey-Lance will get a talking to!
I seem to remember that DDD’s birthday is actually on October 31st, so happy unbirthday DDD! I could be wrong.
2:01 pm on February 28th, 2015
MPM: I won’t get all poodled up, I promise. LOL!
2:09 pm on February 28th, 2015
Dawson, are you ever clever and correct! We will look for sky falling slim jims.
2:25 pm on February 28th, 2015
Fern – hahahahaha!
2:31 pm on February 28th, 2015
and now for something completely different…
http://www.npr.org/event/music/388808480/pokey-lafarge-something-in-the-water
2:45 pm on February 28th, 2015
Meashka, Yes, Molly is the redhead, but I want you to know she and Siber-H were just close friends. His heart belongs to you.
Rudy is a white Siberian. You haven’t heard as much about her because Molly is the hell-raiser of the two. Thank dog, Rudy is not a young pup. They are both mature girls. I may live through this.
Molly has an auto-immune disease just like Tenzing…according to the vets, she should have crossed over to Rainbow Bridge a couple of years ago. The girl is, thankfully, still going strong.
2:49 pm on February 28th, 2015
Oh, Stagg, not only completely different but….Something else. FUN!
2:53 pm on February 28th, 2015
Ain’t it amazin’ what the medical profession calls “practicing medicine”? Should we have weitten off our mom’s Fred? or Sonja. or the best friend we never met, or Mr Siber H , or Molly or Tenzig OR…Perhaps they are all the exception that proves the rule!
2:58 pm on February 28th, 2015
Fern: You had me worried for a minute there when you said you didn’t have much time.
Stay Safe and don’t let your sisters Pick a Fight.
Now we are Singing & Dancing to Pokey LaFarge. Yeah!
3:13 pm on February 28th, 2015
BSD, If we dance, don’t y’all dare laugh. We be shakin’ ours boories!
3:19 pm on February 28th, 2015
B B B B B B B B…butts!
3:23 pm on February 28th, 2015
I stay on this side of the Bridge has little to do with medical science. I’m still here for fear that Luna will destroy my toys when I cross. She has a track record. The first incident was when we were both pups. She waited until I fell asleep and then took my favorite toy that I took everywhere with me. Disemboweled! When I woke, there was nothing but stuff, fluff and a broken squeaky. I’ve never forgiven her.
3:32 pm on February 28th, 2015
Elmer, you haven’t met me but the DDD belongs to me. His lady thought you should be sponsored becase you were special, like … moi! You seem to have some hearing issues like the DDD. I have 3 legs because, as mom says, my alligator mouth overloads my brain. Hey, I’m still here and the raccoon crossed the bridge. Anyway, Elmer, theses 2 leggers worry about us even though we know we will be watched out for. Let’s not give them too many worries as they get older. OKAY? I’m on your side, big guy!
4:43 pm on February 28th, 2015
Those sisters are still visiting. What is that saying about houseguests and fish? Mom and Pop even went away this afternoon, and left my gate open. At this rate, I won’t have any food left. {whispering} It is kind of fun to be hanging out with them, especially my BFF Peg.
5:14 pm on February 28th, 2015
Siber’s Mom, I know Siber-H and Molly were just friends. Siber and I had a very special connection. We still do. {whispering} Did he take my pinup with him to the bridge?
5:39 pm on February 28th, 2015
Meashka, Of course he took your picture. Knowing him, it is riding around with him in that Porsche.
5:47 pm on February 28th, 2015
Whoa! I just read through the saga of Elmer’s Big Adventure with my heart in my mouth–and what a happy ending! I found Beau’s ongoing commentary to be quite comforting on the way to that ending.
And now everyone seems to be entertaining (even if it’s just plumbers).
I continue to think warm thoughts of everyone in cold climes.
(And that P. La Farge guy is STRANGE. Entertaining, but STRANGE.)
5:48 pm on February 28th, 2015
…we also lost Malcolm Boyd–right on Spock’s heels…
6:07 pm on February 28th, 2015
Losing!…Speaking of losses…sniff!….My friend has been at her cousin’s funeral today for the longest time. Cousin was only 3 years older than my friend….snuffle!….It was quite a shock for the whole family as her cousin just finished building a B&B in Alaska from scratch – with help of course but a lot of hard work went into it. Her husband is devastated. He is a pilot for Alaska Airlines…sniffle!…They were going to have the first season of tourism and now what?…wheeze!…What a great loss.
6:07 pm on February 28th, 2015
Oh, my when thigs happen, they really happen! So many stellar lights are going out now. Does it mean anything?
6:08 pm on February 28th, 2015
Beau!….He always leaves his logo on after he posts – the post above is from ME!…grump!
6:21 pm on February 28th, 2015
Yes, Rio, we just hate it when one of us uses another’s name or avitar 🙂
6:34 pm on February 28th, 2015
Rio, That is so sad. May we say we are sorry for your loss.
6:44 pm on February 28th, 2015
Riõ: We are very sorry for your loss. Hugs to your friend.
6:47 pm on February 28th, 2015
Rio: take care of your friend.
Fur Rendezvous has started and will be happening during the Plunderer visit. I wonder if I should sign DDD up for the cribbage tournament at the Senior Center from 10 am – 10 pm on Wednesday. Pondering
6:56 pm on February 28th, 2015
CHobbit, if it gets him outta our hair for a day and gives him bragging rites, we say, YES. WED, the 4th doesn’t have much else happening and he is a cribbage playing fool. (AS long as there is no penalty for backing out).
7:13 pm on February 28th, 2015
RIO! Please convey my condolences to your friend.
7:13 pm on February 28th, 2015
HOH: I will call and pre register him. SDD what name he wants to use. Ha ha
I got to watch some of the parade. There was a St Bernard group which was fun to watch. Classic cars. And a group of Mini Cooper cars. Not as many people walking around in their fur gear like expected.
7:15 pm on February 28th, 2015
Rio, Please give your friend a hug from me. I am sorry for her loss.
8:02 pm on February 28th, 2015
Hey kids, looky who showed up at my house yesterday! OK, well, guess who the new addition is? Would this qualify as appropriate, or do I need to get pics of each one individually? Anyway. Yeah. Facebook.
8:03 pm on February 28th, 2015
Oh no…Rio, I need to read. I’m sorry in advance of reading though.
8:13 pm on February 28th, 2015
Okay!…It is okay – please do not feel bad for us…sniff!…My friend had her Shaken-To-The-Core episode and is now better…wheeze!…This has only happened one other time, a long time ago in fact. Her muscles constricted and she shook uncontrollably for about 40 minutes like she was chilled to the bone….sniff!….I sat on her to make her stop but she is okay now. Just an emotional reaction – or so a doctor friend of hers told her way back when it happened on an aroeplane flight…wuffle!
8:17 pm on February 28th, 2015
CHobbit!…Do you know the town of Port Alsworth and Lake Clark?…snort!….The B&B is located on an island there. One has to fly or boat into it…heh!heh!….I looked online for it, but it is brand new and probably does not have anything written about it yet. The family were not carrying around business cards today…wuffle!sob!sniff!
8:55 pm on February 28th, 2015
Help! Mom says I would make a good pillow. She keeps putting her head on me and I don’t like it one bit. Do I have to learn how to be a pillow? I prefer to be a 40 pound lap dog.
9:04 pm on February 28th, 2015
We have long questioned Wyatt being blood because he lacks our genetic need for thieving. Maybe it skips a good seed. We don’t know. What we do know for certain, is ole Doc is our blood. Our Lady just caught Doc on the kitchen table stealing the sandwich has has for the Giant when he gets home from training. He was thwarted by a random act of our Lady. It happens to us all the time.
9:08 pm on February 28th, 2015
Doc!…Who’s a good boy?….heh!heh!…Too bad you got caught. You need to work on that part…snort!
9:11 pm on February 28th, 2015
Not getting caught can be tricky. But, he has the getting forgiven part down pat. He dropped the bag with the sandwich in it. Sat straight up, wagged his tail and gave our Lady the look which is entirely different that getting the look from Luna. And, just like that, ole Doc was forgiven. He is sulking on the couch.
9:13 pm on February 28th, 2015
Knew we loved ole Doc for a reason!
9:18 pm on February 28th, 2015
All caught up…and please add my condolences to everyone else’s. And hugs too. And schlurps from the dogs. And howls of protest from Hilda…oh wait, that’s for something else, sorry…
9:23 pm on February 28th, 2015
Buddy!….snort!
9:26 pm on February 28th, 2015
Hobbit, the DDD is very excited about the cribbage tournament.
9:26 pm on February 28th, 2015
Buddy: We just saw your blog. We avail ourselves to help Hilda learn all she needs to know about being an outlaw, thief, and all around devil dog. We come highly recommended and can probably get our paws on some references.
9:30 pm on February 28th, 2015
Buddy!…NOOOO!…snort!…Wait, what am I saying?…heh!heh!
9:32 pm on February 28th, 2015
Mom is reading Miss Julia Takes Over. The word “smidgen” appeared. Time warp! She was transported back to her childhood without one simple word.
9:34 pm on February 28th, 2015
Damned otter! Not without…”with that”…gah.
9:39 pm on February 28th, 2015
Beau: Will you give us a character reference we can keep on paw.
9:49 pm on February 28th, 2015
Character reference? I’ll bet we could do a great one for you. Do you want bling? Do you want sparkles? No extra charge for glitter because we know we can get that from BelleStarr.
9:52 pm on February 28th, 2015
Our Lady’s rules for photos or interviews is to make her and AJ look or sound better looking and more intelligent. We are pretty sure the same applies to references.
10:02 pm on February 28th, 2015
Oh…don’t know if we can do that…sorry.
10:12 pm on February 28th, 2015
Sneeze!….If I am reading yer questionable right, de chapter referee would be Matthew 18:12 an den dat rejoicing chapter would be, Matthew 18:13…I may have been upset a taddle last night and not told the verse and chapter correctly…sniff!sneeze!sneeze!
10:16 pm on February 28th, 2015
Night night blog family.
10:28 pm on February 28th, 2015
Logo-off!…I best logo off nows so dat Rio does not get so upset wiff me…sniff!sneeeeeze!
10:29 pm on February 28th, 2015
Beau!…Off!…All Clear…sniff!
10:35 pm on February 28th, 2015
Night from us too.
10:37 pm on February 28th, 2015
Want!…There are so many good and faithful Snowhook guys and gals who are not sponsored…sniff!…I cannot stop thinking about them. I even think about getting a job like Beau, but I am already retired. I am an Other Wise-Guy here at home…sniff!…Yet. There are still so many at the kennel…please send help if youse can…wuffle!
Racers
Bjourn
Bonnie {Clyde’s Other Half!}
Quigley {GASP}
Elim
Louisa Mae {DOUBLE-GASP!}
Fritz
Charlotte
Betsy
Amy
Wilson
Pete
Orion
Little Cousin Bob
Bishop
Abe
Mick
Frank
Rico
Chet & Bernie {We think they are a two-for!!!}
Iggy!!!!!
Florence
Garrett
Marco
Kirby G. Runworthy
Other Wise-guys
Noel
Jackson
Radley
Morgan
10:41 pm on February 28th, 2015
The Giant and the team just returned home. The Giant is tall as ever, bearded as always and that Damn Pixie is glad to see him.
10:42 pm on February 28th, 2015
Rio, if I were there when your friend had a shaken to the core episode I would warm up a quilt in the dryer and tuck it around her. We often did this in the dental office I worked at, only it was more like a hospital sheet warmed in a medical warmer. Sounds like your friend was a little bit shocky (sort of a medical term!) Anyhow, glad that is behind her.
10:43 pm on February 28th, 2015
Returned!…Giant Returned! Elmer Returned!…snort!…All is right with the world right now….WOOOOOO!
10:45 pm on February 28th, 2015
Shocky!….Yes, my friend tends to hold in her emotions, especially her extreme emotions and then suddenly she is Shaken To The Core and cannot control it…sniff!…She is weird that way.
10:50 pm on February 28th, 2015
Rio: I’ve tucked the Quilt over your Friend’s shoulders. You are welcome to join her if you like. I just ordered up a fresh batch of hot wings.
Friend: Do you know I make a great pillow?
10:50 pm on February 28th, 2015
Oh Doc…at least you are pouting on the couch and not in a literal dog house.
Gah…the only sunny day in either Anchorage or Fairbanks for the next several days is tomorrow. Alaska is so much prettier in the sunshine. {{{sigh}}}
Fairbanks should be in the 20s for any Plunderer going north of north for the official start of the race. At least it is +20s. Right now they are having blowing snow.
10:59 pm on February 28th, 2015
Twenties!…That has been the HIGH temp all winter long here….grunt!…Except for those few days of reprieve in the 40’s….sniff!….I am hating winter more and more as time goes by…shiver!
11:00 pm on February 28th, 2015
CHobbit!…did you see my post about Port Alsworth? … sniff!
11:22 pm on February 28th, 2015
Rio – hugs and sympathy to your Friend.
We just got the late night weather report. Tomorrow – snow, ice and freezing weather.
We need to go murder a groundhog.
11:36 pm on February 28th, 2015
I have snacks for the plane…I mean for when we are on the plane. I assume the plane does not need any snacks.
Mr.Fireslippers is back from going to see a bluegrass concert. He is the one who showed me the Pokey video. He is a big fan of Pokeys but he (Mr.Fireslippers) says Pokey is an acquired taste.
Rio, please tell your friend that we are so sorry for her loss. What a plot twist that is for her poor husband.
I am beginning to believe I will get to go to Alaska this time.
11:54 pm on February 28th, 2015
Staff!…I am so happy for you and I am really counting on the fact that you will get there safe and sound…snuffle!…You will love it!..chuffle!…And you will love CHobbit as much as we here love Chobbit!…heh!….She is a Wonder!
12:03 am on March 1st, 2015
Rio: I know not those places you mentioned. I will have to look them up.
Two days before guests start arriving. I still feel like I have lots to do. Whoo Hoo.
12:06 am on March 1st, 2015
Song!…I don’t often post links to songs, but John somehow fits my friends mood tonight…sniff!…We here love John so much. On day I will post the photo of him looking right at my friend…heh!…It was in Aspen I do believe. Jimmy was there, Jmmy Buffet…snort!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLbaRoh9wR8
12:34 am on March 1st, 2015
Staff: The famous 6 star Hobbit Hotel! You’ve heard me rave about it.
12:42 am on March 1st, 2015
Rio: Thank You for the link.
We Here Love John Denver. Nana went to one of his Concerts many, many moons ago and says It Was the Best.
The List of Team Members you posted is Much Too Long. If only we could Sponsor Each and Every Dog. That is Our Wish.
Staff: Pokey may be an Acquired Taste, but we Loved That Song.
7:44 am on March 1st, 2015
Rio, we just read of your friend’s cousin’s death. That is an especially heartbreaking loss, given the timing. Our deepest condolences to your friend, and to her cousin’s husband.