Secretary of State | Hey… It's Jet Here

Hey It’s Jet Here.

Our friend, Miss Jodi, Heart Like a Dog, initiated this great idea to update readers on previous posts. She created a lovely badge to go with her idea and has successfully turned her wonderful idea into a robust blog hop!

Before I begin, may I write a BIG THANK YOU for checking on Mom and I to see how we’re feeling. I’m kerplopping less out on our walks; however, I’m still rather uncomfortable. Mom says I tolerate the first aid spray and the goopy medicine very well. The Cone of Courage remains on 24/7 to defray (VBP) my desire to bite/scratch the area. Mom seems to have improved about 20%; she continues to feel like her head is under water! She kept her promise and rested a good bit last week.

Saturday – Merry Newfmas and Happy Houndlidays

We enjoyed participating in The Pet Blogger Gift Exchange hosted by the fetching Honey and Miss Pamela. Many of you already knew our giftee, Newf and Hound, while several of you looked forward to meeting them. Guess what? Turns out my buddy, Snoopy, lives really close to Hazel, Ernie, Nooner and Foyle and wants to meet them! Super cool!

Sunday – Cone of Courage

We appreciated your feedback which ranged from acknowledging our efforts to “turn our frown, upside down” to making lemonade from lemons, etc… Mom asked me to share she’s glad you found the photo moving. So many of you have my back on this one, I feel the love!

Monday – Scientific Mischief

Yeah, you could relate to Little Miss Bird Dog and my urges to uh… stray from the strict scientific endeavor of participating in this year’s annual Bird Count. Glad you got a kick out of our Boa Leash maneuver! Of course you understood our efforts to keep that arrogant Winchester in line! My BFF, Savannah, requested a quill from that peacock, which, we will happily try to find when he next molts!

Tuesday – Tasty Tuesday Christmas Style

We wished our blogpal community celebrating Christmas the appropriate greetings and asked how to properly do so in a few cultures. We learned that in a few countries, it’s proper to say Happy Christmas, as Merry Christmas might imply (VBP) debauchery! We even learned how to send good wishes in Dutch from Suki, Hiro and Miss Dianda! Vrolijk Kerstfeest!

Wednesday – Now I’m a Leaping Lord

Wowee, wow wow! Can you believe Miss Ann bestowed such a Royal title on ‘ol Jetty boy? Thanks for the positive feedback on my new skills. I think that I may be ready to learn the game of kings… POLO! Several pals worried about my ego… I want to quash (VBP) the notion that I will change as a result of my recent Royal titles… I remain your humble Jetty. If I begin to show any difference, Mom PROMISES to keep me in line!

Thursday – The Little Thingies

So glad you feel the same way about gratitude for the “basics” (which are really a big deal, especially for those of us who had “before” times we do not want to think about.) We all agree to take time each day to remind ourselves of how fortunate we are. I’ll remind you, if you remind me!

As for my digression regarding the recent appointment of a new Secretary of State, our friends at the DogDaz Zoo wrote, “And you are so right about a Golden for Sec of State.” I really feel Bo’s Dad made a mistake – there, I said it again!

Another great Follow Up Friday holiday edition.

Hey It’s Jet Here.

Mom mentioned that today marks the last Thursday of this calendar year. She suggested I take stock of the little thingies I appreciate. I compiled my complete list, which I’m afraid to start unraveling, since Little Miss Chewminator might get ideas! I’ll share a few salient (VBP vocab builder project) points.

Of course, I’m thankful for life’s big thingies: safe forever home, abundant, healthy food, a loving family, a Mom who has a few biscuit earning places to go to, a great neighborhood pack and an amazing experience in Blogville. I do not take these basics for granted because I did not have them in the “before” time.

Here are a few little thingies:

Blogpals like Miss Ann who sent Mom a link to Shameless Cones after reading about my most recent pyoderma occurrence.

(They need to work on a manly man design!)

Blogpals like Mollie and Alfie, Princess Zena, Lady Litchi, Savannah and Miss Ann who include me in their most creative endeavors.

My friends at Paradise Animal Center who take care of JJ and I: Miss Judy writes the kindest condolence cards and checks up on us multiple times after our visits, Dr. Schaffer tells funny jokes to take my mind off of the scary stuff (actually, he kisses me and scratches behind my ears, tells me I’m a good boy, etc…) and all the vet techs who love and care for us.

Little Miss Happy Happy, who keeps me company and reminds me that the little things can really make your day; like wresting, snoozing, playing fetch, performing QC (quality control), birdwatching, window watching, sniffing, waiting for belly rubs, etc…

Speaking of Little Miss Winning Ways, I have a small bone to pick with Bo’s dad. It has come to my attention that a certain Mr. John Kerry will become the next Secretary of State. While I’m sure Mr. John will conduct himself in a way befitting of our nation, we think Bo’s dad overlooked the most stellar candidate.

Bias aside, Little Miss Foreign Relations, could have continued the high standards set by females, Miss Hilary and Miss Madeline. Who, I ask, who could resist the sweet face, the proactive paw shaking, the diplomatic presence of Jasmine Joy?

Her name suggests it all – Jasmine of the Princess line for those countries with Royal families, Joy of body, mind and spirit to deal with the challenging issues facing much of the globe from a positive, sweet disposition. I’m slightly disappointed… there, I said it. What, Mom? I digressed again? Oops.

Another great little thingies day.

We joined the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop hosted by Pepi Smart Dog (formerly by Cokie the Cat!)