Wonderful Web of Friends Wednesday

Methinks Monday

Methinks Candy canes and Chocolate go well together.

Methinks my Cuz'n is cool ~ even though

we bear no family resemblance.

Methinks I can be a good dog ~ at least every once in awhile.

Methinks Mrs. Santa Claus knows

how to bake up some really good nom-noms.

Methinks Mom was gettin' a little frustrated

tryin' to get a good picture - but my noggin'

wouldn't stop followin' my nose.

Methinks this one is better.

Methinks Mom had Mango in mind when she ordered

me a new hemp collar from Planet Dog.

Either that or she simply can't read a tape measure.

Methinks Mom better open that box with

my name on it or she's gonna have to deal with my wrath.

Methinks I got a lotta really nice Christmas cards ~

rangin' from beautiful to downright silly.

All in all, I'd have to see methinks that social networkin'

has been very, very good for the USPS and Big Brown UPS.

Whether or not you see sumpthin' familiar here is not the point.

The point is that methinks meKNOWS I have some very special friends

scattered all over the world and it doesn't get any better than that.

The fact that you didn't forget about me when I had to take a bloggin' break this year, and even still when I don't get to visit as much as I'd like means an awful lot to me.

You have remained faithful as well, a dawg!

My plan is to take a break after Wordless Wednesday this week

just so I can visit all of you before the end of 2010.

Until I see you again, move away from the computer and get those presents wrapped have a wonderful Christmas season!

Chimney Sweep

Pardon me if I seem to be in a hurry. You see,

I made my list, now I'm checkin' it twice.

This is the last weekend before Christmas ~

I hope your plans are comin' together for a holiday that's nice!

Chester ;0=)

Merry Christmas Wishes Wednesday

Smart Holiday Shoppin'

Happy Friday you crazy buncha dawgs!

Ya know, I hate to remind you but Christmas is only about two weeks away and if you haven't finished your shoppin' already, you better get it in gear and head out to the

over-priced and over-crowded mall.

What's that? You say you're havin' trouble findin' the perfect gift? And you spent too much on that Caribbean cruise this summer? Then you might be feelin' the pinch right about now but still wanna buy sumpthin' nice for your friends and family. I know all too well how hard it is to get a lotta bang outta your buck these days but I've got a solution to end all your shoppin woes.

Introducin' Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Chester!

This is one novelty item sure to please everyone

in your family from little 2 leggers to your GrandPUs!

All this entertainment for the low, low price of $19.95!!!

The number to call is 1-800-BIG-BRWN.

But wait ~ there's more!

If you call within the next ten minutes you'll receive

this unbelievable bonus:

You guessed it! Chia Hoggeh!!!

I know-it's the greatest thing

since bully sticks!!!

Not really, but I'll be able to buy a lotta bully sticks

with all the profits from this junk.

Don't delay ~ call before they're all gone

and have your credit card ready!!!

The number again is

1-800-BIG-BRWN.

Operators aren't standing by.

Crafty Canine

Welcome back to DogBlogville after the extended Thanksgivin' holiday weekend. I hope you all scored loads of table treats after spendin' many, many long hours rehearsin' those sad, "nobody ever feeds me anything" looks stuck to your "people food is bad for me" commitments.

The economy bein' what it is, I don't think I speak alone when sayin' that we're all tryin' to cut corners and save biscuit money wherever we can this Christmas. Mebbee some of you are Black Friday sales shoppers and that's all well and fine, but I'm here to tell you how to create a unique, personalized gift that will sure to be a hit for all the dawgs on your shoppin' list.


Materials needed:


Choose one of the better balls you've got layin' around and have become bored with. I will use my Softflex Bestball for demonstration purposes.

Then choose 1-3 of your other toys, depending on the size of the ball. These will be going inside the ball so choose accordingly. Remember now, these will be a gift so do not choose one of your favorites or it might be hard to part with. A small Kong, a toy dumbbell, a pink ball with a rattle inside are what I've chosen from my toybox. I've had a lot of fun with these toys....and that pink ball I've had since I was a puppy....and that Kong is perfect for holdin' treats. A-hem! Sorry I was havin' a moment -now I'm back and ready to proceed with my demonstration.

Step #1

Chew a nice, toy-sized whole in one end. (Ladies, LADIES! I know it's hard but TRY and focus on the TOY!!!)

Here, this closeup might help you to keep your mind on the subject at paw:

Step #2

Always keep in mind that you cannot replace what you take out. Once it's gone, it's gone. Also note, hole does not need to be an exact circle. It is actually more challengin' bein' an odd-shape. This looks perfecto!

Step #3

Now, just place one or more of the chosen toys in the hole and VOILA! You have two toys in one! 

Guaranteed to impress your friends with your ingenuity! This is one gift they will always remember. Trust me, one of these can keep a dawg entertained for hours on end. Nuthin' else will matter as their prey drive kicks in and they try to remove the "innards" from the ball. Hmmm....mebbee I should give it a test drive before actually givin' it away, you know - just to be sure it's "friend-worthy".

I dunno, mebbee I better go back to the drawin' board.

You know what they say, if at first you don't succeed,

try, try again. So that's what I'm gonna be doin' till

I see you again. Tryin' and tryin' to get

my toys outta this dogonne ball!

Woofs and slobbers,

Chester ;0=)

To everything there is a season...

...and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven:
A time to get and a time to lose, a time to keep and a time to cast away.
Ecclesiastes 3:1,6

Since I started runnin' this blog not only have I found some really cool friends to hang out with but I've also received quite a few packages in the mail. Gifts that I never expected to acquire when I set out to speak my mind. It seems like there is always a box showin' up at the doorstep with my name on it.

It pains me to admit it, but I am spoiled. As much grief as I give Mom, I can't complain about the awesome care I get from either of my 2 leggers. I get real good kibble with a splash of yogurt on top, and tasty biscuits for snacks. I've got a nice pile of toys that are mine and only mine. Not only that but I've got a nice big blanket covered bed I sleep in at night, not one but two dog beds and an outdoor kennel with a great view of the surroundings to hang out in the day. This is way more than some 2 leggers have and it got me to thinkin' about Christmas comin' up and a special project that Mom and I like to participate in every year. Like I said, I've had my time to "get and keep" and now this is my way to "lose and cast away". You may already know about this charity but let me explain it to the folks who may not.
It's called Operation Christmas Child and it's run by Samaritan's Purse International Relief. What they ask is for folks to take a shoebox and fill it with gifts for a child that may not even get a single Christmas gift. It's really very easy and for a child who has a whole lotta nuthin', you can bring real joy into their lives. Over 7.9 million shoeboxes were distributed to children throughout the world just last year. School supplies like pencils and paper, solar calculators, picture books are easy items to pack. Hard candy and small toys like balls, dolls, harmonicas, jump ropes and Slinkys are wonderful toys the kids love. We've even heard that shoes are a luxury item to a lot of these children and that sneakers or flip-flops pack very easily into a shoebox. These kids are even happy to get hygiene items like toothbrushes and toothpaste, washcloths and soap, and combs. This year we're gonna include a picture of me and a small note to the child who receives our box. Mom and I are packin' a box for 1 boy and 1 girl. We're still workin' on them but here you can see I am doin' an inspection to see what more we can add. (Mom and I try to outdo each other and see who can pack their box the fullest)
 

 
 
It's not too late if you're interested, there is plenty of time until the boxes are distributed.  The national collection week is November 16th -23rd. Here is the website for all the information you need to pack and send a box to a needy child: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/index/

I know there are many, many, many good charities out there to help 2 leggers and 4 leggers and each of you may have your own favorite. I just thought I'd like to share one of mine and Mom's that we enjoy givin' to.

I know it gives my big ol' brown heart a very warm fuzzy feelin' to know that somebody out there who doesn't have it as good as me, is gonna have a great present to open and hopefully will make them feel as loved as I do.

Have a great week! I hope it is seasoned in a big way with whatever gives you a warm fuzzy feelin'.

Chester ;0=)

Do you see what I see?

I think I see Santa Paws and his sleigh and it's loaded with loads and loads of treats for good little boys and girls just like me! Merry Christmas to all my furry friends and to their Moms and Dads, brothers and sisters, furry and not. Mom would like me to remind everyone that amongst all the Christmas celebrations that we should all remember the reason we celebrate this time of year is because God gave us the greatest gift of all, His Son who came to earth as a baby to grow up to save all mankind for their sin. Have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year!
Chester and family

My Christmas List to Santa Paws

Dear Santa Paws,
I've been a really, really good boy this year and for Christmas I really need a new football. As you can see on the video this one's getting kinda ruff. I don't know how it happens, it just happens. And then I'd like some treats, stuffed toys (lots of 'em because they don't last long), treats, a swimming pool, a brother, treats, a hammock, treats, more sqeaky toys, treats. I guess that's all I can think of so hopefully I will see that under my tree Christmas morning, well all except the swimming pool. I can wait till summer for that. So what is everybody else asking for this Christmas?

It's a Milk Bone Christmas!!

It's a MilkBone Christmas!
Can you see my tree Gramma bought? Can you see it, huh? huh? huh? She says she bought it for her GrandDog (aka: ME!) It's the best tree ever! BUT why in the world won't Mom let me near it? You can see she put it on top of a very tall cupboard and try as I might, I can't get to it. I've stood on top of the nearby stand and stretched my neck and inhaled for all I am worth but I can't get to it. I want to taste it and I want to taste it NOW! Mom says it's for Decoration. I do not understand. It's only me, her and Dad and nobody else that lives here so who is "Decoration" and why does he get MY tree from Gramma? Humans! Can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em! Anyway, THANKS GRAMMA (and PAPPY too!)