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Saturday evening 8/2/2008; The Diamond Dogs
A better day on Saturday; Satchmo actually groaned his way onto our bed in the morning and hauled his butt upstairs and onto the couch this afternoon. This isn’t to say that he’s getting better, but it was nice to see him socialize a bit. Today we’re spending quality dad/dog time on the bed reading The Dark Side. He thinks David Addington is a dick.
Still no medical answers, but on Monday he is being referred to what was described as the "Mayo Clinic for Dogs" which apparently has a whole staff of internists and surgeons and other smart people anxious to start poking and prodding him because everyone is pretty baffled by what ails him. This can only mean that help is on the way… with big bills to follow. Maybe at a certain price level they’ll throw in some Neuticals as a gift with purchase.
He’s still on his meds and, between Satchmo and Beckham, I’ve shoved so many pills down their throats this week that I think I’m finally qualified to be Courtney Love’s personal assistant.
And where was Fenway when the above picture was taken? I’m glad you asked.
Kids….
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That’s good news. Hope the big brains at the Mayo can figure out his ailment and cure it once and for all.
They might throw in the free Neuticals but installation is extra.
(((((Satchmo)))))
Tell Satchmo he is right. David Addington is a complete and total dick with ears.
The Dark Side will make you weep for what has been done in our name. You must test off the charts high on the sadism scale before they will even consider making you a Republican candidate for office, any office.
Glad to hear that the dogs are feeling a little better.
Today is Sunday cleaning and I am getting ready to run the VACUUM CLEANER..NOOOOO!!!I have been told in no uncertain terms that I am a lowlife cat mom. No, treats will not make it better.
Hugs and belly rubs for the boys and go hoist a cold one.
Should you be subjecting this dear old dog to stories about David Addington during this difficult time in his life? Maybe you should be reading to him about somebody more upbeat like. . . oh, I don’t know. . . Julie Andrews? Eric Idle (”Always look on the bright side of life”)? Eugene the Jeep?
Also, it is good to see Fenway upholding the TDoggs tradition of solemn dignity at all times.
Ah, lovely to see the Boys having a decent day. Let’s hope the “experts” figure out something useful to make Satchmo feel better and it would be nice if you didn’t have to sell your home to finance the treatment. In my experience (which is extensive) with canines, the diagnosis is always the far more expensive part, the treatment is often more manageable.
And, you should at least treat him to “Go, Dog. Go!” when you’re finished with “The Dark Side”. P.D. Eastman books would be fun for all the boys.
Addington and Neuticals! I don’t think you should torment the poor boy this way.
Has Fenway been hanging out with my younger son, by any chance? The amount of carefree package exposure seems awfully familiar.
What is it about the TDoggs and their penchant for lolling on their back and showing off their doodle? I hope that isn’t a habit they picked up from dad. Just saying.
Nice to see Satch smiling and Beckham grumping as per usual. Let’s hope, like the country, the big S turns the corner soon.
(His tummy looks happy.)
Thanks for the update on St. Satchmo. That face, those eyes, he just wrecks me. Of course the rest of the boys have their charms, but I have always been a sucker for a droopy puppy face.
Lots of hugs, scritches and belly rubs to the TBogg bassets. Hoepfully Monday will bring a diagnosis and steps towards a resoloution to his pain.
So, while you and Satchmo are reading The Dark Side, Fenway gets into the spirit by posing à la JimmyJeff GannonGuckert?
Delighted that Satchmo had a better day. Victoria, Sweet Pea and Hoover are taking all the credit, and will keep on purring for him.
FENWAAAAAAY!
And, TBogg et cie? Peanut butter iz a gud thing.
Thank you for the update TBogg. he looks pretty comfortable in that pic. wishing you all the best in the week ahead.
((((Satchmo))))
Satchmo may have one of the world’s sweetest faces. Hugs to all the dogs, and special wishes Satchmo’s way for feeling better.
Is the domain name BassetPron.com already taken?
Big props for the post title, for what should be obvious reasons.
Glad to hear Satchmo’s doing a little better, though I agree with some of the previous commenters that you shouldn’t be subjecting him to David Addington at this difficult time…or at any other time, for that matter. At least we know he’s neurologically intact, since he recognizes Addington’s true nature. As for Bassets showing off their manly parts, I’m here to tell one at all that this is a male Basset thing, not a TDogg thing. I’ve had three male Bassets, so I know. My female is equally given to lounging, but just doesn’t have as interesting things to show off (sorry Maggie).
By the way, I’ve actually been IN an oxygen tent (at 2 years old, following an unfortunate encounter with lighter fluid. Various people have told me this explains a lot.) I can assure you that you DON’T want to party when that’s going on.
GOOD NEWS! BLESS YOU, SATCHMO!