TGIF

It's just me and Lulu home alone tonight with Mom. From the looks of what's in my bowl it's gonna be a good night!

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Wordless Wednesday

Not shown in this picture: How pissed the Old Man was that Lulu took his seat.

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Errr....

Errrr....is it too late to hop on the Steelers bandwagon??

P.S. Rex Ryan - you still da man!

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GO JETS!

Just for you Grandpa Mike!
It's Friday. Let's hope that means it's a corn dog night...
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Photo Thursday

If this doesn't scream cute then I don't know what does...and, yes, Lulu's butt makes for a good pillow.FLASH

Football

This is what my Facebook status reads:

If loving Rex Ryan is wrong, I don't want to be right. Go Jets!

While I am entitled to my opinion (which is the right one), I will defend my reasoning in this post after being attacked for my loyalty to the Jets. But, first I guess I should back up with some background information.

My Grandpa Mike is one of those crazy Steeler Nation fans. I got an earful from him last night after he read my status, to which I gave him the middle paw.

The reasons why I love Rex Ryan and the beloved Jets is that we have so much in common. And this is why I think they will win on Sunday.

• Rex Ryan can back up his trash talk, much like myself.

• Rex Ryan is one of the best defensive minds in the NFL, much like myself. His ability to manage and help young talent is one of his specialties, again, much like myself.
  

• The New York Jets possess a swagger unlike anything ever seen in the NFL, much like myself.

• The Jets may seem cocky, but it is for good reason, much like myself. On paper they have one of the most complete teams in the NFL.

• It's a given that this defense will always keep their team in the game. They are that fierce and athletic, much like myself.

Go Jets!
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Guess Who's Back...

Back again, Flash's back, tell a friend.

I hate Eminem, but it was kind of appropriate. Sorry for the delay and lack of quality posts lately (although I do know you love the pictures of me), life has been crazy with Mom and the Old Man... plus the computer has not been open for me to type and I do lack opposable thumbs. Anyways, I am back and hope to be more current.

Since my last post, I have aged a bit- I am starting to slow down a little bit, but still love eating my breakfast, lunch and my pork ears. Speaking of food, I guess now is a good time to tell you all about my new favorite treat....

I received some new treats over the weekend that Mom and Dad bought from Sam's Club labeled chicken jerky. They are phenomenal, but according to the 'rents, they smell like fish instead of chicken. They are wonderful gifts from God, and if Sam's Club ever runs out of them I will go hungry and sad for three weeks. I love them, they are good, I would kill for them, get the picture?

I will try to keep up with my blog, but life is tough as a Basset. The winter is setting in and days are short, so sleep is at a premium. Bark at you soon!

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A Nice Surprise

Imagine my delight when Mom came home with this for me last night for dinner...Happy Thursday to me...

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Wordless Wednesday

My mom left for Florida as a human and came back a dog. Sweeeeet!FLASH

Dear Flash...

Happy Thursday friends. It's time for another installment of "Dear Flash" letters. If only I had a milkbone for every dog I've helped with my words of wisdom, I'd be one fat basset. Here are my latest pearls of wisdom.

Dear Flash,
Got any special begging trips to share? I've run out of ideas.

It seems as if I've used up all my good ones…sit up (no prompt), sit and pretend me no hear “no beg”, sad eyes with head down, beg from other parent when initial giver leaves the room, and of course the lick the empty food bowl trick……at my wits end, please help…

Your friend,
Harley
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Dear Harley,

Generally speaking, I like to keep my begging routines a secret. If an owner gets too much of a cute thing, it makes that cute thing not so cute anymore, our looks notwithstanding. But since you’re a big pal of mine I’ll forgo my rule and give you two special routines, that if employed correctly, work every time.

The first, given to me by divine inspiration, would allow you to sell ice to a siberian husky owner. Yeah, it’s that good, so keep it to yourself. I call it ‘The backflip’ and it has never failed me. Well, except that one time I had an inner ear infection and I fell over.

It’s most effective when your owner is on the couch eating something you want. What you want to do is walk by your owner, stopping when you are two feet past them and then sit down. Make sure not to turn around and face them…keep you muzzle in the opposite direction, the same way you would if you were ignoring them. OK, so here’s the important, and tricky, part. Lift your chin straight up and over your head until it won’t reach any more. If done correctly, you should now be seeing your owner on the couch, although it may appear they are upside down. They are not, it’s just the way you are looking at them. Stay there until you hear the ‘Oh my gosh’ squeals and see the quick hand of treat giving goodness come your way.

The second begging routine that is not in your repertoire is the fake limp. I usually employ this technique after I’ve been staying with someone when my parents were on vacation. Let’s face it, they don’t know what happened over those few days they were gone. Did you have fun playing or were you getting yelled at, or maybe you were upset the entire time? They don’t know. So what I’ll do is ham it up big time with a limp that would put Tiny Tim’s to shame. Lay down, lick your paw and give them a soulful look. Before you know it, you’ll be getting the center cut of roast beef in no time.

I have to thank you for the empty bowl trick. It’s so simple, but I see where it can be so effective, yet I never thought of it.

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This is what happens...

This is what happens when Mom turns on that garbage television show called the Bachelor...I snooze. Lulu's butt makes a good pillow.FLASH

My New Year's Weekend in Pictures

Since I'm feeling lazy this morning, here are some pictures of yours truly from New Year's weekend.

The Old Man and Lu

Piled in Mom's lap on New Year's Eve

Lu & I devouring our Gingerbread people from Petsmart

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