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| MOM IS GONE, NO LATTE LICKS |
I went to Hawaii. I was away for 9 full days. You have seen the iconic shots. Wanted to share a few photos which are not yet iconic...my views alone...
When checking in to the Hyatt Regency Resort in Maui we are told our rooms do not have optimum views...maybe they even say not so good. First photo is the view to the left of my balcony. Yes, a rainbow has been provided free of charge. Second shot is the view from my room when looking to the right, early morning. I am okay with both views. Highly tolerable.
And the next two
Are my Starbucks views
First from Maui Starbucks
The second from my hometown New Hyde Park Starbucks with Maui represented on my iPad. My transition back to my Starbucks. I amuse myself.
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Liam stayed home with Daddy Paul. And he is a different dog.
When I was away in paradise Liam apparently changed his behaviors and activities.
No barking
No boney begging
No early morning poochie bell ringing
No early morning poochie bell ringing
No pre-dawn trips outside
He also grew a lump on the top of his left rear paw. How could all this happen in 9 days?
It did.
He also grew a lump on the top of his left rear paw. How could all this happen in 9 days?
It did.
I returned from Hawaii.
When I returned to the house there was no leaping into my arms.
When I returned to the house there was no leaping into my arms.
No jumping up.
No tail wagging.
I had envisioned one of those soldier returning home type reactions...knocking me down, licking my face, over and over, an endless loop of canine love
No LiamLicks
not a one
I returned from Hawaii.
not a one
I returned from Hawaii.
LiamLooks replace LiamLicks
First was side saddle ignoring
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| TURN THE OTHER CHEEK |
Then the evil eye
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| YOU EXPECT ME TO BE GLAD TO SEE YOU, TRAITOR? |
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| YOU LEFT ME |
Hiding and staring
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| MAYBE IF I HIDE SHE WILL GO AWAY |
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| I"LL STARE HER INTO GUILT |
But then came Memorial Day.
Oh and about this holiday. Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in our armed forces. Memorial Day is NOT Veterans Day. True! We commemorate all who serve in November. There seems to be a tendency by some to treat both Holidays the same.
This year I visited Pearl Harbor right before Memorial Day. Like everyone else, I was profoundly affected by the experience. Those entombed in the USS Arizona never had a chance to be thanked for their service. It seems right we reserve a day only for them and all others who died while in the service of our country.
And it is not about celebrating Independence Day either...that Holiday is July 4th...this goes out to those who shot off fireworks Memorial Day night and terrified Liam.
Yes the fireworks start after dark. Liam is shaking and running in circles. I whip out the Thundershirt and wrap him. He picks me to huddle with. Liam returns to Mom when in crisis. Has he forgiven me?
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| MAKE THE BOOMS STOP! |
Finally the fireworks folks exhaust their supply. Liam relaxes
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| WHEW MOM, THEY STOPPED |
And we take off the shirt...he is back. My friend again.
For now
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| MINGLING OUR PAWS |
The bad behaviors have not returned. Except for some rounds of barking.
Solution to unwanted behaviors
Go to Hawaii
Travel 5000 miles and stay in the Pacific for 9 days.
Return from Hawaii
find a new improved Liam
oh and LiamsLump is a fatty deposit. Not unusual in an older sausage dog.
Woof, Woof
