Every once in a while it’s pretty quiet around my house. “Lazy Sunday” is not usually a term that you hear when you live with me. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy basking in the sun as much as everyone else….but when there are adventures to be had, who has the time to sleep in?
In my dreams this is how I’m catered to everyday. Sunning every morning, accompanied by having your breakfast brought out to you. Don’t you wish everyday could be “Lazy Sunday”. Don’t worry….we’ll be back to our regular scheduled adventure postings soon. For now though, I’m off to enjoy my breakfast…..
I’m a little behind on my adventures, I mean honestly, I have so many that sometimes I forget to write about them all on my blog! Crazy I know!
Well this adventure happened over Labor Day Weekend – almost 2 weeks ago! Gosh, I’m really behind. Anyway, my mom took me and Trooper (and my grandparents) to hike on a trail. Can you believe I’ve never been hiking! I guess my life has been so crazy busy that I forgot to ask my mom to take me.
Anyway, I had my first encounter with Bikes on the trail, and I even played fetch in the water with Trooper. I’m getting braver about swimming – pretty soon I’ll be swimming laps around the fishes. For now though, I’m taking it slow…..you know…..gotta work up to it. I’m only one! I’ve got plenty of time to learn!
Do you think someone will give me a ride? My little legs are tired
Sometimes when my mom’s truck is full to the brim with stuff I get to ride in the front seat. Oh glorious day, how sweet the front seat is! I get a window (that rolls down I might add), and I get to feel the wind in my face.
But….pretty soon my excitement fades, and I remember that car rides make me sleepy – and there seems to be no where to sleep in the front seat. I miss my fluffy car seat in the back….
Lately my mom has been doing this thing called sewing. As far as I can tell she uses this noisy machine that attaches together tempting chew toys fabric into something that may or may not be useful. My mom said I could probably do a better job at sewing than she could, so I jumped at the chance to help. Turns out I never made it past the picking fabric stage – I think all the bright colors just distracted me.
Oh well, sewing has proven to be a great opportunity for me to catch up on my napping. I’ve got my paws crossed that mom will make me something useful one of these days.
What we making today?
Choosing fabric
I like this one
Just making sure the color will match my room
Are we done sewing yet?
Collapsing from boredum
tada! Apparently it’s a grocery bag dispenser.
Crock Pot Cover
Bunting! Makes me want to throw a party and invite all my doggie friends!
Yea, no biggie, I’ve just been training in my spare time to be a kung fu fighter. See according to mom and dad, these little flying menaces aren’t allowed in the house. So I’ve taken it upon myself to practice my high-flying fighting skills on them. Not trying to brag or anything, but I’ve caught a few. I expect to be getting my black belt pretty soon.
#1. You’re not above rolling in a pile of horse poop so you can blend into your surroundings
#2. Playing chase with you is always a much welcome challenge, I only wish I could climb trees as well as you could
#3. Your hunting skills far surpass mine, at least I know you’ll always have dinner ready when I come home
#4. Sunbathing in the nude is a daily occurrence for you – I just wish you wouldn’t do it in public
#5. You can hold your own in a wrestling match, I admire that in a companion
#6. You once spent the night trapped underneath a bucket, I was impressed at how brave you were in the face of danger
#7. You also got trapped inside the trunk of a small car, and took a bumpy car ride before someone discovered you, come to think of it – your awareness of surroundings might not be too keen, but I love you anyway
#8. You had kittens with another (but I don’t hold that against you) – you have a wonderful mothering instinct
#9. You were once an orphan wandering the streets – it makes you appreciate home that much more
#10. I think if I got you a stunt helmet and cape you wouldn’t be above jumping through hoops with me
I don’t know how to count any higher, but you get the point. Looking forward to many happy years together.
Love,
Ammo
(super amazing stuntdog who happens to look like a sausage)
Sometimes I get jealous of my pony friends. I mean, there is a reason they call me their sidekick, I usually take the backstage to their amazing painting talents, and their ability to perform MANY tricks. Sometimes I watch them longingly wishing I could be just like them when I grow up.
But then, on days like this, I catch them trying to be like me – and it makes me feel better! Sorry ponies, no one wears a stunt helmet and cape like I do!
Minnow trying on my stunt helmet
Blitz trying to figure out how to wear my cape
"You've got it on wrong"
"Here let me help you"
Laughing at the ponies
Boomerang joins in
Boomerang even shares the helmet with Nitro, my mom's retired horse
At the end of the day, no one wears a stunt helmet like I do!
Most of you know I have a day job as shop greeter at my mom’s small-town custom framing store. But after hours I turn into “Ammo the stuntdog”! I perform super amazing tricks with my Painting Pony friends – sometimes traveling with them too. Most of the time Chincoteague Minnow is my traveling buddy, because he’s the most famous of the trick ponies. Minnow thinks I’m his sidekick as he wows the crowds with his ability to paint and do tricks. But I KNOW that I carry the show with my death-defying leaps through my hoop, and my ability to play dead (and come back alive). And we all know who looks cuter in a stunt helmet!
This past weekend Minnow and I took a trip to the Ludwigs Corner Horse Show to entertain the crowds. This performance was EXTRA dare devilish because we were met with 22MPH winds due to Hurricane Earl. But I bravely put on my stunt helmet and continued on with the performance, I wasn’t gonna let a little wind keep me from making all the children laugh!
I laugh in your face Hurricane Earl!
Front row seat to watch Minnow paint
Trying to get Junior the rescue great dane to play with me
Junior the Great Dane wants a home with DOXIES! He loved me! www.secondtimearoundrescue.org
I’ve implemented a new policy at work. It’s called the Dachshund Speed Bump. Anyone traveling through the shop must slow down to pet me. This has been initiated because far too many people are entering and leaving the shop without saying hello to me. These people do not know what they are missing!
In order to get the ball rolling on this new store policy, I have strategically placed myself on the shop floor, camouflaged as a speed bump. Anyone who tries to cross without petting me will have their ankles bitten. (ok I’m lying….I don’t bite, but I WILL be thinking about it)!
I know you all are anxiously awaiting to see who will be the weeeiner of my scratch art giveaway. I wish I could give one to each and every one of you……but I think I’d get blisters on my paws!
But don’t worry, for those of you that didn’t win….I have a consolation prize! Between now and October 1, 2010, if you purchase anything from my online shop (including any of the Ponies’ Paintings) you will receive a FREE Trick Pony DVD, which not only features the famous Trick Ponies of Chincoteague, but also me, Ammo the Dachshund – stuntdog extraordinaire. All you have to do is mention the code AMMORULES at checkout.
And now for your Weeeiner! Congratulations to Christine! Who’s favorite piece of artwork her 12 year old twins bought for her of her Doxie Roxy wearing a Santa hat. The winner was chosen randomly using random.org
Look for an e-mail from me in your inbox to claim your prize!
