I lived with Kiwi, my 2 sisters, 6 brothers, and Tish (she was the nice lady who fed us, played with us, and kept us healthy) on a ranch in Yamhill County. Now I live with my new family in Portland: Ava (she's 7), and Jack (he's 5) who are both great new playmates, Laura and Mat (we get our special time when the kids are sleeping, around 3am and 4am). There is this other brown bearded collie, Betsy who looks like my old mom, Kiwi, or my aunt Bubbles, but she just keeps a close eye on me. She tells me in dog language "no sudden movements around me, kid." But, today was promising - she wagged her tail when I sniffed her. (She knows that she shouldn't mess with a rodeo bull.)
Tish said that I like to take lots of naps, so I surely didn't want to contradict that! When I'm not romping around with my new playmates, I pretty much just sleep alot during the day. Then, at night I spend a good chunk of time whining for someone to play with me. I've already found all of my favorite places to sleep including, (but of course not limited to), the bed Laura made especially for me, on the fireplace tiles, under all sorts of furniture, and on the blanket a lady named Stacey made (especially for me- well actually, especially for Jack, but I've claimed it as my own). See the pictures below to see me sleeping!
*By the way, I hear this Stacey lady does a hilarious impression of "Bearded Collies happy" and "Bearded Collies sad". If you ever run into her, just ask her to do it.
This is me cuddling with one of my litter mates before I came to my new home. Tish said, I was one of the most loving puppies!
This is me sleeping on one of my litter mates before I came to my new home.
on my new bed
At the front door. I really wanted to be outside, but it was wet out there.
under stuff
with my new blanket
Me at the fireplace. So I guess this other guy, Emmet, use to like to do the same thing. (he's on the right, in 1997.)
That's it for now, check back later and I'll keep it updated.
3 comments:
I am glad, Stormin' Norman, that you are finding comfort in the blanket that I stitched with love (and a wee bit of cussing). You are pretty stinkin' cute. I can't wait to see you in person. Ringo wants to know if you set up that blog all on your own. I told him about it and he said, "A blog? A puppy doing a blog? That's not that cool. Look mom I can sit in the dog run in the rain and get my coat soaking wet. Now THAT is cool!" When I told Lobo he just said, "Heh? What's that about a stormy smog?" He's going deaf, don't ya know.
Hey Norman! You are just TOO cute! Hope you are happy in your new home. I know your new people are VERY happy to have you!
I am going to take your sister Sage home with me some time pretty soon (as soon as I am recovered from surgery). We will be in NW Portland, so maybe we can get together sometime and you can play with Sage. Would you like that?
Kristen Carlberg (Sage's new mommy)
Norman! What a distinguished and special name for such an English looking fella, your new name fits you perfectly. Your buddy, Maverick, misses you especially since your sister, Sage, has decided that pulling his tail is a lot of fun. Kiwi sends kisses along with all of your brothers and sisters. I heard that you are thrilled every time you see Ava, Jack, Mat, and Laura. You got yourself a special family and I bet you will show them how much you love them in short order.
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