Welcome to this week’s edition of Follow-Up Friday, the blog hop that let’s you wrap up your week and leads you right into the weekend.
Joining me this week as co-hostess is the amazing Pup Fan from I Still Want More Puppies. Remember the awesome discussion on Wednesday? That was because of her. She’s an incredible woman, fur mom to Bella and Tavish, Queen of the Parodies and did I mention the best thing? She’s my friend.
Many thanks to Pup Fan for co-hosting with me this week.
JoAnn asked, “Are they enjoying their stay at the ranch? did they roll in poop yet?”
Yes we are enjoying our stay at the ranch. It’s a really beautiful property and I hope to do an entire post about the farm. The dogs had a great time and Sampson even got fairly close to a Llama! And as of the writing of this post, no poop rolling.
Hello Llama, my name is Stone, Sampson Stone.
2 Brown Dawgs said, “Storm would be happy to see the horses. Horse poop is a delicacy to her!”
LOL and EWWWW but I suspect given the chance, Delilah would feel the same way!
When the Universe Smacks You Upside Your Head
Caren Gittleman said, “I think we ALL can use a good “slapping” every now and then and it is amazing how it is taken care of FOR us.”
Amen sister. I’m not saying I don’t deserve a good smack upside my head. 🙂 It was just what I needed.
Jen said, “I’m always getting slapped upside my head by the universe and sometimes it slaps my ass too.”
I think I was getting an ass slapping too!
Jessica said, “I think I missed where you are taking this trip?”
We are nestled in the mountains of Eastern Tennessee on a Llama farm!
Tuesday my sweet, beautiful boy turned nine. We celebrated his birthday by taking a nice long walk around the llama farm. Thank you all for the birthday wishes I think he enjoyed his day.
Houndstooth said, “It’s funny how the right dog can bring about so many changes in our lives and lead us to where we need to go.”
I agree. It’s amazing how one dog can make such a positive change.
This post generated a LOT of discussion, which I think is a very good thing. I honestly think I could write many more posts about this topic. For the most part we all agree, AB is an asshat. Thank you Jodi Chick for spelling it out.
Because it was a very deep and intense subject, I have responded to all the comments directly on the post.
Here’s the thing, we’ve all made mistakes. As human beings, as parents and as dog parents. The key is to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them. Had the writer of the post confessed she was in over her head and had remorse for how her dog was being neglected, it would have been an entirely different post. One does not neglect their dog and then brag about it. Not it Blogville.
Well our time here is coming to an end. Tomorrow morning we pack up and start the long drive home. It’s been a very relaxing week. I didn’t get to do as much hiking as I would have liked but it was wonderful just being out on the porch enjoying nature.
Caren Gittleman said, “there is something about llamas that just makes me laugh. ” Could it be there smiles Caren?
SlimDoggy asked, “Did she get in the water? ”
No, we wouldn’t let her. We are afraid once she gets in, we won’t get her out.
2 Brown Dawgs said, “Even away from home on vacation you have my back.” and “maybe the wonderful time starts around 4pm (judging from some FB pictures)”
We may not always see eye to eye on certain subjects, but I will always have your back. 🙂 And yes, 4:00 is the magic hour for me!
Pamela asked, “Will he be smuggling a llama into his luggage? ”
Absolutely not! I have my hands full with the two dogs. Although they might come in useful with the lawn. hehe
Jan K said, “That looks like such a wonderful place to relax. Even on a rainy day, sitting on the porch sounds idyllic. Doesn’t hurt to have a hot tub too!”
It is a wonderful place and if any of you are interested (before I get my post up) drop me a line and I’ll get you the contact information.
That’s it for me, have a great weekend!
This is the Follow-Up Friday Blog Hop, hosted by I Still Want More Puppies and Heart Like a Dog.
Great follow up! Looking forward to hearing more about your getaway!
Sounds like a fun place. My sister was a big fan of horse poop in Germany. She hasn’t had any in a long time which makes Mom real happy. Sounds like your stay is coming to an end…hopefully you were able to get your batteries recharged a bit on the ranch!
What a great follow up, I’m so glad they haven’t rolled in poo, clean up would be hard staying at a ranch. Looks like you have really been enjoying your time. Hope you got to relax and have some fun too. Have a great weekend.
omg can I please learn how to spell? The part about the llamas? It should have been “their”!!!!! I am the one that needs the “slap upside the head!!!” Have a great weekend!
GAH, no that was my spelling error!! LOL
Oh COME ON. One little llama. A baby llama. In your carry on. They’ll never miss it.
Great follow up! I missed some of your earlier posts and had to go back. What a wonderful visit at the ranch!!! 🙂
There were a lot of thoughtful responses to your post on “Free to a Good Home”. And I love your responses to them as well.
Great FUF post. Rita would totally be rolling in the llama poop. Off to read your responses on F2aGH. I hope lots of folks are having this discussion. Clearly, it’s needed!
Very nice follow-up. I have enjoyed your vacation. It looks like a beautiful place.
Bwhaha I just ran over to FB to see the gigantic cocktail. Enjoy! Safe trip home.
I’ve been seeing comment posts about “AB” all over the web this week and the response has been consistently negative…Maybe it’s just the blogs I read but I haven’t seen one that supports her poor behavior…Have a safe trip home
Sorry we are late. We could not load up your post yesterday. Have a super Saturday.
Best wishes Molly
looks like a really cool place to visit
urban hounds
Thanks for inviting me to co-host! 🙂
I hope that the rest of your vacation was fabulous, and I can’t wait to hear more about your new pet llama. 😉
Hi, this blog up is a great idea so I did a post to link up. I am new to your blog but had a great time clicking through and reading the various posts 🙂 Have a good weekend 🙂
I wrote an article in our local magazine about a farm that raised Llamas and Alpacas. I was amazed at how gentle these awesome animals are, much more gentle than cows or sheep I’ve been around. But I kept thinking how my dogs would totally do poop rolling if I had taken them with me.
I would LOVE that place! But it will have to wait until Ducky outgrows her chew-on-everything stage cuz I won’t take her sisters and leave her behind with the pet sitter.
Great FUF post, my friend!
There is no way Chester and Gretel could get close to a Llama. My Grandparent’s neighbors used to have cows and when we walked by the dogs would go nuts and try to fight them!
That looks like a great place to take a vacation!
Sounds like you found a real gem there Jodi. And glad you got out without poop rolling or eating. 🙂
I am so pleased that you have had a good week!