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The traveling pug

December 22, 2012 · 12:32 pm

Christmas is Coming!

Ever since I was a kid, Christmas has been Kind Of a Big Deal in my world. Even in years when it’s been harder to celebrate, there is always an extra element of warmth and joy that Christmas brings to my little heart.

The season is made even better when The Pug and I can celebrate with family.

We have a super-special Christmas planned this year, and we begin it by celebrating with Lola’s sister, Nelly…

 

…who doesn’t look too thrilled at meeting The Fat Man, himself.

Perhaps Lola Pug (who has met Santa many times before) might feel a bit more in the festive mood….

 

Hm.

I might have my work cut out for me this year.

No worries. There’s more ahead for you, little pug. If Nelly isn’t so into it, I know a family member who might be….

 

 

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November 4, 2012 · 8:40 am

Sharing the Love

When we went over to see the Griffies last weekend, we had a mini Halloween party. We came with costumes, and left with bellies aching from laughing so hard.

Lola Pug’s Pug o War costume was SUCH a hit, that we had to see how the stateliest, most composed of the Griffies would look in it, so Bentley was corralled and suited up.

 

Apparently, this little work of art (it truly is an amazing piece of costuming craftsmanship) has the power of paralysis, as well…

 

This truly is the costume that just keeps giving.

Despite Bentley’s quiet protest at wearing it, I think he looks incredibly noble and majestic.

…and grumpy.

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October 29, 2012 · 12:14 pm

Playground Supervisor

Yes, Lola Pug actually was at the play date on the weekend – just to answer a few people who questioned her actual presence at the event.

In case you were wondering what Lola Pug actually does at a play date, I offer you this…

 

Yup. She sits with me, and supervises the activities of the “dogs”.

She really and truly has no clue that she is one of them.

As long as she still plays with her pug buddies now and then, I’m totally cool with that.

Thanks to Michele (Griffy Mum Extraordinaire!) for the photo.

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October 28, 2012 · 8:32 am

Outnumbered!

If you follow Lola Pug on Twitter, you might have noticed that she had a bit of a play date yesterday. And she wasn’t exactly thrilled with the situation she found herself in.

But I was!

You might remember last year about this time, we had a play date with The Griffies. Well, it was time for a reunite, so let’s see how they’re doing!

Pretty Miss Clara was dressed up for the occasion. It’s always a delight to see this little angel.

 

She hovered up high, keeping an eye on the action below….

 

Osgood was in a cranky mood, so he was “Osbad” for the day, but everyone has a bad day, so no worries, little man. (it was kinda overwhelming, so no hard feelings on this end)

 

And Bentley, being the patient therapy dog that he is, of course had to suffer the most humiliation at the hands of his mama…

 

Add in the two little ones, and we have an even BIGGER dog rock band this year!

Murphy, Bentley, Bosco, Osgood, Miss Clara

Yah. That’s Bosco in the background, looking all Iggy Pop and all.

And Lola Pug?

As if.

She’s a solo act, lambies. She makes it quite clear that doesn’t share the spotlight.

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September 26, 2012 · 10:28 am

Wordless Wednesday – Low Tide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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September 22, 2012 · 9:22 am

Why Did The Pug Cross The Road?

…so where were we?

Oh, yes. FARMER’S MARKET!

Up until this farm visit, the most intriguing thing about farms for Lola has been horse poop. Apparently, even to Princess Pugs, it is the most delectable smell (and taste – let’s not talk about that, please) on the planet.

The Man and I were wandering through the small orchard at the farm when someone caught Lola Pug’s eye…

 

…and her world was never the same again….

 

“Free Range” has nothing on this gal, let me tell you. Next time out, I’m getting there early enough to get some eggs, too.

But back to The Pug. Well. It took her a second to take in what she was seeing…

 

…and then it was as if every single primal neuron in her brain woke up and started firing at the same time…

 

…and her life’s purpose was revealed to her in a flash…

 

Lola Pug.

Chicken Hunter.

 

She made noises the likes of which I have never heard before.

Squeaky, primal pug noises.

 

The noises of a pug denied the hunt.

(I have a healthy respect for chickens, and I wasn’t about to let her torment this one. Especially since I suspected the chicken actually might be able to taker her on.)

 

 

When it came time to leave, a certain someone wanted none of it.

First, I wouldn’t let her hunt chickens – the clear and core reason for her being put on this earth. Then, I insisted that we go HOME?

She simply wouldn’t budge.

It took about three days of sulking before she got back to normal, and I still haven’t decided whether another chicken visit is a good idea, but something tells me I’m too much of a sucker for The Pug to deny her for long.

 

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September 14, 2012 · 8:18 am

Farmer’s Market Pug

A major source of late summer joy for me are farmer’s markets. Traveling, or at home – markets are so much fun.

An even bigger joy? Farmer’s markets that are local, preferably organic-ish and PUG FRIENDLY!

 

I mean, come on. Who could resist?

If you turn around from reading the sign, you can see where your produce comes from…

 

See what I mean? AWESOME!

But this is a pug blog, so what of HRH? Well, when we went here a few weeks ago, she wasn’t too impressed with the (amazing) beets and chard, but she sure was interested when she came across a random saddle pad in the apple orchard…

 

(please note her front, left leg – she is in FULL ON intense investigation sniffy mode here)

It would seem that the ultimate in puggie ambrosia is equine in nature, which I can’t argue with.

 

…or at least it was until someone else showed up on the scene….

(to be continued)

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September 2, 2012 · 12:45 pm

Pug People Unite!

Now – onto our summer adventures!

One of the best things about blogging Lola Pug’s adventures is that we get to meet some really fantastic people from all over the world.

We have already become real-life friends with Winston and his people, and now we can add the wonderful Christy and Tim – Angel Pug Payton‘s people – to that list.

With a bit of planning and some good luck, we were able to meet up with them all last week for a private people/pug meetup…

Lola Pug, Christy and Winston

Okay. So Lola wasn’t too impressed, but her indifference merely cemented our suspicions that Lola and Payton were, indeed, soul sisters. And Christy and Tim are as lovely in real life as they are online.

I had to get a photo of Christy’s uber-sweet tribute to Pugnacious P.

 

Needless to say, the pugs weren’t overly impressed by our standing around and endlessly gabbing away. By the end of our visit that day, Lola was tired, so I asked if she could share a ride with Winston in his stroller.

Now, Winston is a gentleman, but I wasn’t sure how Lola would react to sharing such tight quarters with another pug…

 

…and the concern was clearly all for naught.

We left our meet up with full hearts, and a little gift from Payton… but that is a whole other post unto itself….

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August 28, 2012 · 1:54 pm

Summer? Where Did it Go?

I simply cannot remember a busier August than this one. Okay. July, too. And perhaps June.

I mean – it’s already time to start thinking about the pug’s (and my) favourite season – Autumn. Holy moley, I’m still thinking I have the whole summer ahead of us!

Lola Pug and I have spent good chunks of the summer traveling, seeing friends and having amazing pug adventures.  The little Bean makes friends everywhere – she charms the airport security staff every time (thank goodness), and the good folks at WestJet even greet her by name when we board the plane now.

Seriously, though. Who could resist this face?

 

We’re finally back on home soil for a little while, so that should give us time to catch up on all of the pug news that’s fit to blog about.

Oh, it’s tough being my pug, I tell you….

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August 18, 2012 · 11:49 am

Pug Time Zones

Often times, when I’m out walking with Lola, people will come up and ask me the craziest things about pugs.

Does she snore? (HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!)

Do pugs shed? (BOOOWAHAHAHAHAHA!)

Because we travel so much, we get a whole host of other questions, most of which are really great, but my favourite  is…

…Does she get jet lag?

 

HAhaaaaaaa. Oh, man, it’s too early to laugh. I might throw up.

Good grief, yes.

Emphatically YES.

YES a thousand times, YES.

At least no one is actually up at 4:18am to see me in my questionable dog walking attire.

Or ask me questions about pugs.

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