"Black Sun" by Isamu Noguchi at Seattle's Volunteer Park with dogs Brychwyn, Wilhelm, Huxley, Volunteer Reservoir and the Space Needle. See more beautiful Volunteer Park photos and read about our recent Seattle urban hike there via the Washington Park Arboretum & Interlaken Park by clicking on the photos or here.
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Typist: Bethany While talking with a friend on the phone in early October 2007, I told her Jason and I had gotten a dachshund puppy. "So you got a weiner dog?" she asked. "Yes, a long haired dachshund," I replied. "Seriously?" my friend queried, "you got a weiner dog? Like a hot dog dog?" I tried to talk to her about the breeds hunting and sporting history but there was no getting through the chortling that was growing into heaving laughter. In my friends defense, she is a sworn eternal Labrador and golden retriever owner and enthusiast. And, well, weiner dogs are really, really funny. Wilhelm's fast moving, short legs make me smile everyday. His bark that is too big for his body is cartoon like in the way that he literally levitates all four paws off the floor when exuding his powerful voice. Then there's the burrowing: Wilhelm will dig his way under and through comforters, blankets, sheets pillows, pillow cases not to mention tall grass, shrubbery and hedges. And those giant floppy dachshund ears... we affectionately called Wilhelm "Dumbo" when he was a puppy. Although he grew into the elephant ears that I was certain he would use to fly when he was smaller, Wilhelm's ears are still so fun and expressive.
A to Z Challenge: Yesterday was V for Volunteer Park Via Washington Park Arboretum & Interlaken Park: Seattle Urban HIke With Dogs, tomorrow is Black & White Sunday and Monday will be X for... Typist: Wilhelm Grinning Ginger of Ginger's Treats finally was able to squeeze in an interview for the Cascadian Nomads Pet Adventure Blog on her busy schedule. I think I was chosen to do the interview because the rest of the Cascadian Nomads knew I would keep my cool when faced with such a famous dog. Plus I always want to know more about an adorable dog who gets to have her smiling face on delicious bags of certified organic dog treats. When Ginger was contacted me about scheduling the interview, I invited her to my house. It was supposed to be a rainy day but fortunately I got to show her around my yard. Ginger also got a tour of all of my favorite places to relax- my bed, the chairs and the couch. I think she approved because she was very open and forthright when it came time to answering some of my telling questions: W: What's the most embarrassing thing you've done with your human? G: My human feeling the need to use a bag to pick up my poop. She uses all organic ingredients in my treats – why can’t it be left to fertilize? But, my human insists.
W: If you could have one wish (and it actually came true) what would it be? G: Going to a pet store without a leash. I have ideas in my brain that need to be shared! I don’t take humans to Target and then tie them up. W: What is your favorite place in the whole world (this can be a fantasy place you may love only from photos or descriptions)? G: Cannon beach, Oregon. The sand seems endless and I like the wind in my face. W: What is you favorite place close to home (this is somewhere you have been and could conceivably go to right now)? G: I love the parks in West Seattle. Whether its Lincoln Park, West Crest, Alki or the many other trails mom takes me on. West Seattle is such a great place to grow up.
My apologies to the graceful Ms. Ginger for the feline intrusion on our time together and my heartfelt thanks to her for making time to visit and be interviewed. If you want to know more about Ginger or her delicious certified organic dog treats, check out her website here. I highly recommend trying her treats;I love them! And as a thanks for the interview, she has allowed me to share with you that until the end of the month you can get 15% off your Ginger's Treats order with the code "Facebook." I must say that a dog so willing to part with her treats might not be as much of a treatoholic as believed. But in the time I have gotten to spend with Ginger, I can tell you her mom just might be right about the "Bossy Pants" title for Ginger's biography. We are being compensated for helping spread the word about Ginger's Treats. Cascadian Nomads only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers and our opinions are always our own. Ginger's Treats is not responsible for the content of this article. Is there anything else you'd like to know about Ginger? A to Z Challenge: Yesterday was F for Flight Harness: Training Away Fear By Encouraging Choice and our First Monday Positive Pet Training Blog Hop, tomorrow is H for Handsome Huxley Wordless Wednesday. |
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