Recently while daydreaming in the office, I heard a flurry of activity outside. No not snow flurries, they are usually quiet. Well that and this was before the most recent round of snow. It was work trucks parked by the Squirrel family’s tree. I don’t recall them ever having visitors before. But sure enough the […]
Two years ago today I awoke to my left eye hurting me. I didn’t want to worry Mom, Dad and Chuck Billy, so I tried to keep it a secret. I couldn’t keep it secret for long. The pressure was building in my eye, and the pain was escalating. Long story short, I had to […]
It snowed yesterday! And according to tracking more snow will be delivered on Sunday! Angel Chuck Billy is getting really proficient at snow making. Perhaps a little too good. Our meteorologist said it reminded him of the winter of 2015, which was one of the snowiest on record in Maine, as well as the year […]
I often write about taking a stroll down memory lane. Today I’m actually taking you on that stroll! Join me in my time machine, also known as YouTube, to when Chuck Billy and I first explored Dogtown in Gloucester, Massachusetts in September of 2015. Note: for people who may be watching it at work or […]
Ten years ago, Chuck Billy and I explored the Babson Boulder Trail at Dogtown Commons in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Over the years, the words of wisdom etched on those massive boulders have served us well. Therefore before I set course for new adventures, I thought a return trip with Mom and Dad would be a good […]
Today, February 3rd, is Golden Retriever Day! To celebrate I’d like to share a brief history about my favorite breed. The first Golden Retrievers were bred in 1868 by Dudley Coutts Marjoribanks, also known as Lord Tweedmouth, at his Scottish Highlands estate of Guisachan. In his quest for the prefect gun dog and retriever for […]
It was no secret that when he wasn’t saving the planet from UFOs, Chuck Billy liked to unwind by playing fetch. In fact, he considered himself to be a fetch aficionado, and could often be heard barking his favorite motto, “Fetch Is Life!” Therefore, as I continue the countdown to what would have been Angel […]
Honored and distinguished guests, welcome to a special edition of the Golden Tail Wags Awards! Today we will be awarding posthumously to Chuck Billy a Lifetime Achievement Award in Dog Ufology! For those unfamiliar with the Golden Tail Wags Awards, it is our annual ceremony recognizing the weird and wonderful things we’ve seen on our […]
Last week we celebrated mine and Lemmy’s Gotcha Day anniversaries. This week we are counting down to what would have been Angel Chuck Billy’s 13th birthday! What better way to begin than by answering a question I heard a lot in recent weeks, “What is the story behind Chuck Billy’s name?” Chuck Billy, Lemmy and […]
Ten years ago on this date, I joined my family and met my brother, Chuck Billy. I remember waking up that morning in the whelping box, with the feeling of excitement in the air. One by one I watched as my 8 siblings headed off on their grand adventures, while I filled with anticipation. And […]