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Fancy Running Into You Here
For years, Typhoon thrilled in his role as the younger pest always stirring things up in the yard. As he approaches his eighth anniversary living at Chez Herd, he’s beginning to appreciate the quieter moments. He also appreciates having a bestest brother to hang out with, even if Roscoe P. sometimes is a wee bit closer than the Little Prince would prefer. Don’t worry, though, because the wrestling match started just seconds later.
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A Really Big Turkey
Our neighborhood is quite big into decorating, so we were disappointed when the Halloween season was over. To our surprise, some neighbors don’t wait for Christmas. They decorate for Thanksgiving! Roscoe had a very close inspection of this really big turkey, but then Hu-Dad’s imagination took over (as it so often does). He envisioned Roscoe nibbling to see if the turkey was tasty, but puncturing it with a tooth. The balloon would shoot up in the air, farting away, with Roscoe dangling below. Yes, our Hu-Dad is just a little weird like that.
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Vigilant Sentry
Hu-Dad’s safety is our top concern. Well, getting fed is our top concern and he is the keeper of kibble. While he labors away at his busyness in his study, we surround him with our protective force (the humming sounds suspiciously like snores, but we’re alert). While the rest of us stand guard, Roscoe takes up the window vantage point to monitor the plotting and planning squirrels that are busily taking up positions in the front yard. When the tree rat attack comes, our ever-vigilant sentry will sound the alarm. Don’t you feel safer?
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Brothers: Dream Or Reality?
When you first wake up from a nap, do you have that moment when you aren’t sure if you’re still dreaming? Frankie is trying to decide exactly why his little brother Landon has decided to nap so close. Has Boom Boom gotten into trouble with his other brothers? Is he looking for wisdom from big bro? It’s Friday, Dear Readers, so give us your best caption this.
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Unruly Tail Feathers
The price Landon pays for his glamorous and ridiculously furry tail. On a windy day, he just can’t keep the unruly tail feathers under control. That look of displeasure came after he yelled at it to stop bothering him.
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Rearranging The Furniture
Hu-Dad says sometimes he doesn’t know exactly what is happening here at Chez Herd. For example, why is Landon apparently busy rearranging the furniture in the backyard? Yes, Hu-Dad, this is your circus and we are your clowns.
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A Pain In The Rear
Typhoon’s medical issues are legendary with food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, and other fun things. His latest issue was an infection that developed in a sensitive area. Let’s just say it was located at the end of the digestive track. That has required a change in his medications and some poking and prodding in places that shouldn’t be poked and prodded. The good news is everything seems to be working and we are well on our path to full recovery. The bad news is His Grumpiness is extra grumpy, but we’re giving him a wee bit of sympathy for it. (More details in the full blog post if you’re interested).
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Roscoe The Organist
In one of those amusing moments where Hu-Dad doesn’t know exactly what is happening, Roscoe is studying the organ as if he is trying to figure out how to play. Since it is a pump organ, his paws would be busy, so maybe he plans to use his nose to play chords. Whatever the plan, the Sibernacle Choir could sound really full with a musical accompaniment.
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High Noon Chez Herd Style
The hall is quiet as the mortal enemies face off. The clack of paws from one. The whirr of motor from the other. At High Noon, the clock will strike, the battle will rage, and the fur will fly. Who will our victor be?
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The Tail Drop
A Siberian Husky normally holds his tail high, but a notable exception is when a target has been spotted. The prey—which could be a tasty squirrel or rabbit—is lined up in the sight. The tail drop happens just before the pounce. In this case, the subject happened to be his big brother who mistakenly had turned his back on the big guy. A rowdy game commenced.
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Comfort You Can’t Explain
Last Friday, we showed you a photo of Typhoon getting up to avoid being caught in one of his unusual napping poses. We knew it wouldn’t take long, though, for a fresh photo to emerge. What in the world do the neighbors think when they look into our backyard and see this? Seriously, this is comfort you can’t explain. We don’t even try. We just share it for everyone’s amusement.
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Two Noses Are Better Than One
What could possibly get the attention of the Double Trouble Brothers long enough to stop a wrestling match? The answer is, apparently, blowing in the wind. Roscoe and Typhoon decided two noses can often be better than one when honing in on the neighbor’s grilling. With Typhoon licking his chops, it must be a very good sniff.
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