It was bad enough to be disturbed by her stumbling around at stupid o’clock, without her expecting me to go out in the cold when I was half asleep. Dawn was still ages away when she made my breakfast… then she insisted on having the door open, ‘just in case’, she said, letting all the nice warm out. I wouldn’t mind, but she complains when I do that in daylight when you’re s’posed to be up.
But no… middle of the night and she’s only had one cup of coffee… and she’s already dressed. I know her well enough… so I went out, ‘just in case’ she was up to something. And of course, I was right. Off she went muttering about supermarkets in that voice that sounds like when I pinch help her with her lunch… and I was willing to bet she wasn’t going to be buying turkey.
Now, I know we don’t do Thanksgiving here, but we should; I like turkey. I have experience of turkey… most memorably that Christmas day when she didn’t quite shut the fridge and went out of the kitchen. Well, at least she didn’t have to eat leftovers for days on end…I know two-legses grumble about that, even if she does say she likes turkey sandwiches… and that the shops were shut and there was nothing for tea. Personally, I wasn’t all that hungry…
We do harvest here instead of Thanksgiving… fruit and vegetables and stuff mainly. And while I’m quite partial to the odd pear, let’s face it… turkey is a whole lot better for a carnivore. Which technically, I sort of am, even though she says I’m as omnivorous as a dustbin.
That might have had something to do with the milk carton… well, she’d left a drop in there. I thought it would be a shame to waste it…
Anyway… all this talking turkey has got me sidetracked…
She. Was. Ages. Must have been gone over eight hours. She never leaves me that long! Good job I sleep when she’s out to conserve energy for the tennis balls when she comes in. I could have starved to death!
And she comes in, looking blue and wet and smelling of those cleaning things that make me sneeze. Giver her her due, the first thing she did was open the garden door… I was glad of that. But then she said the ‘B’ word, so I was a bit wary about coming back in until I realised she was stuffing her smelly wet clothes in the wash. She was having the bath. Odd that, when she said she’d been in the hot tub all day… I thought you were supposed to take some of your clothes off? No she said. It had been hot-tub-cleaning day.
Then, just as I’m getting the tennis balls lined up, she dives out again. Mind you, she was only an hour or so and she did fetch treats. No turkey… but better than nothing. There is always something to be thankful for, though turkey would have been better…
So I’ve made her cuddle and play tonight. At least when she goes out, she makes up for it later. So that’s something for my thanksgiving list. If she wants something to be thankful for when she’s been out so long… other than the cuddles… dry carpets. That’s all I’m saying …
I might be able to get another half hour in with the tennis balls before bed if I’m quick… she looks like she’s seizing up again anyway, so it’ll do her good.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates the day!
(And save me some of that turkey!)
Much love,
Ani xxx
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Happy Thanksgiving…even if you don’t celebrate the occasion, I want you to have a happy day…and good treats…every day. Hugs and cuddles, Ani
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Aw, thanks Susan. Hapy Thanksgiving! Treats and cuddles work for me 🙂 Much love, Ani xxx
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Happy whatever-you-celebrate 🙂
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your pack 😉
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Cute!
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Thanks, Kat 😉
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Happy Thanksgiving to you, Ani, and your two legged partner. Wishing you lots of tennis balls and turkey!
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Thank you! I know you’ll be sharing with your four legged partner 😉 Happy Thanksgiving to you and Angel! Much love, Ani xxx
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Happy Thanksgiving Ani! Hope you get lots of treats! We’re not having turkey either, chicken on the grill! And we get our own without seasoning! Can’t wait! Have a great time with your tennis balls! Sammy & Charley
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Happy Thanksgiving Sammy & Charley! I like chicken too… maybe I should have words about that 😉 Much love, Ani xxx
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Too bad you didn’t live closer Ani, I’m sure Wren would be more than happy to share some of her leftovers with you. Among various tidbits, any skin that isn’t crispy comes her way!
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I used to like it when she roasted whole chickens for the family. There’s not much leftovers these days 😦 That’s why I have to improvise 😉
Tell Wren Happy Thanksgiving! Much love, Ani xxx
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Wren says thank you and that the leftovers were pretty good this year. 😉
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🙂
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Those beautiful innocent eyes I am sure she could never do a naughty thing, ever , not with those eyes.
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Thanks Denis… that started my morning with laughter 😉
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Am I guessing Ani laughed with you then flicked a tennis ball your way?
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She does that most if the time, Denis 🙂
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I love turkey too Ani, but we’ll just have to wait a bit longer until Christmas. Looks like you had loads of fun with all those tennis balls AND, plus you get lots of cuddles AND it wasn’t you that had to be bathed! You do indeed have a lot to be thankful for 🙂
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There’s always something to be thankful for… though I bet she wont have a turkey at Christmas either 😦 Maybe she’ll buy one just for me… I might add that to my Christmas list… Much love, Ani xxx
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xxxx
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I have to confess that I am not greatly fond of dogs, but I do love your posts, small one
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In that case that’s an even better compliment : D
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As intended 🙂
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Small divs can blush, you know 🙂
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Happy Thanksgiving.. celebrate in your own way… 🙂
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To you too, Maniparna.
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Reblogged this on Anita Dawes & Jaye Marie and commented:
give Ani some turkey, she deserves it!
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Loved this post Sue! Look at Ani sitting there with all her assets! She is beautiful!
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She’s one of the prettiest girls I know, Belinda… Even if I may be a tad biased 🙂
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We can do that with our fur babies 😊
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I think it’s allowed 🙂
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A post to me me smile, Ani. Love the photo of you with your tennis balls all lined you – you have quite a collection. Any sign of the tennis ball thrower yet?
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Glad it made you smile 🙂 still hoping Santa will bring the tennis ball thrower. Otherwise I’ll have to write another book 😉
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Yes Yes Yes! Only good things come from more Ani books! I am sure you could sneak some christmassy and thanks giving stories in there too 🙂 Fab story – always makes the day seem that little bit better with an Ani story in it 🙂 xx
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I have no doubt she could whip something up between tennis balls 😉 xx
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Aw, Ani you always make me smile 😀
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I’m glad 🙂 much live, Ani xxx
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Such a cute post!! Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you also 🙂
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I remember my first Thanksgivng when stationed in England. I was working the evening shift and walked into the village for a Ploughman’s lunch and a pint. Wonderful memory!
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You can’t beat a good Ploughman’s in a village pub 😉
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Omg, tooooooooo cute! I love Ani’s articles. 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving Ani.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Debby! Much love, Ani xxx
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❤
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Happy Thanksgiving. 🙂
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And to you too 🙂
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Don’t think you’ve got quite enough tennis balls there, Ani. Next time she nips out…tell her to get some more. Well, you never know…
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You’ve no idea how quickly they get lost…
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Ani had it right with that “stupid O’clock” !!! Sweet observations of we two leggers. Love it. ☺
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She’s a clear-sighted creature 😉
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We’re having turkey for Christmas, Ani, cause I heard the humans discussing it the other day. Shame I can’t eat that nice Christmas pudding they have. However, I hope to get a spoonful of brandy sauce. I’d even eat brandy sauce with turkey.
They’ve even got me my very own advent calendar. I’m not sure how I am suppose to open the windows with my paws, so I may have to tear the whole box open on Tuesday.
Have a happy woofable weekend.
Your pal,
Toby
xx
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