The kids were out and there were tons of people running around wearing funny clothes. It didn't phase me at all. What I was most interested in was trying to pick up the fallen candy and discarded wrappers. Sweet! And because it was so warm out, mom let me stay out extra late and we took a really long walk in Riverside Park. I'm tired out!
Mom and I tired to find the tick-or-treaters throughout the weekend, but there weren't any! Mom is hoping that they will be out tonight so that I can see all the kids in their costumes. I think Mom thinks it'll be a good learning experience to have all those kids dressed up in funny costumes petting me. More Socialization! I like socialization; it's fun!
Happy Pre-Halloween!
I'm back after a short hiatus. We've been very busy with our daily route. Mom has work and I am being treated for another UTI-type infection, so I am busy working on getting better.
The vet, Dr. Flynn, says that when they cultured the bacteria inside of me (they took it DIRECTLY from my bladder with a needle to rule out a bladder infection -- yikes!) they found E. Coli. I think that is pretty scary and mom was worried too. The doctor says it isn't in my bladder but is beginning as a vaginitis, then traveling elsewhere. She is confident that 20 days on my antibiotic will cure me of this infection and that I will grow out of this tendency once I become a little older. My spirits are high and no one would ever know I am a little sick, but mom still watches me like a hawk.
I have a new dog walker who is very nice. His name is Ali and he's in a ROCK BAND! It's called Eulogy and he says he's signed by Sony. I don't know what that means, but he seems pretty proud. He gave mom the demo CD and so we've been rockin' out! I am working on my moves and feelin' groovy. Maybe for Halloween I should be Elvis, or a ballerina, or a rockin Elvis dressed as a ballerina... I have finalized my decision yet, but I better figure it out soon!
There are posters in the neighborhood for the Halloween Parade. Mom and I are going to go out in a little while to see all the kids in their costumes. I can't wait! But first, I'm going to take a snoozer. yawnnnnnn...
Mom has this thing called "work" and so she hasn't been able to turn on the computer for me to update my blog. I'm so sorry! I will try to remind her tonight that my fans are clamoring for me!!!
This weekend I also met a new kind of dog called a horse. I don't know what these guys eat but, man, are they BIG. Mom kept telling me to "stay away from the business end" and so I did my best. Here are some snapshots!
Enjoy!
P.S. A special shout-out to "Wap's Spotless" a.k.a. Lester, my main man.
Goin' to the Beach -- in OCTOBER???
Mom's completely lost it. She thinks it would be fun to go to the beach today. So Stacey, Jason, Jade, Mom and I piled into the car and head to Atlantic City. Not to gamble but to get blown away by the Nor'Easter that has been in the area the last few days.
At first I was completely befuddled by the enormous water that chased me (mom called it the ocean) but pretty soon I realized I could dig in the sand, and all was right in the world.
I even went swimming for a little bit. At one point the water almost went over my head! Mom said the look of terror on my face was "priceless" and "cute". I think this is more of the "tough love" that she gives me.
Here are some shots of our fun adventure!
I had an amazing day today. Mom and I got up WAYYYYY before the sun (5:30am), got ready, picked up the car, and were off to Hummelstown, PA, to learn how to hunt birds at Ziegler's Blue Mountain Game Farm. Mom thought we were late so she burned rubber and we made it to the meeting place (or really where she thought we were supposed to meet) at 10:15. 
I got to spend some one-on-one time with Ivy and her parents, Kim and Todd. Ivy and I had fun getting to know two Llamas, too! When they snorted in my face I tried to run for cover, but brave mom fed them some grass and I realized they just like to Llounge around Llike Llittle me!
Eventually, we met up with Ms. Stern, Ms. Green and seven other Vizslas - Jaeger, Siren, Owen, Rosie, Hannah, Kayla, and Charlotte. My whole family was back together (well, except for pops Priority - who knows where he is these days - but mamma Siren held it together and put on a brave face without him) and it was fun catching up with (and catching!) Owen, Rosie, and Ivy. I also met a new friend, Charlotte, who is totally awesome. Everyone was saying that she and I look alike, and that we are "twin cousins!' I'm not so sure though-- I think I'm cuter!
Once the whole group came together and we ran the willies out, we got down to business. The name of the game is hunting Chuckar birds, and you play by running around, going to the bathroom, running around again, finding the scent, showing the people where the bird is by "pointing" and then racing off to the next section of brush. Sometimes Ms. Stern squirts water in your mouth because it helps you smell better. She is so silly!
Mom was official paparazzi making sure each one of us had our mug-shot taken, and she had her work cut out for her because we all did so well, and posed so nicely. Right now, Mom's still working on sorting out the photos and picking the best shots, but once she has them ready, come back and take a look!
After we "hunted" the birds, and got to chase them as they flew away, we were loaded up into the cars and driven to a little spot I like to call Nirvana. In reality it was a canal park where I learned that eating manure is tasty and playing tug-o-war with a full gown Vizsla isn't all that easy. I also got to swim officially, and I mean all-the-way-in, up-to-my-chin swim. What a surprise! Mom threw a stick into the canal and I said "what the heck, I am going in after it (the stick might not know how to swim as well as I do, you know)!"
I was expecting the water to only come up to my elbows, but when I went all the way in, I soon realized I was in "over my head." With mom's encouragement, I paddled to shore and climbed out. Whew! I made it! It was really fun though, so I shook myself off and hopped in again!
We headed out, saying our good-byes, and proceded to get stuck in a traffic jam. We even missed dinner! Because of the tiring day and all the driving, Mom and I decided it was best to spend the night at Mutti and Pappa Dino's, and head back into the City on Monday morning, so we relaxed for the rest of the evening. Or did we...
My New Winter Coat
I was just sitting down to relax when mom brings out a new coat for me. It is fashioned after a horse's turnout sheet and is on loan from Ms. Green. I hadn't realized earlier that this was my little gift, until Mom strapped it on me!
I know why it is used for horses normally - it makes you buck, rear and spin! I tried my hardest and used all my canine instincts to get that sucker off me. Eventually I succeeded and showed that coat who's boss. Whew. Mom - don't try that again!
