The Day After

This is how I spent Sunday...

Birdy

What an amazing day. I just came home my first day of Bird School and it was fantastic!

It started at 4:30am when mom drug herself from the bed and began to get us ready for our day of bird hunting with the VCLI. It was so early I thought for sure mom had got the information wrong, but alas, no. We managed to get into the car by about 5:15, and then headed to the Upper East Side to pick up a fellow VCLI-er, Tallulah and her mom, Pam.






I thought it best that our moms meet each other before we began driving, so we got out of the car and waited for Tallulah and Pam. Tallulah and I hit it off like we were littermates and I think mom and Pam did fine too. Once we were settled back in the car we headed out to Long Island. We were to meet the rest of the Vizslas and their parents out on the Sarnoff Preserve, so I took a nap to make sure I had enough energy for the first day of school.




I woke up as we pulled into the preserve's parking lot and there were several Vizslas there already.
I jumped out of the car and greeted each one, living up to my good-natured self and making lots of friends instantly. There was so much to see. The field was spread out before me and I ran and ran. It was terrific.









Mom went off with the other parents to learn about what I was going to be doing, and I took advantage of this "down time" and took a nap. When they returned it was time. Each Vizsla had a turn at finding two hidden birds. They are called Quail and they are so much fun. It's like hide and seek; the birds hide and the dogs find them. What a fun game! While I waited for my turn, I ran around with mom and Mr. Eddie, and he taught mom a few things about what to expect when I am taking my hunting tests.




Before I knew it, it was my turn. I could tell mom was a little nervous, so I wanted to do my best to make her proud. We walked a bit into the backfield and I began to get an idea right away where that little quail was hiding. Once I knew for sure, I ran right over to the pine tree it had hidden under and pointed the spot. Mom, Mr. Eddie and my teacher, Mr. Rich, didn't know what I was doing and thought maybe I was a dud.



But, when that Quail flew up, they knew right away that the planted birds were too EASY for me. I needed to find the surprise, wild birds! As soon as it landed, I left my point to find it again. I pointed it to the applause of my audience.



Mom, Mr. Eddie and Mr. Rich came over for a closer look and took a few photos. I was so proud and I knew mom was proud of me, too! Mr. Rich said I could have my prize, so I gently picked up the bird and carried it around in my mouth as a reward for a job well done. Once I returned to the main field area with all the other dogs, everyone congratulated me and took a peek at my prize. Because the bird hadn't "expired" yet (who knew they come with freshness dating), Mr. Eddie took it from me so that another dog could learn from the little guy, too. I strutted my stuff for the rest of the afternoon.


Mr. Rich gave me an A+ for day and said I had the best run of everyone. Wow. I really am birdy, just like my Momma Siren.

Vizsla Club of Long Island

Mom thought you might want to see their new logo... she has such a BIG head!

Bird Pointing Lesson This Weekend!

Last night mom ordered my school supplies for my first day of class. This coming Saturday we are going to the Sarnoff Preserve wayyyyy out on Long Island (exit 71!) to take a Bird Pointing course. Mom and I have joined the Vizsla Club of Long Island (mom even designed the Logo for them!) and will be meeting lots of new people and vizsla through the organization. They hold match shows, and hunting classes and social events and all kinds of stuff. I am very excited about it.

On my school supplies list, Mom bought me a sportsman brass bell, a puppy check cord, and a whistle/lanyard. She also bought me some extra stuff like a folding crate, a water dish and a slip lead. I am totally going to be soo-o cool on my first day. I hope the other pups like me!

Lazer Fun!

I am practicing my hunting stances, showing I can hold a point for a long time. Don't I look intense?

Halloooo Johan!

Greetings from across the pond to my new favorite little boy, Johan. Here he is watching the Teletubbies. Mom says he and his crazy Danish family will be coming for a visit in August. I can't wait to eat his toes!

Happy Belated 8 Month Birthday to me...

Yeah, my 8 month birthday was on the 12th, but it's better late than never right? Here I am in all my glory.

DISCLAIMER: Please ignore the messy apartment in the background. The cleaning lady called in sick.

At Three Weeks

And here they are again at three weeks - those little "Bug"-gers are quite the show stopper.

QT



















Dorsey






















Hamilton























Robert -- is he FLIRTING with us???





















Keever

Big Sis

So Mom tells me I am a big sis again! Woo hoo! Momma Siren has had her third litter on December 22 - 4 boys and a girl. I have attached some cute photos, but where did Ms. Stern find these names?? She calls them "Love Bugs."
In order, top to bottom, they are: Hamilton, Keever, Dorsey, "Q"-T Face, and Robert.

The Secret Weapon

Mom bought me the coolest toy ever! A Lazer Pointer! "Wait," you are probably saying. "What is a pup going to do with a lazer pointer??" Well, it's the little red light that's generated by the Lazer Pointer that's the fun part! I can chase and chase and chase that lil' guy all around and Mom just hangs out! It's fantastic! In and out of the trees, up and down the hills, over the piles of leaves that the park service is just getting around to cleaning up! It's my own mini-agility obstacle course. Mom has been trying to work on my physique a little so this is a great, fun tool.

What a Hamm

So my new passion is for soccer. I like to dribble with my paws and nudge the ball with my nose. Mom was shocked to see my tallent and thinks I should be renammed Mia, as in Mia Hamm. I've got skills, Yo!

Happy New Year!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?






















CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup of kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

And surely ye'll be your pint-stowp,
And surely I'll be mine,
And we'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!

CHORUS

We twa hae run about the braes,
And pou'd the gowans fine,
But we've wander'd monie a weary fit,
Sin auld lang syne.

CHORUS

We twa hae paidl'd in the burn
Frae morning sun till dine,
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin auld lang syne.

CHORUS

And there's a hand my trusty fiere,
And gie's a hand o thine,
And we'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne

CHORUS