Hey, Everybody...

Hope you all had a Wonderful Holiday!!!

I swear, I didn't touch the "Special Stuffies"...

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I do have a little Sad News...

My First Best Friend, Tigger crossed over the

Rainbow Bridge on Christmas Nite...

Mom says, even though we will miss her sooo much,

it was her time to go...

She was almost 20 years old & she was very tired...

We know she is running & playing like a kitten

& enjoying every minute...

RIP my Dear Friend...I Love You & I will Miss You!!!

Abby xxxooo

There's a Tree in My Living Room...

What's that all about...

There's alot of new Stuffies, too...

Mom says they don't belong to me...

Little does she know...

Anyway...Just an update:

I know I have been missing for awhile...My Mom started

going to work two times on some days instead of just once...

She says my cousin (her nephew) needed a little help at

his Physical Therapy Clinic so she decided

she should lend a hand...

Now, I'm all for helping others, but now somedays she is

gone from Breakfast to way after Dinner Time...I actually

have to wait a hour or two at nite to eat dinner...

That's just not right!!!

Anyway, I miss all you guys, but my Mom has what she

calls priorities...Excuse Me: I should be her

#1 Priority...Don't you all agree??

Talk to you again soon...

Hope you are all getting lots of attention & treats &

getting your Dinner on Time...

Abby xxxooo

Rolling in the "Leaves"...Part #2

Ummm...I'm not sure it was Leaves

I was rolling in...

I made you a little slide show...

Guess what happened next....

But it was REALLY fun anyway...

Abby xxxooo

Rolling in the "Leaves"...Part #1

My Mom took me outside

to play in the leaves...

Stop back tomorrow for

Part #2...

Abby xxxooo

The Yankees Win!!!!

Theeeee Yankees Win!!!!!

Goodnite...I'm tired now...

Abby xxxoooo

Where's the Snow...

I watched all weekend for the

Big Snow Storm...

The Weather Channel said it was coming...

I looked in My Front Yard....

And, I looked in My Back Yard...

No Snow anywhere...
Now, I'm not complaining...I'm just saying!!!

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Oh...And a few days ago, I got this Award

from Our Friends Addie, Lucie, & Hailey...
Thanks, You Guys...You are ALWAYS Showing Love!!!

Here are some rules that came with the award:

**Put the award on your blog and link to who gave it to you.

**Give a nod to Purple Hatter who made the award

**Share a picture or story of how you ‘Showed Some Love’ lately

**Give the award to at least 5 (or more) of your blogging buddies
who you believe have showed some love and ask them
to share their picture or story too!!

Here is a picture of me Showing Some Love to

Rosco when he came home from his surgery... He was really sick so I watched over him til he felt

good enough to get back to running & playing &

"sharing" our toys...

I'm gonna pass this on to everybody...

That's 5 or more, right??

I know all of you Show Your Love

in your Own Special Way!

Abby xxxooo

Are You Kiddin' Me???

This is our Weather Forecast for this weekend....

I'm gonna go live in Arizona with Joey & Tanner...

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... WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BINGHAMTON HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WATCH... WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE NORTH ALONG THE MID ATLANTIC COAST SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS SYSTEM HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL ACCUMULATIONS ACROSS THE WATCH AREA... ESPECIALLY ALONG AND EAST OF THE I-81 CORRIDOR. THEREFORE A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT BECAUSE HEAVY SNOW IS A POSSIBILITY... BUT NOT A CERTAINTY. AT THIS TIME... THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGING SNOW ACCUMULATIONS. TRAVEL CONDITIONS COULD BECOME HAZARDOUS... SO IT IS IMPORTANT TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS AND STATEMENTS IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO TRAVEL IN THE WATCH AREA.

Dory's Smiley Fest Contest...

Here's my Entry for

Dory's Smiley Fest Contest...

I'm smiling cuz I found my Favorite Cuz

under the couch...

I think Rosco hid it on me....

Abby xxxooo

Changes...

I've been sitting in my Look Out Spot alot lately...

I've noticed alot of changes going on...

Lots of New Colors out there...
I looked down....

And noticed even the flowers in

My Front Yard Flower Beds look different...

So...I told my Mom it was time to investigate...

And there was no time to waste...

The trees aren't really green anymore...

And it looks like the leaves are falling

all over My Back Yard...

Mostly out by my Favorite Squirrel Hunting Tree...

Do you think the Evil Squirrels have something

to do with this???

I've got my eyes out for them...

If they're behind this...They're Toast!!!

In the meantime, I'll just enjoy the New Colors...

They really are kind of pretty....

Oh...And, wait til you see the

Ridiculous Howl-O-Ween Costume my Mom got me...

That's for my next post...

Abby xxxooo

Spa Day...

I'm on my way to the Spa...

Just wanted to stop & say Hi...

When I get home, my Mom said we can take a

little walk & check out the leaves...

They seem to be doing some strange things...

Talk to you all later...

Abby xxxooo

My Mom got this in an Email today...

We know alot of you have seen it already, but its worth sharing again...

A Dog's Purpose? (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home..As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, ''I know why.''

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. It has changed the way I try and live.

He said,''People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?''

The Six-year-old continued,''Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.''

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!

How True this is!!!

Abby xxxooo

My Mom took My Camera...

So...Sorry, no pictures of Me today...

Here's some pictures from my Mom's trip...

She calls this Times Square...

And, she say M&M's come in ALL colors in

New York City...
She met up with My Favorite Yankee...

I didn't know Derek was such a big guy...
My Mom said it was a really long walk, but
they finally made it to the show...
I guess this is why I couldn't go...

That thing looks scary....
Or maybe I couldn't go, cuz of all this traffic...
I did have a good time with My Dad, though...

We couldn't take any pictures, cuz Mom
took the camera...

Oh, & I found out he does know where my treats are...

OK...Now I'm gonna read all your Blogs & catch up...

Probably not gonna comment too much, cuz there
is sooo much to catch up on...

I've missed you guys...

Abby xxxooo

I'll Be Back...

My Mom is going to Long Island until Monday...

She said I can read all your Blogs while she is

gone, but I can't type yet...

You know the thumbs thing...

Anyway...She will be back on Monday & she

promised we will catch up with everyone then...

I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately, but

I'll be back next week for sure...

Have Great Weekends...

Abby xxxooo

My Mom is Banned from Facebook...

So...I was busy making sure no squirrels or rabbits

or birds were in My Front Yard...

When My Mom said, "Hey, Abby...You Got a Package!!"

So...I came right over to see what it was...
There's a little card that says it's from Our Friend, Tibby...

It's for Winning her Bingo Game...

Look...There's a new collar that Tibby & her Mom made...

A Tag that has my name on it & a little Loofa Dog...

And...Some Yummy Looking Treats!!!
Here's a couple vidoes for you to watch...

Just click on the picture...

Look at all this Stuff...

I got REALLY excited about the Treats...

I couldn't decide whether to Hide them or Eat them...

So...I did both!!!

Thank You, Tibby !!!

So...I made My Mom promise to limit her

time on Facebook...She read all your suggestions from

my last post & says she will make sure she takes care of

My Blog first, & then if she has any time left she can

play that Stupid Farm Game...

Abby xxxooo

PeeEss: She is leaving me this weekend...She is going to some place

called Long Island & I can't go...I'm staying home with my Dad...

I hope he knows where My Treats are...

Reflection...

September 11, 2001

We Will Never Forget...

I Hate FaceBook & I got some Awards...

Hi, Everybody...

As you can probably see, I am not very happy...

My Crazy Mother has disovered FaceBook...

Do you know what that is???

Well, It's Not Good!!!

She's been playing this Stupid Game...

It has alot of animals & stuff to grow &

she's addicted...

I say she has enough animals to play

with RIGHT HERE...

I HATE FACEBOOK!!!

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Meanwhile, I have received a few Awards...

This one is from Our Friend, Twix...

The Award say, "Your Blog is like a Pearl...

Rare, Delicate, & Charming"...

Thank You, Twix!!!

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And, I got this Award from Our Friend, Daisy...

It was made by The Purple Hatter...

Thank You, Daisy!!!

Now my Crazy Mother says she has some

artichokes to harvest & her cow

needs milking on that Stupid Game...

I swear, I'm gonna fire her...

Abby xxxooo

OK...We Have a Winner...

Drum Roll, Please....

The Winner of my 200th Post Quiz is:

Our Friend, Lorenza....

With a Score of 90% !!!

Lorenza: Please Email me with the name of
the Charity you would like me to make the
Donation of 25 Green Papers to...

And, also your Address so I can send you a
little prize, too...

Email: crabbyabby5827 at yahoo dot com

Thanks for playing everybody...

Abby xxxooo

Let the Fun Begin....

Do you Believe It???

Here's a Little Slide Show for you...

And to add to the Fun...

Take My 200th Post Quiz...

The Quiz will be open until 5:00PM EST

Wednesday, Sept 2nd...

The scores will be tallied & in case of

a tie I will pick the Winner by choosing

a treat by their name...

My Mom says I can send 25 Green Papers

to the Winner's Favorite Animal Charity...

And, I'll send the Winner a little

something, too...

Have Fun!!!

Abby xxxooo

Preparation...

I'll be doing alot of this today...

Mom says we're preparing for a Special Post tomorrow..

Can anyone Guess What that's all about??

Abby xxxooo

Sorta-Wordless Wednesday...

Ummm...I'm trying to sleep here!!!

Abby xxxooo

Stealing Food...

Hi...I gotta say, My Secretary has been more on

top of things lately...

This is one of those pictures that never made it

on My Blog, but I think it's funny....

Anyway...Our Good Friend, Tank

gave me this Award...

Here are the Rules...Why are there always Rules???

When accepting this award, you must blog about the food you have stolen when your humans were not watching...If you have never stolen any food, you must be a really good pup!! You can accept this yummy tray of cookies as your reward! Next add the logo of this award to your Blog (optional), then nominate at least 5 other furry blogs and let them know by leaving a message on their Blogs...

OK...So this is where my Mom always puts her drink...

She likes Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwichs now &

then and always has a glass of milk when she eats one...

She should never leave the milk unattended!!!

See why?? Me & Tigger used to wait til Rosco wasn't

looking & steal his food...

I always ran before he caught me...

Tigger is getting old & wasn't quite as fast as me...

Rosco never minded, though...He's such a Good Boy!!

OK...I'll pass this Award on to:

Deetz, Joey & Tanner, Simba, & Fred...

Cuz I bet they have all stolen food...

& Lorenza...Cuz I wonder if she ever has..

Have Fun!!

Abby xxxooo