tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57685571689624155762024-03-15T18:09:29.950-07:00Travelin' Jack's Dog BlogJack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.comBlogger285125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-621937912480475352015-05-25T13:10:00.001-07:002015-05-25T13:10:32.276-07:00RUFFING it at Elephant Butte Inn & Spa.....NOT Roughing It!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With Memorial Day loominng and summertime around the corner, I-Travelin' Jack, decided that Jill and I would beat the crowds and head to Elephant Butte....AND especially to avoid the crowds at the lake who are 'roughing' it in their tents. <br />
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We chose to go the other direction and luxuriate in the 'casual elegance' of the Elephant Butte Inn & Spa, that is...<br />
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....pet-friendly! Not only do they welcome registered pets with a doggy treat, they also have a very reasonable pet fee. $15 for small dogs, $20 for large dogs...and that is FOR THE ENTIRE STAY, not per night. <br />
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Before heading to our room, we took a little walk about the property. Ya know it's a double dog good thing when you have to stop and smell the roses along the route! Lovelee property. OH....and take note here you dog people out there......I love it when they post signs telling everyone what they expect. We ALWAYS obey the rules.....OK...got it. I'll carry my leash with me whereever I wander around this dog-fabulous Inn.<br />
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The Inn is full service with 2 restaurants, large outdoor pool area, gift shop, and full service Spa on property. The majority of the rooms face the lake, with an outdoor porch for enjoying the lovely views and weather right from your room. The rooms have been recently redecorated with lovely decor as well as accommodating to your every need. <br />
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We especially enjoyed the large sweeping lawn area with lots of roaming area for the pup. A complimentary full service hot breakfast is part of the room rate for all guests...but perhaps even better than that is the on-property Ivory Tusk Restaurant and Tavern...with a Pet-Friendly Patio! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDNtUBnFXE5iawiCjr2mqFtiDp7EHgBiGrPzQdhTtoC2FYlnlNr0o4bDE9zfklQf_mlrlb8jNQ89bXvCnrVWHuodjMkVd2KPIRZBH033V3rheNnMRL_EQ8bm6b9oeOSnHIZtJNftT4PsO/s1600/Elephant+Butte+Inn+Happy+Hour.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_540350="null" height="320" oua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDNtUBnFXE5iawiCjr2mqFtiDp7EHgBiGrPzQdhTtoC2FYlnlNr0o4bDE9zfklQf_mlrlb8jNQ89bXvCnrVWHuodjMkVd2KPIRZBH033V3rheNnMRL_EQ8bm6b9oeOSnHIZtJNftT4PsO/s320/Elephant+Butte+Inn+Happy+Hour.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
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Whether you want a late afternoon happy hour beverage or a full steak dinner (or both...which is what we did!), Jill and I (especially me!) enjoyed this nice element of our vacation experience. Followed by a nice afternoon refresher, we decided to hit the Ivory Spa. </div>
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Jill decided to take a much needed personal treatment and luxuriated in the Ivory Spa right on property. But....dog-alas! They don't allow Pets in the Spa.....</div>
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But.....lucky for me.....Lucky DAWG that I am, I found the answer to this dog-lemma! Right across the street at the Elephant Butte RV Resort!<br />
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Not only do they have NICE DIGS....'er RV pads for those RVers out there, but they have LOTS of great stuff on site for the travelin' pet....like a DOG WASH!</div>
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So Yippity Doo Dawg! I got my PAW SPA treatment too! </div>
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Why Jill and I felt so refreshed after our little spa treatment, we decided to check out the nearby hiking trails....they have several right there by the Inn</div>
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and they even come with their own Pet Potty Stations....NICE! </div>
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But back at the ranch...or the Elephant Butte Inn & Spa as the case may be for this trip......we decided it was dinnertime! Yippee! </div>
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So I got all spruced up....and we meandered over to the Ivory Tusk Restaurant & Tavern....on the PETIO where I could dine right along side Jill. We picked out a table by the gurgling Water Feature (I've got an eye for all the niceties, you know!)</div>
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and then WHAT do I SPY.... a cute little doggie lass also dining on the Petio with her family. Got to know her TOOT-SWEET....her name is Bella. I do believe she was quite taken with my Dog-anaire looks....but then who wouldn't be!</div>
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But the Dinner Clock is ticking.....gotta get back to the dog-portant stuff now. I'll just sit here and peruse the menu with my glass of Red Dog-ernet! (some people call it Cabernet...but that sounds too much like cat for my choosing, so I'll just bulldog-erize it...if ya follow me!)</div>
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But I dog-gress. Dinner. Think I'll have Steak & Shrimp......Yup-Pup, that is my decision! It looks yummy!</div>
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Do I have to share with Jill?</div>
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All right...maybe just a bite! </div>
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How was it you ask? It was DOUBLE DOG YUM! And that is no exaggeration!</div>
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Yep, this has definitely been a nice little visit. Without stepping foot off property for our little quick getaway from the city to Elephant Butte Inn and Spa, we were able to enjoy a full service luxury experience together.....me and my best pal-gal, Jill! </div>
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My official Travelin' Jack review you ask? Why Elephant Butte Inn & Spa get my 5-PAWS RATING....and as you all know...it just doesn't get any better than that!<br />
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Now....this is our idea of RUFFing it.....NOT roughing it! We WILL be back!<br />
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For MORE info on Elephant Butte Inn & Spa, check out their website....<br />
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or if you are RVing it...check out <a href="http://www.ebresort.com/">www.ebresort.com</a>.<br />
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See you round the bend in the road!<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES! <br />
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When I hear the name Alamogordo, I think of White Sands National Monumennt....but let me tell you..that's ONLY the beginning of fun times in this great New Mexico city!<br />
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Of course NO one can discount the fun in the sun at White Sands.....but here's a few tips for the pup visitor....well even the people visitors to this big sandbox in the desert! </div>
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1. Wear proper attire and bring your shade with you. It's SUNNY there!</div>
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2. Drink lots of water. </div>
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3. I got a Junior Bark Ranger Bandanna (photo 1) that is not only snazzy looking but if you wet it down with water, it keeps you cool too!</div>
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4. Bring your sled! And if you don't have one, you can buy (and resell afterward) one right at the Gift Shop.</div>
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5. HAVE FUN!</div>
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It's just a hoot to check out all the families having fun on the sand dunes! Course you gotta wear your shades too! But the FUN has just BEGUN! </div>
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Next stop on our Outdoors Alamogordo adventure is Oliver Lee Memorial State Park. They have several trails to hike.....and I found the coolest springs to cool my jets in....and my feet too! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkV6g2z-zbqnGyPktQjetdxjzIGM_QVO9zLRacmO-bJbG56C0PK2Jp21bWFrUeyW5NeF9dTHNUW3hK1W4fXfQlPxnmYH97LedT7okUBT3hiQhfS00OcDk7nN23CfWSSiV9za9wJzFDE38U/s1600/Alamo+Water+Time.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_990403="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkV6g2z-zbqnGyPktQjetdxjzIGM_QVO9zLRacmO-bJbG56C0PK2Jp21bWFrUeyW5NeF9dTHNUW3hK1W4fXfQlPxnmYH97LedT7okUBT3hiQhfS00OcDk7nN23CfWSSiV9za9wJzFDE38U/s1600/Alamo+Water+Time.JPG" height="320" lua="true" width="240" /></a><br />
Well actually ALL of me! There's nothing more fun on a warm spring day than to dip your toes into cool clear clean water! I highly dog-recommend Oliver Lee State Park for just such an adventure.<br />
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BUT WHAT! DOG-FORBID! What has Jill got planned now!<br />
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DOG WASH? Hey wait a minute....just because I'm a wet (and dirty) dog....let's think about this a minute!<br />
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Aw-Oh.....guess my begging didn't pay off. Looks like it is Bath Time in the Self-Service Dog Wash! Dog-nab it! Actually it's not that bad...but don't tell Jill I said that!<br />
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A full day of fun in the sun, on the trail and in the water.....time to check in to a DOG-FRIENDLY hotel. Yep....we found one! SEE....it says so right on the sign. Thanks Magnuson Hotel and Suites! We LUV dog-friendly. <br />
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Why look at this! They don't just advertise dog-friendly....the SPEAK dog-friendly too! A welcome Biscuit from my man John at check in! NICE touch Magnuson Hotel & Suites!<br />
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Hmmmm...gotta check out the lobby. It's been renovated in full southwestern style. Just what this dog personally likes!<br />
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But of course the real test is the Room! Snazzy! Yup...it passes the Travelin' Jack test! BTW, in case you are not familiar with the name Magnuson...here's a Jack tip....it used to be called the Best Western Desertaire....till it changed brand names about a year ago. And with that change they have renovated the property! Pretty nicely done if ya ask this travelin' dog!<br />
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DAY 2.....of our Alamogordo Adventure. We're off to check out the histric district! Here I am at the Plaza.....great murals and other snazzy pieces of history to take in....and don't forget New York Avenue.....lots of fun shops and walking area to explore too! Ya know.....a trip is not complete without shopping, right? Right! </div>
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How 'bout SPACE HISTORY! They have a truly OUT-A-THIS-WORLD museum here in Alamogordo..the New Mexico Museum of Space History! Here I am in the outdoor exhibit area. Look at all this cool stuff would'ja? </div>
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Why no matter where I look.....or SIT...there's cool stuff all around! I'm dog-pressed! HINT....the museum inside and their IMAX theater are only accessible to service dogs....BUT there are several dog sitting businesses in town that you can leave your pup at (for a fun pup outing) and then go explore the INSIDE of the museum and take in a grand IMAX movie too! Everyone has fun that way!<br />
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Like the Toy Train Depot! Just my size...I'm a thinkin'. Where IS that train? Not waitin' around though because my tummy is growlin' and it's time for a Picnic! Right next to the Toy Train Depot is a City Park filled with LOTS of giant trees, grass, picnic tables.....well, just all the goods for a nice outdoor picnic. And then right next to THAT park is the Alamogordo Zoo! ALL located right on White Sands Blvd...easy to see...easy to get to! It's so easy...and fun...to explore ALL the super duper things here!<br />
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You betcha! Nuts about Pistachio nuts that is! Why look...it's the Worlds' Largest Pistachio Nut....together with the world's smallest nut....named Jack...NAW not true...but that is one of my bulldog jokes! </div>
You too can get your picture taken here at McGinn's PistachioLand USA farm and vineyard.<br />
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And just as I was done posin' by the nut....what do I see but a cute lookin' lassie and a very interesting Green Tour bus! What's this about eh? Well, let me tell you....Michelle clued me in...they take you on a Farm Tour in this snazzy bus....and WHAT? Well behaved and leashed dogs can go too?<br />
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OK....I'm IN! Let's get this baby rollin'....I want to check out those Pistachio trees and those vineyards where you harvest your own grapes! Let's Roll!<br />
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Tour's done....BTDW (that means By The Dog Way in case you don't talk bulldog!) there is one snazzy Gift Shop at McGinn's too! We went shopping inside (Yes...I was invited in too!) and lo-and-behold....do I spy ICE CREAM? Yup-pup I do...so Jill quick got a cup of Pistachio Ice Cream and I sure did enjoy that sweet cool treat at the end of my tour. Thanks McGinn's for being so pet....and people friendly! This was one great stop on our adventure! <br />
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You too can create your very own special Alamogordo Adventure. Start by checking it out on their website <a href="http://www.alamogordo.net/">www.alamogordo.net</a></div>
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-21408260854899423542014-10-31T07:14:00.002-07:002014-10-31T07:14:48.717-07:00Happy HOWL-o-Ween! And a SAFE one too!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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YIPPEE.....It's HOWL-O-WEEN! One of my favorite days of the year....cuz us Pups get to dress up like </div>
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And glow in the dark Skeletons......BOO! Did I scare you? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6A9X3Kkh5Z05nvQmkcgMfQtnB8J4fyYFt4yDP0GwTv5pfhobY9iJEvle247EP1PL4EzsPHuo5NFcrV42lZ8wmn58Y2C09AklMq6HOCzElGd0J2mTuppBouMEd6-uqhmwl3JzJVQGeTsW/s1600/Barking+Bad+DAWG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_499954="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6A9X3Kkh5Z05nvQmkcgMfQtnB8J4fyYFt4yDP0GwTv5pfhobY9iJEvle247EP1PL4EzsPHuo5NFcrV42lZ8wmn58Y2C09AklMq6HOCzElGd0J2mTuppBouMEd6-uqhmwl3JzJVQGeTsW/s1600/Barking+Bad+DAWG.JPG" height="320" mua="true" width="319" /></a>Or....if you are from Albuquerque....maybe you should be a BARKING BAD DAWG! Now THAT is a good one if I do bark so myself! BOL! <br />
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SO, being the ultimate Pet-Spert.....I checked out some dog-dandy advice for you from my good PAL Thomas Dock He has some really doggone grand advice for all of us.... <br />
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HALLOWEEN AND OUR PETS...SPOOKY FUN OR SCARY DANGERS?<br />
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In a little less than 48 hours from now, hundreds of thousands, if not millions of kids will take to their neighborhoods in a wide variety of costumes, all in a quest for miniature chocolate bars, lollipops and other sweet candies. "Trick or Treat" night is an annual celebration rooted in antiquity and a popular holiday among kids and adults alike. I am sure that many of you have incredible costumes planned, exciting parties to attend and, hopefully, just the right level of scariness. Most of us truly enjoy this holiday....but what about our furry companions? How do our dogs and cats feel about ghosts, ghouls and spooky jack - o - lanterns?<br />
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There are four main concerns that we have when it comes to Halloween and our pets: First, the potential dangers of what ends up in the trick or treat bags; second, how some Halloween decorations are cause for concern; third, how will your pet react to the legions of witches, vampires and werewolves, and finally, should your pets endure costumes for our enjoyment?<br />
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Most everyone is aware that chocolate is a concern for dogs and there will certainly be bagfuls at lots of homes across the country. Chocolate contains the chemical, theobromine, which, in the right amounts can cause heart arrhythmia, hyper-salivation, hyper-activity, seizures and even GI upset. Thankfully, the good news is that most of the chocolate found in a typical Trick or Treater's haul is milk chocolate, which contains much less of the theobromine than baking chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate or dark chocolate. Still, it's best to keep your canine friend away from the loot...enough milk chocolate can still cause problems, especially for smaller dogs. If you suspect your dog has eaten chocolate, try to find the wrappers and determine what kind and how much, then call your veterinarian!<br />
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And, it's not just the chocolate sweets...the sticks from lollipops, foil wrappers and other items can cause an upset stomach or possibly even an obstruction or perforation. With the popularity of parents providing "allergy-safe" treats at homes with teal colored pumpkins, it's important to remember that those stickers, pencils or super bouncy balls may smell similar to candies they have been mixed with and many pets may think of them as just another treat to eat!<br />
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The increasing popularity of the Halloween holiday has lead to an explosion of extremely frightening decorations and ways to make your home (or party) as spooky as possible. While most of these are pretty safe, remember that the fake spider webs could be tempting to your feline friends, leading to a linear foreign body and an emergency surgery! Candles inside of jack - o - lanterns or used for decorations can be knocked over by spooked pet, so please place them carefully where fire danger is minimized.<br />
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The excitement of the day may be too much for even the best-behaved dog. Constant visitors to the door as well as the spooky sights and sounds may cause some pets to become fearful, These pets could run away and become injured in a variety of ways. Consider allowing your dog to spend Halloween in his own special place inside with special treats, safe and secure from the goblins. Even if you have a fenced yard, Halloween is definitely not a good night for your dog to be outside without supervision and restraint.<br />
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Costumes on people can be equally scary to pets. Masks, large hats, and other costume accessories can confuse pets and may even trigger territorial instincts. It is not unusual for pets to act protective or be fearful of people in costumes, even if they normally are very social with that person.<br />
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Last, but not least, let's chat about pets and costumes. The plethora of pictures showing dogs dressed up as lions, Great Danes painted to look like Holstein cows and even some cats with angel wings leads many people to believe that our pets LOVE this kind of activity. In reality, some pets are just never going to be comfortable in anything other than their "birthday suit." When considering whether to dress up your pet, think of the following: <br />
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For more info on pets, you can read Tom Dock's Blog at <a href="http://community.petpalstv.com/xn/detail/3304610:BlogPost:113995">http://community.petpalstv.com/xn/detail/3304610:BlogPost:113995</a> And I'm proud to endorse him! Oh...and PSSSSTTTTTT......Tell him Travelin' Jack sent you!<br />
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Doggy Hugs and Slurpy Kisses<br />
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-91018202888655215152014-09-17T07:11:00.002-07:002014-09-17T07:11:56.712-07:00ABQ....where there's always something great happening! Specially for this dog! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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But first, I think I'll take a little summertime break by the Sunflowers! I've always had a hankerin' to be a "flower dog-child!" </div>
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Although a workin' dog can't mosey around the flowers too long. Places to go, people to see...and work to do, so I'll head to my FAV TV show, 2KASA Style to hang out with some of my A Team there for my next Pet-Friendly TV segment. Here I am on the set with Guest Host Howie...from YELP!, Show Host, Chad Brummett....my pawsonal bud, and the gee-orgeous Weather Gal, Kassandra Crimi! LUV 'em all! <br />
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And after the TV show, it;s back to work at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum, where I am the dog-ficial AMBASSA-DOG!<br />
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Some of my work there includes welcoming all the 2-legged kidlets who come every Wednesday to Stories in the Sky! It's cool and Everyone loves it...including me!<br />
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Wow, with all this work, it's time to take a load off my bulldog feet and relax a little....so where does this dog go for a nice time in ABQ? Well, that would be the Patio...er PETio at Church Street Cafe in Old Town. In addition to great food, fabulous outdoor dining, this place is even music to my ears as I listen to Ronaldo strum his guitar and croon those melodies. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCg53i2RE8g0TH_nG9vwrQ8GPoQlviFm3z8bQzT5x3g6j9DF2vMoN-ChTik7wZMO2CXbdOyvimTF-YuNLBG_eRa8thJHGWrjvIkDbrDQgO31B6DSojmCQr0jTdQ_z98jLWvRp6-nmF9aR/s1600/Church+Street+Cafe+Bacon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_316061="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwCg53i2RE8g0TH_nG9vwrQ8GPoQlviFm3z8bQzT5x3g6j9DF2vMoN-ChTik7wZMO2CXbdOyvimTF-YuNLBG_eRa8thJHGWrjvIkDbrDQgO31B6DSojmCQr0jTdQ_z98jLWvRp6-nmF9aR/s1600/Church+Street+Cafe+Bacon.JPG" dua="true" height="320" width="240" /></a> But WAIT! I'm heading back to my table.....I think I smell BACON! Yep...wouldja look at this! My fantastic server has brought me my very own bacon. Now THAT is what I call Pet-Friendly service! I just LUV Church Street Cafe! <br />
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But stardom calls again. Back to work. I got called for a TV commercial. Here I am on the set with a green screen backdrop, pretending to be flying through the skies in a hot air balloon. Miss Kathy and I were actors in the commercial. Our role....to 'try' to catch the key.....and of dog-course to look handsome on the set! We missed the key...dog-nab-it (it was in the script)...but I think I got the handsome dog-actor down good! What do you think?<br />
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Of course the Pop-A-Lock guy GOT the key. (HINT-they get the key everytime!) I think that is their motto! It was a grand shoot, and I can' t wait to see it air. Watch for it on KRQE and KASA TV. You might just see me in my latest TV commercial! Thanks Pop-A-Lock for including Travelin' Jack in your commercial! Next time I lock my keys somewhere accidentally, I know who we are callin! That would be Pop-A-Lock Locksmith!<br />
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Time to get back to the Balloon Museum. We've got SO much happening, I just love it! This beautiful Children's Peace Stature is getting ready to have a grand affair this weekend, the 21st...so come on out to check out the action! <br />
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And WOAH! what's this? Another TV segment shoot at the Balloon Museum? Here's my buddy Michael Newman, host of the TV show <strong>New Mexico True TV.</strong> He's doing a relaxed intro shot for the show on our green lawn. Hmmmmm, I can't wait to get my call from them to do a pet-friendly segment! It's just gotta happen, right? In the meantime, I'll just supervise from the sidelines. GOOD JOB MICHAEL! I think you got it spot on! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GhxGLKH6wayzFnHoWW8Q6mIyMPOjrzDgmiIF971jp2Mf4kkW4cJ24gbEkeokCLAN19DmXOMuI_EGoS-VKxNC8lMnB1xI54iPyIFPXtVzib5bNNYJrIr4ljqUxs4yt0NJzSEQOBxKSbjF/s1600/FFFD+Jack+Trading+Card.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_316061="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GhxGLKH6wayzFnHoWW8Q6mIyMPOjrzDgmiIF971jp2Mf4kkW4cJ24gbEkeokCLAN19DmXOMuI_EGoS-VKxNC8lMnB1xI54iPyIFPXtVzib5bNNYJrIr4ljqUxs4yt0NJzSEQOBxKSbjF/s1600/FFFD+Jack+Trading+Card.JPG" dua="true" height="320" width="240" /></a>And now, as I take a quick look back at my pawstigious TRADING CARDS, I am reminded that it is almost time for our biggest and grandest hot air balloon show in the world...right here in Albuquerque! The International Balloon Fiesta. And I'm gonna make sure to be there. <br />
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-72176379566324007592014-09-07T08:46:00.003-07:002014-09-07T08:51:25.432-07:00Top Ten Reasons to Visit Lodge at Sierra Blanca in Ruidoso...by the Pet Travel Expert Himself! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let's STEP IT UP and talk about one of my all-time FAVORITE getaways---The Lodge at Sierra Blanca resort in Ruidoso! So for starters, let's check out our TV segment on the subject. </div>
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But just to make sure you got ALL 10 REASONS TO VISIT THE LODGE AT SIERRA BLANCA......Here is the actual countdown!</div>
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"TAKE A LOOK AT THIS PLACE, WOULD'JA? IT'S GORGEOUS!"</div>
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A lovely resort in a beautiful setting. AND........</div>
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It's PET-FRIENDLY! Check this out! They have a special Treat for their pet guests. Now THAT's what I-Travelin' Jack like! <br />
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And the place is lovely inside and out! "PAW-SOME DECOR! YES, JUST PAWSOME-AWESOME!" Inside and out it is pure luxury. Check out this view from the 2nd floor. <br />
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And of course their suites are roomy, comfortable and very nicely decorated. "ONE SWEET SUITE! ONLY THE BEST FOR ME!"<br />
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Plus their public areas are fun, friendly, and relaxing. Like this Lounge Pub. "FOOTBALL AND A COLD BEER IN THE LOBBY LOUNGE...NOW THAT'S WHAT <strong><em>I-TRAVELIN' JACK </em></strong>AM BARKING ABOUT!" <br />
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Why it's just a grrrrrreat place to relax and check out all the good things. "I HEARD THROUGH THE BARK-VINE THERE ARE SOME SPECIAL OFFERS RIGHT NOW!" and sure enough it is TRUE! This brochure shares the deal...and here is a link for YOU to check out the special End-of- Summer Deals at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. <a href="http://www.thelodgeatsierrablanca-ruidoso.com/">www.thelodgeatsierrablanca-ruidoso.com</a><br />
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"HOW 'BOUT A FIRESIDE SUNSET CHAT ON THE VERANDA?" Every evening they light a fire in the patio firepit. A great way to wind down the day...with views of the mountains to enjoy the cool summer evenings. Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh NICE!</div>
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And there's some great shopping right at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. They have all those must-have travel items that you forgot...or maybe some gorgeous New Mexico jewelry...or why, what about some Lodge logo merchandise. "HEY...LOOK AT THIS. I FOUND A COFFEE MUG AND CAP THAT MATCHES MY OUTFIT! <strong><em>MINE!"</em></strong> </div>
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There are lots of activities right at the Lodge! Like the Links Golf Course right next door...or my pawsonal favorite---an Off-Leash Dog Park directly behind the Lodge! Now that's what I am barking about! "WOOF! HEY...PSSST....YOU---BIG DOG OVER THERE----ARE YOU VISITING THE LODGE AT SIERRA BLANCA TOO?" </div>
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"CUZ I SAID SO!" And after all...I AM the Pet Travel Expert! And the Lodge at Sierra Blanca in Ruidoso gets my prestigious 5-PAW RANKING! For many more reasons than these Top Ten Reasons. So do yourself a favor....TAKE A BREAK....and head over to the Lodge....my pawfect idea of a way to wind down the summer! </div>
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AAAAHHHH.....smell that sweet lavender fragrance wafting through the air? I DO! Because it is Lavender Season here in New Mexico. So I'm off to explore the lavender fields of my dreams. And perhaps I'll paw a verse about it too! From a pup's perspective of course!</div>
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By Travelin’ Jack, New Mexico’s Pet Laureate<br />
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Today I spied a Lavender Field<br />
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I thought to myself “must check this out”<br />
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To see if it’s really so grand!<br />
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I wandered amidst the Lavender bushes<br />
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So tall, so stately, so Purple.<br />
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I sniffed and tasted and pawed a bit<br />
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Why I even made up some Lavender wishes!<br />
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This lovely Lavender so tender to touch<br />
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A pup can hardly resist<br />
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I’ve sniffed a dog-zillion Lavender sniffs<br />
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Now I’m sprinkled in Lavender dust.<br />
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Some folks eat it, some folks smell it,<br />
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Some folks plant it and watch it grow.<br />
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But from a pup’s perspective the Lavender bush is created <br />
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To ponder life as it does merrily go! <br />
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(This verse was created for Lavender Fest, 2013) Photos by the magnificent photographer Daryl Custer.<br />
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A couple of tips for the Lavender Lusting Wanderer.<br />
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There are many fields around the state where lavender is grown and open for public visits. Many allow the dog too! Make sure and call ahead to verify if Fido is welcome in the lavender fields.<br />
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Travelin' Jack's Pet Tip of the Week. When you travel in the hot summer weather always make sure to take plenty of water for a thirsty pup. We carry a gallon of water and a bowl in our car all the time. That way we don't worry about whether there is water available at our stopping points.<br />
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You are welcome! And have a LAVENDER kinda week!<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES! <br />
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OK.....you all know this Travelin' Dog loves a Challenge. And when I heard through the (very reputable) bark-vine that Silver City was talkin' up a storm about ALL the things you can do there.....like "<strong>101 Things To Do In Silver City" </strong>I thought it was high time to put it to the Travelin' Jack test! </div>
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We headed to Silver City.....a 5 hour ride, and enroute we ran into a summer storm.......</div>
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But I doggress....back to the story...and to Silver City.<br />
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Just as dusk settled in, we pulled into our home-away-from-home, the pet-friendly Bear Mountain Lodge! Now you tell me....is that not an amazing sight to behold after a long ride? Can't wait to check it out in Travelin' Jack style....but right now, think I'll just settle in for a comfy night of rest. ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ........................................<br />
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#30 <strong>Buy Fresh at the Farmers' Market</strong>! A dog-friendly open air Farmers' Market....now THAT is pretty doggone cool! I see other dogs here too, cruisin' the market. And there's live music.......<br />
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Tasty fresh produce.....hand made baskets and wares.....</div>
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and I even got to visit with lots of friendly Silver City folks! Oh and that would be #20 <strong>Chat with a local! </strong>A great little market and dog-dandy way to start the day...but let's <strong>#16 Stroll historic old town.</strong> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIev8BL8bkyTqEkHv5foosO1Sjw5luPryvh-37FAnfwWbzEfawjjxM3C8Ew7byDStFTt55IdudFyTMhJsVqbN9oz0RCzNCHumQx1E9nyWE0I-ECsIlE0PQIuH0bShLIbGBSMe3TZUIWG-H/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+048.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_400849="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIev8BL8bkyTqEkHv5foosO1Sjw5luPryvh-37FAnfwWbzEfawjjxM3C8Ew7byDStFTt55IdudFyTMhJsVqbN9oz0RCzNCHumQx1E9nyWE0I-ECsIlE0PQIuH0bShLIbGBSMe3TZUIWG-H/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+048.jpg" height="320" oua="true" width="179" /></a>and # 17 <strong>Go Gallery Hopping. </strong>Now THIS is what I call a well marked Art Tour.....and I'm not even the one doin' the marking (if you get my drift! HA! ) Think I'll stroll down this road to see if there are any Pet Friendly Art Galleries!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJgOnMkrjp2nz6kPpmmxdVk2z63F8htb1t_60uaIaTKNMN0TknBzG1m5vk1vKffUWNIwJKcwcwiI1tjDZbX643pIjxDOQ2iWSVZlB5IPFROGu9dom3DnxMTO4lSgT3jv_bJWWjDpMqaXe8/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_400849="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJgOnMkrjp2nz6kPpmmxdVk2z63F8htb1t_60uaIaTKNMN0TknBzG1m5vk1vKffUWNIwJKcwcwiI1tjDZbX643pIjxDOQ2iWSVZlB5IPFROGu9dom3DnxMTO4lSgT3jv_bJWWjDpMqaXe8/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+050.jpg" height="320" oua="true" width="179" /></a>And that would be YES! We dog-scovered "Space-A studio Art Gallery"...and they welcomed me, Travelin' Jack right in! LOTS of cool stuff......much of it is repurposed articles. (although I would call it Re-PUPosed! Lots of cool stuff to choose from...somethin' here for everyone!<br />
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I like this one. Can you wrap it up for me please? With a slurpy kiss on top? OKAY....got it! And I think that takes care of #60 <strong>SHOP </strong>and we can add # 47 <strong>Buy Art. </strong><br />
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And let me just bark this. There's LOTS of art and cool galleries in Silver City......and some of them give you major <strong>Vibrations </strong>like Vibrations Gallery, which has some art, some music and some framing....BUT the very bestest thing at Vibrations is the new friends I made there <br />
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But you know...those biscuits can make a pooch thirsty....and the shopping along the historic downtown, so when I got invited into the local YARN shop for a cold drink of water.....I didn't pass it up! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4cvMz-4fSZhRwoFNX1dUH4_dDcyzDGCJlL3AcnD5vaPuRQ1jQ4EEjvhRWdd6oWhC052vJwBJffiXYFaUM0xHa7FTvjhOaUaPK5sqVlzXBYyycWGn1cGu1ZFOkO_zf9J1yFkoRrSXEK6p/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_400849="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK4cvMz-4fSZhRwoFNX1dUH4_dDcyzDGCJlL3AcnD5vaPuRQ1jQ4EEjvhRWdd6oWhC052vJwBJffiXYFaUM0xHa7FTvjhOaUaPK5sqVlzXBYyycWGn1cGu1ZFOkO_zf9J1yFkoRrSXEK6p/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+057.jpg" height="179" oua="true" width="320" /></a>Instead, I dipped right into that bucket amidst the color and the yarn and all these sheepy things in this shop....and you'll never believe the name of the store either. It's <strong>YADA YADA YARN.....</strong>cool name for a cool place and a cool drink of water. The owner is TOP PAW in my dog-pinion! You gotta check this place out.<br />
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But now that my thirst is quenched.......I'm continuing my quest for that bad boy that is spose'd to be hidin' around these here parts.....he goes by the name "THE KID"....at least that's what all the history books say! So we're heading through downtown....and what do I see but another shop I just GOTTA check out. <br />
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the DOG PARK! And that would be #12 <strong>Go to the Dog Park! </strong>Thanks Silver City for having a dog park dedicated for all us pooches....locals and visitors! I'm on a roll now....we're really hitting a lot of the great things to do on the <strong>101 Things to Do in Silver City! </strong>Wonder what else I can find? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b1VBCN3vTxqfQFiBQvtw0Bj7gye_-5jQdKM_S6sTupY3xlKP-9LtkUiP_yR2buFbWwkpVGk7sAaWQLPFqym0VuYRR65whBX7FPv00WwrUhn1QvLH7BOcmZ0Udty5TmrUzFUtSjg9UkdL/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_400849="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b1VBCN3vTxqfQFiBQvtw0Bj7gye_-5jQdKM_S6sTupY3xlKP-9LtkUiP_yR2buFbWwkpVGk7sAaWQLPFqym0VuYRR65whBX7FPv00WwrUhn1QvLH7BOcmZ0Udty5TmrUzFUtSjg9UkdL/s1600/Silver+City+June+2014+Bear+Mtn+Lodge+070.jpg" height="320" oua="true" width="179" /></a>How about the beginning of the Continental Divide Trail! Now THAT is one grand discovery if I do bark so myself! And that would be #4 <strong>Hike the Continental Divide. </strong>WoW! Am I good or what? They don't call me Travelin' Jack for nuttin.,.ya know! But guess where this sign is located? #46 <strong>Relax at the Big Ditch</strong>....which is right by # 101. I'm still looking for the kid...maybe here at #101 I can <strong>Get the Details at the Silver City Visitor Center. </strong>I'll just step inside here to get the insider's scoop. The good folks there know ALL the facts about Silver City......and just as I enter the air conditioned AND pet-friendly visitor center........WOAH!<br />
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<strong> </strong>This is a great spot...to eat.....to #100 <strong>Slow Down Some more....</strong>and maybe even #90 <strong>Witness Wildlife. </strong>Gotta be some animals around here somewhere....and I'm feelin' more and more like I'm a...... <br />
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Wheweeeeee....this has been one busy day! I'm whooped for sure! It's time to head back to my very fine home-away-from-home, Bear Mountain Lodge #19 where I can <strong>Enjoy wonderful hotels......</strong><br />
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Here we are BACK at the stately and LUV-a-lee Bear Mountain Lodge!<br />
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I'm callin' it quits for now. I've found most all the <strong>101 Things to Do In Silver City! </strong>But not all.....so I'll be back very soon with MORE adventures down Silver City way! In the meantime.....tune in to 2KASAStyle - TV on Wednesday. I'll be tellin' you even more about just how pet-friendly (AND PEOPLE FRIENDLY TOO) Silver City is! They love visitors! For now....I'm out!<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES!<br />
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For more info on Silver City<br />
<a href="http://www.silvercity101.com/">www.silvercity101.com</a><br />
For info on Bear Mountain Lodge<br />
<a href="http://www.bearmountainlodge.com/">www.bearmountainlodge.com</a><br />
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Back again to one of our favorite resorts in New Mexico... That would of dog-course be the Lodge at Sierra Blanca in Ruidoso! But this time we're here for a BUSINESS trip. Of course that doesn't stop me-Travelin' Jack (New Mexico's pre-eminent Pet Travel Reporter) from doing his job! Which is checking out new finds and great things to do in and about Ruidoso!
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First off, the fact that the resort welcomes pets, not just verbally but with a doggy treat bag upon arrival is NOT a bad thing at all! <br />
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Secondly, the additional fact that there are big roomy suites that allow a pet to relax in comfort at the end of a long day is always nice too. Rooms and suites include in-room refrigerators (some have full kitchens too), so that I-Jack can keep my favorite treats cold and fresh for a tasty in-room dinner. <br />
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<br />Third, the Lobby Lounge is so relaxing for both people and pets. You can sit in the comfortable chairs in this beautiful setting.....gigantic stone fireplace, in-Lobby bar, a gift shop and boutique options with everything from logo sportswear to beautiful locally hand-crafted fine jewelry. Why you might even meet up with a TV celebrity here... Like I did on this trip. Michael, the Host of the new TV show NEW MEXICO TRUE TV was shooting a segment and we met up in the lobby and discussed LIFE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldriiRHTx8soyzLBZlw7LznPqp0fLWFo06epv0Epo6BUfB-gCAW_y5sGA50Y9blaxpbLsTAJ0qpOa2aqU2MUyowOWEXNhG-XxigFXHg1n6t2vkfIvtPd4eNHb06rJ8Wn95rhzD1Kfs495/s1600/Ruidoso+Governor's+Conference+May+2014+078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_859425="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgldriiRHTx8soyzLBZlw7LznPqp0fLWFo06epv0Epo6BUfB-gCAW_y5sGA50Y9blaxpbLsTAJ0qpOa2aqU2MUyowOWEXNhG-XxigFXHg1n6t2vkfIvtPd4eNHb06rJ8Wn95rhzD1Kfs495/s1600/Ruidoso+Governor's+Conference+May+2014+078.jpg" height="179" tta="true" width="320" /></a>
And while "TRYING" to relax in the Lobby Lounge.....I got caught by the PUParazzi! Look at those phones snapping pics of me! Ahhhh....the life of a celebrity dog! It's RUFF for sure!
Next on the list of favorites here......the outdoors setting. The Lodge at Sierra Blanca has a large grassy campus that is great for pets to roam around in.....and the lodge borders the Links Golf Course.
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One of our favorite pet-friendly amenities is the fenced off-leash dog park directly behind the lodge. So Jack....and all the other Fidos, both visiting and local, can stretch their running and play legs in the comfort of either a Large Dog park or small dog park, both right there within walking distance from your room at the Lodge. LUV this feature. Thanks to both the town of Ruidoso and the Lodge for welcoming traveling dogs with this great add-on feature.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy8kV9sk04rVQ7UtQTygNJYq5An97BxR8BoJkhqeqUphyvgp4_8a7q1wWhVsogGD7nmOGIN4thlWpuCwWQ3woFvonJsB_oky_7ylImZs-TuXIjnrZUKXi8mNNS5W0glaWA8bUn4whgZbm/s1600/Ruidoso+Governor's+Conference+May+2014+013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_859425="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMy8kV9sk04rVQ7UtQTygNJYq5An97BxR8BoJkhqeqUphyvgp4_8a7q1wWhVsogGD7nmOGIN4thlWpuCwWQ3woFvonJsB_oky_7ylImZs-TuXIjnrZUKXi8mNNS5W0glaWA8bUn4whgZbm/s1600/Ruidoso+Governor's+Conference+May+2014+013.jpg" height="320" tta="true" width="179" /></a>But now it's time for some adventure trekking! I heard through the dog-vine that there was LOTS of fun things to do at Grindstone Park....so off we headed to check it out! And find action we did!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-8pH5Uw0Hh9MEronrj97eICHCQRABmHnAR7D1pfqSEJbjix8HFr_eaVsqLieA-g5WqVedaWfXEOXaI0M4oMzwB38-tXQQ0ik7BmhgVuxs1p1EAyq2S7HEgtPwX9HPNxn8j-Z8YjibMII/s1600/IMG_0840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_917936="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-8pH5Uw0Hh9MEronrj97eICHCQRABmHnAR7D1pfqSEJbjix8HFr_eaVsqLieA-g5WqVedaWfXEOXaI0M4oMzwB38-tXQQ0ik7BmhgVuxs1p1EAyq2S7HEgtPwX9HPNxn8j-Z8YjibMII/s1600/IMG_0840.JPG" height="240" tta="true" width="320" /></a>And that's not ALL there is to do here either! There is a geo-caching site right at the park. Here I am with Mr. Steve.....we are searching for that special. treasure box....and we found it! Yup-Pup. This is FUN for everyone....people and pups. This is a great little side trip while in Ruidoso. A trip to the park.....now that's what I'm barkin' about! And of course we ended our day at the park with a PICNIC of dog-course! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQswaPeS-_7yjCASIdAGEH5ow43_kttHbGJ8K3yBviSFf-GbcVnxk82x1ziHFLomzpUtpeix8S3qUg1-Rh5w6ISywM7Gqv-VOnigq8AyqM0uT_oArNC9BC6cmaNl_qLvgJIZuDuJdu_3_/s1600/Ruidoso+Governor's+Conference+May+2014+077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_859425="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYQswaPeS-_7yjCASIdAGEH5ow43_kttHbGJ8K3yBviSFf-GbcVnxk82x1ziHFLomzpUtpeix8S3qUg1-Rh5w6ISywM7Gqv-VOnigq8AyqM0uT_oArNC9BC6cmaNl_qLvgJIZuDuJdu_3_/s1600/Ruidoso+Governor's+Conference+May+2014+077.jpg" height="179" tta="true" width="320" /></a>And with friends made along the way...even this cute little wooden carved bear! Seems that Ruidoso is known for its chain saw carved bears.....they come in ALL sizes and shapes. Ain't he a cutie!?!<br />
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Yep,I love my trips to Ruidoso and the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. There so much to see and do....for everyone, whether you're a PuP or a People! They get my prestigious 5-PAWS rating! For more info on the Lodge or Ruidoso check out these links.<br />
<a href="http://www.thelodgeatsierrablanca.com/">www.thelodgeatsierrablanca.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.discoverruidoso.com/">www.discoverruidoso.com</a><br />
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If you are ready to get outta the heat....and into the cool mountains.....I dog-recommend RUIDOSO! There you have it...my latest travel report. But never fear...there's more to come so keep tracking behind this travvelin' dawg....I'll keep you informed!<br />
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-48602797361119922592014-05-22T06:27:00.000-07:002014-05-22T06:31:29.198-07:00FAST TRACKING JACK.......Back Tracking Jack!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Balloon Museum.....of dog-course! <a href="http://www.balloonmuseum.com/">www.balloonmuseum.com</a> As you know, I work there in between my reporting on all things PET in New Mexico. And there was a GRRRRReat event at the Balloon Museum a few weeks back...and this dog was not about to miss out on the fun!<br />
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So I donned my crown ad my purple pup robe...and checked out the activities. There were exhibits of all things Renaissancey....and folks dressed up in finery too. Look at this little Princess...now she looks like royalty to me for sure!<br />
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And I ran into one of my best buddies, Linda...even she was dressed up for the fun! <br />
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But it's time to get back to work at the Balloon Museum....and you just never know where the official AMBASSA-DOG might show up! Why.....maybe I'll sell you some great gifts from our Museum Shoppe! "Thanks for your purchase Sir! Come back soon!"<br />
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Or maybe I'll hang out with all the cute little kiddos who come to Stories in the Sky! Every Wednesday.....FREE to ALL kids everywhere...oh and their family can come too! There's storytelling, activities and arts and crafts! FUN for sure....even for this dog!<br />
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And there is always that need for those special photo ops at the Balloon Museum! Here I am posing with the Museum Manager, Mr. Sandy Cohen. Hey...we're flyin' high now, aren't we Mr. Sandy! Let's take a ride in this beautiful balloon!<br />
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And do you know what else? I don't just bark about all these things! I take action on ALL my causes! Like.....here I am signing up for my very own membership to the Balloon Museum! YaHOO! I just dog-scovered I am THE FIRST CANINE MEMBER OF THE BALLOON MUSEUM FOUNDATION! Another 1st for this dawg! LUV it! It's easy...and dog-obviously any one can become a member. Have you signed up yet? <br />
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BUT......my good dog-duties don't stop there. While workin' away the other day, I got a call. From my friends at Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center of New Mexico. I am one of their (favorite of course) Dog Blood Donors. And it is time to once again donate some of my blood to help out my canine cousins at the Dog-Hospital. Here I am receiving my Thank You gift from the Tech at VESCNM. <a href="http://www.vescnm.com/">www.VESCNM.com</a> It's easy....and it doesn't even hurt....and I get a gift! Now that's a win-win-win! I love being a Dog Blood Donor. Just another day in the life of a workin' dog!<br />
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Pretty quick......quicker than a dog-blink........Saturday rolled around and I'm off to FUN work for a cause of course! The wonderful Idalia Road Marketplace (<a href="http://www.idaliaroadmarketplace.com/">www.IdaliaRoadMarketplace.com</a> in Rio Rancho held their annual PAWS for the CAUSE fundraiser for the Rio Rancho Animal Shelter. They needed a Dog Celebrity.....so who did they call? Why ME---TV Canine Star and all-around wonderful Dog----TRAVELIN' JACK! And when they called......I said...."I AM SO THERE!" And off we went to help raise some bones for the furry kids at the Shelter.<br />
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But of course....I can't do these things without making a new friend or two along the way! And Idalia Road Market was no dog-ception! I met LOTS of good folks...but I 'specially like my new Buddy Lance! We hit it right off! Thanks for being my new buddy Lance! See you round soon!<br />
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Yep......It's been a busy couple of weeks, and for sure I've been fast tracking......but what is new? Stay tuned for more adventures I'll be barking about soon!<br />
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DOGGIE HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES!Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-27615578277108938382014-05-11T07:37:00.000-07:002014-05-11T07:37:02.968-07:00On Mother's Day........A Dog's Ode to the Human Mom by Travelin' Jack <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">P-E-T M-O-M</span></strong><br />
<strong>AN ODE TO MY PEOPLE MOM </strong><br />
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<strong> Your Loving Dog-Son, Travelin' Jack</strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">P</span></strong> is for the Pats on my head I get a thousand times a day.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">E</span></strong> is for Encouragement you give me in every human way! <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></strong> is for our Time together….every minute, every hour, every day! <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></strong> is for the Many ways we spend our time in work, in rest, and play.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">O</span></strong> is for the way I always seem to hear you say “Okay” <br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">M</span></strong> is for the MOSTest-Bestest Mom who could have ever come my way!<br />
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Put them all together….they Spell <strong>PET MOM</strong>—words that bark out loud and clear to ME!<br />
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Thank you Mom…for adopting me and raising me to be a proud dog-son! You’re TOP DAWG! <br />
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(This verse was penned (pawed) by none other than award winning Pet Travel Journalist and Dog Author….AKA Travelin’ Jack, Roving Bulldog Reporter and New Mexico's "Pet-Laureate!" <br />
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<strong>HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE PET MOMS OUT THERE! WE LUV YOU!</strong><br />
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UP up and away in a Beautiful Balloon! That's my song today....and I am singin' it loud and clear! It's MY day! What day would that be you ask? Well....it's the MAIDEN VOYAGE LAUNCH! A big deal in MY dog-diary! Because it is one more thing I'm gonna dogcomplish on my pawsonal BUCKET LIST!<br />
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And it is a very special day at the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum! See we are launching our 1st ever MEMBERSHIP DRIVE for the foundation....and we want a LOT of new members! Cuz this helps the Museum.....like Educational programs for the Kids......(me included) and wonderful exhibits for folks from all over the world to enjoy. It's VERY important.<br />
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So what did we do to 'pup-are' for the Big Day? Well we gathered up a whole lot of special folks.....mainly MAIDENS.....get it....for the MAIDEN VOYAGE! Pretty doggone clever, eh? <br />
(Jack Trivia fact: A Maiden Voyage is the 1st balloon flight). <br />
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And 2 of the "MAIDENS" on this flight will be MOI-Travelin' Jack and Ms. Dana Feldman-Deputy Secretary from ABQ City Cultural Services. Thanks for flyin' with me Miss Dana! ALWAYS good to have a buddy on board for a new adventure! </div>
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But whoa now....we're not the Only Maidens for this flight! We have a VERY special MAIDEN PILOT....Miss Savannah Bradley! We're going up in the air with a 14-year old gal pilot! Pretty doggone cool, eh? She is one talented gal. A balloon Pilot at 14 years old! Now that should be in a record book if ya ask me! She comes from a ballooning family--4th Generation! Pretty special that she is taking us up on our adventure in the air!</div>
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But I doggress......the day is Young! And I see some action on the Lawn at the Balloon Museum! They are unfolding the balloon in preparation! YAH! (PUP SCRIPT here....glad I am a special guest so I don't have to do this hard work!) <br />
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And now the balloon is UP.......I'm ready with Miss Dana along with City of Albuquerque Cultural Services Secretary, Ms.Betty Rivera...who gave the Opening Remarks ad Welcome! Thanks for coming Ms. Betty! <br />
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Time to jump on BOARD! Here we are! All of us ready to fly! I have my Aviator Doggles on....and Jill is another Maiden on board along with our Museum Curator, Merilee Schmit Nason to the right. Miss Dana in the back center and our Pilot Savannah......assisted by Pilot Casey from Rainbow Ryders. BTW.....Rainbow Ryders Balloon Company is THE OFFICIAL balloon Company of the Balloon Museum Foundation AND the International Balloon Fiesta! They are TOP DOG when it comes to hot air ballooning. Of course.....Travelin' Jack would ONLY go up with the BEST! Here's more info on them. <a href="http://www.rainbowryders.com/">www.rainbowryders.com</a> <br />
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took off into the sky! A few of the onlookers watched us LIFT OFF! <br />
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And we are OFF! In the care of Miss Savannah-Our Pilot Extra-ordinaire!<br />
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WoW! LOOK at that view would you? That is the Balloon Museum below us! Now this is what I call a 360 degree view! <br />
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Am I a lucky dog or what!?! How many dogs do you know that get to fly in a hot air balloon! Not too doggone many...that's for dog-sure! I had my own special spot on the balloon basket deck. And they had little foothold windows I could watch out while we were flying! Now THIS is FUN!........<br />
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And before we could blink a dog-blink....our magical ride in a balloon was over. We were landing. And I was the 1st one out of the basket.....cause I am The VID (Very Important Dog).<br />
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My job now....to make sure they deflate the balloon properly. I take my job very seriously!<br />
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And NOW I am watching for the CHASE CREW. In ballooning world that means the Vehicle that CHASES the balloon on the ground....to come pick you up after the ride is over. And I think I see them!<br />
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YEP...there they come. That is a Rainbow Ryder van......look at those other balloons in the background. They are flying today as well!<br />
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But now it is time to call it a WRAP! Get it (they are wrapping the balloon up! HA-Another one of my hilarious Bulldog jokes!). Now please note here. I am NOT lifting that balloon. No-sir-dog-a-ree! I am a Prima Dogga....I'll just let those folks do all the work and I'll watch from the sidelines. <br />
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OK....I think you got her in the BAG guys! Good Job! Let me just make sure we get that balloon smashed down good inside so we can close up the balloon bag! OKee-Dokee-Doggee! Think I got it! THERE....now I've done MY job!</div>
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And here is our team! Flyers, Pilots and Chase Crew! Wow.....we done doggone good!<br />
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Back to the Balloon Museum. Think I'll ride with Miss Merilee...the Museum Curator! Gotta make sure she gets back to the Museum okay!<br />
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And WOAH......what is this here? Why the celebration is not done YET! No siree! We are back at the Museum....for the Celebratory Post Flight Action! Champagne Anyone? Mimosa? I'll have some bubbly water please!<br />
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AHA! Now THIS is another amazing dog-scovery! Our very own Cake! Savannah and I got to be "THE ICING ON THE CAKE" dog-literally!<br />
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See us in the balloon Basket? That's me on the left and Pilot Savannah on the right! PRETTY PAWSOME if ya ask me! Our cake artist friends at CAKE FETISH made this special cake for the MAIDEN VOYAGE LAUNCH! Sweeeeet! (tee-hee!) This is such a big cake I think I'll share it with our friends here at the Balloon Museum!<br />
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But back to the celebratin' CHEERS! Here's to a Doggone Grand MAIDEN VOYAGE LAUNCH!<br />
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And the final celebration! I get my very own FLIGHT CERTIFICATE! Now NO ONE can doubt my canine adventure in the sky! Thanks Miss Savannah! Next time I go up in a hot air balloon, will you be my Pilot again? I LUV YOU!<br />
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OK...the MAIDEN VOYAGE LAUNCH is over...but my work has just begun! NOW we officially LAUNCH our Membership drive! And I have to work hard at the Spring Break Family Day to make sure ALL my new friends.....like these two gals....become members at the Balloon Museum! <br />
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But let me just say this.....I make sure my BARK is sincere......<br />
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I JOINED up! Here's my membership form....all filled out and ready to go! Yup-Pup! I am a "BONE-IFIED" member of the Balloon Museum Foundation! <br />
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<span id="goog_346867314"></span><span id="goog_346867315">ARE YOU??????? If not....you BETTER join up pretty fast! Or I'll hafta come get you! Dog-seriously....it's easy and it's inexpensive! And it's TAX DEDUCTIBLE (whatever that means...I'm a dog so I don't do taxes!). How can you become a member you ask?</span><br />
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Well......just come by the Museum Gift Shoppe and we'll sign you up on the spot! Or you can call us at 505 880-0500 and we'll send you a Registration form......or you can go on-line at <a href="http://www.balloonmuseum.com/">www.balloonmuseum.com</a> and sign up there! Yup-Pup...it's EASY and it is a VERY good thing to do! I dog-guarantee it!<br />
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And that is how I spent my day! Pretty doggone exciting eh? It's a great thing to be Ambassa-Dog of the Balloon Museum....I do love my job! <br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES!Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-55165582916603222172014-04-07T11:29:00.000-07:002014-04-07T11:29:00.751-07:00TAKE 5--Travelin' Jack's TOP TIPS for a Pet Friendly Hotel <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Travelin' Jack here.....you're FAV Pet Travel Expert. Today, I want you to take 5........<br />
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What does that mean dogxactly you ask? Well let's start here. We ALL know that I LUV to travel. AND equally as much, I LUV to stay in nice hotels. So let's take 5 minutes (or so) and review some Top (5) Tips for Pet-Friendly Hotels.<br />
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FIRST OF ALL....RESEARCH! Sit down at that computer and take 5 minutes (or so) to research PET FRIENDLY HOTELS. There are many things you need to remember to look for when doing this research. Here's Travelin' Jack's PRIMER on pet friendly lodging research.<br />
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1) What is the Pet Rate?<br />
2) Are there a limited number of rooms availlable for traveling pets?<br />
3) Are there restrictions on the pet? (size, # of pets, breeds etc)<br />
4) What is there outside setting like for pets? (concrete parking lot or plenty of area to roam)<br />
5) Are there special amenities for the visiting Pet? (very dog-portant in my opinion)<br />
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In my wanderings around the state...one of my FAVORITE pet-friendly places to go is the LODGE AT SIERRA BLANCA in Ruidoso. They hit a Homerun in all these areas. <br />
So for starters......TAKE 5 Minutes <a href="http://www.thelodgeatsierrablanca.com/">www.thelodgeatsierrablanca.com</a> and check out their website.<br />
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THEN.........TAKE 5 MINUTES and watch my TV segment about pet-friendly the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. You'll LUV my expert advice...and my top tips....and of course (goes without barking).... my good looks....ENJOY. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholW6a4wK4bPD9UGIf3qe97sIMRe6cofefZhJDW10s9CByxK1xDLrX8_KwzWmrfKVDvLiP0esC469lxiXLRdx_LX7kjGRsjtiOuqFl9FqtdEU9NJ2QN18elOJuLJlHwhMAXvAXAbMvFpBN/s1600/IMG_4609.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_944257="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholW6a4wK4bPD9UGIf3qe97sIMRe6cofefZhJDW10s9CByxK1xDLrX8_KwzWmrfKVDvLiP0esC469lxiXLRdx_LX7kjGRsjtiOuqFl9FqtdEU9NJ2QN18elOJuLJlHwhMAXvAXAbMvFpBN/s1600/IMG_4609.JPG" height="320" width="240" yta="true" /></a>But BACK to the subject at paw---<br />
(HA-get it? One of my fabulously funny bulldog jokes. BACK....I'm lookin' BACK at the Lodge! TEE-HEE)<br />
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But BACK to The Lodge At Sierra Blanca in Ruidoso.....and why I-Travelin' Jack give it my prestigious <strong>5 PAWS RATING. </strong><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfzGi6tbH7pH2cmIoAf8ONV51Ynl4uj93XogLpEOzf5Dmvkb4_U4VtPHPxQXcgBcs-p3y4QLrd6YwB4-lti0HijPerH4_5LAUE4n5l_mhd0YsOXh3vSBo-pMCijyAw_IuCMHxOyVI_Kg9/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><strong><img border="0" closure_lm_944257="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjfzGi6tbH7pH2cmIoAf8ONV51Ynl4uj93XogLpEOzf5Dmvkb4_U4VtPHPxQXcgBcs-p3y4QLrd6YwB4-lti0HijPerH4_5LAUE4n5l_mhd0YsOXh3vSBo-pMCijyAw_IuCMHxOyVI_Kg9/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+110.jpg" height="320" width="240" yta="true" /></strong></a><strong>I </strong>LUV their cozy comfy interior lobby. Pretty darn snazzy if yas ask me!<br />
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But...hey now...here's what I'm barkin' about! A special treat for ME! From GM Steve himself. We all know that I AM dog-portant, however, it must be noted here....ALL registered visiting dogs to the Lodge at Sierra Blanca get a special welcome treat! (ANOTHER TIP) Always register your pet when you make your reservation...that way they KNOW to get a welcome treat ready upon your arrival). Now that is what I-the Pet Travel Expert- like to brag about around the dog park. And they EARN those bragging points! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpyV_ewLenGhZMZbFKLTu_kR9QVAG9Em3cgcEPAJtUIpD5RoYRtAPjmOqVoIZeez75NMuCsjzhy9RFZ9CdnRtvnAoEGCDnZ3N1FNGx1MZScLpYHjxpL9tYQDpGXPf4N14lPoVZ76XNcjt/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_944257="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQpyV_ewLenGhZMZbFKLTu_kR9QVAG9Em3cgcEPAJtUIpD5RoYRtAPjmOqVoIZeez75NMuCsjzhy9RFZ9CdnRtvnAoEGCDnZ3N1FNGx1MZScLpYHjxpL9tYQDpGXPf4N14lPoVZ76XNcjt/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+112.jpg" height="320" width="240" yta="true" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpw6Ig7GUn3B3PChBi_y7N-XWnNXZIAE2Ta6EVcGIswvbvk7XeBHNxqxLFQBiybIp3nMBvAagncOuF0okppGy5VJ2-HNTCcO97GmC_m2oW2fnEfEAta0Mzi4MI2TPDsUnoBFSN2HvKSc00/s1600/IMG_4613.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_944257="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpw6Ig7GUn3B3PChBi_y7N-XWnNXZIAE2Ta6EVcGIswvbvk7XeBHNxqxLFQBiybIp3nMBvAagncOuF0okppGy5VJ2-HNTCcO97GmC_m2oW2fnEfEAta0Mzi4MI2TPDsUnoBFSN2HvKSc00/s1600/IMG_4613.JPG" height="240" width="320" yta="true" /></a>OK, we've checked out the snazzy interior....time to mozy on up to our suite in the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. Think I'll get a bit of assist here. JILL----SERVICE puleeze! Will you drive me to my bed?<br />
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But hey...time's awastin' What's that I spy from my balcony view? Time for some outdoor research...which brings me to my next Travelin' Jack TIP<br />
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THE EXTERIOR of the property. It's very important. I don't know a single pup who wants to have to walk around a cement parking lot.....NO sirreee..... <br />
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we dogs like our hotels to be pet-friendly OUTSIDE too! Grass, nice seating areas.....maybe even a cozy fire from which to watch the sunset.....like here at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca! Yup-Pup! This is NICE!<br />
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Speaking of NICE...check this out! The Lodge at Sierra Blanca is surrounded by The Links Golf Course...with walking trails surrounding both the lodge and the course. Hmmmmm....maybe I'll take a few drives here....but NO....WHAT is that over ther that I spy?</div>
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It's a DOG PARK! Right behind the Lodge at Sierra Blanca! Now THAT is what I call an absolutely dog-fabulous deal....for all us visiting and local dogs. </div>
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<br />I'll be dreaming about my complimentary Breakfast tomorrow morning!
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So there you have it...right from the pup's mouth! A Pet Primer with Top Tips for choosing your pet-friendly hotel. And let me whisper one more thing to you! Sometimes, you don't even need to have a reason to travel.....just choose to get outta town to a posh resort---like the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. It will be the bee's knee's....or something like that! <br />
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Take advantage of that Spring Break Special they are offering! You will be luxuriating in Springtime fun and comfort at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. And ALL these are reasons why they are MY dog-personal pick for a great pet-friendly hotel property! <br />
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-19935661099121449212014-03-24T18:03:00.000-07:002014-03-24T18:05:57.226-07:00Spring is Sprung! Yippee!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yippity Doo Dog! I LUV Sringtime! Flowers flowers everywhere! Warm temps and blue skies.....what's a dog not to love eh? (and people too I'm guessing....being the sage dog that I am!)<br />
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So LOTS of things come to mind.......Like getting all spruced up for somewhere important to go. After all....my favorite sayin' is "Let's Hit The Road JACK!" <br />
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BUT before you get in that car....here are a few tips from this savvy dog pet travel reporter!<br />
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Seems like a no-brainer to me...but .......here are a few reminders<br />
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<strong>#1 Get spruced up!</strong> Head to your favorite pet groomer...and let them do all the dirty work! A pup-ssage, a nice conditioning wash and dry, toenails trimmed, ears cleaned....dogcetera....It is ALL good! And healthy too! Good for the pup.<br />
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<strong>#2 Visit your Vet for your annual Pet Check-up. </strong>And be sure to ask for a certificate of your current vaccinations. They can print them off easy as pie...and you have all your credentials in place....ready for roadtime adventures. (IF you are smart....like me, Travelin' Jack....you'll hold out for a special goody bag of treats from your vet. Works for me anyway!...give it a try Fido and Fifi!....just pout a little after that examination...)<strong> </strong><br />
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<strong>M</strong>ake sure you pup-pare for those possible bugs and critters along the way. So in addition to that annual check-up, I dog-personally recommend VetGuard for Dogs. It keeps those pesky fleas, ticks and mosquitos off your dog, so he can enjoy the Great Outdoors in comfort and peace. It's made by VetIQ....check it out here <a href="http://www.vetiq.com/products/">http://www.vetiq.com/products/</a></div>
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<strong>#4 PUPARE. </strong>I<strong> </strong>ALWAYS pack my travel backpack with good stuff like this....along with my cool travel duds.......favorite treats......like my VERY dog-fav MINTIES! These are DOUBLE DOG YUM! And do you know WHY they are double dog yum? Because for one very important thing....they TASTE GOOD! And for another very important thing....they are Triple Action Packed. They help Clean my teeth, Freshen my breath...and remove plaque and Tartar....now THAT is a triple dog deal!</div>
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-76484644133343118862014-03-17T06:50:00.002-07:002014-03-17T06:50:47.641-07:00The Many Faces of Erin Go BARK!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Time to wear the GREEN! I say there.....ERIN GO BARK! We're ALL Irish today! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgI0cp2q4azMiB_n5_BXNCwZN8lNJRfVMIWnF5SZuzzqaziWZjO_uEXdQ9vNnplbCrHUUsZtwTzXS8_Vsoc-y4zA0_scnVjieVeM8GBSAm1B7lhdTukdhcHnR5xdKSAD5DPwxiprgWl6_k/s1600/IMG_0708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_706440="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgI0cp2q4azMiB_n5_BXNCwZN8lNJRfVMIWnF5SZuzzqaziWZjO_uEXdQ9vNnplbCrHUUsZtwTzXS8_Vsoc-y4zA0_scnVjieVeM8GBSAm1B7lhdTukdhcHnR5xdKSAD5DPwxiprgWl6_k/s1600/IMG_0708.JPG" height="320" tta="true" width="286" /></a>I say...we should all dress in style for the day! Here's To St. Patty! I'm proud to wear green!<br />
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And sweet Jack. Can I puleeze have an Irish Cookie?<br />
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Or MAYBE a beer? GLUG GLUG!<br />
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Pawhaps a little Irish jig and some tunes from that ol' Bagpiper!<br />
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But however you celebrate it! Have a GREEN one! <br />
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And DON'T celebrate TOO much or you might end up lookin' like this! ERIN GO BARK!<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES!Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-40857723848705988232014-03-09T09:49:00.002-07:002014-03-09T09:49:30.460-07:00Slip....sliding away at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort. What's Travelin' Jack doing now?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
It's <strong><em>ALMOST </em></strong>that time again!</div>
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"What time, you ask?" </div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;">It's ALMOST St. Patty's Day</span></div>
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: black;">and in MY book....Travelin' Jack, Roving Bulldog Reporter (of course!) that means the return of one of my DOGGONed-EST favorite events! </span></span></div>
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It's time for the Annual Cardboard Derby Race at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort! <a href="http://www.sipapunm.com/">www.sipapunm.com</a><br />
and time for some major league slip-slidin'-away down the mountain!<br />
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Now you might recall that back in 2012 I PAWticipated in the Derby Run. Yup-Pup you read that right!</div>
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I-Travelin' Jack was the <strong>1st Dog Ever</strong> to take a run in the Derby fun! </div>
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Here's a snapshot from the past...when Jill and I were ready to take to the hill. </div>
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There were LOTS of folks there...both Derby participants and lookers-on!<br />
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And before I knew it....we were at the top of the run...ready to ride! AW-OH! WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MY DOGGONE DOG-SELF IN THIS TIME!<br />
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H-e-e-e-l-l-l-P! We're really doing this? OMD.....<em>Please</em> let us make it down alive! <br />
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And before I could blink another dog-blink....or bark another doggy prayer.....<br />
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WE MADE IT! Hey...that wasn't so bad.....why I'm thinkin' it was mighty fun! </div>
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But here's my dog-words of advice. </div>
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Leave the Sledding to the 2-footed People.....</div>
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Dogs should be smart and just sit on the sideline watching the action.</div>
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If you are Travelin' Jack.....you get invited back to be a</div>
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DOG-FICIAL JUDGE! </div>
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So LAST year-2013, Jill and I returned for our dogly-and peoply duties as judges. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9kPfN5le0jWHMy0HXH7n40TVdKWd0TN7veSiTJ5BzBhyHynwuzPY6fSJT8egKYqozBiTplj_JXWDnHMvmiuUtWtto-qdtBfYRszG1hUJJCOdoqQXt4P9w9yTRneqpZpMgFoYjAJxVsKa/s1600/Sipapu+Cardboard+Derby+Judge+2013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_360527="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb9kPfN5le0jWHMy0HXH7n40TVdKWd0TN7veSiTJ5BzBhyHynwuzPY6fSJT8egKYqozBiTplj_JXWDnHMvmiuUtWtto-qdtBfYRszG1hUJJCOdoqQXt4P9w9yTRneqpZpMgFoYjAJxVsKa/s1600/Sipapu+Cardboard+Derby+Judge+2013.JPG" height="240" ota="true" width="320" /></a></div>
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I take my Job VERY seriously. Nothin' but the Best from this Dawg!</div>
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So Jill and I took our posts on the sideline....Dogs-Eye view of the sledders<br />
NOTE......make sure you note who is in the Judge's Chair....and who is standing.....tee-hee! (I played the ol' line of <em>"This snow is cold on my feet" </em>(works every time!)<br />
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And the contestants started rolling....or sliding....or turning...or ALL those things as they came down the hill! </div>
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Why...I'll be doggone if that isn't Angry Bird! Now THAT is one cool sled...or as we Derby Experts say....VESSEL!</div>
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Next one down the slope....now I LIKE this one...POT O' GOLD! Since the race is always right around St. Patty's Day...yer sure to see some green! (HINT....notice I-Too am decked out in my green to celebrate the Irish day</div>
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PupScript....my name changes to Jack O'Lane that day! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-m6Nz1KtjDnQ4prgQDubW-knlbzqNl6PZ_COqgPoUDhyphenhyphenT7VqH82NmZciapROUOjQ0HcUoQNnAAf4AMWYtPVVhnj0ubyhc575NQmx1wlr4NqOpIGTHVrsg9gpPTpno981yw6L775R4Jut/s1600/SIPAPU+BIG+RIG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_360527="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd-m6Nz1KtjDnQ4prgQDubW-knlbzqNl6PZ_COqgPoUDhyphenhyphenT7VqH82NmZciapROUOjQ0HcUoQNnAAf4AMWYtPVVhnj0ubyhc575NQmx1wlr4NqOpIGTHVrsg9gpPTpno981yw6L775R4Jut/s1600/SIPAPU+BIG+RIG.jpg" height="213" ota="true" width="320" /></a></div>
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But here comes another one! The Big Rig! Now That There Cardboard vessel gets MY VOTE for the best vessel of the day! Would'ja take a look at that? DogMazing! It's all cardboard, paint and tape! Good Job! Now Hit The Road Big Rig...or snow in this case! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLDO3zQ8Vvz6HF-02BbaL1l-jIymIdEhZz7BX9KraYrSFrad0hIofS9-aVF4IcpXAy76OQHP_Q47I6aORbgvWq1bT_7-Bx0-8HbDHsDK2Ta4a1ymca5NKt9yToySvMx_5atU76oZB2HKX/s1600/SIPAPU+UPS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_360527="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLDO3zQ8Vvz6HF-02BbaL1l-jIymIdEhZz7BX9KraYrSFrad0hIofS9-aVF4IcpXAy76OQHP_Q47I6aORbgvWq1bT_7-Bx0-8HbDHsDK2Ta4a1ymca5NKt9yToySvMx_5atU76oZB2HKX/s1600/SIPAPU+UPS.jpg" height="213" ota="true" width="320" /></a></div>
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And look at this cute little doll house sliding down the snow! PRETTY!</div>
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And they continued to come down that hill...all shapes, sizes, colors, designs. </div>
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HOW- o-HOW is a dog-Judge sposed to PICK? They are ALL winners in my dog-book! </div>
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BUT...WHOA there! What is <em>THIS </em>monster doing on the slopes? Are we getting attacked by God-zilla?<br />
Oh...no...WHEW...that's just another gigantic Cardboard Vessel! Now THAT gets a special prize in my book for "MOST REALISTIC AND SCARY CARDBOARD DERBY VESSEL! <br />
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The 2013 Race is finished! With LOTS of winners! And a WHOLE LOT O DOGGONE FUN was had by all! Including this Dog-Judge! </div>
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But the fun isn't over yet! No-sirree-doggee! I get to make some new friends too. Check out these two guys on skis I met up with at Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort. They understand that it's time to celebrate St. Patty's Day...and what better place than on the ski slopes at Sipapu!</div>
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Why...I even ran into one of those crazy noise-maker dudes called BAGPIPER. Wearing that funny skirt! You wouldn't catch THIS dog in a skirt....well maybe. He seems to be okay, so who knows. I-Travelin ' Jack might appear somewhere someday in one of those cute outfits! HA! </div>
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So that's a look at the past 2 Cardboard Derby Races from this dog's point of view. But that's not all she wrote...as the sayin' goes.
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I'm getting ready to hit the road to Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort again here in 2014! And it is coming up soon.....like MARCH 15th! So...to make sure everyone knows about it....I stopped by my FAVORITE television station KASA TV..and aired another doggone grrrrreat TV segment with my buddy Chad...host of 2 KASA Style TV. Along with Face of Fox Brittany! And HERE's what we had to say about the upcoming fun. CLICK the link to see it.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-2D_QhVmEo">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-2D_QhVmEo</a>
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And there you have it! ALL the details for YOUR next Getaway! To Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort! <br />
And a BIG slurpy kiss to you too Chad for sharing your TV show with me...the one...the only..the dognanimous TRAVELIN' JACK.<br />
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Meet you up at Sipapu...March 15th! Now get your carboard derby made...doggone it!<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES!<br />
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Springtime is ALMOST here....and there are so many doggone cool things that happen in the Springtime...so I-Travelin' Jack thought I'd give you a few pointers on Springime Happenings.....for every Eligible Bachelor Dawg Man out there!</div>
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But first things first. Spring is also for getting spruced up! And the BEST way to do that is to get your pawsonal Grooming Spa Day at Albuquerue Doggie Spa! <a href="http://abqdoggiespa.com/">abqdoggiespa.com</a> These gals know how to treat a pup...from the moment you enter....<br />
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To the finishing masterpiece at the end of your specialized treatment.<br />
You can see they sure do know how to treat their canine customers too! WoW! I got the ALL HANDS ON DECK treatment...and I LUVed every minute of it.<br />
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Why I even got my very own report card......just in case you're wonderin' what it said....they said I was MAGNANIMOUS! Ha! Got them fooled! Luv ya! They really took good care of me...so in return on t<em><strong>heir </strong></em>report card...I give them an A+++++<br />
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But seriously, why should you groom your dog? And this goes for even short haired dogs that don't need to have their hair cut!<br />
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Here's a couple dog-dandy reasons! <br />
1) They shampoo and condition your dog's coat so it is soft, fluffy, and silky shiny. Why it even helps with my shedding problem. (BUT PULEEZE don't tell anyone I have a shedding problem!) I want all the girl dogs to think I am pawfect!...which of course I am!<br />
2) They cut your nails. No worries about YOU hurting your pup or cutting them accidentally. Leave the trimming to the experts.<br />
3) They clean my ears. Now here's a Jack-FACT. Since I have been getting groomed, I no longer have ear infections..and I USED to get them! So..this is a doggone good thing in my books!<br />
4) They express your anal glands...something we dogs don't like to bark about...but it is good hygiene!<br />
5) And of course they give haircuts of all types to furry dogs of all sizes and shapes.<br />
6) Plus other special things too! Just ask them...they'll take good care of you I dog-guarantee!<br />
<br />In other words...it's a good thing all the way around. And while I recommend regular grooming....since it is Springtime (almost)..this is just a reminder of why YOU should take your dog to get groomed!<br />
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And that's the end of this grooming tip...but I can't leave the Albuquerque Doggie Spa without a Jack-Smack Kiss! MWAAAAHHHH! Thanks a dog-zillion! It was grand! And now that I am all spruced up...it's time to go to a PAWTEE!<br />
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Now this is no ordinary party...let me bark at you! It's a special birthday party for a young lady by the name of HADLEY.....she's in the white T-shirt with that big gorgeous smile! See..this is why it is so special! Hadley decided that she wanted to have her birthday party at LUCKY PAWS Adoption Center. So that she could tell all her friends why they should adopt their next pet from a shelter. AND she did just that! She also invited ME to her birthday party! Why I was dog-honored for sure! How many dogs get invited to cute girl birthday parties!? HA! I'm so glad I was a part of their good times! At the end of the party..each child made a $$donation to Save Lucky Paws.....so each and everyone of them helped the shelter pets! <br />
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Now THAT my friends is a DOGGONE dog-fabulous way to celebrate a birthday! Miss Hadley You are #1 in my books! Luv Ya! MWAAAAHHH!<br />
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And...as you know...I am one busy dog...so before I could get a dog-blink in....we were off to another adventure! To Buffalo Thunder Resort in Santa Fe. <br />
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And let me give you the scoop....Here is where you might just be hearing wedding bells! But...before the PUParazzi get all up in arms about having missed this dog-bachelor's wedding......never fear..... <br />
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But I did need to get spruced up for my role in none other than most probably the doggone best WEDDING EVENT anywhere...the Northern NM Wedding Expo. So I hit the Spa for a touch up on my paw-fect looks.....<br />
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And I was off to be part of the Wedding Expo! How do you think I look? I'm REDdy to hit the runway and WoW the folks at the show!<br />
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But before it all starts....being the snoop dog-doggy-reporter that I am...I had to check out the show! There were all sorts of cool businesses there.....like this here photographer from Los Alamos. <a href="http://tarakeyphotos.com/">tarakeyphotos.com</a> They were super cool...and I sorta like their Mr. and Mrs. Settee too! <br />
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And of course what show would be complete without MUSIC! I had the dog-privilege to be located next to Guitarist Extraordinaire....John P. Martinez! Now here's a super dooper hint...he would be a GREAT musician to have at ANY event...wedding or other-dog-wise! I liked him a lot! </div>
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But it's SHOWTIME! And this dog is not a-slacking! It's time to get my place behind the scenes waiting for my big moment to walk the red carpet and the Fashion Show runway! (Now just in case you're a-wondering...this is not MY first gig working the fashion circuit!) No-sir-dog-a-ree! I'm an Old hat at this modeling thing...the 4th time I've been a dog-model in a fashion show! So's....if you are needin' a Dog-Model-Extraordinaire....just call on JACK!<br />
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And here we go! What do you think? I'm just one o' the guys eh? We do make some handsome Male Models if ya ask me! Yup-Pup! For Sure! I do know how to work a crowd! <br />
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And before you know it...another Bridal Fashion Show is over. And I'm one pooped-out pooch! This being a model is hard work doggone it! And of course..between the two fashion shows....I was raising $$s for the shelter pups and kitties. So it was one busy day for this Wedding dog! While I am here at the POSH Buffalo Thunder Resort...think I'll rest my weary paws for a little pet-cation to round out my day! And there's NO BETTER PLACE than Buffalo Thunder Resort for that paw-fect getaway! <a href="http://buffalothunderresort.com/">buffalothunderresort.com</a><br />
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"NO....no wedding bells for Jack! I like being New Mexico's Most Eligible Dog-Bachelor!"<br />
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OK.....when I planned an action packed Valentine's Week...that is exactly what it was! I guess I really AM Jack of Hearts because I was handin' out hearts of all kinds for over a week now. <br />
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First Stop....2 KASA Style with my TV bud.....Chad Brummett! Here we are at the end of our Valentine's Tips for Dogs show. Doggone good info as always from this all-knowing, all-barking dog! <br />
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But we just got started there......after TV...it was on over to the 770 KKOB Radio Station...where I went on the air with Terrie Q.......Host of the Weekend Show. You DO know what the Q stands for don't you? Not sure? Well...I--Travelin' Jack--know this secret info! It means QUEEN of the Air Waves! Least that's what this dog thinks! And I am pretty doggone sure I am right on the bones! Anyway, we talked about our Jack of Heart Open House at Lucky Paws to help out the pets at the shelter.....<br />
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so...soon as we were done with our Live Radio show....off we hurried right over to Coronado Mall to the Lucky Paws Adoption Center. There we got ready for the BIG party....er I mean PAWtee! <br />
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Here are some of the great gals who work there...and do a doggone grand job of getting these pups and kittens adopted to forever homes. Melanie..the dog pictured...now (LUCKY PAWS) has a new forever family. Yah! Melanie....you take good care of that new family ya hear? I know you will! <br />
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But the party started. We had all sorts of fun happenings.....folks could donate some $s and get a Valentine treat bag to donate to the shelter pets. The kids LUVed doing that...and of course loving on me too! I handed out my brand new Jack of Hearts Trading cards....and of course doled out plenty of Jack-Smack Kisses too!<br />
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Then....SURPRISE of all surprises! (Being the bulldog reporter that I am) I had nosed out some exciting news.....the City Shelter has a BRAND NEW mascot....and he showed up at the Open House for his big Dog-Debut! But what I DIDN'T know was that he would look like me! Yup...brown fur....white chest, short flippy ears...same nose shape....why I am just SO proud that he looks like ME! Who wudda thought!<br />
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I was so excited about making new friends with my bulldog mascot buddy that I had to climb right on his lap! Yup-Pup...we are grand friends now. Can't wait to see him again! Soon I hope. And here's some more HOT OFF THE PAW-PRESS news! He doesn't have a name yet....and the City is going to hold a contest to name him! So stay tuned! Maybe you can help name him! <br />
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Now here's what I'm recommending.....he looks like me....and my name is JACK....so what if we named him JACKPOT! He could represent all those shelter pets who hit the JACKPOT when they got their new forever family! <br />
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YUP...that's MY dog-personal choice!<br />
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It was a wonderful event. We had lots of visitors...a bunch of pets were adopted that day...we gathered over 100 Valentine treat bags for the shelter pets and we raised lots of $$$s for SAVE LUCKY PAWS...who takes care of the pets there! A DOGGONE good day if I do <strong><em>BARK </em></strong>so myself.<br />
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Now on to the next Valentine treat! Il Vicino Pizzeria Westside location. <br />
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I met up there with Miss Samantha from Meals on Wheels...and Mr. Richard from the Pizzeria! He was SO nice to make a donation to Meals on Wheels from our howl-i-day party there! And we passed off the bucks to the pet program at Meals on Wheels....and of course had some very tasty pizza afterwards. Now that is a DOUBLE DOG good deal, if ya ask me!<br />
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Time to take a TV break for my favorite show....the Westminster Dog Show. I of dog-course am rooting for the BULLDOG....but dog-dag-nab-it! Wasn't to be. They picked some little terrier guy...cute enough I guess but NOT a bulldog. What were those judges thinkin'? I'm gonna have to have a serious talk with them before next year's show. <br />
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But now it's Valentine's Day pup-proper! And that means one thing only for this Jack of Hearts...time to deliver some special valentines to my friends. I'll start with this cute little gal...ain't she a cutie! I could just kiss her!<br />
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But I really have to visit all my bestest friends in Albuquerque...so Jill and I hit the roads and made visits here..there...everywhwere about town..delivering Valentine sweets. here I am presenting a cake I made with my own paws (if you believe that I have a dog-bridge over the desert to sell you!) BTW..that's one of my hilarious bulldog jokes! BOL!<br />
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And that is how I spent my Valentine's week....BUT....I got to end it with a very special event on Sunday night. I was dog-vited to be a celebrity dog guest at a Book Signing event! Bookworks Book Store hosted an international author of a series of books...<br />
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and since I am an award winning dog-author....<br />
and since I am international (sort of...I'm an Olde ENGLISH Bulldogge!)<br />
and since the book series is about DOGS<br />
and since I am just so doggone adoraBULL.....<br />
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I was invited to come to the event at the Balloon Museum! BTW....my very favorite museum of ALL....becuase of a dog-zillion reasons! <br />
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We met the author.....here I am with her and some of her many admirers who came to meet her and get her new books. <br />
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She came ALL THE WAY from SCOTLAND...yep, she is Scottish! WoW! I do know how to hang with the BIG DOGS don't I? So since she is Scottish..they had a real live Scottish Bag Piper! They say it's music....if ya ask this dawg....not sure about that! Sounded sort of loud and crazy to me! Just barking my personal dog-pinion though! Everyone else seemed to love it! <br />
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Then she spoke....that would be the author ERIN HUNTER.......but here is another brilliant factoid that this dog reporter discovered! That is her PEN NAME....she has a real name.....and I know what it is! But her books all have the name Erin Hunter. Just sayin.......I bet YOU didn't know that now, did you? Yup-Pup...it is my job to inform! So there you have it!<br />
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I....and the big crowd were just dazzled by her presentation.....we all listened closely....but I did take a moment to snap a SELFIE during the big event.<br />
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So after the presentation was over...I just HAD to get one of her books...after all they are about DOGS! No brainer. So I asked her....."Would you pup-pretty please autograph it for me?" </div>
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And she nicely said...in her very Scottish accent. "OF COURSE TRAVELIN" JACK!"<br />
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And she did JUST that! WoW....am I a lucky dog or what!?! Can't wait to get home and read it now! Thanks Miss Gillian....'er I mean Miss Erin Hunter! <br />
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And now.....I'm just doggone worn out! Ya gotta admit....that was one busy Valentine's Week, eh? Think I'll just take a bit of a nap now......here's hopin' YOUR Valentine's Day was XOXOXO!!!!!<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES!Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-2873502776416319972014-02-07T09:45:00.000-08:002014-02-07T12:58:18.718-08:00Jack of Hearts.....and some PAWsome Valentine Ideas for your Pet!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm JACK OF HEARTS!</div>
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<em>For this week anyway.....after all...it's ALMOST </em><strong><span style="color: red;">Valentine's Day! </span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: black;">and this dog does not miss a trick....as you know!</span></div>
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So, I dog-cided to take off my travelin' hat for the moment...and put the cards on the table...(well at least one anyway! That would be JACK OF HEARTS......admit it...ain't I just the cleverest dog you ever knew?)</div>
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So today I'm puttin' on the JACK TIPS hat instead! To make sure YOU don't miss giving your furry friend the best pet Valentine ever! </div>
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Here are a few of <em><strong>my pawsonal recommendations!</strong></em></div>
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<strong>1. Doggy Date</strong></div>
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HA! JOKE! I mean a REAL Doggy Date</div>
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Here I am with Miss Liberty the cutest little Boston Terrier I ever did meet! And speaking of meet......we met up at the Dog Bakery</div>
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Three Dog Bakery (my pawsonal favorite!)</div>
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a) Their goodies are just too doglicious for words!</div>
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b) they are healthy treats. (NO...and I mean NO chocolate for pups!)</div>
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So once we met up for our Doggy Date....I said to Liberty.....</div>
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"What special Valentine Treat would you like today Liberty?"</div>
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After we took a look at ALL the dog-licious selections.....</div>
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we settled on A Grass Sundae with a Valentine Cookie Topper...and two PupCakes on the Side!</div>
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And after we finished our sweet Valentine Treat.....we decided we needed to work off those calories....so (second Valentine Idea)</div>
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<strong>2) PLAYTIME AT THE DOG PARK!</strong></div>
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We headed right over to our favorite doggy park</div>
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(BTW did you know that Albuquerque has THIRTEEN.....yep 13 Dog Parks?)</div>
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No excuse to not take your pup to the park....there's one close by your house for sure....and it's fun for your pet too!</div>
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But it's time for a Station Break....and that would of course be a TV station......KASA Fox TV where I just LOVE to appear on set with Host Chad Brummett! Here's our latest TV segment..with of course more ideas about a good pet Valentine. Check it out!</div>
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<strong>3) YOUR PET CAN BE A BOOK STAR!</strong></div>
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How about a very pawsonal valentine memento of getting YOUR pet in a book!</div>
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The 2nd edition (because the 1st was so doggone successful) of PET FRIENDS....called pupropriately</div>
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is looking for great pet photos! Now till July! So snap that special photo of your pet...and send it in to this link......<a href="http://www.terrieqpets.com/">www.TerrieQPets.com</a></div>
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In addition to very possibly memorializing YOUR pet in the book....guess what!?! You are helping shelter pets too! Because proceeds from the book support New Mexico Animal Welfare! Now isn't THAT just the best Valentine treat ever? </div>
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And you DON'T have to live in New Mexico....pets anywhere are welcome!</div>
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And you DON'T have to be a DOG....other pets are welcome (but no husbands please!)</div>
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And you DON'T have to be famous.....like Terrie Q and me....All pets are famous far's I'm concerned!</div>
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So there you go...another dog-fabulous Valentine Idea.</div>
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<strong>4) TREAT A SHELTER PET TO A VALENTINE GIFT</strong>!</div>
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It's a PAWTEE! And You are invited! Here are the details:</div>
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WHAT: JACK OF HEARTS Open House </div>
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WHEN: Saturday, February 8th, 2014. 12noon to 4PM</div>
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WHERE: LUCKY PAWS Coronado Mall, Albuquerque</div>
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I'll be there in all my Valentine finery.....and here's where YOU come in</div>
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A) Come on By! It's an Open House so any time is good from 12-4PM.</div>
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B) Make a $ donation--ANY AMOUNT for the shelter pets</div>
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C) With a donation you can pick out a Puppy or a Kitty Valentine Treat...and give it to them (so they have a good valentine day too!)</div>
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D) Come Meet the new Albuquerque Animal WelfareMascot! He's making his Debut here!</div>
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E) Name the Mascot! We're having a contest to name him...and you can Enter!</div>
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F) Of course...I'll be there too for a photo with YOU! Free!</div>
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G) and for every child that comes by...I have a Special GIFT for you! FREE too!</div>
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H) Check out the pets while you are there.....maybe just maybe you will find YOUR pawfect Valentine waiting there for you......like Miss Melanie pictured here below!</div>
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She's waiting there for her FURRever Family to come adopt her.....She (and all the other Pets there)</div>
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will be sporting a brand new Valentine Bandanna....donated by Groomingdales Pet Salon.</div>
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THANK YOU Groomingdales for Always helping the shelter pets out! BTW...they are wonderful partners to the shelter pets...they groom LOTS of them so they look their very best....so they can get adopted! And it works too! Now that is what I call Doggone Dandy Community Give Back!</div>
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-65397035492952795462014-02-03T12:35:00.000-08:002014-02-03T12:39:13.865-08:00Puppy Bowls....Stories in the Sky.....Doggy Date.....and JACK OF HEARTS? <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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First Stop! ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON MUSEUM.....for Stories in the Sky. And guess who is the Special Guest Star? Did you guess Travelin' Jack? Then you would be RIGHT! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGwVO-yO_8UIJmERz2ig8emCgsjRRNbDL5_9a2ZDELdIspFw2aRD9dMkT8qnsUbk56WGPCVgb8i5bd3C3_0itFgQKfVPW_sB0y5wcvAU3xGaaIG1GH9dF5rLPM810qGX9138yqfh1daao/s1600/Balloon+Museum+Stories+in+the+Sky+KIDS.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_405909="null" cua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGwVO-yO_8UIJmERz2ig8emCgsjRRNbDL5_9a2ZDELdIspFw2aRD9dMkT8qnsUbk56WGPCVgb8i5bd3C3_0itFgQKfVPW_sB0y5wcvAU3xGaaIG1GH9dF5rLPM810qGX9138yqfh1daao/s1600/Balloon+Museum+Stories+in+the+Sky+KIDS.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a><br />
Lots and lots and lots of little Kids came.....MY FAVORITES! I just LUV kids.....big, little, boys, girls, shy, tuff, busy, sweet...they are ALL #1 in my dog book! The more the better I always bark!<br />
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And speaking of bark.....well...not exactly bark. But Jill read my book<br />
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Travelin' Jack's Story.....From Shelter to Star. <br />
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ALL the kids loved it...as you can see. And I just love to sit around and watch the kids while they learn all about me! After all...it is my Dog-Ography. And it has a doggone happy ending too! BTW....It's available at local book stores, the Balloon Museum Gift Shop...and on line on my website store too <a href="http://www.travlinjack.com/">www.travlinjack.com</a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGwVO-yO_8UIJmERz2ig8emCgsjRRNbDL5_9a2ZDELdIspFw2aRD9dMkT8qnsUbk56WGPCVgb8i5bd3C3_0itFgQKfVPW_sB0y5wcvAU3xGaaIG1GH9dF5rLPM810qGX9138yqfh1daao/s1600/Balloon+Museum+Stories+in+the+Sky+KIDS.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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And after my story was over....why I was dog-honored. Miss Laurie....the Hostess of Stories in the Sky...who invited me.....told another story....and guess what! It starred ME....and a Ball! WoW! I was dogmerized to be the star of another story! Thanks Miss Laurie! I'll come BARK...er I mean BACK any ol' time you need a celebrity dog! I love our Balloon Museum here in Albuquerque. It's the BEST!<br />
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And then the BIG Game rolled around on Sunday. Now to some of you pigskin fans out there....you might be thinkin' Super Bowl! And you would be WRONG! Us dogs in the know...really know what the BIG GAME is...and that would of course be Puppy Bowl X! I put my GAME ON T-shirt....and settled down in front of the ol' telly...</div>
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why every single puppy won! They were all Adorable Adoptable Pups...and they all got new Forever Families.</div>
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But then......it dawned on me...with all these dog-tastic things happening in my life.....there is a HOWLIDAY quickly approaching....Valentine's Day!</div>
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Well...it got me thinkin'......DOGGY DATE! </div>
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Yep...what better way to get into Valentine's Day than with a hot pup date! </div>
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So I called up my little Boston Terrier sweetie....better known as LIBERTY...and I barks to her.....<br />
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Meet me at Three Dog Bakery....and I'll treat you to a Valentine Doggy Date! <br />
And quicker than she could put on her fancy dress<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJZGwwyvIU_y_s0ZSZc0MA4aCXncntpSOd0h24B8naIX_nADDYPWKshZr2IWKaK0bqOhiJoRP6YkD6MUuVdSWRw-UATmpu569MqZUAtPMy0uR8aoAeyuNv_MGHRXwAZxPxqFTHiQLQ9H2/s1600/Doggy+Date+with+Liberty+and+Jack+008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_405909="null" cua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyJZGwwyvIU_y_s0ZSZc0MA4aCXncntpSOd0h24B8naIX_nADDYPWKshZr2IWKaK0bqOhiJoRP6YkD6MUuVdSWRw-UATmpu569MqZUAtPMy0uR8aoAeyuNv_MGHRXwAZxPxqFTHiQLQ9H2/s1600/Doggy+Date+with+Liberty+and+Jack+008.jpg" height="285" width="320" /></a> she was there! WoW! Miss Liberty....you are lookin' pretty barkin' good! All dolled up in your Valentine Doggy Dress. What tasty treat does your little heart desire today?<br />
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And she barked to me that she wanted a GRASS SUNDAE...with a couple of pupcakes on the side.....ORDER'S UP! Talk about a double dog yummy treat!<br />
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Hey.....Liberty.....are you gonna eat it all? Or maybe share with me......your buddy Travelin' Jack?<br />
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OK...that's more like it! There's enough here for both of us! WoW. Luv it....my favorite GRASS Ice Cream! <br />
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But after we were done with that sweet treat...it was time to work off those calories...so next stop on our Pup Date......the Dog Park! We headed to North Domingo Baca Dog Park.....one of Albuqeurque's 13 (YES you read right THIRTEEN....dedicated Dog Parks!). One of the reasons Albuquerque was named the #1 Pet Friendly Town in the U.S. to visit! By Priceline.com no less! No Dog wonder why, eh? <br />
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But I dogress....back to the Story. Here we are checking out the rules to the park. Because you do know that you must put on your best Pup-etiquette when you go to the park. It's easy...they just tell you what you can and can't do....so's you don't get in dog-trouble you know! Not me....not Gentleman Jack! I ALWAYS follow the rules....where-ever I go...and I recommend you do the same. <br />
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So we romped around a bit...til we were dog-tired...and then we took a bit of a rest on the park bench...when I thought to myself "Jack...what's the best way to end a Doggy Date?"<br />
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Well...if you want to hear the rest of this dog-love-tail.......(get my bulldog joke there? Tail.....not TALE....HA! I am just so clever I can't believe it!).........<br />
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Tune in this Wednesday on TV to <strong>2KASA Style. </strong>Chad the Host and I will be playing some cards.<br />
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I'll take a <strong><span style="color: red;">JACK OF HEARTS</span></strong>...thank you very much! (PupScript...if you are not in the ABQ viewing area...don't dogspair...I'll post a link to the show on Thursday!).<br />
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For now...and in anticipation of Valentine's Day....<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES! <br />
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-64172612698701764492014-01-24T10:32:00.004-08:002014-01-26T11:16:28.423-08:00An Ahhhhhhhsome Wintertime Getaway--The Lodge at Sierra Blanca in Ruidoso<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You know this AHHHHHH-some trip all started at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca. </div>
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My down-time winter getaway. It's the Ultimate Relaxation Headquarters for Couples, Families....why even Pets! And what better place to relax......</div>
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.....than by the fireplace on a chilly winter's morn.</div>
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After our first busy day at Ski Apache......I relaxed in style at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. And AFTER I woke up from my snoozy nighttime dreams....why I just had to go out on the deck of my suite to check out the day's dawning. Nice! Looks like a great day is ahead of us! </div>
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So...I had to get Jill going....a little TUFF-RUFF love to get her up and ready! Let's GO! No more lollygagging around that nice fire in the suite! The day has begun!<br />
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And bark about a Yummy Breakfast! Their complimentary Breakfast at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca is a Complete HOT Breakgast which even includes their Made-To-Order Omelette Station. I told Jill to order a MEAT omelette....of dog-course! And they stuffed that tasty omelette with sausage, bacon, ham, cheese...and of course topped it off with our famous New Mexico Green Chile. I'm also partial to Biscuits and sausage gravy...which they also had. Delectable! Gets a 5-paw rating from this dog-scriminating diner!<br />
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Now THAT is what I mean when I bark about a great start to a day in Ruidoso! And speaking of Ruidoso...while Jill is enjoying her breakfast, guess I'll just settle down with a cup of Cowboy Brew by the fireside and peruse the Ruidoso Visitor Guide <a href="http://www.discoverruidoso.com/">www.discoverruidoso.com</a> to plan our day.<br />
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OMD...this might be TUFF! There's SO many doggone fun things to do in Ruidoso...where's a dawg (and his people) to start...must ponder this doglemma!<br />
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Maybe we should just head down Sudderth Drive....THE shopping MECCA of Ruidoso! They have everything from Souvenirs....to Art....to clothing....why they even have BEARS for sale!<br />
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They have BEARS of ALL sizes and shapes at Grizzly's Workshop....Hmmmm......maybe we should take one home....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVVCzFi4jnavHqe9GXgx5c6YsjSMnmfJor_H2s2Gh2lLIhkVHBV4l5FJFt1P1AVMdKwu1gMZnp1tb7XaZyGpXCINKIJ7066_53laum6AgpjIGDyFm40VN6qe2XtCbH0m4rF4ndyyDGRd_T/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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Should I get the little guy who looks like ME....or the big Fido with the duck in his mouth! Gotta think on this awhile. But either way...a chainsaw carved bear (or dog) is a doggone grand souvenir from Ruidoso!<br />
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But it's time to mosey on down Sudderth Drive to see what else we can explore.....how about a bit of history?<br />
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Well...that would of course mean a quick stop at the Dowlin Mill.....been there since 1869 and is Ruidoso's OLDEST BUILDING! See.....not only am I doggone good lookin' but this dawg is a brainiac too! I KNOW very important stuff! That's right...just stick with me and you TOO can learn very important good-to-know stuff about New Mexico!<br />
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And speaking of MORE history......let's roll on down the road a ways past Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Hubbard Museum of the American West.....and roll on to check out some Old West tidbits of information about New Mexico's BAD BOY.....and I'm NOT talkin' about me.....but rather.<br />
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Billy the Kid. And where better to learn about him than at the Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway Visitors Center.<br />
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It's got cool stuff outside.....like this lifesize mural of a grand elk....native to New Mexico! And other animals who are "tracking' around our state and the Ruidoso area.<br />
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WoW! Look at all these tracks on their wall! Wonder how those animals got their painted paw prints on that wall.....I WANT MINE ON THERE TOO! Ya hear?<br />
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Or maybe I should put my pawprint in their little walkway where you can take a fun little walk-about at the BTK Center. </div>
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TRUE!<br />
AW-OH! He's so lifelike that I'm not sure about his intentions....bein' the bad boy he was!<br />
HE'S BEHIND ME....ISN'T HE? Don't do anything bad to me please.... I'm checkin' out, Mr. Billy! Why I think I better check out some other fun displays here....like my crazy DEER PHOTO OP with none other than New Mexico's most famous bear ever.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsLjAmZ6Gyvut7FMBk3t8Q9wxwubHs3Tn1JdS7KeJkp9FPmL_xNCTLroDeJoMgx1pQNg5OZPkzKhF81VvCMhT6tjnbFBwIyIQ9XXeT1LQZav9FdD1BDr8TrXpOnv2IjTJZOcd6BRPRndG/s1600/Ruidoso+Smokey+Bear+and+Jack+Full+Length.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_372900="null" cua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsLjAmZ6Gyvut7FMBk3t8Q9wxwubHs3Tn1JdS7KeJkp9FPmL_xNCTLroDeJoMgx1pQNg5OZPkzKhF81VvCMhT6tjnbFBwIyIQ9XXeT1LQZav9FdD1BDr8TrXpOnv2IjTJZOcd6BRPRndG/s1600/Ruidoso+Smokey+Bear+and+Jack+Full+Length.JPG" height="320" width="165" /></a>SMOKEY BEAR! (Hint....if ya don't see me right off....look close at Bambi!) Yep that would be me! Jack the Deer! HA! This is one fun museum! I highly dog-recommend it for both people and their pets.......seeing as they are in fact pet-friendly!<br />
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We had so much fun at the museum that by the time we left this glorious Winter Day was half over...and it was time to EAT! (BTW...one of my favorite things to do on vacation.....at home......just everywhere!)<br />
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So we moseyed on down the road...and when we saw this cute little eatery....The Village Buttery <a href="http://www.thevillagebuttery.com/">www.thevillagebuttery.com</a>. we decided to test it out....AND to see if it passes the PET-FRIENDLY test.<br />
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So Jill met up with the owner Elliot Taylor.....He was guarding his delightful, delectable deelicious pies in the Pie Case. YUM...can't wait to get my lips on some of those sweet taste treats. But first things first. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeRR0JtmunneMQK0DNQrJvKaec2VeVa70gLAvvZEGOJiuAJt0vcmqP-0siGsVSAddwOA_6KAVdKT13m4Yb7x_T7gjNNp3cdHq732QfNM2IoTciEZKpRiEnL0bbxeSveaqUBwvPuIl7dJV/s1600/Ruidoso+Village+Butter+interior.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_372900="null" cua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQeRR0JtmunneMQK0DNQrJvKaec2VeVa70gLAvvZEGOJiuAJt0vcmqP-0siGsVSAddwOA_6KAVdKT13m4Yb7x_T7gjNNp3cdHq732QfNM2IoTciEZKpRiEnL0bbxeSveaqUBwvPuIl7dJV/s1600/Ruidoso+Village+Butter+interior.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a> Jill asked him all the important questions and his answers were <em>ALL "</em><strong>YES!" </strong>So Jill real quick...ordered a tasty lunch for us to share on their PET-io deck.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoJrh2mqWiOF1Psh8jFg8BM65V2-JYtkGuvhZH0gNPsCZjbS-i2WD9AZUiP3XZdh0IBfppncinwdYB3j-ZOTrgQCtEEhNYEsMEZbNj0Q_AvHQtbRPjRebRnxInULJAsJONMpJ0sBeUMLF/s1600/Ruidoso+Village+Buttery+Cafe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_372900="null" cua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoJrh2mqWiOF1Psh8jFg8BM65V2-JYtkGuvhZH0gNPsCZjbS-i2WD9AZUiP3XZdh0IBfppncinwdYB3j-ZOTrgQCtEEhNYEsMEZbNj0Q_AvHQtbRPjRebRnxInULJAsJONMpJ0sBeUMLF/s1600/Ruidoso+Village+Buttery+Cafe.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>And quick as two shakes of the tail....they served it up to us.<br />
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We enjoyed their Soup & Sandwich Combo of the day.....(gluten free) Tomato Basil Soup, A Chicken Salad Croissant with a side of chips. Some hot tea in a mug to cut the chill of the day...and <em>of course ......</em><br />
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we HAD to try out their house specialty GRANDMA GUTHRIE'S FAMOUS BUTTERMILK PIE. <br />
<strong>DOUBLE DOG YUM! </strong><br />
THANKS Village Buttery for being such a dog-fabulous Eatery! We'll be BARK...er I mean BACK for <br />
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But the day is still young....and we decided on our way out of town...on our tour of WHY Ruidoso is such an Ahhhhhhsome Wintertime Getaway.....we would check out their RUIDOSO WINTER PARK<br />
<a href="http://www.ruidosowinterpark.com/">WWW.ruidosowinterpark.com</a><br />
the "PREMIER PLAYGROUND for a winter time day. <strong> </strong><br />
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And action we found! There were kids of ALL ages, shapes and sizes that were riding their magic carpet...moving conveyors to the top of the hill....so NO schlepping up the side of the mountain....nope whisked up their easy as one-two-three! They have 1200 tubes to rent......from one man to 10 man. BARK about fun! Why they even have a Zip Line! Pretty doggone cool place for the whole family to have some wintertime fun! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMH4kebySkiV0Rqk3Wl_SmFVysEEmDEFuvknQ6szcRfxHO86wbvfqcZub-zIZvmLZaP84ktaat8bFAhpBm5foQ7oSNnrkgsQdupckhkEFpiqk4g0mtam_1p87wqWLsW66mrulYoGNFSdIY/s1600/Ruidoso+Grizzlys+Bears+&+Jack.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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So.....on our way out of town.......we dogcided it was necessary to let the good folks at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca.....know how much fun we had on our Ahhhhhhhhsome Wintertime Getaway. From relaxing by the fireside at the Lodge to having fun in the snow.......RUIDOSO is just a doggone grand winter escape.<br />
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And then.......imagine this. While I was just sitting around looking handsome on their Lodge Lounge Round Settee....who shows up but my good buddy....Mr. Steve-the General Manager of the Lodge.<br />
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And what--do dog-tell----did he have for me? A tasty Doggy Treat Bag (that they give out to ALL the dogs who visit)......another one for me for the road! Now THAT....my friends is an ABOVE-AND-DOG-BEYOND fabulous way to end our Ahhhhhhsome winter getaway.</div>
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And here is our latest TV segment about this very same subject.....Winter Wonderland Ruidoso....available to you right here. See what the Host of 2KASA Style TV, Chad and Jill and I talked about on the show. </div>
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I heard through the bark-vine that dogs were allowed at Ski Apache in Ruidoso</div>
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<a href="http://www.discoverruidoso.com/">www.discoverruidoso.com</a>.....so of course being the Pet Travel Reporter that I-Travelin' Jack-am.....I headed right down to Ruidoso to see what I could learn....both for me and for my 4-footed cousins who love to travel with their people too!</div>
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So......here I am at Ski Apache......this sure is a nice gondola....it's all enclosed for a safe trip up the mountain.<br />
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And here's the <em>REAL </em>kicker! Dogs ride for FREE...your person just has to sign a waiver for you to ride. So I got my ticket.....but first I thought to myself..."HMMMMM....maybe I should check out the scene BEFORE I go to the top!" </div>
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So that is just ex-dog-actly what I did! I checked out the skiers......and I thought to myself "YUP-PUP.....I'm pretty doggone sure I can do that skiing thing".......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVMOVg5_7ZJU7_zPgysH34hAqqW3nBdQHMCnMjla21lZRYgN5-yxqoF4T7cTJOj-9BZVr7Ae7ljdAz5eDFHDJAcSBU0nDTfBgEidijgOAnczwOwV7uTUiJ149sh18l9HmaPOYTPLJtjMe/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_226365="null" cua="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmVMOVg5_7ZJU7_zPgysH34hAqqW3nBdQHMCnMjla21lZRYgN5-yxqoF4T7cTJOj-9BZVr7Ae7ljdAz5eDFHDJAcSBU0nDTfBgEidijgOAnczwOwV7uTUiJ149sh18l9HmaPOYTPLJtjMe/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+021.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a><br />
But first....maybe I should just sit here a bit and soak in the winter sun and have a nice little snack on the Deck of the Ski Apache Restaurant.....and YES....dogs are allowed here too! And bark about a view! Why I don't know what's more fun....watching the people action or eating.....NAAAAH....I know the answer to that one. I'll just take a sec and chow down on these nachos, thank you very much! <br />
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After I was saved from starvation by those tasty nachos......why what do I see here? Is this what they call that SNOWBOARD rider thing? Hmmmmm......now <em>THIS </em>looks pretty interesting. I think I'll take this blue one here....it matches my outfit! <br />
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OK....so I'm ready....got my snowboard....and I'm headed to the TOP of Ski Apache! Pretty awesome view.....and boy we are goin' UP...UP....and even more UP! All the way to the TOP!<br />
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And here I am.....getting off the gondola...ready to hit the slopes! I'm gonna be a snow dude dog for sure! I don't think I need any lessons...bein' the cool snow dude dog that I am! <br />
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WOAH! What? Where did my snowboard go? Where are my Legs? Why am I slip-sliding away? Hey! This is a lot doggone harder than it looks! <br />
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Hmmm. Maybe, just maybe I DO need lessons! But that's another day....for now, I'll just relax up here at the TOP and watch how the People do it! And maybe I'll just LEAVE skiing and snowboarding to the PEOPLE! Yup.....that's what I am gonna do! No more boarding for this dog..... </div>
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This is as close to skis as I wanna get...until I have a Ski Instructor handy to teach me the tricks! Yep..that's the plan and I'm stickin' to it by dawg!<br />
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Instead, maybe I'll just make some new friends.......(I know how to pick the cute ones...don't I?).....and as this beautiful day at Ski Apache comes to an end.....I'm ready to head to my favorite RESORT....the Lodge at Sierra Blanca!<br />
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LUV this place...can't wait to get there and relax by the fireplace in the lobby! It's especially special because they treat BOTH people and their pets royally...from the moment you step through the door into the plush, luxurious, and cozy interior. It gets a 5-PAW rating from this discriminating dog reporter! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QKMuv7gDUHOYu7_kR06eZ25XrjFnPmB0TCKEkxnrBLwwx6qDmRxBcQuVdKYBAjffcmbzVC2iKi5iF9G7qebhkRtkP-5SWMtws_DUNN5J2VG4cXbjMS8aRiUZhUsFqOiV0xbN9BrttjcK/s1600/Ruidoso+Winter+2014+063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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'Course....first things first. ya gotta check in....and they ALWAYS have a special treat for the visiting dogs! I was greeted by the GM, Mr. Steve, himself! He's my bud...even when he isn't welcoming me with a treat...but today he is my double dog bud....because he has this tasty treat bag just for me! Thanks a dog-zillion! All that skiing....er....snow play....makes a dog hungry ya know!<br />
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And a little dog-tired too! So....as soon as I spied this nice cozy setting in the Lounge....I jumped on it! Dog-literally! Right in front of that cozy fire.....just a great spot to warm the derriere, ya know! And then....all of a sudden...I spied something else! Their Lobby Bar............<br />
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BEER TIME! Yes...it's all okay...I'm over 21 (in people years)....they checked my ID to make sure....and they told me I had to share with Jill too! OK.....I can live with those rules! Beer is gone in a split-dog-second...and as I looked around a bit more...I realized it had turned to Dusk.....and what better way to end the day than....... <br />
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to go outside and toast my toes by the outdoor Fire Pit and watch the sun set. Ahhhhhhh! Now this is the Life! And the place to get away to when you want both Action on the Slopes and a Cozy Place to Relax! The Lodge at Sierra Blanca is just PAWFECT! <br />
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Back inside by the fire....and I'm gettin' pretty drowsy. It's been a good day.....I wonder what tomorrow will bring.....<br />
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But for now...I'm heading to my room where there is comfort and style surrounding me as I slip into doggy dream land.<br />
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And while I take this small break......and regenerate for tomorrow....here's what YOU can do! Tune in....on Wednesday to KASA 2 Fox TV for 2KASA Style.....and I'll be barking about this dog-fabulous trip! Then...I'll blog about Day 2 after that! So don't despair.....I'll be BARK.....I mean BACK!<br />
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZ Goodnight!Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-6312777971687049162014-01-16T17:01:00.001-08:002014-01-17T13:42:30.258-08:00A Negative Experience can be a Positive---or maybe I should say PAWsitive!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The phone rang this morning. It was an Emergency....but not mine Thank Dog!<br />
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It was another pup in need at the dog hospital. And so they called ME----Travelin' Jack....to come to the rescue! So off we went to Veterinary Emergency Specialty Center of New Mexico!<br />
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You see I-Travelin' Jack...besides all my travels and writings...and places I go to...and things I do....I am a "BONE-IFIED" Canine Blood Donor!<br />
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"<em>WHAT</em>?" you are probably saying about now. And then you would follow that up with "<em>Do dogs donate blood?" </em>And the answer would be "Your doggone right.....dogs can be blood donors...and so can cats!" Why my 4-footed furry cousins have to have surgery...and sometimes that requires extra blood.......so it's very dog-portant to have a good supply of healthy blood available in those emergencies.<br />
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You see.....I learned about this the hard way.....way back in 2010 when I had to have surgery on my torn CCL. And I went to the good specialists at VESCNM.....Dr. Schwarz was my angel surgeon then. While I was there having surgery...I saw the "WALL OF HEROES" there.....and that's when I learned that you can get ON that wall of heroes by becoming a Canine Blood Donor. So....soon's I was out of surgery....and not groggy-goofy any more (I know I am still goofy...but that's just the Bulldog in me after all!).....I put my paw on the dotted line and signed on to be one of New Mexico's Canine Blood Donors.<br />
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But I dogress.....back to today! So...I got the call....Jill and I jumped in the car and headed right over to the hospital....and in I went...to give some of my healthy blood to a canine cousin in need. It's no big deal....sometimes they give me a little sedative....sometimes not...just depends on how much energy I have that day. They draw some blood and put it right into that poor little pup in the Operating Room. Simple as that! I get some goodies to take home......sometimes it's a toy, sometimes it's a bandanna, sometimes it's a doggy biscuit or two...and sometimes it's ALL of the above!<br />
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Today...I got a snazzy bandanna and a whole bunch of doggie treats....Thanks Mr. Brian! He's the Blood Donor Tech at the hospital...and he takes good care of me when I come. I'm doggone proud to be a blood donor. It's easy, it's painless....and I'm helpin' out my buddies. BUT...there's more to it than just that!<br />
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They have a whole list of benefits that I get from it too! If you check out this link to their website...you can find out interesting stuff <br />
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Here are SOME of the Benefits<br />
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<li>All potential donors will receive free blood analysis</li>
<li>Canine preliminary testing consists of blood typing, Ehrlichia, heartworm, Babesia gibsoni and Babesia canis for some breeds, CBC full chemistry panel and blood typing. </li>
<li>Results will be forwarded to your pet’s primary care veterinarian. </li>
<li>If your pet meets the qualifications for becoming a blood donor, we will schedule four donations each year. </li>
<li>For each unit of blood donated, your pet will be entitled to receive a unit if needed during its lifetime.</li>
<li> Your pet will also receive a gift bag at each donation as our way of saying Thank You. </li>
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and of course the satisfaction that your blood might JUST SAVE A PET'S LIFE! And I like that a lot! <br />
And everybody thinks you are a Canine Good Citizen too! Which isn't a bad thing either.<br />
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Now that I have shared the benefits of this program with you....you wanna sign up and be a Canine Blood Donor too, don't you? Well, just go back to that website link above....and the registration form is right there.....fill it out...send it in and VOILA! You'll get that first call to come for a check up. After they confirm you are ALL HEALTHY....(and they send that info to your primary veterinarian too!), they'll give you a call to come in. But HEY...don't forget to take a picture of you in too! You'll be added to that special Wall of Heroes! Go ahead....do it! You know you wanna, don't you? <br />
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So............................you are wondering why I entitled this blog post....<strong>A NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE CAN BE A POSITIVE! </strong>Lesson #2 of being a Canine Blood Donor. <br />
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DOGS CAN HAVE EITHER NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE BLOOD TYPE. I just happen to have a Negative Blood Type...and that means....MY blood is more needed. It's Universal...and can be donated to either a positive or a negative receiver. Where positive blood can only be donated to a positive blood dog! SEE? You always knew I was special didn't ya! There's even proof in my blood!<br />
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Travelin' Jack here......and it's high time for a wintertime getaway! RED RIVER here we come! In case you are wonderin' about my little travel buddy there....got him from Santa Paws....and he goes everywhere with me...that is till I decide to destuff him! Anyway...back to the business at paw.....<br />
<strong>RED RIVER!</strong><br />
<strong> <a href="http://www.redriver.org/">www.redriver.org</a></strong><br />
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We all know that Red River is known as a family friendly ski area....and that would of course be none other than the <span style="color: red;"><strong>RED RIVER SKI AREA </strong><a href="http://www.redriverskiarea.com/"><strong>WWW.REDRIVERSKIAREA.COM</strong></a><strong> </strong><span style="color: black;">where there is fun awaitin' the whole family...INCLUDIN....thank you very much....the pup! </span></span><br />
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OKay...I can't ski on the slopes...but I CAN get my picture taken with some fancy dancy skier out there <br />
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And I CAN sit on the deck at the Lift House Bar & Grill at the base of the ski area and do one of my doggone most favorite things to do------PEOPLE WATCH! </div>
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And watch those crazy skiers is exactly what I did! BARK about fun! You know my dog-personal philosophy is</div>
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and they do prove that in Red River! So even IF you don't like to ski....dog-forbid---NOT ME...no way, jose! But I can still have a doggone grand time watching the action on the mountain! </div>
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I did my research...and I'm staying at the Golden Eagle Lodge....check out these fancy digs, eh? Nice place....cozy furniture....why they even have a playground for li'l ol' MOI! Well...maybe for 2-footed kids too.....that's okay...I'll share the fun in the snow! <br />
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Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area.<a href="http://www.enchantedforestxc.com/">www.enchantedforestxc.com</a> I met up with the owner...Mr. Geoff at the Snow Headquarters...and he told me that they have a <strong>dedicated area for dogs! A</strong>nd their people too! See...they know a really important rule of FUN....bring the dog along!</div>
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First off....I gotta get my paw measured for some snowshoes..........................hmmmm!<br />
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NAH! I'm just spoofin' ya. Dogs don't snowshoe...but they sure can romp in the snow....I know because I did!<br />
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WoW! Whoever said New Mexico doesn't have snow? NOT this dog! Why...I almost drowned in the white stuff!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70d4ZKYvORSA931OUPaw3ybO1MupwiKMzbdEYgxkeeMJDluHYua4bUX1KIBWGG28IzjXN4hl63K5Y_rWDh5vYAMuO3bvDzWsSLCRNA6NvPArvDf-RmLQF3YhUuK5J9JIl9Kh53dFXKR85/s1600/IMG_0378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_lm_304496="null" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70d4ZKYvORSA931OUPaw3ybO1MupwiKMzbdEYgxkeeMJDluHYua4bUX1KIBWGG28IzjXN4hl63K5Y_rWDh5vYAMuO3bvDzWsSLCRNA6NvPArvDf-RmLQF3YhUuK5J9JIl9Kh53dFXKR85/s1600/IMG_0378.JPG" height="240" hua="true" width="320" /></a>Gotta shake it off! Maybe I should stay on the trail!<br />
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Yah.....back on the groomed trail....now this is more like it! Talk about some pretty country to explore, eh? And I'm just so doggone pleased that they include dogs at Enchanted Forest! Why the even have DOG DAYS at the end of ski season (in March) where dogs can go EVERYWHERE on the course! LUV IT! Now this is MY idea of a fun wintertime getaway.<br />
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And of course...there's lots more to do in Red River.....like shop, dine, relax, people watch....oh I already said that...but it's all true! Why I am just so doggone in LUV with Red River that Jill and I barked about it...well she talked...I barked.....on TV. We were on <strong>2KASA Style TV </strong>just this week...and if you just click on this link...you'll see what we shared with the TV world!<br />
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Yes...it may be January....but like Chad the TV host says....."Don't sit around and pout because its winter......head on up to RED RIVER for a great wintertime getaway!"</div>
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and I do dog-definitely agree with you my friend, Mr. Chad! SO.......with all these little tasty tidbits of info......I gotta go...it's SUPPERTIME! (somebody said tidbits!) But I do dog-totally recommend that YOU might want to plan your next little wintertime getaway in REd River New Mexico!</div>
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TIME TO REFLECT ON 2013!</div>
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We started off the year 2013 in style.......with a grand slam of a doggone FUN contest! <br />
<strong>TRAVELIN' JACK'S PROJECT 52</strong><br />
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Each week we posted a picture of MOI-yours truly Mr. Handsome Jack.....and YOU had to CAPTION the photo! WoWee-Gazowee...did we have some fun with this! And some dog-dandy captions to boot! Here are a few of my favorites (hard to choose though!)</div>
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CONGRATULATIONS Diana Mancel!</div>
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"They See Me Rollin’…They Be Barkin’!"<br />
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CONGRATULATIONS Laura Madeiros!<br />
“Have you met my GHOULfriend?”<br />
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CONGRATULATIONS Gary Wilson!<br />
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“Black Jack to Travelin’ Jack. Pay him 500 Bones!”<br />
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“Don’t worry America….I Got Your Back!"<br />
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CONGRATULATIONS Yvonne Divita!<br />
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“ I say there, Chap, have you seen my pipe? I had it on the golf course just a moment ago!”<br />
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Yup-Pup...we had fun...and 52 WINNERS of a Travelin' Jack PRIZE PACK! But this was only a teensy-weensy part of our pup-sitively Fab times we had this year! <br />
I also had to hang a medal around my neck for several WINS this year! <br />
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Like the International EIPPY award for my book "Travelin' Jack's Story...From Shelter to Star"</div>
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I was (WOOF-HARUMPH) proud to be the 1st dog EVER to win this award! Yah!</div>
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And that was quickly followed up by a WIN for <strong><em>Terrie Q and Travelin' Jack's PET FRIENDS</em></strong> book.<br />
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We won BEST BOOK in the animal category for the 2013 New Mexico Arizona Book Awards! YAH again! (This book was also a fundraiser for animal welfare...double YAH!)</div>
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Here we are receiving the plaque from Jordan Guenther of NMTD...but even <em>more important </em>here are the recipients from 2 animal welfare groups to whom we presented our $1000 winnings! Save Lucky Paws of Albuquerque City Shelter and Chama Valley Humane Society. Glad we could help out some pups and kitties that way! </div>
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Other literary achievements with this dog included one of my blog-posts in the 2013 published book, <strong><em>LODGE LORE...Tales From a Mountain Lodge </em></strong>in addition to another story ABOUT me in the book...that was a double dog-honor too!</div>
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Why I even was made a JUNIOR RANGER at Coronado State Monument (now called Coronado Historic Site). And I was honored to receive my badge from Rangers John and Annie. I'll do right by your Ranger Program, I do dog-promise!</div>
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Other Honorary Titles that I, Travelin' Jack, wore this year (that I might just add....MOST dogs don't have these honors) include: </div>
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I was a Guest Judge at the Sipapu Cardboard Derby Races in March. I take my job doggone seriously as you can see while I observe the racers. <br />
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And speaking of modeling......I also worked the runway at the Northern New Mexico Bridal Expo.</div>
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YAWN....what this dog can't do, eh? And speaking of YAWN.......how many dogs do you know that appear on the Dr. Oz show? Well...that would be me! I was included in one of his TV shows this Spring for a YAWNING medical segment. Here is the photo that won me that honor </div>
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YAWN! <br />
I beg your "pawdon" Dr. Oz.....I mean no rudeness, but rather I send you my special form of THANKS for appearing on your show....with just another award winning YAWN!<br />
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And of course...if we're talkin' about TV.....I must dogress and include my very favorite TV show.....that I love being a part of regularly!<br />
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I love my Special Spot on the Show as New Mexico's pre-eminent Pet- Reporter. And I have made LOTS of good friends on the set at New Mexico Style . Here I am with Host of the Show, Nikki Stanzione-My Girlfriend---it's true...she said it ALL THE TIME LIVE ON THE SHOW! And Elias Gallegos, former Face of Fox Star and Meteorologist, Kristen Van Dyke. I see stars when I'm with her----(GET IT...another one of my dog-dandy Bulldog Jokes! STARS-METEOROLOGIST! <em><strong>HA-</strong>I am just too doggone funny!) </em>We covered LOTS of very dog-portant subjects on the show......<br />
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But in September we had to say Dog-Dieu to Miss Nikki! As she headed back to the Big Apple! I'm just so doggone broken hearted to have to lose my bestest girlfiriend (besides Jill of course!) <br />
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But it was my bestest honor to then WELCOME the host of the new show <strong>2KASA Style, </strong>Chad Brummett. He thinks I am Top Dog (which of course I am!) and we hit it off right away. Why we even have our own dog-talk....that we don't share with others. Our guy secret language...Ruff....grrrr....awwwruuuuggghhh! If you want to see our most recent segment....here it is</div>
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We covered the best PET RESOLUTIONS for 2014.....but I renamed it CANINE COMMITMENTS! Another example of just how clever I am! Anyway, you can catch me on this show the 1st Wednesday of every month (and sometimes more often too!)....at KASA FOX 2 TV. My favorite show of ALL time!</div>
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But of course TV is not the only Media outlet I appear on. I bet you don't hear dogs on the radio too often...but then again...how many Travelin' Jack's are there? I LUV to appear on the set at 770KKOB Radio here in Albuquerque with the one and only QUEEN OF THE AIR WAVES----Miss Terrie Q on her Weekend Show. I'm a very 'pup-ular guest' on her show. We bark about a lot of very dog-portant subjects.......like my end-of-the-year blowout TOUR called</div>
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<strong>TRAVELIN' JACK'S Howl-I-Day 'GIVE BACK' Tour</strong></div>
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We honored three different Organizations</div>
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LUCKY PAWS Animal Adoption Center</div>
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Meals On Wheels Pet Program</div>
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I-Travelin' Jack was the HOST of all these events.</div>
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Of course we started it off on the right foot with a radio appearance with Miss Terrie Q at 770 KKOB Radio...where we told the world about our plans and invited them to all the events.<br />
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Our first event was a Holiday Open House at LUCKY PAWS Adoption Shelter. I appeared as Santa Paws...and along with the great staff at Lucky Paws and the Exec. Director of Save Lucky Paws, Martha Anderson...we kicked the holiday season off in doggone grand style!<br />
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I visited with little angels....ain't she a doll (secret revealed here.....she didn't like Santa and would not have her picture taken with him...BUT she loved me....so she got her photo with Santa PAWS instead!) Victory for the DAWG! Ha! We also collected donations for Toys for the Pets for Christmas morning. We raised lots of $$$s and we collected 165 toys for shelter cats and dogs to be delivered Christmas Morning! <br />
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Santa Paws had the whole program well under control at Lucky Paws. And PROUD to be of service too!<br />
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WEEK 2 of HOWLIDAY GIVE BACK TOUR........<br />
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.....It is one of my proudest roles of ALL TIME...as I was welcomed into Delta Company of the U.S. Marine Corp, Albuquerque as the Official Mascot for the Albuquerque Toys for Tots Program. <br />
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(I also have to send a very special BARK OUT to my bestest dog bud, Gunny Monster, who is the Utah Marine Toys for Tot Mascot. He was kind enough to pass his uniform on to me so that I could share the honor with these fine Marines. Thanks a dog-zillion to Gunny Monster and his Dog-person, Troy! I wouldn't have been half this handsome without your amazing donation of my new uniform! I LUV it!) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbT3D3pCHOYqwAINdFjQBXsqHg4j61L6zDhr_59UFqaVrJirxOlEfIcnFAUwXqEoDczKL0vPOm08l7UJPtLxqlCSM5I-hs_qfNVS27i2w8CeU4jFYxyNOjw79EDQJXrZxb9oB0YvgDVF3W/s1600/USMC+Corporal+Jack+Toys+4+Tots.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
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My first event for Toys for Tots took place at Treasure House Books and Gifts...at Old Town. We pawticipated in the annual Holiday Stroll event with a book signing...and for EVERY BOOK that was purchased in the store that evening---I, Travelin' Jack, donated a children's book to Toys for Tots. We had a rollicking good time at the store...and met up with lots of great folks....and raised over 70 books that night for the Kids. </div>
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Our 2nd role for Toys for Tots was at the Albuquerque Balloon Museum....at their annual HOLIDAYS TAKE FLIGHT event. There we continued our book drive...and raised $$$s and more books for the kids. In all, I-Travelin' Jack donated 625 books to Toys for Tots. AND that, my friends, is the LARGEST ever book donation by a Dog to Toys for Tots!<br />
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Besides collecting toys, $$s and books, we posed for our friend Daryl Custer who took lots of photos for our formal photo shoot. We got some great photos with the Marines....don't you agree?<br />
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Following the Book Drive, we went out to the Final Big Collection Drive in Albuquerque with the Marines. Here I am with the Marines luring people in to the parking area to donate for the kids.<br />
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But our work was not yet done...and my job was just starting as the Official Mascot for the Marines. The Distribution Day came around....and I went to help out my Delta Company Marines with the toy distribution. Besides posing for pics with the Marines,<br />
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why I even met up with the big guy....SANTA CLAUS himself with Mrs. Claus too! SWEET! Am I a lucky dog or what! I got a 1st paw shot to whisper in Santa's ear what I want for Christmas! Guess what it was!?! Lots of toys for kids in New Mexico! He said he could do that!<br />
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I also got a pic with the Marines with my 625 books that I donated...Mrs. Claus popped by for the pic too! <br />
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Yes, it was one of the biggest honors of my life...to be the Official Mascot for the US Marine Corp. I can't wait to do it next year again....BUT my work was still not done...and it's off to,,,,,,<br />
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Week Three of the Tour. And this week is dedicated to Meals on Wheels...to the pets of the families on the Meals on Wheels program.<br />
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First stop.....since it is a FOOD organization, why I thought...why not hold a party at my favorite dog bakery....Three Dog Bakery!<br />
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So I met up with Owner Michael...and we planned a big to-do. A PUPCAKE-CUPCAKE Reception! We planned the big day.....free pupcakes for the visiting pups and free cupcakes for the visiting people. The pupcakes came from of dog-course Three Dog Bakery..and the cupcakes were donated by Cake Fetish. Double Dog YUM! <br />
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We got all the bakers at Three Dog Bakery to gather for a photo and the party was on! For every $$ donation made, Three Dog Bakery donated a goody treat bag for the pets on the Meals on Wheels program. It was a dog-licious success! Mucho $$ were raised, treats were gathered for the 4-footed kids...and all the folks visiting were regaled with tasty treats!</div>
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Why even Miss Samantha, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels, came by to check out the fun! And FUN was had by all....BUT that wasn't all. We followed that up with the PET PARTY OF THE SEASON </div>
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at Il Vicino Westside...where we held this pup-party on the Patio. Folks ate DEElicious Pizza, </div>
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I visited with good folks there for the pawtee and fun....and we had pups and people joining in. <br />
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We even had pet photographer Allen Winston of Winstonfotos.com there to take souvenir pictures of the pawticipating pets....dressed in their holiday finery! There were some cute pups there FURR SURE! Thanks Mr. Allen for takingn my pic too! It's a keeper.....just like you!</div>
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And Il Vicino also tagged into the success. They donated 20% of proceeds from their food sales that day too.....so Meals on Wheels also got a generous donation from them! Thanks for that added bonus!</div>
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And that's how we ended up the <strong>2013 TRAVELIN' JACK HOWL-I-DAY GIVE BACK TOUR! </strong>It was a doggone success! We raised $$$ dollars for 3 worthy charities, we gathered gifts for kids and pets...and we had a doggone good time most of all.</div>
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And after all that HOWLIDAY action....I hafta admit...I was doggone worn out. So I ended my year, relaxing in front of the fireplace at the Elkhorn Lodge in Chama! </div>
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Yes, this was a doggone grand year! </div>
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And I want to thank ALL my friends for making this such a special year for this dog. I-Travelin' Jack am abso-dog-lutely BLESSED. And I LUV you -each and every one! And that also includes my faithful followers on Facebook, on my Blog, and at all my events. </div>
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So what's in Store for 2014? </div>
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Let's start it out....heralding back to my Travel Pro job. And of course my doggone great photos. How about a new weekly contest......</div>
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<strong>WHERE IN NEW MEXICO IS TRAVELIN' JACK!</strong></div>
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So climb on board...let's hit the road together in 2014! VROOOOOM VROOOOM VROOOM! Where do you think YOU will find me this year? I'll be out and about...you can bet your bones on that! So stay tuned for more doggone grand fun in 2014! </div>
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Jack, the Bulldoggehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10112852161826905298noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5768557168962415576.post-83283954881163099552013-12-24T07:22:00.001-08:002013-12-24T07:30:00.848-08:00TWAS THE NIGHT BEFOR DOG-MAS! by Travelin' Jack <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<strong>TWAS THE NIGHT BEFOR DOG-MAS!</strong><br />
<strong> </strong>by<br />
Travelin’ Jack<br />
(New Mexico's "<strike>Poet</strike> Pet Laureate")<br />
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Twas the Night Before Dog-Mas<br />
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And All Through the Dog House<br />
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Not a Critter was A-Stirring,<br />
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Not even a Squeaky Toy Mouse.<br />
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The Puppies and Kittens Were All Snug in Their Beds<br />
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With Visions of Chew Bones and Catnip in Their Heads.<br />
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Their stockings Were Hung by the Chimney with Care<br />
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In the Hope that SAINT PAWS Soon Would be There.<br />
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Mama Cat in her Holiday Collar<br />
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And Me-Travelin’ Jack in My St. Nick Cap<br />
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Had Just Settled Down<br />
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For a Cozy Winter’s Cat Nap.<br />
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When OUT on the Lawn there Arose a Great Clatter,<br />
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I Sprang from My Dog Bed to See What Was the Matter! <br />
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And WHAT to my Wondering Pup Eyes Just Appears<br />
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But a Miniature Dog Sleigh and Eight Tiny Dog Dears!<br />
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With a 4-Footed Driver who was Set On a Cause<br />
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I knew in a Dog Blink, it must be SAINT PAWS!<br />
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More Rapid than Greyhounds, on Target They Came<br />
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He Barked out in Dog-Talk and Called Them by Name.<br />
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“Now Fido, Now Fluffy, Now Fifi and Fred<br />
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On Roxie, On Rascal, On Rover and Red!<br />
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To the Top O’ the Dog House, To the Top O’ the Wall<br />
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Now Dash Away, Dash Away, Dash Away All!”<br />
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Then to the Top of the Roof those Dog Dears They Flew<br />
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With a Sleigh Full of Dog Toys And SAINT PAWS Too!<br />
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As I Drew in My Pup Nose and was Hopping Around<br />
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Down the Chimney Came SAINT PAWS with a Bounce & A Bound.<br />
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He was Dressed in His Dog Fur from Front Paw to Back Foot<br />
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And That Dog Fur was Tarnished with Ashes and Soot.<br />
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A Back Pack of Pet Treats was Strapped on His Back<br />
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And He Looked Like a Pup Peddler Just Opening His Pack.<br />
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His eyes How They Sparkled, His Whiskers How Merry!<br />
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His Face Fur All Fluffy, His Nose Like a BlackBerry.<br />
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His Dog Smile was Drawn Up like a Howl-iday Bow<br />
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And the Beard on His Chin was White Like the Snow.<br />
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SAINT PAWS was Chubby & Plump, A Right Jolly ol’ Pup<br />
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And I Said When He Spied Me “Hey Ol’ Paws-What’s Up?” <br />
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With a Wink of His Eye and a Cock of His Head<br />
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He Soon Let Travelin’ Jack Know I Had Nothing to Dread.<br />
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He Barked not a Word, but Went Straight to His Work<br />
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He Filled All the Pups’ & Kitties’ Stockings Then Turned with a Jerk<br />
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Laying a Paw Aside of His Puppy Dog Nose<br />
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And Giving a “YIP” Up the Chimney He Rose.<br />
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He Jumped in His Sleigh to His Dog Dears Shouted out a Loud BARK<br />
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And Away They All Flew, Enroute to a Nearby Dog Park.<br />
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But I Heard Him Dog-sclaim as He Drove Out of Sight………<br />
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“<strong>MERRY DOG-MAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A DOGGONE GOOD NIGHT!"</strong><br />
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TRAVELIN’ JACK dedicates this Pup-Poem to ALL the Puppies and Kitties Waiting for A Forever Family. Don’t YOU need a new family member this Holiday Season? If You Can’t Adopt, then Support Your Local Animal Charity. THANK YOU…. & HAPPY HOWL-IDAYS! DECEMBER 2O13 <br />
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Merry Christmas to ALL! Happy New Year! </div>
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signing off for the holidays as I have a lot of special deliveries to make to good puppies and kitties everywhere! You can check out my Facebook page to keep up with the action till January. </div>
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DOGGY HUGS AND SLURPY KISSES!</div>
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