My Week With Val

Mom and Dad went away for the week and they had someone stay with me to keep me company. Her name is Val. I found out very early on that she gets up reeeaallly early in the morning. Once I stretched a few times I was ready to rock and roll and go for a walk, but not without begging for a treat or two, of course!! (You know you always have to break the newbies in when it comes to important things like treats, playing tag around the dining room table, etc. – but Val was a quick learner!!)

I made sure I took Val to all the “hot spots” in the apartment complex on our walks. It was still dark in the morning when we walked so Val had to bring a flashlight with her to pick up after me - I could never seem to “go” under a streetlight!! I had breakfast and then Val was off to work!!

I was so happy to see her when she came home (show a little love; get a treat – works everytime!!). We went for a walk again – this time we went around the entire complex. I showed Val my skill at walking on the curb without falling off!!!

After dinner, we played with some of my toys, I chewed a bone, and then it was out again for one more walk, flashlight at hand!! I would go up on the bed with Val for a little while but I like my own space – I’m sure you can relate!! I went in the spare bedroom or downstairs for the rest of the night. It didn’t take long for that alarm clock to go off again, though!!

On Thursday night, I went on a sleep over!! I went to Bretton Woods in Coram where Val lives. She has a car seat just like Mom and Dad so I had a great time in the car (I had gone on short trips with her to the store, but this was a long ride!!). Well, I just loved her house!! I was up and down her stairs so many times I lost count!! She also had doggie toys there as well and I got my own special water dish too!!! I think she has doggie company a lot!! I helped Val do her laundry – I picked up the items she dropped on the stairs after they were dry, though I was in no rush to return them.

Val has a leather couch – red!! I must say, I looked so stylish on that and on the recliners. There were two recliners, but we shared instead!!

Val has a gated patio so I got to go out without my leash. I tried staring at the gate and saying “open sesame” but the gate would not open no matter how much I wanted to see what was on the other side!!

Well I ran up and down the stairs so many times I was pooped!!














(Laundry is ruff!!) Val brought in the doggie car seat for me to sleep in but I was content to stay on the bed with her. I could see out the window from the bed so I was on squirrel patrol in the morning!!

Val dropped me back off at home on Friday morning – she was off from work but had an outing so Stephanie came over in the afternoon to let me out. I like Stephanie – she has a dog named Winston and I like him too!!

Well, we are watching football Sunday afternoon – Val does not look too happy – I think her Cowboys are not doing too well!!






I guess I’ll have to sit on her to cheer her up!! At half-time we are going in the car again to get some dinner. I already had mine – you know I never miss a meal!! But I think Val ordered something that we have to go pick up.








Mom and Dad are coming home tomorrow night and I can’t wait!! I had fun with Val but I miss my folks!! I hope I get to see Val again though, hmmmmmm next vacation???

Luna Licks,

Looney Tunes

First Beach Party

Hello to all my friends,

It was a very busy summer so I did not get to update my blog as often as I would've liked to. With Fall in full effect I thought I would share some pictures from my first beach party to maybe warm you up for a couple of minutes at least.

Back in August we sailed to visit Jack and Laurie in Bayville which is a little beach side village on the North Shore of Long Island. Mommy of course dressed me up in the pawfect beach attire. Like my stylish summer hat?































It was a long journey but when we rounded green can #17 I knew we were almost there.





















It was getting late so the next day we (Dad) rowed ashore in the inflatable boat.
















After we got to shore I realized that I forgot to bring my bone. Dad row back and get me my bone.




















There were lots of nice people and human pups to play with to.

























































Here is a picture of me taking a break on Dad's lap.



















I found an inflatable boat washed up on the beach.



I decided to claim it as salvage...













It's perfect, I wanted to take it home but Dad wouldn't let me.


We were all having such a good time that we didn't notice that Sailor Dance was dragging her anchor on the bottom and headed to Connecticut.

I nice man in a boat offered to take Dad and Jeff out to Sailor Dance to retrieve her.

Luckily they were able to reset her anchor.













After Dad got back from his mission I went for a swim in the Long Island Sound. It was cool and refreshing.

Mom finally ordered me out because I was shriveling up like a prune.

















You had to see all the sand and pebbles in my wirey coat.

I will post more pictures from my summer adventures to maybe take the chill out of your bones.

Update: Mom and Dad are back from Mexico, where my human sister Melissa got married. Sailor Dance is in the boat yard around the corner from our house for her winters nap. Mom takes me for walks past the boat yard to see her. I think she would be happier in the water than perched up on jack stands.

Luna Licks for now...

Luna-tic.

Pawfect Storm (Northport) Day 2

It has been a busy summer so I'm way behind with my blog posts.

The next morning in Northport Harbor we woke up to beautiful tranquil sites.
























































After breakfast it was time to head into town to explore Northport Village.
















We walked up and down Main Street and of course Mom had to check out all the shops while Dad stayed outside with me. One of the store's had a hitching post for dogs.




















We were almost done exploring when we came upon another Foxy! Her name was Jimmy and she growled at me, she was not very friendly. Maybe because she had a boys name, who could blame her?
















Well it was time to head back to the boat. Here I am with Dad.




















Northport was sure nice.
















Mom and Dad always have boat chores to do. Dad had to take care of the engine, or as he calls it the iron beast.




















Pawsonally I find boat chores boring.
















Thanks for stopping by. Till next time.

Luna Licks

The Pawfect Storm

On the Afternoon of August 8th Mom, Dad, and I set sail from Mount Sinai, NY to Northport Harbor, NY. The marine radio was beeping and making all kinds of noises about violent storms and mariners should seek safe harbor. It was a beautiful sunny day even as we passed Port Jefferson. The Nexrad Radar was showing evil looking storms moving east over Connecticut and moving east over the south shore of Long Island, nowhere near us. We continued west transiting Smithtown Bay. We had some snacks and some yummy treats.

Mom kept checking the Radar and all was clear until we were about an hour from the mouth of Huntington Harbor. There was a big red ugly blob headed our way.






It was too late to turn tail and run; the race was on for the harbor entrance.








The sky was getting very scary looking.
















Well lets just say the storm was faster than us. Over the next 15 minutes or so there was a lot of holy poop going on. In the blink of an eye the wind went from 15knts to 25knts all the way to 39knts. It felt like someone shoved Sailor Dance. The wind was making a howling sound water was flying everywhere. My fowl weather gear was below and I was getting drenched. Dad told Mom to grab the wheel while he wrestled with the sail which was making loud thrashing noises. Big waves were coming up over the front of the boat and dousing Dad. There were evil flashes of lightening. I was tethered with my leash, so I walked around Mom and the steering pedestal so she would be wrapped up and not fall overboard.

When things settled down Dad could take pictures again.
















I was drenched from head to paw. I had to use the wind to dry off.

















Mom did a fine job steering the boat.




















Here is the Eatons Neck lighthouse. There is a nice protected anchorage there. To bad we didn't make it.












Is anyone but me keeping a lookout?
















Umm you might want to checkout this evil storm headed our way.

































All ahead full Mom. It's getting closer.
















We finally did out run the storm and found our mooring. There was a glorious rainbow to greet us when we finally got tied off.































The sunset was beautiful as well.
















The next day we went into Northport Village to take in the sites. But not before getting a good nights sleep.

Luna Licks.

Scruffy Yacht Dog Sails Again

I know I haven’t updated my blog in over a month. July has been a very busy month. The marina finally put our sailboat in the water July 4th weekend. We packed Daddy’s truck for the trip out to Mattituck to get the boat ready for our Journey to Mount Sinai. I hope there are some treaties in there for me.




Imagine our surprise when we saw our boat. What is wrong with this picture? Where is the mast?



I went on board to check things out and look for any bones I may have left behind from 2006.
































Nothing down here.


We unloaded all our stuff and washed the boat. Aunt Donna is in charge of washing the cushions.



After the mast was put in the boat there were extra parts left over, Mommy and Daddy were not pleased.



The next day the guys from the marina and Daddy finished putting the extra parts back were they belonged. Mommy and Daddy spent the next day and half getting Sailor Dance ready for her maiden 2008 voyage.



With stuff everywhere I found a yummy bone to chew on so I wouldn’t be in the way.


When it was finally time to cast off, Daddy had a problem. Someone was occupying his captain’s seat.



Bye Mattituck.



I kept a sharp eye out for other boats.



All clear ahead Dad.

Bye Heron.

We passed by the Old Mill Restaurant which Asta should recognize from last summer. The nasty swans were nowhere to be seen.






Once we were clear of the Jetty it was time to plot our course.




After careful consideration I picked out the pawfect course, 280 degrees to Mount Sinai.



Hey Dad come to port a little the sails are luffing. Hmm smell that salty air.




I smell something good in the galley. I wonder what Mom is making for dinner?



This is a picture of our new harbor. This year Sailor Dance will be parked on a mooring in the middle of the harbor. A motor boat called a launch takes us to and from Sailor Dance.


Stay tuned for the rest of July…

Luna Licks