Monday, December 15, 2008

Certifiably Insane?????

Well, we're getting ready for our road trip -- Christmas gifts have been shipped to St. Louis, early Chanukah gifts have been exchanged, human and dogs cards have been written and mailed, our travel stuff is laying out on the bed in the guest room, we have been newly furminated, the pet- friendly stops have been reserved, and Dogdad has a list of Sonic drive-ins along the way... BUT, folks, we want to know, are our Mom and Dogdad certifiably insane to want to leave our lows in the 60s highs in the mid-seventies weather to travel to what you see on the map below???
















Does any one know of a good lawyer -- Scruffy, are you there???

Anyway, despite the promise of shivery pit stops, we are very excited at our adventure, which will start on Wednesday, and we'll be blogging whenever we can.

Before we go, however, we want to thank everyone for the fun, creative, wonderful Christmas cards. So far the tally, as expected, is Mom's business - 5, Mom and Dogdad's personal cards - 3, dogs - 47. Are they pathetic (and, as we mentioned, certifiably insane) or what???????

Lots of holiday love!!! Stay tuned!!!


Jake and Just Harry

36 comments:

  1. w00f's jake and jh, u shood add another card fur early next week..mama iz slow..enjoy ur trip but b careful..

    b safe,
    ~rocky~

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  2. Wow!! Have a safe trip, guys, and take lots of clothes.
    Our friend Ellie up in Montana (a creek runs through it) is at -18! Yikes! Good thing that you're not going that far.

    Lots of luck and Happy Holidays!!

    Koobuss Kisses,
    Koobie

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  3. Luckily you bof have those gweaat looking sweatews..you'll be toasty wawm..all togethew and that's the wawmest feeling of all. I'm sowwy I am late in wishing you a vewy happy Chanukah..I hope you awe all happy and healty and will have the bestest time!
    I got youw bootiful cawd, and even youw specialbiwd fwiend was on it..how cool and wondewful..Thank you..I hope you get to wite fwom the wode..ouw houseguest is leaving wednesday, and I hope we can finally accomplish something..Mommi is soooo behind..We may not have Chwissmuss
    love and smoochie kisses
    ASTA

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  4. No they are not insane (maybe they have a little bit of swiss blood...).
    Please my friends be very careful on the road. Enjoy your hollidays and please come back with a lot of pictures and great stories.
    Merry Christmas !
    Kisses, Faya & Dyos

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  5. Wow, I bet you'll be glad of your jumpers! Hope you all enjoy the trip. Can't wait to read about your adventures along the way.
    Oh, and thanks for your pawsome card, which arrived yesterday!

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  6. Have a wonderful trip or rather adventure...

    Drive carefully!

    Love,, pats & pets
    Blue

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  7. hehehehe...me and Teka were wondering the very same thing. We will nudge the heat up before you get here, and Teka will let you have a floor vent each. The rest are all hers, but I splained that you guys might not want to share

    kisses
    gussie

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  8. Oh, yes, they are certifiable. Make sure they pack you some sweaters! Have fun on your trip though.

    Levi's mom in COLD Michigan

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  9. We hope you have a very safe and fun trip! And happy Chanukah to all of you! Stay warm and drive safely!

    Aire-hugs,
    Poppy, Penny & Patches

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  10. You don't have to publish this comment since it won't relate to dog topics. I just wanted to thank you for the compliments on my genealogy blog. I've been working like a mad dog on it to "give" the site to family for Christmas.

    Jean (Levi's mom)

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  11. Oh no!! The purple is headed my way on the map. We are supposed to get SLEET here today! While you are on your trip can I come stay at your house in Florida?

    Your friend, Lenny

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  12. Boyz, wishing you and your legeddeds a very safe and funfilled trip!! Can't wait to hear all of your adventures. Wear those sweaters and eat plenty of porridge, that will keep you warm!!

    Wiry wags pals, Eric xxx

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  13. Have a great trip! Stay warm and have fun!
    We can't wait for updates!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  14. How exciting! Stay safe and warm and have TONS of fun!
    Kaos

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  15. Uh, Mom says yep. Definitely certifiable!! Have fun and bundle up. Happy Chanukah to y'all!!
    Drive ever so carefully.
    Hugs
    Sunny&Scooter

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  16. We think it is perfectly logical to leave that sweltering weather for the comfortable temperatures of winter, but that might have something to do with who we are.

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  17. We love the cold weather. Then of course Collies came from the England - Scotland area.

    Essex & Deacon

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  18. Hey, buds!

    I suggest you sleep with your sweaters on and yourselves arranged booty-to-booty to keep the nether regions nice and toasty!

    Personally, I can't wait to see what you think of cold weather and possibly SNOW! Oh, MAN! I LOVE the stuff, and I hope you do too.

    Thanks for your card! My girl is still working on our Christmas/Chanukah cards, so it should be waiting for you when you get back from celebrating!

    Goober love & traveling smooches,
    Stanley

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  19. Have a great trip. Hope your paws don't get too cold! Keep warm and Merry Christmas to all your family.

    Molly and Taffy

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  20. You don't know insane! I live in a nuthouse! If it weren't for all the cool snow out there and the good food, I swear I would escape this place. At least when i jump the fence and go see the old man behind our place, I get a chunk of ham or something.

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  21. Hi Maggie and Mitch,

    Thank you for your Christmas card, we just got it today!

    We hope you'll have a good road trip. Looking forward to read more of your upcoming adventures!

    Love,
    Homer

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  22. Omdog dudes, I am worried for ya! I can't take this cold weather!

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  23. Be careful on the road boys, and be prepared to take over driving when the going gets tough.

    xo
    SB

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  24. Enjoy your trip, and if you pass close to that "16" on the map in Oklahoma, stop by and visit! Brrr!!!

    Happy Tails,
    William Tell

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  25. I think you are going to have fun! Have a safe trip and remember to bring along your beautiful sweater and keep warm! Remember to take load of pictures to show us.

    Luv
    Snowball

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  26. Arghhh.... embarassing!

    The comment is meant for you, not M & M... Apologies. Too many thank yous to say...

    Still, we want to thank you for your Christmas card and have a good road trip!

    Love,
    Homer (who is planning to fire his secretary.)

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  27. We got your awesome Christmas card in the mail this week, guys! Thank you so very much!

    a big hug

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  28. Oh dear we are on our second blizzard( but you don't have to worry you are not coming to Boston and you have your lovely sweaters!!) We can't wait to hear all about your trip! Thankyou for hte lovely card!! MUAHH!! A+A

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  29. Happy Holiday's!

    Your pals, Mackie, Ollie and Finnegan

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  30. We wish you a Merry Christmas ,
    We wish you a Merry Christmas ,
    We wish you a Merry Christmas ,
    & A HAPPY NEW YEAR !!

    xoxo ,
    Four Musketeers & Family
    Lady , Zena , Cody & Joyce

    PS : Thanks fur your lovely card !

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  31. Hope you are having a great and not too cold holiday.

    Yes, I think they are definitely certifiable.

    Pippa

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  32. Yikes! Are they trying to freeze you?
    Ok, here's what you do: every chance you can, shiver and cry and act like you are totally dying out in the cold. Then they will feel sorry for you and maybe give you warm blankies, a place by a fireplace, and extra cuddles and snacks. Works for me!

    Have fun on your trip anyhow

    Behr Behr :)
    behrrake.wordpress.com

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  33. Hope you guys made it home ok! Sorry we were so rude!!!

    wags (safe long distance ones) from the whippets

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  34. Hope you had a Merry Essexmas and wishing you a Barky New Year Boyz.

    We left you an award on our site guys.

    Dog Speed,

    Essex & Deacon

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