THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Gator-Aid

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Gator-Aid

Mom - my favorite stuffie is missing?!

It's OK Abby -while you were at the groomers today for your bath and nail trim, Mr. Gator also needed a bath and is out sunning himself like crocodiles like to do.

He'll come back in when he's dry.

15 comments:

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥June 24, 2017 at 6:12 PM
And THEN, Abby, you will have to work really hard to get Mr. Gator back to smelling just the way you like it. Why do the Moms insist on washing our toys!!!

Woos - Lightning and Misty
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Yamini MacLeanJune 24, 2017 at 6:13 PM
Hari OM
And they you'll BOTH look fab fur Sunday!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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Lassiter Chase and BenjaminJune 24, 2017 at 7:49 PM
Looks like Mr Gator just had a nice swim
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RubyJune 24, 2017 at 8:23 PM
Oh NOES! Your Moms washed all the FABulous smells outta your GATOR??! crap. don't you hates when the peeps touch your stuffs when you're not around????
I hopes you gets it nice and crunchy and smelly real fast gurl!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3June 24, 2017 at 8:43 PM
It is good to have a clean Gator
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Bella Roxy & MacduiJune 25, 2017 at 1:33 AM
Oh noooo, Abby! All your good smells on Ally gator will be gone!
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Tails Around the RanchJune 25, 2017 at 11:07 AM
Best use of time, Barkley. You mom deserves a gold star 🌟
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The Army of FourJune 25, 2017 at 11:15 AM
He went for a swim, I guess!
Cammie!
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The Adventures of the LLB GangJune 25, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Hmmmm, we are trying to decide if this was a fair deal. But we do know you'll have fun getting him(and you) back to your good smelling selves!
xoxo
Arty & Jakey
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MurphyJune 25, 2017 at 2:41 PM
Then you're gonna have to fix his smell up again!

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley

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LindaJune 25, 2017 at 7:30 PM
You must tell your mom, gators need to smell like swamp water. Does she have some just for gators.

XO Astro
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Mrs. S.June 25, 2017 at 7:35 PM
And with the current weather pattern, Mr. Gator might just start growing mold & moss. Hope he dried ok.
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C.L.W.STEPJune 25, 2017 at 7:39 PM
Wow! What a great squeaky toy!
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easyweimaranerJune 26, 2017 at 2:08 AM
gators need a good swim from time to time... like my gator René... it would be boring for the to hang around in our toy box or as logo on polo shirts :o)
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Matilda the BoxerJune 26, 2017 at 10:48 AM
Wow, gators have spa days too!
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FIVE STARS

No one who has ever had a dog as a companion will be able to read The Book of Barkley: Love and Life through the Eyes of a Labrador Retriever by L. B. Johnson with dry eyes.

Johnson tells the story of her life, from childhood to adulthood, from the perspective of her relationship with Barkley, a Lab that she got when he was just a stubborn ball of fur who ‘selected’ her when she viewed the litter of which he was a part. Her descriptions of adjusting to Barkley’s presence in her life, and how this helped her come to terms with and understand her past and learn to take life a day at a time on her own terms will resonate profoundly with anyone who has fallen in love with a dog and had to learn to live with its loss.

This is a story of unconditional love and acceptance, the kind that asks nothing but love in return. As Johnson and Barkley forge bonds of trust and understanding, she also strengthens her human relationships.

This is much more than a mere memoir – it is a story of life and how to live it, and how we humans can learn to live our lives better if we’d only learn to live it like a dog does. The author uses language well, with descriptions of animals, people, and places so vivid you feel that you can feel the textures, smell the odors (pleasant and otherwise) and hear the whining of a puppy needing to go out to do its business. Life can be sad or happy, and the author takes us through it all – a trip that you won’t regret taking. A five-star book that definitely merits the Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

About Barkley and His Mom

My Mom started this blog due to requests from friends who wanted a place to go for stories of her furry friend Barkley that weren't in the book and stories of my rescue and new life in my furever home. She donates all of the proceeds from her writing to animal rescue and groups that train search and rescue and service dogs but that's OK, as she still gives me lots of dog treats and toys.

The Book of Barkley is Mom's first memoir. She used to be a jet pilot for somebody's Uncle but now has a Ph.D. in something involving science and forensics which is like TV but without expensive suits or cleavage. Additional mayhem is provided by my Dad and our 100-year-old "fixer upper" Mission Bungalow.

Her second memoir "Saving Grace - A Story of Adoption" was published in April of 2015". Her Third Book - "Small Town Roads", her first Fiction Novel was published October of 2016 and was an NPR selected "2017 must read" and 2017 Readers Favorite International Book Award GOLD for "Fiction - Religious Theme". Her 4th book, "Calexit, The Anthology", a Novella with other authors, was published in October of 2017 and was on the Amazon Best Seller's list two days later. Her fifth book "True Course - Lessons from Life Aloft" was a #1 best seller at Amazon 24 hours after publishing so I think she has been bribing you all with treats.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant