THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: My Christmas Pressies

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

My Christmas Pressies - By Abby T. Lab

Abby Lab here. Mom got to tell you about her and Dad's Christmas Pressies yesterday, today's my turn. First - there was a box addressed to me Abby T. Lab from my sweetie Frankie Furter. That was followed up by the box you see above from Sarge and the Crabby Girls.

Look at all the neat things they got me plus some things for Mom and Dad like I Love My Black Lab magnets for their cars and an insulated travel bag (for more treats). There was also a little porcupine-like toy but Mom couldn't find it for the photo (Mom - it got snooted under the sofa where the colony of dust bunnies live - you have to go fetch it).

I love my stuffies and look at this sweet little sign.

I also got a bag of the really good Blue Buffalo stick treats from Mom, a long light blue stuffie from Dad, and a Santa Hedgehog from one of Mom's friends.

Tastes like Chicken

Thank you to the Frankie Furter and Sarge households for letting us know how much you care. Have a wonderful and Happy New Year and we'll see you at the Blogville New Year's Eve Paw-ty.

15 comments:

Yamini MacLeanDecember 26, 2017 at 4:51 PM
Hari OM
My word Abby, you scored!!! Hope you are enjoying aprez Chrizz! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3December 26, 2017 at 4:58 PM
I a glad that you were recognized for being the very good boy that you are and were you recieved gifts due to a dog of your standing.
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Bella Roxy & MacduiDecember 26, 2017 at 5:22 PM
You REALLY got a swag of gifts. Loads to play with and eat!
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C.L.W.STEPDecember 26, 2017 at 6:53 PM
Wow! What great presents!
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Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyDecember 26, 2017 at 7:01 PM
What great gifts! See you next weekend.
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Morrie MajorDecember 26, 2017 at 7:34 PM
Wowee what a pawsome collection of gifts!
It's so lovely to have such caring and thoughtful friends too!
And thank you for your super duper Christmas card - you really made my day!
Lots of licks, your good friend Morrie :)
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Cat and DOG Chat With CarenDecember 26, 2017 at 7:40 PM
wow you cleaned up with prezzies!! They are such thoughtful gifts! DakotasDen
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The Adventures of the LLB GangDecember 26, 2017 at 10:53 PM
You must have been a VERY good girl this year, Abby! What a great bunch of pressies!!
xoxo,
Arty Jakey & Rosy
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AnonymousDecember 27, 2017 at 12:10 AM
Congratulations on your award.
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How Sam Sees ItDecember 27, 2017 at 7:46 AM
Those are excellent presents! I think our boys are on a plan right now to help you play with them.

;)

Monty, Harlow, and Ramble
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MonkeywranglerDecember 27, 2017 at 8:39 AM
Aw, how nice! All Bullet gets is a trip to the Vee Eee Tee for his ears (again!). But at least Mommy makes the Magic Box glow all day long, so Dog stays warm!
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Tails Around the RanchDecember 27, 2017 at 12:03 PM
You must have been exceptionally good this year to receive so many pressies. 😊
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SarahDecember 27, 2017 at 12:52 PM
Oh, looks like some great gifts!
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Idaho PugRanchDecember 27, 2017 at 9:57 PM
Great gifts Abby!
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
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ScooterJanuary 2, 2018 at 6:03 PM
Wow, I'm so glad you got your pressies! We had some wondrous exchange goodies this year. We were all very good and deserved every bit of it. Bol
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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.

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