THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Pawlympics

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Pawlympics

Abby Lab here.

I'm having a quiet day at home today. Yesterday while Mom was in the recliner reading a mystery book and I was snoozing on the couch I was having this great "chase the rabbit" dream and I fell off the couch. I tried to catch myself, as I woke up as I went over the side. But Mom couldn't move fast enough to grab me and I landed hard, at a weird angle and my right leg was sore last night. The Vee EE Tee said it's nothing serious and just take it easy for a few days.

I thought I nailed the landing,

But Mom said it looked more like this.

12 comments:

Bella Roxy & MacduiMarch 10, 2018 at 2:15 PM
We hope your paw feels better soon. OUCH! We have that chasing dream, too. But so far, no accidents.
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MonkeywranglerMarch 10, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Ouch, Abby! Hope you heal up fast!
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Yamini MacLeanMarch 10, 2018 at 3:21 PM
Hari OM
OUCH! Sending a little POTP for that sore leg, Abby. I'd giggle, but that would be unkind... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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C.L.W.STEPMarch 10, 2018 at 6:28 PM
I must say, I don't think I've ever rolled off the couch. But there's always a first time. Ghostwriter was reminded of the old old old Olympics where they said, "the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat," and the guy falls off the ski jump.
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♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥March 10, 2018 at 8:01 PM
Oh Abby, we are so sorry you had that bad fall. We hope your leg gets better quickly with some rest. Feel batter, pal.

Woos - Lightning, Misty, and Timber
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LBJMarch 10, 2018 at 9:58 PM
Thanks for your kind thoughts. Abby is doing much better tonight. The Vet didn't find any serious injury, just possibly a bruise or mild sprain. By tonight she was zipping down the stairs after a squirrel like a champ. But she didn't once get on the sofa to sleep today, preferring the futon which tilts back so she can't roll off.

Lin
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Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyMarch 11, 2018 at 8:59 AM
Poor Abby, we hope you feel better soon.
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Idaho PugRanchMarch 11, 2018 at 12:41 PM
That must have bee an exciting dream. Sorry you fell off and hurt yourself, but glad to hear you are feeling better
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
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The Army of FourMarch 11, 2018 at 3:14 PM
Did you catch the bunny?!?!
We hope you're ok.
Cam and Mags
PS: We are trying to get back into the blog-visiting groove. We're sorry we've been absent. Mom's fault.
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Tails Around the RanchMarch 11, 2018 at 6:05 PM
Oh no. Feel better fast so you can be back in the saddle soon.
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The Adventures of the LLB GangMarch 11, 2018 at 10:53 PM
Owie!! Don't you just hate when that happens! We are sure you did the most graceful couch dismount possible!
xoxo,
Rosy, Jakey & Arty
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Matilda the BoxerMarch 12, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Oh, I hate it when dreams get a little TOO real!
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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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