THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: We Are All Moved -

Monday, May 4, 2015

We Are All Moved -

Into Mom's New Crash Pad where she will live when she is on call. When she and Dad got married two years ago, he understood she loved her job here (she is the squirrel in charge) and her team and didn't want to leave. Since being in charge involves lots of papers, she teleworks from home a week or so every month, so they're managing.

But she couldn't justify, money wise, what her previous place was costing, and went to a small little condo.

I'm just happy we're IN. I knew something was up as stuffs kept leaving the house with Mom and not coming back, and then she took me with her several times with our stuffs so I could sniff this empty space that was starting to have our things in it.. Our last night there, was only furniture and breakfast food, nothing else. I REALLY knew something was up, but Dad was here and everyone felt happy so I just went to sleep.

When the furniture all left, I was OK, but then they put ALL OF MY TOYS IN A BOX! Don't take my toys! Fortunately, I followed the box into the truck and before you knew it we were in the new place. There's my beds! There's my bowl! There's my favorite Stuffie!

I'm tired from watching Mom pack and unpack, but I'm NOT letting my toys out of my sight!

9 comments:

MurphyMay 4, 2015 at 4:30 PM
That is a sign of a good mom that she kept all your impawtent stuffs with you! BUTT we did not know your mom was a squirrel! Does she have a bushy tail?

Your Pals,

Murphy & Stanley

PS - Tomorrow the Blogville Barkers debut in their furst practice!
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LBJMay 4, 2015 at 4:38 PM
Mom's a Secret Squirrel - or at least that what it says on her tax form under employer. I'm not sure about the tail, but can she go through a can of roasted nuts like there's no tomorrow!

Abby Lab
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Frankie Furter and ErnieMay 4, 2015 at 5:06 PM
Abby we are SO relieved that your mom and dad Saved your STUFFS fur Last... That Way they couldn't pawsibly get Lost in the Moving Shuffle...
We are very glad that you are now all Settled in. It was a Smooth Move fur SURE.
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Idaho PugRanchMay 4, 2015 at 5:50 PM
Looks like you are keeping your toys close with you in the bed! Soon you will be used to the new place
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
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MonkeywranglerMay 4, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Abby, we are so glad you got to make the move with your box of toys! We knew your mom and dad would never leave you. Glad you were not too upset at the move.
Love, Shiloh, Ranger, and Indy.
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RubyMay 4, 2015 at 10:54 PM
OMD, you are very smart...gots to keep your eyes on your stuffs AT ALL TIMES! You never knows when the peeps are gonna steal your stuffs! Especially the stuffies...peeps got a things for stuffies.
I sure am glads I didn't knows about this squirrel thing before nows...I would have tried to gives your Moms the 'shakey-shakey', if you knows what I mean...☺
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Kinley WestieMay 4, 2015 at 11:59 PM
Well, at least your toys didn't disappear.
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The Daily Pip May 5, 2015 at 6:45 AM
Oh gosh, moving is stressful! Hope you can both relax now that is behind you. Cheers!
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Chester from WinnipegMay 5, 2015 at 7:53 AM
Moving is very stressful on ALL dogs, but I think it must be a particularly difficult transition on rescue dogs who have possibly gone from one or more home to a shelter and then (hopefully)a forever home. I am happy that your peoples handled the situation sensitively for you. Keep your eyes on those toys!
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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.

Abby - Mom's Lab Assistant