THE BOOK OF BARKLEY: Abby - You got something in the mail. . .

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Abby - You got something in the mail. . .

Mom just picked Dad up at Oh Hair Airport.

I was happy to see him, because he'd been gone forever (Mom says four days isn't forever but they start with the same letter so I say it's true). But I was even MORE happy because my dog walker had brought in a box that was addressed to Abby Lab! It's from my favorite guy - Frankie Furter

Here's a picture - I licked off the addresses but you can see the nice big box.

What is it Mom, what is it?

It's pressies for Christmas! Plus a jar of treats and this really neat ball that's all squishy and when I squish it it makes this REALLY loud high pitched SQUEEEEEAK.

Squeak Squeak Squeak

Dad - why is Mom rummaging around the bar for a bottle of scotch?

Wow - all the cards I've been getting from my friends in Blogville are so wonderful, but this is the first time I ever got a BOX addressed to me.

My Frankie is such a sweet guy and his Mom is so nice to make sure everything is wrapped.

Thank you Frankie and Ernie Family - you all are the best fur-ends ever!

9 comments:

Hailey and Zaphod and their LadyDecember 10, 2015 at 8:10 PM
What a lovely gift. Frankie is so thoughtful. We are sure your lady will learn to love the squeak sounds.
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SullyDecember 10, 2015 at 8:19 PM
BOL after she finishes off all those bottles she'll appreciate the squeaking well maybe not in the morning.

Aroo to you,
Sully
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Samantha December 10, 2015 at 8:32 PM
Aw yay!! It's Christmas pressie time!!
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Idaho PugRanchDecember 10, 2015 at 10:21 PM
Frankie & Ernie are the best!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
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The Adventures of the LLB GangDecember 10, 2015 at 11:35 PM
Wahoo!! Bilboknows from experience that Frankie is a VERY good Christmas pressie shopper!!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
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Frankie Furter and ErnieDecember 11, 2015 at 9:55 AM
OMD OMD it Arrived... I was hoping you would wait until Christmas... butt what the HAY... None of us are good at waiting... so GO FUR IT GIRRRRRRL... I hope you like everythingy...
NOW... I was wondering... Do you have plans fur New Year's ??? I hear the mayors are throwing a Pawty... and I would LOVE to Escourt a Beautiful girrrrl ... that is YOU... you know.
If you will do me the Honor... maybe we could Double Date with my Cussin Sarge...
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Matilda the BoxerDecember 11, 2015 at 12:42 PM
Aww, Frankie is a sweetie!
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easyweimaranerDecember 12, 2015 at 6:35 AM
oh how great is that! they are the best! and that's worth a scotch or two :o) cheers!
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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