I’m a good listener.
21 Apr 2011 Leave a Comment
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I can drive. Really.
26 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
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We went to Acadia National Park, again, today. This time we were going to Cadillac Mountain on Mt. Desert Island. We got lost. AGAIN. Ok, it’s 1. the highest MOUNTAIN on 2. an ISLAND. HOW can my HUMANS notfindthis?!! Will someone puh-leeeeeeease letmedrive??!! Plan B. Again. We drove (like it was planned. pppffft. It’s what we found while we were ‘not lost looking for Cadillac Mt.’) to Northeast Harbor.
The day was blanketed in thick fog and mist. And although, it wasn’t what you’d wish for, it was amazing. Magical, even. Driving, driving, driving and then….you would see water, boats, rocks, slowly reveal themselves from the mysterious fog. It was so cool. We’re going back sometime when it’s a clear day. Wonder if we’ll get lost? (ppfft) I can drive. REALLY.
We found this amazing cove tucked behind a huge wall of river rocks in the thick fog on a hairpin curve. Mom didn’t want to leave. Auntie J. said it’s quintessential Maine coast.
Mom said it was a little tricky taking photos, today. But, HEY (!), at least she wasn’t so grumpy after Auntie J. found her a new camera battery charger!
Southwest Harbor Mount Desert Island, Maine
26 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
in A day in the Life of Gita, Travel Tags: Maine, pet travel
Yesterday, we drove to Southwest Harbor on Mt. Desert Island in Acadia National Park. It started out warm and sunny. We stopped in Somesville, Maine. Mom had always wanted stop and poke around, instead of just driving through, so we did! Then we tried to go to Seal Cove, but we got lost. AGAIN. Mom was there once before I was born. She wanted to go back because it’s so beautiful, but Auntie J. and she can’t seem to not get lost trying to get there. They keep making all the wrong turns and just circling back onto Rt. 102. …Besides, it’s an island! HELLo. How can you get lost on an island?! I told them I should’ve been driving. They didn’t listen.
We gave up and drove on to Bass Harbor and had a picnic of lobster rolls. By that time, this amazing foggy mist rolled in. It was awesome! It was cool and damp, but not cold. Mom loved it. I went nuts sniffing all the fishy, oceany smells. /\_/\ To see a set of black and white photos from our day, click here. After we left there, we drove to Bar Harbor. By that time, it was dark. There were people everywhere. Mom said it’s almost peak tourist season, so it was kind of crazy. We had to stay in the car while Auntie J and Mom walked around. We had fun people watching. Then we drove home. It was a rilly good day, even though Mom got rilly grumpy because her camera batteries went dead and her charger wasn’t working. eek.
Maine Shedders
24 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
in A day in the Life of Gita, Travel Tags: Maine, Maine lobster, pet travel, Travel
And not as in my blowing coat in Maine. all over Auntie J’s house. …well, maybe, I’m not sure. …ANYway, tonight, we’re having new shell Lobster (in Maineglish, that’s ‘lobstah‘) just snatched from their Maine traps.
A Lazy Thursday Afternoon
24 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
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Auntie J. left work early so we could drive to Rockland, Maine. We drove down 1A along the winding coast of Maine. We stopped in Camden Hills State Park and went to the top of Mount Battie overlooking Camden Harbor and Penobscot Bay. It’s the best view of Maine, second only to Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park.
It was so beautiful up there! There were a number of people and doggies walking about, but Mom said I was a very good girl. Being the GSD I am, I was quite concerned and very. ..watchful…but I didn’t utter as much as a boof, let alone a w o o f. To see a set of black and white photos of Mom and me from there, click here. We drove on to Rockland and sniffed around. On the way home, we stopped in Lincolnville Beach and had fresh scallops for dinner. Then it was just chillaxin’ in Pillow Palace II for the ride home.
We were supposed to go to Acadia, Mt. Desert Island and Bar Harbor, today, but it rained. …all day..and it’s still raining. Rain, rain, go away. …
Mister does MPBN-the redux
23 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
in A day in the Life of Gita, Canine Behavior Tags: handicapped pets, Maine, paralyzed dog, paralyzed pet, special needs pets, spinal injury dog, spinal injury pets
Mister: I told you, Gita! I went back to MPBN with Auntie J., today and produced a movie, just like I said I would. Not only that, I visited, bossed, patrolled the hallways, checked on the Master Control guys and ran a meeting about programming! I practiced good meeting management skills and let the group download and process and yadayadayada. I got bored while all that was going on, so I chewed on my hemp rope and napped. They went on and on and finally, I had to say “Enough! We’re movin’ on and wrappin’ this puppy (pun intended) up. Meeting over.” It was a big day. I needed a nap afterward. Whew. Buildin’ my resume is exhausting.
Oy. He’s gonna be hard to live with for awhile. …Not sure how we’re gonna fit him in the car to go home!
Mister goes to Maine Public Broadcasting
22 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
in A day in the Life of Gita Tags: handicapped pets, Maine, paralyzed dog, paralyzed pet, special needs pets, spinal injury dog, spinal injury pets
So, while Earl and I were at daycare, Mister went to work with his Auntie J. He’s claims he was properly adored, hopped all around the studio like he owned it and proceeded to yell at anyone who dared to step into his studio. That sounds like him. …but the video evidence supporting this tale is sorely lacking.
He says it’s his Auntie J’s fault. He says she was busy working and couldn’t film it. Personally, I think he embroidered the story. He claims he’s on for a return engagement, tomorrow. We shall see.
My Maine Monday
20 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
in A day in the Life of Gita, Canine Behavior, Canine Health, Doggie Daycare Tags: Doggie Daycare, doggy daycare, Maine, pet travel, Travel
We started off by taking me to my Daycare in Maine. Boy, did my brain need Daycare after 24 hrs on the road and 3 days without play and exercise; I had a bad case of the zoomies. On the car ride to Daycare, Mister wanted to ‘play wookie’. He’s a morning boy; I’m not a morning girl. I’d be happy to just sleep until we get there, but not him. hooonooooo. He’s wide awake and ready to play (and chomp and chew on my lips, paws, legs, whatever!) in Pillow Palace I (that’s Auntie J’s car).
So Mom dropped me off at daycare, then Mister and Earl went to Earl’s vet. He needed to get his vaccinations so he could come back and go to daycare with me. Mister just went along for the ride. Mister didn’t understand why Earl had to go to someone else for his shots. Mister said, ‘My Mom’s a Vet. If I need a shot, she just gives it to me. How come your Mom’s not a Vet?’ Sometimes, he just doesn’t ‘get it’. ANYway, as I was saying, they went to Dr. Hanks’ clinic. Mister and Mom waited in the car; Mister mostly basked in the sun.
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After Earl was done at Dr. Hanks’, they came back and dropped Earl off at daycare. I went a little whacko when I saw Mom come back!
They left again. I ran all along the fence to the very end when they were driving off. I missed them. …for about 5 seconds. Then, it was the best day EVER. I was careful to check on Earl throughout the day. It’s a job, but somebody’s gotta do it!
Travelling to Maine.
18 Jul 2009 Leave a Comment
in A day in the Life of Gita, Travel Tags: handicapped pets, Maine, paralyzed dog, paralyzed pet, pet travel, special needs pets, spinal injury dog, Travel
Mister came along. His Mom let him and I’m so glad she did! It was a long trip; 1200 miles and we were both very good. Mister is a paraplegic dog, so when we stop for a potty break, Mom has to express his bladder. She says it’s no big deal. She says he’s less work on a potty break than I am! I’m a GSD, so I have to sniff and check out everything 4 or 5 times before I’ll go pee. Whaddya gonna do? It’s in my genes. : ) Also, Mister rides in his booster seat. He loves that thing. It makes him high up so he can see out. …the little time he’s actually awake.
And now, we’re HERE. I’ve MISSED my MAINE!
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French St.
03 Mar 2009 1 Comment
in A day in the Life of Gita, Travel Tags: Maine, Maine lobster, pet travel, Travel, white german shepherd
This was my first trip to Maine, when I was still little. There was this really b i g bay window with a chaise lounge right in front of it! I loveloveloved that window. I spent all my time looking out, laying in front of, boofing, woofing and napping by my window. There was this city park right outside. …and there were all kinds of kids playing, humans walking their doggies and stuff. I didn’t want to leave that window unless it was to run and play and walk in the park! It was the best.
