It Has Been Quite a Franksgiving Weekend

And, no that is not a typo!



Hi everybody!!! Hope your bellys are full of turkey and you hearts filled with love. I know mine is.

It has been quite a week here in Wilma's world. It all started on Monday when this new guy showed up at our house and shook things up. That's him, Frankie, laying in my bed with me, snuggling.





He is very handsome, and I took a shine to him right away. The other two, not so much. Brigitte isn't one for change. She's an old lady like that. She likes her early bird specials, and her orthopedic bed. As far as Sluggo goes, he doesn't like anyone on his mommy's lap but him. So when this new guy came along and was so enthusiastic about leaping up there, Sluggo got all gangsta.





Mom and Dad say that Frankie is only staying with us for a little while until he finds his forever family. I guess he's kinda in the market for a family to call his own.

Learning that Frankie didn't have his own humans really threw me. I mean, especially at this time of year when family and friends are all gathering together to celebrate and give thanks. It made me realize how lucky I am. It seems the other two are coming around too. Brigitte actually hung out with him, on the bed, without giving him the business.





Even Sluggo joined in and let him hang on moms lap! That's him between Britte and Sluggo.




Sluggo paid a visit to his old foster brother and Murphy reminded him about how cool he was when Sluggo came along. And Sluggo took tons of his Moms attention away, cuz Sluggo was just a puppy.





Murphy told Sluggo that Frankie needed some extra love right now, and that it didn't mean he was being replaced. He explained that soon, Frankie would be as lucky as we are, and he would have his very own people to love him. Murphy even said that Sluggo would miss this new guy. Ever since then, Sluggo's been a lot cooler.





Stay tuned, I hear there is a strong contender for Frankie's new peeps. They are gonna love this guy! I know I do!

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Super Secret, Please Don't Tell, Request for Help

Hi everybody! Mom asked me to help her reach out to some of you who may have participated in the 1000 Pugs photo shoots. At first, I was like "oh really?!!! you need my help?! Interesting, when I need your thumbs, you are always so busy." But then she told me that is wasn't really for her, but for Puglet's Mom, I totally agreed to help. She has some of the best treats ever, and if I ever see her again, I want to make sure I score some. The other thing I told Mom was that I hoped she was successful, because I wouldn't be surprised if hardly anyone even read my blog anymore! That made her feel bad, so I hope she will listen to me when I tell her I need to post!

Anyway, back to the business at hand.Many of you may recall my post about our 1000 Pugs photo shoot, and how awesome it was. Well, Mom and some of our friends have been working on a book of memories for Amanda. Kind of a behind the scenes look at what was going on while she was so busy with Nikon. People are sharing photos, and stories that will be compiled in a book for Amanda to enjoy. Mainly, it's her Pugsluts Facebook group who have been contributing so far, but we want anyone who participated to have a chance to share.

So, if you would like to contribute to the book, just email mom your humans email addy at

k dot hancich at snet dot net.

 Just tell her who you are, and where you did your shoot, and she will send an invitation from Mixbook. That is the website we are using, just in case your human thinks it is spam.

I have been able to check out some of the pages, and it is really an amazing keepsake already. I hope more of you will join us to make it even more awesome!

Either way, pleeeeease, please, please, don't let the secret out to Amanda, or Puglet. We really want this to be a surprise. That is why we were reluctant to post about it here. So mum's the word! OK?

The original deadline is December 1st. But that is subject to change, especially if a lot more people would like to participate.

Also, if you haven't read Pug's latest post, you should go have a look. Sophie's Mom, (Pug's  Grammy) had a heart attack. She is OK now, but I am sure a little stay healthy juju would go a long way in helping everyone feel better!
 



We Are All Good

We are all very happy to report that we are safe and dry. Others are not as lucky. Sandy has cost some people their lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, as well as all of the folks who have suffered devastating effects from Frankenstorm. Hoping to continue hearing from friends that they are safe and well.

Weathering the Storm

Hi Everybody! I am sending Duty Officer Britte to let you know that we are hunkered down for Sandy. We have made storm preparations, and are in the best shape we can be. We hope that all of our friends and loved ones in Sandy's path, remain safe and dry throughout the storm. If able, given the fact that we will probably go dark soon, we will let you know how we are doing. Be safe everyone!

Love,
Wilma

Now, I Will Tell You of My Trip of a Lifetime

I can't even believe that you have had to wait almost a month to hear of my most wonderful adventure to the Midwest. I hope you feel it was worth the wait, because we had one hell of a time!
This post will be heavy on the pictures, as there were many. Some will be omitted, because....well let's just say some things that happened in Indy, must stay in Indy. This post may have to be brought to you in installments, because there just may be too much awesomeness for one post. Whatever happens, let's get started, shall we?




We started out early one morning on a very long journey. That night, we ended up somewhere in Ohio. From what I could see, there wasn't much happening in this place that would require the attendance of a celebrity such as myself. I was not impressed, and quite frankly a little irked.




Then I was informed that this was merely a layover. A place to rest until we could set out fresh in the morning for our final destination. So, we hunkered down for the night.




With a fresh perspective and full bellies, we set off the next morning. This time when we stopped, I was much happier with our accommodations. In fact, I even took off down the hall to ensure the whole place was up to my standards.




There was a gorgeous pug in the room next door, and she just kept looking at me with such adoration. Clearly, she had excellent taste.




Once we settled in, I found out that not only was there a cutie next door, but there was a whole slew if my blogging friends!!!! For real!! In the fur!
Gen, Foo and their Mom were right up the hall! Winston Wilbur's Mom was there! Mochi, Macho and Marshmallow and their humans too! Plus Lulu and her Mom! If that weren't enough, I heard other additional pugs were all in the process of gathering for what would be the pugsluttiest of all parties!

We were invited to a gathering over at The Pug Posse's house that evening, but we were rather road weary, and I wanted to make sure I was my best selfed up self the following day for all of the festivities. So, we hung out at the hotel with Gen, Foo, Lulu and their peeps.

Lulu is a bit shy. She enjoyed getting to know everyone from her Moms shoulder.





Foo is a real cool chick. She liked be up on the furniture. The following night, which will have to have it's own post, she kept stealing Dad's seat. So funny! I knew i would love Gen. She's a real ballbuster, much like myself. Here she is hanging on the sofa.





Now Foo. That old gal has got to be one of the quirkiest girls I know. She had a lot to say, but her little voice was barely there. Didn't stop her from schooling us in a few things though!





I knew we were in for some good times, and I couldn't wait for the following day, when I would get to meet even more of my pals! For now, I will conclude this installment of my trip of a lifetime. Here's a little taste. Gotta always leave 'em wanting more!




Stay tuned!

Pugs in the Village

Sunday morning we headed out from the hotel on a whole new adventure. This time there were six of us! A true clown car. Off to the Big City! New York City!

The weather was not cooperating when we rolled up onto the pug partay in Washington Square Park. I stole the term rolled up from Sid's blog Pug Slope.

 You absolutely must dlick on the link to his blog post on 1000 Pugs above. They got such an awesome shot of what it looked like when we exploded onto the scene!

Unfortunately Sid and The Urban Hounds were on the first shift Sunday, so we didn't get to visit. But in all fairness, I was none too psyched to be getting my delicate paws we,t while having to wear the most un-flattering raincoat, myself!

Just as gracious as the day before, Pug greeted us when we arrived.

Scarty was there again, which we were totally thrilled about. 

Before long, the humans got smart and brought us all over to the dog run, where we could really get the party started, off leash! Isabelle, Petunia and Tallulah loved the place!! Especially those sisters Petunia and Tallulah. They pretty much ran the park.

That was until their Mom took a little walk with out them...

Marshmallow was there too. This time he brought Mochi and Macho . Unfortunately, we don't have a good picture of the three of them together.

But we do have a picture of Marshy in a time out!

True story, he had to be quoned because he was giving the business to some poor unsuspecting pug.

That is poor Mochi in the cone of shame. Poor thing has the darn itchies!

I haven't even gotten to the best part of the day yet! Are you ready?

 

Payton's Mom and Dad were there!!!!

Can you believe it?! We were so happy to finally meet them. They were on the last leg of their Payton Memorial Tour. They are just the nicest humans ever! Puglet really took a shine to Payton's Daddy.

I am going to slip in a few pictures from a couple of weeks ago when we got a surprise package from them.

me with my special sunflower

Brigitte with her very own lambie

 

Sluggo, with a lambie of his own too.

I can't even begin to tell you how deeply touched we are by these wonderful gifts.
We will cherish them always.

we miss you Payton

Here is a picture of  all of us (we and The Southern Fried Pugs) with our Mommies and Payton's Mom.

We got to meet lots of other cute pugs, and once the rain slowed down, even some partial and non pugs!

Pumpkin giving love to Christy.

Brigitte greets a big dog. She loves big dogs!

Me and Moxie

Pixel. She never stopped running practically the whole time!

Me and B check out a beefy puggle

Nobody was quite sure what to think about this guy!

Poor Pug, about to get mounted by his cousin Sophie! Again.

Sluggo was shopping for new parents. These ones had a little girl who reminded us of Ellie.

He was really making a case for himself to go home with Marshy, Mochi and Macho.

In the end, he knew he could never leave his Mommy.

I know this post is heavy in the photos, but I have one more to show you...

Pug, on the top of the pug-pile vying for Nikon's attention. Or was it that bag of venison liver around her waist? Either way, we had a great weekend, and we can't wait to see the book with all 1000 pugs!