Thursday – A Little Personal – Vacation

Lucy“Hi, Boss.”

“Hi, Lucy. What is going on?”

“Last week Bailey, Stella, and I had time off.”

“I know. You guys do anything interesting?”

Lucy, Bailey, and Stella

“Well, we took a morning dip in the pool. Of course, a dove interrupted us. Pesky thing anyway.”

“Too fast for you huh?”

“Then we went for a walk and ran into our friend on the beach. He was on his golf cart.”

“He looks glad to see you.”

“We built a sandcastle too.”

“Sandcastle? That looks like a bone.”

“All in the eye of the beholder, Boss.”

“I decided to dig a hole to China. Bailey wouldn’t help.”

“I think Baily probably had a realistic view of where China  was located.”

“Huh?”

“Never mind. What was next?”

“We went to the candy store and put out heads in a cutout. You should see Bailey.”

“I don’t think she enjoyed it.”

“Looks that way.”

“I told Bailey we needed a snow cone. I’m trying to decide on the liver or bacon flavor.”

“What flavor did Bailey get?”

“What do you think? Kibble flavor. Out of hundreds, she gets Kibble.”

“I decided it might be fun to get tattooed. Guess who put the kibosh on the idea?”

“Um…Bailey?”

“Bingo.”

“Happy hour at the Salty Dog. What a blast.”

“Did they serve you?”

“We got carded, and we left out ID at home. We ordered water. We did see a Texas hold ’em game though.”

“At the marina, we were waiting for the Pirate boat to come by. You can just see it off to the right. Bailey kept looking at a gull.”

“She is like that for sure.”

” We took some time on the playground equipment. Those slides were fun.”

Lucy and Bailey

“We finally had to head home and take a little nap.”

“What was Stella doing all this time?”

“Not sure. Ask her.”

“Stella, what were you doing on the week off?”

Stella

“You are kidding, right?

A Little Personal – Lucy, Bailey and Stella – Summer Heat

Lucy, Bailey, and Stella

“Hi, Boss.”

“Hi, Lucy. What is going on?”

“Well at breakfast this morning, Stella was calling Bailey, and I chicken.”

“Oh dear. Do you know why?

“She said we were afraid to go outside.”

“And it looks like she might be right.”

“Aw, boss don’t take sides.”

“Okay, I will talk to her.”

“Stella, did you call your sisters chicken?”

“I confess I did.”

“How come?”

“The last time they went out, they went through the motions.”

“And then?”

“Well, Lucy got all squinty after a minute.”

“Yes, then what happened?”

“Bailey did her “Turkey on a platter” imitation and with that unsettled face.”

“But they did go outside.”

“Yeah for two minutes then it was into the shade and beg you to come in.”

“Well, you know Bailey is a Princess.”

“Check out Lucy too.”

“So I don’t think calling names is a good idea, do you?”

Stella

“You know, John. I calls ’em as I see ’em.”

“You never go outside, Stella.”

“Not my fault, John. You were the one to decide to make me an inside kitty.”

“Let’s forget it.”

“I knew you would see it my way.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – The Toy

Stella

“Excuse me, John.”

“Yes, Stella what is it?”

“Shouldn’t those canines be playing instead of sleeping all day?”

“I think you have a point. Let me talk to them.”

“Lucy. Wake up.”

“Huh…wait, what boss?”

“Don’t you think you and Bailey ought to do something other than sleep on the couch.”

Stella, Bailey and Lucy

“Aw. . . Man, Boss. I’m glad you woke me I had this dream that I was sleeping next to Stella.”

“Never happen. See you even dream of sleeping in your sleep. You guys need to do something.”

“How about you, Bailey.”

“Gosh, Pop. I’m good right where I am. Er, what did you have in mind?”

“So Lucy. Here is a toy. Why not play.”

“Boss, boss, boss. You expect me to play with a terry cloth pig? Maybe Stella would do that. Not I.”

“Nope, I’m good, John. Got my three-headed snake on a stick.”

“Here Bailey. Take this thing away from me.”

“Okay, Lucy. Only because I love you. Mmmmmfffffptttt.”

“Man this thing tastes like it’s been in mothballs.”

“Boss. We gave it the college try. This just isn’t our kind of toy.”

“Fine ladies. Hit the couch.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Bailey’s Lament

Lucy

“Hi, Boss.”

“Hi, Lucy. What’s happening?”

“Do you think you could set that computer aside and take us to the beach?”

“Sure thing. Is Bailey ready to go?”

“Uh?”

Bailey

“Wait, what?”

“Want to go to the beach?”

“What about my nap?”

Lucy

“Brother. That would be the tenth nap today.”

“Okay ladies, Let’s hit it.”

Stella

“A nice long walk.”

“Thank you, Stella. Lucy and Bailey love your input.”

Bailey

“Look at these tracks. We should be riding in something like this.”

“Come on Bailey. A walk will do you good.”

Bailey

“I just had my nails done. Look at Lucy. She’s just sitting there.”

Lucy

“I’m trying to figure out where that sand crab went. I think he jumped into a dune buggy.”

Bailey

“Okay give me a moment. I have this itch.”

“Sure Bailey. You are allergic to walks.”

Bailey

“Oh, that was a good one.  Come on Lucy.  I guess we’ll have to do this thing.”

Lucy

“I don’t know. I’m now thinking we should wait until nighttime for this. Do that itching thing again. Maybe it will buy us some time.”

Bailey

“He’s getting a little impatient.”

“Okay ladies. Either walk or we go back home.”

 

“Ahh. Love the AC.”

Thursday – A Little Personal – Stella’s Lament

Stella

“Hello, John.”

“Why hello Stella. Long time no talk.”

“Do you have a minute?”

“Sure. What’s up?”

Stella

“You know I hate to complain.”

“Uh. Okay.”

“But things have gotten out of hand.”

“Let me guess. Bailey and Lucy.”

Stella

“Not so loud. I think Lucy is lying around over there.”

“So what is the issue?”

“First of all, Bailey is a saint. I have nothing to say about her.”

“Lucy?”

“Let me tell you.”

Stella

“Here I am in your office. All I want to do is cross the floor.”

“Okay, go ahead.”

“Watch.”

Stella

“See that?”

“I see you and Lucy.”

“I’ll show you again.”

Stella

“Did you see it?”

“What?”

“She looked at me.”

“That’s it?”

“Isn’t that enough? You never look at a diva. Everyone knows that.”

“I’ll talk to her.”

“You are a mensch.”

“Lucy. About looking at Stella.”

Lucy

“Boss. I love you but pfff TTT.”

 

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy and Bailey Deep Thoughts

Lucy and Bailey

“Uh, Hi dad. Where’s mom?”

“Hi, ladies. Mom is shopping. Anything I can do to help you?”

Bailey and Lucy

“Think he can help us? Bailey”

“Think back to the last meal time, Lucy.”

Lucy and Bailey

“Yeah, and how about the time you needed to go out?”

Lucy and Bailey.

“I remember the wait like it was yesterday. Wait, it was yesterday.”

Lucy and Bailey

“And how about the time we wanted to go to the park and ended up in the yard.”

Lucy and Bailey

“It was fun running after that ball though.”

“Yes but not like the park. So what do we say?”

Lucy and Bailey

“Nope. We are good, pop.” Writing going okay?”

 

Thursday – A Little Personal – Bailey

 

“Hello, reader.”

“Hello, Bailey. Nice to see you.”

Bailey

“Can I confide in you for a minute?”

“Why sure you can.”

“The Boss is coming home tomorrow and I have some things on my chest that I need to confess.”

“You can tell me.”

Bailey and Lucy

“Lucy and I got on the bed while he was away.”

“Well, I’m sure that’s not a big deal.”

Bailey

“I went swimming right after I ate.”

“You are still here, right? No harm done.”

Bailey

“Lucy and I went gopher digging.”

“I’m sure that was okay.”

“You really think so?”

“Yes, I do.”

Bailey

“Maybe I worry too much.”

Stella

“I’m going to tell John when he gets home.

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I’m out of the country but will try to get to your comments. I apologise if my response is delayed.

Thursday – A little Personal – Stella

 

Stella

“Hello Reader.”

Hello, Stella. What’s up?

“You know John is out right?”

“Yes, I know. Do you need something?”

“Come in here and look at these two.”

Lucy and Bailey

“Lucy and Bailey? Looks like they are playing.”

Yeah, on my turf.”

Stella

“This is my rug and my office.”

“I thought it was John’s.”

Stella

You are joking, right? He borrows it from me.”

“Oh, I didn’t know.”

“And those two keep coming in here. Rolling around and making a mess.”

Lucy and Bailey

“It certainly looks like they are having fun.”

“I need to find someone who understands.”

Stella

“Wait, Stella. I understand your problem.”

“You do?”

Stella

“Well  then, go lay on that couch and I’ll knead your stomach”

“I really have to go.”

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I am out of the country and will try to respond when I can.

 

Thursday – A Little Personal – Lucy is Concerned

“Hi, Boss.”

“Well, hello Lucy. How are you today?”

“Pretty good boss but I have a question.”

“I wonder if you could set that computer aside for a minute?”

“Oh, sure, sweetheart.”

Lucy

 

“Darn thing anyway.”

“You had a question?”

Yeah. Mom tells us you are heading overseas.”

“Yes, that is true. I’ll be gone a couple of weeks.”

Lucy

“What’s with that face?”

“I’m worried.”

“About what?”

“That you’ll forget us.”

“How is that possible? You are my babies.”

Lucy

“Seriously?”

“Seriously.”

“And the kibble will show up as usual?”

“Guaranteed.”

“Thanks, Boss. I think we’ve covered it all. Time to rest.”

Lucy

“Sleep tight, Lucy.”

“Have a nice trip, Boss. Don’t forget the souvenir.”

“Wouldn’t think of forgetting. Thanks.”

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Lucy has a way to introduce the fact that I will be leaving for Scotland on the 18th returning on the 30th. We are going to visit the birthplace of our grandparents. This trip will place a little pressure on my blogging so I apologise in advance if I miss a comment or even a post. I’ll do my best to stay current but one never knows.

Thursday- A Little Personal – Lucy Returns

“Hi, Boss.”

“Oh, Hi Lucy. How are you doing?”

“Just fine boss. You know Bailey, and I were thinking.”

“Pretty dangerous stuff there, kiddo.”

lucy

“Okay, I was just kidding. What is on your mind?”

“You know when you are on the computer?”

“Like now?”

“Exactly.”

“What about it?”

“We have no one to play with.”

“How about the backyard?”

Lucy

“I don’t know boss. What do you Think Bailey?”

Bailey

“Why do you get me involved in your messes? The back yard is nice.”

 

Lucy

“She would think it was nice. I was going for more.”

“I know you were, sweetheart. Why don’t you and Bailey go out for a while and I’ll join you later.”

Bailey and Lucy

“Okay. Don’t be long. Wait. Stella is in the way.”

“For heaven’s sake, you outweigh her by 50 pounds.”

“Yeah, but she carries those knives wherever she goes.”

“Be brave buckaroo.”

Stella

“A little bit on honing on these blades and I’ll be ready. Sure Lucy come on ahead.”

“Now Stella. Play nice.”

“This is as nice as I get John.”