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Simpatico

Just the life and times of a silly girl, her dachshunds and all things Southern!

Who We Are...

Just a little refresher course on who we are...
(Obviously, mom has no new fodder for the blogger!! She is scraping up something, anything, so she can pretend she is 'creative'.  We all know she is falling down on the job!!  -sigh-)


I am Milo. I'm the alpha... the diva... the cream of the crop... the best of the best... the wonder dog... all other dogs respect and appreciate me... I rule this house and yard with an iron paw.  There is nothing that happens without my approval.  All inhabitants of my household are safe and protected as long as I am around. (At least in my own mind....)  Mom says I have the best ears of any dog ever.  My favorite thing to do is eat then have a little chew bone dessert.  My mom's favorite thing is to take me on walks to walk off those meals and bone desserts (women... geez!)

Milo AB Off the Radar
Born in Murray, KY
July 21, 2005

 I am Dixie.  I am rather shy, but pretend I'm a big girl by barking incessantly.  I am sneaky, doing a little bark so the big boys go running and I can get their food, toys or bones.  I have the softest fur and am the best dog to sleep with (so my mom says...)  I love being outside.  In fact, you can leave me outside in the sun all day long (but mom never will...)   I am a dainty eater, taking things out of the bowl and eating them one by one.  I am the best groomer.  Just ask the big boys, they will tell you... I can clean your ears and face like no-body's business!!  I love my family a whole lot.  And although I still walk behind you because I'm afraid you'll kick me, I will always be your girl!!

Dixie Lou Marie
Rescued in Lexington KY August 14, 2009

 I am Newby.  I am definitely a shy fellow. I do not like anything 'different'.  Even a car being parked in a different spot can cause me to be anxious.   I'm growing out of it, I hope.  I really like spending time with Dixie and Milo.... especially Dixie... I could let her groom me forever.  It took me almost a week to bark for the first time.  And when I did, it was rusty sounding, like I had not barked in a long, long time.  I'm learning all sorts of tricks, learning how to hog the bed, learning that I don't have to growl when someone comes near my food, that there will always be enough for all.  Most of all I'm learning how to be loved and to love others. 


Newby Dooby Doo
Rescued in Lexington KY June 6, 2012

For Frankie, From the Cows Across the Road..

The said you gotta bring your own Mason Jar...


Blogville Olympic 2012 Events – Entries 9th July till 18th July.

Get your entries in, starting TODAY!!!! (I copies this from Miss Molly the Wally cause I'm terribly lazy....and she is terribly, wonderfully organized...)






OPENING EXTRAVAGANZA ~ July 27
Hosted by Roo

PARADE OF ATHLETES ~ July 27
Hosted by Posie Dorg
http://posiedorg.blogspot.com
All are invited to be part of the Parade of Athletes ~ you'll need to submit a picture of you-self ... contact or email your photos to posiedorg (at) gmail (dot) com.

CLOSING CEREMONY ~ August 12
Hosted by Finn Howard
Closing Ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 12.

All who take part in any event are welcome to be part of the Closing Ceremony.  Picture(s) of your dog, or cat, in a sitting position please, must be emailed July 9, and not later than July 18 to: marianne (dot) d (dot) howard (at) gmail (dot) com. 

Events In Alphabetical Order!
BALANCE BEAM
Hosted by Cory and Company
http://corycattalks.blogspot.com/p/cat-o-lympics.html
Please submit entries not later than July 13. 
BATHTUB WRESTLING ~ AUGUST 1
Hosted by Uji and Izzy
http://ro-uj-iz.blogspot.com

BEACH BALL ~ JULY 30
Hosted by Benny and Lily
http://www.twofrenchbulldogs.com

BEST NIPPY FACES
http://troublintimes.blogspot.com/2012/06/catolympics-best-nippy-face.html
Hosted by Callie and Sassy

BOUNCING [narrative style] ~ JULY 29
Hosted by Bouncing Bertie's Blog
http://bouncingbertie.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/berties-blogville-olympics-bouncing.html
This event will be held on Sunday, July 29 ~ and is open to one and all!
BOXING ~ AUGUST 10
Hosted by Sasha
http://chicamom85-sassysasha.blogspot.com

CAMERA AVOIDANCE KAE KWON DO ~ AUGUST 5
Hosted by Mayzie
http://mayziegal.wordpress.com

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN ~ JULY 30
Hosted by WHN
http://dachsieswithmoxie.blogspot.com
All who take part in any event are welcome to be part of the Closing Ceremony.  Picture(s) of your dog, or cat, in a sitting position please, must be emailed July 9, and not later than July 18 to: marianne (dot) d (dot) howard (at) gmail (dot) com. 

COMPETITIVE NAPPING
http://hufflemawson.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/sporting-event-of-year.html
Hosted by Huffle Mawson

COUCH POTATO PEELING ~ JULY 31
Hosted by Lilly Belle and Muffin ~ and open to All Critters.
Event Date: Tuesday, July 31
For specific details, please click on the link below; your pictures accepted July 9-18.
COUNTER SURFING ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Katnip Lounge
http://katniplounge.blogspot.com/p/cat-o-lympics-2012.html
Event will be held on August 2 ~ and it's open to all critters who dare to surf countertops.
CRAZY SLEEPING SINGLES  and SYNCHRONIZED SNOOZING ~ JULY 29
Hosted by The Daily Oskar
http://oskarsblog.com/
This event takes place on Sunday, July 29 ~ open to any who want to paw-ticipate!
CRITTER STALKING ~ AUGUST 1
Hosted by Mona, Weenie and the Mommy
http://justustexasdachsies.blogspot.com
Event will be held on August 1 and is open to one and all; visit blog link for details.
CROSS NEIGHBORHOOD WALKABOUT ~ JULY 30
Hosted by WHN
http://dachsieswithmoxie.blogspot.com
DE-STUFFING ~ AUGUST 6
Hosted by Ruthie, K-9 Katastrophie
http://k-9katastrophie.blogspot.com/2012/06/olympics-de-stuffing-event-chronicle.html
Open to every species except humans ~ Event held on Monday, August 6.

DIGGING ~ AUGUST 3
Hosted by Puddles
http://wethreedoxies.blogspot.com/2012/06/official-olympic-digging-announcement.html
The Digging Event will be on August 3 and is open to any dog, any cat, any donkey, any crab ...if you dig, you're in.
DISCUS and FRISBEE ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Pip
http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com
Cats 'n' dogs 'n' everybody is welcome!  Event date: August 1.
DRAW YOUR OWN PEEPLE ~ AUGUST 8
Hosted by Cheshire Danes
http://cheshiredanes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/blogville-olympics-2012.html
Event open to every-pet; entries accepted until July 18.
EQUESTRIAN ~ AUGUST 5
Hosted by Rubie and Poots
http://rubieadventures.blogspot.com
EXTREME WEATHER SPORTS ~ AUGUST 9
Hosted by Frank the Tank
http://theadventuresofthetank.blogspot.com

FIERCEFUL YAWNING
Hosted by Kashim, Othello and Salome

FREE STYLE ZOOMIES ~ AUGUST 7
Hosted by Susie and Sidebite
http://susieandsidebite.blogspot.com/2012/06/olympics-get-ready-now.html
There are 7 (yes, 7!) events going on here, for dogs, for cats, for dogs 'n' cats together ~ check out the link for details.
Madi's event will be held on July 31 ~ hope you'll join in!
KEEP AWAY ~ AUGUST 4
Hosted by Casey
http://savetheboxers.blogspot.com

MARATHON CHEWING ~ AUGUST 3
Hosted by Murphy and Stanley
http://murphyandstanley.blogspot.com/2012/06/rules.html
This event is open to everybody and will be held on August 3.
POLE JUMPING ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Bert
http://fourleggedviews.blogspot.com

RED DOT-A-THON
Hosted by Purrchance to Dream
http://daphnex.blogspot.com/2012/06/red-dot-thon-how-to-enter.html

ROACHING AND ROLLING ~ AUGUST 7
Hosted by Ruby and Penny
http://agenuineruby.blogspot.com
Event is open to all ~ Date To Be Announced.
SNACK SACK RACE ~ AUGUST 9
Hosted by Lulu
http://www.thefogcitylu.blogspot.com

SNOOPENDOUS SNIFF-A-THON ~ AUGUST 10
Hosted by Luna and Cynder
http://lunadogslife.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/introducing-snoopendous-sniff-thon.html
Event will be held on August 10.
SQUIRREL HURDLES ~ AUGUST 8
Hosted by Bailey and Katy
http://sheltietimes.blogspot.com

SINGLES STICK CARRY and TEAM STICK CARRY ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Goose
http://gospelofgoose.blogspot.com
Event will take place on Thursday, August 2 ~ and it's open to all!
SWIMMING ~ JULY 28
Hosted by Sarge
http://sargespeaksout.blogspot.com/

SYNCHRONIZED SNOOZING
Hosted by The Island Cats
http://www.island-cats.com/?p=18329
Everybuddy can compete ~ submit your photos please by July 13.
SYNCHRONIZED PEEING ~ AUGUST 6
Hosted by Shasta and Shiloh, Team Beaglebratz
http://beagle-home.blogspot.com/2012/06/blogville-olympics.html
Event takes place Monday, August 6 and is open to all!
TEAM LOUNGING
Hosted by DaisyMae and Charmee
http://daisymaemaus.blogspot.com/2012/06/team-lounging-in-cat-o-lympics.html

THE GREAT TENNIS BALL TOURNAMENT ~ AUGUST 11
Hosted by Mollie Jo
http://kwing-dogeared.blogspot.com
TONGUE CURLING and THE RASPBERRY ~ AUGUST 1
Hosted by Mona, Weenie and the Mommy
http://justustexasdachsies.blogspot.com
These are two separate events, both will be held on August 1 and all critters (except squirrlies 'n snakes) are welcome to join either or both!  Visit the link for details.
TUNEFUL FARTING ~ AUGUST 4
Hosted by Declan
http://www.declansdogsblog.co.uk
Event is open to one and all; entries/pictures accepted July 9 to 18.  More event information to be published on July 29.  Event date: Saturday, August 4.
TURBO TRACK ~ AUGUST 9
Hosted by Bugsy and Knuckles, and Max
http://maxthequiltcat.com

WINDOW NOSE ART ~ JULY 28
Hosted by Jazzi
http://jazzis-world.blogspot.com



When the Cows Start Helping the Kentucky Utilities Man, You Know You're In Trouble...

Yeah, it's been that kinda week folks.  Power outages, temperatures over 104F, cable (ie internet) outages, drooping plants, drooping spirits... and, as you know, living in the pseudo-country, that my cellphone doesn't always see eye to eye with the towers so posting, let alone commenting, doesn't happen easily.  So I sat back, watched whatever I could watch on TV (cause apparently the cable part works but not the phone and internet when we have problems....) and read A. LOT. of books.  :)

But then, finally, we had rain. Which then set off another round of power and cable outages.  But once the cows across the street started helping, then everything began working properly.

Whodathunk, eh? 

So right now I'm scratching off every instance of beef 'it's whats for dinner' off my menu and substituting chicken.  Cause I'm figuring out that the Chik-fil-a advertising isn't just for marketing their wonderful chicken sandwiches, but cows are brilliant and gifted electricians.


Happy 4th of July!!

Our internet and phone are out today so I cannot wish you a Happy 4th like I would like.

But know, wherever you are we wish you a happy holiday... And thank all the people who over the years have helped us be free.


Heat Exhaustion

(I know it's my 2nd post today, but this is important.) 

Miss Hildy over at DoxieClubhouse had a very relevant post today which I am re-posting.  We are entering into our 2nd week of over 100 temperatures here in Kentucky, and even though we are keeping our little 4 leggers cool and hydrated I still worry.  We didn't know what the signs of Heat Exhaustion was until Miss Hildy's post.  So we are passing it along to you all:

It's HOT out there!

Heat Exhaustion
Heat Exhaustion Action Steps: 
• Take immediate measures to reduce body temperature. 
    • Move dog to shade or air conditioned room. 
    • Give the dog small doses of cool water or ice cubes to lick.
    Do not let the dog drink a copious amount of water.  

    • Rinse the dog off with cool (not cold) water. 
    • Place ice bags around the head, neck, and chest. 
    • Put a fan on the dog if possible. 
    • Do not cover the dog with a wet towel as this may prevent heat from
    escaping the body. 

    • Get the dog to the vet during office hours. Call the most responsive
    24-hour emergency service if after hours.

They See Me Rollin' They Hatin'

 You roll in the poop, you get a bath... It's the rule. It's not a written rule... like on the wall or anything, though if it was written and posted I'm pretty sure I would get a high five from any puppy parent who comes to our house. 

I know they are farm dogs, and the aromas are just toooooo glorious to even describe, but moms just do not like giving kissy noms to the heads and necks of stinky dachshunds.



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