tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173428452024-03-07T01:17:04.024-08:00Bogart Handsome Devil, Airedale Terrier Puppy Dog BlogI am Bogart Handsome Devil, Airedale Terrier and dog-about-town. I'm growing up in front of the entire world here on my blog... sharing my world with crazy cats and my mama Lulu. The King of Terriers is in da house!Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.comBlogger1236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-45941592581346426792016-12-25T15:35:00.000-08:002016-12-25T15:40:17.551-08:00Bad to the Bone - A Celebration of Bogart Handsome Devil<div style="text-align: center;">
Bogart spent his life in the public eye via this blog. His little
fuzzy mug insisted that we start this way back when he first arrived 11
years ago. The idea of a dog with a blog was new territory back then,
and a dog's blog from his own perspective? Nobody else was doing it.
So with a crappy camera, a rudimentary knowledge of blogging software,
and a dream, this blog was born. We've captured almost every major (and
minor) bit of Bogart's life for eleven years - and made friends around
the world because of it.</div>
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Now that he's gone, it is an amazing
resource for me to look back on, and smile. That boy had THE LIFE. And
when it was time to put together a tribute video to celebrate his life,
well, it was invaluable. I have many thousands of photos and videos
haphazardly saved amongst various hard drives, old computers, and flash
drives, but the blog was a great source of photos from puppyhood all the
way through his golden years.<br />
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And so this blog ends after 11 years of AIREdventures. It's been a helluva ride.</div>
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I hope you will enjoy seeing this, cry a little, and smile at the badass adventures of Notorious BHD.<br />
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Love,</div>
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Lulu<br />
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Feel free to check out Bogart's other spots on the internet including his other blog: www.toaireisdivine.com <br />
www.facebook.com/AiredaleTerrier<br />
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-42300924299558410322016-12-07T15:37:00.000-08:002016-12-25T15:38:19.340-08:00The King is Dead, Long Live the King<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dearest friends of the greatest Airedale
ever… it is with a very heavy heart that I tell you that Bogart passed
away last night. Sadly he had a large tumor on his liver that had spread
to his lungs. He was a true Airedale all the way, never gave up, never
stopped being his inimitable self, kicking ass and taking names (and
carrying sticks). We had a long goodbye with lots of love, funny
stories, and belly scratches and then I let him go. I am completely
heartbroken and totally devastated. I will miss that boy forever, we
were the bestest friends and he was my true partner in crime.</div>
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Thank you for all of your love and support over the last 11+ years, it’s been an incredible jAIRErney.</div>
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Walk softly and carry a big stick (or 6, or 7).</div>
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Lulu </div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-21475663471162425102016-06-21T11:26:00.003-07:002016-06-21T11:26:44.992-07:00Tuesday's Motivational Poster<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-65003268815265827352016-06-20T08:28:00.000-07:002016-06-21T11:28:48.570-07:00It's Monday. GO BIG<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-5824347175980357352016-03-27T07:48:00.000-07:002016-03-27T07:48:03.481-07:002 Years On - GO BOGIE GO!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Two years ago today a 10-pound tumor that
had been growing on my spleen, slowly taking over my abdominal cavity
and in general being a very bad thing, burst. Mama rushed me into
emergency surgery at the amazing Penn Veterinary School Hospital in
Philadelphia. The prognosis didn’t look good. I didn’t look good.
Mama’s checkbook didn’t look good.</div>
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But damnit, I’m an Airedale Terrier. We don’t give up when things get tough.</div>
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Despite incredibly bad odds, mama and I
charged forward and had the surgery. She even enrolled me in a study on
dogs with a certain type of cancer that they were pretty certain I had,
hoping that maybe we could have a few more months together if the news
was as bad as everyone was predicting and maybe help the doctors learn
how to help other dogs in the future.</div>
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And then… I surprised everyone by NOT
having a cancerous tumor. And surprise of a second kind… I did have
testicular cancer. Lucky for me the vet thought something might be
wrong with “the boys” so she took ’em out when she removed the tumor.
Recovery wasn’t easy, but I refused to be knocked down.</div>
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That was exactly two years ago. Mama and
I are a strong, terrier team. Despite a few little setbacks, I AM A
SURVIVOR AND TUMORS CAN KISS MY ASS</div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-29022923539752594722016-01-24T17:05:00.001-08:002016-01-24T17:05:25.923-08:00Snow B'Aire<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It
is cold. Very cold. While we didn't get the Snowmageddon that some
other east coast cities got (I'm lookin' straight at you Philly - not
that sorry we moved right about now!), we did get around 8" of snow.
Because I have feet like velcro snowshoes, I have to endure this
indignity each year and put on the booties. I know, I know, I'm always
unhappy when my feet get stuffed with ice balls and my toes burn from
salt and de-icer, but I just don't love 'em. I do wear them, though,
after mama reminds me how crappy it is when I don't (and she doesn't let
me out to pee until I put them on).</div>
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So there's that.</div>
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Stay warm and un-salt-y!</div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-68277482233860406472016-01-17T18:49:00.000-08:002016-01-17T18:49:19.968-08:00Go Steelers Go<br />
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As
we live in Pittsburgh now, it seems that we have become a part of
Steelers Nation. Mama and I don't watch much sports, nor get involved
in any of the hoo-ha surrounding it, preferring to do our own sports of
urban-park-hiking and stickwork (with some tennis ball action thrown
in). Yet today after 1.5 hours of hard park walking, we came across
this fine piece of stirring public art and felt the need to stop and
pose.</div>
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While
I don't understand a thing that is happening on a football field during
one of your games, I do understand your need to chase a ball when it
flies by you. I do that too.</div>
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So Steeler Nation, this is for you.</div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-87212574784963438452016-01-15T18:42:00.000-08:002016-01-17T18:43:27.845-08:00Snowman, 2. Bogart, 3.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Oh,
snowman. You pathetic little frozen beast. Not even much of a snowman
- just three slightly smaller sized lumps smashed on top of one
another. Your arms aren't exactly anatomically correct either, it would
be difficult for you to accomplish much of anything with those
oddly-placed appendages.</div>
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You only have two. I have three. I WIN</div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-70256543522463355012016-01-14T08:30:00.000-08:002016-01-14T08:30:12.387-08:00Ready for the Polar Vortex<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Brrrrrrrr. It suddenly got super-duper cold here in Pittsbrrrrrrrrrrgh. While I am adventure dog, and I enjoy a good romp in the snow just like any other self-respecting canine, this bitter wind bothers me. Especially as I get older, I have far less tolerance for the wind not just whipping through my fuzz, but whipping me along. And don't get me started on salt/de-icer/whatever-else-you-humans-are-using-on-the-sidewalks.</div>
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The salt/de-icer stings like no tomorrow. Really, humans, would you walk on that stuff?</div>
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I'm going to share a little secret with you. Now dogs, I know what you're thinking. Why would we give away any of our secrets? Who actually likes to wear booties? But the honest truth is that they WORK. I know, I know. I hate to wear 'em as well. But I have to admit that they make the walkies a whole helluva lot better. When my paws sting it's miserable - for me and for mama. My toes start 'a burning, and mama falls to the ground to try to wipe 'em off, we're both anxious and stressed.</div>
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JUST WEAR THE DAMN BOOTIES.</div>
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Here's a tip - but them one size too large for your dog. Use a pair of arm warmers - or a knee sock with the foot cut off for you creative and/or cheap types - put those on (this helps the booties stay on). Then slide on the slightly-too-big booties. Not super tight with the Velcro. I guarantee that your dog will do the "my feet are on fire" walk when you put them on. Maybe always. But once outside - voila. Once they figure out that their feet ain't burnin', it's all gravy from there.</div>
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WALK SALT-FREE, MY FRIENDS.</div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-74233252442178113532016-01-01T09:19:00.000-08:002016-01-03T09:19:55.979-08:00Happy New Year - Supermodel Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There
is this very cool bench in Schenley Park that is painted for every
holiday. We've never been able to run over and pose in front of it
before, because we have been boring and always take the same trail. BUT
NO MORE. This year is going to be about lots of changes in our lives
(and damn it, only good ones for a change), starting with lots and lots
of new trails and walking tours around our new(est) adopted city.</div>
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So
off we went, veering from our trusty Bridle Trail to the Upper Panther
Trail. It's quite lovely, and goes in the same direction so that we can
make our big loop (one of mama's requirements) back to the
Bogiemobile. And just at the very end of the trail - BAM. Holiday
bench. So we stopped, I busted out a few supermodel moments for the
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Love,</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-68332003444027396462015-12-31T11:16:00.000-08:002015-12-31T11:16:15.738-08:00Scrappy New Yaire!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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May 2016 kick the legs out of 2015 - stay warm, healthy, happy, and safe out there my friends!</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-58271426215083490992015-12-25T12:41:00.000-08:002015-12-26T12:41:31.584-08:00Something Naughty, Someone Nice<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well,
the naughty bit could never be me - that's not really my style. I
mean, others may describe my behavior as naughty, but really, what do
they know? I can bring the full-on naughty if and when I desire, and I
choose not to. I am that good. So see? Back to good, all the way
round from naughty.</div>
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the sticks and tennis balls you asked for (and to remind you to step
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-22034963117449144362015-11-15T06:49:00.000-08:002015-11-16T06:49:36.340-08:00Leaving My Mark<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Twas a wee bit frosty out this morning, the first I have encountered here in Pittsburgh. Yes, winter is coming and I am preparing by ignoring mama as she starts to pull my sweatshirts, coats, and the dreaded booties out of storage. </div>
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During the morning's stick-catching frolics, I laid down for a moment to catch my breath. To be fair, I was running for quite a stretch, uphill, and that's not super simple for a gentleman of my maturity and stature. So I laid down, caught up, and then it was off again. But I left behind this note-quite-snow-angel, more like a frosty-handsome-devil.</div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-8144489953713588552015-11-14T06:50:00.001-08:002015-11-14T06:50:04.931-08:00We Stand With the People of Paris<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Love,<br />
Bogart<br />
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-37822471206007129872015-11-05T06:53:00.000-08:002015-11-16T06:54:34.127-08:00November in Pittsburgh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have I mentioned that not only did we move to Pittsburgh but that I live RIGHT NEXT TO A MASSIVE PARK FULL OF STICKS, BUNNIES, AND DEER? No? Well it’s true.</div>
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I’m sadly not allowed to chase ’em – the creatures and critters – I know it’s for my own good. So I shall comfort myself with piles and piles of sticks. And pose majestically.</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-61021872557681864122015-10-07T06:55:00.000-07:002015-11-16T06:55:54.117-08:00The Bed is MINE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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… unless you wanna cuddle. Then the bed can be ours (well, mostly mine, I am gonna stretch out and make myself comfy, but you can have a small spot too).</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-67523037324693121862015-09-15T06:59:00.000-07:002015-11-16T06:59:41.958-08:00Exploring Lake Carnegie<div data-mce-style="text-align: center;" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;">
Hey, there's water over there! Unexpectedly, in the middle of Highland Park! Are we lost? Probably. But not entirely this time.</div>
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We found Lake Carnegie, a small body of water in the midst of Highland Park alright. It's a little small, kind of stinky, and apparently full of carp (with signs all over saying do not fish, the carp are needed to keep the water clean, which were completely ignored by the 2 people we saw with fishing poles).</div>
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That dammit I couldn't reach, no matter which end of the lake I tried. Rolling in their poop would have been acceptable, except mama put a stop to that. Killjoy. Until next time, my feathered friends, when YOU SHALL BE MINE</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-91954073863735787932015-09-13T07:00:00.000-07:002015-11-16T07:01:25.872-08:00Best in the World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep. That's me. And that's my newest park treasure. The incredibly annoying part is that I cannot bite a basketball. I try, and I try, and I try, but still it resists the sweet bursting that a soccer ball so readily submits to. Very satisfying. But a basketball is just too big to get my mighty jaws around and sink my teeth into. So mama just has to keep kicking it out from under me, and I chase it, capture it in my manly paws, shove it back through my muscle-y haunches, and then the fun starts all over again.</div>
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Out of nowhere in my latest favorite park, these giant letters appeared one foggy morning. Actually almost all of the letters of the alphabet appeared - giant, brightly-painted wooden letters.</div>
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I am nothing if not inquisitive. But I draw the line at putting my head through so you can take a funny picture. It just ain't right.</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-72699593130546310582015-08-23T16:55:00.001-07:002015-08-23T16:55:41.501-07:00Meeting Mister Mole<div style="text-align: center;">
... well ALMOST meeting Mister Mole. I
TRIED. After taking off in hot pursuit of my very first mole, I managed
to get my snout stuck in a bunch 'o burrs. I will spare you the photo
of me with my eyes burr-d shut, and my snout burr-d together. This is
what it looked like about an hour into my </div>
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That's
right, mama pulled out everything in our arsenal to try to de-burr me.
The Furminator, a slicker brush, safety scissors, and a can 'o spray
Pam. Honestly the Pam did help a bit, but I was NOT open to her taking
hours to pull out each and every damn burr. So I gave her the OK to
snip away with those safety scissors, and now I look like this:</div>
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Still handsome, but a little less full and fluffy in the beard and 'stache area. Hoping it grows back soon.</div>
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kidding, OF COURSE I WILL), but I have heard that baby powder helps to
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Love,</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-91911191702331876842015-07-12T08:40:00.000-07:002015-07-15T08:41:22.112-07:00Park Found. Can Relax Now.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All is right with the world now. We made it safely to Pittsburgh, all of our stuff is slammed into our new apartment, and so it was time for the important stuff. FIND MY PARK.<br />
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Luckily, just down the street is an entrance to Frick Park, one of the big parks here in Pittsburgh. Grassy areas for those lazy days, and wooded, forest-y areas for when one feels the urge to hike. I AM IN HEAVEN.<br />
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Love,<br />
Bogart<br />
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-30594120661319840762015-07-10T08:33:00.000-07:002015-07-15T08:34:11.361-07:00Bye Philly!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, we've gone and done it again. On the road, hauling all of our stuff to a new city. This time it's Pittsburgh! We are scared, exited, oh the entire range of feelings. But it was time to move on, so we just keep on truckin'.<br />
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Stay tuned!<br />
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Love,<br />
Bogart<br />
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-81620975416774699392015-06-27T16:39:00.000-07:002015-06-28T07:39:47.954-07:00Run Wild and Free, Kermit<div style="text-align: center;">
You just know that a one-eyed Airedale has a STORY.</div>
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My buddy Kermit passed away today and I am super sad.</div>
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Kermit
was the one-eyed bandit, urban explorer, hot dog and beer aficionado,
and most patient dog in the world (to me when I was young and hump-y). I
spent many happy hours chilling with you in your yard, following your
lead, and learning how to be a cool Airedale from you.</div>
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Run
wild and free Kermit - give Klaus, Robin, and Jupie (all sadly RIP) a
big kiss for me (I'm sure there will be beer and hot dogs waiting for
you). I will miss you, my dear friend.</div>
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Dad covered in Airedales (that's me standing in front). These were the bestest days. </div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-23911493965864378562015-06-13T10:44:00.000-07:002015-06-14T10:45:03.675-07:00Saturday Morning Stickebana<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A work of art, indeed.</div>
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Love,</div>
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Bogart</div>
Bogart H. Devilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17686161065714671748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17342845.post-10226947020712732702015-06-12T10:43:00.000-07:002015-06-14T10:43:55.437-07:00Three Happy Words<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Idiopathic Vestibular Episode. The lovely
neurologist at Penn Vet examined Bogart today and didn’t find evidence
of anything more serious. In other words, we don’t know what it is, what
caused it, or if it will happen again. But she doesn’t think it’s a
brain tumor or anything horrible, and didn’t recommend going forward
with an MRI at this time. WHEW!</div>
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Love,</div>
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Lulu & Bogart</div>
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