If I seem a little distracted as of late,,,,,,,,

If I have not commented on your blogs of late I wish to relate as to why. I never intended this blog to be about myself or my own situation but I think this deserves mention if you allow me to elaborate.

A family member of 15 years now, Bailey Dawg (my eldest Dog of two, Riley is 2 1/2) well she has seen better days, much better days and I, my wife and daughter plus Riley are doing our very best to show her the love we always have and keep her comfortable, fed and watered (plus COOKIES!) until the very end.

This is the proper thing to do as Bailey has given all of us here and those of our friend's all the love and much fun and might add protection that a man's best friend ever could!

I have relayed real stories about Bailey Dawg on others sites previously as warranted to their content (and you know who you are) such as when Bailey chased down the thief of my Bush re-election campaign lawn sign, that was really cool, she did not hurt him (as instructed) but damn did he drop the sign and run,,,lmao.

Some may know how Bailey and I met. Long story short, I and then my girlfriend (Wife now) happened upon a scene of young boys playing catch,,WITH A 4-WEEK OLD PUPPY! I grabbed the puppy, Bailey, with one arm and the one kid with the other HAND straight to his parents etc. then straight to the vet and we have not been separated since (except for her being spayed and she was soooo mad at me then).

Well thats the gist of it, I wish no sympathy as I just wanted to explain that alot of effort is being given to make Bailey comfortable as possible.

God love her, she still gets around albeit slowly, wags her tail, barks like she always has when necessary and yes she still shakes a leg during a gentle belly-rub! As dog lovers might know she also still smiles.


Bailey is, as explained to myself when she was 10 weeks old, a mutt comprised of Labrador and Golden Retriever plus German Shepard. The Shepard part shows in her 'mask' and size, her Lab in swimming and her Golden in personality. Many make one, but one of a kind she is! She retains the fight of a Tea Partier and that is to fight until the bitter end with many at her side!

The following reminds me much of Bailey as a little pup,,,,,,,,,

{The pictures are representative of Bailey as no real pics of her as a puppy have been transferred to digiatl format scanned or otherwise and I do not wish to diminish her memory with one now.}