End of August Borking Report!

On By Rhys FordIn Borking Day
Today’s BORKING REPORT!
 
I actually was here for the pickup and drop off of the Gusman but left soon afterwards to have Kaz (my fantastic hair stylist) wrangle my hair into submission. It takes a long time to wrangle and I haven’t had it done in nearly two years. My appointment was at 10 am and I just got home… at 2:20 pm. I did stop for gas afterwards and gave Tengu a bath as well as Mickey D’s for some fries which were PROMPTLY begged for as soon as I came thru the door.
 
There is a reason why we call him the Potato and it isn’t just because he’s shaped like one. This dog can sniff out a French fry like pigs sniff out truffles. He whined at me so I thought he needed to go potty. I let him out then was barked at… scolded really… to tell me that no, outside is NOT what he wanted and there better be a fry in the house for him when he comes in.
 
I made him wait until I changed clothes and well, I was trying to straighten my bed linens because they were all bunched up on the corner only to find out Badger had built himself a burrow under the sheets and quilt. After he mewed his disgust at me bothering him while he napped, I covered him back up and went to the living room.
 
Where there was a Potato waiting for a French fry. He isn’t allowed a lot. Maybe one or two small ones but he just wants the taste. And no matter what he tells you or how sad his eyes get while you’re eating a taco or pizza, he is NOT allowed to have handfuls of people food. ONE OR TWO FRIES ONLY.
 
Apple without seeds is fine. So is watermelon. And honey peanut butter but only a little bit. He’s angry I cut off his French Fry supply so now he’s rage eating his dry food.
 
But he had a good Bork.
 
From his Auntie Jessica:
Gus loved rolling around in the wet grass! There was no one out walking but there were some dogs barking from their backyards. So Gus had to say hi! See him soon!
 
Best,
Jessica

Join A Hell of a Lot of Best-Selling Authors at a Fabulous Follow Event on August 28

On By Rhys FordIn Free Stuff
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August 23: BORKING REPORT

On By Rhys FordIn Borking Day
Today’s BORKING REPORT!
 
The Bork came early this week because Auntie Jessica’s schedule so the Borker was a bit stubborn about getting his kit on but once we got him dressed… and he was done being a deadweight Potato in the middle of the living room floor, he was happy.
 
It’s cool enough for him to have something on when he goes out. I do this for a few reasons… one, he does have allergies and two, the little bastard LOVE rolling in wet and dirty grass. He shouldn’t be that filthy but here we are. Last bath he was given, he left enough dirt in the tub I could have grown a batch of green onions.
 
But he came home, cavorted, got snuggled and then crashed… because BORKING is a hard job. He also had a VERY exciting and fun-filled weekend so it was simply an exhausting few days.
 
From his Auntie Jessica:
Gus looked so cute all dressed up today! There was no one out this morning so he was quiet for the most part. He did also go poop on the walk. He seemed tired from the weekend but I’ll see him soon!
 
Best,
Jessica

August 17 Borking Report!

On By Rhys FordIn Borking Day
Today’s BORKING REPORT!
 
It was actually overcast and cool this morning so the Borker was very comfortable when he headed out. I’m hoping this weather continues for a bit considering it was too hot for him to go out last week.
 
Even though the temp might be “doable” for a dog walk, the very pale sidewalks and black asphalt usually are not because they can get hot very fast. And oven-hot cement and roads means blistered paws. So, I try to be extremely careful about the Potato going on Borks during hot days.
 
He was very happy to see his Auntie Jessica today and when he came back, cavorted about and got a LOT of scritches. It’s hard work Borking to Protect the neighbourhood but today it seems like he accomplished all he set out to do.
 
Including sleep off his arduous morning.
 
From his Auntie Jessica:
It was great to see Gus today! He actually did poop on the walk this morning too. He was barking like normal in the first half of the walk but he was actually pretty quiet on the way back!
 
Best,
Jessica

Boom Boom

On By Rhys FordIn Bloggy Stuff

There’s something about the blues. Dunno why. Dunno how. But they hook in deep and hit something inside of me. I’m not the first person who’s felt that way. And I sure as hell won’t be the last.

Now while the Blues Brothers movie is awesome and truly sparked a renewed interest in the blues, the music itself had a long and storied history in American culture. It’s given us so much and well, has served as the pulse of so many of our loves, hates, wars and peace. Countless authors are inspired by the grittiness of the music and well, we can’t even begin to list the number of musicians who have embraced the blues not only as their specific form of music but also built upon it, adding twists and turns to its hooks and slides.

I’m sharing one of my faves. John Lee Hooker. Man knew his way around a tune.

Warm Summer Days and Badger

On By Rhys FordIn Bloggy Stuff2 Comments

Badger joined our household a couple of years and well, he was a handful. Found on the street with a serious back and leg wound, he didn’t like to be touched and had opinions about how he wanted to interact. He played too rough with Harley and someone at some point taught him that jumping at someone’s face was a good idea.

That was quickly discouraged and he settled into the household, still with his opinions and an attitude. He was a young, large not-quite-cat who needed to be taught that being loved was okay.

And he has learned that. Over the past few months, he’s turned into a very snuggly yet demanding cat who loves scritches and will paw at you if he wants attention. He enjoys going out into his catio so he can sit in the fresh air and watch birds as well as finding a lot of joy and delight in chasing his youngest sister, Goji around. Since Goji joined the household, he’s had a playmate who plays as rough as he does since Harley is a bit of a delicate thug. Harley likes playing but after a little bit, she’d rather go snuggle up to the dog or get her belly rub.

The Toxic Twins, however, rough-house about until I’m sure the walls are shaking.

He still only eats dry food but he’s settled in. And he knows he’s home. That’s always the best feeling… when the cat you bring in from the kind of shitty outside realizes he is loved and that he has a very significant place in your world.

New Sinners’ Short: Untitled Track 727-21

On By Rhys FordIn Bloggy Stuff, Free Stuff6 Comments

I am working out of the hole and this seemed like the best way to make a go of it. Here’s a short snippet of Damien and Miki.

https://atomic-temporary-19117633.wpcomstaging.com/sinners-gin-series/untitled-track-727-21/

Today’s BORKING REPORT

On By Rhys FordIn Borking Day1 Comment
Today’s BORKING REPORT!
 
This is going to be a quick one because I’m busy AF but I did wanna share the Potato’s bork.
 
He was kind of tired this morning which makes sense because he went to bed hella late (like I did) and then his bladder woke him up at 5:30 am so he trundled out of bed to bork at me to get up and let him out. Which of course I did because it was time to get up anyway. He has different borks for things and if you know him for like a minute, you can hear the difference but you need to speak Potato to understand what he’s asking.
 
He also likes to disguise his begging bork by using his I want to go outside whine (which is different from his I Need Your Attention Bork). But that’s a different kettle of fish.
 
His Attention Please bork is usually used for when it’s very early and he needs to go potty because the Potato does NOT potty in the house. Ever. Unless he’s very sick and cannot help it and even then, it will be on tile and he will hate himself for hours. It is a very rare occurance and he’d gotten a bug, which is normal sometimes. Vet checked him out and he was okay but I spent days reassuring him he’d not shamed his people.
 
The Attention Please bork is also used when there is a certain grey and white cat in his bed and he wants to go lie down there. It’s a short, not unpleasant Bork that kind of sounds like Hey, Mom! Mom!… not to be confused with his Psycho Gonna Kill This Intruder bork for people cutting across his lawn or his Why Aren’t You In Here bork he gives to people he knows and delivery people he sees every day. You can hear the difference in those borks as well as catch his tail helicoptering with excitement because he thinks he’s going to get company.
 
Mind you, he can’t see well so it does take a hot second for him to go from… Alarm Warning short bork to… MY PERSON! but it’s pretty quick.
 
And that’s pretty much what he did today because he was so sleepy but it was Borking Day and he went through a range of emotions when his Auntie Jessica came in this morning.
 
He does so love her.
Gus was walking pretty fast today! We went to the corner and got back quickly. There was a little kid out that he really wanted to say hi to! I hope he’s staying nice and cool now!
 
Best,
Jessica