Bow-wow at the Bowl

Story and Photos by Christine Cawley

Edited by Jennifer Gill

 

It is quiet here now and Rocket and I are still recouping from our wild weekend with hiking, playing, and hanging with "da dawgs."

 

Rocket was quite content to lie around all day while generous petting was being doled out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I wondered if he would want to go and explore again since we played so hard the last couple of days but that Rocket has a lot of vigor! He eagerly headed to the car.  Pimp Daddy wanted to cruise, Baby! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is always fun to be alone at a place where there are normally thousands of people attending a function. Rocket was curious when we pulled up and began to explore.  It's the Hollywood Bowl!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We headed up some of the ramps where season ticket holders go after they have had their wine and picnic meals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rocket posed to help promo his upcoming performance.  You are out of town, so you can't see that his name is on the marquee announcing his act.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rocket has hit the big time!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rocket did a run-thru and sound check before the guests arrive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay, it was fun to pretend to be a big star!  He ran across the lot filled with energy after his performance at the Hollywood Bowl.  

 

 

Rocket politely waited for me.  Such a gentleman!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That little fella was playing peek-a-boo!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He is standing so regally here.  I almost saluted him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After Rocket's grand performance at the Hollywood Bowl, we headed back to the pad.  He was disappointed to see that I was going to do homework instead of more belly rubbing for him.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Okay, no one can resist that face!  We are going to hang out and relax before bed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Looks like someone is going to need a b-a-t-h when Mama gets home! 

 

Another Bob & King Day

Story and Photos by Christine Cawley

Edited by Jennifer Gill

 

Rocket was very happy to head out into the world today.  He was very wound up and could not get to the car fast enough.  To help release some of that energy we pulled over to a neighborhood park that is famous for doggie pow-wows.  The smells of information would be as thick as a novel!  

 

Before Rocket could scope anything out, these two bookends came running over to greet the park newbie. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rocket found all the smells and began to peruse their messages.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He must of found some good news because Rocket ran and ran and ran all around the park.  Anyone who looked up and saw the puffy white cloud blowing by found a smile spreading across their face.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that he had his fun we went back into the car and tooled around.  He showed no particular interest in where we were driving until...We ended up on short winding roads that seemed unfamiliar to Rocket.  He popped his head to attention, intrigued with the route.

 

 

It's fun to go to different places and see what toys and stories one can share while there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rocket remembered his big friends, Bob and King as they rushed out to greet him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before, when we were doing serious hiking, they did not have a chance to goof off.  Now was the time. Rocket raced around the yard and Bob whom always recognizes play, raced behind him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

King too was interested and joined in on the bunny hop line.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Of course afterwards, I needed help in the kitchen and all three dogs lined up.  King was afraid I would put him on pan scrubbing duty.  Bob was hoping for being the quality food checker.  And Rocket was hoping to do a small number to entertain us all before, after, or during any moment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Would you believe I was doing an amazing juggling act with sharpened (of course) kitchen knives and the boys were glued to talented feat!  Rocket and I may go on tour next month! Okay, maybe I exaggerate a wee bit.

 

Rocket and Bob enjoyed their time together.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rocket had fun running and barking when they thought something was worthwhile to bark about. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We at first stayed with the boys and later hung out with the people too.  It was nice sitting around and relaxing together.  Rocket had a full day and is sleeping now.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a good thing because tomorrow is a new day!

 

 

Merry Christmas!

Rocket would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy 2012!  We are looking forward to another year of adventures in Los Angeles.

Tar Baby

Story and Photos by Jennifer Gill

Rocket and I decided to explore a unique feature of our neighborhood - the La Brea tar pits. 

The tar pits are one of the world’s most famous fossil localities, recognized for having the largest and most diverse assemblage of extinct Ice Age plants and animals in the world.  During the last Ice Age (between 10,000 and 40,000 years ago), animals such as saber-toothed cats and mammoths roamed Los Angeles...much different from the "creatures" we see today!

This big, gnarled tree is at the entrance to the park.  Rocket sat politely for a picture, but he couldn't keep his eyes off something just in the distance...

...It's a mammoth and her baby standing on the edge of a giant tar pit!  Cool!

On our way to see what else the park had to offer, we stopped for some rock climbing.  

  

Rocket was smiling from ear to ear when he got up close and personal with this tar pit!  

Look at the size of those kitties!  Rocket was wishing he was around in the last Ice Age so he could have played with them.  

There was way too much excitement at the tar pits, so we sat on the grass for a bit to rest.  Rocket sampled a clover, but decided it wasn't worth the calories. 

On the way home, Rocket stopped to watch this fountain for a bit.  At one point, he tried to lean all the way over the edge for a better look (or maybe it was to try and wash the taste of clover out of his mouth).  

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month!

This isn't exactly an adventure, but I thought it was worth passing along.  Rocket's rescuer, the ASPCA, is celebrating Adopt a Shelter Dog (ASDM) month with 10% off all ASDM items in its online store.  Use code ASDM10. 

Happy shopping!

Life Along the Sea

Story and Photos by Christine Cawley 

Edited by Jennifer Gill

Bichons have had a long relationship with sailors from days of yore, particularly in the Mediterranean area. Sailors loved the pleasant nature of the bichon.  Rocket is no different today -- people flock toward him to pet him or watch him do his dance. He is a dog regularly admired.  

Today, Rocket was ready to go on a new adventure.  When he came upon the car, he seemed surprised not to see his new friends, Bob and King.  I even saw him glance in the back seat just to make sure that Bob and King were not there.  After one quick visual confirmation, he hopped into shotgun and eagerly waited for the adventure to begin.  

The feel of the fresh salt air blowing through his white fro whirled away any impatience Rocket had for the adventure to begin.

 

We enjoyed a wonderful ride along the coast heading south.  The micro climate of Palos Verdes is special. Rocket was surprised to find himself at a beach.  When we had arrived he looked out into the sea and an inner peace or calmness settled in.

 

Or did it?  After his zen moment, Rocket began to bip about the beach like a wild dog.  A gleefully wild dog.  

We enjoyed running along the shore and trying to keep our toes dry when the tide rolled in.  It was a lot of fun.

Rocket takes in life to the fullest.

 

Rocket was such a good dog.  He stuck next to me like we were glued together.

 

Rocket is very proud of this photo because it shows off his not so clean poodies.  

 

Many a classic novel has begun with someone waiting as well.  

 

Rocket is tired from his day at the beach, but he loves his dirty paws!

The sunset was gentle this evening, the palatial land had Rocket eager to explore and explore some more!

As for now, the eagerness has gone somewhere else from within us both, and Rocket is sleeping soundly on the bed with me while I write.  Even my eyes are droooping, and I know I must finish this story quickly so we can sleep and our fun can continue tomorrow.

Nightie night!