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Terrier Watch
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Six days of rain has our pent up pooch near the edge of insanity (that would be our insanity).

I have a bit of sage advice Watch out for the Terrier Mixed or pure it matters not I’ve now become much warier No sock or shoe is safe it seems Nor beer nor Christmas Bow An endless parade of all her toys Is but a warm up for her show She is part goat I do believe She climbs furniture with ease Or perhaps part flying squirrel Using chair backs like they’re trees And she must be part piranha The way her jaws snap when we play Though her nips are usually gentle She can get carried away No ankle in the house is safe Her herding instinct strong She stays wound up in highest gear Chasing chew bones all day long Then finally around bedtime Rambunctious loses steam As she snuggles up with master Doing mischief in a dream Copyright 2010 Patrick Granfors

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila

Reviewed on December 30, 2010

Giggle.....adorable write and picture, Patrick!

Anna

Reviewed by Ronald Hull

Reviewed on December 24, 2010

Holy Terror Alert! The best kind. She sounds like she takes after her master. Precious.

Ron

Reviewed by JASMIN HORST SEILER

What a precious pooch, look at the eyes, you can see the mischief right there, I think she is picking up from you Patrick, but then the world be a pretty dull place without mischief, or whatever the pooches name is, bless ya!

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

She'd probably love our little rat terrier, Mr. Jack. He is also non-stop mischief maker from dawn to dark. But I can't train him to fetch me a beer - darn!

Reviewed by Dayvid Graybill

Reviewed on December 23, 2010

Damn! Hope that's not a wasted beer! I like the use of the word "rambunctious." I'm not sure I've ever seen it in print before.

Peace,
Dayvid

Reviewed by Christine Tsen

Funny, I thought you might be talking about my son. Or, alternatively, my husband.
Happy Holidays,
Christine

Reviewed by Peter Schlosser (Reader)

that photo could as well been of me after 6 days of cabin fever, crushed beercan in mouth, raindrenched to the bone, doing mischief in more than a dream!

Reviewed by Mark Lichterman

Those not in love with dogs have no idea of the enjoyment these furry critters bring into our lives. As a long, longtime lover of these furry critters I know that each brings forth a new set of characteristics, and you certainly hit the jackpot with your little black and white kid.
Mark

Reviewed by Richard King

Based upon the photo, I'd say that you've at least taught her to fetch. It don't get much better'n that. Nice write Patrick, Thanks Dick

Reviewed by The Poetess

OH, Thank you for another good laugh. I needed that.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

What Sage said to the enth degree...be happy your rain is only just that, it could be snow though probably up in the mountains they are getting just that...we have been lucky this year so far regards the white stuff...e

Reviewed by Eileen Granfors

You told me to choose a dog that didn't have a tail curled over her back. . . oops, the black-white fur bewitched me! Think of all the laughs we get after a few curse words.

Reviewed by Sage Sweetwater

Ha! I'd like to see an animated screenplay written on this like the movie Babe...and in the end, the Terrier catches the bad guys! Good one, Patrick...It's been good being in your company this year. You put humor in all of our lives so we can get through the day. Happy Holidays to you and Eileen. This Bud's for you! Cheers!

Love,
Sage

Reviewed by Paul Berube

Cute, Patrick. Very well done.