DAY 871

DAY 871 pupdate on Tugg: 
Tugg called a family meeting this morning, so we all gathered to see what it was he wanted to talk about. Tugg decided that we all need to pose for one of those "family Christmas Card photos" that he really likes seeing this time of year. So, he asked everyone for their suggestions for what everyone would dress as, for what the theme would be.
Bizzy thought for a moment then said, "I think maybe we could all dress like different ornaments, and we could pose in an arrangement that would make it look like we are on a tree!"
Scoop said, "Maybe we could dress like cartoon characters! I call Bugs Bunny!"
Ditto said, "I'm thinking we should dress like everyone who was in the manger scene with baby Jesus! I want to be a wise man though. I don't want to be a camel like I had to be in that play a few years ago."
Ajaxx said, "I think we all need matching sweaters, eh! You know, with like snowflakes or something!"
Maxx said, "Why don't we just dress like ourselves, no special costumes, just us. Then we each get our own, really big bone!"
Tugg thought for a minute and said, "Hmm. I was thinking more like everyone wearing Team Tugg jerseys or t-shirts, but now I'll have to think the other ideas. I'll let you know what I come up with!"
1 photo today.

Did you tell someone that you wuff them, today? Who did you tell!? Who are you going to tell that you wuff them tomorrow!?

DAY 865

DAY 865 pupdate on Tugg: 
Tugg was up early, waking everyone up and getting everything ready, because he had a busy day. First, it was off to the animal shelter to visit the animals there and reassuring them that there are people out there who will wuff them. Then, it was off to deliver a route for Meals on Wheels, and back to the soup kitchen to serve a meal to those less fortunate, and finally, he was back home, setting up a party that totally surprised mommy for her birthday.
After the party, Tugg said, "OK, now that we've got all that taken care of, it's time to go for a bike ride with the whole family, and some of the neighborhood people puppies! While we're out, maybe we can stop by the school yard and get a good game of Thanksgiving football going!"
Ajaxx looked at Tugg, and headed for his spot on the couch. As he was walking away, Ajaxx said, "I was OK with the bike ride, eh, but that whole football game thing might take time away from my nap! So, all y'all go ahead and go. I'll protect the couch and watch football on TV!"
1 illustration today.

At this time of Thanksgiving we pause to count our blessings: The freedom of this great country in which we live, its opportunity for achievement, to God for his unspeakable gift and the friendship between you and me. For all of these things, and all the countless other blessings in my life, I am deeply thankful.
From everyone here at my house, our best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Thanksgiving!

DAY 863

DAY 863 pupdate on Tugg: 
The phone rang, and Tugg flew through the house to answer it.
"Hello?"
"Yes, this is Tugg."
"Who?"
"Oh, I didn't know I have a cousin with that name. Are you Ajaxx cousin too?"
"Uh-huh." "hmm" "probably" "uh..."
"Oh, well... OK?"
"bye bye!"
Since everyone had gathered around while Tugg was on the phone, after he hung up, Tugg looked at all of us and said, "Apparently we have a cousin we didn't even know about and his name is Ned. AND Ned is coming over to spend Thanksgiving with us."
Ajaxx said, "Oh, cool! I'll go and make sure there is another place set at the table, eh! I might have to build another leaf to fit in it!"
Tugg said, "Oh, better make that four extra places. Ned said he is bringing a few friends too."
2 photos today.

The nice mail lady came with another package today! My friends Barbara and Sadie sent Ajaxx and me a great Thanksgiving card and special St. Francis medals! We put them on our collars with our super hero badges! I am SO LUCKY to have such great friends like all of you!

The St. Francis medals my friends Barbara and Sadie sent are really cool, and on the back it says, "bless and protect my pet!" I think they go perfectly with our super hero badges!
Remember, tomorrow is the day before Thanksgiving, so that means you have to tell everyone you talk to that you wuff them! It's easy, just say, "I wuff you!" then smile and go on doing whatever you were doing!

DAY 843

DAY 843 pupdate on Tugg: 
Halloween. The sun was barely starting to set and there were already lines of children up and down the street waiting for the trick-or-treating to begin, and lines of older kids, young adults and parents waiting for the haunted house and zombie shoot-em-up to start.
Tugg walked down the hall, clapped twice and called out, "Places everyone!" Then Tugg went to the wall of TVs he had gathered together to watch the storm coverage and turned them all on. Each screen was filled with the same paused image — an image of an illustrated pumpkin, with the words "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" written across it. After the Great Pumpkin, other films were waiting to play, including: The Nightmare Before Christmas, Young Frankenstein, Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit, Pooh's Heffalump Halloween Movie, Monsters Inc. and Ghostbusters.
Then Tugg said, "It's go time!"
Tugg hit the play button on the remote control, and flung open the front door. There were cheers and clapping from all around.
Tugg said, "Welcome to our not so scary haunted house! This year we have a great spooky tour for all ages! If you're looking for the scary stuff, go ahead around to the Zombie Shoot-em-up! It's around back! OH, and be sure to get some candy out of the cast iron kettles on the way out, BUT be sure not to let any of the monsters in the grave yard have any! They aren't supposed to have chocolate!"
1 photo today.

We decided to get in some early trick-or-treating, before our haunted house and zombie shoot-em-up started, so Ajaxx and I got on our basketball outfits and got ready to go door-to-door! AND, just to get us started, my friends Brenda and Charlie sent us these great Frankeweenie trick-or-treat bags! AND Bubbles and her mommy and daddy sent us some cookies to get started too! Here we are, all set to go! Thank you everyone for the great treats!
I hope everyone is safe out there today on Halloween! Get lots of candy and have lots of fun, but most of all, be safe!
Happy Halloween!

DAY 840

DAY 840 pupdate on Tugg: 
Ajaxx walked down the hall, wearing a pink tutu, carrying a tray with a teapot, three cups and some cookies. Naturally, we followed to see what was going on.
In the living room, sitting at the small round table was Tugg, his new little someone special, and Ajaxx — all wearing pink tutus. Each had a teacup in front of them, and each picked up their own cup and took a sip. Tugg set the example and convinced everyone to hold out their pinky-paw while sipping the tea.
The trio saw us and Tugg said, "Oh, hi! She wanted to have a tea party, so we're having one! After we're done here we're going to practice our cheers for the bicycle ride Team Tugg is going to do on November 3rd! You know, the Team is riding in the Mineola Metric Century bicycle ride! Of course, anyone who is in the area and wants to ride too, can still register and ride! We'll cheer for them too!"
1 photo today.

I wuff you!

DAY 837

DAY 837 pupdate on Tugg: 
Tugg walked through the front door carrying a small bundle. We watched as Tugg went to the living room, whispered something in Ajaxx' ear and headed toward his workshop. Ajaxx rolled over, got off the couch, and went to the workshop too. A few minutes later, Tugg came in to where we were and said, "Where do we keep those little pouches of soft food? I, uh, need one for an experiment."
We told him where they were and waited until he had gotten one and gone back to his workshop. Then we peeked in the door to see what was going on.
There, still wrapped in the bundle, although on the floor now, was a very small border collie eating out of the bowl Tugg had gotten with the soft food.
Tugg and Ajaxx both saw us and Tugg said, "I don't know her name yet, because she is just eating, and she was so weak because she hasn't eaten in a while, so I didn't ask her yet!"
Ajaxx smiled really big and said, "Isn't she cute, eh!?"
4 photos today.

Sharing this again, for anyone who didn't see it when I announced it on Monday:

I just had an idea for a special video project! If you would like to be part of it, all you have to do is take a short video of you (or your doggies, kitties or people or people puppies or whoever you want in it, as long as you include your voice talking) telling me one (or more) of these things:

1) How you first found me, and what you thought.
2) If I inspire you in any way, and how.
3) If I have helped you in any way.
4) What I mean to you.
5) Anything you just want to tell me.

Take a short video (anything under minute is great), and e-mail the video clip to me at my e-mail: tugg@didyaq.com

I need to have the video clips by next week (Let's just say Monday, Oct. 29), in order to get my editor friend to help me put them together, so get out your camera (or phone) and send me a little video!

I wuff you!

Remember yesterday when I told you that you can't help everyone, but that everyone can help someone?! Well, I would like you to meet my someone for today! I don't know her name yet, because I just brought her home today! She is really, really skinny, though you can't really tell in the photos. I don't think she has eaten in a while... so I fed her right away!

Yep, she's really small too! Even though she is about 6-months-old, she only weighs about 6 pounds! That's really small for a border collie at 6 months! I think whatever people left her alone didn't leave any food for her or her sister. Unfortunately, her sister didn't make it, BUT, I'm going to do everything I can to get her better!

Isn't she cute? She is so tiny! But, mommy and daddy said I was really tiny when I first came home too, so she can still grow and catch up to her real size! She doesn't know her name, and I haven't thought of a name for her yet, but I'm sure we'll think of something — and it will be unique like her! Eventually, after I help get her better, she will be available for adoption through www.bcrescuetexas.org ! 

DAY 830

DAY 830 pupdate on Tugg: 
 Tugg wheeled our bikes out to the workshop and put them up on the mechanics stand. We asked why he was tuning up the bikes today since we were just doing a training ride today.
Tugg said, "No, it's not just any training ride today! We're going to ride to Nicky D's Crowley, so we can have a really good lunch! I think I'll have the grilled chicken sandwich and some onion rings! You do know that they have been voted many times for having the best burgers and onion rings, right!?"
Tugg thought for a minute and added, "You know, they are one of our Team Tugg sponsors! They also said that if any of my friends come in for lunch and mention that I sent them in will GET A 10% DISCOUNT! So be sure to tell everyone to go there for the best burgers around AND get a 10% discount for telling them that Tugg sent you!"
1 photo and 1 illustration today.

                                           Original Art Sketch Card: "Mummy Tugg"
  This is the 9th, and final, of the 2012 Halloween series of 9 original art sketch cards being auctioned this year! The Halloween series is one of the most anticipated set of Tugg Original Art Sketch Cards each year!
  This piece of Tugg original art can be added to your collection, or you can start your Tugg art collection with this card, if you are the high bidder! That's right, this gem, featuring Tugg wrapped up like a mummy, is open for bids! Bidding ends at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 21st, 2012. (U.S. Central Standard Time)
  As with all original Tugg sketch cards, this one comes in a protective acid-free mylar sleeve and in a rigid top loader for protection. Suitable and ready for framing just about anywhere in your home, you will be proud to show this piece off to your friends!
  On the back of this Original Art Sketch Card is the handwritten statement: "This is a genuine, bonafide, one of a kind, authentic, hand drawn Tugg the Bull Terrier sketch card, drawn by artist Blake Ovard" The title of the piece, "Mummy Tugg" also is hand written on the back, along with the designation of 1-of-1.
  Original Art Sketch Cards are about the size of a baseball card, 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inches.
  To bid on this simply post a comment on Tugg's facebook page www.facebook.com/TuggBullTerrier , with your bid amount. Postage to the U.S. is included in the bid price, for everywhere else in the world, please add $.75 to your final bid to help cover the additional postage. Paypal is the preferred payment option.
  The highest bidder as of 6 p.m., October 21st wins! Good luck!
  As always, anything raised by the auctioning of Tugg original art goes to help rescue dogs!

Today we had a delicious lunch at Nicky D's Crowley! Did I mention that if you go there for some great food and tell them I sent you, that you will get 10% off?! Anyway, after his nap, Ajaxx came up with this really good saying today...