Hubby's Travel Mug!

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Back view:

March Goes Out like a Lion!

We are being hit with a blanket of wet, heavy snow! Lots of cancellations about the city! Upwards of 25 cm will be down by tomorrow morning. The long range forecast calls for three days of rain later in the week!

All Things Dachshund!

A "few" items I've collected! Okay, so it's a bit of an obession!



This dachshund decanter is sealed and filled with Cognac - hmmm, waiting for that special occassion!












This dachshund topiary - I purchased at Woofstock!

















A couple of Avon collectables - the dachshund decanter is filled with a fragrence called "Somewhere"!






Some of my "stuffed" friends! Oops, is that a pug I see there? Musta snuck in!






Some of my ornament collection! The little one on the shelf, to the far right - was originally sold by Danbury Mint in the 80's. I purchased it at a flea market for $1.












This red beauty - found at a thrift shop for $2.00



This stoneware dachshund was a gift from a friend in rescue!











Dachchund stained glass lamp from Danbury Mint





















A few signs of "warnings"!













Dachshund head leash holders!























Stained glass dachshund window decoration







And that is but a few of my favourite things!

Rescue Fundraiser!

Tiny Paws Dog Rescue Canada is holding a Raffle!!

First Prize: Gorgeous Rag Quilt!



Second Prize: Beautiful Dog Themed Cardigan (Size XL)



Third Prize: Lovely paw print earrings & handcrafted necklace







Tickets are $2.00 each or 3/$5.00 & can be purchased at www.tpdr.ca using Paypal! Draw date is June 27, 2009!

Pls. support this wonderful rescue!!

Kritters Get into their Roots

A balmy 8 degrees today on our fair Isle - which calls for a tour de neighbourhood! The puppers sported their Roots Hoodies & enjoyed an afternoon outing!

A gentleman we met, on our walk said, "It must be spring, the dachshunds are back!"







This is Oskar. he lives in our neighbourhood.



He was hanging out - getting some sunny rayzzzz



Wiener prints in the red PEI mud!



A kitty - trying to keep a low profile!





A typical scene this time of year - large mud puddles!



Nothing like curling up for an afternoon snoozle after a long walk!

Reasons Why It Costs More to Have Your Dog Groomed

Top Ten Reasons Why It Costs More to Have Your Dog Groomed Than Your own Hair Cut!

(Sign posted at Diana's Grooming!!)





10. Your hairdresser doesn't wash & clean your rear end.

9. You don't go eight weeks without a bath or brushing your hair.

8. Your hairdresser doesn't have to give you a sanitary trim.

7. Your hairdresser doesn't have to clean your ears.

6. Your hairdresser doesn't have to remove boogies from your eyes.

5. You sit still for your hairdresser.

4. Your haircut doesn't include a manicure or pedicure.

3. Your hairdresser only washes & cuts the hair on your head.

2. You don't bite your hairdresser.

1. The liklihood of you pooping on your hairdresser is pretty slim.

A Lick to the Finish!

The girls finishing off the last of the b'day cake!!

It's Mommy's B'Day!!!

And we "helped" our hooman sister make a beootiful cake!

I Luv My Birkenstocks!

An Early St. Patricks Day Wish!

Not a dachshund - but our next favourite breed (and someday one will be joining us)!




This is Lola - a cute puglet who belongs to a friend!

To everyone for your wonderful well wishes for Schatzi's continued recovery!

Sneak Attack!

They didn't see it coming! Spring baths!

Spring in Our Step!!

Today-spring must be near! The temperature is above freezing & the sun is shining! A great day to bundle up and hit the trails!



Schatzi - on high alert!






Xena & Schatzi - picking up their "pee-mail" at the mail boxes! (lots of messages to sort through!)











Xena - scouting the perimeter for signs of squirrel activity!












Oskar & Schatzi - on the hunt for tell-tale signs of the elusive rabbits!