A dinky doxie's tips for surfing through Thanksgiving
T-day dinner - DogDiary household Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, www.DogDiary.org
Dear Dog Diary readers and friends:
Would you look at all that food!? You're a self respecting surf dog in a situation like this. Whatcha gonna do?
Hang loose. Be patient. Step up to the nose of the board. Make your move.
Grandma and me, Doodle, with turkey. www.DogDiary.org
But first - work your allies.
Start early.
Start with women.
Start in the kitchen.
#1 target: Grandma.
She's the one with the bird in the hand.
Aunt Danya is always a good target. www.DogDiary.org
#2 target: the dish washer
You make life easier for him/her!
Be sure to wear your best "I'm so small and cute" outfit.
That's grandpa on the right
That empty chair is where mom sits. She's always snapping photos. Photo: (c) Barb Ayers
#3 target: The right arm of grandpa.
Yeah, the guy in the Hawaiian shirt is always a good choice.
Target 4: Anyone not all grown up, is next on the list.
Is there anyone left? Is there anyone all grown up?
Me and my sister Tia. Mom says sis needs to cut back on the turkey consumption. Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, www.DogDiary.org
Once you've scored, and gluttoned out, nap.
Prep for round 2.
Our DogDiary family surf team. L to R: Dude, blind beagle; dog mom Barb Ayers; Elvis surf basset (RIP, we miss you;) dinky doxie Doodle on the nose. Photo (c) Barb Ayers, www.DogDiary.org
Get out and enjoy fall leaves! Surf thanksgiving day!
Work up an appetite. Then, head back inside for round 3
The people behind the dogs. Family members, left to right: Doodle, dog mom Barb, cousin Mel, Uncle Jerry, Aunt Danya. Photo: (c) Barb Ayers
There's something about the magic of the holidays that brings out the best in everyone.
Jump in their lap. Show what's in your heart. Snuggle up.
Warning: this could lead to round 4.
Snow reminds us we need to snuggle up more! Photo: (c) Barb Ayers, DogDiary.org
An attitude of gratitude is what this week is all about.
THANK YOU to our Surf Dog Diaries family and friends!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS.
Doodle, Barb, Dude and Tia Ayers
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