tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29229601222131970502024-03-13T06:14:48.294-07:00The Chronicles of Sam CooperUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-57087310189071293242015-03-17T20:37:00.005-07:002015-03-17T20:45:05.475-07:00grrrr... Ahoy Matey BossEntry Log 22<br />
<br />
Guess who it is?<br />
<br />
That's right it's me... with my ever so popular logo<br />
<br />
I am glad to see no one has forgotten me.<br />
<br />
It has been a couple of months since my last entry log.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Prpw4UEjfk0/VQjqc-Wx-6I/AAAAAAAAAo8/qBK3L7rMHxg/s1600/name%2Btage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Prpw4UEjfk0/VQjqc-Wx-6I/AAAAAAAAAo8/qBK3L7rMHxg/s1600/name%2Btage.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even when you can't see my face... I am handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I got a new sweater...<br />
<br />
As you can see, it is printed with my logo on it.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Guuq11xv5BY/VQjqc1gju-I/AAAAAAAAApA/GGJIpP1Vp1k/s1600/new%2Bsweater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Guuq11xv5BY/VQjqc1gju-I/AAAAAAAAApA/GGJIpP1Vp1k/s1600/new%2Bsweater.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Muscle Shirts make me look extra Bossy</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
This style of shirt called a "muscle shirt".<br />
<br />
That is correct, I am all muscle.<br />
<br />
I also got this the other day...<br />
<br />
(the treasure inside sucked... it was just a sticker!)<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zH0bmYR82Qw/VQjqc1b7x_I/AAAAAAAAAo4/oTjo5bk-1OY/s1600/bandage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zH0bmYR82Qw/VQjqc1b7x_I/AAAAAAAAAo4/oTjo5bk-1OY/s1600/bandage.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wow I am now a boss and a pirate!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Adhesive bandages with my logo on them. And look!<br />
<br />
My logo also classifies me as a pirate! Who Knew!<br />
<br />
Here is a close up of me sporting my new official pirate bandage.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t8pibaBOURE/VQjqeVEE95I/AAAAAAAAApM/FvBsmGezoKg/s1600/up%2Bclose%2Bbandage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t8pibaBOURE/VQjqeVEE95I/AAAAAAAAApM/FvBsmGezoKg/s1600/up%2Bclose%2Bbandage.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">look how coiffed my fur looks! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Here I am wearing both.<br />
<br />
The bandage against my "muscle shirt" really shows of my strong bossing muscles.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tAgzla1Fw38/VQjqdui2QKI/AAAAAAAAApE/4_Xxw7Jetf0/s1600/pirate%2Bbandage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tAgzla1Fw38/VQjqdui2QKI/AAAAAAAAApE/4_Xxw7Jetf0/s1600/pirate%2Bbandage.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wearing both makes me doubly handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br />
Unfortunately...<br />
<br />
this "pirate hat" does not!<br />
<br />
This is where I say... "grrrr ahoy matey... time to boss this stupid hat off!"<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AljvlVFyaqA/VQjqd9CBVrI/AAAAAAAAApI/b_RlYNKsQB4/s1600/pirate%2Bhat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AljvlVFyaqA/VQjqd9CBVrI/AAAAAAAAApI/b_RlYNKsQB4/s1600/pirate%2Bhat.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This hat also takes away from my handsomeness!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
One never knows when my bossing skills may require a pirate fight.<br />
<br />
Should I endure a scratch in the scuttle... I am now prepared.<br />
<br />
Because I am now officially...<br />
<br />
Grrrrr.... Sam Cooper,<br />
Ahoy Matey Pirate Boss<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-5537326914190232722015-01-06T19:46:00.001-08:002015-01-06T19:51:11.741-08:00The Boss of Receiving Gifts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Entry Log 21<br />
<br />
It is now the year of 2015. I will boss this year like I have bossed all previous years.<br />
<br />
Happy New Year!<br />
<br />
While traveling in the car, the other day, I reflected upon the holiday season.<br />
<br />
I was the receiver of a few gifts.<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4nZwyL6NEzA/VKyoilXamAI/AAAAAAAAAoA/P32hThT3NhE/s1600/sam%2Bin%2Bcoat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4nZwyL6NEzA/VKyoilXamAI/AAAAAAAAAoA/P32hThT3NhE/s1600/sam%2Bin%2Bcoat.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sure am handsome while I ponder things.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
These gifts all contained my logo on them.<br />
For those that need a "refresher" on my official logo <a href="http://thechroniclesofsamcooper.blogspot.ca/2014/10/official-boss-logo.html" target="_blank">Click Here</a>.<br />
<br />
Like this fantastic sign Mum bought me to place at my eating station.<br />
It goes so very nicely with my other accessories.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJCnqShSkN8/VKyojY0WbfI/AAAAAAAAAoI/sM-6Qu3mvak/s1600/clsoe%2Bup%2Bof%2Bsign.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UJCnqShSkN8/VKyojY0WbfI/AAAAAAAAAoI/sM-6Qu3mvak/s1600/clsoe%2Bup%2Bof%2Bsign.JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it's totally boss, isn't it!!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Another gift I received was this one...<br />
A new bowl. With my logo. Thank you Shelley!<br />
<br />
Look at the skulls, they have bossy mohawks!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BLPI8ayEbfQ/VKyok3PIvPI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/56CuVI1ev44/s1600/sign.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BLPI8ayEbfQ/VKyok3PIvPI/AAAAAAAAAoQ/56CuVI1ev44/s1600/sign.JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This bowl holds more food than my smaller bowl. I like the bigger bowl.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I also received this sweater... from Mum...<br />
when she was shopping during our visit to Tennessee.<br />
<br />
This sweater is perfect. I displays my logo and let's everyone know I am The Boss.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7XRo7iyw9k/VKyohgqccEI/AAAAAAAAAn0/fyKGjrImNA0/s1600/IMG_20141115_195809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j7XRo7iyw9k/VKyohgqccEI/AAAAAAAAAn0/fyKGjrImNA0/s1600/IMG_20141115_195809.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">it sure screams... handsome boss!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I guess when people look into my eyes, they realize that I am The Boss and that a boss requires gifts from time to time.</div>
<div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zTd8psKR6cs/VKyolmnuReI/AAAAAAAAAoY/NYSJyY8yAuA/s1600/teeth.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zTd8psKR6cs/VKyolmnuReI/AAAAAAAAAoY/NYSJyY8yAuA/s1600/teeth.JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My teeth make me look even more handsome than my new sweater does!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br />
Because of this, I have concluded that even when soaking wet...</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OjiPfB6v1tY/VKyohYquFpI/AAAAAAAAAnw/SLDxT1NK_KA/s1600/rain%2Bsam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OjiPfB6v1tY/VKyohYquFpI/AAAAAAAAAnw/SLDxT1NK_KA/s1600/rain%2Bsam.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The rain affects my handsomeness. It makes me less handsome.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I am still,</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Sam Cooper,</div>
<div>
The Boss of receiving gifts<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-22440925073609236542014-12-02T20:49:00.003-08:002014-12-02T20:53:19.773-08:00Barnyard BossEntry Log 20<br />
<br />
A few weeks ago I found myself on a plane heading back to The Bed and Breakfast of <a href="http://pugplantation.org/" target="_blank">Pug Plantation</a>.<br />
<br />
Upon my immediate arrival...<br />
<br />
I noticed new activity in the barn.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaOE8tYcIMs/VH6QU1M75SI/AAAAAAAAAmc/XFcC9sxBhqQ/s1600/IMG_20141110_114713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZaOE8tYcIMs/VH6QU1M75SI/AAAAAAAAAmc/XFcC9sxBhqQ/s1600/IMG_20141110_114713.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No jet lag keeps me from looking my finest!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
New activity that required me to go into immediate Boss mode!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
I first noticed a pair of these... one pink and one black<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQN116oK8J0/VH6QvGM7PXI/AAAAAAAAAmk/YAVLRX6oyTc/s1600/IMG_20141106_114640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rQN116oK8J0/VH6QvGM7PXI/AAAAAAAAAmk/YAVLRX6oyTc/s1600/IMG_20141106_114640.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pigs! Like pugs, only one vowel difference and... a bit bigger.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZidT51sdSmY/VHvV5KgL6KI/AAAAAAAAAmA/goIDfmKa6K4/s1600/IMG_20141112_111211.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZidT51sdSmY/VHvV5KgL6KI/AAAAAAAAAmA/goIDfmKa6K4/s1600/IMG_20141112_111211.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am definitely more handsome than this creature!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
There are quite a few of these big tall creatures called "Horses" and they were no match for me!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agvy5VCxp-E/VHvV5SejTbI/AAAAAAAAAmE/GTVLEXizCh4/s1600/IMG_20141112_111712.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-agvy5VCxp-E/VHvV5SejTbI/AAAAAAAAAmE/GTVLEXizCh4/s1600/IMG_20141112_111712.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He may be bigger than me but, I am still The Boss!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R2k24dnjlOY/VH6SZ4hGkxI/AAAAAAAAAm4/5V_-oaufnwg/s1600/IMG_20141112_111709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R2k24dnjlOY/VH6SZ4hGkxI/AAAAAAAAAm4/5V_-oaufnwg/s1600/IMG_20141112_111709.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and yep, I am way more handsome than him too!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
These creatures needed to know that I was in town and I was in charge.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Take a peek at this short video.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Look at the skill at which I demonstrated I was in charge.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/umb7yV6iVio?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Next I take a look at how effective my bossing skills were with the horses. They knew not to mess with me!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/a7kqlKtw-f4?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I spent 2 weeks down at the Pug Plantation farm, aside from being on high alert and in charge most of the time...</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I did enjoy my vacation time away.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vSRTWqD-KZ8/VH6UOtJyB9I/AAAAAAAAAnE/H9WhEppUwbk/s1600/IMG_20141110_092828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vSRTWqD-KZ8/VH6UOtJyB9I/AAAAAAAAAnE/H9WhEppUwbk/s1600/IMG_20141110_092828.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The backdrop of this porch makes me look superior and in charge.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br />
Even when on vacation, someone has to keep things in line and under control.<br />
<br />
That is why on my last day there I declared...<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PulgaL1lQzg/VH6U5ruyy9I/AAAAAAAAAnM/mKzylunUdN4/s1600/IMG_20141112_110924.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PulgaL1lQzg/VH6U5ruyy9I/AAAAAAAAAnM/mKzylunUdN4/s1600/IMG_20141112_110924.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh yah... smell that? The Boss was here!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I arrived, I Bossed, My work here is done!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
See yah in 6 months!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
You can now refer to me as...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sam Cooper,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Boss of the Barnyard</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-67775816060237315742014-10-06T15:47:00.001-07:002014-10-06T15:49:18.995-07:00Official "The Boss" LogoEntry Log 19<br />
<br />
As I lounge here today, I ponder my new official logo.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MfuLwQXJa6c/VDMUjCnLu-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/2It2nYCIdf8/s1600/IMG_20140915_134145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MfuLwQXJa6c/VDMUjCnLu-I/AAAAAAAAAkk/2It2nYCIdf8/s1600/IMG_20140915_134145.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">even by backside is handsome!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Here is a photo of a few of my accessories.<br />
Each piece contains my official logo.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a1jXS_K8veE/VDMUjCRtSwI/AAAAAAAAAkg/dCukgxaKn64/s1600/IMG_20140920_093025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a1jXS_K8veE/VDMUjCRtSwI/AAAAAAAAAkg/dCukgxaKn64/s1600/IMG_20140920_093025.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
How did I come to have such a cool logo, you may ask.<br />
<br />
Well, not long ago Mum decided I needed a special identity tag to wear on my harness.<br />
<br />
She came home with this super looking tag!<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NHVwPG1A5pE/VDMWog98emI/AAAAAAAAAlU/1NFf8TmHfo4/s1600/IMG_20140920_093130%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NHVwPG1A5pE/VDMWog98emI/AAAAAAAAAlU/1NFf8TmHfo4/s1600/IMG_20140920_093130%2Bcopy.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't you agree... my name is even handsome sounding!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Now I realize it is missing a key word here on my tag... It's missing the words "The Boss"!<br />
<br />
That's ok though, because when you flip it over...<br />
this is what it looks like and this is the official "The Boss" logo!<br />
No words required.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IAvN6pAUjxc/VDMXN2X-WYI/AAAAAAAAAlc/UqiG-9wOyzU/s1600/IMG_20141006_150645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IAvN6pAUjxc/VDMXN2X-WYI/AAAAAAAAAlc/UqiG-9wOyzU/s1600/IMG_20141006_150645.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">yup, the icon says it all! I AM THE BOSS!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
My official logo is so popular simply because I am popular.<br />
<br />
Don't believe me? Take a look at this!<br />
<br />
It even lists "danger" underneath my logo!<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ctGro-l_CCM/VDMaJPS5jNI/AAAAAAAAAlo/lEX2npQPGN0/s1600/IMG_20141006_145558%2Bcopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ctGro-l_CCM/VDMaJPS5jNI/AAAAAAAAAlo/lEX2npQPGN0/s1600/IMG_20141006_145558%2Bcopy.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Danger" is my middle name!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Look at this logo on this container! Not only does it say "The Boss" but that I am smoking hot!<br />
<br />
Look at that fire icon!<br />
<br />
That means I am also... a little Spitfire!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EmfGP3_lYiM/VDMUkYfkKaI/AAAAAAAAAk8/5iynWKJJH9I/s1600/IMG_20141006_145610.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EmfGP3_lYiM/VDMUkYfkKaI/AAAAAAAAAk8/5iynWKJJH9I/s1600/IMG_20141006_145610.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Spitfire" another name for The Boss</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I stand tall when I wear my new identity tag in public.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xPoHVFQN-BU/VDMbKvj1djI/AAAAAAAAAlw/fSzF3Sm1VLo/s1600/IMG_20140913_151517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xPoHVFQN-BU/VDMbKvj1djI/AAAAAAAAAlw/fSzF3Sm1VLo/s1600/IMG_20140913_151517.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my word does this photo sure show off my handsomeness!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I have to show the world that,<br />
I am...<br />
<br />
Sam Cooper,<br />
The Boss of his very own official logo!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-73494528617313922382014-08-18T19:55:00.000-07:002014-08-18T20:04:25.259-07:00Security = The BossEntry Log 19<br />
<br />
I may look like I am sleeping here but don't be fooled.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qn_NRxSHEGM/U_K4JAcKUbI/AAAAAAAAAj8/VlnXhcFp2MA/s1600/IMG_20140817_222146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qn_NRxSHEGM/U_K4JAcKUbI/AAAAAAAAAj8/VlnXhcFp2MA/s1600/IMG_20140817_222146.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One eye is open, you just can't tell. I am a master this way!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I always sleep with one eye almost open and on alert...<br />
It is part of my Bossing skills.<br />
I do this in order to ensure the area is always secure.<br />
<br />
According to the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, to secure is described as follows:<br />
<br />
<i>a: something that secures : protection</i><br />
<br />
<i>b (1) : measures taken to guard against espionage or sabotage, crime, attack, or escape (2) : an organization or department whose task is security</i><br />
<br />
It appears I fall into their definition quite nicely.<br />
<br />
Because of my fantastic security skill...<br />
<span class="ssens" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"></span>
I was recently the recipient of this fabulous uniform.<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1qszC-wXBzU/U_K4JAl4X_I/AAAAAAAAAj4/mGz19Hfytk8/s1600/IMG_20140818_094057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1qszC-wXBzU/U_K4JAl4X_I/AAAAAAAAAj4/mGz19Hfytk8/s1600/IMG_20140818_094057.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This new uniform really brings out my handsomeness!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Even when securing the area from the comfort of a pink blanket...<br />
I maintain my stature.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj7X99GLD8Q/U_K4J7_kMYI/AAAAAAAAAkA/g1FsnhrZb7Y/s1600/IMG_20140818_094822.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj7X99GLD8Q/U_K4J7_kMYI/AAAAAAAAAkA/g1FsnhrZb7Y/s1600/IMG_20140818_094822.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still looking handsome!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<span class="ssens" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
I honestly feel that this uniform is an asset to my bossing ability, take a look<br />
<span class="ssens" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"></span><br />
Here I am securing the backyard, at home, without my uniform..<br />
<span class="ssens" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: small; line-height: normal;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VyFLDR_Ctyk/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/VyFLDR_Ctyk?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/v/VyFLDR_Ctyk?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Now here I am performing the same task BUT in my new uniform...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/tKAyc3UOc50?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Would you not agree that the 2nd video displays much more advanced "security skills", because of my new uniform, than the first video?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am extremely grateful for receiving this new uniform from one of my loyal fans!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kfcG9Zzkn24/U_K4JDGdZWI/AAAAAAAAAj0/9_EXJzdVLnM/s1600/IMG_20140818_094423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kfcG9Zzkn24/U_K4JDGdZWI/AAAAAAAAAj0/9_EXJzdVLnM/s1600/IMG_20140818_094423.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am also still extremely handsome!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This is...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sam Cooper,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Boss, Reporting for Security Duty.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-15632673223551156402014-07-06T19:06:00.000-07:002014-07-06T19:09:07.111-07:00Boss of the BoulevardEntry Log 18<br />
<br />
The Boss returns.<br />
Chronicles from my Tennessee vacation<br />
Part 3<br />
<br />
As I Bossed my way around Tennessee, I managed to find myself back in my original hood.<br />
<br />
One afternoon we headed out to Memphis, where...<br />
I finally returned to the scene of the crime.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0Ah9oguGKI/U7eG5hLP_jI/AAAAAAAAAdc/P-yrNmWBKcc/s1600/IMG_20140521_183109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N0Ah9oguGKI/U7eG5hLP_jI/AAAAAAAAAdc/P-yrNmWBKcc/s1600/IMG_20140521_183109.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can't believe how famous I have become!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
It is a very busy Boulevard with many lanes and many fast moving cars.<br />
<br />
Yes, I recall that day very well...<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWyo62YdwFQ/U7n6ApFtUvI/AAAAAAAAAfE/k8h0X_khZFI/s1600/IMG_20140521_185036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZWyo62YdwFQ/U7n6ApFtUvI/AAAAAAAAAfE/k8h0X_khZFI/s1600/IMG_20140521_185036.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think I look extra handsome on this Boulevard...<br />
after all it is named after me!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
The day I was found bossing cars on this Boulevard.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m9k0Te-mWBs/U7n59bi5tlI/AAAAAAAAAes/wYrQdB4DtQ0/s1600/IMG_20140521_184914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m9k0Te-mWBs/U7n59bi5tlI/AAAAAAAAAes/wYrQdB4DtQ0/s1600/IMG_20140521_184914.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It's truly amazing how many signs have been printed<br />
with my name on them!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Of course I had to show Mum where I came from originally.<br />
I wanted her to see and be very impressed by the number of cars I was able to tackle and boss around.<br />
<br />
Mum actually cried a bit. She told me later, that it's a good thing I wasn't hit and killed. That I will never again live as a stray, bossing cars... ever!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-quV7WUdEiVU/U7n5_-wjOSI/AAAAAAAAAfA/FbVuQ7ZZ3Hs/s1600/IMG_20140521_184942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-quV7WUdEiVU/U7n5_-wjOSI/AAAAAAAAAfA/FbVuQ7ZZ3Hs/s1600/IMG_20140521_184942.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Mum. Yep, even handsome when held in her arms!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
We left the Boulevard and headed to this place.<br />
<br />
I hit the small dog area first, then the big dog area.<br />
<br />
Once everyone knew I was in charge here, it was time to leave.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kDVw8EbmZFM/U7n9wzbI3qI/AAAAAAAAAfM/D45-6V6Q2PU/s1600/IMG_20140521_190329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kDVw8EbmZFM/U7n9wzbI3qI/AAAAAAAAAfM/D45-6V6Q2PU/s1600/IMG_20140521_190329.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I arrived, I conquered, I left</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Naturally, I had to buy myself a souvenir to remember my vacation by.<br />
<br />
I selected this awesome piece to add to my wardrobe.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A53JE_5SI-k/U7n5_HLpqDI/AAAAAAAAAe4/Ik2jTceA90U/s1600/IMG_20140521_161954.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A53JE_5SI-k/U7n5_HLpqDI/AAAAAAAAAe4/Ik2jTceA90U/s1600/IMG_20140521_161954.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It just makes me look... super handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I wear it proudly when on walks and I am reminded daily, of my vacation<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pFbJ4-FYDMI/U7n-lnn6P2I/AAAAAAAAAfU/Ic5q3OsvELM/s1600/IMG_20140705_131907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pFbJ4-FYDMI/U7n-lnn6P2I/AAAAAAAAAfU/Ic5q3OsvELM/s1600/IMG_20140705_131907.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This new leash really compliments my attitude!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I may be considered "bad to the bone" but I like to refer to myself as...<br />
<br />
Sam Cooper,<br />
The Boss of his own Boulevard<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-75004233499155214572014-06-17T21:26:00.000-07:002014-06-17T21:28:42.660-07:00Lawn Mower Boss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Entry Log 17</div>
<br />
The Boss returns.<br />
Chronicles from my Tennessee Vacation.<br />
Part 2<br />
<br />
During my stay at the <a href="http://pugplantation.org/" target="_blank">Pug Plantation</a> I thought it only fair that...<br />
I help out around the farm in order to earn my keep.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I took it upon myself to help cut the grass.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NTaUGQnbP6g/U6ELftKL8UI/AAAAAAAAAcI/70-6dwBcpY0/s1600/IMG_20140522_102151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NTaUGQnbP6g/U6ELftKL8UI/AAAAAAAAAcI/70-6dwBcpY0/s1600/IMG_20140522_102151.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I look as cool as a cucumber on this machine!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Mowing the grass was a snap, once the machine realized who was in charge here!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://i1.ytimg.com/vi/F1F_Ec0zrIM/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/F1F_Ec0zrIM?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/v/F1F_Ec0zrIM?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
It's really just a question of showing the machine who is the Boss then...<br />
turning the key and putting it into gear.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-muNp04wiKiA/U6ELfsZXrCI/AAAAAAAAAcE/VOOna-fY0pY/s1600/IMG_20140522_102132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-muNp04wiKiA/U6ELfsZXrCI/AAAAAAAAAcE/VOOna-fY0pY/s1600/IMG_20140522_102132.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think the red colour of this mower brings out my handsomeness.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It is so easy that I let Mum have a go!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
However, for everyone's safety... she wasn't allowed out of first gear.<br />
Quite honestly, she should have worn a helmet!!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nB-mX3dzDiM/U6ELf_kzByI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/u0h77f4A9CU/s1600/IMG_20140522_102444.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nB-mX3dzDiM/U6ELf_kzByI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/u0h77f4A9CU/s1600/IMG_20140522_102444.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
After a few circles around the grass I felt I had earned enough of my keep that I was entitled to a well deserved rest, on the veranda swing, with a cool beverage.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dqwEGN2YoF0/U6ELgdLJ89I/AAAAAAAAAcM/TpruOyluSSM/s1600/IMG_20140522_114235.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dqwEGN2YoF0/U6ELgdLJ89I/AAAAAAAAAcM/TpruOyluSSM/s1600/IMG_20140522_114235.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Boss will take a glass of Kool-aid... extra sugar please!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /></div>
<div>
Mowing the grass is hard work, work only to be handled by someone like me...<br />
<br />
Sam Cooper,<br />
The Boss of the lawn mower<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-91261734571141189872014-06-06T21:40:00.001-07:002014-06-06T21:52:27.047-07:00The Boss of Hurricane Mills<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Entry Log 16</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Boss Returns.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Chronicles from my Tennessee Vacation.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
After a year and a half away... I boarded a plane and headed south, back to my roots.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Back to Tennessee.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Back to visit Jay and Jeremy.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TsGnMmjcN74/U5KHq8PDbDI/AAAAAAAAAbA/Vlcc4qmNC94/s1600/IMG_20140525_211513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TsGnMmjcN74/U5KHq8PDbDI/AAAAAAAAAbA/Vlcc4qmNC94/s1600/IMG_20140525_211513.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even when disembarking the aircraft... I am super handsome<br />
<br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Once I had arrived and checked in at the <a href="http://pugplantation.org/" target="_blank">Pug Plantation</a> it was time for some sightseeing.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
We ended up at this place.</div>
<div>
A Ranch in this town...<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bRAtvVKVOiQ/U5KG5Z4qFzI/AAAAAAAAAac/7jSxw9eBpLs/s1600/IMG_20140513_182720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bRAtvVKVOiQ/U5KG5Z4qFzI/AAAAAAAAAac/7jSxw9eBpLs/s1600/IMG_20140513_182720.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think this photo makes me look very Boss</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<div>
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
<div>
She is someone famous who bought the whole town and set up camp here.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
However, she is just not quite as famous as me.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
You can tour around the joint and check out stuff.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
We stopped at the house and then checked out... The Mill</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q3YnOi-jAIY/U5KG6HYOtdI/AAAAAAAAAas/QFvSweO5jAk/s1600/IMG_20140513_183445.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q3YnOi-jAIY/U5KG6HYOtdI/AAAAAAAAAas/QFvSweO5jAk/s1600/IMG_20140513_183445.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think I would make a pretty good Boss of that Mill</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We stopped at the creek too. I enjoyed the creek immensely. It reminded me of the river back home.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSNq-MnPs-w/U5KG5S1rygI/AAAAAAAAAa0/_3KOCbLaQoo/s1600/IMG_20140513_172933.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bSNq-MnPs-w/U5KG5S1rygI/AAAAAAAAAa0/_3KOCbLaQoo/s1600/IMG_20140513_172933.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me with Uncle Jay, at the creek</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
At this creek one can "camp". </div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have never "camped". I think, in the near future... I need to try my Bossing skills at camping.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Perhaps this summer.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7cdIdIY8lE/U5KG60QjTxI/AAAAAAAAAa4/VStxRxiixGI/s1600/the+boss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y7cdIdIY8lE/U5KG60QjTxI/AAAAAAAAAa4/VStxRxiixGI/s1600/the+boss.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am always on high alert, even when sightseeing</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We left the Ranch and the town of Hurricane Mills at dusk, with the moon making it's appearance in the sky.</div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VJCpaYGtMpg/U5KG6XExm1I/AAAAAAAAAa8/W84bI2ntcAY/s1600/IMG_20140513_194343.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VJCpaYGtMpg/U5KG6XExm1I/AAAAAAAAAa8/W84bI2ntcAY/s1600/IMG_20140513_194343.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
As we drove away, I looked out the car window and thought to myself...<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-viQUXg8OJKE/U5KTPhFO96I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/T2m2E8hGSBc/s1600/IMG_20140513_194939.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-viQUXg8OJKE/U5KTPhFO96I/AAAAAAAAAbQ/T2m2E8hGSBc/s1600/IMG_20140513_194939.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Upon reflection... I do think that my reflection is extremely handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
Damn, I forgot to sign the guest book!!!!<br />
<br />
The guest book should have included the signature of...<br />
<br />
<br />
The Boss of Hurricane Mills<br />
Sam Cooper from Vancouver Canada<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AmFETDEbmlQ/Ua02naVxFqI/AAAAAAAAAFo/BsNWI2dLKHM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AmFETDEbmlQ/Ua02naVxFqI/AAAAAAAAAFo/BsNWI2dLKHM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-51946976462579798422014-04-28T20:15:00.000-07:002014-04-28T20:17:18.800-07:00It's Official... I am the Boss of VancouverEntry Log 15<br />
<br />
The other day, I was at the dog park and as I looked out across the water I sat and contemplated.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OKaS0eyFUb8/U18XVTS0ozI/AAAAAAAAAZc/GiA7tpnRbbw/s1600/IMG_20140426_143533.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OKaS0eyFUb8/U18XVTS0ozI/AAAAAAAAAZc/GiA7tpnRbbw/s1600/IMG_20140426_143533.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even when I contemplate... I am extremely handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
Ever since I arrived here in Vancouver...<br />
I have always fulfilled my boss duties of this beautiful city.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Hs06mcNCwE/U18XVTjJajI/AAAAAAAAAZk/kDu7Y9qaupI/s1600/IMG_20140426_143537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Hs06mcNCwE/U18XVTjJajI/AAAAAAAAAZk/kDu7Y9qaupI/s1600/IMG_20140426_143537.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is a large, beautiful city that I maintain</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div>
Yesterday, we went on an outing to the fishing docks</div>
<div>
It is a very touristy place and naturally I was ever so popular with the tourists!</div>
<div>
<br />
Many took my photo... Like this one here.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-smUXuSOsJkw/U18XVW6k1EI/AAAAAAAAAZs/mEitbtJ4M3g/s1600/IMG_20140427_141020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-smUXuSOsJkw/U18XVW6k1EI/AAAAAAAAAZs/mEitbtJ4M3g/s1600/IMG_20140427_141020.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep, being a Boss does make me popular with the tourists</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Upon leaving the docks I happen to spy a tourist shop had made a shirt just for me!</div>
<div>
<br />
I couldn't believe my eyes!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I am honoured that the tourists not only adore me but also recognize my Boss skills...</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-20IHDGDjbUk/U18XWGb3pnI/AAAAAAAAAaE/fOH9mRndqjw/s1600/IMG_20140427_210543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-20IHDGDjbUk/U18XWGb3pnI/AAAAAAAAAaE/fOH9mRndqjw/s1600/IMG_20140427_210543.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even more handsome in my new shirt!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vSq4pWHuWD8/U18XWVgKpNI/AAAAAAAAAaA/MFX0TQGMgA4/s1600/IMG_20140427_210618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vSq4pWHuWD8/U18XWVgKpNI/AAAAAAAAAaA/MFX0TQGMgA4/s1600/IMG_20140427_210618.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is official...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br />
This makes me very proud.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
This also makes it official, that I have been declared...</div>
<div>
<br />
<br /></div>
<div>
Sam Cooper</div>
<div>
Boss of Vancouver, BC Canada!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-86037924997831467902014-03-27T22:00:00.001-07:002014-03-27T22:07:56.120-07:00The Boss of FootballEntry Log 14<br />
<br />
This is me on the trail at the dog park a few weeks back.<br />
<br />
Don't let this picture fool you...<br />
You may think I look so small and vulnerable but I am far from it.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JaBbOoZ7nLw/UzT87Nrh64I/AAAAAAAAAYs/1-SklCVqvbs/s1600/IMG_20140301_144623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JaBbOoZ7nLw/UzT87Nrh64I/AAAAAAAAAYs/1-SklCVqvbs/s1600/IMG_20140301_144623.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nope I in my mind I am big and scary. I am in charge.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Now if you were to zoom in...<br />
you can see I am quite the opposite!<br />
<br />
In my mind, I am actually more like a football player.<br />
I am big, strong, tough and rough with a loud bark.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JGs2O850SVI/UzT869kQXDI/AAAAAAAAAY8/73GyVpJWNv0/s1600/IMG_20140301_144617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JGs2O850SVI/UzT869kQXDI/AAAAAAAAAY8/73GyVpJWNv0/s1600/IMG_20140301_144617.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not only big and tough but totally handsome too!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I actually would qualify as quarterback on a football team, I am that tough!<br />
<br />
Football is my favourite sport. I even have the football to prove it.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M4gfAIpUgHU/UzT870Tl5WI/AAAAAAAAAZE/ZujtDIZDaxo/s1600/IMG_00000634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M4gfAIpUgHU/UzT870Tl5WI/AAAAAAAAAZE/ZujtDIZDaxo/s1600/IMG_00000634.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I mean look at me here! Don't I look tough or what?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Because I am the Boss and I play hard...<br />
<br />
after a good game of football a long nap is always in order.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qI4mWUCvTGw/UzT89TMcQoI/AAAAAAAAAZI/4WDJnG3vBDE/s1600/IMG_20140323_210827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qI4mWUCvTGw/UzT89TMcQoI/AAAAAAAAAZI/4WDJnG3vBDE/s1600/IMG_20140323_210827.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even when I sleep I look tough!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I always keep my football tucked tight with me at all times!<br />
<br />
As a Boss I can't let any one one steal my football!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cHuoYXPuKLE/UzT88I8F4PI/AAAAAAAAAY0/2pjiopwcWZY/s1600/IMG_20140323_210852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cHuoYXPuKLE/UzT88I8F4PI/AAAAAAAAAY0/2pjiopwcWZY/s1600/IMG_20140323_210852.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Guarding my football, just another Boss skill I have</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It is not easy being a quarterback, guarding my football and being the Boss all at one time!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
But I manage pretty well, as I am...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sam Cooper,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Boss of Football</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-54158125243534897292014-01-27T21:13:00.000-08:002014-01-27T21:13:06.098-08:00Cake BossEntry Log 13<br />
<br />
Here in Burnaby, very close to our house, is a wonderful place.<br />
<br />
It is called Big Dog Little Dog Bakery.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QCMwUGjAz1o/Uuc2NZMcuyI/AAAAAAAAAXA/Npls0zrKAio/s1600/showcase_main_image_39.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QCMwUGjAz1o/Uuc2NZMcuyI/AAAAAAAAAXA/Npls0zrKAio/s1600/showcase_main_image_39.png" height="256" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They must have had me in mind when they decided on<br />the first part of the name... Big Dog!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br /><div>
It is not open on Monday.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
How do we know, because after Mum spent...</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
15 minutes loading us into the Pug Taxi,</div>
<div>
drove 5 minutes,</div>
<div>
15 minutes unloading us,</div>
<div>
then walk 2 blocks to the store...</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
we discovered it closed!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
This was on a Monday.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
So the following Saturday, we loaded into the pug taxi and went to the bakery, again.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NipAUz4FSJw/Uuc2IAmTn8I/AAAAAAAAAWs/_IeAE0SYbtU/s1600/sam+in+store.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NipAUz4FSJw/Uuc2IAmTn8I/AAAAAAAAAWs/_IeAE0SYbtU/s1600/sam+in+store.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Even while shopping in a bakery... I look handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
This time it was open.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Upon entering the shop, I knew I had hit the jackpot.</div>
<div>
I introduced myself, then proceeded to make my selections.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7ONsaTpfXyA/Uuc2IHlIHjI/AAAAAAAAAWw/aKwYwfeL5O8/s1600/at+the+counter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7ONsaTpfXyA/Uuc2IHlIHjI/AAAAAAAAAWw/aKwYwfeL5O8/s1600/at+the+counter.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Boss requests one of everything please</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
The duty of selecting the goods should only be allowed by someone like me... a Boss</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It is, after all, a tough job.</div>
<div>
Not something to be taken lightly.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eiFjUr6HvWg/Uuc2IdN3u_I/AAAAAAAAAW0/bYefyV2edgA/s1600/cupcakes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eiFjUr6HvWg/Uuc2IdN3u_I/AAAAAAAAAW0/bYefyV2edgA/s1600/cupcakes.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">liver pupcakes, liver brownies and turkey loaf...<br />all for me!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
That night I was rewarded one of my chosen snacks.</div>
<div>
Upon tasting it, I was extremely satisfied with my selections that day.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PZF4UvOY55M/Uuc2JggXFoI/AAAAAAAAAW8/aJN7oz0iD3s/s1600/sam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PZF4UvOY55M/Uuc2JggXFoI/AAAAAAAAAW8/aJN7oz0iD3s/s1600/sam.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Since my initial visit to the bakery, I now view myself as a professional baker.</div>
<div>
I do believe I qualify for my own TV show.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I can now claim to be...</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Sam Cooper,</div>
<div>
Cake Boss</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ln-y-bGvxaY/UbTHml8y4JI/AAAAAAAAAGs/83ipGmKjIeM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ln-y-bGvxaY/UbTHml8y4JI/AAAAAAAAAGs/83ipGmKjIeM/s1600/paw.jpg" height="200" width="146" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-41514482537808941582013-12-06T20:51:00.002-08:002013-12-06T20:58:11.270-08:00Boss of the Wind Chill FactorEntry Log 12<br />
<br />
Winter is upon us here in the North. The man in the box in our living room, told us so.<br />
<br />
Yesterday, as he stood in his box in front of a map he announced...<br />
<br />
Overnight will be -8º C (18º F). With the wind chill factor, this makes it -14ºC (7º F)!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_9cSwUL_4I/UqKi0X6-RhI/AAAAAAAAAUc/5WwAjvKH_Vg/s1600/weather.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_9cSwUL_4I/UqKi0X6-RhI/AAAAAAAAAUc/5WwAjvKH_Vg/s400/weather.jpg" width="261" /></a></div>
<br />
I did not fully realize what this meant, until this morning.<br />
<br />
This morning's walk was incredibly chilly on my feet!<br />
Thank goodness for my Boss coat!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-05krCP_PLck/UqKizjBf_kI/AAAAAAAAAUo/ZUOy1XAf3YU/s1600/frozen+pond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-05krCP_PLck/UqKizjBf_kI/AAAAAAAAAUo/ZUOy1XAf3YU/s320/frozen+pond.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This cold weather is wreaking havoc on my good looks</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
The grass was all white and crunchy and the puddles were frozen and I could see my breath in the air!<br />
<br />
The only positive to this was...<br />
I was able to check out my good looks in the reflection of the frozen puddle.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E0SFIq9QkzU/UqKi1Wp1YPI/AAAAAAAAAU0/IMxdT8uJq8g/s1600/up+close+pond.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E0SFIq9QkzU/UqKi1Wp1YPI/AAAAAAAAAU0/IMxdT8uJq8g/s320/up+close+pond.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still as handsome as usual!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
It may be chilly here but I manage to stay very warm.<br />
<div>
<br />
<br /></div>
<div>
One of my many talents of being the Boss is the ability to lounge creatively, while enduring this "wind chill" weather.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Here I demo the "sexy lounge"<br />
<div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L0kVs8QwkGI/UqKizFV4XVI/AAAAAAAAAUg/_gDa8OAzSSA/s1600/lounging+in+blanket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-L0kVs8QwkGI/UqKizFV4XVI/AAAAAAAAAUg/_gDa8OAzSSA/s320/lounging+in+blanket.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">my rugged good looks really shine in this pose</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
This one is my "papoos lounge"<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--yxJ8kDRgVk/UqKit4wATzI/AAAAAAAAAUM/jjgVAtYgbG4/s1600/wrapped+up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--yxJ8kDRgVk/UqKit4wATzI/AAAAAAAAAUM/jjgVAtYgbG4/s320/wrapped+up.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">you can tell I am the Boss even when bundled up!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
This one is the most effective for this "wind chill factor" weather...<br />
I call this my "burrito lounge"<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V6LfexMsGMM/UqKiz9wxIRI/AAAAAAAAAUs/j90ogbS5oaA/s1600/under+blanket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V6LfexMsGMM/UqKiz9wxIRI/AAAAAAAAAUs/j90ogbS5oaA/s320/under+blanket.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is hard to get a glimpse of my handsomeness<br />
while in this lounging style</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
No matter what the style of lounging I practice,</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
There is no question of a doubt that I am...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
Sam Cooper<br />
The Boss of the Wind Chill Factor!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AmFETDEbmlQ/Ua02naVxFqI/AAAAAAAAAFo/BsNWI2dLKHM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AmFETDEbmlQ/Ua02naVxFqI/AAAAAAAAAFo/BsNWI2dLKHM/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-21214873554980834792013-11-30T17:22:00.000-08:002013-11-30T17:26:46.497-08:00Gotcha Day BossEntry Log 11<br />
<br />
It has been 1 year since I moved to my home here in Canada.<br />
<br />
In keeping with my "Gotcha Celebration" I am highlighting some of my most memorable events from this past year of...<br />
<br />
being the Boss in my new home.<br />
<br />
I am a busy dude so there are lots of photos to share.<br />
<br />
Let's start here, with this one...<br />
<br />
Mum outside of the St. Louis airport, the day she finally got to meet me in the fur.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj_v-mDHtDQ/Upp8KuP3teI/AAAAAAAAASs/eibzN-aRGYc/s1600/first+sight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qj_v-mDHtDQ/Upp8KuP3teI/AAAAAAAAASs/eibzN-aRGYc/s400/first+sight.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Jay, Jeremy and I drove to St. Louis to pick Mum up</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Mum stayed two nights at the 405 <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Jay and Jeremy's house)</span></i> in Tennessee.<br />
<br />
While she was there she signed these.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F5Td6Nljwm0/Upp8FqdBKtI/AAAAAAAAASY/upzmGQOLwBY/s1600/adoption+papers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-F5Td6Nljwm0/Upp8FqdBKtI/AAAAAAAAASY/upzmGQOLwBY/s320/adoption+papers.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The official documentation that the Boss has been adopted,<br />
by Mum, from Midsouth Pug Rescue.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Thank goodness Mum can write cuz I don't know who would have signed them if she couldn't write.<br />
<br />
Finally it was time to come home.<br />
On the way back to the airport we stopped in at a friend's place in St. Louis.<br />
<br />
It was at this time that a very popular photo, of me and Uncle Jay, was taken...<br />
<br />
This photo was taken by our friend, Gina.<br />
<br />
Of all the photos taken of me, Mum says this one is the most powerful and emotionally moving.<br />
This one means the most to her.<br />
<br />
This is me saying good bye.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nMAwiiU0tnk/UpqAeWu2VeI/AAAAAAAAATs/DaLlH9XK-tI/s1600/988690_496390130439354_1828031582_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nMAwiiU0tnk/UpqAeWu2VeI/AAAAAAAAATs/DaLlH9XK-tI/s320/988690_496390130439354_1828031582_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and Uncle Jay</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Here is another photo of me in the backyard at Gina's house.<br />
<br />
I made sure even then, that everyone knew I was the Boss!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZEbgh3aKAE/Upp8DEXTpfI/AAAAAAAAASU/ftCZDcoIWak/s1600/Sam+at+Gina%2527s.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eZEbgh3aKAE/Upp8DEXTpfI/AAAAAAAAASU/ftCZDcoIWak/s400/Sam+at+Gina%2527s.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and... even back then, I was extremely handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
When I arrived home to Canada I was greeted by my new brother, Winston Wilbur<br />
<br />
Little did he know that I would become his Boss and protector.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qFet_z5Ve0s/UpqFtvyQvxI/AAAAAAAAAT4/hS6pBHyQfbk/s1600/DSCF4056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qFet_z5Ve0s/UpqFtvyQvxI/AAAAAAAAAT4/hS6pBHyQfbk/s400/DSCF4056.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My older brother and me on my first night home</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Here I am in my very own dog bed the first day I arrived home!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uu5SgtI3vAY/Upp8OlclqLI/AAAAAAAAATM/lr8FVbfwLd8/s1600/first+night+home.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Uu5SgtI3vAY/Upp8OlclqLI/AAAAAAAAATM/lr8FVbfwLd8/s400/first+night+home.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a little tired from the long journey but still incredibly handsome!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Throughout the year, I have accomplished a lot in being the Boss<br />
<br />
Got my own official Boss life vest<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmGZJuQHuko/Upp8LrEFYbI/AAAAAAAAAS8/B4J0y2kbEsg/s1600/life+vest+sam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TmGZJuQHuko/Upp8LrEFYbI/AAAAAAAAAS8/B4J0y2kbEsg/s400/life+vest+sam.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am competition for David Hasselhoff!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Dipped my paws into the Pacific Ocean<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-53jSSWsjKYw/Upp8W6kp9RI/AAAAAAAAATk/jDjMp_0jZmA/s1600/tide+pool+sam.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-53jSSWsjKYw/Upp8W6kp9RI/AAAAAAAAATk/jDjMp_0jZmA/s400/tide+pool+sam.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This salt water makes me look handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Made it onto local TV.<br />
<div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R_VgRU3x3pQ/Upp8IjZ5yAI/AAAAAAAAASk/RBzVxw8tV84/s1600/Tv+show+Sam.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R_VgRU3x3pQ/Upp8IjZ5yAI/AAAAAAAAASk/RBzVxw8tV84/s400/Tv+show+Sam.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The line up for my autograph starts to the right of the camera man</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Attended Seattle Pug Rescue gala and had my tarot cards read</div>
<div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1AO5jxCKSgM/Upp7_z_K19I/AAAAAAAAASA/IjHl45vWWfk/s1600/SPR+gala.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1AO5jxCKSgM/Upp7_z_K19I/AAAAAAAAASA/IjHl45vWWfk/s400/SPR+gala.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I seem to recall the gypsy telling me I was a "little spit fire"<br />
... another name for Boss</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Spent the summer driving around in our convertible</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Look out ladies... </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I am sizzling hot while travelling in this car!<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5GQRhqrkX7k/Upp8MU4w6CI/AAAAAAAAATE/RxY22VtUCww/s1600/on+the+converible.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5GQRhqrkX7k/Upp8MU4w6CI/AAAAAAAAATE/RxY22VtUCww/s400/on+the+converible.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This car definitely makes me look not only very Boss but...</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xPS9UA7IXjg/Upp8BGcOSdI/AAAAAAAAASM/3_M6dQf0D9s/s1600/Sam+in+convertable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xPS9UA7IXjg/Upp8BGcOSdI/AAAAAAAAASM/3_M6dQf0D9s/s400/Sam+in+convertable.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">very good looking as well!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Spent many afternoons lounging with Mum</div>
<div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hLWNeSwxROo/Upp8WbWVEqI/AAAAAAAAATg/ia_4YOfRRn4/s1600/sam+lounging+on+Mum.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hLWNeSwxROo/Upp8WbWVEqI/AAAAAAAAATg/ia_4YOfRRn4/s400/sam+lounging+on+Mum.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Life is good when you are the boss</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n9dZWBDXWTE/Upp8AJS6N-I/AAAAAAAAASI/lN6MjvJ-mXY/s1600/Sam+and+Mum.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n9dZWBDXWTE/Upp8AJS6N-I/AAAAAAAAASI/lN6MjvJ-mXY/s400/Sam+and+Mum.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Somehow I feel more like a "sandwich" here, than the Boss!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As the Boss, I also secured and protected the city of Vancouver</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t8AJjUkSTIc/Upp8UqshpDI/AAAAAAAAATU/W_GOk1IUl0w/s1600/overlooking+vancouver+sam.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t8AJjUkSTIc/Upp8UqshpDI/AAAAAAAAATU/W_GOk1IUl0w/s400/overlooking+vancouver+sam.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Someone needs to keep watch over this city!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And I shared my bed with Winston</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6z5FJpQm19o/Upp746Cm18I/AAAAAAAAAR0/n7kEUY9T28k/s1600/Sam+and+Winston+in+bed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6z5FJpQm19o/Upp746Cm18I/AAAAAAAAAR0/n7kEUY9T28k/s400/Sam+and+Winston+in+bed.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sharing is one of the duties of being the Boss</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
And one of the biggest highlights from this year...<br />
<br />
My trip to Sacramento to see Uncle Jay and Jeremy<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KGN8O0L9t3g/UjXq0eMRHnI/AAAAAAAAAJs/FvxsTqThXpY/s1600/1146956_403752989724139_731037076_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KGN8O0L9t3g/UjXq0eMRHnI/AAAAAAAAAJs/FvxsTqThXpY/s400/1146956_403752989724139_731037076_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
These are just some of the events and activities that I have experienced this past year.<br />
<br />
And you know what?<br />
<br />
It all started when some good samaritan stopped to pick me up off the Sam Cooper Blvd in Memphis, TN. That action alone, put into play a series of events that changed my life forever.<br />
<br />
For those that want read my full story... <a href="http://thechroniclesofsamcooper.blogspot.ca/p/the-sam-cooper-story.html" target="_blank">Sam Cooper, the full story.</a><br />
<br />
<br />
So today I should take the day off from being the Boss, to celebrate my day!<br />
But I don't think I will take the day off cuz...<br />
<br />
I am Sam Cooper<br />
the Boss of my Gotcha Day!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PMwGy1JbsH0/UjXvWRyCAbI/AAAAAAAAAKI/pHnPEYAlmh4/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PMwGy1JbsH0/UjXvWRyCAbI/AAAAAAAAAKI/pHnPEYAlmh4/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-49927002510984132922013-11-18T20:22:00.000-08:002013-11-18T20:31:47.305-08:00The Boss of SolitudeEntry Log 10<br />
<br />
The other day, while out in the yard, I stopped to contemplate the importance of being the Boss in charge at a dog park.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zA5crPITunQ/UorjgwpHDaI/AAAAAAAAAQw/bS25qcQVKzE/s1600/IMG_00001207.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zA5crPITunQ/UorjgwpHDaI/AAAAAAAAAQw/bS25qcQVKzE/s400/IMG_00001207.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sure am handsome even when deep in thought!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I always need to be the Boss in charge, in order to show the other dogs how to behave and not step out of line.<br />
<br />
At our usual dog park, I take position high up in order to survey the grounds and keep things in check.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5HD9GwcD3TU/UorjfgLY5AI/AAAAAAAAAQs/fIg309PI8Vw/s1600/IMG_00001344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5HD9GwcD3TU/UorjfgLY5AI/AAAAAAAAAQs/fIg309PI8Vw/s400/IMG_00001344.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Standing up here not only makes me look handsome but,<br />
also shows I have authority... that I am The Boss</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Today we loaded up the car and we headed to a new dog park.<br />
<br />
It was raining, cold and damp but I was excited to apply my "Boss in Charge" skills in this new territory.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9AFYSeHa3f4/UorjgQ9YZWI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/u2KfbV2aym0/s1600/IMG_00001418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9AFYSeHa3f4/UorjgQ9YZWI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/u2KfbV2aym0/s400/IMG_00001418.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wearing my red raincoat makes me stand out and...<br />
ensures that everyone knows I am the Boss in charge</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Upon arrival at the new park I realized there was going to be a huge problem...<br />
<br />
<br />
I was the only one there!<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oGN_crHyav0/UorjiZst5iI/AAAAAAAAARA/FDzjdmciryw/s1600/IMG_00001466.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oGN_crHyav0/UorjiZst5iI/AAAAAAAAARA/FDzjdmciryw/s400/IMG_00001466.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I may seem small and all alone in this new park but...<br />
I am still extremely handsome</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br />
With no one else to be the Boss and take charge over, I felt alone, cold, and unmotivated.<br />
<br />
I felt like I was...<br />
<br />
Sam Coop<br />
The Boss of Solitude<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_AkXxJqGrnw/UormFVWerjI/AAAAAAAAARI/NdHjwwVis2E/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_AkXxJqGrnw/UormFVWerjI/AAAAAAAAARI/NdHjwwVis2E/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-69234901043558926342013-10-25T19:55:00.000-07:002013-10-25T19:55:37.970-07:00Boss of the Tim BitsEntry Log 9<br />
<br />
Going to the beach, is a regular activity for us.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LoBEJxS-COg/UmsoLHP18vI/AAAAAAAAAO0/cxQ9sTLlgFw/s1600/beach+bum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LoBEJxS-COg/UmsoLHP18vI/AAAAAAAAAO0/cxQ9sTLlgFw/s400/beach+bum.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't always lay in the sand but when I do... <br />
I make sure my belly is soaking wet!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
But hanging at the beach builds an appetite so...<br />
we always stop to pick up a snack on our way to the beach.<br />
<br />
It is a stop Mum calls "Timmies"<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vTUXoddZ03I/UmsoMCv2VzI/AAAAAAAAAPI/_lO1lLW99EI/s1600/timmies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vTUXoddZ03I/UmsoMCv2VzI/AAAAAAAAAPI/_lO1lLW99EI/s400/timmies.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't always steam up the window but when I do... <br />
I make sure to leave nose prints behind.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Our snack is known as the "Tim Bit" and people up here are crazy about these "Tim Bits".<br />
<br />
I will admit, they are very tasty little doughnut holes.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wulWN3udfcs/UmssCavFyRI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/OfL9q9JnKU8/s1600/timbits2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wulWN3udfcs/UmssCavFyRI/AAAAAAAAAPQ/OfL9q9JnKU8/s400/timbits2.jpg" width="379" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't always eat Tim Bits but when I do... <br />
I make sure Mum gets the variety pack.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
When at the beach I guard our Tim Bits closely.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It is my job to make sure that no one steals them!<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-de_DQTTaHJU/UmsoKL_tUQI/AAAAAAAAAO4/WCv6WLxgPJY/s1600/sneaking+sam.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-de_DQTTaHJU/UmsoKL_tUQI/AAAAAAAAAO4/WCv6WLxgPJY/s400/sneaking+sam.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I don't always guard the dogger but when I do... <br />
I make sure it is when the Tim Bits are in there.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I know the Tim Horton's Corporation would be proud of me.<br />
<br />
I like to view myself as...<br />
<br />
Sam Cooper<br />
Boss of the Tim Bits<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kgDMDd3QnE/UmsuCJzxJwI/AAAAAAAAAPc/cTd6DsHV_bE/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kgDMDd3QnE/UmsuCJzxJwI/AAAAAAAAAPc/cTd6DsHV_bE/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br /></div>
</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-68506648462812017492013-10-15T19:41:00.000-07:002013-10-15T19:41:34.551-07:00Definition of Trouble Maker BossEntry Log 8<br />
<br />
Today, I pose this question...<br />
<br />
Is this the face of a "trouble maker"?<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9SWy3TALeA/Ul323upW8sI/AAAAAAAAANs/uo3Qv0TkDuU/s1600/IMG_00000971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9SWy3TALeA/Ul323upW8sI/AAAAAAAAANs/uo3Qv0TkDuU/s400/IMG_00000971.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am a Boss not a trouble maker</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I really suppose that answer would be based upon the definition of "trouble maker".<br />
<br />
According to the Oxford English Dictionary this is their definition:<br />
<i><br /></i>
<i>"a person who habitually causes difficulty of problems, especially by inciting others to defy those in authority."</i><br />
<i><br /></i>
Hmmm this does not sound like me at all!<br />
<br />
I ask this question because the other day Mum bought me this nice red hoodie for the winter.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ItyUV5lXkMI/Ul35Gmt9JCI/AAAAAAAAAOA/KNvAhZhN4Yo/s1600/IMG_00000842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ItyUV5lXkMI/Ul35Gmt9JCI/AAAAAAAAAOA/KNvAhZhN4Yo/s400/IMG_00000842.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't I just melt your heart in this hoodie?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
It sure is warm and cozy but I question the decal on the back...<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x2Gci1QsWs4/Ul35G4rzbhI/AAAAAAAAAOI/cyI2B4yYgRU/s1600/IMG_00000843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x2Gci1QsWs4/Ul35G4rzbhI/AAAAAAAAAOI/cyI2B4yYgRU/s400/IMG_00000843.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oops this must be a misprint!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I am absolutely certain that the Oxford English Dictionary has made a huge misprint with the definition!<br />
<br />
In their error they failed to place my picture alongside this description:<br />
<br />
<i>"trouble maker; another term for Boss. Someone who is in charge or in control of a group or a situation."</i><br />
<br />
I do feel they need to be advised on their mistake.<br />
<br />
And the someone to do it is me...<br />
<br />
Sam Cooper,<br />
Trouble Maker Boss<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-917AWeW18PU/Ul38W4olUUI/AAAAAAAAAOU/Cve_tmDHdck/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-917AWeW18PU/Ul38W4olUUI/AAAAAAAAAOU/Cve_tmDHdck/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />
<ul class="sense-entry" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: content-box; color: #333333; line-height: 20.390625px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">
</ul>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-46658691772728982882013-09-25T21:56:00.000-07:002013-09-25T22:04:12.397-07:00The Boss of Backyard SecurityEntry Log 7<br />
<br />
Even when I am at home I am always on high alert.<br />
<br />
I am always on the lookout for possible trouble or trespassers that may enter our yard.<br />
<br />
It is my job.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7RggDyM4Liw/UkO5igxalLI/AAAAAAAAAKc/LdCc6mO8ZKE/s1600/DSCF5390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7RggDyM4Liw/UkO5igxalLI/AAAAAAAAAKc/LdCc6mO8ZKE/s400/DSCF5390.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am pretty handsome even when on high alert.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
In my backyard it is very important to make sure everyone knows that I am on the job!<br />
<br />
Here is some fantastic footage of me showing off my "Security" skills.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTRSRkl80H4?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
This all comes with price...<br />
<br />
It is very exhausting, and I do need to lounge to recover my energy.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MYKwEG286fk/UkO5hiWPyaI/AAAAAAAAAKY/qwvVMokSwXA/s1600/DSCF5378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MYKwEG286fk/UkO5hiWPyaI/AAAAAAAAAKY/qwvVMokSwXA/s400/DSCF5378.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And yes, I am even more handsome when I lounge</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Security is a tough job, but someone has got to do it.<br />
<br />
That someone is me...<br />
<br />
Sam Cooper<br />
The Boss of Backyard Security<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BL_2fDYK20c/UkO95U3oR_I/AAAAAAAAAKo/Xm-APVC-V50/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BL_2fDYK20c/UkO95U3oR_I/AAAAAAAAAKo/Xm-APVC-V50/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-61860903832312766912013-09-15T10:37:00.000-07:002013-09-16T19:20:58.080-07:00The Boss of SacramentoEntry Log 6<br />
<br />
Just over a month ago, Mum announced a long road trip.<br />
And what a road trip it was!<br />
<br />
I found myself, again, back on American soil.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z3zicI6QckM/UjXqAHBT5zI/AAAAAAAAAJY/Q53MSnzwrCA/s1600/copilot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z3zicI6QckM/UjXqAHBT5zI/AAAAAAAAAJY/Q53MSnzwrCA/s400/copilot.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Official Co-Pilot reporting for duty</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Mum, my Auntie Justine and I drove south across the border and through 3 states to a place called Sacramento!<br />
<br />
Mum told me that my foster peeps Uncle Jay and Jeremy were going to be in Sacramento.<br />
<br />
I was immediately all over "getting the show on the road" when I heard the news.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zTJE2cJB4oU/UjXqPvb3NmI/AAAAAAAAAJg/wm1k0M8ySdA/s1600/driving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zTJE2cJB4oU/UjXqPvb3NmI/AAAAAAAAAJg/wm1k0M8ySdA/s400/driving.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Are we there yer?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
It was so amazing to see them again. We miss them so much.<br />
<br />
Here is a picture of us together.<br />
<br />
<i>(We had to borrow this pic from Jeremy on account that Mum took hardly any pics! </i><i>Mum is not the Boss of photography!)</i><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KGN8O0L9t3g/UjXq0eMRHnI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Ui7dVjpewIE/s1600/1146956_403752989724139_731037076_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KGN8O0L9t3g/UjXq0eMRHnI/AAAAAAAAAJo/Ui7dVjpewIE/s400/1146956_403752989724139_731037076_o.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Uncle Jay, Mum, me and Jeremy</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
We went to a little ranch and had dinner and met other pugs and their peeps.<br />
You can bet I was the boss of the ranch that night!<br />
<br />
The visit was short, and it was sad to say good bye.<br />
Mum really was a wreck at that part, compared to me.<br />
Uncle Jay is pretty much a brother to Mum.<br />
<br />
On the drive home I was pretty exhausted that I did not fulfil my Co-Pilot duties.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-udbAMqZ7Wac/UjXt4AEwQiI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/9qMhzxLpF_s/s1600/sleep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-udbAMqZ7Wac/UjXt4AEwQiI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/9qMhzxLpF_s/s400/sleep.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The boss of Napping!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I did discover that Sacramento knew I was coming to town so,<br />
they had this wonderful souvenir Tshirt made in my honour...<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SbWwR9wqbzE/UjXvD9XjYJI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/lzDsfGBIW90/s1600/boss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SbWwR9wqbzE/UjXvD9XjYJI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/lzDsfGBIW90/s400/boss.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I know you will agree with me when I say that...<br />
<br />
I am Sam Cooper,<br />
The Boss of Sacramento<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMwGy1JbsH0/UjXvWRyCAbI/AAAAAAAAAKE/xYHVlBHWPBI/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PMwGy1JbsH0/UjXvWRyCAbI/AAAAAAAAAKE/xYHVlBHWPBI/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-11468539656624533962013-07-29T21:05:00.001-07:002013-07-29T21:06:22.480-07:00Bay Watch BossEntry log 5<br />
<br />
I have a facebook friend that has a huge crush on me.<br />
<br />
She swoons over pictures of me, like this one for example<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxX5vvlboZc/Ufc3z3emgSI/AAAAAAAAAI4/rbN2Xk0Ex1M/s1600/IMG_00000006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jxX5vvlboZc/Ufc3z3emgSI/AAAAAAAAAI4/rbN2Xk0Ex1M/s400/IMG_00000006.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think I look pretty Boss in this pic!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
<br />
So the other day I posted this picture to facebook...<br />
<br />
She immediately said I could give some dude named, David Hasselhoff a run for his money.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MPqeY8OWIbE/Ufc3pXf9S0I/AAAAAAAAAIk/cOuQQE3Yzv8/s1600/IMG_00000147.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MPqeY8OWIbE/Ufc3pXf9S0I/AAAAAAAAAIk/cOuQQE3Yzv8/s400/IMG_00000147.jpg" width="343" /></a></div>
<br />
I am told he was in a show where he was in charge of rescuing drowning victims from the bay.<br />
<br />
He was a "Bay Watcher"<br />
<br />
<br />
I think I have to agree with my friend...<br />
<br />
I am fully qualified to perform drowning rescue.<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_5tIdBH1Oqw/Ufc3wxqn-OI/AAAAAAAAAI0/hZIHPbEQeHw/s1600/IMG02251-20130713-1238.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_5tIdBH1Oqw/Ufc3wxqn-OI/AAAAAAAAAI0/hZIHPbEQeHw/s400/IMG02251-20130713-1238.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am the boss of this lifeboat!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
After all, based on my last entry log... I am a Lifeguard Boss!<br />
<br />
This automatically qualifies me for "Bay Watch" Rescue Boss.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9cpM0YADdwU/Ufc3tsJg4bI/AAAAAAAAAIs/pBoccMg5fZY/s1600/IMG_00000150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9cpM0YADdwU/Ufc3tsJg4bI/AAAAAAAAAIs/pBoccMg5fZY/s400/IMG_00000150.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Sam Cooper, "Bay Watch" Rescue Boss says...<br />
<br />
Stay safe at the beach this summer,<br />
Wear your life vest!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c3CUKaYxLUM/Ufc7RKG6zlI/AAAAAAAAAJI/yhIoAGF8jSc/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c3CUKaYxLUM/Ufc7RKG6zlI/AAAAAAAAAJI/yhIoAGF8jSc/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-59322793942454339492013-06-27T20:18:00.004-07:002013-06-27T20:18:55.280-07:00Lifeguard BossEntry log 4<br />
<br />
<br />
Last weekend we went to the beach.<br />
<br />
The tide went way out.<br />
<br />
Apparently it was a "super moon" tide.<br />
<br />
I waded into the tide pool, I had no fear.<br />
Then I spotted something in the distance!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hq5LLN2KR7A/Ucz9-yCz5sI/AAAAAAAAAHo/hHR5n9gNYZs/s1600/DSCF5401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hq5LLN2KR7A/Ucz9-yCz5sI/AAAAAAAAAHo/hHR5n9gNYZs/s400/DSCF5401.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
What the heck is that thing?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Well, I immediately barked at it and let it know that I was in charge.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YcuCH7FRD3o/Ucz9-fEw4TI/AAAAAAAAAHg/Xl6yH15iHrk/s1600/DSCF5397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YcuCH7FRD3o/Ucz9-fEw4TI/AAAAAAAAAHg/Xl6yH15iHrk/s400/DSCF5397.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Mum said I was not allowed to get close to it so...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I took on lifeguard duty from a distance.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N_zI1EraPMQ/Ucz_ie5JXnI/AAAAAAAAAIA/sD-Hr2zHuww/s1600/DSCF5402.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N_zI1EraPMQ/Ucz_ie5JXnI/AAAAAAAAAIA/sD-Hr2zHuww/s400/DSCF5402.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
All of a sudden it flew into the air with a fish in it's mouth, and disappeared!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
YUP! It knew that I was the Boss of this tide pool.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sam Coop</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The Lifeguard Boss</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJiEtgoxI7E/Uc0ASqYsa5I/AAAAAAAAAIM/y394s6e6Ahw/s198/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QJiEtgoxI7E/Uc0ASqYsa5I/AAAAAAAAAIM/y394s6e6Ahw/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-29856969210612333142013-06-09T11:27:00.002-07:002013-06-09T11:40:53.630-07:00Boss of the Copper Mine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Entry Log 3</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We took a little road trip to a Copper Mine museum.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It is on the way to a place called "Whistler".</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I have never been to an old copper mine before so this adventure was quite exciting.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5dozaTpnyoI/UbTEe-uETNI/AAAAAAAAAF4/bCaoZAlcnW4/s1600/DSCF5239.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5dozaTpnyoI/UbTEe-uETNI/AAAAAAAAAF4/bCaoZAlcnW4/s400/DSCF5239.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at this old mine! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
I was a bit put out when Winston pointed out "No Dogs Allowed" inside the mine.<br />
<br />
I am NOT just your average dog! I am The Boss!<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j6rMSMIgem0/UbTKF-tzHlI/AAAAAAAAAG4/s_FHVMqSYRQ/s1600/DSCF5246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j6rMSMIgem0/UbTKF-tzHlI/AAAAAAAAAG4/s_FHVMqSYRQ/s400/DSCF5246.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where's my red carpet!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I had to settle for visiting the outside only.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The museum accommodated us by offering big mining equipement to pose beside.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-srTmjVRTnNE/UbTFZha-tHI/AAAAAAAAAGI/9mwtxVs-qiM/s1600/DSCF5248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-srTmjVRTnNE/UbTFZha-tHI/AAAAAAAAAGI/9mwtxVs-qiM/s400/DSCF5248.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Look at me with Mum and this big truck.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's wheels weren't moving so I didn't bother wasting my bark on it.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6avssAU4XEQ/UbTFyL8yrqI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/x8ZCprpiMMw/s1600/DSCF5254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6avssAU4XEQ/UbTFyL8yrqI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/x8ZCprpiMMw/s400/DSCF5254.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think I would look Boss behind the wheel of that truck!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It was pretty tiring touring the outside of the mine.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSIJ4zDB-ZE/UbTGZJZsV4I/AAAAAAAAAGY/ywB42a2atkw/s1600/DSCF5253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LSIJ4zDB-ZE/UbTGZJZsV4I/AAAAAAAAAGY/ywB42a2atkw/s400/DSCF5253.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think I require a yellow mining hat with a light!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I think this picture makes an excellent post card from my trip...</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qXeETcZ9Uao/UbTHIh6dBiI/AAAAAAAAAGg/_iYyoZSTOZg/s1600/DSCF5257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qXeETcZ9Uao/UbTHIh6dBiI/AAAAAAAAAGg/_iYyoZSTOZg/s400/DSCF5257.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Greetings from the Copper Mine,<br />
<br />
Love Sam Coop<br />
The Boss of the Mine<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ln-y-bGvxaY/UbTHml8y4JI/AAAAAAAAAGo/peZQW5VQOyg/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ln-y-bGvxaY/UbTHml8y4JI/AAAAAAAAAGo/peZQW5VQOyg/s1600/paw.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-62811690260085621232013-06-03T17:37:00.001-07:002013-06-03T17:39:05.319-07:00The Boss of SeattleEntry Log 2<br />
<br />
Two days ago Winston and I were loaded into the Pug Taxi and headed out on a long drive.<br />
<br />
We were "Seattle Bound".<br />
<br />
According the conversation Mum had with US Customs...<br />
I was crossing onto American soil for a "Pug Gala Fundraiser"<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
Upon arrival Mum claims I was very overwhelmed that I had to ride it out with Winston in his dogger.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GCPeg4EyeF8/Ua0wBeSLS9I/AAAAAAAAAFI/Pg4Hn4k2jA0/s1600/DSCF5192.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GCPeg4EyeF8/Ua0wBeSLS9I/AAAAAAAAAFI/Pg4Hn4k2jA0/s400/DSCF5192.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
She can believe what she wants but what I REALLY was doing was preparing to bark at this dude, to show just who The Boss of this Pug Gala really was!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vKpJr9sZzz8/Ua0v9p6y3SI/AAAAAAAAAEg/GFljobYR7uY/s1600/DSCF5163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vKpJr9sZzz8/Ua0v9p6y3SI/AAAAAAAAAEg/GFljobYR7uY/s400/DSCF5163.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
As pugs were flying around I was given the opportunity to try my paw at agility... Yah, not gonna happen! I am The Boss not an agility pug!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k1KJ38aBSaA/Ua0v_eHUzWI/AAAAAAAAAEw/DVeT41JH0Ps/s1600/DSCF5173.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k1KJ38aBSaA/Ua0v_eHUzWI/AAAAAAAAAEw/DVeT41JH0Ps/s400/DSCF5173.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I did have my cards read. The gypsy says I am a little "spitfire"...<br />
that must be another word for "Boss"<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q-f6VnpHtqs/Ua0v-yUoJdI/AAAAAAAAAEo/_DMtC6kXG5w/s1600/DSCF5175.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-q-f6VnpHtqs/Ua0v-yUoJdI/AAAAAAAAAEo/_DMtC6kXG5w/s400/DSCF5175.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
After hours of butt sniffing and barking, I was ready to head North again.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TRPVSRbrOiU/Ua0wAk2JimI/AAAAAAAAAFA/3dTpS6GSdgU/s1600/DSCF5189.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TRPVSRbrOiU/Ua0wAk2JimI/AAAAAAAAAFA/3dTpS6GSdgU/s400/DSCF5189.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Once back home I napped long and hard<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CkVgJd7rG1c/Ua0wBnbErxI/AAAAAAAAAFE/8gHUs7TzhKg/s1600/DSCF5202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CkVgJd7rG1c/Ua0wBnbErxI/AAAAAAAAAFE/8gHUs7TzhKg/s400/DSCF5202.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Being The Boss of the Gala sure was tiring</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Sam Coop</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AmFETDEbmlQ/Ua02naVxFqI/AAAAAAAAAFo/BsNWI2dLKHM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AmFETDEbmlQ/Ua02naVxFqI/AAAAAAAAAFo/BsNWI2dLKHM/s200/paw.jpg" width="145" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2922960122213197050.post-90034014434221079462013-05-29T13:53:00.004-07:002013-05-29T13:53:50.499-07:00Cuz I am the Boss of the Red and White!Entry log 1<br />
<br />
According to my adoption papers, June 1st will mark my 6 month anniversary of living up here in Canada.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BimHEqZGJFw/UaZoDC2wU3I/AAAAAAAAADc/Q9yvG8jOHl0/s1600/imgres.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BimHEqZGJFw/UaZoDC2wU3I/AAAAAAAAADc/Q9yvG8jOHl0/s1600/imgres.jpeg" /></a></div>
My home is located on the left side of this map.<br />
<br />
There are a lot of "beaches" here on the left side. It is a place with lots of sand and crashing waves.<br />
I bark at the waves to make sure they know I am the Boss!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H3MIRkVp36o/UaZorGdHeCI/AAAAAAAAADk/YLEm6Fv-5IM/s1600/IMG02036-20130429-1416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H3MIRkVp36o/UaZorGdHeCI/AAAAAAAAADk/YLEm6Fv-5IM/s400/IMG02036-20130429-1416.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
We go to the beach even in the rain, so I needed to get a warm coat.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev4jN8L36yw/UaZo6k4i9BI/AAAAAAAAADw/Xmqe3oWTTkw/s1600/IMG01967-20130316-1447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ev4jN8L36yw/UaZo6k4i9BI/AAAAAAAAADw/Xmqe3oWTTkw/s400/IMG01967-20130316-1447.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
My new coat is red and white like my new flag.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I think this new coat makes me look "cool"!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QT6m8hMXzL8/UaZo6kLRnvI/AAAAAAAAADs/I4_qD6bqPdw/s1600/IMG01967-20130316-1501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QT6m8hMXzL8/UaZo6kLRnvI/AAAAAAAAADs/I4_qD6bqPdw/s400/IMG01967-20130316-1501.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This makes me the Boss of the red and white!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Sam Coop</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s1600/paw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IUiBXDYf-p0/UaZqr3dAcGI/AAAAAAAAAEA/N8JzUrGI4ZM/s200/paw.jpg" width="146" /></a></div>
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3