tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:30:09 +0000*<center>Life lessons, daily affirmations, and self-makeover strategies.</center>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)Blogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-8923821557809436144Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:59:00 +00002012-02-13T05:59:16.042-06:00As you all know, we recently made the move from the big city to the suburbs. There have been some life adjustments for all of us - like how to fall asleep when it is SO QUIET!  Somebody, PLEASE set off a car alarm so I can get some shut-eye. Now, my mom has many fine attributes - she's generous, hard-working, and super brave to the point of being crazy. She has traveled overseas by herself, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/5aI3Yi_OqqU/life-lessons-with-mr-pip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)70<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/5aI3Yi_OqqU" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/02/life-lessons-with-mr-pip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-7331223301394892414Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:19:00 +00002012-02-08T06:19:41.540-06:00 There I was catching some rays, minding my own business ... when this pulled up in front of my house ... Could this be Alien's super sonic new spaceship designed to impress intergalactic ladies everywhere, I wondered?   Nope ...   But don't worry, I survived ...  though most of my fur did not  Being pampered is exhausting ... Do not disturb, beauty sleep in progress. Note from Pip's http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/VPYAHgrXPZo/spa-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)86<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/VPYAHgrXPZo" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/02/spa-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-3945641394024210006Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:17:00 +00002012-02-06T06:17:41.777-06:00Now, we have all heard about the wonders of Mr. Chewy -  amazing selection, great prices, user friendly, excellent customer service, free shipping for orders over $49 - but did you know that Mr. Chewy also saves marriages??  Did I get your attention? Good, now hand me a barrette and I will explain As I've mentioned 87 million times, my assistant is not much of a planner. She is notorious for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/HqkU6LZc1yg/no-more-late-night-litter-runs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)55<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/HqkU6LZc1yg" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/02/no-more-late-night-litter-runs.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-192462714092332363Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:22:00 +00002012-02-01T06:28:38.919-06:00My friend Alex, from Feeling Beachie, tagged me in his post on Saturday. Since he shares his blog with his assistant, Hillary, they both answered the questions. I decided to copy him and allow my assistant to also answer these important questions. 1. Describe yourself in seven words? Pip: handsome, funny, kind, forgiving, stubborn, and clumsyAssistant: quirky, disorganized, funny, creative, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/syjGLvbjidY/tag-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)65<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/syjGLvbjidY" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/02/tag-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-1082569695720603719Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:11:00 +00002012-01-30T06:11:18.048-06:00My sister had her first friend sleep over on Saturday. I thought this meant we would eat yummy snacks and then all turn in early. Hey, I am not the big bad wolf, let me in! Time for bed ... but these ladies had other ideas ... Dang, I thought this tea-party was going to serve real food Let's make like a banana and split   Beneath this pink dress and Hello Kitty headband - I am all man! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/sVdqySk_ozU/be-careful-what-you-wish-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)73<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/sVdqySk_ozU" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-careful-what-you-wish-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-2721383491529134585Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:12:00 +00002012-01-25T05:12:26.392-06:00 My name is Pip ... and last week I was abandoned left behind while my so-called family vacationed in the sun alone and hungry, I survived on old crumbs in my bed cut off from the outside world (they even took ...gasp ...the lap top)  Did I mention there was a major snow storm?   Not listening ...unless there's a cheeseburger in that gift bag.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/vlhZjUFrcN4/remember-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)93<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/vlhZjUFrcN4" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/remember-me.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-1149365530645675037Mon, 16 Jan 2012 13:16:00 +00002012-01-16T07:16:55.501-06:00 Well my friends, this weekend my commitment to a healthy lifestyle was tested ...did I pass the test, you be the judge ... My sissy had a play-date with her best friend. This was her first time sledding and as you can see, she kind of liked it. I stayed home and "rested".  When they came home, they had pizza and hot chocolate ...this was the test part.  In my younger days, I would have http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/vvw84jdN_PY/big-test.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)102<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/vvw84jdN_PY" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/big-test.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-3670341429412213870Sat, 14 Jan 2012 01:07:00 +00002012-01-25T09:47:30.133-06:00I visited the cardiologist today and things went surprisingly well. My vitals were good and the fluid is GONE from my lungs!  I had an EKG and it showed some moderate mitral regurgitation, which means about 25% of the blood is leaking back into my heart through the mitral valve. However, the cardiologist feels I am otherwise healthy and with good care can live with this condition - probably a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/9E_wxSF_N24/seize-nap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)80<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/9E_wxSF_N24" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/seize-nap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-934690473622778378Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:25:00 +00002012-01-25T09:45:23.582-06:00Thanks again for all your support and love. I'm still feeling pretty good - I even did one (brief) zoomie around the yard this morning. Unfortunately, my cardiologist appointment was delayed until Friday because the doctor had a family emergency. My mom about fell off her chair when they called to reschedule.  But I'm a pawfesional and as they say, the show must go on  ...so here's my review of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/ZaVH_4qdJXU/show-goes-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)81<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/ZaVH_4qdJXU" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/show-goes-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-6193264271592236668Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:34:00 +00002012-01-25T09:49:24.691-06:00Thanks to Sarge, Frankie, and The Road Dogs for sponsoring My Peep is a Flake Week!  Where to begin ...so much material, so little time ... Well, to start with my assistant is not the most organized person in the world. She is also not much of a planner so there's always lots of last minute rushed activity (like this post) . She also likes to do things her way - she doesn't believe in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/3dPJR52VksM/flaky-peeps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)65<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/3dPJR52VksM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/flaky-peeps.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-7534924905455991102Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:26:00 +00002012-01-25T09:50:46.158-06:00Thanks so much for ALL your support, good vibes, and prayers! We are pretty sure they are working because my appetite returned (after a 24 hunger strike) and I am feeling a bit more energetic everyday. I am very good about taking my medicine (Furosemide) and it does seem to be helping. My assistant spoke with the cardiologist yesterday. Unfortunately, he can't see me until next Monday. This made http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/cwZcqFnh3zc/update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)86<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/cwZcqFnh3zc" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-4788128781664417414Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:39:00 +00002012-01-25T09:51:52.889-06:00Happy Birthday Miss Judi! Please join me in wishing our friend a Happy Birthday by stopping by SASS today! Thank you SO MUCH for all your support, good wishes, and prayers. It means the world to us. Pip is doing OK, but still very tired and he is a little more picky with his food - which is completely unlike him. I hope to finally speak with the cardiologist today and will keep you posted. Thankshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/z9ScACSNS9o/happy-birthday-judi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)40<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/z9ScACSNS9o" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/happy-birthday-judi.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-1479258324997488716Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:42:00 +00002012-01-25T09:52:47.786-06:00Hope everyone had a happy new year celebration! Unfortunately, ours was pretty stressful. I went to the vet on Saturday because I was having trouble breathing. They did a bunch of tests and discovered I have an enlarged heart and some fluid in my lungs. I always thought having a big heart was a good thing, but apparently not in this case. My vet recommended I see a cardiologist ASAP and be kept http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/lBMm9bDmxHM/matters-of-heart.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)145<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/lBMm9bDmxHM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2012/01/matters-of-heart.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-2511534148537044161Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:53:00 +00002012-01-25T09:54:37.679-06:00Have you sent in your treasure for the quilt for Sandra?  Dachsies With Moxie is making an amazing quilt for Sandra and her family and we are all invited to send in something special. You can read more about it here. My plan was to send in part of my old couch, but the peeps said no. So, I had to settle for one of my favorite blankies.  This blanket serves many purposes - comfort, warmth, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/hL_Yhny71k8/quilted-pip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)51<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/hL_Yhny71k8" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/quilted-pip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-7335266110038076957Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:05:00 +00002012-01-25T09:56:00.221-06:00No snow for us this Christmas. The warm temperatures felt more like March than December. Cousin Wrigley and the Grand-Peeps drove down from the north woods in Wisconsin to spend Christmas with us.  While the peeps finished up last minute shopping, we took my sissy for a Christmas Eve walk to the park. No explanation needed. What's your hurry, sister? We were NOT allowed on the playground and hadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/d3dPROxeMak/adventures-in-christmas-babysitting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)46<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/d3dPROxeMak" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/adventures-in-christmas-babysitting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-6671099414700691034Mon, 26 Dec 2011 13:24:00 +00002012-01-25T09:57:07.773-06:00CANIDAE Natural Pet Food Company asked me to review their TidNips dog treats. SWEET! The lovely Violet (a new addition to the family) will be assisting me with this review. Don't be nervous Violet, just smile pretty and leave the taste testing to the professional (me). I have some issues with my teeth (it's a yorkie thing) and hard treats are often too much for me. TidNips are tasty, soft and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/fclUlhLzuyM/canidae-tidnips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)37<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/fclUlhLzuyM" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/canidae-tidnips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-5087731035625816117Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:19:00 +00002012-01-25T09:57:59.961-06:00Dear Miss Shelby, I promise to make the most of every moment, to forgive and love unconditionally, to keep trying and never give up even when things seem hopeless ...in other words, I promise to be more like you. Most importantly, I promise to be there for your mom and family and help them in any way I can.  Love, Pip  P.S.: Thanks again for my blue bone. I have been holding it tight everhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/dM5RXGMQF9Q/my-blue-bone-from-shelby.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)66<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/dM5RXGMQF9Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/my-blue-bone-from-shelby.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-218858914647589020Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:06:00 +00002012-01-25T09:59:37.979-06:00A few last minute occupiers have just arrived ... Colorado: When she is not out and about in his kitty stroller, Pumpkin likes to kick back on the couch and show her doggie friend who is boss.  Colorado: EK and Candy think couches are nice, but it is much more fun to occupy each other. Ohio: Wow, if a cat and dog can peacefully share a couch, can world peace be far behind? Thanks Bocci and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/nCWqvZs-fS4/couch-love.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)59<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/nCWqvZs-fS4" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/couch-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-7956611282844253803Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:58:00 +00002012-01-25T10:00:18.258-06:00Thank you to everyone who has commented on Operation Couch Occupation Grand Finale and Comment-a-Thon!! Keep the comments coming! Want to hear something REALLY EXCITING ... Nubbin Tails has offered to match all the money I raise for Sandra and her family today! !!! Thank you Nubbin' Tails! You are amazing and make us all proud!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/4tRpVtGkRAY/important-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)47<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/4tRpVtGkRAY" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/important-update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-2802222414035024946Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:43:00 +00002012-01-25T10:06:30.485-06:00This post is dedicated to Guero, Coco Chanel, Lucky, Tiger, and Shelby who lost their lives in a fire on Thursday night. We will be donating .50 for every comment left between now and Sunday at midnight to the Houston Pittie Pack family. We know this will not bring back their beautiful dogs or home, but we hope it will help in some small way. You can also make a donation directly here. This http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/GwNrRbPrBvk/couch-occupation-grand-finale-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)151<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/GwNrRbPrBvk" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/couch-occupation-grand-finale-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-81510088442885758Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:45:00 +00002012-01-25T10:08:19.148-06:00As many of you know by now, The Houston Pittie Pack suffered an unimaginable tragedy last night ...a fire took their home and the lives of five of their beloved dogs, including our beautiful blogville miracle, Shelby.  We are absolutely heartbroken ...like many of you, we followed dear Shelby's story from the painful beginning, prayed for her, cheered her on as she beat the odds and SURVIVED. Tohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/2GxNl-XosHw/heartbreak-in-houston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/2GxNl-XosHw" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/heartbreak-in-houston.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-5908842732980174205Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:58:00 +00002012-01-25T10:13:20.769-06:00Protesting is hard ... Quick somebody stuff a cheeseburger in his mouth! That's right, da Puddles is BACK! Now, let's get this party protest started ... UK: Ronnii believes two couches are better than one, especially when one is her brother Uji's butt.  Florida: Couch + Bone = Good times! Right, Bailey? New York: Bachelor Corbin is handsome, smart, strong AND he likes to cuddle. Get in line, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/hdttPwWRAiY/operation-occupy-your-couch-part-4.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)51<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/hdttPwWRAiY" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/operation-occupy-your-couch-part-4.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-5343411953160486083Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:22:00 +00002012-01-25T10:16:53.134-06:00The fight for couch justice continues ... right after I have a sandwich ...regional operatives take it away. Florida: Bugsy and Knuckles occupy with super, show-stopping style. Illinois: Jazzi likes to think outside the box - don't limit yourself to seat cushions, back cushions rock! New York: Undercover Agent Alex knows how to lay low and be cool. Maryland: After a hard day at the office, Abby http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/-wTXaybvIZI/operation-occupy-your-couch-part-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)56<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/-wTXaybvIZI" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/operation-occupy-your-couch-part-3.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-2023504813182583779Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:48:00 +00002012-01-25T10:18:56.289-06:00Maybe I'm too trusting, but I assumed my feline sisters were on my side of this fight ... Rosie claims she has been occupying the window seat on my behalf But thanks to some fancy undercover work, I now realize they have been playing me for a fool!  Pretending to support my cause ... while secretly visiting the old couch in the basement!  As most of you know, I don't do stairs (or basementshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/9kYV18FEJXU/sabatage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)47<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/9kYV18FEJXU" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/sabatage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7070257200772723834.post-4659692527946778405Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:20:00 +00002012-01-25T10:19:32.356-06:00 Yeah, yeah it's me in a Santa hat ...real funny, real cute ...Now, take the picture and get me OUT of this monkey suit!P.S.: Here's a picture of our tree and lights. That little brown spot to the right (bottom) of the tree is me! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~3/rKWJItGn9I4/holiday-cheer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Mr. Pip)62<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/PipGetsBackInTheGame/~4/rKWJItGn9I4" height="1" width="1"/>http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com/2011/12/holiday-cheer.html