HEY Guess What!!!! I’m an International (Internet) Personality Now. No kiddin! My Dad won a custom embroidered top for my Mom at the North Central Newfoundland Club’s Annual Newfiepalooza event back in May. Dad forgot all about it after he sent my picture in. He sent mine in cause I’m such a handsome guy, and all around Smoochin Machine! Well back to the story……..Dad forgot about the project, sigh!, I mean common Dad, you forgot?? Well I would’nt tell Mom about that part.

So Dad gets an email from the lady, and she loves my picture so much (Hey Dad, remember to remind me to send her a paw-to-graph of me as Mr. Smooch “The World’s Greatest Smoocher.” She liked my stuff so much, she has put me on her website!

Now I’m an International Internet Star! Man I know now I’ll get lot’s of Bookings as Mr. Smooch. I’ll have no trouble keeping up with my Smoochin Quota! So anyway I’m attaching a photo of how I am being portrayed. Since she was nice enough to do that, I’m going to reciprocate and list her web sight. They do very nice work and I would give it 4 Paws up. Hey Nanook, check this site out for your Mom!

Check this place out!: http://www.pupparel.com/index1.html

How I ended up in a SPA!!

WELL!!!!!!!! I just don’t know how to start! I don’t think I’ve ever been so badly tricked in my life! Today Dad gets a phone call from Mom, who had car trouble, so he had to go rescue her. Well that was OK, cause I like my Mom a lot, she gives me my Breakfast and always makes sure I get a Snacky or two. So she’s tops with me. Anyway, Dad gets up and gets us a quick snacky, and loads me and Ethel in the car, and off we go to rescue Mom! Then it happened. We went to that “Spa” place were Oreo was the other day. Dad gets us out of the car and takes us in. Well of course I thought this was some sort of scheduled appearance I had forgotten about as “Mr. Smooch, the World’s Greatest Smoocher,” or Dad was dropping Ethel off for a Spa appointment (you know girls, they have to be pretty all of the time). Then he hands me off too! I was flabbergasted!!!! Dad how could you!

Well I wasn’t really sure what tha heck was going on, but there was nothing but girls fussing over me so it wasn’t half bad to start. Everything was going OK, and they gave me a bath. Heck I’m a Newf, so water is no big deal to me, in fact I love it! But this girl whom I hardly know started washing me……….well…………I was so shocked I was pawstruck! She started washing my…….er………well………for lack of a better word “BAGGAGE!!!!” I mean REALLY!!!! I hardly knew her! I just don’t want to talk about that part anymore. (Guy’s just be careful if you go there, they are so bold, ya know??!!??

So, after that embarrassment, we went and I got dried, I liked that part, you know nice warm air, made me feel snuggly. Then this other nice lady clipped me and made me even more handsome than I already was. Man, they even have a monitor so you can watch while your haircut is going on. Pretty Cool I tell you!

In the mean time they bathed and groomed Ethel to. Considering she’s my sister, she was lookin pretty good too! She is really a sweet girl, even for a sister. So at the end I got to hang around cause Ethel was not likin being in a romm by herself, so I “protected” her from the Boogieman (Even though I know there really isn’t one. I hope anyway). So when Dad came to pick me up, I got lots of extra opportunities to give smooches and hugs to all of the girls there, so I guess it was worth the experience. I even gave the girl that grabbed my stuff an extra smooch to show there was no hard feelings. Anyway, I’m off for now. Next Posting will be about the North Central Newfoundland Club Water Test. I had friends there, so I’ll let you know how it came out. BTW here are my two favorite Smoochin subjects.

Princess Oreo's Trip to the Spa

Hi Guys, It's Ricky again. You know some days it just doen't pay to get up. I'm tell'in ya, sisters are such a pain! After a wonderful breakfast of Canidae, Red Salmon, Yogurt, and pumpkin, I had a nice comfortable tummy. You know what I mean, that nice satisified feeling, and everything's right in the world feeling! Well let me tell you that didn't last long! Dad calls Oreo over and he takes her for a RIDE!!!!!!!!!! Man, now everyone knows I'm Mr. Smooch, the Worlds Greatest Smoocher! As my due, I should have gotten to go for a ride! Well after a while, Dad comes back without Oreo!!??!! I mean even though sisters are a pain, she's not that big of a pain (Boy, I can't believe I'm writing that!)!

Dad tells everyone that Oreo went to the Spa, and that she'll be home later. MAN WHAT A GYP!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean as the celibrity of the house, if anyone should have gotten to go, it should have been ME!!!!!!! Sometimes, I just don't understand what goes on in Dad's head! BTW what's a Spa? Oh, I see that's where you get a bath and a brush, and that big air blowy thingy puts wind on you. Now I can't understand that, you take all of the trouble to get wet, and that they want to get you un-wet???? Somehow that just doesn't make any sense!

So later in the day, Dad and Gma (my grandma), goes out and doesn't take ANYONE for a ride, I mean I'm really bummed here, twice gyped in one day! I mean, what does a Landseer have to do to get some respect here???? A little while later, Dad and Gma return with Oreo. Boy! What a load of Bones!

She comes PRANCING into the house like she's the be all, end all! With that "Look and the Princess" look about her. So BIG DEAL, she got a bath.....so what???? Hey wit a minute, SHE SMELLS TOO!!!!!!! OMGosh! Like a field of flowers or somethin! And she got a trim too! No wonder she's actin like the Queen of Sheba! Then she has to flaunt it around the house, rubbin it in everyone elses face too! I mean she does look pretty good (for a sister) for a girl Newfie, and she does smell pretty good too, even if I wouldn't tell her directly.

Dad said to Gma, that this was the cleanest place he had ever been to! He said the place was so clean, there was no dog hair ANYWHERE inside the plpace! WOWZER! I've never seen that! I told Dad, that I would have to see that myself to believe it! Dad told me I'd get the chance on Wednesday. OMGosh!!!! Dad's going to MAKE ME go to a SPA!!!!!!! What did I do to PO him?? Oh, wait a minute. I forgot I stole his bacon off of his plate yeasterday......Hmmmmm.......so that's my punishment huh, and I thought he had forgotten about that. Oh Well, maybe he'll forget to take me. What's that Dad? Ethel's going too? Crapola, now I guess I'm stuck. O well, maybe I can make something out of the day, by having a personal appreance as Mr. Smooch, and let me adoring fans, stop by for a smooch and a paw-to-graph. Well mabye the day won't be a total loss after all.

Well guys, I'll let you know what happens on Wednesday. So for now, remember; "A bone in the paw, is worth two in the bush." or somethin like that.

What a Great Weekend!!!!!

Guys Ricky here!

What a great weekend I had. Oh, yea, I forgot, the girls came and had a good time too! We went to visit people Mom & Dad know from Newf Net. I guess that make her our Auntie Jeannie. Anyway, we drove to Greenville, Ohio. Mom & Dad were there for some stupid glass covention, and we got to go along for the ride. They took us to this really cool place! Auntie Jeannie's! It had a great big Humongous Pond, and 5 acres, yes 5 Acres! of play yard. WhooHoo, it was Lanseer Heaven! I of course claimed the pond as my kingdom. I would swim for a while them splash and play bite the water. Man it was great!!!! I did share it with Ethel and Oreo, but Luci isn't much for water swimin, so she watched for the edge. Unfortunately, since Mom and Dad were at that glass thing, they didn't take any Pictures, so I can't show you what a great time I had. We got to stay for three days, and we made the most of it. I can highly recommend Auntie Jeannie's to anyone traveling to Greenville, OH. 6 Paws UP! You can check it out at: http://www.poochparlor.com/ Anyway, I'm going to chill with my Mom now, and get a little nappie in, so as that Tigger guy would say: "TTFN."

A New Look

Ricky Here; Being Mr. Smooch, "The World's Greatest Smoocher" I felt that a new look was in order. So I told Dad that I needed a Photo for a banner, and of course I "had" to add a picture of my sisters (notice it's small and to the side, so it doesn't detract from "my" photo!) to keep them somewhat happy. The picture is from the 2008 Newfoundland Club of America National Speciality in Warwick, RI. My Mom is standing beside me, and my Dad is hiding in the background with Oreo (notice I'm in front, so that means I'm more important!). So I hope you enjoy the new look.

Rally Double Day - A Big WHOOHOO for my Sisters

Hi Guys, Ricky Here; I will be singing the praises of my sisters Ethel and Oreo today (and of course get in a plug of two for myself, Mr. Smooch, the world's Greatest Smoocher!), anyway;

Saturday (the 26th of July) was Rally Day at the Newfie Nut House. Dad and Mom got up really early, (and of course after seeing to my dietary needs) took Ethel and Oreo to Waukesha, Wisconsin for the Waukesha Kennel Club's annual Dog Show. I stayed at home to annoy Grandma, and pester her for treats and give her smooches, as my due........., but anyway back to the story. Ethel got to go into the show ring first, and was doin great. At end she had to Honor and a dog that had already show ran the course again. Ethel sat like a rock and didn't move, she was really good from what Dad said. Any way the Judge must have liked her, cause she qualified, and earned her Rally Excellent Title! WhooHoo for sister! As you can see Ethel (lying in front) is visiting with her new friend "Husker" who came to visit Mom and Dad at the show, along with his Human's Rebecca and Terry from Wisconsin. I haven't met Husker yet, but I will soon according to Mom and Dad. He seems cool anyway, and as the World Famous Mr. Smooch, I will guide him through Newfie Puppyhood, as I am the only guy around, and therefore eminently quilified. But, I digress, back to the story. So Dad and Mom were really proud of Ethel, I wasn't to concerned, after all, she's Rally Girl! As Alfred E. Newman said "What me Worry?"

Well not to be outdone, Oreo (Miss Smartypants) has decided she wants something to do too! It's not like she can't swim, and that knida of stuff, Ethel plotted with her to go to the Rally shows too. And even though she only trained for about 3 weeks, she got entered in the show by Dad, so she could see what it was like. Well! The only thing I can think is that Ethel must have talked to the Judge! Cause, Oreo went into the Novice ring, and QAULIFIED! WOW on her first ever time out! Even Dad was surprised, cause he was just taking her to expose her to the ring, people, and other dogs. And she fooled him and qualified! So, I guess I have to be proud of her too!! So now she has her fisrt Leg in Rally Novice, and had fun fooling Dad!!! Ha Ha Ha! Dad sooooooooo........... didn't expect her to qualify, just get used to the ring and stuff. Well she sure showed Dad! So that's all I have for now. Smooches to my adoring and Loyal Fans out there.

Signed:

Mr. Smooch, the World's Greatest Smoocher.

2008 North Central Newfoundland Club Picnic

Well guys Ethel here. I know Ricky was posting about the National, but he's not here today, he's snoozing, so I have the helm. It was a cool weekend, as it was the North Central Newfoundland Club Annual Picnic. Originally Mom told me I could not go, cause I'm always goin somewhere with Dad, and that the others might be a tad jealous. Now I know that's not true, but I though Mom would feel better doing this. But as it got closer to the picnic, Ricky and Oreo didn't feel good, Ricky got into something (you know kids), and he was indisposed with the, hmmmmm...let's see how can I say this without grossing you out, Oh I know, he had liquidy poo. He was getting better, but he had to stay home. Oreo might have a lady problem, so she got to stay home too. So Mom and Dad took me (WhooHoo!) and Luci. Luci was all excited cause she doesn't get to go to events often.

Anyway, we got to the picnic site and their were lots of people (cool, that meant lots of Pets for ME!), and lots of other Newfies! Then I found out there were games! I got to play some of the games and won a prize in the Flooger Contest, I finsihed third, getting gyped out of second when I got bumped and my longest flooger broke. But it was OK, I got a cool prize (a cookie), and Dad got a magnetic Board for the Fridge. We met some new people, they had just joined, and played with their Newfie. I told her this was a cool club, and she would like the Water Seminar next month with my cool friends Roger and barbra Frey, I like him, he shows me how to be a Water Dog, so I can't wait until next month and lots of swimmin! Luci made lots of friends (she's kind of shy), and was having a good time. Dad feed us some macaroni and cheese, and some carrots, tomatoe grapes, and watermelon. It was a good lunch snacky. Then it got booring, cause the two legged guys had a meeting about hosting a National, and there was a lot of talking about that. Then they had the Brown Bag Auction, and Mom won some cool looking books, and a nice Newfie Pin. The Pin looked like Oreo, so I know my Mommy liked it. Then we all went home, and chilled out for the rest of the day, except Dad tricked us at the top of the Deck Stairs and took our photo all together. Then it was beddytime, and we all snuggled in bed together. It was a good day. See you soon.