Torn (Plus, Shamelessly Cute Dog Pictures)
Due to a number of factors (available energy and money being at the top of that list) I am contemplating pretty seriously not going to Rhinebeck this year. As in, pretty much already made up my mind. Rhinebeck was my first fiber festival, is my favorite festival and is responsible for the obsession that is spinning, which has overtaken my life in oh so many wonderful ways. To not go would feel so odd. Yet, ultimately, I suspect it would be a good thing. Of course, there are many, many folks who I would miss not seeing. Also, some time away from the city with my sweetie, a wholesome and sinfully tasty vegan dinner at Luna 61 and quality time spent with farm animals and their lucious fiber sound quite appealing as well…decisions, decisions.
I must admit that another factor here is my neurotic little poochie-poo (aka — the Elder Snout, Oopei-choop, Moopey-moo, Moop, Moo, Count Moopula, and officially, Eliot, as in T.S.) who seems to still not be handling the long absences so well. Oh, right, and his neurotic owner who doesn’t seem to be handling them so well either. Also, there is this ever so slight possibility that I may be able to convince my gaming group to gather together for a little roleplaying session on that day and I am finding the allure of that equally compelling.
Anyway, on to the pictures. After Eliot arrived in our house, there were some health issues needing attention, but once his kennel cough cleared up and he had his rabies shot and he got over his reaction to the rabies shot, we were able to get him into the groomer to do something about this mop (which you can see is all matted and messy due to lack of care from his previous people):
The mats and tangles were to such an extent that the groomer was required to give him a complete make over and this was what we brought home:
It took us all a few days to get used to our little bald doggy, but he seems to have settled into his look quite regally and we’re planning on keeping him pretty closely cropped as it really allows for the expressiveness of his face to come through, as in this picture (note the small crocheted mouse in the bottom right corner that he seems to have adopted as his):
October 11th, 2006 at 9:13 am
He really is adorable. Shameless pooch pics are always welcome. I’m sorry you won’t be at Rhinebeck. It would have been nice to see you (though I totally understand your reasons for not wanting to go!)
October 11th, 2006 at 11:17 am
Darn–I was really looking forward to seeing you at Rhinebeck. But you’ve got to listen to the pets when they make demands. Eliot looks adorable with the shorter fun. What a face!
October 11th, 2006 at 1:44 pm
Wow - looks like two different dogs in those pictures. I’m sorry I won’t be seeing you again at Rhinebeck as I was hoping, but you have to do what’s right for you.
October 11th, 2006 at 2:46 pm
I, too, am very sorry I won’t see you at Rhinebeck. I didn’t think I was going to go either, but my husband knew that after my surgery I would want to do something apart from work that makes me feel normal, even if I’m…uh…not. And since, for some reason, the klutziness and memory weirdness does not extend to spinning, it’s a perfect getaway for the three of us.
That last picture is so T.S. He looks wonderful. I’d keep him clipped that way, too, just for the regality of that pose.
October 11th, 2006 at 5:46 pm
What a difference a haircut makes! I agree with you, the short hair version of your doggie is veeeeerrrry cute!
October 19th, 2006 at 9:08 am
Ooo, it’s like he’s a whole new pup with the trim!!! GORGEOUS boy!
Sorry you’re not going to Rhinebeck, but I totally feel you on the reasons. This’ll be my first year, and while I’m sure it’s going to be a blast, I’m also looking forward to a season or two of no major craft events. Snuggle time with the sweeties is really what it’s all about!!!
November 2nd, 2006 at 9:46 am
Just popping in to say hi and that I was thinking of you and hope you’re doing well and taking care of yourself.
November 12th, 2006 at 3:54 pm
Your dog is way too adorable!
I am confused… I keep seeing blogsites mentioning Rhineback… what is that? Am I that out of the loop (pardon the pun)?
November 21st, 2006 at 9:04 am
R - After reading your Oct posting, now understand why Countess Z has been missing from the Bookishdark blog. And when I say “I understand” it is because depression is also a huge part of my life. The shorter days of autumn bring it on and the dark days of winter make it worse. A little over a year ago, I took myself off anti-depressants after taking them for 15 years. I wonder if I should go back on them.
Luckily for both of us, we have wonderful, understanding Scorpio hubbies. (Please tell yours happy birthday for me tomorrow.)
The pictures of your pooch are so cute. Why was I remembering him as a rottweiler? (Or some other such huge dog?) I told Kai the other day that I am feeling so-o-o in the need for a kitty again. I can never replace Cerridwen, but another little bundle of fur might help these black feelings.
I’m glad I remembered your knitting blog. I have missed you and think of you often. Best wishes…..the other R
November 28th, 2006 at 2:22 pm
The dog is incredibly cute. I hope you are well, coping with the annual changes in time and light and just too busy with family and projects to blog. I’m trying to emulate your example and use up some of the stash, only buying when I have a specific use in mind. It’s harder than I thought it would be.
December 6th, 2006 at 5:54 pm
Where are you? I enjoy your posts and miss you!