I hardly know where to begin. MOM picked me up from BERT'S place on Friday. Her and Miss Vickie talked for a while and they looked at me and laughed. WHAT? MOM just smiled at me. After a bit I said my goodbyes to Bert and my friends and we headed home. On the drive MOM would look over at me occasionally and smile. This is not unusual, she looks at me often and smiles. But there was something different this time. Had I done something? Did she decided to bring a new dog or cat into our lives? Were we moving? Were we going backpacking? Was there drool hanging from my lips? Something was up, I just knew it. But what? Oh how I wish I had not asked. Now because you all are my good friends, I am going to share something with you. I know it will not go beyond us... right?
Ya all know my good buddy BERT. Yea, that handsome guy that is a retired Search and Rescue dog who does Hospital Therapy and reads to kids in schools.
That's him right up there. I have always admired Bert for all the good stuffs he does. How he makes sick people feel better, his endless love of the outdoors. His good nature with all the dogs at the day care. And really, we can't go anywhere with out all the girles wanting to hug on him. I said once to MOM, "It would be cool to be Bert for a day." Friends this was my big mistake. MOM thought she would help me out with my wish.
This really is not what I had in mind MOM.
"Bert"
"Bert Want-to-Be"
"Bert"
"Fake Bert"
(Although I think I do have the dopey look down pretty good)
"Beautiful Bert"
"Butt of jokes Bert"
Speaking of butts, "Bert's Butt"
Well you get the picture.
Friends come a little closer so I can tell you something. Just be who you are. Don't wish you were some other dog. You are perfect just the way you are. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but, "You are beautifully and wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14. No dog can be you and you can not be another dog. And this is the very important part to my advise. DON'T even joke about wishing you were like some other dog (no mater how wonderful he or she is). Learn from my lesson friends. Trust me on this, it is no laughing matter.
Blessings,
Goose
OK, so My Vickie is lying on the floor laughing and holding her tummy. She says it hurts....
ReplyDeleteWhat is with these humans, why would they laugh till they hurt themselves.
Oh my that sure was a lot of beautiful pictures of that big golden.......(ME)
goose buddy, The Lion Look, well it just isn't you. ITs funny as heck, but it isn't you. I like your sleek silver grey coat. It suits you most.
You leave the "Beautiful stuff up to Me" Do you realize how much I have to put up with to get that long fluffy butt you are so jelous of.
Do you know how much I have to take to keep up the "Cool Dude Bert Look" Really, It is exhausting.
(OK, I am just fooling) Dude, I think you are prefect just the way you are and I am always thinking I would like to be you for a day.
Especially when your Michelle takes you fishing. Seriously can you see My Vickie with a fish in her hand.......NEVER>
See ya tomorrow for the walk. My Vickie says I am rambling again.
BFF
Bert
Sumtimez we Beaglebratz wish we cood b u'all cuz u git tue due so many cool thingz butt then mom remindz us all (her tue) that if God had wanted us that way then He wood have made us all that way Both of u have sum great thingz that only each of u haz - just like us. Just think how borin/life wood b if we were all the same.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, bet that lion wood make a great snuggle-buddy; mom gave us a big floppy frog stuffy a while bak - great pillow.
Goose - u look great just the way u iz!
Shiloh'n Diva Shasta
Goose you are so patient with your mom and her silly things she does to you. We love you just the way you are!
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Bailey, Hazel & Greta
Oh my goodness, this is super cute!! I must email the link to this to my neighbors, as they have two goldens and would crack up over this!
ReplyDeleteOh Goose you are perfect just the way you are. Those pictures of you in the lion suit crack me up.
ReplyDeleteMillie
Oh Goose! This was very funny, but true. We love Bert, but we love Goose just the way you are. Tell Mom not to get any ideas about keeping that around for Halloween, either! Happy Saturday. xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteGreat post Goose - But WE know the difference between a beautiful DAWG and a LION!!! Peeps!! They worry me sometimes.
ReplyDeleteTail Wuggles, Rubie xxx
Howdy Boose, er Gert, oh yeah, Goose. Great post mate and we agree, you should always be yourself cause there isn't another you anywhere. We love Bert (as does everyone) and we love you too (as does everyone too!). You made us smile this arvo. Take care and enjoy your weekend. No worries, and love, Stella and Rory
ReplyDeleteOh Goose we are roaring with laughter, butt we know your lesson is a serious one. Epic post my fine friend. Have a super Saturday.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes Molly
does this mean i have to stop wishing i was a size 12? OH NOOOO... I must say your friend Bert is beatuiful and so are YOU... different and the same....dog is God spelled backwards...
ReplyDeleteSorry Goose, but I can't stop laughing. Your flipside looks priceless - hahahaha. It's important to be yourself -every one of us is unique and that's great!
ReplyDeleteOh Goose, I feel your pain ...I too have been dressed up in crazy costumes. Shake it off! And of course you are right, we are all unique and special in our own way!
ReplyDeleteYour pal, Pip
Nice fotos, cute also, greeting from belgium and two golden retriever,cerise zitablue
ReplyDeleteMOL GOOSE your mom is my kind of gal...always good to laugh out loud....but dear sweet Goose I must tell you .....you are Bert in Allred clothing!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust saying...but I love you anyway.
Hugs Madi your BFFF
OMD OMD Stella and Rory Cracked us UP... Boose/Gert!!
ReplyDeleteWell now here's the thingy... JUST when we think we have Seen and Heard it all... here in Blogville... along comes somethingy like THIS... and BUDDY we think this one Tops the Cake!!!
We just NEVER EVER in our WILDEST thoughts (and you know that there are some WICKED WILD thoughts on this hill) did we imagine we would EVER SEE a GOOSE in BERT's Clothing!!!
I'd be lion if I didn't say I laughed a few times over this, Goose. Ha roo. Get it? "Lion"?
ReplyDeleteI think Bert makes the best Bert around - and you make the best Goose ever. Seriously. But you're bound to make a lot of bipeds smile with that Bert outfit of yours. (The nose is a bit on the small side....)
Play bows,
Zim
Bert is indeed very cool but then of course so are you. Your Bert outit is very cute but I agree with The ARmy of Four you make such a good Goose Id stick to that
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Oh Goose. You are so right. But my Momma is chuckling at your Bert-wannabe attempts anyway. Hope you have a good weekend as yourself.
ReplyDeleteGoose - I love your messages, your writing and you!! Thank you! Hope you and mom have a grand weekend!
ReplyDeleteHeehee! Yes Goose! We agree!
ReplyDeleteLicks,
Ruthie
This is actually one a the greatest lessons my pups taught me. You have communicated it so well.
ReplyDeleteOh Goose, You are so funny!! That is one of the things I love about you. You don't even realize what a truly special guy you are. You can outlast our whole dog pack at the park and you're older (and wiser) than any of us. My mom tells me I need to learn doggy manners and you never care; you are a great friend no matter what I do. And look how many times you have kept your mom safe without even being trained to do it! Would Bert do that?!! No, Goose, you don't want to be Bert. There is only one Goose and that is YOU!
ReplyDeleteProud to be your friend, Sophie
Oh Goose, You are so funny!! That is one of the things I love about you. You don't even realize what a truly special guy you are. You can outlast our whole dog pack at the park and you're older (and wiser) than any of us. My mom tells me I need to learn doggy manners and you never care; you are a great friend no matter what I do. And look how many times you have kept your mom safe without even being trained to do it! Would Bert do that?!! No, Goose, you don't want to be Bert. There is only one Goose and that is YOU!
ReplyDeleteProud to be your friend, Sophie
Oh Goose, I just love ya just the way you are dude!! (thou that Bert costume is just HILARIOUS!!!!) I just loves your wisdom...
ReplyDeleteKisses,
Ruby
Love your happy message. Thank u. (Paw tap)
ReplyDeleteOh Goose, we hope you are back to yourself today. You are perfect at being Goose and no one can do that like you (well, maybe the other Goose in Cali can do it but just you two).
ReplyDeleteYour Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
Online Doods
OMD you look so cute!
ReplyDeleteGoose, maybe you can talk Michelle into getting you a coat, or a collar, or a sweater or something NORMAL to wear. Why does she insist on embarrassing you on a regular basis?? We love your weimy self!!
ReplyDelete-Bart, Ruby and Otto
This is hilarious- Bert! Who could tell the difference, I wonder what Bert would look like if he got a lion hair cut!
ReplyDeleteThis is GREAT!!! You two look like twins! Except for the butt shot...yours is a bit thinner!! BOL! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
ReplyDeleteBOL!!!!
ReplyDeletePS: Tell your mommy we got a new puppers in the GD Rescue!
Mason
BOL you look exactly like Bert!
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Very good advice...you look silly as a blonde anyway, you have such nice silvery hair!
ReplyDeleteWyatt
Goose, yous had mes fooled, me could not tell the difference!
ReplyDeleteOk, me is saying that to makes yous feels better. Yous could never be Bert because yous is a Goose, just like yous could never be me - but me would lives to sees you try!
Kisses
Nellie
Oh you had me Roaring..BOL loved all the photo's.. and that snow :) xx00xx
ReplyDeleteMollie and Alfie
We are so sorry Goose that we are late with our comments.
ReplyDeleteWe too were ROTF laughing. You are such a good sport! We think that you look adorable all dressed up looking like Bert but in all honesty, we love you just the way you are!
Thanks for making us laugh :)
Hugs,
Lily Belle & Muffin
Well, you know those pictures had me giggling, but you know the end of the post was my absolute favorite. It has seeing beautiful written all over it. I can't imagine you being any other dog but Goose. It wouldn't be fitting at all. I also love that you teach us as humans, to remember we should be ourselves too. It would be draining to wear an outfit that wasn't myself all day long. That's just no way to live. I choose seeing beautiful. I know you do too. Thanks for that!
ReplyDeleteBwhaha Goose. You are perfect just the way you are!
ReplyDeleteOh Goose, I just love you. You and your mom come up with some wonderful stuff and mom and I always know exactly where to go when we need a smile :)
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