Saturday Writing Essential: Snuggling with Sadie

Such a sweet baby! Thanks for sharing her picture.

What an adorable puppy! Wishing Sadie a fast recovery. Wishing you a fine day of signing and chatting!

Thanks, Miriam. She is indeed a sweetie pie!

Hi, Pat! Good luck today at your reading, too. And congrats again on winning that HUGE writing contest for your lovely and evocative piece, "Vases."

Awe Sadie - well at least she got a cool looking bandage - docs are so great these days ~wishing you well ~j

Sadie here....wishing your Sadie a speedy recovery.

aww...she is so precious...hope she feels better soon...my prayers are with her

Love the pictures

Sadie will look happier soon. She is very cute....Does she get a painkiller?

You are one BUSY man!

she is such a cutie.

She is sooo flippin cute!!!!

Poor baby! What in the world happened to her?

oh the poor little thing! they are love in a bundle, aren't they?

I've been to Heron Hill many times, I love the Finger lakes and the wineries. Have fun.

Thanks for posting this to BEST ORIGINAL PHOTOS, ART AND WRITING FOR 2008.

Cute indeed!

Finger Lakes? Wineries? Might I suggest:

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Adorable furry baby, Aaron.

She's precious. And have fun at your book signing.

She's a cutie! Have any of her friends signed her cast yet?

What a cutebaby. Let us know how the book Siging went at the Winery

Aaron - Better watch out; now she's a pup and just earning her medals. If she keeps this up, she'll set a record for going from amateur MVP* to global titanium record holder based on medical expenses.

*MVP = Most Valued Puppy.

Get well soon !!

Hi folks! The book signing was great - met and connected with so many nice folks. I sold 20 books (that's a pretty good day for me) and got to laugh alot, especially as the rain poured down on the tent I was in and I had to play musical chairs and tables to avoid getting drenched!! Also - I give away my art photos for free. That generates lots of great conversations and good will. ;o)

Hi, Jean! Yeah, Sadie's bandage has little happy faces on it. It's amazing the things they have these days!!

Sadie, thanks for your wishes for our Sadie!!

Samantha - your prayers are so welcomed. Thank you!

Hi, Deb. Thank you!

Kathryn! How are you? Yes - she got a pain killer/anti-inflammatory pill for a few days in the beginning, but after her splint was put on she seemed just fine. I know when my wife broke her arm she said it didn't hurt after they cast it, same with my daughter when she broke her elbow. So I'm praying the little cutie pie was out of pain after that. She seems deliriously happy now, her old self! And yeah, busy all the time, but usually with things I love doing. Like writing, spending time with my grandsons and family, gardening, taking photos, and cooking up great meals for us. That stuff is fun!

Hi, Flit! Hope you're doing well. When can you start swimming in that beautiful lake?

Thanks, Dawn!

Oh, Gerald. A terrible thing happened. My four year old grandson, Gordie, who should be the poster boy for a bull in the china shop, picked her up and put her on his bed. (he's not supposed to do that, but doesn't always listen). We're not sure if she hurt it when she fell or if he accidentally stepped on her, but it happened in a split second and noone saw it. Gordie is very sorry and apologized a lot to our little Sadie.

"Love in a bundle." Love that, Doc!

Hi, Marilyn! Are you from New York? Which is your favorite winery? I love Keuka Springs Riesling, MacGregors, and Seneca Shores Black Red wine. Of course, they're all good!

Hey, Jane! I checked out the linked article - a good one! I hadn't heard of the Green Woods Inn, but it looks great. Now I have yet another place to put on the wish list of places to stay in the Finger Lakes!

Hi, Donna! Thanks. She really is just a furry baby - so apt!

Beverly! Hello! How are you? Thanks for stopping in!

Oh, Amy. You made me laugh out loud with that signing the cast comment. I'll bet she'd like Toby, her best friend, to sign it. He's my daughter's rat terrier - funny name but a beautiful dog. All sleek and shiny and he loves everybody, including Sadie!

Hi, April! See above for the signing stuff. The weather was so goofy - blowing the tent walls in and out and sometimes shining sun and at other times pouring rain. What a day, but it was a blast and I love going to Heron Hill.

Jeff- you are SO right. So far we're up to a grand. LOL. It's a lot of money, but she's worth every penny. It's amazing how quickly puppy love hits ya and how strong those emotions become. Of course I've loved every dog I've been "owned by" all my life, but I forgot how quickly one becomes besotted. Yesterday we spent the whole day away from the house for my daughter's graduation from U of R and Eastman (double degree in psychology and voice) and poor Sadie was just so upset when we got home. She had her "pee pads," so she wasn't uncomfortable, but she just didn't get where we went and why we deserted her. I had to hold her for a long time when we got home. And got plenty of "kisses." Amazing creatures, these animals. We should learn SO much from them.

Thanks, Nihkil! I'll pass on your wishes to Sadie!

Poor, sweet baby. I hope she recovers soon!

Thanks, Renda! She's doing so much better. Sees the vet again tomorrow for a checkup. I think two more weeks of wearing the splint, then she'll be back to (almost) normal!

Thanks for the updates Aaron. I hope Toby is able to sign her cast before she gets it off. :-)

I just love the way you go off to these book events at wineries Aaron. A great combination, wine and books ... and of course, cheese -- my favorite food.

Sadie is a darling. Love that brightly colored cast. I can see why she enchants you.

Oh, she's such a sweety!!

Sadie is just precious. They do steal your heart with just a wimper. I took out pet insurance for mine, that just turned 1. I figure even if they raise the premiums it will be less in 10 years than I spent on my last friend in 2 years. But I would do it over again too, if I could have him back for just one day. Looking forward to hearing about Sadie's antics.

Thanks, Amy! I hope so, too!

Hi, Beryl. Wineries really are the best venue for selling books and meeting nice folks. I'm hooked! (the semi dry Riesling is also a nice draw!) And I love cheese, too.

Thanks, Marta! Hope your three pups are doing well, too. ;o)

Hi, Ann. I know how much heartache you went through when you lost your friend. I probably should consider health insurance, too!

Aaron, there's something you've got to get straight. Dogs live with you and generally make great companions. Cats, on the other hand, allow you to live with them and can pretty much fend for themselves. Therefore, Sadie lives with you, not vice versa. :)

Jeff, you are SO right! Thanks for the reminder!

Hi Aaron! WHAT a darling puppy! She has a very serious look to her - and no wonder, with her cast. The wonderful thing about animals, especially dogs, is they usually have a very happy outlook and a short memory of things like this.
Delighted you had a good day and sold lots of books, in addition to having a great time. You really are a wonder!

Thanks, Katrina! I miss our chats. How are you, and what new wonders have you whipped up for us in your kitchen??

Not much, Aaron - how did life get so BUSY?

Thank you for sharing.

Sounds like Sadie is doing Great... sorry I have been away for so long.. I will have to go and read what happend to the lil one!

Hubby says I either have a soft heart or a soft head and hes not sure which... tomorrow.. he will probably find out .. IM going to look at an Austalian Shephard.. just 6 months old and full of .. yeah.. energy..hehe oh oh.. and adopt aanother cat tonight..
(I really must finda job!)

Love your lil poochie! Best Wishes!

PS Aaron, have you ever been to Hilldebrande Estates Winery in Niagara On the Lake? ohhh they have a most fabulous ice wine! I am also fond of their Late Harvest Vidal which is more of a sweet wine.. even a desert wine if you like!

They also have wine tours daily and teach how to drink your wine.
Its a fabulous experience as well as the many other wineries in the Niagara Region.

Hi, Dan. Thanks for stopping by.

Betsy - I haven't explored the wineries up in that region! I usually go east to the Keuka or Seneca Lake vineyards. ;o) Good luck with your new critters!!!

Sadie is doing great! She got her cast off last Wednesday - but must take it very easy for two weeks. Sure - try telling that to an energetic puppy!!!

Aww, poor puppy! She is so adorable! Hope her leg is back to feeling great asap!

Hi, Cori! Hope you're well! We're doing a winery tour this weekend with my twins - just turned 23 and that's what they wanted. I sure don't mind!! Especially since I hope we can have lunch at the Esperanza!

What a sweetheart, Aaron. I stopped in to try once more to use Gathers format. Glad I did. :) Take care of you and yours. Life has been hectic and trying here. Best wishes for all your events and endeavors.

Same to you, dear Debbie. I miss you! Good luck with all the craziness!

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