Letter from Chip, week 2
[ed note: each week, while Chip's family is in Costa Rica, I promised they would receive a photo and letter from Chip, so they would be able to keep tabs and guage her general well being. Of course, being a blogger, I decided to make the emails public. Nice. Hey Tim and Anne! Love your dog! Keep in mind, this is not my dog, but I LOVE her all the same. Also, this photo is NOT the actual photo that accompanied the email. In case you're wondering. I just thought it was a nice shot.]
Dear Family,
This week, i found a new comfy place to sleep: the girl's bedroom floor. And that is where you see me laying in this photo.
The people I am staying with seem to be very obsessed with a sadly out-of-date video game system and some game called Super Mario brothers. They play it every night in the girl's room. I don't mind. Except when they lose and they yell very loudly.
I went for a couple of walks, and have been accompanying the boy and the girl to the bus stop in the mornings. I have been barking at the neighbor cats, and pooping in the same spot in the backyard, which really seems to make the lady happy.
They seem to like me a lot. Maybe too much. But I don't mind. It will do just fine until all of you return home. I actually overheard the lady tell a different lady named Leslie that they were thinking of dyeing my fur black and pretending not to know all of you when you return home. Just so you are aware, if this does occur, do not be fooled. It IS me.
Today, the people are actually leaving town for one night, and one of the man's coffee shop employees is coming over to stay with me and keep me company until the people come back tomorrow at around 5 p.m.
Maybe I can get a little peace and quiet?
Give my love to Ellie Ann, Michael and Ida.
Signed,
Chip
p.s. they are coming up with silly nicknames for me, like, "Chip dip dippity do" and "Chippy McScratchy". HELP!
Possession is ¾ of the law. So, we will be working on securing appropriate counsel and developing joint custody arguments for our return. Thanks for taking such great care of her! She looks great the kids love seeing her. Off to the beach this weekend – it has been fun, but eventually I am going to have to get back into the swing of actually working. There is always tomorrow…
Posted by: Tim Smith | January 16, 2007 at 10:17 AM
loving the chip letter! too frickin funny!
Kat
Posted by: kat | January 16, 2007 at 10:21 AM
Hang in there, Chip. The people actually seem like the nicest people and I know for a fact that the lady will make you laugh A LOT. That should be fun.
Anilu.
Posted by: Ana Maria Magloire | January 16, 2007 at 10:34 AM
Happiness is a golden retriever. That's all I have to say about that. =)
Posted by: Nitty.Gritty. | January 16, 2007 at 10:43 AM
CZ- with an imagination like yours, what kind of dreams do you dream at night? would love to hear one of ThoSE.
Posted by: nancy in ks | January 16, 2007 at 10:59 AM
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks and speaks for my dog! Glad you're enjoying his company so much....
Posted by: Amy | January 16, 2007 at 11:15 AM
Absolutely hysterical. You've got to stop making me laugh out loud in my stuffy cubicle on my quiet floor of the big office building!! Never mind, keep making me laugh!
Posted by: Jane | January 16, 2007 at 11:16 AM
hhaha I LOVE THIS!
Posted by: tara w | January 16, 2007 at 11:17 AM
I love Chips letter to his family! Who couldn't love that face? Have fun taking care of him. You are one funny gal!!
Posted by: Brenda | January 16, 2007 at 11:27 AM
chip is BEAUTIFUL!!
Posted by: april | January 16, 2007 at 11:33 AM
Cracking up here CZ. Just what I need in order to get me to the office. Cheers from NZ
Posted by: Ali Dub | January 16, 2007 at 11:42 AM
Love the letter from Chip! Thanks for sharing! It is a lovely shot of McScratchy.
Posted by: Angela Hancock | January 16, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Excellent letter Cathy!! Thanks so much for making me laugh after a horrid drive to work (Factoria) from Ballard in the snow!!!
Posted by: Chan | January 16, 2007 at 11:55 AM
bwhwhwahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahaaaa
Posted by: Michelle | January 16, 2007 at 12:09 PM
So fricken HILARIOUS you are! Love that you're bloggin again :) Makes my day
Natalie Tran
Posted by: Natalie Tran | January 16, 2007 at 12:10 PM
Oh Cathy, I'm so glad you are back. Each and everyday has been a laugh out loud!! I was a big time lurker before, but my new year's resolution has been to post more on blogs I read. So you may hear more from me!!
Posted by: Anna Beth | January 16, 2007 at 12:23 PM
Thanks for the laugh...that was truly hilarious, gorgeous dog.
Posted by: Jana Jones | January 16, 2007 at 12:36 PM
I have kept your link in my favorites--imagine my surprise as I clicked down the list and started reading--I was halfway through the Jan 12 post when it hit me--Hey!! It's Cathy!!
Welcome back!
Posted by: Shirley | January 16, 2007 at 12:39 PM
Love Chips letter! I thought I was mad about my dog. We left my dog Lucy with my parents for two weeks last year and my Mum who scraps took photos nearly everyday and did a small Journal for me when I got back with funny stories 'written' by Lucy!!! So funny.
Posted by: alison | January 16, 2007 at 12:52 PM
Thank you for this letter, Chip ! It was funny.
Kisses from Belgium (do you where it is ??)
Claire
Posted by: Claire | January 16, 2007 at 01:39 PM
peeing in my pants...too funny! so, so glad that you are back!
Posted by: Susan D. | January 16, 2007 at 01:49 PM
How frigging cute are you? Would you like to watch my cat some time? I would love to know what she has to say to me in email form. ;)
Posted by: Jen | January 16, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Chip,
I hope you continue to have fun with the "Z" family! I have friends whose four legged furry kid writes their Christmas letter each year. With your talent .. you might want to think about doing that! It is always nice to see the world from someone else's perspective! Hope you can at least post one more blog during your stay .. It would be interesting to know what "Lady Z" has in her scrap room! LOL!
Posted by: Lyn Meeker | January 16, 2007 at 02:09 PM
Dear Chip,
Remember that this is your vacation too. You need to explore and poop wherever you want! My favorite thing to do when I'm on vacation at my Grandma's house is to terrorize the fat white cat and pee on the hot tub!
Sincerely,
Ludwig the Greyhound
Posted by: Heather | January 16, 2007 at 02:09 PM
Oh damn, you are unbelievable. I just scared my cat away when I read your post. He just run of as I started laughing...
Look forward to read more about my new hero Chip.
Greetings from Switzerland
Jeanine
Posted by: Jeanine | January 16, 2007 at 02:23 PM
I am so glad I clicked your bog link I still had saved in my FAV'S....this one made my laugh out loud, I so needed to laugh today!!!! Thanks ;)
Posted by: Martha | January 16, 2007 at 02:39 PM
too funny.
Chip, you are one lucky dog!
Posted by: suetreiber | January 16, 2007 at 03:05 PM
What an awesome way to keep the family 'posted' on Chip's well-being. I know when I go on vacation I miss Abby (my black lab) terribly!! It seems as though you are reading his mind!!
Posted by: Yvonne | January 16, 2007 at 03:29 PM
Too cute! Love the letter!
Ashley
Posted by: Ashley | January 16, 2007 at 04:07 PM
lmao!
Posted by: RScrapIT | January 16, 2007 at 04:16 PM
This is so funny. His family will love getting these.
Posted by: Dawn Stan | January 16, 2007 at 04:44 PM
Awwwww :) This is adorable. I have a dog but haven't done anything like that for/with him. I have with the cats. They like to write to each other. A lot. ;)
Posted by: Nicole | January 16, 2007 at 05:06 PM
hysterical, yet all so true!
u are genius!
~maryjo~
Posted by: MaryJo | January 16, 2007 at 05:18 PM
that is sooo adorable. poor chipster. my dog has silly nick names like that too. maybe chip would like a song written about him. my dog chessa has 3, called...*the chessa songs*. i think chip needs a song!
Posted by: Jenna | January 16, 2007 at 05:18 PM
I love this :).
Posted by: ali | January 16, 2007 at 05:19 PM
ROFLOL!!!!
Dear Chip,
ask the Lady if you can create with her. I am sure she will allow you help witha Simple project.
Andie
Posted by: andie | January 16, 2007 at 05:55 PM
Too funny! You go Chip!
Posted by: Liz Ness | January 16, 2007 at 06:10 PM
Now i understand all the "hype" about your return to the blogging world! Enjoyed reading this post ... too funny!
Posted by: Laura J | January 16, 2007 at 06:21 PM
He's beautiful. Love those lab eyes. Chippy McScratchy is the best!
Posted by: PamMc | January 16, 2007 at 06:33 PM
This is hilarious!!!
Posted by: Lisa Cohen | January 16, 2007 at 08:59 PM
LOL :D Brilliant :P And such a beautiful dog - no wonder you wanna "steal" him :P
Posted by: Ania | January 17, 2007 at 02:45 AM
OH my Word. Gotta love ya Cathy!! Thanks for being a blogger again.
And I cant wait till the next installment of the Chip Letters. maybe they would make a great mini album for when the family returns. Full of fab pics of Chip and some funny letters from "that lady"
Posted by: Dee | January 17, 2007 at 03:59 AM
Cathy, this is just too good. Nice to see life through different Eyes.
Posted by: Petra | January 17, 2007 at 04:22 AM
funny. chip, the obsession with super mario brothers is at my house too.
Posted by: stephanie | January 17, 2007 at 06:41 AM
I'd like to vote on CHip Mcscratchy...that's hilarious..cute dog!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kelli Johnson | January 17, 2007 at 08:12 AM
crack me up!
Posted by: Julie | January 17, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Dear Chip, Aren't humans goofy? Hope you are having a good vacation. Here's a tip: if you think the girl's floor is comfy, check out her bed when she goes on the big bus in the morning! Mmm snuggy!
Chow,
Linus the schnauzer.
Posted by: JenniB | January 17, 2007 at 10:23 AM
hahahahahahahahaha
You should be a writer.
Posted by: Carla Cavellucci Landi | January 17, 2007 at 11:49 AM
There is something to be said for a dog that poops in the same spot everytime.
I'm happy you're blogging again.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 17, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Chip, are you scrapbooking your 'vacation'? That would be a nice momento to take home with you, then you could look at it and tell stories about that time you spent with that family that wanted to keep you. Just a warning, from what I have seen, don't stand still too long, you might get covered in paper!
And my dog, Sally agrees with Linus, why sleep on the floor when the bed is empty.
Posted by: Kelli | January 17, 2007 at 12:46 PM