Despite how the pictures below appear, he really doesn't mind being in his crate. He gets inside of it quite readily and is happy just to know that wherever we're headed, he's going with us. It's the long drive which gets him antsy. He's fine when we're zooming along the highway - he'll sleep most of the way, but as soon as he senses that we're getting closer to making a few stops (to get worms, to buy groceries and to acquire our usual goodies from the liquor store), he starts getting restless. He has a full repertoire of sounds which range from soft whimpers, vocal pants and bird-like chirps which change in range before your very ears, from very high-pitched to deep low growly sounds. It's quite the symphony of canine sounds.
Of course, while he's entertaining us with his vocal prowess, he's not just sitting or lying still. He's often facing forward, imploring us with his eyes, to understand that he can not wait a moment longer and must be at the cottage right now lest he implode.
One day, I'll record Benny's symphony of sounds but for now, the following three photos will give you an idea of his sense of urgency.
Are we just about there yet?
Please! Can't somebody help me?
For the love of dog, please stop this car.
And now, without further delay, here are the Posts of the Week. The icon below is yours for the taking if if your blog post is named as a POTW.
A Good Read
I'm Britney?
by Gary
at Follow Your Bliss
Empty Hands
by Fiona
at Lady Fi
The Prune One
by Moannie
at The View From This End
I Can't See That From Over Here
by Christopher
at Christopher's Views
Funny Stuff
Would You Rather...
by Michelle
at House of Lime
Hurricanes: How to Prepare (or Not)
by Crabby
at Cranky Fitness
by Michelle
at House of Lime
Hurricanes: How to Prepare (or Not)
by Crabby
at Cranky Fitness
Photographic Gems
Sunset Sunday
by Scott
at Just Used Pixels
Monarch Butterfly - Egg Laying - Ovipositing
by Kerri
at A Little Piece of Me
by Scott
at Just Used Pixels
Monarch Butterfly - Egg Laying - Ovipositing
by Kerri
at A Little Piece of Me
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52 comments:
I just had the worst weekend with my cat. No kids at home so took her to the lake. Miserable. When she wasn't lost and found way down the road or nixing the litter box, she was whining and crying. Guess an overload of food and water placed in the backyard and all her friends - the possum, squirrels, and the resident skunk -- keep her happier than being with my husband and me. Works for me.
Will check in on your POTW later this week. Still recovering from the weekend.
Oh what a sweetheart! I just KNOW how he feels!! But he handles the "waiting game" much better than I!;D
Oh, those pics are adorable ... that first one was my absolute favorite. What a little personality he has!
Congrats POTW!!!
I can almost hear him in those photos! (Oh, wait, that's the Princess doing the vocalizing - she does the exact same thing!)
Adorable pictures!
It's amazing how animals are able to express themselves in different ways.
Here's another dog who happens to have a knack for self-expression.
http://youtu.be/2c8MMiytwNs
Whine, Whimper and Song ~ Benny's hymn as he clasps his paws in prayer. :) His prayers are answered when the cottage is reached. Beseeching Benny's photos' are most endearing.
Congrats to POTW - and thanks for sharing them with us.
Hilary, Who would have guessed the vocal range of such a cute little dog. How hard must it be to resist his pleas ;-)
Pets can be nearly human sometimes. Imagine a child in the car getting restless. Our cat Alfie always meows to thank us for opening a door for him to come in or go out. He talks in other ways too - Dave
My dog is the same way - he loves GOING, but after a few minutes he wants to BE THERE!
Oh, poor Benny.
A beautiful set......I'll have to get one of those crates.
Too funny.
Impatience beautifully conveyed!
What adorable pics!! Impatience never looked so darn cute!!
Love it
I am traveling right now to Ohio!
Going to see my mom..woot!!
Hugs
SueAnn
Benny belly is my favorite! I love that pup. ^^v
OH BENNY!
LOVE that dog. I love his poses!
Some cool posts, I'm going to be visiting! Thanks for doing all the "research"!
Poor Benny! Not the type of dog to be cooped up for long. I expect he more than made up for it when he eventually got out..... racing around!
Maggie X
Nuts in May
Oh my goodness, poor doggy.;) Joking aside, these are simply the cutest pictures of a dog.;) He looks like he is just sitting back and stretching his paws.;) Hilarious.;)
Congratulations to everyone mentioned here, now I just need the day to have 48 hours so I can visit everyone.;))
xoxo
I like the sounds he makes. I put a bed between my seats, but my dog wants to be on my lap.Eventually she finds her bed.
Benny is such a drama queen, isn't he? You can tell he's quite happy but he sure knows how to strike a pose.
We used to travel with our cat cross country in our van and she was affectionate, patient, and content... until it got towards evening and she judged it was time to stop. She'd start pacing howling nonstop if we took too long to find a campground. We may have technically taken the wheel, but she was often the real "driver."
And hey, thanks so much for the link!!
some really great posts once again, ms. hilary!
and i adore your neurotic benny! :)
I just love Benny. He's my favorite dog in the world, and he would be my friend in a jiffy, if we ever met in real life. Glad he gets to go with you, even if he does have to suffer a bit!
Lol. Oh Benny. My dog does surprisingly well in the car, better than me on long trips! :) Congrats to all the POTW!
Oh that Benny is such a scamp ... lots of good posts/photos this week!
aww benny...smiles...fun hilary...
congrats to everyone...def on lady fi's post...really enjoyed that earlier this week...will check out the rest...
I think I'm in LOVE with Benny :)
PS - Thank you for your kindness with the POTW! Very much appreciated!
Oh my - those photos of Benny had me laughing out loud!
Many thanks for the honour of a POTW and thank you for giving us so much good reading every week.
aw, poor benny!
he's such an adorable dog!
beautiful series of photos.
...and thanks so much for your lovely comments.
they are much appreciated!
betty xx
I know how your little dog feels. Cute photos of him. I'm glad you liked my Sunset Sunday shot, thanks for the POTW award.
Benny is so adorable! Man, oh, man, I just love dogs! Thanks Hilary for including "I'm Britney?" as a POTW. I so appreciate your support and kindness.
Benny's so cute!!!
A gob-smacking surprise for me, Hilary. Thank you, thank you so much.
This morning I thought I was on the way out; such pain...think it was a twisted costal cartilage...so did not log on till, well, now.
Benny is a star.
What a sweetie and so cute. The photos are adorable Hilary.
Thanks for stopping and your kind words.
Have a lovely week xo
Your Benny is adorable!! What cute poses. I am a big believer in crates. They offer much comfort for our furry friends. Ours used to go in the crate like it was their den, their quiet place.
Congrats to the POTW-ers! Looks like some interesting ones....hope to get by later this evening.
Our Simon is pretty much the same way...the high speed lull will keep him sleeping but the minute we get off the highway and start making turns and stopping at lights....the ants-in-the-pants begins!
Ha, for the love of Dog....
That poor Baby...
Benny is so very cute. Wishing you a wonderful time at the cottage (or maybe these are older photos?).
Oh my goodness, he's such a pathetic little guy! I'm sure the cabin made up for it!
I'll be Benny goes for a long, fast run when he arrives at his destination :-)
Thanks for the great reads... I'm off.
xo jj
I use to be able to drive forever without getting restless, but that is no longer the case. Now, after about six hours, I resemble Benny.
Thanks very much for the POTW mention.
I lost power for 2 1/2 days from the storm...have it back now...but internet at my home is down so I'm online sporadically as I can find wireless...will come back later to read rest of the POTW's.
Wow, he's a cutie! We had a dog that loved to travel and was such a good traveler and guest! Much better than boarding him...he really let us know how unhappy he was the only time we did it!
hahaha, well i am glad my ridiculousness gave you and the others who stopped by a good chuckle. you just never know where inspiration will strike and in what manner!
benny is as entertaining as ever. too :)
Benny just made my night. I love that little convict act! Clyde does that though not with the same charm. What a hoot!
He's adorable, and I can feel his sense of urgency. I've felt that myself...are we ever going to get there. Those last miles are the longest.
Oh, Benny - who can resist you? That face, those eyes, that little sausage body. Hopefully, you got lots of treats for your trouble.
THIS IS THE CUTEST DOG EVER.
The caps were completely warranted in this case. Your puppy butt is adorable!
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Twitter: @GlamKitten88
Benny is gorgeous.
okay...that just totally cracked me up !!
xo
Thanks for stopping by, everyone. As always, your kindness and support that you show to me and to the folks mentioned in the POTW is very much appreciated. You're all terrific!
Benny's such a doll! And is it Wednesday again, already? Yikes!
The look in his eyes! They speak. :)
The sunset photo is terrific!
Hilary- haven't been here (or anywhere!) for too long. I miss your photos. Benny is just adorable--a balm for weary hearts. :)
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