Frank'n'Farter, Mr. Wilson's Guardian Angel ♡

I’ve been trying to upload some videos… and I am trying.. so my hubby tells me.. lmaooooo

but.. here is my first attempt…   crossing my fingers that this one works..

let me know!

http://s215.photobucket.com/user/WildSheWolf/media/Our%20Pets/P1110083.mp4.html

Bark atcha later!

This has to be one of my favorite pictures of my Franklin….  Just standing in his lookout spot on the deck.. peaceful..

of course the second one just expresses the joy and zest for life that this sweet guy had… This was taken the night before his amputation

I learned alot from him in the 8 years I was blessed to have him… am still learning…

And from the archives… I find the two of them together again.. and of course.. Squeaky on hand!!

Hallowe’en is not far off… and I could just read the captions on these photos…

Maggie:  I think this hat gives me magical powers!!

Franklin:  Don’t look at me… I feel like such a clown

Maggie:  Well.. that hat does make you look pretty stupid… umm.. I mean silly!!

Franklin:  B*tch.. umm.. I mean witch!!

He loves them… once he figured out what to do with them… there was no way I was getting a clear picture cause he had to catch them all!!!!

 

 

 

 

Should I invest in some hair gel?

Do you think I should spike it?

Maybe we should colour it…  give it some highlights!

Mr. Wilson’s feathering is coming in on his legs, chest and belly.

AND.. he is sporting a new hairdo!!!

Meet.. Mr. Wilkson’t Mohawk!!

today…..  I can’t believe it  has been 3 months

a quarter of a year,

13 weeks,

92 days,

2, 208 hours,

132,480 minutes,

7, 948,800 seconds

since I lost my baby boy.

It still hurts.. it hurts like f*ck.  I miss him soooo much.. I know that Mr. Wilson brings so much joy and playful moments, proud moments, loving moments, and I am blessed to have him to love and him to love me back.

But I miss my Franklin.

His smell is not as strong on his dog bed anymore..  he’s fading away slowly, only from the bed of course, not my heart, never, ever from my heart. Never.

His sweaters are still in my closet.. and know what?  I’m going to un-stitch that left hole and Maggie and Wilson will wear them this winter for our walks.. I hope they look as handsome and beautiful with them on as Franklin did.

His harness is still hanging in the back room.  Wilson will grow into it.. and I will be proud to put it on him for the first time when he is a big boy.

His dog bowl is back in the kitchen again, right beside Maggies on the raised bench my Sweetie built for Franklin.   Mr. Wilson likes to be a big boy and eat beside Maggie.

We took away the ramp from the bedroom.  It was time.  I wish I could hear him hop down it one more time..

I wish I could dream of him.  I wish I could dream, and hold him, and pet his head, neck, and kiss him on the brow.  I so badly need to dream of him.  I wish I could tell him I loved him one more time, kiss his nose, and hold him tight.. and never ever let go.

I wish I could smell his farts.

I wish…….

 

 

Hey big guy.. I am so glad you are having a good time and letting us know that you are A-OK!!!     Cause..  that makes three.. THREE white feathers that I have found since you have been gone Mr. Magoo!!  Sunday morning when I got up and I was walking through the bedroom, what do I see on the ground.. in front of where your ramp used to be.. but a single white feather!!  Which I found funny because it was right in front of the tall dresser.. where you are sitting on top in your cedar box, with your pawprint (which I touch all the time) and your collar and your very first sausage squeaky!!!

Of course, my Fred, smiled when I told him and then I think he went and had a teary eyes moment in the tv room… he gets teary eyed Frankie.. we all do..  but that is ok.. I know you see it.. and you know that when it happens, we are thinking of you, loving you, remembering you and of course missing you.    I’m sure you miss us too, but eventually, one day, we will see each other again and then you’ll be stuck with me.. lol  How do you like me now!!??  Lol

Fred and I were chatting about going ice fishing next year again… and I think we are going to take Maggie and Wilson with us.  Remember going ice fishing?  You had such a good time.. you were such a good boy.. and didn’t even fall in the hole once!  Maggie did… twice.. remember.. ??  crazy mutt.. spins around and her butt falls right down the hole.  Geesh.

Remember I made Maggie and you hoodies?  I was afraid the weather would be really, really cold on the snowmobile ride out there and I wanted to keep you guys warm!!   After all.. I have fished there when it was minus 45!!!!!  after all.. you were pretty hip in your GAP hoodie!!  I can hear the voice… “yooooooooooooo ADRIANNNN!”

You loved the snowmobile ride out there in the sled…. The wind in your face made you smile!! And we said to hell with the hoodies!!

You loved to sit beside Fred and watch him fish…. well.. you loved to sit beside Fred period.  lol

You even watched the hole for us while we were busy…

But I know that your favorite part of that fishing trip was when we cleaned the fish, cooked the fish.. and gave you guys some.  Fish is delish isn’t it!!! yummmmm!!!!

I really wanted to take you fishing again one more time in February… but I was afraid of the ice and you slipping.  I was afraid that you would hurt or break your front leg.. and being way out in the middle of nowhere.. well. I don’t know what I would have done if you had hurt yourself!!

I should have taken you.  For that I am sorry buddy.  I really am… but we will fish again…  and we can fish as long as we want to… cause there will be no time limit next time!!  We won’t have to pack up and go home.  We can hang as long as you want to and just.. enjoy!

Now, remember to remind Wilson about his manners walking on the leash… and tell him to stop trying to use the water dish as a mini puppy pool!! crazy canine… !!!

Thanks bud…   I know he is in good hands.. well.. ummm.. paws…  you know what I mean!!

Bark atcha later!

Well.. I celebrated my big FIVE OH birthday on Saturday with some friends in the backyard, which turned out to be a total of 29 people including us.. lol

It was a bit rainy, but we have a covered section of the deck as well as a few tents we put up.

The rain didn’t stay around for long and overall.. it as a great time with great friends!    My sweetie actually had two highland pipers come into the yard.. which was such a fabulous surprise.  Not to mention two of my girlfriends from Toronto came.. who I haven’t seen in a while, which was fantastic.  AND there was even fireworks, thanks to my sweetie and my son.    Overall, it was a great day!

But I just had to share what a friend of mine did for my birthday…   What a great keepsake..  I was so touched by it..  I LOVE IT!!!  So.. needless to say.. Franklin WAS with me for my birthday celebration!!!   Love you buddy.. XO

 

Mr. Wilson did great at my birthday celebration.. he was the perfect little puppy.. no nipping.. no tearing at little kids pants, hands etc… He was certainly tuckered out though with all those people paying attention to him…

He’s a recent photo of him…  he is growing so fast.. I swear he just grew an inch walking to the kitchen!!  He’s losing his “puppy” look and become more of a toddler!!

Bark atcha later!

*sigh*  hey there sweet boy…

Yesterday was my “big 50” birthday…  and it was without you….  in solid form…

I remember saying to Fred when we found out you had those nasty mets in your lungs that I didn’t think you would be there for my birthday.   Sometimes I hate it when I am right.  I wish I could have shared some ice cream with you… as a matter of fact.. I didn’t even have any ice cream.

But, I know you were with me in spirit.. and when I closed my eyes and opened my heart.. and breathed deep……  I could feel you.  Thank you for being there with me.

Maggie has been sleeping on your bed.. and I snuggled down beside her last night to love her up..and guess what.  I could still smell you on that bed…  and I know she could smell you too.

She is doing awesome with Mr. Wilson… teaching him so many things and being so patient with him.  I am sure you have a paw or two in there as well.

Mr. Wilson has been sleeping on the bed the last few nights .. in your spot.. keeping watch out for us.  You would be proud!

I miss you handsome guy….  but then again.. you know that..

And in honour of it being Christmas 5 months from today…. I found this picture where my Fred took you and Maggie to get your picture taken with Santa.. This was to raise funds for the SPCA and it was Christmas 2011.  You just don’t look too impressed dude.. lol

Say hi to Diesel for me!!  xoxo

Hey there Handsome Guy…   I found a few great pictures I had on my computer…  I thought I would share it here for all the tripawd pawrents to see.. You are such a handsome guy.. I bet you have all the ladies up there at the bridge smiling!!  How could they not when they see your contagious grin!!

Now.. I know you love your squeakies… and you show them off quite proudly!!!

This one was your favorite.. Turkey Girl.. remember her?  She hung around for years.. until a bad winter and she was stuck outside.. she was never the same since that…

And I know that.. when a hotdog is not available.. you are more than willing to substitute with a burger!!

But.. do you think you could tell Mr. Wilson how to carry a ball… ???

Work on that.. will ya buddy?  It’s going to be embarrassing at the dog park when he gets older… !!

Love ya big guy….

Bark atcha later!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hey there Franklin…. check this out!!  You would be soooo proud dude!  I know you have been chatting to Mr. Wilson.. and telling him what to do and what not to do.  Well.. today.. as a special treat because he had been such a good boy.. We gave him a pig ear!!!!

YUP!!!! A PIG EAR!!!!!  He was sooo happy.. as you know.. and once he got over the “how do I hang onto this without it moving all over the place” situation, he picked up his pig ear and went out to the lawn to lie down and eat it!!  You told him where the best spot was to lie down didn’t you!!  Yup.. he did.. he lay down right by the rocks by the pond, under the maple tree.  That was your favourite spot to eat your pig ears!!  Thanks for sharing that buddy!!  You rawk!

We only let him have half of it today… we shall see how his tummy does and if everything is ok.. which it seems to be.. he can have the rest tomorrow for another special treat.

So.. keep your eyes out.. when you see him in your spot.. come on down and join him!!!  Visit for a while.. we would love to have you!!