FLAT MARLEY GOES TO NEW YORK

Lady took FLAT me to New York City. Take a look!

 Captain America, Batman, and Marley the Adventure Dog

 POOH BEAR!!

 Flat Marley rides the subway!

Flat Marley and Lady's friends go to the park.

 Queens Zoo

 September 11, 2001 was a very sad day in Lady's country. She went to the memorial for all the people who lost their lives on that day, and in another attack on the World Trade Center in 1993.

 That day, Lady was supposed to fly back to China, but all the planes were grounded. She sat in front of the TV following the news for eight days until she fly again.

 St. Paul's chapel was spared.

 Flat me went on the Staten Island Ferry and saw Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty.

 St. Paul's Chapel from 1776! It's right across from the 9/11 memorial.

 This is Zale. He works at the Sten Island Ferry trying to keep the bad guys from hurting anyone, and drug runners out! Lady gave him some good scratching and he laid on her feet! He threw his head back so she would scratch under his chin! Usually working dogs don't get to be scratched but the guy let Lady because of me! There's a whole book on Dog Heros of 9/11 that Lady wants to buy for me. She bought a stuffie Search and Rescue dog, but says I can't love the stuffin's out of it!

This is where Zale works. Lady thought all the lights at night were beautiful. After Chinese food -REAL Chinese food, Lady, Flat me, and her friends went back to Queens.

FLAT MARLEY GOES TO THE BEACH

Recently, I had a sleepover at Aunt Holley's cuz Marisa and family went somewhere. Aunt Holley lived in our same city in the south when we first moved to Bangalore. She had several furkids. Her two-legged kids are all but grown and don't live with her. So, I think she enjoyed having me around. Flat me is having more adventures in Florida, this time at Lady's beloved beach. 

 These are the dunes by my grandpa's house.

 Lady loves her beach! She says she feels closer to God here.

 Flat Marley is King of the Castle!

 Sea gull!

 Lots of life on the beach!

 Scurrying sandpipers.
Looks like Flat Marley had a great day with Lady on the beach.
 

FLAT MARLEY GOES TO EPCOT CENTER

Lady and her best friend Jean took Flat me to EPCOT Center in Florida! Looks like flat me had a great day. EPCOT celebrated 20 years of the Flower and Garden Festival.

 Flat me and the wizard fo Oz.

 Lady took Flat me to Mexico!

 So many beautiful flowers!

 And to Norway...

 EPCOT had many topiaries -this one is in China.

 AFRICA! Lady took flat me to the African exhibits.

Flat me and the elephant.
Aunty Jean took some more photos that she will send to us, and then I will post them. 

ADENTURES OF FLAT MARLEY IN TEXAS

Lady took flat me to Texas to visit her cousins and their kids. She sent me photos! Looks like I had a good time!

 Sitting in the old buggy with Ethan and Bella. This looks like fun!

 Ethan and Kenna took me in another antique buggy!

 One of Lady's cousin's horses.

 Bella and Flat Marley talkin' to the horses.

Swinging with Kenna.

 Flat Marley supervising Colton working out. Plenty for kids and dogs to do at the ranch.

 

HOME-STYLE PONCHO

I made my own poncho from my blankie. It's nice and cozy.

SURPRISE

I had a surprise visit from Aunty Pam and my buddies Joseph and Titus. They brought a cool gift they got from Lady! Lady said it is a gift from Ezzie, Kira, and Wyatt!! Aunty Pam saw my Lady in Thailand! She said Lady misses me too much. Lady showed my book to everybody. We'll, it was good to hear Lady is doing okay. Aunty Pam said she'd take some photos for Lady. I had fun playing with my new tug-o-war toy with the little humans. Boys are fun, but I love Marissa.

EXTENDED SLEEPOVER

I knew something was up when more than one suitcase came out. Lady packed two great big ones and a small one. We cleaned the house, changed all the sheets, emptied the fridge, and slept in the living room. John came early the next morning. Lady put me in my raincoat and carried me oh so tightly out to his car for a ride. Only Lady didn't get in. Now, I love to go for a ride, but I didn't know Lady wasn't coming with us. I waited by the door but she didn't come. I know what that means. I'm here with Marisa until Lady comes back to get me. And she always comes back. I think it may be awhile.

                                                          Lady's three Valentines!

Home Again

Lady, Tyler, and Erin all came to get me at Sarah's house. I got to ride home in the auto rickshaw. It was cold bt Lady wrapped my blankie around me. I love riding in the auto rickshaw's because they are so open and I can see and smell everything. Lady brought me treats from her trips. She even met a cute little doxie puppy, but said she is way too young for me.

Here she is helping her little human take a nap.

Here she's tired from helping her other little human with math.
Maybe someday she will have a blog of her own. Puppies sure do sleep a lot!
Of course Lady and I are glad to be back in our own bed! We have friends coming from Apple Country and our old city! That is, if the roads are clear of snow! They've had a bunch! My little friends Tate and Wyatt played in the snow. Well, I don't miss it. I like the sunbeams.

BIRTHDAY

Today is Lady's birthday and I can't be with her. I know she is missing me. I am usually the first one to lick her face and wish her happy birthday. I don't share her chocolate cake, but I help her celebrate nonetheless. She is far away in Bombay! Here are pictures she sent me from the coast.

FRIENDS

The big street dog on our lane is not nice to me, but the three puppies LOVE me. This is the little female.

 My treat is color coordinated! Grandma sent them to me.

 My little buddy Wyatt came back from America and stayed with me. I took him for a walk outside. It was his birthday.

We got him a riding car. I supervised.
Lady went on another trip, this time to Mumbai. I am at a sleepover with Marissa, Sarah, and John.  It's pretty cold here in Delhi. Lady said it is warm in Mumbai and they went to the beach!! I have never been to a beach, but I have been to that beach on a lake way up in the high mountains!

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013

This is how I choose to celebrate the New Year -hiding from all the cherry bombs and crackers! It's loud and smoky outside. Lady was invited to a party but decided to stay home with me when I started shaking. I've been at Marisa's since Thursday and got home today. Lady flew away to visit two families. She missed me so much she didn't want to leave me today. So, just Lady and me ringing in the New Year.
In 2012:
I didn't get bit by street dogs
got spots
didn't have back trouble
rode a horse
sat on a yak
swam at 13,000 feet
played in the snow
rode a motorcycle
went on road trips with Lady
and we moved to Delhi
made new friends
old friends came to visit
In 2013:
love Lady
have pizza nights with Lady 
make new friends
share my chow and treats with the poor
be a good guest when I go for sleepovers
won't chew up Lady's stuffies or the babies' toys
protect Lady and let her know when people are coming
lie in sunbeams
take naps
eat treats
try to stay out of trouble
HAPPY NEW YEAR, FURENDS!