Thursday Thirteen Ed. #65
November 1, 2006
1. Banjo is our family's ten-month-old, Boston Terrier puppy. His official name is Sebastian's Blue Banjo. It kind of sounds like a Picasso painting doesn't it? Or maybe the name of some really cool, acoustic folk band's newest album. That's what I always thought, anyway.
2. Banjo has been raised on a combination of acoustic folk and classical music. Whenever we have to leave him at home, I try to leave some music on for him so he doesn't feel so lonesome. Personally, I think he prefers M. Ward
3. Banjo is a good napping dog. If I ever need a friend to curl up with and take a little nap, he is always glad to oblige me.
4. I always thought we would teach him really great dog tricks; but, although he knows quite a few, he finds them all quite demeaning as he is such a very bright person.
5. Banjo is well-read. We are currently reading Austen's Northanger Abbey together. He feels we are dawdling, though.
6. Banjo is well-travelled. Not only did he take an eight hour ride home with us when he was about eight weeks old, but he also accompanied me both to and from my parent's house this summer. They live about eight hours away, too. I think he likes riding in the car. As I said earlier, he's a good napping dog.
7. Banjo snores. I mean, he really, really snores. Fortunately, I like snoring. My husband has been at it a long time. I find it soothing.
8. When Banjo grows up, he wants to be a professional, dog toy tester. We have yet to find a toy that he cannot chew through. He actually started eating his crate, so we had to buy him a new one. This one seems a little tougher, but when I hear him trot back to his crate, I keep my ears open.
9. Amazingly enough, Banjo, for all his chewing, has never chewed on anything he wasn't supposed to. Well, except for his crate.
10. Banjo doesn't care if I spend the entire day in my pajamas because I am feeling blue. In fact, he seems to like me even better on those days.
11. Banjo currently has the hiccoughs. Hold your breath, boy!
12. Banjo's mother weighed twelve pounds. His father weighed twenty pounds. Right now Banjo weighs sixteen pounds. I wonder what he will weigh when he is fully grown. I think he is pretty much there, but we shall see.
13. If you don't have a Banjo, I don't suggest you run right out and find one. You might be more suited to a piccolo or, then again, you may find a grand piano or a bassoon is just the thing for you. Or you may find that you are not musically inclined whatsoever. And that is okay, too.
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Banjo is WAY TOO CUTE!!!
Posted by: Tug at November 1, 2006 11:42 PM
Maybe you should try scaring Banjo to get rid of the hiccups? LOL! Cute dog!
Posted by: kailani at November 1, 2006 11:48 PM
Awww...he is too cute! I love his name...you're right it does sound like a Picasso painting! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jenny-up the hill at November 1, 2006 11:50 PM
I love #4 - he is a real person! And I found it incredibly freaky that #13 listed all the instruments I played in high school... (cue jaws theme)
Posted by: Tess at November 2, 2006 12:03 AM
Banjo is a cutie! :)
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Posted by: Chelle at November 2, 2006 12:22 AM
Banjo is a handsome dog, mmm, er, person. With all of his interests and good qualities I can see why you enjoy him. I have more of a piccolo myself. Trixie is her name and a more beautiful dachshund you will not meet. She is also a good napping dog, but she is much too delicate to snore!
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Posted by: Julie at November 2, 2006 1:25 AM
I want a fox terrier someday :) Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: Gabrielle at November 2, 2006 6:17 AM
Aw he's adorable. My cats like to read too.
Happy TT! Mine are up :)
Posted by: Andrea at November 2, 2006 7:29 AM
He is just so adorable and is that a hint of nobility I see in his pose? May you have many, many years together.
Have a Happy!
Posted by: Bev at November 2, 2006 6:24 PM
What an awesome looking dog! Great list. Maybe I'll do one on My Romeo someday. ;)
Posted by: Missy at November 2, 2006 11:31 PM
Just stoppin' by to say "hi." I'll keep in touch better ~ promise! ;D
Posted by: Dawn ;) at November 3, 2006 12:57 AM
I think your Banjo and my Pugly should meet. I think they would be good friends and hopefully Banjo could talk to Pugly about chewing only on things that belong to him?
Posted by: N. Mallory at November 3, 2006 2:17 PM
Very cute dog, fun post too! : )
Posted by: Dawne at November 3, 2006 5:33 PM
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