12/25/2006: "Merry Christmas Everyone!"

Well, when Santa leaves one of these under the tree, the message is clear; The Chow Gods are angry.
*hint* *hint* Merlin.....get that carcass over here!



We don't want to anger the Chow Gods. Especially on Christmas Day. We can't let that happen, now can we? Clearly, our first Christmas mission immediately following breakfast and walkies is to get Mr. Scruffy-Chow into shape for the holidays... I know... I know... it's a little on the late side. (Better late than never)
Armed with my combs, new brush and some Show Sheen to remove mats, I'll take on the "beast", and hopefully do him proud to the Chow Gods. (I use to remove the many accrued mats from MeiMei spittle)


What a morning. We were out last night celebrating Quebec Réveillon, (complete with ragout de pattes de cochon), at Norman The Butcher's house. A marvellous time was had and amazingly, we tipy-toed home at about 2:00 am. Unfortunately, everyone here still wakes us up at 6:00 am for morning toilet duties. The girls love to schnutzel when they wake up. They totally know how to destroy a bed, especially that Granny Pei... she really has a talent for that.

Granny Pei has this way of schmushing her head into the sheets to clean off any potential eye gookies. (Gee, thanks Granny Pei)


After a nice breakfast of Reveillon left-overs, we went out for a nice walk, then back home, we opened our gifts, (anything to put off that chow-grooming session).....


When it comes to "squeakies", well Merlin takes immediate ownership


Shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Merlin's not looking, so I guess I'll just walk off with this little squeaky here......


Ok... so we're out of time and excuses and get down to some serious grooming work on King Merlin.
TA - DA!!!!! Look at the King!!!! He's all nicey-wicey and lookin good struttin' his Chow stuff;


Now, let's top off that new coiff with some seasonal Christmas cheer, and here we go... we are all done!


Puuuuuuuuuuurfect! The world's most handsome he-man Chow. "lookin' good baby"..... now says King Merlin; "Ok I'm ready, bring on the "Chow-ettes"!



Of course we 've made all kinds of New Year's resolutions to brush and groom every 15 minutes next year!!
Now it's back to bed for Merlin's Mom, who is still trying to get over pneumonia, is on pills, pills and more pills.

Merry Christmas everyone.

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Chowy Woofs!: 9 Chowy Comments

on Monday, December 25th, Ukye said

MERRY CHRISTMAS Merlin and Mei-Mei and Granny Pei and Sassy and MM too! Merlin you look very kingly this morning. Cookie & Pebbles got the same present bags (one pink and one purple) to go with all their other toys.

Joyeux Noel et Bonne Annee a tous!

Love Ukye, Min, Scruffy, Munchie, Jellybean, Pebbles and Cookie
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on Monday, December 25th, CD said

Wonderful Photos. Merlin really shines in these. Overcast skies really bring out the king.
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on Monday, December 25th, Lisa said

Merry Xmas! You look very handsome and festiv Merlin!
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on Monday, December 25th, Sandi, MzMolly & KeKe said

Merlin, you look absolutely marvelous....I hope you thanked your mom for taking time to make you the hit of your webpage. And, also, loved the pei finding their spot in the warm and comfy bed. LO
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on Monday, December 25th, Terry and Wookie said

Happy Merlin! And all his friends, too! Merry Chows-mas!
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on Monday, December 25th, Sarah Parrish said

MM,
What is Merlins pedigree and what happened to his sight?
I loved your blog.
chowfully Sarah
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on Tuesday, December 26th, Michelle said

Poor Merlin, bein subjected to brushing. Shouey feels for you..... She enjoys being raggedy and matted. I'm glad you had a good Christmas, and hope you are feeling better soon!

Michelle, Shouey & Cher
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on Saturday, December 30th, Ted Shelton said

Beautiful holiday story, except for MM's cough. Take care of that, watch that it doesn't worsen.
King Merlin really looks good when he's brushed up, but then again, black Chows always look good. And can lose that just-brushed look in a matter of minutes. Now we are into the New Year's weekend: I was in Montreal once for New Years (1988-89) and I was amazed at how inadequate my Virginia jacket was for Montreal winter.
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on Sunday, December 31st, Bungee and Zoe said

Dear Merlin. We hope the grooming wasn't too awful. We avoid it like the plaque! But, truly, you are a very handsome fellow.

We hope your mom is feeling better.
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