The Five Pees of Travel - Pee 2 - Preparing!!

With the BAR coming right around the corner, we wanted to repost a couple of PEES to remind you of things your humans might need to be reminded to do.

Also, make sure to tune in this Tuesday for one of the most important PEES...

Proper Road Manners AND BAR Manners!!

Here is our Flashback on the 2nd Pee

PREPARING for Travel with your Humans!!

We're another month closer to the BAR, which means it's time for the next installment of The Five Pees of Travel!! 
If you missed Pee #1 - Planning, click HERE or visit the Travel Pees page at the top of the page!

In this installment, Arty and I  are going to cover what you can do to start preparing for your trip to the BAR!!

The first important things you can do to start preparing is make sure you current tags!

Name/Contact Tag - Make sure sure you are wearing a name tag. You want the other pups to know your name at the BAR, right?? Along with your name, it should also have a phone number where your pawrents can be reached. You never know when your pawrents might get lost and you might not be able to find them. This way someone can call them and tell them how to find their way back.

Current Shots and Rabies Tag - None of us like to visit the V-E-T but, before you hop in the car to head to the BAR,  make sure your shots are up to date and you are wearing your current rabies tag. 

Microchip Tag - We always wear our fashionable Microchip tag! This tag has our microchip number on it for easy look up. All of us here at Dory's Backyard are micro-chipped because, you know, that whole parents getting lost thing.  It is also a good idea to have your V-E-T scan your microchip annually to make sure it is still where it is suppose to be!

License Tag - We were amazed when we found out that California makes us where a tag to prove we live here...Texas never made us!! But we digress, if your state requires a License Tag, make sure you are wearing it too...

Needless to say, we have so many jingles our pawrents ALWAYS know we are coming!!

We may have to wear all those tags...but we make sure Mama always carries the following papers in her....Information Book (What a BORING name, Mama).  Mama is a bit OCD when it comes to us, so humor her and nod your heads like this isn't crazy, ok?? BOL!

Pet Information - Mama writes a short description of all of us pups. Our likes/dislikes, what scares us, what our favorite cookies are and our descriptions. She also includes a picture of each of us. She does this just in case our parents get lost or if there is an emergency and we need to stay at a spa while we are on the road.

Emergency Numbers - Mama includes numbers where Daddy or Grandma and Grandaddy can be reached just in case! She also has the number of our V-E-T on this page.

Medical Information and Vaccine Records - None of us are allergic to anything and we aren't taking special medications, but if we were, we would make sure to have a record of what we were taking and how often we needed to take the medication. Mama DOES have copies of all of our most recent vaccinations and vet records.

Dog License Paperwork - Because we sleep hard and play hard (and may lose our license tags), Mama keeps copies of our Dog License paperwork in the book.

She leaves a copy of this book at home for Nanny Ally when she comes to visit and Mama and Daddy abandon us go on trips!

In case you didn't know,  we live in the middle of nowhere in a remote area of the country. We are prone to earthquakes and landslides, so Mama always has an emergency kit in the back of the Rogue. We aren't going to list everything we have in ours, just things you might need "just in case".

First Aid Kits -  Mama has one for her (and Daddy). She bought it prepackaged and then added extra things (like sudafed, ibuprofin, etc) that she might need. Mama also has one for us that she bought at that Amazon place that has stuff for basic pet first aid.  She also has a Pet First Aid book.

Extra Food and Water - Mama keeps LOTS of bottled water in the back of the Rogue, she also carries emergency dinner for us in case we are stuck on the road at dinnertime. If you notice, by my annoyed face in the above picture, Mama does NOT carry extra cookies (from Mama - that I tell Dory about because she would just eat them)!! Also make sure you remind your peeps to bring extra food bowls and water dishes too!!

Extra Dog Supplies - Extra harnesses, leashes, collars, you name it..Mama brings it.  She learned that you never know when a dog Jakey will chew through a harness or leash and you will need a replacement.

Towels (Bath Towels AND Paper Towels) - Mama always makes sure she carries at least one towel per pup she is traveling with, and an extra towel in the back seat because you never, ever, ever, ever, can have too many towels!! She carries at least 2 rolls of paper towels.

Cleaning solution - Mama carries windex (for dirty windows) and ummm extra strength doggy clean up spray. Cause, you never know if one of the boys is going to hurl.

Duct Tape - Mostly because Daddy is an engineer and can fix anything with a roll of duct tape! 

You can tailor your Emergency Kit to fit your specific needs.

(I would add emergency cookies FOR SURE!!)

Arty wants to make sure you remember to have your pawrents buckle you up for safety.
Whether you have a crate you ride in, or a harness and clip like we do. Make sure every one is safe and secure on the drive!

...and we end this travel"Pee" with a reminder to start stocking up on those poop bags (BOL!!).  This is another item you can never, ever have enough of!!


Thanks so much for joining us today for Pee #2 - Preparing. 
Let us know if you have any questions, and we'll try and answer them in the comments!

Make sure you join us next month for Pee #3 - Packing!!!
We can't WAIT to see everyone at the BAR!!!

Reminder: Flats and Remembrance Events!!

OH MY FRIENDS!! 

WE KNOW THERE ARE FURIENDS WHO CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE B.A.R.

BUT NEVER FEAR...THERE IS A WAY YOU CAN BE INCLUDED IN THE REMEMBRANCE AND FLAT FRIENDS CEREMONY... 

Below are some examples photos 

Our Mayorz Murphy and Stanley received the photos below from

Angel Greta will be pawticipating in the Remembrance and Mr. Bailey, Hazel and Mabel will be in the Flat Friends

 Mom and I rec'd photos from my Matey Charlie and Amber and Max

They will pawticipate in the Flat Friends Ceremony!!

If you have questions please contact, the Mayorz, Arty, Oreo or Madi via

a comment on our blog or an email.

Flat Easy arrived at Oreo's last week too.  Speaking of  Easy did you know that he will be

acting Mayor while the Mayorz Murphy and Stanley are at the B.A.R.

Originally Mom was gonna take an 11x14 Flat Madi (that she had made by mistake during the Flat Scout trips. 
It was a big honking Flat too and not laminated

 Yesterday she had an 8 x 10 printed at Walgreens
but they don't laminated pics so she took it to Kinko's

So here's what we're going to do:  If you want your photo included in official BAR activities and ceremonies, just send us your photo (details below).  We will include it in all activities as well as the Remembrance Ceremony and Friendship Ceremony.

Remembrance Ceremony  - This will be led by our very own YAM Aunty who is coming from Scotland.  It will be our way to remember and celebrate anyone who was once a part of Blogville but is no longer active in our community or may have passed away/crossed the bridge.  Send us the name and photo (details below) of this pet or human so they can be part of this special ceremony.

Friendship Ceremony - This also will be led by YAM Aunty and will be a celebration of the friendships we have made in Blogville.  Despite the fact most of us blog through the voice of our pet(s), behind the scenes we have made many friends.  This ceremony will celebrate and recognize the importance of those relationships.

Follow these instructions to send a photo:

1.  Print out the photo either 5x7 or 8x10.  Larger ones will show up better in photos. 

2.  Laminate your photo to help protect it in the outdoor environment.  If this is not possible, then put it in a sheet protector (cut to size).

3.  Glue or tape your photo to a cardboard backing and make sure you write the name of the person/pet on the front!

4.  Mail your photo to any of the organizers:  Cecilia, Diana. Beth or Carol.  Mailing addresses are available from the Christmas Card Exchange list. 

5.  Be sure to mail your photo early enough that it will arrive prior to the time the organizers begin travel to the B*A*R*.

Special In Between Pee Break

Pee 4 and a Half

Thing to Plan to Bring to the B.A.R.

With only THIRTY ONE days until the B.A.R. we here at B.A.R. Central wanted to give you an idea of things you may want to bring along with you! These are just suggestions, of course, and we know not everyone will be able to bring everything on the list :-). 

1. POOP BAGS....Lots of POOP Bags...one can never have enough POOP Bags...(teeheehee)

2. Camp Chair(s) for your Peeps to sit in and blankie or towel for you to sit in.

3. Bug Repellent for your peeps (and make sure you have taken your flea and tick medicine, or have some kind of flea and tick repellent)

4. Sunscreen for your peeps (and you if you use one)

5. Water bowl (and food bowl if you are a lunchtime eater) 

6. Extra leash (cause you just never know when a human may chew through their leash!)

7. Camera (Mama made me put it on the list)

8. Cooler (to fill with dog yumyums, water and snacks for your humans)

9. Snacks (make sure you pack some for your human too!)

10. Paper Towels or wet ones (humans are very messy)

11. Mama is bringing our "playpen" for us to play in, if you have a playpen you want to bring, feel free to bring it!

12. A favorite toy, so you can have fun while the humans are doing boring human stuff!!

What else is on your list??  We are sure Mama is forgetting something!

Stay tuned a week from tomorrow for the final "P"

Proper Road and B.A.R. Manners!

 

 

REminder/REpeat/REhash...REMEMBER

ONE OF THE VERY FUN THINGS WE ARE DOING AT THE B.A.R. IS..............   Bring it!!!!

I would like to thank the Crabby Girls and The Hands for this excellent idea for a fun 'get acquainted game' during the B.A.R.

We are asking each person attending the Blogville Awesome Retreat to 

bring a gift that represents their City, State or Country.   Since we 

are all traveling from a far,  to the B.A.R., it should be small and cost no more

than $10.00.  We have a ton of crafty bloggers so it can be hand/home made.

We will give each item a number.  Each attendee will receive a number then we'll have a drawing. Everybuddy will leave the B.A.R. with a treasure from somewhere around the great big world!!

We have a thriving artist community in and around the Asheville, NC area.  Mom especially loves the dogwood jewelry by Stuart Nye

Click here to read all about this beautiful jewelry

As we said over on our blog...

GOODNESS GROWS IN NORTH CAROLINA

RUN DON'T WALK TO YOUR NEAREST TRAVEL AGENCY  TO MAKE TRAVEL PLANS

TO COME TO THE B.A.R.

SO YOU WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WIN 

SOMETHING

Below are a few things made in NC....

it makes an Eastern North Carolina BBQ  Sandwich taste twice as spicy

we won't be bringing any BBQ but if you are ever in Eastern NC this is the best BBQ..
western NC BBQ is sweet and has a ketchup base.

and you must have a large Cheerwine to cool off your tongue and wash down the BBQ.

Lance are another fine NC product.  The snack crackers with peanut butter aka NABS are a staple in this house...

So in closing what I'm trying to say now that I've made myself hungry AND THIRSTY,

if you are at a loss for an item that represents your City, State or Country,

Google "products made in your state's/country name. 

You will find a wealth of information from food, to agriculture to

jewelry.  Mom is gonna make up a little basket for the B.A.R. Gift
exchange. It will contain several products from NC...not necessarily any of the above. This will be what Dad donates to the exchange and Mom has a friend of hers making an unusual gift which will be Mom's gift for the exchange.  

So you wanna be in Pictures?

ONLY 42 DAYS UNTIL THE BAR!!!!

 While we are at the B.A.R. Mama is going to have a short Photo Class and answer any question about picture taking, processing or editing!! We will also do some practicing, and maybe even a photo walk!!

 Is there anything special you want to know??

Let us know in the comments and Mama will make sure she

either knows how to do it, or be able to show where to go on the interwebs to help you find it!

 No camera??  Mama and I can help you take pictures on your smart phone or your iPad too!

Of course, I'll be there with Mama to answer your questions!!

We can also help answer your questions about places to

enhance, edit and dress up your pictures too!!

What do you want to learn about modeling or taking pictures??!!

  

Testing the Video

So Mama, Daddy and the Mayorz Mama and Daddy did test videos this morning on the Facebooks and we are pleased to announce, they WORK!!!! If your Mama or Daddy do the Facebook thing, be sure to let us know and we will add you to the Blogville page!! That way you can check in at the B.A.R. without having to leave your couch!!


Now, if you don't have Facebook, we don't want you to be left out either, so Mama is going to try to post the video we did on Facebook here!! Now, it won't be live...but Mama will make sure to bring her computer so she can get at least one video update per day on our blog...BUT we have to test it first.....So, Mama is going to try to post the video with this post....Please let us know in the comments if it looks ok to you. PLEASE let her know if it doesn't look ok too, this way I can have her fix it so we make sure everything is working before we leave!! We are linking it up via YouTube as to not take up too much cyber space on the BAR Bloggie


So, without further ado, we present

THE TEST VIDEO

Let us know if you can't see it either above

or by clicking

HERE

Join This Group!

This morning we tested the LIVE stream of video on the Blogville Facebook page.  We successfully streamed 4 different videos LIVE.  This is going to be great for the BAR to include the rest of Blogville in the fun!

If you are on Facebook, join this group so you 

can see LIVE streamed video from the 

B*A*R*!  Click HERE!