Merry Christmas!

Boy, am I exhausted! I have been so busy decorating the tree, wrapping packages,baking and decorating cookies. The cookie cutters were made by my great great grandfather, and the recipe is considered a family heirloom. I have to have everything perfect, so it takes a lot of energy. But, as I am a super superior sock dog I have once again finished everything with a week to spare. I am now ready for my winters nap and the arrival of Santa. I would like to point out that my beautiful alpaca scarf was custom made for me by my friend, Mirella, in Turin, Italy. Mirella understands my needs for the finer things in life. Check out her shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mireloom. Here's wishing everyone a Merry Christmas or Happy Holiday and a Happy Healthy New Year!

HALLOWEEN ITALIAN STYLE

Sock dogs love Halloween just as much as you humans! My humans and I celebrated Halloween at the Villa in style. We had a fabulously fun table and I even donned a hat which is usually not something I would agree to do. We had a very special dinner. Bartek, our crazy chef, cooked steaks over the fire coals, and even he was in costume. I think that nose was a costume. It was a lot bigger than any dog snout that's for sure. Here a a few pictures!

WOW! I AM ONE FINE SOCK DOG!!!!!!!!!

I can not believe what a fantastic looking fellow I am! Then again, yes I can! I just exude personality and thanks to Rebecca of Smelly Rhino Studio at http://www.smellyrhino.etsy.com/ I have been captured perfectly. So you can see why I am going to write a book. I want to share myself with everyone and bring smiles to their faces. I can do that, you know! This scene is taken from a photograph of me enjoying an ice cream sundae in Tuscany, Italy! They really know how to serve them up! Delizioso!

FLYING HIGH

I thought I should probably tell you how I arrived at the island. I think the pictures speak for themselves. I will spare you my usual commentary. But I've got to say, pontoon planes are way COOOOOOOOOOL!

My Day on the Manatoulin Island

I spent one day on the Manitoulin Island
which is a Canadian island in Lake Huron, in the province of Ontario. It is the largest island in a freshwater lake in the world. I first went to a Museum in Gore Bay to see some old things. I stopped at a waterfall called Bridal Veil Falls. It was quite beautiful. Off then to Ten Mile Point where there are absolutely amazing views of Georgian Bay. There is also a trading post where you can buy porcupine quill baskets made by the Ojibwe Indians. On the way back to the boat I stopped for a famous Farquhar's ice cream cone. It was a totally wonderful day. I think my humans had a good time, too!

I RETURN!!!

Hellooooooo, Humans! I have just returned from my well deserved vacation in McGregor Bay, Canada. I say well deserved as I am a very busy sock-dog, and sock-dogs need to relax, too. I had an absolutely splendid time. The weather was magnificent, and I did just what I wanted to - nothing less and nothing more. I spent my days boating, picnicking, water skiing, and just exploring! I can highly recommend this method to help you chill out, as I have returned very relaxed and recharged! More pictures to follow!

I am out of here!

I am off to Canada for a few weeks of well deserved relaxation. Vacation time is not just for humans! I will be back to blogging upon my return.