Is there anything more brave and true than the American Pit Bull Terrier?
I mean, unless it's raining or something.
Here's Maisy, burrowing herself into Great Dirty Sheet Mountain in the basement during last night's storms.
(Note: Why so many dirty sheets? There was an incident with the bed in the guest room because someone was trying to juggle a book and a flaming hot cup of Chamomile and honestly, there are some places on yourself you just DO NOT WANT to scald and now I understand why all those people sued McDonalds.)
Caption this shot (in LOLspeak or other) and my favorite one wins a prize to be determined as soon as I figure out what stuff around here I have to give away. (Am open to suggestions on prizes, too.) Contest ends Wednesday before I go to bed and the winner will be announced on Thursday.
(Not pictured: Me shrieking at Fletch to get his ass in the basement during the warnings. He said we didn't have to go because the warning was for Logan Square, not for us, one block away in Bucktown. I'm all, "WELL, MAYBE THE FUCKING TORNADO CAN'T READ A NEIGHBORHOOD MAP!")
Ahem.
Anyway, good luck!
So, I'm sure people rave about how much love you on their blogs all the time, but in case you like to keep track of those things...I'm your biggest new fan...or your newest big fan...whatever. http://vixeninthekitchen.blogspot.com/2008/08/thoughts-on-gym.html
Posted by: Kitchen Vixen | August 06, 2008 at 10:35 PM
I haz NO IDEA where that other dog is . . .
Posted by: Becki | August 06, 2008 at 10:30 PM
Oh hi momz. Jest tryin find nice quieteh plas to readz ur buks.
Sheetz? No iz sheetz, iz gud buks!
Also, Loki no readz ur buks. I iz jest sayin.
Posted by: Robin | August 06, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Sheet happens
Posted by: annie | August 06, 2008 at 10:14 PM
Omg. Dis is da hipocalips. Maybuh deez scheetz will haid my shitz.
Posted by: Laura O. | August 06, 2008 at 09:50 PM
"What do you mean this isn't the panic room?"
Poor Maisy! Chicago tornados fail.
Posted by: Jen | August 06, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Tornado? We's ain't skeered of no stinkin' tornado.
Posted by: Alexis | August 06, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Wut tha Sheet wuz that?
I SHEET u not!
Posted by: Flannelbabe | August 06, 2008 at 09:01 PM
"Nah, duz it look like there be room for youz too?" That's what I would be saying if it were me...minus the caption speak (which my self respect insists that I mention). Now you'll excuse me, I have to wipe the dog lick off my cheek. The hazard of laying on the couch...
Posted by: Vicki | August 06, 2008 at 09:00 PM
put a carrot on the end of my nose and a black top hat and a scarf around my neck and fletch can save some money on Christmas decorations and upgrade to some usda prime choice instead of kibble with all the money he saves! its a SNOW -MAISY!!!
Posted by: Jessica | August 06, 2008 at 08:25 PM
now I know how to speak LOL; here's my caption again:
TORNADO?! R U SHEETING ME?
Posted by: denny144 | August 06, 2008 at 08:18 PM
"I swear to God if you make me dress up like a mummy again I will bite your neck off."
Posted by: terry | August 06, 2008 at 07:45 PM
I not afraid of stormz,
I just haz the sheets!
Posted by: Diane | August 06, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Dad, I know mom had Ben and Jerry in bed with Sara Lee but I can't pick up the scent....we'll catch em' next time Dad, I promise!!
Posted by: Marcy | August 06, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Next on "Say Yes to the Dress" Maisy get married in Martha Stewart from Macy's.
Posted by: Christy | August 06, 2008 at 07:16 PM
I madz a fort.
No boyz allowd!
Posted by: Lindsay | August 06, 2008 at 06:42 PM
"My haz you hidey pace now! My iz sayf."
Posted by: MereCat | August 06, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Ize gonna be a ghost for Halloween!
Posted by: Michelle Dembicky | August 06, 2008 at 06:37 PM
dirty hunams.
Posted by: Gypseee | August 06, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Whuuut? I got it at the SATC movie auction. Say yes to the dress!
TFC for words.
Posted by: Boo | August 06, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Btw, I second the crocs mary jane's as the prize :D
Posted by: Dawn | August 06, 2008 at 04:57 PM
"Ee Tee fon hom!"
"We fon hom nao?"
(Now all she needs is a straw hat with daises)
Posted by: Dawn | August 06, 2008 at 04:54 PM
"Who's scared? Wash me."
P.S. It was great meeting you when you were in Boston. :)
Posted by: Fannie | August 06, 2008 at 04:53 PM
My evacuation plan. Let me show you it.
Posted by: Holly | August 06, 2008 at 04:52 PM
I don't do LolSpeak, I'm afraid - I just wanted to point you to this rant by TC Luoma on the validity of the Secret or rather the lack thereof: http://www.t-nation.com/article/atomic_dog/atomic_dog_my_speech_to_the_graduates_2007&cr=
It's just a rehash of the work of the original Self-help guru Napoleon Hill, with some Wallace Wattles thrown in for good measure, served up with a bunch of physics buzzwords that none of the people involved in writing the book have the slightest clue what even means, beyond liking the sound of "quantum".
And like TC Luoma says in his long rant - people who believe in that sort of thing tend to wind up as plastic imitation people always chasing some fairytale instead of pursuing a life of excellence.
Posted by: Melkor | August 06, 2008 at 04:36 PM
I think the prize for best caption should be those incredibly cute croc mary jane pumps. I've been arguing with myself over buying them for over a week.
Posted by: Stephanie | August 06, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Tornado bad! Tornado VERY bad! :::wimpter:::wimper::: Tornado ba- mmm.....tea sheets GOOD! Tea sheets VERY GOOD!! Num num num num!!!
Posted by: Melissa | August 06, 2008 at 04:33 PM
If you want these sheets to stay white, you will tell the vet that it is oral administration from now on!!!
Posted by: Marcy | August 06, 2008 at 03:54 PM
I had a body around here somewherez. Has you seen it?
Posted by: Deanna White | August 06, 2008 at 03:48 PM
"TOGA! TOGA!"
Posted by: Bentley | August 06, 2008 at 03:43 PM
This week on Bravo's Project Runway-- Maisy takes an ordinary sheet and turns it into the fiercest fashion statement of the season.
Posted by: Shari | August 06, 2008 at 03:38 PM
Intimuhdating pit bull...
ur doin it wrong.
~~~
Laundry day easy, Vick said...
Posted by: Kat | August 06, 2008 at 03:32 PM
Runaway Bride
"I found 'THE DRESS!'"
"Ull never luk thez goood!
Posted by: Christy | August 06, 2008 at 03:29 PM
btw, prize should be a signed copy of your book... I know it's been done, but i really want one!
Posted by: ODIE | August 06, 2008 at 03:11 PM
"exhausted from book tour, just give me a cupcake and leave me in bed"
Posted by: ODIE | August 06, 2008 at 03:06 PM
"My Beautiful Pit Bullette"
Reference: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091578/
Posted by: Amy R | August 06, 2008 at 03:02 PM
"My Beautiful Pit Bullette"
reference: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091578/
Posted by: Amy S. | August 06, 2008 at 02:59 PM
"Don't judge me!"
Posted by: Michelle | August 06, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Courage? I'z a failure.
Posted by: Becky | August 06, 2008 at 02:34 PM
Jen - BTW, that comment above was meant to be a caption for Maisy's pic. New to your work, but I'm McLovin it!
Posted by: Kimberly OBrien | August 06, 2008 at 02:32 PM
"You can see my fab designs on Season 5 of Project Runway. And Tim Gunn can kiss my pedigreed ass"
Posted by: Kimberly OBrien | August 06, 2008 at 02:29 PM
"I solemnly swear I am up to no good."
Let Fletch suck on THAT for a while!
Posted by: Quad Mama | August 06, 2008 at 02:27 PM
(heavy sigh)"You paparazzi seem to find me no matter where I hide."(heavy sigh)
Posted by: Jamie Peiffer | August 06, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Mommy, please keep that evil Rachel Ray and her "Nutrish" away!
Sorry I couldn't help it. I saw that stuff in the store the other day and thought, "Jeez, is there anything she doesn't do?!?"
Posted by: daisy | August 06, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Iz I wearing de toga wrong?
Posted by: Rebecca | August 06, 2008 at 02:07 PM
"One day my sheets will have something to say about this."
Sometimes I miss Twin Peaks
Posted by: Shan | August 06, 2008 at 02:06 PM
I have an AmStaff and I totally agree. Kona shivers at thunder. And SQUEALS. The neighbors must think I'm a dog-abuser, because I'll chase him back inside the house yelling, "what's wrong with you, you pussy?!!? Your breed is so mean that people try to ban you from neighborhoods and entire cities and you can't handle some fucking THUNDER?!"
ROFL.
Posted by: Meggan Ann | August 06, 2008 at 02:05 PM
"Don't judge me lady! You wear Crocs for the love of Gucci!"
Posted by: Cara | August 06, 2008 at 01:58 PM
"Maisy: The Quiker-Pupper-Upper!"
PS- I wear a size 10 Croc!
Posted by: Kim M. | August 06, 2008 at 01:49 PM
when Tim Gunn said make it work, I don't think he was picturing this.
Posted by: amy | August 06, 2008 at 01:46 PM