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Follow the Fish

Hey person, is it true that Jesus went up to people and said “Follow me,” and they followed him? He must have had some pretty good treats with him or something.

What do you mean they left their fish to follow Jesus? How could you leave a good meal to follow anyone?

I’ll try to listen. I’m still thinking about all those fish.

Some of the disciples had been introduced to Jesus when they were hanging out in the wilderness with John the Baptist. John told the disciples that Jesus was the Lamb of God.

They talked with Jesus, but later went back to their homes in Galilee and were busy fishing when Jesus showed up.

Jesus saw Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake. And he said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

Fishers of men? If those men rubbed fish oil all over themselves I’d go fish for them. And I’d give them lots of big, slobbery kisses.

I’m listening.

Then Jesus walked a little further and he saw James and John in a boat preparing their nets with their father Zebedee. Jesus called James and John and they left their father with the boat and followed Jesus.

I bet they were just tired of working for their dad and wanted to have a good time.

What do you mean they didn’t always have a good time? All those miracles Jesus did? He even turned a little bit of food into enough to feed thousands of people. I bet those disciples always had all they wanted to eat. And good stuff too. Like fish.

Jesus said what?

Anyone who follows Him must deny himself and take up his cross daily?

What does that mean? Does that mean no treats or extra fish?

Oh. It means I have to go where Jesus wants me to go? I guess that’s not so bad. He hung out a lot with fishermen and sometimes he even helped them catch lots of fish – so I guess if I follow Jesus I’m following the fish.

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Posted by Bongo on January 20, 2013 in Bongo, Dogology, humor

Tags: Bible, Christianity, faith, Fish, Galilee, James, Jesus, John, Peter, Pets

Sign Down

19 Jan

This is terrible! I think Detective Dog is going to be overworked. I just finished investigating that strange stuff on my puddles and now this!

I was on my way home from my trails when I spotted it. My trail sign is down on the ground.

How could this have happened? My dog friends won’t know how to find my trails anymore.

I guess I’d better check for clues.

Hmmm. Not much here.

Oh wait! More evidence. Check this out.

A hole! I bet that’s what the sign came out of.

I’d better check out that hole.

Nope. No sign of any gophers or anything that might have pushed that sign out of the way. I don’t even smell a bunny rabbit.

This is going to require further investigation. I’d better go home and get my Detective Dog hat.

Oops. I’d better adjust this hat.

There, that’s better.

What did you say, person?

No, I didn’t. I did not knock that sign over so I could wear my Detective Dog hat. What do you think I am? Full of mischief or something?

Never you mind. I’m going back out there by myself.

Everybody stand clear. Detective Dog is here!

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Posted by Bongo on January 19, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Detective Dog, hole, Pets, Recreation, sign, Signage, Trail, Trails Sign

The Investigation Continues

18 Jan

Yesterday I, Detective Dog, was in the middle of an investigation when that strange stuff covering one of my puddles tried to steal my foot.

That stuff stole my main puddle and was working on my other puddle. I was looking for clues as to what it was and how I could get it to stop stealing puddles. I must have been getting close or it wouldn’t have tried to stop me.

Today was a much warmer day A good day to go out and continue my investigation. I took my person with me in case I needed someone to take notes. Yesterday there was some water left in one of the puddles that I could use to make marks on the rocks with – but who knows what I’ll find today.

After much trekking through my trails we finally arrived at the place where my puddles hang out.

My main puddle was missing – totally missing! And so was that strange white stuff. It had taken my puddle and run.

So I was a little scared to check out what happened to that other puddle. The one that had tried to steal my foot the day before.

But I did.

And I discovered something really cool.

This puddle had won! It had managed to chase off that strange white stuff that had tried to steal it away.

I found a couple little pieces of the stuff, but it won’t have a chance against the puddle now.

And I can use it to further my investigation and maybe find out what happened to my other puddle.

Detective Dog does it again!

That stuff doesn’t have a chance.

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Posted by Bongo on January 18, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Detective Dog, Pets, Puddle, Recreation, Trail

Who Stole My Puddle?

17 Jan

I was walking along on my trails and getting really excited because I had almost come up to my puddle – and I love to play in my puddle.

But something had happened. What’s this stuff that’s covering up my puddle? Strange looking white stuff.

It’s cold. And it breaks into little pieces when I step on it.

Somebody stole my puddle and put this breakable stuff here in its place.

I think it’s time to put on my Detective Dog hat.

Maybe I’d better investigate the other puddle. That might give me some clues.

Oh, no. Look at this! There’s strange stuff here too. But it doesn’t look the same as that other stuff.

I’d better take some notes.

What am I talking about? I can’t write. Where’s my secretary?

Hey, check this out.

There’s water under here. I can make notes with this water.

Wait a minute. This is not good.

I went back to get some more note taking material and this stuff on the puddle…

stole my foot!

I need to end this post before I really get into trouble.

Tune in tomorrow for the next exciting adventure!

Detective Dog Finds His Foot!

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Hey person, I’m really stuck here. Can you help me out?

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Posted by Bongo on January 17, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Detective Dog, ice, Pets, Puddle, Recreation, Trail

Walk Challenge

16 Jan

Over the weekend I took both my person and my younger person for a walk at the same time. That was really a challenge because I only had one leash and I wasn’t sure how I was going to keep both of them in line.

My younger person has been hanging out at his computer for most of his break from school, and I figured since he wasn’t used to our walks he’d probably stick close. So I let him go off leash.

Yeah, I know there’s a rule that all people are supposed to be walked on a leash, but sometimes a dog’s gotta do what a dog’s gotta do.

We headed out and the first thing I had to do was convince my younger person that we were not going on a little five minute walk. This walking stuff is serious business and he’d better get used to it.

Then, a little while later he wanted to stick to the trails instead of scrambling over the rocks like I’m used to doing. I don’t think he understood that you have to go over the rocks to get to my puddle. That route is non-negotiable.

When I started to head into the wash I was really afraid my younger person was going to run off.

Don’t You Run Off!

I had to follow him and go the other way because I thought I’d lose him.

Younger Person, you’ve got to understand – I’m supposed to be taking you for a walk – not the other way around.

I think I’m going to have to teach my younger person to heel before we go out for another long walk.

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Posted by Bongo on January 16, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Leash, Pets, Recreation, Trail, Walking

She’s Crying Because…

15 Jan

Scratchy, you knocked my food cup down. What do you think you’re doing?

You’re getting even? For what? I didn’t do anything.

What do you mean, our my person looks like she’s crying and I made her do it? She’s probably crying because she has to go pick up my food cup. And if that’s the case, you made her cry.

And she’s crying because I messed up the bed while she was gone?

Scratchy, you know you were on that bed too.

And she’s crying for what?

She’s not supposed to know about that. Did you tell?

Besides, Ginger from Collies of the Meadow and I were just joking about throwing those burning cats over the wall of Jericho. And you were on our person’s Facebook account too.

And what else is she crying about?

Because I kept jumping up and down next to her when she was on the computer after I’d already been out twice?

It’s really cold out there. I couldn’t do all my business in one trip.

Hey person, you didn’t cry because I had to go out extra, did you?

You what? You went to a really sad movie and it made you cry?

See Scratchy, it wasn’t me after all.

Person, the next time you go to a movie you’d better let me pick it out.

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Posted by Bongo on January 15, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, Collie, crying, Facebook, Ginger, Jericho, Pets, Scratchy

Dress Up Your Pet Day

14 Jan

Today, January 14^th, is National Dress Up Your Pet Day.

I got kind of concerned about it. I certainly didn’t want anyone dressing me up, so I decided to take the bull by the horns – no, I’m not going to dress up a bull. Who do you think I am, anyway?

I decided I would dress up my cat Scratchy.

I started with a white bow on his head. He didn’t seem very happy about it at all.

Maybe he doesn’t like white. After all, he is a black cat.

Maybe he’ll like a blue bow better.

Somehow a bow didn’t seem like enough for celebrating Dress Up Your Pet Day, so I got a scarf for Scratchy.

Scratchy, your scarf needs a little adjusting.

Just be patient Scratchy. One more tug and I’ll be finished.

I guess Scratchy thought that scarf was too girly for him. He seemed to be a lot more comfortable in this bandana.

Scratchy, why are you giving me the look? After all, it is Dress Up Your Pet Day. I’m just doing my best to celebrate.

Hey, wait a minute! What are all these pictures doing here?

Scratchy, I’m not your pet. Get these off here!

Scratchy!!!!!

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Posted by Bongo on January 14, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, Pets, Scratchy

Getting Around to Jericho

13 Jan

English: The Taking of Jericho, c. 1896-1902, by James Jacques Joseph Tissot (French, 1836-1902) or follower, gouache on board, 7 1/4 x 5 15/16 in. (18.6 x 15.1 cm), at the Jewish Museum, New York (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Is it time yet? Is it time?

You know what time. I want to hear how those Israelites gave the city of Jericho what for? You’ve been promising to tell me about it.

I promise. I’ll be quiet and listen.

Those people in Jericho were scared of the Israelites, so they shut their city up tight. Nobody came in and no one went out. And the Lord told Joshua that He had delivered Jericho into their hands.

Are Joshua and the Israelites going to break down the walls and storm in and give them what for?

What do you mean, that’s not what they did?

Yes, I’m listening.

The Lord told Joshua to march around the city with all the armed men once a day for six days. The Lord said to have seven priests carry trumpets of rams horns in front of the ark. Then on the seventh day they were to march around the city seven times with the priests blowing the trumpets.

That’s a lot of marching.

I’ll listen, but couldn’t they have just gone in and given them what for? I’ll bet if I was there I could have led them in a big battle.

So the people got up early and marched around the city and went back to their camp. And they did the same thing the next day, and every day for six days.

Is that it? They’re just marching around the city? That sounds boring.

I am listening.

On the seventh day the Israelites got up at daybreak and did the same thing – except they marched around the city seven times. On the seventh time around, when the priests sounded the trumpet blast, Joshua commanded the people, “Shout! For the Lord has given you the city!”

It’s about time.

The trumpets sounded, the people shouted, and the wall collapsed.

That was some shout.

They charged in and took the city.

But Joshua sent in the two men who had spied out the land to get Rahab and her family and they put them in a place outside their camp.

Wasn’t Rahab’s house in one of the walls of the city?

Is that why they had her tie a scarlet cord to her window? So they could grab onto it and keep her wall from falling over? If I was there I could have grabbed that cord in my teeth.

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Posted by Bongo on January 13, 2013 in Bongo, Dogology, humor

Tags: Battle of Jericho, Bible, dogs, faith, God, Israelite, Jericho, Joshua, Lord, Pets, Rahab

Where Is It?

12 Jan

I don’t see it here. Where is it?

You said it was coming. How come I’m not finding it?

.Maybe it’s over here.

Nope. I don’t see it anywhere.

Is it over this way?

Not here either.

Where is it?

A couple days ago we had a really warm day and we hiked up Sugarloaf. Person, you said we were taking advantage of the nice weather because snow was on its way.

And then yesterday it got cold and cloudy and you still said snow was on its way. I started getting really excited because I love playing in the snow.

So this morning I was all ready to run out and play in the snow. But there wasn’t any. There weren’t even any clouds anymore.

But person, you said we were getting snow, so it must be around here somewhere.

I don’t care if the weatherman messed up. If he’s hiding that snow from me he’d better come forth with it. Nobody’s keeping my snow from me.

What do you mean, I’m not going to find any snow?

That’s not fair!

Could you at least get me a couple ice cubes then?

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Posted by Bongo on January 12, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Pets, Sedona, Sedona Arizona, snow, Trail, Weather

Who Licked the Spam?

11 Jan

Something really good happened around here. I mean really, really good.

It all started when my younger person was making himself some breakfast. That breakfast smelled wonderful, but I was being a good dog and leaving it alone.

Even when my younger person set his plate on the counter and left for a couple minutes. I didn’t go near it. No, not me.

Everybody thinks I’m so full of mischief, but I’m really a very good dog. I didn’t touch that food on my younger person’s plate.

But Scratchy had other ideas. Everyone thinks he’s such a good cat, but he’s the one who’s full of mischief. He’s just good at keeping it secret most of the time – or he lets me get the blame.

This time Scratchy got caught. He got up on the counter and he licked the Spam on my younger person’s plate. In broad daylight, with everyone watching, Scratchy licked that Spam.

And you know what my younger person did?

This is the best part. He gave that Spam to me.

Scratchy, I take back everything I ever said about you. You can get into mischief any time you want.

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Posted by Bongo on January 11, 2013 in Bongo, dogs, humor

Tags: Cat, Cats and Dogs, Pets, Scratchy, Spam