Jump Back Jack

Harrrr Mateys

It be spring and ye know what hapens when spring comes Mateys. Every thing warm up and cold blooded animals called Jump Back Jack come out to get warm. Harrrrr Some Jump Back Jacks be deadly if they bite. When a Matey walks outside he need to watch his step. Ye don't want to step on one, ouch me paw!!! Humans call Jump Back Jacks "snakes" but we call em Jump Back Jack cause that be what we do when we see one. We already spy two Jump Back Jacks this year.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

Greasy Grimmy Gopher Guts???

Shiver Me Timbers Mateys

Yesterday Lisa the Mean was helping dad work on the van Harrrr. When Lisa came in she had greasy hands and quickly scrubbed them so they were clean again. Harrrrr, when Lisa the mean said my hands are greasy, mom said gross and then she said Lisa's hands where gressy and grimy then Lisa the Mean came back with the word Gopher Guts harrrr. If that wasnt weird enough then they started singing Greesy Grimy Gopher Guts Marinated Monky Meat Heres a Spoon to Eat The Treat. Yer Cap'n was so groosed out by this whole rhyme and then Lisa sang it all day long Harrrrr Harrrr and double Harrrrrr!

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate.

The Secret

Harrrr Mateys

Its be the Cap'n here . Harrrr, I be listening at the door and, harrr, overheard the secret that is happining in a month. The Cap'n be not so sneaky as he think he was and he got caught. I be sworn to secrecy or your Cap'n be walking the plank!!!!!!! Harrrr be so hard to keep a secret. Your Cap'n wants to tell all ye Mateys but Penny make me do the super duper pirate promise. So ye just have to wait.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

X MARKS THE SPOT!!!!

Harrrrr Mateys

X marks the spot!!!!

Cap'n Maverick be asked many times how he come to be a pirate. Harrr. Well I be here to tell ye mateys about a special day, Harrrrr, when yer Cap'n realized he be a Pirate. It be three years ago next weekend when your Cap'n be at a show in Dubuque Iowa. Lisa be showing the Cap'n in the Jr ring. Harrr Mateys, the floor there be bouncy panels over the ice of a hockey rink with duct tape on them. Harrrr. We did our down and back and around, then Lisa the Mean stopped me and said does X mark the spot Maverick? Harrrr, it be because there be a duct tape X on the ground. Yer Cap'n had an epiphany Mateys. It be so cool yer Cap'n knew he was a true pirate at that moment. This week Sweetish Selena the Viking pirate is going to that show I wish her good luck. May she also find the X.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

Preston and the rally treasure map

Harrrr mateys, here be the poop on Rally.

Mom take Preston to the show and checked in. Mom got treasure map and went over all the steps. Harrrr, she made Preston do them a lot too mateys. There were 16 steps to the map. When Preston be in the ring, he was supposed to do the steps with mom. Harrr, how easy is that Mateys. Then Preston get treasure at the end after doing the steps. Well, Mateys Preston did not do any of the steps even with Mom trying to get him to, so no treasure for Preston. Harrr, even Cap'n Mav be thinkin bout trying this Rally thing, get the map and then the treasure.

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Secret plans

Harrrr Mateys

Cap'n Maverick posting finally, Harrrrr. When Stella the Sea Wench be here, she and the Cap'n started to make secret plans for a pillagin party. We did not get them finished before she leave. We still be workin on it Maties. The Cap'n will be letting all you pirates in on it later.

Fer other news, Swedish Selena went on a pillaging expedition of her own and got loose in the show ring. She tried to recruit new pirates but was unsuccessful. She did succeed in making a fool of Lisa the Mean. Tubey's human was at the show and saw it first hand Mateys.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

More Pirate shopping

Harrr Mateys, wow, everybody run, not walk, to your local Target store. In the dollar section they have Pirates of the Caribbean stuff. harrr, the Cap'n was wantin it all. Little tote bags for booty, note pads for pirate secrets, a lanyard to carry the keys to the treasure chest and more. Harrr, it was extra special I tell ye. I may take a cruise there this weekend while Mom and Lisa are off at the dog show.

Harr, and speakin of dog show. Sea Wench Stella be visiting the Cap'n right now. That be right, Stella be here right now. She going to the show but the Cap'n has heard she will be meeting up with Turbo and his human. Oh the Cap'n is jealous. He meet Turbo and his human long long ago in Moberly when Turbo be just a little tyke. Harrrr, and be on yer way to Target.

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Pirate find

Harrr Maties, check out this great T-shirt. Mom and Lisa go shopping and find it at Hot Topic. So they buy it. Harrrr. Lisa say it for her but the Cap'n contrivin a way to get his paws on it. Lisa say the Cap'n stretch it out but, harrr, we will see. If thar be anybody in touch with an inner pirate, it be the Cap'n Mav, Maties.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

Go Digger Gloria

Harrr, Digger Gloria be at it again Mateys. Check out the size of this hole. Harrrrr, you go girl, dig, dig, dig. Gloria go all the way to Guatemala to dig this one Mateys. This is a good example of what a pirate can do when they be determined. Harrrr.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

too much wind

Harrr Maties, I never thought it would happen to the Cap'n but here it is. Just as I be getting ready to set sail on an impromptu expedition, there be too much wind. It be howlin maties, blowing a gale and thar be no hope of an expedition today. Harrrr, and drat.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

Viking Pirate news

Harrr Mateys, here be the news from the Oklahoma City Specialty on Saturday 2/24. Yup the Cap'n is a little slow but the reason be I enjoying that dab of snow and, well Digger Gloria is coming in season and even though the Cap'n bein snipped, he still be interested. And she be kenneled right next door. Arrrrrwwwwwwwooooooooo.

OK, here be the news on Swedish Selena, the Viking Pirate. In the sweepstakes, she got 2nd place and won a glass cup with an etched siberian on it. Lisa be quick about putting the cup on a shelf too Mateys. Now for the big news, in the 9-12 month puppy class Selena be #1. She win her class Mateys. This be huge news. Selena be having some problems "getting it" B4 but now she "got it". She win a towel with embroider on it. She be pretty fancy too Mateys. Maybe we be getting pictures in a day or two.

Now back to your regular scheduled program. The Cap'n going back to singing to his Gloria.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

New Pirate Name for Gloria

Harrr Mateys. Yer Cap'n be out playing with Gloria today and, wow, I gotta tell yer, what a good digger she be. Gloria find a weak spot by the fence and just went to diggin'. The Cap'n be wonderin if she digging for treasure, harrr. The mud and dirt be flying out behind her like nothin the Cap'n ever seen before, harrr. That be some great diggin. Lisa came out and made her stop, then later after she cleaned our kennel runs put the whole bucket of poop in the hole. Harrr, methinks Gloria not be digging there any more. Mate Gloria be such a great digger, how bout we call her Diggin Gloria.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

It B Mardi Gras Mateys

Harrrrr Mateys, Cap'n Mav knows he be MIA from the blog action for a week or so. Guess where he be? I be tellin ya now so ye better listen up. While the rest of the pack be up in the frozen north for a stupid dog show, the Cap'n fired up his pirate ship and sailed down the Missississippiippssii River to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. That be right, the Cap'n went to Mardi Gras. He would still be thar but had to high tail it home before he got caught. Here be a photo of the Cap'n with his Mardi Gras bead booty. There be a lot more where these came from Mateys. All there for the takin. This be Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras so make sure and party hearty like a pirate now Mateys. There be plenty of time to repent later.

Off for some more grog. Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

Harrrr happy Valentines Day

Harr Mateys. It be Valentine's Day and yer Cap'n be busy all day wurkin on my Valentine to you. Here it Be. So, all your female pirates out there, this is for you. The Cap'n loves you all, each and every one o yer.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

Pirate portrait

Harrr Mateys. Check out this link. http://gruffpuppy.blogspot.com/2007/02/happy-valentines-day.html

Charlie the Big Dog has made a portrait of the crew. Of course apologies to ye that was below decks at portrait time, but ye all most go look, it be fantastic.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

The new Cabin Boy

Harrr Mateys, here be a photo of the new cabin boy, Joaquin. He be full of the pirate attitude mateys and will be a great addition to the crew. Harrr Joaquin, now ye need a pirate name.

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Congrats to the weenie

Harrr, Cap'n Mav here. I have heard the news that Juarez released a chicken from the chicken prison. Harr, this be the kind of thing that will elevate Juarez from weenie-dom. One big pirate atta-boy for Juarez. Harrr. The only better thing would have been to pillage that chicken.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

The Capn is back

Harrr Mateys, the Cap'n is back from the shows and all that fun. Here is my photo wearing my jolly roger bandana and my neck ribbon from the Parade of Titleholders. Harrr, the applause still be ringing in the Cap'ns ears. Stella the Sea Wench be at the show too. She got another championship point on Sunday. Harrr, good on ya Stella. Thar be some excitement here by the Good Ship Maverick's Run yesterday but that be another story on the D'Azul blog.

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The Cap'n speaks

Harrr Matey's, thanks so much for the concern over Yanni. It is still hard for yer Cap'n to wake up every morning and see his empty run. He was my pal and a Matey for sure. Althea Red Eye had a great idea about a 21 gun salute.

The Cap'n is gettin excited about this weekend. After being out of the spotlight for over a year, the Cap'n is going back to the dog show. I be in the parade of titleholders, harrrr. The Cap'n be wearing his pirate bandana in the parade too. It sure to be fun. Sea Wench Stella will be at the show Saturday and Sunday. Maybe a few other pirates, or pirate wannabes too. Since the Cap'n just be in the parade, he get to hang out in the grooming area all weekend, teaching pirate ways to any dog willing to listen. Hope Mom takes her camera and gets a shot of the Cap'n strutting his stuff in the parade.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate

Goodbye Yanni

Harrr Mateys, its a sad Cap'n Maverick today. Yesterday we lost a great siberian pal, although not a pirate, he was my friend, my mentor and my neighbor in the kennel. Sail on in your silver harness, you earned it old man.

Cap'n Maverick the Pirate tips me hat to you.