Mea Culpa
Hello out there. My how time flies. Imagine allowing three months to go by before posting something on my site. Life has been going along more or less as normal. We got through the Saint Joseph Ballet concert season, finished school, and now are enjoying the summer. I still wake the Prince up at 5:30 a.m. or so, just to keep him on his toes. Don’t want him going soft during the summer.
The Prince is on a diet; he says he wants to lose 20 lbs. That is more than I weigh! I have been trying to encourge him to take De De on walks. She loves to go on walks, while I am sort of lukewarm to them. I don’t know why, probably it has something to do with De De’s excessive exuberance. Sometimes he drags me along with them, and once I get out there I do actuallty enjoy a walk. But don’t tell the Prince that, or he’ll shanghai me more often. Usually when he says the word “walk” I make myself scarce and that is enough to get me out of it.
Mama is working long hours. I try to accompany her as much as possible to make it easier for her. De De usually comes along but with Jane home (school’s out, remember?) she tends to stay downstairs with Jane . So I have the duty with Mama, which is fine. Mama and I get along great on our own, and I don’t have to worry about De De getting run over by Mama’s chair, which is always a potential disaster if De De is around. Jane calls her De De the daredevil dog. That is for sure! She never pays attention to her personal safety at all, whereas I am all about making sure I am safe. That’s just me…
Here is a cute picture of De De that the Prince took a while back.
I like to call it “De De in her Element” because it was taken in the Prince’s Honda Element. Funny!
Am I A Good Girlfriend?
Hi girls (and guys),
The other day I answered a ‘girlfriend survey” and I guess it was pretty popular with people out there because my web traffic went way up. Who knew there were so many people interested in girlfriend surveys. Anyway, one of the searches that led people to iruffles.com was “Am I a Good Girlfriend”. Interesting that so many people are searching the Internet to find out if they are good girlfriends. So without further ado, here is my “Am I a good girlfriend” survey. Go ahead and take it and then send it on to some of your other friends, and we will see what comes of it. i just made this up on the spur of the moment, and remember, I am a dog, so your results may vary. But here goes:
Answer the following questions as honestly as possible. If you feel like it leave your answers on a post.
Do you listen to your boyfriend and try to find out what he is really thinking and trying to say?
- Yes
- Not so much
- I try but he’s BORING!
- You’ve got to be kidding; he never talks!
2. Do you cook for your boyfriend once in a while?
- Yes, I cook the game he kills.
- Now and then.
- I’ve tried but he doesn’t like my cooking
- Are you kidding? He is a pig!
3. Do you spend time with your boyfriend?
- Of course.
- Yes, but life is so busy…
- BUSY!
- Tropical vacations only; otherwise, the min.
4. Do you help your boyfriend buy clothes?
- Yes, if he asks or needs help.
- I just buy him clothes; i don’t ask if he wants them.
- No, he likes to buy his own clothes.
- I will not associate myelf with that man’s attire.
Happy Easter Everyone!
It’s Easter Sunday, and that means a beautiful Easter Basket for Jane, and a ridiculous set of rabbit ears for me. I am able to pick up TV stations in Tijuana with these!
We are heading over to Grandma Slaughter’s for Easter Brunch, then on to G&G Mac Iver’s for Easter Dinner. Just my kind of day, a real food fest!
Girlfriend Survey Taken by Pepper
Pepper has weighed in on the girlfriend survey. Here are her answers:
Three Names I go by
1. Pep
2. Pepperoni
3. Peety
Three Jobs I have had in my life
1. Following Mom around the house
2. Sunbathing
3. Never going to bed before everyone else is in bed
Three places I have lived
1. Bloomington, CA
2. Newport Beach
3. Ruff’s house
Three TV Shows that I watch
1. I don’t watch TV. Radio is better. I listen to Rush Limbaugh with Dad.
2.
3.
Three Places I have been
1. Catalina
2. Santa Barbara
3. Irvine
People that e-mail me regularly
1. Nobody.
Three of my favorite foods
1. My new dog food
2. My new dog food
3. My new dog food
Three friends I think will respond
1. Malia
2. Buddy
3. The two wiener dogs
Three Things I am looking forward to
1. Breakfast
2. Dinner
3. Naptime
3 Things Survey
Hi guys,
Jane forwarded this survey to the Prince, so I thought it might be fun if I answered the survey. Here we go:
Three Names I go by
1. Ruffles
2. Miss R.
3. Doodles (don’t ask me…)
Three Jobs I have had in my life
1. Security guard
2. Court jester
3. Food tester
Three places I have lived
1. Costa Mesa
2. Balboa Island
3. Irvine
Three TV Shows that I watch
1. American Idol
2. The Dog Whisperer
3. The News Hour (I try to keep up with current events.)
Three Places I have been
1. Rancho Mirage
2. La Canada Flintridge
3. Petsmart
People that e-mail me regularly
1. The Prince
2. Mark Gorman
3. Uncle Bill
Three of my favorite foods
1. Pizza
2. Waffles
3. Meatballs
Three friends I think will respond
1. Jane
2. Mama
3.Uncle Don
Three Things I am looking forward to
1. Kong toys tonight
2. Visitors
3. Going for a car ride.
Now what you’re supposed to do…and please do not spoil the fun.
Hit forward, delete my answers and type in your answers. Then send this to a few good friends and family INCLUDING the person who sent
it to you. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little known things about each.
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Beatbox
The Prince downloaded a new application called Weepr (www.weepr.com) that lets you create your own beats. The prince created one and if you want to hear it click on the box below where it says “Ruffie’s Beatbox”. I’m not all that crazy about it but the Prince says it’s “of the moment”, whatever that means. Give a listen and leave a comment on what you think about the Prince’s foray into music production. I told him not to quit his day job.
Girlfriend Survey…
Uncle Don sent this to me:
2009 Girlfriend Survey
Welcome to the 2009 edition of getting to know your Friends. Press FORWARD, then change all the answers so they apply to you and send this to your friends including the person who sent it to you. The theory is that you will learn a lot of little things about your friends that you might not have known!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
6:00 a.m.
2. Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds; they look good on my collar.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Unfortunately, I have never been to the cinema.
4. What is your favorite TV show?
I do not really get TV; just a lot of noise and flashing.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast?
Kibbles with cheese on top, and when I’m lucky, a tablespoon of coffee with cream.
6. What is your middle name?
of
7. What food do you dislike?
Lemon
8. What is your favorite CD at moment?
I like whatever the Prince plays; he’s into Counting Crows right now.
9. What kind of car do you drive?
I don’t have a car. But if I did I would get a convertible BMW.
10. Favorite sandwich?
Chicken parm.
11. What characteristic do you despise?
People who always want to pick me up.
12. Favorite item of clothing?
My fur coat.
13. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go?
I like the desert; I love running on the golf course.
14. Favorite brand of clothing?
I’m not that into brands.
15. Where would you retire to?
I would probably just like to stay in my home.
16. What was your most recent memorable birthday?
On my last birthday I got to have a piece of cake, which was delicious.
17. Favorite sport to watch?
Soccer.
18. Furthest place you are sending this?
Ask the prince.
19. Person you expect to send it back first?
Mama.
20. When is your birthday?
July something. . .
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Morning.
22. What is your shoe size?
½
23. Pets?
Yes we are.
24. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with us?
I have a website, www.iruffles.com. I’m going to post this there. Take a look.
25. What did you want to be when you were little?
I had big dreams, but I can’t recall them now.
26. How are you today?
Good. Every day is good, really.
27. What is your favorite candy?
I love Sugar Babies.
28. What is your favorite flower?
Roses. We have a bunch in the yard.
29. WHAT DAY ON the calendar you are looking forward to?
I don’t pay much attention to calendards. I live in the moment.
30. What’s your full name?
Ruffles of Briarcliff.
31. What are you listening to right now?
The prince, typing away, the high whine of the computer hard drive, Jane and Mama chatting in the background, De De scratching… There’s a dog barking in the distance. Don’t even ask me what I’m smelling right now…
32. What was the last thing you ate?
Some chicken in a Kong toy. My favorite!
33. Do you wish on stars?
No.
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I’m not sure about that.
35. How is the weather right now?
Cool and clear.
36. The first person you spoke to on the phone today?
I don’t get to talk on the phone. I don’t really talk.
37. Favorite soft drink?
I’m not allowed.
38. Favorite restaurant?
Carne asada from El Toro Bravo.
39. Real hair color?
White with taffy on my ears and back.
40. What was your favorite toy as a child?
A stuffed lion that used to roar but no longer works.
41. Summer or winter?
Summer.
42. Hugs or kisses?
Kisses, and LOTS of them.
43. Chocolate or Vanilla?
Vanilla; chocolate is bad for dogs.
44. Coffee or tea?
Coffee with cream.
45. Do you want your friends to email you back?
Yes please.
46. When was the last time you cried?
I have never cried.
47. What is under your bed?
Some dust bunnies and a baseball bat.
48. What did you do last night?
Got cozy on the couch and took a nap.
49. What are you afraid of?
Vacuum cleaners.
50. Salty or sweet?
Both!
51. How many keys on your key ring?
I don’t have any keys.
52. How many years at your current job?
Four.
53. Favorite day of the week?
Saturday, assuming the family stays at home.
54. How many towns have you lived in?
Two. Costa Mesa and Irvine.
55. Do you make friends easily?
Not that easily. De De makes friends much easier than I do.
56. How many people will you send this to?
Five.
57. How many will respond?
Five?
Happy Holidays
Hello all of my adoring fans. It has been a while since I posted anything here. So busy with the holidays you know. De De and I had a very merry Christmas. The family bought us some Christmas collars with sleigh bells on them. We made a nice jingling sound wherever we went. Today De De and I were enjoying the great weather by sunning ourselves out on the chaise lounges in the yard. Here’s a shot of us: 
We hope you all are having a very nice holiday season. Much love, Ruffles & De De
Now This Is A Pack!
As my faithful readers know, my prime directive is "Keep the Pack Together". Historically this meant me herding three humans around, which is fine (one makes do), but now I’ve got a real pack to keep together, as this photo will demonstrate. Here we have DeDe, Pepper (Uncle Don and Aunt Gail’s popular pug, who is visiting for a long weekend) and yours truly. This is what I call a PACK! Not that I don’t still enjoy herding the humans around… But I am reminded of that Steely Dan lyric "Sharing the things we know and love with those of our kind". Sorry, I’ve got to go get the pack together. Talk to you soon!
Injured Havanese!
Last night the pack got home very late from a Saint Joseph Ballet performance, and DeDe and I were so excited to see everyone. That didn’t last long though because DeDe sprained her leg while greeting everyone. 
She was in quite a bit of pain so at about midnight, the entire pack (minus me) went to the 24 hour vet to see what was wrong with DeDe’s leg. The vet was worried that there might be a fracture, but luckily it was just "soft tissue damage", so DeDe came home with a cast on and is getting all the attention now! I have been watching over her to make sure she is OK and that she doesn’t do too much. Here’s a photo of DeDe with her new attention-getter:
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