My outdoor gear, or, The Coyote Protection Plan.
Bonjour there.
I should probably remind you that I live in a desert with a lot of weird cactus. And of course there are a lot more animals here than you might think. Like coyotes. We have them in our neighborhood. Well, you can’t choose your neighbors. Here’s what I like to do when the coyotes start thinking they can move in on me for a quick snack. Have a bite of this. Have a nice trip to the coyote dentist. You have to be tough, right?
Looking back so we can look forward.
We got around in 2021. We really traveled pretty far, here are some of our favorite images. We are busy making travel plans for 2022. We’re thinking up a lot of new and fantastic ideas, so we hope you’ll come along with us on our journeys into imagination!
A New Year full of possibilities
Bonjour from the outer limits. I’m off exploring new ideas for the new year. But, I’m considerate. I don’t want you to worry about me, so I’ll telling you that I’m not actually lost in space, just focused. You know, it’s a terrier thing. So I’ll see you soon after I get back from my star trek. Kinda clever writing, huh!
My secret is safe.
Bonjour there. I'm talking from under their bed today. That's my safe place. It's where I keep my REALLY secret stash. I have them fooled. Even my companion, the “Other One.” I play with my new toys on top of the bed. But then I sneak down under the bed to play with my best stuff. Socks that have been worn. Bits of leaves that I sneak in. Sometimes underwear. I even got a nightgown. Funny how my stash always disappears. That's why I have to go get more all the time. but I really have them all fooled. That's the best part.
Silent night
Bonjour! HowdyDo! wishes you a peaceful Christmas. Thank you for coming along with us on our journey! We hope to have a lot of fun next year!
I don’t need many other ideas. I have these …
And ok, I know it’s REALLY the last minute, but you can still check out bonjourhowdydo.com for an end of year storytelling card, art print and bundle of the two.
I just want to go hunt for pill bugs.
This is what I look like for half an hour after I have to go see the people with the table and combs. I like to see them at first, but then they spend a lot of time and soap and brushes on me. I get to have cookies so it's ok, I guess. I still can't understand why my people get so oooie and awwwie when they see me this way. I have them fooled though. I'm acting like I'm not thinking about anything, but when I get home, I'm going to find some rabbit poop in the yard and eat it!
New Shoes!
Bonjour there. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I stopped at the groomer after shoe shopping. So here they are, my new shoes. Don't you love them? I decided I could have beauty and utility all wrapped up into one set of shoes.
Utility points: They keep me off the very hot ground, very important in the Sonoran Desert. I can see what is coming because I'm taller, taller, taller. I can kick coyotes patoot because they are heavy. I can squash bugs before they get into my coat. Other dogs are jealous.
Beauty points: They are PINK. They have STARS. I am TALLER. Other dogs are JEALOUS.
It’s not too late to shop the bundles, cards and art prints, but they still don’t have any shoes.
I'm out shopping. Sorry.
Hi there. I'm out shopping today so I can't talk right now. I'll show you what I come up with tomorrow. Which way would YOU go? Practical or glam? Tough choice, right?
Yes, and you might find some last minute gift ideas in the Bonjour! HowdyDo! Collection, but not shoes.
My Advice for toys on a tight budget.
Howdy. I’m “The Other One.” She doesn’t really believe that I can talk because I just bark at her, Miss Hoity-toity, the Wire Fox Terrier. So before she comes back to tell you all about what’s important in a dog toy, I'm here to tell you that, really, the best toys are the cheap ones! Just check out my moves in the little video. Hoity-toity! Oh she has to have the “good” toys. Oops, I can’t talk anymore, here she comes. Shhh! You didn’t hear it from me. I’m just a Lakeland Terrier with a big mouth who barks.
Birdbarians at the wall
Bonjour there. I guess you can see what I'm up against. Birds. Hordes of them. They want to come into the yard. They poop and drink water and make noise. They eat all of the interesting stuff that I want to keep for my garage sales. bits of bug, tiny leaves, stuff like that. They are depleting my resources, so they can't come in. I have to keep them out. The one think that I have going for me is that I can scare them all off at once. They all fly back to the wall and so all I have to do is start at them. It's a stare down. But who cares because what else do I have to do if my people are staring down their computers and iphones. See, I learned it from them!
Post Garage Sale Update! Important!
Bonjour there. So I sold all my garage sale stuff to a Golden Doodle for a really good stinky stick! This is great because it will stink up the whole house! I love to share with my family… a little. For those of you who don't know what a stinky stick is, you are really missing out! They are like a stick crossed with a dead animal. It's all the best in life rolled up into one tough, sinewy, lovely stick. Better than cookies. My people give me these, though not every day, and I know why: They are hoarding them for themselves. I think they get them at the store of great smells, where everything is for me.
Working (it) dog
Bonjour. I have a lot of extra stuff that someone could really use. I collected all of it and now I'm helping my people by selling it! So I’m ready with my garage sale and open for pre Cyber Monday business! What a generous idea! I wonder what price I should ask?I’ll be letting you in on a few shopping strategies in the coming days! I know, I’m too nice.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Bonjour. My “Companion" is an expert in reconnaissance. But that’s just because he thinks he’s got a shot at getting whatever he’s sniffing out on the counters. I learned long ago that if you cry mournfully you’ll get a bit of it handed to you. (That’s probably why I can’t jump too high anymore.) I tried to tell him. He’s dense.
Not this one
Don’t buy this art print. There are plenty of wonderful pictures of me. You don’t really need a picture of him.
Buzz Patrol
Bonjour. Today, I’m flying in to see if the clouds are ready to be in their art print. They are always so fussy about getting their makeup right. It takes forever. But I’m a terrier, so that’s why I have to fly in and buzz them a few times to get them to hurry up. They play a big part in the Cloud Jetpack Art Print, but not as big a part as I do, of course. All the art prints are bundled up with their storytelling cards for great holiday shopping savings too. (I must still be in buzz mode.)
Behind the scenes
Bonjour. Here I am. Again. Today I’m letting you take a look behind the scenes in the making of the Snowball Art Print. This is a reveal, by the way. Anyhow, I have to test the snow before my humans can make an accurate drawing of it. It’s all very scientific, but you get what I mean, right? Ok, well I have to get back to watching for the correct snow for drawing. The Snowball Art Print is in stock and ready to ship when ordered. Or, it will be when I get the right snow.
Bundles of Joy
Bonjour. I’m here today to introduce you to something you’ve already seen. But not like this. Well, my humans think I’d be cute at this, so here I am. It’s Bundles. Now we have cards and art prints all paired up as sets for the Holidays. Smart, right? Well at least it’s done before Black Friday, but this year, I think Black Friday started in October. Maybe it’s not too late? Oh, and I’m supposed to say that the Bundles are $10 off the regular price of both. Ok, I did what said everything the humans told me to say and now I’ll give you some real inside advice. Maybe you should overlook the Tinsel Tree Bundle. Well, you can look at it, but why buy a picture of the “Other One” when you could have many pictures of me? That’s my insider advice, buy me, not him.
New Arty Art Prints!
Bonjour there. I’m sitting for my portrait. Yes, I’m becoming wall art, or, arty art prints. My humans had this idea that it would be good if I hung up on the wall. I’d rather be out hunting pill bugs, but I have to humor the Ones who control the refrigerator, so here I am. That is, almost. I’m still a sketch. I wonder how I’ll turn out this time? Anyway, there are now arty art prints of my cards ideas. I hope the humans know what they are doing. I’m getting a stiff neck sitting here.
Oh, and I’ll be introducing the previews of prints on instagram. Great idea, right? It's like a gallery, or something. You can even dress up if you want. You can get one quick, because they are already done and sitting here, er, in stock, yes, as long as the “Other One” doesn’t get into them and chew one. You know how He is.
New Arty Art Print, 11x14 inches, in stock now for the Holidays.
Take a look!
