Dad brought me to this year’s first BW, which is right here at 11Alive.

There’s Dad with the guys who are working the grill. They have chicken, pork, and ribs, and I even got to eat some… though I had to wait my turn, just like everyone else.

This is some of the stuff they put on the barbecue.

Everyone at the station walked in on Dad’s weather report just to get their share. I got mine pretty close to the start, and it was awesome.

Steven, who’s normally working with Valerie, took some video of me hanging out, and as soon as I learn how to use the system Dad uses to put up his video, I’ll post it here on my blog.

See you soon!

Me, with my stuff from the kids at AMCA in Alpharetta.

Now that the weather’s getting warmer, it’s more fun to do stuff outside, and last night I got to be on TV again and be outside at the same time, which was pretty awesome. Me, Dad, and Dennis were out in the little garden spot outside 11Alive. Dennis talked about dogs who bark too much.

He wasn’t talking about me. Really.

If you forgot to watch or DVR me on TV last night, you can watch it right here:

See you soon!

Let me give you a little hint:

A spray bottle? Really?

Yep. I needed a BATH. Big-time. As you can see, I wasn’t too thrilled. I guess the washing was okay, but is this the face of a happy dog at the drying station?

This is my nonplussed face.

Dad says that if I roll around outside in the pollen and the dirt, this is what I have to expect. I’m not sure if I like water yet — I was talking to Dad’s friend Josh from 11Alive, and Josh said his golden, when he was a kid, was afraid to go swimming. It’s an option.

That’s really the most exciting thing that’s happened to me lately. I know some of you have been asking where I’ve been; well, with everything going on at home and Dad taking a few days off work, I haven’t been able to get to the station. Don’t worry; I’m still here. Not sure if Dad will be able to bring me by next week, but we’ll see.

Oh, and one more thing: check out this hilarious video I found on YouTube. This dog really loves baths, huh?

Me at 11Alive on February 26

And here’s video of me, Dad, Dennis, and Mom from the news last night, in case you missed it.

I just wish Dad would stop telling everyone how much I weigh…

Stay safe this weekend; Dad says there’s probably going to be some bad weather. If that happens, I’m totally watching him on TV.

Well, I’m going to tell you anyway.

I was one of the special guests at the first “Adopt-a-Golden Gala” at the Cobb Energy Center this weekend. They say it’s because my dad was the emcee for the event, but I think it’s just because I’m cool.

Me and my fans at the Adopt-a-Golden Gala.

Oh, and check this out: I actually was told I could hang out near the head table! At home sometimes when I smell dinner Mom and Dad tell me to go lay down somewhere, or get out of the kitchen, but here I could totally stay right up front and show off.

Dad says I get to come to the TV station Thursday. These days I’m usually on during The Evening News with my friend Brenda Wood, which is at 7 p.m., so tune in for that show. I’ll see you then!

Doppler, 2/23/09

PS: If you want to help out Adopt-a-Golden Atlanta, here’s their website. Turn your speakers down first if you’re at work, because someone’s barking in the background. I can’t figure out who, and believe me, I’ve done some serious sniffing.

Live shot troubles lead us to meet in a gas station parking lot (the nightmare of any local news reporter– but what can you do?).  Except JoJo (who is always punctual) left me waiting.  I thought this would be a great time to use the gas station restroom.  It was motion-sensitive, but apparently not that tuned into movements.  It plunged me into the darkness and left me waving my arms frantically around inside the stall.  I promptly jammed my hand into the corner of the paper dispenser and now have a weird shaped bruise on my hand. 

It turns out JoJo was late because he got stuck in the mud after shooting some storm damage.  Industrious as he is, he gathered up downed branches and pine straw, shoved it under his wheels, and made it in time for a 5:00 AM hit. 

JoJo's pointing to the mud splatter!

It wasn’t until our 6:00 AM hit that things started getting really weird.  Our light was blowing around and almost tipped over.  Jojo looked a little confused.  It turns out, a stray dog stole our bright orange sand bag and was happily chewing on it nearby.  When my IFB wouldn’t work (it’s how we hear the anchors and producers talk to us), I checked the cord and was astonished to see the dog and chewed right through it.  Despite all of this, JoJo still gave the stray his breakfast left-overs. 

Later that day, my camera went on strike (refusing to shoot for more than 5 seconds at a time), and our second live truck AND our satellite truck got stuck in the mud.  Thanks to all those nice folks in Spalding County for towing us out — 3 different trucks, 3 different times.   In fact, that’s what stuck with me the most.  Despite getting almost no sleep after a stormy night, everyone (from neighbors to police officers to utility crews) went out of their way to be nice.  A big storm helps us put things in perspective: what’s really important?  Some crews might have lost it out there, covered in mud.  Personally, I thought it was kind of funny.

Aw, come on, how could you miss it? Brenda gave me a nice intro and everything!

My friend Shawn, one of the producers, took this picture of me too:

Showing off on my lead.

I’m on almost every Thursday, either at 6:00 or 7:00 in the evening. Sometimes Dad and me hang out with Dennis, and other times we meet people like pet psychics. It just depends.

There’s just one thing… the yard. It doesn’t seem quite as big as it used to. Maybe this photo will help explain:

Waiting by the door.

When I can’t go outside, I’m usually right there by the front door, waiting to go outside with Mandy and Dad. But while I’ve been waiting, I’ve been learning to walk on a leash, and also to sit and stay. I don’t mind it so much because when I do it, I get treats. That’s always a plus.

Dad says I’m going to be on TV on Thursday. Dennis is coming back from Belgium — he went there to pick up a new friend — and he should be here with us. I’ll see you then!

Sorry it took me so long to blog about last week, its been a busy week!!

I did enjoy the visit to dad’s work last week though. Everyone kept saying how big I was getting. I can tell too! Its a whole lot easier for me to jump on the funiture in the lobby…dad doesn’t have to help me so much.

Lazy on the Table

See what I mean? That was soooo comfy!

I met a really nice lady who dad said was a “Pet Communicator”, her real name was Kelly Goff. She had a stack of papers about my relationship with dad. She said we get along great and I look up to him! Very true!  Miss Kelly told dad that I don’t like people to talk about how big my paws are though…she might be right…I think they are swell!

I’m sure there was more about me in the appers but I was too lazy to read and there were too many things in the lobby to sniff and stare at.

Hi!

I’m told Trainer Dennis is coming to see me again soon, I can’t wait. We always have a lot of fun when he visits.

Well until next week! See you all tomorrow on 11Alive!!

Woof!