Posts by Ricky

Not So Fast, Beagle Man

Future Dog!!!??? Are you freakin’ kidding me? The next dog will be here “because of Ricky”? It’ll be “a tribute to Ricky”? Any more nice rationalizations, B-Man? I give up the mortal coil on April 7. The B-Man publishes his “tribute” post on the 13th — earning him tears and hugs all around tow…

Beagle Man Went To Dublin . . .

. . . and all I got was this lousy T-shirt! The Roof Rack Report (#roofrackreport on Twitter, for those who follow me already on @BeagleManHank) appears on Mondays, usually. Actually, whenever Beagle Man decides to give me some space . .

My Weekend As Chopped Liver

Remember that weekend last month when I had three “accidents” in the Vermont house, and Beagle Man banished me for the rest of the season? But I knew I’d get another chance when his grand-nephew Teddy came up? Well, this was the weekend. And honestly — I think I would have been better off if the…

Cooper, I’m Feelin’ Ya

Beagle Man, Mrs. B, and their friends watched this video the whole weekend and could barely breathe, they were laughing so hard. Me, I’ve seen it at least 100 times myself — and I still can’t figure out what Cooper’s doing wrong. The Roof Rack Report (#roofrackreport on Twitter, for those who fo…

The Wolf Man Howls

I considered calling this post “Stupid Human Tricks.” Greg’s friend Maggie brought this very strange T-shirt to the Vermont house — with a wolf wearing Bose headphones and a nose ring. Leave it to Beagle Man to put it on over his hoodie and declare it his new grilling outfit. I kid you not: Th…

Nailed It!

As you all know, I love Vermont. Playing in all that fresh snow. (And eating it.) Smelling lots and lots of other animals — ones they don’t have around here. Snuggling all cozy by the fire while Beagle Man and the Mrs. read, or watch football or hoops. But I don’t always get to go along. The…

What My Beagle Does When We Are Not Home

Yes, yes, of course you’ve already seen this video, which has become a huge, worldwide YouTube hit and is being shown everywhere. The clip has been forwarded to Beagle Man personally by Pam G. and Carol F. and Matt H. and Katie M. and Jeff K. and Eric W. and I’m sure a slew of other people I’ve…

The Mystery Gift

Luz got me a new squeaky toy for Christmas. It’s hard to explain, but there’s just something about them . . . I absolutely love squeaky toys. Maybe because playing with them makes me feel like a puppy again? Good ol’ Luz! Beagle Man gave me a stocking, full to the velvet cuff, with . . . all my…

Ho, Ho, Ho!

Day before Christmas. Everyone in my house is running around tying up loose ends. I guess I’ll do the same, since it appears nobody’s going to pay any attention to me. I probably won’t even get fed. Okay, first thing — the answer to Beagle Man’s cutesy little “Where’s Ricky?” puzzle from last…

Really Lame Excuse

“Sorry, I had to give Robby a ride to practice.” How many times did I hear that line, or some variation of it, when Beagle Man would be running late for a doctor’s appointment or a dinner with friends? And when he really screwed up, he’d play the sympathy card. “Had to take Robby down to Greenwic…