The Life and Times of Remington

Weekend is here!

2012-01-27T05:00:00.010-06:00

First off I would just like to tell you that I found out

my new friend Sasha really likes ice cream....

So guess what?

I am NOW the

I intend to impress this little lady....
do you think it will work?

* * * * *

The weekend is here and

again we have no big plans.

Same old....

Beth and I will be in the studio and

Mike in his office doing homework.

And of course -- football time!

I MUST stay in shape, you know!

In Vikings news....

Beth is VERY happy!

Why you ask?

Because her favorite team member

has won an award!

Mr. Jared Allen has been named

the Defensive Player of the Year!

Congratulations, sir!

I am certain that I will hear

about this ALL weekend....

Have a funtastic weekend,

my friends!

Later -- Remington --

did you know this is the

last weekend in January?

-- out!

Thief....

2012-01-26T05:00:00.003-06:00

Policeman Remington

on duty....

It has come to my attention that there has

been some items missing in our house.

Beth is upset, as she doesn't know where

things are going....

The other night when she was getting ready for the

Chamber of Commerce supper she couldn't find

her mascara. She and Mike looked ALL over

for it....and it is STILL missing.

Pens, toys, buttons, little books, even some garbage
are GONE!

So I am now on duty to find the thief.

I do have a suspect....

Don't let the innocent face fool you....

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I will keep you updated on the progress....

However, I don't think it will be

TOO hard to figure out....

Later -- Policeman Remington --

do you think I should put the thief in jail?

-- out!

Practice!

2012-01-25T05:00:00.001-06:00

For those of you who have known me

for awhile know that I like football.

I like absolutely EVERYTHING

about the sport.

I play football many times a day --

EVERY DAY!

I am certain you have also

heard the expression

Practice makes perfect....

I am NOT perfect but

I have developed some

new skills in football!

It's called the

double ball carry....

Here is how it works....

Pick up TWO footballs....

Like this....

then RUN!

I figure if you happen to drop one

then you always have the extra to

make a touchdown!

I am still working on the details before

I take it to the Vikings

for next years season....

But I think it will work!

Later -- Remington --

I bet I could get three in my mouth....

-- out!

Out of the office....

2012-01-24T05:00:00.002-06:00

I will be out of the office today.

I will return tomorrow to visit everyone!

I thought I would show you a picture

of one of my best friends....

Bailey!

She has "forget-me-not" eyes....

Don't you think?

Have a fun day!

Later -- Remington --

still need more snow, please....

-- out!

Weekend update....

2012-01-23T05:00:00.016-06:00

My weekend was I thought it would be....

I played some football....

(as I do EVERYDAY)

Mike and Beth had to go to

the Chamber of Commerce supper.

I had to babysit Mr. Ripley.

He was good so it wasn't a hard job.

We heard it was suppose to snow....

Ozabella and I waited....

No luck....

Saturday Beth and I worked in the studio

on the new quilt and on Sunday afternoon we
watched football! Even though the Vikings
weren't playing we DO love the game! --

Mike had to get his homework done so
he only caught the last half of the
49ers and Giants game.

Congratulations to the
Patriots
and
Giants
on games well played!

See you on Feb. 5th at the
Super Bowl!

A fun weekend and a warm fire....

Life is good....

Later -- Remington --

if you have any extra snow --

PLEASE send it my way, thanks!

-- out!

This just in!

It started snowing this morning!

Where's my football?

Weekend already?

2012-01-20T05:00:00.001-06:00

Why does time go by so quickly?

Seems like it was just Monday and now

it's Friday!

No big plans for the weekend.

Beth and I will be in the studio,

Mike in his office doing homework,

and I did hear something about

movie time again!

I am certain there will be some

football in there too!

I really do enjoy quiet weekends

from time to time....

Have a fun and relaxing

weekend, my friends!

Later -- Remington --

did you know the days are getting longer?

-- out!

Great news!

2012-01-19T05:00:00.007-06:00

I have a date!

I will be attending the Blogville

Valentine Dance with the

beautiful Sasha....

(click on her name to see her awesome blog)

We have just met and hit it off right away!

She has a fun loving personality and

extremely smart! She loves movies too!

I certainly hope I remember how to dance....

Maybe I will have my sister, Ozabella, give me

some dancing lessons.

I haven't been out with a girl since my

break up with Star....

After more than a year -- I would say

it is time to move on....

Wish me luck my friends!

Oh yeah and one more thing....

SNOW!

That was enough for me
to kick up my heels!

Later -- Remington --

dating again....I can't believe it!

I hope she likes football!

-- out!

Playtime....

2012-01-18T05:00:00.001-06:00

As you all know I

DO NOT

have a puppy brother or sister to play with....

So I just have to play with who

I do have in my life....

cats....

I take the "little" toys....

now really....

who would dare take them from a BIG guy like me?

WHAT?

Hey, shouldn't you be afraid of me?

Get back here....

What's a guy to do?

Later -- Remington --

I guess I can dream about a

puppy brother or sister....

--out!

I LOVE books!

2012-01-17T05:00:00.002-06:00

As you all know I am an avid reader!

I love all kinds of books....

If you enjoy books or just a cool video

I thought I would share this with you!

I will have to sneak in my library tonight

to see if that's what my books do....

Later -- Remington --

do you have a favorite book?

-- out!

My weekend....

2012-01-16T05:00:00.001-06:00

I had a pretty quiet weekend.
VERY little snow....

I helped Beth start a new quilt

and Mike worked on his homework.

Here is the quilt Beth and I just finished.

It's made of flannel and is nice warm!

We watched movies on Saturday night --

with TREATS!

I love those fun times!

Ripley is back to normal -- 100%!

We are all happy that is over.

And everything turned out good!

I hope everyone had a fun weekend too!

Later -- Remington --

I like a scheduled life....

how about you?

-- out!

Friday the....

2012-01-13T05:00:00.003-06:00

As you can see I am pretty laid back....

not worried at all....

even though today is....

Some people are afraid of this day....

they are called

Paraskevidekatriaphobics --

which means people afflicted

with a morbid, irrational fear of Friday the 13th.

I am NOT one of them....

Did you know....

Many buildings and skyscrapers do not have a 13th floor.

Many people will not allow 13 people at the table.

If there is exactly 13 people present,

a second table is set up.

Skippers would not go out to sea with a crew of 12.

Including the captain, that made 13 people.

Like any other special or wacky day,

I encourage you to have fun with it.

Don't cower in your room in fear of this day.

You'd miss all of the fun and excitement!

Also....

Have a funtastic weekend,

my friends!

Later -- Remington --

I think this is MY lucky day....

-- out!

Back to normal....

2012-01-12T05:00:00.001-06:00

FYI -- I REALLY

like the red toy I got from

Annie and Oakley for my birthday!

Things are back to normal....

what a week this has been!

Mr. Ripley -- that's what I

call him now that he is a

BIG boy.... -- is healing

very well. He plays but gets

tired and just stops and sleeps....

I checked on

Willy the Weather Stick and

he told me the weather was

going change as we have

had 45 - 50 degree weather

lately -- NOT natural for Minnesota!

When he points up -- it's nice weather

When he points down -- not so nice

AND -- he was RIGHT!

Thanks Willy!

I really needed some snow!

Later -- Remington --

I hope we get LOTS of snow!

-- out!

Good news!

2012-01-11T05:00:00.003-06:00

All is well!

As you can see Mr. Ripley is just fine....

(do you see him behind me?)

We took him in at 9:00 and

Mike and Beth waited until it

was over in the waiting room.

They got to see him right away --

however he was sleeping.

He came home early in the afternoon

and Beth and I took really good care of

him for the rest of the day.

Thank you for all the prayers....
I know that is why
things went so well!

He is a brave little man....

I love him so much....

Thank you for all of the

Birthday wishes --

everyone is so kind....

I really appreciated it!

ALSO--

I wanted to show you what

else happened on my birthday....

Mr. Mike, the mailman, brought

me a card and a package!

The card was from my good

friend Madi!
(click on her name to see her awesome blog!)

She and her mommy are SO talented!

Thank you Queen Madi!

And the package was from

my friends in Maryland --

Annie and Oakley!

They are Newfoundlands like

me -- but no relation, just great friends!

And their mommy Amy helped

them get it all ready for me!

Isn't that sweet?

I opened it carefully....

And MUCH to my surprise there

were LOTS of toys and treats in there!

They even sent Beth a gift!

It's a magnet with a fairy and

Newfoundland on it!

Isn't that cool?

She LOVED it!

Thanks Madi, Annie, Oakley and Amy

for the great surprise! You made my

special day even more special!

Now to try and figure out which one to play

with first....

FYI -- the treats were AWESOME!

Later -- Remington --

a blessed Newfie....

-- out!

Prayers please....

2012-01-10T05:00:00.002-06:00

Today I am asking for

prayers for my little brother

Mr. Ripley....

At 9:00 this morning he has to

go to the Dr. to have his

"big boy" surgery....

I have consulted with the Dr. and I

am certain he will be just fine --

but from what I have learned....

a few prayers NEVER hurt!

Strange -- it was on this exact

date a year ago my little sister

Ozabella had her "big girl" surgery.

Isn't that odd?

Later -- Remington --

a concerned brother

-- out!

Dear God in Heaven I pray that you guide

the hands of the Dr. performing the surgery

on Mr. Ripley today and that you

will put your gentle hand

on my little brother to bring

him through this surgery with no complications.

I pray this in Jesus name. Amen.

Full Wolf Moon!

2012-01-09T20:55:00.002-06:00

Full Wolf Moon

in Minnesota!

I do have a good photographer,

don't you agree?

Thanks, Mr. Mike!

Did you hear me howling at you?

Sorry if it was muffled....
I was having more birthday cake....

Later -- Remington --

Love these full moons!
(and birthday cake!)

-- out!

A REALLY special day!

2012-01-09T05:00:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday to me

Today I am three!

Guess what?

Today is my third birthday!

And I am ready to

PARTY!

Cake, presents, the whole works!

It was yummy!

My present was AWESOME!

My VERY own

Vikings

football!

What more could a guy

ask for?

Not only is it MY

birthday today but

also my brothers --

Takoda and Leo

and my sisters

Miss Anna, Maxine, Abbie and America!

Happy Birthday to all of you!

I wish we could be together to celebrate!

THAT would be fun!

Okay -- now back to business for a minute....

It's me again....

Remington, your full moon reporter,

on duty!

Straight from the RRC....

(Remington Research Center)

Keep your eyes to the sky tonight

for the Full Wolf Moon!

From my extensive research this

is what I have found about this moon....

Amid the cold and deep snows of midwinter,
the wolf packs howled hungrily
outside Indian villages.
Thus, the name for January’s full Moon.

I certainly hope Mr. Mike is able to

get some awesome pictures of this one!

Remember to listen carefully tonight

about 8:55pm....

You will hear me howling at you....

however it may be a little muffled

because I might have a mouth full of

birthday cake....I'm just sayin'....

Later -- Remington --

the Birthday Boy!

-- out!

The weekend....

2012-01-06T05:00:00.003-06:00

The holidays are over....

The Vikings are done for the season....

So this weekend I think we will all

just chill out and enjoy the quiet....

Rippy will probably be silly....

Ozabella will probably hang out in her

favorite spot....

the sink

and yes, she likes the water on....

strange little girl....

Me?

I am going to enjoy this bone!

Have a relaxing weekend,

my friends!

Later -- Remington --

I am looking forward to Monday!

-- out!

Sharing....

2012-01-05T05:00:00.004-06:00

I almost forget to share some cool

Christmas lights I saw while

we were driving around

during Christmas.

These are at night -- of course....

And my favorite!

And what did he catch?

A FISH!

Aren't they cool?

Later -- Remington --

just wanted to share....

--out!

The stick....

2012-01-04T05:00:00.004-06:00

Just so you know....

I am not a sinker!

(someone that eats over the sink)

I am checking the weather!

I would like to introduce you to

my new friend....

Willy the Weather Stick

He is so cool!

Right now Willy is straight out because

the weather is going to change.

When he points up it means good weather.

When he points down it means bad weather.

He always lets us know about a day ahead of

time what we should expect!

Isn't he cool?

He certainly will be helping me out

when reporting the weather!

Later -- Remington --

I hope he tells me it's going to snow soon!

out!

My New Year's weekend....

2012-01-03T05:00:00.005-06:00

I took time to look at all of the Christmas greetings

I got in the mail.

Total cards in the mail -- 63

Total email cards -- 25

Just think 88 total greetings from all of my friends!

THANK YOU!

We took our Christmas tree down....

Rippy helped....

(he never did this while it was decorated....strange)

It was hard work and it really tired him out....

We got....

SNOW!

We took a trip to Duluth....

Beth and I love to look at Lake Superior....

It is SO relaxing....

It was a FUNTASTIC weekend and
a GREAT way to welcome in

2012!

Later -- Remington --

I hope everyone had a Happy New Year!

-- out!

Football....

2012-01-02T05:00:00.028-06:00

Today is about football....

Yeterday was the last game of the

"practice"season for the Vikings....

Vikings 13 -- Bears 17

It was a good game.

Beth was just "a little" excited....

Her favorite player, Jared Allen #69,

broke the Vikings record for

quarterback sacks in a single season.
And was only a half

of a sack away from matching the NFL record.

As Beth says --

HE ROCKS!

I am certain EVERYONE in the country

heard her hollering....

We also had to say goodbye
to #40, Jim Kleinsasser,
who retired after this game.

He has been with the Vikings for
13 seasons and played tight end.
He originally is from
Carrington, ND --
so being a North Dakota boy
-- Mike and Beth have really
enjoyed watching him!
He also played
with the Fighting Sioux at UND in
Grand Forks, ND while in college.

Goodbye Jim!
You will be missed!

So the Vikings season ends....

I went down to check on Adrian Peterson

the other day. We decided he needed surgery.

He is doing okay but it will be A LOT of

time to recover. Hopefully by the season

opener for 2012.

I will be busy working at the

RVC

(Remington's Vikings Center)

getting ready for the next season.

And it WON'T be a practice season!

Later -- Remington --

the #1 Vikings fan

-- out!

Happy New Year!

2012-01-01T00:00:00.008-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Even though Bailey and Trevor

can't be with me in person

we always have FaceTime!

(I think Trevor fell asleep before midnight....)

I certainly like my iPad!

Later -- Remington

here is to an awesome

2012!

-- out!

New's Year's Eve....

2011-12-31T05:00:00.002-06:00

Celebrate bringing in

2012 with care....

Later -- Remington --

see you next year!

-- out!

Special note....

tomorrow at noon is the

Vikings last "practice" game of the year.

Vikings vs Bears

figured you would want to know....

Vacation is over....

2011-12-30T05:00:00.005-06:00

She's gone....

But the memories will

be with me

FOREVER....

I am hoping for another

vacation time in February!

Until then I can dream
about all the fun we had....

Later -- Remington --

it was AWESOME!

-- out!

Even MORE fun with Bailey!

2011-12-29T05:00:00.004-06:00

Day four

of vacation fun with Bailey!

This morning we had a meeting to

discuss what we should do today....

We decided that we should start

our day with music.

So we carefully picked out the

song I wanted to hear her sing.

It was one of my favorites --

I Gotta a Feeling

by the Black Eyed Peas

She did very well!

Then it was off for more --

you are right....

FOOTBALL!

AWESOME!

We did take some breaks....

Bailey checked her iPod

and I rested....

I was pretty tired so I took a nap

and Bailey had a game of Yahtzee

with Rippy....

We waited for Mike to come home

from work....

He had to work late....

Then it was movie time....

which always involves cuddling!

Later -- Remington --

this is a FUNTASTIC vacation!

-- out!

More fun with Bailey!

2011-12-28T05:00:00.002-06:00

Day three

of vacation time with Bailey!

It started out at 5:30 AM!

And what a day!

We colored....

(BTW -- I took the picture so

you can't see me coloring)

We made soap....

Got 22 bars!

We should smell

good for awhile!

I gave Bailey a karaoke

machine for Christmas.

She sang a special song just for me!

Then we teamed up and

sang a duet....

It was AMAZING!

Then --
(please note....no snow....)

I went outside and you

know what I wanted to do....

She understood

COMPLETELY!

I explained the game to her....

I showed her where

she was suppose to stand....

AND then it was AWESOME!

She is GOOD!

I believe she could be a contender

for the Vikings quarterback position!

After that it was movie time....

It was a GREAT day!

Later -- Remington --

I certainly wish we lived closer

to Bailey and Trevor....

-- out!

Fun with Bailey!

2011-12-27T05:00:00.003-06:00

Vacation time with Bailey!

Day two of fun!

Lots of singing....

And lots of hugs and kisses!

and two MORE days to go....

Later -- Remington --

FUN, FUN, FUN!

-- out!

December 26....

2011-12-26T05:00:00.003-06:00

I hope everyone had a GREAT Christmas!

I certainly did!

First off --

remember the snow we got!

I had fun for awhile but now it's

all gone....

My Christmas presents to Beth

were a BIG HIT!

She loved the bracelet with my name on it....

Remember I had it made special from
my good friend Kathy at
Crystal Creations by Kathy!
(Click on Crystal Creations by Kathy
above to see her creative blog!)

AND the VIKINGS won --

JUST FOR HER!

Vikings 33 - Redskins 26

It was awesome!
I loved it!

On a sad note....
We had some major injuries --
Adrian Peterson had a serious injury....
I have been consulting with the other Dr.'s
and will probably have to make a trip down
to see him very soon....

Back to Christmas....

There was LOTS of company!

LOTS of food!

LOTS of FUN!

My cousin Mia even came to

see me! She is shy though....

That's her with Jon....

Trevor had to go home --

he has hockey practice....

HOWEVER....

Bailey is staying until Thursday!

So I won't be around Blogland

much this week....

sorry....

I HAVE to have lots of FUN!

Thanks again to everyone who

sent me Christmas cards --

I am still getting some --

I will show my Christmas card

display later this week!

Later -- Remington --

the blessed Newfie

-- out!

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

days to go!

That is true --

however I won't be doing this

everyday -- sorry....

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T05:00:00.004-06:00

A very Merry Christmas
to you, my friends!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Remington

Christmas Eve....

2011-12-24T05:00:00.003-06:00

Now didn't that time fly by quickly!

Seems like just yesterday that I started the

26 days until Christmas Eve countdown....

Today is Christmas Eve and I am certain you

are curious to why I have my Vikings gear on....

Well, as one of my Christmas presents to Beth --

I am having the Vikings play a game at noon today....

Vikings vs Redskins

I did this for her on her birthday and the

game with the Packers didn't go so well

but I am hoping this will be

a WINNING game just for her!

(even though it's just practice games....)

We are going to be alone tonight....

Church service is at 6:00

Have something to eat

Watch a movie

Then off to bed --

You know who might be stopping by....

No, not me....

but looks something like this....

Rippy is resting up....

he said he wants to meet this guy!

Have a fun Christmas Eve!

Tomorrow is FAMILY FUN at our house!

Later -- Remington --

I hope my stocking is big enough this year....

I have been SO good!

-- out!

Believe....

2011-12-23T05:00:00.009-06:00

Christmas is almost here....

do you believe?

I do....

Ozabella and Rippy say
they do too!

Later -- Remington --

remember the reason for the season....

-- out!

NEWS ALERT!
NEWS ALERT!
NEWS ALERT!

IT IS SNOWING!

FINALLY!

SNOW FOOTBALL!

Come on over --
I'll be the one with the
football in my mouth!

I love snow!

We just might have a white Christmas
after all....

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

day to go!

Winter Solstice....

2011-12-22T05:00:00.019-06:00

Happy Winter Solstice,

my friends!

What is this day you ask....

Today is the first day of winter.
It is also the shortest day with daylight --
or the LONGEST night of the year
(depends on how you want to look at it....)

Because Earth doesn't orbit upright,
but is instead tilted on its axis
23-and-a-half degrees,
Earth's northern and
southern hemispheres
trade places in receiving
the sun's light and warmth most directly.
That's what causes winter and summer.

By the way....
Summer Solstice will be on
June 20, 2012....
not too far off!

I hope I explained it well enough for you.

Welcome Mr. Winter!

How about some snow....
PLEASE!

I can't believe I had to mow the yard....

Oh well -- it didn't take long....

Later -- Remington --

NOW the days start getting longer

-- out!

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

days to go!

Naughty or nice?

2011-12-21T05:00:00.006-06:00

Naughty or Nice?

I am going with NICE....

The stocking is going up!

Later -- Remington --

I hope Santa can overlook

some stuff....

-- out!

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

days to go!

Coloring....

2011-12-20T05:00:00.005-06:00

As you all may remember I

REALLY like SpongeBob!

AND

I love to color!

So I picked up the newest

SpongeBob Christmas coloring book the other day.

As you all know when your artistic

side comes out you must first

choose your picture....

Then you choose the colors you want to use

and start to color....

DONE!

How do you like it?

I think it's one of my best,

even if I do say so myself....

Beth likes to color too....

she has this sign in her office....

However,

I am not sure she

is referring to coloring....

Later -- Remington --

coloring is my most relaxing hobby....

-- out!

AND
a special thank you to my friends
Jazzi and Addy
(click on their names and check out their FUN blog!)
for the coolest
magnet for my fridge!
They put it right in the
Christmas card they sent me!
Sneaky....

They DO know what I like!

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

days to go!

Monday....

2011-12-19T05:00:00.054-06:00

Here it is the Monday

before Christmas!

My how time flies!

We had a great weekend!
Shopping -- done!
Baking -- not done!
Fun -- still going on....

Here are some pictures of our trip to
Duluth on Friday. We have a favorite
spot we like to go to by Lake Superior.
Fun times summer and winter!

Mike and I....

Beth and I....

And an awesome view....

One of my favorite places to go!

Oh, before I forget --

Vikings 20 -- Saints 42

Oh well....
it's only practice, right?....

*****

I would like to take this time

to thank everyone for the

beautiful cards you have

sent in the mail and emails!

I appreciate each and every one!

So far I have gotten 46 cards in the mail
and 17 email cards!
AWESOME!

Dudley, Ozabella and Rippy said they would like to

wish you a Merry Christmas also....

Dudley

(he got creative here....)

Ozabella

And Rippy....

Wait....

There he is!

Silly guy!
He hides in there sometimes....

Later -- Remington --

I love this time of year....

-- out!

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

days to go!

Countdown....

2011-12-18T05:00:00.001-06:00

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

days to go!

Countdown....

2011-12-17T05:00:00.000-06:00

The Official Newfie

Countdown

until Christmas Eve....

days to go!

Weekend already?

2011-12-16T05:00:00.007-06:00

I was shopping the other day

and just HAD to have these stockings!

They are so comfy!

AND they match my hat!

I can't believe it's Friday already!

I will doing the final Christmas

shopping this weekend.

Planning my baking so there

are LOTS of goodies for

everyone on Christmas Day!

And of course,

FOOTBALL!

So much to do and not much

more time!

I had to make a quick trip

to see the Vikings....

I took my helicopter

as my jet is in for repairs.

I do believe I will let

Adrian Peterson play on Sunday.

Things are looking pretty good....

From there I went directly to the

RVC

(Remington's Vikings Center)

to work up some new plays for the coach!

Remember....

Vikings practice game

Sunday

Noon

Vikings vs Saints

By the way....
I won't be by to visit today --
Mike is going to be home from work
(shocking, I know....ha ha!)
and we have LOTS to get ready for
Christmas!

Have a funtastic

weekend, my friends!

Later -- Remington --

WOW it's almost Christmas

-- out!

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What if....

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If "ifs" and "buts" were candy and nuts,

wouldn't it be a Merry Christmas?

(it WILL be a Merry Christmas any way....)

Later -- Remington --

like my tie?

-- out!

COUNTDOWN ALERT!

WE HAVE HIT

SINGLE DIGITS!

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Enjoy!

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The season goes by so

quickly --

I hope all of you take time

to ENJOY!

It makes good memories....

Later -- Remington --

Enjoying myself today!

-- out!

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'Tis the season....

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The cards just keep coming in!

I LOVE it!

Let's say it brings me....

Not only the cards but

the packages!

Sarge
(you can click on his name to see his rockin' blog)
got my name in the gift exchange

and Mailman Mike delivered
it right to my door!
(smiling all the way, I might add....)

Am I going to wait until Christmas

to open it?

NO!

I had Rippy assist me....

I was SHOCKED!

Now this guy knows me....

TREATS AND VIKINGS STUFF!

AND a cool Christmas card!

AWESOME!

I LOVE IT ALL!

I have both the treats and the

Vikings mouse pad in my office!

THANK YOU, Sarge!

YOU ROCK, DUDE!

Rippy was very happy too!

Later -- Remington --

I need the recipe for those treats....
YUMMY!....
-- out!

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The Weekend....

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Excuse me a minute while I finish my treat....

**************

First off --

Vikings 28 - Lions 34

It was an awesome practice

game. We even brought Joe Webb in

as quarterback....he really upset the

apple cart....so to speak! We gave the Lions

a real good workout!

And, YES, I AM still the #1 Vikings fan!

Okay, now to tell you about my weekend.

It was awesome!

We celebrated Mike and Beth's

anniversary on Saturday. Did some

shopping and had a pizza when we got home.

Then EARLY Sunday morning -- before the

sun came up we were on the road to

Bailey and Trevor's

Christmas program at church.

We made it just in time.

We couldn't get a picture of

Trevor because he was standing on

the lower part of the stage.
He sure can sing!

But this is him walking out....

Well....I do must best....

Bailey was a Shepherd....

She said her part superbly!
And she sang beautifully!

After that we ALL went out

to eat! Then we had to say

good-bye until Christmas....

Oh yeah -- I did find out that

Miss Bailey will be staying with us a few days

over Christmas vacation!

I can't wait!

Later -- Remington --

I love family times....

-- out!

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Full Cold Moon!

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Full Cold Moon
in Minnesota....

I am howling at you!
Can you hear me?

Later -- Remington --

I have to get inside....

it's COLD out here!

-- out!

Lunar Eclipse, Full Moon alert, an anniversary and countdown!

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Remington,
your Full Moon and Sky Watching specialist,

reporting from the

RRC.

(Remington Research Center)

Lots going on today!

Keep your eyes to the sky!

This morning if you are in the right
part of the world you will enjoy a
lunar eclipse!
What is that you ask?

From studying this I have found....

A lunar eclipse takes place when the moon, following its orbit around us, passes directly behind Earth as seen from the sun. For people in the western United States the eclipse is deepest just before local dawn. Face west to see the red Moon sinking into the horizon as the sun rises behind your back. It’s a rare way to begin the day.

AND
tonight

the Full Cold Moon....

My extensive research on this moon is....

December is the month the winter cold fastens its grip. Sometimes this moon is referred to as the Full Long Nights Moon and the term "Long Night" Moon is a very appropriate name because the nights are now indeed long and the Moon is above the horizon a long time. This particular full moon makes its highest arc across the sky because it's diametrically opposite to the low Sun.

I certainly hope Mr. Mike,

our Full Moon photographer,

will be able to get a good shot tonight.

Be sure to go outside about 9:57 pm

tonight....listen closely....

that will be me howling at you....

AND

To Mike and Beth!

Why the skunks, you ask....

anyone who knows Mike knows

he LOVES skunks!

So I thought it would be appropriate!

Happy Anniversary to

my two best friends!

Later -- Remington --

what a great day!

-- out!

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Friday....

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Each day I wait for

Mailman Mike....

(yep -- you see it right, no snow
and I live in Minnesota, go figure....)

I have been getting LOTS

of great Christmas cards....

it's SO much fun to get mail!

This weekend there are some

special things happening!

A lunar eclipse, the Full Moon,
an anniversary,
Bailey and Trevor's
Christmas program at church
and football!

So lots of fun at our house!

DON'T FORGET --

Sunday

Vikings practice game

Vikings vs Lions

Noon

Have a

FUNTASTIC

weekend, my friends!

Please take some time to

relax and enjoy!

I'm dreaming of a
LOTS
of snow!

Later -- Remington --

the #1 Vikings fan

-- out!

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Mail....

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Listening to Christmas music on the radio....

Finishing up my Christmas cards....

WOW -- I certainly have a lot of friends!

Remember to mail your cards

and packages early!

Later -- Remington --

my paw is getting tired!

-- out!

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Holiday stress....

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This time of year can be

very stressful trying to get

things done before Christmas.

Decorating, baking and

shopping....

When I buy gifts for my

friends I like to make sure

they are "just" right....

This year I have been trying

to find the "perfect" gift for Beth.

She really ~~likes~~ loves me a lot!

She has pics up all over her office of me,

shirts with my name on them.

She even has a ring she wears all the time

with my name engraved on it.

So I put my thinking cap on and

decided to contact my good friend

Kathy from Crystal Creations by Kathy.

(click on Crystal Creations by Kathy to see her cool blog)

I told her my situation and

she told me not to worry!

She came up with something

PERFECT!

She is SO talented!

I got the perfect gift and

I didn't even have to leave the house!
(It was reasonably priced too!)

easy peasy!

Here it is....

A beautiful bracelet with

my name on it!

Now don't tell Beth --

it's a secret!

I have it hidden

really good!

If you need something special

I would suggest getting in contact

with Kathy! I bet she can
help you out!

Later -- Remington --

I just KNOW she's going to love it!

-- out!

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Further schooling....

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I am waiting for an

important call today!

I have decided that I need

to further my education. That

never hurts anyone....

As you all know I wear many hats

to go with all of my jobs. But there

is one that I have not yet been able to

earn as of yet.

I am now waiting for a call back from

I love to help out --

and who better to help than

SANTA!

He is so busy and needs Santa

educated helpers!

The school is located in Midland, MI.

And you all know that I was born in Michigan.

It's not that far away....only 675 miles.

EASY PEASY!

This is the Santa College....

Wait the phone is ringing....

**************************

Okay I am back --

I have missed this years class but

next year the class will begin on

Oct. 18, 2012 at 9:00 am sharp!

I will certainly plan to attend.....

Until then I think I will practice --

What do you think?

Do I make a good Santa helper?

Later -- Remington --
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!
-- out!

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Decorating....

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It was a great weekend!

I didn't get to work with

Rippy that much on football

because we wanted to

decorate for Christmas....

Mike and I started with the

tree....it's not a real one....

just a pretend tree....

I gave Mike a little kiss to

start things out --

so he knew how much

I love him!

Before you knew it --

he had the hang of it and

I just supervised....

I think WE did a

pretty good job!

Mike and Beth seem to like

the color gold....

We added some fun stuff too!

Then we had some treats and

watched this really good movie....

It was called

A Wonderful Life....

however, I think I like

mine better --

this guy seemed to have

some trouble....but in

the end it all turned out fine.

We enjoyed the pretty

lights of all

FIVE,

yes, FIVE

trees....

1 in the living room,

3 in the kitchen

and one on the deck....

Sure is sparkly!

I like them!

The day certainly

tired out

Forrest and Rippy....

They seem to sleep a lot!

Vikings

practice update....

Vikings 32 -- Broncos 35

It was a good game....

AND

I am STILL the

Vikings #1 fan....

I certainly wouldn't want anyone

to give up on me if I were having

a tough time!

Later -- Remington --
hey, who changed the Christmas music station? --
out!

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My mission....

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In between decorating for

Christmas....

It is my mission to teach

Rippy how to play football....

He knows what one is....

so that's a good start.

Oh! This could take some time....

Don't forget it's another

Vikings practice game....

Sunday

Noon

Vikings vs Broncos

Have a funtastic
weekend, my friends!

Later -- Remington --

the #1 Vikings fan

-- out!

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BIRTHDAY TIME!

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A HUMONGOUS birthday wish

to my best buddy --

MIKE!

He said we are going to party

like it's 1999....

Wow!

That is like pioneer days....

Later -- Remington --

always up for a party....

no matter what!

-- out!

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Sharing....

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Today I thought I would share with you, some of my

favorite pictures I have taken....

The beginning of a storm....

Wild Rice....

Mr. Eagle....

Eagle in flight....

A sunset in Minnesota....

Later -- Remington --

I hope you enjoyed looking

at them as much as I had taking them....

-- out!

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Togetherness....

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Sometimes in life it feels so good to have

something or someone to be with....

side by side -- through thick or thin....

For example....

me and my football....

two feral cats in a tree....

Ozabella and I

two eagles on the lake --

or just Rippy and Grandpa Forrest....

What a great feeling knowing
someone is there for you....

Later -- Remington --

that is a feeling
that makes me smile!
-- out!

ALSO!

to my Aunt Butch!
(that's Beth's sister)

I hope you have a
funtastic day!

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Spirit!

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I got it!

The Christmas spirit that is!

I had a funtastic Thanksgiving and NOW

I am all geared up for Christmas!

I want to decorate the house,

write on Christmas cards,

make cookies,

mail off presents and

SO much more!

This time of year is awesome -- not only

with the holiday fun but we have

more birthdays and an anniversary coming up!

I had to explain all of this to

Ozabella....

she gets it now....

She said maybe this could be our

Christmas card this year....

It's not bad -- but I already

have my cards....

I am a VERY organized Newfie.

I better go and find that Christmas music

channel -- I will have that on ALL month!

Hey --

Now Ozabella has the

Christmas spirit too!

I think they were a little too big for her head....

Later -- Remington --

the Christmas spirit filled Newfie

-- out!

Vikings practice report....

Vikings 14 -- Falcons 24
not too bad....

We should be REALLY
good next year with all this
practice!

ALSO!

Here is the OFFICIAL
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Black Friday....

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Yes,

we are THOSE people....

I hope I get lots of good deals!

Have a happy weekend,

my friends!

Later -- Remington --

I have the sale ads!

-- out!

REMINDER --

Vikings practice
game --

Sunday
Noon

Vikings vs Falcons

Remington
the #1 Vikings fan!

Thankful....

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Happy Thanksgiving,

my friends!

Remington