K9 Town Christmas Party A Total Success!!

Omar Blue had his Christmas party

Dogs came from far and wide

I’d never seen so many

But I rushed them all inside.

 

When I took in some of Omar’s friends

Their people parents were suspicious

So I gave each one of my special rumcakes

A bit more than delicious.

 

After this, I went to K-9 Town

Please don’t ask how I did

But as soon as I got to the Christmas Party

I found a place and hid

 

 

What a party those canines were having

At K-9 Town, USA

When Santa and Omar finally appeared

With reindeers pulling the sleigh.

 

But the puppies were sleeping

 No fault of their own

They’d been running and playing all day.

 

So Santa went over

Left each a big treat

And was on his merry way.

 

Back to the party Santa Claus went

What a way to end his night

With Omar, his pack and their canine friends

He danced until first light.



 When Santa Claus was about depart

He took time out to say

“Ho, Ho, Ho! What A Merry Christmas”

Then Santa was on his way.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

FROM OMAR BLUE, HIS PACK

AND THEIR MANY FRIENDS

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You probably didn't notice, Santa had only four reindeer on his trip home. Rudolph and another reindeer were having such a good time, they decided to stay until they were sure the party was over. Santa didn't mind. He knew they would be well taken care of.

As for me, I may have dosed off for a minute and that's all it took to find myself back at home with another fond memory of Omar Blue and K9 Town, USA

 

 

 

K9 TOWN CHRISTMAS PARTY - ALL DOGS WELCOME

Ma said yes. Just left K9 Town. They're having fun getting things ready.

 

I decided to give in and help out with the Christmas Party at K9 Town. Especially since Santa Claus had already said he'd be there. Some of Omar's friends are already waiting impatiently.





Is it Christmas Eve yet? Is it Christmas Eve yet? Is it.....
 

This is Bulldog Homer Spero. His first time away from home. I had to make my "Don't Worry About A Thing Rum Cake" a little stronger for his people mom Carolee but she says she wants him to have friends, so he can spend the night with Omar. Homer is so happy. Isn't he cute.

 

Are these two ready or what?
 

Guiness Goheen and Lucy Grim. Couldn't be a party without those two. The female Elders can't wait for them to get to K9 Town.
 

"I'm going now while brother Casper is organizing the Show Dogs getting there."
 

We all know Scarlett. Between her and Lucy Grim, I think Omar has his hands full. Talk about "party animals." I don't worry because Omar and his pack are always watching over them, though from what Omar tells me they can pretty much take care of themselves.

 

I could go on and on but I'd better get back to my baking. Omar is still out making sure all his friends and any other canines he may meet, are coming to his Christmas Party.

 

OMG! I'm looking out my window. I don't know how he got here but he's looking for Omar. It's the K9 Town puppies' potbelly piglet best friend Dukie and he's on a mission.

 

Is the Christmas Party here?
 

 Luckily Omar was right behind him.  He talked to Dukie for a moment then off they went. Omar says mom and dad potbelly pigs Sookie and Mookie weren't far behind. They all want to come to the Christmas Party. I don't know how he's going to handle this one but as usual, he's not worried.

 

 

"Can we come, Omar?"

 



Again, back to my baking. I have a feeling I'm going to need lots of my special cakes  this year. I'll keep you posted.

 

I'm back. Where's Ma?

Ma gave me my own Facebook page for Christmas. Visit me at http://www.facebook.com/cynthia.luhrs#!/Omarblue2 I've been over there making lots of new friends. My Christmas party at K9 Town is going to be pretty big. Hope Ma has a plan for the people parents. She usually gets them with her "Don't Worry About a Thing Rum Cake." She'll think of something. She loves meeting my friends.

Ummm, this feels good. Think I'll lay right here til she comessss....



 

 

The Next Big Thing Blog Hop



 



I was recently tagged by author of horror, fantasy and fiction Pam Kinney to participate in The Next Big Thing, where authors answer ten questions about their works in progress. If you aren't familiar, visit her at Fantastic Dreams of Pamela K. Kinney. Browse her site to see what she's up to and see some really fantastic/weird/unique photos.

In turn I tagged an excellent author for next week's post. Angie Merriam. Always busy, she is a writer of the Neveah fantasy trilogy which has been described as having the magic of J.K. Rowling and the sexual tension of Nora Roberts. I had the honor of being featured in an anthology she compiled, "Intertwine." I've told you about it. You can visit her @ http://angiemerriam.webs.com/apps/blog/show/20855806.

Thank you Pam for asking what I'm up to. I'll tell you:

What is the working title of my book?

It's already published and the name of my most recent work is "Led By An Eagle."

Where did the idea come from for my book?

It's a continuation of my saga about my doberman Omar Blue and his fictitious (can't say that too loud) pack. After writing the first book, different situations to put Omar and his pack in, come very easy to me. They're lifestyles are in tune with human lifestyles and their feelings for each other are what we all wish for in our true world. I can look at a picture or hear someone talking about something they did with friends or family and ideas for my canine's stories pop into my head.

What genre does "Led By An Eagle" fall under?

I call it family fantasy for all ages. Eight to ninety-four are the ages I've covered, taking into consideration the readings to children, adults and senior citizens in hospitals and assisted living communities. They don't like us because we're available, they geniunely love my story and most even pick out favorite characters. I could go on and on about these events but I'll save that for another time. What a good time my daughter Joy and I have reading about Omar Blue and his pack.

What actors would I choose to play my characters in a movie rendition?

I think we'd better make it one of those "Shek" type movies so we can let the imagination run wild.

What is a one sentence synopsis of "Led By An Eagle?"

Family love, the strongest bond, is what prevails in Omar Blue's pack and strenghtens them against all odds.

Where did I submit for publication?

I am self-published in paperback and e-book form. This book can be purchased through Amazon.com, Kindle e-books and other popular distributors.

How long did it take to write the first draft of my manuscript?

A few months. I really never stopped thinking about add ons to my Omar Blue saga.

What other books would I compare my story to?

I've read, and liked, other books about animals but they are not enough like mine to compare. I think my saga and my characters are unique. Those who have read it agree.

What else about your book might pique the readers interest?

My stories, Led By An Eagle, and Omar Blue and K-9 Town, USA, are told in rhymes.
The smooth flow of my poetry enhances the readers enjoyment whether reading alone or to others.

Who or what inspired me to write this book?

My inspiration comes from the need to be creative and my love for writing. I love writing fantasy. In fantasy you have to explain "why things happen" but you don't have to explain "how things happen." Thank goodness, because I'd be in big trouble, ha, ha.

Tales of Ma's Coney Island Upbringing (Her story and she's sticking it)

Omar Blue

I'm out of it. Just took Ma home. Then made sure the K-9 Town perimeters were secure. I met some of my pack doing the same. We don't take any chances.

Ma had a good time, as usual. Again, I don't know how she does it. She ain't telling. She says these are "her" true tales and she can do whatever she wants.

Obviously!

We spent lots of happy time telling how members of my pack grew up. Then to Ma's surprise, her turn came.

She tried to get out of it, but we weren't having it. So here goes....

 
Imagine life, living just one block from the renowned Coney Island Amusement Park.

It was even better than that.

The exciting carousels, roller coasters, ferris wheels, water slides, and who could get enough of the “spooky houses.”

As a kid, I admit, a pretty long time ago, I thought Coney Island was the best place in the world to live. I was so lucky.

What fun I had in the cool ocean on a hot day or walking up and down the boardwalk feasting on tasty treats.

Best of all were my wonderful friends, she told us and we looked around at each other. I knew all the sideshows and the people who ran them, she said.

My friends were the people visitors called freaks.  They weren’t freaks.  Maybe oddly different, but a kinder, merrier group I’ve never met.

Of all the circus people, one of my very best friends was Slimshadow.  Slimshadow was 9 ft. tall and skinny as a rail and he always had his 8 inch brown spider, Cookieface, with him. She was as well known as Slimshadow.

Hairy Harriet the bearded fat lady and I were just as close.  Weighing in at 650 lbs. with a beard 5 ft. long she was as happy-go-lucky as could be.

The four of us would sit sometimes for hours, Cookieface included, while I listened to their fascinating stories of old.  Cookieface had a way of letting me know when the two started stretching the truth a bit.  She’d come over and perch on one of my feet and look up at me with what had to be a big smile.

After a while Slimshadow and Hairy Harriet caught on and when Cookieface did this we all would bust out laughing.

 

What a happy time that was, though things had a way of changing quickly in the Coney Island underground, which is what it was called by the folks that lived there.

Another popular attraction was Jasmine the Snake Lady who could make her body do anything a snake could.  She was as long and slim as Slimshadow was tall and for this reason thought he and she should be together always.  She hated Hairy Harriet and even little Cookieface.  She wasn’t fond of me either.

While taking a walk down the boardwalk one day, I met Hairy Harriet who had been coming to find me.  She was moving fast with a worried look on her face.  She said Slimshadow was nowhere to be found.   Cookieface had told her that Snake Lady Jasmine had wrapped herself around him and rolled him away. Cookieface was so scared that she was hiding in Hairy Harriet’s beard while leading the way to her master.

They took off in a run with me following while wondering how a 650 lb. bearded lady could run so fast.  We went through parts of Coney Island I didn’t know existed, and came to a passageway that Hairy Harriet couldn’t get through.  I was about to tell her I’d go ahead to see if he was at the other end, but before I could get the words out she had hit the wall so hard that it cracked, then fell, leaving a hole big enough for her to enter.

We found Slimshadow at the other end with Jasmine still wrapped around him tightly.  She was yelling loudly, telling him why she should be his only friend.  Slimshadow was just as loud while being twisted into a pretzel, telling her,
"If you continue to act this way you'll never have any friends."

Upon looking at this sight, Hairy Harriet ran over and pulled Snake Lady so hard that she almost broke in two.  But when Hairy Harriet finally calmed down, a sadness had come over her.  She was actually feeling sorry for Snake Lady Jasmine. 

Hairy Harriet slowly sat down and her and Slimshadow had a long talk with Jasmine. Cookieface and I stayed on the sideline, not knowing what else to do, but soon enough we were called over and were all lounging carefree while the Snake Lady happily told “her” stories of long ago.

During more than one of those tales, Cookieface perched on a foot and looked up at me.  After a while we shared its meaning with Jasmine and she laughed loudest of all.

I’ll never forget that day.

Ma finished then, though we all wanted to hear more.

She said it was time to get back to reality.

She'll be back! In the meantime, she'll be sharing our lives and adventures with you, so please come back to see us.

Love you.

Omar Blue

Omar and Puppy Beauregard

 

Me and Omar had a talk

As we sometimes do

About the laws in K-9 town

How they affect me too.

 

Beauregard was the first puppy born

 in K-9 Town, USA

I'll never forget their celebration

The excitement of that day.



Hooray! Hooray! The puppy's born!

Proud Papa Rottweiler Brady has never been happier.

They partied hardy all night long

Brought the puppy in just right

Though I'll never understand what I saw

From my hiding place that night.
 



They're glowing. Celebration or ritual? 

Some time has passed and Beauregard

Has proven himself to be

Ready for what's in store for him

A people family.



 Spokes-puppy after being caught, telling mama/schoolmarm Sophie they played hookie by mistake.

 

Omar says its been decreed

That one pup goes to see
What life is like out in the world
Of people just like me.

Now the catch that I knew was coming!
How does this involve me
He'd somehow arranged for Beau to stay
With a neighboring family.

"This way we can watch him Ma
This place was an excellent find
He's getting much love and learning a lot
About people being kind.



Beau loves the little people best. Big people have rules.

 

And don't worry I'll be looking out

I visit him every day

Those three are having so much fun

They miss him when he's away."

 

As usual what was left to say

K-9 Town is doing so well

In fact I'm very proud of them

Which is why I had to tell.

 

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I have a feeling Beauregard's people parents, the Mitchells, will be visiting us soon. How they know about me, I'll never know but pack members are constantly appearing to check on Beau. You know how Rottie Brady and Poodle Sophie Jean are about their baby boy. The K-9 Town puppies don't get to miss him too much because he's traveling back and forth with Omar and always has a wonderful tale of what he calls "experiences." Children Gabby and Joseph above, love all of this. Their new playmate is just what they've always wanted. 

 

I'm ready for the Mitchells now. I just finished baking them one of my Don't Worry, Everything's Okay, Rum Cakes." I've told you about them. They work every time.

Omar Blue - The Papa Sitter

Ma is out

And Papa’s sleeping

He isn’t feeling well.

 

I’m Papa sitting

Taking good care of him

Napping, but he won’t tell.

 

I just woke up from a wonderful dream

About K-9 Town, USA

Dogs running and playing

With me in the lead

My dreams always happen that way.

 

Oh no! I hear Ma

She’s coming upstairs

She’ll catch me

Nothing I can do.

 

Even if I get up

She’ll know I was up here

May as well stay put

Would you?

 

I’ll close my eyes

Pretend I’m asleep

She’ll think we’re such a cute sight.

 

After all I’m on duty

Papa sitting

This is where I should be all night.

 

Omar Blue get down!

Was the first thing she said

How did she know I was faking.

 

I was doing my job

Papa had my attention

Though the “off the bed” rule I was breaking

 

We were about to go out

But here she comes

Carrying my favorite bone

 

“Omar Blue

I’m proud of you

For not leaving your Papa alone.

 

I’m taking my bone

Got a real good place

To go handle this special treat.

 

If you ever need a sitter

And have a soft bed

I’d love for us to meet.

Omar Blue And ReinaThe No Nonsense Trainer

You may recall a while ago I mentioned Omar has to start special training so he can become a therapy dog and go to readings with daughter Joy and I. He didn't like the idea. Omar says he doesn't need training because he knows how to be nice to seniors and children. I told him he's a little rough around the edges and we finally came to an agreement. He said he would do it if the trainer was a dog, who understood him. He was trying to be slick but I outsmarted him.

Remember Omar's good friend Freedom? He's down below a bit relaxing under a tree with his gal, waiting for the pack to leave, but definitely in no rush. He's on vacation from his rescues and hunting abusers.

Anyway, I found out that one of Freedom's siblings was a canine trainer. Her name is Reina and boy is she something. Big and tough like her brother. And, she knows Omar and how stubborn he is.

Omar tried every tactic he could to get out of training. Here Reina is letting him have his say. "I don't belong here," he says. That one didn't work.

Asking me if this is really necessary. That didn't work.

Just being plain bad. That didn't work at all. Reina went into socialization training mode.

 

 

Omar finally decided he might as well do the right thing or this would never be over. So he started listening and following instructions.

 

It's all over and Omar's telling Reina it wasn't has bad as he thought it would be. He later admitted it was actually fun. Reina had shown him that maybe he should calm down a little when around people and pets away from K-9 Town. They also discussed when she'd be arriving at K-9 Town to go along on the trip to meet his kin. After all, one thing has nothing to do with the other....

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I'd like to give a serious thanks to Virginia Broitman, Reina's people parent and super trainer for all she is doing to help me realize my goal of reading to children and adults with special needs, with Omar Blue at my side to enhance the entertainment.

 

For a much better look at Omar and Reina running, romping and doing what dogs do, see them on YouTube @

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zxey8HkcGaA&feature=autoplay&list=UUVbrHm2pZBD5mlpVLAwxMCw&playnext=1

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ7QOpgWELQ



Omar Blue and the Mountain Lions

 

After telling me about the Mountain Lions

And what they intended to do

I was more worried than I’d ever been

And thought Omar should be too.

 

Maybe you should postpone the trip

You can wait until next Fall

They are all very happy at K-9 Town

All your friends are having a ball.

 

Omar turned and looked at me

I had seen that look before

He didn’t want to hurt my feelings

But my words he would ignore.

And what about the Show Dogs

They don’t know how to fight

Don’t put them in harm’s way

 Let’s send them home tonight.

Omar started to laugh out loud

Said Ma I tell you true

The show dogs are as tough as nails

Don’t let their beauty fool you.

 

When they are with us

They’re a part of the pack

We all behave the same

They’ve proven themselves many times


They give courage a new name.
 

Lets not tell them they can't go

Do me a favor and change your mind

They’d only follow anyway

So why leave them behind.

 

Okay Omar I guess you’re right

If all you say is true

I was just worried if trouble came

They wouldn’t know what to do.

 

Later as I was helping out

Omar Blue came back to me

To ease my mind is what he said

I’m still wondering how that could be.

Would you look at what he showed me

Booby talking to some of his Pride

Then said, “See Ma no need to worry

Sure ain’t no need to hide.

The meanest cats I’ve ever seen

I fainted!! You see why

I woke up twenty minutes later

Under Omar’s watchful eye.

I must have determined during my sleep

That all would be okay

Because something had come over me

My fears left me that day.

 

Now here I am and all is well

Still helping where I can

But Mountain Lion Booby better watch out

Cause my Omar has a plan.