Omar Blue - A K9 Town Christmas 2014





 

Omar Blue is his name. A 110 lb. blue Doberman. He lives at home with me, part of the time. Other times he goes off to a town he and his fierce pack of canine followers have founded and named K-9 Town, USA.

 

 

There was a Christmas Party at K-9 Town last night.

 



Omar Blue got home this morning. To my surprise, he started telling me all about Christmas Eve at K9 Town, USA. He was still excited.


He had puppy Dexter Payne with him; I knew he would be.

I was puppy sitting little seven month old Dexter for a couple of days, so my friends Mike and Meagan could get away for Christmas. He's their adopted baby boy.

You should have seen the list of do's and don'ts they gave me. I didn't let on, but that was very funny. Obviously, rules don't apply here. Lol.



When Dexter came in, he went right over to his favorite corner and laid down. He'd been hanging out with the K9 Town puppies who had, as we recall, vowed to stay awake all day and night, no naps, until Santa came, so they could play with him.

 

I take this opportunity to introduce puppy Baron Brock. He's with his mom, schoolmarm Sophie Jean. The puppies sent him to tell leader Omar their plans for Christmas and to meet me for the first time. His dad, Rottweiler Brady doesn't venture outside of K-9 Town often. Looks just like his daddy, doesn't he? So cute.

Omar says after all of their planning, the puppies fell asleep as he and Santa were arriving.

Dexter and the other puppies were up early playing with the new giant bones Santa brought. He'd had little sleep but it was a night to remember.

Of course Santa Claus stayed for the Elders' Christmas party. He loves to end Christmas Eve with Omar and his other furry friends at K-9 Town, USA.

Here's Santa dancing with poodle Sophie Jean, while listening to that big crooning bloodhound, Lufa.

 

All in all, Christmas at K9 Town was delightful.

 

The puppies didn't miss not playing with Santa, when they woke up to their new bones.

 

The Elders were happy because all was well and they were together, with leader Omar Blue, at K9 Town.

 

Santa couldn't have been happier as he boarded his sleigh and said, "Merry Christmas and Good Night," to all. 

 

 

Two of Santa's reindeers stayed at the party. Omar says he saw them off before coming home this morning.

 

We hope your Christmas was as wonderful as ours and wish you a Happy New Year.

 

New Year's Day is Omar Blue's birthday. I'm sure there will be something going on at K-9 Town so please drop by.

 

 

Omar Blue - The Mountain Lions Cometh

 

 

I was on my way back with our snacks, when out of the blue Omar Blue asked, in that way I have of understanding, "Wanna hear some, about our trip to see my canine kin? I was so proud of my pack, Ma. Not one of us were afraid when those mountain lions came down that hill at us.

Here's what happened."

(Remember, just before they left for their trip, Mountain Lion Booby picked a fight with Rottweiler Brady and got more than he bargained for. He and his pride followed Omar and his pack into the mountains seeking revenge.)

Mountain lion Booby was filled with joy

He thought he had a plan

But why spend any time on that

They’d catch them as they ran.

 

Booby wasn’t very smart

But he should have noticed too

The higher they went into the hills

The smaller their numbers grew.

 

There was no explanation

For the others didn’t know

By then their numbers were so large

Who cared, let um go.

 

The only thing

He asked the pride

And he was speaking mighty low

“Save that professor Brady for me

Gonna beat him nice and slow.

 

You should have seen

The way he snuck me

I didn’t fall, I slipped

Just so happens I hit my head

Made it look like I’d been clipped.”

 

The others had heard the story

Quite different from what he said

If the rottweiler was that easy

Booby would have taken his head.

 

They were far up in the hills now

A place they’d never been

It seemed so dark and desolate

Though the sun was shining in.

 

There was something wrong about this place

They all felt this was true

But what it was

 They didn’t know

Didn’t even have a clue.

 

They went to talk to Booby

We’ve waited long enough

Tonight we’re gonna show them

Omar’s pack don’t look that tough.

 

Meanwhile down below the hill

Omar sat back with his Pack

They could feel the tension rising

The lions would soon attack.

 

They gathered in a circle

Each knowing what to do

A tougher pack you’ll never see

Led by Omar Blue.

 

Bennie Ba the big white wolf

Walked over to Omar’s side

Then Diggs, Brady, Sammy, Kooley and Jim

Made the front line seem quite wide.

 

The others were behind them

Too numerous to call

shepherds, ridgebacks, pit bulls, hounds

No way to name them all.

 

It was Paco the angry chihuahua

Who yelled out from the back

“Let’s get those mountain lions

We’ll teach them to follow our pack!”

 

Somehow the whole pack heard him

And they rallied to the sound

Gonna take the fight to the lions

No way to settle down.

 

Omar yelled “LET’S DO IT!”

With a deadly look on his face

“And don’t worry any one of you

Cause we all gonna leave this place.”

 

The females gathered the puppies

Who did what they were taught to do

 Brady and Sophie had trained them well

To stay out of the enemies view.

 

The females would protect them

Their number one thing to do

But the Elder Seers spoke up then

“We’ll protect them

You go too.”

 

The females looked suspiciously

It was great dane Jennie who spoke

“Grandma what have you two done

You know this ain’t no joke.”

 

“Jennie don’t you sass me

And Rasta Mama here

We made a special potion

When we knew the battle was near.

 

Together we’re stronger than 20 of you

We’ll keep our pups real calm

If the mountain lions make it over here

We’ll inflict plenty harm.”

 

Rasta Mama spoke up then

“I’ll prove what we can do”

She ran and kicked a big fat tree

Her foot went right on through.

 

The females looked at each other

The Seers had done it again!

They’d protect the pups no matter what

They’d be with them until the end.

 

They ran to their male partners

They left the Seers behind

 

Not worried about the puppies now

They knew they’d be just fine.

 

I couldn't believe it! Just then, the doorbell rang!  An unexpected friend.

Omar promised he would finish telling me later, but he hasn't. I have to catch him in the right mood. I will, and when I do, I'll let you know what happened too.

Or, it's all in my latest paperback and ebook, "Led By An Eagle." which can be purchased through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other popular distributors.

You're probably thinking I know but won't tell.... How could you think that? 

 

 

 

 

Omar Blue and the Halloween Craze

Can I have a Halloween costume?

 

It was completely beyond me. Omar didn't tell me anything except he and his canine friends were having a ball. I didn't think he meant that literally until he said he wanted a Halloween costume. "Just something simple."

Of course I thought this was a marvelous idea so I scurried before he changed his mind, not knowing that as usual, his plans were already in motion.

Later that afternoon, we settled on this. Conservative but in the spirit of Halloween. He liked it. Handsome thing.

Thanks Ma.

 

I was wondering what all this was really about when I heard a familiar low bark at the door. Look at him, pretending he wasn't expecting anything.

I could tell it was my little buddy Spartacus Maximus and couldn't wait to see him. He always has a surprise for me, and this time he didn't disappoint. Is he cool, or what.

 

Hi Ms. Olyn. Can I see Omar please?

 

"Okay, you guys! What's going on? Now!"

 

Thank goodness I can somehow understand them. Don't even need my mojo for that.

 

They said they were waiting for a few others and were just going to hangout at K9 Town for awhile. When Omar told me they were expecting Rottweiler Brady, I could hardly believe him. Brady never leaves K9 Town, USA. Well hardly ever.

 

He came out to get his sister Pia so she could enjoy Halloween fun with them. Here's Brady with Pia's pet parent, Barbara. You can tell they know each other.

 

How did I get myself into this?

 

She's furnishing his Halloween costume, though I'm sure it's not what he had in mind. He looks happy though. Lol.

 

When they finally arrived, Pia didn't want to come in. I think she thought she was living the wild life, being away from home for awhile. Somehow Barbara must have known she'd be in good hands.

 

She was so cute and dressed so pretty. I know you can barely see her but this is the best I can do. Believe me, she's a beauty.

 

 



Omar said they were waiting for one more, then would be leaving. Other pack members were out of K9 Town getting family members to come share Halloween fun with them too. Just sitting around dressed funny, playing and acting silly, was their plan. I thought that was wonderful. He said they had to do everything before Halloween because Halloween night was for the puppies and that was going to be the most fun of all.

 

By then, I was excitedly waiting to see what would be next. I didn't have to wait long before there was a scratch at the door.

 

Omar Blue please.

 

I was speechless. A bulldog Yoda. Precious! I would have picked him up and cuddled him but didn't want to mess up his outfit.

 

That was all I could handle. I kept them with me as long as I could but then they left, and in a moment were out of sight, as I watched them on their way to K9 Town.

 

Omar came home pretty late. He was still excited, admitting this was the best (first) Halloween he and the other Elders had ever celebrated.

 

I couldn't keep my eyes off of him, wondering how this could happen. He had a completely different look. Look at him!

 

What?

 



When I asked him how this happened, he just said the female Elders did it. I didn't ask any questions because I didn't want any answers. As usual, I was going with the flow.

 

I could tell Omar was tired so I got him ready for bed and before I knew it, he had curled up with his favorite bone, fast asleep. Dreaming, I'm sure, about his pack, their friends and his beloved K9 Town, USA.

 

 



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A very special thanks to my friends who never mind my including their loved ones in my "true tales," and to Eve Wickman who pinned little Yoda on Pinterest for all to enjoy.

 

If you're like me and can't get enough of Spartacus Maximus, visit his Facebook page. You're sure to enjoy it.

 

We hope you'll come back soon.

Omar Blue and the Halloween Party Planners

Omar Blue asking me could his friends leave from here, to go to the Halloween Party at K9 Town, was one thing.  He didn’t tell me about the Planning Party.

 He says the puppies are getting older and smarter, and they don’t scare easily.  They would rather band together and take on the enemy, he laughed. They’re so funny.

So…I had a house full of Omar’s K9 Town and neighborhood friends again, going over plans to make the K9 Town puppies and their little guests appreciate Halloween scariness. Here’s an example of what I’m talking about.

First to arrive were the K9 Town planner of all events and second in charge, Major Diggs, and his sister (yes sister) Sophie Jean the schoolmarm. I’ve mentioned before, if it has anything to do with the puppies Sophie will be here, and have the last word.

Look at these two. Pinky and Jo. Omar says Pinky is always waiting for Jo, but they finally arrived. I called my cousin Diana so she wouldn’t be looking for them.  She said she knew where they had gone and that they were in good hands. This made me wonder just how much she knew, but I wasn’t going there. I got off the phone real fast.

A little while later, I heard a gentle bark at the back door. When I opened it, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

I am Spartacus, King of the Jungle! (((Roar))

It was that handsome dobe devil Spartacus. Ready for Halloween. He always finds ways to entertain me. I should have known he’d be here. Puppy sister Athena couldn’t come but she’ll be with the puppies on Halloween. Poodle Sophie said the puppies wanted her to bring Athena when she returned to K9 Town. They weren’t happy when she told them not today.

 

This little Redskin backer is Tacoo.  All dressed up. He’s looking forward to seeing his cousin Paco at the Halloween Party. Omar says those two are a hoot when they get together.

Boxers Bell and Buster look relaxed but always contribute to the meetings. They read each other’s minds, then whichever one feels like talking, talks for both of them. Fantastic.

Next door neighbor Dr. Watson came in ready to offer ideas. He usually has good ones, Omar says.

They all found their regular spots, got comfortable and the meeting began.

I couldn’t be at the meeting. It was all doggie stuff Omar said I wouldn’t understand.

When I heard them talking about the tree monsters, ghosts, some devil thing, I stopped listening through the door.

As I passed my patio door, what did I see peeping in, trying to listen. It was puppy Toby. He was spying for the K9 Town puppies!!

By the time I got outside he was stretched out looking like he didn’t care at all what was going on inside. Those puppies are slick.

I picked puppy Toby up and took him back down the block to neighbor Janet who thought he was still in their back room playing. We still don’t know how he got out.

He’ll be traveling with Omar and the others to the Halloween party.

When I got back home the meeting was over. They all had waited to say goodbye to me. I thought that was so nice. I could see the excitement. This was going to be some Halloween at K9 Town, USA.

Omar left with Diggs and Sophie to tell the others how the meeting went.

I decided then and there that I was going to the party. My Mojo better be working that night.

Don’t worry, I’ll remember everything, and I’ll bring back proof, just as I always do.

The Puppies Clubhouse

We were having a little quiet time but I could see that Omar was pondering. He finally let me know what was on his mind.

“Ma we’re having a Halloween Party at K9 Town. Can some of my friends meet here first, like they always do?”

“Like they always do,” I said to myself. “We’ll discuss that later.”

The puppies (my weakness) are excited, he said.  They say they are going to get rid of all the scary things in K9 Town on Halloween night. You should hear their “secret” plans. Hilarious.

I finally consented. He knew I wanted to be in on the fun. We relaxed and Omar continued talking about the puppies. A pleasant surprise, he told me something that happened while the pack was traveling though the mountains to see his canine kin…….."Led By An Eagle," Chapter 9.

What were those puppies up to

They were being mighty quiet now

Keeping something in full view.

“It’s beautiful,” said cocker puppy Joe

And the other puppies agreed

“It will make a wonderful clubhouse

It’s exactly what we need.”

 

 

Cooley Junior the komondor spoke up next

“We’re here for a whole day

We’ll fix our clubhouse up nice

And have a good place to play.

 We’ll get furs from my pa pa

To make our beds tonight

The Elders will let us stay here

As long as we’re in sight.”

 

“That’s right” said Maggie the beagle puppy

“We’ll be all on our own

We’re gonna have lots of fun tonight

If they let us stay alone.”

 

Was poodle puppy Dumplin’s turn to speak

“Let’s gather what we need.”

They all ran out together

Each trying to take the lead.

 

Omar Blue had heard all this

We know not to ask just how

He loved overseeing the puppies though

Especially times like now.

 

They were always planning something new

Always busy having fun

That’s just the way he wanted it

Their lives had just begun.

 

Soon enough through teaching

They’d have to face this land

Strong, proud, and fearless

With the rest of the pack they’d stand.

 

The puppies had gathered their odds and ends

To make their clubhouse great

The Elders weren’t allowed in there

At the door they’d have to wait.

 

 As day went on, dusk came along

They went and joined the pack

They ate then told the Elders

“We’re leaving but we’ll be back.”

 

They noticed not an Elder budged

Acted like they didn’t care

Couldn’t they see they were leaving

For their clubhouse waaaay over there.

 

The puppies walked off slowly

It was getting pretty dark

They could hardly see their clubhouse now

Should have left some kind of mark.

 They made it to the front door

But didn’t rush to go in

By now they were pretty tired

Wanting home and their “real” den.

 

The clubhouse was looking different now

Kind of spooky one might say

How could it look like this now

It was beautiful all day!

 

 They looked around at each other

What were they going to do

They didn’t want to go in there

Then they heard Omar Blue.

 

“Oooh!

This is the place you talked about

We weren’t to come in here

That’s right this is your clubhouse

I’ll go to sleep elsewhere”.

 

“No, no leader Omar!!!!

We’re not gonna make a fuss

You’re tired and you need your rest

So come lay down with us.”

 

Omar smiling to himself

Said “How very nice of you

If it weren’t for your kindness

I don’t know what I’d do.”

 The puppies smiled at their leader

Then they jumped for joy

No longer feeling tired

What a leader, boy oh boy!

 

 Omar sat and watched them

Until their strength was gone

One by one they came to him

For an empty spot to lie on.

 

 He had told the other Elders

About his evening plans

So they could get in on it too

A pack of puppy fans.

 

 In the morning when the pups woke up

Omar Blue had already gone

Their clubhouse was looking pretty again

What do you think went wrong?