Happy Wednesday, Friends!
The title of today’s blog post is a tad dramatic, but at the same time, highly appropriate for our current situation. We’ve spent the last several days organizing and packing up our house. To say ”we’re in the weeds” is probably a gross understatement. We tossed around posting an expletive-laced title, but decided to keep it clean and family friendly. 
Please accept our apologies as we haven’t been able to visit all of our blog friends as much as we’d like. Our Google Reader is quickly filling up with unread posts and we look forward to catching up next week. The moving semi arrives tomorrow (!) and once it’s filled and shipped off, we hope to have time to catch our breath before we depart next Saturday.
In the meantime, we wanted to share some photos of Gus during one of our recent walks along the River Walk. He loves to root through tall grass and weeds and these photos were just perfect for the title of today’s post.
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It’s Wednesday and time to head over to BlogPaws for their Wordless Wednesday Linky. We will update our post with the code when it’s available. Happy Hopping!
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Pip
June 1, 2011
No worries. Packing up a house is a LOT of work. Did it finally sell? I hope so!
Your pal, Pip
Two Pitties & A Grad Student
June 1, 2011
Gus’ cute face is so fun to see in the morning,t hanks!
http://www.twogradstudentsandapittie.blogspot.com
2browndawgs
June 1, 2011
Looks like Gus found lots of good things to sniff!
I am sure packing an entire house can be overwhelming! I know packing up this house would be.
Minnie and Mack
June 1, 2011
I can’t believe you all are leaving on your trek across the country next week! Did you sell your house yet?
Mack and I like to root around in the woods/weeds/tall grasses, too.
Drools and licks,
Minnie and Mack
According to Gus
June 1, 2011
Unfortunately, not yet. The market is really slow right now.
Hopefully soon!
one person's view
June 1, 2011
Honey, I never caught up on my blog reading! It can get REALLY scary!
Good luck with the movers tomorrow; I am so excited for you and Mitch, and SO looking forward to playing tour guide when you hit this side of the continent!
Jaundalynn
June 22, 2011
Your story was rlealy informative, thanks!
Judy
June 1, 2011
Looks like Gus is having fun investigating in the weeds and good luck with the move:)
Happy.Bark.Days
June 1, 2011
Packing up the whole house for a big move is hard work and can be terribly stressful, although you guys make it sound like a breeze. You may be have been in the weeds, but I think you (with your super organizational skills) had the weeds trimmed weekly so it wasn’t like trekking in the Amazon forest! Must be getting real exciting now—less than 14 days to go
According to Gus
June 1, 2011
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. Although I’m normally crazy-organized, this move is proving to test my skills!
raisingdaisy
June 1, 2011
Lori, just yesterday I was thinking about how close your departure date is and how busy you all must be. Wait until Gus sees what’s coming – he’ll be one happy guy with all his new adventures! Lots of new “weeds” to sniff! LOL
How exciting!
Abby
June 1, 2011
This is my first visit to your blog and, well, I love Gus. I used to have a pekeapoo myself, and even though he didn’t really look like Gus, it still warms my heart
Look forward to more adventures!
Snoopy@snoopysdogblog
June 1, 2011
Hi Lori,
It must be crazy right now mid-packing!! Is Gus wondering what’s going on ? At least you know all this chaos is just temporary and soon you will be on your way on your amazing adventure – woohoo!!
By the way Gus, did you find anything exciting in those weeds?
Your pal Snoopy
According to Gus
June 1, 2011
Yes, he wanders around as we dart from room to room. We’re so worried about how he’ll react once we leave for good. I hope he adjusts okay!
He always finds something exciting in the weeds.
Sugar
June 1, 2011
Woof! Woof! Happy Wordless Wednesday. Have FUN packing … Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
Oz the Terrier
June 1, 2011
Glad to see you! I enjoy rooting around in the bushes and weeds too! You never know what you will find in there.
Cairn cuddles, Oz
jan
June 1, 2011
I’m thinking back to all my past moves, remembering all the work and all the adventures that awaited us.
I’m too settled to uproot again, so I will just vicariously enjoy your adventures.
catfromhell
June 1, 2011
You look like you are having a fabulous time rooting!
Personally, moving is not one of my favorite things.
Kisses
Nellie
Sophie
June 1, 2011
Gus looks very happy sniffing all those plants along the walk!
By the way, I’d love to see a photo of your niece’s dog sometime – I’ve only ever seen one other dog that looked similar to my Jess!
Current Instincts
June 1, 2011
Hahaha love the Gus pics! He looks like such a little explorer. Have fun packing, if that’s possible.
Anna
June 1, 2011
cute photos, Luna is usually wanting to be doing the exact same thing but will reserve it for the off leash time. Wow, a little over a week left! Time flies, can’t imagine how stressed you probably are. But imagine how good you will feel at the end of it all, or when you actually get on the road, or when the house sells.. So much to look forward to! My parent’s house took a while to sell, but then the perfect buyer came along, it’ll happen for you too.
And HOLY CATTLE!! I actually won something! That made my day, as I was JUST talking about getting one of those bowls when we were walking at the arboretum the other day and I had to put the wet-not-totally-waterproof foldable bowl back in my pack. Thank you Thank you!
Hope your wednesday goes smoothly, and the moving semi business too
Anna
http://www.akginspiration.com
Snotface
June 1, 2011
Happy Wonderful Wednesday – I love to explore in tall grasses and weeds too! Best part of summer time!
Jen
June 1, 2011
I can’t believe you are leaving next Saturday! I just got butterflies!
Maggie
June 1, 2011
Good luck packing! I’m a total weirdo and totally enjoy the process (I LOVE throwing things away). I was worried about the boys during our last move. While they were freaked out during the packing phase, the rest of it went smoothly. I think they realized that we were all sticking together, even if our stuff was going somewhere else!
Carrie Boyko
June 1, 2011
One of those plants looks suspicious. How ya feelin?
Check in with http://www.AllThingsDogBlog.com tomorrow for a frozen pupsicle recipe–yum.
AdventureJess
June 1, 2011
As you have read, we understand being behind. We just wish we were behind for something as adventurous and exciting as a cross-country road trip! When we get behind we usually start with the most recent post and then go back as far as time and energy will allow. We have been thankful that some of the blogs we love haven’t been posting as often as they do in the winter. It makes catch up easier for us.
We wish you luck and hope we get a chance to meet you in person when you get to Seattle. Hopefully we can plan a weiner walk for then and you can be our special guest
Kristine
June 1, 2011
I can’t believe it is almost time for your adventure to start! That’s craziness! I hope you’re finding time to enjoy yourselves! It’s all part of the process.
Miss Kodee
June 1, 2011
Yeah!! A Word Press blog which means I can comment!! My blogger wont let me comment on many blogger friends posts. How sad.. Happy Move!! BREATH!
thatjenk
June 1, 2011
All the best for the last few days of preparation!
Yellow is a great colour on Gus.
Kari
June 1, 2011
Oh we know all about packing up a house
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com
Krazy4Pets
June 1, 2011
The time will come. Somehow a few doors down on my street managed to find the new owner. You will too.
Elizabeth
June 1, 2011
Where the *ell have all those “weeks until you have to leave” gone?! I’m sure you’re wondering that yourself about now.
I certainly hope you get a breather after the truck pulls away; it’s time for the packing and crazing to give way to extreme excitement and butterflies.
According to Gus
June 2, 2011
Exactly! Where did all those weeks go?!
Carrie Boyko
June 1, 2011
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cate
June 1, 2011
OMG next Saturday! I got butterflies when I realized you would be off so soon – it’s so exciting! Gus is obviously oblivious to all the adventures ahead and there’s so many bushes to snoop through
Oscar & Pauline
June 1, 2011
I’m sure Gus will adapt quickly to life on the road. I remember you commenting on how Gus loves being “at home,” but home is where you and Mitch are!
Michelle Maskaly
June 1, 2011
Such a cutie!
- Michelle & Toby
@ My Tail Hurts From Wagging So Much
sagechronicles
June 1, 2011
Wow–one week left. That’s amazing how quickly it’s there! I know the feeling well, after having packed up many houses in our various moves.
Erika
June 1, 2011
hahaha!!! And Gus looks beautiful in weeds!
xoxoxoxo,
Erika and Sebastian
Mary
June 1, 2011
Cute pictures, what a nosey doggie.
LBeeeze
June 1, 2011
Gus is in the tall weeds!! Good luck with getting everything done.
Peggy @Peggy's Pet Place
June 1, 2011
Good luck with the move! It sure must be busy around there!
didiwright
June 2, 2011
Nice weeds… Gosh, the big day’s really close now, isn’t it. Good luck with the move, guys!
Vicky
June 2, 2011
It’s been busy for a lot of folks, so no worries about getting behind on the blog reading. Happens to the best of us. Looking forward to your coming days as road dogs
Carly
June 2, 2011
Good luck with everything! I don’t know how you all are doing it and still posting a little. I went back to Kentucky for Memorial Day Weekend and am still trying to get my life back in order! Ha!
Sarah L.J.
June 2, 2011
Hi Lori! What a neat blog! I am envious of your cross country trip with Gus. Be sure to check out western Iowa’s flooding when you come through. It’s insane how high the Missouri River is!
Thanks for the comment on my blog about Bows. She is such a fun little (old lady) dog to have around.
Sarah
Bailey
June 2, 2011
Don’t worry about not visiting — you have way too many important things to keep you busy these days!
Happy Thursday woofs & hugs,
~Bailey
Kas
June 4, 2011
Good luck with everything! We’re with you every step of the way
furfilled
June 6, 2011
I know how that feels! Good luck with planning and packing. It sounds really hectic, but really fun!