It’s finally here. The day you’ve all been waiting for with kibbled breath. It seems all the other Candy Dates and their Running Mates have arrived.

And look! Here comes the MacLowland Band with … with…OMD, it’ my buddy Sweet William the Scot!

And there is Kissie, er, Kismet in the front waving the flag. See how proud she looks! Oh, here comes the Mayor’s Float. I wonder if they made it themselves, or if their minions peeps helped. Just think, Noodle, you and I may be riding in that float next year. *dreamy look on face* (Noodle) Yes, Lexi, and lots of our friends are here, too.

That’s my cue. I never miss my cue, you know, being a seasoned theater dog and all. Come on, Noodle, we have to run. Here comes Chris. He made good time carrying the fire stick. He’s supposed to hand it off to me now.

Slow down a bit, Noodle, my back leg is still bothering me. Hey, maybe I will hold my hurt leg up and use it to carry the fire stick. (Noodle) Lexi, it’s called a torch, dear. Whatever. Slow down.

Look, there’s Arty just ahead. I”m supposed to give him the fire stick. I wonder if he can catch. (Noodle) Lexi! It’s a torch! And NO, do NOT throw the torch!
Here you go Arty. Be careful, this stick is on fire. (Arty) It’s a torch, Lexi. Whatever. (Noodle) Told ya. *tear in eye* (Noodle) I’m sorry! I’m sorry! It’ a fire stick! *grin* Come on, Noodle. Our wonderful mayors are being introduced and we I am supposed to be on the platform with them.
It’s certainly been a wonderful and tiring day, and the games haven’t even started yet!
You can click here to see the full week’s schedule of events. And be sure to visit Mayors Murphy and Stanley’s Blog to see the lighting of the Cauldron! Noodle, does that mean another fire stick? (Noodle) Yes, my beauty, another fire stick. *sigh*
Pee S: Special thanks to Arty’ Mom Beth and Sweet Will’s Mom, Lee and our Mayors’ Mom Carol for providing these pawsome pictures.
Click here for the Blog Hop hosted by Madi of Madi and Mom.
Oh my!! What a great opening ceremony Lexi and Noodle. You two candy dates shone like the rays of sunlight you both are.
Shoko
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Thanks, Shoko!!
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Mee-you Lexi an Noodle mee Moodle you make a GRATE cup-pull!! Well dun carryin thee torchie fire stick!!! Woo Hoo!!!
Let Thee Gamess beegin!!!
***Hi-5’sss*** Siddhartha Henry Penry =^,.^=
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And hi 4sss to you, Siddhartha Henry. And why Penry?
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It was squirrel-free!
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We kept the location hidden from them!
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What fun!
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I bet that these are better than the opening ceremony this evening. Thanks for the wonderful pictures of some of our favorite dogs plus Kismet.
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Didn’t Sweet Will’ Mom do a great job on the band pic?! You know these will be better. Mom’s not even turning on the TV.
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Hey Lexi!
Wow, this is all so wonderful! Great job and let the games begin!!
Grr and an Athletic Woof,
Sarge, Sports Fan
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Hi Sarge. I bet you will be good at all the events!
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Well you sure know how to handle a fire stick BOL! Well done Lexi! Let the games begin!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
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Thanks, guys. 🙂 Yes, please let the games begin!
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OMD OMD LEXI…. it was a GREAT GRAND OPENING Ceremony fur SURE. You did a Fabbo job of carrying the Scary FIRE STICK… Glad you didn’t Throw it though.. Furs could get Singed that way…
OMD the McLowland Scotties Band was a superb touch… and OH the ATHLETES… they look FABULOUS… THIS is gonna be GRRRRREAT.. the BESTEST Pawlympics Blogville has EVER had… BRAVO to ALL and THANKS to all the HOSTS and HOSTESSES.
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Yes, my friends, it will be a great week ahead!
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Woof!! I am quite new in Blogville but proud to be part of such an amazing event! Fun fun fun!!
Louis Dog Armstrong
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Hi Louis, so glad you came by and are enjoying yourself. I hope you are pawticipating in at least one of the events. I will drop over and visit soon. 🙂
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A stunning ceremony! We love Sweet William’s band.
Can it get any more exciting?
Toodle pip!
Bertie.
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Yes, what talented Scotties!
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Let the games begin
Lily & Edward
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Wonderful everyone!!! we can’t wait now for the events to start!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
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You looked great up there next to Arty! You are such a cute couple.
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You did fangtastic with the fire stick, Lexi!! The next couple of weeks are going to be so much fun!!!
Smileys!
Dory, Jakey, Arty & Bilbo
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Thanks. So you couldn’t tell it wasn’t my first time? *grin*
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Well done Lexi!!
you and Noodles are such a darling couple too
Hugs madi your kitty friend
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*blush* Thanks Madi. And Mom just got the blog hop added to my post. She zoned it last night after working on the post for 2 hours!
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PAWSOME! Yeah, I did really enjoy holding the torch…I’m hoping it made Noodles swoon! BOL!
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You did such a great job on the first leg of running the fire stick. Yep, I think I almost did make Noodle faint from fear a few times. I was just having fun with it!
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This was an epic adventure, Lexi! I’m so proud of you. You carried that fire stick like a champ!
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Yep. 🙂 And I had you there to help if I needed it. Uh, Noodle, isn’t it called a TORCH?! *big grin*
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Hari OM
Hoorraah hooraah, the games are a-play! What a wonderfurs job all the candy-dates did of carrying the torch… on to the games!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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It’s going to be a great week!
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You rocked at carrying the torch!
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He, he, thank Lee and Phod. It wasn’t easy, let me tell you.
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What a fantastic ceremony! We loved it!
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Yep, it was pretty darn exciting!
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This is wonderful. You( and your Moms ) have made such a great work with these Opening Ceremonies and this is just the beginning.
Kosmo
a cat in faraway Finland.
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Thanks, Kosmo. Everyone is working hard behind the scenes to make this an unforgettable week.
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Truth, like a torch, the more it’s shook it shines.
Terrific job of carrying the torch Lexi ~ Terrific.
Sweet William The Scot
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Ha ha ha Noodle didn’t think so!
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oh that’s so wonderful… and touching , with the music of the scotties…
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International flavor…flavor….it’s breakfast time, gotta go.
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Wow, this is amazing!!!!
I’m almost list fur words to describe how much funs this is!!
Woohoo, let the funs begin……
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
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So much better than what the peeps are doing!
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