This is Amy, Mom to Lucy and Xena, as well as Angel Lexi. I am sharing my gratefulness today for Blogville. I first used Dogster. Dogster limited its users to 5 pictures and there was no real community there. Because it had been bought out with the new owners talking about closing down the blogging portion, I decided to create my own website to blog about Lexi, my thespian schnauzer. I soon became addicted, and was thrilled every time someone new found The Adventures of Lexi the Schnauzer – actually, I still am!
Of course it’s easy to become attached to animals. I was, however, a bit surprised when I found myself starting to really care about many of the people behind the keyboards. I watched a true community form whenever someone was in need – whether it was for prayer, encouragement, financial, or all three. Then, when I was losing – and lost – my heart dog Lexi I was overwhelmed by the kindness, the caring, and the support I got from this community of people I had never met in person. I don’t know what I would have done without you.
Now, you join me in enjoying the antics of my girls. You commiserate with Lucy over her trials with the “cute puppy,” applaud her in her victories, worry for her when she runs off, and rejoice when she shows the world that bullie breeds are actually sweet, loving dogs. You follow along with Xena as she learns about her world, overcomes her fears, tries to dominate her bigger siblings and grows way to fast. And you give me many smiles and some tears with pictures and stories of your own furbabies.
Thank you. thank you, thank you for all of this. I am grateful for each and every one of you — friends who have become family. Wishing you folks here in the U.S.A. a wonderful Thanksgiving and hoping everyone else celebrates right along with us.
God Bless.
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We love Blogville too. Magic our miniature schnauzer had her blog for 7 years and then retired passing the baton to Moth the Affenpinscher. Thank you for dropping by our blog and leaving comments. Look forward to following your blog too – nose licks and love from Moth xx
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I agree! I am also thankful for the blogging community. I was surprised at first – still am a little – that we develop genuine connections with each other. Of course, our pets make it easier. This is a wonderful forum for introverts to meet and support each other. Thanks for following my blog; I’m certainly enjoying yours!
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I am glad you are enjoying the antics of our two girls and various guests. I had lost the “follow” on yours, so just went in and started to read. 8 Lessons has me crying. First for so many losses in one year. Then, because I have wondered if I didn’t see my Lexi in our new Xena. I don’t think it’s wishful thinking, as it’s been a year and I went into this relationship with a new puppy intentionally saying she is a different dog, and we will find our way without comparing her with Lexi. Now I wonder…
Going back to your site to try to follow again.
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How embarrassing! I thought I’d seen you stopping by. I’d heard of Lexi for quite some time but had never found your blog until recently. It is hard to lose a companion, even if they come back again, but it certainly takes the edge off. I’m glad for you that this is a possibility. Our connections with our loved one can be strong for both us and our companions. Knowing that it is the same Pet that has returned keeps me from feeling guilt when I love a new one.
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You saw me comment on your interviews on Bacon’s site. 🙂 No apology necessary, glad you found us. Lexi would be glad to know of her fame, but then, she never doubted that.
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We are grateful for your friendship.
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And I for yours.
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Amy it is a pleasure to know you & your dogs. The pairing of Lexi with Noodle & Siddhartha Henry with Phoebe was wonderful & I still smile when I read those blogs. And you are right we ARE a community who support & care for each other as if we were family! I can tell you I know more about my blogging family than my actual family (they have chosen to not associate with me due to my illnesses). When I need support or advice I know someone in Blogville will be there for me!
Did you know I started blogging back in August 2005 on Yahoo 360? I had Mingflower the Merciless back then. It became Multiply & we reached a bigger audience & made lifelong friends. When the site was being terminated 3 of my friends said come to WordPress & I felt at home right from the start! The following is amazing & there are lifelong friendships. Many people stopped blogging & went to Facebook & we are still friends to this day!!!
Blogging is one of the best things to happen to me & I to, am grateful to know such wonderful people like you!!! And the amazing Lucy & wonderful Xena dogs also.
{{{hugs}}} Sherri-Ellen
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Thanks for this, Sherri-Ellen. Yes, I count you among my friends, too. I just don’t have time to read the blogs plus Facebook, so every once in a while I scan Facebook. {{hugs}} to you too.
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I agree, it’s amazing how close you can be to folks that uou’ve neverr seen in person…yet. The relationships that have developed are so special. Hugs
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Hugs, wiggles and licks from us all. ❤
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To know Blogville is to love Blogville. BUTT if you try to explain it to an outsider they might think you’re nuts BOL!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
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Yes, been there, done that.
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hoping you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
DakotasDen
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Thanks, we did. Hope you did too.
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Happy US Thanksgiving!! Thank you for sharing your world with us!!! We love reading about the girls! 🙂
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Thank you Mia and family. ❤
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Such a touchy and sweet Thanksgiving post. No wonder we’re so grateful to have gotten to know you and share the fun and adventures of your fur-babies. Hope your Thanksgiving was blessed with no run-away adventures.
Your fur-iends from the Ranch🐾
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I count you as a friend, Monika. And I gobbled up sweets yesterday, and, despite my determination to the contrary, am at it again today. Maybe I’ll hop back on the wagon tomorrow. 🙂 And yes, everyone is aware of Lucy’s “grounding,” so she hasn’t had a chance to run off.
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As I do you, Amy. So grateful to have met you digitally and connected separately on the cross we two bear when it comes to sweets. I have had my fair share of sweets these past two days but am making portions as small as possible. This is not the time of year to feel cheated. I plan to take extra walks to help reduce the caloric intake. 😇
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Amy, we feel the same way. We are new to creating a blog but have read cat and dog blogs for many years and it is amazing to see so many types of people come together for support. We all have one thing in common – our love and respect for animals and their owners. I am so happy I found your blog. You are a funny and a great writer. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
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That’s high praise, as they say. 🙂 Thank you. I will enjoy watching your blog evolve. It just takes time to learn your way around a website! Please always feel free to ask me if you are trying to figure something out. Just use the email link on my blog.
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Thank you, I will. I just accidentally learned how to follow blogs. A lot of stumbling but it’s a challenge and it’s fun.
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Blogville is a wonderful place! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful too!
hugs
Hazel & Mabel
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Thank you. You too, Hazel and Mabel.
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We always love seeing you in our inbox, A. You and the girls bring smiles and fun every time. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! xo
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Thank you so much. I love reading your comments, C. Your blog is a bit different, and I always enjoy reading it and seeing the pictures, too. ❤
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Hey Miss Amy! I loves your postie! I just loved watchin’ Lexi and her videos! And Lucy, did you see???? A pittie won the Terrier Class in the National Dog show today! (Okays, so I was really bummed (again) that the Airedale didn’t win, butts I am used to it ☺) The puppers was so beautifuls and had the terrierTude! Loved it! And Xena, you are the cutest puppers I thinks I have ever seen! Okays, maybe you and Sassypants Rosy are tied for cutie patootie of the year! I am so glads I met you guys, and loves your bloggie, and I am glads you decided to start your own bloggie those years ago
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Kisses,
Ruby ♥
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Aww, Ruby, this is so sweet, and made the pup’s Mom smile real big. I am thrilled to hear a pibble won the show! How wonderful!! And yes, Rosy is a real cutie patootie, along with our Xena. They would have quite a time playing if they weren’t on opposite sides of the country! But Xena is figuring out how to play with the big dogs without getting smooshed. Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving, and thank you for your kind words.
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Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Thanks, Wyatt. Same back at ya.
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Angel Lexi I know is happy how the community has come together and continues on, even if she can’t be here with us.
Happy Thanksgiving
The Johnsons and Abby Lab
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Yes, and if I know my Lexi, I am sure she would like to take credit for it. ❤
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What a thankful post. It is great to have a community that cares!
Not sure where you live but if in the US, Happy Thanksgiving.
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I live in Tennessee, USA. Thank you, and same to you.
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What a sweet and loving post. Angel Lexi we send you all hugs and kitty kisses for a happy Thanksgiving
Madi and mom
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Thank you. And my crew sends puppy hugs and licky kisses back.
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🙂
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What a wonderful post. We are so thankful for all our wonderful Blogville furiends and we love watching your pack’s antics!
xoxo,
Jakey, Arty & Rosy
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We’re grateful for your pawsome blog, Lucy, Xena, and of course dear Lexi!
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Thank you sweet Christmas and Robin. Happy Thanksgiving.
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If you’re thankful for me-I must be doing something wrong.
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You always make me smile, Kissie. So yes, I am thankful for you, and you are doing everything A-OK. Happy Thanksgiving, dear birdie.
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Hari OM
Blessed day to you all… After Lexi left, I somehow didn’t visit again… forgive me that! Life gets busy and sometimes we don’t always keep up the way we might. That’s why day’s like this are especially impawtant! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
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I am very glad you found us again. I hope you will enjoy the adventures of our Xena the Schnauzer Warrior Princess and, of course, Lucy.
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Blogville is truly an amazing place and we have such a deep bond despite having never met most of the community in person or in the furs.
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Yes, my feeling and thoughts exactly.
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I would like to say how thankful I was to find your blog! Its always a pleasure to hear about your adventures sharing good times and bad, its all FUNS!!!!
Loves and licky kisses
Princess Leah xxx
PeeS I especially luffs reading about a fellow PRINCESS
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That’s so nice, Princess Leah. And yes you princesses must stick together. I get a great kick out of seeing you in the local pub enjoying your pupacino. I wish dogs could do that here.
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thank you…same to you!
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that was a super sweet post… a happy thanksgiving to you and thank you for being a friend…
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…as we travel up the road and back again…
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