A Bout of Gout
His Imperial Highness Prince #IAmTheRoux wishes his Loyal Subjects at home and Dear Friends Abroad, that, owing to an… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, April 14, 2016
AirBeagle
Chilly Early Sunset
Beautiful but chilly early spring sunset in Donelson/Hermitage tonight. Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, April 8, 2016
Got Yer Back, Man
Goose: "Got your back, bud." Roux: "Thanks, man. That stupid cat could be back any minute." Bosom buddies, masters of mayhem, terror of tomcats, all in less than two weeks. #BeLikeTheGoose #IAmTheRoux Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, April 8, 2016
Goosey Choices
Exhibit A: On the left, a specially designed combo dog toy, with rope tug and BPA-free chewing knobs, locally sourced,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, April 4, 2016
Plaything
Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, April 2, 2016
Protecting the Manse
Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Battling Bumblebeeism
And what was His Imperial Majesty Prince #IAmTheRoux doing after Sir Goose battled the forces of bumblebee-ism? Clearly,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Royal Wariness
Sir Goose is hanging out on the rear terrace of the Manse, keeping a watchful eye as Queen Sascha takes a royal nap in… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Farewell, Patty Duke
"I've come to believe that whoever I am didn't start on December 14, 1946, and isn't going to end on whatever that… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
In Flight
We figured out how #TheGoose got his name: On the left is the white marking on his back near his tail. And on the right,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Ancient History
Facebook wants to know what were we doing 15 years ago? Let's see … I remember … besides Frank Lester (middle), San… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Mr. Personality
Starting to be comfortable, settled in and safe, Goose is showing his personality here on day three. Yes, that's a… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Fitting In
Sir Goose is fitting right in at Castle Saddlebrooke. Here, he is joining the skirmish line along the defensive… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, March 28, 2016
Sleepy Easter
On a rainy, cool, early Spring, Easter Sunday afternoon, the absolute best thing to do is to #BeLikeTheGoose and sleep. Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, March 27, 2016
Big Voice
Goose arriyed here at his forever home at around 2:30 this afternoon. His wonderful transport man, who brought him from Knoxville to Cookeville, said Goose was completely quiet and all calm and everything the whole trip. He was completely quiet with us all the way back to Hermitage too. Finally, when I was just thinking…
Shhhh!
Shhhhhh! Goosey needs a big nap before he meets the Howling Hounds of Hermitage … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Meet the Goose
Please meet the latest addition to Hound House Saddlebrooke: Ladies and Gentlemen, we present Goose the Great, the… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Cookeville?
Is it Cookeville? … YES! … but why?! Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Baxter?
Is it Baxter? Noooooo … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Smithville?
Is it Smithville? McMinnville throughthat very dirty windshield? Nooooooo … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Carthage?
Is it Carthage? Nooooooooo … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Lebanon?
Is it Lebanon? Nooooooo … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Gallatin?
Is it Gallatin? Nooooooo … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Surprise Road Trip
Us? On a road trip? On a Saturday morning?! Now what's up with this? <Shhhhhh! It's a surprise! His Majesty The Roux monitors my Instagram stream while we're gone.> Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016
Nail Trim Drama
The Roux. At the vet. For a nail trim. Pity and pray for the poor folks who are about to be on the receiving end of The Royal Displeasure, please and thank you. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 19, 2016
Imperial Garden Party
'Midst the verdant green of their Saddlebrooke Place manse, Their Imperial Majesties, Queen Sascha on the left, His… Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, March 18, 2016
Rick Stewart Memorial Bird Feeder
Presenting the Rick Stewart Memorial Bird Feeder Tree. Rick gave me these three feeders he made last spring and I… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Royal Conversation
His Imperial Majesty, #IAmTheRoux, is the King of the Castle, but Queen of Our Hearts Sascha knows better. Here, we eavesdrop on one of their conversations, in which She Who is Not Amused puts the Royal Loudmouth quite in his place, while the Court Jester Bosco and we, the house churls, keep our mouths shut….
Rainy Hermitage
It's a gloomy, rainy Saturday afternoon in Hermitage; but more trees are blooming, so the long, dark winter is almost done. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 12, 2016
Puppie Hood
From April 2007: While the boys were still living at home with mommy. Ginger occasionally thought they were playthings and got a little rough. Here, Fergus gets very angry with Mom for rough play. However, he did learn skills which he now employs readily against the Bassets in the house. Ferga Beagle can hold his…
Happy Birthday, Ferga!
Hard to believe, but Fergus Murphey O'Dougal tuned nine years old today. This pic was taken in the summer of 2007 not… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Springing Spring
Spring is springing upon Hermitage. Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Blooming Jeep
The tree in the driveway is in full bloom on this nice late winter evening in Hermitage. I'll take a better pic tomorrow. Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, March 6, 2016
Piranha Club, Bang On
From longtime favorite strip, "Piranha Club," (still known as "Ernie" in Scandinavia), a 'toon from October 1999 that I… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, March 3, 2016
Thank God THAT Thing is Gone
[Gross picture alert. You've been warned! Unfazed? Well, I warned ya. Besides, you got two of these inside you,… Posted by Steve Pollock on Tuesday, March 1, 2016
ENMMC, Early 60s
What ENMMC in Roswell looked like when I made my debut in the world. So spiffy and clean and it had shiny floors and a… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 29, 2016
Sunbath for Sascha
Her Highness Sascha, Queen of Our Hearts, enjoys the sun of a day filled with early spring promise. Of course, the Royal… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 29, 2016
Me Homer
Today's Facebook Quiz:Which MRI image is Homer Simpson and which is me? Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, February 25, 2016
A somewhat weird good morning Rochester today as steam from a power plant drifts across the rising sun. Wind is calm, … Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 1, 2016
The Things Ya See …
Our neighbors must include an IT nerd and some Different Strokes fans. Heh.(Betcha can't guess which WiFi networks are ours! (Oh the things insomnia makes you find funny at 6 a.m. on a Saturday morning.)) Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, February 20, 2016
More Ugly Hospital Cactus Booties
Guess what came back with me from Minnesota? Yup, the ugly green hospital cactus booties. But for some reason, His… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 15, 2016
I Have a Brain!
The whole Minnesota experience was mostly Minnesota Nice, always efficient and highly effective. It was also at times… Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 15, 2016
That Was Rick
[An anemic attempt to define Rick, who was undefinable.]Rick Stewart, Feb. 2, 1966 – Feb. 11, 2016.Three months or… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, February 13, 2016
Hello Nashville!
Hello Nashville! It's so very good to see you again! After a DQ bacon cheeseburger, it was lights out in my own bed by 7:30. Amazing what being free from a monster adrenal can do for you! Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 8, 2016
Party Like It's 1999
Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, February 8, 2016
Ugly Cactus Green Hospital Booties. Yes, Again.
[Posting all this here for everyone, 'cause my phone is temporarily misplaced. Thanks for understanding.]Guess what's… Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, February 6, 2016
Ugly Cactus Green Hospital Booties. Part Deux.
Again with the teal booties; at least this time, they match the chair! Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016
Huggy Bear
I WANT this thing. It has a hose that hooks to your gown and it blows cold or hot air up your jumper. Called "Bear Paws," it's pretty awesome. Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016
Pokey Pokey!
Pokey pokey!!! Here we go! Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016
Et Sanavit Omnes
"Et Sanavit Omnes." Lobby of St. Mary's Hospital, Rochester, while waiting on my escort to the spot I've been trying to get to for 12 years."Et sanavit omnes" translated: "And he healed them all" Posted by Steve Pollock on Friday, February 5, 2016