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30-Jun-1625-Feb-26Hermitage, Work

Ole Yeller

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His Imperial Highness, #IAmTheRoux, and His Imperial Clown Prince, #GooseIsLoose, wish it known that They do not exert… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, June 30, 2016

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17-Jun-1625-Feb-26Great Britain, Loss

The Killing of Jo Cox

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“She would have wanted two things above all else to happen now, one that our precious children are bathed in love and… Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, June 16, 2016

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12-Jun-1625-Feb-26Hubris, United States

Bang Bang, Crash Crash.

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Not surprised. Grieved. Shell-shocked. But not surprised. Worst death toll yet in Orlando, five in a domestic in hometown Roswell, another one averted in West Hollywood where friends are marching for our right to live and love today. It’s an endless list … they’re just like car wrecks now … 32,675 dead on the roadways...

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05-Jun-1625-Feb-26Frank, Goose

Overwhelmed at the Waltz

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Goose was overwhelmed by all the hounds at the Basset Waltz and needed lots of lap time and reassurance. But he had a great time and enjoyed meeting everyone! Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, June 4, 2016

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05-Jun-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

Meditative

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Meanwhile, The Clown Prince is in a meditative mood on the way to the Basset Waltz. Look out, for #GooseIsLoose ! Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, June 4, 2016

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05-Jun-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset

Headed to Basset Waltz

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His Imperial Highness #IAmTheRoux wishes his loyal subjects to know he has begun his royal progress to Basset Waltz and shall arrive shortly with maximum hysterics. That is all. Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, June 4, 2016

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06-May-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

He's Got Bette Davis Eyes

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Something tells me I'm no longer bestus buds with The Goose after I dumped him in the tub for his first bath with us…. Posted by Steve Pollock on Thursday, May 5, 2016

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03-May-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

Debris Trail

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Like any good EF-5 tornado, Goosie leaves a respectable debris trail whenever he devastates a toy in his path. Posted by Steve Pollock on Monday, May 2, 2016

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02-May-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

How Goose Rolls

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"Yes, I ripped up my bed before sleepy time. It's much improved. I don't care you just ran Closet Monster on all the… Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, May 1, 2016

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29-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Roux Royale Basset

Nasty Cow

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His Imperial Majesty #IAmTheRoux shares his Nasty Cow, a possession prized as much as an egg by M. Faberge', with The… Posted by Steve Pollock on Sunday, April 24, 2016

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09-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Roux Royale Basset

Got Yer Back, Man

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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

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05-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Random Shots

Goosey Choices

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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

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01-Apr-1625-Feb-26Goose, Sascha Basset

Royal Wariness

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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

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Cinemagic, Loss

Farewell, Patty Duke

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"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

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, North Central Airlines

In Flight

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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

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Frank, Touchy Feely

Ancient History

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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

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30-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

Mr. Personality

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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

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29-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, Hounds

Fitting In

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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

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28-Mar-1625-Feb-26Goose, Weather

Sleepy Easter

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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

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose

Big Voice

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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...

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose

Shhhh!

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Shhhhhh! Goosey needs a big nap before he meets the Howling Hounds of Hermitage … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset/Coonhound, Goose

Meet the Goose

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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

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Tennessee, Travel

Smithville?

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Is it Smithville? McMinnville throughthat very dirty windshield? Nooooooo … Posted by Steve Pollock on Saturday, March 26, 2016

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27-Mar-1625-Feb-26Tennessee, Travel

Surprise Road Trip

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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

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20-Mar-1625-Feb-26Basset Hounds, Roux Royale Basset

Nail Trim Drama

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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

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16-Mar-1625-Feb-26Grief

Rick Stewart Memorial Bird Feeder

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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

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13-Mar-1625-Feb-26Roux Royale Basset, Sascha Basset

Royal Conversation

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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....

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13-Mar-1625-Feb-26Hermitage, Photography

Rainy Hermitage

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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

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09-Mar-1625-Feb-26Beagles, Puppies

Puppie Hood

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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...