Hello friends:
Should I start changing the greeting to all languages Chris knows? Should be fun, eh?
This afternoon we went for a walk with mom and Ajax, and even Theresa joined. I haven't seen her for ages! However, on our way back Ajax and I found a cat. He held it in his mouth and it made quite an aggressive noise. When he let go after mom had called him, I sat down and barked at it. I just wanted to play. Chris did not think that was funny, she was rather angry. And I tell you the truth, being bunished by my furious master is no sunshine! She put me down flat on the ground and shouted at me, followed by several obeying exercises I had to follow strictly. And then she did not pet me much for quite some time. That's what I hate most!
In the evening we went for a shorter walk, but I only followed Ajax in some distance, as he was going to find if the cat was still there. And when Chris called, I returned right away. By the way, balcony season has begun again, it is so warm that I can stay on the balcony around lunch time, which is nice and interesting.
That was all from my side for the moment, and if you can contribute any languages for my international hellos, I prefer you email them to us rather than putting them in a comment box, so we have an easier time saving them - deal? Have a nice time collecting languages, yours, Hapoo.

Hello and good evening all of you in the wide world:
Some statistics wanted? We have come to 520 hits- wow! If you want, I invite you for water and a big extra bowl of dog food, if Chris permits- that would be a feast!!
This weekend was kind of wonderful! We had the first very mild and sunny days. Mom had returned from sister Anna Friday night, and yesterday after the ladies had lunch they decided to go for a walk. First we walked with Ajax, but then the grandfather had to stay behind and guard the house, while the other three of us went for a long walk along a not too busy street.
Today after lunch we wanted to go for a walk along the road that Chris and Shadow have called "Romantic Route" for whatever reason, but this time we took Ajax, but only one leash. So quite soon we saw another dog. After that had passed we saw another dog and decided to return. Mom took Ajax on my leash, and Chris held me with her finger until I could jump and run in the meadows again. When we returned my feet were really dirty.
The next part of the day was not too pleasant, for Chris and mom spent the time playing cards and watching TV. Only after we had gone on our evening walk Chris came back and now she is having tea and staying with me. The smell of the tea reminds me of Shadow!
See, Chris, I miss Shadow, too, you are not the only one. And you know what I miss the most? Trying to lick his hand when he does not expect it. I know he does not like it, so whenever I can spot his hand, I lick it very quickly. Shadow is disgusted and Chris tells me off, but sometimes I know she even smiles about my smart attacks.
I really don't understand why humans don't want me to lick their hand when they shake hands and even kiss like crazy... I wonder where the difference is. Well well, someone understand you folks, I better wait for my food and enjoy Chris' company until she goes to bed, yours, Hapoo.

Hi friends:
I don't know what I am doing wrong, but yesterday Chris left me behind again. Suse was there and took me upstairs, butr I did not feel good up there. I just don't like her that much. This time, and this is an improvement, Chris did not take any other dog, but she and Suse's boyfriend went shopping, they probably needed all the space in the car:-(
I hope she won't leave me behind anymore. The only two things I would accept would be Mom or the dog hotel replacing her, but please not for too long!
By the way, I think Shadow and Chris are planning for him to visit, that'll be fine! Then Chris will be very very happy again, and we will go out much more when Shadow is there.
Have a wonderful Friday wherever you are, yours, Hapoo.

Hi to my patient readers:
Yesterday I took revenge for leaving me behind, and Chris did not find out until today!
Yesterday Chris and Suse's boyfriend went into the city without me, but took the guest female, Ara, instead.I had to sty behind. Sister Suse took us for a long long walk, but then I had to stay behind again. The outside door was closed, so I tried upstairs, and someone had left that one open. So I found nobody was there to watch me. I took the chance and went into the kitchen, where I stuffed my stomach with bread and eggs. I took some food to my usual spot in the living room, because I eat food only there.
Today Chris noticed that something was wrong with my stomach and digestive system, but she did not find out what I had tone until Suse told her just a few minutes ago. However, for food tonight I only got oat flakes with a little water - not really as delicious as my real food, but I eat it, before I get nothing.
Now I think Chris is leaving to have a bit of whine with the folks and another guest upstairs, so I'd better go, sending you my best barking wishes, yours, Hapoo.

Hi friends:
We're aproaching 500 hits, and Germans are slightly in the lead, so Iranians, it the keys:-)
What I wanted to complain about is that Chris never lets me play with other dogs:
Yesterday we had another dog visiting the area, a hunter had brought it, but Chris did not even let me go near! And then the neighbour's dog was barking. He is a male, but Chris again told me very strictly to pass him. I don't like that, I want to play!!! Somebody help me!!!
I will go sleep now knowing that upstairs sister Suse's dogs are waiting to bark at me, yours, Hapoo.

Hi friends:
Yesterday we finally went to the city again after quite a while. Mom left before us, and I wanted to join, but Chris was not willing to follow, so I had to sit and wait for her to get ready. The way to our local train station was nice; Chris did not correct me at all. On the way Chris talked to somebody sitting in a car, I later found out that that was sister Suse. On the platform we met mom, and soon after we arrived the train came. First we went into a store where they sell loads and loads of fabric; I don’t what that is good for. It must be good for something, for Chris showed the lady at the other side of the counter a dress she had brought, and then they chose one certain piece of fabric to go with it. I don’t understand how a human can wear long rectangular pieces of fabric when they usually wear designed and shaped clothes like sweaters with holes for their arms, or gloves that fit their fingers.
After that we went into a shoe shop, where Chris bought a pair. She had walked in them in the shop to make sure she liked them, and I had to wait where she had put me. She says it is fun to think that Shadow would be shorter than her when she wears them. And although she likes to annoy him every now and then, she assures she loves him more than anyone, me included, unfortunately. Why is that, when I am the only one who never leaves her, except the times she forces me to stay behind.
Then came the usual stop at an eating place, and then the coffee shop. In there it smells like the coffee Chris prepares almost every morning, but much much stronger. Chris bought two little packages, and from then on her backpack smelled of coffee all the way.
Finally we went to this rather large department store. Chris said she wanted to buy a particular kind of pillow for when Shadow next visits. I honestly don’t get that! Her couch is full of pillows, and she has one more in her bedroom, as far as I am informed. So why yet another one? And why for Shadow? He did not seem unhappy the last time he was here! Okay this new one is shaped differently, but that’s all the difference I can see.
Then we raced back to the train station, where we were just in time to catch our train back home. Chris allowed me to run around near our stable, where we met sister Suse and grandpa Ajax, and the horse was outside, too. Stupid horse does not like me, although I have never done her any harm, only once I tried to play with her baby, but soon Chris called me back and punished me for my delayed return. At home I was really tired, and I guess Chris rewarded me for my work by allowing me upstairs in the living room. There I can lie beside the couch, where she usually sits, and from where she can occasionally pet me. Today was boring again, Chris spent most of her time in front of TV or OPC, only in the afternoon we had a guest I have never seen before, but he gave me pets, and Chris seems to like him
Well, I am sorry I have not written any earlier than this, but I hope you accept my apologies with this relatively long section of updates. Enjoy my blog and stop by at Shadow’s blog occasionally, yours, Hapoo.

Hello all:
Two interesting facts I would like to share with you...
Firstly, I believe that time difference is nonsense, and people just told me about it because they wanted to confuse my poor little brain. Shadow has just called in the evening, like he used to. Of course, I don't know what Chris and he talked about, but I think there is no time difference in the entire world. Day is day and night is night, that's as simple as it is.
Talking about Shadow: I need to thank him so much for re-arranging the weblog, so it is easier to use. I told you he is kind and nice to have around, if only he was here

Secondly I need to congratulate the Iranin readers for their great number of hits on this website. Chris has told me that there are more Iranian hits than Germans, wow! So all you wonderful readers, I hope you enjoy this new arrangement of the blog and enjoy your day, yours, Hapoo.

a new sandwich maker...
He.llo friends:
I need to inform you that we exchanged the "old" sandwich maker with a new one. That has the same rectangular shape, makes just about the same noise, grabs any kind of paper Chris gives it and spits it out unmodified, but it is smaller and therefore not really designed to hold bread with cheese and tomatoes:-(
f Shadow were here he would make such nice smelling sandwiches, and Chris'd be happy!
I just wanted to share this news added by the nice event of a very long Sunday morning walk, yours Hapoo.

Sandwich makers in the living room...
Hello from a tired Hapoo:
I did not work much today, but I have thought and tried to figure out Chris’ new purchase, not been successful, again
Yesterday we were in the city. It was wonderful to work again and take Chris to all these places. Mom, Chris and I went to a store, where the women looked at technology. These things were too high for me to recognize any details, but I honestly did not care. Later Suse’s boyfriend Pit arrived and stayed with us after Mom had left.
The three of us went into another store and ended up at the same self with the same strange items. After a little decision finding discussion Chris finally decided for a box. Pit kindly carried it all the way until the train, but Chris paid for it. Then we walked to an internet café, where Chris and Pit worked for quite some time. This time Chris was really nice, she had taken treats for me. Then Pit and she ordered some food for themselves.
Chris and I then went home on our own. Back in the living room Chris took the thing out of the box. It really looks like a modified sandwich maker, does not smell half as good and does not produce food, unfortunately. It is not hot, and instead of bread it holds books or paper. After Chris has closed the door on top of the paper, the device makes several strange noises, and then she removes the paper. I have found that its structure and shape have not changed a bit, but instead of eating the paper Chris has continued working on her PC. The device is connected to the wall, but if I am not mistaken, another cable goes to the computer. I have never seen the sandwich maker connected to the computer – so what kind of sandwich maker is this?
O, I might need to mention that instead of a heating it has a lamp or something similar, which moves under a thing similar to a window. I could not see any more details, because Chris keeps the door closed. I don’t know, it seems that humans have a lot of things certainly not designed for dogs’ brains. And since they are not, they make my brain tired from all this thinking. Have a wonderful night all you patient and interested readers, yours, Hapoo.