THE BACKSTORY: Oliver Wendell is the basset hound of my heart. He is in love with Maggie – a gorgeous dachsund who lives at Daisy Cottage. In Florida, where Maggie lives, lizards are abundant. As a canine Guinivere, she told him to catch the little dragons (lizards) for her....and then she might consider his proposal. The following ensued as he attempted to woo her...
Fairest Lady Maggie:
Chivalry has not perished: while on a dragon hunt – seeking to slay the lizard of your request – so as to impress your regal heart, I have made the ultimate sacrifice! The sly beast took half my tail! As legend goes...once the fair maiden's heart has been pledged, the knight's tail shall return… So, my lady, you see the predicament! Your heart for my tail! Please, visit The Katillac Shack and bring your Daisy Cottage court of friends, too (as their words are imperative to the release of the lizard's curse) and to help in my salvation: to create the spell that will return my manhood and ease my ever-consuming passion for just a glimpse of your exquisite profile!
Sir Oliver Wendell
SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS & ADULTS CONTEST: Help Save Oliver's Tail! Decorate and personalize one of Oliver's DZIGNER-DOG "Play Strong" scarves. Help Oliver win Maggie's heart and win back his tail!!!! The kids and grandkids can help Oliver get his tail back!!! When 40 scarves have been created, the curse of the lizard dragon is broken and his tail comes back! And perhaps Maggie will open her heart....leave a comment and e-mail us your mailing address so we can send your scarf: Attn, Jen. Send us a link to your site – or a pic of you, or your dog – modeling your creation!!!!
The top 5 creative scarves in each category – kids and adults – win a special gift! Comment and request your scarf by June 30, 2009.
DIY DOG SCARF: Add paint or ball fringe or glitter, or markers or rick-rack....whatever shows your dog's style.
Gretchen, the Fearless Snorticus, aka Jack Russell Terrier, wishes to paticipate in this endeavor! She hardly has any tail herself, and hates to see another dog lose a good one.
Ramey Channell
Posted by: Ramey Channell | June 05, 2009 at 05:17 PM
RUT ROW Oliver. At least you try Babe. Send me the scarf, I'll help remove the curse for the want of the tail back. Maggie is a lucky pups. ((HUGS)) big guy. Jan
Posted by: Jan | May 26, 2009 at 11:24 PM
LAVENDER DREAMS-- You are very cute yourself--been to your blog--make a hound dogs heart beat fast--and we both adore Jane Austen!
Love, Oliver Wendell
Posted by: Oliver Wendell | May 26, 2009 at 10:35 PM
What fun! You are so imaginative!
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | May 26, 2009 at 08:27 PM
Oliver is just sooooo CUTE!!!!!
Posted by: Darlene | May 26, 2009 at 11:04 AM
I will make a "tail-savin" scarf! Then Maggie's heart will be yours. Will send pic of my awesome pal Teddy -labradoodle wearing it!
Posted by: Bebe Quinn | May 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Poor Oliver! You are brave and true. Please let me make scarf for you too. Maggie should be honored to have you for a suitor.
Posted by: Krimi Kadarrian | May 26, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Dog gone it Oliver Wendell! We will get your tail back. Send me a scarf and we will decorate that lizard into submission!
Posted by: Wendy | May 26, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Oh dear Oliver..
Maggie is on vacation but I will let her know of your heroic and brave measures to win her love! I think she is going to be VERY impressed.
Love,
Maggie's Mommy
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | May 25, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Ah, the saga continues! Oliver certainly is a valiant knight! I wouldn't know how to go about making a doggy scarf(I've got a cat). I'm just wishing Ollie luck, and commending his bravery!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | May 25, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Oh Oliver my dear friend, I am here for you -- here to help! You are so brave.
Posted by: Hope @ The Queen Of Re | May 24, 2009 at 08:33 AM
DEAR NOBLE FRIENDS OF MINE:
It must be true...man is dog's best friend! You are mine! Thank-you for helping me get my tail back and earn Maggie's affection. Don't forget to e-mail Kelee your address so she can send the scarf-ARFFFF!
Sorry I get excited...basset hounds bark when we are in a pack of friends.
YOU ARE OF HEROIC NATURE!
LOVE,OLIVER WENDELL
Posted by: Kelee Katillac | May 23, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Oh poor Oliver! I have to admit that I shed a tear for this brave knight as I read his tale (tail?) of heroism. Miss Sophie says we have to make a scarf to help Oliver get his tail back. She also says she hopes that Maggie is duly impressed by his sacrifice.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | May 23, 2009 at 08:32 PM
Oh Goodness Wendell,
Bentley will make a scarf to help you get your tail back. He is a friend of Maggie and will do anything to help out a special blog friend find her true love.
P.S. We have had lots of experience with lizzards in California and had one living upstairs with "no tail", however Bentley still has his tail to wag for you and Maggie.
Blessings,
Erin and Bentley
Posted by: Erin | May 23, 2009 at 06:48 PM
How adorable and what a sweet tale (for the tail!). So great to get kids involved too.
Have a super weekend Kelee!
Blessings...
Posted by: Renae Moore | May 23, 2009 at 05:06 PM
Many lizards have lost their tails due to my darling Nugget, but thankfully he still has HIS tail! He's wagging it for Oliver right now! Nugget is not one to be overcome with jealousy or bereft by the loss of his love to another. He will go out gladly and hunt another day.
Posted by: Kathi | May 23, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Oliver Wendell-
You are sooo brave. I think Maggie needs to take notice! It is like a romance novel!
Yours-if Maggie says no..
Gigi La Rouge....kimie's french poodle
Posted by: kimie west | May 23, 2009 at 12:55 PM
Oh my! the romance continues...how exciting! I wish I could find a guy that would pursue me this way. Don't worry Oliver I will make a scarf ad we will get the curse removed and your tail back and maggies heart.
Posted by: sammy | May 23, 2009 at 12:41 PM