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To everyone in the Northern California area - common decency requires us to warn you of what's coming your way next Thursday. It will do you no good to stand and fight. Resistance is futile. Your only recourse is to evacuate and hope the hairy tsunami of destruction that will soon descend upon you will leave some small amount of your region intact after its passing. For much like a long-dormant volcano that suddenly erupts in a devastating explosion, BERNIE BIN LADEN will soon be on the move.
To help you understand the severity of your situation, I've prepared this helpful diagram:
He is an unstoppable force of mayhem, soon to land like a ton of smelly bricks on the regions of Carmel and Mill Valley. He is responsible for the destruction of entire ecosystems, especially after he got into the habit of pooping in the ocean whenever he goes to the beach. His patented "My nose, your crotch" manuever has resulted in so many sex crimes that I stopped bothering to post about them here. And worst of all, he won't be alone. He'll be accompanied by his sidekick Linda, AKA "The White Gobbler."
Though less destructive than her terroristic brother, she uses the devastation he causes as a diversion to relieve you of whatever food you were foolishly trying to keep for yourselves and your families. Should you choose the wise course of action and evacuate, she requests that you leave your sandwiches in an easily accessible location.
We apologize in advance for the disruption to your formerly happy lives. But don't say we didn't warn you.
Waaaaaah! I wanna go wreck Nor Cal too! Come get me Bernie! I'm right there with ya!
Ah, those were the days eh? Some day we shall cause havoc in California all over again.
Wyatt Ray Dawg . . . The Tripawds Leg-A-Cy Continues!
Read all about my adventures at my Tripawds Blog
Okay, I don't know theinsdie "scoop" behind this story, it I do know it was fun to read, the pictures are wonderful and the video exhausted me just watch in the dogs romp!
The dug of war between Bernie In Laden and Wyatt was a great standoff between two determined dogs! At first I felt like Bernie BL should equalize the game by playing with a four letter......then I got over that when I saw how Wyatt was NOT letting go either:-)
Anyway, whatever this post is about, it's fun and thanks for the video:-) 
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Sally, start here : http://tripawds.....e-story/
That will give you a general idea. If you do a search for "Bernie," you can find other stories from John that will make you so glad you're you and not him. And I say that with only love, John.
Have you seen the top page banner for Max, a blue-eyed front amputee on the beach? Max was before my time, but from all accounts he was a Very Good Dog and his family, John and Diane, were delighted to have him. He had a lab sister, Linda, who was trying to be a Very Good Dog. Max earned his wings and, in time, Linda got a new packmate, the most adorable little puppy named Bernie. As Bernie grew, his devil horns grew. He became a force of nature and his sphere of evil influence included Linda, who no longer tried to be a Very Good Dog. Now she is a thief.
Bernie's exploits remind us of all the fun in the world. He's a holy terror, a rapscallion and an outlaw. You know the Edward Munch painting "The Scream"? Well, the screamer is running from Bernie.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
Hahaha good description of the Terrorist Shari!
I agree, John's stories are an excellent read. He needs to write a book about Bernie, it would fly off the shelves.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Thanks Dakota for taking time to give the back story and pointing me n the right direction
But Sahri, Bedford I forget....I saw a little saying "thing" the other day that made me think of Dakota Dawn's picture
"WHEN YOU FIND SOMETHING YOU LOVE...ROLL IN IT"! Keep on rolling Dakota:-)
The stories on Bernie were HILARIOUS Poor Linda!!
Bernie s definitely impressed with his own awesome ness:-) As he should be!
Yeah, I love Max's blue eye picture......now I know more about that sweet Angel too.
John and Diane, thank you for sharing such delightful moments! The smiles are healing for all. Clearly Bernie and Linda helped with your healing Diane:-)
The very best to all and look forward to more picture exploits:-)
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
The only saving grace when doom comes to Nor Cal is that the wake of destruction causes a vortex which drags John and Di (kicking and screaming) behind it...so we get to see them! Although John does spend a lot of time running after BBL yelling or mumbling "no Bernie, leave it Bernie, damn it Bernie.... Diane, come get your dog!"
Can't wait to see most of you next week 
.
Karen
I want them to publish a book. I agree it would fly off the shelves When I read about Bernie it makes me smile.
Sassy is a proud member of the Winter Warriors. Live long, & strong Winter Warriors.
sassysugarbear.tripawds.com
07/26/2006 - Sassy earned her wings 08/20/2013
05/04/2006 - Bosch, Sassy's pal, earned his wings 03/29/19 fought cancer for 4 months.
"You aren't doing it TO her, you are doing it FOR her. Give her a chance at life."
Don't forget to read about the time Bernie became a sex offender. Wasn't that the same time he went to the hospital to be a (ahem) "therapy dog?" I will never forget John saying that anyone meeting Bernie and Linda would definitely need therapy afterward.
Shari
From abandoned puppy to Tripawd Warrior Dude, Dakota became one of the 2011 February Furballs due to STS. Our incredibly sweet friend lived with grace and dignity till he impulsively raced over the Bridge on 12-15-12.
Dakota's thoughtful and erudite blog is at http://shari.tr.....pawds.com/
I have sooooo missed hearing the adventures of Bernie!
I can't wait to read the next one!
Dakota Dawg said
Don't forget to read about the time Bernie became a sex offender. Wasn't that the same time he went to the hospital to be a (ahem) "therapy dog?"
Why, yes it was. We still send his first victim (one of the nurses at the chemo ward) a Christmas card from Bernie every year, including his photo, of course. I'll see if I can post last year's card here - just have to find the file first. I could also post a photo of Mr. bin Laden befouling the formerly pristine waters of our So. Cal. coastline with his butt blaster, but I already got scolded for taking that picture in the first place.
Oh my gosh, don't forget the poor lady at Home Depot who had her Lady Humps inspected and re-adjusted when she bent down to say hello!
Zeus was a Husky mix diagnosed with Osteosarcoma at age 11. A visible lung met and suspicious spot on his liver meant a poor prognosis-six weeks was our vet's best guess. We decided to fight for our boy and his right front leg was amputated on 12/1/11. We did six rounds of chemo, changed his diet and spoiled him completely rotten. We were blessed with 10 great months after diagnosis. Against the odds, the lung met remained a single met and grew very little over those months. A wonderful furbaby with the most gentle spirit, he fought with a strength that we never imagined he possessed. We have no regrets...
http://zeuspod......pawds.com/
Here's the latest birthday card we sent to Bernie's first love/victim:
And for those of you who've missed hearing about his exploits lately, here are a few random photos:
Recovering lost footwear:
Making friends with one of the only dogs capable of peeing even more than he does:
Trying to convince mom that he's a lap dog (I'm not sure she was convinced):
And finally, a rare shot of him when he's actually tired. It took two solid hours of swimming at the beach to produce this.
Bhahahahaha! I never thought it would be possible for a dog look like a big pervert but Bernie did it! He's such an over-achiever!
WHERE is that dog statue? Holy moly that's a good one.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
tripawds.com | tripawds.org | bemoredog.net | triday.pet
Bernie Ben Laden!
Thank you for adding the sick, perverted aspect to this site.....you do it so well:-)
Being a relatively "newbie", I didn't exactly understand what your recent post was about bu I read it and responded because it had cute pictures of you and Linda and Wyatt.
Then Dakota Dawg was kind enough to guid me to all your blogs and I haven't been the same since.......nightmares.....constantly looking over my shoulders.......making sure I never wear a skirt in public.......wear a chastity belt now and an armored vest. And, perhaps most disturbing of all, I realize how hostile Dakota Dawg must be towards me:-) Friends don't let friends see sports like that:-)
Thanks for all the hall various posts and delightful photos with commentary!!! These are posts I will visit often, especially on days when there are sad posts. You uplift our spirits and we all thank you for that!!
A sincere thank you for sharing your twisted and perverted exploits:-)
Still laughing at the post card and waiting for the book with proceeds going to Tripawds.com:-) No pressure!!
Sally and Happy Hannah
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
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