{{{{vw}}}} Poor thing.

Lyra, I think it's probably a King Charles spaniel; Hec is less certain, but hasn't offered up a solid alternative.

It's just ridiculously soft and silky and full of that boneless springy baby-mammal energy; when it sees a new human it wants to meet, it stops dead in its tracks and lies down on the sidewalk and won't move, no matter how hard its owner tugs at the leash. Then when you kneel down, it lunges up into your lap and nuzzles at your face and licks your ear (also, its breath is entirely free of the usual ripe wet-food-and-brackish-puddles dogbreath stank) and bumps its big high forehead under your chin. I don't even know its name; its owner has very limited English and seems, on top of that, rather shy and befuddled about owning such an incredibly gregarious dog. The only things she's ever said to me are (head ducked, avoiding eye contact, but smiling) "Hello," "Goodbye," "So happy!" and "Such good puppy!"

HypnoPup. IJS.

Aw bless!

Mr tea, you're SO doomed! Doomed doomed doomed!

I'm not a dog person, but King Charles Spaniels are gorgeous. Also, my mother (also not a dog person) came THIS close to adopting one last year, on the basis of the preternatural cuteness, intelligence, friendliness and general adorability of a KCS called Sam.

For a limited time only, some new-member-of-the-family pics are here. (From Sunnydale Press)

The big brother with little sister pictures are amazingly cute.

Lyra, I think it's probably a King Charles spaniel; Hec is less certain, but hasn't offered up a solid alternative.

Oh, my! Those are just about the sweetest dogs ever (with the exception of Toto, of course). My parents have one, and he is just full of love, energy, kisses, etc. Just sweethearts of dogs.

I am finally feeling a bit better and ready to tackle my day. Thank goodness. I was getting afraid that I might have to go to urgent care for a while there.

I'm sorry, vw. Glad you're feeling better, though.

We've come to the conclusion that this is the Hypnotoad of the dog world, existing solely to draw the entire human race deep into its thrall of cuteness.

Gaze into the Hypnopuppy....

I'm at work! I have a new battery and an oil change. And I'm out $140. Or so.

Sigh.

Found out that at some point (say in 10,000 miles) I'll need a coolant flush and a timing belt.

Bah.

I still need 2 new tires. Plus I'm out half a days work. Bah.

However, my day was made better by the description of the TCPITW.

Found out that at some point (say in 10,000 miles) I'll need a coolant flush and a timing belt.

You do know that 10,000 miles is 10-12 months away, right? Unless you drive significantly more than 1,000 miles a month, that is.

Don't put off the timing belt past when it's supposed to be changed. If the timing belt goes, bad things can happen to the engine.