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Monday, 9 July 2012

Bark From The Park, An Olympic Lark!

Molly The Wally Olympic Glasses.

The London 2012 Olympic Grass Debacle!


The grass being used for the athletics field at the Olympic Games comes from ‘Just Call Me Daves’, father in laws’ sprawling ‘back garden’. It has emerged that the turf in the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium was grown at Sir Reginald Sheffields’ Normanby Hall estate near Scunthorpe. But the source of the premium sod has remained under wraps until now. Talk about keeping it in the family! I'm pleased that the ‘Toffy Turf’ has such impeccable breeding. They say the grass is always greener on the other side, well in this case Mr. Cameron it is! What happened to the ‘Peoples’ Olympics? This weekend proved a tricky one for the torch relay. A crash between two motorcycles earlier forced a delay and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s turn carrying the flame was marred by pouring rain. Then as the Olympic torch splished through the canoe slalom venue in Hertfordshire on board a raft, spraying water splashed out the famed fame. With the benefit of hindsight, it's astounding that no one saw that one coming. Opps that’s the Eternal Flame out again. Seems it’s had more lives than your average cat!
Molly The Wally & The Olympic Flame!

Blogville Olympic 2012  Events – Entries 9th July till 18th July.

BC Calendar!.

For email details for you entries go to

Sheltie Times!


OPENING EXTRAVAGANZA ~ July 27
Hosted by Roo
http://roosdoins.com

PARADE OF ATHLETES ~ July 27
Hosted by Posie Dorg
http://posiedorg.blogspot.com
All are invited to be part of the Parade of Athletes ~ you'll need to submit a picture of you-self ... contact or email your photos to posiedorg (at) gmail (dot) com.

CLOSING CEREMONY ~ August 12
Hosted by Finn Howard
Closing Ceremony will be held on Sunday, August 12.
http://finnhoward.blogville.com

All who take part in any event are welcome to be part of the Closing Ceremony.  Picture(s) of your dog, or cat, in a sitting position please, must be emailed July 9, and not later than July 18 to: marianne (dot) d (dot) howard (at) gmail (dot) com. 

Events In Alphabetical Order!
BALANCE BEAM
Hosted by Cory and Company
http://corycattalks.blogspot.com/p/cat-o-lympics.html
Please submit entries not later than July 13. 
BATHTUB WRESTLING ~ AUGUST 1
Hosted by Uji and Izzy
http://ro-uj-iz.blogspot.com

BEACH BALL ~ JULY 30
Hosted by Benny and Lily
http://www.twofrenchbulldogs.com

BEST NIPPY FACES
http://troublintimes.blogspot.com/2012/06/catolympics-best-nippy-face.html
Hosted by Callie and Sassy

BOUNCING [narrative style] ~ JULY 29
Hosted by Bouncing Bertie's Blog
http://bouncingbertie.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/berties-blogville-olympics-bouncing.html
This event will be held on Sunday, July 29 ~ and is open to one and all!
BOXING ~ AUGUST 10
Hosted by Sasha
http://chicamom85-sassysasha.blogspot.com

CAMERA AVOIDANCE KAE KWON DO ~ AUGUST 5
Hosted by Mayzie
http://mayziegal.wordpress.com

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN ~ JULY 30
Hosted by WHN
http://dachsieswithmoxie.blogspot.com
All who take part in any event are welcome to be part of the Closing Ceremony.  Picture(s) of your dog, or cat, in a sitting position please, must be emailed July 9, and not later than July 18 to: marianne (dot) d (dot) howard (at) gmail (dot) com. 

COMPETITIVE NAPPING
http://hufflemawson.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/sporting-event-of-year.html
Hosted by Huffle Mawson

COUCH POTATO PEELING ~ JULY 31
Hosted by Lilly Belle and Muffin ~ and open to All Critters.
Event Date: Tuesday, July 31
For specific details, please click on the link below; your pictures accepted July 9-18.
http://lovablelily.blogspot.com/2012/06/couch-potato-peeling-blogville-olympic.html
COUNTER SURFING ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Katnip Lounge
http://katniplounge.blogspot.com/p/cat-o-lympics-2012.html
Event will be held on August 2 ~ and it's open to all critters who dare to surf countertops.
CRAZY SLEEPING SINGLES  and SYNCHRONIZED SNOOZING ~ JULY 29
Hosted by The Daily Oskar
http://oskarsblog.com/
This event takes place on Sunday, July 29 ~ open to any who want to paw-ticipate!
CRITTER STALKING ~ AUGUST 1
Hosted by Mona, Weenie and the Mommy
http://justustexasdachsies.blogspot.com
Event will be held on August 1 and is open to one and all; visit blog link for details.
CROSS NEIGHBORHOOD WALKABOUT ~ JULY 30
Hosted by Corbin
http://cutecorbin.blogspot.com 
DE-STUFFING ~ AUGUST 6
Hosted by Ruthie, K-9 Katastrophie
http://k-9katastrophie.blogspot.com/2012/06/olympics-de-stuffing-event-chronicle.html
Open to every species except humans ~ Event held on Monday, August 6.

DIGGING ~ AUGUST 3
Hosted by Puddles
http://wethreedoxies.blogspot.com/2012/06/official-olympic-digging-announcement.html
The Digging Event will be on August 3 and is open to any dog, any cat, any donkey, any crab ...if you dig, you're in.
DISCUS and FRISBEE ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Pip
http://pipinthegame.blogspot.com
Cats 'n' dogs 'n' everybody is welcome!  Event date: August 1.
DRAW YOUR OWN PEEPLE ~ AUGUST 8
Hosted by Cheshire Danes
http://cheshiredanes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/blogville-olympics-2012.html
Event open to every-pet; entries accepted until July 18.
EQUESTRIAN ~ AUGUST 5
Hosted by Rubie and Poots
http://rubieadventures.blogspot.com
EXTREME WEATHER SPORTS ~ AUGUST 9
Hosted by Frank the Tank
http://theadventuresofthetank.blogspot.com

FIERCEFUL YAWNING
Hosted by Kashim, Othello and Salome

FREE STYLE ZOOMIES ~ AUGUST 7
Hosted by Susie and Sidebite
http://susieandsidebite.blogspot.com/2012/06/olympics-get-ready-now.html
There are 7 (yes, 7!) events going on here, for dogs, for cats, for dogs 'n' cats together ~ check out the link for details.
GYMNASTICS ~ JULY 31
Hosted by Madi
http://downhomeinnc.blogspot.com/2012/06/psa-blogville-olympics.html
Madi's event will be held on July 31 ~ hope you'll join in!
HIGH JUMP
Hosted by Penelope and Kozmo
http://catfromhell.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/cat-o-lympics-2012-high-jump-headquarters/
KEEP AWAY ~ AUGUST 4
Hosted by Casey
http://savetheboxers.blogspot.com

MARATHON CHEWING ~ AUGUST 3
Hosted by Murphy and Stanley
http://murphyandstanley.blogspot.com/2012/06/rules.html
This event is open to everybody and will be held on August 3.
POLE JUMPING ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Bert
http://fourleggedviews.blogspot.com

RED DOT-A-THON
Hosted by Purrchance to Dream
http://daphnex.blogspot.com/2012/06/red-dot-thon-how-to-enter.html

ROACHING AND ROLLING ~ AUGUST 7
Hosted by Ruby and Penny
http://agenuineruby.blogspot.com
SMACKDOWN
Hosted by Friends FurEver
http://www.friendsfurevercatblog.blogspot.com/2012/06/its-that-time-again.html
Event is open to all ~ Date To Be Announced.
SNACK SACK RACE ~ AUGUST 9
Hosted by Lulu
http://www.thefogcitylu.blogspot.com

SNOOPENDOUS SNIFF-A-THON ~ AUGUST 10
Hosted by Luna and Cynder
http://lunadogslife.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/introducing-snoopendous-sniff-thon.html
Event will be held on August 10.
SQUIRREL HURDLES ~ AUGUST 8
Hosted by Bailey and Katy
http://sheltietimes.blogspot.com

SINGLES STICK CARRY and TEAM STICK CARRY ~ AUGUST 2
Hosted by Goose
http://gospelofgoose.blogspot.com
Event will take place on Thursday, August 2 ~ and it's open to all!
SWIMMING ~ JULY 28
Hosted by Sarge
http://sargespeaksout.blogspot.com/

SYNCHRONIZED SNOOZING
Hosted by The Island Cats
http://www.island-cats.com/?p=18329
Everybuddy can compete ~ submit your photos please by July 13.
SYNCHRONIZED PEEING ~ AUGUST 6
Hosted by Shasta and Shiloh, Team Beaglebratz
http://beagle-home.blogspot.com/2012/06/blogville-olympics.html
Event takes place Monday, August 6 and is open to all!
TEAM LOUNGING
Hosted by DaisyMae and Charmee
http://daisymaemaus.blogspot.com/2012/06/team-lounging-in-cat-o-lympics.html

THE GREAT TENNIS BALL TOURNAMENT ~ AUGUST 11
Hosted by Mollie Jo
http://kwing-dogeared.blogspot.com
TONGUE CURLING and THE RASPBERRY ~ AUGUST 1
Hosted by Mona, Weenie and the Mommy
http://justustexasdachsies.blogspot.com
These are two separate events, both will be held on August 1 and all critters (except squirrlies 'n snakes) are welcome to join either or both!  Visit the link for details.
TUNEFUL FARTING ~ AUGUST 4
Hosted by Declan
http://www.declansdogsblog.co.uk
Event is open to one and all; entries/pictures accepted July 9 to 18.  More event information to be published on July 29.  Event date: Saturday, August 4.
TURBO TRACK ~ AUGUST 9
Hosted by Bugsy and Knuckles, and Max
http://maxthequiltcat.com

WINDOW NOSE ART ~ JULY 28
Hosted by Jazzi
http://jazzis-world.blogspot.com
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19 comments:

  1. 3 doxies9 July 2012 at 10:55

    I would SOOOOOOO LOVES to dig in such premium grass...I feels sure da Olympic Committee would loves it too...hehehehe.

    I am gonna snag your list of event if you don't mind.

    Puddles

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  2. tubby3pug9 July 2012 at 11:10

    Thanks for posting we just have to choose the events for us

    urban hounds

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  3. GOOSE9 July 2012 at 12:57

    Yep had to shake my head as to why they would raft with the flame.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  4. Castles Crowns and Cottages9 July 2012 at 13:11

    OMG this is going to be FUNNNNNNNNN MIZ MOLLY!!! Anita

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  5. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥9 July 2012 at 14:25

    Sheesh, even we pups would know not to mix fire and water! Some peeps!!!

    Any chance that grass might be resistant to the famous brown spots we seem to be notorious for creating? Mom would love to find some of that.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  6. Cathy Keisha9 July 2012 at 15:29

    I'm pawticipating too! Great facts about the Summer Olympics. Bet it's gonna be fun.

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  7. Anonymous9 July 2012 at 16:55

    The grass be maybe greener if toftsville, but is it mole proof or do I need to prove a point, yours a mole in charge of digging a very large hole, just think of all those mole hills we can make just to make the olympics more fun , any one need first aid!!!!!!!!!!

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  8. Two French Bulldogs9 July 2012 at 17:13

    Oh my word we can't wait
    Benny & Lily

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  9. My Mind's Eye9 July 2012 at 17:39

    Great Post Molly as per normal!! You are looking very Queenly with your Olympic spectacles. MOL Your first pic would be a fantastic entry in my Gymnastics Balance Beam.

    Hugs your BFFF
    Madi

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  10. Unknown9 July 2012 at 18:02

    Thanks for visiting my bloggie and commenting! The grass is so green, I am wondering if it tastes as good as it looks!!!
    Lovies, Miss Mindy

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  11. WFT Nobby9 July 2012 at 18:49

    Hi Molly
    The grass will always be green for the Blogville Olympics. (Except perhaps in the lady dogs bathroom area, where there may be patches of yellow....)
    To enter 'Bouncing' (and remember I'm looking for words not pictures) email: soi718(at)abdn(dot)ac(dot)uk
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  12. Sketching with Dogs9 July 2012 at 19:59

    Oh we're sure he did it for the good of the country and didn't get a penny for it..........
    (in our dreams!)
    Is there no scam this lot aren't in on?
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  13. Scooter9 July 2012 at 20:36

    Hey Molly!
    Wow, I could volunteer to help fertilize that fancy grass if needed! BOL. Love your ring glasses! Thanks for barking out that list for everyone.
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Athlete

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  14. FANCY the Red Standard Poodle10 July 2012 at 00:27

    Hi Y'all!

    Thanks for stoppin' to visit!

    Wow! I needed that reminder! I forgot!

    Y'all come back now,
    Hawk aka BrownDog

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  15. renae 10 July 2012 at 00:51

    I'm with Anita on this. H I L A R I O U S !!!!!

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  16. K9 Katastrophie10 July 2012 at 03:20

    We will be sending our entries in the next few days.

    Licks,
    Ruthie

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  17. Ziggy Stardust10 July 2012 at 06:40

    Molly those glasses are you. Work it girlfriend, you are the face of the Olympics. I hope they keep that flamey thingy going.

    Loveys Sasha

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  18. Dougall-the-Scottie10 July 2012 at 07:38

    At our house we are MUCH more excited about the Blogville Olympics than the real one!

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  19. Mary10 July 2012 at 08:07

    Good blog pooch. Keep up the grrrrreat updates.

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