SF - The Good & Bad #4

The Bad:

It appears that for all intents and purposes San Francisco allows folks who have no where else to go to pitch tents on the sidewalks.

Bean is dismayed that he is not encouraged to sniff the trees, or anything really, along this route...

Yes Bean, my sentiments exactly.

AND it is important to be understanding and to remember how lucky we are, but we still just feel a wee bit of concern as far as safety and sanitation are concerned.

However! The Good:

At the end of this tent lined street lies a delightful treat for me! Blue Bottle is our very favorite, though it does make me feel a bit disloyal to Seattle...

AND pug are welcome inside!

Oh Frank & Bean, delicious!!

SF - The Good & Bad #3

Now, seeing this picture you might think that Bean is paying tribute to something worshipful in front of him (there is, in fact a treat) but what we are really looking at is the gum. On his foot. Welcome to the Good and Bad of San Francisco #3. And here is how Bean really feels about it, when no treat is involved:

Yep, that's right Bean. Disgusting.

And now for the good! Whenever Frank and Bean have to stay in Oakland, as they did when I had to return briefly to Seattle this last week, they get to revisit their favorite dog walker Aunt P! And to go for adventures with their old pack :)

Indeed Bean, much better than gum on the foot...

SF - The Good & Bad #2

Today we will start with the Bad:

I am sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Like when you graduate from college and can't afford a bed frame. Except I never slept on a mattress on the floor after college, well, because my parents just couldn't stand to see that happen. Anyhow, here we are, reverting now that I am truly a grown up on my own.

The Good!:

Frank can easily access the "bed"!

You know how most dogs freak out a bit when the vacuum comes out? Well, as a testament to how fond he is of the new "bed" setup, Frank has decided that he not only need banish all fear, but in fact he will completely ignore the loud creature that is greedily sucking up all of the hair with which he had so graciously and copiously adorned the room...

Thank you Bean, for acting like a normal dog. Very refreshing.

Oh Frank! So very zen you are in your little cozy coat.

San Franciscio... The Good & Bad #1

Good:

Many people other than me carry their dogs in bags!

Bad:

This. Is where Frank has to try to poop. This is it. For blocks. So, I have taken to carrying him a half mile to a park. Bean walks. Now, they will at least pee on this tree and may I JUST say that I picked this one because it is a family friendly blog and most of the trees in my neighborhood do NOT have family friendly trash around them in the morning. Use your imaginations.

Here is a longer street view:

Yep. Pretty.

However! To leave things on a positive note:

3 blocks away... Street Waffles!

Clearly Bean is a fan.

Back to San Francisco

 Well. Frank and Bean are back in San Francisco. We've been in a bit of a slump as we are rather homesick and do not want to be here. I know that people love SF, but I find it dirty and rather entitled, and Frank dislikes the lack of grass in our "hip & grungy" (read: loud & dirty) neighborhood... that's right, we are haters... BUT... what better way to buck up and move on than to blog about it! And to try to find something positive! The good and the bad - and we only have 3 more months before we head HOME!!

 

So, the good in the picture below is that leashes seem rather optional at parks here in SF.

Run little pugs! Run free!

 

 

The bad news is that while frolicking off leash, it is entirely possible that your pug (Bean) will discover a left over piece of sushi or a joint left on the grass from the night before. I have fished both out of his mouth this week. Also, homeless people do not like to share their breakfast with a pug..no matter how cute.

The Coffee Bandit

 

Oh Frank. You remain so handsome and wide eyed while trying to falsely maintain your innocence...

For Rent

Now that spring has sprung who doesn't want to get rid of those pesky dandelions springing up throughout the yard? Allow me introduce to you the amazing Dandelion Beaner! 

With one brisk sweep of his teeth this high tech and rather sleek, yet fluffy, piece of machinery will slice through those dandelion heads like the slickest of guillotines! 

Allow us please to present you with a demonstration:

Oooooooo! Fancy!

 (The amazing Dandelion Beaner is also available, as you can see, for clearing debris from your yard... as long as that debris is a ball.)

A Little Bit of Sunshine!

It just so happens that Frank, Bean, and I do not live in a climate with a plethora of sunshine during the winter or spring (or sometimes several summer) months. Fortunately we have a vibrant and delightful group of friends and family who create so much brightness in our lives that we almost don't even notice the rain! 

However, it did so happen that one of our dear friends was feeling down last week and noted that the lack of sun as one of the reasons, so, we decided to create some sunshine of our own...

Viola!

The Bean Beam! Guaranteed to warm even the coldest and rainiest of hearts!

BEAN! So charming you are! 

Gone Fishing!

Well, amid protests of "where did you go for so long?!!!", Frank, Bean, and I have come up with a new policy! 

From now on when we are going to be off line for more than a week we will announce the intention to disappear with the following signage:

Don't they look eager!!!? 

We attempted to take a photo of Bean dangling the fish from his tail, but it must be said that it looked RATHER inappropriate. 

So, no one fret, we are not headed offline yet, but henceforth you will now know what to look for!

AND we are BACK!

After an extended period of time in California with hours that sadly did not permit for much frolicking or blogging, we are back!!! And we introduce the blogs reappearance by an activity that I recommend for warming both the heart and the body... 

Spooning in the Sun!

Now, please don't fret if you can't immediately master Bean's advanced technique, it is quite impressive to see such a little leg in such and expanded spooning position....

However, with a bit of time we feel that not only can the leg extension be achieved, but that you also may be able to master Bean's highly honed talent for the chin/cheek rest...

Oh my! So much joy and warmth in the heart to be attained by a good spoon in the sun!!