olympics | Finn & Charley Too

Now That the Games Are Over…

13 Aug 2012 Comments Off on Now That the Games Are Over…

by finnhoward in dog, golden retriever, olympics

You know the stories in the tabloids – the Olympic athletes have too much fun over in the Olympic Village and need to unwind, sober up, and adjust back to normal life once the games are over.

Same with Finn. I think she had a little too much fun at our Olympics, and now, she crashes back at home for a long awaited slumber.

It’s tough being an athlete and winning at all those events, you know?

Can’t Find Your Athlete??

12 Aug 2012 Comments Off on Can’t Find Your Athlete??

by finnhoward in cat, dog, olympics

Thank you to everyone who sent in your athlete’s picture!

I hope you could find your athlete in the Closing Ceremony collage.

And if you couldn’t, here are some close-ups!

That’s over 150 athletes!!

I struggled a bit with what to do with all the photos. I tried to resize all the pictures so that they would all be the same size. I admit, I think the crabby girls and the turtle are bigger than some of the dogs in the picture, but what can you do?

Then I thought that perhaps I would put everyone in less, but longer, rows. I wouldn’t have been able to get everyone in one picture, so I opted for a square of rows. I was thrilled with how many folks wanted to be a part of this! I hope I did the Olympic Committee proud!

And…read my previous post for the Closing Ceremonies!

2012 Blogville Olympics Closing Ceremony

12 Aug 2012 Comments Off on 2012 Blogville Olympics Closing Ceremony

by finnhoward in cat, dog, olympics

We’d better get inside, the Closing Ceremony is about to start!!!

Welcome, welcome, welcome to our Closing Ceremony of the 2012 Blogville Olympics. I need everyone to take their seats…

Thank you.

I, Finnackles, will be your MC for this evening.

APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE!

Thank you. I love you guys too!

Ahem…

Closing Ceremonies celebrate the culture of the place where the games has taken place.

Here in Blogville, a place I am most proud to be a part,

we have many parts to our unique culture.

There are present swaps and giveaways and Blogville newspapers…

There are residents that live inside and out…

All the crew at K9 Katastrophie

Shelldon and Beachnut

Socks

Smoke

There are badges and honors…

There are memes for every day of the week or for every month in the year…

There are plays, games, challenges and events…

There’s even a boot camp and a gardening club!

Some of us have special talents, special trainings,
special jobs, and special Saturday steps…

And some a keen fashion sense…

Stewey

Jazzi

Lorenza

And, most importantly, there is much much much love and respect…

AND NOW

…ON WITH THE SHOW…

OOOOOOHHH….

……AAAAAAAAHHHH

….OOOOHHHHH

Traditionally, the torch is extinguished to symbolize the ending of the games.

Sarge has volunteered his services to set out the flames.

Take it away Sarge.

Nice work! I know you’ve been holding it in for a while. BOL!

Thanks Sarge and I hope you didn’t get singed!

And now, on to our Mayor Mr. Frankie Furter for his closing remarks. Mr. Mayor?

Thank you Finnackles for that introduction.

Ladies and Gentlemen I stand before you, this glorious day, to tell you that the 2012 Blogville Olympics was a complete success. From the Astounding Open Ceremonies to the Fabulous Closing you have enjoyed the BEST of the BEST that Blogville has to offer. Our Hosts brought you Astounding Venues where athletes were able to demonstrate their prowess in so many varied ways. You were just treated to a marvelous Closing Ceremony and you are joined in this stadium by Both the ATHLETES and their EVENT HOSTS. This is their time to sit back and bask in the glory of their fine OUTSTANDING Efforts. Let us stand together once again in Recognition of Each and Every ONE… they are ALL WINNERS in the eyes of Blogville. ….870 seconds o Standing Ovation… Cheers of jubilation………………..

………………

I now declare the 2012 Blogville Olympics……………. CLOSED.

*CHEERS!* *CHEERS!*

Thank you Mayor Frankie. Everyone give yourself a huge round of applause!!

Thank you for participating in the 2012 Blogville Olympics! Congratulations to all the athletes! Looking forward to the Winter Games in 2014!

(THANK YOU to Roo’s Momma for the cool arena graphics!

And a VERY BIG THANK YOU to all of our HOSTS and EVERY SINGLE ATHLETE too!

We sure had a LOT of FUN, didn’t we!?!)

Please take this badge if you haven’t already done so!

Because remember, we are all winners!

Olympic Events for August 11!

11 Aug 2012 Comments Off on Olympic Events for August 11!

by finnhoward in olympics

Saturday 11th August

Mollie Jo: The Great Tennis Ball Tournament http://kwing-dogeared.blogspot.com
Uji and Izzy: Bathtub Wrestling http://ro-uj-iz.blogspot.com

Head on Over and Check Them Out!!

You will see my AMAZING high jump over the ledge of the bathtub. Sheesh. Humans – they think they can keep us trapped in one of those things, eh? AND, check out my teeth as my Momma attempts to pry MY tennis ball from my mouth!

Behind the Scenes at the Closing Ceremony

11 Aug 2012 Comments Off on Behind the Scenes at the Closing Ceremony

by finnhoward in dog, golden retriever, olympics

Hewwwwow! Finnackles here.

I am reporting to you LIVE from Behind the Scenes

at the Closing Ceremony of the Blogville Olympics!

(…otherwise known as Momma’s kitchen)

I just got finished wrapping up my interview with the PYRO GUYS!

Yep, that’s right – you can catch the whole conversation

tonight on the 11o’clock news, and now I want to show you something…

Come close…

Closer…

CLOSER…

LOOK! WE ARE ALL FLAT!

And, apparently shoved in that envelope!

What the bijeezers is going on here??!!

Someone give me a fluffy pillow and a jar of peanut butter

because I think I need to sit down for this!

Make sure to come on back now at midnight for our Closing Ceremony!

And then again a few minutes later for an in-depth

look at our bleacher seating assignments!

Olympic Events for August 10th!

10 Aug 2012 Comments Off on Olympic Events for August 10th!

by finnhoward in olympics

Friday 10th August

Luna and Cynder: Snoopendous SniffAthon http://lunadogslife.blogspot.com

Head on over and check it out! I have sniffing skillz that you wouldn’t believe! How fun today!

Olympic Events for August 9th!

09 Aug 2012 Comments Off on Olympic Events for August 9th!

by finnhoward in olympics

Thursday 9th August

Sasha: Boxing http://chicamom85-sassysasha.blogspot.com/

Frank the Tank: EXTREME Weather Sports http://theadventuresofthetank.blogspot.com

Max: Turbo Track www.maxthequiltcat.com

Head on over and check them out!

Now, don’t laugh too hard, but Momma took the “boxing” category really literally when we were training. I think she was gonna slip some gloves on me and make me start working out with a punching bag!

This is our boxing entry!

She didn’t realize it meant those boxes we play with sometimes.

Oh Momma.

When’s the next My Peep Is a Flake contest? This takes the boat!

Olympic Events for August 8th!

08 Aug 2012 Comments Off on Olympic Events for August 8th!

by finnhoward in olympics

Wednesday 8th August

Bailey and Katy: Squirrel Hurdles http://sheltietimes.blogspot.com

Indigo: DRAW your People http://cheshiredanes.blogspot.co.uk
Fog City Lu: Snack Sack Race: http://thefogcitylu.blogspot.com/

Head on over and check them out! Today is gonna be awesome! Not only do we get to show off our artistic side and let the peeps know exactly what we think of them, buuuuuuuut we get to torture some squirrels today too!