Widget with cone up in air

I saw blind Widget sleeping in the chair this weekend with her cone pointed up.  I wondered for a minute if she was using it for tanning purposes, like some people do with mirrors to direct the sunlight in a particular direction.  Then I thought maybe she was hoping that if dog cookies started miraculously falling from the sky, they'd drop right into the cone and funnel straight into her mouth.  That way there's no need to have to get up and sniff around looking for them.

Widget is doing great, by the way.  Her eye is healing up just fine from the surgery, and she's her usual bossy self.

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17 responses to “I’m Bound To Catch Something With This”

  1. Lynn (in Louisiana) Avatar
    Lynn (in Louisiana)

    Nothing like a belly laugh right before shutting down the computer for the day. Thanks Steve (and you too, Widget!)

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  2. Glenn Avatar
    Glenn

    Looks like Widget’s cup is half full – of widget. Get well soon!

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  3. ginger, Tobias & Tlingit Avatar
    ginger, Tobias & Tlingit

    Thank you so much for the laugh out loud. I’ve been working on my taxes for the last several hours and finally took a long overdue break. This photo of Widget was just what I needed! Thank you sooooo much! Now please give everyone big warm hugs for me.
    ginger, Tobias & Tlingit

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  4. Carla Polastro-Nigro Avatar

    What an adorable snapshot! So glad to hear that Widget’s doing fine.:-)
    A big hug to you all from Italy.

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  5. Adele in the Bronx Avatar

    So glad to hear! She has commandeered the chair, I see.

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  6. Dee in KY Avatar
    Dee in KY

    Widget look comfortable. What a cute picture.

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  7. Lynne Parker Avatar

    Widget, doing her impersonation of a Venus Fly Trap.

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  8. boundforglory Avatar
    boundforglory

    Very few could pull this off; Widget certainly can!
    We can’t wait to see her sweet face ~ we’re thrilled she’s doing well and thinking about food and napping, as usual. ; )

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  9. Linda Avatar

    Atta girl, Widget!

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  10. Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin Avatar
    Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin

    Great picture & love the thoughts she is more than likely having!!! So glad to hear she is doing so well!!! Thanks for the laugh!!!

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  11. Angela Avatar
    Angela

    HAHAHA – this story and pic cracked me up. Adversity breeds ingenuity! I don’t see any fidget in Widget here – she looks very comfy.

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  12. Lynn (in Louisiana) Avatar
    Lynn (in Louisiana)

    I reread this blog entry this morning and have another comment if I may.
    It occurs to me that it really takes some confidence and guts to be bossy with a goofy looking cone on your head. Widget must get away with it because most of her subordinates are blind! LOL

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  13. Aliza Avatar
    Aliza

    Oh, NO. We slipped into 4th place in the shelter challenge?! How the heck did that happen?? Time to regroup, people!
    Thanks for the update on Widget. I don’t know a dog alive who doesn’t hate those hard plastic cones. I’m sure you’ve all heard of soft cones. Most vets have them now but you have to specifically ask for them. If you want to order your own, Dr. Fosters and Smith (It’s a Web site! You can Google it) carries them too. BTW, not to name drop them too much, but they have the absolute cheapest prices anywhere for flea and tick meds with no sales tax and free shipping. Just an FYI to all you pet owners out there. 🙂

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  14. Kathleen Rivard Avatar
    Kathleen Rivard

    “A girl is never to young to start getting little nips and tucks to improve her appearance! Once my bonnet is removed, I’ll be ready for my close-ups, Mr. DeMille.”

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  15. Penny Heinrich Avatar
    Penny Heinrich

    Anyone remember the first season of Saturday Night Live…. “Hmmm, Coneheads… yes, we are the coneheads…we come from France…. yeah, that’s it, France.”
    Widget, keep your head up…. Your mom and dad will be tossing some tasty treats your way.

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  16. Inger Wiltz Avatar

    You are so funny! I’m sure she is dreaming of cookies from heaven now that you mention it. I’m glad she is doing well, she sure looks relaxed in the picture.

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  17. Ann Avatar
    Ann

    Ah, only you could pull this off, Widget! What a great picture. So glad you are doing well!

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