Yodi's Adventure Discussion Thread - YorkieTalk's Traveling Yorkie

[Miao]

Pichu got impatient with the 5 minutes it was taking Yodi to make her first move in the checker game they were having outside of the gift shop. She threw a missy fit and tossed her pieces. What a sport she is.


Then she proceeded to ask us when we're going to be crossing that darn bridge as she's looking forward to the heights.


So off we go to cross that bridge!

[Miao]

We got many more "Oh! I thought that was a real dog!" on this day than all of the previous days combined and then some. Even the cashier at the gift shop when we entered said at a glance, Yodi looked like a little dog. We had gotten so many stares... it's like we became part of the tourist attraction to these people who probably just came out of a cave.

Then there was the one woman after we had crossed the bridge and was taking pictures with Yodi. She calls out to me while she was seated a few meters away, looking seriously confused, "I just want to know... why do you have that a stuffed dog when you have THAT real one?" What's the big deal anyway. There's no law against it. I think the real "purse puppies" children carry around is just confusing people nowadays and since I didn't have a child in tow (how'd they know she wasn't on her way across the bridge ) it just makes me a strange person. I simply said, "This is a travelling dog." And she responds with, "Ohhh, I see." Then went ahead to explain to her still confused husband. I think they're thinking JMuedog's vacation doughboy more than the travelling-alone-in-a-box visiting-different-families dog.

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Your pictures are great!!!! I wanna go to Canada now!! LOL Yodi's gonna be all zonked out and may not have any energy to go anywhere else after all that excitement!! Oh, and good eating too!!! LOL Canada needs to hire you as the city tour guide!!!

[Miao]

Yodi thought she'd go and catch a few fish for our last dinner together as well as maybe save some for her next family. That was so thoughtful of her.



I didn't have the heart to tell her she needed to dive lower and actually get wet to maybe be able to catch some bugs at least out of that pond.

At the rest stop before getting back onto the bridge, there was a concession area that sold ice cream bars, chips, candy, hot chocolate... sweet prepackaged stuff mainly. This might be why there were so many squirrel spottings who came so close as they're used to being around people.

As I was attempting to capture Yodi in motion chasing squirrels, I heard some mumble in the background between a mother and her daughter by the tables a few feet away but thought nothing of it. This was until immediately after I put down my camera, the cutest looking little toddler came up to me with outstretched purple-y colourful fingers saying what I deciphered as "Icy, icy, ICY!" (which, btw, was "Can I see" repeated in rapid succession) I was trying to figure out which language she was speaking but I know I heard the mom speaking in English. I'm thinking these are American tourists. Eventually, I caught on after staring puzzled for a good minute. My eyes zoomed in on the tip of her outstretched arms where there were the fresh sticky colourful fingers attached... I just couldn't do that to Yodi and didn't think tossing Yodi into the local laundromat would be a good idea so early in her travels... So I sadly had to say, "Sorry, but no.....".

The little girl ran back to her mother who said to her daughter, "That's okay..." while finally getting around to wiping her daughter's hands all the while after a brief glimpse and glare upwards, she continued with a frown and nodding her head in disapproval. I guess she couldn't believe anyone would be so heartless as to say no to a little child over such a "harmless" request?! When you teach your children to ask for something, do you teach them to resent a response that's different from what you wanted?? Do you ALWAYS go in expecting a "Yes"? Then there'd almost be no point in asking in the first place. I had actually hesitated and was about to offer Pichu the furrier dog for the petting, though she must have seen her hiding next to the ice cream freezer (wanted to keep her sight off of the squirrels on the other side of the freezer box) who was with the hubby. BUT I didn't do so as I was about to speak then realized I had just given Pichu a bath on Friday. She would NOT appreciate another one. But seeing that kind of a response from the mom makes me almost glad I didn't make the offer. I always felt Pichu is not a volunteer for a free self-help mobile petting zoo.

[Miao]

On our way down the mountain, we made a turn-off into a park area we had never been to before but the hubby had noticed on the way up. It is our very own Cleveland Dam in North Vancouver. This park had the most beautiful view. Unfortunately, we didn't get to go around the entire place to see what else they had to offer because aside from the kite fliers and picnic'ers and barbecue'ers of the park, there were also a small population of little furry 4-leggeds. We did not hear a single bark coming from anywhere in that tranquility save for Pichu's ear piercing barks whenever she spots a dog. We did not want to ruin the relaxed mood of everyone else at that beautiful spot, so we had escorted ourselves out of there after enjoying a few minutes of the view.

Where were the days when our little angel never attempted to bark at dogs who were a mile away?

In the picture below, she's busy glaring at Yodi probably because Yodi wasn't running around the grass with her. Pichu needs to understand that not all dogs are the athletic type.

[Miao]

It took a long drive to get back into the main part of Vancouver as traffic on the Lion's Gate Bridge was not fun. By then, we were about ready for our last supper together. We decided to take Yodi to one of our favourite hangouts. A Japanese tapas type of place called Zakkushi Charcoal Grill on Main Street. This is their 3rd location and the best for variety (different menu). The next best would be their downtown location. I don't much care for the food at the 2nd location on 4th Avenue as the one doing the grilling must not have the technique down.

We started off with a crispy buckwheat noodle salad. Seeing as how we have Yodi with us and she wanted to experience the raw diet she's heard about from YT, we got her an order of beef sashimi (raw beef seared on the outside rim). Then we handfed her a skewer of deliciously marinated BBQ chicken. It was so juicy with the charcoal aroma present. Yummy. Same goes for that skewer of lightly cooked quail eggs topped with shredded dried seaweed and Japanese mayonnaise. Those are also my two most favourite skewers from this place.

[Miao]

And more on dinner...

We needed to fit in some vegetables in our diet other than the lettuce salad we started off with, so here are some tomatoes, asparagus, mushroom, tofu, and buttered corn--Yum, love their corn, so sweet and juicy.

This deep fried patty thing known as a croquette, I can do without... it was pretty boring and the oil might need changing.

Love love love the mochi (sticky rice cake) skewers wrapped in bacon. Crispy, soft, sticky, chewy... what more can one ask for? Processed mozzarella cheese, says hubby...

Since Yodi's earlier fishing attempt was a complete failure, we decided to order her some nice Sockeye Salmon belly to munch on as part of her craving for raw.

[Miao]

Figured Yodi might try something other than what we're known for up here (Sockeye Salmon), so we got her a lightly seared dish of Yellowtail/Amberjack fish. It is served in the tastiest Edamame (Soy Bean) puree ever. I actually prefer this over chick pea puree commonly used in other cuisines. It's "lighter" perfectly sweet and just overall a lot more refreshing and tasty. Yodi didn't get a chance to lick the plate as I cleaned it off perfectly well beforehand.

So with that, our visit with Yodi came to a halt.

What's left is the tearful farewell!

[Miao]

Finally, on this last morning with Yodi, our very own Wheaten Terrier named Sweeney crawled out of the closet to say his goodbyes to Yodi... Why didn't he join us sooner?? Busy on tour?? No way...

So the three terriers lined up for a photograph displaying the two little souvenirs Yodi had picked up for his next family! The little Olympic mascot and the Canadian Flag tissue pack. Pichu wouldn't be left out, so she's sending along a Whistler Olympic postcard as well!

In the short stay Yodi had here, she had won our hearts over... so she gets to take the song of our hearts with her in the form of a music producing mp3 (2 gigs) locket during her travels so that she'd hopefully be less lonely during those long plane, boat, and truck rides in her box.

So with Yodi safely tucked away inside her travelling box since yesterday, she is finally on her way to her new family via UPS Ground with tracking... So be on the lookout for a big brown truck guys! ETA quoted was approximately 2 days. Wow, she must be going somewhere close! So does that mean she'll get there by Thursday?? Hope so, in the least, it ought to be in time for the weekend if not sooner.

[JasmineNoelle]

This is the most addicting and the funniest thread to date! I am crawling in a BOX today and mailing myself to an unknown house! I WANT to travel too! LOL

[Miao]

Originally Posted by JasmineNoelle

This is the most addicting and the funniest thread to date! I am crawling in a BOX today and mailing myself to an unknown house! I WANT to travel too! LOL

ROFL

I would too... if only I could manage to shrink a few more pounds and feet...

[JasmineNoelle]

I know what you mean............but I was considering a refrigerater box....I think that will be comfy and do me just fine for the trip.....LOL.....now which one of you will be the lucky one......hmmmmmmmmmmm

[abby2473]

Aww...Pichu looks so sad in that last picture missing her friend.....bet she wishes she hadn't been such a bully with all of those glares!

[LuvmyYorkies2]

Yeah!! Yodi's on her way again.... Wonder where she's on her way to next.. Bet she wishes it was longer than 2 days rest after all that fun & excitement!!!

Great job Canada Host Family!!! I thoroughly enjoyed Yodi's adventure with you!

[Miao]

Originally Posted by abby2473

Aww...Pichu looks so sad in that last picture missing her friend.....bet she wishes she hadn't been such a bully with all of those glares!

I know... she's already moping around missing her little minion to reign over. She now has to go back to chasing the one who is capable of running away from The Paw... our resident cat.