The Weather Report With Keith Carson

What's the weather like in Bangor, Maine?  Let's check in with our favorite meteorologist Keith Carson at WLBZ2 and find out:

My miniature dachshund Reeses is NOT digging this weather. See, he has a very specific problem that not every dog has to deal with...he gets wet even if it isn't raining. Through the wonders of German canine engineering he is about 30" long yet has only 1" of clearance between the ground and his chest (he is so barrel chested that I joke he's like one of those meathead guys who only works on his pecs and lets his legs stay tiny and thin). So all this gloomy, foggy, misty weather is a real killer for him...he's had several BAD hair days.

There will be slow improvement over the next few days with showers becoming more scattered and breaks of sun becoming more numerous.

Tuesday will offer some slight improvement as the upper level disturbance responsible for our unsettled weather slides a bit further south. As this happens I expect more breaks of sunshine statewide, and especially over the northern half of Maine.

By the way THIS is what Reeses looks like when he's wet. It reminds me of "The Princess Bride"....rodents of unusual size.

See more Reeses:  Talking About the Weather

'Fender Bender' Takes Fort Wayne's Wiener Dog Nationals

Billy Elvis from 92.3 FM congratulates first place winner Fender Bender and his handlers Nico Kuechenberg, left, and Katie Knight.

Congrats goes out to 3.5-year-old smooth 'Fender Bender' and his humans for beating out over 100 Dachshunds and taking the 18th Annual Wiener Dog Nationals during Germanfest at Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Saturday.  This race boasts a lot of rivalries year after year, and Fender Bender had to take on returning champ 'Budrick von Brat' to take the crown.  Mr. Bender finished second last year.  Excerpt from the Journal Gazette:

Lured by co-owner Katie Knight yelling “I’ve got beer!” and waving the dog’s favorite yellow squeaky ball at the finish line, the dappled dachshund tore down the 50-foot grass track to victory on Saturday afternoon.

His official awards included a trophy, a bag of dog food and a gift card to Uncle Bill’s Pet Center.

But his ultimate reward probably was nibbling a hot dog on the only day of the year he’s allowed to eat “people food,” Knight said, who was wearing a “Team Fender” T-shirt.

Read all about the big race at the Journal Gazette and see more photos here.

Dachshund Ellie Plays Pinball

That B-A-L-L:  so close, yet so far away.  By youtuber littlerieggs who notes:  My 4 year old Dachshund Ellie has discovered a new pastime.... playing pinball. Well, more like chasing the pinball.

Doggie Diner Set For Demolition

Thanks so much to our pal 'Franny' over at the always engaging Doxiementary for sending in the link with the sad news.  She writes:

Hi Maggie & Joey!

Hope all is well! I thought I would share some news about the Doggie Diner (with the famous Dachshund head) in San Francisco.  Via the SFGate:

The former site of a Doggie Diner outpost is set for demolition. The local classic out in the Sunset has been defunct for years, and the grinning dachshund moved down the block as an official landmark in 2005, but the building has remained.

Now, it looks like its days are numbered, as Ocean Beach Bulletin brings word that the one-story building at 2710 Sloat Boulevard (between 45th and 46th) is set to be demolished.

Most recently, it housed the Carousel Diner, but it’s been vacant for a while. Now the plan is to convert it into an “additional outdoor sales area for the Sloat Garden Center.”

City Planner Thomas Wang says that if no one files a discretionary review (complaint) by July 8, then he can sign off on the demo and pass the application onto the next city department. Tell it goodbye.

And so goes another piece of Dachshund History.  At least they saved the Dachshund Head.

Related:  Al Ross, founder of Doggie Diner Passes

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Tulsa, Oklahoma Man Saves Wife's New Dachshund Puppy From Drowning

It seems like we've got a feel-good story every Friday lately!   This lucky guy wasn't about to let his wife come back from being out of town to tell her that 12-week-old red longhair piebald 'Chester' drowned in the pool.  Someone was watching over this family on Sunday.  Read more at NewsOn6.  And have a great Friday!
Note: if you're having trouble viewing this video, click on the title of the post or head over to the link. Good stuff.

"Celebrity" Dachshund Watch: Snooki And A Dachshund

Snooki enjoys her 14th minute of fame

Thanks so much to Cindy Fuentes for sending in the photos of Snooki with a Dachshund in Italy!  She writes:

Dear Joey and Maggie,

I came across these pictures of everyones favorite guidette and a dachshund puppy. The pictures can be found on perez hiltons pet website, Teddy Hilton.  Have a great day =)

Cat's got our tongue.

Collector's Corner: Junghans Dachshund Alarm Clock

Here's a beauty you'll probably never see the likes of again - it's a fantastic vintage alarm clock mounted on white marble with a full Dachshund figurine on top.  It was manufactured circa 1890 - 1920 by German Black Forest clockmaker JUNGHANS.  Measuring approx 7.5 inches tall, this piece recently sold in working order at auction for just $565.