New Dog Upstairs
by Scott Hardie on October 11, 2009

Third in a series? I don't think I need to spell this one out. Needless to say, the dog seems to live in a cage directly over my kitchen, and its only hobby is barking nonstop, 24 hours a day. It reminds me of this.
Five Replies to New Dog Upstairs
Steve West | October 11, 2009
That figure may be a little low according to statistics compiled by The Institute of Steve West. However, those statistics may be skewed because the database was compiled by interviews with 7-Eleven workers exclusively.
Jackie Mason | October 11, 2009
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Kelly Lee | October 19, 2009
You know what's awesome? Being deaf. I had no idea.
Steve West | October 19, 2009
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The creator of Funeratic, Scott Hardie, blogs about running this site, losing weight, and other passions including his wife Kelly, his friends, movies, gaming, and Florida. Read more »

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