Happy Spring!

Happy First Day of Spring!
You know what Beans favorite part of spring is??

 HE CAN ROLL AROUND IN THE GRASS!!

This is by far one of Beans favorite outdoor activities (aside from barking at all the other dogs/squirrels/birds in sight).
Of course we don't have very spring-like weather at the moment, but hopefully it will warm up soon so we can get lots of good outdoor pictures.

Happy Spring!

Frankly Speaking

I was very surprised this weekend when I checked my email and found a question written in from one of our fans!  Since my audience is still growing I don't get email that often (send more!).  Anyway, turns out that I have fans in high places!  Who you ask?,.....Pope Francis (newly appointed)!

The Popeness writes:  "Dear Frank, I wanted you to know I really enjoy your blog and all of your whimsical commentary!  You may have heard I'm a simple, down to earth, thrifty guy.  I've got some parties to host now that I'm in charge so I need to know where I can find a big coat to I can use when I make an entrance and not break the bank.  Can you help?"

Dear Franco - Can I call you that?  Our names are eerily similar!  I digress - I'm glad you asked.  I always tell Beans how important first impressions are.  Take for example when our parents have a party.  I always throw on my bow tie and cufflinks - that gets everyone's attention!  Check out this dapper Doxie (me):

A friend of mine recently hit it big with a song where he rocks a really COOL big giant coat he got from a Thrift Shop (which is also the name of the song).  Keep in mind the song has a few swear words in it so don't crank it too loud at work!  Here you go!  As the song goes "I wear your granddad's clothes, I look incredible, I'm in this big a*s coat, From that thrift shop down the road."  

Now to illustrate how cool you would look in a coat like the one from the video - Bean's used his mad Photoshop skills to show you how a coat like that could turn an ordinary person (or dachshund) into the coolest kid in school.  Recall the opening scene from the video,.....

So in summary - take $20 down to the local thrift shop and find yourself a big giant coat!  While I do encourage animal print I would prefer if it wasn't the real thing :) - my zebra friends will thank you!

Put in a good word for me with the big guy!

post-St. Patrick's Day

Happy day-after-St. Patrick's Day from Frank & Beans!
Here's Frank last year with "Lucky the Leprechaun" (a rotating prize we won from a road rally the year before). 

THIS year, how did Frank & Beans celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

"Could I please get a salty snack to munch on while I drink my green beer, please?"

Beans isn't as wild and crazy as Frank so he laid low while Frank partook in the St. Patty's Day festivities. Frank said he might try to convince him to join in next year, though.

Happy Monday! 

{14 days 'til Opening Day for those counting :) }

Gearing up for St Patricks Day

They said they don't know about you guys, but Frank & Beans said they're pooped from the week (they live such a busy life and all...). They're resting up in preparation for the weekend. With St Patrick's Day this coming Sunday who knows what they'll get in to (maybe we'll even catch a glimpse next week!)

Happy Friday everyone!!

St. Patrick's Day Jokes by Beans!

Despite the fact that he looks really serious in the picture, Beans has some St. Patrick's Day jokes to share!

Beans : Why would you never iron a four-leaf clover?
Frank : Because you shouldn’t press your luck.

Beans : Have you ever heard of the 6-leaf clover? 

Frank : I haven't either!

Beans : Why did St. Patrick drive all the snakes out of Ireland?
Frank : Because he couldn’t afford airfare.

Beans : Why are leprechauns so hard to get along with? 

Frank : Because they're very short-tempered!

Beans : Why can’t you borrow money from a leprechaun?
Frank : Because he’s always short.
{same reason you cant borrow money from Frank & Beans ;) }

Floppy Ear'ed Fun

So while it's not an actual video of them, I wanted to share a little .gif I made of Frank & Beans at the park the other day...

{Look at Beans go! ... floppy ears!!! }

Frankly Speaking

Summer is just around the corner - (unless you are stuck in Ohio where we are getting rain for the next 17 days according to my weather savvy friend Brinkley the Lab); so I am here today to discuss a very important topic with you.  That topic is my beach body.  Today's Frankly Speaking is all about how I stay in shape.  

First lets start with the treadmill.  Here are some of my buds doing it the right way.  One tip I have is to keep you tail up - you don't want it to get caught in the belt - oh and wear the clip on emergency stop - just in case you pull a Rusty and cash out while working out!

Second I like a good session in the weight room!  Remember its always good to have a friend help you when you are putting up the big weights!  Here is one way you can do it!

Lastly, in the hopes of encouraging you to follow my lead - I want to show you what can happen with a little discipline, proper diet (Pet Wants Chicken and Rice) and exercise regimen!  Here you go,..

This is me last summer before I went down to Washington Park to greet all my lady friends ;).  I don't know who Calvin is but next year I'm not going to let them put their name on my billboard!

Don't forget to write in with your questions for next week - reach me at thedailyfrankandbeans@gmail.com!