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Greetings from the Carolinas!

Greetings from the Carolinas!

August 4, 2026

Okaaaaaay, from Oregon to home to the east coast. Today was humid, stormy, thick with heavy clouds; just how I remember the east coast during the summer. It’s a little like walking through a curtain of water every time a door opens to the outdoors… I’m in South and North Carolina this week to spend…

Okaaaaaay, from Oregon to home to the east coast. Today was humid, stormy, thick with heavy clouds; just how I remember the east coast during the summer. It’s a little like walking through a curtain of water every time a door opens to the outdoors…

I’m in South and North Carolina this week to spend time with the beginning of the Carolina Gold Grumble, some brand new users in Lancaster. They were kind to host me and spend some time.

Tomorrow, I will celebrate my Optimism with the Punctual Pug team (I think they are real but have never seen them outside of those boxes on my screen!). (John better have some presents lined up for my birthday…)

And Thursday, I’m on my way to New York. Pugs on Broadway? You never know! But we will have all the fun, you know it!

Hugs and Pugs,

Allison

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Pugs on Broadway!
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August 11, 2026

By Allison Dudo

Pugs on Broadway!

Phew! The week on the east coast was wild! I got home on Saturday after several delays and over twelve hours later. This mummy pug was knackered. After about 48 hours of sleep, here I am back with you! After meeting the Punctual Pug team in Charlotte, the latter half of the trip was in…

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Weather Report :: Oregon Restored
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July 23, 2026

By Allison Dudo

Weather Report :: Oregon Restored

Storms tore through last night and broke the heat and drove away the wildfire smoke. I was pleasantly surprised to wake up to a restored Oregon. Cool breezes and a gentle sun graced The Hood. Lois is saying good morning to the room and I’m looking forward to the next couple days here. A lot…

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All Good in the Hood
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July 22, 2026

By Allison Dudo

All Good in the Hood

It is so hot and so humid and so smoky…Oregon is on fire just like Utah. Too hot for pugs around here…and also for me! However, truth is, Oregon is always good for me. We’re in Hood River for the ORA Conference which we are very happy to be able to sponsor! The pugs have…

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