Fall

It was the 3rd day of October and my hipster gave to me…

… A manly Boston terrier in a blue floral scarf!
Basil is secure in his masculinity and loves to add floral into his wardrobe. This blue scarf (made by Juicy Couture. Okay, it may be mine…) is in honor of Blue Friday where ever 12th man, woman, and dog wears blue to support our Seattle Seahawks.

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What is everyone’s plans for the weekend? Is everyone enjoying the fall weather? Let us know in the comments below.

Travel well, nap well, live well!
-Abbey & Basil

Day 2 of 31 days of Hipster Halloween!

Today’s scarf look is inspired by Josh Gates! If you don’t know who Josh Gates is he is a traveler, adventurer, and wearer of epic scarfs. Hit up Netflix and watch Destination Truth to witness it for yourself!

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Happy Thursday all! Just remember… It’s almost the weekend!

Travel well, nap well, live well!
-Abbey & Basil

31 Days of Hipster Halloween!

If you have been to this blog before you have heard me say that every hipster worth their salt has a least on bow tie. Well, that also goes for scarfs!

For the whole month of October, everyday, Basil will be sporting a different scarf to celebrate fall and the coming of Halloween. Today’s scarf is a bright yellow cotton number. Basil knows he is totally pulling this off!October 1st - Yellow ScarfHappy day 1 of 31 days of hipster halloween!

Travel well, nap well, live well!

-Abbey & Basil

 

The votes are in!!

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Thank you everyone who voted! We can’t wait for Halloween and to dress Basil up in his costume for our many fall events. It’s going to be a blast!

Travel well, nap well, live well!
-Abbey & Basil

The Polls are now open! Pick Basil’s Halloween costume 2014!

Hi Friends! Its that time of year again where we let you choose what Basil is for halloween. Last year was a great success and everyone (including Basil, Nate, and I) loved the Boston turtle costume that you guys voted for. This year there is a few different options. Take a look down below and make sure to cast your vote. Whichever one gets the highest number a votes by next Monday, September 29th, will be Basil’s Halloween 2014 costume!

Hope everyone finds at least 1 costume you think would suit Basil. If not, make sure to leave a comment down below as to what you think he should wear!

So, get to it! Remember polls close end of the day Monday, September 29th! Happy voting!

1) Sir Barks A Lot – Knight of the round tableSir Barks A Lot - Knight of the round table

2)BatmanBatman

3)Thor – Norse GodThor -Norse God

 

4)WalrusAnimal Planet - Walrus

5) Indiana JonesIndiana Jones

6) SpockStar Trek's Spock

 

What should Basil be for Halloween?

I can’t wait to find out what wins! Thanks for voting and make sure to share on Twitter and Facebook! Find us on both @basilstravel

Travel well, nap well, live well!

-Abbey & Basil

Woofstock 2014

Happy Sunday Funday! Yesterday was Charlotte’s annual Woofstock event. This was the 2nd year Basil, Nate, and I attended and it was a lot of fun. We met a lot of new friends; big and small. It was at the Amos South venue in the Southend neighborhood of Charlotte. Benefitting Blue ridge boxer rescue and Great Dane friends of Ruff Love, so the event was filled to the gills with Great Danes and boxers. Basil loves his big dogs and couldn’t have been more happy. There was plenty of vendors and a huge silent auction. It was a good Saturday afternoon and we are happy to be able to support two great local rescues.

More great events coming up in the next few months! Can’t wait for what fall has to offer!
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

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Travel well, nap well, live well!
-Abbey & Basil

Upcoming Events!

Hello Basil fans! Happy hump day! So many awesome events are coming up soon, we are getting really excited. Also, Basil’s Travels 1 year blog anniversary is on August 25th! I can’t believe it was been a year already; so much has happened!
We are going to be celebrating this milestone at the Pints for Paws event at Noda Brewing Company next Thursday August 28th. If you are in the Charlotte, NC area and would like to hang out with Basil and donate to some good causes make sure to swing by.
Check out all the events below and mark your calendars! All events are dog friendly!Happy dog!

Pints for Paws
August 28th 5pm -8pm
Noda Brewing Co.
2229 North Davidson St. Charlotte, NC 28205
Bring your dog and a bag of dog food to donate to the Spay & Neuter Clinic of Charlotte. Brewery tours, raffles, and prizes.

WoofStock 2014
September 13th 1pm
Amos Southend
1423 S Tryson St. Charlotte, NC 28203
$5 donation

Furry 5k
October 11th
WakeMed Soccer Park Cary, NC
Check here to register and for more details:
http://www.secondchancenc.org/2014furry5k/

If you aren’t in the Charlotte area and are looking for some dog friendly events try hitting up BringFido.com and searching your area.

I’ll be posting photos from all the events as they happen and I’ll be adding more events to this list as I hear about them. If you know of any events that I’m missing make sure to leave them in the comments below!

Travel well, nap well, live well!

-Abbey & Basil

The Southern Snowpocalypse Continues!

Another day, another few inches of snow and ice! The storm keeps on coming and although its a little hard to be snowed in, we have been having a lot of fun! Today Basil & neighbor Nelly ran around until his little toes just about froze off. While us two legged folks built an 8 foot tall snowman in the front yard!

Do your dog or cat love the snow? Let us know in the comments below! Also, I would love to see your photos. Send me you & your dogs snowpocalypse photos and I’ll make sure to share them right here on Basil’s Travels.

Travel well, nap well, live well!

-Abbey & Basil

The Southern Snowpocalypse!

The weather is a little crazy around here. Its been snowing/sleeting all day and the temp keeps on dropping. I took the snow dog out to enjoy the winter wonderland before it got too insane and his BFF Jack decided to join us. They ran around and ate as much snow as they could before the cold caught up with Basil. He is currently curled up, staying warm, and watching this southern snowpocalypse from the safety of our bed.

 

Keep warm and safe out there!

Travel well, Nap well, Live well!

-Abbey & Basil

First Snow Day of the Season!

Its finally snowing here in the South and we love the snow! I bundled Basil up the best I could and went out to enjoy the beginning of this snow storm.

Now we are cuddling in the nice warm house and watching the white stuff fall. If it is snowing you your neck of the woods make sure you are staying warm and safe when on the roads.

Thanks mother nature for the best birthday present Basil could of asked for!

Travel well, Nap well, Live well!

-Abbey & Basil

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