A NEW PUPPY FOR HAROLD

December 28, 2010

Mr. Aloha and I were going to Kona to go shopping. Kona is almost 100 miles away from Volcano. So I had a good two hours before I had to tell him we were going to look at boxer puppies again. It's not that I was trying to force him to get another boxer. I just wanted him to have every opportunity there was to see them just in case he changed his mind. That day we were having a good time, when we were about thirty mile from  Kona I casually said to him "By the way, we are going to look at boxer puppies today." He wasn't mad, but, he wasn't thrilled either that is until we got there. 

When we got there we were greeted by a female version of Butch. Mr. Aloha took one look at me and I knew this was the right time. He picked up on male, I picked up another. The one I picked up was small, his nose in my opinion was exactly like Butch's. The puppy Mr. Aloha picked up was the biggest pup in the litter. He had almost the same markings as Butch but his nose was pushed in a little more than the pup I picked up. Mr. Aloha handed the pup to me, he kissed me all over my face. I just look at him and said "Oh Mr. Aloha how can we not get him"

I asked the owner how much he wanted for the puppies. $1200 he said. Mr. Aloha said we had to go to Costco, we would think about it. After leaving we talked about how much the owner wanted, both of us thought that was too much, we also talked about what we would name him if we got him. Neither of us wanted to name him Butch. We decided on Harley.  


When we got home I sent the owner an email asking if he was firm on the $1200, would he consider $800 with no papers and if we neutered him. I explained to him we just wanted the puppy for a pet. He came back with an offer of $1000, we just couldn't do it. I sent him our answer.  We were sad we couldn't get him, but things happen for a reason we said to each other.


Mariah and her family came for the holidays. She was at my house when I got an email from the boxer owner, he said the dog belonged with us, we could have him for $800. I was stunned. Mariah said not to tell Mr. Aloha, we should go get the dog and surprise him. "Okay" I said, "But this is going to be his birthday present cause I already got his Christmas present." 

This was a good plan or so I thought. A few nights later, a few days before Christmas, we were driving home from a family get together when the following conversation took place.

Mr. Aloha: "You didn't put a deposit on that puppy did you?"
Me: "No"
Mr. Aloha: "Did you email the guy?"
Me: "Yes"
Mr. Aloha: "Good, we can't pay that much for the dog."


I didn't lie about anything, I just didn't go any further into detail about the dog. Okay, so I'm splitting hairs besides it was a surprise!


The Tuesday after Christmas, Mariah, Joe Feeney and myself went to Kona to get Harley. Joe Feeney had to pick up tool boxes for her husband, he's the Tow Guy. Did I mention he and Mr. Aloha are brothers? That's another story. Anyway, we were supposed to go there, pick up Harley and the tool boxes then come right back. I wanted to get back while it was light. I wanted to be able to see Mr. Aloha's face when I gave him Harley. Well, that didn't happen.  Somehow it took us all day. We were having fun. It had been a long time since the three of us goofed off together.
We went to Petco to get Harley some potty pads, collar, toys and name tag. We also went to Lowe's, quite frankly, I have no idea what we did the rest of the day.


Mr. Aloha sent me a text asking where we were and if he should cook dinner. We were in Naalehu, we would be home within an hour or so. I said as much to him, we would be eating at Joe Feeney's did he want me to pick him up? Thankfully he said yes. The plan was falling into place. 

When we got to the house, Mr. Aloha was working in his garage (he's a mechanic). I honked the horn, nothing, I honked again, nothing. Getting frustrated, I blasted the horn. Mariah who was sitting next to me, nudged me and said "Stop it" then, "Oh, there he is!" As Mr. Aloha was walking up to the truck, Harley was sitting by my side, I casually leaned forward so he couldn't see Harley just yet. I asked Mr. Aloha if he wanted to ride with us to Joe Feeney's house. He was hemming and hawing, I leaned back and said "Surprise, Happy Birthday!" His eyes immediately focused on the puppy. The picture says it all.

Mr. Aloha & Harley

Mr. Aloha was so happy I got the puppy. He later told me he had to hold back the tears.