Mr. End of an Age

It seems like yesterday that... no, I'm not thinking of when Bug was born and then pronounced incurably bad - and, no I'm not talking about when we thought Bug had been poisoned by a disillusioned follower - and, no I'm not refering to the time when we, like Frodo at the Crack of Doom, tried, considering only the greater good, to rid this world of evil ...I'm recalling to mind the day that Bug invented a device that would change the lives of biometrically identified Dachshunds everywhere.

Of course his dream (this was, in fact his second dream - his first born on the day Bug vowed never to work a day is his long little life) has come to a sad end. But why! Why did it have to end!

I can easily recall Bug's first day on the job - I remember it because it was a particularly cold day; I remember good times, bad times, even some wierd times; I remember Bug's first promotion, and I rember his rise to the top.

But why did it all come crashing down? I feel certain it was not a result of Bug's management style, nor his relationship management; definitely not his PR strategy, his crazy product ideas, or even his occassionl reclusive spells.

Though I think we'll have to leave it a mystery why Bug, in the end, had to pack it up, he'll remember the good times.

Mr. Devil

Mr. Not Everyone Can Always Get Their Way But I Can

On the Brighter Side

Mr. Green

Bug has decided to reduce his carbon footprint by investing in zero-emissions transportation.



Also, he's lazy.

Mr. iSpy

From this clever vantage, our friend the Dachshund need only swivel his pop-eyed peeker to keep tight watch over this room, while relaxing in his favorite lazy position.

Mr. New Calling

So, it seems that Bug has decided it's time to move on. His mother and I awoke to find his little cage door ajar... and no Bug in sight. Before celebrating, we checked his recent email messages and we may have stumbled across a few clues.

From what we've pieced together we believe that he's been accepted to some sort of baby Dachshund training camp. We're not sure where it is or really what's going on at this point. We'll keep you updated.

We'll carry Bug in our memories. We miss you Bug. Please come home.

Mr. Inventor

After great "success" at his, ahem, previous job, Bug has moved onward and upward to the frontier of technological innovation. Today he demonstrates his latest invention:



The Baby Dachshund Paw Warmer.*



Mmmmm, warm Dachshund...

*Compatible with both Dachshund and Baby Dachshund paws.

Mr. Björn Identity

More hard work in Bug's office...

Mr. Sick

Bug is sick right now.



He threw up.

Mr. Upper Management

It takes a lot to be a leader.

Mr. Manager

Now there's one thing we know for sure, and that's that Alex would not do her work were it not for Bug's watchful eye (see the eye further below).



...it also just happens that there is a soft bed in the sun right where Bug has found the ideal oversight vantage point.



By the way, and this is really just a word of caution to Dachshund owners, have any of you ever accidentally washed your Dachshund with the colors instead of the darks?

Mr. Glam Prop

Mr. Workplace Hero

It's important to take a moment, every once in a while, to recognize those around you in your office that truly make a difference. Thank them; regale them; and mantle them with office supplies.

Mr. Out-of-Office Auto-Reply

Hello,

I regret to inform you that I'll be out of the office for the next few hours. I'll be attending an important meeting.

Warm regards,
Bug


My dear client,

I am sorry, but I've left the office on urgent business; I will get back to you as soon as I am able.

Thank you for your understanding.
Bug


Dear prized relationship,

I'll be out of reach of my inbox and my phone for the rest of the afternoon. I'll address your valued communique as soon as I return from an urgent matter at hand.

Respectfully,
Bug

Mr. Mink

Bug likes to joke that he would make a great scarf or a nice pair of gloves. ... ... ... ... One day, Buggy; one day.

Mr. FullyPassedOutInTheCanvasBag

And, when Bug's not busy being lazy, ...

Mr. Enchilada

Did I mention that Bug was lazy?

Mr. Schleepy

Let's face it: we will never fathom the depths of exhaustion a Dachshund must face; we can only begin to grasp many toils and tasks involved in pursuing the Dachshund maxim, "safety, order, efficiency."

Mr. Take-Out

I'll have one Bug to go, please.