Skype Hype

Truth be told, I think I miss my dog more anything. AC can come visit. I can write emails to the rest of you. Tater just has to sit at home and miss me - or so I fantasize. He also isn't the brightest bulb in the chandelier, so I'm honestly totally afraid that he's going to forget me! I know deep down he secretly wants to go live with Chris and Christie, especially since Chris allegedly lets him sleep in the bed with him.

Today proved he totally remembers me! Although I'm sure AC is still his favorite, it's a nice concession to simply be remembered.

So many of you (Kate and Lynette to be specific) have recommended Skype to us. I have no idea why we waited so long to use it, instead building up a yet-to-be-determined mobile phone bill. I'm dreading when it comes due. I'm sure you all know this already (this part is for my Mom), but Skype is a phone service that works over the Internet - both voice and image with a webcam.

I had it set up, but had never used it. Then this morning I got a "call" from Adam at about 7:30 am. I had no idea what to do, so I simply hit 'answer.' "Hello?" AC's voice came magically from the depths of my laptop. "Can you hear me?" I replied. "Yes!" he exclaimed. I guess my laptop has a microphone somewhere ... but it was that simple. We chatted for hours - FOR FREE.

Anyway, back to Tater. So AC was initially broadcasting my voice over the computer speakers. Tater was totally confused. He was sniffing the computer and running around underneath the desk try to figure how where the heck I was. Of course, it didn't help that I was offering him treats and barking like a dog, but it was fun.

Later that night, AC and I were chatting via his laptop while Tater snoozed on the couch. When he went to grab a drink, he put me on speaker so I could say 'hi'. He looked right into the camera and tilted his head from side to side like only inquisical dogs can do. He sprung from the couch and ran behind the laptop trying to expose my hiding place. He then ran to the front - is this a game of hide-and-seek? It was so cute to watch, but I think we messed with his mind a little too much.

PS - here are the pictures Adam took while in HK - there are a lot!