I now have a new nickname: "Shorty." This makes it very easy for me to figure out when I am in trouble with Uncle Jared. When I am not in trouble, it's "Shorty," always in a loving way, but when he is not pleased with me, it's "HOT ROD!" This is usually my cue to find a good hiding place, and quick. I got a chance to meet Uncle Jared's mom a few weeks ago! She kept saying that I'm beautiful. She was a very nice lady. She said she had come with Uncle Jared just to meet the famous Hot Rod.