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Thanks for sharing that 70. Occasionally I think about when I will loose my dogs and I don't know how I will handle that as they are my buddies.
Dogs are very special blessings in most instances (when they are cared for).
I remember "Whitey." He was one of the litter that Dad said wouldn't be much of a "squirrel" dog, but, he caught my eye. Dad had his pick, but Whitey had my eye. Then, it happened. Dad was feeding the adult dog some chicken gizzards and Whitey found one. The pups were a little young for such food, and Whitey began to act strange and make strange motions. I soon realized he was trying to breathe but something was wrong. Well, the 6 year old diagnostician determined he was choking and went to work. By God's grace I managed to dislodge the piece from Whitey's throat and he made some noise.
I told my Dad, this was my dog, "dew-claws or not!"
To summarize the rest of the story, Whitey became the best dog Dad ever took into the woods, so dedicated to the hunt he once took a dive out of the moving truck to break a leg --but still treed the squirrel and remained on the tree until Dad realized Whitey was no longer in the truck. Turning around and re-tracing the route there he was, with his broken leg dangling, still at the tree waiting for the prey to be brought down.
But, the main thing about Whitey was his constant and devoted presence in the life of a young lad growing up through some tuff times. Whitey was always that sure, quiet buddy. How could I forget his jumping astride of a water moccasin two paces ahead of me and taking the full load of venom in my place, the quiet time on the back steps when he would come up, sit beside me and give that little "body nudge" thing:D. That meant I could scratch his head and things would be better.
What a short but special 9 years, when only one thing (on this earth) never let me down.
WWDog, you will have memories when your friends have to leave you, and I'm sure those memories will be just what you need, and you will always have them.
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I once read a story about a family morning the death of their dog. One member asked why dogs live so few years as compared to humans. The little girl said tha God sends people to earth to learn to love. Dogs already know how to do that so they don't have to stay as long.
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I once read a story about a family morning the death of their dog. One member asked why dogs live so few years as compared to humans. The little girl said tha Goed sends people to earth to learn to love. Dogs already know how to do that so they don't have to stay as long.
Now those are some words that deserve quoting. Wise and from the heart from someone so young.
OldBlue, I certainly hope you are right but the memories will be tough on me. I take my dogs everywhere I can and they appreciate it. They get so excited when they know the whole pack is doing things together. We share just about everything. They know when something is not right with my wife or myself. They support each other when challenged. They inspire my wife and I to be closer. They are truly teachers of Love, like the little girl said.
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WWDog...glad you enjoyed the story about the little girl and her dog. And WOW, OLDBLUE...thanks for your story.
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Tech and Tails was awsome. But, I don't think Skippy liked the question I asked about our punter & kicker situation. :)
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Always remember....only 1 of 7 dwarfs is Happy!!!!
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Only one was Grumpy. He's still around. He's on this board a lot.:D
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Only one was Grumpy. He's still around. He's on this board a lot.:D
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Yep...it was he who moved this thread around for a year.
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Hope everyone has a really good Memorial Day tomorrow! Don't forget why it is a holiday!!!
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Thanks for that video, OLDBLUE! That is what it is all about!
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Only 100 more days after today until GAME DAY!!
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Only 100 more days after today until GAME DAY!!
That is a LOOOOOOOONG time!!!! I am ready for some football....NOW!!!!I believe Skippy's thought, "this is going to be a fun team to watch"!!!
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99 bottles of beer on the wall, 99 bottles of beer......
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Like a good wine, your fandom is maturing into a thing of wonder!!!!!!!!! or,
DAWG BREW ! ! !
