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January 13, 2003 - Volume 35 Materials in this newsletter are the sole possession of the authors and Dog Company. Please do not copy or use in any fashion without written permission |
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Happy New Year To All! Looking back over the past year, we have had some really fun things happen and some sad things. Even the sad things have helped us grow in spirit and character! Despite all that is going on in the world today, our dogs are not aware of the troubles of the countries. They just do the very best they can, all the time, regardless. I think Ralph Waldo Emerson must have been told this by his dog: "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." With that said, I would like to take this opportunity to share a few thoughts on this New Year's Eve. Some of us feel pretty helpless in this crazy world today with all the problems of the human race. We often feel overcome and hopeless, wondering what we can do about anything! I would like to start off the year 2003 by telling you we can make a difference; be positive about what you do and say to others and try not to be judgmental of those who are not living up to what you think they should. You need to "be the change you wish to see in the world." I think that was said by Gandhi. I personally live that everyday and it does make a difference. If we all did it.... well, just dwell on the possibilities of that! My Dad always said that true Character was four things...."TRUTH, WISDOM, GRACE, & COURAGE" What I've learned from dogs is that if we have these qualities, we are truly worth being looked up to. And some thank you's TO OUR SPONSORS: We have had a great year again with you. Looking forward to another fun filled year, full of adventures for all of us! We wish you all the best of 2003 ! ACCENT INN.......John Epsley (our hotel guy) A Pet friendly place to stay! Peni Fitzpatrick ^..^~~! and furry friends
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Classified Hot Rods and Hot Dogs! The Street Rod that my dad built - a "47 Chevy!!" It is all fully restored! Dad took lots of care and time to make such a wonderful car but we need to find a real nice owner out there who will give my dad's baby a good home. More details about it are: 1947 Chevrolet 4 door coupe, with power steering and power brakes, the engine is a V8 (a 267 from 1982, I think?) It has an Olds Omega front clip and rear end and I'm not sure about the rest; I know that dad hates to have to sell it, but if there are any dog loving hot rod lovers out there or you know any, send them this newsletter. If you have any questions about my dad's car, email Howard, at whbor@shaw.ca Wanted Wanted (Disclaimer: Advertisements posted by the Woof are done as a service, not as an endorsement. Please communicate directly with the ad contact for further information on any items.)
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Ask Mam'selle Dear Mam'selle, Dear Sniffing Spaniel: On the other paw, the "smelly things" you're describing, sound an awful lot like those oh, so yummy HORSE ORDEURS (WHEN STILL WARM AND STEAMMMMY) OR HORSE COOKIES (after they have been there awhile) GEESH! You know, I still don't understand the reason my parents don't like me to do it either, other than the fact that I could pick up a parasite and the fact that horses are often on antibiotics and what goes in one end comes out the other, so I guess that is a worry to our parents as well. I figure my job being a dog is to be, loving, trusting and obedient. My parents' job is on going and really tough as they are always having to worry about my safety and well being. I AM SO HAPPY I AM A GREAT DOG!
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Phydeau Phun Life without a dog would:
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Tips and Tales by Miss Trouble Finding something worthwhile to watch on TV is pretty hard sometimes. The human people seem to find it a bit easier, but for a pup, the pickings can be kind of slim. Not only that, but it's hard to get control of the clicker - Dad has it most of the time. I'll watch some sports with him, like that hockey game in the last Olympics. Why, when Mom and Dad started whooping and hollering, I joined right in with my own cheers. It got so exciting one time, I completely lost my cool and bounced up on the couch and kissed the cat! A program that never fails to get my attention is one called Dogs With Jobs. It comes on Sundays but I'm usually home from Flyball by then. I usually lie back near Mom's chair, but when I see those dogs and some of the things they do, I often get right up close for a better look. (Some fur faces think that they can get to those dogs by going behind the TV thing, but I know better and never try that.) Those pups sure are smart. They do all sorts of interesting things like rescue people, or help people, or act in movies. I figure I'll be famous like that someday, but I haven't decided what for yet. Another show that's sometimes good is called Doggin'it. The man person on that one talks to different people and shows dogs in different places like at the vet's or the groomer's. I get kind of bored when it's just him talking, but some of those pups he shows are pretty good looking. The other day it was a Great Dane.. what a looker he was. Mom and I also watch dog shows if we happen to see them. I think we'd look kind of funny trotting around the ring like that... and the way the judges look us dogs over. It's really rather rude! I've never seen anyone who looked just like me so I guess I'm sort of unique.... I'd probably win Best of Breed. One time Grandma came over and she'd taped a program she'd watched... it was dogs doing agility. I watched pretty closely that time... I've got to admit, I've a long way to go to catch up to some of them. Some of the nature shows can get quite interesting too. All Mom has to do to get my attention is to say, "Look, Troub.... watch" and I sit right up and watch with her. Sometimes I'll see a bird or animal moving fast and I'll watch to see what it does. I'll have to confess that one time when the program was about wolves, I started to growl when they howled. I'm sure there are other good shows out there as well, but so far Mom hasn't found them for me. And like I said - it's hard to get hold of the clicker so I can look for myself.
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Woofs of Wisdom Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.
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Our New Year Wishes For You! May your hair, your teeth, your face-lift, your abs, and your stocks not fall; and may your blood pressure, your triglycerides, your cholesterol, your white blood count and your mortgage interest not rise. May you get a clean bill of health from your dentist, your cardiologist,your gastroenteritis, your urologist,your proctologist, your podiatrist, your psychiatrist, your plumber, and the IRS. May you find a way to travel from anywhere to anywhere during rush hour in less than an hour, and when you get there may you find a parking space. May Tuesday evening, December 31, find you seated around the dinner table, together with your beloved family and cherished friends, ushering in the New Year ahead. You will find the food better, the environment quieter, the cost much cheaper, and the pleasure much more fulfilling than anything else you might ordinarily do that night. May what you see in the mirror delight you, and what others see in you delight them. May the telemarketers wait to make their sales calls until you finish dinner, may your checkbook and your budget balance, and may they include generous amounts for your church and charities. May you remember to say "I love you" at least once a day to your spouse, your child, and your parent(s). You can say it to your secretary, your nurse, your butcher, your photographer, your masseuse, your seamstress, your hairdresser or your tennis instructor, but not with a "twinkle" in your eye. May we live as intended, in a world at peace with the awareness of the beauty in every sunset, every flower's unfolding petals, every baby's smile and every wonderful, astonishing, miraculous beat of our heart. Bless you with every happiness, great health peace, and much love during the next year and all those that follow. Best Wishes from Dog Company & Island Dog Sports and all the gang.
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Did You Know? At a dinner in 1957, Jim Muir, sales manager for Wolverine World Wide, Inc, was served tiny fried balls of corn dough known in the South as "hush puppies." When he wondered about the name, his host explained that local farmers used the food to quiet barking dogs. Muir decided it was a perfect name for a new pigskin shoe his company was developing. The reason? ... the shoe "could soothe a customer's aching feet... their 'barking dogs.' "
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What's in a Name Goalie... for a Jack Russell terrier... they keep going after the ball
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Slick's Flicks GRRR ... Wuff! Yep, it's time to pop the popcorn ( I like mine with a bit of butter) and a big bowl of water. Family Flicks..... Mrs. Doubtfire: 125 min. Robin Williams, Sally Fields. Kids loved it (all the more popcorn for me). Adult Flicks......QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER: 2 hrs. Tom Selleck, Allan Rickman. Action, humour & romance. Great footage of Australia. Geeesh.......... I can smell the popcorn now! REMEMBER TO LICK UP ALL THE CRUMBS OFF THE FLOOR
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Cleo's Corner The Dog/Cat Wars: A Time Line - cont'd
Cleocatra (Cats rule, dogs drool!)
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