Discussion Topic |
|
This thread has been locked |
Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
|
|
|
|
Viktor
Trad climber
Leavenworth
|
|
|
|
neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
|
|
hey there say, all....
and more recent, perswig, caylor, and edge... (the other new shots have NOT downloaded yet): wow, ahhhhhh, i love all those pup-dogs...
:)
perswig, hope the older dog has a good many more years...
:)
well, got to wait for the rest of the pics...
i will add a patty ann marie one, soon,here, in a few minutes, too...
thanks so much for all the pup dogs, they really put a smile on the day...
as to the cat stuff...
:)
happy supertopo eve, to all...
god bless...
:)
|
|
neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
|
|
hey there all, say...
patty ann marie, getting ready to play:
"pick up sticks: ;)
:)
|
|
neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
|
|
hey there, say, all....
you know the ol' saying:
into every doggie's life, a little shower-rain must fall..
hmmm, or SOMETHING like that... ;)
:)
EDIT:
OH MY... :O
sorry folks, i know this might not "hit that ol' funny trigger", but:
it's just that i KNOW this dog :O
i can't stop laughing now, just seeing this "pop up here"... :))
note:
she really doesn't "DO" baths, well...
:)
laughing sure feels good... whew...
the day ended quite excellent now...
nite all...
:)
|
|
BW
climber
Bishop, CA
|
|
Here's our new pup Birkie, a catahoula hound, rescued from the pound. Seems to be taking to climbing nicely. Did a class 4 move and best of all he completely matches the Bishop tuff. We're so proud of the little guy. He was so sick but is fast recovering.
|
|
Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
|
|
|
Jun 12, 2011 - 01:56am PT
|
Sorry about Dumpling. From his photos he was a real cutie.
|
|
Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
|
|
|
Jun 12, 2011 - 01:58am PT
|
As for Catajulas, I had to look them up.
Apparently they crossed the Bering strait with the first Native Americans
and then were bred with Spanish and French dogs.
Yours is one of the best looking ones that I saw and
they sound perfect for a climbing couple as they need lots of exercise.
|
|
bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
|
|
|
Jun 12, 2011 - 11:19am PT
|
Aya, sorry about Dumpling.
BW, nice looking pup! And yer gal-pal has nice legs too...just sayin'.
|
|
perswig
climber
|
|
|
Jun 15, 2011 - 07:33pm PT
|
Got home after work last night, said hello to rest of the dogs and took Betty out for one last walk.
It was drizzling nicely, and getting dark, which didn't bother her in the least and seemed a fitting reflection of the mood. Unencumbered by the exuberence of the youngsters, we were free to meander at a pace that she preferred, following a path dictated only by her hound nose and seeing things I could not. She'd been increasingly painful the last few weeks, but got into a nice rhythm and looked like she was even enjoying herself rather that just going through the motions for me or for that sense of responsibility that seems bred into dogs.
Pitch dark, we made our way back home, damp and pleasantly tired and bittersweet. We all said goodbye, and I helped her slide out of this worldly discomfort into whatever was waiting for her after, a privilege of my profession.
I missed her a bit today, a lot when I got home and counted four heads, not five.
Dale
|
|
bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
|
|
|
Jun 15, 2011 - 07:39pm PT
|
Sorry, Dale....
|
|
Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 15, 2011 - 08:43pm PT
|
Dale, bittersweet tale. Sorry for your loss, and Aya's.
|
|
SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
|
|
|
Jun 15, 2011 - 08:52pm PT
|
Beautiful rememberance. Susan
|
|
Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
|
|
|
Jun 15, 2011 - 11:58pm PT
|
I have an 18 year old dog getting near that time and four others at home as well.Unfortunately mine will have to depart this life in a vet's office. Betty was lucky that she could leave peacefully surrounded by those she loved. Still, it never gets any easier for those left behind.
Thanks for sharing.
|
|
Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2011 - 06:53pm PT
|
Working dog. There's a story behind this one.
|
|
bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
|
|
|
Jun 17, 2011 - 07:21pm PT
|
Working dog. There's a story behind this one.
Well?
|
|
Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2011 - 07:31pm PT
|
Short version: that's a cattle dog. Some yards down the road is an overturned 18-wheeler that was carrying 35 head of cattle. Crews are working with heavy equipment to tear apart what's left of the truck and free whatever cows can be saved. The cows might stampede, and to corral them a couple of wranglers are brought in, with their dogs. This dog is on station, watching the truck, but under cover as told so that he's safe if they stampede.
Slightly longer version: I was riding in the Ranger he's hiding under.
|
|
Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
|
|
|
Topic Author's Reply - Jun 17, 2011 - 07:35pm PT
|
1 dead, 6 injured, 4 walked away. My friend and I were two of the lucky ones.
|
|
perswig
climber
|
|
|
Jun 17, 2011 - 09:33pm PT
|
Jeez, this just happened, Chiloe?
Thoughts to those not so fortunate, but glad you walked and weren't carried.
Dale
|
|
|
SuperTopo on the Web
|
Let us know!