I’ve forgotten many people, places and things over the years … I am long, long in the tooth now … but I remember every dog I ever loved. Even the beagle from my childhood that I never named because I believed that only he knew his name and since he couldn’t talk he couldn’t tell me what it was. My family went along with my conceit and referred to him as “(my name)’s Dog” … one of the kindest things they ever did for me.
The best pets I have ever had were rescues – including my current buddy, Zeke.Zeke was a pure-bred APBT who was born deaf and had the misfortune of being originally owned by people who refused to believe he had a disability. I rescued Zeke, from these people when he was about a year and a half. He will be 9 this December and he’s laying happily at my feet, as I write.Too many animals are abandoned and euthanized every day.Thanks, Teresa for a great reminder.Reply
The wing-tip device is simply called a “winglet”. American Airlines put them on all their B-757s and B-737s. They really improve the wing efficiency by preventing the natural flow of air from the high-pressure area under the wing to the low pressure area above the wing. This flow produces the very dangerous “wing-tip vortex” which the winglet also inhibits, which is a good thing as well. Decoration of the winglet is optional.
Took one of the rescues to the vet this week—-“What’s his name?” “Never named him.” “What do you say when you call him?” “If it’s dinnertime, he’ll come to anything—If it’s not, he won’t come to anything.” Settled on ‘Buddy’, the other being ‘Buddy 2’.
The Old Wolf about 12 years ago
Damn. That’s probably one of the saddest “X’s” I’ve ever seen.
margueritem about 12 years ago
Frog Applause is bare, I feel so abandoned.
Superfrog about 12 years ago
I was looking for the “Tick”. It must be on the dog.
Steve Bartholomew about 12 years ago
Has Teresa abandoned us? We probly had it coming.
Sisyphos about 12 years ago
So, T. gave up on her doggy-sketch and left her comic-space (X marks the spot) more or less empty, hmm?Why hast thou forsaken us?
Yosarian about 12 years ago
Well done, Teresa
V-Beast about 12 years ago
All I see is privacy.
scarbro about 12 years ago
Quick, everyone, go to the animal shelter and pick some cute someone out.
APersonOfInterest about 12 years ago
Tilt a red X and it becomes a Red Cross !
APersonOfInterest about 12 years ago
RE: Blog- The 1941 photograph of Betty White is beautiful.-Thank you.
APersonOfInterest about 12 years ago
I’ve forgotten many people, places and things over the years … I am long, long in the tooth now … but I remember every dog I ever loved. Even the beagle from my childhood that I never named because I believed that only he knew his name and since he couldn’t talk he couldn’t tell me what it was. My family went along with my conceit and referred to him as “(my name)’s Dog” … one of the kindest things they ever did for me.
Larry Miller Premium Member about 12 years ago
ISLE OF all WIGHT then FESTIVAL (ENGLAND, 1969)
Larry Miller Premium Member about 12 years ago
YOUNG OTTERThe best thing about a young otter is you can sing “Otter pup, otter pup, oh otter, otter, otter pup” to the tune of Lollipop.
Linguist about 12 years ago
The best pets I have ever had were rescues – including my current buddy, Zeke.Zeke was a pure-bred APBT who was born deaf and had the misfortune of being originally owned by people who refused to believe he had a disability. I rescued Zeke, from these people when he was about a year and a half. He will be 9 this December and he’s laying happily at my feet, as I write.Too many animals are abandoned and euthanized every day.Thanks, Teresa for a great reminder.Reply
Eagleskies Premium Member about 12 years ago
Hi Teresa,
The wing-tip device is simply called a “winglet”. American Airlines put them on all their B-757s and B-737s. They really improve the wing efficiency by preventing the natural flow of air from the high-pressure area under the wing to the low pressure area above the wing. This flow produces the very dangerous “wing-tip vortex” which the winglet also inhibits, which is a good thing as well. Decoration of the winglet is optional.
cleokaya about 12 years ago
Gweedo good to see you once again.
cleokaya about 12 years ago
In April we adopted an 11 year old Schnauzer.
booktrout about 12 years ago
Took one of the rescues to the vet this week—-“What’s his name?” “Never named him.” “What do you say when you call him?” “If it’s dinnertime, he’ll come to anything—If it’s not, he won’t come to anything.” Settled on ‘Buddy’, the other being ‘Buddy 2’.
margueritem about 12 years ago
We have three. :-)
post hoc Premium Member about 12 years ago
On Frog Blog, Jellies is a correct translation (considering that “Jello” is a trademark) but “Aspics” is probably more accurate.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 12 years ago
i wanna cry.
cleokaya about 12 years ago
Sounds like a Steven Wright routine.
cleokaya about 12 years ago
Elaine Stewart doesn’t have to go to such lengths. Her a$$ is already hot
androgenoide about 12 years ago
On the other hand it can be convenient… when you’re caught talking to yourself you can always explain that you’re praying.
The Old Wolf about 12 years ago
I am so going to try that beet red velvet cake recipe, but I’ll have to leave out the espresso – I’ll substitute some double-strong pero instead.
J Short about 12 years ago
Hey, I’m number 51 in the comments. Once again the lower half of the class.