I understand Whurf. Is Yark Canadian? I’m French-Canadian but it’s a new word to me. Hmmm, guess you really can teach a young pup new tricks. (No, I am not an old dog).
Here’s a neat trick to see who loves you more, your dog, or your significant other.Lock both in a car’s truck for an hour. When you open it, who is happier to see you? THAT is the one you should be with for ever. :D
The return trip can be an adventure also. In my 1948 trip to the west, returning on the Oriental Limited (Cast off equipment from the Empire Builder) and running over the skunk we spent a day in Chicago at the 1948 Chicagto Railroad Fair. Saw something there for the first time and wondered if I could ever afford to buy one. It was a TV. Imagine, being 9 years old before seeing a TV, a teen ager before one was in the house. Also saw the Train of Tomorrow (one car still exists in a scrap yard) and the futuristic (now heritage Amtrak equipment) Vista Domes,.
Allan V: In the weather we’ve been having, the dog would be too near death to notice, while the SO would be dehydrated but alive. Dogs only sweat on their muzzle and foot pads, while humans do all over. That makes the difference. Houdini had an act where he took a raw steak into a heat chamber and brought out a cooked steak with him. Same principle.
One of the many reasons why we love our dog so much . . . whether we’ve been gone 5 minutes or 5 hours, she’s always so happy to see us when we get back! :-)
Funny, we flew home from our last train trip out west too — on Amtrak. The sleeper cars were moldy, the mildew smell nearly knocked us out, the sheets were filthy & didn’t stay on the bed, and we ended up looking for a seat in Coach to sleep in because of the disgusting conditions. What would have been a lovely trip was ruined by the appalling lack of hygiene.
@Exturk- I’m about 6 yrs behind you, but remember the wonders of TV, transistor radios, and 45 RPM records and players that unleashed teenage buying power. At Grandma’s shore house where I spent most of my summers, there was no phone or TV until the ‘60s, and they were rarely missed. Two- bedroom seashore bungalow that on average hosted a half-dozen adults and as many kids on an average weekend; I don’t know how the adults felt, but we loved it. Who’d have thought then that in our lifetime we’d carry a box in our pocket tinier than our wallet that could replace the TV, Phone, Post Office, and a few dozen other things to “simplify life”- or that having such a device could be so God-awful annoying and intrusive. Be careful what you wish for.
I love dogs. They are without a doubt the most open, honest, loving, and non-judgemental critters on earth, and it almost seems like no matter what you do, they still love you and do their best to let you know. But, ignore them at your own peril; they tend to leave subtle hints of their displeasure in corners, slippers, etc. Walk softly and carry a baggie.
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
@Nabuquduriuzhur, or “Got pounded by dog.”
arye uygur over 13 years ago
The return train trip wasn’t described – GOOD!
NE1956 over 13 years ago
I understand Whurf. Is Yark Canadian? I’m French-Canadian but it’s a new word to me. Hmmm, guess you really can teach a young pup new tricks. (No, I am not an old dog).
psychlady over 13 years ago
That was fast! Thankfully, no more train ride!
Timothyhayseed over 13 years ago
Man’s best friend !!
lightenup Premium Member over 13 years ago
Aww, sweet… Farley missed them so much.
Thunderdog2 over 13 years ago
No, I didn’t lose a fight; I just got licked.
furryoldguyjeans over 13 years ago
It is obvious Farley missed the family while they were gone, but is that because of Phil (not) taking care of him while they were gone?
Allan CB Premium Member over 13 years ago
Here’s a neat trick to see who loves you more, your dog, or your significant other.Lock both in a car’s truck for an hour. When you open it, who is happier to see you? THAT is the one you should be with for ever. :D
ReallyNow! over 13 years ago
dogs are wonderful
keltii over 13 years ago
Knocked the shoe right off of John (dad) !
tuslog64 over 13 years ago
The return trip can be an adventure also. In my 1948 trip to the west, returning on the Oriental Limited (Cast off equipment from the Empire Builder) and running over the skunk we spent a day in Chicago at the 1948 Chicagto Railroad Fair. Saw something there for the first time and wondered if I could ever afford to buy one. It was a TV. Imagine, being 9 years old before seeing a TV, a teen ager before one was in the house. Also saw the Train of Tomorrow (one car still exists in a scrap yard) and the futuristic (now heritage Amtrak equipment) Vista Domes,.
hippogriff over 13 years ago
Allan V: In the weather we’ve been having, the dog would be too near death to notice, while the SO would be dehydrated but alive. Dogs only sweat on their muzzle and foot pads, while humans do all over. That makes the difference. Houdini had an act where he took a raw steak into a heat chamber and brought out a cooked steak with him. Same principle.
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
One of the many reasons why we love our dog so much . . . whether we’ve been gone 5 minutes or 5 hours, she’s always so happy to see us when we get back! :-)
lindz.coop Premium Member over 13 years ago
Funny, we flew home from our last train trip out west too — on Amtrak. The sleeper cars were moldy, the mildew smell nearly knocked us out, the sheets were filthy & didn’t stay on the bed, and we ended up looking for a seat in Coach to sleep in because of the disgusting conditions. What would have been a lovely trip was ruined by the appalling lack of hygiene.
bluskies over 13 years ago
@Exturk- I’m about 6 yrs behind you, but remember the wonders of TV, transistor radios, and 45 RPM records and players that unleashed teenage buying power. At Grandma’s shore house where I spent most of my summers, there was no phone or TV until the ‘60s, and they were rarely missed. Two- bedroom seashore bungalow that on average hosted a half-dozen adults and as many kids on an average weekend; I don’t know how the adults felt, but we loved it. Who’d have thought then that in our lifetime we’d carry a box in our pocket tinier than our wallet that could replace the TV, Phone, Post Office, and a few dozen other things to “simplify life”- or that having such a device could be so God-awful annoying and intrusive. Be careful what you wish for.
bluskies over 13 years ago
I love dogs. They are without a doubt the most open, honest, loving, and non-judgemental critters on earth, and it almost seems like no matter what you do, they still love you and do their best to let you know. But, ignore them at your own peril; they tend to leave subtle hints of their displeasure in corners, slippers, etc. Walk softly and carry a baggie.