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Originally posted by Dixieland Dancer
I I hope your feeling better and more stories and pictures will be soon arriving at my favorite thread! :D :D :D I admit... I'm kind of addicted to the stories now. ;)
Aren't we all, although the talk about finding Bowser a forever home has been strangely absent. Is there any behind the scenes searching going on or has Bowser wormed his way too deeply into someone's heart and bed?
shhhh.......don't ask!!Quote:
Originally posted by Rachel
Aren't we all, although the talk about finding Bowser a forever home has been strangely absent. Is there any behind the scenes searching going on or has Bowser wormed his way too deeply into someone's heart and bed?
Hey Phred...it's been a few days. Got any more Pup Tails to tell us?
sigh!
Sure could use a doggie (and/or) cat tale!
I think I'm going to pine clear away!! ;)
Maybe too many fires for our favorite fireman.
:)
Hey DAD! ~
Lookit da MailBox - itz [[BULGIN]]!!
(Dad sed da MailGurl musta uzed boff feet ta <shuv> all dat stuff in!)
Whutz in dat BOX, Dad??
<sniff> <sniff> <sniff>
Hey Dad ~ dat box <SMELLZ> like itz fur US!!
An itz frum Hannah an Tucker's Howze - it IZ fur us!
C'mone Dad - kut da tape, paleeze!Quote:
Originally posted by Rachel
Never in the world did I think I would lose this bet...
*What'd ya win... uhhh... uh....
yeah, Rachel, what'd he win?*
<kut> <kut> <kut>
OK - Back OFF, Dad ... we'll take it frum here!
<rummage> <paw> <rummage> ...
Bubble Wrap...
A Kard - you kan read dat, Dad ...
Nudder Kard ...
<rummage>
Oh, W:cool:W!!
Lookit da BIG Baggie of **GREENIEZ** :D
Jest whut da Docktor Ordered!!
(Yesterday, to be exact!) :rolleyes:
THANKZ, Hannah & Tucker!!
We'z gonna try da GREENIEz out whilst Dad talks to yur Mom!
<munch> :) <munch> :) <munch> :)
Phred here...
THANKS, Rachel!! ~ Thanks a BUNCH!!
The Bag of Greenies would have been just fine -
the Card is Very Much Appreciated!!
Seems like you spent a lot to see "One Photo"! :p
GREENIE REPORT ~
We *LIKE* em!!
Poor Bowzie wuz bein da most careful - <chewin> each byte wiff care...
He wuz almost dun when he noticed dat TWO Dawgz ANNA KAT wuz
>>*starin**<< at him! :eek: He brung da last few bytez inna
puter room ta <munch> whilst Dad held da *Vulcherz* at bay!
THANKZ Again, Hannah, Tucker, an Miz Rachel!!
:D
/s/ Cinder, SmokeMutt, an da BOWZER!!
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You are very welcome, Phred, Cinders, Smokey, and Bowser, and after all the years we've enjoyed the tales and tails from the Ranch, what we sent was only a small token of our appreciation (and the lost bet). :rolleyes:
What fun that you got a bag of greeniez in time for St. Pat's day! :D
Sounds like they were enjoyed!:D
I am posting this here as it will reach a lot more people who check this thread that don't normally check in other places.
Just wanted to ask everyone to keep Zippy's Grandpa in your prayers and thoughts. This is Bowser's orginal dad.
He has renal failure. And 6% of his kidneys working, had 3 dialysis treatments, refused any more because the doctor wanted him to
1) go into a nursing home and have daily treatments there
2) have someone come into the home and dialysis would be done while he slept at night
3) drive 3-4 hour (one way), 3x a wk to a hosp. and have it done
He's 94 (will be 95 in nov) and still lives by himself, he has had to sign some sort of something indicating he refused further treatment BUT he's looking for a new doc. because he doesn't think "this guy knows what he's talking about."
He has had problems with his kidneys (only 15% working) and they were able to control it thru medicine - But now apparently dialysis is the only option.
The whole family needs to be in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers on the way
Hugs and prayers to you and all the family. He knows Bowser is loved and cared for by many people.
Tonya, Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent to your family and grandpa. I hope he can receive the care he needs. Please take care.
Hello, GOD?
Hi God ~
Prayer Pups here - all THREE of us...
Bowser is askin fur Your Help on dis wun, God...
PaLeeze help his Dad - GranPaw to summa us...
Do Your Best ta convince him ta take da Treatmentz an get better...
Bowzie wuld like to take a Bus Trip ta "Down Home" ta say "Hellow"...
Maybe You kuld Help set dat up wiffa Fambly.
Dad (aka da Bus Driver) sez we kan Do Dat iffin Bowzie's Dad
getz da Treatmentz an feels up to it.
We'z wunderin iffin You kuld get summa da Fambly ta visit wiff
Dad/GranPaw an do sum *talkin* wiff him.
PaLeeze Keep us Posted, God -
we're reddie whenever You give us da Word.
PS:
We gotz da Prayer Kandilz burnin 24/7 fur Dad/GranPaw.
/s/ the THREE Prayer Pups - Cinder, Smokey & BOWSER
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Prayers for GranPaw and Tonya and her family are on their way..............I bet a visit from Mr. Bowser would cheer him right up!
<bumpy>
I sent my prayers to Zippy in an email a couple of days ago, but let me add some more prayers here.
That would be so great if we could arrange a visit from Bowser Boy. If circumstances were different, I'd jump in my car and be that delivery girl tomorrow. Come on Gampa, take those treatments. We love you.
[[[hugs]]] to the Zipmeister from Sister Slick.
The Prayer Pups have a way with words that exceeds mine, but I will add my humble prayer for the Lord to be with GranPaw, especially now in his time of need, and to direct him in the course he should take. Amen.
That bus driver is amazing (tears falling freely)
prayers going up for the original bowser dad. i know he'll be easier knowing his family and friends are taking such goodcare of bowser and the cat.
I have to ask, if not a visit in person from the Bowser Boy perhaps a printout of the Bowser Tale (as it were :rolleyes: ) with color photos included? I could probably arrange that and drive it over one weekend SOON. A somewhat long drive but I'm sure I could wrangle up a PT'er (E-The-Spoiled/Cheryl or someone) to help with the ride. Whatcha thunk Tonya and Phred et al? "GrandPaw", I love that :)
Laurie that is a fantastic idea. I bet grandpa would be so happy to see the whole thing.
I'm in tears... you guys are so kind and gracious and generous... I love you all!!Quote:
Originally posted by lbaker
I have to ask, if not a visit in person from the Bowser Boy perhaps a printout of the Bowser Tale (as it were :rolleyes: ) with color photos included? I could probably arrange that and drive it over one weekend SOON. A somewhat long drive but I'm sure I could wrangle up a PT'er (E-The-Spoiled/Cheryl or someone) to help with the ride. Whatcha thunk Tonya and Phred et al? "GrandPaw", I love that :)
As I was telling Phred in an email, I'm not 100% sure a visit is do-able right now. It's a bit too lengthy and too personal to post here on the board but I will email you later tonight, Laurie. :)
Pappaw is aware of Bowser's plight and we've sent him pictures from time to time but I think you're right! He needs to read everything! :D I'll sit down and print out everything tonight. (Suppose to be working on a term paper and here I am perusing the board. lol)
{{Thanks for the suggestion and offer!}}
You guys amaze me!!
Prayers and HUGS on the way for Pappaw and Zip and her entire family.
Pappaw, Bowzie is being a good boy, now you need to be a good boy too, and GET WELL SOON!
(((HUGS)))
we're thinking of and praying for tonya, her grandpa and all of her family. in those timeless words...may those who mourn be comforted....amen
We haven't gotten *lost* - just a lil *Bizzie*! :p
Bowser is Alive, WELL, and HAPPIE!!
He's fully "adjusted" to Life as an IN-Howze Dawggie and is now
the Most-Velcro of the <don't let Dad out of your sight> Gang!
(Cinder & Smokey never get TOO Worried when I visit the Baffroom ...
BOWZER, on the other hand, is CONVINCED there's a Secret Back Door
leading out of the Baffroom - and he's ALWAYS in there WITH me to
make SURE I don't <escape> through it!) :rolleyes:
When we go for *hikes* in the BigLake Parks, he manages to keep up
with the Big Mutts even though he has to take TWICE as many *steps*
as they do to cover the same amount of ground. :p
Sharing Smokey's Glocosamine Tablets seems to have "loosened up"
his joints and he "walks & trotts" without so much stiffness now.
If you saw the Mutt Show and the Spring Fling at Findlay photos -
he "Fits Rite In" with all the 4-Leggers and seems to *enjoy* romping
and playing with most ANY other Dawgs. And he's not the Least Bit
Timid about walking up to ANY 2-Legger for a skritch and cuddle!
Our next Big Project is the future Visit wiff Dad (aka GranPaw)
back in West Virginnie.
Zippy is working on arranging some extra "Help" from his Care-Givers
for the Visit; and we need a break in the weather since Bowser
is NOT permitted inside Dad's 'Partment and we have to "Visit"
outside on the Patio or across the street in a little River-Side Park.
A few *Purrayers for Success* of this project will be appreciated!
Annnnd... I've (finally) :o finished the Albums with
some of Bowser's RESCUE and First Few Weeks at the Ranch photos
on ImageStation >>>
The Hilly-Billy RESCUE Album ~ Which now includes ALL the Rescue,
First Major MakeOver BAFF, Doc Mike Visit, Basement 'Partment,
and Meeting Cinder & Smokey photos with captions.
"SNOW at Berlin Lake" ~ Now includes Several Visits to the BigLake Parks.
BATH Tyme at PetsMart ~ Bowser's Second BAFF (and Cinder's FIRST
"PRO-Bath & Groom") to Prep the Pups for their Trip to
The Great American MUTT Show at Toledo.
Please ENJOY!!
:D
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thanks for the pupdate! i'm off to check photos now.
Prauers going out for the big trip to see gandpa! Extra speacial ones for the bus driver.
Good news, indeed!
Can't say I blame Bowsie for being a mite nervous about you getting lost though. He knows he has it good now and doesn't want to risk having to start over training someone else. ;)
Just saw these -- what a treat! :D
Thanks for updating the albums, Phred!
**ATTENSHUN** Bowser Fans ~
Here's one checking in. That is so sweet how Bowser has taken to you, Phred, even if he is a bit clingy. Something tells me Bowser appreciates every thing you've done, even the baths.
Gotta go check those pictures.
Tuday wuz ANUDDER *Nice* Day - 70 or more ticks onna thermo stick!
Dad spent till 2 a-klok wiffa Fuir Guyz - "Drivin Skewel" :rolleyes:
Felt kinda bad we wuz inna howze so long - so aftur a LATE Lunch -
*BUS TRIP*!!
Off to check da wadder at West Branch Reservoir - behind da big
Michael J. Kirwan Dam ... Wadder is UP!!
Park da Bus inna lot wiffa boat trailers and trott down to da rampz.
Ebberbuddie <dipped> a toe or two - WOW! - Wadder is a bit *NIPPIE*!
Lotta *Yippin* an *Yappin* started, so Dad let us all romp out
onna long dockz when der wuz onlee a kupla boatz uzin da rampz ...
Wanna <JUMP> in?
Well <JUMP> iz da Magik Wurd -
so SmokeMutt started <JUMPin> up & down an *WHININ* ...
I wuz wunderin jest how KOLD it mite be ...
An Lil Bowz wuz <lookin wurried> ...
Dad kept Bowz onna ropey an left Smoke & me <hooked> onna Y-Thingy
an sed "OK, <JU..>" ...
Ya don't need ta tell Smoke more dan wunst ...
*Ker-SPLOOSH*!!!
Anna Furst Dive of da Seezun wuz In da Wadder!
Smoke's IN >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f48326c9.jpg
Since I wuz <tied> ta HIM - Whut da Hey ...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f4832459.jpg
"Wait fur ME, Smoke!!"
Hey, Not Bad ... az long az we keep <movin>!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f4831eda.jpg
*Gang-Way*, Bowz - We'z comin thru!!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/f4831bee.jpg
We <jump'd> in anudder six timez or so - till Dad noticed
da SmokeMutt wuz doin sum <Shivvvvverin> onna dock ~
so we hadda <sit> it out inna sun fur a while...
Dad took da *oppertunitee* to <call> da Bowzie over to da
"shallow" wadder at da shore end of da dock (onlee a foot deep) ...
"Oh Bowzie; step over here a minute, Bub ...
<PUSH>
*SPLOOP*
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...0/f483159c.jpg
Hiz lil EYEs got purdy *BIG* -
but he <bobbed> up like a CORK an hardlee gotz his HED wet!
(We think he wuz touchin bottom!)
Dad kept movin out onna dock - an aftur da third <PUSH> an *SPLOOP*
Dad wuz PAWZ-a-tive he WUZ "Floatin like a CORK"
an MUSTA figgered out how ta <spin> hiz lil PAW-pellerz -
kuz he kept movin inta shore all by hiz SELF!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f483108f.jpg
Bowz <pawzed> ta ask ...
"Dis BAFF Tub seems a bit DEEP, don'cha think?
An when duz ya get ta SOAP?"
a few more, commin up >>>
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Of ~
Bowser's FURST *SWIM*
Bowz onlee got "lost" wun tyme -
Headed West stedda East -
But Dad uzed da ropey ta get him headed fur shore >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...7/f4830d85.jpg
Here's me (Cinder) peekin ober da dock edge az Bowz <put-putz> by >>>
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...3/f48308a7.jpg
"Swim like a Phish, huh?
Do I <LOOK> like a durn PHISH!???"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f4830085.jpg
Here he iz back up in da parkin lot -
inna Drip-Dry Cycle!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/f482f6b3.jpg
We ALL think he did jest *GREAT* wiffa <Swimmin> ~
be he sure izzint to "thrilled" bout da <Gettin IN> part! :p
He nebber *koffed* or *sputtered* wun tyme -
so he must knowe ta keep his MOUFF <SHUT> when he goze IN
(SmokeMutt needz ta <member> dat!)
Dad'z <hopin> when it getz a lil <WARMER> he mite start to think
coolin of inna BigLake is really *PHUNN*!
Hope Y'all enjoyed da Swim Partee ~ WE sure did!!
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Wow...swimming already!!! Don't tell my girls!!!
Cute pictures!!!
cinder looks happy, smokey looks happy, bowser doesn't look quite as gleeful
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/f482f6b3.jpg swimming does get better tho' bowser. and phred, how does the firebus smell with three wet dogs?
I'm sure by the time the really hot weather hits us he will be looking a little happier to end up being a soggy doggy ;) Just don't tell him it's excersize I know swimming is better for my achy bones than jogging... that's fur dern shur ;)
What great pictures. Bowzie does look less than thrilled at his first dip of the season though!
pssst: only 6 more posts and you hit the big 4000!!!:D
:DQuote:
Originally posted by joycenalex
bowser doesn't look quite as gleeful
... phred, how does the firebus smell
with three wet dogs?
"Less than Gleeful" :p
We furgotz to tell da Tail of Bowzie's *Attempted Great Escape* ~
Aftur about da second or third *SPLOOP* in da Kiddy Pool
at the shallow end of da dock: all our ropeys got kinda <snarled up>
an Dad wuz "fixin" em ...
Bowz wuz klimbin out an streched hiz ropey up da ramp az FAR az
it would go an noticed nunbuddie wuz <Holdin ON>!
*Zooom*
He'z off onna Fast-Trott - headin fur da DRY Bus!
Nice Boat Captain wuz headin down da ramp,
aftur parkin his truck & trailer, an figgered out
whut wuz happnin... <STOPM> on Bowzie's rope!
Then picked up da ropey an <steered> Bowz back ta Dad. "THANKs, Cap!"
Az fur da <SMELL> inna Bus... :rolleyes:
Dad kept <mumblin> it smelled like a Phish Market onna way home!
HE shuld talk! ~ wiff HIS <stinky> Fiur Gear inna back seat! :p
We did notice dat Bowzie's *RUG* uvva Furr Coat duz take a bit
longer ta "dry out" than Smoke an I do!
Few minnitz of walkin around inna *breeze* an we *FLUFF* rite up ...
Bowzie stays *damp* fur a while!
Hope it <warmz up> agin onna weekend!
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http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...d/f482f6b3.jpg
'How could you do this to me? I noticed you din't get inna water Dad!"
Ha, ha, Bowser, I noticed that too, although I'm thinking that if you'd a sunk like a stone instead of bobbed like a cork, he'd a been in there like a flash, shoes and all.
:D
Isn't swimmin' good for Arthur Itis? I'll just bet that Mr. Bowzie will thank you in the long (very, long ;) ) run. Short term however... well, I think the "fang shot of disgust" in photo number 3 says it all!
(Miz Rachel, I think Mizzer Phred had to give Smokey-pokey a swimmin' lesson or two if I 'member right! ;) )