A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....03-16-05...Letters to God from the Dog (rerun)

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[dutchess]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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Hi Finest Friends...Giz here. It's Pet Day at the Finest. Please join us for a repeat of one of Rusty and my favorite threads!!!! (Fred the Cat thought it was silly...sigh...thats cats for you) Anyway, today we read what some of our finest canine friends might write to God...(These were sent to mom via email, maybe you too, but we thought they were cute enough to illustrate!) ENJOY!

DEAR GOD FROM THE DOG

Dear God, When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it the same old story?

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Dear God, Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We dogs love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the 'Chrysler Beagle'?

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Dear God, If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog?

Dear God, We dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand?

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Dear God, More meatballs, less spaghetti, please.

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Dear God, Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom if ever, smell one another?

Dear God, When we get to the Pearly Gates, do we have to shake a paw to get in?

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Dear God, Why do my owners go to the bathroom in the best freshwater bowl in the house?

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Dear God, Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize?

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Dear God, Let me give you a list of a few things I must remember to be a good dog :

I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it, or after they throw it up.

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I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell.

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The sofa is not a face towel; neither are Mom and Dad's laps.

The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff.

My head does not belong in the refrigerator.

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I will not bite the officer's hand when he reaches in for Mom's driver's license and registration.

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I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet.

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Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is not an acceptable way of saying 'hello.'

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I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table.

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I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house.

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I will not throw up in the car.

I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt across the carpet.

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The cat is not a squeaky toy; so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing.

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Okay...Giz back here...hope you enjoyed this...let me add one more...as many of you know I was a "dumped stray" who was "taken in" by my folks as many of our FreeperPets have been....Before I take my nap let me add.....

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Dear God, in case I haven't said so....thanks for finding us such special homes on earth especially for those of us lucky to live with Freepers. Life is good!

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[dutchess]

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America; and to the Republic for which it stands One Nation Under God Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for All.

[dutchess]

Hi everyone...Giz and friends here! Back by popular demand it's Pet Day at the Finest. Please stop in and read some of our canine friends messages to God!

[The Mayor]

March 16, 2005

A Cleansed Conscience

Read:
Romans 2:12-16

I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men. -Acts 24:16

Bible In One Year: Joshua 16-18

The much-loved children's story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." Pinocchio follows his advice, repents, and returns to Geppetto his creator, where he is given a heart of flesh and is freed from his strings.

There's a principle in this story for God's children. If we don't listen to that voice deep down inside that tells us what we should and should not do, we live in bondage. But a cleansed conscience brings freedom.

Some people have no strong basis for making godly decisions. Their conscience is weak, and they can be easily swayed by the behavior of others. Then there are those whose conscience is defiled. The standard by which they measure good and evil is corrupted, polluted, and impure (Titus 1:15). But saddest of all are those who have a "seared" conscience (1 Timothy 4:2). They have resisted that inner voice for so long that they no longer hear what it has to say.

But you ask, "How can we have a cleansed conscience?" We must repent of our sin and return to our Creator. We must ask Him to conform our desires and behavior to His Word and then be careful to obey it. -David Roper

There is a treasure you can own
That's greater than a crown or throne;
This treasure is a conscience clear
That brings the sweetest peace and cheer. -Isenhour

Conscience is a trustworthy compass when God's Word is your true north.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Forgiveness Of God

[anonymoussierra]

Ping Thank you

[dutchess]

God Bless Our Military
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Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess, Aquamarine or Dansangel and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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We ask Lord, that You guide the leaders of our great country in their hour of decision. The burden that has been placed on their shoulders is overwhelming. We ask that with Your infinite wisdom You guide them gently to the right decisions.

Please give us the strength, Lord, to get through each difficult and devastating day that faces each of us and our country. Protect and guide our Military that are now being called to duty, strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Maigrey...................cousin OhioWfan........................son mystery-ak..........son, husband Gogrammy................grandson Inspectorette...................son Blessed American..........nephew Slip18..........................nephew anniegetyourgun...........nephew Diver Dave.......niece, nephew ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews Pippin.......niece's husband sneakers..........................son weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw jamaly.................brotherinlaw Future Snake Eater..........cousin WaterDragon.............grandson WaterDragon...........son-in-law BeforeISleep...................son kimmie7......................brother Armymarinemom............3 sons american_ranger.............son LadyX.........................grandson fawn796.......................nephew Dubya............................nephew StarCMC......................brother ValerieUSA..................2 sons Lakeside......................2 sons LakeLady.....................nephew Spruce.....................daughter Philman_36..............2 nephews bjcintennessee.......son, niece eaglesiniowa.....................son auboy.............................cousin Ladysmith..nephew, friend's son tina07......soninlaw & his friend Katydidnt..........................son MontanaCowgirlCop.......brother Colorado Slim................nephew Tapatio....................2 nephews nelibeli...................nephew Warrior Nurse...........active duty SK1 Thurman...........active duty David Osborne.........active duty fc2tomschermuly......active duty bkwells..................active duty LongCut..................active duty cjk..........................active duty Trish.......................active duty ODC-GIRL.................active duty AF_Blue..................active duty Notwithstanding.....active duty thumperusn.............active duty Q6-God.....................active duty Q6-God...................twin brother Veloxherc.................active duty Don Simmons...........active duty wingnutx..................active duty Old Sarge................active duty CGblue...................active duty

Mama_Bear.....................2 nephews ladtx................................2 sons Its_me_K.E.T...........................son gator girl.........................husband severa...............husband, brother Hostel.................................cousin MozartLover..............son, nephew LBGA........................................son katykelly................................son cookcounty............................son SpookBrat..............nephew, cousin Doug from Upland...........son-in-law Himyar....................................son boxerblues........................2 sons the piper....................................son sheeza................................husband kemathen7.........................husband Tiffee4Bob..........................boyfriend deadhead.............................cousin JimRobinson..................2 nephews TexKat.......................son, step-son Consort.......2 daughters,son-in-law Darheel...............................niece Donaeus...........................nephew dixie sass........................nephew BeAllYouCanBe........................son Repubmommy........................brother AgThorn................................2 sons homeschoolmama.................nephew kneezles.................................son Rose inRoseBear......cousin's hubby Redhead............step-granddaughter Redhead...........step-grdaughter fiance Atomic Conspiracy.........half-brother Atomic Conspiracy................nephew Atomic Conspiracy....................niece Sunflowergal.........................grandson visualops..............................cousin Alouette.....................................son mrstank..............................husband MrsMike31........................husband spotbust1............................husband Leofl...........................................son chena............................................son campfollower............................fiance LUV W............................................son painter...................................nephew ProudAFDad...................................son TheMayor...........................friends'son mhking.....................................cousin Misty4jc................................husband Bykrbayb........................................son Hope and Glory.............................son ak_daddoo..................................nephew SilentServiceCPOWife...............husband Walkenfree.....2 grandsons, 3 nephews Walkenfree...................1 granddaughter ariamne...............................2 cousins Zechariah_8_13......brother-in-law, cousin DirtyHarryY2K......daughter, son-in-law

[shezza]

[DollyCali]

Love the thread Dutchess . Oliver material soon (computer & I are both getting better)..

for all..a vet's "tale"

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An effusive client brought a litter of golden-retriever puppies to my veterinary clinic for inoculations and worming. She loved them so much, she couldn't keep from remarking about their cute habits.

As the look-alike pups squirmed over and under one another in their box, I realized it would be difficult to tell the treated ones from the rest. I turned on the water faucet, wet my fingers, and moistened each dog's head when I had finished.

After the fourth puppy, I noticed my hitherto talkative client had grown silent. As I sprinkled the last pup's head, the woman leaned forward and whispered, "I never realized they had to be baptized."

[LadyPilgrim]

Thank you, Dear anonymoussierra!

I love dogs. I have two.

Theodore (a 5 1/2 lb., 9 year old Poodle) and

Henry ( an 8 lb., 2 year old Malti-Poo)!

[Gucho]

Ping


Bump - thank you.

[DollyCali]

Morning Finest FReiends.

It was so nice to see the pictures from yesterdays get together in Newark. It sounded like you had a nice time together. – three D’s were not there and hopefully we can all make the next go around.

Unless you have set other groundwork, I would like to try again to host the event - trying last fall was a disaster with all the campain demands. I had thought a Saturday (to include Deb, Duchess and perhaps some additional Freeper gals). I am thinking of the Warther museum in Dover - it is off 77 & would be convenient & rather central for Ohio & WV folks & go to a nice nearby (and even on grounds) area for a picnic, that we could bring various contributions to pot-luck style share..

The Warther Museum is a remarkable place ... I had heard many good comments on it BUT WAS NOT PREPARED for the treasure it is.. They have cutlery for sale that I intend to get next trip. The gilf shop is fun.

I think we all feel that others are welcome. It just so happened so far that just WV & Ohio folks have participated.

Aqua - I loved Phantom & agree with you re: big screen. I saw it twice (two different men) and they both loved the movie so its appeal is more than a chick flick I believe. But I also know some men who would dislike this. (Bruce willis nor the Terminator do NOT make a showing) I intend to see it one more time before it leaves big screen.

I slept 13 hours straight last night.. first time of more than 2 hours of sleep in row. going to get some things done.. later

[lonestar]

I'm on TV!!!!!!!!!

Weinie

PS I love Giz in the spaghetti pot!

[ohioWfan]

The Warther Museum sounds like a good option, Dolly. We DID miss you yesterday.

Another comment about Phantom. The stage version has been seen by millions of women AND men, as have the other two movie versions (one fairly close to the book, one not). The silent version is still almost too frightening for this 'chick.' :o)

This movie is a masterpiece, IMO, and amazingly close to the stage version. Mr Ohio and I saw it at the Pantages in Toronto, and it was a remarkable experience.

The film did not disappoint!

[anonymoussierra]

Be strong America good country!!!!

good G-D will help America strong persons!!!!Thank you

[ohioWfan]

Hey, dutchess...........it's been WAY too long since we've seen each other!

Sure hope you can make oure next 'gathering!' It's going to be on a Saturday for sure.

[DollyCali]

I saw Phantom twice in toronto & twice in Cleveland. I liked the movie better.. no question

[anonymoussierra]

ping

[shezza]

"Wake me when it's lunchtime."

[StarCMC]

Dear God, PLEASE no shots...PLEASE no shots!

[ohioWfan]

Yeah.........but there's nothing quite like having the chandelier come crashing down over your head. :o)

[tuliptree76]

Very cute thread, dutchess! Thank you. :-)