A Few of FR's Finest...Every Day...03-14-06....A Finest Pet Day ~ The Doggie Dictionary

gizmo, fredthecat, rusty, dutchess

[dutchess]

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

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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in need; and congratulate those deserving. We strive to keep our threads entertaining, fun, and pleasing to look at, and often have guest writers contribute an essay, or a profile of another FReeper.

On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

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We're having fun and hope you are!
~ Billie, dutchess, DollyCali GodblessUSA ~

Welcome Finest Friends. It's March Madness (for all you college basketball fans) so Rusty, FredtheCat and I (gizmo) decided a little doggie (madness) humor was in order. Ever wonder what defines our canine thinking???? Here you go!!! ENJOY! (AND, as alway, this is a show off your pet friendly zone :o) )!!!!

A Doggy Dictionary

LEASH: A strap which attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person whereyou want him/her to go.

SOFAS: Are to dogs like napkins are to people. After eating it is polite to run up and down the front of the sofa and wipe your whiskers clean.

DOG BED: any soft, clean surface, such as the white bedspread in the guest room or the newly upholstered couch in the living room.

DROOL: Is what you do when your persons have food and you don't. To do this properly you must sit as close as you can and look sad and let the drool fall to the floor, or better yet, on their laps.

GARBAGE CAN: A container which your neighbors put out once a week to test your ingenuity. You must stand on your hind legs and try to push the lid off with your nose. If you do it right you are rewarded with margarine wrappers to shred, beef bones to consume and moldy crusts of bread.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

SNIFF: A social custom to use when you greet other dogs. Place your nose as close as you can to the other dog's rear end and inhale deeply, repeat several times, or until your person makes you stop. This can also be done to human's crotches.

BICYCLES: Two-wheeled exercise machines, invented for dogs to control body fat. To get maximum aerobic benefit, you must hide behind a bush and dash out, bark loudly and run alongside for a few yards; the person then swerves and falls into the bushes, and you prance away.

DEAFNESS: This is a malady which affects dogs when their person want them in and they want to stay out. Symptoms include staring blankly at the person, then running in the opposite direction, or lying down.

THUNDER: This is a signal that the world is coming to an end. Humans remain amazingly calm during thunderstorms, so it is necessary to warn them of the danger by trembling uncontrollably, panting, rolling your eyes wildly, and following at their heels.

WASTEBASKET: This is a dog toy filled with paper, envelopes, and old candy wrappers. When you get bored, turn over the basket and strew the papers all over the house until your person comes home.

BATH: This is a process by which the humans drench the floor, walls and themselves. You can help by shaking vigorously and frequently.

BUMP: The best way to get your human's attention when they are drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea.

GOOSE BUMPS: A maneuver to use as a last resort when the Regular Bump doesn't get the attention you require..... especially effective when combined with The Sniff. See above.

LOVE: Is a feeling of intense affection, given freely and without restriction. The best way you can show your love is to wag your tail or pray together. If you're lucky, a human will love you in return.

Gizmo: Gosh...this is a lot of work putting a thread together. Doggie and Kitty licks to "Aunt" Billie, for"creating our "NEW FINEST PET THREAD LOOK""!!!! (new backgrounds/borders :o) ) And, while we're at it, thanks to all our Finest Hostesses, contributors, "regulars" AND lovers of Freeper Pets!!! Okay...Yawn...think I'm ready for a nap but hope you "check in!!!!"

12-28-05 ~ Hall of Fame #14

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 03-13-06 Military Monday

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[Billie]

I LOVE all your sweet pictures and the commentary, too! And a cute puppy pledge, Lori. :)

I tried several times to get here before lunch but looks like FR was down all morning. :(

BUMP! BUMP! BUMP!

[Mama_Bear]

Hi Billie! Where is everybody? FR has been back up for awhile, but it looks like it is just you and me in here....and soon to be just you. I was just about to leave to go to the store.

See ya' later.

[dutchess]

Hi sistahs. Ran home earlier to check on dad and saw FR was down. Hate when that happens!!! (P.S. Mr. d. is doing great :o) !)

[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; Dutchess, The Mayor, DollyCali or GodBlessUSA 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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[dutchess]

Hi Weinie. Giz loves you too!!!!

[dutchess]

You've been spyin' on us again. Now everyone's gonna know about our "tricks." ---Jack and Bailey

LOL...Okay, so where is the obligatory picture :o)

[dutchess]

Oh those faces are so sweet! Yours???

[dutchess]

Very sweet poem Jack. Perfect with that sweet picture! Thanks for sharing!

[dutchess]

Hi Purple. That is indeed a sweet picture! Glad you liked today's pledge. That actually is a mama_bear creation (thanks Lori! :o) !)

[dutchess]

Thanks carbine. Glad you liked the thread.

Question: How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?

LOL...we actually made a thread of those awhile back. It was a blast finding picture to go with it. I'll try to hunt it up and post the link!

[dutchess]

The link to that pet thread is HERE Enjoy!

[MEG33]

Foxgloves in the Hill Country,Texas
Good Afternoon to the Finest

[dutchess]

Hi Meg. Lovely flowers AGAIN! You sure do brighten up the place :o)

[MEG33]

Thank You!I love to post flowers!

[Diver Dave]

LOL...Okay, so where is the obligatory picture :o)

here's one... don't know if this one has been posted in the past.

[Diver Dave]

Question: How many dogs does it take to change a light bulb?

Golden Retriever Answer: The sun is shining, the day is young, we've got our whole lives ahead of us, and you're inside worrying about a burned out bulb?

"Can't be bothered with light bulbs - dd's giving us diving lessons" --Bailey and Jack

[Billie]

Afternoon, Global2010 - hope we'll be seeing you here at the Finest more often. Dutchess has been doing these cute pet threads for a couple of years and we never get tired of all the sweet faces and cute/funny commentary. :)

[Majie Purple]

Really nice ballet kitten pic & poem! Thanks for sharing.

[Billie]

Don't you just want to hug that doggie to pieces - it's sad when they are so scared.

[Billie]

Hi, weinie! I hope, if lonestar was out of town most of the day, that it was this morning and not this afternoon, since FR was down all morning anyway and she wouldn't have missed much. :(