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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....08-13-03...FReeper Pets ~ "The Boyz"
Mama_Bear and dutchess

Posted on 08/13/2003 5:20:51 AM PDT by Mama_Bear



A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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How precious we "creatures" great and small are. Today we get to introduce you to two very special pups who also happen to be our cousins....yes, they belong to one of the Finest "Sistahs". See if you can guess who??? (A little hint...if a dog is named "Bear" just who do you think his "mama" is?????




Bear and Jackie..."The Boyz 'N Bear-ie Club"

Gizmo: Well, here I am in sunny California, home of many fine FReepers and the world's worst Governor in history! Thanks goodness for my personal hero, Jim Robinson, and everyone else who helped in the recall effort.
Oops, I digress....this is FR pet day...and I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to two very special FRPets.

As I approach the house I am struck by the beautiful flowers! These must be VERY SPECIAL KIDS. I am greeted by the cutest little Dachshund (well..not as cute as me but pretty darn close!)
Bear: Welcome Gizmo. Mom says I am to tell you a bit about myself and my sidekick and best friend, "Jackie". My name is "Bear". I'm a ten year old Dachshund and, I am proud to say, those two Finest FReepers, "Mama_Bear" and "jkphoto", belong to us. My formal name is Little Red Baron, but since there is nothing formal about me everyone just calls me "Bear".
Gizmo: Hey Bear. Nice to meet you. So, let's get down to business. How did you find your folks?
Bear: I was a birthday present from my Mom to my Dad long ago (I don't remember much about that time, I was just a tiny puppy then.) But, according to what I have heard, Dad had said for years that he would like to have a miniature Dachshund.
My folks LOVE animals and have always had dogs in their home. Their first one was a fluffy little black Pomeranian, "Cindy", then came a precious little Chihuahua "Boo", and then a beautiful, stately Yellow Labrador Retriever named "Prince" (who they say was the smartest dog they ever knew....but, I'm sure they mean other than ME!). They loved all of their dogs so much that after each one left them they said "no more dogs, it hurts too much to lose them". But their house was so quiet and sad, and their hearts yearned for a new puppy, so that's when I came along - a surprise for Dad's birthday.

Gizmo: Oh, that's way too cool. So, like I never met a Dachshund before. What's your background and where do you like to "hang"?

Bear: I have been told that I have German "roots", but I wouldn't know about that. I do know that from the time I can remember I have had a passion for patrolling the perimeter of my yard in search of the elusive badger that I know lives under the Azalea bushes. So far, I have found a badminton birdie, a tennis ball, a couple of golf balls, but nothing that even comes close to looking like a badger. Mom says I wouldn't know a badger if I came face to face with one, but something in me insists that I keep searching. I've been told it's "in the breed", whatever that means. The time I spend while on "badger patrol" isn't wasted though. I am always on the alert, ready to chase away any birds and cats who have the audacity to come into MY yard. Mom and Dad wish I wouldn't chase them, but it's sooooo much fun. Cats and birds are about the only things that are afraid of me (other than the vacuum cleaner and the gardener, which we will get into later). Besides, everyone needs a purpose - and it's my purpose to keep the backyard varmint free.

Gizmo: I don't know about badgers but we have some mean squirrels in our neighborhood that I chase away. And FredtheCat is great at staking out those big bad chipmunks! Anyway, I hear you also have a little brother. Tell me about him!

Bear: Jackie, is the little Silky Terrier who lives here too. He is so different from me! He loves to watch the birds and even thinks that cats are cute, if you can believe that! If birds come near him he will stand still as a statue and watch them with the silliest bemused expression on his face, like they are the most fascinating little things he has ever seen. Can you imagine? Yesterday I saw a hummingbird fly up to Jackie, nose to nose, and they both looked each other over for the longest time. Quite an amusing sight, it was. I admit that hummingbirds are kind of fun to watch.

Jackie and I take our responsibilities very seriously. We have worn a path along the back fence where we go on patrol each day. My mom calls us the "Boyz" (yes, Jackie is a boy like me, even though he has a 'girl' name). Mom even put a sign along the our path that says "The Boyz 'N Bear-ie Trail - No CATS allowed!" She gets it! Anyway, that was about the time Jackie and I formed the Boyz 'N Bear-ie Club. We do everything together, sort of like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Mom says if we had pockets we'd have tadpoles and marbles in them.

Jackie is my very best buddy, but make no mistake about it, I am the ring leader and top dog in this house. I don't mind sharing equally with Jackie, sharing is a good thing, but it is understood that I get first dibs on any handouts around here. Once, when my dad 'accidentally' gave Jackie a treat BEFORE me, I got into such a huff! I stomped out of the room and pouted and sulked until I was sure he would never make that mistake again! Sure, Jackie is my best bud and yeah, I love the little guy, but when one is a "top dog", one should be treated as such, don'tcha think? My folks are wonderful people and they love both of us equally, so it has been a bit difficult educating them about these things. They laugh at me and tell me that my attitude is typical "Dachshund". I wouldn't know about that either, but they DID get the message about the 'treat thing'.
Gizmo: So…any chance I can talk to Jackie????
Bear: Hey....I haven't finished talking about me. We'll get to Jackie in a minute!

Bear: All in all, I think I am pretty well rounded, as dogs go. And pretty smart, too. I understand just about everything Mom and Dad say (even many of the things they THINK I don't understand.) Like the other day, they were discussing my fear of the hole punch - you know, that thing that punches holes in papers? They think that maybe a doggie psychiatrist could get to the bottom of why I am so afraid of it. Yeah right! Now I ask you, would any self-respecting dog go to a doggie psychiatrist? Besides, aren't ALL dogs afraid of the hole punch? If I could talk, I would explain this to them.......It is really very simple, it is just down right TERRIFYING! I HATE the thing! Who knows why? Who cares why? I know that my folks would never allow anything to hurt me, but whenever Dad goes into the office to use that threatening contraption I turn into a shivering bundle of frightened nerves and scramble into Mom's arms until he puts the horrid thing away. I suppose I should be embarrassed to admit that I am equally afraid of the stapler and the check stamper.........yes, basically ALL office supplies send me into a fit of panic. My Dad is wonderful though, he laughs and tells me to get a grip, but he goes out into the garage now to punch and staple his papers. I think that is very considerate of him.
Gizmo: Geesh! I admit to being afraid of lightening and thunder and the occasional big raccoons that show up in our yard, BUT a paper hole punch???? That is way too weird! Maybe you were a tree turned to paper in your previous life, you know, just a thought!
Bear: Hey, I like that. Well, now that I have bared my soul as to my deepest fears, I should tell you that I have a tough side too. No little wimpy Dachshund am I! I become absolutely fierce and a force to be reckoned with when it comes to protecting my mom from the evil, vicious vacuum cleaner. I have NO fear of IT at all. I charge at it, biting and snarling until it eventually gives up. In fact, I am very proud to say, I ALWAYS win. The thing eventually tucks it's tail between it's legs and slinks back into the closet and becomes quiet until the 'next time'. Fortunately, Mom isn't crazy about the vacuum either, so it isn't let out of the closet very often.

I also have no fear of the gardener and those noisy machines he shows up with each week. I bark and generally pitch a fit until he finally packs up his tools and leaves. I usually do my mouthing off from the safety of the doggie door however. You know, just in case I need to dart back inside if he gets too close with his roaring machines. It's better to be safe than sorry, I say. But you can be sure, he knows who calls the shots around here! He should, I tell him every week.

So, what it all comes down to is this.....I protect my mom from the vacuum cleaner and the gardener and she protects ME from the office supplies. But, if that dreaded day ever comes to pass when the office supplies decide to come after my mom, I'm sorry to say, she is on her own!

Gizmo: This is all very interesting but I have the redeye to catch and I haven't even met Jackie yet.

Bear: Okay. Jackie is the other member of the Boyz 'N Bear-ie Club. He is a bit shy, so I'll do the talking for him. He's a great little guy and we make a dog-gone good team too. He will be ten in September, but he's not showing his age at all. He is great at communicating with Mom, so I leave it up to him to alert her to the fact that way too much time has passed since we last had eggs for breakfast. He will find any excuse he can to tease Mom until she gives in and fixes us eggs. It is our all-time favorite thing, and he is the best at getting that point across. Another thing he is exceptionally good at is...........just laying around looking cute. He's got "cute" down pat. People say they've never seen a dog who looks so much like a Wookie, you know, from "Star Wars" - an adorable, CUTE Wookie. Part of his charm is his under-bite (or maybe it's an over-bite?).......anyway, his bottom front teeth stick out a bit, but that just makes him even more adorable and more 'Wookie-like'. No one can resist him.

So, there you have it. I have "attitude" and Jackie has "cute".......a pretty powerful combination! Between the two of us, we pretty much rule the roost, even though we are smart enough to allow our people to think THEY do. We both agree, we have two of the most wonderful parents a couple of dogs could ever hope for. Yes, we are mighty proud of them. We love the way they love God, their country, and, most of all, US!

Gizmo: You're right about your mom and dad. Mom and all the folks at the Finest think they are the best too. And I hear your dad makes a mean "tri tip". Mom's still trying to get the recipe from him. Anything else you want to add…before I catch my plane?
Bear: Nope. It's been great meeting you but I'm kind of tired of talking and I'm thinking there could be a badger out under the Azaleas. I am off on patrol. See ya!
Gizmo: So there you have it folks. Two more Finest FRPets. I'm ready to catch the redeye to join Mom and Dad for my summer vacation. Fortunately I have found a good conservative lap to snooze on. Special thanks to my dear Aunt Mama_Bear for filing this report today (and for all the wonderful treats she left for me!) Until next week…that's this week!







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To: Billie
I might decide to vote for Larry Flynt....

I didn't want to say anything before giving it a lot of thought. Now I'm ready to make an announcement about Larry Flynt.

I would never pull that clymer's wheelchair when I get big!

Now who are you going to vote for?

weinie

221 posted on 08/13/2003 8:33:00 PM PDT by lonestar (Weinie for California Governor!)
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To: Calpernia
Ummm...sorry, no Preview of Things To Come, obligated to give an Interview to dutchess for a Pet Wednesday.
Waiting for her to return from vacation to submit to The Interrogation..:))

Then he can go National!

222 posted on 08/13/2003 8:33:10 PM PDT by LadyX (( To God be the Glory ))
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To: WVNan
There you are, Sistah Nan!!!

What kind of day did you have?

223 posted on 08/13/2003 8:33:59 PM PDT by LadyX (( To God be the Glory ))
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To: LadyX; Calpernia
Ummm...sorry, no Preview of Things To Come, obligated to give an Interview to dutchess for a Pet Wednesday. Waiting for her to return from vacation to submit to The Interrogation..:))

Hi sweet Maggie. Giz has your sweet Binky on his calendar...thanks for "holding out". Cal...he's heading your way shortly too to finish the "inquisition" from your sweet kitties!.

Looks like I've missed lots of fun today!
224 posted on 08/13/2003 8:40:45 PM PDT by dutchess (A freeper impaired vacation is NO FUN! (well sort of no fun!))
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To: LadyX
Any guidelines for a cartoon kitty? Or will will make Binky an double agent to spy on the competition link Arnold :)
225 posted on 08/13/2003 8:40:54 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: dutchess
Are you having a great vacation? My goal is for Weinie to be in office before your return.

Think of the interview Gizmo will get!
226 posted on 08/13/2003 8:42:46 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: dutchess
Hi, dutchess!
Aiming for sometime after the end of the month - time of your choosing thereafter, hopefully, depending on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness..:)).

So glad you are having a nice long vacation - but we miss you..:(

227 posted on 08/13/2003 8:54:08 PM PDT by LadyX (( To God be the Glory ))
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To: Billie; Mama_Bear; dansangel; Aquamarine; FreeTheHostages; ST.LOUIE1; LadyX; WVNan
dear sistahs and friends...what a bittersweet day today. As many of you know my 81 year old previously VERY active dad is in early stages of Alizheimers. 77 year old still very active mother (who has always been very dependent on dad) is struggling with it...trying to "find a cure" and "fix him".

We're staying at the summer place dad had built 29 years ago...his dream getaway. Now he shows limited interest

He's always had a special bond with Mr. D. and today...they together fixed a bunch of sprinkler heads (with dad actively involved)...then fished with us...actually went out and played 9 holes of golf (he only played seven BUT drove the cart) AND...sigh...we took the pontoon boat to dinner and dad actually drove it home and docked it (with coaxing from Mr. D.) He has not driven the boat in two years (mom never has) so they are pretty much dependent on company to go out on the lake. He was as proud as could be...mom (and I) were in tears.

Thanks for letting me go on...This is a day I'll always remember....
228 posted on 08/13/2003 8:54:40 PM PDT by dutchess (There's nothing better than freeper friends....)
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To: Calpernia; lonestar
Post #228 was for you too! Absolutely love the Weinie for governor campaign stuff....Mr. D. is "an elected official"...and up again next year. I just might put you two in charge of his campaign LOL!
229 posted on 08/13/2003 8:58:37 PM PDT by dutchess (There's nothing better than freeper friends....)
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To: Calpernia; dutchess; lonestar; All
Sistah Nan posted and ran, apparently; Wednesday probably a long day for her as a minister.

Time for me to turn in, probably finishing a book first.

See everyone tomorrow, hopefully - - -

230 posted on 08/13/2003 9:03:58 PM PDT by LadyX (( To God be the Glory ))
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To: dutchess
Just saw your post, dutchess, and grieve with and for you.
Saw my mother last when I was 27; gone just 4 years later when I was in Alaska.

After we got out of service my Dad was near - but before long had to be placed in a nursing home, with me the (legally) parent - him the child, and he went to be with Mom in 1976.

I fully understand your sorrow and the few joys of this day.

My heart and prayers go out to you, dear sister - - -


231 posted on 08/13/2003 9:11:45 PM PDT by LadyX (( To God be the Glory ))
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To: dutchess; lonestar; LadyX
I'm sorry Dutchess. We went and formed a Union. We will not even consider Mr. D's campaign without Gertie.


232 posted on 08/13/2003 9:15:25 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: LadyX
Oh...hugs! Night. I'm still here for a bit.
233 posted on 08/13/2003 9:24:56 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: LadyX; Calpernia; Mama_Bear; jkphoto; Billie
Thanks Maggie...for your kind words and thoughts...I'm blessed for the time I've had and am having with my folks...love you girl!

Cal...so what do we have to do to get you to work for Mr. D. too????? Geesh!!!!

Lori...thanks so much for making this thread virtually a breeze for Giz...(AND ME!) All Giz did was munch on food as Bear did all the talking...you developed and edited the pictures...AND did all the dialogue! Gosh...all I had to do was insert the text...something that took hours and sweat and tears last February (right Billie) Hopefully I've got that part down. Night all...
234 posted on 08/13/2003 9:35:21 PM PDT by dutchess (There's nothing better than freeper friends....)
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To: Billie; LadyX; dutchess; Aquamarine; Mama_Bear; dansangel; FreeTheHostages; ST.LOUIE1; Fiddlstix; ..
Goodnight to all.

Dutchess, I hope LadyX won't be too disappointed that you rejected Gertie!

Night to the Finest!


235 posted on 08/13/2003 9:43:21 PM PDT by Calpernia (Innocence seldom utters outraged shrieks. Guilt does.)
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To: Billie
. . . heard more about Jackie, Lori! He is adorable! He wasn't in either of the Christmas Pet threads.

Bear wouldn't allow us to tell you about him. :-)

236 posted on 08/13/2003 11:51:49 PM PDT by jkphoto
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To: Aquamarine
LOL !
237 posted on 08/14/2003 2:01:11 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP (Check out the Texas Chicken D 'RATS!: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/keyword/Redistricting)
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To: dutchess
You and your wonderful family are in my prayers, ((((((dutchess))))))

This is why I am so anxious to get back to FL - to be with my folks while I still have them. Your story breaks my heart.....
238 posted on 08/14/2003 4:16:53 AM PDT by dansangel (America - Love it, Support it or LEAVE it!)
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To: Mama_Bear
Good morning, fuzzy! : )

AhhhRoooo! : )

239 posted on 08/14/2003 5:54:44 AM PDT by ST.LOUIE1
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To: Calpernia; dutchess; lonestar
"Dutchess, I hope LadyX won't be too disappointed that you rejected Gertie! "

My-oh-my-oh-my - - say it isn't so, Cal My Pal.....wake to find I am the victim of R-E-J-E-C-T-I-O-N, and I haven't even had coffee??!!

Surely you jest, lest I break down and sob...uncontrollably, yet.....

BUT NO!! dutchess would not do such a thing!!
Gertie Girlilla shall put on a weak smile, pour coffee and pretend everything's gonna be awl right - see??


240 posted on 08/14/2003 5:55:38 AM PDT by LadyX (( To God be the Glory ))
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