Today is Monday, and it'll be a quiet day for me. I have been expecting an addition to my kitty family, but my acquisition was delayed so that my newest boy kitty could spend an extra week with his mama. He was the runt in a litter of seven, so with his larger brother and sisters gone, he'll get the sole benefit of mama's milk. I'm looking forward to getting him. Later, this evening I'll be bowling on a league with friends. It's our 6th or 7th year bowling together (can't remember which-must be old age creeping up). We're all rather average bowlers but are in position 6 out of almost 30. We all wonder how that's possible....
I hope that everyone has a nice President's Day. Do something fun, Cook something special, or just get that nap that you never seem to have time for and we'll see you tomorrow.
Bruno
February 15, 2010
War Dogs
War Dogs Remembered, Decasdes Later
By Jessica Ravitz, CNN
(CNN) -- Maybe it was the sound of the wind cutting through the wire. Perhaps he caught a small vibration with his keen eyes. Or it could have been a slight difference in the air's smell.
Whatever it was, when Sarge noticed that his Marine Corps handler, Fred Dorr, was creeping down the wrong path in the Vietnam jungle, the German shepherd did something he'd never done out in the field: He looked at Dorr and barked, before taking a seat.
"When he sat down, I knew there was a trip wire. I was one step away from it," remembered Dorr, who with his dog in 1969 was "walking point," leading the way for a dozen soldiers. Had the hidden explosive device been tripped, "It would have gotten half of us."
Read More: Source/CNN: War Dogs
This is a great story. It's just sad that so many have died in the service of our country, sometimes in the place of our servicemen. What dedication these dogs had. They are truly American Heroes.
By Jessica Ravitz, CNN
(CNN) -- Maybe it was the sound of the wind cutting through the wire. Perhaps he caught a small vibration with his keen eyes. Or it could have been a slight difference in the air's smell.
Whatever it was, when Sarge noticed that his Marine Corps handler, Fred Dorr, was creeping down the wrong path in the Vietnam jungle, the German shepherd did something he'd never done out in the field: He looked at Dorr and barked, before taking a seat.
"When he sat down, I knew there was a trip wire. I was one step away from it," remembered Dorr, who with his dog in 1969 was "walking point," leading the way for a dozen soldiers. Had the hidden explosive device been tripped, "It would have gotten half of us."
Read More: Source/CNN: War Dogs
This is a great story. It's just sad that so many have died in the service of our country, sometimes in the place of our servicemen. What dedication these dogs had. They are truly American Heroes.
Local News: Early Morning Car Crash
SPOKANE -- The first few hours of Valentine's Day turns deadly on Spokane's South Hill. A 19-year-old woman is dead after the car she was in collided with another car at the intersection of 54th and Hatch.
The crash happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Both cars ended up in the front yard of a home. One car had T-boned the other which was wedged up against a tree.
One person was taken to a hospital. Three people were in one car and two in the other. The conditions of the other passengers is unknown.
Investigators say speed was a factor in the crash but they do not know if alcohol was involved.
Read More/Video: Source/KREM.com Early Morning Crash
The crash happened just before 3 a.m. Sunday morning. Both cars ended up in the front yard of a home. One car had T-boned the other which was wedged up against a tree.
One person was taken to a hospital. Three people were in one car and two in the other. The conditions of the other passengers is unknown.
Investigators say speed was a factor in the crash but they do not know if alcohol was involved.
Read More/Video: Source/KREM.com Early Morning Crash
1930's Advertisement
Just another advertisement that my friend Gary sent to me. Remember these are from the 1930's and it seems that we sure had different values and ideas back then. as indicated by the message here.
Clark Howard
Money Expert Clark Howard visits a model home to show you how to save money and energy.
Good old Clark once again sharing some of his wisdom with all of us. I think I'm going to make him a regular, and post him at least 3 times a week.
Good old Clark once again sharing some of his wisdom with all of us. I think I'm going to make him a regular, and post him at least 3 times a week.
Vancouver B.C.
A man is seen through a chain link fence walking past the Olympic cauldron at the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Victoria, Sunday, February 14, 2010. Members of the general public can not gain access to the cauldron sight.
Hope you've been keeping up with the Olympics. I have a lot of time during the day, and I'll be watching and posting some highlights that I am interested in. Look for them.
Hope you've been keeping up with the Olympics. I have a lot of time during the day, and I'll be watching and posting some highlights that I am interested in. Look for them.
The Best Dog Food
Selecting the Best Kibble for your Dog
By Elizabeth Wasserman/The Daily Dog
Selecting the right kibble for your dog can be an overwhelming task. After all, there are dozens of choices on the market these days. To help simplify your decision, ask yourself these seven questions: Read more: Source/KHQ Pets Best Kibble
It's very important to find the best food for your pet, whether it's dog or cat food. It's also important for keeping your pet healthy. All my pet owning friends will agree with that.
By Elizabeth Wasserman/The Daily Dog
Selecting the right kibble for your dog can be an overwhelming task. After all, there are dozens of choices on the market these days. To help simplify your decision, ask yourself these seven questions: Read more: Source/KHQ Pets Best Kibble
It's very important to find the best food for your pet, whether it's dog or cat food. It's also important for keeping your pet healthy. All my pet owning friends will agree with that.
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