Nico Saves The Day!
(Hat tip – Nancy D.)
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7:56 am on March 24th, 2015
Whoo hoo! Go Niko, that was a BIG load to pull, youse are worthy of a Newfie award!
Good morning! Yes, we Iditadicts are having withdrawl. Glad mushers are home safe. Pawray all the rest of the 4 leggers get home safe, too. Mom is heading for the library and we will nap so we can be full of pi$$ and vinegar when she gets home.
Have a Tasty Tuesday!
7:58 am on March 24th, 2015
P.S. ML, Ewe r Baaaaaaa d ! We love it!
8:06 am on March 24th, 2015
Good morning. Good boy, Nico. And yep, that was a big load to haul in to shore. Heh! You are amazing.
Betcha Darrah or Mac or Dan the Dog would do that.
8:21 am on March 24th, 2015
When we first read the link, we figured it was probably a Newfie. Bernies are not noted for that, more of a cart dog we think. Guess if they could pull a cart they could pull two big humans, right? The fact that he jumped in and swam to them is the surprising part. Good boy, Nico.
Rio, We forgot to order The Sweetheart Season from the library, Will get right on it as soon as I finish this one. Thanks for the reminder.
Must get ready for work – this is the week where I cover for Nicole who is off on a vacay with her kids.
8:26 am on March 24th, 2015
O’H, you’d have to nail Dan, Mac or Darah to the floor to keep them out. Newfies will save you whether you want to be saved or not…Our Aretha (with one shortback leg) even tried to pull the pontoon boat once!
8:31 am on March 24th, 2015
HOH, Mom knows all about Newfies lifeguarding abilties. She was once BFFs with a Newfie named Sandy. When Mom and Sandy went swimming in the river, Sandy trried to save all the kids who were swimming. They thought she was a bear! Heh!
8:56 am on March 24th, 2015
He, he. When the HOH first moved to TN, the neighbor’s daughter saw the newf and ran into the house screaming, “It’s a bear!” Ever since mom calls them TN long tailed black bears!
9:14 am on March 24th, 2015
Hurray for Nico!!! and He’s a Rescue Dog (Of Course)
Newfie Tails. When we first saw a photo/video of Zoe out for a Morning Walk with the Newf Pack, we too thought they Looked Like Bears!
9:53 am on March 24th, 2015
Way to go Nico. You are beautiful! (Weight isn’t that much of a factor. The danger when saving people from drowning is that in their panic they may pull you under as well.)
Good morning all.
9:56 am on March 24th, 2015
Well!!! I was informed this morning that I have to go to the v-e-t this evening. Just because I have a bad tooth and my jaw is swollen to twice it’s normal size. I think it will heal and I certainly will NOT let Mom take a good look inside my mouth!
On a sad note, Brother Linus is going with me so he can go keep Dad company in heaven. Mom says Dad needs him more than she does so she will let him go.
ML, Mom’s sister used to work a second job as a checker at a grocery store in SouthLake. She wasn’t the speediest because she liked to visit with the customers. But she did that part time job for many years.
10:17 am on March 24th, 2015
BooBear: It is not the best of days for you…sorry to hear about Linus and your tooth.
ML: Forgot to say how much we liked the pun last night.
Have a good day, everyone.
10:44 am on March 24th, 2015
BooBear – hope the tooth is an easy fix. And we will hope that Linus’ journey is a peaceful one, and that he and your Dad will have a great reunion.
Hooray for Nico – we know two BMDs in our neighborhood. Both are happy, silly dogs given to romps and bounding around on their leashes. Not sure how serious they would get in an emergency.
Speaking of bears – we wonder when the neighborhood ones will show up.
10:46 am on March 24th, 2015
Spence and Staff: Thanks for the good news story to start the day. Nico the rescue was in the right place at the right time with the right moves. Way to go, Nico.
BooBear: Yikes! I had a bad tooth like that once. It hurts.
Sending prayers for Linus and y’all. Your Dad will like having him close.
10:58 am on March 24th, 2015
BooBear, I had to e almost all of my teeth out, several years ago. I adjusted, and I wish you well.
Buddy will meet Linus at the Bridge. He is super friendly. Linus and he will be good friends
11:06 am on March 24th, 2015
BooBear–Best wishes for a speedy recovery (they may give you something to make you feel all floaty, which you may enjoy). And flights of angels to go with Linus on a comfortable journey until he meets all his old and new friends at the Bridge.
Hello All–the part about Linus is making me a bit sad, so I’ll just go catch up on the last few days…
11:09 am on March 24th, 2015
…before I forget. Not four-legged-related, but B. Stove and any other English teachers and/or librarians may enjoy looking at this link. (B.–check out the Spec-Ops 27 t-shirt; librarians, check out the “I’m a Librarian” shirt))
2:42 pm on March 24th, 2015
Where is everyone?
2:57 pm on March 24th, 2015
Bee, I am at work, and keeping pretty busy today. Just stopped in to say hello.
Linus, Peace and love to you as you take your journey.
3:11 pm on March 24th, 2015
Hi Barb. I knew you were at work.
I’m irritated with someone on Facebook and want to tell him to mind his own business…and I probably will if he writes any more irritating comments.
3:14 pm on March 24th, 2015
That is a great story about Niko…smart, brave, Dog.
BooBear, You will feel better when the vet fixes your tooth. As Dawson said, I have been there and done that.
I am sorry about Linus, sniff. He and your dad will be happy to see each other. Hugs for your mom.
3:17 pm on March 24th, 2015
Hi, B. We here are trying to catch up with everything that was put on hold or neglected while we followed the little green flag.
3:24 pm on March 24th, 2015
Hi Siber’s Mom and Masquers.
3:24 pm on March 24th, 2015
Bee, Give us a hint?
Boobear, going to a dentist is never fun, but you will feel better afterwards.
3:29 pm on March 24th, 2015
Hi Stover!
3:36 pm on March 24th, 2015
Barb: He commented on a post someone sent to me giving his answer and then saying, “we should move on.” Who’s he to say when I should stop a subject. (Grrrrrrr. I almost misused an apostrophe by not using one. Grrrr again.) We taught in the same department. He was always an a$$ and obviously still is. (Sorry. I’ll get over it…eventually.)
3:43 pm on March 24th, 2015
B., it is ok to vent your spleen (a word mom now has issues with). BooBear, enjoy the dancing giraffes! Linus, sweet boy, greet you dad over the bridge and know the journey was worth it!
3:58 pm on March 24th, 2015
BooBear: Please let us know how you’re doing when you can.
Thanks HOH. (Now I’m wondering why we say that about spleen. It must have come from the time when people believed that the “humors” indicated disposition. This thought must mean that I’m feeling better. LOL!)
4:18 pm on March 24th, 2015
BStover. If he is an a$$ then block him. I just went to facebookie and saw the post you mentioned If you click on the right side of that post options will appear. One of them is “I don’t want to see this post.” Click it and “poof” Barry is GONE! Further options are available.
Of course you might already have done this…
4:20 pm on March 24th, 2015
B, don’t mean to upset folks with the “spleen” word. 1% of the people in the world live with out a spleen. Wasn’t our choice but as out friend said, “you kicked cancer to the curb” and we did, but life w/o one has been interesting. Avoid infections…how? Argue w/ DR. about use of antibiotics. Look like a person with an “agenda” while wearing a mask in public. Yes, life has changed in the past 2 years. Glad the changes have been mostly for the better and love handling Snowhook dogs this year and riding on a sled around Snowhook property.
YES! We like this side of the dirt!
4:27 pm on March 24th, 2015
Hi everyone. Where ever has this day gone?
Bee- tee hee. We saw that guy’s post, and wondered if there was a history there, or giving him the benefit of the doubt, wondered if it was an inside joke. But, no…he does indeed just sound like a self righteous ass.
The Storyteller says that he has his old cane still hanging around here somewhere if you need to borrow it.
4:31 pm on March 24th, 2015
B., you could tell that person, “Please do feel free to move on. Please.” (I have been called passive-aggressive at times.)
HOH, glad we are all on this side of the dirt.
Blessings to Linus and feeling better wishes to BooBear.
4:32 pm on March 24th, 2015
HOH: I’m glad the changes have been for the better also.
Staff: Thank you. I did it!
4:39 pm on March 24th, 2015
You guys are making me laugh.
4:41 pm on March 24th, 2015
I have to laugh that of the 200-300 fotos that were taken in AK, our mom only has 1 with her in it!
4:48 pm on March 24th, 2015
HOH – doncha love it when docs say things like “avoid infections”? Right – because before we got that sage medical advice, we were out there just looking for rusty nails to step on, and people with communicable diseases to hug.
Sheesh – who would of thought?
4:49 pm on March 24th, 2015
Mom said she would try to get a pic of me with my big chin. REALLY, Mom???????????
5:08 pm on March 24th, 2015
Prof B! You are sounding absolutely Chet-Like!
Please Do take the Storyteller up on his offer of a cane.
We seem to Recall a Mission where you borrowed Melanie’s cane to take care of a certain “Perp”.
5:10 pm on March 24th, 2015
HOH: It is hard to be in a foto when you are the fotographer…unless it’s a selfie.
5:37 pm on March 24th, 2015
Masquers, mom sucks at selfies!
T&G, Bingo! We also like food with hair on it in a dumpster, or even a fridge. And hanging around with snot nosed, sneezing kids, all high on our list!
6:29 pm on March 24th, 2015
T & G, Barb’s mom who grew up on a farm in Missouri said they stepped on rusty nails every summer. There were 7 kids and whenever this happened the treatment was to pour kerosene on the wound and then slap a piece of salt pork on it. Not sure of the reasoning, but no one ever got tetanus (they called it Lockjaw).
Bear, Did you watch The Judge yet?
6:39 pm on March 24th, 2015
BooBear, I hope your tooth is out by now. Linus will be missed so give Mom extra cuddles.
6:40 pm on March 24th, 2015
T and G’s Mom–Brilliantly put! I really wonder about so-called “healthcare” folks sometimes.
So, I read the inspiring story of Nico who can apparently lift/drag 3x his own weight, and am impressed.
Now–what was all this “Astrid” business from yesterday?
Waiting eagerly…
http://goliath-merchandising.myshopify.com/
6:56 pm on March 24th, 2015
Feeling bad for Boobear’s mama tonight. These are never easy decisions.
Sammy seems to be doing OK. I am thinking after 5 days, we are probably out of the woods.
7:16 pm on March 24th, 2015
Barb – no, we are sure there was no tetanus. And your feet must have smelled DELICIOUS! And very glad to hear that Sammy the Sh*t is doing ok.
Diane – you will get to know our Mama – she tends to speak her mind, even when diplomatically speaking, she should just hush up.
7:20 pm on March 24th, 2015
Ok. Now what is the world is going on? I have to stay in the hospital and have surgery and Linus is going back home with Mom?? Mom said to tell y’all my mouth and chin looked worse, worse, worse than this morning but I sure gave her what for during the 35 minute ride to the v-e-t. I cried very loudly the whole way. Mom kept muttering about how bad infected mouths smelled. I just kept on talking!
Mom decided to have a couple of tests done on Linus before making a final decision. He is getting fluids and bloodwork done now and will go home with Mom to wait out the test results. He has gone from 14 lbs to 8 lbs in the last few months.
She better come back for me tomorrow or I’m going to be in a very bad mood.
7:23 pm on March 24th, 2015
BooBear – we are sure that it would take flood, famine, fire and pestilence to keep your Mom from coming back to get you tomorrow. And be sure to yell at her the whole ride home too – you make get some tuna fish out of the deal.
7:39 pm on March 24th, 2015
Boobear, tomorrow will be better, for sure. Hope the tests for Linus are good.
T & G, It was Barb’s mama, born in 1919, and her siblings, that got that “medical” treatment, not Barb. Her feet smell just fine, thank you very much.
8:01 pm on March 24th, 2015
Boobear, I have had to spend the night away from mom. Practice looking pitiful tonight. My first day home is all about me, me, me!
8:01 pm on March 24th, 2015
Barb – we know for sure we loved you when you were here. We sat on your feet a lot.
8:18 pm on March 24th, 2015
BooBear: What? Oh no! At least you will get some soft food for a time.
Linus: I hope your tests give some good news.
Kerosene and salt pork! Hahahahahahaha!
8:26 pm on March 24th, 2015
Yes our mom said that was true, We wish we had more guests with nice smelling footsies!
8:27 pm on March 24th, 2015
BooBear, Hang in there. You’ll feel better soon. Prayers that Linus tests results are favorable.
8:35 pm on March 24th, 2015
Dawson, maybe it worked, none of them died! Of 7 kids, first one passed at 81. Last two are 86 and 90. Ninety year old is still farming, 86 year old just retired 3 years ago!
8:41 pm on March 24th, 2015
Oh, OH we just started a page…do we get Rio slobbery kisses or do we need to give Rio slobbery kisses?
8:43 pm on March 24th, 2015
We’d rather worry about 86 or 90 years rather than kissing dogs…sorta kinda.
8:53 pm on March 24th, 2015
Hello All,
Thank you for your on going support and cheer. We’re back home and resting though the dogs are bouncing off the walls already. I came down with pneumonia the last day of the race and am just now getting over the worst of it. Suffice it to day I’ve slept a lot since Nome. Soon I’ll post the story of the race this year and it will hopefully make sense.
The stand out that makes me laugh at this moment though and as a teaser for the whole story is as follows…
Moving from Koyuk to Elim we broke trail again through deep drifts and fierce wind. As this section of trail is treeless and wide open to the ravages of wind it can be a dangerous place to cross. Moving slowly and bundled up three of us went out together but with the white out conditions the other teams were quickly lost to me and it was clear we were all on our own. My team went trail marker to trail marker until the markers disappeared all together having been blown down in the wind. Stopping to find a trail through a trail less and windswept terrain I went up to thje front of my dogs and swept my headlamp around looking for the markers. Finally finding the next marker I turned again to my team expecting them to be worried or starting to curl up to wait out the storm. That was the last thing going on. Rio was entertaining everyone by mounting Josephine who was less than fond of his affections…. So with a smile and pulling a disappointed Rio off his conquest we continued on into the storm.
Thank you again….
AJ
8:59 pm on March 24th, 2015
AJ you and Rio and poor Josephine, the lady, are cracking us up, even though the story could have had a terrible outcome. Your Josephine and our Lucy Lou have that effect on the “gentlemen” around them. Glad y’all are home and looking for more stories on the trail!
9:01 pm on March 24th, 2015
AJ!….snort!….Even when the chips are down my Junior makes the most of his free time…heh!heh!chorkel!
9:03 pm on March 24th, 2015
Saul!…To those of youse who are avid Saul fans, I just want to say I am watching the Trash-Can scene right now. What can I say?…gurgle!gasp!…This is thee best trashcan scene I have ever seen. I can actually smell the garbage…gah!
9:06 pm on March 24th, 2015
Some dogs. sigh……
Glad to hear you are home safe and sound AJ and Rebecca. And glad to hear all the dogs are feeling good after the run. Must be thrybhad a good musher working with them.
9:07 pm on March 24th, 2015
AJ: Thank YOU, for allowing us to ride along virtually on your great Iditarod adventure and for stopping by to fill us in on a few of the details.
We know there are pages more of trail tales to come.
Can’t wait!
9:08 pm on March 24th, 2015
RJ!!!!
We have been running like crazy here this evening. Later.
9:16 pm on March 24th, 2015
Pneumonia!….I did not realize Giants could catch pneumonia….snort!….What the hell? Please get well very very soon AJ…snuffle!
9:26 pm on March 24th, 2015
AJ!….Did you enjoy all the educational notes I sent for you to read along the trail…heh!heh!
9:37 pm on March 24th, 2015
Barb,Magpie,Lucy: The Judge! Oh, No. Nana Forgot to Order it. She promises to do so right away.
Watched the Preview and it Looks Good.
Rio: We Here are big Better Call Saul fans, but are waiting for Time and On Demand to catch up.
Bummer about the Pneumonia, AJ. Hope you are feeling much better.
Love your Trail Stories. Looking forward to hearing more, more, more!
9:41 pm on March 24th, 2015
AJ, Take care of yourself and get completely well.
Rio, The trash-can scene was pretty bad.
There are only 2 more episodes of Saul before the end of this season, sniff.
Tourists/Fans are throwing pizzas on the roof of the house that Water White lived in. The woman who lives there now is not amused and has installed security cameras.
9:44 pm on March 24th, 2015
AJ,
We can wait! You get well! Loved the preview…
9:45 pm on March 24th, 2015
P new nomia on the trail for several of the mushers. Soooooooooooo scary. Glad we have them all home and knee d to keep them safe nd sound.
9:45 pm on March 24th, 2015
Gilly and Sage demonstrating the fine art of diplomacy
9:57 pm on March 24th, 2015
Siber-Maw!….Are you kidding me?…grunt!…I always thought about that house and who actually lives there and how they manage the tacky “tourists”….gah!…How awful!…sniff! …Pizza! Now i am hungry too.
10:00 pm on March 24th, 2015
Snowhook is complete again with the arrival of the Giant and our Lady in the middle of the night. Our Lady is trying to make the Giant rest as much as possible. She is so proud of him. Hell, we all are. How couldn’t we be? He was nominated by two different mushers for the sportsmanship award. We are proud to say he belongs to us, us, us. Ole Doc on the other paw, is a little upset. It seems the Giant has chosen to take a nap on Ole Doc’s loveseat. This only leaves two dog pillows and the couch for Ole Doc to choose.
Junior makes us so proud what with his extracurricular activities on the trail. You can’t be a sled dog all your life. It is good to explore options, develop talents and pursue your interests even if that interest is named Josephine.
10:17 pm on March 24th, 2015
Rio, It is true. I read it in the newspaper. The lady that lives there says she doesn’t mind fans taking pictures while standing in the street, but no pizzas, please. The creator of Breaking Bad has even come out and asked these nuts to stop throwing pizzas.
10:19 pm on March 24th, 2015
Yeeep!….Josephine just sent me a text and wants to file a formal complaint….Yiikes!…Junior you better settle this matter and kindly…sniff!
10:20 pm on March 24th, 2015
Siber-Maw!….We can only hope these are cheap frozen pizzas…snort!…What a waste if they are real pizzas…gah!
10:26 pm on March 24th, 2015
Rio: I’ve had a ‘talk’ with Junior. It was complete with a huffle, a gruffle and flip charts.
10:26 pm on March 24th, 2015
Junior!…Josephine said you left your eyebrows on her jacket…gah!…This could be construed as possible evidence…snort!…Get your act together Junior or you are OFF THE TEAM!…wheeze!
10:39 pm on March 24th, 2015
Tupper’s Mama: Those two can’t fool us anymore! They are really Pals. We have Photographic Proof. It will stand up in Court.
And speaking of Evidence. Do we need to put a call in to Attorney Meash? or to Wookie and Teddy’s Dad?
Pizzas on the Roof! That’s Funny. Funny to Us, but Not to the Woman that lives there.
Dog. Now I’m Hungry too.
10:47 pm on March 24th, 2015
Bella, We knew it..Dawson and I just knew it…AJ is a Hero and a Giant of a Man.
11:09 pm on March 24th, 2015
Sr.: I think my eyebrows were part of the mandatory gear the Giant has in his sled. It makes sense. My lady told me she was proud of me and my eyebrows made it to Nome. I didn’t carry them, so therefore the Giant must have carted them along the trail. What a guy to look out for my eyebrows and keep them warm and safe.
11:21 pm on March 24th, 2015
Junior!…It is well that you are loved….heh!
11:31 pm on March 24th, 2015
Thieves: The nerve of that Giant! He’s too big for the loveseat.
AJ & Rebecca: Take it easy if you can.
I’m laughing about the unfortunate lady who lives in the “pizza” house.
I’m hungry also but it is too close to bedtime.
I’m off to read some Dr. Doolittle before bed.
11:38 pm on March 24th, 2015
Best wishes and outcomes to boo bear and Linus We want to see those pictures, Boo!
AJ thanks for the teaser story. Can’t blame a fella for trying to stay warm!
Nite y’all
6:25 am on March 25th, 2015
Hi, ML.
Awake!..in the wee small hours of the morning. Was it that late afternoon katnap?
I know someone is out there…perhaps even my BFF Rose, who I miss very much. sniff.
6:46 am on March 25th, 2015
B: It should read…whom I miss very much…right?
6:55 am on March 25th, 2015
Whom always sounds so stiff and formal…very ta ta and upper English.
We know the he and him rule, but now we’ve got a she and her.
It is way too early to figure this out. Besides here I am on the blog talking to myself, and you know what they say about THAT.
I’m going back to bed.
7:04 am on March 25th, 2015
Hi Masquers! I am awake. But Momma has to go to work. Boo
7:42 am on March 25th, 2015
We are up too. What is your she/her question?
7:48 am on March 25th, 2015
BML: See 6:25 post.
7:52 am on March 25th, 2015
YOu are cracking up us!
8:01 am on March 25th, 2015
Masquers! Who is whom?
8:09 am on March 25th, 2015
Her is. Rose.
oh, oh.
8:12 am on March 25th, 2015
Heh. Good morning Yoda/HOH.
8:19 am on March 25th, 2015
And a good middle of the night to Masquers 🙂
8:21 am on March 25th, 2015
I still don’t see a her/she question, only a who/whom. But let me add: It would be correct to say I miss her, or she is missed.
And Rose, we do miss you.
BTW Josh just stopped over and he and his family are going to foster a pot bellied pig for a couple of weeks. At east that is what he is telling me. Anyone have any experience with a PBP?
8:23 am on March 25th, 2015
Masquers, see your 6:55 post about a her/she question.
8:32 am on March 25th, 2015
BML: The she/her is the who/whom. Pot bellied pig?