Darling! I just love a good grooming!
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Hello Streamers! Yep - that's right. Here in Minnesota, we know this time of year for a few things. One - road construction starts... and ends about this time next year just in time for more to start up again!
And Two - some personal grooming time!
Wait a minute?!! Who let the cows in for a pedicure??!!
Yep, and it is that time of year to get that pedicure!
I love it! So Bella... will you be doing a
couple of coats on the tip-toes tonight?
I will for sure - but the polish smell drives the
danes crazy! They run from the room.
If I were smart - I would pay attention to them!
Their groomer comes next week, so they'll be all beautified
come next crawl! Hey - the Derby is today!
Do you watch it? We think it is just about the
most thrilling 2 minutes in sports.
Ok - gotta go chase the cows out again....
They are pedicure freaks!
Soon the whole herd will be in here!
I wanted to pass this along to you ... Knew a fellow Minnesotan would appreciate it!
SINGING WITH THE LUTHERANS
by Garrison Keillor
I have made fun of Lutherans for years - who wouldn't, if you lived in Minnesota? But I have also sung with Lutherans and that is one of the main joys of life, along with hot baths and fresh sweet corn.
We make fun of Lutherans for their blandness, their excessive calm, their fear of giving offense, their lack of speed and also for their secret fondness for macaroni and cheese. But nobody sings like they do. If you ask an audience in New York City, a relatively Lutheranless place, to sing along on the chorus of 'Michael Row the Boat Ashore', they will lo ok daggers at you as if you had asked them to strip to their under-wear. But if you do this among Lutherans they'll smile and row that boat ashore and up on the beach! And down the road!
Lutherans are bred from childhood to sing in four-part harmony. It's a talent that comes from sitting on the lap of someone singing alto or tenor or bass and hearing the harmonic intervals by putting your little head against that person's rib cage. It's natural for Lutherans to sing in harmony. We're too modest to be soloists, too worldly to sing in unison. When you're singing in the key of C and you slide into the A7th and D7th chords, all two hundred of you, it's an emotionally fulfilling moment.
I once sang the bass line of Children of the Heavenly Father in a room with about three thousand Lutherans in it; and when we finished, we all had tears in our eyes, partly from the promise that God will not forsake us, partly from the proximity of all those lovely voices. By our joining in harmony, we somehow promise that we will not forsake each other.
I do believe this: These Lutherans are the sort of people you could call up when you're in deep distress. If you're dying, they'll comfort you. If you're lonely, they'll talk to you. And if you're hungry, they'll give you tuna salad!
The following list was compiled by a 20th century Lutheran who, observing other Lutherans, wrote down exactly what he saw or heard:
1. Lutherans believe in prayer, but would practically die if asked to pray out loud.
2. Lutherans like to sing, except when confronted with a new hymn or a hymn with more than four stanzas.
3. Lutherans believe their pastors will visit them in the hospital, even if they don't notify them that they are there.
4. Lutherans usually follow the official liturgy and will feel it is their way of suffering for their sins.
5. Lutherans believe in miracles and even expect miracles, especially during their stewards hip visitation programs or when passing the plate.
6. Lutherans feel that applauding for their children's choirs would make the kids too proud and conceited.
7. Lutherans think that the Bible forbids them from crossing the aisle while passing the peace.
8. Lutherans drink coffee as if it were the Third Sacrament.
9. Some Lutherans still believe that an ELCA bride and an LC-MS groom make for a mixed marriage. (For those of you who are not Lutherans, ELCA is Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and LC-MS is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, two different divisions of the same Protestant religion. And when and where grew up in Minnesota, intermarriage between the two was about as popular as Lutherans and Catholics marrying.)
10. Lutherans feel guilty for not staying to clean up after their own wedding reception in the Fellowship Hall.
11. Lutherans are willing to pay up to one dollar for a meal at church.
12. Lutherans think that Garrison Keillor stories are totally factual.
13. Lutherans still serve Jell-O in the proper liturgical color of the season and think that peas in a tuna noodle casserole add a little too much color.
14. Lutherans believe that it is OK to poke fun at themselves and never take themselves too seriously.
And finally, you know you're a Lutheran when:
*It's 100 degrees, with 90% humidity, and you still have coffee after the service;
*You hear something really funny during the sermon and smile as loudly as you can;
*Donuts are a line item in the church budget, just like coffee;
*The communion cabinet is open to all, but the coffee cabinet is locked up tight;
*When you watch a 'Star Wars' movie and they say, 'May the Force be with you', you respond, 'and also with you';
*And lastly, it takes 15 minutes to say, 'Good-bye'. May you wake each day with His blessings, Sleep each night in His keeping, And always walk in His tender care.
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So sweet ... I couldn't help mentioning you in my post today!
Hugggggggggggggggggz,
Taylor
Has the price of oil filtered its way through the economy and down to the level of dog grooming?
I may have posted a video of Lindsay running in the snow, but this is YouTube not MGM and she is not Lassie (close your ears Lindsay).
I use and oatmeal based shampoo with a hint of lavendar in it. So after they are done running it smells not to bad in here and it helps them to sleep.
I have to groom them more often in the summer though as their fur grows fast as they are non-shedding dogs.....
Thanks for the peek a boo into your life from your blog..
Gloria
I love Garrison (have had the pleasure of
interpreting for him) and I can hear his voice
and mannerisms throughout that piece!
Thank you for sharing the smile!
as my toes dry!
What a run! And poor Eight Belles - she has run her
last race. Big Brown will be amazing to watch in 2 weeks!
When I was a kid - I rode these swings at the
playground, but in my mind I was part of
the derby! I think next year will have to
include a Kentucky Derby family trip, complete
with a BIG A$$ HAT for me!
to enjoy it for myself. 80$ smacks! My mobile service is about 150$
and I consider myself lucky... but mobile means the gas prices
are FOR SURE an issue! I will have to see if my bill goes up next week
when they pop by for the Dane-duo shower and shave special!
Check your fine print and see what petroleum products are
sending your fees through the roof!
If they are going to charge you and arm and a leg... at least fanagle a facial
while you're at it!
Having someone else make them all pretty!
But I get it. Some people are particular about
who touch their feet.
Are you ticklish? I have
never been ticklish on my feet, but my boy...
oooo he comes close to peeing himself if you
tickle him too long! But hey - these are professionals
and should know when to stop tickling - right!
Let me know if you ever decide to give it a try!
Heh.....Now if only Great Danes washed as easy
It sounds like you are a wonderful
doggy mommas - giving those pampered
pups lavendar to help them sleep!
Gloria - you are so sweet!
And genius! Why didn't I think of that!
I will have to ask if my groomer will whip me up a batch
of that good smelling stuff! I have serious scent allergies
but lavendar may be OK!
I have the danes groomed once a month - so I think that's
a good schedule. I imagine it gets to be a lot if you are doing
it more often in the summer! Whew! Kudos to you Glo!
I cried when I saw that break on TV.
It was horrible!
Looking forward to the Preakness as Big Brown
looked like he could run ANOTHER mile.
Did he even break a sweat?
And did you see his jocky fall off him
as the escort was leading them after the
race? The station tried to pull away but the camera
caught it. Big Brown spooked when he was being lead up
to where Eight Belles was down on the track.
Even he knew she was a gonner.
Here's horse racing MAJORDANE style!
How are you? Life good? I hope so.
I think of you often and send warm thoughts
in your direction? How's the pack?
Been dressing them up in anything
crazy lately? Still counter surfing in the
kitchen and stealing goodies?!
And still you love them! Amazing.
As far as washing the danes in a dane-sized tub...
You have to reserve the big one!
And still you would see this look of distain afterwards!
Here are more fun shots for you Misty!
Enjoy!
For those sink diving weiners!
And the Diva of your pack!
PolarB did a post last Spring about feet and sandals. I ummm promised to keep MY feet covered up. Nuff said?
Sherry
I was a second child... which means
EVERY picture of mine features
my older sister too. Drats!
She had all the cool solo pictures
of herself as a baby... but after I came
along, well- film wasn't cheap back then
so I guess I'm happy to be in them at all!
My screen just got wider, but nothing like scrolling on over to view the whole picture?!
Wow - glad you all spoke up and helped me get it right! I owe it all to you.
Gotta be firm with them doggies!
In a row from now on!!
But the cats... now that's another story!
Love ya Sherry!
trainer. She took me behind the scenes, I could not believe the attention those dogs were getting....I saw a English Sheep dog who had his own salon staff...I told him I should be so lucky........
I love her to death but if I start photoshopping her butt out
of my childhood pictures and she finds
out - yikes (cue waterfall)
it will be years of therapy.
Plus, holidays will be
a dysfunctional rollercoaster from hell
where Mom blames me, and (oh I can't even look
nope, no -no... I better just keep her
where she is and use the photobucket archive
as my backup!
I swear some of the pictures in here cracked me up. like the one cat being taken towards the sink with the caption O HELL NOOOOO! too funny
WISC holds one of my favorite cities
(Milwaukee), and we often vacationed
at the Dells when I was a kid.
Back then it felt lightyears away,
but then everything does when you're only
4 foot nothing and trying to be part of
the world. You'll be happy to know,
I have never had any complaints
against WISC roads so maybe
they're on to something
regarding all that construction?
Thanks for coming by.
Small Crawls make for more time
to sit and get to know new Streamers.
I was by your place earlier and enjoyed
the funky background you have up.
I have visited your place for a drum
circle too, now that I think about it.
Ever been to the Ren Fest here in MN?
The last half hour drum circle is
like none other. I highly recommend it.
Hey, is that your sheep by the way?
Do you harvest the wool and make
anything from it? Yarn to knit?
Wonder if other Streamers are into
knitting? I will have to check that out!
Well, I better keep crawling.
Thanks again for the visit.
The danes are a welcoming bunch
so feel free to pop in whenever you
have a chance.
I bet that was a cool show and
what a wonderful experience to
get the backstage pass treatment!
Yeah - I've seen some of the lengths
that show dog owners will go to for their
pooches. I swear some of them have OCD
to be brushing EVEN during judging?
When do you say WHEN - good nuff, let 'er go,
can't fluff no more?
ok - well I think everyone can agree this is excessive!
And this too...
Oh heLLLLL NO! What the... now that is FUNNY
Ok, and I just dug this little fella out for TABster...
and the pic CRACKS me up EVERY single time!
Why?
Just tell me why!
Dalph, is it a rabbit?
Now that we're all Gussied uP...Let uS EnjoY !!!
Have a Great Weekend ~, & Thanks for a Really FuN Post ! "you're just full of it"
I laugh every time.
Imagine two of those things
plodding along with each of your
wife's steps?!
You need a well deserved break today!
True! This was a fun topic for
picture finding!
I just love finding them
and making the crawl
comments FUN!
Thanks again for the display
feedback Mouse! I had no idea.
Glad to make the improvements!
You know I finally went looking for him.
Told him I missed his butt on Saturday
nights and that I was worried the MRS
was keeping him tied up to the bedposts.
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Baum-chicka-baum-baum...
Maybe he is trying to hide among the
danes to avoid that trunk ride you promised?
Which was a classic come back! Niiiice!
(score two for Bella on that one...)
but that poodle is definitely my fav.
well, I'm outta here tonight; I gotta pull 4 hours early.
thanks for coming out; always more fun with you here on a Saturday Night!
Much love to ya and give the Danes a bone!
goodnight, Gracie.
Whew. Glad to see you.
Where were you? In the back
with the Brawny paper towels?
Me and the MR are thinking about
having a little spankster of our very own
and we've been DOCs all up in our stuff
lately. I can't tell you how many times
I've thought of the Brawny Thristy O's
conversation and giggled a little to myself.
Ahhhh! The good ol' days.
AND the boy can't stop quoting
Jeff Dunham's act. He friggin' loves it
and laughs all to himself (like mother, like son)
plus he can do the Walter sarcastic laugh PERFECT!
Creeps me out sometimes.
So much so that the Vet had to sedate her to draw blood for the diagnostic panels when she was deathly ill. As I sat and looked at her, all knocked out on the floor of the Vet office, I had an "ah-ha" moment.
I nonchalantly pilfered through the drawers in the office, located their nail clippers, and the Vet returned to find me on the floor with Azure, clipping a knocked-out girl's toenails. I then scaveneged to locate their ear-cleaning solution and helped myself to that.
That girl's toes never looked so good. Now that she is back in full-tilt action, she probably won't ever have her nails clipped again.
Love to you all, from tips to toes! The MisFits