The Fat Giraffe/Caterpillar Parade
An adventure in dog-sitting.42 total reviews
Comment from Donya Quijote
I'm laughing so hard I can barely control the hysterics to write what may or may not be a review. I take it you're not an animal person. Too bad. An animal might provide your muse with some unusual inspiration. This was an amusing and fun read from title to finish. The image of giraffe walking or rather being walked by a caterpillar is just too funny. Your description of the dog's antics and your inner thought are priceless. Love your name for youtube because that is more or less what it is... What more can I say. I found no irregularities. Thanks for sharing a bit of humor with us today...
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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I'm laughing so hard I can barely control the hysterics to write what may or may not be a review. I take it you're not an animal person. Too bad. An animal might provide your muse with some unusual inspiration. This was an amusing and fun read from title to finish. The image of giraffe walking or rather being walked by a caterpillar is just too funny. Your description of the dog's antics and your inner thought are priceless. Love your name for youtube because that is more or less what it is... What more can I say. I found no irregularities. Thanks for sharing a bit of humor with us today...
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Thank you, Donya. I do like animals, but I'm kind of clumsy with them--that's about the best my muse can do. I'm so glad you enjoyed. Peace, Lee
Comment from c_lucas
That seven pound bully wore you down. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
Good job.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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That seven pound bully wore you down. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a good read.
Good job.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Thank you, Charlie. 'Bully' is just the right word, Charlie. Glad you enjoyed. Peace, Lee
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You're welcome, Lee. Charlie
Comment from kenni
Ellen (barking dog), friend, mentor and fellow dog lover, encouraged me to read your story. Glad I did. Not only a pleasurable story to read but offers wonderful insights into the little Terrier,s persona. Into the giant who babysits him as well. I just recently became the proud partner with a 14 pound Yorkie; Betsy is her name. She fits the description to a double T. kenni
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Ellen (barking dog), friend, mentor and fellow dog lover, encouraged me to read your story. Glad I did. Not only a pleasurable story to read but offers wonderful insights into the little Terrier,s persona. Into the giant who babysits him as well. I just recently became the proud partner with a 14 pound Yorkie; Betsy is her name. She fits the description to a double T. kenni
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Thank you, kenni. I envy you Betsy, but the truth is I don't have the stamina to get into a long-term relationship. Smart dogs, these Yorkies, and quite adept at wrapping even giant around their little tails. Glad you enjoyed, kenni.
Peace, Lee
Comment from Ric Myworld
Buddy reminds me of the two yapping Maltipoos that I got talked into getting. Designer breeds my patooti. A mix between a Maltese and a Poodle is a mutt, I don't care what you want to call them. I told the girlfriend that it was me or the dogs. I'm looking for a place. Thanks for the cute story.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Buddy reminds me of the two yapping Maltipoos that I got talked into getting. Designer breeds my patooti. A mix between a Maltese and a Poodle is a mutt, I don't care what you want to call them. I told the girlfriend that it was me or the dogs. I'm looking for a place. Thanks for the cute story.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Thank you, Ric. You've got a funny story working here--thrown over for a pair of Maltipoos. Good luck with your relocation.
Peace, Lee
Comment from adewpearl
nuked the goop - nuke, for tense consistency
my and Buddy's routine, and every day more - add comma
This is one of the funniest personal essays I have ever read, Lee :-) I am very sorry there is not video evidence, but you describe it so well that I don't really need the video to picture you oohing and ahhing over tootsie roll poopies. ROTFLMAO :-) Somewhere in the world there might be someone funnier than you, but I've not met him :-) Brooke
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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nuked the goop - nuke, for tense consistency
my and Buddy's routine, and every day more - add comma
This is one of the funniest personal essays I have ever read, Lee :-) I am very sorry there is not video evidence, but you describe it so well that I don't really need the video to picture you oohing and ahhing over tootsie roll poopies. ROTFLMAO :-) Somewhere in the world there might be someone funnier than you, but I've not met him :-) Brooke
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Thank you, Brooke. I'm HOPING there's no video evidence of my personal humiliation. These days, everyone has a camera. I expect the blackmail notes to start arriving any day now.
I'm glad you enjoyed. Peace, Lee
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Well, I am sorely disappointed. I could use a bit of comic relief right now :-)
Comment from kiwisteveh
How 'bout leaving some of us other folks a chance to win one of these contests fro time to time? :o) See I put the little smiley thing so you'll know that I'm only jesting...
This is funny on a number of levels and I am sure any dog-lovers or dog-haters will discover all of them. The giraffe-caterpillar contrast is merely a guide to the hilarity that ensues and the self-mocking tone is great.
Wonderful.
Steve
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2013
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How 'bout leaving some of us other folks a chance to win one of these contests fro time to time? :o) See I put the little smiley thing so you'll know that I'm only jesting...
This is funny on a number of levels and I am sure any dog-lovers or dog-haters will discover all of them. The giraffe-caterpillar contrast is merely a guide to the hilarity that ensues and the self-mocking tone is great.
Wonderful.
Steve
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2013
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thank you, Steve. Hey, you never enter prose contests, and I shy away from poetry--except limericks and the story/poems (which I never come close to winning).
I'm delighted you enjoyed this, Steve. You are a good barometer.
Peace, Lee
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You're almost right - this will be the second time I have entered a prose contest - didn't do any good the first time either - I seem to remember it was my very first FS post....
Steve
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Yipes! Have you already entered, or are you about to pull the rug out from under me?
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Just working on something.... Don't think I have the technique to pull it off, but it has an ending which might draw in a few people.
Steve
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A killer ending always brings people around.
Screw technique, Steve, you're a good writer. L
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By the way, when are they going to pull your name of the front page. Feels like goddamned Ground Hog Day all over again! Sheesh!
Comment from sibhus
Hey I was just on Moron Tube the other day. I was looking at How Girls Pee in Public it was just to bizarre to pass up, anyway I alao saw this sectin called Yankees do the darndest thangs, I didn't ctch you and Buddy, but I'll have to go back and take a second look. Nice piece, Lee you have done an excellent job of describing the strange rituals for the care of smaller breed dogs. And trust me tootsie rolls are prferable to the meatloafs of the larger breeds. Good stuff there, Lee.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2013
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Hey I was just on Moron Tube the other day. I was looking at How Girls Pee in Public it was just to bizarre to pass up, anyway I alao saw this sectin called Yankees do the darndest thangs, I didn't ctch you and Buddy, but I'll have to go back and take a second look. Nice piece, Lee you have done an excellent job of describing the strange rituals for the care of smaller breed dogs. And trust me tootsie rolls are prferable to the meatloafs of the larger breeds. Good stuff there, Lee.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2013
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How girls pee in public? I've got to stop watching PBS.
Yes, Sibhus, I am grateful for Tootsie Rolls. Glad you enjoyed. Peace, Lee
Comment from BunnyS
Mixed emotions swirled through my head like a tornado as I read this one!! I giggled and aaawwwed my way through the whole thing, with the occasional appropriate 'poor Lee'.
Not sure how much is true and how much is "tootsie roll" but it was a hoot! My son and his girlfriend have a Yorky cross and every description... the stare, the jumping, the tootsie rolls... had me thinking of Ruger. Yes, they named their little firecracker after a revolver... mine to be exact!
As always, your story was pure excellence mixed with a little kick in the pants to start the day off right.
Great job!!
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2013
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Mixed emotions swirled through my head like a tornado as I read this one!! I giggled and aaawwwed my way through the whole thing, with the occasional appropriate 'poor Lee'.
Not sure how much is true and how much is "tootsie roll" but it was a hoot! My son and his girlfriend have a Yorky cross and every description... the stare, the jumping, the tootsie rolls... had me thinking of Ruger. Yes, they named their little firecracker after a revolver... mine to be exact!
As always, your story was pure excellence mixed with a little kick in the pants to start the day off right.
Great job!!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2013
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Thank you so much, Bunny. I swear every word is true--filtered through experience. I'm so glad you enjoyed. Peace, Lee
Comment from barkingdog
I want to see the video and Buddy's moon dance announcing tootsie roll leavings. There are just too many marvelous moments in this one to list just one. Consider the entire piece cut and pasted.
I can still see the jabbering girl on the plane and will never think people who carry umbrellas when it's not raining are crazy. Sure they carry them for the sun...
You'll never be the same, Lee. These things stay with you for life. He'll dream of you, too. And regret having to see you go right after he had you perfectly trained.
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I want to see the video and Buddy's moon dance announcing tootsie roll leavings. There are just too many marvelous moments in this one to list just one. Consider the entire piece cut and pasted.
I can still see the jabbering girl on the plane and will never think people who carry umbrellas when it's not raining are crazy. Sure they carry them for the sun...
You'll never be the same, Lee. These things stay with you for life. He'll dream of you, too. And regret having to see you go right after he had you perfectly trained.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
Comment from CrystieCookie999
This definitely points out the humor inherent in being a dog owner or dog sitter. I especially liked the lines:
All the while, Buddy prances and sneezes around my still-swollen ankles like an asthmatic diva at a barn dance.
And the Tootsie roll references were funny! Would you seriously consider changing 'clit-clit-clit of tiny toenails' to 'clip-clip-clip' or 'click-click-click' for clarity's sake?
Not sure what else could be improved.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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This definitely points out the humor inherent in being a dog owner or dog sitter. I especially liked the lines:
All the while, Buddy prances and sneezes around my still-swollen ankles like an asthmatic diva at a barn dance.
And the Tootsie roll references were funny! Would you seriously consider changing 'clit-clit-clit of tiny toenails' to 'clip-clip-clip' or 'click-click-click' for clarity's sake?
Not sure what else could be improved.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2013
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2013
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Thanks so much, CrystieCookie999. Thanks for the suggestion about the sound of toenails. To me, the sounds ends in 't', but I will consider changing it. Thank you again. Peace, Lee
