SO YOU THINK YOU CAN FLY
Dog walking - a dangerous activity18 total reviews
Comment from PoeticXscape
This is great. It has wonderful expression and emotion described clearly in the piece. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2013
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This is great. It has wonderful expression and emotion described clearly in the piece. Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work.
Comment Written 06-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2013
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Thank you for your comments, I greatly appreciate them. Also, so happy that you liked the piece.
Comment from mauial
I love your wit in this entire piece as it kept me smiling throughout. Yes owning a dog is quite a chore. We had one for 17 years and we were so attached to her, that I refuse to get another one to replace her. Once I had to fly this dog we got for free to another island so she could get colon surgery. Cost us over $900. Ecpensive for free.
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2013
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I love your wit in this entire piece as it kept me smiling throughout. Yes owning a dog is quite a chore. We had one for 17 years and we were so attached to her, that I refuse to get another one to replace her. Once I had to fly this dog we got for free to another island so she could get colon surgery. Cost us over $900. Ecpensive for free.
Comment Written 04-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 04-Jan-2013
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Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate your generous rating and for sharing your dog story.
You do get so attached to them, they become members of the family. I had my share of dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. when the kids were young and I vowed I would not have anymore pets to tie me down. I do enjoy Savannah, though, she is a very sweet little dog.
Comment from Dave M
Marisa,
We've always had a dog, even when we lived in a big city and had to walk him. Now, they can run through the doggie door and into our fenced back yard without any by-your-leave from us.
I enjoyed this post and found one uncorrectable typo:
"...I would most likely be sporting four-wheel drive tire tracts [tracks] across my body to add insult to injury."
Dave
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Marisa,
We've always had a dog, even when we lived in a big city and had to walk him. Now, they can run through the doggie door and into our fenced back yard without any by-your-leave from us.
I enjoyed this post and found one uncorrectable typo:
"...I would most likely be sporting four-wheel drive tire tracts [tracks] across my body to add insult to injury."
Dave
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Thanks for the catch, Dave. Glad you liked this.
Comment from jjstar
Oh, dang it! I thought I had a six left and tried to six you, but the machine said I don't have one? I don't remember sixing you recently.
Anyway, superb, absolutely fabulous write. Thank you for sharing. Before Christmas, I posted a paper, asking the members of my family to write down their Christmas wish list. My nineteen year old wrote only DOG. I declined, remembering our first go around with a dog. My husband, whom I met when my son was seven insisted we get a dog. He proclaimed that it would be a good father-son bonding tool.
Well, son went to school and played with his friends all day, every day, husband went to work twelve hours a day, and I worked from 9 until 3 everyday. I was the only one available to take care of darling puppy.
When my son went off to college, no longer interested in anything remotely connected to his dog, we found our Springer a good home on a farm.
Now both my husband and son beg me for a dog on a regular basis to resume their bonding experience. I have been softening, but remembering my experiences in the Seattle rain, the dog fights at the dog parks and the poop scooping, not to mention the water from his bowl which he dripped all over the furniture plus this story has hardened me.
THANK YOU!
:)
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Oh, dang it! I thought I had a six left and tried to six you, but the machine said I don't have one? I don't remember sixing you recently.
Anyway, superb, absolutely fabulous write. Thank you for sharing. Before Christmas, I posted a paper, asking the members of my family to write down their Christmas wish list. My nineteen year old wrote only DOG. I declined, remembering our first go around with a dog. My husband, whom I met when my son was seven insisted we get a dog. He proclaimed that it would be a good father-son bonding tool.
Well, son went to school and played with his friends all day, every day, husband went to work twelve hours a day, and I worked from 9 until 3 everyday. I was the only one available to take care of darling puppy.
When my son went off to college, no longer interested in anything remotely connected to his dog, we found our Springer a good home on a farm.
Now both my husband and son beg me for a dog on a regular basis to resume their bonding experience. I have been softening, but remembering my experiences in the Seattle rain, the dog fights at the dog parks and the poop scooping, not to mention the water from his bowl which he dripped all over the furniture plus this story has hardened me.
THANK YOU!
:)
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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All I can say is if you can hold out do so! Don't cave, because as sure as God made little green apples you will be back on dog duty again.
I swore that I would never get another dog after the kids were grown. We had a really smart and great dog when they were young, but I was the one who took care of this dog. It just seems to fall to us to take their care on, as we do the rest of our family.
Thanks so much for sharing your dog story with me, I loved it!
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Isn't it just the way it goes? Hahahah. You are truly a talented writer. I think this should be published in a book of short stories on lessons learned...:)
Comment from Gregory K Shipman
Marisa,
Extraordinarily good. Forgive me for starting at the end but... try a pet rock... minimal care, maximum devotion (they stay wherever you put them and never bitch, never beg,never disruptive, never make a mess... I've had my pet, stone-face, forever...
This is a great posting... humorous, conversational, well scripted... AND... tragically haunting. I'll never look at a speed bump again without shedding that single man-tear. Take my ever-loving word for it, Ice is a bigger threat than speed-bumps... ice got camouflaging qualities (the ruthless bastard).
So good, so great, Marisa... and... Bless Your Heart!
greg
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Marisa,
Extraordinarily good. Forgive me for starting at the end but... try a pet rock... minimal care, maximum devotion (they stay wherever you put them and never bitch, never beg,never disruptive, never make a mess... I've had my pet, stone-face, forever...
This is a great posting... humorous, conversational, well scripted... AND... tragically haunting. I'll never look at a speed bump again without shedding that single man-tear. Take my ever-loving word for it, Ice is a bigger threat than speed-bumps... ice got camouflaging qualities (the ruthless bastard).
So good, so great, Marisa... and... Bless Your Heart!
greg
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Humm, a pet rock, excellent; food for thought.
Thanks, Greg
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better think again, Marisa... pet rocks taste horrible... I was you I'd pick another food!
Comment from Slythytove2
I have the same issue with my dog. I'm older then you I'm sure and I have a penchant for golden retrievers. When I was settled into my new(to me) house I was looking for a dog and there just weren't any goldens to be had. (within a reasonable drive time.)I've always gotten puppies or young dogs. This time I figured I'd get an older dog. My thinking being that if I got the older dog if it might happen one day that I couldn't take him for a walk, he'd just shine it on and sleep the whole day. The golden I found was ten when I took him home. But guess what- if we don't go out for two walks each and every day there is no end of attention that needs paying and bent noses that need redress. But he's worth it.That's what they mean when they say "who rescued who?
Your story was a good one and the comic parts were fun, most of the time. Comedy of this sort is the easiest and there for falls into the trap of being over used. You have that tendency the story was fun all by itself what you added was good but after a while it started taking away from the whole. Less is always more in this instance.
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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I have the same issue with my dog. I'm older then you I'm sure and I have a penchant for golden retrievers. When I was settled into my new(to me) house I was looking for a dog and there just weren't any goldens to be had. (within a reasonable drive time.)I've always gotten puppies or young dogs. This time I figured I'd get an older dog. My thinking being that if I got the older dog if it might happen one day that I couldn't take him for a walk, he'd just shine it on and sleep the whole day. The golden I found was ten when I took him home. But guess what- if we don't go out for two walks each and every day there is no end of attention that needs paying and bent noses that need redress. But he's worth it.That's what they mean when they say "who rescued who?
Your story was a good one and the comic parts were fun, most of the time. Comedy of this sort is the easiest and there for falls into the trap of being over used. You have that tendency the story was fun all by itself what you added was good but after a while it started taking away from the whole. Less is always more in this instance.
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Thanks for the read.
Comment from EMB
"Lord woman, how the hell did I get mixed up with you"? Bwahahahaha! I could really picture this. Little dogs seem so brave with all their yapping, but it's really easy to freak them out. This was great. I wouldn't suggest your next pet be a strong dog like a Rottweiler, that's for sure. :)
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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"Lord woman, how the hell did I get mixed up with you"? Bwahahahaha! I could really picture this. Little dogs seem so brave with all their yapping, but it's really easy to freak them out. This was great. I wouldn't suggest your next pet be a strong dog like a Rottweiler, that's for sure. :)
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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From you mouth to God's ears about me NOT ever getting a big dog. I may be certifiable, but not suicidal!
So glad I continue to tickle your funny bone, Edward!
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
A very cute and well written story. I am disabled and can't walk my dog. She is just chained out with a leash. TAKE ONE OF YOUR WALKS FOR ME AS i WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO DO IT!!! Enjoyable write. ~Debbie
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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A very cute and well written story. I am disabled and can't walk my dog. She is just chained out with a leash. TAKE ONE OF YOUR WALKS FOR ME AS i WOULD LOVE TO BE ABLE TO DO IT!!! Enjoyable write. ~Debbie
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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I will most certainly keep you in my thoughts on our next walk.
I am happy that you enjoyed the piece. Thank you so much for your review.
Comment from alexisleech
I so wish I had a six left to give this! It was absolutely superb! I've owned a pooch while living in a flat, so this really brought back memories, a lot of them similar to what you describe. When I'm in the UK, I live in a flat and the pooch lives on a farm in France, but I must admit, there are times I wish I had to take him for walks. At least they make you get up and dressed when you work from home!
Alexis x
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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I so wish I had a six left to give this! It was absolutely superb! I've owned a pooch while living in a flat, so this really brought back memories, a lot of them similar to what you describe. When I'm in the UK, I live in a flat and the pooch lives on a farm in France, but I must admit, there are times I wish I had to take him for walks. At least they make you get up and dressed when you work from home!
Alexis x
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Thanks for this great review. I am pleased that you enjoyed the piece.
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
LOL! I have three small dogs and I can relate! But I'm lucky that we have a big fenced yard for them, but still they get nervous and yappy if they don't get to go out and sniff the poop of other neighborhood dogs.
If a dog can look embarrassed she certainly was that. >> Lovve that line!
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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LOL! I have three small dogs and I can relate! But I'm lucky that we have a big fenced yard for them, but still they get nervous and yappy if they don't get to go out and sniff the poop of other neighborhood dogs.
If a dog can look embarrassed she certainly was that. >> Lovve that line!
Comment Written 03-Jan-2013
reply by the author on 03-Jan-2013
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Yes, Savannah loves to sniff poop! She looks forward to these walks with great anticipation. I on the other hand would rather not have to drag myself out of my warm bed at the witching hour to take her out.
Glad you enjoyed this, Phyllis.