Lords of the Dance
Jim and I will be taking our annual vacation to Ireland soon, so the video below struck me particularly funny. I love Irish dancing, so I wonder if an Irish person was responsible for this video? Very funny!
Enjoy!
A True Story
The following was found posted VERY LOW on a refrigerator door:
Dear Dogs and Cats:
The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Racing me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort, however.. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other, stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out on the other end to maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom! If, by some miracle, I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge in an attempt to open the door. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years - canine/feline attendance is not required.
The proper order for kissing is: Kiss me first, then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot stress this enough.
Finally, in fairness, dear pets, I have posted the following message on the front door:
TO ALL NON-PET OWNERS WHO VISIT AND LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT OUR PETS:
- They live here. You don't.
- If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. That's why they call it 'fur'-niture.
- I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
- To you, they are animals. To me, they are adopted sons/daughters who are short, hairy, walk on all fours and don't speak clearly.
Remember, dogs and cats are better than kids because they:
- eat less,
- don't ask for money all the time,
- are easier to train,
- normally come when called,
- never ask to drive the car,
- don't smoke or drink,
- don't want to wear your clothes,
- don't have to buy the latest fashions,
- don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and
- if they get pregnant, you can sell their children.
That was amazing! I laughed the whole way through :)
Sophie's Latest Portrait
Sophie's growing up fast, so Jim and I wanted to capture another portrait of her before she grows into her ears. Thanks to a Christmas gift from my Irish friend, Mary McCullough, Sophie got to pose with a sheep. I'd love to see what she would do if she met a real one!
I love Corgi's! I am learning so much from your workshop, Ann! Thank You for inspiring me to become the true professional I desire to be. I love photograhy as much as my dog loves me, now we'll figure out the other stuff :-) Keith
Billy in Winter
While the winter storm was raging yesterday, I looked out the door to our deck and saw Billy sitting quietly on the top step to the yard as if he were enjoying the snowscape before him. Turns out he was sitting guard over Sophie, who was digging snow tunnels at the base of the steps. He will NOT allow Sophie to go out in the snow without him.
Once he herded Sophie back indoors (without wiping her feet) . . .
. . . he settled down by a heater to dry off. What a good dog!
Tipsy Pets?
I received these humorous photos from a friend. Thought you might get a chuckle from these pets who appear to be "over their limit."
6 beers . . .
2 bottles of wine (shared) . . .
Too many margaritas . . .
3 kamikazes . . .
7 rum & cokes . . .
1 large purple haze . . .
3 martinis
1 bottle of tequila (Patrone)
It's Official: Billy's All Grown Up!
Just like the story of the shoemaker's children, I always get around to finishing my own portraits last. Today I finally took the time to create Billy's Watch Me Grow panel. Billy is our first Australian shepherd, and he's been a joy to raise and train. I know it sounds corny, but it really does seem like just yesterday that he was the darling little puppy you see in the left-hand portrait. I'm so glad to have this wonderful memento of Billy as he has grown into a much-loved member of the family.
Happy New Year!
Here are some lighthearted photos I found on the Internet. Thought you might enjoy a chuckle as we start a brand new year.
Kimberly Hartz commented on April 18th, 2010
That is absolutely hilarious and so true. I have two dogs and a cat. Thanks for posting!