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Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Odee on June 07, 2007, 05:18:33 PM
Sometimes, when it seems the world is going to hell... give up a quiet 8 minutes of your day to watch of one of the most uplifting, worthwhile, and encouraging videos you may ever see.  It's nice to know there are still un-complicated, and genuine, people like this in America.  

This Cowboy and his dog are certainly worth those 8 minutes out of your life.  Don't miss it.
 
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5249518974978628334&pr=goog-sl



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Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: texasmom on June 07, 2007, 06:06:09 PM
verrrrry nice video :)
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Curval on June 07, 2007, 06:56:21 PM
Wow.

Just...wow.

:aok
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: 68ZooM on June 07, 2007, 08:03:54 PM
Seems like both are very very lucky to have each other. It makes a person feel good watching that
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: VOR on June 07, 2007, 08:14:26 PM
Thanks for posting that video. :aok
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Flit on June 07, 2007, 09:35:02 PM
Wow...
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Engine on June 07, 2007, 11:17:51 PM
Thanks for posting that. Guy had a great outlook on life.
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Mr No Name on June 07, 2007, 11:25:48 PM
www.skidboot.com (http://www.skidboot.com)  Unfortunately Skidboot is no more... Cool dog though.
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: texasmom on June 08, 2007, 12:17:27 AM
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Originally posted by Mr No Name
www.skidboot.com (http://www.skidboot.com)  Unfortunately Skidboot is no more... Cool dog though.


Awe, that was awful to see.:(
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Halo on June 08, 2007, 07:12:45 AM
Touching and inspiring, thanks.
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: FiLtH on June 08, 2007, 08:00:10 AM
That was great thanks. I dont care to see about him dying though.  Its too heartbreaking.
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Bluedog on June 08, 2007, 11:29:37 AM
Call me biased, but they're all that smart y'know.

If you let them know that them being smart pleases you, they will find new ways to amaze you every day.
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Odee on June 08, 2007, 01:48:12 PM
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Originally posted by Bluedog
Call me biased, but they're all that smart y'know.

If you let them know that them being smart pleases you, they will find new ways to amaze you every day.
Yah...  Even our kids learn the same way... but I digress.

All things come to pass.  Some, such as our pets, blaze the trail ahead for us far too soon for our liking.  Yet, when you compare the amount of unconditional love they give in that brief time they touch our lives, and the memories shared...  Isn't it worth it all to know that one day you'll be reunited at the Rainbow Bridge, to start a new adventure together?
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Halo on June 08, 2007, 05:24:04 PM
Well, let's keep it in perspective.  

Play like you're a pet (species doesn't matter, but dogs always popular).  

Oooh, cold and scary out here in the wild.  Too many things want to digest me.  No fun looking for decent place to rest every night or fighting for alpha status or having to constantly hunt food or even find reliable water, not to mention ticks and dodging bigger critters that don't like me.  

Oh, lookee there!  A people!  Running toward me making funny little murmuring sounds and getting all sappy.  

Boy, this will be easy (approximating best grin possible with jaw full of teeth).  Now lick its hand, then face.  Ugh, pretty salty.  (Do not bite do not bite do not bite or will blow the whole show.)

Hmmm, Roll Over?  Feign puzzlement a little bit.  Can't let them know I understand their language perfectly.  Okay, now comply.  Makes them so happy.  Think they're in control.  

Okay, not a problem doing this gig.  Wag tail a lot, hang around, gaze with doting eyes, nuzzle them, a lot of environments are infinitely harder than this.  

This is unbelievable.  For a little devotion and a few tricks, I get lifetime free room and board, medical care, daily massages, poop scooped on walks, and maybe some selected breeding.  

How did I ever get so clever as to make the species that thinks it's top of the food chain do all this for me?  

People really are desperate for affection.  :)
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: DREDIOCK on June 08, 2007, 07:42:27 PM
But but but...All they do is follow commands based on the sound of your voice.
They cant reason or think


LMAO some "expert" here made a claim somthing to that effect once.

Based on my experiances bluedog has it about right.


Yea there are stupid dogs that fit the former discription.
but there are alot that are pretty damn smart.

I have a Golden. My son named "Jeb" after Jeb Stewart Smartest dog Ive ever personally known.
Problem solving smart
You can look in his eyes and almost see the wheels turning figuring things out

Then I also have a Choc Lab my daugher named "Zoey" (dont know why)

I dont think I've ever seen a more stupid dog
you look in her eyes and you can just tell there is nothing going on up there

I just call her "Dingbat" cause it fits LMAO
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Odee on June 08, 2007, 08:34:25 PM
Spot on Halo You should write dialogue for Dan Koontz's Trixie (who am dog) :rofl :rofl

Dred, I am in a similar situation...  Wouldn't have it any other way :rofl :aok
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Halo on June 08, 2007, 08:36:03 PM
Ain't that the truth, Dred.  I've had three wonderful dogs: a Parsons Jack Russell terrier, a Weimaraner, and a mixed terrier when I was a kid.  

And we've had a couple vain mean stupid neurotics.  Can't win 'em all.  

Hmmm, the best were males; the worst were females.  Coincidence?  :confused:

Oh, and most the females were spayed.  But all the males retained their fuel tanks.
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: DiabloTX on June 08, 2007, 08:48:21 PM
I am no fan of dogs but Skidboot I'd definitely take home in a heartbeat.

Texas Country Reporter is a great series.
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Bluedog on June 08, 2007, 11:05:36 PM
OK, mebbe 'they all' was a big call, we've all seen Poodles and Chiauhas (or however ya spell it)

Anyway, Skidboot was quite obviously an extraordinary dog who brought joy and smiles to many faces.

The bit where his owner says " I have a driver's licence and can get Skidboot to where he has to be, apart from that he could do it all by himself" and the bit where he says " anyone with children will know how I feel about him, I love this dog"  in my opinion sum up just exactly why Skidboot stood out from the crowd.....that an' bein' the right colour. ;)
(doubt he was pure bred, but there was more than just a dollop of Aussie Blue Cattle Dog blood running through those veins)

I would be willing to bet that if asked,that cowboy bloke (sorry cant recall his name) would deny ever having been Skidboot's master and would instead say he was his buddy, partner, workmate etc.
In my experience thats the key differance between a good dog and a really good dog, how the dog itself percieves it's place within it's pack (owner and family)
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: texasmom on June 13, 2007, 01:59:15 PM
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Originally posted by Bluedog
(doubt he was pure bred, but there was more than just a dollop of Aussie Blue Cattle Dog blood running through those veins)


A dollop?
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Odee on June 13, 2007, 07:29:30 PM
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Originally posted by texasmom
A dollop?
archaic term used in identifying old pharts by era.
:D
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: texasmom on June 13, 2007, 09:05:11 PM
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Originally posted by Odee
archaic term used in identifying old pharts by era.
:D


I'm one of the old pharts you speak of there Odee... I was just surprised to see another one around besides me.  :D
Title: Video of the Decade
Post by: Odee on June 14, 2007, 04:09:16 AM
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Originally posted by texasmom
I'm one of the old pharts you speak of there Odee... I was just surprised to see another one around besides me.  :D
Want to compare plankton scars and stories how we got them? :lol