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Thursday, March 08, 2007

New Fish

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CC is listening to: a commercial for Bare Minerals

Ever seen a ropefish? It's also known as a reedfish. Steve and I got one yesterday :-).

I was told that it was a scavenger type fish, but after some research I found out that while it'll play nice with medium-sized fish, it will feed on smaller fish. That's actually a GOOD thing, because we sort of have a guppy problem :-). You'll probably notice it when you play the video--lots of little guppies swimming around in there :-).



You'll know which one's the ropefish when you see it :-). Yes, that is a *fish* :-).

Kind of reminds me of the dragon Haku from Spirited Away :-)...



Believe me, I'd love to name it Haku, but every time we name a fish, it dies. So it'll be nameless :-).

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Saturday, March 03, 2007

Mardi Dogs

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CC is listening to: Mythbusters

Today was the Germantown Mardi Dogs Parade. Here's the flyer information for it:
People who love their pooches are invited to join the Parks and Recreation Department and the Houston High DECA, An Association of Marketing Students, for a Mardi Gras parade in honor of canines. Dogs of all shapes and sizes parade on Exeter Road then return to the park for the announcement of awards in seven categories. Prizes are given for best dressed, most original costume, most patriotic pooch, most unique and to the pet and owner who look most alike. The queen and king of Mardi Dogs will be crowned. Local pet-oriented businesses are on hand to greet parade participants. Pre-registrants receive a complimentary doggie scarf and a doggie bag full of goodies. Don’t have a pup of your own? Bring a chair to lounge along the parade route and watch the procession.
Steve's Petco branch was one of the local vendors who had set up tables. I took pictures :-).













Steve and I left after the parade started, so we don't really know who won. We'll probably find out when the local newspaper publishes the story :-).

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Friday, December 08, 2006

The Rainbow Bridge

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The Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Rest in peace, Matsui. We love all our hamsters alike, but you were the one that I was able to train not to bite. I'm glad you won't be sick anymore. You will be missed.

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Saturday, October 07, 2006

Our New Pet

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I hate it when I'm at the pet store with Steve and it's Dog Adoption day. It breaks my heart to visit with each of those dogs and know that we can't take them all home with us.

This one dog in particular, Tachee, I got so attached to so quickly that I couldn't leave her without tears in my eyes. Our lease only allows for two dogs so we can't adopt another one. So I went into the store with Steve, heavy hearted that I had to leave Tachee behind.

Then we saw the hamsters and rats available for adoption, which are free.

You got it. We have a THIRD hamster now :-). He's adorable--he's got cream-colored fur that almost looks light orange in the right light, and it looks like he's got big dots of black ink for eyes :-). We decided to name him Tachi :-). It's spelled with a more Japanese flair, because we wanted to be consistent with the Japanese way we name our hamsters (one's named Keiko and the other's named Matsui :-).


According to web searches, "Tachi" can either be a type of samurai sword, or the nickname for a Tachikoma, a spider-like robot from the Japanese anime series Ghost in the Shell (which is perfect because Tachi climbs his cage just like a Tachikoma can climb the side of buildings ).

Oh, and Steve called me later with good news. Tachee (the dog) was adopted by a loving family today, and so was another dog--a white lab named Spooner :-). It was a good day for animals that needed a home :-).

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