Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by bs-photos:
Aww! He is an adorable dog! Isn't it crazy how attached we get to our pets, they do become one of the family. But it's a bond you can only have with an animal too, they love you whether your miserable or smiling. Glad he's still hangin' in there & enjoying himself! Best wishes Barney!!

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by thomaspeople:
Michelle,
Many years ago my dog died unexpectedly. We had found him in his dog house that evening, unable to lift his head enough to take a drink. I carried him inside and tried to make him comfortable while we tried to find out where we could take him (it was late at night).
Before we could do anything, he cried out and gave up. It was quite surprising and not a pretty death. I was stunned and was completely unprepared for the depth of emotion that washed through me.
The kids were already in bed, and I couldn't bear to let them see him in this state, so I buried him that night under a giant oak tree in our back yard. It must have been an eerie site for anyone still awake past midnight - me in the yard, crying and digging. I cried the next morning too, waiting to tell my children that Spenser was gone.

Sure they're only dogs.

You go ahead and do whatever you need to do. And when that time finally comes to cry, you cry without shame.

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by abranton:
Girl I have a cat that follows me around & loves on me just like a child. I am soooo attached to him. I have had many animals & sometimes things happen & you do everything you can to save them. I understand that completely. I think Barney is adorable & his tongue sticking out is cute - adds to the pic. The flash is great to me..highlights his face. Great job.

All Alone
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Comment by jonfrommk:
OMG!!!!!!!! I CANNOT believe that this shot finished so low in the challenge This was such a lovely and unique shot in the comp.

I really liked this!!!!!

I Went to an Adult Beverage Party
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Comment by Falc:
'Adult Beverage Party' - is that a new way of saying 'got smashed'?

Day 2 - raspberry.jpg
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Comment by roz:
hey michelle ...
i totally understand the love you have for your dog .. we have two dogs .. one who is 14 years old who has begun to smell really really really bad out'v both ends ... she also has lumps on her body that the vet thought would be too invasive to do biopsies on .. he thought she'd only be around for another year at the time .. that was two years ago .. she still enjoys a walk and is totally obsessed with her food ... she has been the best dog you can ever imagine .. she used to come everywhere with me .. she is a cross bull terrior/rhodesian ridgeback/cattle dog ... her name is sasha ..
then we have another dog .. my daughter wanted a lap dog, coz sasha is too big to sit on your lap!! .. we ended up getting a miniature fox terrier .. they are bred from a fox terrier and a chihuahua .. her name is katee and we got her when she was 6 weeks old .. she's now 4 years old .. both our dogs get huge amounts of love and just recently katee got sick ... i would've paid anything to make her better ... i was up all night giving her reiki and i wanted to take her to the emergency vet in the middle of the night .. i didnt care wot it was going to cost ..
most people who have a dog, a cat, a horse, a bird, an ANIMAL become very emotionally attached and would do anything in their power to keep the animal healthy .. as long as the animal isnt suffering and has a good quality of life i think that is definitely the way to go ...
dont give ppl who reckon you are spending money unwisely a passing thought .. i personally reckon they are the one's with the problem .. not you .. !!! ... :):)

Message edited by author 2007-07-02 08:42:39.

I Went to an Adult Beverage Party
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Comment by BHuseman:
Thos eare the good kind of parties to go to. But I think you could have caught a more exciting photo at the party.

All Alone
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Comment by skewsme:
No doubt this is the most Waldo-appropriate entry in the challenge! You should feel very good for managing to keep your head above 5 despite all the kneejerk dnmc's.

All Alone
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Comment by J-Me:
PS:........I LOVE this shot! Nicely done and great capture!!

All Alone
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Comment by J-Me:
LOL......I kinda had a feeling this could have been yours! But, we are being "good girls" after our "stand in the corner time-out" aren't we?!

I guess now you know that you should have hidden Waldo in some terribly "obscure" and nearly "invisible place" in an otherwise "nice scenery" shot in order to win this challenge!!! ;) :)

SLAP, SLAP, SLAP and MORE SLAP!!!! ;)

But, nevermind......all of the great voters in here have truly reminded you that you didn't think inside "DPC's box"! Get with it woman......you gotta think "Waldo on a moutain tip, somewhere in Iceland"!! ;)