Including a keyboard drama; a notable heat conductor; a low-cost scientific demonstration; a present for doggo; and a pig versus a vacuum cleaner.
Including a keyboard drama; a notable heat conductor; a low-cost scientific demonstration; a present for doggo; and a pig versus a vacuum cleaner.
Let’s stroke our Governments lockdown ego’s by being nice…
Slap a little spit on that handshake…
Ops, that would probably get me arrested for an attempted murder charge.
“A present for doggo” sure is sweet. Doggo looked so happy, it brought tears to my eyes. I used to have a lab that looked the same but with all fours! Thanks, David.
Years ago on PBS, I saw a documentary about how vets make prostheses for domestic animals.
One was a pig who, like the dog in the video at that URL, lost the use of his back legs. He was fitted with a similar apparatus and, almost immediately, he went–ahem–hog wild with delight. He couldn’t stop running. Another was a dog lost a rear leg. She received a working substitute and, like the pig, took advantage of her new freedom.
They were both well-loved and cared for before they received their prostheses. Afterward, they were even happier because they could do much more. The fact that they had something artificial attached to their bodies didn’t seem to make much of a difference.
Speaking of pigs, that was one smart porker shutting down the vacuum cleaners.
An oldie but a goodie and I’m sure everyone’s heard it before, but I always get a chuckle:
Farmer Jones got out of his car and while heading for his friend’s door, noticed a pig with a wooden leg. His curiosity roused, he asked, “Fred, how’d that pig get him a wooden leg?”
“Well, Michael, that’s a mighty special pig! A while back a wild boar attacked me while I was walking in the woods. That pig there came a runnin’, went after that boar and chased him away. Saved my life!”
“And the boar tore up his leg?”
“No he was fine after that. But a bit later we had that fire. Started in the shed up against the barn. Well, that ole pig started squealin’ like he was stuck, woke us up, and ‘fore we got out here, the darn thing had herded the other animals out of the barn and saved ’em all!”
“So that’s when he hurt his leg, huh, Fred?”
“No, Michael. He was a might winded, though. When my tractor hit a rock and rolled down the hill into the pond I was knocked clean out. When I came to, that pig had dove into the pond and dragged me out ‘fore I drownded. Sure did save my life.”
“And that was when he hurt his leg?”
“Oh no, he was fine. Cleaned him up, too.”
“OK, Fred. So just tell me. How did he get the wooden leg?”
“Well”, the farmer tells him, “A pig like that, you don’t want to eat all at once!”
Hardy- har-har!
It’s reminds me of why quarter horses are named that way: one can eat them only one leg at a time. That was told to me by a former colleague at Armpit College who liked raising and training them.
I unknowingly tried horse meat as a kid…there was a neighbour from France downstairs. Try this Nancy, c’est très bon! It was.
P.S.
Got Oz some long lasting and durable bouncy, squeaky thingies– a ball and a bone for small dogs under 20 lbs. in natural latex, they float, are good for teething puppies, and come with an enticing bacon scent.
We’ve agreed to a play date!
Have a look:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hartz-Dura-Play-Ball-Dog-Toy-Medium-Color-May-Vary/119242445
I’ve heard it said the best salami’s made from horse meat.
With regards to the doggy toys, I think Oz would like them. Just make sure that they’re small enough that they can fit into his mouth without straining.
I’ve given all sorts of toys to my parents’ dogs and it usually didn’t matter what they were. as they quickly became the favourites of the critters.
My canine step-brother is a bit more particular. I gave him a squeaky bone and rhinoceros for his birthday two or three years ago. He wouldn’t play with the bone, but the rhino enthralled him. It didn’t take long for the squeaker to wear out, but that didn’t matter to him.
I’m sure that when you play with Oz, you’ll have made a friend for life.
@ 12:58 pm
Yes, the package says “small” size.
Think I’ll go back for a toy giraffe or duck shown in the link in case Oz doesn’t take to the bone either. Perhaps the breed likes playing with something that has eyes. You make a good point, it’s in their nature to fetch and rough up another creature.
Thanks for your advice B.
That monster lab I had played and chewed a large store-bought health bone that offered nutrients fit for his breed.
P.S.
SALAMI? …..YOU DONT SAY!! OH WELL!!
Perhaps the breed likes playing with something that has eyes.
Not necessarily. Some dackels like certain toys. After all, as children, we didn’t necessary play with each and every one of our toys equally.
My little guy likes playing with eccentric bouncers. He’d chase one as it moves along, but when it lands on a corner or an appendage and goes off in another direction, he’d bark with delight. That was fun for him.
If Oz needs a substitute, something like that might strike his fancy. There’s a variety of squeaky that’s built sort of like the characters from the M & M commercials with a round body and two large feet. My critter likes those.
Thanks, for your advice B.
You’re welcome.
It’s remarkable how the animals seem ‘happier’ when fitted with
prosthetics. Here are some creatures who’ve benefited from man’s ingenuity. This is so neat:
https://www.boredpanda.com/animal-prosthetics/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
US Math Team beats China for first time in years is hilarious!!