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I cannot believe this thread I started 11 YEARS ago is still going! How about that? I said I would never pre-adopt a greyhound again, but, it seems as though I have, indeed, done just that. I wanted a Southland dog. Flupascrackerbox was the king of Southalnd and likely still is. I asked a friend who works there if she would be around when I came to pick up my new dog. She would said she would (as it turns out, she won't) and oh, by the way, we have this dog....Lol! My boy is older, but still good and races again Chillaxification when he has the misfortune to draw in against him! Awesome hound! Dick....thank you for carrying on here. I rarely even come to Greytalk anymore, but I have to believe this thread can still do some good. Especially now.

That is long enough. Congrats!

Awesome! Congrats! How long did you wait for her? I don't come here much anymore.

Hi Pam! Nah, I don't come here much at all anymore Dick and I do have a FB page. Much easier, quicker to post photos on FB and ignore people who annoy me. Lol! Hope you are well. Can't believe this thread is still here!

Glad to see this old thread still going. Thanks for keeping it going Dick. It may still have a place in the world.

I am so, so happy Magic is going to make this! We tried with Crackerman, but with a nagging recurring injury and 4.5 years old, the only way to do it would be to drop him down in grade. Nobody was willing to do that, so he retired with 93 SL AA marathon wins and 2 A marathon wins. He would have been the 48th hound to do it back then.

Be skeptical all you want. If you want this thread to continue, I suggest you drop it and stick to W & W. If you want to be the reason this thread goes away after 7 years, carry on. I did start this thread all those years ago and it was not easy. More people than not here would be very happy if it went away. Your choice.

Not my experience with Blu Too at all. Don't believe everything you read. They put their dogs first and foremost. What they do or don't do is done for a reason. Get to know them yourself then decide. And everyone keep your personal opinions to yourselves. This thread has been civil for almost 7 years. See it stays that way.

Nice to see new people joining W&W! I don't participate much anymore, but drop in from time to time. My journey with my preadopted hound was quite the ride. Enjoy your journey!

Crackerman sends love and strength to one of two houndies he has ever given the time of day. Get better sweetie.

Thanks! That is my favorite photo too. Especially the black hound right in the center of the shot. I really want to go visit those guys. Looks like such fun!

Lots of debate on the cancer yay or nay. In my experience no truth at all to the aggression question. I travel a lot with my dogs. We meet lots of other people and dogs. Do I let my dogs run with dogs they don't know? Ummm, no. Your dog, your decision.

I have two intact NGA males and a spayed NGA female. My males are clean in the house and well mannered when they are out and about. Peaceful coexistence. For years. So I guess it is up to you whether or not to neuter at all and if so, when.

Dick, I keep forgetting you are not on FB! I've done a bunch of these little slide shows and I don't know if you have seen any of them. This one is the latest. 2015 version of the BluToo kids. Bucky's son is a fan of the William Tell Overture ( aka the Lone Ranger Theme.) I did a 2014 version for them, but this one is better. Not great quality even on Vimeo. Wish it looked as good as it does on my machine, but it never does. Too much compression I guess.

Thanks Dick, I do my best to keep him fit and trim. This is an older photo, but he still looks pretty much the same. Maybe a bit more gray around the nose. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

The originator of Watching and Waiting wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Started way back in 2009 as a way for me to learn about racing as I waited for my pre-adopte hound, I am beyond amazed it is still here and still going. Dick has taken over the thread and I cannot thank him enough for his experience and knowledge and all that he shares with us. Dick has been here right from the very start. I'd LOVE to see as many of our adopted W & W hounds as we can round up. How are y'all doing now? Flupascrackerbox is 9 years old now. Fit and healthy I think he could still give the old Southland oval a run for it's money. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I am no fan of Walmart, but My Canvas is too expensive in my humble opinion. I voted Wallys.

Thanks for the heads up on adopting a CrackerCrumb Anne! Cocoa is gorgeous and she carries some of her daddy's traits. Most noteable so far is that high energy level. Cracks is by far the highest energy greyhound I have ever met. Welcome to the Dave the Dog family. Best wishes for a long and happy life for you and Cocoa!

That they were. Crackerman is fine, thank you for asking. He turned 9 years old this year but is still his same nutty self!

Glad to have you take over Watching and Waiting Dick. I can't believe it is STILL going years after it began in 2009. I think it is important to keep it going, though I have no interest in doing so. Thank you.

Wondeful tribute to a special hound. A life well lived and well loved. I am very sorry for your loss.

Best Pirate ever. I am so sorry for your loss Toni. Thinking of you. Sail on smooth waters matey. Rest well.

So very sorry for your loss Mary. Rest well Rickie.

Happy Birthday over the Rainbow Beanie! We miss ya. ((((((((((HUGS))))))))) to you Judy.

Very nice Xan. There have been many, many stories of special dogs over the years at GT. Wabi's or Sweetness as I remember her has been and always will be, my all time favorite. Our special spotted girls are together now and I miss them both.