Guest CircusGreyZoe Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hello from Brattleboro, VT, home to a circus gal, her pal, and their greyhound. That would be me (Allyson, mostly known as Al), my husband (Ivan), and our new 4-year-old pup (Zoe). Zoe came to us about three weeks ago and is mostly settling in well. I'm posting a question on the behavior forum, but thought it would be kind of rude to do so without first introducing myself! In case you're wondering, the circus part of the name, post title, and so forth comes from the two summers I spent working as a roustabout for a youth circus here in VT. That's where my husband and I met--romance under the big top and all! Don't worry, I have no desire for Zoe to be a circus dog, since she's worked hard enough already. Anyway, I've been lurking on the forums for a while and it seems like such a welcoming and friendly place to ask and answer questions and share all the goofy experiences, so now I've joined! As I type this (at work..shhhh), Zoe is pawing at her blankets in my office and settling in with a big "grumph." Gotta love dog-friendly workplaces! (I'll try to figure out the pics thing when I have more time, I promise!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigPercyInMa Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi there, we just went up to Rutland, Vt a couple of weekends ago and we couldn't believe how much snow there was. But: Vermont is beautiful Congratulations on getting Zoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 My husband is a Rutland, VT native, but I dragged him down to my home in Texas (much to his dismay!). We hope to move back to VT in a few years! Anyway, a HUGE welcome to GreyTalk and I look forward to more posts and pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Welcome! I bet you have some fascinating stories! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hello from Franklin Co. VT!! Just heading out to do a little Spring skiing at Jay Peak!! Where is your new pup from Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomoftheFuzzy Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hello from Brattleboro, VT, home to a circus gal, her pal, and their greyhound. That would be me (Allyson, mostly known as Al), my husband (Ivan), and our new 4-year-old pup (Zoe). Zoe came to us about three weeks ago and is mostly settling in well. I'm posting a question on the behavior forum, but thought it would be kind of rude to do so without first introducing myself! In case you're wondering, the circus part of the name, post title, and so forth comes from the two summers I spent working as a roustabout for a youth circus here in VT. That's where my husband and I met--romance under the big top and all! Don't worry, I have no desire for Zoe to be a circus dog, since she's worked hard enough already. Anyway, I've been lurking on the forums for a while and it seems like such a welcoming and friendly place to ask and answer questions and share all the goofy experiences, so now I've joined! As I type this (at work..shhhh), Zoe is pawing at her blankets in my office and settling in with a big "grumph." Gotta love dog-friendly workplaces! (I'll try to figure out the pics thing when I have more time, I promise!) That is so fascinating. Welcome, Al! You'll like it here. I actually know someone who is trying to join the circus too, believe it or not. He's a professional ballet dancer and I think he's training in acrobatic-like things here in the city. It was interesting when he mentioned the other day that he, "had to go. I have an interview with the circus and I'm on circus time!" I also lived in Sarasota, Florida for 1.5 years so the circus culture was everywhere... How close are you to Burlington? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hello from Staten Island, NY. Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi and Welcome from Arizona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CircusGreyZoe Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 (edited) Where is your new pup from She's from the Hinsdale track--from Fast Friends in Keene. As for other questions...Brattleboro is about 4 hours south of Burlington, almost in Massachusetts. And yes, I can totally believe that someone in NYC is joining the circus. Even scarier, though, is that the world is small enough that we might know someone who knows him/her. We're not as connected as we used to be, but we still have circus friends in the city. Thanks for the warm welcome, all! OK, self-imposed lunch break is over, time to get back to the grind.... Edited April 18, 2008 by CircusGreyZoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4profit Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Welcome from Gainesville, Florida, Al! You are so lucky that you get to work with your dog at your side. I'm jealous! We would love to see pictures of Zoe!!! Please post some when you get a chance! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Hi - welcome from Maryland! I have friends who are building a house & moving to Brattleboro soon!! Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Welcome from St. Augustine Florida. Your pup sounds adorable and we would love to see pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Welcome! Can't wait to see photos of Zoe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CircusGreyZoe Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Ok, let's try a photo, shall we? Not sure if this is going to work--please be patient if it doesn't! Ok, that didn't work--must be my online photo service (I'm on Picasa). I'll find another photo sharing service and try again. In the meantime: she's black with a white chest, three white dots on her neck, and four white paws. She's currently lying down next to my parents' yellow lab and man, does she look tall and skinny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LokisMom Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Welcome! Fascinating about the circus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyhoundbaby Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 glad to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sportingfields Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Welcome to GT and congrats on having a Zoe in your heart & home. Too neat that you live in Brattleboro. We used to stop there on our way to see my aunt & uncle that lived in Gilmanton Iron Works. Wonderful part of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CircusGreyZoe Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 (edited) Thanks again to all for the warm welcome--I already feel at home! (Zoe edited this to add: Sniff...sniff...what does this little white box do? It makes noises and pictures and sits on Mom's lap.) Trying the pics thing again.... Edited to add: YeeeeeHAW! If Zoe can conquer stairs, surely I can conquer the computer! Edited April 20, 2008 by CircusGreyZoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesky Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 What a cutie! Quote Vicky and my best boys Vern (Rockin Big Mike) and Wil (Deco Abilene Wil). Missing my best girl Cali (BOC's Kaylynn) at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLIRT Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Welcome to Greytalk, Al, and congratulations to you Ivan and Zoe, she's a doll ! Zoe looks like she's settled in nicely. I have a Hinsdale retired greyhound too. We drove up many times to watch him race and drove through Brattleboro. You are right next door to the track. Do you know Zoe's racing name ? Maybe I have a video of a race Zoe ran, It's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CircusGreyZoe Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 We are indeed right next door--we got Zoe from Fast Friends, and their kennel is currently at the track (they're trying to move to a new space soon). Her racing name was Blazing Meg and she raced at Hinsdale for quite a while, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOLIRT Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I know Blazing Meg, she had quite a few races with my General Grant in Grade A. I should have some races for you. It will take a week or so to locate them. If you send me your email address I can email you the races. Email me wolirt@yahoo.com How exciting ! Congratulations ! I see that Zoe also raced at Wonderland, you may be interested in the Greyhound Expo at Wonderland. Check out the expo at www.greyhoundadoptionexpo.com/ There is a greyhound fun run and othere fun events Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CircusGreyZoe Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 I know Blazing Meg, she had quite a few races with my General Grant in Grade A. I should have some races for you. It will take a week or so to locate them. If you send me your email address I can email you the races. Email me wolirt@yahoo.com How exciting ! Congratulations ! I see that Zoe also raced at Wonderland, you may be interested in the Greyhound Expo at Wonderland. Check out the expo at www.greyhoundadoptionexpo.com/ There is a greyhound fun run and othere fun events Wow, thanks! I'll email you today. The Wonderland connection is so funny--we used to have a circus site there (Circus Smirkus) every summer, right across from the Necco factory. Sounds like maybe Zoe was meant for us after all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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