FiveRoooooers Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 She's been gone 10 months. Today, LadyBug would be 12. Her littermate, Zeke-aroni, will share his birthday celebration later in C&F. But I wanted to share with you a LadyBug story that has warmed my heart and reminded me of so much for which I am thankful. Thanks for looking. An article in the New York Times about "The Death of a Farm" caught my eye Tuttles. Founded in 1632, Tuttle's Farm near Dover, NH, was a family-owned and operated farmstand and more. Facing ever-growing economic challenges the current owners, who are direct descendants of the original settler John Tuttle, had made the agonizing decision to close the farm. I forwarded the story to my friend in Maine (hereinafter referred to as MFrIM) simply because she lives in Maine (where, in relation to Tuttle's, I had no clue) and I thought she'd be interested. What follows is something that just couldn't be made up. MFrIM and her family had been visiting Tuttle's for years! Every Sunday morning, she and her family, including three of their greyhounds, would head to Tuttle's to shop, have breakfast, and get the dogs out for an airing. Through the years, the names of the dogs changed but it was always three greyhounds who went for a ride to Tuttle's … tucked into the back of the Jeep, content to nap until they arrived. At some point, MFrIM declared that Tuttle's was waving a ladybug flag. She was so excited to see it and I to hear it, as my special little greyhound, LadyBug, had encountered health problems that kept us on a roller coaster for some time. The ladybug flag was an unexpected, warm connection between MFrIM, LadyBug, Tuttle's Farm, and me. Our LadyBug. My LadyBug died in January, 2011. Tuttle's Farm ultimately would not survive the year either, closing their doors at the end of October. When we first learned about Tuttles' closing, the thought MFrIM and I both had was What Would Happen to the Ladybug Flag? MFrIM stated her mission to investigate and I would receive reports that one Tuttle was checking with another about what to do with the flag. Until this … I knew how deeply special my LadyBug had become to MFrIM and Lucy Tuttle. What I didn't know was that MFrIM and Lucy had hatched a plan to send the ladybug flag here to me, at Camp Greyhound, where LadyBug had lived her most contented years of her life. When the flag arrived, the feelings that washed over me as I realized what it was I was holding in my hands brought me to tears. The flag from Tuttle's Farm is now at Camp Greyhound. The Official Lady Bug Flag. Every morning I see her waving proudly and with love, watching over those she loved and welcoming visitors with a smile. As I said earlier, you just couldn't make this up. Things fall the way they are meant to. The irony of the last photo won't be lost on those who know that, without question, Seamus was guided to me by a very special Angel. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Very cool about the flag, and absolutely the right place for it. Happy Birthday over the rainbow, special girl. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 That is a very neat story. Happy B-day Ladybug. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 That brought tears to my eyes! Happy bridge birthday precious girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Happy Birthday Lady Bug. What an awesome story! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 There was only one place the LadyBug Flag should fly and that was at Camp Greyhound. It has warmed my heart to see the photos of her flag flying so beautifully in memory of LadyBug, our special little girl. My pleasure, my friend, to bring it home to you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZEKE-ARONI AND LADYBUG! From your Friends in Maine Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 That's an amazing story, Jan. Happy Birthday to your beloved Lady Bug. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) What a lovely story. Happy Birthday Lady Bug Edited November 24, 2011 by robinw Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 There was only one place the LadyBug Flag should fly and that was at Camp Greyhound. It has warmed my heart to see the photos of her flag flying so beautifully in memory of LadyBug, our special little girl. My pleasure, my friend, to bring it home to you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZEKE-ARONI AND LADYBUG! From your Friends in Maine Thank you, my friend Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6greyhounds Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Happy Birthday LadyBug my beautiful Bridge Niece and a Very Happy Birthday to you Zeke-aroni - I hear that Momma is making you a Turkey Dinner to celebrate your birthday Many hugs from Pittsburgh from Auntie Beryl and The Hooligans Quote It is better to have loved and lostThan never to have loved at allMissing my Big Blue eyed Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 What an amazing story. And an incredible tribute to your special Lady Bug. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 What an awesome story! Happy Birthday Lady Bug and Keke-aroni. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 to you on what is a sad hard day Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oh Jan. What a beautiful heart warming story and I had no idea until I read this thread. Tears are streaming down myi face as I read this and I see LadyBug on the sofa with her special night coat that Auntie Beryl made her. Thoughts of you today my special friend. The flag is where it should be - thank you Mary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Thank you for sharing that lovely story on LadyBug's birthday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Happy birthday, LadyBug. That truly is an amazing story. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Ah, Lady Bug. What a nice story. Make yourself familiar with the angels, and behold them frequently in spirit; for without being seen, they are present with you. St. Francis de Sales Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Happy Birthday LadyBug.....What a wonderful story! Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Amazing story - sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Happy Birthday Lady Bug and Zeke-aroni! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Jan, what a beautiful story, I have tears streaming down my face after reading your post. I know how much you miss your little girl :grouphug ... but clearly she never really left Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Happy Birthday at the Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 What a wonderful story, Jan. It gave me goosebumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Aww Happy Birthday, sweetheart! Did you know that Lady bug shares the same birthday as my Mom? I had no idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heehoo Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Sweet sweet girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 27, 2011 Author Share Posted November 27, 2011 Aww Happy Birthday, sweetheart! Did you know that Lady bug shares the same birthday as my Mom? I had no idea! Really?! Happy birthday to your mom!! LadyBug loved her jammies, I called them her "housecoat" and during her illness she wore them 24/7. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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