greysmom Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Today's the day! Eight years ago I woke up extra early, got ready and jumped in the car in Portland OR to make the 7 hour drive to the Canadian border town of Blaine WA. There to meet up with Jennie (jenners) and Deb and John (djsgreys) to accept delivery of two very special greyhounds! It had been a hard year for us. We'd lost two dogs within a week of each other - Dorie to PLE after we hadn't had her a year, and Dude our very special heart dog to osteo. Yes, we still had three dogs at home, but it was too quiet for us and the energy wasn't quite right. So, after days of searching the internet, I found this guy on the website of Northern Greyhound Adoptions. whiskey 3 by Chris Harper, on Flickr KTs Phys Ed - called Whiskey in the kennel. And our precious Dude's half brother. He wasn't doing well in the kennel anmd didn't "show" well to prosepctive adopters, so he'd languished there for several months. Another GTer, Donna (chilidog), was on their Board and she negotiated a way for them to adopt this dog all the way across the country to us. Since I didn't have a Passport I couldn't go to Canada to pick him up! Deb and John, who have tons of experience flying with dogs, agreed to transport him for us, as they were coming to BC with dogs anyway. YEAH!!!! All worked out, tickets bought, plans made - awesome!! Then I get an email from Deb. "I can bring two as easily as one!" IMG_0311 by Chris Harper, on Flickr We'd wanted a puppy for while, but were resigned to never having access to one. This was a litter Deb was helping to home from an oops breeding of two greyhounds being used as coyote hunters on a big farm in Alberta, Canada. There were 15 puppies in the litter! And these were the last four unadopted. Well, after about 20 minutes of frantic calling between DH and I, we said YES!! We picked out one little female, and named her Lilly (she's the one on the right here) 2 girls by Chris Harper, on Flickr So the day came. They drive was long, but I didn't mind. I got there in time to say Hello! to Jennie, and jump in her car to meet up with Deb and John who's plane had just landed in Vancouver BC, right across the border 5 minutes away! Here's Jennie in front of the Peace Arch border crossing, with Deb and John in the back. Yes, they just walked across the border with two dogs and some bags. We expected the border patrol to show up at any minute to put the kabosh on the whole thing!!! Peace Arch by Chris Harper, on Flickr Meeting Lilly for the first time! Peace Arch 4 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Greeting Whiskey. Peace Arch 8 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Family picture Peace Arch 9 by Chris Harper, on Flickr Then we jumped back in Jennie's car and went back to her house (Deb and John finished their mission in BC!) She was so kind to open her home to two newly adopted dogs - including a puppy!!! - and one tired human!! And further, stayed up all night monitoring the new charges so I could get some sleep for the drive back to Portland the next day! During that first night Whiskey really showed his true nature. He bacame Lilly's Nanny, and I really don't know how we would have done the whole puppy raisiing thing without him! He was so patient! And they would play and play together for hours, relieving us and the other adult dogs in our house of some puppy energy!! Whiskey and Miss Jenn 1 by Chris Harper, on Flickr L&W with Miss Jenn 1 by Chris Harper, on Flickr L&W 1 by Chris Harper, on Flickr L&W 2 by Chris Harper, on Flickr The next morning we loaded up and headed home. Trip Home Whiskey by Chris Harper, on Flickr Trip Home Lilly by Chris Harper, on Flickr The view from Jennie's deck! You can see Canada from there! Panoramic View from Deck by Chris Harper, on Flickr It was a grand adventure and I had so much fun!! I will never be able to thank every one involved enough from allowing us this opportunity!! It really is one of the best things I've ever been a part of! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Seems like yesterday. I'm getting old...... Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercsmom Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I love that story. And, while Whiskey will always have a place in my heart, you know I have a big ol’ crush onLilly. Now, for the Christmas Tree Stand of Death story. Quote Momma to Jupiter. Mummy to my Bridge Angels, Mercury and Liberty, the world's best blackngreylabhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) I remember this so well. I’ve had the opportunity to meet John and Deb at a greyhound event, so I’m not surprised they delivered. Edited December 8, 2019 by greytpups Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 I remember this! So cool how everything worked out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Time4ANap said: Seems like yesterday. I'm getting old...... This! Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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...
mychip1 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Wow. I am telling Kevin the story! Seems like yesterday. We were all following on pins and needles. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 This is my favorite story, but it's bittersweet this year. Missing Whiskey Quote Jerilyn, missing Lila (Good Looking), new Mistress to Wiki (PJ Wicked). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 This story is a GT classic. 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...
Potomacpupsmom Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I can’t believe it’s been 8 years! I love this story and it is so amazing that it all worked perfectly! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted December 9, 2019 Author Share Posted December 9, 2019 4 hours ago, Jerilyn said: This is my favorite story, but it's bittersweet this year. Missing Whiskey Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Thanks for sharing again. Where does the time go?! Whiskey and Nigel arrived in Vermont on the same haul and were at the kennel when I picked up sweet Ruby... Darn...my eyes just got a little leaky Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kestrel Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I can't believe it's been 8 years...and I love hearing the story each year! Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 One of the most seriously wonderful nights of my life, staying up with Whiskey and Lilly, watching them calm and settle and bond, meeting Chris and Deb and John ... I'll always remember it. I sure do miss Whiskey Miss Jennie, still up on the border Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I remember this adventure. I can't believe it's been eight years. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 My heart feels full, looking at the beautiful pictures of Whiskey. It was such a pleasure being his Secret Santa last year. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 14, 2019 Share Posted December 14, 2019 I always love this story, and had forgotten some of the details. Like Whiskey being Dude's half brother! And he and Nigel coming to Vermont on the same haul! What a wonderful group GT'ers are. We miss you Whiskey. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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