A very old stray {The Old Fella Story}

[Dixie_Flyer]

Went camping this weekend at a campground on the lake, had not been there for a few years. Once there I began to walk around looking at the different sites when I noticed a very old dog. He just lay there until I got too close then he got up on three legs and hobbled away. Just judging I would say he is at least 11 years old. Well back to my story. The next afternoon he wanders into camp and just sits there looking. He looked so sad, so the wife got a bowl of our dog's food and put it down for him and he came over and ate. He then walked over to our dog and the two of them sniffed each other over and then they lay down together for the rest of the afternoon. That night he disappeared.
The next morning he was back and was a little more receptive of me. I looked at his injured leg and found that half of his rear foot was gone. It had healed and was not causing any problem except that he was walking on the stub that was left with no foot pad which causes him to limp. His front teeth were gone except for one canine tooth and it looked decayed. His eyes were tired looking and showing his age. He spent the rest of the day just laying around looking for a handout and by afternoon the campground host came around and saw him. I enquired about the dog and was told he had been there for three years and that most of the campers were tolerant of him and gave him food.
So what to do? Do you pick him up and bring him home or do you let nature take it course. He can't harm anyone, he has no teeth and he isn't a nuisance unless you don't like dogs, and no one seems to mind him being there. He is gentle and likes other animals as seen by his interaction with our dog. He still would not let me touch him but he would eat from my hand. Enough said, what would you do???

On June 28th 2008 Old Fella passed away of complications caused by bone cancer. Fella spent almost three years with his new family and became the icon of rescued old stray dogs. He will be greatly missed but his foot prints have been left in our hearts forever.

Now Charlie, the ten year old rescued Golden Lab has come to be a part of the continuing Old Fella story. (*Note, Charlie took his journey to Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly September 30, 2008)Suzie continues to charm her way into our hearts with her antics as she has grown from a puppy into a young lady. Togther they will carry on the Old Fella legacy. Come join us in their daily lives and be a part of the best feel good thread in RV.NET history. The legacy lives on.


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[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning everyone. Like the Jeep, especially the color. Our camper has been sitting in the yard since last April one year ago. The truck gets driven more often as we use it sometimes as a daily driver. So far no interest on the camper or truck. I guess tings will happen when God is ready. At least we are well. I got out to the camper at least once a day and just sit. Fresh water is in the tank and we can use the toilet if we want. The old Lincoln gets a run every once in a while. Yesterday our son in law came over and repaired the dish washer. They have a nice lake where they live and Jeff invited me over fishing. I think I will take him up on that After all who will catch the virus in the middle of a like fishing?

O wonder when this thing will be over? The KOA in Cherokee is open, just maybe we might take a run there. Sue is busy with the plants outside. She is putting mulch and fresh topsoil out. I just can't get into the mood to do work outside. To me plants are a nuisance. You are never done with them. They always need something. Then you have to cut around them, water them pull the weeds from around them. feed them and make sure they don't freeze during the winter. Sure they look good round the house, it's just the hassle that goes with them.

I cut the grass and that is enough for me. We have planted trees and shrubby around the house to please Sue, The problem she is never satisfied. There is always that one plant she wants to put 0ut in the yard. Then watch it die for whatever reason. Okay enough of that. Today I will do whatever Sue wants. except I won't do mulch! Ok I need to go for now wishing you a blessed day. Be sure to give the fur babies a hug for me and be sure to tell someone you love them.

[Martyn]

Dixie Flyer wrote:

Martyn wrote:

Dixie Flyer wrote:
Burch You got my attention about the electric bike until I saw the price.

Actually it was me. 😉

Sorry about that. I really liked the idea of the electric bike until I saw the price. Boy that was an attention getter. Maybe someday I will be able to purchase one, but for now it is long way off,

There are many available that are a lot cheaper but, as always, you get what you pay for! Fortunately we were in a position to be able to get them and have not regretted it. )

[Dixie_Flyer]

Martyn wrote:

Dixie Flyer wrote:
Burch You got my attention about the electric bike until I saw the price.

Actually it was me. 😉

Sorry about that. I really liked the idea of the electric bike until I saw the price. Boy that was an attention getter. Maybe someday I will be able to purchase one, but for now it is long way off,

[Martyn]

Dixie Flyer wrote:
Burch You got my attention about the electric bike until I saw the price.

Actually it was me. 😉

[SGTJOE]

Richard, you don't have to give up biking if you like it, just look for a 3 wheeler, there are some nice ones out there. Or you could always add training wheels. Just Kidding,
SORRY, couldn't help myself.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good morning everyone. Today we are on the lookout for severe weather. Thee weather forecast calls for tornados hail strong winds and heavy rain for our area. The likelihood for some strong storms is very likely. We could use the rain but not the strong winds and hail. I cannot see the keyboard this morning. I am having to go back and correct just about every word I type. Burch You got my attention about the electric bike until I saw the price. They are expensive. Anyway I will just keep peddling my old bike until I can push the pedals anymore. I almost fell yesterday trying to turn around on the bicycle. My legs are so weak and I am so unstable anymore. I guess there is a time to give something up and now is the time to stop with the bicycle while I have all of my skin and no broken bones. Okay I need to get moving so I will close for now wishing you a blessed day. Be sure to give the fur babies a hug for me and be sure to tell someone you love them. Time is closing in on me and I am getting worn down with age and time.

[Dixie_Flyer]

Good day everyone. I lookout the front window and see beautiful sunshine and green grass. Sue is out working in the yard. After lunch we will go pick up some mulch for the flower beds. We are getting cold nights but the days are nice. April is almost gone, Spring really never got here. I guess we ill go into summer without spring this year. Whatever mother nature wants I guess with be the norm. Hope everyone is having a great day. I am feeling much better today. I hope I continue to improve. I need to get moving so I will close for now wishing everyone a bless day. Be sure to give h e fur babies a hug for me and be sure to tell someone you love them.

[Toolguy5]

It seems like Mother Nature can not make up her mind this month. One day it is very nice spring like conditions then winter roars its head again.

[SGTJOE]

Weather has been really odd this year. We are enjoying 70's this week in Saint George, Utah while my children, grand kids and great grand kids are having cold weather in the Salt Lake City area. Also they had a 5.8 earthquake a few weeks ago and are still getting aftershocks in the 4.2 range. They had that yesterday and just had one a few minutes ago. My one 8 year old GGD told her mom and Dad that she wants to move. They live about 2 miles from the main quake and aftershock centers.

[dturm]

I've still got most inside, it gets below freezing every night. The chives and parsley are going great. I lost two grape tomato plants, they were too big to move in and out every night.

[DOTLDaddy]

dturm wrote:
This was yesterday here....

I see your veggie garden in the back there. How's that going so far?:):W

[dturm]

This was yesterday here.



It was all gone by last night.

[DOTLDaddy]

Toolguy5 wrote:
....This is what we woke up to this morning....

I guess I'll stop bitchin' about our "unseasonably cool" weather here in STL.:p:W

[Toolguy5]

Spring time in Ohio

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This is what we woke up to this morning. They said we would get this Friday so I guess we will have more tomorrow.
We will be back into upper 50's to low 60's by Sunday.

[Scottiemom]

I love the color, Burch.