Post by markcameron on Feb 17, 2009 0:02:07 GMT -5
Team Cameron,
Growing up on Quivira my parents raised miniature Sheltie dogs along with their seven kids. A time or two we had two litters of pups running around. I can remember a number of dogs that became favorites or had particular personalities that made them stand out above the others. I would have to say the two dogs I remember most would have to be Sabre and, of course, Bullet.
Sabre a full-size Sheltie came to us as an adult, eager to chase sticks and tennis balls until your arm fell off. She went to the farm in the sky and I'm sure she's still chasing butterflies.
Bullet on the other hand came to us at a younger age, a poodle, and made quite an impression on everyone. We found him under the back bushes with a bullet wound in his hip and dirty matted fur. We couldn't bath him, for the first week we couldn't even get close enough to even feed him.
After a few weeks we were able to coax him out for a bowl of food and to the groomers for a shave and he warmed to the entire family. The bullet wound was healed but the attitude and propensity to growl when petted stayed with him the entire time.
You've probably began wondering why I'm writing about dogs. Two reasons: I'm not much of a cat person and a good friend to Team Cameron had to put down a “good ol’ dog last week.” You've all heard me talk about different members from the “Quad Squad” but I don't usually talk up their dogs.
Over the past four years I've heard as volunteers have negotiated their schedules to bend around making the dinner and staying at my house I've heard them negotiate with relatives, children, spouses and neighbors to care for their beasts while staying here at 816.
I've seen a couple of these dogs waiting in the car while their owners negotiated dinners or overnight bags into the house before speeding off to drop their faithful companions at a friend's house. I've also seen more than a few dog owners as they tried to recover from that final visit to the vet's office when they deliver their faithful companion to be put down in a safe and comfortable manner.
I'm not writing this because I want anyone to give me a dog. On the contrary, I think they're a great pet, but I have a slight allergy to them and no method to wipe the tears from my eyes. I just want to thank those family members and friends that have taken time to stay with me, and this marks the first time I thank the companion of the volunteers that have made their time available for me.
Norm, enjoy your new life on the farm chasing butterflies and, of course the group hugs and the occasional overdeveloped calf. Tell Bailey, Sonic, Libby and Levi that we said hello.
The golf committee continues to make headway on the upcoming tournament scheduled for Friday, May 1st. If you're looking for information you can check out the web site www.teamcameron.org for auction information, team applications and/or Post Party celebration.
I want to emphasize again this year the Post party celebration is not exclusively held for the tournament player and volunteers. We have plenty of room for everyone and you're guaranteed a good time.
Have a great week, and if you happen to own a dog be sure to spoil him/her the next time you see them.
Love,
Mark
Growing up on Quivira my parents raised miniature Sheltie dogs along with their seven kids. A time or two we had two litters of pups running around. I can remember a number of dogs that became favorites or had particular personalities that made them stand out above the others. I would have to say the two dogs I remember most would have to be Sabre and, of course, Bullet.
Sabre a full-size Sheltie came to us as an adult, eager to chase sticks and tennis balls until your arm fell off. She went to the farm in the sky and I'm sure she's still chasing butterflies.
Bullet on the other hand came to us at a younger age, a poodle, and made quite an impression on everyone. We found him under the back bushes with a bullet wound in his hip and dirty matted fur. We couldn't bath him, for the first week we couldn't even get close enough to even feed him.
After a few weeks we were able to coax him out for a bowl of food and to the groomers for a shave and he warmed to the entire family. The bullet wound was healed but the attitude and propensity to growl when petted stayed with him the entire time.
You've probably began wondering why I'm writing about dogs. Two reasons: I'm not much of a cat person and a good friend to Team Cameron had to put down a “good ol’ dog last week.” You've all heard me talk about different members from the “Quad Squad” but I don't usually talk up their dogs.
Over the past four years I've heard as volunteers have negotiated their schedules to bend around making the dinner and staying at my house I've heard them negotiate with relatives, children, spouses and neighbors to care for their beasts while staying here at 816.
I've seen a couple of these dogs waiting in the car while their owners negotiated dinners or overnight bags into the house before speeding off to drop their faithful companions at a friend's house. I've also seen more than a few dog owners as they tried to recover from that final visit to the vet's office when they deliver their faithful companion to be put down in a safe and comfortable manner.
I'm not writing this because I want anyone to give me a dog. On the contrary, I think they're a great pet, but I have a slight allergy to them and no method to wipe the tears from my eyes. I just want to thank those family members and friends that have taken time to stay with me, and this marks the first time I thank the companion of the volunteers that have made their time available for me.
Norm, enjoy your new life on the farm chasing butterflies and, of course the group hugs and the occasional overdeveloped calf. Tell Bailey, Sonic, Libby and Levi that we said hello.
The golf committee continues to make headway on the upcoming tournament scheduled for Friday, May 1st. If you're looking for information you can check out the web site www.teamcameron.org for auction information, team applications and/or Post Party celebration.
I want to emphasize again this year the Post party celebration is not exclusively held for the tournament player and volunteers. We have plenty of room for everyone and you're guaranteed a good time.
Have a great week, and if you happen to own a dog be sure to spoil him/her the next time you see them.
Love,
Mark