tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post2344443548704657588..comments2023-12-21T01:10:25.829-06:00Comments on Urban Oasis: Queen Pepa Demands Her Due Blog TimeIowa Victory Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-51050213455122335622008-08-18T22:38:00.000-05:002008-08-18T22:38:00.000-05:00Hey Olivia,I was hoping posting Queen Pepa might d...Hey Olivia,<BR/>I was hoping posting Queen Pepa might draw you out a bit, lol. This week and next are still pretty busy and I'm too tired to post tonight, but want to get caught up on other blogs and answer comments here first. I've got plenty to work with right now (hibiscus soon!) so it's just a matter of having enough time and energy...Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-9783663208353056912008-08-18T22:36:00.000-05:002008-08-18T22:36:00.000-05:00Hi MMD!We have thought about getting a puppy for P...Hi MMD!<BR/>We have thought about getting a puppy for Pepa before, because she'd be a really good mama (she never got a chance), but I wonder about her patience level these days, lol. My previous dog was a Coco too! I got her when she was 8 yrs old at the Humane Society when I lived in FL, and she was a true blessing of a dog! She was a Cardigan Corgi/Dalmatian mix (yeah, I know that's weird) but she really looked more like a Corgi with floppy ears and spots, but was one of the best. <BR/><BR/>Maybe if you keep some subtle lobbying on your husband, he'll break down... you could try looking at some of the local animal shelters online and win him over with something you all find adorable. Just a thought...Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-13640017883824812182008-08-18T20:51:00.000-05:002008-08-18T20:51:00.000-05:00Hey there IVG. Can't resist Ms Pepa ... and Rolly ...Hey there IVG. Can't resist Ms Pepa ... and Rolly too. Thanks for putting up regular pix.oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03401788202984343513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-44519999145159165962008-08-18T09:53:00.000-05:002008-08-18T09:53:00.000-05:00When Rolly passes on, you'll have to get Pepa ...When Rolly passes on, you'll have to get Pepa a puppy. It'll perk her up & keep her from pining. These little mutts have such vitality and longevity, they are just wonderful. I still miss my Coco mutt, even after 11 years. She was the best dog we ever had. My husband is still resisting getting a dog again, even though the girl & I frequently lobby for it. They add so much to our lives & ask for so little in return.Mr. McGregor's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911409327006498766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-63684601817665864452008-08-18T01:21:00.000-05:002008-08-18T01:21:00.000-05:00Regarding the wish to be able to communicate with ...Regarding the wish to be able to communicate with our furry cohabs...<BR/><BR/>I learned along time ago that there are various types of "communication". Most humans think communication is only verbal language aka speech. When actually it's just about the least important and usually most misunderstoond/miscontrued form. :)<BR/><BR/>That's just language and trust me... there's so much more. I think we as speaking humans would feel closer if we learned that in order to be heard, we first must listen. <BR/><BR/>Our "pets" have many ways of comforting us while we worry and fret over whether or not they understand us. :) <BR/><BR/>You see, I was told my son would never speak. That was most definitely not the end. It was only the beginning of learning how to really communicate and how to truly listen. <BR/><BR/>I think that is why my son likes animals so much. There's not alot of "speaking" but much is always being said in the silence. True communication doesn't get all cluttered up with words and phrases. <BR/><BR/>My son doesn't have to tell me he loves me for me to know just like I'm sure all the poochzillas out there don't need to understand our language to know what is in our hearts. That's what comforts me, on several levels. I hope it provides you with a bit of comfort as well. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-19978129078468637182008-08-17T23:16:00.000-05:002008-08-17T23:16:00.000-05:00Hi Daisy,Thanks for the kind words and thoughts .....Hi Daisy,<BR/>Thanks for the kind words and thoughts ... though we know one is inevitable sooner rather than later, that knowledge only seems to make it even sadder. <BR/><BR/>Do you currently have a dog (or not yet)? I'm always curious to learn/hear about others' pets, be they birds, cats or dogs!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-53401447696956350132008-08-17T22:34:00.000-05:002008-08-17T22:34:00.000-05:00Queen Pepa looks like the perfect weeding companio...Queen Pepa looks like the perfect weeding companion!<BR/><BR/>Good luck dealing with the transition that comes at the end of a pet's life. Sometimes... most times.. I wish we could communicate with dogs the way we can communicate with other human beings. It's purely selfish - I'd feel so much better thinking I could comfort the dog that survives his/her buddy with words by explaining what was going on. (We always had two dogs growing up and they were always staggered in age.)Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657241461465217108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-26427242257010848132008-08-17T21:43:00.000-05:002008-08-17T21:43:00.000-05:00Hey Shady, Rolly is around in various posts here f...Hey Shady, <BR/>Rolly is around in various posts here from over the years, but here's a post from earlier in the spring. <BR/><BR/>http://urban-oasis.blogspot.com/2008/04/friday-night-dog-blogging.html<BR/><BR/>It's sad to see him getting so frail (he used to be a very active dog!), but he still has a voracious appetite, despite it all! Some days we all feel like we're old and decrepit, but look forward to the better days. I sure was sore and creaky today after all that crawling around weeding yesterday!Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-22233885729073734122008-08-17T21:39:00.000-05:002008-08-17T21:39:00.000-05:00Hi Gail, You got that right! Except for those lon...Hi Gail, <BR/>You got that right! Except for those long years in college/grad school, I've always had a dog or two in my life. Though both of ours now are "geriatric," we still love and appreciate all that they bring to our lives.<BR/><BR/>I could wish for an easy week, but I'd just be deluded, but thanks for the kind sentiment anyway! It should calm down later in the week, I hope.Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-33612869474505762202008-08-17T21:37:00.000-05:002008-08-17T21:37:00.000-05:00Hi Janet!I also think that people's attitudes abou...Hi Janet!<BR/>I also think that people's attitudes about the furry ones speak volumes about character. I instinctively don't trust people who don't at least respect dogs, cats and other pets. Not everyone can be a dog or cat person, it's true (I can't be around cats long because I'm allergic.), but people who just hate them or mistreat them aren't my kind of people. <BR/><BR/>I hear you about a long week... mine dragged on endlessly and I ended up having to spend about 3 hrs on work. And the next week will be another busy one too... *sigh.*Iowa Victory Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220818462081082930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-30692611693524858112008-08-17T21:09:00.000-05:002008-08-17T21:09:00.000-05:00Have we seen Rolly? Queen Pepa is such a girl, and...Have we seen Rolly? Queen Pepa is such a girl, and a good friend. Everyone needs someone. Nice reflections and a good reminder to be thankful for those helpmates/friends/people in our lives. Thanks. Have a great week! :-)Shady Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05007816271406393818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-81192306074964098842008-08-17T19:50:00.000-05:002008-08-17T19:50:00.000-05:00I hear you! Our loved ones furry and otherwise ar...I hear you! Our loved ones furry and otherwise are essential to us...<BR/><BR/>Have an easy week, IVG,<BR/><BR/>gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-90319264427329373622008-08-17T19:04:00.000-05:002008-08-17T19:04:00.000-05:00OOPS - I meant to say "you can tell much about a p...OOPS - I meant to say "you can tell much about a person by how they speak about their furry friends... Sorry :) Been a long, long week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29575688.post-61934416902009443102008-08-17T19:03:00.000-05:002008-08-17T19:03:00.000-05:00Some say you can tell much about how a person spea...Some say you can tell much about how a person speaks *types* about their furry friends. <BR/><BR/>This planet is blessed to have both you and Pepa around. <BR/><BR/>PS my boss went to the Oregon Humane Society day to adopt her own furry friend. :) A new "leash" on life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com