Non-football related stuff that really makes your day

[CGVT]

try it now

[Malto Marko]

That is really cool CG.

It makes me wonder........

These are mammals that need to breath air. If they are 100 miles offshore, and chased you for miles, how do they rest or sleep?

[DanO]

That's really cool CGVT.

GO LIONS "09" !!!!!!!!!

[Sharkbait]

Nice. Brought me back to my Navy days.

[-Deborah-]

That is so cool! Love them!!! Don't think I've ever seen so many at once!

[kayrone]

wow - amazing!

[CGVT]

It was pretty cool. Earlier in the day we saw a pod that probably had over 500 dolphins in it. I have seen a lot of dolphins at one time, but never that large of a group at once.

I didn't go below decks, but I fould out later that you could hear the dolphins "talking" to each other through the hull.

I also thought the Pink Floyd on the satellite was quite appropriate... Ha!

[SeattleLionsFan]

Very cool cgnj.

[YT]

Very cool CG.

[romster]

I also thought the Pink Floyd on the satellite was quite appropriate...

Me too.

[Malto Marko]

Given the recent discussion about dogs in another thread, I thought I would share this with you all. I found it to be not only touching, but if we could adopt this philosophy, this would be a better world.

A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron,his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane,were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to performt he euthanasia procedure for the old dogin their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good forsix-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker 's family surrounded him.Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dogfor the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

So live like a dog:
Live simply..
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass..
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY

[Sharkbait]

gives new meaning to the statement, "The world is going to the dogs." Doesn't sound like a bad place.

[-Deborah-]

I like that Mark...thanks!

[MiamiTreo3]

Ya know, that's what is hardest about losing Tytan. I keep expecting him at the door when I come in. I even miss his drooling and begging when I sit down to eat.

[SeattleLionsFan]

I can't imagine how hard it must be Miami.