Boomer Stories
As promised, this is the first of what I hope will be many stories about Boomer, fondly known, not as "The Hound of the Baskervilles", but as "The Idiot of Itasca." Boomer's New Computer Last fall, I...
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Thanks for that last story, it was really nice. And I should tell you, ever since I read Boomer's story about large yard sale stuffies, Chaos has also begun a collection. We didn't need to frequent...
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I love these stories. You have quite a penchant for words. I like how you got him to go after the door when someone knocks. I need to do that to ours, he's ten months now, I hope it isn't too late....
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Abbey, I know exactly what you mean by "happiness before cleanliness". In the seven years we've had Boomer, we've seen our once beautiful wood floors in the kitchen and dining room become totally...
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Russ, It was fairly easy to teach Boomer to go to the door and bark. The part where he throws himself against the door, however, was his own invention and he only does that when we're not in the...
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jaxnme is so right, a book would be wonderful! It helps that these are such great stories, but you are a very talented writer too. A book of short stories is a must. I told my mom about the one of...
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Woo, I'm glad your mom enjoys Boomer's antics. He sure has a way of making people smile. Here's a photo of him sitting on the lap of a man we met in the park one day. Glen had a stroke a few years ago...
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Boomer is from Morton huh? WOW, yeah that is very close to me. I am not familiar with the breeder though. I took my Merle GD puppy in. (color and name is Merle, I didn't name her) So I really don't...
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Happy Thanksgiving A few years ago, we were invited to celebrate Thanksgiving dinner at the home of some friends. It was to be a small, intimate thing with just four couples attending and Boomer was...
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I'm telling 'cause I know exactly the people you are talking about.....in fact - I was THERE!!! Just kidding, great story and I'm sure many of us have used the, "Dog spit won't hurt anyone" rule while...
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Boomer now has a MySpace page with more stories on it. www.myspace.com/boomer_of_itasca Click on "View All Blog Entries" After you read the first page of blogs, go to "Blog Archive" on the left side...
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It's been awhile since I've posted a new Boomer story so here goes. It describes our usual routine around our little town. A typical day for me and Boomer begins when the alarm goes off at 9am....
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Awwww, these stories are so amazing! I really enjoyed reading them all, and stayed up way past my bedtime. I really need to walk my babies more! The amount of walking you do with Boomer is simply...
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I love all your Boomer stories! It's true that you should write a book about your adventures together I'm looking forward to our Harlequine growing up as regal (and hopefully as entertaining) as...
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Love the stories! I have 3, a blue, fawn and harl (our mismarked mantle passed last June). I am always amazed at how different their personalities are. But I will admit that my harl is by far the most...
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On Monday, April 15, 2013, our beloved Boomer crossed over the Rainbow Bridge.When we woke that morning, we found him lying awkwardly next to our bed. I knew immediately that his legs had finally...
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I am so very sorry for your loss. There are no words that I can offer to ease your pain. I was in tears as I started reading your post. What a wonderful journey you had with Boomer!
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So very sorry. What a magnificent animal! He will live on not only in your memories but also in your wonderful stories of him and in all the lives he has touched. -Jen
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This article appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Wednesday, July 24. The writer did a great job of capturing the essence of our big, lovable friend.Itasca mourns a very Great Dane indeedEveryone has a...
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I LOVE THIS!What a wonderful article/tribute to Boomer.Thanks for sharing this beautiful review of Boomer and his town. Thanks also for your posts over the years in this forum.Alison
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