We talk about nonsense, we joke around, we get into heated debates, we criticise, we learn valuable information from one another, we warn of evil intruders and watch each others backs, we are perfect, we are not perfect, we are always right, we are not always tight, we know everything, we don't know everything, but mostly, those of us who hang in the old dogs thread have become good friends of sorts.
And what of those of us who have had occassion to stray?
I know when I had a reason to take a hiatus, the concern and wishes from many fellow dogs dragged me back as if I had been pulled by a leash. It was a good feeling to be missed and know that there was a certain amount of concern.
Well, I'm a little perplexed that there has been such a small amount of concern regarding the absence of one of our pack. The old dog in question is one of the originals and is such a worthy dog I find it hard to believe that we old dogs aren't barking up every tree to find our friend and bring him back into the fold.
Have we lost the sense of who we are:
ALL FOR ONE DOG AND ALL DOGS FOR ONE!
Come on doggies - show what you're made of or forever hang your floppy raggedy old ears in shame.
Rick did make the announcement, but like you I didn't read it that way - when he said I'm outa here I thought it was just like saying see you later. But the time went on and I thought I'd just stir up the pack so to speak. Anyway, I'm glad Rick's back - he's a good ol' dog :-)
Oh the election! Thanks Jan, I almost forgot. (LOL) May the best man, no, there really isn't one, win. Be careful for what you wish for America. You just may get it..................