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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 11:22 am
Here is the shot from the contest. She did great and was selected as one of the 9 finalist. No other dogs were quite as elaborate (read: anal husband) so we think she has a good chance at winning! The headlights were a hit, we didn't use a siren or water. Herc, the wheels were to assist her in maneuvering. The thing in front of her is the dashboard.
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 11:25 am
The final winner will be announced on Monday morning since so many people got pissed last year .... this way there is no one to complain! Some of the other costumes were bumble bee, ladybug, one greyhound covered in purple balloons like grapes,an Elvis dog and his Elvis owner (both dressed up). I would say 150 - 175 dogs (and cats) in costume. Herc, this was at our local pet supply store.... Thanks for all of your great ideas!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 11:53 am
Yay, Shannon! Congrats, Momma and Dad! That shot shows the headboard better; I can see what it is now. It is just the cutest thing ever--yay for Anal Hubby--and for Shannon for being such a good sport. Looks like she had a great time!
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 12:09 pm
Thanks Herc----we'll let you know the outcome. Now, anyone need an Anal Retentive hubby? I'm over it!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 12:16 pm
LOL at anal DH!! I think the only competion would be the Elvis duo....UNLESS..your DH dressed as a fire hydren LOL
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 12:26 pm
Here is the other one from Luvmyjrt. Ack! No, it's not. I am on the wrong computer. If I saved it, it is on the hard drive of my other computer on which I am currently burning DVD's. Maybe later. The picture is not nearly as clear as the above two.
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 2:00 pm
Luv - that is too cute!!! Good luck on Monday -- I can't wait to see if you win!
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 2:28 pm
How very cute! And it looks like she's really enjoying herself!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:08 pm
Shannon's adorable, and I'm a nut for firetrucks. Good luck!
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:11 pm
Thank you all for your comments and well wishes. Whether she wins or loses, she and her jack russell sister are our pride and joy!
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:43 pm
Herc, per your request, here is last years costume:
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:44 pm
Let me get that a little bigger

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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:45 pm
Ok, better. Juju, thanks for the tips, I may never stop posting pictures!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:54 pm
Hi, Luv! That's pretty gruesome all right! I love the little red fire truck! Hope your pup wins...by the way, is she related to Herckie's dog because they sure do look a lot alike.
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:56 pm
I don't think they are related.....maybe it's a really wild Big Brother twist?????? Herc, what kind of dog is yours? Shannon is a border collie.......
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 5:57 pm
I love it! That was really creative! Anal hubby's work, too? And who thought up the slogan on the side? Too much! How old is your cutie, Shannon? She looks so sweet! Is she the kind of dog who makes friends with everyone anywhere? And why don't you also enter your jrt?
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 6:08 pm
Shannon is 3....she's very smart and pretty much loves everyone! Hubby is the infrastructure and I am the creative side. Yes, hubby made that costume too! I do all the naming! The JRT......hmmmmm, well, let's just say she has a bit of an attitude. I did make her a firemans jacket and it said "K-9 Chief". She loves it! But, the only dog allowed to sniff her butt is Shannon. Shannon wasn't quite as into this costume as she was last year, and we figured it would be too much to referee both dogs, especially since Maggie, the JRT, is -- shall we say, -- sensitive! Hubby is already started on next year. Anyone want to throw in some ideas. It was funny though, you could hear the audible groan from the other pet owners when we walked in!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 7:02 pm
Luv, you are doing all that based on my tips??? Well, a big Yay! for you. You are a quick learner. Teach a man to fish and all that ... Those pictures are great. I did not save the other one, by the way. Sorry. The ones you are posting are way better anyway, just don't have Maggie in them. I would be pretty sure Shannon is going to win. That is a terrific costume.
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 7:59 pm
Well Shannon got to pull something last year. This time she was rather encased. I'll bet that was the difference in her attitude. I understand about the jrt. I love them--but their personalities (bouncy and independent; very definite about likes and dislikes) probably doesn't make them a mingler in this type of event. Herc would never be able to handle himself in that setting with all the dogs. He'd drive everyone crazy---he'd be yipping and squeaking the whole time--wanting to sniff the other dogs. Ideas for next year? Goodness, you guys! Wait at least til you bring home the prize, would you??! Let's see, how about: 1. A pilot in the cockpit of an B-2 Phantom Jet?
Or take a children's story or poem and use it as your theme: 2. The Wee Wee Mannie and the Big Big Coo by M. Sewell. (You'd have to use both dogs, but it would be an absolute winner---the story appears in My Bookhouse Books, a treasure from my childhood, by the way. It is the story of a little Scottish man dressed in a kilt (your jrt) and his big black and white contrary cow (Shannon). 3. The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe--same kind of deal as above. This would be a riot, too. Wouldn't require your other furbaby. 4. The Trojan Horse. This would be cool, too. Keep your hubby busy for quite a while, making a model of it. Whatever you do, it will be wonderful, I know. Good luck--can't wait to hear on Monday if Shannon brought the prize home again!
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 8:05 pm
Great ideas, Herc....thanks! We'll check in Monday and let you know!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 8:17 pm
Oh, just saw your earlier posts, Vee and Luv--about Herc. Herc is a mutt. He definitely has border collie in him--all the coloring is the same, but he has short hair, like a beagle. Someone told us once they thought he was part basenji, too. He used to be soooo skinny. He's not fat, but he is solid now--our little doggie weighs 30 pounds. You can see a pic of Herc in my profile, but here are a couple of other shots:

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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 8:17 pm
Shannon made the news! One shot of her head to zoom out to the costume! They ended the segment saying "they even had a firetruck dog!" Tee hee!
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Luvmyjrt
Member
09-18-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 8:18 pm
Wow Herc....he's a beauty! He does look like Shannon!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 8:23 pm
Awww, did you have time to tape it? That is sooo cool! Now you know she just has to win! Thanks. He's my 12-year old baby!
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 8:27 pm
Well there, I knew they looked something alike! Just really that their fur is different lengths. How fun that Shannon made the news, Luv!
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