That was the tenor of the entire article and *so* untrue! So, would reading an article like this make you *want* to come to ND? Hardly. Maybe we should sue them for false advertising! LOL
Our governor was a bit upset about the NG article, too. He responded with a letter to the editor-in-chief of NG:
While I can see his point, I took the NG article as I think it was meant, a lament for the original people who came with such hopes. That others are coming in now with different hopes is good, but I also enjoyed reading about the first settlers. To me, that article would be MORE likely to get me to ND, I went there anyway lol
Why don't you secede along with California? We provide 1/3 of all food eaten in the US. You want it, you pay import/export tariffs. ;)
You rang?
Elizabeth (don't accept substitutes.)
I'm sure you've lived well enough that you won't have to come back as a dog, Gill. Taking care of the EMIL should have assured that.
Elizabeth (rdh)
Woof to you,too!!
Gillian rcs (running, chasing and snapping)
Are you sure you don't want to come back as a dog? I guess it depends on whether you're a working dog or just a little fluffy lap dog like Puff.
It might be nice to have absolutely nothing to worry about. Food is provided on demand, warm clothes, a comfy blankie and a whole big bed to sleep on, plus lots of cuddling and kisses.
It doesn't sound bad to me.
L
Clearly not a Newfie.... Doxie, perhaps?
Elizabeth
I think even working dogs have good lives for the most part. The big thing is does a dog have good people to love it. I wouldn't mind being a dog if I lived with any one of a number of people I know, but I've seen enough of shelter life, that I'd hate to have it left to chance.
Elizabeth
I was thinking nothing much would change for me, a bitch now and then lol (Prolly find myself running into Brat anyway!)
Okay. So we have to put a caveat in saying that we would like to come back as a dog, but it has to be someone we approve of. Actually I always say I want to come back as my dog.
Just as an aside, I agree about the shelters and do my best to help. Plus an important point, close up all puppy mills and be careful when you get a puppy to find out where he comes from.
Actually, a Newfie with a loving home and lots of human children to love could be a good life..
C (who loves big dogs)
Gillian...I thought you meant you wanted to come back as a Newfoundlander....person not the dog! Which DID you mean?
Mavia
I assumed she meant the person, too, but I was playing with her.
Elizabeth
You were correct, Mavia. They seemed such a happy-g0-lucky bunch of folk!! I thoroughly enjoyed the couple of weeks we spent there!
Gillian
AND.... I knew that!!
I thought she mean the person too Mavia lol
I'll give a Newfie a good home any day!!. Bobbie V.
Al says it's Booorrrrring.
Joy Beeson
The monks of Golgotha Monastery had a Newfie but they had to "let it go" because the monks are not allowed to have any possessions and that includes pets. The dog not having one particular owner was "confused" and it became obvious that this was distressing the animal. The monks are on a remote island but still receive excellent medical service - see Bruce
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