BULLIES come in all ages

BULLIES come in all ages
(click to see movie trailer)

Surround yourself with positive people,
energy, and situations;
always avoid negativity.

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Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So, love the people who treat you right.

Forgive, and then forget about the ones who don't.


Monday, October 4, 2010

Monday's Mosaic Memory ~Flannery

Flannery
1976-1989

It took Flannery several years to mature, and he often challenged my patience, but he was one of the friendliest, funniest, most intelligent and affectionate dogs I have ever owned.


If you've ever owned or known an Irish Setter, you can relate to Gary Larson's cartoon.






21 comments:

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Kinda sorta like a Golden Retriever!

Thanks fur sharing Flannery!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra

Sharon said...

That is a beautiful tribute collage of Flannery.
The cartoon is quite funny!

bellaboo said...

Beautiful dog! I love Irish setters. ;o)

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

I love The Farside! I have found that there's always a dog that tries your patience and you know that if they were human they would be able to speak 7 languages--Flannery sounds like one of those pups, and fortunate it was you who was his forever family! Our dog Rudi is also a very bright dog, that suffered from "Dumb Owner Syndrome" for the first year of her life by being part of 3 families that didn't understand her--I have to admit that at first I didn't either. But I find her to be the most intellegent (and the flakiest) dog we've ever had.

kks said...

what a beautiful dog! love the cartoon...think it might be appropriate for goldens too!!
xoxo

Unknown said...

LOL, funny cartoon! What a beautiful dog!

Maggie Mae and Max said...

Flannery sure wuz a beootiful dog!

Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae

Susan said...

So glad to see Flannery! I remember him well! He was a gorgeous and amazing dog! Thanks for letting him be today's mosaic! Brought back memories.

My Mind's Eye said...

Oh I have known an Irish Setter!!!
They are full throttle 24/7. They are Doxies on steriods. LOL
Is there a picture posted? If so I can't see it.....
I wonder what Buddy, Sassy and Zack would have thought of Flannery?
Madi and Mom

Unknown said...

A very happy dog!

Anonymous said...

Flannery is a Beautiful Irish Setter, never had one, bu tI think just about any type of dog brings happiness to a home :)

Remington said...

Great post! LOVE the name!

Anonymous said...

Oh, Flannery was Most Handsome. Thank you so much for sharing him with us! And I luved the cartoon, too!

Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie

snoopydogknits said...

What a beautiful tribute to your gorgeous Flannery. A friend of ours has two red setters and they are both such funny, friendly dogs. Have a lovely week. Ros and Oscar

Anonymous said...

I never owned an Irish setter, but always wanted hair like one!

animal lover, quilt lover said...

Hi Kit,
I have never owned a IS before but had a girlfriend that did so I got to know her dog well. The little carton says it all. That was her dog to a tea!!
I like a dog that doesn't have lots of hair (a short coat):)
I love the Greyhound spirt too.
Bambi is part whippet.
Your girlfriend, Fern

Noah said...

He was a handsome one.

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

Flannery was beautiful -Mom has always loved Irish Setters - such beautiful coats - so silky and soft.

That header is awesome!!! We really need a new one for the fall.

Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

My Mind's Eye said...

Hi Ms. K ...I can see Flannery from my home computer!!! What gorgeous dog. Did you show him? Oh my word....he looks large too.
Madi and Mom

My Mind's Eye said...

PS
We're curious....how many puppies have owned you during your life time?
Madi and Mom

Kari in Alaska said...

I just love Irish Setters :)


Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse.com/