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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Friday, November 14, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Bulldog inspires Phelp's to Record Gold at Olympics
USA Today recently broke the following news:
As spring rounded into the biggest summer of his 19-year-old life, Michael Phelps took a photo with his cell phone of what he really wants. That way he could see it at the touch of a keypad. He could show it around, hear the oohs and aahs. An Olympic gold medal? No. Seven Olympic gold medals? Guess again.
"It's a 1-month-old English bulldog," he says after pulling up the photo with the grinning expectancy of a child in a toy store aisle. "I love bulldogs. It's a big dog, but it's a little dog, too. You know what I mean?"
Hell yes! I knew this guy was all class. Phelps, My bully, Howie, sends a shout out to you and yours. Keep kicking ass in China!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Bulldog Muscles Its Way into AKC's List of Top 10 Most Popular Dogs
After 75 years, the bulldog makes it way back into the American Kennel Club's Top 10 List, pushing out the Miniature Schnauzer (how that breed ever bested the English Bulldog is beyond me!?!?!).
The Bulldog was first recognized by the AKC in 1886 – just two years after the organization’s founding – and was most popular in 1915 when it peaked in 5th place. The breed’s popularity ebbed and flowed throughout the mid-20th century, but since hitting a low of 41st place in 1973, its ranking has steadily increased.
Some additional info regarding the breeds ranking in major U.S. Cities:
- The Bulldog is Boston's 6th most popular dog (Howie and I are a lil pissed about this).
- The Bulldog is most popular in Los Angeles where is it currently ranked 2nd right after the Lab. (I'm moving to LA).
- Despite having one of the world’s most beloved and renowned Bulldogs as the mascot for its state college sports team – University of Georgia’s “Uga,” – Atlanta is one of the few cities in the nation that did not include the Bulldog in its Top 10. (LAME LAME LAME LAME)
- San Francisco and Los Angeles were the only cities in the nation to include the French Bulldog in their Top 10 lists. (VERY COOL!)
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Monday, July 30, 2007
New Howie Pics
Actually, the below photos are not that new. I took these while stuck in line at the US Border when I was traveling back from Montreal with Cindy. However, since I took this entire month off from blogging, I had not uploaded them to Howie's Myspace Page or this blog. Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Howie Pulls Super Model
Howie has pulled his fare share of gorgeous women in Boston(or wherever he goes for that matter). However, this afternoon he established his personal best by wooing Elaine Irwin Mellencamp at the Four Seasons in Boston. We ran into her and her two sons (Hud and Spec) after having brunch with Cindy and Lorelle. John Mellencamp was also with her, however he walked on a bit as to not draw too much attention to himself.
To be honest, I did not know exactly who she was when we met. Both Lorelle and I thought she was some famous model but could not place her face. John Mellencamp did not stop so we only saw his back. Having gained a few pounds and looking a bit disheveled (t-shirt tucked into a pair of sweat pants), he was not that recognizable. Indeed, we all thought to ourselves..."what the hell is she do with that guy??" It was Cindy who pointed out it was the Mellencamps and informed us that he was performing tonight at the Boston Esplanade during the Fourth of July celebration.
Elaine, Hud and Spec were all very polite and gracious as they doted over Howie. No doubt this was a very cool experience for Cindy, Lorelle and I. Howie , on the other hand, regarded them as just some more needy fans :) .
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