tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post8753762166158721358..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Heroes on Horseback: My Lifelong Love AffairLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6198097252208403212011-09-28T01:43:55.736-04:002011-09-28T01:43:55.736-04:00Oh, you beautiful Bandits, this has been such a gr...Oh, you beautiful Bandits, this has been such a great visit for me! What stories we've gathered today. Thanks so much for letting me hang out here in the Lair.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-83929818446561793312011-09-28T01:41:50.312-04:002011-09-28T01:41:50.312-04:00Suzanne, I've actually thought about putting a...Suzanne, I've actually thought about putting an injured race horse in a story. Thanks for reminding me! When I was in college we had one in our stable. Back then they did terrible things to some of the race horses.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41418629012600678252011-09-28T01:38:24.206-04:002011-09-28T01:38:24.206-04:00Megan, wow. Just wow. Thank God for that incredi...Megan, wow. Just wow. Thank God for that incredible dog. I don't doubt his sensitivity to your son's plight. Shepherds are amazingly protective. What a story!Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-58327003210180106852011-09-27T22:49:57.990-04:002011-09-27T22:49:57.990-04:00Wow, Meggan, that's an amazing story!Wow, Meggan, that's an amazing story!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41434918153899316472011-09-27T20:29:07.859-04:002011-09-27T20:29:07.859-04:00Hi Cindy!
(Aunty waves to her lovely chapter mate...Hi Cindy!<br /><br />(Aunty waves to her lovely chapter mate with the terrific name) How cute that you named your kitty-friend Socrates. When I was in high school, I had a goldfish named Aristotle. ;-)<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-16216529555648362122011-09-27T20:27:12.456-04:002011-09-27T20:27:12.456-04:00Meggan, WOW! What a story! Thanx so much for shari...Meggan, WOW! What a story! Thanx so much for sharing it with us. Dogs really are superheroes on so many levels, as your German Shepherd proved. ;-)<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-54074957804381231082011-09-27T20:10:05.187-04:002011-09-27T20:10:05.187-04:00Hey Kathleen!
Welcome to the Lair.
I love how yo...Hey Kathleen!<br /><br />Welcome to the Lair.<br /><br />I love how you describe the sensitivity of horses. Since I'm writing western historicals, I've been learning more and more about these animals. A friend of mine in North Texas raises racing horses. It's fun to watch them train.<br /><br />Have you any plans for a wounded race horse to come to the Double D Wild Horse Sancutary?Suzanne Ferrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761579189372602292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-977862162549374612011-09-27T19:54:30.460-04:002011-09-27T19:54:30.460-04:00I can't say I have a "mystical" conn...I can't say I have a "mystical" connection with my pets, but I do have this story to share.<br /><br />Four years ago, when my son was almost three months old and I was still at home with him, he got this really nasty cold. You know the ones--the kind where you pick up your child and come away covered in... well, you get the drift.<br /><br />Anyway, I put him down for a nap, and thanked my lucky stars he was sleeping. I put the dogs outside and laid down myself. About an hour later, the dog (a German Shepherd) starting howling. A long, single, really weird howl. I haven't ever heard anything like it.<br /><br />I stayed there for a second, and then I bolted out of bed and into my son's room. I don't know why. When I got there, he was perfectly still in his crib, and he was blue. And I mean BLUE. Worst few seconds of my life.<br /><br />Anyway, long story short, I picked him up, flipped him upside down, and thwacked him on the back. The junk in his throat came up, and he cried. I don't remember crying, but I'm sure I did, since I was bawling when we got to the doctor's office. <br /><br />I haven't heard that howl since.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11548515185563360052011-09-27T19:20:17.053-04:002011-09-27T19:20:17.053-04:00Sonali, congrats on the GR!
Kathleen, welcome! T...Sonali, congrats on the GR!<br /><br />Kathleen, welcome! This sounds like a fabulous book.<br /><br />I can't say I've ever had a _particular_ moment of mystical connection with an animal, but I've always felt a connection to our dogs. I grew up with dogs, as did the dh, and we've had dogs throughout our marriage. They are part of our family. We can't wait to see how this one reacts when our son, a freshman, comes home for Fall break.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60171001629356589022011-09-27T19:02:51.611-04:002011-09-27T19:02:51.611-04:00I can't wait to read this book!
I never had a ...I can't wait to read this book!<br />I never had a connection with an animal.cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44902586591797501772011-09-27T18:58:15.747-04:002011-09-27T18:58:15.747-04:00On some kind of level I have felt that type of con...On some kind of level I have felt that type of connection with animals. Never really thought about looking into it, though.Lenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961563333055272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18374369412662046592011-09-27T17:50:41.503-04:002011-09-27T17:50:41.503-04:00What a wonderful post, Kathleen, and I loved readi...What a wonderful post, Kathleen, and I loved reading about some of these touching stories. I seem to be attracted to anything shaggy (and that could include men) but my first pet was a feral farm cat. I spent 6 weeks wooing him and he became my best friend on the farm. Good old Socrates.<br /><br />Thanks for providing us with an opportunity to share our fond memories.Cindy Samplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332764051705819027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85244534160309066772011-09-27T16:50:47.246-04:002011-09-27T16:50:47.246-04:00We rescued for the first time two years ago, and I...We rescued for the first time two years ago, and I'm sold on pet adoption now. Our Beauty is just that--a treasure. Mostly black Lab with maybe a touch of Dobie, she was a year old when we got her. She'd been abandoned or lost and was apparently half starved when she was picked up, but she'd had all the basic training, and she listens to me better than anyone else in the house. I swear, she understands every word. And she adores children.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-81599970637363236532011-09-27T16:44:58.448-04:002011-09-27T16:44:58.448-04:00We have a cat allergy in our family, too. Our old...We have a cat allergy in our family, too. Our older son. And wouldn't you know, he's always preferred cats? His allergy has gotten worse over time, and it's been a couple of years since our last cat. Thank heaven the Eagles aren't allergic to dogs or horses!Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-59025958170441709692011-09-27T16:09:38.169-04:002011-09-27T16:09:38.169-04:00Kathleen your series sounds really great I love th...Kathleen your series sounds really great I love the coveres and the titles are especially intersting I would really love to read them. <br /><br />Where do they find those stunning men on the front do you pick them out yourself lol !<br /><br />Thanks for the chance to win and a great post !<br /><br />Desere<br /><br />desere_steenberg@yahoo.comDeserehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15827416839061123325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51876514664217758702011-09-27T16:06:47.142-04:002011-09-27T16:06:47.142-04:00Well, I certainly know every time my brother's...Well, I certainly know every time my brother's dog gets it in her head to rush to my cousins' summer cottage. I can actually see from her face the moment she makes the decision.Minnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150644876765079753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7986517897068887962011-09-27T15:36:04.641-04:002011-09-27T15:36:04.641-04:00Cathy, what a sweet story about your boxer.Cathy, what a sweet story about your boxer.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-71691608950584412402011-09-27T15:31:41.228-04:002011-09-27T15:31:41.228-04:00Welcome to the lair, Kathleen! I love the sound of...Welcome to the lair, Kathleen! I love the sound of this series and I really adore the cover of One Brave Cowboy *g*<br /><br />Unfortunately, I'm allergic to cats (very, very allergic) and dogs (not as much) so we don't have any pets now. But when I was growing up, we had a beloved lab mix named Daisy who was just the sweetest thing ever :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-45429493984187391942011-09-27T15:29:28.581-04:002011-09-27T15:29:28.581-04:00My husband and I have always had a connection with...My husband and I have always had a connection with dogs. I remember one dog in particular that we got. It was our 2nd dog we got together. There was a pet store we always visited on Friday nights after eating at a nearby restaurant. One night we went in and my DH saw a male Boxeer puppy. He petted the dog and we went on. A horrendous howl started up right after we walked away and continued until we went back to his cage. A lot of other people had tried to touch him, but he went to the back of his cage and kept jumping up trying to see my husband. The owner and we had never heard of anything like that happening before. Needless to say, we left the pet shop with him. My husband named him King. He wouldn't let me touch him for over a week, and then we became friends.Cathy Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402868229427304647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35170708288120589322011-09-27T14:56:58.673-04:002011-09-27T14:56:58.673-04:00Trish, it WAS the name of the dog on the Jetsons b...Trish, it WAS the name of the dog on the Jetsons but he was actually named after Astro Boy (the Jetsons were a bit later down here). When I was a wee sprog, I had a real thing for Astro Boy!Anna Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695579361323275316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-76125318524170857842011-09-27T14:14:39.280-04:002011-09-27T14:14:39.280-04:00catslady, what a wonderful story about the kitten ...catslady, what a wonderful story about the kitten you saved. Poor baby.Trish Milburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08812010789617982102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-60470832888345265482011-09-27T14:05:44.825-04:002011-09-27T14:05:44.825-04:00I've had two dogs and many, many cats and I to...I've had two dogs and many, many cats and I too have to say I've had special connections with all of them but maybe some more than others. I know I've told the story of the kitten I bottle fed but the fact that the feral/stray mother left him for me to care for after they were covered in motor oil, makes me think that somehow she knew I would take care of her baby. They definitely sense our moods and they always know who to trust.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-61771443595589869212011-09-27T13:21:37.926-04:002011-09-27T13:21:37.926-04:00Trish said: Helen, that is the most awesome image,...Trish said: <i>Helen, that is the most awesome image, you walking home from school with an elephant following. :)</i><br /><br />That is totally COOL, Helen!!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-51983398654485274512011-09-27T13:20:50.230-04:002011-09-27T13:20:50.230-04:00Caren said: They seem to see into your soul and se...Caren said: <i>They seem to see into your soul and sense the pain there. I think the surge in popularity of horse therapy is wonderful. What a wonderful gift to give a wounded soul! </i><br /><br />Oh, what a lovely way to put it, Caren! And so true...Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55484526099001852622011-09-27T13:19:57.264-04:002011-09-27T13:19:57.264-04:00Anna said; There is definitely something about cat...Anna said; <i>There is definitely something about cats sensing when you're upset or you're not well. Mine always seem to know when a cuddle is needed.</i><br /><br />Mine always did too, Anna. The dogs as well. :>Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.com