JetmamaDiDi wrote:

CEK40 wrote:

vmmmomof3girls wrote:

Oh, and yes, CEK. we're getting hit with the Nor'easter tomorrow.
 

It is really cold here in VA too and looks like snow...they say we may get some flurries on Wednesday...my daughter in DC said they are expecting snow tomorrow too!!!

 
Hoping it doesn't interfere with air travel by Thursday!! I'm more concerned about the possibility of (stupid) protestors at LAX than snow in DC!!! LOL. You just deal with snow when it happens; protestors I have little patience for when what they are doing won't change how the law works but rather just anger those whom they directly impact (who have no ability to change things anyway).

Hey Jet...was just listening to the weather and they are calling for 4-7 inches in the DC area, then it will be moving north from what they said...it is snowing in PA now too!!!  Hopefully by Thursday it should be alright to travel...
Hopefully you won't have any trouble at LAX...

I had no idea there was such a day but I feel like this is one to post...



They deserve a lot more credit than they ever receive...

 NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY =inheritMarch 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day. 
 A lot of things changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Oil, leather and rubber were rationed. Men were drafted. Women rolled up their sleeves and built war supplies.
 And dogs were called to duty. During the first world war, the United States took notice of the European use of canines as sentries, message carriers and several other functions.
 Dogs for Defense was a program initiated by a private citizen by the name of Mrs. Alene Erlanger. Along with the American Kennel Club and a handful of breeders, the group aimed to train the dogs for military use.
 By November of 1942, the first Dogs for Defense were prepared for duty in North Africa. While at first they were gun shy, they proved to be well trained.
 As the war progressed, Dogs for Defense was unable to keep up with the demand and the Remount Branch, Service Installations Divisions took over training of the dogs.
 Over the years the military, police and rescue have developed a variety of training methods for K9 units. Their training is tailored to meet the demands of the job and each animal and handler carries out his or her duties to the fullest.
 =inheritHOW TO OBSERVE
 =inheritUse #NationalK9VeteransDay to post on social media.
 =inheritHISTORY
 National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th on the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942.  Joseph White, a retired military working dog trainer, originated the idea for the day.
 =inheritThere are over 1,200 national days. Don’t miss a single one. Celebrate Every Day with National Day Calendar=inherit!


Some other stories...

http://taskandpurpose.com/american-war-dogs-national-k9-veterans-day/

http://ameriforce.net/military-dogs-honored-during-national-k9-veterans-day-on-march-13/

http://wtvr.com/2017/03/08/k9-veterans-day-celebration/





Forgive all the pics...I just find it so amazing that these animals are just so eager to do what ever they think will please those that care for them...They are smart and brave yet loving and playful....
 

Last edited by CEK40 (3/13/2017 9:58 pm)

And yet another story of the power of our four legged friends....This one of the Feline species....

This Cat Guided A Lost Man Down A Mountain In Switzerland

http://themindcircle.com/cat-guide-man-mountain-gimmelwald-switzerland/?utm_content=bufferf286d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
 

Last edited by CEK40 (3/13/2017 10:13 pm)

View from the Crow's Nest wrote:

Nancy Kerrigan and Artem          
David Ross and Lindsay              LadyandtheGramp  
Normani Kordei and Val            Valmani      m...
Erika Jayne and Gleb                 PrettyXXpensive
Bonner Bolton and Sharna        DenimNDiamonds
Mr. T and Kym                         
Spicy Charo and Keo                 CuchiCuchi
Simone Biles and Sasha              GoldenGiggles
Chris Kattan and Witney           MangoTango
Rashad Jennings and Emma      ShadSquad
Nick Viall and Peta
Heather Morris and Maks          MaksimumHeat

Still a few w/o team names. 
 

 

View...I just found out the Kym and Mr. T are "Team Dancing Fools"

CEK40 wrote:

I had no idea there was such a day but I feel like this is one to post...



They deserve a lot more credit than they ever receive...

 NATIONAL K9 VETERANS DAY =inheritMarch 13th recognizes National K9 Veterans Day. 
 A lot of things changed after the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941. Oil, leather and rubber were rationed. Men were drafted. Women rolled up their sleeves and built war supplies.
 And dogs were called to duty. During the first world war, the United States took notice of the European use of canines as sentries, message carriers and several other functions.
 Dogs for Defense was a program initiated by a private citizen by the name of Mrs. Alene Erlanger. Along with the American Kennel Club and a handful of breeders, the group aimed to train the dogs for military use.
 By November of 1942, the first Dogs for Defense were prepared for duty in North Africa. While at first they were gun shy, they proved to be well trained.
 As the war progressed, Dogs for Defense was unable to keep up with the demand and the Remount Branch, Service Installations Divisions took over training of the dogs.
 Over the years the military, police and rescue have developed a variety of training methods for K9 units. Their training is tailored to meet the demands of the job and each animal and handler carries out his or her duties to the fullest.
 =inheritHOW TO OBSERVE
 =inheritUse #NationalK9VeteransDay to post on social media.
 =inheritHISTORY
 National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th on the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942.  Joseph White, a retired military working dog trainer, originated the idea for the day.
 =inheritThere are over 1,200 national days. Don’t miss a single one. Celebrate Every Day with National Day Calendar=inherit!


Some other stories...

http://taskandpurpose.com/american-war-dogs-national-k9-veterans-day/

http://ameriforce.net/military-dogs-honored-during-national-k9-veterans-day-on-march-13/

http://wtvr.com/2017/03/08/k9-veterans-day-celebration/





Forgive all the pics...I just find it so amazing that these animals are just so eager to do what ever they think will please those that care for them...They are smart and brave yet loving and playful....
 

 I agree, CEK....dogs are amazing animals.  What they can do is remarkable.  Heroes as well!