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0 posted 2009-03-30 12:53 PM


In celebration of Toerag's birthday today, I would like to give a little glimpse into his early childhood.....the least I can do for my friend!

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Toe didn't have a normal childhood - not like you and me.
His folks built him a doghouse and called it his nursery.
It all worked out quite well but there was only one small hitch..
When Toe was near the dog they couldn't quite tell which was which!

    


Toerag was raised on Kennel Ration plus some Puppy Chow.
He licked the bowl clean every night but please don't ask me how.
The poor dog turned to skin and bones as Toerag got quite fat..
In order to survive the poor dog had to eat the cat!!!

    


But Toerag had a cunning brain. His instincts were quite good.
He knew somewhere there had to be some real "people" food.
He found the fridge, crawled in and then ate everything in sight
And never touched dog food again, to Bowser's great delight!

    


When it came time to bathe him, he was just too hard to scrub.
He always left a greasy ring around the bathroom tub.
His folks then came up with a plan to get rid of his grime
And wash the pots and pans and dishes, too, at the same time.

    


He had a knack for painting at a very early age.
He couldn't stay within the lines or even on the page
But he could paint his sister with a real master's touch
(Although she said, in later years, she didn't like it much!)

    


So that's a small idea of how Toerag started out.
It's clear to see why he is what he is, without a doubt.
So pat him on the head and tell him "Good boy!" when you can
Let's all pretend that Toe grew up to be a real man!

© Copyright 2009 Michael Mack - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2009-03-30 12:55 PM


Of course, Toerag DID grow up to be the handsome fellow we have all come to admire and enjoy..




Happy birthday, you old cur!

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2 posted 2009-03-30 01:29 PM


Bark!...Bark bark!!!....growl etc.....and, I will lift my leg on you soon....!!!!...and, thanks for the birthday wishes..I think?
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3 posted 2009-03-30 01:35 PM


LOL...  You even included a cat demise... just for that sailor? *G*

But... either my calendar's wrong... or you're early? *S*

That's okay... Toerag deserves being celebrated ALL THE TIME!!! *G*

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4 posted 2009-03-30 01:35 PM


     

They moved Toerag to Michigan
Dumped him in a lake by trees.
Poor beast could not stand upright
So he scrambled to his knees.

Now, he became quite the legend,
Toerag sightings were all the rage
Was this a man, wild beast, or dog?
Should we be putting him in a cage?

Well, Toerag was soon on display
Tourists came from afar to see.
In Colon, Michigan he resides
Ron Carnell, keeper of the key.

Ron lets him out on April lst
Each and every year.
He runs around scaring folks
Then they laugh and share a beer.

Just so you know that this is true
I've given you an internet link,
Makes you wonder though doesn't it?
Are Ron and Toe related? You think?

Michigan Dogman

I wouldn't lie to ya!  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU OLD DOG YOU!


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5 posted 2009-03-30 01:52 PM


hmmmm...I got the date wrong? Well, April Fool's day would certainly be more appropriate, wouldn't it?
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6 posted 2009-03-30 02:32 PM


There's still another day in March after today, Bal. LOL
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7 posted 2009-03-30 02:36 PM


Funny and great pictures!
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Happy Birthday to you Toe!!

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9 posted 2009-03-30 03:57 PM


Happy Birthday, Toe....cute pics and a made me smile poeml too..thanks Deer.
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10 posted 2009-03-30 04:06 PM


What fun for you, lovie!

Have a happy birthday.

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11 posted 2009-03-30 04:10 PM


Happy Birthday Toe,
If "Deer's" still pickin' on ya I'll always
stop in fer a laugh.
Doc

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12 posted 2009-03-30 04:31 PM


Happy B-day Mr Toe. Maybe Ron will toss you a Balladeer bone for a treat?
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13 posted 2009-03-30 04:33 PM




Well Happy Birthdayy ~ You guys are too much LOL


ARCTIC WIND

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14 posted 2009-03-30 04:53 PM


Hey, I'm 249 years old in dog years yanno?
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15 posted 2009-03-30 06:35 PM


Toe, I rarely ever make it in here anymore but you're so darn special I just had to!!  Happy Birthday you dear sweet man you!! Hugs n luv, D~
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16 posted 2009-03-30 06:39 PM


Happy Birthday.  May it be the best ever.  Love, Joyce
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17 posted 2009-03-30 06:42 PM


Happy birthday....you guys crack me up...

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I never let one moment define me,
I define myself by all moments and how they teach and touch me......02  

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18 posted 2009-03-30 06:54 PM


Toe, you old dog...

thank goodness someone
had to elevate you

to God!







I love my dogs!

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19 posted 2009-03-30 09:21 PM


Happy Birthday Toe

and hey i know that face...thats why i make the dog leave the bedroom every time i get dressed. but...
Who could not love toejam?

smooooooooch giggle


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20 posted 2009-03-30 09:30 PM


Hey Toe, it sounds like a birthday roast!  But then, every dog has his day, they say.  I'm sure comeback rhymes are constantly forming as you read these dog-gone greetings.

We all really think you're GRRRRRRRRReat!

Happy Birthday.

  Rae

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21 posted 2009-03-30 09:37 PM


Happy Birthday, Toe.
                   Ida

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22 posted 2009-03-31 01:25 AM


Hey, happy birthday!



I like dogs!

A

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23 posted 2009-03-31 02:10 AM


Ball-a-deer, what a touching BD present
you have put together for our deer Toe!



Toe, I made up a special concocktion for you!
It beats the heck out of those 'Niagara' pills
that you've been eating up like candy!

Bottoms up! Rise and shine! Happy Birthday,

~ From a very Earthy Angel

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24 posted 2009-03-31 06:17 AM


LOL, you are wonderful as always, Michael!

~*~

  Happy 249th birthday to you Toe!  :


Best wishes and BIG hugs to you both,
/Kit

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25 posted 2009-03-31 12:35 PM


TOERAG! TOERAG! TOERAG!
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26 posted 2009-03-31 01:31 PM


A sincere thanks to all of you for the kind wishes....Had no idea I'd last this long....Hopefully will be here for another one next year....bless all of you for your kindness to an old man...yea, you too Bally.
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27 posted 2009-03-31 04:19 PM


Hey there, just want to send my wishes for a great day. Latearrival.
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28 posted 2009-03-31 04:29 PM


Happy birthday to ole Toe
Born a hunnert years ago
The doctor who delivered him
Looked at his folks and then slapped them

He couldn’t sit in the sand and play
‘Cause other kids would run away
Poor Toe was such an ugly pup
The cat would always cover him up

When he was older poor ole Toe
Took his pet to the doggie show
They couldn’t judge his little mutt
‘Cause Toerag looked just like its butt

All jokes aside I hope that you
Had some fun and laughter too
That your birthday was full of cheer
And keep an eye on Balladeer


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29 posted 2009-03-31 06:42 PM


Happy Birthday Toerag! Hope you had a great one.
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30 posted 2009-03-31 10:23 PM


Happy Birthday Toe!! Seems like you get younger every year..next thing we know you'll be wearing diapers and drooling on yourself!

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31 posted 2009-03-31 10:48 PM


He's been doing that for years, PdV.
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32 posted 2009-04-12 10:41 PM


Hi Dear poet....just stopping by cuz I miss it here.  Thanks for the laughs.  Just like old times my friend!!!!!  I'll mourn the day when you stop pickin on Toe!!!!! LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!  And Happy Belated Birthday Toe!!!!!  

"Somewhere, somehow, it should be possible to touch someone and never let go again.  To hold someone, not for a moment but forever." Andre Brink


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33 posted 2009-04-13 03:02 AM


Well, I'm confused when your birthday is, Toe... so Happy Birthday if it was, is, or will be!  

I love the "salute"     Karen

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34 posted 2009-04-14 10:45 PM


well wishes for a happy birthday (and celebration thereof)

...that one dog pic is just plain spooky...

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