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Joop's Dog Log - Tuesday Apr 13

I visited my grandhuman. He opens his balcony door for me here.
You also see my other human and cousin Margaret in the picture.
My grandhuman will be 80 this year. I`m one of the two granddogs he has.
I got a strong notion: it's strange how things get lost when we age,
it's the same for dogs and humans.
My grandhuman moved to his new home last February.
He`s alone, his wife died years ago. His back hurts.
They say it's hard to move an old plant.
I guess for an old human moving is also hard.
The nice river view of his new home helps.
But this is about his life, about what is left for him.
My grandhuman sais he's tired.
I gave him a big lick. And he petted me.
That's all we could do.

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Guest 14-Apr-2004 06:13
Joop you are a very sweet and sensitive dog. I Wish I could give you and your grandhuman a hug!
Henk Binnendijk14-Apr-2004 05:35

amaris @ 2004-04-13 01:36 said:
My grandhumanma is my mom`s human. She always kisses me in the nose.
Im sorry your grandhuman is tired. I never met my grandgrandhumanpa. He died a month before i was born. My mom was really fond of him, tho. She took care of him up until the day he died. And he was tired too. But he had a nice life. Kiss your grandhuman from me, whenever you can! luv, ami.
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foxicat @ 2004-04-13 01:37 said:
Ahhhh Joop, what a nice thing you did for him! I bet he enjoyed your visit, you should go back often & give him big licks!
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uvalde43 @ 2004-04-13 01:45 said:
Give him your best smile & let him scratch your head, you`ll both be happy!
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smiling_da_vinci @ 2004-04-13 02:08 said:
Take good care of your grandhuman, Joop. They are very precious.
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dullemen @ 2004-04-13 02:12 said:
Goedemorgen JOOP. Zo gezellig bij OPA op visite geweest. Zeker lekker verwend met koekjes. Wat een mooi uitzicht had je daar zeg. Wees maar lief voor OPA nu hij zo alleen is en verdrietig. Maar ik denk wel dat je dat doet,ook het baasje. Mooie gezellige dag nog hoor voor beiden. Groetjes DIEN.
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the_nannish_one @ 2004-04-13 03:40 said:
Awwww, brought a tear to me eye, ya did, Joop. I have always been fascinated by bond between humans and animals. Over the years I`ve had the chance to watch, close up and personal, and I am struck by the special care animals seem to take of both the very young and the very old. Sensitive, somehow, to things like sadness and worry and probably a whole lot of other human emotions. I`m in agreement with nearly everyone else, Joop. Get him to pet you. You know, sometimes old humans who live alone just starve for human touch. For anything living to touch them! They go touchless and it`s unhealthy as all get out. Maybe yr Grandhuman would like a cat to keep him company? Or a small dog? I know he may not be around for another twenty years, but I also know there are animals in the shelter who have no other chances. Perhaps you could put the idea in his head, eh? Blessings on your head, Joop, for being a good, thoughtful, caring guy.
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waldgeister @ 2004-04-13 04:59 said:
Moin Joop, we are late today - you know, bosslady`s customers have a different time table of the year: they just finished their weekslasting "Persian New Year" - holidays when we started our Easter holiday preparation: so they are fresh and filled with new power for all kinds of action. Joop, it is so nice that you can visit your Grandhuman at his home, even if it hard to see how weak he becomes..we only have one Grandhuman left, it is bossladies Mom and she will be 87 this November, older than her husband who died in October 2003. Pelle and our Grandhuman used to sing and yodel together when they saw each other and maybe will shall ask the director of her senior`s home if we can visit her in her flat. Well, she is old and no more able to go without help of a rollator, but she attends regularly the the brain training course, the choir, the painting and oldie-gyms and they are visiting concerts and theatre performances....no more caring for the household and a tough husband made her turn to another kind of woman.Sometimes it isn`t that much a drag getting old...B&P
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roomwithaview @ 2004-04-13 05:38 said:
Joop, you are such a wonderful, thoughtful and feeling guy. perhaps a cat would be good company for your grandhuman. Cat`s dont need all the exercise tht dogs do and generally they are quite calm and comforting to have in your home.
Oh, yes Joop. I think this is an extrordinary and wonderful photo too. Tell your human , please.
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schulze @ 2004-04-13 08:38 said:
Grandhumans are really precious... Pls stay close to them and you can take care of each other!... Marina
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auntiebs @ 2004-04-13 08:59 said:
Beautiful photo. I`m glad your grandhuman has this fine view at least. (I agree with the others about his needing an in-house friend of his own)
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eligero @ 2004-04-13 09:42 said:
Joop, I am sure you that you are doing your best for your grandhuman...
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giori @ 2004-04-13 16:34 said:
Such a wonderful photo, so evocative! My parents have their challenges, too: They are 50 years married in a few months, and many of their friends are gone. They have their aches and pains, too.
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flint @ 2004-04-13 18:28 said:
Oh, Joop, it`s so hard. But I bet getting to see you meant so much to your grandhuman -- more than you know. No doubt about it -- change is hard.
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maximillion @ 2004-04-13 21:45 said:
It is hard for humans to get old! We dogs seem to do it more gracefully! My Mama Janet`s Mother is 86 and lives with us. She is often sad, too. I am afraid she is not a independent as your grandhuman. I am glad she could come to live with us instead of a nursing home, but it very hard for her. She hardly ever goes out and her world has become very small, indeed. She does not like her photo made, but I will try to get her to take one with me. Maybe it will perk her up. I love the way Henk silhoetted this photo. It is very apropo for the subject.
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ann279 @ 2004-04-13 22:55 said:
Hi Joop...indeed we all age, and yes indeed sometimes just a hug or a big dog lick is all that is necessary. I guess the most important thing is to live life, each day, as best you can. That`s all we humans and you dogs can do.
I like the way your human, Henk, made this picture with you and the humans in silouette. It says a lot about how he feels about this age issue thing.
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Guest 13-Apr-2004 05:43
Nice Pictorial image. Sweet.
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