Clearing the decks to get our week off to a good start. We've got dogs, and dudes, and all manner of flotsam. I'm Maine-bound on Friday to take Rootsy's place as the G:TB ambassador to its rivers and lakes, so don't expect to hear anything from me for a few days. Keep the place running, won't you.
News you can use from The Guardian, "According to the Vets Now, dogs’ brains have more cannabinoid receptors than humans’, so marijuana tends to affect a dog more than it would a human." This is relevant to Tokyo, a 25 kg (55 lb) lab who accidentally ingested marijuana left on the trail at UK's Ben Nevis mountain. The poor pup lost consciousness after he legs began to give out as she and her owner made the ascent.
Thankfully, the Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team was quick on the job, helping get Tokyo off the mountain and to the hospital, where she made a full recovery.
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Tributes continue to pour in for Sam Neill, who passed suddenly yesterday. In marked contrast to the way U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has been remembered, the 78 year-old Neill seems to have been universally loved for both his art and the generosity of his spirit. He also seems to have been a man of whimsy, as this pandemic-era video shows:
Very few players will exit the World Cup having burnished their credentials on and off the pitch more than Norway's Erling Haaland. The Striking Viking (just made that up, but others can feel free to use it free of charge - man of the people) scored seven goals in Norway's five matches, helping lead his nation to its best-ever result.
Watchers of the game already knew about his talent and preternatural scoring acumen. Haaland's genuine personality and willingness to express it are what took him from Premier League star to global icon. As of today, Haaland has more Instagram followers than Manchester United. Like Sam Neill, Haaland appears both interested in the world and unafraid to be himself. So while I will continue to despise his club, I find it very hard now to not root for the man.
I had surprisingly good reception in the remote areas of Maine. I imagine there will be limited options for copa viewing where Rob is headed.
ReplyDeleteA friend of ours has a lovely golden retriever named Pumpkin, who apparently ate a trailside edible recently, and very much did not enjoy the ride.
I would like to have seen Montana
ReplyDeleteTony or Joe? This canine cannabinoid receptor stuff solidifies my theory around Elvis's death (the dog not the man).
ReplyDeleteif you haven't seen "hunt for the wilderpeople," now would be a good time to do so . . . and i did not realize zman had a theory about elvis's death.
ReplyDeleteThe Montana quote was from a film that also started with "The Hunt for," featuring Sam Neill as a Russki.
ReplyDeleteWilco tonight in Virginia Beach! I'm fired up.
ReplyDeleteNice! We've got Billy Strings in town tonight. I'd go if I could avoid the crush of folks trying to turn young William into their personal 'Garcia Figure". He's a killer player with a great band, but I don't want to deal with the scene.
ReplyDeleteWe are seeing Billy in Portsmouth on Saturday. I can find my through the adoration. Whiskey helps.
ReplyDeleteMy bluegrass tolerance is only 45 minutes, so I'm staying home.
ReplyDeletegenre tolerance, this is interesting. i will test out my tolerance in various genres. i think i've got about 13 minutes of bluegrass tolerance, and those country songs with rapping, i've got about 30 seconds. i can listen to instrumental jazz and funk for hours, but once you add vocals, i've got about twenty minutes of tolerance.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been watching the all star game all night. Most baseball I’ve watched in years. It’s a very relaxing evening.
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