November 11, 2011 Sharif

CaliforniaMama · 11-11-2011, 08:53 AM

This soldier lost his leg in Baghdad. In Washington, he found a new leg and a new companion, Sharif.

Sharif, a yellow lab, knows 40 commands.

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In addition to retrieving dropped objects and helping with balance, the dog barks only in an emergency, and the neighbors know that.

Photo by Alan Poizner for The New York Times

infinite monkey · 11-11-2011, 09:23 AM

I want to snuggle that doggy's face off!

SPUCK · 11-12-2011, 05:23 AM

Well that dog know about 38 more commands than my dog..

DanaC · 11-12-2011, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by infinite monkey

I want to snuggle that doggy's face off!

I know right. That nose needs kissing.

Trilby · 11-12-2011, 06:08 AM

That dog knows 40 more commands than my kid does.

I'll trade.

CaliforniaMama · 11-12-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

I know right. That nose needs kissing.

As does the nose of everyone who has served in any capacity in the U.S. Military - virtual kiss, that is.

(Sorry non-U.S.ers.)

In my ignorance I must ask, does any other country celebrate Armistice Day?

GunMaster357 · 11-12-2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliforniaMama

As does the nose of everyone who has served in any capacity in the U.S. Military - virtual kiss, that is.

(Sorry non-U.S.ers.)

In my ignorance I must ask, does any other country celebrate Armistice Day?

Yes, it is celebrated here in France.

footfootfoot · 11-12-2011, 03:08 PM

Sharif don't like it.
He thinks it's not kosher
Fundamentally he can't take it.
You know he really hates it.

ZenGum · 11-12-2011, 04:30 PM

Armistice day is marked here, often with with one minute silence at 11.11 am.

Every veteran deserves a dog to stare at him(/her) like that.

Gravdigr · 11-12-2011, 04:38 PM

Yeah, talk about "the big, sad, soulful eyes" routine...

orthodoc · 11-12-2011, 09:31 PM

Armistice Day is called Remembrance Day in Canada; celebrated with ceremonies and a minute of silence at 11:11 am. We used to stand by our desks at school and observe the minute of silence (long ago).

DanaC · 11-13-2011, 03:50 AM

We usually call it Remembrance Day or Poppy Day, but its also called Armistice Day.

We call it Poppy Day because the British Legion always sell poppies at that time to raise money for the support they give to injured servicemen and their families. Originally the poppies were only sold on the day itself, nowadays they're sold for a couple of weeks ahead of time. People wear them in their lapels as a mark of respect.

Can't recall for sure, but I think the paper poppies were made by ex-servicemen, thereby also providing work for some injured soldiers. Not sure if that's still the case.

We actually have two days really. The actual day itself (11/11) when there is a minute's silence at 11am. And the following Sunday, which is when all the services are held - Remembrance Sunday.

Carruthers · 11-13-2011, 12:50 PM

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Can't recall for sure, but I think the paper poppies were made by ex-servicemen, thereby also providing work for some injured soldiers. Not sure if that's still the case.

Spot on DanaC. I had a feeling that it was in Twickenham but it turns out that it is just a couple of miles away in Richmond. The Poppy Factory

Clodfobble · 11-13-2011, 06:24 PM

Therapy dogs are awesome. There's a small business here in town that trains and places them with a variety of patients, including the mentally disabled, elderly, and veterans. All their dogs are rescued from shelters, and they say they can spot a dog with the "right temperament" almost immediately, but it only amounts to about 5% of dogs overall. Cost is $1200 for one of their dogs, which is amazingly cheap when you think about it.

CaliforniaMama · 11-13-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

We call it Poppy Day because the British Legion always sell poppies at that time to raise money for the support they give to injured servicemen and their families. Originally the poppies were only sold on the day itself, nowadays they're sold for a couple of weeks ahead of time. People wear them in their lapels as a mark of respect.

I remember those! The vets used to be around selling those everywhere. I wonder why they don't do it anymore.

11-12-2011, 06:08 AM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	That dog knows 40 more commands than my kid does. I'll trade. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

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footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Sharif don't like it. He thinks it's not kosher Fundamentally he can't take it. You know he really hates it. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs Last edited by footfootfoot; 11-12-2011 at 05:03 PM.

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ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	Armistice day is marked here, often with with one minute silence at 11.11 am. Every veteran deserves a dog to stare at him(/her) like that. __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

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orthodoc Not Suspicious, Merely Canadian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,774	Armistice Day is called Remembrance Day in Canada; celebrated with ceremonies and a minute of silence at 11:11 am. We used to stand by our desks at school and observe the minute of silence (long ago). __________________ The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Ghandi

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infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I want to snuggle that doggy's face off!

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SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Well that dog know about 38 more commands than my dog..

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