The odds were against Stump, the ten-year-old Sussex Spaniel, who won the 133rd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show. AGAINST the ODDS:For one thing STUMP is OLD, a senior in dog years – 10. He re-emerged from retirement after taking a 5 year hiatus from the show ring (Stump won the sporting group in Westminster in 2004). No purpose, no energy, no p’zazz. Poor Stump, a champion at heart, went a wastin’. He spent 19 long, sad days in a pet hospital. Once recovered, Stump hung tight with his handler, Scott Sommer, living the dog’s life! STUMP LONGS FOR THE GREEN CARPET: Five days before this show, Sommer took Stump for one last walk on the green carpet at the Garden. And WOWZER! The old Stump returned, strutting and panting with style. Ears a floppin’. Walking like a champion, happy energy soaring. And, as they say, the rest is DOGstory!Vegas odds expert John Avello, who compiled odds for this year’s Westminster show, gave Stump, the Sussex spaniel odds of 275-to-1 to win it all. Stump proved that attitude reigns supreme. Age is merely a number. And if your ears are floppy and cute enough, you’re a winner no matter.LIFE LESSONS LEARNED FROM A DOG:
If Stump can, YOU CAN! (Not win the Westminster; but WIN!!!)
Take REALITY and toss it out the window. Odds – shmodds!
Best Weight Loss Tips: Set Your Table for Change! Here, today, right NOW, Our Lady of Weight Loss shares some of her best non-food weight loss tips! Tips that set the stage for change, and set your table for success!
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Aloha Janice and everyone out there,
On Feb 27th I will be dancing a Samba routine to a song from the Lion King. I am 51 yrs old and steppin out! It has been a great learning experience, not to mention calorie burning, dancing is one of my passions and I am smiling all the way! Never too old to do what you love ! Janice, I will do my best to get a pic or 2 to ya.
Much Love and Aloha,
Bernie:)
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posted February 19, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Aloha Janice and everyone out there,
! Janice, I will do my best to get a pic or 2 to ya.
On Feb 27th I will be dancing a Samba routine to a song from the Lion King. I am 51 yrs old and steppin out! It has been a great learning experience, not to mention calorie burning, dancing is one of my passions and I am smiling all the way! Never too old to do what you love
Much Love and Aloha,
Bernie:)