SUPER Tuesday - Get out and VOTE!

Tomorrow, Tuesday February 5th is a big day in the country for the presidential race. Twenty-four states will be holding primaries/caucuses with the majority of delegates at stake for both parties. Turbo urges all registered voters in these states to get out and let your 'voice' be heard. It's a right that he doesn't take lightly (since he doesn't have it) and feels it's every citizen's obligation to exercise that right. Whether you're voting for Hillary Clinton, Obama or .... one of the others (?) be sure that you get out there and vote. Turbo wants a change and a better leader for us though and is encouraging everyone he can get a hold of to vote for change. He's had enough of the current president, his administration and all that it stands for. But whatever your views, please get out and vote. It is your right. It is your duty. And, Turbo will bite you in the ass if you don't!

THE GIANTS WIN SUPERBOWL XLII!

Turbo has a huge grin on his face because his team, the New York Giants won Superbowl XLII tonight! What a great game! He was on the edge of his seat the whole game (well .... except for the lame half-time "show"). Turbo's a big fan and knew they would pull out the win despite all the naysayers. So much for the Pats' 19-0* season. GO GIANTS!!!!

Turbo & Lucy

Bad Turbo!

Please take a look at the photos accompanying this post. They are of young Turbo and his "work." For the most part he's a great dog and complaints aren't warranted. However, every now and then when left to his own devices he's just not the best behaved pup around. The picture below is of a fabric sample that Turbo thought wasn't quite right and "re-imagined" it for his dads. The image above is of the bad dog with his handy work, complete with a guilty look on his face. Please note the chew toys (one nylabone & one rubber squeaker) in the midst of the textile carnage. How ironic. He's just not fond of being left alone and he let's his dad's know this in his own, not so unique nor unsubtle way. This sample from Donghia is just one victim in a long line of Turbo's frustrations. Others include his dog bed, a sofa cushion, newspapers, magazines, you name it. It's puzzling why he would feel so "abandoned" when left alone for a few hours here and there when he has company most of the time as he lives in a home/office. And when Turbo is left alone he gets extra-special handling in the form of a couple of great dog treats and soothing music. One can only hope it's an age thing that will disappear in the near future. Until then, his dads are thankful that at least he's selective in what he chooses to destroy and, knock on wood, doesn't go for anything of real value. But no matter what, his dads will love him mo' than their luggage.

WOOF! - Get me off of this diet!

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Oops .... looks like Turbo started this one on his own and some translation is needed. You see, he's had enough of the diet he's been put on. And apparently he just can't take it anymore. Similar to many people needing a change of bad eating habits, Turbo had to turn over a new leaf before the new year as he'd packed on a few too many extra pounds. He's not alone as 25 - 40 percent of dogs in this country are deemed overweight or obese. It's worse for the overweight or obese human population as they number more than 60 percent. YIKES! So, not unlike Valerie Bertinelli and Kirstie Alley before her he sought the help of professionals, but not Jenny Craig. No, his diet has been courtesy of Wellness dog foods' Weight Management Super 5 Mix. He's lost the weight, is maintaining the loss and is ready to get back to "normal food" as he calls it. Unfortunately he can't quite understand that he needs to be more active again before the diet can change. He is ruled by his stomach though, as most dogs (and humans) are. Turbo's given treats throughout the day so hopefully they will help to ease his misery. A new toy won't hurt either so it's a trip to the pet store tomorrow! He'll be so pleased .... we hope. Woof!

Loss

Poor Turbo is a little sad today. The news of actor Heath Ledger's passing has him feeling a little blue and missing his big sis and best friend, Lucy.

Since the day he came to his new home Lucy was his constant companion, mentor, playmate. They were inseparable despite the almost nine year age difference. Sadly, dear sweet Lucy was diagnosed with cancer early last year. She ultimately succumbed to the disease in October after putting up a valiant battle and by far surpassing the time the doctors had given her. The days leading up to Lucy's passing Turbo sensed that she wasn't doing so well (nor were her dads for that matter). He would just calmly lie next to her, close enough so that he could smell her, touch her and comfort her. The morning that she went, he once again laid next to her for as long as he could. His dads were distraught over the loss but were thankful that Turbo could be there to comfort them. He still misses Lucy a lot, but takes solace in the fact that she's in a better place where she's smiling, running, chasing tennis balls and climbing trees like she did before her illness. And the thought that he'll eventually see her again makes him feel a little better.

Turbo sends his condolences, thoughts and prayers to Heath's family. He hopes that at this time they are surrounded and comforted by loved ones and that in time they too will feel less sad. Time, and the support of family and friends, heals all wounds, even those of the heart.
Turbo would also like you to know there are organizations that are working towards curing canine cancer that need your support. Two in particular are the National Canine Cancer Foundation and the Morris Animal Foundation, Canine Cancer Campaign. Any help you can give them will help to fund research that can eradicate this disease that affects 1 in every 4 dogs. Please help.

Little dogs

It's hard to believe the photos here are of Turbo when he was only 4 months old. So adorably cute, don't you think? He wasn't tiny, but he was a LOT smaller than the 90+ pound behemoth he's become. The transformation into his present size happened in such a short amount of time that he still acts like he's a little dog at times, like trying to sit in everybody's laps. The result is a little ridiculous to say the least. Let's face it .... Turbo is not a lap dog!
He has always had an affinity for diminutive dogs. In the elevator, on the street or at the dog run, - he can't get enough of them! One theory is that he still thinks he's little. And he's a big softie even though he sometimes has a scary bark and his bulk is a bit unsettling to small pups. In spite of this fact, he'll trot right up to them and try his best to play with them. They don't always want to but he does luck out on occasion. His cousin Harry, a sweet long-haired chihuahua, came to visit last summer. Turbo couldn't get enough of him! But would he get along with any of the tiny celebrity canines like Paris Hilton's Tinkerbell? If she's anything like her mom, Tink may be a bit too high maintenance for him. But he'd definitely want to check her out nonetheless. Having seen that poor thing trembling uncontrollably, it's doubtful that Turbo could get within ten feet of her though. Of course, Turbo should steer clear of poor Bit Bit, Britney Spears' chihuahua. There's too much crazy there! WHEN WILL THE MADNESS END. SOMEONE SEND HER AWAY WHERE NO ONE CAN FIND HER, PLEASE! For sure, Turbo would love, love, love to meet and hang out with Teddy, Perez Hilton's mini goldendoodle. He's too cute! And Turbo's dad wouldn't mind meeting Perez either (um .... he'd LOVE it). They could discuss the upcoming election, trade recipes, oh .... and discuss Britney of course! Okay, this post has taken a real u-turn so we'll sum it up by saying that for now, Turbo is a little dog trapped in a big dog's body. With time he'll settle into his size and be comfortable with it. But, he'll probably always want to sit in our laps.