Losers Old List

We are the men and women of Woofers-L.  I can't really say whether we are the original woofers email list -- as I know there are several others now; and I'm sure there were some before us that are now defunct.  The woofers-l list was started over a year and a half ago.  Unfortunately, like some relationships will, we have had our share of problems.  About a month or two ago -- these problems came to a head -- and the several of the woofers-l members decided they could no longer continue woofing as a complete group.  The rest of us decided we could stick it out -- and are still here.

Why the Losers Old List?  One of the woofers-l members was recently sent a link to a website -- a haunted mansion that really was very interesting.  On the main page -- there is a phrase that includes the words "Losers Old List (LOL)" -- a derogatory reference to those of us still part of woofers-l.  Actually, I'm proud to be part of the LOL.   If being part of the LOL means: I was willing to work things out; I was willing to make the best of a bad situation; I was willing to think before I acted -- then yes -- I am very HAPPY to be part of the Losers Old List.  If it means: I'm not willing to blindly follow one or two individuals; I'm not willing to dump my friends because of rumors; I'm not willing to exploit my former friends and their misfortunes in life -- then once again, I am very HAPPY to be part of the Losers Old List.  I think I speak for the rest of woofers-l, aka LOL, when I say we will be around for a long time; and although we may have our problems, differences, and arguments -- we will be able to work them out, because we don't run from them, but face them head on.

Long Live The LOL!

Below are just a few of the pictures of the hoomin side of LOL.

This is Celia Trimble Boone.  She is a family practice lawyer in Texas.  Unless you meet her -- you'll never know the brains that lay beneath that beauty.  "Beauty is only skin deep" and "Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder."  Celia's beauty is not only physical -- but she is beautiful through and through.  She is always there to lend an ear or a shoulder to cry on; and to lend a hand when needed.  She also lets you know exactly what she thinks -- so if you don't like people telling you like it is -- don't cross her path!

LOL!

This is John Perkins, and Cupid.  Cupid is the "ringleader" of the Wild Bunch -- you can read more about them here.  John is an ICU nurse in Dallas, Texas.  He is da** good at what he does -- I think part of that stems from his genuine compassion and caring for the human race; and from his willingness to let his feelings show.  We've all heard that a "real" man doesn't cry; that a "real" man doesn't show his feelings.  Well let me tell you -- John Perkins is a heck of a lot more "real" man than most of the men I've met in my entire lifetime.  It takes a real man to admit he cares; it takes a real man to cry in public; it takes a real man to reveal his feelings publicly.  It also takes a real man to be silly publicly -- and without fear of retribution or being labelled as strange (which, of course, we all know he is . . . .teehee).  I also know from personal conversations from John that he's been through a lot more than most of us will see in a lifetime; more than most of us would ever WANT to see.  Most recently -- John had to bury three newborn pups -- all less than 4 days old.  A "real" man can't cry?  HA!  Tell that to John Perkins!

LOL!

From left to right -- Breeze, Sue, Hancock, David, and Roofus

David and Sue just started working at a local restaurant -- trying to fix some things that went wrong in the past.  They had the opportunity to buy into the restaurant -- but chose not to yet.  Taking the smart path -- they decided to wait and see how it goes first.  If they like it -- they will join the ranks of America's finest -- the small business owners.  Like John, David and Sue also had to face a difficult situation this week.  Roofus -- their darling Irish Setter, went to the Bridge this week to join John's furbabies and keep them company.  Sue is also facing problems with her parents -- very much a role reversal.  It's always hard when the child becomes the parent -- fortunately, Sue and David know they can count of the rest of the woofers for support, a kind word, and most especially an ear.  Without hesitation -- they offer the same in return.

LOL!