Had a nice video Skype chat with Billy Bishop yesterday. Bill informed me that he's working at putting his Propwash Blog in the Cloud where it will be accessible even after he is gone. Sounds great! Again Bill has wonderful ideas for keeping 400 Squadron alive in cyberspace (along with Downsview). He asked for my feedback on upcoming aspects. Also the re-issue of my old "On Guard" series of stories, with the thought that they could be done as a "video book". While I'm of the mindset lately to go forward rather than back, I do have the time now & the prospect of doing it geared towards the generation that doesn't read - either as audio or video, is an interesting challenge.
I said to Bill that rewrites would be required. Given that On Guard was based on events from about 30 years ago, written 10 years ago - it could offend people's sensibilities today. To which Bill replied that a great part of the allure of the stories was my style and I shouln't change a word for the sake of political correctness or potential complaints. Well thank you Bill. It's wonderful to have a supportive Editor!
When the articles first ran, I did have one complaint accompanied by the threat to sue. I worked with the complainant on a suitable rewrite of that segment and all was well. Indeed, during the 8 years of my unofficial 400 Squadron website, the Squadron never complained or interfered with my content. In fact, the powers that be in the form of Warrant Officer Fisher appreciated my site as a means to get the word out about reunions and for finding lost alumni. Being Canada's oldest Air Force unit, there have many members over the years. And unlike Harper banning potential hecklers from his rallies, the Squadron isn't afraid of some heckling (anyone who ever attended a Christmas Dinner will remember the abuse that the CO and Officers took for tradition & morale)!
No the Airforce community was largely appreciative of my work. I can't always say the same for websites I did for cigars or old car clubs, who criticized but couln't contribute.
I look forward to continuing this effort with Bill. "Per Ardua Ad Astra".
-Freddy K
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Puppy Class
11 week old Precious at her 1st Puppy Class, playing with her classmates.
This is a flashback for us to a decade ago. She needs the schooling but so do we, as we're out of practice!
This is a flashback for us to a decade ago. She needs the schooling but so do we, as we're out of practice!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Precious May 8 & 10
Although the puppy is getting bigger, Precious still shouldn't go for walks. So she goes along for the family walk in her puppy pouch.
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In the first segment of the following video, her bed can be more interesting as a toy than any of her real ones. In the second segment, Precious gets Sweetie to rough-house with her. Sweetie can easily knock her over with a flick of her head. Thankfully, Sweetie is holding back but I sense that Precious when bigger won't be such a push-over & given that they are 2 Alpha females, we will have sparring sessions that equalled the Monty & Sweeie bouts! No one ever lost an eye though...
Click on an image for a larger view.
In the first segment of the following video, her bed can be more interesting as a toy than any of her real ones. In the second segment, Precious gets Sweetie to rough-house with her. Sweetie can easily knock her over with a flick of her head. Thankfully, Sweetie is holding back but I sense that Precious when bigger won't be such a push-over & given that they are 2 Alpha females, we will have sparring sessions that equalled the Monty & Sweeie bouts! No one ever lost an eye though...
Thursday, May 12, 2011
The Precious & Sweetie Show
Precious is settling in to her new surroundings - getting into the gardens, eating rocks - all the things that puppies do! This required some chicken wire to keep her out of the forbidden areas. She's had a couple of accidents in the house, particularly on the Rec Room carpet but she would follow big sister Sweetie outside & has gradually gotten the idea to do her business always on the grass, instead of new territory indoors!
Still has problems going down the basement steps but one day recently she made it down 3 or 4 before getting stuck & crying for help! She's learning how to entice the 11 year old PWD into playing with her.
Still has problems going down the basement steps but one day recently she made it down 3 or 4 before getting stuck & crying for help! She's learning how to entice the 11 year old PWD into playing with her.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Puppy's First Day Home
Precious came home on April 28th, the day of the big wind storm in Southern Ontario.
The pup didn't seemed alarmed with the 100 kph winds even though they took down a section of fence & trashed our two gazebos.
On that first day Precious learned to use Monty's old deck ramp. Within a day or two she learned to handle stairs - at least going up - she still hasn't been brave enough to go down the basement stairs.
Sweety showed initial curiosity toward the pup but really didn't play with her until day 10. But she readily shares her beds & toys!
The pup didn't seemed alarmed with the 100 kph winds even though they took down a section of fence & trashed our two gazebos.
On that first day Precious learned to use Monty's old deck ramp. Within a day or two she learned to handle stairs - at least going up - she still hasn't been brave enough to go down the basement stairs.
Sweety showed initial curiosity toward the pup but really didn't play with her until day 10. But she readily shares her beds & toys!
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