buttonbutt

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| 05/04/2008 9:38 AM |
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Here are the pics I got yesterday in Lions Park. The first shot is Zipper doing her usual, sitting knock-kneed and looking sad for the camera. It was 59 º when we went out there at 9:00, so the courduroy quilt felt real good to her. I was about to put it up over my lap to stay warm myself when we first got out there! 

This is Bunny (from Wharton, TX). Boogie wouldn't stand up for me.

These are Penny's two babies: Boogie on the left and Bunny on the right. I was soooo taken with Bunny's facial markings. The subtle and gradual transition from her chocolate.......to tan......to yellow......to white on her muzzle was almost like an artist who works in pastels and rubs the edges so the transtion from color to color is subtle/muted. Quite striking. And then the white thumb print between the eyes makes her almost look like a huskie! Beautiful dog! Penny plans of showing and breeding her one day.

Travis and Bob just chillin'

Chowtime!

Here's PamWh and Penny, Penny's husband Steve in the cap and their daughter Tylie. That's And of course, that's Lance on the right.

This is Kara from Killeen. She's a member of Ratlover.com forums. Her husband is in the ARmy and got back from Iraq safe and sound. Very nice lady. Nacho sure added to our event and Corona was so friendly!!!! And is that dog ever SOFT!

This is teeney, weeney, 6 lb. Nacho and Corona, Kara's (Killeen lady) pups. That little Nacho stood up to all the bigger guys, I can tell ya. Reminded me of "TAZ" the rescue at the Jamboree, if ya know what I mean. 

Here's a good one of Pam and son Travis. Bob wasn't cooperating for this shot. 

Profile shot of Boogie and Miss Bunnie jumped into the frame, too.

Here's handsome Mr. BOB!!! Ya think Button got his nose bent outta shape, Pam? Looks like I caught that Kodak moment with his nose a-workin' 

Button & Corona wanting some attention from Kara (Button was interested in Nacho she was holding )

Lance holding Button (looked down right when I snapped, THREE times!). That's Penny's daughter Tylie (6 y.o.)


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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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buttonbutt

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| 05/04/2008 11:12 AM |
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| I hope Pam can post hers tonight. Can't wait to see them. Penny (graffixgirl) took some too. And their cameras are much better than mine! |
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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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Bailey's mom

 Bratty Ratty

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| 05/04/2008 2:24 PM |
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| Great pics Peggy, looks like a good day. |
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~Nancy~ aka Bailey's Mom |
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Sassy'sMama

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| 05/04/2008 2:31 PM |
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| Great pix, thanks for sharing.. |
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~~Jan~~ Mama to Sassy
Religion is for people afraid of going to hell, Spirituality is for people who have already been there. |
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Amy

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| 05/04/2008 2:38 PM |
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Oh those are great! I love all these meetup pics! We REALLY NEED a meetup up here in the Northeast! |
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Noodles n Me

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| 05/04/2008 3:16 PM |
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| GOOD job Peggy. Looks like we missed a good time. Thanks for the Pics. |
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There is no joy greater than being owned by a Rattie!! cat |
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kp_in_scott

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| 05/04/2008 3:19 PM |
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Oooh Peggy! Looks like ya'll had a good time. Don't guess anyone suffered from Heat sickness at your meet up though, huh? I'm smitten with that little Bunny! She is a cute little thing. Not to mention little Nacho. He reminds me of Paul's Bo. Do you think I'd stand a chance at sneakin' him out of Texas in my pocket? Can't wait to see more photos! |
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buttonbutt

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| 05/04/2008 4:52 PM |
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He was so small she picked him up and carried him with just one hand. Wouldn't quite fit in your pocket, but you could sure hide him under a jacket and not even look preggers! LOL |
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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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CaseyOtis

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| 05/04/2008 6:21 PM |
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Oh my goodness! Boogie looks like my Casey! How adorable they are..all of them  |
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Life would be really hard without a wet nose to nussle you at night.
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winnihoohoo

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| 05/04/2008 8:49 PM |
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Nice.Sure is a lot shadier than the Sweetwater one was... |
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GrafixGurl

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| 05/04/2008 11:09 PM |
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What a neat afternoon we had! It was so nice to meet everyone in Temple... Although next time I do it I will be checking the weather a bit closer.LOL we wuz cold in our shorts and t-shirts! I did take some pictures but there is 20 or so and I have them in an album on Shutterfly.com... you can cut and paste this link to navigate to the album online. http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0EcOXDVoxcsXSA&emid=sharview&linkid=link4 Thanks for all the sweet comments about our doggies... I was very taken with all the pups there... such a variety of looks and personalities!! I know Tylea was playing shy but she LOVED seeing other RT's and talked about nothing else the whole trip up there. my only regret is not getting there sooner so that we could spend more time with Kara, Nacho and Corona.. they had to go shortly after we arrived. Maybe next time... |
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Half Moon Rats - Quality American Rat Terriers www.hmrats.com |
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JRT_Rattie_Mom

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kp_in_scott

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| 05/05/2008 5:32 AM |
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| I just checked out the photos on Shutterfly. Very good! That little Bunny is very photogenic. Love her coloring. |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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Mitzy's Mom

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| 05/05/2008 7:40 AM |
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| What a great looking bunch of ratties! Great pics. |
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Mary Beth, mom to Mitzy, Mayfly, Skipper, Skeeter and Loco
RBR Foster Mom www.ratbonerescues.com |
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rattytatty

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| 05/05/2008 8:29 AM |
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Enjoyed so much returning home and seeing these pictures.... Looks like the weather was nice and everyone had fun! |
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 ~Nora~ Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, NA, NAJ |
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buttonbutt

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| 05/05/2008 9:34 AM |
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Ya'll be sure to go to Penny's album! She really got some GREAT pics!!!!! Here's a clickable link to it.
share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome
I'm sure hoping if we ever do one in Temple again we get enough people to get the nicer pavilion in the center of the park. The picnic table area of the park where we were doesn't really do it justice. But those are for large groups only. The center area of the park that is wide open lush, grassy fields dotted with sprawling old oak trees is REALLY gorgeous! |
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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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buttonbutt

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PamWh

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| 05/05/2008 11:02 AM |
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Sorry, haven't had time to add my pictures! I might not get to them until tomorrow.
All I can say about these pictures is ... ack! I sure have a lot of chins! 
The meet up was fun. Peggy and Lance did a wonderful job of setting it up and feeding us. I loved meeting everyone and their dogs. Itty bitty Nacho intimidated Bob. Too bad we didn't get a picture of Bob trying to climb the tree backwards to get out of the penned area.
Travis loved holding Button and Zipper. Button gave him a kiss attack, and he loved her permanent smile. |
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PamWh aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

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buttonbutt

 Firehouse Big Dog

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| 05/05/2008 1:42 PM |
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Posted By PamWh on 05/05/2008 11:02 AM
All I can say about these pictures is ... ack! I sure have a lot of chins! 
Travis loved holding Button and Zipper. Button gave him a kiss attack, and he loved her permanent smile.
Yeah, Button's my bigtime kisser! Travis must be really special, 'cause he even got a kiss from ZIPPER!!! And she is real stingy with her kisses!!! I'm lucky if I get 2-3 a week from that one!
Girl I've had three chins for YEARS!!!!! Working on reducing it to two with the help of South Beach. 
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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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GrafixGurl

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| 05/05/2008 4:49 PM |
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Oh boy.. lets not start talking about double chins.. plueezze! LOL  |
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Half Moon Rats - Quality American Rat Terriers www.hmrats.com |
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buttonbutt

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| 05/05/2008 6:25 PM |
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Love your avatar, Penny! Bunny is such a beautiful girl. |
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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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buttonbutt

 Firehouse Big Dog

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| 05/05/2008 6:26 PM |
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Edit: Deleting duplicate post. |
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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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libertynjusticemom

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| 05/05/2008 6:53 PM |
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Those are great photos! Looks like everyone had a wonderful time! All of the pups are just adorable!!  |
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Jessa~ Mom to Liberty and Justice my two ratties and Blue our Italian Greyhound |
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GrafixGurl

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| 05/05/2008 10:17 PM |
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Thanks Peggy... I finally was able to get my avatar loaded. The problem must of been the site problem you where talking about because it loaded up like a jewel first try 
Buttons is cute as well.. is that from the pic of her and bunny? I think Button was saying "That's right, sister.. I am queen here!"  |
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Half Moon Rats - Quality American Rat Terriers www.hmrats.com |
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buttonbutt

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| 05/06/2008 1:26 PM |
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Yes, Bunny was in this shot I cropped. Hope you don't mind me using it for my avatar. It's so darn hard to get good head shots of Button's coal black eyes on that face of black. I'm such a photography dufus. You can actually see her face there. You really got some good ones. |
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Peggy Mom to Button & Zipper My sweet RatTexans
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chris

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| 05/06/2008 1:27 PM |
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GREAT PICS |
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Caesar & Julia's mom

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| 05/06/2008 1:51 PM |
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Great pictures!! Looks like a wonderful time! |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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PamWh

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| 05/06/2008 4:42 PM |
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Finally, here are my pictures from the Temple meet up.
1. Bob meets Zipper.
2. Bob in the pen.
3. Trying to escape.
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PamWh aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

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PamWh

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| 05/06/2008 4:46 PM |
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4. Bunny
5. Zipper & Button
6. Peggy & Zipper, Lance & Button (Sorry I cut off her nose!) |



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PamWh aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

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alice4512

 Bratty Ratty

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| 05/06/2008 4:48 PM |
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Ok Bob and Zipper together in a picture, that's it I am moving to Texas. Alice and Fred want to hang out soooooo bad. It looks like a blast, Bob and Zipper want to meet half way??LOL Like maybe in Arkansas/Kentucy border?? |
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The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too
~Mom to my good boy Fred and my crazy girl Alice~ |
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