tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176043092024-03-12T16:57:02.415-07:00Stop Five RecordsWhere all belong to some list, but only 5 at a time.Bryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16599072771860285486noreply@blogger.comBlogger886125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-33684057694601152442012-01-23T23:43:00.002-08:002012-01-23T23:49:33.610-08:00Top 5 "I'm Getting Old" Thoughts I've had Recently1. "Facebook is making people stupid! I can't believe the things they say and do on it. Do they know they're broadcasting their ridiculous thoughts to the world? I should quit Facebook. That'll show 'em!"<br /><br />2. "Okay, Jeopardy is on at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30, or 7:30. I've got to make sure I catch it at one of those times. Maybe I'll do 6:30. I can eat my soft pasta dinner while I'm watching it."<br /><br />3. "I'm going to just lie down while I read this book. If I nap, I nap. You know what, forget it. I'm just going to nap."<br /><br />4. "What's with all these commercials on TV? Why do people need so many things to entertain them? I remember the days where all I had was a big field with a tree in it. It kept me occupied for hours."<br /><br />5. "Everyone else on this road is stupid. They don't know how to drive. GET OFF MY ROAD!"Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07309826248860633814noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-88786006073885133912011-04-29T08:56:00.003-07:002011-04-29T09:16:23.470-07:00Top 5 excuses our Thai student gives us to try and skip school.1. Last week he doesn't get up. I knock on the door and ask, "Aren't you going to school?" He replies with "my arm hurts." <br /><br />2. "My Stomach hurts."<br /><br />3. Two days ago I get an email that he has skipped 3 blocks. When I confront him about it, he tells me that he went to a drugstore to buy medicine for his stomach, and that's why he skipped 3 blocks.<br /><br />4. Yesterday he proceeds to tell Sara-Lynn and I that he often misses school because of his stomach aches and then proceeds to tell us that he has a hole in his stomach. To which I respond, that's called an ulcer and you need to get medical attention immediately. He then tells us that it's not that bad. <br /><br />5. This morning he is late again, I ask if he's going to school. He responds with, "I poo a lot this morning." <br /><br />Why do I get the feeling this kid is going to be a problem for us?rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-58922435797650236632011-04-27T17:22:00.002-07:002011-04-27T17:36:31.465-07:00Top 5 favorite spots in NYCThere is way too much to do in NYC. But if you go, check out some of the places I enjoyed the most. Who knows, you may enjoy them too! This list is in no particular order.<br /><br />1. Williamsburg, Brooklyn - This is Hipster central. But if you're looking for good coffee, good food all at a good price, then check it out. Also, Williamsburg has a lot of great shows in the evening. Totally worth checking out. Favorite spot to eat? Definitely check out: egg <br />- Here's what I ordered: 2 cup French Press, Carmelized Grapefruit with mint, and Duck hash. <br /><br />2. SOHO - If you're in NYC to do some serious shopping, soho is the place to be. Kind of expensive, but still tons of fun. <br /><br />3. Arturo's Coal Oven Pizza - They have a bathtub in their washroom! Where in NYC can you have coal oven pizza and enjoy a soothing bath afterwards? The food is excellent, and they have live jazz every night. It's a really busy place, and really crowded. But totally worth checking out. <br /><br />4. Chelsea Market - it's kind of like the NYC version of Pikes Place market. Go and find the Ninja Turtle cupcake and buy it for me. <br /><br />5. Radio City Music Hall - If you happen to be in New York, and there's a concert worth checking out at this venue, I highly recommend you do! It was like being inside the orpheum times 3!!!! Watching Brooklyn's Tv on the Radio was quite entertaining. Personally I think a Wilco show, or a Sigur Ros show would be phenomenal!rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-13678598725217380962011-03-23T10:36:00.002-07:002011-03-23T11:04:45.792-07:00Top 5 Benefits of Being Sick1. Staying up late. Everyone loves staying up late. Especially if it's because you keep running to the washroom.<br /><br />2. Talking like a drunk toad. I feel it makes my voice sound . . . intriguing.<br /><br />3. Playing sports while sick. It takes sick to a whole new level.<br /><br />4. People keeping their distance. Because I never was a big fan of human contact.<br /><br />5. The unending tiredness. Being tired is fun, right?<br /><br />Can you tell I don't get sick very often?<br /><br />And this is how I feel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz6DktXFvg4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz6DktXFvg4<br /></a>Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07309826248860633814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-74646131593491242422011-03-17T10:20:00.003-07:002011-03-17T12:47:45.600-07:00Top 5 Reasons why Dan Donkers will/(need to) start drinking coffee1. He has plans on starting his Master's degree in the fall. (Good luck on the thesis without caffeine). <br /><br />2. His dad works at Dairyland/Saputo, think about how much free cream you could get!<br /><br />3. He STILL drinks Coke. Dude, you're turning 29. Time to give it up. <br /><br />4. Coffee is the way of Capitalism and Democracy! If you switch to Herbal Tea instead of Coffee, I guarantee within a years time you will be a full-fledged Communist. Anton would not approve. <br /><br />5. Coffee is the Pentecostal Wine.rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-59923281735630533102011-03-16T15:21:00.003-07:002011-03-16T15:37:35.672-07:00Top 5 Events on the Ides of MarchMarch 15 is known as the "Ides of March." "Beware the Ides of March," they say. With good reason. It didn't go very well for Julius Caesar.<br /><br />1. 44 BC. Julius Caesar is stabbed by Brutus, along with a gang of Senators. Gangs have gotten much less political since then. But no less violent.<br /><br />2. 1545 AD. The council of Trent holds its first meeting. I assume it was mostly a meet and greet. Probably some light appetizers were served, like whole roasted chickens and such.<br /><br />3. 1672 AD. King Charles II of England issues the Royal Declaration of Indulgence. Several of his subjects die of ice cream overdose on this very day.<br /><br />4. 1820 AD. Maine becomes the 23rd US state. Nobody told them that America was just doing it for the lobsters.<br /><br />5. 1990 AD. Mikael Gorbachev is elected as the first president of the Soviet Union. Which he promptly proceeds to dismantle.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07309826248860633814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-19130705003573706172011-03-14T15:50:00.002-07:002011-03-14T15:54:39.056-07:00Top 5 Cons1. "The Cat in the Bag"<br />2. "The Silver Dollar Bill"<br />3. "The International Spy who Misses his Mother"<br />4. "The Passive-Agressive Shoeshine Shenanigan"<br />5. "The Stunt Double's Double Stunt"<br /><br />Any of these will make you millions. I suggest you try them.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07309826248860633814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-45142688540052493452011-03-10T18:04:00.002-08:002011-03-10T18:10:42.220-08:00Top 5 Things I Don't Want in a Couch/Living Room Furniture1. Beige or White colour. It's just not me.<br />2. Microfibre/microsuede. I hate it with a fiery passion.<br />3. Leather. I just never, ever want to own a leather couch.<br />4. Hideous floral patterns. I feel like that one is self explanatory.<br />5. Ikea's flat, uncomfortable, boring, obviously-from-Ikea collection. I love Ikea but not these.<br /><br />BONUS LIST<br /><br />Top 5 Types of Couches/Living Room Furniture Found On Craigslist<br /><br />1. Beige or White colour<br />2. Microfibre/microsuede<br />3. Leather<br />4. Hideous floral patterns<br />5. Ikea's flat, uncomfortable, boring, obviously-from-Ikea collectionmelisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00345459585253824112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-51295225218392782862011-03-09T20:42:00.002-08:002011-03-09T20:46:53.574-08:00Top 5 Observations upon Watching "America's Next Top Model"For the record, I watched it with my wife. Not alone. I promise.<br /><br />1. Women absolutely freak out when their hair gets changed. There is no exception. I think hair salons need cry rooms.<br /><br />2. Tyra banks considers herself to be quite important. I'm glad she thinks so, because I've never really given it much thought.<br /><br />3. If you want to be a man in the fashion industry, you're better off being gay. I don't know why, it's just how things are.<br /><br />4. "Couture" is probably just another word for "bizarre and impractical." But people seem to like it. At least the really artsy people on the show like it.<br /><br />5. Nineteen year olds may think they know what they're doing, but they generally don't. It's cute when that shows up on TV.Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07309826248860633814noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-2834942004014201192011-03-09T16:28:00.003-08:002011-03-09T16:34:17.223-08:00Top 5 Things I've done since my last Stopfive postI had no idea! It's good to be back. I think.<br /><br />1. Created the most awesome sport ever invented. It is called Pepsiball (at least until Pepsi sues me). I will have video of it soon enough.<br /><br />2. Resigned my post as Summit Pacific College recruiter to pursue my Master's degree.<br /><br />3. Started work on The Rocket's book. Yes, he will have a book.<br /><br />4. Found Andrew Blackwood. Then promptly lost him again.<br /><br />5. Joined Twitter. So that the world can hear my unnecessary thoughts as soon as they come to me. And so I can have "followers."Danhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07309826248860633814noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-14060962728842673672011-03-01T22:42:00.003-08:002011-03-01T22:51:16.899-08:00Top 5 Reasons why Dan Donkers has deserted this blog.1. He's out playing "pepsi ball" or whatever the heck you call that game! What even is that game? Dan, why are all your facebook status' about pepsi ball?<br /><br />2. He's working on his Masters' thesis: "Hidden Biblical Messages Found Within Backstreet Boys Records! (When you play them backwards of course)". <br /><br />3. He is trapped inside a video game in search for his long lost father. <br /><br />4. He no longer respects me because I pronounce "milk" "malk". <br /><br />5. He's become an understudy for the Blue Man Group.rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-83979827800322358482011-03-01T20:32:00.003-08:002011-03-01T20:38:37.493-08:00Top 5 reasons I am not into the posting of photos on this blog1. This blog began with, and was inspired by, the communication form of language, not pictures.<br />2. Pictures convey someone else's thoughts, not necessarily the thoughts of the writer.<br />3. Despite my latest post, I like that this blog is internally sourced (meaning you don't need to search "the internet" for outside ideas and that you can find entertainment strictly from the writing of your fellow friends)<br />4. So many blogs these days are overrun with pictures taken by any amateur and lose the meaning of the words.<br />5. I can't think of anything else, and I recognize this post is not the most eloquent... but all I wanted to say is...down with the pictures! (Am I alone in this thought?)Slynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506973037041349654noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-66467352765527650352011-03-01T20:25:00.002-08:002011-03-01T20:31:31.195-08:00Top 5 Blogs I am Currently Following1. http://www.rogerandrosaleen.blogspot.com/ - This one used to be full of more great home ideas, but has recently turned more personal so I feel like I am creeping in on the family's life. Fun times.<br /><br />2. http://www.nourishingmeals.com/ - Full of great meal and home ideas, especially because we've been on a gluten/dairy/sugar/caffeine cleanse the past little while.<br /><br />3. http://athomeinteriors.blogspot.com/ - This blog belongs to my good friend and it's great to cheer her on!<br /><br />4. http://www.younghouselove.com/ - Another one creeping in on a young couple that bought and loved their first home... and have now moved on to another home and project to make their own.<br /><br />5. (My favorite and new obsession) http://mrmrsglobetrot.blogspot.com/ - *Warning* This blog WILL inspire a wanderlust if you have ever experienced one before...Slynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506973037041349654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-62721927612654600702011-03-01T20:21:00.003-08:002011-03-01T20:25:19.483-08:00Top 5 Attendees at the 2011 Oscar's Party(Really, there were only a handful of people dressed up but still...)<br /><br />1. Dicky Ekland and his trashy sister - The Fighter<br />2. Aron Rawlston - 127 Hours<br />3. Natalie Portman - The Black Swan<br />4. Audrey Hepburn - Classic<br />5. *With a bullet* Bret and Germaine - Flight of the ChoncordsSlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506973037041349654noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-82397103978950341132011-03-01T13:41:00.002-08:002011-03-01T13:50:39.602-08:00Top 5 Reasons Why This Blog Will Not Die!1. I posted a prediction on Facebook about this blog's revival! Don't make me out to be a Facebook lier! <br /><br />2. "Blogging" sounds way cooler than "tweeting" <br /><br />3. If we keep blogging on here, maybe just maybe, we will summon Andrew Blackwood back to life! <br /><br />4. Melissa now works at the Disney Store... She must be full of Top 5 lists by now! "Top 5 Disney Stuffed Animals!" "Top 5 Reasons why Goofy can talk, and Pluto cannot!" "Top 5 Most Handsome Princes" "Top 5 Skankiest Princesses" etc... etc...<br /><br />5. Dan Donkers' wordpress blog hasn't been updated in months! Dan, you might as well just come back!rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-52906127190376880292011-02-24T17:33:00.005-08:002011-02-24T17:47:14.022-08:00Top 5 Favorite Bassists1. James Jamerson - part of the Funk Brothers in Detroit. The Funk Brothers have more number one hits than any artist. Jamerson was and is still an inspiration to anyone aspiring to be good at bass. <br /><br />2. Jaco Pastorius - Man Weather Report is soooo cheesy, and half the time Jaco is wearing the most hideous outfits. But man, was he ever good at bass. His precision and articulation on a fretless is inspiring! <br /><br />3. Josh Ward - Bassist for Hey Rosetta! Have you heard this guy? He plays a six string bass, and he is phenomenal! His lines are so melodic! Easily one of my favorite players these days. <br /><br />4. Juan Alderete - Bassist for the Mars Volta. This guy is legit! So good, so underrated! I'm not super into the Mars Volta, but Alderete is a man I respect! His fretless work is fantastic! Not to mention he used to play in the speed metal band Racer X back in the day!<br /><br />5. John Entwistle - If there was ever a bassist I aspired to play like, it would definitely be John Entwistle! He is a legend! His tone, his basslines, everything about the way he played was pure energy!rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-34495774068052074782011-02-22T10:00:00.002-08:002011-02-22T10:17:00.005-08:00Top 5 Academy Awards Predictions1. James Franco gets his arm caught underneath an Oscar and is forced to saw off his own arm on live television. <br /><br />2. Natalie Portman wins for best actress. She accepts her award with a posse stuffed animals. <br /><br />3. Geoffrey Rush wins for best supporting actor and stammers through his entire acceptance speech. <br /><br />4. Anne Hathaway asks why she was never nominated for "The Princess Diaries" and "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement". <br /><br />5. Javier Bardem loses to Colin Firth for Best Actor. In retaliation, Bardem kills Firth with a Captive Bolt Pistol (cattle gun). <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiht9tYz-iH2K2wy084c9ThLE8qO75wsDssVxZ-EvI4SI1Z_pWqe_CWYSbH022ImwqUO8or7DZV_SLdJ2t2RZVLRFLLgqkB6XPzF_C57MvcTcu0E721fgsfqAJPMUj2wDYZ_jrtRQ/s1600/chigurh.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 291px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiht9tYz-iH2K2wy084c9ThLE8qO75wsDssVxZ-EvI4SI1Z_pWqe_CWYSbH022ImwqUO8or7DZV_SLdJ2t2RZVLRFLLgqkB6XPzF_C57MvcTcu0E721fgsfqAJPMUj2wDYZ_jrtRQ/s320/chigurh.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576579461608136418" /></a>rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-45371223620717776602011-02-12T13:29:00.009-08:002011-02-12T14:13:30.176-08:00Top 5 Dorky Vehicles<span style="font-family:arial;">I was inspired on my drive home from work yesterday by a guy who cut me off with his </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >#3</span><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Disclaimer</span><span style="font-family:arial;">: there are a lot of ugly vehicles out there. I drive an ugly truck (well, let's just say it's not *pretty*). But I also got it for free. And it's from the early 90's--ancient history.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">No, I'm more concerned with those vehicles manufactured in the last decade, and which cost their owners a substantial amount of money. </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Newness + cost + dorkiness</span><span style="font-family:arial;"> = </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >this list</span><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">5. Chrysler PT Cruiser</span><br /><a href="http://www.kiaautosinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Chrysler-PT-Cruiser-3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 214px;" src="http://www.kiaautosinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Chrysler-PT-Cruiser-3.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">4. Chevy Avalanche</span><br /><a href="http://www.autobytel.com/images/2007/Chevrolet/Avalanche_staff/400/07_Chevrolet_Avalanche_11.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 227px;" src="http://www.autobytel.com/images/2007/Chevrolet/Avalanche_staff/400/07_Chevrolet_Avalanche_11.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >(Might not be so bad if it weren't for the box. Too short, too much plastic. This one is also orange, which is a triple-negative and would, in a fair Universe, implode.</span><span style="font-family:arial;">)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">3. Honda Ridgeline</span><br /><a href="http://www.supercarnews.net/video_thumbs/honda-2010-honda-ridgeline-presentation-2033733681.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 242px;" src="http://www.supercarnews.net/video_thumbs/honda-2010-honda-ridgeline-presentation-2033733681.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >(I would say something about this one, but it's so dorky looking the best I can do is a laugh, and that doesn't translate well into text.</span><span style="font-family:arial;">)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2. Pontiac Aztek</span><br /><a href="http://www.senecatank.com/used/91880004.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 255px;" src="http://www.senecatank.com/used/91880004.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >(Someone/some people was/were paid to design this. And then someone/some people approved it. Other people set up plants to manufacture it. A dealer kept a straight face while selling it. And someone bought it. That makes me sad.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">1. Hummer</span><br /><a href="http://images.dealerrevs.com/pictures/2715136.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 255px;" src="http://images.dealerrevs.com/pictures/2715136.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >(Granted, this particular Hummer is every kind of wrong -- fancy rims, bright orange paint, chrome. But no other vehicle makes me laugh so consistently when I see one on the road. It is so over the top it's ridiculous. It isn't uniquely powerful, it's expensive (to buy, to fix, to operate), it serves no function that another SUV couldn't do just as well--nay, better. Worst of all? It looks butt-ugly.)</span>the Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04631266045657539310noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-870045459999288462011-02-08T21:06:00.003-08:002011-02-08T21:25:09.918-08:00Top 5 exchange student moments (so far)1. Finding a student microwaving his lunch (leftovers) in a tupperware container, and then packing it in a bag to eat 4 hour later.<br /><br />2. Hearing the off-tune singing of Korean pop songs wafting up to our bedroom from below us while trying to sleep.<br /><br />3. Having to create a "rule" that our student has to leave the house at least once over the weekend, after he spent 3 days solid without leaving the house (and no, he was not sick)<br /><br />4. Answering phone calls from parents who chat and chat in their own language, seemingly oblivious to the fact that you do not understand a word they are saying.<br /><br />5. Editing english homework that has CLEARLY been copied straight out of google translator (The love of the heart in devotion leaps and affection fond memories...) This went on for a good three lines of complete jibberish.Slynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14506973037041349654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-74667875258042351242011-02-07T11:18:00.002-08:002011-02-07T11:18:58.332-08:00Top 5 Reasons this blog is dead1. Bryan Dubien<br />2. Dan Donkers<br />3. Kyle Stewart<br />4. Melissa Mowat<br />5. =with a bullet= Daniel Kangrivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00843012355760689800noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-57474870412358101712010-12-07T20:43:00.002-08:002010-12-07T20:47:46.265-08:00Blah blah blahUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-19079223519240285752009-12-24T17:47:00.003-08:002009-12-24T17:54:06.698-08:00Top 5 Places to Pee5. An empty beer bottle.<br />4. A vase (with or without flowers).<br />3. A sink.<br />2. A wheat field.<br />1. International Space Station.the Stewarthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04631266045657539310noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-31303785347605063882009-12-04T20:31:00.002-08:002009-12-04T20:33:52.775-08:00Top 5 (New) Reasons The Onion Makes Life Worth Living1. <object width="480" height="430"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.theonion.com/content/themes/common/assets/onn_embed/embedded_player.swf?image=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.theonion.com%2Fcontent%2Ffiles%2Fimages%2FMODERN_WARFARE_ARTICLE_11_9.jpg&videoid=99070&title=Ultra-Realistic%20Modern%20Warfare%20Game%20Features%20Awaiting%20Orders%2C%20Repairing%20Trucks" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://www.theonion.com/content/themes/common/assets/onn_embed/embedded_player.swf"type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent" width="480" 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Hawkins</a>...Matthew A. Hawkins<br />2. <a href="http://www.thinkversusthought.blogspot.com/">Think vs. Thought</a>...Dr Stewart<br />1. <a href="http://www.weddingsinmotion.ca">Weddings in Motion</a>...yep that's me...Geoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08039627574978568813noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17604309.post-25797333447377304162009-10-02T09:08:00.003-07:002009-10-02T11:08:45.392-07:00Top 5 Mixed Breed DogsNow in easier to read recipe form!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">5.</span> Mix one-half Border Collie with one-half Sussex Spaniel. If you are fresh out of Sussex Spaniel, any of the more common spaniels will do in a pinch.<br /><b>Result</b>: An attentive, energetic, and highly intelligent dog, though a bit precocious and with a definite tendency towards cheekiness.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">4.</span> First combine a Golden Labrador Retriever with any light-coloured Standard Poodle. You should end up with what is commonly (though exasperatingly) called a "Labradoodle". Next, take this "Labradoodle" and combine it with another Golden Lab Retriever to end up with what I like to think is a much more serious breed, the <i>Labradabbadoodle</i>.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Result</span>: A nicely mannered, hypo-allergenic dog that doesn't look anything remotely like a poodle. Everybody wins.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3.</span> Chef's Surprise. This is a fun recipe to try when you have friends coming over, or are planning on hosting a large party of some sort. Simply walk into the SPCA or your local dog pound and pick the first two canine ingredients that you see.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Result</span>: Is anybody's guess, and the beauty is, you get a different result every time!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2.</span> Take a common Whippet and combine it in the normal way with a German Shepherd. Allow to mature for approximately one year, then lock in an unadorned room with a wild Coyote of the opposite gender. (You may have to travel to a country market or even into the hills surrounding your town to collect a genuinely wild Coyote, but the effort is worth it, as the wild variety tends to be more delightfully unpredictable and this will show in the final product.) Wait approximately one hour. The time may vary depending on the situation; use your best judgment.<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Result</span>: After a suitable period of gestation, assuming you have followed the recipe correctly, you should be left with an obedient medium-sized, short-haired, large-eared little fellow who displays a quiet but engagingly friendly curiosity. Caution: be sure to return the wild Coyote to where you found him; the authorities seem to dislike when people transport this type of ingredient away from its natural habitat.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. </span> Take one-half Timber Wolf (or other variety, as long as it is a <span style="font-style: italic;">genuine </span>Wolf) and combine with one-quarter German Shepherd and one-quarter Japanese Akita by the usual method. Acquiring the necessary Wolf component of this recipe may require a bit of persistence on your part, but it is well worth the effort. For detailed information on how to do so, see Farley Mowat's famous 18th century Canadian work, <span style="font-style: italic;">Never Cry Wolfe: Capturing Lupus by the Use of Stealthe & Sneakery</span>. Also if you can pick up a dog that is already one-half German Shepherd and one-half Akita, you might save yourself some time (which you will need to go after that Wolf).<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Result</span>: If you manage to get this far, you should have a rather large dog with a distinctly wolfish head, a harsh, long, wild waterproof outer coat insulated with a thick, soft undercoat, and a quietly loyal and friendly disposition.<br /><br />Happy breeding!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2