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Offline Good Hope

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"The Big Paws We Have Known"
« on: July 23, 2006, 11:34:47 am »
I tried to get some of you to come to chat last Sunday, to catch up on the last 6 months which I was mostly MIA. But, I also would like those of you who have lost a Big Paw, an opportunity to write a chapter for a book.

The book would be a "chicken soup" type book with each chapter being devoted to one of the big paws we loved and lost from members of this board. Each person would write and select pictures as well. I am certain that we could find volunteers to edit for you if needed.

Once completed we will seek a publisher. If none can be found, we will publish ourselves. If any profit is made, 10% goes to charity and 10% to help support this website. All remaining profits will be divided equally by the authors.

If you are interested please pm me. I'll set another time for an organizational meeting in either Chat or at PalTalk.

Hope we have a few takers... it should be a great experience for all involved!

Deena

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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2006, 11:46:42 am »
I would love to be able to honor Rosie in this way...When do you need to stories by?...I have to be in creative mode to write. :)
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2006, 12:06:36 pm »
Chelle,

That is something that we can all decide at a meeting. I was thinking maybe by next Jan., unless everyone is ready and motivated sooner.

If we can get a dozen or so people interested, you can get started!

Deena
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2006, 12:10:56 pm »
Hi Denna,

 I am so sorry I missed the chat.  I think this is such a great idea. I will start working on a story of Rosie. 

Lisa
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2006, 02:06:09 pm »
Maybe I could do it too? I want to remember Benny somehow.
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2006, 03:36:03 pm »
I'd love to honour Barkley's memory this way, and also support BPO through the proceeds.  Keep me posted please!
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2006, 03:49:40 pm »
I think this is a great idea. i yet to loose a BP, but i have a friend who lost her GSD Airedale mix 2 or 3 years ago, she may be interested if non-BPO'ers are welcome. i have tried to get her on here, but she hasn't come yet! If it is ok, i am sure she would love to do this in honor of Tess, and to help BPO. What charity are you thinking of donating to? HSUS?
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2006, 06:19:27 pm »
This is a great idea, Deena!  I'd love to contribute.  Perhaps our first newfie, Molly. :)
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #8 on: July 23, 2006, 06:55:05 pm »
I'd love to write and, hopefully honor Otis, my first Newf and his sidekick, Lucille.  How long should it be?? Any particular theme?
What a fun idea!
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #9 on: July 23, 2006, 10:42:42 pm »
Fantastic idea!!  I'll participate!!
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #10 on: July 23, 2006, 10:55:49 pm »
What a great idea!  I can't wait to read all the stories!
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2006, 07:29:58 am »
I think it will be a great read too!

We just need a couple more writers to get started...

Anyone else interested?

Deena
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #12 on: July 24, 2006, 06:07:57 pm »
I can do a piece on Alexander the Great Dane, my first dane.
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #13 on: July 24, 2006, 07:36:21 pm »
I lost my male Great Pyrenees, Tank, in February, I would love to honor him in some way as he was a special and dearly missed friend. I am not sure that I know how to participate in the chat- but would love to learn. I only have a few pics of him as well, but I do have some.
I would also like to see some proceeds go to a spay neuter program. I cant take on any more rescues and it breaks my heart when I know that there is one out there that needs a home and needs to be loved.
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Re: "The Big Paws We Have Known"
« Reply #14 on: July 25, 2006, 06:08:11 am »
Thanks everybody!

Now we need 2 more people to edit grammar and English, and at least 3 volunteers to sample the book before we send it off. For the sample, I'd like men, women. and teens.

Deena

P.S. We'll set a meeting for next week sometime. I do need to know when the writers are NOT available, so we can plan the meeting. Please post or pm me. (Don't forget to include time zones.)

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