Generation OLDER than myself

I pet sit occasionally for money and satisfaction. Each pet and "parent" is different, but none are wrong in their love for their pup(s)/kitties. Some times, I wipe the mouth of a teacup designer dog after it eats and its little bottom after it uses the pad to "poopoo". I understand each owner loves their "baby" and want me to treat it how they would, I get that. 


Recently, I pet sat a large dog and older kitty for a widower. I sat with him, listened to his stories of the building the Alaskan Pipe Line, being a fighter pilot in the secret base in Nevada (that was secret up until 20 years ago). I learned all about fiber optic cable and installing it in Texas.


At the above mentioned sitting job, I ended up staying and just listening to him talk (something I know he needed, but I did too). He loved basketball in his high school years and was so good they made him play foot ball (which he was very good at, but preferred to play basketball). As he recalled more memories from his youth, he expressed with excitement in his eyes, how much he loved to roller skate. With hand to foot motions he put on his "imaginary" metal skates with the wooden wheels talking about how his father helped him. He put his imaginary leather necklace over his head and held out before him the key that would have been attached. In his home of small Boulder, Montana there was only one spot that the children could use to skate back and forth, the rest of the area not being paved. I listened to him tell his tale, and then let him know that I too like to roller skate and do it often. He clapped his hands "oh good, we have so much in common".


Our conversation turned to our ladies of roller derby here in this quaint mountain town. I presented him with my "Dime From A Dame" thank you. Dime from a dame is a piece of card stock with a picture of a derby skater, a hot glued Roosevelt dime, a link to our website, and our bout schedule for the 2012 season. I showed him our home bouts, and he stood up quickly saying how much he would enjoy coming to see us play. It was at that moment, I gave him his derby name. "Wooden Wheels". He loved it, and can not wait to watch the derby. 

Now, he has a name, and something to look forward to. My girlfriend suggested we put his name on a shirt from her business and present it to him. I think that would be a wonderful idea. I look forward to making his shirt and bringing it to him. He did invite me to stop over whenever I would like for coffee. Good old Wooden Wheels, his love for life makes me happy.

Muttpuppy believes in Protech Dent!



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