December, 2006 Eileen
Lebut, Editor
ealebut@yahoo.com 480-539-5667
Letter From The Editor This will be my last newsletter as
editor. My husband retired in April and
we will be moving to Wickenburg, and starting our retirement life. -Eileen
Website Information Be sure to check out the DVDC website at
www.azdachshundsDVDC.org
. This newsletter is published there
on a monthly basis, as well as lots of other good information. If you have information, articles, or
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UPCOMING SHOWS Kennel Club of
Palm Springs-01/06-07/2007 Sierra
Dachshund BC-01/26/2007 Superstition
KC-03/02-03/2007 Golden Gate
DC-03/21/2007 DACHSHUND CLUB OF AMERICA-03/23/2007 Western Hound
Assn-04/14-15/2007 Lost Dutchman
KC-04/14-15/2007 DC of Santa Ana
Valley-04/28/2007 DC of
California-04/29/2007 Greater
Happy Holidays And
Best Wishes for a
Wopnderful 2007!!!
Dear Santa,
I've been a good doggy mom all year. I've fed,
cleaned and cuddled my dogs on demand, visited the Vet's office more than my
own doctor, spend more on their shampoos and conditioners than I do for myself,
and most of the time they are groomed better than I am. I was hoping you could
spread my list out over several Christmases, since I had to write this letter
with my a black marker pen on the back of a dog food receipt in the laundry
room between cycles of dog bedding, and who knows when I'll find anymore free
time in the near future with puppies coming and dog shows on the he horizon.
Here are my
Christmas Wishes:
·
I'd like a pair of legs that don't ache (in any color, except
purple, which I already have) and arms that don't hurt or flap in the
breeze; but are strong enough to put my struggling dog into the
tub for a bath.
· I'd also like a waist, since I lost mine somewhere eating dog show food and at least three show outfits and some jeans that will zip all the way up without the use of power tools.
·
If you're hauling big ticket items this year I'd like nose-print
resistant windows, floors that clean themselves, and a refrigerator
with a secret compartment behind the crisper where I can hide to
eat my own snacks without having to share with a pack of barking maniacs.
·
On the practical side, I could use a battery operated dog that is
always stacked perfectly and moves to perfection on my command to boost my
showing confidence, along with at least two bitches who don't bump each other
to start a fight.
·
I could also use a recording of The Dog Whisperer chanting
"Don't pee in the living room" and "Get off of her, she is not
in heat" because my voice seems to be just out of my dog's hearing range
and can only be heard by the next door neighbors who are at least an acre away.
·
If it's too late to find any of these things, I'd settle for
enough time to brush my teeth and comb my hair in the same morning, or the
luxury of eating food warmer than room temperature without it being served in a
Styrofoam container at a dog show.
·
If you don't mind, I could also use a few Christmas miracles to
Brighten the holiday season. Would it be too much trouble to declare a doggy
lock down session? It will clear my conscience immensely when I look at those
miserable little faces.
·
It would be helpful if you could coerce my husband and children to
help around the house without demanding payment as if they were the bosses of
an organized crime family because after all, this is for MY Dogs!
Well,
Santa, the buzzer on the dryer is ringing and some of my dogs saw my feet under
the laundry room door. They think I am eating dinner in here again and they are
missing out on leftovers. Have a safe
trip and remember to leave your wet boots by the door and look down so that you
don't step into an "accident".
I would have left cookies, but between the dogs and the cat, there is no
chance that anything other than drool will be left on the plate. I left you a Hot Toddy to warm you from the
cold, but after a day like this, I drank it myself.
Yours Always,
Doggy Mom
P.S. One more thing...you can cancel
all my requests if you can keep my "doggy kids" in perfect show coats
so that they win at the shows.
Doxie Fun Day Date Set
This year’s Doxie Fun Day will occur on Saturday,
March 31st at
As always, volunteers are needed to help
make this event such a huge success.
Please call Marilyn Wright at 602-973-0226 to volunteer your time and
talents!
-Author Unknown Uses for
Peroxide (safer and healthier than bleach): This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana
(a doctor's wife), and I want to share it with you. She was over recently
for coffee and smelled the
bleach I was using to clean my toilet and countertops. This is what she told me: “I would like to tell you of the
benefits of that plain little ole bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for
under $1.00 at any drug store. What does bleach cost? My husband has been in the medical
field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about
peroxide. Have you ever smelled
bleach in a doctor's office? NO!!! Why? Because it smells, and it is not
healthy! Ask the nurses who work in the doctor's offices, and ask them if
they use bleach at home. They are wiser and know better! Did you also know bleach was invented
in the late 40's? It's chlorine,
Folks! And it was used to kill our troops. Peroxide was invented
during WWI in the 20's. It was used to save and help cleanse the needs of
our troops and hospitals. Please think about this. 1. Take one
capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your
mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe.) No
more canker sores, and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes.
Use it instead of mouthwash. 2. Let your
toothbrushes soak in a cup of peroxide to keep them free of germs. 3. Clean your
counters and table tops with peroxide to kill germs and leave a fresh
smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or
spray it on the counters. 4. After
rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill
salmonella and other bacteria. 5. I had
fungus on my feet for years until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide
and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry. 6. Soak any
infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a
day. My husband has seen gangrene
that would not heal with any medicine but was healed by soaking in
peroxide. 7. Fill a
spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it in
every bathroom to disinfect without harming your septic system
like bleach or most other disinfectants will. 8. Tilt your
head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you
have a cold, plugged sinus. It will bubble and help to kill
the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes, and then blow your nose into a
tissue. 9. If you have
a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful
of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a
day. The pain will lessen greatly. 10. And of
course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution
on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the
peroxide-burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages but more natural
highlights if your hair is a light brown, reddish, or dirty blonde. It
also lightens gradually, so it's not a drastic change. 11. Put half a
bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin
infections. 12. You can
also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your
laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on
the soiled spot. Let it sit for a
minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. 13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors.
There is no smearing, which is why I love it so much for this. I could go on
and on. It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices
of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money
in such a simple, healthy manner!” This information really woke me up. I
hope you gain something from it, too.
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Uses For Peroxide Instead Of Bleach
DCA Health & Welfare Trust Fund