Hope everyone reading this had a great Memorial Day. I did. I went to Mayberry, well not really Mayberry, but close. You see, I went to Tully; Tully Massachusetts. Don't bother looking for it on a map. There is a good chance you won't find it. That's how small it is. I have lived in Massachusetts most of my life and never even heard of this town until a few years ago.
My girlfriend's Mother's family comes from Tully and they spend every Memorial Day there. You really get the feeling that you're in a Norman Rockwell painting. Every Memorial Day, the whole town gathers at the one and only intersection to follow the elementary school band to the cemetery.
When they arrive at the small cemetery, there is a short Memorial Day service and then everyone follows the band back to the Tully Fire Department for home-made donuts and coffee.
Tully Fire Station Where The Coffee And Donuts Were Served
After the donuts and coffee, we hiked up Tully Mountain. What a fantastic view!
Tully Mountain From The Town Intersection
Rachael And Me Halfway Up Tully Mountain
From the top of the mountain, you can see the house where Rachael's Grandmother grew up - no indoor plumbing and no electricity - talk about roughing it. Now-a-days we freak out if we loose cell phone reception or our Internet connection is slow.
This Is The House Rachael's Grandmother Grew Up In
After the hike, where Rachael's Mother had to threaten to put a leash on her Father (that's a story for another day), we went back to have supper - or as they like to call it in Tully, suppa.
As the day passed and I started speaking with various family members, the subject of pitbulls came up, more than once, mostly because I'm a dog trainer and one of Rachael's cousins is a Vet Tech.
It's really sad to see all the confusion around these great dogs. I'll say it again - pitbulls are not the problem, the people that own the pitbulls are the problem. I have worked with and am currently working with pitbulls that are some of the friendliest and happiest dogs.
It's not the breed, it's the person who owns the breed. I have dealt with aggressive Goldens, Labs, Yorkies, Poodles, Beagles, and just about any other breed you can think of. Aggression is the result of genetics, training, and environment - more on this at a later date.
Anyway, I had a great Memorial Day. If you ever get a chance, hike up Tully Mountain and take a look. The view is fantastic.
The View From The Top Of Tully Mountain
All the best,
Eric
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Pitbulls, Mayberry, and Memorial Day
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Tully, here we come!!
Yay! I am the proud owner of two very sweet pitbulls. It makes me so happy to read that other people know that the shape of my dogs' heads doesn't make them mean. The only time I have ever seen my dogs show any sort of aggression is when they felt that I was being threatened. Thank you for helping to spread the word to blame the deed, not the breed!
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