I appear to be addicted to the Woo Woo, but Woo Woo in the case of this title has nothing to do with the name of my blog.
The Woo Woo Dogs are two dogs near our house who know exactly when Doggle Woggle and I are out for a walk and come barreling out of their house, “Woo wooing” all the way. They drop the “f” off woof, so their sound is a bit more like baying than barking.
My Doggle Woggle gets anxious (raised back fur, leaping and lunging) when dogs act all crazy around him, like the Woo Woo Dogs do. In order to keep myself calm around dogs I don’t know, which in turn keeps my dog calmer, I give them names. So far, I’ve only had to come up with the name Woo Woo Dogs. As Doggle Woggle and I get close to the Woo Woo Dogs, I’ll say, “Do you think we’ll see the Woo Woo Dogs today?” If we do, I’ll say, “Don’t worry, it’s just the Woo Woo Dogs. They can’t get you. They’re behind a fence.”
It’s a fairly successful strategy. That, and it helps to keep the treats handy and let Doggle Woggle nibble as we walk by.
This sounds like a good idea – I am sure that being prepared for it makes all the difference!
I can’t help but back off if I see a strange dog approaching (especially ‘barreling’ – just the right word). I’m not used to dogs, and I know most of them are harmless (and I do like them) but I just can’t help it. I feel such an idiot!
☼ …So, this is an additional unusual or scary “Woo Woo”, aside from things that go “Things that Go Bump in the Night”? Do you suppose we could generalize and suggest that “Woo Woo” applies to Anything that you consider to be out of what you either consider ordinary, or just acceptable behavior, which can be, but is not necessarily associated with the Supernatural {which Ultimately means Any Thing that we don’t Understand YET, beyond our Own Nature/Natural Understanding, therefore Super}?
…Well, as even the Minneapolis TV Weather Reporters said in the late 1970s:
“It’s Going to be a SUPER Day!”
…..Eeeaaahhh, Run for it Everyone, Fire & Brimstone, Dogs & Cats Living Together, We’re Talkin Olde Testament Wrath of doG, Armageddon!
….Have a SUPER Natural Phenomenon Day, Every One!
…Hmmm, maybe I’ve got a little “Woo Woo” on ME, Too? {Say that 10 times Fast!}
Sorry, but I hadn’t responded for awhile, so I thought I’d add my 2 cents, although that may have been more of a 2 Bits piece, so You may owe me some Real CHANGE?! {Don’t ask me what that meant, lettuce leave that for Mysterious Interpretation, and in the process, You May:
“Get a Little WOO WOO on You, Too …Boo Boo!”} [10 Thymes FAST!]
☼ …I couldn’t Quite remember what you called it, but in the 10 minute Hiatus since that last post, I remembered “Magical Realism”, but don’t try to explain it to me, since No One seems to Completely Agree?!
And, what happened to Your Posts from Oct 4 until Today? Knot up too Snuff? {they were Fine!}
Well, Now I’m no longer your neighbor {in Sioux Falls, SD}, I’m back in Colo, in Manitou Springs/Colo Spgs, bought a small RV, and wanna be One of the Traveling People, a Mendicant Mechanic Photographer {NOT Artist!}, which aside from the 25,000 pics I got in Sioux Falls, I got at least 2000 in the week I’ve been here, and here are a few of them from Here, if’n ya wanna check em out?[this May, or may not work, I haven't completely figured it out yet]: jerry best: https://picasaweb.google.com/116954356427560127011 ♫ ..۞
Hmmm, maybe: jerry best: https://picasaweb.google.com/116954356427560127011?authkey=Gv1sRgCKaAh-Ga74zF2wE ♫
You are pretty hilarious. I like how you named the dogs typical to their hobby every day. You’re dog is an amazing when he responds with the woo woo dog. You got a nice and wonderful dog. Grats.
Hey, all – Glad you enjoyed the post.
Clare – Today I had two dogs run toward me and Doggle Woggle and they weren’t behind a fence. Scared the bejesus out of me, mostly because I’ve never seen dogs at this particular house before. As we were passing, the owner got a call and went inside the house and one of his dogs was sitting quietly just watching us. I didn’t see the other one until they both ran after us. They really just wanted to greet us, but Doggle Woggle flips out over new dogs when he’s on the leash. He leaped and growled and I had to try to drag him away. The other dogs wouldn’t go home until we were all the way down the block and their owner called them back. They looked like nice dogs, but the way the situation went down, I wasn’t able to meet them properly. I, too, tend to be scared of dogs until I get to know them. You’re not an idiot for having a healthy fear. Dogs can bite!
Hey, Jerry – Happy to see you here again. Love the photos you’ve taken. The Garden of the Gods name is sweet, and Pike’s Peak has a connection to where I live in that Zebulon Pike took an expedition through here – had a winter fort near here, even – on his way to find the source of the Mississippi River.
Yes, mostly the “woo woo” to me has to do with the supernatural or cool stuff beyond our understanding, unless I’m talking about dogs who drop the “f’s” when they are barking.
Hi, Jill – Welcome to The Woo Woo Teacup Journal! Thanks for leaving a comment and complimenting my dog. I love the pup dearly, even though my training skillz are not that great and he’s gotten into some bad habits from my inexperience. Although, he isn’t yet two, so some of these habits may just be a sign of youth.
☼ …CUTE!! Harummph! Harummph! Harummph!
Garden of the Gods: “Name: The name of the park dates back to August 1859 when two surveyors helping to set up nearby Colorado City were exploring the nearby areas. Upon discovering the site, one of the surveyors, M. S. Beach, suggested that it would be a “capital place for a beer garden.” His companion, the young Rufus Cable, awestruck by the impressive rock formations, exclaimed, “Beer Garden! Why it is a fit place for the gods to assemble. We will call it the Garden of the Gods.” The beer garden never materialized, but the name stuck.[4]“: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garden_of_the_gods
The story goes, that olde Zebulon sent scouts up what became known as “Pike’s Peak”, to find a way over or through the Mountain, and they returned saying it was TOTALLY Impassable! So, of course these days the “Pike’s Peak Marathon” is run from the base in Manitou Springs to the TOP of the Peak & BACK, in a Few HOURS!
Supposedly Native American Tribes used the “GODS” as a “HOLY” or “Spiritual” Focal Area to gather Visions & Blessings for generations Before the “Imperialist” Europeans STOLE …errrr, BORROWED it for their Own! {For it’s Own Protection, against the Heathens, Of Course! {I interpolated that last!]}
► ~”Hey, I’m not hearing loud enough Harummphing, in the Back!” {Blazing Saddles, Mel Brooks, 1974!} …Extra LOUD & Repetitive Harummphing Ensued!!!
☼ WOO WOO: ….It’s Not Just for Break Fast, Any More!?
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See, now I find the whole history behind the name fascinating, Jerry, from the Native American use to the guys wanting it to be a beer garden. As Ben Franklin said, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Although, he apparently didn’t actually say that: http://urbanlegends.about.com/b/2008/09/15/misquote-ben-franklin-on-beer.htm
☼ …Well, and Sarin {AKA: Sarin Nerve Gas/GB/Tsarin or Zarin} was discovered by Accident while in 1938, German Scientists were trying to Invent a Better Pesticide! …As the 1950′s Commercials always said:
~”Better Living Through Chemistry!” {DuPont …see also: Bhopal disaster, India}
….So It Goes!
Harummph! Harummph! Harummph!
Hey, Look, A Harummph Backed Whale! …Save the Whales! ♫