Friday, March 29, 2013

Friday Fun-Star Trek Sweaters (and another Birthday)

If you have been reading this bog you know we are Star Trek Fans (just check our Geekery page) we were so lucky that Melissa from Pug Notes was able to make us truly out of this world Star Trek inspired sweater vests, complete with insignia!  Check us out (we are posing in front of our Star Trek The Next Generation Fan Mosaic, which features picture of Weasley and Bob):


 Tubby as Captain James T. Kirk



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 Weasley as Lt. Commander Spock


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Ping as Lt. Uhura

For MLK Day: ‘Lt. Uhura’ On How Rev. King Told Her To Stay On ‘Star Trek’ The nation honors the memory of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday. And among NPR’s offerings that day will be a fascinating story from actress Nichelle Nichols — known to fans around the world as “Lt. Uhura” on the original Star Trek TV series and six of the later big-screen movies based on that vision of the future. Star Trek went on the air in 1966. Tell Me More host Michel Martin spoke with Nichols about how the actress almost left the show after one season to return to her first love — the musical stage. But at an NAACP dinner in Los Angeles, Nichols says, King told her he was her biggest fan. When Nichols (who has shared this story before, including in her autobiography) told King she was planning to leave the show, he told her she couldn’t do that.   Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Nichols says King told her, was showing the nation a universe where ” ‘for the first time, we [African-Americans] are being seen the world over … as we should be seen’.” And ” ‘you have created a character’ ” that is critical to that, he said. King also told her that ” ‘this is the only show that my wife Coretta and I will allow our little children to stay up and watch.” … {Click the photo to continue reading.}




The whole crew:




Today is also Tubby's 12th birthday.  I started this blog when he was turning ten and I was having a hard time with his advancing years, I wrote about it in this post: Ten Years of Perfect Pug Love.

Now ten sounds down right young.  I'm so lucky to have had Tubby in my life for 12 years and I hope and pray we have many more years together.   Whatever time we have together I try to look at Tubby as my model, he appreciates every moment and never worries about getting older.  A great way to "Live Long and Prosper" if you ask me.

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21 comments:

  1. Golden Woofs! SUGARMarch 29, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Woof! Woof! Happy 12th. Great age ... I'll be 12 this year. Happy Friday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  2. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Happy Birthday Tubby. 12 is a good age. We hope you get lots of treats and good stuff.
    Have a fabulous Friday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  3. GOOSEMarch 29, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Happy Birthday Tubby!!! I really enjoyed my 12th year and I wish the same for you.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  4. UnknownMarch 29, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Tubby you are the BEST Kirk ever!!!! Happy 12th Birthday!!! That's one great lookin' bunch!!

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  5. LetterstoAndrewMarch 29, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Happy Birthday!! Here's to many more.

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  6. NoodlesMarch 29, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Those are the most AWESOME sweater vests I have ever seen!!!! I need to ask Miss Melissa about Star Wars inspired ones. That is much more up my alley. But that said, I love all of yours.
    Happy Easter- Happy Spring.
    Love Noodles

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  7. Lapdog CreationsMarch 29, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    Too cute!

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  8. Archie and MelissaMarch 29, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Happy Happy birthday Tubby!

    oh we are sooo happy you and your "crew" love your Star Trek Sweater Vests!
    WE loved making them for you!
    Give your mom a hug and tell her she is a genius for thinking of them!

    I am so honored that I could help all of you celebrate today!

    xoxoxo
    Melissa & archie

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  9. Idaho PugRanchMarch 29, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Happy Birthday Tubby!!! May you have many more!! You all look great in your Star Trek sweaters.
    hugs
    Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  10. TarynMarch 29, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    Great post! Cute sweaters! Happy B-Day!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 29, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    Happy birthday Tubby!!! Have a great weekend.

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  12. stellaroselongMarch 29, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Oh Tubby Happy Happy Birthday..heck 12 years is just beginning your golden years...my mom wanted me to tell you her grandpa used to give her nickname tubby and she wasn't particularly fond of it...now it is one of her best memories...we loves your sweaters alot!!! Mom says she would really like to have a senior boy pug living at our house, but right now its to nutty!
    stella rose and mags

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  13. The Daily Pip March 29, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Happy birthday Tubby!!! I wish you many more years with your lovely family!

    Your pal, Pip

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  14. GizmoGeodogMarch 29, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Happy Birthday Tubby! I'm sure the rest of the crew benefits from the wisdom of your years (like how to get the best treats)...The whole crew looks very dapper

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  15. What Remains NowMarch 29, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Happy Birthday, Tubby! Keep on doing what you're doing! The sweaters are too cute for words.

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  16. The Slimmer Pugs, Kitties, and MamaMarch 29, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Happy 12th Birthday Tubby!! AND MANY MORE!!!
    Much Luvums,
    The Slimmer Puggums
    George, Gracie, Toby, Lily, & Mimi

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  17. KatMarch 29, 2013 at 3:31 PM

    Happy 12th birthday to Tubby!

    The sweaters are friggin' adorable!

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  18. A Wonderful Dogs LifeMarch 29, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Well beam me up Scottie those are some awesome outfits.

    Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Tubby!

    Hope all you wishes come true.

    Bella & Sweet Pea

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  19. Rae - Say It Aint SoMarch 29, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    oh how cute! and happy birthday tubby!

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  20. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisakiMarch 31, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    BOL love it!

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  21. Payton's momApril 1, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Happiest (belated) birthday wishes Tubby! Sorry I missed it, but I know your rents made it great. I'm glad you are cherishing the time you have together.
    Love,
    Christy

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