Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

[M.W.Foscue]

LoL!

Ha! - they eventually let us "commoners" own them.  After WWII, the GI's fell in love with them.

The first one brought to the US (as the "story"/history goes) was actually brought by Helen Keller.  She was in Japan on a cultural exchange mission(?).  The Japanese Minister of Culture(?) gave her one as a departure gift (NOT a "seeing eye dog" kind of gift.).  It was sort of akin to one of our national officials giving a Bald Eagle to a departing dignitary.  The Akita is still HIGHLY regarded in Japan - for good reason as Ron Taylor mentioned.

Here's wishing all ya'll a Wonderful fun-filled Weekend!  (Go ice fishing Tim Z. - and take the cats with you.  Make them catfish!  LoL!)

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Ziegler
Sent: Dec 25, 2020 7:25 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

So your Royal Highness where does that put you my friend?   LOL 

Kind Regards,

Timothy J. Ziegler

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On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 3:39 PM M.W.Foscue <mwfos...@earthlink.net> wrote:

Thanks, Bill.

She's 120 lbs - and about 28" (72cm) at her front shoulder).

Couldn't ask for a better dog.  We are "sold" on the Akita breed. 

They originated in Japan - where only the Emperor & "royalty" could own them. 

Bred to hunt bear & deer in their northern prefect (Akita Prefect).

Very loyal and a good "guard dog" - even w/ children.

Look up the movie about an Akita - "Hachi - A Dog's Tale" - staring Richard Gere.

Watch it with your kids & grandchildren.  Excellent movie for that - all will enjoy. (Cats might not like it!  LoL!!)

Blessngs  all.

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: bulke...@mmnet.com.au
Sent: Dec 25, 2020 1:58 AM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: MERRY CRISTMAS

Lovely dog I love big dogs

 

Bill

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From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of M.W.Foscue
Sent: Friday, 25 December 2020 5:12 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

 

Curtis,

 

Love it!  Cute! 

(I have no use for cats - we are strictly a "Dogs-R-Us family"  Attached photo is of our Akita.)

 

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: 'Curt George' via Legacy Ornamental Mills
Sent: Dec 25, 2020 12:48 AM
To: "legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com"
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

 

The family said they wanted a cat for Christmas...
I usually do a turkey but hey if it’ll make em happy...

 

C.A.G.  ;-P

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On Friday, December 25, 2020, 12:42:59 AM EST, <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> wrote:

 

 

Simple Christmas dinner here down under roast turkey with home made stuffing, roast potatoes and pumpkin and onion with mint peas.

Followed by plumb pudding with custard and jelly and ice cream and a spoon of double cream.

 

All with heaps of treats in between

 

Bill

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From: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com <legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of M.W.Foscue
Sent: Friday, 25 December 2020 3:58 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CRISTMAS

 

Ok Tim - since you brought it up.

I was contemplating replying back to Brigitte:

 

"I'm thinking more along the menu of  "British fare" - Standing Rib Roast/Prime Rib Roast!  Cooked only to rare-medium rare! (about 125º F internal).

Along with some pan-roasted veggies (brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga, and potatoes)  YUM!"

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
From: Tim Ziegler
Sent: Dec 24, 2020 11:24 PM
To: legacy-ornamental-mills@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS

Ham?

 

Merry Christmas to you as well

Kind Regards,

 

Timothy J. Ziegler

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On Thu, Dec 24, 2020 at 3:50 PM Brigitte Graham <brigittegraha...@gmail.com> wrote:

Hi LOM Team,

Hope you all have a Christmas that is filled with love, laughter and ...........Turkey!

Legacy Widow

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On Thu, 24 Dec 2020 at 19:30, <bulke...@mmnet.com.au> wrote:

Well its Christmas morning here down under so merry Christmas to all you guys and girls in legacy land

From Australia

Bill

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