Monday, September 8, 2008

Adventures of Sheldon: My Birthday Birthday Card

For my birthday, my mom sent me one of those Hallmark cards that plays music when you open it. The front of the card has a theatre with an opera singer on stage. The sentiment of the card says: "It's Your Birthday" (then continues to the inside) "Make a Big Production of It" (She knows me all too well). The music that plays is "The Ride of the Valkyries, by composer Richard Wagner so it is a big, bold, dramatic tune. When I first opened the card I didn't realize it played music and it startled me at first. Much to my surprise, it startled young Sheldon even more than me. The first time he heard the card, his head whipped around toward the sound. He stared at the card, perked his ears up and tilted his head in curiosity. So of course, I made a game of it and kept opening and closing the musical card to watch his reaction to the card. Being the smart poodle that he is, he now has fun reacting to the card. So today I caught his reaction on video, I hope you enjoy this "Adventures of Sheldon" mini episode:

Oh and Happy Birthday to me...today is my 40th! Unfortunately, neither Sheldon, Koshimi or Owen can have any cake, but they will get a treat of their own instead!

-Rick Rockhill
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    Happy Birthday, kiddo! I'd write you a letter but I can't spell, "phfffffffft!" ~:o)


    *I turned the double nickel in July. It was a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

    *Hugs!*

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  2. CherylSeptember 8, 2008 at 4:55 AM

    This is a milestone! I passed that one and the next. Time flies, right? Your early celebration sounded wonderful and I loved the card. Happy Birthday Rick!

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  3. Michael ColvinSeptember 8, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    My cat goes mad at my mobile phone tune. Happy 40th Rick!

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  4. Empress Bee (of the high sea)September 8, 2008 at 6:20 AM

    oh how cute that video is!!! happy birthday my friend, and many many more! now i want cake!

    smiles, bee
    xxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  5. Desert SongbirdSeptember 8, 2008 at 7:07 AM

    Ha! I think it's so funny when dog's go nuts over the smallest things: an oscillating fan, a laser pointer, now a musical birthday card. Sheldon looks so adorable.

    Oh, and BTW...Happy Birthday!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2008 at 7:12 AM

    Happy birthday, you young'un you.

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  7. Maggie MooSeptember 8, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICK!!!!!

    I hope your day is filled with joy. :)

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  8. CRUSTY MOM-ESeptember 8, 2008 at 8:09 AM

    happy birthday to a very young looking 40year old!

    :)

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2008 at 8:50 AM

    Wow! the cake looks Yummy! I hope you enjoyed it!

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    40? You're just a baby!

    I love your sheldon stories
    Hope it was the bestest birthday ever!

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  11. P.L. FrederickSeptember 8, 2008 at 10:32 AM

    Happy birfday, Savant! It's your big day and you give us a cute video of the puff-n-tuff. Thankee muchly! Happy 40!

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  12. limeSeptember 8, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    oh man, i am right behind you in the big 4-0 (next month) i hope you have a wonderful birthday, rick. looks like it is off to a terrific start!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 8, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday Rick, and Many More! See you soon! -Ray and Ann

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  14. Ann (bunnygirl)September 8, 2008 at 4:31 PM

    Happy Birthday to ya! Nice cake!

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Thank you kindly.