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Japanese tourists are the best.
See random human submission #1 for more info.
It's fun living in a tourist town.
Looking at your little corner of the world through the eyes of a
stranger gives a fresh perspective and makes one appreciate
the beauty of your own backyard.
What you take for granted, they think is the coolest thing ever.
Worth traveling thousands of miles for.
Worth taking pictures of to look at when they get home...
In my experience, tourists from Asia are the most polite
and respectful folks around.
They always ask before snapping your photo.
They always say thank you.
They never say "Gross! You're all sweaty!"
They have mamas who raised them right.
These nice folks converged on me in front of the Crab Cooker
in the early spring. They spoke no English. Their daughter spoke
a little and acted as a translator.
They very nicely asked if they could take a picture with me.
The women in particular couldn't help herself: she stared at my face
and wanted to stand as close as she could.
Her daughter was mortified by her mom's bold manner.
They exchanged some words in Japanese and then the daughter
nodded and turned to me.
"Excuse my mother," she said, "but you remind her very much of a dog
she had as a little girl. The dog was her best friend and she misses it
to this day. A picture would be very meaningful for her."
I nodded and gave the thumbs up and the happy paws and tried to
look like a Japanese dog as best I could.
What an honor.
They posed with me for a few quick pictures, the mom nestling close
into my side, and then they both bowed and shook my paw and thanked
me in Japanese. I could see the emotion in the women's face.
Fursuiting is a way to connect with others.
It doesn't matter if you are old or young or what part of the world
you call home.
Everyone wants to talk to their childhood dog.
See random human submission #1 for more info.
It's fun living in a tourist town.
Looking at your little corner of the world through the eyes of a
stranger gives a fresh perspective and makes one appreciate
the beauty of your own backyard.
What you take for granted, they think is the coolest thing ever.
Worth traveling thousands of miles for.
Worth taking pictures of to look at when they get home...
In my experience, tourists from Asia are the most polite
and respectful folks around.
They always ask before snapping your photo.
They always say thank you.
They never say "Gross! You're all sweaty!"
They have mamas who raised them right.
These nice folks converged on me in front of the Crab Cooker
in the early spring. They spoke no English. Their daughter spoke
a little and acted as a translator.
They very nicely asked if they could take a picture with me.
The women in particular couldn't help herself: she stared at my face
and wanted to stand as close as she could.
Her daughter was mortified by her mom's bold manner.
They exchanged some words in Japanese and then the daughter
nodded and turned to me.
"Excuse my mother," she said, "but you remind her very much of a dog
she had as a little girl. The dog was her best friend and she misses it
to this day. A picture would be very meaningful for her."
I nodded and gave the thumbs up and the happy paws and tried to
look like a Japanese dog as best I could.
What an honor.
They posed with me for a few quick pictures, the mom nestling close
into my side, and then they both bowed and shook my paw and thanked
me in Japanese. I could see the emotion in the women's face.
Fursuiting is a way to connect with others.
It doesn't matter if you are old or young or what part of the world
you call home.
Everyone wants to talk to their childhood dog.
Category All / Fursuit
Species Dog (Other)
Size 1280 x 960px
File Size 226.1 kB
This honestly brought tears to my eyes. Been having a crappy night, and not surprisingly, you've unwittingly cheered me up considerably. :)
I can certainly share the woman's emotion. It would be amazing to see another dog that looks like the one I had for fourteen years.
I can certainly share the woman's emotion. It would be amazing to see another dog that looks like the one I had for fourteen years.
Your stories always seem to have the most appropriate words to them.
And I have to agree, tourists are fun to commune with. It's nice to show them what you take pride in when you live in a certain area, and to show them what about that area that makes it so wonderful. Kind of like you show the people you take photos with how fun it is to wear a giant dog suit, Mr. Dogbomb.
And I have to agree, tourists are fun to commune with. It's nice to show them what you take pride in when you live in a certain area, and to show them what about that area that makes it so wonderful. Kind of like you show the people you take photos with how fun it is to wear a giant dog suit, Mr. Dogbomb.
Awwe that is so cute. I love sweet people like that. :}
Here I have to act a lot, because I hardly speak Spanish and things get a little weird when kids run up to you speaking a mile a minute in a foreign language. lol.
(Side note, if you want to keep your views of Asian travelers that way, don't move to Vegas! My mother works in the casinos and always talks about how rude they are. >_> )
Here I have to act a lot, because I hardly speak Spanish and things get a little weird when kids run up to you speaking a mile a minute in a foreign language. lol.
(Side note, if you want to keep your views of Asian travelers that way, don't move to Vegas! My mother works in the casinos and always talks about how rude they are. >_> )
I miss my first dog so much. He was this little gray and white cockapoo named Chico, he looked like a mini sheepdog. :)
He was the sweetest thing. I remember always using him as a pillow. As with a lot of my animals when I was younger, someone left the door open and he got out. Came home from school only to find out that my buddy was missing and the stories I was told didn't quite fit.
He was the sweetest thing. I remember always using him as a pillow. As with a lot of my animals when I was younger, someone left the door open and he got out. Came home from school only to find out that my buddy was missing and the stories I was told didn't quite fit.
Wow... just wow. Stories like this are what make me love you so much. I can very honestly say that I am extremely jealous of the experiences you live through and the stories you tell. When I am 47 (creaky old), I want to be able to tell stories like this. Thank you DogBomb for, yet another, touching story.
This is so sweet. I can understand, I would love to see a big talking version of my childhood dog. And yeah, the Japanese are really polite, I love all the ones I've met. I think its funny the daughter was all embarrassed for her mom, but it was such a great reason she wanted a picture for. And I think it was great of you to go along with it and help her relive that wonderful memory in a way. You are a really kind person. Makes me wish I lived out there. You would be fun to meet. And seeing you walking around in suit would make visiting totally worth it ^_^.
Aw Tony... that brought tears to my eyes. How sweet, that that woman was reminded of her dog from the past and was so interested in being near you. It is true, fursuiting really is a way to bring people together. I wish I was like you and I could just toss on my suit and go walking around... I need to get more bold, I want to do this. I want to go into a children's ward on a pediatric unit at a hospital and make some kids smile. I want to just walk around and make someone's day. I know I have said this before, but you are such an inspiration. I am so happy to have met you and to have you in my life.
I am sure these people will remember you forever.
I am sure these people will remember you forever.
A story that brings a smile, this is so very sweet. Very awesome what you gave that woman there. If I were to lose my dog and then see a suit that reminded me of it I don't think I could hold my composure. I'd still love it but I would be lost in tears.
I would love to meet you myself, and wouldn't pass up a chance to be like you, for you sir are awesome.
Never change. *watches*
Also, lol on your keywords.
I would love to meet you myself, and wouldn't pass up a chance to be like you, for you sir are awesome.
Never change. *watches*
Also, lol on your keywords.
My first dog was a siberian husky we found at the pound. She didn't bark or jump, she just was laying down and looking up at the people with a biiiig happy husky smile. She was always smiling. And she loved the snow. Winter was the only time of year that she acted like a puppy instead of the old dog she was. Heres a picture of her if you would like to see. ^.^ http://www.dogchannel.com/blog/View.....px?apid=110575 It's the only one that I have. My parents have the others.
"It doesn't matter if you are old or young or what part of the world
you call home.
Everyone wants to talk to their childhood dog."
I can only dream of speaking to Mushroom again. Asking him why he bit that girl when he was always so sweet to me. Hugging him one last time. I can't get that, but I can take comfort in knowing this woman got to. You're truly one of the most wonderful people in this fandom sir. Thank you.
you call home.
Everyone wants to talk to their childhood dog."
I can only dream of speaking to Mushroom again. Asking him why he bit that girl when he was always so sweet to me. Hugging him one last time. I can't get that, but I can take comfort in knowing this woman got to. You're truly one of the most wonderful people in this fandom sir. Thank you.
I know what you mean with the aisian are the most polite. Working in the hotel industry, i see a lot of tourists and i am yet to meet an implite asian. (athough occasionly they forget to say thank you for holding doors, thats acceptiable imo)
oddly enough, i find americans are quite good tourists too. Not run into the Russian's yet... hehe
i love the photo and the story that goes alongside it and ocne again salute you for what you do.
oddly enough, i find americans are quite good tourists too. Not run into the Russian's yet... hehe
i love the photo and the story that goes alongside it and ocne again salute you for what you do.
I cant believe I've gone this long without reading your stories you are way to awesome Dogbomb your stories always make my day specially this one. It literally made me cry when I read the part where you reminded her of her dog It made me think of my dog for a bit T_T...
Thanx for the lovely story and the memories =:3
Thanx for the lovely story and the memories =:3
I found my passion and my calling at the same time when I first donned the fur in 1986. If you are a true furry in both heart and soul,not just a fan, it S a real and true spiritual experience. A connection is finally made that's been there all your life, but you never knew what exactly it was...now you do.
I think, you may have done for the woman, a variation of what you did for yourself in making Dogbomb. I would not be surprised if that photo is blown up to an 8x10 size and framed and put in a "special place" somewhere in her home. She'll look at it and she'll have her dog again. You are going your own road in the furry fandom, but like me on my road, you're seeing what a blessing furimess and fursuiting can be for both the suiter and the "entertained".
(Note to "furtographer", next time, be sure to check the background...LOL!)
I think, you may have done for the woman, a variation of what you did for yourself in making Dogbomb. I would not be surprised if that photo is blown up to an 8x10 size and framed and put in a "special place" somewhere in her home. She'll look at it and she'll have her dog again. You are going your own road in the furry fandom, but like me on my road, you're seeing what a blessing furimess and fursuiting can be for both the suiter and the "entertained".
(Note to "furtographer", next time, be sure to check the background...LOL!)
I lived 8 years in Japan, in a small town, and I've never felt so welcome anywhere outside my family home. Also, I can kind of imagine what that woman felt, suddenly seeing her old friend in your face, in a way and a place she could never have expected. What a very, very human moment.
just the general markings remind me of my childhood dog, actually. her name was Baby. she was an amazing pet The kind that would stop at nothing to protect you, didnt like strangers, and loved you for every moment you spent with her.
as well she loved to argue with the other dogs.. hahahaa
I miss her so much :c
as well she loved to argue with the other dogs.. hahahaa
I miss her so much :c
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