Camp cut, buzz cut, ears lowered. The rites of summer for a young boy. Bet he is sitting on a board or a phone book. Ha. My barber had a “ treasure chest “, with all kinds of fun little gimmick toys in it. Stan Bonk, “ Bonks Barber shop” in Lake Forest, Illinois. Great name for a barber shop, Ha
About two weeks ago, I remembered the Wimpy Bars that we had in the UK. Yesterday, I visited Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK, and found that there is still a Wimpy Bar there. The Wimpy Bars are hamburger bars named after the character from the Popeye strip and animated cartoons. I wrongly stated that they were taken over by Burger King in the 1980s. I now know that many Wimpy Bars were taken over by Burger King but some of them are still Wimpy Bars.
My barber shop had an endtable strewn with Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, and Sports Afield. Lots of dogs in those mags, mostly beagles, bloodhounds, and other hunting hounds.
A boy and his dog….. https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/teenage-boy-and-his-rescue-dog-labrador-retriever-picture-id598544238?k=6&m=598544238&s=170667a&w=0&h=RKCychheusruJOEQBUF1zgty-ZOeE2azSOebpi_Opao=
Alas, periodicals in waiting areas have been on the decline since smartphones became de rigueur, and the pandemic killed them off entirely. You’ll have to bring your own copy of “Horse and Hound”, Rover.
Many years ago I walked into a local barbershop and started looking through the various magazines on the table without finding anything interesting. The barber while working on a customer’s hair pointed towards a filing cabinet and said “Look up on top.” Well, that wasn’t the type of magazine I was looking for just then so I sat down and waited. But maybe Rover would enjoy some girlie-dog magazines, up on the top shelf.
The Reader Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Like Bone Afficinatio?
Doug K almost 2 years ago
Rover really shouldn’t be reading a magazine while he’s on guard duty.
jloh1138 almost 2 years ago
the barber shouldn’t really be distracted when holding a razor
robertdkrebs Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Camp cut, buzz cut, ears lowered. The rites of summer for a young boy. Bet he is sitting on a board or a phone book. Ha. My barber had a “ treasure chest “, with all kinds of fun little gimmick toys in it. Stan Bonk, “ Bonks Barber shop” in Lake Forest, Illinois. Great name for a barber shop, Ha
Catfeet Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Better magazines than newspapers, I guess!
Calvinist1966 almost 2 years ago
About two weeks ago, I remembered the Wimpy Bars that we had in the UK. Yesterday, I visited Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK, and found that there is still a Wimpy Bar there. The Wimpy Bars are hamburger bars named after the character from the Popeye strip and animated cartoons. I wrongly stated that they were taken over by Burger King in the 1980s. I now know that many Wimpy Bars were taken over by Burger King but some of them are still Wimpy Bars.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Rover probably wants to be in there with his buddy! Take care, my little darlings, until we meet again tomorrow!
mymontana almost 2 years ago
Sorry that they’re keeping you outdoors, Rover
holdenrex almost 2 years ago
My barber shop had an endtable strewn with Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, and Sports Afield. Lots of dogs in those mags, mostly beagles, bloodhounds, and other hunting hounds.
g04922 almost 2 years ago
A boy and his dog….. https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/teenage-boy-and-his-rescue-dog-labrador-retriever-picture-id598544238?k=6&m=598544238&s=170667a&w=0&h=RKCychheusruJOEQBUF1zgty-ZOeE2azSOebpi_Opao=
raybarb44 almost 2 years ago
Especially Playdog…..
j.l.farmer almost 2 years ago
Shouldn’t he be paying attention to what he is doing with those clippers in his hand?
rasputin's horoscope almost 2 years ago
Alas, periodicals in waiting areas have been on the decline since smartphones became de rigueur, and the pandemic killed them off entirely. You’ll have to bring your own copy of “Horse and Hound”, Rover.
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Many years ago I walked into a local barbershop and started looking through the various magazines on the table without finding anything interesting. The barber while working on a customer’s hair pointed towards a filing cabinet and said “Look up on top.” Well, that wasn’t the type of magazine I was looking for just then so I sat down and waited. But maybe Rover would enjoy some girlie-dog magazines, up on the top shelf.