Recent content by Bill382

The other day, I was listening to the Irish folk song "I'm a Rover." Somehow I found that the lyrics in that song could easily relate to a Newf, as well as a human. Below are the new lyrics that I wrote for the song. Here is "I'm a Newfie." Enjoy! I'm a Newfie, always poofie, I'm a...

Today, I learned that a young lady I had my eyes on as a potential partner has a new boyfriend... and he's not me. Frustrating, sure, but also a painfully familiar scenario. Having grown up with Asperger's Syndrome, relationships are (for me) one of life's greatest mysteries. I remember my...

As of April 23rd, 2014, I am being dismissed from the research vessel which I am currently aboard. An... incident occupied between a shipmate and I. No one was hurt except me. Still, that was enough to get my ass sent back ashore, which is a shame because I really liked this vessel. I am divided...

In the time that I have owned a Newf, it has occurred to me that we have numerous nicknames for our Newfoundland dogs. Newfs, Newfies, Goofus McNewfus, Princess, the list goes on and on. But there does not appear a nickname for those of us humans that own Newfoundland dogs. What should it be...

Here is a picture of Timber from back in November, just weeks after coming home. Okay, so posting pictures is harder than I thought. How does one do so properly?

Here is a picture of Timber from back in November, just weeks after coming home. Okay, how does one post pictures properly?

Starting on the 25th of March, I shipped out for the first time since bringing home Timber. Separation from my dear pet has not proven easy, especially during downtime aboard the ship. I routinely find myself surfing the internet looking at pictures and videos of Newfoundlands. There aren't...

Ahoy Newfoundlanders, My name is Bill, and I'm the proud owner of a black Newfie named Timber. She and I both live in Connecticut. Timber entered my life on October 24th, 2013, and having her around is a huge morale booster for my family and I. It pleases me to see that so many others enjoy the...