Eric & Bubbles

© Christine Lobsinger

Eric & Bubbles

Uploaded: February 20, 2010

Description

Monthly Theme - Feb. 2010

Friendship-

We always thought 'man's best friend' was a dog, but...
Boy's best friend is a pet rat. Why, because when you can't afford the upkeep of a dog, you improvise with the next best animal. Meet Eric's best friend, a Lab-a-rat-retriever - Bubbles.

Exif: F Number: 3.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/80 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 4.70 mm, Model: DMC-TZ5

Comments

Patricia Seidler February 20, 2010

Your little rat has grown a lot since you starting taking his picture Christine. Your son is adorable and so is your pet! #1240958

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 20, 2010

Hi Pat... so nice to hear from you! Thank you for the wonderful words above, we appreciate you!

When our foster pup comes later this year, Bubbles will be ready to meet, for she has learned to get along with Tessa - our friends dog. Please check them out on page 7 of my gallery if you have time...

SMILING CHRIS #8401321

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 20, 2010

Hi Pat... so nice to hear from you! Thank you for the wonderful words above, we appreciate you!

When our foster pup comes later this year, Bubbles will be ready to meet, for she has learned to get along with Tessa - our friends dog. Please check them out on page 7 of my gallery if you have time...

SMILING CHRIS #8401323

Jyri Vissak February 20, 2010

Beautiful portrait here! Well done. #8401472

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 20, 2010

Hello Juri...
THANK YOU!

CHRISTINE
SMILING #8401741

JudyAnn Rector level-classic February 20, 2010

Nice portrait, Christine... of BOTH the little guys! Rats do make great little friends... I know from personal experience :)).... and you have captured this little one perfectly! #8401794

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 20, 2010

Hello JudyAnn...
Happy New Year! So nice to hear from you!!

Thank you so much my friend..for your lovely comments!

CHRISTINE
SMILING
PS did you have one or two or more rats? This one is called a 'Dumbo Rat' because of her big ears placed at the sides of her head. #8401810

Carol L. Fowler February 20, 2010

Such a cute couple! They are lucky to have each other! #8402240

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 20, 2010

Hi Carol...
You make me SMILE...
THANK YOU!!

CHRIS
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Laura E. Swan level-classic February 20, 2010

HERE is our BUBBLE-GIRL! Oh, she is still as cute as a button. You can really tell how much Eric loves her too. They are so comfortable together and he holds her really well!

This is super sweet! Your son has beautiful eyes. I bet he hears this a lot?!

-Sister Laura #8402905

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 21, 2010

Oh Thank you Sis Laura... we appreciate you saying so..
Actually, not many say that about Eric's eyes......But I do!

CHRISTINE
SMILING #8403862

Gord MacEachern February 21, 2010

Perfect image for the M/T Christine!
Congrats on your finalists, awesome work!
Good luck on the next round!! #8403925

Gord MacEachern February 21, 2010

Just realized the finalists are from last year, but they are so beautiful you needed congrats again, lol.. #8403947

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 21, 2010

Hi Gord, thank you very much!!!!

SMILING CHRIS #8403975

Rony Sagy February 21, 2010

Excellent capture, Chris, and wonderful MT entry. #8404098

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 21, 2010

Hello Rony, I do appreciate you saying so... thank you!

Have a great day!

CHRIS
SMILING #8404185

Amy M. Wilson February 21, 2010

Adorable capture, Chris! We have our Lab but my 12 year old son is particularly enjoying his rabbit - nothing like a kid and their pet! lol #8404302

Hal Bambrick February 21, 2010

WOW!!,Excellent Work Christine!!!!. #8404353

Val Feldman level-deluxe February 21, 2010

OK, Christine, how did you get Bubbles to smile..I swear, I see a big ol' smile on his/her face! Your son and Bubbles make one fine looking duo! Excellent portrait of them both and a fine MT entry! #8404909

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 21, 2010

Good Evening Amy, you are so right... thank you very much for popping in and your great comments!

Hi Hal... nice to see you here...thanks so much- again!!

Hello Valarie, THANK YOU.. love your comments.. Bubbles is a cutie eh? She is a dumbo rat.. a breed that has ears at the sides of her head.. big ones...
THanKS so much for your lovely comments above.. appreicate them!

Have a great day tomorrow everyone!

CHRISTINE
SMILING #8405525

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 21, 2010

wonderful capture!!! #8405627

Ann Coates level-classic February 21, 2010

Bubbles looks so relaxed in your son's hands. This is a cute (maybe Eric wouldn't like that word), I mean this is such a cool shot Christine. #8405726

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 22, 2010

Thanks Stef and Ann...
love your comments!!

CHRIS
SMILING #8406215

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 25, 2010

Carol L. Fowler

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member since: 10/7/2008 What a cute little guy! (And Eric isn't bad either!!! LOL)

12/8/2009 9:24:39 AM


Christine JR Lobsinger

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member since: 6/28/2008 Hi Carol...
Thank you very much!!
I have been trying to get him to cut his hair.. but you know boys at 11- they have to have their own look... LOL.

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU

12/8/2009 11:42:19 AM


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Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 25, 2010

Ellen Hodges

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member since: 6/19/2005 Wonderful capture of your handsome son, Chris!!

12/17/2009 10:22:42 AM


Christine JR Lobsinger

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member since: 6/28/2008 Hi Ellen, he is a beautiful boy - inside and out... so so happy and thoughtful/respectful and caring... I could go on and on.. lol.. we are very proud of him!!

Thank you for popping in Ellen and saying so!

CHRISTINE
SMILING
PS I need to make my photos soon...
I'm off for 2 days so I will upload some new Christmas images soon!

12/17/2009 10:44:09 AM

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Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 25, 2010

Kirsten (Kiki) Kjaer

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member since: 3/18/2006 HA! I don't know who's the cutest and who's the most handsome, Christine! Wonderful portrait and capture.

12/18/2009 11:42:56 AM


Christine JR Lobsinger

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member since: 6/28/2008 Hi Kiki... thank you very much for your lovely comments.
Have a great day!

SMILING CHRIS

12/19/2009 7:57:31 AM

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Carla Capra Anderson March 25, 2010

Ah, Christine, they are indeed adorable.
Thanks for sharing this with the club.
I'm indeed smiling,
Carla #8479594

Julie Burnett March 28, 2010

They are both so handsome, Christine. I love the big ears - um... on Bubbles, of course!! An adorable shot!! #8490802

Christine Lobsinger level-classic March 28, 2010

Hello Carla and Julie... thank you very much for taking some time to comment here.. I love this image! They are both my babies...lol!

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8490925

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 04, 2010

Cute~My daughter has a pet rat named DiVinci. I was afraid of them until she got him....I love him now. He is so sweet and smart. #8947319

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 04, 2010

Hi Shelly, it's nice to hear from you. Glad you like Bubbles/Eric. I was afraid too of mice and rats until we visited our three teenaged cousins (all girls) and they had one- I still thought 'it would be gross to have one' but I learned all about rats online and LOVE them.. I can't believe they r one of the best pets to own (beside a dog that is, lol!) Also the fact that they don't eat us out of home like a dog and their waste by products - ha, are alot smaller and they don't NEED to go out for two to three walks per day!!

Thanks for popping in here- appreciate it.
Christine
Smiling
PS will get over to your gallery too~ #8947822

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 04, 2010

I stayed attached to this thread, Sister Chrissy! It's so nice to see Bubbles Crumbwell again! And of COURSE ERIC! :D

Big smiles here.

-Lala #8947832

Christine Lobsinger level-classic October 05, 2010

Hey sis, I appreciate you! I got an email- my skywheels (you know the letter to the clifton blog people) well, they finally will be posting my images and captions and the three things I requested)....yippie! I will send you the link when I get it.
Chris
smiling #8948350

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