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Old 2nd August 2005, 20:54
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Golden retriever 'Jake' first non-human in annual competition

Jake is a 65-pound golden retriever and the only non-human in the tenth annual 1.2 mile swim from the infamous prison island to the San Francisco shore. The four-year-old pooch swam across the cold, choppy water in just under 42 minutes, finishing 72nd out of the more than 500 swimmers. Organizers say it was the first known crossing by a dog.

The crowd cheered as Jake made his way onto solid ground, shook himself and dodged a woman who tried to put a medal around his neck.

Jake’s owner, Jeff Pokonosky, says the two swim four miles a week and bodysurf together. His training secret? Jake always gets scrambled eggs before a big swim.
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WOW!! GOOD dog!! D:

(I can't figure out those icons!! LOL)
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WOW!! GOOD dog!! D:

(I can't figure out those icons!! LOL)
I know... lol.. Isn't that fantastic? woohooo doggie

Hey Texas.. what Icons? maybe I can help you
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PLEASE do: JUST when I 'get used to' using the icons...they change the site!! (actually, this new form is nice) So, how do I get those faces to show-up on my posts? (I don't think I'n very computer literate, and it shows!! lol )
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PLEASE do: JUST when I 'get used to' using the icons...they change the site!! (actually, this new form is nice) So, how do I get those faces to show-up on my posts? (I don't think I'n very computer literate, and it shows!! lol )
lol dont worry hon, you'll get the hang of it in no time at all..

so.. if you look to the right of your window (that is the window you open to post or reply in) you'll see 11 smiles.. all wee faces in all sorts of pretty colors.. you just click on the smilie that you want.. and its done..



give it a go..
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OH---like THIS?: SO COOL!! Thank you!! I tried 'the old way', and got nothing much---thanks!!
My simple mind is satisfied---
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OH---like THIS?: SO COOL!! Thank you!! I tried 'the old way', and got nothing much---thanks!!
My simple mind is satisfied---

LOL Your welcome Texas.. no worries. If you need anything else.. I'll help ya out if I know the answer..
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