Woof! A *really* old sea dog...!

[joyful_molly]

My cats might disagree with the following story - as a matter of fact, Charlie just gave me his most disapproving look - but for all of you who think that dogs are man’s best friend:

Mary Rose’s dog unveiled for the first time

The 16th century sea dog acquired the nickname [Hatch] after divers discovered her remains near the sliding hatch door of

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[joyful_molly]

Charlie's still sulking. Had to mollify him with milk this morning. ;-)

It's the little stories, like the one of Hatch, which make history interesting and more "real". I'm as interested in the fate of a little dog as the one of a big king.

London? Huuuh. Depends on what you're looking for. All I can say is "avoid the tube at all costs". It's been a nightmare this time. And check for strikes. At the moment, visiting London takes as much planning as an expedition to the Amazon. But if I can help you with anything, please yell. :-)

PS: seen the quote by Jack Davenport?

"shirtless is two short syllables to you. But it's like 9,000 situps to me."

[canadian_jay]

Fascinating!

(And that is so typical of a cat! ^^)

[joyful_molly]

Charlie considers himself to be an old tar, so understandably, he's getting very grumpy if his sea-legs are doubted! ;-)

I like the story a lot; it's one of those small tales that one will remember for a long while, much more so than the dates of "important" battles or the names of kings. :)

[granamyr]

I didn't even know there was a dog aboard the Mary Rose. Poor Hatch!

Show Molly a mouse that isn't soft, sparkly, or pink, and she'll turn up her nose as if to say, "You expect ME to catch that? Isn't that what YOU'RE here for?"

[joyful_molly]

Dogs could be found on many ships, cats only followed later, late 18th, early 19th century. I wish Hatch could talk, she could certainly tell a story or two!

Your Molly is a spoiled diva - she sounds like Emma! Fine, the next sparkly, soft, pink mousie wowsie I'll come across will be for her. :)

[joyful_molly]

Pretty much Charlie's reaction as well. That, plus the Glare Of Death!

(Aw, your icon is lovely! Angel looks so innocent! Hehehe.)

[anteros_lmc]

That's really quite touching. :)

And wouldn't any self respecting cat employ a dog to do the hard work? ;)

[joyful_molly]

Heh! Yes - dogs have masters, cats have staff. :P Now I have this weird idea of a cat running an employment agency for dogs stuck in my head... stop corrupting my brain!

[anteros_lmc]

Now I have this weird idea of a cat running an employment agency for dogs stuck in my head...
I suspect the cat was running the Admiralty and that's how the dog ended up on board ;P

stop corrupting my brain!
Sorry!