Snoopy
I wonder if Charles Schulz realized that his funny looking dog with the big black nose would hijack his show when he created the comic strip Peanuts 64 years ago.
Snoopy had a humble start. He made his first appearance in the cartoon strip on October 4th, 1950; two days after Charlie Brown first made his bow. Only 8 days later was he first referenced by name. At first his name was to be Sniffy but it was changed to Snoopy when the author learned that there was another cartoon character by that name.
For the first two years of his life Snoopy was mute and was first verbalized with balloons in 1952. It was also not clear who he belonged to in the beginning. Charlie Brown only claimed Snoopy as his own much later.
In the beginning Snoopy was just a dog but gradually developed into the complex character as we know him today. He used to walk on four and only later learned to walk upright. There can be no doubt that snoopy is the hero of the strip today. He is the best baseball player, scoutmaster, ace fighter pilot, novelist and adviser.
Enjoy the day.
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There were many others. Here are some of the songs written as a tribute to Snoopy.
The Return Of The Red Baron
Snoopy’s Christmas
Snoopy For President
Thank you for reminding me of Snoopy today.
He is the top dog for sure.
Yes, on 4 October this year Snoopy will be 64 and going strong.
that made me remember the good old days of just laying around and having no worries...
Enjoy the day.
You think he will retire next year when he is 65?
Yes, the good times when a matinee ticket did not cost 27.5k.
yep. it used to be simple!.. by the way, now its 30 k.
When I last looked Snowy ran third. Snoopy was first and second.
No man, what is happening to the bucking inblation.
What an honor I'd say because my first house in Sebastopol Ca was so close to his burnt studio. He moved to Santa Rosa where my ex of 25 years was born and we raised our children very close to the Ice Rink Arena? , where we always took them to skate. Then one of his daughter Anne was a friend through association.
My children still live here in the same town which has a lot of influence from his famous life. All his cartoon characters are all made bigger than life size and displayed in every corners o dcf the city. Snoopy.always fetch the highest auction when they are sold for donation in his behalf.
So when you and S will visit I'll take you to all hus historical marks.
I read him daily as all his character and traits are unflinching and worth emulating.
SR
The whole city mourned for him including me, of course.
What a small world Cat. Nd thanks.
SR
A strange thing though; Charlie Brown probably had more influence on my life than all the other cartoon characters together. With his kites that never flew he put the fear of God in me about failing.
I haunted the libraries to find books on kite making and mastered the art of kite making. I made the best kites and other children walked for miles so I could build their kites; and they paid me to do it.
And it rubbed off on the rest of my life. Failing was not an option.
Thanks again Cat.
SR
For now I'm going to travel just in my country. Going to Midwest in two weeks.
Back to my city from snow breaking record is Seattle
Thanks Cat
SR
I will certainly remember. Though this year is tied up already. I will be in Barbados in July and S plans to go to France later in the year and I will be joining her there. My budget will not allow much more.
Its all space ships and dalecks for kids these days.
I spent more time in the library as kid reading Just William, Biggles Little women etc The lion Witch and wardrobe another.
Oh so many but I do not see such good books written for kids now.
Hope your day went good cat
So my apologies.
SR
I just wonder if snoopy will retire next year to finish his novel.
All he ever got written was "It Was A Dark And Stormy Night". Maybe he can continue from there.
We have meercats in abundance here in SA. Amazing animals. but they sometimes carry rabies.
@SR:
Do you ever get to the Russian River jazz fest? I think it's called "Jazz & Blues by the River! I may make it this year. I always liked the little towns along River Road.
Guerneville, Jenner (especially to see the Salmon run) and all the little places. I forgot the names of the others but you know what I mean!
I just get envious when you two talk about places I have never been.
If you like wine you will love their Cabernet Sauvignon. Along the same River Road I mentioned there's a huge vineyard and they do tours. Well, there used to be but I'm fairly certain it's still there. It has a beautiful stoner entry and a large wrought iron entry gate!
Yep, it's pretty nice.
So many places to visit and so little time.
Love your kite making Cat
SR
I'm just a little lost here. Which pic are you talking about?
If that was the case he only got a cold shower for his trouble.
I cannot make it this year, my friend. I have too much hay on my pitch as it is.
It's you, me and my new wife and whoever else is going!!
Cat!
Try for September 2015!!