Meet my new friend, six month old border terrier Doddie. He's a fine wee fellow, don't you think?
And guess what? We have something in common (in addition to being adorable terriers, of course).
Doddie and I are both proud to be named after men who, in their different ways, were successful both on the sporting field and as human beings.
Admittedly, only older folk with long memories will recall my namesake, footballer Nobby Stiles, famous as a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team and known for his 'terrier-like' take no prisoners approach to the game. Near-sighted, short in stature, with premature hair loss and false teeth, Nobby Stiles was a reminder that sporting heroes can come in all shapes and sizes. Off the field he was by all accounts a modest and likeable man, loved by his family and friends. He died of dementia in 2020.
Doddie Weir was a much honoured international rugby player who appeared for Scotland throughout the 1990s. He was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2016 and in the following six years up to his death in 2022, aged 52, he had raised many millions of pounds for MND research. His colourful personality and his bravery in the face of his condition gained him a new generation of fans all over the world and raised the profile of this cruel disease.
Gail says that my new friend and I have much to live up to.
Nobby, Doddie looks to be a great new furend!!
ReplyDeleteOur Grandpa nearly got a border terrier back in the day...and there used to be one that petcretary saw on her way to work sometimes.
And BTW, we are just having our magnolias start to bloom in this area. Some are pink, some are magenta and some are white...they are all beautiful!
It's good to make new friends. We remember Nobby and Doddie with affection and respect.
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ReplyDeleteWell, Nobby, I am delighted you have a new pal - met in the park, no doubt, a thriving social hub! Thanks, too, for the remebrance of two worthy human beings. Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
Yes, in Duthie Park, of course!
DeleteHow good to be named after two wonderful heroes. Doddie does, indeed, look like a fine wee fellow.
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Paca xx
NOBBY, you Park friends are like my Walmart shopping friends. I did not know who you were named for and thought it was a made up name. never thought to ask. Doddie is a cutie
ReplyDeleteNobby I am very happt to meed Doddie and especially happy to see how you two
ReplyDeleteterriers were given sporting names of very famous and admired humans
Hugs Cecilia
Doddie looks to be an excellent new chum, as well as adorable. You are both named for good men.
ReplyDeleteAnother comment on your fine name, Nobby: I learned that in "American English" nobby means 1) fashionable, stylish, chic and 2) excellent, first-rate. Both descriptions fit you to a T.
ReplyDeleteDoddie is a cutie and now you have a wonderful new friend to play with, Nobby, and you were both named for such special heroes.
ReplyDeleteDoddy Weir was such a hero - F didn't know the Nobby Stiles story. Your little terrier friend will need a tartan suit to live up to his name.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful men you and your cute new friend are named after!!
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Rosy & Sunny
What a cute little friend you found, Nobby. We hope you see each other often in the park.
ReplyDeleteNobby, thanks for the history on your name and your new friend's. We think you will both make them very proud. Doddy remind Mom of a slightly bigger pup Muffin that she had many years ago. Shee was a terrier mix too.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
You have very distinguished names and wear them well
ReplyDeleteYou are both so very cute---and your names, now that we know the history---are pretty darned impressive too!
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