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You are here: Home / John Cole Presents "This Fucking Old House" / So The Godson Got a Dog

So The Godson Got a Dog

by John Cole|  May 25, 20199:41 pm| 49 Comments

This post is in: John Cole Presents "This Fucking Old House", Open Threads

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Cole, my godson, got his first dog (well the whole family got it), and she is an adorable little French bulldog that they have named Tulip:

When I asked him how excited Cole and Gabe were, he sent me this clip from Elf:

I just laughed. I’m so happy for them.

Went and saw dad, he is resting comfortably, and he will be having surgery on Monday. So another long hospital visit.

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  1. 1.

    Mary G

    May 25, 2019 at 9:55 pm

    Tulip! Cole isn’t a baby any more.

  2. 2.

    Lyrebird

    May 25, 2019 at 9:56 pm

    All good thoughts to Cole Dad and Lily and these two adorable pups up above.

    I thought ahead for once, well also I needed a nap, and went to the grocery store very late, no lines. But now bedtime for the fam is all messed up. First world problem I guess.

  3. 3.

    Original Lee

    May 25, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    Tulip after the character in Preacher? Hoo boy.

  4. 4.

    raven

    May 25, 2019 at 10:19 pm

    They are cool little varmits!

  5. 5.

    Raven

    May 25, 2019 at 10:20 pm

    Hip replacement or repair?

  6. 6.

    Steeplejack

    May 25, 2019 at 10:27 pm

    * DVR Alert *

    Very good noir movie that is very rarely shown on TCM is coming up at midnight and also at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (both times EDT): Dead Reckoning (1947), with Humphrey Bogart and Lizabeth Scott. Army captain lands in a corrupt Florida town looking for a missing friend. Snippet here.

  7. 7.

    Kristine

    May 25, 2019 at 10:30 pm

    Good thoughts for Dad Cole.

    Also happy to hear that Lily continues to do well.

  8. 8.

    NotMax

    May 25, 2019 at 10:35 pm

    @Steeplejack

    I peek in at Noir Alley on TCM to see which outrageous necktie Eddie Muller is wearing.

    He must haunt haberdashers, asking to see the box in the back room filled with ties they’ve never been able to sell.

  9. 9.

    Yutsano

    May 25, 2019 at 10:39 pm

    Since we’re open threading…

    My friend Wally just got back from Iraq last week. Today he popped the question to his new fiancée. I’m all agog over Twitter about it. Poor Betty, :P

  10. 10.

    SiubhanDuinne

    May 25, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    Your godson has grown quite a lot! Still cute.

    And Tulip is simply adorable.

  11. 11.

    Hkedi [Kang T. Q.]

    May 25, 2019 at 10:46 pm

    So since this is an open thread, Here’s A video that really encapsulates trying to talk to a lot of conservatives right now.
    Massive Nazi regalia, may be triggering. Turn on English closed captions since it’s in German I think:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvgZtdmyKlI

  12. 12.

    Steeplejack

    May 25, 2019 at 10:49 pm

    @NotMax:

    I like Alicia Malone, the new presenter. I’ve seen her only on Silent Sunday Night so far. Nice change from the usual.

  13. 13.

    suffragettecity

    May 25, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    French bulldogs are soooo cute.
    Congrats to your godson and best wishes for a speedy recovery for your dad.

  14. 14.

    laura

    May 25, 2019 at 10:56 pm

    Spouse and I have completed annual marriage contract renegotiations and have amicably agreed to extend for another year under current terms. Happy Anniversary to he and me- I’d marry him again in a hearbeat.

  15. 15.

    Steve in the ATL

    May 25, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    @Steeplejack: how about The Ipcress File?

  16. 16.

    chris

    May 25, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    Just sitting here warming up the wood stove before bed and scared poor old Pumpkin off my lap when I laughed at this shameless dog.

  17. 17.

    SiubhanDuinne

    May 25, 2019 at 11:07 pm

    @laura:

    I admire you very much. This past Thursday would have been my 55th wedding anniversary. Happy to say, Ken and I remained good friends after we split. Sorry to say, he died, suddenly and unexpectedly, 20 years ago. Am grateful for the time we spent as post-marriage friends, but regretful for the lost opportunities. Never thought about renegotiating the contract, but it’s a fine idea.

    Congratulations to you and Spouse!

  18. 18.

    Steeplejack

    May 25, 2019 at 11:12 pm

    @Steve in the ATL:

    Good movie. Don’t see how it applies here?

  19. 19.

    karen marie

    May 25, 2019 at 11:19 pm

    I must have missed something. Why is Pere Cole having surgery? I thought the doctors already fixed him. My best wishes to him for a speedy recovery.

    There is a recurring French bulldog meetup every couple months at my local dog park. They are very noisy breathers. Twenty or thirty of them in a mob is hilarious. The racket of all those heavy breathers! I think I will stick to Spaniels.

  20. 20.

    Steeplejack

    May 25, 2019 at 11:20 pm

    @karen marie:

    He fell down and broke his hip. Details downstairs.

  21. 21.

    SiubhanDuinne

    May 25, 2019 at 11:27 pm

    @karen marie:

    Why is Pere Cole having surgery?

    There’s a thread from earlier (probably two or three levels down by now) called something like “Lily Update, Also Dad Update” in which John describes getting a text earlier today that his father fell and broke his hip. Scroll down and you’ll find it.

  22. 22.

    karen marie

    May 25, 2019 at 11:31 pm

    @Steeplejack: Thaknks, yes, after I left this thread I reviewed the previous posts. I am a bit relieved it’s not his heart but hip replacement is no walk in the park.

    I trust Cole fils will communicate everyone’s (including mine) well wishes to pere Cole.

  23. 23.

    Al Z.

    May 25, 2019 at 11:33 pm

    My Netflix recommendation: It’s Bruno

  24. 24.

    Duane

    May 25, 2019 at 11:36 pm

    @Steeplejack: I’ve seen that movie before but Lauren Bacall was in it.

  25. 25.

    Steeplejack

    May 25, 2019 at 11:43 pm

    @Duane:

    Maybe brush up on your ’40s actresses. Or watch the movie in 15 minutes.

    Or throw in a sarc tag // if you were making a subtle joke.

  26. 26.

    Suzanne

    May 25, 2019 at 11:44 pm

    I’m sorry for ColeDad. Fast healz are wished. That’s rough.

    I am 35 weeks today. I am so exhausted. And I still can’t breathe. I had to talk to my ex-husband today in regards to some Spawn-related matters, and he actually made fun of how I was out of breath and it just reminded me how shitty of a human he is.

  27. 27.

    SiubhanDuinne

    May 25, 2019 at 11:51 pm

    @Suzanne:

    I am 35 weeks today.

    I’m always sorry for women who have to endure the last few weeks of their pregnancies in high summer (or Phoenix, one). Hope you can stay as cool and comfortable as possible, and that Spawn the Third gives you an exceptionally easy delivery in a few weeks’ time.

  28. 28.

    Duane

    May 25, 2019 at 11:53 pm

    @Steeplejack: Sarc tag needed. Looking forward to seeing Scott, and I watch Bogart whenever I can.

  29. 29.

    dmsilev

    May 26, 2019 at 12:12 am

    @Suzanne: Good lord, that’s impressive in the sheer depth of shittery. So sorry that you have to deal with him.

  30. 30.

    Steeplejack

    May 26, 2019 at 12:20 am

    @Duane:

    All righty, then. All is well.

    People tend to dunk on Lizabeth Scott because she’s not Lauren Bacall, and it gets old.

    Think I’m gonna wait and watch it all the way through tomorrow morning. TCM has an excellent print (as usual).

  31. 31.

    NotMax

    May 26, 2019 at 12:24 am

    So, worst song about dogs or do y’all have other contenders?

    :)

  32. 32.

    Steve in the ATL

    May 26, 2019 at 12:27 am

    @Steeplejack: when is it on? I’ve never seen it.

  33. 33.

    Steeplejack

    May 26, 2019 at 12:36 am

    @Steve in the ATL:

    Which movie? The Ipcress File or Dead Reckoning? The latter is on now—started at midnight—and will be shown again at 10:00 a.m. Sunday.

    Ipcress not scheduled any time soon, although it does show up on TCM occasionally. The sequel, Funeral in Berlin, is pretty good too. The third, Billion Dollar Brain, not quite as good.

    ETA: Guess you were talking about The Ipcress File. What made you think of it?

  34. 34.

    Aleta

    May 26, 2019 at 12:37 am

    The Quintet of the Sunset by Jie Weng
    https://vimeo.com/channels/staffpicks/337844840
    A stop motion animation, a woman’s lifelong relationship with her cats from their perspective

  35. 35.

    Steeplejack

    May 26, 2019 at 12:49 am

    @Aleta:

    Cool! Thanks for that.

  36. 36.

    Sure Lurkalot

    May 26, 2019 at 1:08 am

    @laura: Oh my! My partner and I have done this since we shacked up. About 2 months to the next re-up.

  37. 37.

    opiejeanne

    May 26, 2019 at 1:11 am

    John Cole, best wishes for your father that he will heal quickly. He really has had a shitty year, and I hope the rest of the year is much better for him.

  38. 38.

    rikyrah

    May 26, 2019 at 1:51 am

    Prayers for Papa Cole ???
    Tulip is cute?

  39. 39.

    PJ

    May 26, 2019 at 2:25 am

    Hate to be a downer, but the “cuteness” many people like in French bulldogs results in breeding them to have features which contribute to extensive breathing problems and other health issues:

  40. 40.

    Harbison

    May 26, 2019 at 2:34 am

    Puppies are cute and family members’ medical problems are very stressful.

  41. 41.

    PJ

    May 26, 2019 at 2:37 am

    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/2018/07/dogs-french-bulldogs-pets-genetics-animals/ That’s the link I meant to post

  42. 42.

    CapnMubbers

    May 26, 2019 at 2:43 am

    John, sending good thoughts for your dad’s surgery and swift healing, and patience and tolerance for both him and family.

  43. 43.

    CapnMubbers

    May 26, 2019 at 2:54 am

    @Suzanne: Sorry you had to deal with your ex when you’re feeling so poorly. Making fun of you for not being able to breathe—inhumane. Hope you have as easy a time as possible until Spawn arrives, and mother and Spawn III are healthy and happy soonest.

  44. 44.

    ruemara

    May 26, 2019 at 2:57 am

    @laura: Congratulations!

    What a cutie pie! Mostly to the puppy, but so is godson.

    I am officially too drunk to remember what else I wanted to say because I forgot to hit send. The housemate keeps calling me cheap date because he says a thimble full of vodka gets me crosseyed but I am fairly ure it takes at least 8$ to get vodka.

  45. 45.

    hervevillechaizelounge

    May 26, 2019 at 3:53 am

    Since there seems to be some classic movie mania on this blog allow me to share a tip: you can find virtually any old movie you want in full for free on Ok.Ru. A small handful have Russian dubbing—which consists of a guy who sounds like Gilbert Gottfried screaming over the dialog—but almost all are available in English.

    This weekend I intend to watch Sullivan’s Travels and Born Yesterday—I’ve never seen either but I’ve heard good things!

  46. 46.

    Steve in the ATL

    May 26, 2019 at 4:51 am

    @Steeplejack: read the book yesterday!

  47. 47.

    NotMax

    May 26, 2019 at 5:19 am

    @hervevillechaizelounge

    Standard cautions apply about visiting any site with a .ru ending. Ok.ru is second only to Vkontakte (sp.?) as a Russian social media site; ownership is, shall we say, sketchy. Also would suspect they are not adhering to copyright conventions when it comes to movies not in the public domain.

  48. 48.

    Matt McIrvin

    May 26, 2019 at 8:37 am

    @Hkedi [Kang T. Q.]: I have had that exact fucking conversation with white supremacists who were going on about cleansing the United States of the mongrel hordes. Got offended if you even compared them to Nazis.

    Dig deeper and the problem seemed to be that Hitler lost.

  49. 49.

    brantl

    May 26, 2019 at 12:02 pm

    JC, what kind of hip is your dad getting? I have had two resurfacings (both hips, once) and they are terrific, and recovery is more rapid than full replacement. Is that the kind he’s getting? The benefits over full replacement are worth looking into.

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