May 14-15: "Dog Brothers Tribal Gathering of the Pack"

[Howling Dog]

Woof, In the event of some leisurly down time, I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in trying out bending some steel.
It has great benefits to grip, wrist and forearm strength.
I will be more than happy to bring my stuff, if anyone wants to give it a go.
               HD

[Crafty_Dog]

Starting time 10:00.

Also, remember a big dinner will be held Saturday evening.  Everyone comfortable with the Indian place we usually go?

[pappydog]

I see 10 am. What is the location?

[C-Mighty Dog]

I'm game for Curry

[Crafty_Dog]

@Pappy- you have email.

@all:  If you are fighting, send me an email asking for the map.    Also happening will be meeting at the usual place and caravanning from there.

[Crafty_Dog]

If you are not familiar with where we used to hold the Gatherings, please go to Mapquest.com and enter my old address

505 4th St., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Please try to arrive by 09:45 so we can leave for the actual location at 10:00.

[Crafty_Dog]

Woof All:

In recent years we have rather consistently had an EMT at the Gatherings, notably our own Kaju Dog.   Due to personal matters beyond his control he will not be able to make it.  Our possible back-up, Frankfurter has unexpectedly been hit with work committments and he too will not be able to make it.

Bottom line: no EMT. 

To the best of my knowledge, the nearest hospital is "Little Company of Mary" on Torrance Ave/BL in Torrance.  This is a very good hospital.  You should take a moment to find where it is and have directions so that if you are injured someone can take you there.  My guess is about 12-15 minutes driving time. Also, there is an "Urgent Care" on Pacific Coast Highway in Redondo Beach called "Ocean Medical".  My guess is about 8 minutes driving time.

As always, only you are responsible for you, so protect yourself at all times.

[Poidog]

Am I the only one whose chatter increased tremendously after receiving this information on Friday the 13th?!     HAH!!

Poi

[Kaju Dog]

Heartfilled appologies for not being there for the Tribe this time.  Take care of each other and rewatch DLO 3 as a refresher and look forward to some future VL's related to treating common DB's event related injuries.

Strengthen the Pack and always "Be friends at the end of the day".

Sincerely,
Kaju Dog

[Crafty_Dog]

Pretty Kitty and I just came back from our favorite Chinese Massage place.  Only $20 per hour!!! -- and they are really good!!!  They soak your feet in hot tea while they start working on your head and then go from there.

They are open from 10:00-22:00 2219 Artesia Bl in Redondo Beach CA 90278  310-793-2308.   Just the thing for the night before fighting, between two days of fighting, and after two days of fighting , , ,

[jcordova]

Just want to wish everyone to have a great fighting weekend at the tribal gathering. Good lick to all.

[jcordova]

Sorry I meant good luck to all 

[Poidog]

@jcordova: I kinda liked the first one. 

[Crafty_Dog]

Why do dogs lick their balls?
Because they can.

How do you give a dog medicine?
Put it on his balls.

When does a dog give you a kiss?
Right after he has taken his medicine.

[Dog Howie]

I wanted to extend my wishes for a great time of growth among Tribe members. KNOW my heart is with you even though I can not be with you in person and that I stand firm with the Tribe. You all have my best wishes for honorable and skillful fights as well as excellent times of personal growth.

Affirmations and Blessings - Dog Howie

[Crafty_Dog]

See you next time Dog Howie.

@all:  My cell phone number is 310-738-1044.  This is my mobile number and the number to use to reach me starting at 09:30.  Before then, please continue to use 310-543-7521.

Those of you not going directly to the location, please meet at the park by 09:45 so that we can caravan to the location at 10:00.

[Crafty_Dog]

Great day today DBs

Dinner at Akbar's at 19:30 (free standing building in a parking lot at the NW corner of Aviation Bl and Prospect Ave).

TAC!

[Crafty_Dog]

11:00 tomorrow (Sunday) at the same location.


Tennessee Dog is in 

[Crafty_Dog]

Dinner at 20:00.

Location will be announced here, but first I have to confer with Pretty Kitty who is out at the moment.

[pappydog]

La Playita we are down here now Canadians and Noho

[Crafty_Dog]

OK, just stay there.

Everyone else, meet at the Hermosa Beach pier at 20:00 and we can walk over to La Playita from there.

[C-Mighty Dog]

Guro Crafty Dog, Thank you for a GREAT weekend of fights. It was truly a memorable and enriching. Now off to get surgery next month.

[Crafty_Dog]

And thank you for your outstanding expression today; a true pleasure to watch.

[Crafty_Dog]

Leaving now for the Pier.  Cell is 310-738-1044.

[Gong Fu Dog]

I would like to thank everybody for that great weekend!!!

I'm looking forward to see you all again 

[Stickgrappler]

Woof:

Been jammed at work last week with coworker travelling on business and I was flying solo... I wanted to make a post wishing all the Fighters at the Tribal Gathering, brotherhood and a good learning experience! Sorry for the belated posting.

Very truly yours in the MA and SD,

~sg

[Crafty_Dog]

Thank you.

Right now, I think we are all deep in the Altered Space that cames after such experiences.

The Adventure continues!

[Poidog]

I know I am deep in the "dinged-up-fingers-make-it-hard-to-type" space that always comes after the Gatherings.   

A very big MAHALO to all my brothers (and sister) who made it to the tribal this year, both those with whom I have crossed sticks/trainers and those I have yet to face.  I am honored to call you friends.  Safe travels and all the best.

Aloha, Poi

[C-Mighty Dog]

I too wanted to thank everyone that was there at the Tribal. I learned so much about Guts, Skill, Heart, and Brotherhood that weekend. Every person pushed me to he point of "near panic" which was very rewarding. I had the toughest knife fight with Linda "the Bitch" Matsumi that I've ever had with another individual. The energy at the Tribal is certainly different then the "Open". I don't understand those who choose to never fight at the "Tribal" and only do the "Open". IMHO, the Tribal is both Physically and emotionally more rewarding and wished it happened more often. I also wanted to Thank Guro Crafty Dog for his leadership in this Motley Crew. I thank Pappy Dog for being my teacher, and Poi for  being a great guide, and my NOHO tribe for the training.
Words really can't explain the change that happens during a weekend of fighting. All I can do is SMILE!

Regards,
Yutthana Toki C-"Mighty Dog" Tokijkla

[Mongolian Dog]

I had initially hoped to be able to attend the tribal this year -- but I got embroiled in training for an MMA fight and then in preparing to move . . . to SoCal.  So chances of attending in the future just sky-rocketed.  Sounds like it was a great event.  Hats off to the fighters.  See you all in 3 . 2 . 1 .

Chhi'mèd

[Gong Fu Dog]

I also would like to thank everyone! Words can not describe what I feel...
That was one of the best weekends ever!!
THANK YOU!!!!

[C-Mighty Dog]

I had initially hoped to be able to attend the tribal this year -- but I got embroiled in training for an MMA fight and then in preparing to move . . . to SoCal.  So chances of attending in the future just sky-rocketed.  Sounds like it was a great event.  Hats off to the fighters.  See you all in 3 . 2 . 1 .

Chhi'mèd

Hey brother, are you planning on training with NOHO? I would be great to have some new blood and fellow Dog to our group.

[Mongolian Dog]

Hey brother, are you planning on training with NOHO? I would be great to have some new blood and fellow Dog to our group.

You know, the future is a big mystery right now -- especially with regard to what kind of training situations will shake out.  But no matter what I'm able to find the time to commit to regularly, I'm sure I'll come work out with you guys sometimes.  I had fun and learned a lot last time; and I'm sure I'd get a lot out of it.  Thanks for taking the time to show me what's what; I look forward to more of it in good time.

- Dog CK

[Crafty_Dog]

Forgive the moment of advertising, but  , , , ahem , , , there is training available in the Hermosa Beach area too 

[C-Mighty Dog]

  ...That is a much better option for CK. Believe me, if I could routinely make the 200 mile round trip commute, you'd see me more often. I do love my NOHO tribe though.

[Mongolian Dog]

Forgive the moment of advertising, but  , , , ahem , , , there is training available in the Hermosa Beach area too 

I know it, and you have an email from me buried in your pile.  Hermosa will actually be closer for me anyway, but it's still true that I'd like to work out with the NoHo crew sometimes.  Sorry for either being too diplomatic -- or not diplomatic enough; but I reckon it's all good.  In the fable, Country Mouse is scared 'back to from where he came' when he encounters the City Dogs.  Hopefully this Country Moose can avoid that fate.  Either way, it will be fun to run with or from the dogs!

- Dog CK

[Crafty_Dog]

I am still digging my way through the pile of emails accumulated in the last few weeks, but in case I screwed up, please resend it.

[Mongolian Dog]

I am still digging my way through the pile of emails accumulated in the last few weeks, but in case I screwed up, please resend it.

Done.

[Crafty_Dog]

Night Owl has been hard at work on a clip of the 2011 DB Tribal Gathering of the Pack.  I have just seen the ruff edit and given my blessings.  The final version should be ready , , , soon, which as those of you who have been around a while know can be a somewhat elusive concept

[c - Shadow Dog]

 
Ready to see this !

Woof

Dog Terry

[Crafty_Dog]

Just spoke with Night Owl.  He tells me it should be going up tonight.

[C-Mighty Dog]

Get ...out.. of here!!!! Really! That's awesome!

[Crafty_Dog]

I gather that the clip has gone up and been taken down.  The reason is that Night Owl inadvertently left someone out and took it down while he is correcting this.

I cannot access Facebook from the hotel computer here in Memphis, so would someone here who is also there please explain the situation on the DBMA FB page.  Thank you.

[sting]

Woof Marc,  The video link appears to be on the DBMA Facebook age with the title "Dog Brothers 2011 Tribal Gathering Highlights" and a number of member comments.  However, when the otherwise normal-looking Play button in the middle of the video is pressed, the message "This video is private" appears in white text on the black background.  This is a bit of a tease with no explanation.  I'll post your comment "I gather that the clip has gone up and been taken down.  The reason is that Night Owl inadvertently left someone out and took it down while he is correcting this."

[Crafty_Dog]

My email from FB shows C-Mighty Dog (Toki) has posted that the final version is back up, but I cannot access FB from the hotel computer because FB is suspicious of my being in a different location-- therefore I do not know what the URL is.  Would someone post it here please?

[Gong Fu Dog]

Here is the Clip...Thanks a lot to Night Owl for this beautiful work!!
And THANK YOU Guro Crafty for making all this possible!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=are3tsH-EgQ

[bjung]

great video, the fighters looked amazing.