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Travel Bug Dog Tag Dougal the Dog

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Owner:
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Released:
Saturday, February 15, 2003
Origin:
United Kingdom
Recently Spotted:
In The Tallman Travel Bug Railroad Station

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Current Goal

Dougal's ultimate goal is to reach New Zealand, so he can round up some sheep.

About This Item

Dougal says goodbye to St. Abbs.

Dougal's Profile

Dougal is a dog, half Foxhound and half... Well we're not entirely sure about the other half. Although whenever I've asked Dougal, he declares he has royal ancestry being half Foxhound and half Corgi.

Dougal has been living quietly in St. Abbs for a couple of years; he spent a lot of time surrounded by books, so thinks himself well read. He likes to chase and heard sheep (maybe his father was actually a common Border Collie). He also likes to chase foxes, which I am sure he would maul badly if he ever managed to catch one.

Travel Plans

A couple of weeks ago Dougal started to express a desire to explore the world. He said that while he enjoyed life in St. Abbs he found it a little quiet. So Dougal and I discussed all the possible places he could travel to.

"I'd like to get as far away as possible", said Dougal.

"You can't get much further away than New Zealand", said I.

"New Zealand, where is that", asked Dougal.

"It's right under your feet", I told him.

"Ok, but what does New Zealand offer a dog like me", asked Dougal.

So I told him all about bungee jumping, kiwifruit and sheep. Dougal's little ears pricked up when he heard that New Zealand has over 40 million sheep and they out number people eleven to one. As Dougal likes to chase sheep, he has decided that he wants to go to New Zealand and chase the sheep there. He would also like the opportunity to chase sheep in other countries too.

Travel Goals

Dougal would like to travel the world with the ultimate goal of reaching New Zealand. While travelling Dougal would like to meet and be pictured with animals which he can chase or heard.

Dougal doesn't care for postmen, so please don't send him through the mail; there is always the danger he may break loose from the parcel and bite an unlucky postal worker.

I am going to miss Dougal, so would like to hear from everyone who meets him on the road. If you do meet Dougal please give him a cuddle and a clap every now and then.

Dougal's Old Home

If you would like to learn more about the place where Dougal spent his formative years, then you could visit the St. Abbs Community Website .

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Tracking History (26050.5mi) View Map

Dropped Off 4/14/2004 El Fago Baca placed it in On the Border California - 2,549.74 miles  Visit Log
  • Dougal in on the border
Retrieve It from a Cache 4/7/2004 El Fago Baca retrieved it from Eddie's Nakalele Blowhole Hideout Hawaii   Visit Log

Taken from Eddies Nakalele Blowhole Hideout. Will upload pictures later.

  • Chillin with a new friend
  • Checking on line for a new home.
Dropped Off 3/18/2004 flyingdogs placed it in Eddie's Nakalele Blowhole Hideout Hawaii - 2,654.79 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 12/19/2003 flyingdogs retrieved it from On the Way #4: Tigers near I-90 Washington   Visit Log

Finding Dougal was an extra special part of my 200th find. He's here at home now for a brief visit with our two Australian Cattle Dogs and two Australian Shepherds. It ain't New Zealand, but he seems mighty happy here for the time being. I'll post a photo or two before I move him along.

  • Dougal joins the Flyingdog pack Hangin' out under the tree waiting for Santa Claus.
  • Christmas Dinner Dougal lurks impatiently in the centerpiece waiting for dinner to be served.
  • Burp Dear Mom,
These yanks sure know how to treat a blighter!  Can I stay???
Dropped Off 12/18/2003 CachinCin placed it in On the Way #4: Tigers near I-90 Washington - 10.66 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 12/17/2003 CachinCin retrieved it from Aurie's Walk Washington   Visit Log

BlankJeff and I did a quick handover of Dougal. Now that Dougal has seen all the code mines and secret underground MSLairs&Hideaways, he can head off on his next quest. I'll be placing him in a new cache tomorrow.

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Dropped Off 12/17/2003 blankjeff placed it in Aurie's Walk Washington - 8.8 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 11/9/2003 blankjeff retrieved it from Pay The Piper, Jaffrey! Washington   Visit Log

I don't know how close to new zealand I'm going to get, but I can give him a guided tour of microsoft at least -- once I get him a visitor badge, of course.

  • MSDougal Here's a picture of Dougal amidst various pieces of MS memorabilia, including the requested ship-it award.
Dropped Off 11/2/2003 Dreamer placed it in Pay The Piper, Jaffrey! Washington - 7.51 miles  Visit Log
Retrieve It from a Cache 10/26/2003 Dreamer retrieved it from Bluff Your Way to Success Washington   Visit Log

I got Dougal from the Bluff Your Way to Success cache. I can't help get him to New Zeland, but ont of my neighbors raises Llamas so I will try and introduce him to them before I send him on his way.

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