A new friend

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A new friend was Originally Posted on June 7, 2007 by

I think I have chosen the puppy I want from the current litter. Because puppies look similar, they are wearing colored collars so that it is easier to identify them. The one I have my eyes on is listed as “Green Boy” at http://AlohaLabradors.Com/puppies.html

All of the puppies are cute, so it was quite difficult to choose one, but I think this one has the best disposition for me (although it is still early to really know them).

Just as difficult is the choosing of a name for the guy. Here are a few of the ideas I have and their meanings. You have to remember that the pronunciation in Hawaiian is different from English. The vowels are pronounced Ah, A, E, Oh and Ou [bah, bay, bee, bow, boo] so punahele is pronounced “poo nah hay lay”

Koa (brave, bold, fearless)

Maka (favorite one)

Kope (coffee)

Kokoleka (chocolate)

Punahele (favorite one)

Laka (gentle)

Wiki (quick)

Kupa`a (Loyal)

Years ago I learned a lesson with animals. I adopted a dog from a teacher who named it Poo (as in Winnie the Poo). I am sure it sounded great at the time, but imagine chasing a dog through the neighborhood, calling out “Poo! Poo! Come here Poo!”.

Some of the above don’t sound so bad!