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scottobearWell, I made it into work ok, no walkies this morning, but Newt's at work with me.
You know, I'm a little peeved at folks that don't take better care of pets. There's a progression a person can take if they want to see how responsible they can be. Fish are mighty easy. Make sure they get fed, and the water's clean. Cats, do that and give them love, and attention, keep the box clean, brush 'em here and there, take 'em to the vet. Even more so for folks with dogs, plus the regular workout and room to roam. If you can't do that, don't get an animal friend. It's worse than not being fair, it's cruel.
People who buy "accessory animals" make me very angry... Black cats for halloween, chicks for easter, dalmations or owls because they're in movies. Those are the same people that will let the critter go in a month when they realise that the thing that they bought requires care. Something alive is more than an exuse to show off, it's something you can pour love into, cherish, and get love back in return from. A friend. If you can't handle a higher maintenance friend, get a lower maintenance one. Sure, a fish isn't as snuggly or interesting to most as a cat or dog. If you want to be lazy and snuggle, get a stuffed toy. Don't make a living, loving thing suffer. If a fish is too hard... get a plant. Start with a cactus. Look deep (or not so deep) into yourself, and see what you're honestly capable of. Don't even get me started on "Accessory Babies" Thanks... Rant off.
The editorial cartoonists had a field day the other day. Any number of pretzels shaped like the Enron logo were chucked on editorial pages across the country...I'm glad Bateman abstained, and I respect him more for it. (and I dig him a lot, already.. smoking orange cats rule.)
Points to ponder:
He says he wasn't out long, because his dogs hadn't moved. As having been a dog owner I've got to wonder about the relationship when the dogs don't budge when the master has a choking fit and rolls off the couch to pass out on the floor. Heck, when any human chokes and rolls off the couch.
I couldn't believe the damage control by the White House doctors. "It's because he is so healthy that he passed out from coughing on a pretzel. You see, his blood pressure is so healthily rosily low that he is *more* prone to that sort of thing." That's probably why Olympic athletes are dropping like flies, that low blood pressure and coughing thing.
I think the dogs are tranq'ed to the gills to be able to stay close to him, otherwise they would be barking at the non-human creature in their midst. And I think the passing out was the first symptom of his metamorphosis. I want a look under that Band-Aid, I don't think it's a rug burn.
You know, his dad had something removed from his nose, and he did that great upchuck into the Japanese Prime Minister's lap. It was probably a hairball.
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You know, I'm a little peeved at folks that don't take better care of pets. There's a progression a person can take if they want to see how responsible they can be. Fish are mighty easy. Make sure they get fed, and the water's clean. Cats, do that and give them love, and attention, keep the box clean, brush 'em here and there, take 'em to the vet. Even more so for folks with dogs, plus the regular workout and room to roam. If you can't do that, don't get an animal friend. It's worse than not being fair, it's cruel. People who buy "accessory animals" make me very angry... Black cats for halloween, chicks for easter, dalmations or owls because they're in movies. Those are the same people that will let the critter go in a month when they realise that the thing that they bought requires care. Something alive is more than an exuse to show off, it's something you can pour love into, cherish, and get love back in return from. A friend. If you can't handle a higher maintenance friend, get a lower maintenance one. Sure, a fish isn't as snuggly or interesting to most as a cat or dog. If you want to be lazy and snuggle, get a stuffed toy. Don't make a living, loving thing suffer. If a fish is too hard... get a plant. Start with a cactus. Look deep (or not so deep) into yourself, and see what you're honestly capable of. Don't even get me started on "Accessory Babies" Thanks... Rant off.
The editorial cartoonists had a field day the other day. Any number of pretzels shaped like the Enron logo were chucked on editorial pages across the country...I'm glad Bateman abstained, and I respect him more for it. (and I dig him a lot, already.. smoking orange cats rule.)
Points to ponder:
He says he wasn't out long, because his dogs hadn't moved. As having been a dog owner I've got to wonder about the relationship when the dogs don't budge when the master has a choking fit and rolls off the couch to pass out on the floor. Heck, when any human chokes and rolls off the couch.
I couldn't believe the damage control by the White House doctors. "It's because he is so healthy that he passed out from coughing on a pretzel. You see, his blood pressure is so healthily rosily low that he is *more* prone to that sort of thing." That's probably why Olympic athletes are dropping like flies, that low blood pressure and coughing thing.
I think the dogs are tranq'ed to the gills to be able to stay close to him, otherwise they would be barking at the non-human creature in their midst. And I think the passing out was the first symptom of his metamorphosis. I want a look under that Band-Aid, I don't think it's a rug burn.
You know, his dad had something removed from his nose, and he did that great upchuck into the Japanese Prime Minister's lap. It was probably a hairball.
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Date: 2002-01-18 10:51 am (UTC)I am one of the most blendable flavours; I go with sweet, I go with sour, I go with bland, I go with anything. I am practical and good company, but have something of a tendency to hang around when I'm not wanted, unaware that my presence is not welcome. What Flavour Are You?
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Date: 2002-01-18 10:52 am (UTC)We can remove gum from people's hair!
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Date: 2002-01-18 10:58 am (UTC)trepan n. [< Gr. trypan, to bore] an early form of the trephine -vt. -panned', - panning' same as TREPHINE
So, yeah, I think they're the same.
I also think that people who don't take proper care of their pets should be trepanned...preferably without anaesthetic! I particularly loathe people who get a dog and then chain it up in the backyard permanently...and whose only interaction with it is to yell "Buster, SHUT UP!" out the kitchen window a few times a day.
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Date: 2002-01-18 11:00 am (UTC)I totally agree... that's what I was thinking in terms of, too.
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Date: 2002-01-18 11:12 am (UTC)Re:
Date: 2002-01-18 11:14 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2002-01-18 11:54 am (UTC)Here is a pet story for ya:
Pet lizards feast on owner's corpse (http://cnn.com/2002/US/01/17/dead.man.lizards.ap/index.html)
And finally:
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Date: 2002-01-18 12:16 pm (UTC)Re:
Date: 2002-01-18 12:40 pm (UTC)Pretzel Logic
Date: 2002-01-18 09:03 pm (UTC)Re: Pretzel Logic
Date: 2002-01-19 01:56 am (UTC)A german Conspiracy, perhaps? They're mighty liberal these days.
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Date: 2002-01-18 10:16 pm (UTC)if I were to pass out I would have two dogs sniffing and snotting in my face. I thought it odd that his pooches didn't move.
and I agree with you on the whole pet thing. If I couldn't give them the time they deserve then I would give them to someone who could. Likewise with the ferret buddy. it is a shame the way some ppl treat thier pets.....
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Date: 2002-01-19 01:55 am (UTC)I'm happy to not be alone in that viewpoint.... who ever heard of a dog not sweating the boss's flopping over?
Tasting like "T" and seeing through it all
If you were not Tea you would be Chocolate - sweet and a little bit naughty - I am one of the few clinically proven aphrodisiacs- Sometimes I can seem a little hard, but show warmth and I soon melt.
This is "too" accurate it is scary.
The neglectful pet owner thing - The way people treat pets and children are pretty telling indication of their character.
The other side of the coin - my girlfriend Sunantha is a cat person who buys cat food to feed strays - cats have an affinity for her as she has an affinity for cats - they share many traits - getting up at noon and lying around in the sun.
Yes, Bush Type II is not of this earth he is a Cybernetic Organism put in place by an evil alliance of Petro-Chemical Multinationals and Aliens wishing to keep the human race from entering the next age - an age where there is light with out heat.
Re: Tasting like "T" and seeing through it all
Date: 2002-01-19 01:54 am (UTC)Thanks for your great observations.