tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post7432858289923975001..comments2023-11-02T03:10:39.674-07:00Comments on GeeeeeZ!: Got a PET?Zhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-28509317062393288602010-12-04T18:11:58.421-08:002010-12-04T18:11:58.421-08:00Z,
That was the name she was given when we adopted...Z,<br />That was the name she was given when we adopted her. Since she is 2 1/2 years old we figured it was better to leave her with the name.The Vegas Art Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800692010017718392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-25474050907280807692010-12-03T07:35:29.331-08:002010-12-03T07:35:29.331-08:00AOW, thanks for all the info.
Jen, odd, isn't...AOW, thanks for all the info.<br /><br />Jen, odd, isn't it...Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-4036915173694145172010-12-03T04:09:17.258-08:002010-12-03T04:09:17.258-08:00"Rainbow Bridge"
I haven't yet chec...<a href="http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm" rel="nofollow">"Rainbow Bridge"</a><br /><br />I haven't yet checked my email today.<br /><br />TMW isn't on email.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-75730580241368299982010-12-02T23:24:57.113-08:002010-12-02T23:24:57.113-08:00Z, I recently read an article about a cat that liv...Z, I recently read an article about a cat that lives in a nursing home in Arizona. Just like you mentioned, the cat will stay close to residents for a week or so before they pass...the cat knows before the nurses do, what's going on. <br /><br />Very interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-23721408147502529872010-12-02T22:06:22.350-08:002010-12-02T22:06:22.350-08:00Vegas.."Chararette"? WHere'd that co...Vegas.."Chararette"? WHere'd that come from?<br /><br />Pris, Rush sounds so sweet and I love the bird's "that's RIGHT"!! You trained him well! ;-)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-75924937554248007812010-12-02T20:53:42.312-08:002010-12-02T20:53:42.312-08:00We have a dog and a bird.
Our dog is a Sheltie nam...We have a dog and a bird.<br />Our dog is a Sheltie named Rush. He is a love of a dog. Very smart, loyal, and part of the family. <br /><br />Sadly, he's not doing well. He's almost fifteen years old, and arthritic. We know it's only a matter of time now, before he'll no longer be with us. <br /><br />We have to help him get around, but he has such spirit, he's just not ready yet. This is the hard part of having a pet. <br /><br />We've had four Shelties over the years. They are great dogs, as is Rush.<br /><br />Our bird is an Australian version of cockatoo. They are called Gallahs in Australia. Here they're called a Rose Breasted Cockatoo. Her name is Molly. She is rose breasted with grey wings and back with a pale pink top knot. <br /><br />She talks a blue streak and is fun to have around. She calls Mr. Pris for dinner, when she hears me pick up my car keys, she says, "bye bye be good". When it gets dark, she says, "wanna go night night". <br /><br />She has an extensive vocabulary, and oh, of course she says "go Dodgers" in response to crowd noise on tv or if we whistle the charge sound. What is kind of amazing is, everything she says is in context. <br /><br />We were sitting around the table at Thanksgiving with our family, having a conversation, and suddenly Molly said, "that's right"! You see, even she's a conservative. Ha,Ha.<br /><br />PrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-933777604966054462010-12-02T19:58:26.807-08:002010-12-02T19:58:26.807-08:001 dog and 1 cat. The dog Charerette, is a rescue. ...1 dog and 1 cat. The dog Charerette, is a rescue. She's a Rottie and a sweet heart unless the cat comes around and then the dog thinks the cat is going to take her rawhide chew. lol The chew is as big as the cat...<br /><br />Our cat is 15 and still gets a bird a year. Her name is Cassatt and is in turns cuddly and cranky. Usually cranky...The Vegas Art Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800692010017718392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-62295683369556883372010-12-02T19:30:24.612-08:002010-12-02T19:30:24.612-08:00FB..good point! You're forgiven!
Chuck, not s...FB..good point! You're forgiven!<br /><br />Chuck, not sure about the age thing! I have to admit I seriously don't remember Rainbow Bridge but I sure do remember Hendrix.<br /><br />I can't say too much for anonymity sake, but my bus. partner was in a pretty well known British group around that time.......bass player, lyricist and back up singer..<br />actually, a guy who went on to be a VERY big rocker was in the group...very early days of fame.<br />I loved hearing him tell me Rock 'n Roll stories.........and there's QUITE a story about Hendrix that I can't TELL HERE (How's that for a teaser?)<br />My bus. partner knew Sir Elton John when he was what they referred to him as FAT REGGIE DWIGHT! Bus. Partner went to Rod Stewart's 30th bday party and I had to call him to tell him the STones' Brian Jones had died...I felt a (very) small part of history telling ....him...that.<br />But, what stories he told! He'd met Lennon and McCartney...etc etc...<br />then gave it all up for........business. WITH ME :-)<br /><br />Boy, Joe, you and Mrs Joe must have such fun watching those dogs!<br /><br />Janie...I'm so sorry about your mother and I truly believe animals are more sensitive than we could ever imagine..did you see my comment about the cat visiting my elderly friend?Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-45615664483322282002010-12-02T19:15:58.953-08:002010-12-02T19:15:58.953-08:00I have 4 cats, not on purpose. 2 were aquired aft...I have 4 cats, not on purpose. 2 were aquired after my divorce - ex was allergic. The other 2 somehow ended up with me through my daughter's urging. Sigh-h-h. I still love all 4 of them tho.<br /><br />My mom was a dog person, she passed away last month. She had many hospitilizations before she died and the one thing that made her forget she was ill and relax enough to breathe easily was when a service dog would drop in.<br /><br />One day she invited this big Irish setter up on the bed - and the owner laid a blanket on the bed and helped the dog up. My mom was an itty bitty thing and this dog was almost as big as her. He laid his head on my mom's leg and stayed still and let her pet him. She was so happy when one of those dogs was around.<br /><br />Pets definitely have a special place in the world and in our hearts.Janie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12729056777338072009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-23976173815804974462010-12-02T18:48:33.793-08:002010-12-02T18:48:33.793-08:004 cats and 3 dogs, currently.
SCDOTTR4 cats and 3 dogs, currently.<br />SCDOTTRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-56124174195732049292010-12-02T18:22:05.817-08:002010-12-02T18:22:05.817-08:00We have two pugs (think "Men in Black")....We have two pugs (think "Men in Black"). <br /><br />They are a punch line looking for a joke.<br /><br />Charlie is lean and strong. His bottom teeth protrude. Stick a cigar in his mouth and he'd look like a Chicago gangster.<br /><br />Zeek is fat and clueless. <br /><br />Charlie frantically chases every car or truck that passes the house, running along the fence line as though he could really get at them. Back and forth; back and forth.<br /><br />Zeek sits in the middle of the yard, his head following every move Charlie makes...back and forth; back and forth.<br /><br />Zeek waits until Charlie is comfortably lying on his big puffy pillow, then walks around him two or three times and lies down right on top of him.<br /><br />Charlie gives a disdainful look, sighs and they both rest up for the next car chase/watch.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693381971064363612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-76433435723087565842010-12-02T18:11:46.913-08:002010-12-02T18:11:46.913-08:00aw I miss my doggie..sighaw I miss my doggie..sighWomanHonorThyselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211851365273181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-25857797442782057472010-12-02T17:32:54.723-08:002010-12-02T17:32:54.723-08:00And, trust me, that's not what AOW was referri...<i>And, trust me, that's not what AOW was referring to! At least I don't think so!!</i><br /><br />I know, I just think of Hendrix when Rainbow Bridge is mentioned. I was 17 when that concert took place. You can't be that much older than me.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124629994153584904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-38252178047451857802010-12-02T17:09:59.956-08:002010-12-02T17:09:59.956-08:00I love donkeys b/c they look sad and I feel like t...I love donkeys b/c they look sad and I feel like they need to be loved.<br /><br />Doesn't that fit the political donkeys? Except I don't have compassion for those.FrogBurgernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-67664037717886049002010-12-02T16:42:19.096-08:002010-12-02T16:42:19.096-08:00FB...DONKEYS?
No! No! REPUBLICAN ELEPHANTS, ple...FB...DONKEYS? <br />No! No! REPUBLICAN ELEPHANTS, please :=)<br />Or I'll have to kick your ...<br /><br />well, never mind, you like them, so I won't say it :-)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-15555964825473210572010-12-02T16:40:55.350-08:002010-12-02T16:40:55.350-08:00Craig, my dear, that's MY generation! You see...Craig, my dear, that's MY generation! You seem younger than I am (you're so full of silly liberal democrat pablum!) (Alright, just kidding, not trying to pick a fight here :-)<br />But, seriously...that's MY FOLKS you're talking about with Hendrix!<br />And, it kind of made me sad...who knew so much of the music was the same chords...I kept waiting for "excuse me while I kiss the sky.."<br />but it was Foxy Lady instead of PURPLE HAZE..<br /><br />And, trust me, that's not what AOW was referring to! At least I don't think so!!Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-45606469591369661192010-12-02T16:19:10.159-08:002010-12-02T16:19:10.159-08:00Jen, I think you're so right about pets, they ...<i>Jen, I think you're so right about pets, they calm us down, stroking a cat or dog, etc..and they really do teach responsibility to kids...there's no down side (except the flatulence!)</i><br /><br />So true. When I find life really miserable, mostly when work-related, I pet the cats or the dogs and I feel A LOT better.<br /><br />And taking care of all those guinea pigs as a young teen really taught me a lot. Cleaning the cage, building cages with stairs for them to exercise, going to the corn fields after harvest to get the corn left on the ground for them,... God that was so much fun.FrogBurgernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-7271903727513271732010-12-02T16:13:51.651-08:002010-12-02T16:13:51.651-08:00I like all animals. If I could own a zoo I'd b...I like all animals. If I could own a zoo I'd be happy. Ultimately while Mrs. FrogBurger would like a horse, I'd like a few donkeys. I love them.FrogBurgernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-79847211484688558222010-12-02T16:06:04.636-08:002010-12-02T16:06:04.636-08:00AOW..."the Rainbow Bridge"? I've nev...<i>AOW..."the Rainbow Bridge"? I've never heard of that :-)</i><br /><br />No disrespect but being a member of the Grooviest Generation, this is the<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPTP_JyQpl8" rel="nofollow">Rainbow Bridge</a>.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124629994153584904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-37101460468485081092010-12-02T16:04:44.374-08:002010-12-02T16:04:44.374-08:00Nah. Pirhanas eat like buzzsaws. The snapping turt...Nah. Pirhanas eat like buzzsaws. The snapping turtle was more like a quick ninja (hence his name). He'd snap like a whip, leaving nothing where once a goldfish was.<br /><br />You wouldn't think a turtle could move so fast...(((Thought Criminal)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/17311656184275255223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-84943508151998239482010-12-02T15:42:56.640-08:002010-12-02T15:42:56.640-08:00Craug"We had 3 cats at one time but one by on...Craug"We had 3 cats at one time but one by one, they've all croaked. Just when we found a decent kitty litter." That's funny! <br />And you deserved the compliment...your fadeins/outs were very well done and the music went well with the action!<br /><br />Jen, I think you're so right about pets, they calm us down, stroking a cat or dog, etc..and they really do teach responsibility to kids...there's no down side (except the flatulence!)<br /><br />Beamish...paranha (Sp?) turtle, huh?<br /><br />AOW..."the Rainbow Bridge"? I've never heard of that :-)<br />By the way, I've been meaning to email you..is TMW still on email at all?<br /><br /><br />.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-13110798880858063342010-12-02T15:32:26.381-08:002010-12-02T15:32:26.381-08:00Z,
Just visited Susannahs's. Thanks for the ...Z,<br /><br />Just visited Susannahs's. Thanks for the compliment. This is Loretta. The vet found a large tumor on her liver 2 years ago. That's when my wife and daughter went to look at Ajax and came home with his brother Brick, too. Anyway, Loretta is 13 now and still hanging in there. We had 3 cats at one time but one by one, they've all croaked. Just when we found a decent kitty litter. Oh well.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06124629994153584904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-25462932842723493262010-12-02T15:32:11.446-08:002010-12-02T15:32:11.446-08:00No pets. My former avatar had me snuggling with my...No pets. My former avatar had me snuggling with my girlfriend's schnoodle (schnauzer / poodle cross-breed).<br /><br />I love cats, but unfortunately they don't love me (I'm deathly allergic)<br /><br />I had a snapping turtle named Donatello Giovanni once. Named Donatello after my favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (the one with the bo staff) and Giovanni because it made the name sound more <i>mafioso</i>...<br /><br />I raised Donatello from a little squirt hatchling around the size of my thumb until he was bigger than both of my hands together before I let him go in the wild by the Mississippi River ready to destroy all in his path. <br /><br />He would eat live goldfish, and was the cheapest pet to feed I ever had. He was fierce. Sometimes I'd put a few goldfish in the tank with him to swim around until D was ready to strike, and when he did it was merciless. He actually became too dangerous to keep because he'd bite a finger off if you didn't respect his ferocity. And he smelled fear. I loved that. Mom hated him. Hehehehe.(((Thought Criminal)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/17311656184275255223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-76349537924515640122010-12-02T15:28:33.619-08:002010-12-02T15:28:33.619-08:00We have a kitten named Isabel who (like someone el...We have a kitten named Isabel who (like someone else mentioned) probably wouldn't stay around if I didn't feed her. She LOVES the kids, though, especially my youngest. Go figure.<br /><br />We have a 12 yr old dog named Little Jerry Seinfeld (he looks like Seinfeld) who is the greatest dog I've ever had. He's a Border Collie mix and so sweet and mild. <br /><br />Our new dog is named Indie (N.D. for new dog). He's a Blue Healer / Shepherd mix and he's amazingly sweet and loyal but SO hyper. The dogs stay outside and Izzie is inside.<br /><br />It's good for the kids (and me) to slow down and be gentle with the pets and experience that affection.<br /><br />The kids are learning responsibility, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5516627478339613810.post-11115410075001478232010-12-02T15:10:23.391-08:002010-12-02T15:10:23.391-08:00a dear acquaintance died two weeks ago; I think sh...a dear acquaintance died two weeks ago; I think she was 90. She was totally sharp till the end and not in bad health at all but she'd had to go into a retirement home about 3 months before her death.<br />A friend of mine went to visit her a few days before Wanda died and my friend asked the staff who the black cat belongs to...it's a 'house cat' that roams the elderlys' rooms and this cat was sleeping on Wanda's bed near the end.......wouldn't leave her, but had nothing to do with her until only a few days before the passing.<br />They say cats know in advance when the end is near...I thought that was pretty wild because it sure did apply to my friend Wanda!<br /><br />THanks for the animal stories...fun to read!<br /><br />I've never had a dog, other than when we had a couple of dogs while I was growing up..they were always only outside or, rarely, allowed into the kitchen, so I can't say I really got to know dogs well and wasn't that big a fan. But, since I've been an adult, I've usually liked my friends' dogs and Mr Z was amazing with the wildest dog; we'd be told "Be careful around the dog" and the dog would curl up at Mr. Z's feet every time..<br />ANyway, i love dogs now, except the flatulance problem...some people keep their homes too closed up with too many dogs inside, too, then a dinner party's a little hard to attend...for me, anywayZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.com