Gee, beat the Dog Handler again ! He must be getting lazy in his old age ...

Of course Tuffy does start my day a bit earlier than I might like but its proving to be worthwhile. I am holding my breath but we haven't had an accident in about 36 hours now. Paper every time and a big celebration anticipated and delivered each time. They really are like little children aren't they ? They do so love being praised. What does amaze me is his ability to hold it until he is out of his crate and that he is able to go through the night without a mishap. He is after all only a baby.

Heart, don't even think of a puppy unless you have the patience of Job and lots of free time. The benefits are great but its hard work and requires a lot of time. You can share Tuffy with me as you start this new life of yours.. His latest trick is to run up the stairs from the family room to the kitchen .. which he knows is off limits unless I am up there, but which he refuses to recognize as a rule, and then proceed to hide under the kitchen table so I can't capture him. Its a rattan glass topped round table with four cushioned swivel chairs surrounding it and it provides more than adequate protection for him unless I move chairs and crawl under to get him. Given my injuries that is next to impossible at the moment and he knows it. He dares me to try and catch him. He comes out when he is darn good and ready. He won't come down the stairs at all yet by himself so until he is ready to return to his toys he reigns in the kitchen. He does visit the canaries while up there but he doesn't bother them at all. I have them up there at the moment until I am certain he won't try to knock over a cage in the exuberance of youth.

He is a really smart little guy.. much smarter than his sister which my daughter in law bought the day after she met Tuffy and fell in love. Tuffy is showing signs of being close to house trained. Riley isn't even at the first stage yet. I love bragging about Tuffy's progress because I know it bugs her ! Its a new standing joke between us.

Thanks to Fly I have high hopes that the new system I ordered will make the clean up around here a breeze soon. If it lives up to its claims it will mean no tracking of puppy waste around the house and he will soon be allowed to explore the rest of his home. I may even allow him to share my bedroom once he is confirmed as being housebroken. One thing is certain .. the family room carpet will be shampooed and deodorized as soon as its feasible.

Skillet, congratulate Teen Magic for me ! What a great time they must have had last night ! I remember all too well the pleasure of watching my son's hockey team celebrate after a big victory. There were occasions when over 50 celebrants invaded our home to party after a big one. When they took the Provincials the crowd exceeded 125 and were delivered on the town firetruck to our door after the ritual trip through town to receive the accolades of their fans upon their arrival home.I'd give anything to be faced with that clean up even once more. Those were happy times even being faced with a mammoth clean up after the fact.

Better stop for now.. I'm still trying to be intelligent for a change and not take a chance of having to deal with the pain again I had over the past week or so. That I can most assuredly do without. It was brutal.

See you all later .... and I just realized I forgot to check count! Oh well, I am going to post this anyway and assume I am safe.

have a good day everyone !

Good morning everyone!
(or what ever 'tis where ever you is, eh?)

Late start here this mornin' cause the storm took out our electricity and phone lines last night. The top of a big poplar across the street came down when the winds got up and really got our attention. They finally got out here and fixed it, but what a PITA!Not all of us, methinks a few've retired you know. One day at a time works for more'n just us drunks ya know, eh? Methinks it just helps level out the trials and tribulations of life.Yeah, okay, go ahead and gloat. You didn't happen to send this wierd storm our way, did you?

A little doggy humor:

Mrs. Broomfield's dishwasher quit working, so she called a repairman. He couldn't accommodate her with an evening appointment, and since she had to go to work the next day, she told him: "I'll leave the key under the mat. Fix the dishwasher, leave the bill on the counter, and I'll mail you the check. By the way, don't worry about my Rottweiler. He won't bother you. But, whatever you do, do not under any circumstances talk to my parrot!"

When the repairman arrived at Mrs. Broomfield's apartment the next day, he discovered the biggest and meanest looking Rottweiler he had ever seen. But, just like she had said, the dog just lay there on the carpet, watching the repairman go about his business.

However, the whole time he was there, the parrot drove him nuts with his incessant squawking and talking. Finally the repairman couldn't contain himself any longer and yelled: "Shut up, you stupid bird!"

To which the parrot replied: "Get him, Brutus!

and for them with less time to read:

"I just bought a Chihuahua. It's the dog for lazy people. You don't have to walk it. Just hold it out the window and squeeze."

Well, here's hopin' the weather's great where ever y'all are at! Enjoy the day, be safe, stay well and remember to play nice!

Another storm? and "we" have weird weather in MN - looks like a climate shift.

Hi Betty, hope you're doing okay, have to check out your pet pics.

A mystery.

Sure is a mystery. When do we get to find out ? Will clues be given ?

Doc should have the answer (I hope).

You got it Pie

Doc, did you happen to see this new ship and what does lattori mean?
http://www.pbase.com/jypsee/at_home_in_michigan

Yeah, a bad one, eh? Might even've spawned a tornado a few miles from here, and methinks that's almost unheard of. The weather guessers said what we experienced in this part of the valley was a severe localized phenomenum, I guess they call it a microburst. Winds gusted to 90mph, lotsa thunder and lightenin, a real good show in the middle of the night.Very mysterious! I ain't got a clue, eh?



That's the new class of ship for use in the littoral zone (close in shallow water ops), a whole new concept.

That was a hint. I cheated and googled it .
Patience is not one of my virtues.

Holy cow! Methinks we musta been bad, 'cause 'twould seem someone deleted over 600 posts, eh? 'Tis probably appropriate though, eh?

Remember boyz 'n girlz, Yom Kippur begins at sundown!I had patience once, but forgot where I left it and now 'tis lost.

Don't forget to eat Apples and Honey so you may have a sweet year!!!

Two Swede's from Minnesota are sittin' in a boat on Detroit Lakes, fishing and suckin' down beer, when all of a sudden Sven says, "I think I'm going to divorce my wife. She hasn't spoken to me in over six months."

Ole sips his beer and says, "You better think it over. Women like that are hard to find."

Wendy meets Tammy for lunch.

"You're looking very tired today, Tammy. Did you have a late night?"

"Yes," replies Tammy, "But it was all very strange. While doing
some gardening yesterday, I found a lamp, so I rubbed it and
out popped a genie. He gave me a choice of two wishes."

"Wow," says Wendy, "so what were the choices he gave you,
Tammy?" "He said he could either give me an excellent, sharp, 100%
memory or else he could give my boyfriend a bigger penis."

"So tell me already, Tammy, which did you choose?" "I just can't remember," replies Tammy!!!

The Ten Commandments in Cajun... (Keeps it REAL Simple)

1. God is number one... and das' All.


2. Don't pray to nuttin' or nobody... jus' God.


3. Don't cuss nobody... 'specially da Good Lord.


4. When it be Sunday... pass yo'self by the church house.


5. Yo mama an' yo daddy dun did it all... lissen to dem.


6. Killin' duck an' fish, das' OK... people - No!


7. God done give you a wife... sleep wit' jus' her


8. Don't take nobody's boat... or nuttin' else.


9. Don't go wantin' somebody's stuff.


10. Stop lyin'... yo tongue gonna fall out yo mouf!

WARNING: Make sure your mouth is empty before opening this link...

Toyota RAV4 Commercial. Turn up your sound and enjoy.

joe e

After his death, Osama bin Laden went to heaven. There he was greeted by George Washington, who proceeded to slap him across the face and yell at him, "How dare you try to destroy the nation I helped conceive!"

Patrick Henry approached and punched Osama in the nose and shouted, "You wanted to end our liberties but you failed."


James Madison entered, kicked Osama in the balls and said, "This is why I allowed our government to provide for the common defense!"


Thomas Jefferson came in and proceeded to beat Osama many times with a long cane and said, "It was evil men like you that provided me the inspiration to pen the Declaration of Independence!"


These beatings and thrashings continued as John Rudolph, James Monroe and 66 other early Americans came in and unleashed their anger on the Muslim terrorist leader.


As Osama lay bleeding and writhing in unbearable pain an Angel appeared. Bin Laden wept in pain and said to the Angel, "This is not what you promised me." The Angel replied, "I told you there would be 72 Virginians waiting for you in heaven. What did you think I said?"

At a small terminal in the Texas Panhandle, three
strangers are awaiting their shuttle flight.
One is a Native American passing through from
Oklahoma.

Another, a local ranch hand on his way to Ft.
Worth for a stock show.

The third passenger is an Arab student, newly
arrived at the Texas oil patch from the Middle East.

To pass the time they strike up a conversation on
recent events, and the discussion drifts to their
diverse cultures. Soon the Westerners learn that
the Arab is a devout Muslim.

The conversation falls into an uneasy lull. The
cowpoke leans back in his chair, crosses his
boots on a magazine table, tips his big sweat-stained
hat forward over his face.

The wind outside blows tumbleweeds and the old
windsock flaps, but no plane comes.

Finally, the Native American clears his throat
and softly, he speaks:

"Once my people were many, now we are few."

The Muslim raises an eyebrow and leans forward,
"Once my people were few," he sneers, "and now we
are many. Why do you suppose that is?"

The Texan shifts the toothpick to one side of his
mouth and from the darkness beneath his Stetson
says, "That's 'cause we ain't played Cowboys and
Muslims yet."

Willie Nelson's public statement regarding being caught with a bag of Marijuana:
"It's a good thing I had a bag of Marijuana instead of a bag of spinach. I'd be dead by now."

Do the right thing. . .

An 18 year old girl tells her Mom that she has missed her period for 2
months.

Very worried, the mother goes to the drugstore and buys a pregnancy kit.
The test result shows that the girl is pregnant.

Shouting, cursing, crying, the mother says "who was the pig that did this to you? I want to know!"

At that the girl picks up the phone and makes a call.

Half an hour later a Ferrari stops in front of their house, a mature and
distinguished man with gray hair and impeccably dressed in an Armani suit
steps out of the of the Ferrari and enters the house. He sits in the living
room with the father, mother and the girl, and tells them:

"Good morning, your daughter has informed me of the problem. I can't marry her because of my personal family situation but I'll take charge. I will pay all costs and provide for your daughter for the rest of her life.
Additionally, if a girl is born I will bequeath a Ferrari a beach house, 2
retail stores, a townhouse, a beachfront villa and a $2,000,000 bank
account. If a boy is born, my legacy will be a couple of factories and a
$4,000,000 bank account. If twins, they will receive a factory and
$2,000,000 each. However, if there is a miscarriage, what do you suggest I do?"

At this point, the father, who had remained silent, places a hand firmly on
the man's shoulder and tells him, "You screw her again."

While walking through the Colorado woods a man came upon another
man hugging a tree with his ear firmly against the tree.

Seeing this he inquired, "Just out of curiosity, what the heck are you doing?
"I'm listening to the music of the tree," the other man replied.

"You gotta be kiddin' me."

"No, would you like to give it a try?"

Understandably curious, the man says, "Well, OK..." So he wrapped his arms around the tree and pressed his ear up against it. With this the other guy, slapped a pair of handcuffs on him, took his wallet, jewelry, car
keys, then stripped him naked and left.

Two hours later another nature lover strolled by, saw this guy handcuffed to the tree stark naked, and asked, "What happened to you?"

He told the guy the whole terrible story about how he got there When he
finished telling his story, the other guy shook his head in sympathy,
walked around behind him, kissed him gently behind the ear and said,
"Man, this just ain't gonna be your day, Cupcake."

Good morning everyone!
(or what ever 'tis where ever you is, eh?)

'Cept for folks havin' their lawn furniture strewn about, shingles missin' on a few houses and the occasional downed tree branch still seen here and there you'd never know we had a bad storm, eh? Lookin' at a beautiful day comin', methinks it might even get up close to 70.Just not 'til after sunset today though, eh? Methinks 'tis supposed to be a day of fastin' and stuff.




Y'all gettin' ready for Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween?

Origins of the Canadian Thanksgiving

Canada is a beautiful country at any time of the year, but is particularly breathtaking in the fall when the Thanksgiving celebration occurs. In autumn, leaves turn spectacular colours - red, orange, yellow and brown and fall to the earth as trees prepare for winter. The leaves are so brilliant as to appear almost neon in colour! Children love to make leaf piles and jump in them. The air is cool and crisp. Everything seems sharper and clearer.

The Canadian Thanksgiving is held the second Monday in October, unlike the American Thanksgiving, which falls in November. Some people believe this is because Canada, being farther north, has an earlier harvest. Others think that having Thanksgiving in November interfered with Remembrance Day, a day set apart each year on November 11th to remember those who died in wars. At any rate, deciding to have Thanksgiving in October when the weather is still warm enough for Canadians to enjoy the outdoors was a great idea!

Thanksgiving in Canada provides an opportunity for Canadians to give thanks for having the good fortune to live in a bountiful, free country, and to celebrate that day by feasting with family and friends.




Well, here's hopin' the weather's great where ever y'all are at! Enjoy the day, be safe, stay well and remember to play nice!



Added on edit: Anybody else got any holidays we oughta know 'bout?

Ok, the boss beat me again today. I thought maybe he was opting for his favourite pastime again.. its about time he had another cold isn't it ?



No accounting for a man's willingness to suffer in order to commune with nature instead of people. Come to think of it .. just maybe he is right! Heck, if most of CGCS is any indication he just may be brilliant in his choices.

I am trying to keep an eye on Tuffy as I type as he has regressed over the past several hours in his progress on paper training .. he still uses it but about every third time he decides the carpet is better. I thought we had it licked. I was wrong.The day that it becomes SOP I think I'll throw a party! Maybe I can call it a Carpet Shampooing Bee and get some help that way. Or maybe I'll let the professionals do it if this shoulder remains a problem. I now think it was dislocated and has realigned itself but is still tenuous and tender and not permanently seated quite yet. I suppose the healing process will take time as it has only seemed to be improving in the past few days which means it was out for quite a long time. I can almost pinpoint when it reseated as I really hurt it a few days ago reaching for something with that arm and since that time it has been a lot better. Still sore but not anywhere near as painful.

Tell me , why do people think puppies need coats and all the other ridiculous paraphenalia so many foist on them ? We had visitors yesterday and they brought Tuffy a coat ! He hated it as much as I did but I played polite and didn't throw it out till they were gone. They had good intentions but Tuffy has a perfectly good coat of his own, quite lovely in fact, and he isn't a toy to dress up and play house with .. he's a being with his own way of keeping warm. Don't tamper with nature ! No bows, no coats , no messing with what is already perfectly satisfactory.

oops .. gotta go and heap praise on the wee one ! He just did it right again ! And now he is headed for his crate . Its time for his morning nap. And that means time for me to tidy up and get some chores done.

Have a great day everyone.

I think I told y'all a while back the wife had a desire for a milk cow. I thought it had passed but she informed me today she wants to go to the State Fair on the day they have the dairy cow competitions to get the names of some good producers.

I hope she realizes a good dairy cow has to be milked twice a day and produces about 5 gallons of milk.

There sure are a lot of generous people, I just got an email from someone I don't know in Estonia telling me I can get a $14M dollar transfer from a Swiss bank!

Since I'm independently weathy I pass on another million an let the next guy get the break.

comfort tip: Make sure ALL of the cayenne pepper is off your hands before rubbing your eyes.

I did that once. Once was enough.

DON'T SCRATCH YOURSELF YOU KNOW WHERE!

HEADLINES FROM THE YEAR: 2029


Ozone created by electric cars now killing millions in the seventh largest country in the world, Mexifornia, formerly known asCalifornia. White minorities still trying to have English recognized as Mexifornia's third language.


Spotted Owl plague threatens northwestern United States crops and livestock.


Baby conceived naturally. Scientists stumped.


Couple petitions court to reinstate heterosexual marriage.


Last remaining Fundamentalist Muslim dies in the AmericanTerritory of theMiddle East (formerly known as Iraq ! , Afghanistan , Syria and Lebanon ).


Iran still closed off; physicists estimate it will take at least 10 more years before radioactivity decreases to safe levels.


France pleads for global help after being taken over by Jamaica .


Castro finally dies at age 112; Cuban cigars can now be imported legally, but President Chelsea Clinton has banned all smoking.


George Z. Bush says he will run for President in 2036.


Postal Service raises price of first class stamp to $17.89 and reduces mail delivery to Wednesdays only.


85-year $75.8 billion study: Diet and Exercise is the key to weight loss.


Average weight of Americans drops to 250 lbs.

Japanese scientists have created a camera with such a fast shutter speed, they now can photograph a woman with her mouth shut.


Massachusetts executes last remaining conservative.


Supreme Court rules punishment of criminals, violates their civil rights.


Average height of NBA players is now nine feet, seven inches.


New federal law requires that all nail clippers, screwdrivers, fly swatters and rolled-up newspapers must be registered by January 2036.


Congress authorizes direct deposit of formerly illegal political contributions to campaign accounts.


IRS sets lowest tax rate at 75 percent.


Florida voters still having trouble with voting machines.

[quote=ConcernedObserver,Oct 2 2006, 02:19 PM]
Ok, the boss beat me again today. I thought maybe he was opting for his favourite pastime again.. its about time he had another cold isn't it ?




I am trying to keep an eye on Tuffy as I type as he has regressed over the past several hours in his progress on paper training .. he still uses it but about every third time he decides the carpet is better. I thought we had it licked. I was wrong.The day that it becomes SOP I think I'll throw a party! oops .. gotta go and heap praise on the wee one ! He just did it right again !

If this breed is at all like cocker spaniels, I'm here to tell you that no matter how much training, they will always prefer the carpet. And so the trick is to let them out after they wake up after each nap, and give them longer walks at night. No liquids after 6:00pm. They will sneak to go on the carpet when you aren't looking. And they will figure out how to out fox you. Sorry Betty. And I'm a dog lover with three of them. My cocker is the worst offender. The retriever and the lab are fine. I think it has something to do with their being small, having small kidneys, and very small retention capacity. The Snuff

and the wife too i know now never seen that woman move so fast

Well, 'tis after sundown here and methinks in GA. Y'all can eat your honey and apples as soon as the sun sets where ever you're at, eh? I ain't gonna tell you I spent the day at temple though, and methinks I got more atonin' to do than can be covered in one short day.Still got my cold from before, but losin' the humidity'll help me feel better. Might get in a little pan fishin' tomorrow 'cause we really need some more, and back on the ocean Thursday.

Surprise surprise! Momma wants to come out Thursday and see if she can't scare up some cod and sea bass too, eh? Usually she outfishes me, but methinks that might be 'cause I spend so much time straightenin' out her gear, and mine after she uses it, whilst I get to keep all the setups untangled and bait all the hooks. Yeah, heap the praise when he deserves it and maybe he'll stop leavin' heaps of what you don't want where you don't want it.Won't you really end up wastin' more'n you use? Won't a milk cow actually cost you more money, time and effort than it'll save? Won't you, rather'n her, be the one that gets to play milk the cow twice a day? Really lookin' forward to it, eh?

Oh yeah, what color cow?

Sexist!

Why thank you! Methinks that's 'bout the nicest thing anybody's said to me in a while, eh?

or

Am not!


(So which do you prefer?)

The first one!

Hello people - nothing new to report in my neck of the woods.

As you wish, 'tis lady's choice you know. Kinda sorta wonderin' what for though, eh?

Because I'd rather flatter you than anger you.

Or cutting up fresh habanero peppers, or even jalopenas, strong onions or garlic.

Oh, no, garlic is good juju!

This is so funny, Pegatha! I don't see it on our site, so you must have found it somewhere else. I played it over and over and even sent one to my son calling him another name! It's very useful, you know.

Thanks for the laugh; I needed it!

It's still bad eyewash, but not as bad as Parmesan.

Some fool once stuck a jalepeno peper that had been broken open up my nose. He was bigger than me by far and he thought it was funny. It may have something to do with my dislike of hot peppers though. A behaviorist would certainly read that conclusion.

We had 10 days of atonement, and on Yom Kippur the book is closed and you're either written in it, or not. I think I'm in there this year, but you never know.

Also, I get to listen to my most favorite song in the world. Barbara Streisand singing THE most beautiful song in the whole songbook of Judaism: Listen to this and tell me that's not the most beautiful thing you've ever heard? click here Okay, Okay, so Streisand probably makes it much more beautiful than it otherwise would be, but have a listen and let me know.

Apples and Honey are great! I always love that part. I LOVE honey and always have homemade from Maine mail ordered for the occassion. I've often thought of going into the honey business, but like most of agricultural pursuits, it's been taken over by big biz.

Speaking of which.....got to go to bed and call some decision makers before the "assistant" gets there in the morning.

luv to all
heart

Good morning everyone!
(or what ever 'tis where ever you is, eh?)

Another pleasant day dawnin' here, and I seem to've misplaced my honey do list, eh? Oh well, rather than fret 'bout it methinks I'll take Mr Canoe out and see if I can't go get some pan fish. The freezer could really use a bunch.

A little somethin' for the ladies here to chuckle 'bout:

Why Men Are Like Computers
10. They have a lot of data but are still clueless.
9. A better model is always just around the corner.
8. They look nice and shiny until you bring them home.
7. It is always necessary to have a backup.
6. They'll do whatever you say if you push the right buttons.
5. The best part of having either one is the games you can play.
4. In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.
3. The lights are on but nobody's home.
2. Big power surges knock them out for the night.
1. Size does matter

and then there's:

Pickup Line Revenge

Attention female readers! Are you sick and tired of those stupid old pick-up lines that men continue to use? Here are some great comebacks!

Man: “Haven’t we met before?”
Woman: “Perhaps. I’m the receptionist at the VD Clinic.”

Man: “Haven’t I seen you someplace before?
Woman: “Yeah, that’s why I don’t go there anymore.”

Man: “Is this seat empty?”
Woman: “Yes, and this one will be too if you sit down.”

Man: “So, wanna go back to my place ?”
Woman: “Well, I don’t know. Will two people fit under a rock?”

Man: “Your place or mine?”
Woman: “Both. You go to yours and I’ll go to mine.”

Man: “I’d like to call you. What’s your number?”
Woman: “It’s in the phone book.”

Man: “But I don’t know your name.”
Woman: “That’s in the phone book too.”

Man: “So what do you do for a living?”
Woman: “I’m a female impersonator.”

Man: “Hey, baby, what’s your sign?”
Woman: “Do not Enter”

Man: “How do you like your eggs in the morning?”
Woman: “Unfertilized !”

Man: “Hey, come on, we’re both here at this bar for the same reason”
Woman: “Yeah! Let’s pick up some girls!”

Man: “I know how to please a woman.”
Woman: “Then please leave me alone.”

Man: “I want to give myself to you.”
Woman: “Sorry, I don’t accept cheap gifts.”

Man: “If I could see you naked, I’d die happy:
Woman: “Yeah, but if I saw you naked, I’d probably die laughing”.

Man: “Your body is like a temple.”
Woman: “Sorry, there are no services today.”

Man: “I’d go through anything for you.”
Woman: “Good! Let’s start with your bank account.”

Man: “I would go to the end of the world for you.
Woman: “Yes, but would you stay there?

Well, here's hopin' the weather's great where ever y'all are at! Enjoy the day, be safe, stay well and remember to play nice!

doc you left one out!
true story I was sitting at the next table over heard the waitress tell the truck driver

look I've got one ass hole in these jeans I don't need another one!!!!

Good Morning everyone !

This will be short as I have a little hellion on my hands this morning. He must be well rested cuz he is bent on destruction of all kinds this morning.

Right now I am laughing so hard at Vet's addition to Fly's list I am having difficulty seeing the keyboard to type. That is hilarious! But Tuffy thinks I have gone crazy I think. He's sitting watching me sit here by myself laughing with a look on his face as if he is thinking"woman.. are you nuts ?"

At least it has taken his mind off his project which is attempting to rip the bandage off my leg. And seeing as it has finally scabbed over I really don't want him tearing it open again so I better get myself back to paying attention to him for the moment.

Hope everyone has a good day and lots of sunshine. Fly hope you enjoy your fishing.

I was at the mall the other day eating at the food court. I noticed an
Old man watching a teenager sitting next to him.

The teenager had spiked hair in all different colors: green, red,
orange,and blue.

The old man stared. The teenager would look and find the old man
staring every time. When the teenager had enough, he sarcastically
asked: "What's the matter old man, never done anything wild in your life?"

The old man did not bat an eye in his response. He replied, " I Got drunk
once and had sex with a peacock.


I was just wondering if you were my son."