Text 36944, 108 rader
Skriven 2010-04-19 23:17:02 av Janis Kracht (1:261/38)
  Kommentar till text 36841 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
Ärende: Catching up...AGAIN! :)                                  [1]
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Hi Ruth,

>> knock that > parent off balance.  Not a pleasant thought but might
>> become real, with > unfortunate consequences.

>> Yes, that could be really bad.

> But, they keep him around to bark at the bears and other "guard dog"
> duties."

Dogs are good for people, though.. they can really make a difference. Maybe
they could but a bell on his collar (g)  Bet the dog wouldn't like that though
(g).

>> Yes, that's very true!  Big double doors, on the front porch.  The
>> front porch was a wrap-around, and it was so beautiful. Next time you
>> come remind me to show you the picture I have of that house.  It was
>> taken by a photographer trying to make some money by shooting pictures
>> of some of the grand homes in Warwick, before my parents sold the
>> house.

> Sounds really pretty--the kind of house I dream about but will never
> own in reality. Did the kitchen live up to the rest of the home?

It was a beautiful house, with a slate roof - several gables.. and yes, it's
also a house I probably won't see the likes of in terms of owning one like that
as well.  The kitchen was huge.. Cherry cupboards all over up and down - a desk
one end.. but the one thing I wish they had done.. there was one of those huge
old fashioned fireplaces (like the french use) behind one of the walls.. I
begged them to expose it .. it would look SO incredible!  There was an
identical one in the basement, so I knew it would be gorgeous.. but Mom didn't
want the bother :(  The house had 15 rooms, the upstairs bedrooms had sinks
with working faucets in them (which dad disconnected real soon after they
bought it (g)).  The downstairs had fireplaces in every room... that was great
at Christmas expecting Santa to just show up one day haha

>> >Poor kitty.
>> > Never heard of a calico Manx tho. (G)

>> Really that's so true and that is exactly what the poor kitty looked
>> like.  She was a great kitty.. I had her until I left for college.  I
>> tried taking her with me, but the landlord said no way, so back home
>> she went :(

> I had to leave behind kitties too.  It's hard but my parents appreciated
> the mousekeeping the cats kid.

Yes, I'm hoping these kitties will do the same :)  Strangely enough it's
usually the males that are the mousers that I've seen.. and thankfully one of
them here is a male :)


>> on the street, and usually put out food for them.. Unfortunely there
>> seem to be a lot of temporary residents in this area that just pack up
>> and leave their animals :(  I guess this area isn't unique in that
>> respect though.

> No, it's gone on as long as animals have been domesticated & willkeep
> going until.........................

Yes, it's so sad seeing the populations of the rescues and shelters..


>> > It was; we had her for about 8 months before we had to adopt her
>> out. > She always knew when we'd pull out the popcorn pot--and made
>> sure she > got her share before we could enjoy ours.

>> hahaha I guess she figured she deserved it :)

> In comic relief, most definately earned her keep!

That's great - Good memories there, I can tell :)

>> time told me Chester must have had a touch of distemper and he was
>> having petit mal seizures.  Poor doggy - no wonder he was so sensitive

> My sister got a pet store collie one year for Christmas.  Sweet dog but
> not a brain in his body.

Yes, they are usually dogs with some problem or other.. it's sad.. Right here
in PA, the puppy mills are 'infamous'.  The area is trying to close them down
though.

>> to everything around him.  He was on dilantin for most of his life
>> (think we had him for about 10 years).

> My parents were realising that they have had this dog for 6 years now.
> He was a rescue one; my dad wishes he could claim the dog on his taxform
> for medical deductions.  Their last dog they had for about 18 years.

I can understand that.. well there is dog/cat insurance now, I'd rather not
start paying for that though!

>> I think so, but Toby can be so low status.  I try to let him lead the
>> way so he feels more important.  Well hopefully, he'll at least teach
>> the pups some manners Lol

> They should pick some up from him.

They are getting a long with the kitties more and more, which is good.  Leo was
walking around today like he owned the place haha.. and the puppies did chase
him, but stopped when he turned to look them in the eye :)

Take care,
Janis

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