Ohmygosh - I loved that line!! Used it on my kids several times after we watched the movie together.
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Ohmygosh - I loved that line!! Used it on my kids several times after we watched the movie together.
It's goin' on six hours now. I'm almost to a point of going out there, but I don't have a dog, so I have no dog chow. There is some ham though. If he's sick, I hate to just leave him be. The thing is, I'm disabled, and wouldn't have a prayer of fighting off something that big if he were to come at me. Dave will be getting off of work soon (I hope). Dunno what to do.
you could call the sherif.... i mean it is a really big dog...and like you said you are disabled....
It's goin' on six hours now. I'm almost to a point of going out there, but I don't have a dog, so I have no dog chow. There is some ham though. If he's sick, I hate to just leave him be. The thing is, I'm disabled, and wouldn't have a prayer of fighting off something that big if he were to come at me. Dave will be getting off of work soon (I hope). Dunno what to do.
So much going on since I last posted! I wanted to welcome all of the new folks and reassure sherlockholmes. Don't worry about what you feel are your failings because your successes far outweigh them! We reach our goals at different paces and following different paths.
Adrena: I have gold batts on order! YAY!! and Thank You!
I have a package in my mailbox but can't go get it. There is a verrrry fluffy chupacabra napping in front of my house. He's either that or a displaced polar bear ... or mountain goat hybrid ... or a random pile of sheep ... or even a yeti.
Actually - It's a sleepy Great Pyrenees. I was getting a bit concerned because he'd been motionless forever and I couldn't see him breathing, so I opened the door. He stood up, stretched with a HUGE yawn, and started walking toward me. When I saw that his head was lowered and his tail was down I closed the door. *cough* chicken *cough* He has now resumed his nap. It's so funny because I've taken on a bear, a tiger, and alligators ... but I've also both seen and read Cujo ...
Yeah, yeah - I know - it isn't rabies season. But this dog is like a fluffy white mountain.
I think I'd be a little apprehensive too. But his head and tail down sound more like submission than anything. Somebody may have dumped him off on the nearest road. A lot of people seem to do that thinking somene in rural areas will take care of them. I've had a couple of dozen come up here over the years both dogs and cats. If he's hanging around your house he's probably hopeful he'll get some food and being that inactive he probably hasn't eaten in a while and is getting weak. On the side of caution he could also be diseased. My wife used to call me to stop and pick up a small bag of food while we waited for animal control.
The Sheriff would be a good choice. Or....you may have a new dog.
It's goin' on six hours now. I'm almost to a point of going out there, but I don't have a dog, so I have no dog chow. There is some ham though. If he's sick, I hate to just leave him be. The thing is, I'm disabled, and wouldn't have a prayer of fighting off something that big if he were to come at me. Dave will be getting off of work soon (I hope). Dunno what to do.
That's a good point. I don't blame you for having reservations. If you're a good thrower, you could toss the ham at him and close the door. If he eats it, then chances are he isn't sick. Maybe he's too hungry and scared. In either case, I would warn Dave before he comes home so that he can park closer to the house.
I really want to thank everyone who responded to my post. It may seem strange, but I am blown away by the friendly support and acceptance. I am so used to sites where everyone is critical, and it's "my way or the highway". I think I like it better here.
I really want to thank everyone who responded to my post. It may seem strange, but I am blown away by the friendly support and acceptance. I am so used to sites where everyone is critical, and it's "my way or the highway". I think I like it better here.
You sure won't find it that way here! There are so many ways, and we'll be here for support whatever highway you travel.
I really want to thank everyone who responded to my post. It may seem strange, but I am blown away by the friendly support and acceptance. I am so used to sites where everyone is critical, and it's "my way or the highway". I think I like it better here.
Totally understand what you're saying about the "critical" forums. Some groups are too uptight. That's not the case with ECF. The people here have helped me out a lot, especially when I first started vaping in July of 2010. If it weren't for them, I would still be smoking. Good luck with your journey.
poor Baby - maybe he's lost and hungry. Could you set out a bowl of water and some table scraps and see if that revives him? Isn't there anyone you could call to see if he needs help? A neighbor or one of your kids or even the police/sheriff/whatever? You wouldn't want him to die in your driveway
Blond Cujo has now moved to the other side of my car. It's been 5 hours since I first noticed him out there. That doesn't seem right. Hope he's not sick.
I really want to thank everyone who responded to my post. It may seem strange, but I am blown away by the friendly support and acceptance. I am so used to sites where everyone is critical, and it's "my way or the highway". I think I like it better here.
Oh, that's the New Member's forum. They get all cranky if you don't agree that a beefed up mod is the only way to go.
I tried calling Dave and couldn't get ahold of him. At any rate, the dog was between the parking and the house. It's all moot.
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I went outside, armed only with ham, and just went right up to him/her. The poor dear just wanted lovin' at first, and then accepted the ham. Then I went back in for water. More lovin'. Came back in for more ham. More lovin' ... more lovin'. He/she went through about a pound and a half of ham. Oh my - What have I done? Yeti is now blocking the ramp going up to the house. Sure smells like a yeti too - lol.
ut oh and you named him!! might make a great watch dog
might make a great watch dog I tried calling Dave and couldn't get ahold of him. At any rate, the dog was between the parking and the house. It's all moot.
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I tried calling Dave and couldn't get ahold of him. At any rate, the dog was between the parking and the house. It's all moot.
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Good for you! I know your new best friend was there for a reason! Not just the ham either.
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Great job, Rave! I would have done something like that, but I am hesitant to recommend it to people unless they have a good understanding of animals.
Oh, I know - and how about when they jump all over you when you post a problem with a particular product, to try to find a solution? Some people get really defensive, then the next thing you know, you're the subforum pariah. It's like high school all over again. They get so cliquish sometimes.I really want to thank everyone who responded to my post. It may seem strange, but I am blown away by the friendly support and acceptance. I am so used to sites where everyone is critical, and it's "my way or the highway". I think I like it better here.
Hey, congrats - you're doing great! And it really does happen eventually - I've got the most addictive nature, and after having smoked for 30 years, I've turned into one of those ugly ex-smokers that can't stand the smell now! Phew! Almost as bad as my ex-smoking dad: he used to walk around with a can of Lysol! And I can confidently say now that, no matter what happens with my vaping, I'm never going back to analogs. It's been 8 months for me.
One thing I can say about analog withdrawal symptoms though, is that they don't seem to last that long. I consciously forced myself to weather through them when I was first starting out and haven't had one since. Now I'm working on lowering my nic. But that's me. Do what's right for you. And from what I've been reading, you're doing great!
I know I'D be scared of him! Rave, you've got such a good heart! Lucky dog, to have found its way to your front yard.ut oh and you named him!!
Oh, that's the New Member's forum. They get all cranky if you don't agree that a beefed up mod is the only way to go.
So I recall. I felt embarrassed enough about smoking, I just wanted something unobtrusive, and all the advice seemed to be to get a SuperEgo (or something like that). "You don't know what you want and you'll end up with this eventually anyway, so..." No, I really don't want to be walking around sucking on something the size of a bazooka; I don't want or need everyone staring at me!
Oh, I know - and how about when they jump all over you when you post a problem with a particular product, to try to find a solution? Some people get really defensive, then the next thing you know, you're the subforum pariah. It's like high school all over again. They get so cliquish sometimes.
Hey, congrats - you're doing great! And it really does happen eventually - I've got the most addictive nature, and after having smoked for 30 years, I've turned into one of those ugly ex-smokers that can't stand the smell now! Phew! Almost as bad as my ex-smoking dad: he used to walk around with a can of Lysol! And I can confidently say now that, no matter what happens with my vaping, I'm never going back to analogs. It's been 8 months for me.
One thing I can say about analog withdrawal symptoms though, is that they don't seem to last that long. I consciously forced myself to weather through them when I was first starting out and haven't had one since. Now I'm working on lowering my nic. But that's me. Do what's right for you. And from what I've been reading, you're doing great!
When I first started back in August of 2009, I didn't have the guts to post. I just read and searched and read some more. The New Member Forum wasn't so bad back then. There really weren't that many mods at the time.
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