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[rave]

I don't know why they call it Daylight Savings Time. Why are we saving daylight and if we have been doing it for so long and if we have so much of it , who's got it all????

That just made my day. Can't stop grinnin'.

 

[rave]

I took this one at my Dad's yesterday - just a close up of some pretty leaves:

Then this one the other night - LURV sunsets!!!

Breathtaking!!

 

[rave]

That "Sunset" is - ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS ! ! !

Between - You and Rave - I am so jealous of not only your picture taking abilities, but your "views" . . .

There is no talent involved in my photography. The camera is ten times smarter than I am. It's idiot-proof.

 

[sbphotog]

I don't know how quick it is, but the best way I found to crate train is to make the crate "home" or the safe place. I bottle trained my pup (water bottle that hangs on the side of the crate) and put her food, toys and a soft blanket in there. Left the door open, and that's where she'd go to eat, drink and nap. We taught her the command "go to bed", and she'd crate up beautifully - but it did take some time, and we were very careful to make sure we all used the same commands and of course praise, praise, praise, reward when she did well. She also got a bit of a treat when going in if we were closing the crate to leave the house for awhile. Hope this helps!

Today I took the door off the crate, made it nice and cozy for her (toys, treats, & food inside) and she'll go inside willingly to eat and get her toys and when she's sleepy she'll let me put her inside and nap in there, so I guess it's a start in the right direction. But at night it's a different story. I suppose it will take some time to get to the night training and leaving her in there when we leave. thanks for the tips

 

[Meddog]

I keep three carts going at all times, always refill before they "need" it, frequently with a few drops at a time. I regularly open three new ones everyother Sunday, fill and invert them to sit overnight. In the morning, I trash the old ones and start the new. Makes a monday a little less yucky.

I'd say what you're doing right is filling when/before it needs it, and not over or under filling. They get pitched when they start to get that dry taste like they need juice no matter how full they are. I've never kept strict track, but I'd guess I get around 10 days to two weeks on average.

 

[Meddog]

Is he for rent?
LOL

You sound like my husband. He loves projects like that. So far, he's remodeled our back bathroom, scraped the popcorn off the hallway ceiling, installed installation in our attic and recently dug a drainage system in our backyard so we won't have a lake during the rainy season. Now, he wants to tear up our front bathroom.

 

[CarrieD]

Absolutely adorable!! One thing I had to learn quickly about labs and retrievers is that they are chewers (but not before I lost carpeting, drywall, one of my late hubby's upper plates, and one of his hearing aids!) I found that making rawhide available ALWAYS saved the day. You can redirect inappropriate chewing.

Okay, can't stop giggling -- sorry -- <giggle>

 

[CarrieD]

Today I took the door off the crate, made it nice and cozy for her (toys, treats, & food inside) and she'll go inside willingly to eat and get her toys and when she's sleepy she'll let me put her inside and nap in there, so I guess it's a start in the right direction. But at night it's a different story. I suppose it will take some time to get to the night training and leaving her in there when we leave. thanks for the tips

She's probably still looking for litter mates to cuddle with at night. Dh used to put a carboard box next to the bed so he could reach down and comfort if a pup fussed in the night. Usually didn't have to do that much past 5-7 days. Sounds like you're well on your way to crate training. Good luck, she's a cutie!

 

[CarrieD]

I keep three carts going at all times, always refill before they "need" it, frequently with a few drops at a time. I regularly open three new ones everyother Sunday, fill and invert them to sit overnight. In the morning, I trash the old ones and start the new. Makes a monday a little less yucky.

That's an excellent idea, I'm gonna give that a try. I like the idea of a scheduled routine - it would make planning and ordering so much easier. Thanks!

 

[Uncle]

Today I took the door off the crate, made it nice and cozy for her (toys, treats, & food inside) and she'll go inside willingly to eat and get her toys and when she's sleepy she'll let me put her inside and nap in there, so I guess it's a start in the right direction. But at night it's a different story. I suppose it will take some time to get to the night training and leaving her in there when we leave. thanks for the tips

It has been my experience and something I have done a few times when it comes to a "pup" that young and who maybe experiencing what is called "Severe Seperation Anxiety" (cry, wine, yelp, bark, etc) from being taken from their mother & siblings . . . be it at night or when left home alone during the day . . . there are a couple of other things to put in the crate (especially at night) with them; they are 1) a "leak" proof "hot" water bottle (or something similar that cannot be puncured by their teeth) wrapped tightly in a "thin" cloth/towel/blanket (so they cannot get at it) - but also they can still feel the "warmth" from and 2) some form of noise - a ticking clock, something that creates a low "hum", even a small portable radio on low (either in or just outside the crate), etc.- so they do not feel alone and keeps them occupied while you are sleeping . . . I have learned that young "pups" - and for that matter even any dog, when no one is "around" (gone out or sleeping) they usually "feel" alone and need to be kept occupied with something. AND - if they are given something (like the sound of music or the human voice) to occupy their attention, they seem to calm down and/or have a more even temperment (stop barking) when you leave or are alone. Just a thought and something you might want to also try . . .

Also, one other thing to consider, is the "puppy" trained - or in the process of being trained - to go out side yet . . . They maybe telling you that they need to go out . . . If that is the case, then you may have another problem on your hands . . . Again, just a thought . . .

Hope the information is helpful . . .

 

[sbphotog]

Absolutely adorable!! One thing I had to learn quickly about labs and retrievers is that they are chewers (but not before I lost carpeting, drywall, one of my late hubby's upper plates, and one of his hearing aids!) I found that making rawhide available ALWAYS saved the day. You can redirect inappropriate chewing.

yeah already figuring that out. gonna get some bitter apple too cause she likes to chew on me too.

She's probably still looking for litter mates to cuddle with at night. Dh used to put a carboard box next to the bed so he could reach down and comfort if a pup fussed in the night. Usually didn't have to do that much past 5-7 days. Sounds like you're well on your way to crate training. Good luck, she's a cutie!

probably. She is a bit young to be away from her mom, but she stopped feeding the litter and started ignoring them. She eats solid food though.

 

[sbphotog]

It has been my experience and something I have done a few times when it comes to a "pup" that young and who maybe experiencing what is called "Severe Seperation Anxiety" (cry, wine, yelp, bark, etc) from being taken from their mother & siblings . . . be it at night or when left home alone during the day . . . there are a couple of other things to put in the crate (especially at night) with them; they are 1) a "leak" proof "hot" water bottle (or something similar that cannot be puncured by their teeth) wrapped tightly in a "thin" cloth/towel/blanket (so they cannot get at it) - but also they can still feel the "warmth" from and 2) some form of noise - a ticking clock, something that creates a low "hum", even a small portable radio on low (either in or just outside the crate), etc.- so they do not feel alone and keeps them occupied while you are sleeping . . . I have learned that young "pups" - and for that matter even any dog, when no one is "around" (gone out or sleeping) they usually "feel" alone and need to be kept occupied with something. AND - if they are given something (like the sound of music or the human voice) to occupy their attention, they seem to calm down and/or have a more even temperment (stop barking) when you leave or are alone. Just a thought and something you might want to also try . . .

Also, one other thing to consider, is the "puppy" trained - or in the process of being trained - to go out side yet . . . They maybe telling you that they need to go out . . . If that is the case, then you may have another problem on your hands . . . Again, just a thought . . .

Hope the information is helpful . . .

I'm in the process now of housebreaking. everytime she wakes up during the night I take her out and she goes almost as soon as I put her down. I think the potty traing may end up being easier than the crate training.

 

[Pepe Le Vapse]

I'm really frustrated with the post office. When I first starting ordering from SI, I'd get my order delivered within 3 days via 1st Class. Pretty reasonable given they ship the next day (sometimes same day) and give it 2 days to go from there to Calif. But this last order was shipped Monday and as of Saturday it still isn't here! I checked the tracking and it arrived in one Los Angeles "sort facility" on Thurs, then was in a different Los Angeles sort facility Friday with expected delivery on Nov. 4 (Friday), but no such luck. So it has to get from LA to my town then finally brought to me. That's looking like Monday or Tues now, more than a week from ordering to delivery. And now I'm completely out of cartos because I expected the new ones to have arrived by now. Guess I'll have to start paying triple for Priority Mail just so it doesn't get treated like junk mail or something
What would be even better would be if I could get my supplies from a west coast vendor. Seems like most are midwest or east coast. I wonder why that is. Imagine, you need to open another office out here!! Pay me and I'll take an early retirement and work for you

I got a 1000 sq foot basement that is vacant that would be a great St Louis warehouse

 

[marlou]

Can't wear gloves. Because of the MS I have almost no sense of touch. My hands normally feel like I'm wearing thick leather gloves. Actual gloves just amplify that to zero tactile feedback.

Stinks, doesn't it? My daughter has MS and has lost some feeling in her legs and feet. She otherwise is doing pretty well and still works full time. It's been twenty years since she was diagnosed.

 

[marlou]

How is everybody adjusting to the new time change so far? Personally, I wish they'd leave the darned clocks alone. They're such a pain to change.

Never could figure out why they call it Daylight Savings Time, it should be Daylight Changing Time......there's still the same number of daylight hours! Changed two clocks, hope to finish them before I go to bed tonight. grumble, grumble...

 

[Vapian]

Hi all ...thought I would mention something cool we have coming for Monday or Tuesday all new SI innovation ...was actually my idea

Stealth end caps .....no need to buy a new battery...just buy the cap and pop off the grey one and pop this one on and your batt becomes a stealth with no light from the LED shinning through

That is cool!

But ... what would be even cooler (for me anyway) would be an end cap that also worked as capacitive touch screen stylus tip, so it would work on any touch screen device (including iDevices).

Now that would be cool.

 

[FishmanTx]

Stinks, doesn't it? My daughter has MS and has lost some feeling in her legs and feet. She otherwise is doing pretty well and still works full time. It's been twenty years since she was diagnosed.

Marlou i'm going to send you a PM about some breaking ground work on MS. I sent the same to Raven. A MUST read!

 

[CarrieD]

Any ETA on cartos and liquid? I've been trying to order RY4 and Vanilla in 24mg, but no luck.

 

[Meddog]

I got to come in an hour late I also have to say an hour late

Well i couldn't figure out why my body was wide awake so early - but then it dawned on me

I wish they would leave it alone too!

 

[Meddog]

I don't know why they call it Daylight Savings Time. Why are we saving daylight and if we have been doing it for so long and if we have so much of it , who's got it all????

I am hoarding it in a jar. You can't have it.... It's all mine!