Again, as I mentioned to Val, I'm always up for a little elaboration. Even if you mean spirits of the liquid variety!
I mean the bogeyman kind.........
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I mean the bogeyman kind.........
Thats just me.......everything really quiet here, except for a dog barking in the distance. Hope its nut them again
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Time for me to get out from under the bed and lie on top of it gang..cya all laters Aloha!!
Appreciate it, wasn't easy pulling that letter out of the night table and reading it again
Morning, REOnauts!
Today's fact! The Hope Diamond was delivered to the Smithsonian by regular mail, with $2.44 postage.
Today's fact! The Hope Diamond was delivered to the Smithsonian by regular mail, with $2.44 postage.
Yes, I have read all the posts from yesterday evening and through to this morning.
I am not upset at Valerie for her view on monkeys. I can understand fully why she feels the way she does.
What I have learned through the years is to take an experience that really impacts me and try to gain understanding on why it happened. Often there is an explanation that give me a different perspective. I am then able to learn from the experience and not be tied up with negative emotions.
I have learned so much about primates, monkeys and apes, through years of research and hands on experiences. I lived have lived in four different households where monkeys were pets. I have handled monkeys that were calm and friendly. I have handled monkeys that wanted nothing more than to tear me apart. I have been called into a vets office to remove a monkey from a carrier and place him on the table so he could be tranquillized for a procedure. I have been bitten many times. There are scars on my arms and legs from bites.
The most important thing I have learned through these years is that monkeys and apes should NEVER be kept as pets or family members. Yes, I did have two monkeys at one time. I always wanted one and with limited information available and a broker ready to sell it was easy to do. That started my journey into learning all I could about these very special primates. It did not take me long to see that primate ownership should never happen.
I have written a few articles on primate ownership and my experiences. Some of the primate websites have them for primate owners and those interested in owning primates. They are located here if you wish to know more. If you only read one, I suggest Lucy's story. Primate Articles
I am not upset at Valerie for her view on monkeys. I can understand fully why she feels the way she does.
What I have learned through the years is to take an experience that really impacts me and try to gain understanding on why it happened. Often there is an explanation that give me a different perspective. I am then able to learn from the experience and not be tied up with negative emotions.
I have learned so much about primates, monkeys and apes, through years of research and hands on experiences. I lived have lived in four different households where monkeys were pets. I have handled monkeys that were calm and friendly. I have handled monkeys that wanted nothing more than to tear me apart. I have been called into a vets office to remove a monkey from a carrier and place him on the table so he could be tranquillized for a procedure. I have been bitten many times. There are scars on my arms and legs from bites.
The most important thing I have learned through these years is that monkeys and apes should NEVER be kept as pets or family members. Yes, I did have two monkeys at one time. I always wanted one and with limited information available and a broker ready to sell it was easy to do. That started my journey into learning all I could about these very special primates. It did not take me long to see that primate ownership should never happen.
I have written a few articles on primate ownership and my experiences. Some of the primate websites have them for primate owners and those interested in owning primates. They are located here if you wish to know more. If you only read one, I suggest Lucy's story. Primate Articles
Mornin REOville! Wednesday, We are about half way there! The "Attention REO newbs" thread is getting some really good stuff. If you haven't had time to go thru it, I hope you do, there are some great reads in there. It will be difficult for the judges to pick a favorite from the submissions. If you are a REO newb, please consider adding to it. Hope all have a great day, sending happy vacation vibes to Ray and Carol!
Morning Jeni! I agree it is a fun read! I hope all the new Reonauts enter.
You have a fantastic day sweetie!
Good morning, bottom-feeders
Good Morning Becky! Music is always good!
Hope your Wednesday goes well!
Thanks, Karen. You, too! I couldn't agree more with what you said about keeping monkeys as pets. That's not to say that I don't envy the heck out of the hands-on experience you've had with them, though!
Morning REOville
They're times I wish I lived in Canada. Sometimes the American Dream can really suck. You can be penalized for working hard, owning your home(s) and then not be able to enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Healthcare cost here make no sense. Between the medical bills of last year when my DW had kidney failure and my current medical bills I owe over $40k which I pay with one of our SS checks each month. Im far from being poor by no stretch of the imagination. I own out right our family home where I grew up in Silicon Valley appraised @ over 800K wich I collect $2100 a month rent. That money pays for my current house payments here in Oakdale. A simple loan would wipe out any debt but I was raised as a parent you leave your children with all you can and never with any debt. Tho I no longer have a son we are lucky enough to have 2 great grankids and our plan is to leave them each a house. Sorry for the rant but I just don't get this country (healthcare system) which my son fought and died for...make no sense...no sense at all. Again sorry for a morning bummer but I woke up in more pain than usual and a bad mood...but isn't that what hump day is for.
They're times I wish I lived in Canada. Sometimes the American Dream can really suck. You can be penalized for working hard, owning your home(s) and then not be able to enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Healthcare cost here make no sense. Between the medical bills of last year when my DW had kidney failure and my current medical bills I owe over $40k which I pay with one of our SS checks each month. Im far from being poor by no stretch of the imagination. I own out right our family home where I grew up in Silicon Valley appraised @ over 800K wich I collect $2100 a month rent. That money pays for my current house payments here in Oakdale. A simple loan would wipe out any debt but I was raised as a parent you leave your children with all you can and never with any debt. Tho I no longer have a son we are lucky enough to have 2 great grankids and our plan is to leave them each a house. Sorry for the rant but I just don't get this country (healthcare system) which my son fought and died for...make no sense...no sense at all. Again sorry for a morning bummer but I woke up in more pain than usual and a bad mood...but isn't that what hump day is for. 
Good morning, REOvil!
(((Karen & Lucy))) Thank you for sharing such a heart wrenching part of your life. I'm sharing Lucy's story with my sister, who feeds her dogs fried chicken, scrambled eggs, hot dogs,....
(((Karen & Lucy))) Thank you for sharing such a heart wrenching part of your life. I'm sharing Lucy's story with my sister, who feeds her dogs fried chicken, scrambled eggs, hot dogs,....
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