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[Channler]

What it do ladies and gents?

I just kind of comically noted to myself that I tend to pop my head in here on six month intervals. Strange isn't it? Anyways I'm at home going stir crazy while I wait to get back to school for my last year. It crazy to think that I was apart of these forums like my freshman year of highschool and I'm just about to graduate. Wow.

Anyways I just wanted to stop by and say hello and see if any of the "old-timers" are still around.

Peace

[treydog]

Welcome back, Channler. As one of the older "old-timers," I am happy to say that a fair number of us are still around. Pull up a chair.

Considering all the unhappy news we have been experiencing lately, I wanted to pass along a story that shows all is not dark and gloomy.

The new cat (Princess Juneipurr) has her own schedule- as most cats do.

So, beginning around 4:00 a.m., she will show up on the bed, with one of her toy mice, and proceed to have a grand time batting it around and jumping on us. She usually announces her arrival with a "trill"- a sort of long "purrr-ripp" sound. Once we convince her that it is not yet time to get up, she will disappear, only to come back an hour later. And so on, until it IS time to get up.

Mrs. Treydog and I were laughing about this behavior, and she said,

"I guess for her, every day is Christmas."

And maybe that is not a bad way to approach life. Of course, it's easier if you are a cat who sleeps 17 hours a day, and plays or eats the other 7.

[haute ecole rider]

And maybe that is not a bad way to approach life. Of course, it's easier if you are a cat who sleeps 17 hours a day, and plays or eats the other 7

And someone else works to pay the bills!

Good news for a change is always welcome!

[DarkZerker]

My girlfriend just got a pet dog...and he's a maniac.

It bit me twice and I have a huge mark on my FINGAH! CHARLIE BIT MEH!! In fact, I screamed that out loud when I got bit and my girlfriend started calling the dog charlie.

[Black Hand]

Aggggh! My brain is full!

Last week of EMT class wish me luck!

[haute ecole rider]

Good luck!

I know about the full brain syndrome!

[Olen]

Best of luck, just remember that once you're done you can get it nice and empty again.

Not really any news from me. My knee has continued to deteriorate (the doc says it is cartilage and it's knackered in both knees) so now I make it to the shops and not much more. I might get to see a specialist one day but the waiting list to get onto the waiting list is weeks so it's about as likely to get better by itself. Still I get some other things done instead.

[ureniashtram]

My girlfriend just got a pet dog...and he's a maniac.

It bit me twice and I have a huge mark on my FINGAH! CHARLIE BIT MEH!! In fact, I screamed that out loud when I got bit and my girlfriend started calling the dog charlie.

I actually laughed at that. Albeit jealous and a pained one.

You see, my hound died. And he was right in front of me. The worst part is, I didn't do nothing about it. I returned from Phillipines to Japan, and was greeted by my family there etc.

After celebrations passed and all went back to normal, my attention went to my G. Retriever. He was skinny beyond words, and I suspect that one of my stupid cousins didn't pay full attention to my dog. I even left some money for him to buy food for Reaver!

So, I decided to head to my cousins place in hopes for an explanation. While dressing up, the big furball came up to me and practically begged to join. Soft whining, ears flat back and those brown pleading eyes. . . Who in their right mind wouldn't refuse an offer like that?
A dog-hater, maybe.

Anyway, I was like 'Sure, why not? This is probably our first walk together last time I was here. And that was like, two months ago.'

And our last, I might add.
Since that air-head's house is just a couple of blocks away, I decided to walk leisurely with my dog.

As me and furball walked across a road, a truck went on our way. Apparently he didn't notice it WAS BLUE (or green for that matter) NOT RED.

You can guess what happened. The dog, for reasons unknown to me, went ahead... And. . . y'know. That's why I haven't been online for.. I don't know. One week? Two weeks?

... Death do have a sick sense of humor. Our first meeting, since two months, turned into our last. The only thing that I felt that time was.. what's the word? Regret? Sadness? Anger (at myself for not taking Reaver with me to Phillipines)? Confusion? Shock? Guilt?

Or maybe a mixture of all six?

Thanks for listening (so to speak) to my rant. I haven't opened up to anybody since then, probably lacking the guts to do it.

-U.

[treydog]

Well, you told us, and we are a caring, friendly bunch....

Growing up with collies, I became all too familiar with the dog vs. automobile conflict.

I am so sorry for your loss, and for the circumstances. Talk as you feel the need, visit when you can- but know that we share your grief.

[SubRosa]

I am so sorry to hear that Uren. Animals are as much members of our family as humans are. Their loss is always painful.

[mALX]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts. Steve did die; he was buried with full military honors and my son was given the bullet casings from the gun salute and the flag that draped his coffin/urn. I could not put off my business trip, too many other factors were relying on it being on a given date.

Two things came of my trip: My stud dog may have some future contracts with this breeder (hopefully), the man spent years perfecting this line and my dog epitomizes what he was trying to bring out in the offspring (so I have my fingers crossed on that).

Here he is:


The second thing (hopefully good) that came from the trip was my new puppy. Her bloodlines make her a very special dog, so far she is showing a very promising beginning. She was 3 1/2 pounds when I brought her home and was running circles around the stud trying to herd him. These dogs are Louisiana Catahoula Leopard dogs and are used for hunting or herding (or both).


New puppy at 7 weeks old:


(She is gray colored with very blue eyes, bad lighting in that pic, sorry.)

I am back home, but exhausted. I will try and get on here a bit in the next week, but may not get to read much. You all ROCK for being such good friends! <333

P.S. - Zalphon, I love your poem, and I know you have been worried sick. You changed your email address in the middle of all this going on, I have to find it and figure out how the F I'm supposed to change it in Windows Vista. I tried repeatedly and it keeps going back to your old email address as soon as I get out of the screen and try to mail it. You know I would write you if I could though, you are always in my heart.

This post has been edited by mALX: Aug 6 2010, 12:46 AM

[treydog]

SHE"S BACK! SHE"S BACK! Princess Juneipurr Cheezit the First does a happy kitty dance. She has missed her cousin Maxical terribly. And I have missed Maxical's creator.

Welcome back, dear. We have saved your table by the window, and (as always) dogs are more than welcome, too.

[mALX]

SHE"S BACK! SHE"S BACK! Princess Juneipurr Cheezit the First does a happy kitty dance. She has missed her cousin Maxical terribly. And I have missed Maxical's creator.

Welcome back, dear. We have saved your table by the window, and (as always) dogs are more than welcome, too.

Sheeeeee's Baaaaaaaack! I have missed everyone. It is like being in a vacuum being away from here. It meant so much to see the kind words on here from everyone, you all ROCK!

I just hope my Oblivion group on Myspace hasn't revolted and mutinied I've been gone so long. <3

[haute ecole rider]

Yay! Welcome back!

I know it's been an awfully rough time for you and your family. I wish the best to you and your son as you move forward from the past couple of months.

Take your time getting caught up. There's a lot to do! New stories to enjoy. Old friends to say hello to.

When Maxical is ready to entertain us again, we'll be here!

[Acadian]

Welcome back, my dear! You know I'm very sorry for your loss. We have all missed you terribly. Take all the time you need to ease back into things.

[Zalphon]

Praise the daedra! Praise the Nine! Praise Anu! Even praise Sithis! After this long and arduous wait, you return. What news do you bring us of this strange place... You said it was Earth, right?

[D.Foxy]

And now, closure.

A moment of silence, to remember with love.

And now, the dross is discarded in the grave: the gold remains, forever.

[Olen]

Sorry for your loss.

It's good to see you back again though. When you feel like writing again we'll be here to read and enjoy.

Those dogs are beautiful.

This post has been edited by Olen: Aug 7 2010, 10:00 AM

[mALX]

I couldn't have made it through this time without you all, friends. Your kind words and thoughts have really helped. Thank you all. Foxy, your poem was awesome!

[treydog]

Been playing with pictures again, so I hope I can let everyone see what Princess Juneipurr Cheezit Thundercats Are Go the First looks like:



Don't let the innocent face fool you- she's a beast, I tell ya!

This post has been edited by treydog: Aug 8 2010, 05:15 PM