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WT Sharpe · 09-02-2011, 03:19 PM

Late Wednesday afternoon as my wife and I were heading to the store, we saw a black lab in the road ahead (my wife was driving). I told her to be very careful, as it was obvious that the dog was not "street smart". Sure enough, just as we got closer, the dog walked right in our path. My wife stopped the car, and I got out to see if the dog had any identification. She had a red collar, but not a tag in sight, so I put her in the car, and we took her to animal control. Just a few minutes ago, I called there, and so far no one has come for her. I asked if they could take my name and let me know if no one came to claim her (they have a kill policy: they hold the dog 10 days, then it's goodbye pooch). They said they weren't set up to do that, but I could come in and fill out a first claim form for adoption if the owners don't show up, so I guess that's what I'll be doing next week.

We really don't need a dog that size, and my wife doesn't want another dog at all, but I haven't the heart to see that dog abandoned to its fate. She's obviously a very friendly dog. I'm Norton would love her, right after his jealous butt finished marking all over the house for bringing home a rival for his affections.

badgoodDeb · 09-02-2011, 05:11 PM

Awwww -- it's a good thing you are such a softie!

WT Sharpe · 09-02-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by badgoodDeb

Awwww -- it's a good thing you are such a softie!

Too soft, sometimes. I didn't want to get anyone in trouble, but if we hadn't stopped, I'm sure one of our crazy, impatient Virginia drivers would have mowed her down before nightfall. Animal control was our only option. She had no ID, and without assurance that her shots were up to date, I didn't want to take her home to interact with Norton (who is up to date on all his shots).

poohbear_nc · 09-02-2011, 08:56 PM

Admit it Tom! If you bring home a female dog, it's just to give your leg a rest from Norton's attentions!

[yes - you did a very good thing rescuing an abandoned dog - the former owners should be run over!]

WT Sharpe · 09-03-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Admit it Tom! If you bring home a female dog, it's just to give your leg a rest from Norton's attentions!

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Well, she is a nice dog, but that thought did occur to me.

FlorenceArt · 09-03-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe

Well, she is a nice dog, but that thought did occur to me.

I wonder what their cubs would look like...

poohbear_nc · 09-03-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

I wonder what their cubs would look like...

Norton would need a step ladder to become a daddy!

poohbear_nc · 09-03-2011, 07:32 PM

Errrrr ..... or were you referring to Tom?

Dylrob · 09-05-2011, 10:26 AM

Posting on a forum with the same initials as this one.

poohbear_nc · 09-05-2011, 11:32 AM

Just got back from a morning spent at the park - the Sarah P. Duke Gardens to be specific. Love to feed the ducks and wander through the flowers.

phenomshel · 09-05-2011, 02:57 PM

Dreading work. Though it may be a "holiday" for the U.S. it isn't if you work retail or fast food!! Kind of ironic, considering what this particular holiday is about...

Sweetpea · 09-05-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by phenomshel

Dreading work. Though it may be a "holiday" for the U.S. it isn't if you work retail or fast food!! Kind of ironic, considering what this particular holiday is about...

What holiday is that?

I'm pondering about ordering that Acer Tablet... Do I wait till I've seen more about the Lenovo tablet? Or even the Amazon one...

phenomshel · 09-05-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweetpea

What holiday is that?

I'm pondering about ordering that Acer Tablet... Do I wait till I've seen more about the Lenovo tablet? Or even the Amazon one...

Labor Day. Supposed to celebrate workers' economic and social contributions to U.S. society. Only most retail and fast food places are open, so so much for celebrating if you work in those fields....and in my opinion, it makes a mockery out of the whole concept.

Rumpelteazer · 09-05-2011, 05:29 PM

I just bought Amazon gift cards for myself with the leftovers on my prepaid credit cards. After three months they deduct €1 a month off your balance. I had three cards each with less than €10, now each has less than €0.50 on them. I'm trying very hard not to immediately spend the money on ebooks.

SneakySnake · 09-05-2011, 07:20 PM

Feeling low!

Mr M is still not right - he can't jump properly. I just realised I made a work mistake that I have to fix (embarassing because I have to contact some emloyees).
What else will go wrong?

Now off to the gym and body balance - here's hoping the meditation track will work, but I think my mind will be spinning about other things

09-02-2011, 03:19 PM	#31966
WT Sharpe Bah, humbug! Posts: 39,072 Karma: 157049943 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chesapeake, VA, USA Device: Kindle Oasis, iPad Pro, & a Samsung Galaxy S9.	Late Wednesday afternoon as my wife and I were heading to the store, we saw a black lab in the road ahead (my wife was driving). I told her to be very careful, as it was obvious that the dog was not "street smart". Sure enough, just as we got closer, the dog walked right in our path. My wife stopped the car, and I got out to see if the dog had any identification. She had a red collar, but not a tag in sight, so I put her in the car, and we took her to animal control. Just a few minutes ago, I called there, and so far no one has come for her. I asked if they could take my name and let me know if no one came to claim her (they have a kill policy: they hold the dog 10 days, then it's goodbye pooch). They said they weren't set up to do that, but I could come in and fill out a first claim form for adoption if the owners don't show up, so I guess that's what I'll be doing next week. We really don't need a dog that size, and my wife doesn't want another dog at all, but I haven't the heart to see that dog abandoned to its fate. She's obviously a very friendly dog. I'm Norton would love her, right after his jealous butt finished marking all over the house for bringing home a rival for his affections.

09-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#31967
badgoodDeb Grand Sorcerer Posts: 8,560 Karma: 64462893 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Harrisburg outskirts Device: Palms, K1-4s, iPads, iPhones, KV, KO1	Awwww -- it's a good thing you are such a softie!

09-02-2011, 08:56 PM	#31969
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,855 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Admit it Tom! If you bring home a female dog, it's just to give your leg a rest from Norton's attentions! [yes - you did a very good thing rescuing an abandoned dog - the former owners should be run over!]

09-03-2011, 07:32 PM	#31973
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,855 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Errrrr ..... or were you referring to Tom?

09-05-2011, 10:26 AM	#31974
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,234 Karma: 48000000 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	Posting on a forum with the same initials as this one.

09-05-2011, 11:32 AM	#31975
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 63,855 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Just got back from a morning spent at the park - the Sarah P. Duke Gardens to be specific. Love to feed the ducks and wander through the flowers.

09-05-2011, 02:57 PM	#31976
phenomshel ZCD BombShel Posts: 4,793 Karma: 8293322 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Frozen North (aka Illinois, USA) Device: iPad, STB Kindle Oasis	Dreading work. Though it may be a "holiday" for the U.S. it isn't if you work retail or fast food!! Kind of ironic, considering what this particular holiday is about...

09-05-2011, 05:29 PM	#31979
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,364 Karma: 27919658 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I just bought Amazon gift cards for myself with the leftovers on my prepaid credit cards. After three months they deduct €1 a month off your balance. I had three cards each with less than €10, now each has less than €0.50 on them. I'm trying very hard not to immediately spend the money on ebooks.

09-05-2011, 07:20 PM	#31980
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Feeling low! Mr M is still not right - he can't jump properly. I just realised I made a work mistake that I have to fix (embarassing because I have to contact some emloyees). What else will go wrong? Now off to the gym and body balance - here's hoping the meditation track will work, but I think my mind will be spinning about other things