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Sunny Sunday Chat (11/10)
Looks like another slow weekend on the forum. Hope everyone is out and about having fun or just relaxing and enjoying the time off. I took Shane to a holiday photo fundraiser yesterday. I'd been asked to help out but there wasn't much to do nor much I could do with Shane with me. It was really...
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Help - Is she dying?
I have just noticed that Maggie is drinking a lot of water, much more than she used to drink. And her urine seems much darker than it used to be. My question is, is this a serious sign? I have a feeling it is liver or kidney failure. If it is, is it causing her pain? Is liver/kidney failure treatable...
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Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Ruby's version)
If you hear galloping coming up behind you as you walk in your neighborhood tonight, watch out . . . . it may be the Headless Horseman on his trusty steed! Happy Halloween!
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Heart Warming Story
This story was on facebook. Was also video but I didn't get it copies. Think it happened in New York. A 3-4 month old pit bull Also, besides the injuries he got from being thrown from the car, he also had gaping wounds that indicated he had been a "bait dog. ' For anyone that doesn't...
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It's Harvey Wallbanger Day !!! (Or Friday 11/8 Chat - Deb W.)
It's National Harvey Wallbanger Day !!! The story goes that Harvey was a California surfer in the 1950's and had lost a big surfing contest and had gone to a bar afterwards to drown his sorrows. The bar was owned by the world famous mixologist "Duke" Antone who also created the...
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Thursday Chat 11-7-13
The cool weather is here! We'll warm up to the 60's with lots of sunshine. :) I think it was 55 this morning and naturally everyone here considers this cold. The dogs love it. DH had to work late yesterday or so he claimed. So I went to the training class by myself. I think this trainer is...
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Wednesday Chat 11-6-13
Well, not much to report here. The weather is changing from warm and muggy to cooler with some rain. I had a dentist appointment this morning. My teeth are nice and clean and no problems found. Exciting, eh? lol Tonight I'm going to a short dog training seminar. DH is going with me. This should...
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Monday Monday Chat 11-4-13 10:35 AM CST
The forum was all wonky over the weekend. Seems to be back to the new normal. Nothing much new going on here. I saw a very beautiful rainbow this morning on the way to work. It was in the West and was backlit by the orange of the rising sun reflected off the clouds. Really unusual looking. Gabby...
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I Lost A LIfe Long Friend Today
I got word a little while ago that one of my life long friends had passed today. Sammy and I grew up together in that little community, started 1st grade together, graduated together. He was voted most handsome our jr. and sr. years, was captain of the basketball and baseball teasm (we were to small...
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It's Tuesday, Right? 11/5/13 Chat (Deb W.)
I'm a little confused since I was in training last Thursday and Friday and I took yesterday off to take my hot, itchy mess of a dog to the Vet. At my seminar, I learned how to be a LEADER and not just a mere manager. I also learned how to be a VISIONARY and to not get caught up in putting out fires...
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Good News For Me
When I was taken to the hospital Sept. 7, my kidney value was 8%, which is transplant or death. My blood pressure was 70/40, so they worked all night and the next morning to get it up. The doctor put a PERMANENT dialysis catheter in my chest I had 4 rounds of dialysis in 5 days (is usually 3 in 7 days...
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Saturday chat
So much for a catchy title! I'm so glad the weekend is finally here. I'm so worn out from the move and trying to work all week that I could sleep for two days. Not gonna happen....... Today I get to go to the laundramat since our washer and dryer won't be here for another couple weeks...
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Pictures, pictures, and more pictures (10/30/13 - TheDogHouse)
A request was made a few days ago for pictures, and let's face it, it doesn't take much for me to show off pics of our Doodle I thought this little hood was so cute! When Dad picked him up from daycare he had a fever and wasn't feeling so great. Which became apparent when he was willing...
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Off colored Boston Terriers...
For those who don't know, there are people breeding Boston Terriers in colors that are not allowed by the breed standard and are selling them for insane amounts of money. While few are doing so responsibly, the majority aren't so I created a guide about off colored Boston Terriers. You can check...
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Holy cow it's Nov 1st chat!
Rainy & windy here. A good day to be home snuggling with Buddy. Yesterday a co-worker brought his 14 month old daughter in to trick-or-treat. She was absolutely adorable in a bumblebee costume! Deb, I know you're at training, but wondering if you have your Breeder's Cup picks. Hope...
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Happy Halloween
Hopefully, here is Witch Honey to wish everyone a Happy, fun and safe Halloween Well, it looks like the little tiny picture again.
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Halloween chitter chat (10-31-13)
So who is passing out candy and who is taking kids around? I am doing neither. I don't want to be tempted to eat candy so I bought none. It's raining cats and dogs here. I have a meeting downtown at a local coffee shop too (have to walk). they have the best coffee ever though! :) Pumpkin spice...
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10-30-13 Wednesday wonderings
75 years ago tonight Orson Wells read "War of the Worlds" on a radio program and threw the entire country into hysteria!! One of the first big examples of the power of the media LOL If anybody has SiriusXM their Radio Classics is going to run the entire thing tonight LOL. Maybe Deb will have...
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Honey
My Honey girl laying in the kitchen watching me, hoping I would drop something for her to grab. She may be 12 and white faced, but her hips are really great for her age as you cansee in pictures taken last night. Well, darn, the picture is so tiny and has to be clicked on to be seen. Just can't...
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Lots of Pictures
You asked for pictures. Let's see if I can oblige you. This new format for the forum is strange.... All the girls last spring up north (l-r Gabby, Quinn, Teddi and Belle) Gabby at Golden National with her loot September 2012 Gabby in the field: Quinn dock jumping: And a couple...
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