The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[MinnieM123]

I like your thought's on getting a kitten. When we adopted our adult doggie ( husband had kitty's , but became allergic to them) when he aged we noticed he spent more time sleeping under the bed. I thought he was depressed. We went to the animal shelter and got a young puppy. That little girl, brought him out of his sleeping, and they had so much fun together, playing "tug a war" with an old sock. At first the older doggie would pull the puppy around. Later when the puppy got older and bigger, she pulled around the older doggie. He was always dominate and the younger dog respected that. But the week before our older doggie passed, he let her be dominate, eating first, drinking first. It was as though he knew his time was getting short. This story still brings tears to my eyes. Thanks to all for "listening".

I have empathy for anyone who has a pet and has to watch them go downhill, toward the end. I'll just leave it there, but reading your story above, I felt your pain.

 

[MinnieM123]

Well, I have some bad news. Remember the ligament in my thumb I tore? Went to the doctor today. It's not healing. I'm going to have ligament reconstruction surgery within the next few weeks.

Oh brother. That's lousey; you've already had a long stretch with this injury. Let's hope the surgery fixes this for once and for all.

 

[MinnieM123]

Not going too bad thank you.And i hope yours goes as good.
Our Jack was the family pet (springer spaniel) and when it came time Mum and Dad couldn't do it so i had to take him to the vets by myself.when i took him for a last walk on the way there he was almost like his younger self one last time.
Dammit... now i gone get all teary again.

Sympathy like and hugs. A little ray of sunshine here, though, for you. My dog is also named Jack. He's sitting on the floor next to me, and I told him your story. He put his paw up to wave at you across the pond, and he hopes you'll eventually get another dog to love.

 

[MinnieM123]

Yes, when we're at WDW, someone else can do the driving, piloting, etc..

Gotta say that I find the transportation options at WDW to be efficient, most of the time. I know some people constantly complain, but with just a few exceptions (and I go to WDW when it's busy--not extremely busy--but close to that), their overall system is to be admired.

I like the bus drivers and the boat drivers, because you can talk to them. Mostly I'll just say hello or thank you, as they're busy and I don't want to interrupt them. But I have had a few great conversations with them (if it was a quieter time of day with only a few people on the bus or boat). They're all WDW cast members, and I enjoy them.

 

[MinnieM123]

Very nice! Although every time I see that dragon, I always wonder what he's looking at that's got him looking so surprised and/or amazed.

I always just assumed he was surprised and amazed to see me when I walked by!

 

[MinnieM123]

Too many cat pics and conversation so I had to put this up

Dogs are my favorites, too! But I have to admit that I love all critters.

 

[MinnieM123]

Ok gang I have to somebody about this or I will burst.....I just secretly booked a long weekend at WDW for hubby and I in November. He thinks that we are spending the weekend in Minneapolis! We will be staying at the Swan, it is our first time there so if anyone has any tips about it please let me know! I also have to decide if we should go to the Christmas party the night we get there or Sunday night. My only concern is that it is November so if our flight is delayed or canceled because of snow we might not get in until later and possibly miss it. Any thoughts? I'm so excited, he is going to be so surprised!

That's exciting!! I've stayed at the Swan multiple times over the years. It's smaller than the Dolphin and seems more relaxed to me. You'll still see Disney families, but you'll also see business people there as well. I thought it was a nice mix. They have good rates, and the only thing you won't get will be the free Magic Express bus from the airport, and the little Disney amenities in the bathroom. However, they have some wonderful soaps, etc. from their own collection (I forget the brand) that I think you'll really like.

The boat ride to either Epcot or DHS is so convenient. I love being right in the middle of the action there!!

 

[MinnieM123]

Oh my. We've had so many pups over the years. All rescue/pound puppies.
Currenty, we have Belle and Ranger. Black lab mixes. They're great, but the one I miss the most is Indy. Tearing up as I type this. Also a pound puppy, he had a heart defect that we didn't know about until after we adopted him. But, the vet said it was just a murmur and he would be OK.
Turns out he wasn't "OK", and we lost him. The details of that day are best left unvisited here.
Anyway, here is a pic of one of the coolest pups ever...

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I remember your touching tribute to Indy. Haven't forgotten.

 

[MinnieM123]

Please don't edit this Figgy It is a real coffee spitter

I'm DYIN' over this @MR FERRET !!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Two words:
Jar Jar
(Not awesome!)

I liked JarJar in the animated series The Clone Wars. He was given a more serious role as ambassador and not as "cwazy" as he was in Phantom Menace.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

daang, that sucks.
you were still using the thumb or why it isnt healing?

Doctor just said sometimes it doesn't heal on its own. They always give it a chance, but sometimes you need surgery anyway. He told me this was a possibility weeks ago.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

Too many cat pics and conversation so I had to put this up

So cute! My daughter is talking me into a getting a teacup dog. She wants one like this man has.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Oh No! I'm so sorry to hear that. I wish you a speedy recovery, maybe it's like getting you tonsils removed. All the ice cream you can eat, non-dairy of course. Get well soon xoxo Figgy

Thanks

Actually, I've had my tonsils out, and I hope this is better! Two weeks out of school, bled three days after the surgery, and only had about one bowl of ice cream. Could not stand anything with temperature. I ended up eating cheese curls for almost two weeks, sucking on them to make them soft. I hope this is better!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

True. There just isn't a perfect mode of transportation I guess. But I think I'd still prefer not having to drive.

Ditto.

 

[Figgy1]

Doctor just said sometimes it doesn't heal on its own. They always give it a chance, but sometimes you need surgery anyway. He told me this was a possibility weeks ago.

Sympathy like

 

[Figgy1]

So cute! My daughter is talking me into a getting a teacup dog. She wants one like this man has.

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He's not much to look at the man not the dog. But OMG he's amazing in concert!

 

[Figgy1]

Thanks

Actually, I've had my tonsils out, and I hope this is better! Two weeks out of school, bled three days after the surgery, and only had about one bowl of ice cream. Could not stand anything with temperature. I ended up eating cheese curls for almost two weeks, sucking on them to make them soft. I hope this is better!

Sympathy like! Me too! I still have all my original parts, my knees have been fixed but still original.

 

[Figgy1]

@theNmaster2000 I just saw an update on the storm and it's looking better for you. Still rain and wind but not earth shattering. Be safe

 

[MOXOMUMD]

He's not much to look at the man not the dog. But OMG he's amazing in concert!

About fifteen years ago a coworker and her son saw him in the Grand Floridian lobby of all places. He was wearing a baseball cap and had a small beard but they figured out who it was. Tyler was so nice to them because they figured out the little ruse that they got autographs and pics with him. Honestly after seeing the pictures I would never have recognized him.

 

[donaldtoo]

Just TGIF for me, but that's just as good!!

Again with the site not letting me be able to like one of your posts.

But, again, I like it.