Excessive posting? ... Interesting.....

[Justin B]

It's not the puppy bit I mind. I love puppies (who doesn't?). I like the training and growing together. The part I object to is the buying bit. Almost all my dogs have been rescues. I believe in giving dogs homes that need them. But the rescue organizations have made it such a pain in the butt to deal with...I'm do with it.

 

[AtomicEraTom]

We got ours from the humane society. Ironically, I think it depends where you go. We tried to get one from Columbia County and they made it a pain and wanted to come visit our house a few times and we wanted a cat, too, and that was an issue. They made the whole thing very difficult.

We went over to Sauk County, got the dog no problem. Dad and I were looking at a cat and the lady asked, "do you want the cat, too? We'll start the paperwork right now." You can't ask for better service than that!

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Del Lampe Orchestra -- I'm Nuts About Mutts (1933)

[video=youtube;Z_P8fN0wTXI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_P8fN0wTXI[/video]

 

[jamespowers]

Here's a partial antidote for you: Colin Firth's rig at this years Oscars.

And Hugh Jackman's rig at the 2009 Oscars:

I just wish Firth would have used black studs. They stand out so much better.

Hugh Jackman is a nice example .

 

[Formeruser012523]

What the hell was that?! lol

I have NO answer to that question!

:rofl:

 

[Deco-Doll-1928]

You watched the Oscars?

I did and I think I regret that decision now. But, hey, in my defense there was nothing else on. lol At least I got to see more of the dog from the Artist. He's so cute.

 

[Deco-Doll-1928]

They still have the carousel??? That's great!

They do and I rode it too! I wish it was in better shape though. It needs some serious TLC.

 

[Deco-Doll-1928]

*Big sigh*

I have decided that it's time for a new furry companion. I want another Irish Setter and have made up my mind I'm going to get one. Started the process Monday, filling out adoption applications with the three local rescue groups.

Fast forward to yesterday. Start making calls to follow up as there are a lot of dogs right now looking for homes. First guys was so snotty about everything, and then said "...you might not have the experiance needed for a setter." Uh, what? This ain't my first rodeo cowboy. Not even close. I grew up raising AKC Keeshonds, and have rescued over a dozen dogs in my lifetime from Pomeranians to Great Danes, including Setters.

Whatever, on to the next group who has a beautiful yearling male pup who when I saw his picture I teared up a bit. Girl on the phone was nice enough...till she found out I have a Jeep and go wheeling. Yes, the dog would likely go with me. Yes, I'd have the top off. Yes, the dog would be secured in a harness. (Nothing worse than getting licked in the ear while trying to manuever down a hill.) Sorry, the dog might get hurt so you can't have one. *blink* I thought dogs bred for hunting and outdoor sports might be perfect for wheeling, camping, and hunting. My bad.

Last guy was the worst though. he got me so wound up I was ready to reach through the phone and choke him like I was Darth Vader. I actually yelled at him, which was probably one of a dozen or so times in my entire life I have ever raised my voice at someone. In the end I more or less told him I hoped his pecker burst into flames and he died a slow and painful death. Not subtle or politic, but at that point...called for.

Sooo...I'm thinking about doing what I really didn't think I ever would...I'm looking at buying a puppy.

I hope you get your puppy JB.

I was watching the news yesterday (why this was news, I have no idea) and they were talking about the most popular dogs. Number one is the Labrador Retriever. Second is a German Shepherd. Third is a Beagle.

My mom had a German Shepherd when she was younger (ironically named Kitty because they thought it was funny) that chased bumblebees in the backyard. lol

 

[Deco-Doll-1928]

We got ours from the humane society. Ironically, I think it depends where you go. We tried to get one from Columbia County and they made it a pain and wanted to come visit our house a few times and we wanted a cat, too, and that was an issue. They made the whole thing very difficult.

We went over to Sauk County, got the dog no problem. Dad and I were looking at a cat and the lady asked, "do you want the cat, too? We'll start the paperwork right now." You can't ask for better service than that!

Gosh, adopting a pet is almost as bad as trying to adopt a child!

 

[Deco-Doll-1928]

Gosh Colin looks so good in these pictures! [drool]

 

[jamespowers]

Gosh, adopting a pet is almost as bad as trying to adopt a child!

Sometimes these societies go overboard and then wonder why they can't get rid of dogs. Duh, Few want to jump through the hoops and still get rejected.
The next dog I get will be from a breeder. That way I get a pedigree for my dog instead of the other way around.

 

[jamespowers]

I did and I think I regret that decision now. But, hey, in my defense there was nothing else on. lol At least I got to see more of the dog from the Artist. He's so cute.

I forget what night that was on but I certainly found something else to watch. I think I would watch Ishtar to avoid seeing a bunch of bloated egos congratulating each other. :rofl:

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

Kahretsin, Jim! Ben bir doktor bir derviş değilim!
(Dammit, Jim! I'm a Doctor not a Dervish!)

Turkish Star Trek
This is not Star Trek dubbed in Turkish but entirely their own version

[video=youtube;APBjyBKq86k]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APBjyBKq86k[/video]

And as an added attraction: Turkish Superman

[video=youtube;5cVM9sADdT0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVM9sADdT0[/video]

 

[jamespowers]

And as an added attraction: Turkish Superman

[video=youtube;5cVM9sADdT0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cVM9sADdT0[/video]

Not like the Cuban Superman.

 

[Formeruser012523]

Why? Just, why?

:eusa_doh:

 

[V.C. Brunswick]

As we further explore the wonders of Turkish cinema, hitherto unseen in the West (for very good reason), behold the 1982 classic The Man Who Saved the World, aka Turkish Star Wars. lol

[video=youtube;tx7PYAAOwxE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx7PYAAOwxE[/video]

 

[rue]

It's not the puppy bit I mind. I love puppies (who doesn't?). I like the training and growing together. The part I object to is the buying bit. Almost all my dogs have been rescues. I believe in giving dogs homes that need them. But the rescue organizations have made it such a pain in the butt to deal with...I'm do with it.

It'll all work out Justin. Your dog is out there

 

[rue]

They do and I rode it too! I wish it was in better shape though. It needs some serious TLC.

It needed it last time I saw it over 12 years ago. I thought for sure it would be gone by now.

Gosh Colin looks so good in these pictures! [drool]

Colin could make a paper bag look good

 

[rue]

Why? Just, why?

:eusa_doh:

That's what I'm asking lol

 

[Justin B]

That's what I'm asking lol

Because. That's why.

Go ask your Mother...

(Those were the answers I always got.)