funny - kinda - story...
 

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
my wife and i took in a little girl, age 10, out of a broken home for
a long term placement in the middle of december. shes a great kid and
has been a dream, but she is very reticent of the dogs - in particular
my youngest boys dog skippy who is a pit bull/whippet cross - we are
dog sitting while hes in training. skippy has a lot of energy and i
can understand how she wouldnt immediately take to him.

this morning when i got up to take the dogs out for exercise and a
little training i couldnt find skippy.

finally, i let the other two out and opened up the door to her room to
get her up to start getting ready for school and much to my total, but
very happy surprise, there was skippy curled up right next to her on
the bed - happy as a clam.

i got her up, she gave skippy a big hug and asked if skippy could stay
with her at night.

no problem sweetie. :)
Tom,
I know everyone who owns a Pit Bull talks about what a sweetheart the
dog is. The problem is most of the Pit Bulls who attack people are
called sweethearts.

Since they are genetically encoded to be aggressive fight dogs, I would
be very leery of allowing the dog to play with a child.

--
Reggie
************************************************** *************
That's my story and I am sticking to it.

************************************************** *************

funny - kinda - story...
 

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:47:24 -0500, Reggie Smithers
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
my wife and i took in a little girl, age 10, out of a broken home for
a long term placement in the middle of december. shes a great kid and
has been a dream, but she is very reticent of the dogs - in particular
my youngest boys dog skippy who is a pit bull/whippet cross - we are
dog sitting while hes in training. skippy has a lot of energy and i
can understand how she wouldnt immediately take to him.

this morning when i got up to take the dogs out for exercise and a
little training i couldnt find skippy.

finally, i let the other two out and opened up the door to her room to
get her up to start getting ready for school and much to my total, but
very happy surprise, there was skippy curled up right next to her on
the bed - happy as a clam.

i got her up, she gave skippy a big hug and asked if skippy could stay
with her at night.

no problem sweetie. :)
Tom,
I know everyone who owns a Pit Bull talks about what a sweetheart the
dog is. The problem is most of the Pit Bulls who attack people are
called sweethearts.

Since they are genetically encoded to be aggressive fight dogs, I would
be very leery of allowing the dog to play with a child.

what part of the pit bull/whippet cross didn't you understand?

this dog has been vetted by me - and im one of the best at it.

Even a dog with part pit bull mix is potentially dangerous. You read of
attacks on owners of these dogs (including mix breeds) being attacked and
seriously injured, never thinking their dogs would turn on them.

My brother in laws brother was attacked by his own Chow, tearing part of his
lower lip completely off when he walked in front of the dog while it was
sleeping. I offer this only to show that any dog can potentially turn on
its owner, with the probability increasing with breeds known to be
dangerous.

You cannot dispute the facts Tom.

funny - kinda - story...
 

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:50:07 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

what part of the pit bull/whippet cross didn't you understand?

Picture please.

funny - kinda - story...
 

So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.

When I ate hot dogs, it was Sabrett or Hebrew National. I wish you had
not mentioned that, now I want one.

--
Reggie
************************************************** *************
That's my story and I am sticking to it.

************************************************** *************

funny - kinda - story...
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Reggie Smithers wrote:
So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.

When I ate hot dogs, it was Sabrett or Hebrew National. I wish you had
not mentioned that, now I want one.


What? You don't eat even Hebrew National hot dogs?

Eh? He just said he ate one or the other, Harry.

funny - kinda - story...
 

"Reggie Smithers" wrote in message
. ..


So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.

When I ate hot dogs, it was Sabrett or Hebrew National. I wish you had
not mentioned that, now I want one.

You'd find Rochester to be a living hell. There is no place (except one
distant kosher deli) where you can get a decent hot dog. The whole stupid
city serves Zweigle's red & white hots, both of which taste basically like
laundered baloney.

funny - kinda - story...
 

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:01:00 -0500, " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT
comREMOVETHIS wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
. ..
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:47:24 -0500, Reggie Smithers
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
my wife and i took in a little girl, age 10, out of a broken home for
a long term placement in the middle of december. shes a great kid and
has been a dream, but she is very reticent of the dogs - in particular
my youngest boys dog skippy who is a pit bull/whippet cross - we are
dog sitting while hes in training. skippy has a lot of energy and i
can understand how she wouldnt immediately take to him.

this morning when i got up to take the dogs out for exercise and a
little training i couldnt find skippy.

finally, i let the other two out and opened up the door to her room to
get her up to start getting ready for school and much to my total, but
very happy surprise, there was skippy curled up right next to her on
the bed - happy as a clam.

i got her up, she gave skippy a big hug and asked if skippy could stay
with her at night.

no problem sweetie. :)
Tom,
I know everyone who owns a Pit Bull talks about what a sweetheart the
dog is. The problem is most of the Pit Bulls who attack people are
called sweethearts.

Since they are genetically encoded to be aggressive fight dogs, I would
be very leery of allowing the dog to play with a child.

what part of the pit bull/whippet cross didn't you understand?

this dog has been vetted by me - and im one of the best at it.

Even a dog with part pit bull mix is potentially dangerous. You read of
attacks on owners of these dogs (including mix breeds) being attacked and
seriously injured, never thinking their dogs would turn on them.

My brother in laws brother was attacked by his own Chow, tearing part of
his
lower lip completely off when he walked in front of the dog while it was
sleeping. I offer this only to show that any dog can potentially turn on
its owner, with the probability increasing with breeds known to be
dangerous.

You cannot dispute the facts Tom.

no offense jim, but you dont have all the facts of the case and, in
truth, you are totally and completely wrong.

not everyone has the experience and skills i have earned and learned
over 50 years of learning about dogs, handling dogs of all sorts
including war dogs, training dogs and vetting dogs for various jobs
like guard, protection and potential placement for rescue
organizations. i started with german shepards when i was ten years
old and have progressed through a number of breeds and a lot of
owners. I learned from the masters including my uncle who was a noted
dog trainer and have taken any number of classes including the us air
force training school.

im very good at what i do - i have had dogs put down for potential
agrressive behaviors - if there is a potential, i can find it.

its one of the things that i am an expert at and am very proud of it.
im not afraid of dogs - any dog - and can handle any situation with
skills that are the equal of any - dog whisperer - out there today.

dont presume that i dont know what im doing - in particular in this
area. i may not know everything about boats or psychology or
mechanical things, but i do know this - cold.


I defer to your expertise. Sorry if it sounded like I doubted it.

funny - kinda - story...
 

Harry Krause wrote:
Reggie Smithers wrote:
So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.

When I ate hot dogs, it was Sabrett or Hebrew National. I wish you
had not mentioned that, now I want one.


What? You don't eat even Hebrew National hot dogs?

Jimmies of Savin Rock was *the* place to hang out in the summer from the
1950s to about the mid-1960s in southern Connecticut. Huge outdoor
restaurant, small indoor restaurant, fabulous food - dogs, clams,
lobster rolls, cherrystones, real fries, and Rossler franks. Everyone
would eat in their cars with the doors and windows open, listening to
the Clovers, the Del Vikings, the Elegants, the Penguins, the Drifters,
all the great Do Wop groups, and of course, our own local group, the
Five Satins.

Except for Healthy Choice products, I gave up all Sausage products / Hot
Dogs as a way to reduce fat intact.

Hebrew National 49grams
Total Fat 14g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%

I still eat Healthy Choice Smoked Sausage mixed with beans, it is very
low in Fat and Saturated Fat.
51 grams of Smoked Sausage.
total Fat (2.5g) 4%
Saturated Fat (1g) 5%
Cholesterol (20mg) 7%

I still remember the flavor of a good hotdog, I just don't eat them.

The same with Pizza. I LOVED PIZZA, but I did not know how to eat a
slice. I would eat half a pizza. So today, I just don't eat pizza.

--
Reggie
************************************************** *************
That's my story and I am sticking to it.

************************************************** *************

funny - kinda - story...
 

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:09:54 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:50:07 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

what part of the pit bull/whippet cross didn't you understand?
Picture please.

ask and ye shall receive...

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...and%20ball.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...20dog%20ii.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...0dog%20iii.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...20dog%20iv.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...%20dog%20v.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...20dog%20vi.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...20de%20dog.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...uke%20skye.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/skippynduke.jpg

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/skyedog.jpg

the big red dog is duke dogge dog - a mutant border collie - he is
totally blind and has been since birth. hes unbelievably smart. he
relies on smell and hearing - believe it or not, he can catch a ball
as long as it lands somewhere near him. he relies on my commands to
get the ball if he loses track of it. he has a working vocabulary of
about 500 words or there abouts and can understand simple non-compound
sentences.

the white and black dog is sky dog and is also a border collie. she
is a sweet heart and a very hard worker. unfortunately, she is about
as smart as a box of rocks and i have to work with her everyday to
keep her focused and keep her attention span at an appropriate level.
she lives for herding and wants every opportunity to work cows and
heifers.

the dog with the funny ears is skippy de dog, a pit bull/whippet cross
who is also very smart and a sweet heart. he still needs his training
leash when hes outside as he wants to chase cats - i use the training
leash to keep him from leaving the confines of the yard. i dont care
if he chases cats in the yard, but he has to stay in the yard. he has
learned his limits and has earned off leash time in the morning - he
is on the training leash at all other times. i figure another two
months or so with increased off leash times until hes good to go.
Nice looking dogs, they are almost as Motley as their owner. ; )



--
Reggie
************************************************** *************
That's my story and I am sticking to it.

************************************************** *************

funny - kinda - story...
 

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:24:58 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 15:01:00 -0500, " JimH" jimh_osudad@yahooDOT
comREMOVETHIS wrote:

"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 10:47:24 -0500, Reggie Smithers
wrote:

Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
my wife and i took in a little girl, age 10, out of a broken home for
a long term placement in the middle of december. shes a great kid and
has been a dream, but she is very reticent of the dogs - in particular
my youngest boys dog skippy who is a pit bull/whippet cross - we are
dog sitting while hes in training. skippy has a lot of energy and i
can understand how she wouldnt immediately take to him.

this morning when i got up to take the dogs out for exercise and a
little training i couldnt find skippy.

finally, i let the other two out and opened up the door to her room to
get her up to start getting ready for school and much to my total, but
very happy surprise, there was skippy curled up right next to her on
the bed - happy as a clam.

i got her up, she gave skippy a big hug and asked if skippy could stay
with her at night.

no problem sweetie. :)
Tom,
I know everyone who owns a Pit Bull talks about what a sweetheart the
dog is. The problem is most of the Pit Bulls who attack people are
called sweethearts.

Since they are genetically encoded to be aggressive fight dogs, I would
be very leery of allowing the dog to play with a child.
what part of the pit bull/whippet cross didn't you understand?

this dog has been vetted by me - and im one of the best at it.
Even a dog with part pit bull mix is potentially dangerous. You read of
attacks on owners of these dogs (including mix breeds) being attacked and
seriously injured, never thinking their dogs would turn on them.

My brother in laws brother was attacked by his own Chow, tearing part of his
lower lip completely off when he walked in front of the dog while it was
sleeping. I offer this only to show that any dog can potentially turn on
its owner, with the probability increasing with breeds known to be
dangerous.

You cannot dispute the facts Tom.
no offense jim, but you dont have all the facts of the case and, in
truth, you are totally and completely wrong.

not everyone has the experience and skills i have earned and learned
over 50 years of learning about dogs, handling dogs of all sorts
including war dogs, training dogs and vetting dogs for various jobs
like guard, protection and potential placement for rescue
organizations. i started with german shepards when i was ten years
old and have progressed through a number of breeds and a lot of
owners. I learned from the masters including my uncle who was a noted
dog trainer and have taken any number of classes including the us air
force training school.

im very good at what i do - i have had dogs put down for potential
agrressive behaviors - if there is a potential, i can find it.

its one of the things that i am an expert at and am very proud of it.
im not afraid of dogs - any dog - and can handle any situation with
skills that are the equal of any - dog whisperer - out there today.

dont presume that i dont know what im doing - in particular in this
area. i may not know everything about boats or psychology or
mechanical things, but i do know this - cold.
So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.

nathans.
Nathans was a good hot dog before they sold out as a franchise.

--
Reggie
************************************************** *************
That's my story and I am sticking to it.

************************************************** *************

funny - kinda - story...
 

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:34:16 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

the funny ears is skippy de dog, a pit bull/whippet cross
who is also very smart and a sweet heart.

I'll be darned. Which was the mother?

funny - kinda - story...
 

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:22:08 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

i started with german shepards when i was ten years
old and have progressed through a number of breeds and a lot of
owners. I learned from the masters including my uncle who was a noted
dog trainer and have taken any number of classes including the us air
force training school.

You should get together with one of my boating neighbors sometime. He
was a trainer for the Seattle PD K9 department and has a lot of
interesting stories to tell.

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"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:34:16 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

the funny ears is skippy de dog, a pit bull/whippet cross
who is also very smart and a sweet heart.

I'll be darned. Which was the mother?



I have a friend who obtained a pit bull pup a few years ago. He raised the
dog properly, as a house pet, and the dog is a joy. He's fun to "rassle"
with, and never bites. I "met" another pit bull pup a few years ago, and
babysat him for a couple of hours. He was just fine, too.

I'd love to have a pet panther, though. A black one. Good golly, they are
gorgeous.

A friend of my son's has one, too. I won't go to the house without my little
friend, with a round in the chamber, but my son says the dog likes to pick
up the cat and put it on the couch for reasons nobody can figure out. It's a
male dog, but it picks up the cat like it was the cat's mommy. The cat
apparently can't figure it out, either, but it puts up with the strangeness.

funny - kinda - story...
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...

I don't know why, but *all* dogs like me.

All dogs like my vegetable garden, too. Note to self: Call town justice and
find out exactly what has to happen (now, since last update of the laws) in
order to have a stray dog sent to hell, no matter what its owner says, and
now matter how often its owner plays golf with the town justice.

Also sprach ancient angler. Your dog is mine. Off to the gas chamber with
you.

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"Mys Terry" wrote in message
...


We've got a resident bear. I'm not afraid of animals, but I am pretty
careful
around this fellow! He's not much like a domestic dog.

More like Tom the dog trainer, yes?

funny - kinda - story...
 

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Mys Terry wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:45:36 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Doug Kanter wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:34:16 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

the funny ears is skippy de dog, a pit bull/whippet cross
who is also very smart and a sweet heart.
I'll be darned. Which was the mother?

I have a friend who obtained a pit bull pup a few years ago. He raised
the dog properly, as a house pet, and the dog is a joy. He's fun to
"rassle" with, and never bites. I "met" another pit bull pup a few
years ago, and babysat him for a couple of hours. He was just fine,
too.

I'd love to have a pet panther, though. A black one. Good golly, they
are gorgeous.
A friend of my son's has one, too. I won't go to the house without my
little friend, with a round in the chamber, but my son says the dog
likes to pick up the cat and put it on the couch for reasons nobody can
figure out. It's a male dog, but it picks up the cat like it was the
cat's mommy. The cat apparently can't figure it out, either, but it
puts up with the strangeness.

I don't know why, but *all* dogs like me. I've never met a dog who
didn't come over for a sniff and a nuzzle, and that includes dogs who
are being walked down the road, leader dogs (who should know better),
and dogs in the vet's waiting room. With all our cats, you'd think my
permanent "cat person" smell would make them nervous, but, no.

Maybe it is because I am not afraid of animals. I am leery, though, of
the feral dogs out in the Shenandoah.

We have a close friend from Kenya who is here in the states studying for
her doctorate. We're planning to head over there for a long visit this
year or next, and a promised "real" safari (camera safari, of
course...no hunting in Kenya). I hope we run into about a kazillion
critters.

We've got a resident bear. I'm not afraid of animals, but I am pretty
careful
around this fellow! He's not much like a domestic dog.




Ah, yes. I'd be careful around bears, too.

Pussy. You walk up to the bear and give it a Molson. You now have 11 seconds
during which the bear is amazed. Slug the bear. Walk away. Let us know how
it goes.

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On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:57:57 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Ah, yes. I'd be careful around bears, too.

Just like alligators, you want them to be very well fed at all times,
but not by you.

funny - kinda - story...
 

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:48:17 -0500, Reggie Smithers
wrote:



So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.

When I ate hot dogs, it was Sabrett or Hebrew National. I wish you had
not mentioned that, now I want one.

Costco! The big HN's for $1.50, including a Coke. What a way to take the
wife out for dinner.
--
'Til next time,

John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

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On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 16:41:15 -0500, Reggie Smithers
wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:
Reggie Smithers wrote:
So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.

When I ate hot dogs, it was Sabrett or Hebrew National. I wish you
had not mentioned that, now I want one.


What? You don't eat even Hebrew National hot dogs?

Jimmies of Savin Rock was *the* place to hang out in the summer from the
1950s to about the mid-1960s in southern Connecticut. Huge outdoor
restaurant, small indoor restaurant, fabulous food - dogs, clams,
lobster rolls, cherrystones, real fries, and Rossler franks. Everyone
would eat in their cars with the doors and windows open, listening to
the Clovers, the Del Vikings, the Elegants, the Penguins, the Drifters,
all the great Do Wop groups, and of course, our own local group, the
Five Satins.

Except for Healthy Choice products, I gave up all Sausage products / Hot
Dogs as a way to reduce fat intact.

Hebrew National 49grams
Total Fat 14g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%

I still eat Healthy Choice Smoked Sausage mixed with beans, it is very
low in Fat and Saturated Fat.
51 grams of Smoked Sausage.
total Fat (2.5g) 4%
Saturated Fat (1g) 5%
Cholesterol (20mg) 7%

I still remember the flavor of a good hotdog, I just don't eat them.

The same with Pizza. I LOVED PIZZA, but I did not know how to eat a
slice. I would eat half a pizza. So today, I just don't eat pizza.

commie
--
'Til next time,

John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

funny - kinda - story...
 

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:34:16 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 15:09:54 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 19:50:07 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

what part of the pit bull/whippet cross didn't you understand?

Picture please.

ask and ye shall receive...

http://www.swsports.org/images/dogs/...and%20ball.jpg

Viciousness personified.
--
'Til next time,

John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

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On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 18:45:36 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Doug Kanter wrote:
"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...
Wayne.B wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 21:34:16 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

the funny ears is skippy de dog, a pit bull/whippet cross
who is also very smart and a sweet heart.
I'll be darned. Which was the mother?


I have a friend who obtained a pit bull pup a few years ago. He raised the
dog properly, as a house pet, and the dog is a joy. He's fun to "rassle"
with, and never bites. I "met" another pit bull pup a few years ago, and
babysat him for a couple of hours. He was just fine, too.

I'd love to have a pet panther, though. A black one. Good golly, they are
gorgeous.

A friend of my son's has one, too. I won't go to the house without my little
friend, with a round in the chamber, but my son says the dog likes to pick
up the cat and put it on the couch for reasons nobody can figure out. It's a
male dog, but it picks up the cat like it was the cat's mommy. The cat
apparently can't figure it out, either, but it puts up with the strangeness.



I don't know why, but *all* dogs like me. I've never met a dog who
didn't come over for a sniff and a nuzzle, and that includes dogs who
are being walked down the road, leader dogs (who should know better),
and dogs in the vet's waiting room. With all our cats, you'd think my
permanent "cat person" smell would make them nervous, but, no.

Maybe it is because I am not afraid of animals. I am leery, though, of
the feral dogs out in the Shenandoah.

We have a close friend from Kenya who is here in the states studying for
her doctorate. We're planning to head over there for a long visit this
year or next, and a promised "real" safari (camera safari, of
course...no hunting in Kenya). I hope we run into about a kazillion
critters.

Could your friend in Kenya put us in touch with some honest folk in
Nigeria? Bassie and I have a lot of money coming in that we need to hide in
a friendly, honest, quiet, place.
--
'Til next time,

John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

funny - kinda - story...
 

On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 23:57:44 GMT, "Doug Kanter"
wrote:

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
...

I don't know why, but *all* dogs like me.

All dogs like my vegetable garden, too. Note to self: Call town justice and
find out exactly what has to happen (now, since last update of the laws) in
order to have a stray dog sent to hell, no matter what its owner says, and
now matter how often its owner plays golf with the town justice.

Also sprach ancient angler. Your dog is mine. Off to the gas chamber with
you.

Here, a stray dog or cat can be taken to the animal shelter. The shelter
will want to know the street on which the animal was found. Very soon
(about two weeks, I think) it is no longer a stray.
--
'Til next time,

John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
******************************************

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JohnH wrote:
On Tue, 07 Feb 2006 16:41:15 -0500, Reggie Smithers
wrote:

Harry Krause wrote:
Reggie Smithers wrote:
So, do you prefer Hebrew National or Rossler dogs?*

*Rossler was the brand of hot dogs served at the famous and fabulous
"Jimmies of Savin Rock," before the area was yuppified.
When I ate hot dogs, it was Sabrett or Hebrew National. I wish you
had not mentioned that, now I want one.

What? You don't eat even Hebrew National hot dogs?

Jimmies of Savin Rock was *the* place to hang out in the summer from the
1950s to about the mid-1960s in southern Connecticut. Huge outdoor
restaurant, small indoor restaurant, fabulous food - dogs, clams,
lobster rolls, cherrystones, real fries, and Rossler franks. Everyone
would eat in their cars with the doors and windows open, listening to
the Clovers, the Del Vikings, the Elegants, the Penguins, the Drifters,
all the great Do Wop groups, and of course, our own local group, the
Five Satins.
Except for Healthy Choice products, I gave up all Sausage products / Hot
Dogs as a way to reduce fat intact.

Hebrew National 49grams
Total Fat 14g 20%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%

I still eat Healthy Choice Smoked Sausage mixed with beans, it is very
low in Fat and Saturated Fat.
51 grams of Smoked Sausage.
total Fat (2.5g) 4%
Saturated Fat (1g) 5%
Cholesterol (20mg) 7%

I still remember the flavor of a good hotdog, I just don't eat them.

The same with Pizza. I LOVED PIZZA, but I did not know how to eat a
slice. I would eat half a pizza. So today, I just don't eat pizza.

commie
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'Til next time,

John H

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I know. It is a shame too.

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Reggie
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That's my story and I am sticking to it.

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not everyone has the experience and skills i have earned and learned
over 50 years of learning about dogs, handling dogs of all sorts
including war dogs, training dogs and vetting dogs for various jobs
like guard, protection and potential placement for rescue
organizations. i started with german shepards when i was ten years
old and have progressed through a number of breeds and a lot of
owners. I learned from the masters including my uncle who was a noted
dog trainer and have taken any number of classes including the us air
force training school.


Ever worked with a Basset Hound? I've had four of them over the years, and
have found that they definitively have a mind of their own, and work mostly
at the instinctual level, which is typical of the hound group. But the
Basset is the epitome of stubbornness. The lights are on, but nobody's
home. On the other hand they are extremely loyal, gregarious, and quite
comical, which is what makes them such great pets.

funny - kinda - story...
 

Costco! The big HN's for $1.50, including a Coke. What a way to take the
wife out for dinner.
--

I heard she was a cheap date, but I had no idea...

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nathans.

Unfortunately, the closest Nathan's to me is in the New York, New York hotel
in Las Vegas. They also have a Fulton's Fish Frye. Mmmmm. I'll be there
this weekend. Taking the wife there for Valentine's Day. Seeing the
Michael Bublé show at the Hilton. Now I guess I'm just gonna have to stop
by NYNY for lunch.

funny - kinda - story...
 

I'd love to have a pet panther, though. A black one. Good golly, they are
gorgeous.

Any of the large cats are just truly magnificent animals. Some of nature's
finest work, in my opinion.

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"RG" wrote in message news:h_cGf.3472$MJ.396@fed1read07...



Ever worked with a Basset Hound? I've had four of them over the years,
and have found that they definitively have a mind of their own, and work
mostly at the instinctual level, which is typical of the hound group. But
the Basset is the epitome of stubbornness. The lights are on, but
nobody's home. On the other hand they are extremely loyal, gregarious,
and quite comical, which is what makes them such great pets.


My daughter has a Basset mix that is going on 15 years old now. Great dog,
who, when you say, "Jessie, smile", the dog curls her lips up on each corner
of her mouth in a big, wide grin. Comical as heck.

As I type this, my "pal", a now 11 month old black Lab, is laying upside
down on his favorite chair, snoring loud enough to shake the walls. When we
got him (my wife's idea), the breeder told me that a dog that sleeps on
his/her back is an indication of good temperament in the dog. Sam Adams
must be the most layed back dog ever, if this is true.

RCE

funny - kinda - story...
 

As I type this, my "pal", a now 11 month old black Lab, is laying upside
down on his favorite chair, snoring loud enough to shake the walls. When
we got him (my wife's idea), the breeder told me that a dog that sleeps on
his/her back is an indication of good temperament in the dog. Sam Adams
must be the most layed back dog ever, if this is true.

RCE
You mean like this?

Go to abpso.

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"RG" wrote in message news:ZpdGf.3478$MJ.872@fed1read07...

As I type this, my "pal", a now 11 month old black Lab, is laying upside
down on his favorite chair, snoring loud enough to shake the walls. When
we got him (my wife's idea), the breeder told me that a dog that sleeps
on his/her back is an indication of good temperament in the dog. Sam
Adams must be the most layed back dog ever, if this is true.

RCE
You mean like this?

Go to abpso.


That's the pose. Sam has just decided that the floor is not good enough for
him, so he has commandeered a nice, wide leather chair in my study.

RCE

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That's the pose. Sam has just decided that the floor is not good enough
for him, so he has commandeered a nice, wide leather chair in my study.


You mean like this?

You know the drill.

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"RG" wrote in message news:DEdGf.3480$MJ.314@fed1read07...


That's the pose. Sam has just decided that the floor is not good enough
for him, so he has commandeered a nice, wide leather chair in my study.


You mean like this?

You know the drill.


That's awesome.

RCE

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"RG" wrote in message news:B2dGf.3474$MJ.1309@fed1read07...

Costco! The big HN's for $1.50, including a Coke. What a way to take the
wife out for dinner.
--

I heard she was a cheap date, but I had no idea...


Known as "Club 150" by all the retirees.

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"RG" wrote in message news:h_cGf.3472$MJ.396@fed1read07...

not everyone has the experience and skills i have earned and learned
over 50 years of learning about dogs, handling dogs of all sorts
including war dogs, training dogs and vetting dogs for various jobs
like guard, protection and potential placement for rescue
organizations. i started with german shepards when i was ten years
old and have progressed through a number of breeds and a lot of
owners. I learned from the masters including my uncle who was a noted
dog trainer and have taken any number of classes including the us air
force training school.


Ever worked with a Basset Hound? I've had four of them over the years,
and have found that they definitively have a mind of their own, and work
mostly at the instinctual level, which is typical of the hound group. But
the Basset is the epitome of stubbornness. The lights are on, but
nobody's home. On the other hand they are extremely loyal, gregarious,
and quite comical, which is what makes them such great pets.


Bassetts only want one thing in life. Food. Buddy had one, got hit by a
car as he was returning from sneaking away from the yard to raid garbage
cans. Would not let go of the bagel he had, even after the car broke his
leg.

funny - kinda - story...
 

Bassetts only want one thing in life. Food. Buddy had one, got hit by a
car as he was returning from sneaking away from the yard to raid garbage
cans. Would not let go of the bagel he had, even after the car broke his
leg.

Max was certainly like that. He would literally Hoover anything within
reach with extreme prejudice and without forethought. As you said, food was
his one true motivator in life. Which presented a real dilemma for the
other one, (Elvis). Elvis, who is filled with contradictions, and is pretty
much a freak of nature on all counts, tends to be quite selective as to what
he goes after, and would otherwise prefer to contemplate the worthiness of
an Epicurean opportunity prior to consumption. With Max anywhere in the
vicinity, the act of contemplation was never a realistic choice, assuming he
wanted any chance of a score. Very much a snooze you lose situation for
him.

On the other hand, don't even think about taking your eye off any piece of
meat, raw or cooked, anywhere near the edge of a counter with Elvis nearby
and on the prowl. Very much a now you see it now you don't situation.
Elvis, although allegedly a purebred Basset with papers, has an
extraordinarily long torso (his nickname is stretch limo), and unusually
long legs for a Basset. I'm convinced he has some Black & Tan Coon Hound or
some such thing somewhere in his ancestry. The evidence of this is that he
stands every bit of four feet tall when standing on his hind legs, which
affords him access to just about anything, anywhere. We bought him from a
private party a the age of 6 months after reading a newspaper want ad which
read "tall for his age". Unfortunately, his unusual dimensions and super
agility are teamed with an unrehabilitable criminal mind. Before you know
it's gone, he's stealthily made off with the booty through the dog door and
made his escape to the back yard, buying just enough time to consume most of
the evidence, before not-quite-instant-enough justice is delivered by yours
truly. It matters not, he's always up for the crime and seems to always
feel it's been worth the time, and would do it again, given the opportunity.

Sadly, we had to let Max slip away from old age late last year, so now Elvis
can take all the time he wants to contemplate the worthiness of legitimate
offerings, while at the same time working both of his brain cells in
planning his next heist.

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RG wrote:
I'd love to have a pet panther, though. A black one. Good golly, they are
gorgeous.

Any of the large cats are just truly magnificent animals. Some of nature's
finest work, in my opinion.


Yes they are, but they are wild animals and should never seriously be
considered for a house pet.

--
Reggie
************************************************** *************
That's my story and I am sticking to it.

************************************************** *************

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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...

its an indication of trust and being comforable with its surroundings.
its also an indication of being the alpha and you might want to pay
attention to that aspect of his behavior.

love the name.

What should I watch out for in terms of him being the alpha?

He's certainly not aggressive - although he may lick you to death. He's
only 11 months also, so maybe that's a consideration. I have noticed though
that he's not timid about anything.

RCE

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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...


On Wed, 8 Feb 2006 09:38:28 -0500, I asked of Shortwave:

What should I watch out for in terms of him being the alpha?


And Tom responded:

because he gets to think he runs the house. its kind of like somebody
who does what they want to do - everybody belongs to him. its not a
bad thing, but they will act spoiled rotten.


Too late. He's already asked for the deed to the house.

RCE

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On Wed, 08 Feb 2006 14:28:58 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 19:49:14 -0700, "RG" wrote:


not everyone has the experience and skills i have earned and learned
over 50 years of learning about dogs, handling dogs of all sorts
including war dogs, training dogs and vetting dogs for various jobs
like guard, protection and potential placement for rescue
organizations. i started with german shepards when i was ten years
old and have progressed through a number of breeds and a lot of
owners. I learned from the masters including my uncle who was a noted
dog trainer and have taken any number of classes including the us air
force training school.


Ever worked with a Basset Hound? I've had four of them over the years, and
have found that they definitively have a mind of their own, and work mostly
at the instinctual level, which is typical of the hound group. But the
Basset is the epitome of stubbornness. The lights are on, but nobody's
home. On the other hand they are extremely loyal, gregarious, and quite
comical, which is what makes them such great pets.

great dogs. i havent much experience with bassets but ive heard a lot
of stories saying pretty much the same thing.

A freind had a cross between a basset and a beagle. That was a beautiful
dog.
--
'Til next time,

John H

******************************************
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
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On Tue, 7 Feb 2006 19:53:49 -0700, "RG" wrote:


Costco! The big HN's for $1.50, including a Coke. What a way to take the
wife out for dinner.
--

I heard she was a cheap date, but I had no idea...


Hey! At least I bought her a hot dog and didn't just tell her to get
seconds on the free stuff throughout the store!
--
'Til next time,

John H

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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
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