Besides the recent story of a Karaoke singer being arrested for 'suspected racism' because he was doing the song Kung-Fu Fightin', which two chinese passers-by took offense at and ratted him out to the police, this is another example of what must make Great Britain sooo 'Great'.
Where the hell do these schizoids get off by equating animals as being even close to, let alone on equal footing with humans?
Untill my dogs start kicking in for the grocery bill, I'll call them my 'pets'. :)) ;D
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is insulting-academics-claim.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is%20insulting-academics-claim.html)
Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 02:06:32 PM
Besides the recent story of a Karaoke singer being arrested for 'suspected racism' because he was doing the song Kung-Fu Fightin', which two chinese passers-by took offense at and ratted him out to the police, this is another example of what must make Great Britain sooo 'Great'.
Where the hell do these schizoids get off by equating animals as being even close to, let alone on equal footing with humans?
Untill my dogs start kicking in for the grocery bill, I'll call them my 'pets'. :)) ;D
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is insulting-academics-claim.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is%20insulting-academics-claim.html)
Ok LOL
But I call them my friends. My kid did not pay for grocery, but there not my 'pets'. ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: walkstall on April 29, 2011, 05:25:40 PM
Ok LOL
But I call them my friends. My kid did not pay for grocery, but there not my 'pets'. ;D ;D ;D
They're not my pets either. I was referencing the term 'pets' as used in the article.
My dogs actually possess traits that are better than most humans. They don't lie. You always know where you stand with them. They will fight to the death to protect you without having to be asked to do so. :)) :)) :)) ;D
Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 05:54:52 PM
They're not my pets either. I was referencing the term 'pets' as used in the article.
My dogs actually possess traits that are better than most humans. They don't lie. You always know where you stand with them. They will fight to the death to protect you without having to be asked to do so. :)) :)) :)) ;D
Soooooooooo true. :D
Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 05:54:52 PM
They're not my pets either. I was referencing the term 'pets' as used in the article.
My dogs actually possess traits that are better than most humans. They don't lie. You always know where you stand with them. They will fight to the death to protect you without having to be asked to do so. :)) :)) :)) ;D
I agree, and the list is long, they don't argue, they never complain when you fart, they think you are the greatest hunter in the World when you come back from the grocery store, they could care less if you don't shower...
Shall I go on? :D
Quote from: Solar on April 29, 2011, 07:46:24 PM
I agree, and the list is long, they don't argue, they never complain when you fart, they think you are the greatest hunter in the World when you come back from the grocery store, they could care less if you don't shower...
Shall I go on? :D
If you start smelling like Butters we may have a problem....(https://conservativepoliticalforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2F3d-skunk-flower.gif&hash=a1d54484b67925e5bf5fc00e3eef510a618a64fa)
Quote from: Solars Toy on April 29, 2011, 07:55:20 PM
If you start smelling like Butters we may have a problem....(https://conservativepoliticalforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fsmileys.on-my-web.com%2Frepository%2FAnimals%2F3d-skunk-flower.gif&hash=a1d54484b67925e5bf5fc00e3eef510a618a64fa)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
LOL!!! Our dog does stink, doesn't he?
The upside to that is, no one will ever steal his stinky ass. ::) ;D
Quote from: Solar on April 29, 2011, 07:46:24 PM
I agree, and the list is long, they don't argue, they never complain when you fart, they think you are the greatest hunter in the World when you come back from the grocery store, they could care less if you don't shower...
Shall I go on? :D
Oh, by all means, please do! I'm glad that this is amusing to you and ST.
You had to ask, didn't you? ;D
Dogs don't cry
Dogs love it when your friends come over
Dogs don't care if you use their shampoo
Dogs think you sing great
A dog's time in the bathroom is confined to a quick drink
Dogs don't expect you to call when you're running late. The later you are, the more excited dogs are to see you
Dogs will forgive you for playing with other dogs
Dogs don't notice if you call them another dog's name
Dogs are excited by rough play
Dogs don't mind if you give their offspring away
Dogs can appreciate excessive body hair
Anyone can get a good looking dog
If a dog is gorgeous, other dogs don't hate it
Dogs don't shop
Dogs like it when you leave lots of things on the floor
Dogs never need to examine the relationship
A dog's parents never visit
Dogs love long car trips
Dogs understand that instincts are better than asking for directions
When a dog gets old and snaps at you incessantly, you can shoot it
Dogs like beer
Dogs don't hate their bodies
Dogs never criticize
Dogs agree that you have to raise your voice to get your point across
Dogs never expect gifts
Dogs don't worry about germs
Dogs don't want to know about every other dog you've had
Dogs don't let magazine articles guide their lives
You never have to wait for a dog, they're ready to go 24 hours a day
Dogs have no use for flowers, cards or jewelry
Dogs don't borrow your shirts
Dogs never want foot rubs
Dogs enjoy heavy petting in public
Dogs find you amusing when you're drunk
Dogs can't talk
Dogs seldom outlive you
Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 08:07:52 PM
Oh, by all means, please do! I'm glad that this is amusing to you and ST.
I love our dogs. I already know that when Libby, my little one, passes on it will be like losing a child. I know that Shadow, the baby, will always make me laugh with her antics and drive me crazy with her wanting to go in and out all day long. But our big dog, Butters, he would actually protect me with his own life. Each day as I drive into the property he is the one out waiting in the driveway jumping up and running to the car to be the first one to greet me. That is love and I love them very much in return, (I even bake homemade dog biscuits and treats for them.)
Quote from: MAC Man on April 29, 2011, 02:06:32 PM
Besides the recent story of a Karaoke singer being arrested for 'suspected racism' because he was doing the song Kung-Fu Fightin', which two chinese passers-by took offense at and ratted him out to the police, this is another example of what must make Great Britain sooo 'Great'.
Where the hell do these schizoids get off by equating animals as being even close to, let alone on equal footing with humans?
Untill my dogs start kicking in for the grocery bill, I'll call them my 'pets'. :)) ;D
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is insulting-academics-claim.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8479391/Calling-animals-pets-is%20insulting-academics-claim.html)
Ah, I trust you have never had a Brown. They absolutely march to different drummers. Ours even lets us sleep in the bed with him. ;D
Quote from: Solars Toy on April 30, 2011, 07:05:27 AM
I love our dogs. I already know that when Libby, my little one, passes on it will be like losing a child. I know that Shadow, the baby, will always make me laugh with her antics and drive me crazy with her wanting to go in and out all day long. But our big dog, Butters, he would actually protect me with his own life. Each day as I drive into the property he is the one out waiting in the driveway jumping up and running to the car to be the first one to greet me. That is love and I love them very much in return, (I even bake homemade dog biscuits and treats for them.)
Momma Shooter bakes pound cakes and cookies for Rocket Shooter.
Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 05:28:53 PM
Momma Shooter bakes pound cakes and cookies for Rocket Shooter.
We found it is almost cheaper to buy the big 20lb box of large Milk Bones once a week.
She was spending all day in the kitchen, only to have them go through them in two days.
I was starting to get neglected. ;)
Quote from: Solar on April 30, 2011, 05:37:13 PM
We found it is almost cheaper to buy the big 20lb box of large Milk Bones once a week.
She was spending all day in the kitchen, only to have them go through them in two days.
I was starting to get neglected. ;)
Oh, make no mistake, we have milk bones here as well. Among other things. We could probably restock the local Pet's Mart. Pound cake, though, is probably his all time favorite. We just have the one pup. Been thinking about getting him a friend, but it's a big step.
Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 06:00:52 PM
Oh, make no mistake, we have milk bones here as well. Among other things. We could probably restock the local Pet's Mart. Pound cake, though, is probably his all time favorite. We just have the one pup. Been thinking about getting him a friend, but it's a big step.
I would love the pound cake recipe. I make peanut butter poppers (with bacon). Those are a big hit with ours.
We too buy a lot of things for our dogs. Waggin Tails Chicken tenders (also known here as puppy crack), Busy Bones and Chewnola for the big dog. Everyone gets a bedtime treat. :) :)
Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 06:00:52 PM
Oh, make no mistake, we have milk bones here as well. Among other things. We could probably restock the local Pet's Mart. Pound cake, though, is probably his all time favorite. We just have the one pup. Been thinking about getting him a friend, but it's a big step.
I had two of the best dogs in the World and one an amazingly intelligent German Shepard, but when they died within a week of each other, I was lost.
So ST loaned me her little dog, lovable and cute, but I'm a big dog kind of guy, so we got a wolf mix at the shelter (dumber than a bag of air.
Then we got a mutt off of Craigs list, sweet but always getting into trouble running off.
I love them, but I miss smart dogs, God knows I have little patience, so he gave me stupid. :D
Quote from: Solar on April 30, 2011, 07:11:59 PM
I had two of the best dogs in the World and one an amazingly intelligent German Shepard, but when they died within a week of each other, I was lost.
So ST loaned me her little dog, lovable and cute, but I'm a big dog kind of guy, so we got a wolf mix at the shelter (dumber than a bag of air.
Then we got a mutt off of Craigs list, sweet but always getting into trouble running off.
I love them, but I miss smart dogs, God knows I have little patience, so he gave me stupid. :D
You are referring to the dogs right... :) Actually Libby is really smart...
Quote from: Solars Toy on April 30, 2011, 07:15:09 PM
You are referring to the dogs right... :) Actually Libby is really smart...
:-*
Yes Libby is sweet and smart, but depressed with an attitude and small...
Did I mention small? You know, like bait in the forest small, cats beat up on, small.
Mice never run from, kind of small, tennis balls are a challenge, kind of small, wind can be an issue, kind of small.
Looks like a dirty sock on the floor and gets stepped on, kind of small.
Did I mention small?
But, yes, I love the little shit...
Did I mention small?
So how big is your small dog. :P
Quote from: walkstall on April 30, 2011, 07:24:29 PM
So how big is your small dog. :P
About 15 lbs until we shave her for the summer...then probably 10-12...
Quote from: walkstall on April 30, 2011, 07:24:29 PM
So how big is your small dog. :P
Ever seen a atom with the naked eye?
About half that size...
Did I mention shes small? ::)
Quote from: Solar on April 30, 2011, 07:26:43 PM
Ever seen a atom with the naked eye?
About half that size...
Did I mention shes small? ::)
I don't remember!!
Quote from: Solars Toy on April 30, 2011, 06:05:09 PM
I would love the pound cake recipe. I make peanut butter poppers (with bacon). Those are a big hit with ours.
We too buy a lot of things for our dogs. Waggin Tails Chicken tenders (also known here as puppy crack), Busy Bones and Chewnola for the big dog. Everyone gets a bedtime treat. :) :)
Bear gets treats when he get's up, whatever he can mooch during the day, and treats after suppa.
He is known by several aliases, Rocket, Pup, Bear, Brown, Bub, Bubba, Goofy, Clown, Nutcake.
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He was not quite 2 years in that photo, but he is considerably bigger now. Probably 120-125 pounds.
Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 09:16:32 PM
Bear gets treats when he get's up, whatever he can mooch during the day, and treats after suppa.
He is known by several aliases, Rocket, Pup, Bear, Brown, Bub, Bubba, Goofy, Clown, Nutcake.
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He was not quite 2 years in that photo, but he is considerably bigger now. Probably 120-125 pounds.
Wow!! and he not a tax deduction. :))
Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 09:16:32 PM
Bear gets treats when he get's up, whatever he can mooch during the day, and treats after suppa.
He is known by several aliases, Rocket, Pup, Bear, Brown, Bub, Bubba, Goofy, Clown, Nutcake.
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He was not quite 2 years in that photo, but he is considerably bigger now. Probably 120-125 pounds.
Good looking dog you have there Shooterman. Ours also get whatever they can convince Solar to give them from his plate during the day.... :)
Quote from: Shooterman on April 30, 2011, 09:16:32 PM
Bear gets treats when he get's up, whatever he can mooch during the day, and treats after suppa.
He is known by several aliases, Rocket, Pup, Bear, Brown, Bub, Bubba, Goofy, Clown, Nutcake.
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He was not quite 2 years in that photo, but he is considerably bigger now. Probably 120-125 pounds.
He has that look of "throw the ball"throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, pant...pant...
OK I got a drink...throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball,
pant pant........
See the squirrel.....? Throw the ball.....
Quote from: Solar on May 01, 2011, 07:22:38 AM
He has that look of "throw the ball"throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, pant...pant...
OK I got a drink...throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball, throw the ball,
pant pant........
See the squirrel.....? Throw the ball.....
Nope, he likes to chase almost anything thrown for a time or two, then when he decides he couldn't care less for the object, he simply ignores it. Now a tug of war with Dad is a different thing; "If you want this kitchen towel I just stole, ( or one of my shoes, and/or anything he shouldn't have ) then make me give it to you." He also loves to have me hold his chewing antlers while he gnaws it and sharpens his teeth. When he gets tired of one tine, he'll switch it around until he finds the one he wants. ( BTW, an old deer antler is the best chewing toy made. )
Two names I forgot to mention he will answer to; Bozo and Bo for short.
Quote from: walkstall on May 01, 2011, 06:39:00 AM
Wow!! and he not a tax deduction. :))
No, but he should be.
Quote from: Shooterman on May 01, 2011, 07:44:23 AM
Nope, he likes to chase almost anything thrown for a time or two, then when he decides he couldn't care less for the object, he simply ignores it. Now a tug of war with Dad is a different thing; "If you want this kitchen towel I just stole, ( or one of my shoes, and/or anything he shouldn't have ) then make me give it to you." He also loves to have me hold his chewing antlers while he gnaws it and sharpens his teeth. When he gets tired of one tine, he'll switch it around until he finds the one he wants. ( BTW, an old deer antler is the best chewing toy made. )
Two names I forgot to mention he will answer to; Bozo and Bo for short.
My big dog drags them home on occasion and I let him keep them, no matter how bad they look.
We have mountain lion kills near by and they always bury them in the draw, so the dumb ass simply steals their kill.
And his name is Butters, from the character in South Park, sweet and stupid, but he has survival skills and at around 125 with full 1,1/4" fangs, he is quite formidable.
He answers to Butthead, Buttbrain, Dumbass, Shithead, and a whole myriad of of expletives seeing how he was a such an idiot the first year he was here.
I think he is actually retarded. Really, not a lot goes on up there... :-[
Quote from: Solar on May 01, 2011, 08:19:20 AM
My big dog drags them home on occasion and I let him keep them, no matter how bad they look.
We have mountain lion kills near by and they always bury them in the draw, so the dumb ass simply steals their kill.
And his name is Butters, from the character in South Park, sweet and stupid, but he has survival skills and at around 125 with full 1,1/4" fangs, he is quite formidable.
He answers to Butthead, Buttbrain, Dumbass, Shithead, and a whole myriad of of expletives seeing how he was a such an idiot the first year he was here.
I think he is actually retarded. Really, not a lot goes on up there... :-[
Well, the Rocket Pup is actually quite bright and intelligent. Doctor Al, the Vet I use had told us at one time after we had lost Dixie Belle, a very smart Golden, that though Golden's were smart, to get a Lab. I hate to say it, but he is smarter than our Dixie gal was. Now, being a Brown, he is one that consistently marches to his own drum, and is smart enough to have Momma Shooter and I both marching in lockstep with him.
I thought of pretty a coat and tie on him and having him run for President- he could be the second Chocolate President and his experience level is about the same, but he said he hated to leave us, so I said okay.
Oh, and he does have a birth certificate.
Quote from: Shooterman on May 01, 2011, 11:05:41 AM
Oh, and he does have a birth certificate.
If you ran him as a Dim, they would back him, and argue that nowhere in the Constitution doe s it say it has to be a human President.
Then once in office, we take over. :D
Quote from: Solar on May 01, 2011, 11:15:14 AM
If you ran him as a Dim, they would back him, and argue that nowhere in the Constitution doe s it say it has to be a human President.
Then once in office, we take over. :D
I'm not sure that would work. He believes in milk bones in every Rhino and bytches for all his friends. As the Grand Poobah, he would demand first dibs, though. ;D
One thing for sure; he couldn't do any worse than the last few we've had. ;D