what ELSE is going on?

[Phoenix]

I have been a member of the Ledge for afew years now, and before was a longtime lurker. For sometime now i go into the chit chat forum, and click refresh but NOTHING is bieng said. ONLY ONE THREAD seems to be continuing. PEOPLE THERE ARE ALOT OF REALLY COOL AND INTERESTING PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD, who post stories of their childeren, pets, careers, vacations, schools, ect. this forum used to be a buzz with stories, and photos, and jokes and opinions, now its just hillary, or obama. hillary or obama, blah blah, hillary, blah, blah, obama. AND when we wanna REALLY SPICE THINGS UP, we throw in a MCCAIN! oooooooo! THe conversations really rollin now!!! Hillary!Obama!Mccain! OH-MY!! Really, we can do better than this.

[BTFLCHLD]

Really, we can do better than this.

We will be busy today reading all of your posts, oh and this: http://yugop.com/ver3/stuff/03/fla.html

[gldstwmn]

: http://yugop.com/ver3/stuff/03/fla.html

That is so cool. It even knows what time zone I'm in. :lol:

[mylittledemon]

Well, I guess everyone has jumped ship to the other forum.

[BTFLCHLD]

Well, I guess everyone has jumped ship to the other forum. including you :laugh: :wavey:

'everyone' :lol: :]

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[BombaySapphire3]

Well it is an election year with a heated and protracted battle for the Democratic nomination so it could be reasonably expected that people are going to want to discuss it..you must have just missed out on the times when there were numerous threads like that on here and we had commentary from some of the most interesting and entertaining ledgies ever to post here ..Carne ,Diss anyone? I would suggest just to ignore the Hillary/Obama thread if it is that distressing that you must post interminably in an attempt to bury it..there are still plenty of threads about my pet cat and whether or not you prefer coffee or tea IMHO.

[GarboSpeaks!]

OK, I'll add the monstrosity that happened to me on Mothers day. The day prior I was at a concert. Don't ask who, what or where cause I got too completely plowed to know. It was horrible, embarassing and scary. And I can't believe it happened.
The next day....STILL trying to recover (it took a combined 48 hours thereafter to not feel a floaty, booze buzzing thru my system notion) I take my dog down the street (not wanting to drive far literally...) to the dog park. Fresh air would do us both good.
On the way back, being as I am on a frontage road, I let doggie onto my lap. She always knows where we are at, and wants on my lap. She'd be a good girl and stay off if I told her no, but cause it's like 35 mph down this road, I let her. We take a curve, she stands into it, and falls out the window! :distress: I about die. Slam on the breaks, there AMAZINGLY are no cars behind me, coming the opposite direction, nodda. Where she landed to where I stopped was no more than 4 feet, she came over to me, favoring one leg. I just wanted to die. I still can't get the image out of my head. She didn't have a mark on her, and later that night was all playful and her typical self. It wasn't until yesterday I had her back in the car again, and so help me god, even if we are parked, she won't be allowed on my lap!
It was all a fluke. No sooner did I feel her lean into that curve and beging to slide, it happened. She wasn't trying to jump, she saw nothing, it wasn't like that. Cause I was breaking into the curve, I think is what made it so not life threatening. No matter what though, I feel so aweful. 2 days I'll beat myself up for likely forever. The 1st night of wtf antics at my age...HOW DID THAT HAPPEN!?!?!?!? And then day 2 :(:(:(

[Phoenix]

OK, I'll add the monstrosity that happened to me on Mothers day. The day prior I was at a concert. Don't ask who, what or where cause I got too completely plowed to know. It was horrible, embarassing and scary. And I can't believe it happened.
The next day....STILL trying to recover (it took a combined 48 hours thereafter to not feel a floaty, booze buzzing thru my system notion) I take my dog down the street (not wanting to drive far literally...) to the dog park. Fresh air would do us both good.
On the way back, being as I am on a frontage road, I let doggie onto my lap. She always knows where we are at, and wants on my lap. She'd be a good girl and stay off if I told her no, but cause it's like 35 mph down this road, I let her. We take a curve, she stands into it, and falls out the window! :distress: I about die. Slam on the breaks, there AMAZINGLY are no cars behind me, coming the opposite direction, nodda. Where she landed to where I stopped was no more than 4 feet, she came over to me, favoring one leg. I just wanted to die. I still can't get the image out of my head. She didn't have a mark on her, and later that night was all playful and her typical self. It wasn't until yesterday I had her back in the car again, and so help me god, even if we are parked, she won't be allowed on my lap!
It was all a fluke. No sooner did I feel her lean into that curve and beging to slide, it happened. She wasn't trying to jump, she saw nothing, it wasn't like that. Cause I was breaking into the curve, I think is what made it so not life threatening. No matter what though, I feel so aweful. 2 days I'll beat myself up for likely forever. The 1st night of wtf antics at my age...HOW DID THAT HAPPEN!?!?!?!? And then day 2 :(:(:(

awww. you know though, dogs are really resilient, im sure it doesnt blame you, and is still full of nothin but love. its just how they are, i dont remember who posted it, but it was the diference between dogs and cats, I was laughing for days. the dog was like "everything is my favorite thing" and the cat was like "DAY 2! of my captivity".
But i bet that was scary. Glad its ok now though:)

[Phoenix]

Well it is an election year with a heated and protracted battle for the Democratic nomination so it could be reasonably expected that people are going to want to discuss it..you must have just missed out on the times when there were numerous threads like that on here and we had commentary from some of the most interesting and entertaining ledgies ever to post here ..Carne ,Diss anyone? I would suggest just to ignore the Hillary/Obama thread if it is that distressing that you must post interminably in an attempt to bury it..there are still plenty of threads about my pet cat and whether or not you prefer coffee or tea IMHO.

You’re absolutely right. And i will. I find the whole discussion un-winnable, and redundant. I never like to discuss politics or religion with anyone, because EVERYONES ALWAYS RIGHT, and the conversation just goes on and on in circles. Even in the Dissention days, there were still SEVERAL other things to talk about.

[David]

It wasn't until yesterday I had her back in the car again, and so help me god, even if we are parked, she won't be allowed on my lap!
You have learned a lesson, Anita. I advise you read this:

http://life.familyeducation.com/dogs/travel/45672.html
www.ruffrider.com/airbag-warning-for-pet-owners

It is foolish to let your dog sit in the front seat of a moving vehicle for several reasons:

1. Your dog can distract you from concentrating on your driving.

2. A deployed airbag can kill your dog.

3. Since your dog is not wearing a seatbelt, he can rocket through the windshield in a collision. The number of dogs injured or killed every year in just this way might surprise you.

[gldstwmn]

You’re absolutely right. And i will. I find the whole discussion un-winnable, and redundant. I never like to discuss politics or religion with anyone, because EVERYONES ALWAYS RIGHT, and the conversation just goes on and on in circles. Even in the Dissention days, there were still SEVERAL other things to talk about.

Why were you even on that thread in the first place? So what if five or six of us want to talk about politics? What's the big deal all of a sudden? :shrug:

[Phoenix]

Why were you even on that thread in the first place? So what if five or six of us want to talk about politics? What's the big deal all of a sudden? :shrug:

I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. But im staying away from it from now on.
Besides. i thought you and i were cool, i told you i voted for Hillary.:lol::thumbsup:

[Stew_Matthews]

But im staying away from it from now on.


I went to a fund raising dinner for John McCain so I'm staying away from that thread too!:laugh:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Well, I guess everyone has jumped ship to the other forum.

I haven't jumped ship anywhere. I like to dabble my toes on all forums! (apart from 7 dunders)

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

OK, I'll add the monstrosity that happened to me on Mothers day. The day prior I was at a concert. Don't ask who, what or where cause I got too completely plowed to know. It was horrible, embarassing and scary. And I can't believe it happened.
The next day....STILL trying to recover (it took a combined 48 hours thereafter to not feel a floaty, booze buzzing thru my system notion) I take my dog down the street (not wanting to drive far literally...) to the dog park. Fresh air would do us both good.
On the way back, being as I am on a frontage road, I let doggie onto my lap. She always knows where we are at, and wants on my lap. She'd be a good girl and stay off if I told her no, but cause it's like 35 mph down this road, I let her. We take a curve, she stands into it, and falls out the window! :distress: I about die. Slam on the breaks, there AMAZINGLY are no cars behind me, coming the opposite direction, nodda. Where she landed to where I stopped was no more than 4 feet, she came over to me, favoring one leg. I just wanted to die. I still can't get the image out of my head. She didn't have a mark on her, and later that night was all playful and her typical self. It wasn't until yesterday I had her back in the car again, and so help me god, even if we are parked, she won't be allowed on my lap!
It was all a fluke. No sooner did I feel her lean into that curve and beging to slide, it happened. She wasn't trying to jump, she saw nothing, it wasn't like that. Cause I was breaking into the curve, I think is what made it so not life threatening. No matter what though, I feel so aweful. 2 days I'll beat myself up for likely forever. The 1st night of wtf antics at my age...HOW DID THAT HAPPEN!?!?!?!? And then day 2 :(:(:(
OMG... that must have been awful for you! Glad to hear that's she's ok!

[dnightshade]

I'm so glad your dog is okay. A similar thing happened to me. This was a couple of years ago and I was taking my neice and my 3 dogs to the State Forest. We were going around one of the large ponds and the road gets very curvy and dips. All of a sudden my neice yells out that one of the dogs jumped out the window. I was going slow but not that slow and there's no way. Well, I look in the rearview mirror and sure enough, there's Hunter - the beagle (figured) - standing there in the middle of the road. He had a couple of scratches on his nose but otherwise was fine. We managed to lure him back into the car (he's a runner) and the rest of the afternoon was fine. Needless-to-say, I never had the windows rolled that far down w the dogs in the car again.

[Stew_Matthews]

I like to dabble my toes on all forums! (apart from 7 dunders)

Are you still banned from there?:laugh:

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Are you still banned from there?:laugh:

Yep! :lol:

[GarboSpeaks!]

You have learned a lesson, Anita. I advise you read this:

http://life.familyeducation.com/dogs/travel/45672.html
www.ruffrider.com/airbag-warning-for-pet-owners


Well, yes & no. IMO, there was never a lesson to be learned, cause this is my first dog, and something I apparently needed LONG ago. She has done so much for me, my spirits, etc, so w/ that in mind, I spent a lot of time reading things, and just wanting to do 100% right by her. The passanger seat has a little doggie harness were the seat belt goes thru so she can't wander.
I'm not being biased, but I can not convey to you what a well behaved dog she is. Not a jumper or whimper'er. BUT, when I hit that frontage road on the way home, she's all about it...something about it is exciting, so ONLY on that street do I let her on my lap. Is it a street, still full of accidents to be had? Fer sure, so yes, a lesson was learned. Was I aware of all this stuff? Yup, but as usual, people never think it can happen to them. Or that "this or that aspect" is ok.< that's where I didn't think I'd ever need a lesson :distress:

And lastly, thanks for all the "glad she's ok" cause like I said, I won't let myself forget this anytime soon...even THOUGH she is ok. It's dumb, but ya know, something you can't help but hold onto. I've heard a few other people say similar things have happened. Heck, they are dogs....expect the unexpected. lol

Oh, and that dog vs. cat thing. I can't find it either, but omfg, it is SO funny! Thinking the bird is an informant. lmao

[BTFLCHLD]

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary

6:00 am - At last! I Go Pee!
My favorite thing!

8:00 am - Dog food!
My favorite thing!

9:30 am - A car ride!
My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park!
My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted!
My favorite thing!

12:00 pm - Lunch!
My favorite thing!

1:00 pm - Played in the yard!
My favorite thing!

3:00 pm - Wagged my tail!
My favorite thing!

5:00 pm - Milk bones!
My favorite thing!

6:00 pm - They're home!
My favorite thing!

7:00 pm - Got to play ball!
My favorite thing!

8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people!
My favorite thing!

11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed!
My favorite thing!



Excerpts from a Cat's Diary

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat,

while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear,

I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.

In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.

I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts,

since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of.

However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.
Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight.

I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
However, I could hear the noises and smell the food.

I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies."

I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking.

I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.

The dog receives special privileges.

He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return.

He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant.

I observe him communicate with the guards regularly.

I am certain that he reports my every move.

My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell,
so he is safe for now . . .

[gldstwmn]

I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. But im staying away from it from now on.
Besides. i thought you and i were cool, i told you i voted for Hillary.:lol::thumbsup:

We are cool. :wavey:

[gldstwmn]

I went to a fund raising dinner for John McCain so I'm staying away from that thread too!:laugh:

Was gramps there or was it time for his nap? :laugh: :wavey:

[David]

Well, yes & no. IMO, there was never a lesson to be learned, cause this is my first dog, and something I apparently needed LONG ago. She has done so much for me, my spirits, etc, so w/ that in mind, I spent a lot of time reading things, and just wanting to do 100% right by her. Eh. lessons are a dime a dozen these days, even with inflation. What I really wanted to ask you was, When are you gonna join my mail list? I really need you on there!

I'm not being biased, but I can not convey to you what a well behaved dog she is. Otherwise known as POOCHIE-WOOCHIE.:wavey: :thumbsup:
Put your mouth up to her snout & say POOCHIE-WOOCHIE rapidly four or six times, & she will just eat you up. And she might even look at you with some alarm in her expression, too. :shocked:

[mylittledemon]

including you :laugh: :wavey:

'everyone' :lol: :]

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I wasnt well received, to say the least.

[David]

I wasnt well received, to say the least.They ate you alive over there, dude. :distress: But don't worry because you know what they say? In cyberspace, no one can hear. You. Scream. . . .

[mylittledemon]

They ate you alive over there, dude. :distress: But don't worry because you know what they say? In cyberspace, no one can hear. You. Scream. . . .

Well they didnt eat me alive as much as they would like to think they did.

[Steviefan49]

I haven't jumped ship anywhere. I like to dabble my toes on all forums! (apart from 7 dunders)

High-five Pip!! :xoxo:- I couldn't have said that one better myself, on all counts!:laugh:

[golden braid]

Anita, I'm glad your dog is okay. California wants to pass a law banning drivers from having their pets sit in their laps. I think that might be a good idea.

[Stew_Matthews]

Was gramps there or was it time for his nap? :laugh: :wavey:

:)He was!...............he looks very.................err....................OLD!

He spoke well - quite funny, more personable than I was expecting. For $1000 you got to have your photograph taken with him if you wanted (I didn't!). God knows what the people on his table paid to have dinner sat with him.

[Stew_Matthews]

I wasnt well received, to say the least.

I'm sure you wont lose sleep over that. :)

[mylittledemon]

I'm sure you wont lose sleep over that. :)

Not really. Some people can be an ugly lot. Pfft. Mob mentality is so out right now.

[Phoenix]

Excerpts from a Dog's Diary

6:00 am - At last! I Go Pee!
My favorite thing!

8:00 am - Dog food!
My favorite thing!

9:30 am - A car ride!
My favorite thing!

9:40 am - A walk in the park!
My favorite thing!

10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted!
My favorite thing!

12:00 pm - Lunch!
My favorite thing!

1:00 pm - Played in the yard!
My favorite thing!

3:00 pm - Wagged my tail!
My favorite thing!

5:00 pm - Milk bones!
My favorite thing!

6:00 pm - They're home!
My favorite thing!

7:00 pm - Got to play ball!
My favorite thing!

8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people!
My favorite thing!

11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed!
My favorite thing!



Excerpts from a Cat's Diary

Day 983 of my captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.

They dine lavishly on fresh meat,

while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear,

I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.

In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.

I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts,

since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of.

However, they merely made condescending comments about what a "good little hunter" I am.
Bastards!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight.

I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
However, I could hear the noises and smell the food.

I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of "allergies."

I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking.

I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.

The dog receives special privileges.

He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return.

He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant.

I observe him communicate with the guards regularly.

I am certain that he reports my every move.

My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell,
so he is safe for now . . .

There it is!!! The cat and dog thing!!!! Thank you!, I couldnt remember what thread it was in last. Thanks for re-posting.:wavey: