My dog Shaz has developed a great talent for pouting and expressing her feelings in general. I believe that dogs exhibit as much emotions as they are receiving, in other words, my pooch, who is spoiled with attention has the capacity to talk to me without words in a very expressive way.
She would lie down facing away from me, butt turned to me, but taking a glance behind her now and then. She also has a "pouty" bed that she uses when she wants to "hide away" from me, but also in a way that she is able to take glances at me through her half shot eyelids...
She sits with me, in my lap or next to me ALL OF THE TIME. She is never on the ground when I am home, except of course on her walks. So... when she comes up to me as I had just sat down, and prances away backwards as I reach for her to pick her up - well, that's an expression of "I want something from you, I am not going to sit just yet!" There are many more, as she is also capable of smiling and jumping for joy. I like to think that I have learned her language quite well and am able to interpret her body language and cater to her needs. So, basically, I am the trained one...but I don't mind at all.
When I see signs in parks saying animals are not allowed, or no dogs, I wonder who the hell we think we are when we restrict a natural life form from its habitat. The sad thing is, that I realize the actual message saying "no irresponsible animal owners are allowed", it still screws it up for the rest of us. I mean, what do they do with the animals that are there and are without people who can read the signs to them? Do they get chased or fined? Silly s*&%^!
Now... I have to find Shasta who has decided to get up from her pout position and leave me altogether. She might be peeing in the hallway - just to put an exclamation point on her request...
Saturday, June 6, 2009
comments
I want to thank the people who take the time and send comments on my posts. I have gotten some great info from others as well. Please continue to send your opinions and ideas my way, I love it!
Friday, June 5, 2009
comfortis
In case you haven't heard, Frontline and Advantage are out! Comfortis is in! The best and newest flea treatment that is virtually impossible to overdose. Only one little interaction problem, it doesn't play nice with high doses of invermectin. Read about it here http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/bulletins_read/200073.html
However, it does really work and it may provide the much needed relief for your little friend struggling with skin issues, restlessness, face rubbing, and general anxiety, all related to not getting relief from the ithcies.
I love the stuff!
However, it does really work and it may provide the much needed relief for your little friend struggling with skin issues, restlessness, face rubbing, and general anxiety, all related to not getting relief from the ithcies.
I love the stuff!
buddy 125 genuine scooter
I want to provide a few useful posts, that is the reason for these entries you see here. What I have learned from experience might help out another with the same issues. That is one of the reasons why this platform is available, to help others. And you know how I loooooove doing that!
So, about the scooter. Firstly, it's not the most inexpensive one in its class, but it's well worth the money. It's adorably cute and comfortable and powerful. Its performance and looks are second to none, however, I found these minor issues that are easily fixed:
1. Its mirrors are silver and rust like crazy. I started cleaning them with a Brillo pad and WD40, which works just fine, but it has to be done periodically and it looks bad when it's not done. Plus they come lose while riding and constantly have to be retightened, which is not very safe when you are riding and need your hands and eyes to do what they are supposed to do. Definitely no texting on motorcycles!!
So I will replace them, as soon as I find a right and a left thread! Most scooters now only use right thread, this one has one right and one left! Important detail...
2. It may, while running, start missing and actually act like it ran out of fuel and stop altogether. It started happening to me and I would pull over, wait a while and start it again. Then it would do it more frequently, to the point when it wouldn't start up again. I had it towed once and had a really great mechanic trouble shoot it for a whole day. Well, the problem is with the fuel gage and fuel valve. Since it does not have the traditional outside turn valve that most motorcycles use(d), it uses a hose that runs under the seat, that pushes fuel (by its weight) down the line. When there is not sufficient weight (amount of fuel) left in the tank, it might start skipping and act like it ran out of fuel. Then, after it had time to settle with more fuel weight, it will open again... new inventions are not always an improvement...
On top of that, with these little tanks, it's easy to really top off the fuel which in turn will stick the cheapo fuel gage to the top, which will falsely register more fuel than there is in the tank. Those gages are highly inaccurate. So, in my particular scootie, I put gas in just below half a tank shown and I have not had any problems since. So basically, I refuel more often and never let it go down to even a quarter tank. Problem solved. If I come across any more tricks I will post them on ze veb. Doggie doodledoo
So, about the scooter. Firstly, it's not the most inexpensive one in its class, but it's well worth the money. It's adorably cute and comfortable and powerful. Its performance and looks are second to none, however, I found these minor issues that are easily fixed:
1. Its mirrors are silver and rust like crazy. I started cleaning them with a Brillo pad and WD40, which works just fine, but it has to be done periodically and it looks bad when it's not done. Plus they come lose while riding and constantly have to be retightened, which is not very safe when you are riding and need your hands and eyes to do what they are supposed to do. Definitely no texting on motorcycles!!
So I will replace them, as soon as I find a right and a left thread! Most scooters now only use right thread, this one has one right and one left! Important detail...
2. It may, while running, start missing and actually act like it ran out of fuel and stop altogether. It started happening to me and I would pull over, wait a while and start it again. Then it would do it more frequently, to the point when it wouldn't start up again. I had it towed once and had a really great mechanic trouble shoot it for a whole day. Well, the problem is with the fuel gage and fuel valve. Since it does not have the traditional outside turn valve that most motorcycles use(d), it uses a hose that runs under the seat, that pushes fuel (by its weight) down the line. When there is not sufficient weight (amount of fuel) left in the tank, it might start skipping and act like it ran out of fuel. Then, after it had time to settle with more fuel weight, it will open again... new inventions are not always an improvement...
On top of that, with these little tanks, it's easy to really top off the fuel which in turn will stick the cheapo fuel gage to the top, which will falsely register more fuel than there is in the tank. Those gages are highly inaccurate. So, in my particular scootie, I put gas in just below half a tank shown and I have not had any problems since. So basically, I refuel more often and never let it go down to even a quarter tank. Problem solved. If I come across any more tricks I will post them on ze veb. Doggie doodledoo
VW leaky sunroof solution
I have struggled for years with my leaky sunroof in fear of incurring body work and replacement part costs...well, here's the dealio: it's a typical problem quickly and inexpensively solved.
There are drains that extend down the columns of the windshield that supposed to drain the excess water out, but get clogged from time to time. They need to be blown out. One hour's work and $75 dollars later (which, by the way, my mechanic performed) I was good to go. No more yoga mats on the roof and reptile habitat under the floor board. No more left turn showers and broken overhead lights. No replacement of any kind needed. What a relief!!!
There are drains that extend down the columns of the windshield that supposed to drain the excess water out, but get clogged from time to time. They need to be blown out. One hour's work and $75 dollars later (which, by the way, my mechanic performed) I was good to go. No more yoga mats on the roof and reptile habitat under the floor board. No more left turn showers and broken overhead lights. No replacement of any kind needed. What a relief!!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
iwiw
What is it? International Who Is Who. IWIW. It is a (theoretically) a great platform to reconnect with people all over the world. The problem is that it is not working half the time, the website is sluggish and a pain in a (insert body part) to navigate. I wonder if Indians has designed it, like the dell website, because it is just as asinine. Plus I have all sorts of krraaazies marking me as acquaintances, and mind you, I have forgotten half of my school mates, I know when neither a face, nor a name looks familiar. So, for now, I will take the GOOD part and stay on it, but I visit it as little as possible due to its non-userfriendliness...
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