I am very active relative to the old board.
#1 is tlhdoc She needs to get a life [8D] (he corrected to She) [:(]
#2 is Gamecock Camper Way too much time in his hands ! [8D]
#3 is Tim5055 I am sure you have better things to do ![8D]
#4 is Redneckrubberduck You gotta feed that rat terrier healthier ![8D]
# 5 is tada !!!! me ! I am allowed to post as much as I want while I can [8D]
#6 is AustinBoston No contract yet ?????[8D]
#7 is Fivegonefishing Hang here more and you will owen a 5 th wheel soon[8D]
#8 is gsm x2 How come I know nothing about you ? post more [8D]
#9 is Red neff Barchetta ditto gsm x2 ![8D]
#10 Nightowl I am not gona poke fun at den mother and ask for it [8D]
Well, here is top 10 ! No offense intended, pun intended ! so smile [:D][:D][:D][:D]
birolWay too much time on my hands? Don t let the DW know it. Her honey-do list is getting longer every minute and I don t think I ll ever be finished.
birol
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#1 is tlhdoc He needs to get a life [8D]
Birol I am not a HE, I was born a SHE and will always be a SHE.[:)] Why do you think I am a HE?[:o]
tlhdocI am so sorry [:o] I am bad, this is not the first time you told me this. I will make it up to you when we/if meet :) You will be spared of my babblings [:D][:D]
birolApology accepted. I am wondering why do you think I am a he?[&:]
I thought I would add that I do have a live. I work full time, involved with Cub Scouts and a few other organizations. I just love camping and they kind of people camping involves.
birolTracy
Maybe it is your name.
Whenever I read it I see thdoc. I do not notice the l. Maybe Birol associates thdoc with being a male. [:)]
Hate to admit it, but for a while I thought you were the opposite sex.
birolI dunno why I think tlhdoc is a he, the name just has a masculine sounding effect for me for some reason. I always thought she(was thinking he) was a doctor of some sort, a big man too, dunno why. Stooopid me [:(]
BUT, now I stand corrected ! I wow not to call tlhdoc a he never again [:)]
birolWe actually feed that darn dog regular food (no snacks of people food(well hardly)), the same thing the old speed bump eats. We also put the food up at 6, let him out befoer bed time..etc..that dang dog still does it. If we lay out newspaper...he just goes somewhere else. Problem is is that he s the wife s dog...but I m the one that ends up cleaning up after it all the time.
rednekrubbrduckWhat is the best way to get a dog cheap ? We are thinking like a shit-zu (sp), chuava (sp) or a boston terrir, all small dogs, but the price at pet stores range from 599 C$ to 2,000 C$.
Any advice for us on how to get them cheap ? I checked the humane-society s web pages but they have only big dogs. We want to get one as a puppy and bond properly. Our house is small and we don t want a big dog.
Fire away ......
birolI am #8 on the list??? That surprises me.
Guess you don t know much about me because I am silent on the subject. Just spend my time here leaving messages about Nick-Neff-Cough events we ll be attending or organizing. The list is long, so lots of posts.
Upcoming:
Reyes the Roof Rally at Point Reyes--next weekend
Axe Me about my Weekend Rally--Sacramento Delta in March
Great SLO Escape Rally--San Luis Obispo in April
Malibu RV Park Mini Rally--Malibu in April
May 2003 So Cal Roundup--Southern California in May
2003 California Gold Rush Rally--Sierra foothills in June
Post a few posts in each thread, add them to the posts in the past rallies, and suddenly I find myself #8 on the list. Guess it makes sense.
Hope you now know ONE THING about me......I love to use my pop-up and have no qualms about traveling. For more, ask surfcal, sammyslave, my DW G-Whiz, or most any of the Nick-Neff-Coughers. We haven t missed a rally yet.
gsm x2
birolGetting a dog cheap?...ours ran into our yard when I was mowing. The originall owner said we could have him if we wanted him (he did seem a lil eager to be rid of him...now I know why). Bout as cheap as you can get.
birolBirol,
Let me suggest that you decide which breed you want and then contact a rescue organization for that breed. You can probably find information about the breeds and rescue groups at the Canadian Kennel Club s website: www.dogs-in-canada.com.
Rescue groups often have dogs available for a very small fee. Please do not get a dog from a pet shop.
birolI fully agree with wssfetch, purchasing a dog at a pet shop only supports the " back yard breeders" who have no other reason to breed their dogs other than greed.
Unless you plan to show or enter AKC competitions stick with breed rescue organizations.
I have volunteered with German Shepherd Rescue and see the conditions some dogs are in when found.
DSo research on the breeds you may be interested in and verify that their temperament and personality are a fit with your household. Each breed has been specifically bread through the years for specific temperaments and you can usually tell what they will be like. You don t want to end up with a breed that is very active if what you are looking for is a lap dog.
Please do the research before you get the dog. If will save you and the dog a lot of frustration later.
birolBirol
I found my little poodle on Petfinder.com I do not know if they have dogs listed for Canada or not.
birol
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You will be spared of my babblings
I read this too fast. First time through, I read " You will be SPAYED of my babblings" ...that would have been cause for a neutering, for sure!
Austin
birolBirol, the Pet Super Centre at Kennedy and 401 in Scarborough has an adoption/rescue agency inside the front door.
birolTracy, I thought you were a " he" for the longest time when I first started seeing your posts. This sounds terrible for our sex, but it s because you are so knowlegable on the mechanics of TV s and PU s! [:)] Once I learned the truth, I was proud that one of us women-folk knew so much - cause I don t know nuttin about how things work!!! [:o]
birolThanks for the dog rescue agencies. petfinder.com works for Canada too. And there is one Chihuahua available, inquiring [:)]
birol
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I am very active relative to the old board.
#8 is gsm x2 How come I know nothing about you ? post more [8D]
#9 is Red neff Barchetta ditto gsm x2 ![8D]
Birol:
A lot of Nick-Neff-Cough members are active in the Camping Clubs section. There s a lot of activity regarding event planning, deshnitzification and rabble rousing. Come on by sometime and visit us. We re not being isolationists, just that a lot of our posts won t make sense to others.
Good to see you and so many others active. It s what makes the board dynamic.
Surfcal
Surfcal
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Good to see you and so many others active. It s what makes the board dynamic.
Surfcal
Are you trying to imple that I am
too active ? [;)]
birol
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Good to see you and so many others active. It s what makes the board dynamic.
Surfcal
Are you trying to imple that I am too active ? [;)]
Perhaps I am intimating that others don t post enough. But maybe since so many are stuck indoors, they ll come and join in.
Surfcal
SurfcalYou are assuming that you are off the hook ! The implied intimating is not going to save you ![8D]
Actually, I was also hoping that there would a lot of people on the board today, after all it is a day off right ? Those of you who are not shovelling snow get in here ! And the ones getting hit, please take it easy, and be very very careful. I fell twice last week while just walking to the car , a 2 meter walk, and it wasn t pleasant [:(]
birol
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#1 is tlhdoc She needs to get a life [8D] (he corrected to She) [:(]
#2 is Gamecock Camper Way too much time in his hands ! [8D]
And what is so interesting is the spread between 1 and 2!! Over 250 posts!! You GO tlhdoc, I think you HAVE a life........US!![;)] At least you are staying home and having fun... a few " others" on here have been " seen" in some pretty seedy neighborhoods, if you know what I mean.[&:][&:]
Happy Campin <><
SurfcalTracy aka tlhdoc,
I never really gave your gender much thought either, but you are very knowledgable about the mechanics of pop-ups. Where did you get all that experience? Were your parents, siblings or friends mechanically inclined? I know that I inherited woodworking and handyman skills from my grandfather and father while I picked up on mechanical skills from my uncle and brothers. I also have too much experience in the school of hard knocks. I now know more about what not to do that what to do when fixing things due to my schooling.
wssfetch
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Birol,
Let me suggest that you decide which breed you want and then contact a rescue organization for that breed. You can probably find information about the breeds and rescue groups at the Canadian Kennel Club s website: www.dogs-in-canada.com.
Rescue groups often have dogs available for a very small fee. Please do not get a dog from a pet shop.
Our current Dalmatian is a rescued dog. Our veterinarian contacted us when this dog needed a new home. You may want to contact the local vet offices and let them know what you are looking for.
Miss-Teri and Stopher I have had a PU for 7 seasons, and I don t like to pay the mechanic any more than I have too. I think I may be mechanically incline, but no one in my family is. If I see something done I can usually do it myself after that. I can read how to do something and do it that way, but see it done is better for me. Thanks for the complements.
SurfcalI am in touch with a chuvava (hehehhe) rescu group in Ottawa, they have two we like. I applied to get the younger one, we will see if they think we are a suitable family.
How much does it cost to keep a chuvava happy/healthy ? DOn t tell me I can t afford it if I have to ask [;)]
SurfcalSorry tlhdoc.. But if you want to know the reason you name gets confused I will let you know.. Tabbo area to get in to I know, Please do not take this statement as sexist.. But I would have to say it has to do with the last part of your name... The " doc" I think at a sub-concious leval, people will always place a " doc (or doctor) with a male.. Same thing with a nurse it is always going to be looked upon as a female.. I would put $$ on it that even if people don t place your name with the medical field, the name just kinda gives off that aura... [:@] Now don t start flaming me..
SurfcalWoops sorry.. I can t let the wife take the blame for that one... That was me! [:)] My sweetheart left herself logged in again...
birolBirol, Don t try just getting the younger one - if you re gonna take it camping get whichever one is quieter for your peace of mind! [;)] We got lucky that ours will sit quietly in her crate as long as there is a radio or white noise on in the background.
I ve worked (no money, so actually volunteered) for a humane society for over eight years. I rescue from animal shelters and just at the shelters I personally rescue from, I get hundreds of tiny dogs every year. Last week I rescued two half Chihuahua puppies (about 8 weeks old) from a shelter, so there are many, many great dogs in need of rescue and almost half of what I rescue are purebreds (lots of Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Dachshunds, Lhasas, and Shih Tzus). Most are young, in great health, and have no behavioral " issues" .
Oh, did I mention I got my Collie (with registration papers) at 5 months old, and my Chihuahua from a shelter, too? [;)]
What the rescue will be looking for is an indoor home, a fenced-in yard, someone who will match the needs of the particular dog, and previous history with animals (ie. Did you keep them until they died of old age, etc.). I would have no problem adopting something out to a family that will take it on at least a couple of camping trips a year as the dogs love pop-ups almost as much as we do! [:D]
SurfcalI was thinking the dog would be on a leash or ona leash inside the PU when it is not out. Are they that newvous which make them noisy ? I remember reading somewhere that small dogs are the most noisy variety, is that correct ?
Basically we were thinking that whereever we go, camping, trips, it would come with us being so small. I am sure a small crate for it will disappear in the back of the windstar.
Reason we wanted the small one was or it not to have issues yet, and being still trainable. We will see if they call today.
Birol
birol
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I remember reading somewhere that small dogs are the most noisy variety, is that correct ?
Birol
Small dogs are definately the noisiest (well, not counting some herding breeds!), but it s an individual thing and some are actually pretty quiet. Before I fostered my Chi and ended up keeping her I hated the breed. I always thought of them as mean, shivering, noisy things. Owning one completely changed my mind.
Good luck, and keep us updated!
SurfcalMost dog breeds are much better when you own them yourself. I have always seen how others react to German Sheppards. They are great dogs and very loyal to the family who owns them. When I was growing up, I had two German Sheppards. One was only friendly to the family and would protect " her family" with all of her being. The other German Sheppard was as gentle a dog as they come. I believe (because I knew the dogs parents) that their personalities had more to do with the type of dogs their parents were than the breed itself. Because the DW talked me into it, we have a Golden Retriever. Actually, she is my second Golden. They are absolutely the best dogs in everyway in my opinion. The first Golden Retriever we had was a wedding present that we gave to each other. She has since passed away, but was a smart and loving dog. Our current Golden (Miss Molly Puddleduck) is probably not quite as smart, but a sweet and gentle dog. For me, give me a big dog anyday over a smaller dog. It s just my preference as I like laid-back dogs much better. The Goldens are also great with children and we have never had any problems what-so-ever with the Golden Retrievers snapping, biting or even growling at the kids. I just wish the kids would realize that Miss Molly isn t a big fan of playing a horse.
Miss-TeriI also think ours will be shivery and a noisy dog, but The one we want to adopt looks sooooo cute, I am sure I will forget about that stuff in no time.
This thread turned into a completely different thread ..... Moderators are going to ban me pretty soon :)
SurfcalHey, I made a top ten list, very cool!
Tracy, I put my name under my posts because I found that people thought I was a guy as well. What is really funny is on the phone I really sound like a guy and sometimes that isn t too bad[;)]
Part of this thread reminds me of that riddle about a boy and his father getting into a car crash and being sent to different hospitals. The doctor who was to treat the boy yelled out I can t treat this boy he s my son! It s amazing how many poeple would never guess that the doctor was the boys mother...I was taught long ago never to assume cuz it just makes an ass out of u and me![:D]
Tammy
[:)]
SurfcalGetting back to the subject-humane societies-
I had a chance to work(community service-don t ask) at the local humane society for two months(weekends). I got to know all the pets(dogs, cats, rabbits, snakes, etc.) What a wonderful organization. Most, however, are funded locally, or take donations. They are taking donations of food, litter, laundry detergent, aluminum cans, etc, for their needs. My assignment was cleaning cages and pens, exercising animals, and general maintenance such as lawn mowing and repairs. The local chapter is having problems with the local city council(3 directors in 1 year) so fund raising is very difficult.
So, please, if you can, support your local Humane Society, in any way you can.[8D]
birolMy parents purchaed a chihuahua for my sister when we were growing up on a peditricians recomendation. They tend to bond very strongly with one member of the family and will tolerate others. The whole point of the exercise was to get her a pet and not a family pet. All in all I would have to say he worked out pretty well. I have always said that pound for pound they are the most viscous dog in the world, it they were the size of dobberman pincher they would rule the world. LOL.[:D]
Rambling Wreck
Surfcaleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
What if it bonds with babette and and keeps biting me !!!!!!!!
Waiting for the adoption people to call any minute , why is nothing going smoothly these days ????
Acts 2:38 girl
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Sorry tlhdoc.. But if you want to know the reason you name gets confused I will let you know.. Tabbo area to get in to I know, Please do not take this statement as sexist.. But I would have to say it has to do with the last part of your name... The " doc" I think at a sub-conscious level, people will always place a " doc (or doctor) with a male.. Same thing with a nurse it is always going to be looked upon as a female.. I would put $$ on it that even if people don t place your name with the medical field, the name just kinda gives off that aura... [:@] Now don t start flaming me..
FFEMT I would not flame anyone for their opinion. The funny thing is D.O.C. are the initials of where I work. I never thought of them as Doctor until others pointed that out.
fiveonefishing,
I do have my name in my signature, but it could be male or female. So I am stuck. I also have people think that I am male on the phone or at a drive in window ordering speaker. 11 YO DS gets very upset when that happens.[:D]
SurfcalAdoption people called, we talked for half an hour,. The one we want is a hyper active jack russel+chuvava , and is active active active. Also has some behavioural problems.
We passed ... waiting for another one ........
SurfcalBirol,
Sorry the dog didn t work out, but you made the right decision to wait. The right dog will find you.
SurfcalWOW!
What a read! We went all over the place on this one folks!
Posting stats, gender roles and assumptions, Dog adoption, the crazy names those NNCers give their rallies...
Got to admit to doing a little lurking on those West Coast forums, that rabble rousing makes for very entertaining reading.
Now, that s why they call this the Campfire. I felt like I was wandering around a friendly dinner party where everyone was part of three conversations at once.
So, how bout them Giants?
got woody?
QuoteGot to admit to doing a little lurking on those West Coast forums, that rabble rousing makes for very entertaining reading.
Hey Jim---you feel free to wander around the NNC forum any time you want. Too bad you can t experience the wafting odors as you lurk. Please note the early morning aroma of freshly perked coffee mixed with Mike s choriso. In the afternoon its a variety of cheeses to go with the wines that were sampled at the local wineries, and in the evening---what s that smell??? Oh, that s the ceremonial NNC Rally Candle---for a moment I thought it might have been some of that " Whackie Tobackie." Nope, not a single Zig Zag paper in the whole group...it just seems that there should be. Must be the salt air does something to brain cells.
gsm x2
got woody?These rescue people are great , I got two more e-mails from them. There is a new dog coming and they think it is a perfect match for us, we will see. And one failed adaption, but theat dog is too clingy they say, it can not be left alone at home is what they said. Not even for shopping ??????? Any opinions ?
got woody?Hey Got woody.... How about those Gamecocks. They beat the Tenessee Volunteers here in Columbia last night. It was an awsome game. So what if the team is only 11 wins and 11 losses?
birolI got a pup at a place called ARF -- the animal rescue fund -- maybe that s just a Southern Ohio thing.
Sorry I wasn t specific the first time around -- this was in response to birol (I think that s the name) who said (s)he couldn t find a pup at the shelter.
(I m worried about being politically incorrect and ascribing to someone the wrong gender! Maybe on line we should just all be " its" !!) Just joking, of course!
C Hains
C. Hains
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I got a pup at a place called ARF -- the animal rescue fund -- maybe that s just a Southern Ohio thing.
Sorry I wasn t specific the first time around -- this was in response to birol (I think that s the name) who said (s)he couldn t find a pup at the shelter.
(I m worried about being politically incorrect and ascribing to someone the wrong gender! Maybe on line we should just all be " its" !!) Just joking, of course!
C Hains
Welcome and glad you decided to finally jump in! I read your popography and thought to myself
I sure do hope this person posts again soon and here I find you have done just that. For the record Birol is a him but I don t think he d mind at all if you confused him for a her. Hope you find threads that you feel compfortable posting in often.
Tammy[:)]
fivegonefishing
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For the record Birol is a him but I don t think he d mind at all if you confused him for a her.
Tammy[:)]
Sheees, This makes me wonder why she thinks I wouldn t mind being called a she ? Am I showing a personality split or something ?[:)] How many people thought I am a " she" ? Not that I would have a problem with it ? I think " she s have a better life than" he s of this world [;)]
I think we are getting Anchovy , a pure bred Chuava, the other one was turned down, too active for us. It moves its crate when in the crate from room to room, sheeees.
Birol
fivegonefishing
Welcome and glad you decided to finally jump in! I read your popography and thought to myself I sure do hope this person posts again soon and here I find you have done just that. For the record Birol is a him but I don t think he d mind at all if you confused him for a her. Hope you find threads that you feel compfortable posting in often.
Tammy[:)]
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Hi Tammy,
Thanks for responding and welcoming me aboard! It took me a long time before I posted my first message but I am getting more comfortable. I am sure in time I will not be shy at all! I don t spend a lot of time on the site but I always enjoy it when I do get on and I am learning a lot about popupping just from reading some of the threads.
Carole
got woody?No wories birol..sometimes I m a " she" on " date night" . [;)]
got woody?errrrrrrr, ok redneckrubberduck, we don t want to know more [8D][8D][8D][8D][8D]
rednekrubbrduck
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No wories birol..sometimes I m a " she" on " date night" . [;)]
[:o]TMI and that does not mean Three Mile Island