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Molly is our gorgeous labrador, and Locky is our border-collie/blue heeler/kelpie cross. Molly is two years old, and Locky is 1 1/2. Just delightful! When I write (usually sitting in bed with my laptop (Terry Pratchett is quite right about the dressing gowns :))) They like to curl up, and sleep on me. We're pack:)
I know Emily showed me how to do this, but I'm a little tired (released a book today, faced and conquered the dreaded 'meatgrinder'! Ahhh!), so I'll do it this way.
Be prepared to be wooed (WARNING, image may cause people to go out and seek Staffordshire Terriers, on mass!)
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Be prepared to be wooed (WARNING, image may cause people to go out and seek Staffordshire Terriers, on mass!)
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Jessy wrote: "Ok I am just going to put it out there I have lost 46kgs lol I am super stoked!!! And I have done it all without a diet!!!!! I only have 4 more kilos to hit the big 5 0!!! ..."Wow Jessy! That is fantastic!! Really great result and awesome commitment :)
I like the names, Molly and Locky. Locky sounds to have the same pedigree as Bessie. :)Our ChickiRose is a real snuggler, whenever and wherever. She's also found our bed to her taste....:)
Her favourite toy is a brown and cream knotted rope, and she loves to show it off to us between her teeth. It's also a security snuggler.
Chicki can't bear to have either Ron or me out of her sight when we go out together, the sole exception being when I go to the dressing sheds to change for swimming. She's picked up this as routine, and knows it's no cause for panic.
Just saw Freya's photo; she was a gorgeous puppy!
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Michael wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Just letting you all know I'll be offline tomorrow, as I'll be at the Sydney Writer's Festival :D"
Have a great day there Brenda. :)"
I've not long got home, and had an amazing day!! A very long one, but wow...met some wonderful authors, and listened to some very interesting and inspiring panels. I'll do a 'review' of it all, with some photos over the next couple of days:)
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Congratulations Jessy, that is so absolutely awesome!! You are to be commended for the commitment you put in! Well done:)
Molly loves socks! Locky melts into cuddles. Freya was never parted from us. When I worked at the Art School (A.N.U Photomedia Workshop, as the technical officer) she came with me. They had a no dogs on campus, policy, but it didn't apply to Freya. She was 'Best Dog' at our wedding, and came with us on our honeymoon, too! :)
Pack is pack. :)
Pack is pack. :)
Looking forward to reading all about it, Brenda! (And seeing the photos, of course!)
Georgina, Chicki is never parted from us, either, except for shopping and those things where dogs are absolutely forbidden. She's been to Christmas parties, an engagement party, swimming club parties, the beach...She seems to accept our two pet budgies, and they don't seem to worry about her when she gets near.:)
Freya's face revealed her lovely nature, which surely gained her acceptance and privileges. You were all so lucky to have such a wonderful relationship.
I think they are amazing creatures. I'm trying to teach Locky that well-behaved dogs have immense privileges! He's learning--young, lovely and excitable. Molly's a truly gentle soul, but Freya was an old soul. I'm a bit of a recluse. I hang out in my valley, with my family and other animals. Hee hee :)
Your Chicki sounds adorable!
Your Chicki sounds adorable!
Locky's at a good age to learn. They are so intelligent and perceptive, often with strong individual traits that sometimes need to be overcome to accept training.Chicki is lovely. At the moment, she is sitting on my chair, next to Ron. Normally she sits underneath me while I'm on the computer.
She had a rough start in life, with two owners by the age of twelve months followed by a month's stint in the RSPCA. However, she's come through it all, and is a fun-loving girl.
Yes, a perfect age, and he is very smart. He has a slight...problem, with chooks and ducks. A few little accidents as a pup. We keep a good eye on him, as he still finds them almost irresistible ;)
Two owners in 12mths? Poor Chicki! Glad she has found you (and you, her). Some people should think twice before accepting a dog into their homes--it is for life--in sickness and in health...
Two owners in 12mths? Poor Chicki! Glad she has found you (and you, her). Some people should think twice before accepting a dog into their homes--it is for life--in sickness and in health...
I agree about the lifetime commitment of adopting a dog; they get so attached to us, I'm sure, and I can see how sensitive Chicki is to change and stress. She doesn't cope well with loud noise and movement, and we were told this when we adopted her.I hope Locky has learned to accept ducks and chooks as part of his life! We had a golden Cocker Spaniel cross when I was young, and she was very good with our chooks. She even took up collecting their eggs, and was so careful she never broke any!
Georgina wrote: "I know Emily showed me how to do this, but I'm a little tired (released a book today, faced and conquered the dreaded 'meatgrinder'! Ahhh!), so I'll do it this way.
Be prepared to be wooed (WARNIN..."
nawww!
I love staffys! have always wanted one, but my current sook of a dog hates them...well not hate more like terrified, we have a couple in our street who belong to idiots and attacked her one three separate occasions so now she is a little scared of them, which depresses me greatly, one the other hand she loves Great Danes so here's hoping lol
Be prepared to be wooed (WARNIN..."
nawww!
I love staffys! have always wanted one, but my current sook of a dog hates them...well not hate more like terrified, we have a couple in our street who belong to idiots and attacked her one three separate occasions so now she is a little scared of them, which depresses me greatly, one the other hand she loves Great Danes so here's hoping lol
I knew a young, alcoholic squatter in Nimbin, when I was a teenager, who tried to make his lovely dog aggressive. He wanted him to be a guard dog, and would get very angry with me when I showered him with love. Hah! The aggression didn't stick (I suspect it was because the guy's own, outer show of aggression, was faked too). Sad though. I suspect his dog outlived him. :(
Staffy's have gained a bad rap. But although they are incredibly friendly to humans, they sometimes don't take to other dogs(unless they are socialised young, as Freya was).
I have no time for people who are cruel to animals. I am a hippy (with Goth/punk sensibilities) vegetarian. This is my mantra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpjtk-...
(The early Melanie version is much, much better, but it's currently not available on youtube (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...)
But my children and husband do, (eat animals) and I have no problems with it! :)
Staffy's have gained a bad rap. But although they are incredibly friendly to humans, they sometimes don't take to other dogs(unless they are socialised young, as Freya was).
I have no time for people who are cruel to animals. I am a hippy (with Goth/punk sensibilities) vegetarian. This is my mantra: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpjtk-...
(The early Melanie version is much, much better, but it's currently not available on youtube (http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...)
But my children and husband do, (eat animals) and I have no problems with it! :)
My cousin has three staffs and they are soo loveable and great with other dogs, its just unfortunate my own dog is now scared. People make me rather angry lol...to be fair my dog is also a huge sook, I feel its my fault for spoiling her a little to much
No, not your fault! My Freya was a sook too, and so is our Molly girl. I have a BF who had a dachshund (another legend in his own time) called Kev (he was the SBS dog for a while, you know the add that swirls around the room and the gorgeous dachshund appears, and wags his tail?). Well Kev was attacked out of the blue, a horrible experience for him, and it left him shaken and scarred (literally).
Some people shouldn't have animals in their care (makes me grumpy too!) .
Some people shouldn't have animals in their care (makes me grumpy too!) .
The day after we brought Chicki home, she was attacked in my arms by a dog that looked as though it had Staffy in him...but I have a friend with a lovely calm one. A lot, or should I say, MOST, depends on their environment, primarily upbringing.
I agree!
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Thanks Carmel...very tired last night. But a wonderful day. I've put a summary in the Festival thread about it all:) http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...
Just returned from a month of bushwalking mostly in the Flinders Ranges. No TV, papers, or radio. Finished 4 books while away and would recommend The Safety Expert, and The Smoke Room each worth 5 stars.
Zuzu wrote: "Just returned from a month of bushwalking mostly in the Flinders Ranges. No TV, papers, or radio. Finished 4 books while away and would recommend The Safety Expert, and The Smoke Room each worth 5 ..."
Sounds like a delightful break. :)
Sounds like a delightful break. :)
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The Safety Expert
The Smoke Room
Thanks for those recommendations Zuzu...what a wonderful break for you. It'd be a shock to the system to be 'back to normal' now;D
Mr Em and I are off to see some New Orleans style jazz and then have ourselves a big Lebanese feast. Today is 11 years since we said 'I do' :)
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Congrats Emily, have a wonderful day:)
Emily wrote: "Mr Em and I are off to see some New Orleans style jazz and then have ourselves a big Lebanese feast. Today is 11 years since we said 'I do' :)"
Congratulations, Emily and Mr Em! Have a wonderful anniversary of the 'I do' day. I love Lebanese food! Very envious. :) Gina.
Congratulations, Emily and Mr Em! Have a wonderful anniversary of the 'I do' day. I love Lebanese food! Very envious. :) Gina.
Happy anniversary! Have the best possible day!
ahhh Im moving in 3 weeks and having the hardest time with my books!
Reading gives you time out from the stress, that is if you can find the time.:)
Melanie wrote: "ahhh Im moving in 3 weeks and having the hardest time with my books!"This is just a thought! When I moved last time I decided to sell the books I did not want to keep and I gave the money to charity, it made me feel good in two main ways 1. Books were gone and to a good home.
2. I made a donation to a charity that meant something to me and my family.
Just food for thought.Faye
When we moved from the mainland to Tasmania, half the moving truck was filled with boxes of our books. Many, many second hand and tip rescued books, but once upon a time, we managed to buy Folio editions too (my dream is to one day be able to do that again!). :D
Went driving for the first time today. Didn't kill anyone.
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Just pack them up and take them with you Melanie! I couldn't part with any of mine!!
Yes, it's too hard to part with books you love. I picked up some of mine today with a view to disposal, but promptly dusted them off and put them back again...:)
★ Jess wrote: "Went driving for the first time today. Didn't kill anyone."Classic :) Keep up the good work!
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Well done Jess!!
Brenda wrote: "Melanie wrote: "ahhh Im moving in 3 weeks and having the hardest time with my books!"
Just pack them up and take them with you Melanie! I couldn't part with any of mine!!"
lol I have a taking with me pile and a mum will send down later pile...both are huge seriously hope they can fit in my car :S
@Jess
well done! my first time was scary as hell, are you going for a manual license or auto?
Just pack them up and take them with you Melanie! I couldn't part with any of mine!!"
lol I have a taking with me pile and a mum will send down later pile...both are huge seriously hope they can fit in my car :S
@Jess
well done! my first time was scary as hell, are you going for a manual license or auto?
Thanks guys :) A wonderful day!!p.s keep it up Jess & good luck Melanie ;)
My dads teaching me and I'm pretty sure the car is an auto :) Carmel, not a bit-very.
This time tomorrow night, I'm at my very first concert. Florence + The Machine. Awww yeahh.
★ Jess wrote: "My dads teaching me and I'm pretty sure the car is an auto :)
Carmel, not a bit-very.
This time tomorrow night, I'm at my very first concert. Florence + The Machine. Awww yeahh."
I LOVE Florence and the Machine! Have fun! :)
Carmel, not a bit-very.
This time tomorrow night, I'm at my very first concert. Florence + The Machine. Awww yeahh."
I LOVE Florence and the Machine! Have fun! :)
I have been asked to perform at the Cairns show this year.....WhoooHooo!!!...(-:
Congratulations! Readings of your poetry?
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When I met Ron, I had three dogs: a border collie cross named Bessie, and two Maltese, named Rosie and Trixie. Ron wasn't actually a great lover of dogs, but in time he came to realise...
Bessie and Trixie both celebrated their sixteenth birthdays, but four years apart; and Rosie saw her thirteenth.
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