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RE: James Gandolfini aka Tony Soprano has died
Wow - he was so young! I have to admit to being spellbound by his portrayal of Tony Soprano. RIP, Mr Gandolfini :-(
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 08:50pm |
Around the Campfire
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RE: Lost my good friend today
So sorry for your loss - just lost my best camping buddy (Australian Shepherd) recently :-( We have a new pup, and he's a delight - but there's just something so wonderful about the wisdom of an older dog
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 12:36pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Motivating the DW
I'm going to play Devil's Advocate here:
"Let's go camping" can also mean:
Check the levels of supplies in the RV
Plan efficient meals due to limited kitchen space and refrigerator storage
Shop to refill supplies; plus groceries
Pre-make some meals
Plan and pack the wardrobe
Put the paper and the mail on hold
Arrange for yard maintenance
Get the house ready for an absence (like take out trash/toss any food that will spoil)
Load the RV with supplies/food/drinks/clothes
Don't forget the food and supplies for the pets
Add items like camera/binoculars/GPS/sports gear that don't remain in the RV
Check freshwater levels, tire pressure, etc
Arrive at RV park; hook up; and set up camp
Cook a meal; serve it; hand wash and dry dishes
Ok, you want a snack??
On and on and on it goes.......
Basically, the wife gets to do the same stuff she always does at home, only with fewer or cruder appliances/conveniences; more mosquitoes and dirt; less privacy. The getaway *could* be marred by bad neighbors/lousy weather/possibly no TV or cell phone reception; traffic jams; or God Forbid - a breakdown of the RV.
If I didn't LOVE sightseeing and being someplace "new" so much - I could get pretty jaded about the whole process, too. I've always said it takes me a week to get ready to go away for 10 days; and a half-week afterward to clean and put everything away for the next trip.
I know there are husbands out there who do their share, or more. But to the OP - what's the "up side" for your wife?
On edit: I hadn't read 2gypsies' post - oops. But maybe that idea needs to be said twice ;-)
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 12:29pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: why would you do that?
We have a smaller Class C: smaller gray tank, and our shower serves as our "pantry". If needed, I will unload it and take a Navy Shower - but I can't really shave my legs. My "motorhome showers" *might* be the cause of certain Sasquatch sightings....
Deb
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 11:51am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Va. St parks and pet fee
AS a pet owner I have no problem paying the fees. I enjoy bring my pet and have no problem paying additional fees it that is what it takes to bring the dog along.
I understand pets and irresponsible dog owners do cost the CG money in the long run. These cost occur in both state and private CG's.
In the end there will never be 100% compliance with the rules. More enforcement will only add to the cost of the operation, but will not magically make poor dog owners responsible.
We could discuss this issue for ever, (which we have) However each individual must decide what we are willing to pay for our camping experience and decide accordingly.
Are we willing to pay extra to bring our pet to VA parks?
I think this thread with the help of WRVPO has been very informative pros and cons and given valuable insight as to what the issues really are.
Nicely said - and I agree that this is probably the coming trend for ALL pet owners, thanks to the irresponsible ones. Will *I* pay $5 per night per dog (3 dogs)? Sure - if there's a compelling reason to do so. But most of the time, we're sightseeing and simply looking for a place to park for the night. If a private park down the road doesn't charge extra for pets - I'll go there first.
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 11:25am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
Ben is learning quite nicely, to walk on a leash. Because the little stinker has learned that by running under cars (don't panic - we own a car lot) - I can't grab him. Still working on that "bomb-proof recall"....LOL!!
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 10:24am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
I was expecting to see more photos ;-)
Ben sitting still (becoming a rare sight)
http://i40.tinypic.com/33cbrd1.jpg
Racing around the yard
http://i42.tinypic.com/xt2fa.jpg
Beautiful blue eyes!
http://i44.tinypic.com/rwt09k.jpg
"Ask and ye shall receive!"
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 10:19am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: A unique microchip story
What a heart-touching story!!!!
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 10:10am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: The kindness of others never ceases to amaze me
Bella loved the camera and it loved her...I have hundreds of pictures of her, all I had to do was pick up the camera and she was ready LOL
You were lucky!! I was looking through my photos of Ike - and in 80% of them - he's "scowling"....yeeesh!! He HATED having his picture taken. The picture I love the most was taken on his 14th birthday - by then, he couldn't hear the shutter on the camera and didn't scowl....LOL!!
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Deb and Ed M
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06/19/13 05:20am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: The kindness of others never ceases to amaze me
I too, was offered a paw print in clay from the cremation service - and I was thrilled to get it!! Only days before the Last Trip To The Vet - I had been thinking that I wanted a paw print from Ike, who had these crazy-big paws like a polar bear...LOL!! But in his final months, he was just getting "crotchety" and didn't want to be fussed with and I didn't think it was important enough to fight with him over it. I don't know what Nabi paid, but it was only $6. Hangs on my kitchen wall and makes me smile every time I look at it :-)
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Deb and Ed M
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06/18/13 03:10pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: The kindness of others never ceases to amaze me
That is just the sweetest thing ever!! She must be a pet owner and knows the sense of loss....
I had to giggle at Bella's paw prints (plural) - I got one of those clay pieces, too - but Ike's massive paw fills the oval....LOL!!
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Deb and Ed M
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06/17/13 08:24pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
Really - when you think about it - puppies are amazing. We've had Ben one week now. He's met gobs of new people and new "brothers". A new house and a place called "work". Sleeping quietly by himself in a crate. Learned to potty outside and to tell us when he needs to do that. Learned the words "Ben", "come", "no", "outside", "go in the house", "car", "potty", and "poop".
No wonder they sleep so much - their brains must be ready to explode!!
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Deb and Ed M
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06/16/13 07:42am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
... I was referring more to treats and the idea that "People food makes dogs sick," ....Ya mean, things like doritos and oreos???:@
ROFL!!! Nacho Cheese Doritos is definitely a "powerful treat" at MY house!!!!! That's how I knew Ike was losing his hearing - he no longer snapped to attention at the rustle of a Doritos bag :-(
I found Ben's weakness: hot dogs! One training session with teensy bits of hotdogs, and he now has a passable "come"!! I am now officially more "interesting" than sticks/bugs/dirt/leaves/barkchips, etc :-)
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Deb and Ed M
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06/15/13 08:16pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
Thank you, Rita! I'm now learning that he may be cute, but he turns into Satan's Spawn around 4 PM.....LOL!!! Jack finally had enough pestering and gave him the big-full-toothed snarl that said "back off, kid - or you're gonna be sorry!"
Ben read THAT one loud and clear :-)
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Deb and Ed M
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06/14/13 02:47pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Beware of Michelin tires
I bet the tires were uncovered for some period of time during their life.
Speaking as someone who's driven through the Elkhart area many times, I can attest to seeing SCADS of chassis sitting in the sun, waiting their turn to be made into motorhomes. Especially one like ours: 2003 chassis and 2004 date of manufacture; although I have to admit that when we put new tires on our Class C, the 9-yr-old Michelins looked brand new; had deep treads at 45,000 miles; and we were so happy with them that we bought them again.
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Deb and Ed M
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06/14/13 10:37am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Remake Movies
I just read a review of the Superman movie that said it's "blah" - weak story line bolstered by over-the-top computer generated special effects.
I think Tonto is riding the popularity coattails of Jack Sparrow. But if I remember my Spanish correctly - "Tonto" means crazy and nobody does crazy like Depp? LOL!!
Personally, I'm weary of CG special effects. They are so overdone, that instead of intense - it's just "silly".... "yeah SURE the plane crash-lands in the middle of a city and the hero's vehicle inside is able to burst through the nose of the plane as it goes up in flames". yawn
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Deb and Ed M
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06/14/13 10:21am |
Around the Campfire
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
It's not just portion control with people food. It's type, balance, percentages and how complete the final diet is. Calcium/phosphorus ratio can be way off if someone supplements "just a little" meat in the diet. Trace minerals and normal vitamin levels are usually way below optimal levels with the owner created diets. 80% of my clients don't know or take the effort to educate themselves (with correct information) about proper diet.
And this is why I was concerned about Ben eating PUPPY food. I'm sure there's certain things in there that are important for his healthy growth.
Re: treats. I think what a lot of people don't understand, is that a dog only cares that he got a treat. Even if it's the size of a grain of rice - a treat is a treat. I take regular soft dog treats, or hot dogs, or chicken, and cut them into teeny bits about 1/4" x 1/4", which for a dog the size of Ben, is like giving a 5-yr old child a whole icecream cone!
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Deb and Ed M
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06/14/13 08:24am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
He's a beautiful pup. You said he was half poodle... what is the other half? Do you know? Did you adopt him from a Shelter or Rescue?
He came from the same breeder who raised Jimmy - they're both Mini-Australian Shepherds x mini-Poodles. Yeah - expensive mutts ;-) I have owned Aussies for almost 40 years and love the breed - but the poodle cross hopefully gives them a longer life and seems to knock down that Aussie aloofness-with-strangers. And they don't shed - not that shedding is a deal-breaker, because I own a Cattle Dog - the sheddiest dog ever!!
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Deb and Ed M
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06/14/13 08:14am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
Put all your dogs on the puppy food, if necessary and add a little water to increase its aroma. A healthy dog won't starve itself.
Put the food down for 15 minutes (you might have to segregate the puppy behind a baby gate at first so the others won't help themselves). If not eaten, take it up and save for the next meal. He's eating 3x daily at his age anyway, right? Hunger should win him over soon. During a hunger strike - no treats!
Yeah - but he's not hungry because he has access to the big dog's food. I leave dry food down 24/7 - it's the easiest for us (and kindest for them) with our crazy work schedule. Yeah - I know about "planned meals" making it easier to housebreak a dog - but I have the luxury of taking my dogs to work and can watch Ben for any sign that he needs to go out - and bless his heart, he's VERY clear that he needs to go. He's already housebroken, for all intents and purposes.
But the food issue is working itself out: this morning, I just put puppy food in a dish (special dish!) with a little warm water - no additives - and he ate about half of it. Then I offered the other half to Jimmy - which made Ben go "Wait a minute - that's MY food!!!" so he ate a few more pieces before he walked away.
The Iams is almost gone - I now have a bag of their "regular" food which I'll work into his diet.
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Deb and Ed M
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06/13/13 10:05am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: New puppy Ben moves in!!
And we have SUCCESS!!! A little (like 1/4 tbsp) roasted chicken mashed into his puppy food did the trick!! Hopefully, once he learns that "special meals" come in special dishes - I'll be able to get him to eat plain old puppy food...LOL!!
And you'll all love this: he had been nibbling dog food at work all day long. I had taken him outside a dozen times, knowing that consumption was going to result in a poo at some point, right? Nothin'. So we leave work and get home - and I offer the open door to go outside and play. He and Jimmy tore around the yard! As I stood on the deck, I could hear the buzzing of a thousand Jet Skis...hmmmm....wait?! I looked up, to see a swarm of BEES directly overhead!! Grabbed Ben, called Jim and ran inside. He squeaked at me to go back out and I said "no" - and he deposited the entire day's-worth of poo right at the door. (bang head on door)
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Deb and Ed M
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06/12/13 07:49pm |
RV Pet Stop
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