10/24/2009 - Bash on the Boat (I'm with BOB) - Thread #3

[Tart Annihilator]

Morning Jeff.

 

[JLDSMD]

Jeff, my DS is scared of big dogs - I think it has something to do with being knocked down by a chocolate lab when he was 3ish.

We aren't good candidates for dog ownership - the dog would be home 8-9 hours a day alone. Plus, we're usually gone on Saturdays too....pretty lonely life for a dog.

DS was knocked down by the neighbors dog twice and it was a medium sized dog. It was made to be out and walked or ran and they never did that. Too much pent up energy.

We're never home either to have a dog. Suz would like to get one, but it wouldn't be fair to the dog.

 

[MinnMick01]

Tell MacKenzie she needs to come to VA and teach Julia how to tie her shoes.

She is more then willing to. I told her about it and she said I get to take a plane, bymyself.

 

[JLDSMD]

Yeah I can't wait. The comment for Jeff is that we are leasing and give the car back vs purchasing, was not a very wise and economical choice, but live and learn. As for the Durango, Sean is bound and determined to buy American made this year.

I couldn't stress enough how BAD a decision leasing a car is. Unless you can write the entire lease off somehow, I would never do it.

I had to run the numbers once for a company vehicle at a prior job and the rip off in leasing could be calculated in 1 of 3 ways:

1. You will end up paying over MSRP for the car (I've never bought a vehicle for more than $300 over Invoice).

2. You will be paying more than 20% for the use of the money (based on a reasonable purchase price of the vehicle).

3. You will be paying between $100-$150 for the servicing of the lease (sorry, they don't need that much money to do a lease).​

They have "truth in lending" statements that have to be signed at the time you take out a loan. There realy should be "truth in leasing" as well. I think if people really ran the numbers, car leasing would die pretty quickly. But, most people think they need a new car every 3 years or a flashy one (not saying that is your case Becky) and look at this as a cheap way to do it. O.K., I'm off the soapbox.


As for an American car, what would define that? Many of the cars made by the Big 3 are built in Mexico. Many of the Japanese cars are 80% built here in the US.

So it depends if you want to support the workers or the corporation.

 

[JLDSMD]

Morning Jeff.

Morning Robin.

 

[JLDSMD]

OK, time to get rid of some of the backlog of work I have here.

Talk to y'all later.

 

[MinnMick01]

Ok, now I wanna share some funny Slinky pics.

We adopted Slinky in 2002 when he was one year old. He came from an abusive home and I felt bad for him. Unfortunately we had to get rid of him last year because he decided to use everything as his litterbox except his litterbox. We tried different medications and many different techniques to no avail. He's living the high life on a farm in Rimbey Alberta right now. He has what he's always wanted, FREEDOM!! So he's happy and things turned out for him.

I've had cats all my life (the first five my parents let me name...all 5 of them Mickey! ) but never have I seen a cat with more personality than Slinky. He was sooo funny! He found the funniest spots and here's but a few of them...I have more but can't find them.

My desk chair...the blanket is there because he shed like crazy and it was supposed to prevent any Slinky hairs getting all over my chair!

He claimed the top of the fridge right away!

As well as the little niche above the fireplace...

The microwave..

and my drawer for my dishcloths...which he opened all by himself!

He also claimed the spot under my lamp above my desk..

Apparently, he needed to make a call on Rob's cell..

In one of your pictures you have a mickey minnie picture wedding picture frame. We have the same one. It sits on my dresser. I got it the day after he proposed to me.

 

[Verandah Man]

What a sweet angel! I know he is missed.

You don't know how much Shelley. We had Midnight cremated and were going to bury his ashes in the backyard. But once we got his ashes home we didn't have the heart to do it, so Midnight's ashes are here in the livingroom, with his favorite chew toy by his side.

 

[Timon]

Good morning all!

Great pics Cass. I had to laugh at a lot of those pics. Did you make it a habit of feeding your kitty on top of the fridge? Perhaps if you moved his food bowls and his bed to the floor??

And, I spy, with my one little eye, quite a few Minnies in your house. Hmmmmmm, maybe you really do like her?

My fav had to be the one where he snuggled up to your Mickey pencil holder. Smart cat! BTW...I have that same pencil holder (kind of). Mine has Mickey leaning on the cup with his feet crossed in front of him.

We had a cat many times while growing up too. Let's see, I had a Mitzy, Jessica, Mitzy (again), Piwackett, Coco, Ping Pong, So-what, and my longest lasting one was Kitty. I had her for 17 years! We had one dog who's name was Leepy (Lepcheun) ...a weiner dog. Then after Chuck and I got married we had a miniature schnauzer named Kipper and then finally Cabo San Lucas.

Gotta love those animals.

Nancy, there were only three Minnies and they were all wedding gifts If they made wedding stuff without the skank, I would have bought them! The wedding cake topper was the first gift we got, right after we announced it to my mom that we decided to get married she ran out to the Disney store in her jammies (she was very ill then) and got it for us. I think it was her way of saying that we had her blessing. Then she passed away which is why we got married in Vegas, I couldn't bare planning a big wedding without her.

As for feeding Slink on the fridge, we didn't have a choice because Goofy was a huge bully! For 5 years he chased Slinky all day long. His only relief came in high places like the fridge because Goofy is too fat and lazy to get there

My Mickey pencil holder sounds the same as yours, Mickey's legs are crossed in front of him

 

[Verandah Man]

Hi Andy. Sorry I missed you again. I was getting ready for work. By the time you read this I'll be off the thread and working (so I say). Then I'll miss your lunchtime postings and you'll miss mine. We're just two trains passing in the night.

Yeah, home for lunch now. Not too bad out today, had a chilly start, but the sun is shining bright and we are supposed to get up to about 50* this afternoon!!!

 

[medicalman]

This is Parthos. We adopted him about 2 years ago. He is very lovvey.

H Lori
Olivia will love your cat, he is so cute.
Let me know how the concert goes, have heard of Jonan Brothers but do not know what they look or sound like. Guess its for all the young girls, and i certainly aint one of them now Have a fun evening with alex.

 

[Karen Mouse]

You guys are in for a heck of a storm based on what I've read:

Britain braced for new storm front as forecasters warn 'the worst is yet to come'

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=528769&in_page_id=1770&ct=5

Yep! - our local news is talking about it all the time. They reckon up to 80mph

Neils friend lost part of his roof the other night too - the house is only 3 years old


The last time it was this bad I had a hurricane flood my house - both neighbours were ok - I just happened to be in its path - lucky me - insurance co were good though anmd got sorted pretty quick.

Keep your fingers crossed its less than they expect

 

[Karen Mouse]

I need inspiration

I have to make an easter hat by Monday morning

Any ideas? - gotta be something "cool" or he wont even wear the darned thing

Schools - you gotta love em ...

 

[JLDSMD]

Yeah, home for lunch now. Not too bad out today, had a chilly start, but the sun is shining bright and we are supposed to get up to about 50* this afternoon!!!

Just popped over here. Did I miss you again?

It is suppose to be in the 40's today here. Unfortunately, that is just getting to the normal high. But I'll take it.

 

[medicalman]

Hi Karen
The weather up north is getting bad now, we had just rain yesterday and a bit windy but it really picking up here to now.
Hold on to your hats






QUOTE=Karen Mouse;23730783]Yep! - our local news is talking about it all the time. They reckon up to 80mph

Neils friend lost part of his roof the other night too - the house is only 3 years old


The last time it was this bad I had a hurricane flood my house - both neighbours were ok - I just happened to be in its path - lucky me - insurance co were good though anmd got sorted pretty quick.

Keep your fingers crossed its less than they expect[/QUOTE]

 

[JLDSMD]

Yep! - our local news is talking about it all the time. They reckon up to 80mph

Neils friend lost part of his roof the other night too - the house is only 3 years old


The last time it was this bad I had a hurricane flood my house - both neighbours were ok - I just happened to be in its path - lucky me - insurance co were good though anmd got sorted pretty quick.

Keep your fingers crossed its less than they expect

Hope it is not too bad for you. How close do you live to the coast?

I remember having 100 mph straight line winds come through when we were at the old house. That stuff is nasty. Luckily we have a weather radio and knew when they were about 45 min or so from reaching us. We went out and took all the patio furniture inside. Had them again a week later. Lots of trees down with those winds.

 

[JLDSMD]

I need inspiration

I have to make an easter hat by Monday morning

Any ideas? - gotta be something "cool" or he wont even wear the darned thing

Schools - you gotta love em ...

Ellis has to wear an Easter hat?

Talk about scarring him for life.

 

[JLDSMD]

Hi Karen
The weather up north is getting bad now, we had just rain yesterday and a bit windy but it really picking up here to now.
Hold on to your hats

Sean/Cath,

How far north do you guys live?

 

[cntkg1]

Nancy, there were only three Minnies and they were all wedding gifts If they made wedding stuff without the skank, I would have bought them! The wedding cake topper was the first gift we got, right after we announced it to my mom that we decided to get married she ran out to the Disney store in her jammies (she was very ill then) and got it for us. I think it was her way of saying that we had her blessing. Then she passed away which is why we got married in Vegas, I couldn't bare planning a big wedding without her.

My Mickey pencil holder sounds the same as yours, Mickey's legs are crossed in front of him

Whooops, I should have said my Mickey is standing and leaning against the cup with just his feet crossed.

 

[medicalman]

Sean/Cath,

How far north do you guys live?

We live north west england, the nearest big city is manchester - guess you will have heard of them before! The coast from us is about 1 hour away and the lake district 1.5 hours.