kayc Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 A while back my dog lost his "neighbor privileges" at my neighbor's house...he had a friend (lab) there he used to run and play with, and in the summer they'd chill out under the shade tree together. A while back by neighbor got another dog and they didn't take a liking to each other, probably because of the way he "introduced" them. At any rate, since he can no longer go over there, I decided to have a fence built. I'm on a hill and have a circular driveway, which I didn't want to include because I don't want to stop on the hill on snow/ice to unlatch a gate or risk letting Arlie out if he's out there. So it's a small area but big enough for him to run in. I hired someone to build it and he finished yesterday. As I opened up Arlie's pen and let him free, he had such an incredulous look on his face! He ran around the yard and checked things out, then he came back and gave me a kiss. Last night I was telling my sister about it on the phone and he overheard, and he came up and gave me another kiss. He is so happy with it! I can't wait to see him when it snows! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margm Posted November 14, 2017 Report Share Posted November 14, 2017 When we lived between the two mountains, we lived off a forestry road, no traffic, and around two miles down this road. We had two dogs. They had the whole Ouachita National Forest to roam.. They unfortunately would not let our nearest neighbor's dog come outside. And, he was an in house dog while Billy's were pure bred something (mostly trouble). Had to put them in a pen. Hated to do that. You would think 40 miles from any town, two miles from your nearest neighbor (Billy's idea of mountain man heaven), that dogs would not be a problem. Then when we lived on the lake, back down here, our neighbor drank a little. Her dog was in a huge fenced yard. Our dogs would fuss, but no danger until she got drunk, came into our yard to inform us that our dogs did not like each other. She was very drunk. The dogs started fighting in our front yard, she put her leg between them and one bit her. We had to keep ours inside the house for days. He had had his shots,, but I am not sure the drunk woman had had hers. No freedom for man nor beast. I feel for you. At least he will have room to run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Marg, I have heard all my life, never get between two dogs in a fight. I learned why in 2013, when Nate, a friend of my son, came to stay with us for several months after a breakup with his long-time, live-in girlfriend. Brought his girl dog, Callie. She got along great with my two boy dogs, but not my girl Lily. They often tussled a second, then would back off, growl and bark, but generally behave after a bit. One night they really latched onto one another, so I tried to grab their collars to pull them apart. BIG mistake. Lily bit into my right leg while Callie tore into my left arm. Best I can tell, only one real bite from each dog, but the leg wound was deep while the arm was ripped. Not sure I have ever cussed and yelled so much before or since. Both dogs were immediately cowed and contrite, but I was bleeding like the proverbial stuck pig. My son's friend was weak-kneed over blood anyway, and I thought he was going to pass out. Wanted to take me to the hospital, but I knew they would probably report it, and I would have animal control and half the Sheriff's Department out there. So I got in the tub, washed and washed with germ-killing soap, pulled the skin back to and taped and super-glued some of it back together. Fussed and cussed loud the whole time. My son and his Bud were about as cowed as the two dogs. They never fought like that again, but more importantly, I certainly learned MY lesson. Never get between two dogs in a fight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveM Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Marg, by the way, when Dana and I got together for the first visit last summer after 32 years, we were like Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Cole (Rene Russo) comparing the scars they'd accumulated over their years as cops in one of the Lethal Weapon movies. Between us we had been through several accidents, a burst appendix, a collapsing stairway, a kidney operation, and my dogfight. We had so many parallels over the years, including injuries and scars of all sorts. I laughed out loud when I made the Lethal Weapon connection. She had never seen it, but enjoyed the whole idea. BTW2, she was the one on the collapsed stairs, so I have to say she had the most scars. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margm Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 Billy had the scars too. One of the first stent implants into his kidney arteries. They had him tied to the table and cardiovascular surgeons in the next room. I did not see it, but heard how bad it hurt. Then when he had his next one they had perfected it where it was not as painful. He had three kidney arteries. We all had the scars, now all of us that are left still have the pain. Ironic. And, we saw all the Lethal Weapon movies. Good analogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted November 15, 2017 Report Share Posted November 15, 2017 I informed the Fed Ex guy not to go into the front, to use the back, the UPS guy and mailman already know that. I put up a "Beware of Dog, use back door" sign with an arrow pointing to the back, in case someone doesn't get it. Arlie is a self appointed guard dog that puts up a storm if someone comes on our place he doesn't think belongs there. Someone would have to be pretty stupid or have a death wish to proceed anyway. He's out there this morning enjoying his freedom to run, he really loves it! I wish I'd had this done years ago, I've always wished I had one. My other dogs didn't run off so didn't need one but Arlie being a Husky, he's headstrong! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Its the season, sharing a couple of pictures snow from the Mountains on recent to Alberta, and my Christmas decorations.......And last shot is snow to nite on the mountain...coming closer..And my latest Grandson...Turns 0ne on the ninth.... IMG_1594.MOV 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margm Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Beautiful pictures, still in short sleeves in Louisiana. Adorable grandson. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widowedbysuicide Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks for sharing. I hope the snow stays where it is, it looks perfect there! LOL Sweet Grandson 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Thanks, Kevin. Enjoyed your pictures and your adorable grandson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 @kevin Beautiful pictures, you have a lot of snow already! It's snowing/sticking here right now! Adorable grandson! Mine is nine months on the 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Snowed a bit last night but turning clear and cold next few days I'm told..I like clear and cool.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 Me too, Kevin, no rain or snow forecast for the next week! 28 out right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 Here it's chilly and DRY!! We've had a week of clouds but no moisture, not even frost on the car in the morning. Just dry. Fire season will be a bear when the winds pick up in the Spring. Will welcome snow from anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margm Posted December 5, 2017 Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 It is 74 right now at 7:10 p.m. Monday night. Supposed to be 30 degrees Friday night. Tomorrow brings some big changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 My Grandson's first recorded steps yesterday.....Christmas Day was a couple steps...now he is Stepping https://www.facebook.com/melissa.barath/videos/10154895160412105/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 It says the content isn't available so it may be a FB permissions issue, it may only be shareable with HER friends. Congratulations though! My grandson took his first steps around eight months old, I was shocked, that was so early, but he's not what I'd call "walking", just crawling, standing, and occasional steps. I think because he's so lightweight it makes it easier for him than it was for his sister. I wish so much I could view it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gin Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Kevin, I could not see it, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Got a couple of stills of my grandson...and our recent(last couple days...snow)..Shoveling steady last couple of days..Its dry and light..Kay, whats it like at your place?( This is Atlas..13 mths old) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margm Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Is this Atlas? Adorable. Hear we might get a sprinkling of snow. I'm not excited. Love those kids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Kevin, I love that picture of you with Atlas. Talk about a proud grandpa!! It's been raining all week, we get a brief reprieve, then more rain, followed by snow Thursday night on. I have to let my fire go out this weekend as they're coming to work on it Monday morning. My furnace (that I had worked on just over a year ago) is not cooperating so it's going to be very cold in here tomorrow and Monday. I have the worst luck with contractors! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted January 22, 2018 Report Share Posted January 22, 2018 Finally got myself dugout of the snowfall, neighbour with plow has helped us all by pushing snow banks back....When all the snow started to melt, some how got some of my electrical(coil) components wet...Van wouldn't fire, put a tarp over the front and a heater underneath, two days later it started...Evidently its common problem for this model......Besides that, the downsizing is going well, and 6 weeks until my Hip surgery........spending 25 minutes on stationary bike daily....should help my recovery after surgery.....looking forward to walking normal again... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Ohoh, how much snow do you have? I'm getting nervous, they say a storm is coming in tomorrow on, not sure how much I'll get here, I've heard varying reports. No plow, just me and a shovel. I'm glad you got your van started. I hope the snow is gone by the time you have to have your surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 (edited) Kay, snow finally quit about 3-4 days ago......Scheduled for pre surgery stuff Feb 8th, but weather starting to turn Springish.....getting Gwen's left over rain ...This winter seems longer than usual...have a good day Edited January 30, 2018 by kevin spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 It's supposed to snow here this morning from 4-10 am but I've been up since 3 and haven't seen it yet. Not complaining. I'd be happy if they'd keep that stuff above 5,000 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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