Bazza Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: The cranky thread We will probably have to put down my wife's 19 year old cat tomorrow. She has bad teeth, abcesses actually, and her health is so poor we can't have her put under, even if we could afford another $500 vet bill right now. My condolences gewing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Condolences from someone who's had to put down an old feline friend himself. It is better this way, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Anomaly Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: The cranky thread We will probably have to put down my wife's 19 year old cat tomorrow. My heart goes out to you both, gewing. I understand what it's like having to do that, but it's never an easy thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceTheOwl Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: The cranky thread A small part of it. Volunteers are not supposed to do grooming such as cutting off hair mats from the cats. (Nail clipping is also verbotten) Safety etc... There's a volunteer that is a regular and I guess she thought she was exempt. She felt something that lumpy on a cats neck and cut it off. It was a cyst. Pretty well beneath the skin. The cat is fine now. She was rushed up to the clinic where one of the vets, cleaned the wound, removed the rest of the cyst, etc... Thankfully, she came out of anathesia ok. That was a big concern as well, since the cat is about 17 years old. Of course, most people's reactions at work is "WTF?" Oh, man. That made me flinch just thinking about it. Poor kitty. So not only was she not supposed to be grooming it in the first place, but she almost caused irreparable harm in doing so? Stupid, stupid girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: The cranky thread My heart goes out to you Gewing and family. and Lemming, wow. That's some not smart volunteer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Re: The cranky thread That's why I stay out of the political threads now; they don't contribute anything but hard feelings. I know I'll never agree with the POV of the conservatives here' date=' and they'll never agree with me. If people agreed to disagree, fine. But the threads just degenerate to name-calling. It's funny how some folks think it's fair play to bash the opposing viewpoint, but once their own their own beliefs are challenged, the challenger is a "troll."[/quote'] Yeah, unfortunately there are a lot of people in the world across the political spectrum (and most other sets of beliefs that you can name) that only see problems with things that effect them personally and negatively. Me not getting hired because of my race is a problem; me getting hired because they didn't hire you because of your race is cool. Raging against "idiots" that I disagree with is just fine; ranting against people I agree with is just trolling. It is so widespread I guess it is just "a part of human nature". A part that makes about as much sense to me as religion does. Personally, if something is bad, it is bad. Doesn't matter if I'm being hurt by it or if I'm getting an advantage out of it. It is still bad. But I've said all along that I'm a freak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Thanks for the condolences, folks. Rosie is not in any pain anymore, but she slept on my wife's pillow for around 18 years. It is going to be rough. The worst part is that she was feeling a little better today, the abcess drained during the night, apparently. two years ago we had to put down my Wife's 17 or so year old Boston Terrier. THis year we lost a new cat (my favorite) to coyotes or some such, had to put down another cat that has slept with my wife for 10 years after he became very ill, and now rosie. It has been rough. Roseshadow, Pukha, Scoop, and Sassy. We miss you. Thanks again, folks. Greg Haven Walkur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Thanks for the condolences, folks. Rosie is not in any pain anymore, but she slept on my wife's pillow for around 18 years. It is going to be rough. The worst part is that she was feeling a little better today, the abcess drained during the night, apparently. two years ago we had to put down my Wife's 17 or so year old Boston Terrier. THis year we lost a new cat (my favorite) to coyotes or some such, had to put down another cat that has slept with my wife for 10 years after he became very ill, and now rosie. It has been rough. Roseshadow, Pukha, Scoop, and Sassy. We miss you. Thanks again, folks. Greg Words cannot express, so I won't try. Other than to say you have my empathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Man, that's even worse than I thought. You two take care of eachother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread screw x-mas. the holiday season can bite me. stupid concept... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread screw x-mas. the holiday season can bite me. stupid concept... *puts on holiday season costume* *bites G-A* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdguy Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread screw x-mas. the holiday season can bite me. stupid concept... I've learned to ignore it as much as possible. I don't mind the holy day; I will attend Christmas Mass. Interestingly, I know a few non-Christian families who celebrate Christmas, at least the gift-giving part of it. As for my cranky rant: Why are so many people who ride bicycles idiots? My stepfather nearly ran one over by accident because some idiot on a bike succenly came from behind and cut him off. At a narrow intersection. At night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gewing Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread thanks again guys. It is kind of scary, In many ways I'm closer you the folks here than almost anyone in my home town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Tell me about it. Glad to be here for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trained Chicken Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread screw x-mas. the holiday season can bite me. stupid concept... I love Christmas so much, I want to have sex with it. But it'd probably just turn me down like every other holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Ummm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread As for my cranky rant: Why are so many people who ride bicycles idiots? My stepfather nearly ran one over by accident because some idiot on a bike succenly came from behind and cut him off. At a narrow intersection. At night. Lots of them seem to have a massive sense of entitlement combined with a belief that vehicle laws do not apply to them. At least in Colorado and I believe also in California that belief is incorrect. A bike on a street is bound by the laws just like any other vehicle on the road. This includes stop lights and signs, contrary to what a large percentage of bike riders seem to think. Speed limits too. I know of at least one person that has been given a speeding ticket while riding his bike. I believe it was for doing 45 in a 25 (residential) zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Lots of them seem to have a massive sense of entitlement combined with a belief that vehicle laws do not apply to them. Those don't bother me so much as the ones who believe that physics laws do not apply to them. Car: 1500kg. Bike with rider: 80kg. p=mv; momentum p is always conserved... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost-angel Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Lots of them seem to have a massive sense of entitlement combined with a belief that vehicle laws do not apply to them. At least in Colorado and I believe also in California that belief is incorrect. A bike on a street is bound by the laws just like any other vehicle on the road. This includes stop lights and signs' date=' contrary to what a large percentage of bike riders seem to think. Speed limits too. I know of at least one person that has been given a speeding ticket while riding his bike. I believe it was for doing 45 in a 25 (residential) zone. [/quote'] Cali bike laws are HARSH. Especially down south, not only did I have to register my bike (you get a little sticker with a licence number) but my brother recieved no less than two traffic infraction tickets while on his bike. 13 year olds getting stopped and ticketed... that's hard core man. hard core. Of course, he was lucky he wasn't pulled off his bike and clubbed..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Cali bike laws are HARSH. Especially down south, not only did I have to register my bike (you get a little sticker with a licence number) but my brother recieved no less than two traffic infraction tickets while on his bike. 13 year olds getting stopped and ticketed... that's hard core man. hard core. Of course, he was lucky he wasn't pulled off his bike and clubbed..... Sounds good to me. Teach 'em young that the rules apply to them too and maybe they'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archermoo Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Those don't bother me so much as the ones who believe that physics laws do not apply to them. Car: 1500kg. Bike with rider: 80kg. p=mv; momentum p is always conserved... 80Kg? I didn't weigh that when I was riding my bike most places I went, much less the weight of the bike... And in my experience it isn't that they don't think the laws of physics apply, just that it is the job of all other vehicles on the road to avoid them, regardless of what they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 Re: The cranky thread 80Kg? I didn't weigh that when I was riding my bike most places I went' date=' much less the weight of the bike... [/quote'] 80kg = 176lbs... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Re: The cranky thread screw x-mas. the holiday season can bite me. stupid concept... Xmas gets me down, too. I've never had a good Xmas, this one won't be an exception. Haven Walkur 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haven Walkur Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Re: The cranky thread Perception does affect experience, Mantis. If you can't change the nasty experience itself, still, you can change how you react to it; i.e. change your perceptions and reprogram yourself a little. I'm trying to avoid saying anything so inane as "just cheer up," here, so work with me, guy, please.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemming Posted December 15, 2005 Report Share Posted December 15, 2005 Re: The cranky thread I used to bicycle like a banshee, but I was very respectful of how much damage an auto would do to me. Of course, the number of cars that didn't pay any attention to me was frightful. I'm going straight thru an intersection (green for me), car turns left in front of me. Braking and swerving to avoid that one. Same day on the way home, I look over my shoulder to see if someone is going to zip past me to turn right at the next corner. I duck just in time to avoid an SUV mirror that would of clocked me in the back of the head if I hadn't looked. That being said, there are lots of idiot bicyclists. About the same proportion of idiots elsewhere on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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