Help Please – New to Forum
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:06 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
Heh, there actually *was* someone on here a year or two ago who asked how they should take their goldfish. I replied that I thought one might just want to flush one's goldfish and pick up a new one once one reached one's destination, and boy, did I ever get raked over the coals for that! Someone posted reasons why it was cruel to flush a goldfish (other than the obvious "it's gonna die" bit), and the consensus was, that the kindest way to dispose of a fish was to put it in a cup of water and freeze it. It just gets seepy! 
I don't remember her ever coming back.
~SG
I don't remember her ever coming back.
~SG
Second wife...great question too!
This is too good. Hahaha.
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:08 pm
#32
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by Steffi
OMG, you just made me cry of laughter!
Second wife...great question too!
This is too good. Hahaha.
Second wife...great question too!
This is too good. Hahaha.
*sigh*
~SecretGarden
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:14 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
Actually, I ended up feeling incredibly guilty over that one. Do you remember LPDiver? He was the one who posted about the cruelty of flushing a fish---described what happens when the fish hits the chlorinated water and all that. I respected his thoughts on the matter---he was a good guy. But, really.
*sigh*
~SecretGarden
*sigh*
~SecretGarden
I've had to put to sleep a beloved dog and cat before, and it broke my heart (even though in both cases, it was the right thing to do). My shotgun I've used to hunt dove and pheasant just collects dust now.
Last edited by Matthew Udall; Feb 2nd 2005 at 10:22 pm.
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:16 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by Matthew Udall
I'd probably give the fish away to a friend before departing the home country. If that is not an option, then perhaps revive the old tradition from the 50's and 60's and swallow it. At least in that way, you can take it with you (At least for "part" of the journey… Just kidding of course... I don't like to kill anything [including most types of bugs]). I don't have a problem offing microbes, but if it has a face, I just can't do it.
I was just amazed at the depth of feeling this person seemed to have for this goldfish. And maybe I should just shut up now before I get myself into more trouble.......*glug glug glug*
~SG
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:16 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
Actually, I ended up feeling incredibly guilty over that one. Do you remember LPDiver? He was the one who posted about the cruelty of flushing a fish---described what happens when the fish hits the chlorinated water and all that. I respected his thoughts on the matter---he was a good guy. But, really.
*sigh*
~SecretGarden
*sigh*
~SecretGarden
Never owned a fish, dog, or bird in my life. Just cats.
Rene
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:18 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Have I been around too long
I do believe I can put a username to every one of the scenarios given...
I do believe I can put a username to every one of the scenarios given...
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:20 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by Matthew Udall
I'd probably give the fish away to a friend before departing the home country. If that is not an option, then perhaps revive the old tradition from the 50's and 60's and swallow it. At least in that way, you can take it with you (At least for "part" of the journey… Just kidding of course... I don't like to kill anything [including most types of bugs]). I don't have a problem offing microbes, but if it has a face, I just can't do it.
Rene
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:20 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by Ray
Have I been around too long
I do believe I can put a username to every one of the scenarios given...
I do believe I can put a username to every one of the scenarios given...
Rene
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:31 pm
#39
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
Actually, I ended up feeling incredibly guilty over that one. Do you remember LPDiver? He was the one who posted about the cruelty of flushing a fish---described what happens when the fish hits the chlorinated water and all that. I respected his thoughts on the matter---he was a good guy. But, really.
*sigh*
~SecretGarden
*sigh*
~SecretGarden
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:31 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Help! I have a complicated situation that is outside of the scope of a NG. My questions can only be answered by an attorney experienced in this area. I would appreciate any responses.
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I have a really simple question that can easily be answered by reading the FAQ at the top of the forum. Any ideas guys?
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I don't like the answer I have been given by qualified attorney. So I've come here for some better advice. Can you help?
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I have a really simple question that can easily be answered by reading the FAQ at the top of the forum. Any ideas guys?
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I don't like the answer I have been given by qualified attorney. So I've come here for some better advice. Can you help?
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Feb 2nd 2005, 10:33 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by Ray
Have I been around too long
I do believe I can put a username to every one of the scenarios given...
I do believe I can put a username to every one of the scenarios given...
~SG
Sorry, Jules.
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:37 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by CaliforniaBride
I have a really simple question that can easily be answered by reading the FAQ at the top of the forum. Any ideas guys?
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:38 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by Steffi
Ok, come on...whatever! A goldfish? Give me a break. I seriously hope you didn't loose sleep over that. *L*
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...9&page=1&pp=15
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:41 pm
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by SecretGarden
Well, I remember the fish lady. Her name was Jules.
~SG
Sorry, Jules.
~SG
Sorry, Jules.
The one I cant remember is the one who wanted all the fees paid for him..
I kept calling him Supersponger but the username IS...........
And Mrslondon was my all time favourite though...
Feb 2nd 2005, 10:49 pm
#45
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Re: Help Please – New to Forum
Originally Posted by Ray
Well done aussiejules1974
The one I cant remember is the one who wanted all the fees paid for him..
I kept calling him Supersponger but the username IS...........
And Mrslondon was my all time favourite though...
The one I cant remember is the one who wanted all the fees paid for him..
I kept calling him Supersponger but the username IS...........
And Mrslondon was my all time favourite though...
~SG