Random stuff - the anything else thread
Jun 9th 2018 | 9:06 am
#4246
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
My first one (Chrissie) was a blonde with apricot ears, she was quite tall for a cockerpoo, came to my knees, and weighed around 45lbs. The one I have now (Abbey) is chocolate/sable, half the size, comes to mid calf and weighs around 23lbs..
One thing I absolutely hate is that breeders here like to chop their tails - doc them, which is just so unnecessary. Abbey's tail was docked far too short resulting in issues. Other problems they can have are hip issues.
One of the biggest pain in the bum things about them is the double coat, which depending on the 'type', mattes very easily, right down to the skin, once it gets past a certain length - it can literally go like wool if you don't catch it early enough and results in having to cut the fur ultra short (and shaving them makes it worse in the long term). Lovely dogs though and would be my first choice every time. Calm, loving and loyal.. both of mine have been devoted, never leaving my side.
One thing I absolutely hate is that breeders here like to chop their tails - doc them, which is just so unnecessary. Abbey's tail was docked far too short resulting in issues. Other problems they can have are hip issues.
One of the biggest pain in the bum things about them is the double coat, which depending on the 'type', mattes very easily, right down to the skin, once it gets past a certain length - it can literally go like wool if you don't catch it early enough and results in having to cut the fur ultra short (and shaving them makes it worse in the long term). Lovely dogs though and would be my first choice every time. Calm, loving and loyal.. both of mine have been devoted, never leaving my side.
Poodles have hair, a single layer which keeps on growing so it needs frequent grooming to prevent matting.
Jun 9th 2018 | 9:53 am
#4248
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Yesterday we received our 2 x $25 Loblaws cards issued as supposed compensation for buying overpriced bread in the past. Normally I wouldn’t waste my time and energy even applying, but the fact that I can turn them over to the local Food Bank or buy food for the Food Bank and help someone out, made applying worthwhile.
(the food banks missed a trick there - some organisation could have suggested it)
Jun 9th 2018 | 10:47 am
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Jun 9th 2018 | 11:17 am
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
The trouble with the loblaw compensation cards is that you have to activate them before they can be used - either in store or online or by phone - not sure either if you can use multiple cards at the same time to pay for groceries (as a food bank would need to) - may have to check the terms and conditions.
There would be nothing to stop people buying food and donating it though.
Jun 9th 2018 | 12:24 pm
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
A bit like the winter fuel payments (as distinct from the cold weather payments) in the UK that are dished out to pensioners. Some years ago many said they didn't need them and even wealthy celebs were getting them - including Terry Wogan. I can't remember who was behind it but there was a campaign set up to collect the value of the payments for distribution to those of greater need.
From time to time they do a food collection on the buses here and it replaces your fare.
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Jun 9th 2018 | 12:24 pm
#4252
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Yesterday we received our 2 x $25 Loblaws cards issued as supposed compensation for buying overpriced bread in the past. Normally I wouldn’t waste my time and energy even applying, but the fact that I can turn them over to the local Food Bank or buy food for the Food Bank and help someone out, made applying worthwhile.
Jun 10th 2018 | 3:06 pm
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I put up a window fan 3 weeks ago in the front window that overlooks the street. 3 weeks ago it was completely clean as I had cleaned it. Now black soot all over the blade and cage parts, not typical dust.
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
Thinking about highly successful and wealthy people who feel they cannot overcome their issues and end their lives, makes one think, if they can't overcome issues with resources to get help, how can people without said resources be expected to keep going with basic limited help?
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
Thinking about highly successful and wealthy people who feel they cannot overcome their issues and end their lives, makes one think, if they can't overcome issues with resources to get help, how can people without said resources be expected to keep going with basic limited help?
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Jun 10th 2018 | 4:45 pm
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I put up a window fan 3 weeks ago in the front window that overlooks the street. 3 weeks ago it was completely clean as I had cleaned it. Now black soot all over the blade and cage parts, not typical dust.
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
I was hoping to win that $60million so I could spread some happiness around J - sadly I wasn't a winner..
Things will change, hang in there
I found Greenworks cleaner worked really well to get the sooty stuff off
Jun 11th 2018 | 2:01 am
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I put up a window fan 3 weeks ago in the front window that overlooks the street. 3 weeks ago it was completely clean as I had cleaned it. Now black soot all over the blade and cage parts, not typical dust.
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
Thinking about highly successful and wealthy people who feel they cannot overcome their issues and end their lives, makes one think, if they can't overcome issues with resources to get help, how can people without said resources be expected to keep going with basic limited help?
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
Thinking about highly successful and wealthy people who feel they cannot overcome their issues and end their lives, makes one think, if they can't overcome issues with resources to get help, how can people without said resources be expected to keep going with basic limited help?
Jun 11th 2018 | 4:48 am
#4257
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
Oh yes apartment living. Back in London I lived in a studio flat with the mainline trains out the back wall and a busy road at the front. I only had net curtains to filter the muck out. Washed when they were crunchy! No AC of course as this was London so after work I'd go to the park or the Ladies Pond on Hampstead Heath. Hey ho, those were the days.
Jun 11th 2018 | 5:21 am
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I put up a window fan 3 weeks ago in the front window that overlooks the street. 3 weeks ago it was completely clean as I had cleaned it. Now black soot all over the blade and cage parts, not typical dust.
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
Thinking about highly successful and wealthy people who feel they cannot overcome their issues and end their lives, makes one think, if they can't overcome issues with resources to get help, how can people without said resources be expected to keep going with basic limited help?
Makes you wonder all the crap that must end up inside that we then get to breathe.
Apartment life sucks, hate living in a shoe box with no yard.
Thinking about highly successful and wealthy people who feel they cannot overcome their issues and end their lives, makes one think, if they can't overcome issues with resources to get help, how can people without said resources be expected to keep going with basic limited help?
So don’t tell yourself that if they can’t deal with it with all their millions that you obviously can’t.
You seem to be formalizing a plan at the moment. Write it down, create a vision board, and work towards it.
Remember, baby steps. We all want to achieve our goals overnight but it’s not that simple. Take time to enjoy the journey not just the destination. â¤ï¸
Jun 11th 2018 | 7:04 am
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
They had other challenges. I know that when there’s not much money we have a tendency to feel that we’d be happy if only we had money. But it’s not that simple.
So don’t tell yourself that if they can’t deal with it with all their millions that you obviously can’t.
You seem to be formalizing a plan at the moment. Write it down, create a vision board, and work towards it.
Remember, baby steps. We all want to achieve our goals overnight but it’s not that simple. Take time to enjoy the journey not just the destination. â¤ï¸
I know money cant fix my issues it would just open up long term help and of course let us have a good quality of life vs the constant struggle. Just being able to travel a bit see family would do a lot of good.
I think in part being isolated from family affects me more then I realized in the past.
Jun 11th 2018 | 12:46 pm
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Re: Random stuff - the anything else thread
I am working on it. Hopefully work will be able to accomodate the day I need off. Waiting to hear back from them about it.
I know money cant fix my issues it would just open up long term help and of course let us have a good quality of life vs the constant struggle. Just being able to travel a bit see family would do a lot of good.
I think in part being isolated from family affects me more then I realized in the past.
I know money cant fix my issues it would just open up long term help and of course let us have a good quality of life vs the constant struggle. Just being able to travel a bit see family would do a lot of good.
I think in part being isolated from family affects me more then I realized in the past.
But make it happen. So what if it take two years instead of one, you’d be working towards it.
When we made thr move to Canada there were a lot of people who said “I wish I could do itâ€. I said to them and I’ll say to you... stop dreaming and make it happen.
If you can’t afford to go back with all your stuff then sell. It’s just stuff.
Focus on what you can do and not what you can’t.
(Foot note to say that this is all coming from a place of caring not frustration).
