dharmagrl

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It's almost like being pregnant

Dave and I have decided to expand our little family and have another 'baby.

No, I'm not pregnant, and I'm not trying to get pregnant. We've decided that we want another dog.

We've chosen a breed - Boston Terrier - and are actively looking for breeders in our area. I saw some Boston's at the pet store yesterday and whilst they were gorgeous little dogs I know that they came from a puppy mill and I'm not about to drop $1100 on a dog that I can buy from a reputable breeder for $500.

We've decided that we want a girl, and I've chosen a name for her: PeeGee. It's an odd name yes, but you have to understand my thought process: she's a Boston terrier. Boston is famous for the Tea Party. The English tea that I drink every day is called PG Tips. See my reasoning? I'm not going to call a dog 'Tips' so PeeGee was the name of choice for me. I didn't like Lipton or Luzianne and besides, I don't drink them every day. I like PeeGee, it's unusual and it has some meaning. I like that. We were going to name Gracie 'Maggie' because she's a Boxer and the girl boxer in 'Million Dollar Baby' was named Maggie. However, Gracie was incredibly clumsy when she was a pup, so we named her Gracie because she WASN'T graceful. Get it?

It's almost like being pregnant. I'm choosing names, I'm making plans for crates for her when I'm at work and bedding and food and potty training and a whole host of other things. I want to be prepared; I want her to come to a home that's ready for her rather than bring her home and not have what she needs on hand.

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I have a problem with my inner ear. I had a mild cold the week before last, and last week I started getting dizzy spells that made me grab onto the nearest stationary object and cling to it until it the diziness passed. I saw my doc today, and apparently the cold virus attached itself to my inner ear and is fucking my equilibrium all up. She gave me some Meclazine and said that I should take a couple of days off and try to stay in the same position as much as possible. Apparently that helps minimize the vertigo. I can't take today off; I have a test at school today, but I can take tomorrow off. That way I'll have all day Tuesday and all Wednesday morning to relax and try and make myself better (I've got school Wednesday too).

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Speaking of school, I saw something at school last week that realy aggrivated me. I was walking across the parking lot and saw an ambulance coming on campus. When I got to the area outside my classroom, I saw a young guy in a wheelchair, waiting for the medics to come in and get him. When the medics came in to get the guy, I overheard them asking him the usual questions: what happened, when, are you taking any meds, allergies, etc (I hate using etc's. Lucas ruined them for me for life). When they asked him what happened, he said "I was walking along and my foot started to hurt". No fall, no twist, nothing. Just walking, and it hurt. They took his shoe off to see if he had any swelling, and he didn't. No edema, no hematoma, deformity - there was nothing wrong with it. The medic said he probably just had a cramp and asked the guy if he wanted to : go back to class (it wasn't hurting at that time and wasn't painful to the touch), go see his own doc the following day, or if he wanted to go to the ER right there and then.

The guy wanted to go via ambulance to the ER. For a fucking cramp is his foot.

What the fuck?!!

I don't think he realised that the ambulance ride was going to cost him $500 or more. That's a pretty expensive taxi service, imo. I hope that he learns from this experience.

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Alright, I have to get off here, pack up my school bags and head towards the Metro station. Riding the Metro is much cheaper than driving to school - in fact, I've only driven to school twice since I started attaneding college back in August.

Finals are next week and I am terrified.

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The guy wanted to go via ambulance to the ER. For a fucking cramp is his foot.

What the fuck?!!

Amen! I hope it costs him more like $5500 so the jackass will grow some cojones and not be Mister Sissy Man.

Judas Priest.

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The English tea that I drink every day is called PG Tips. See my reasoning? I'm not going to call a dog 'Tips' so PeeGee was the name of choice for me.

A good pet name needs a good explanation, imo. This one is really good. Its not like you're going to call her Twinings, right?

I have a problem with my inner ear.

I hope everything clears up. I can honestly say I sympathise with you as I am constantly having problems with my ears.

The guy wanted to go via ambulance to the ER. For a fucking cramp is his foot.

It is people like this who put so much unnecessary strain on health systems. What sort of mental cripple was this guy.

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I love you woman, but you know as well as I do that picking out a dog is not even remotely anything like being pregnant (not even "almost").

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you know as well as I do that picking out a dog is not even remotely anything like being pregnant

Well, obviously not physically, but you have to admit some of the preparations she lists are the same:

actively looking for breeders in our area

choosing names

making plans for crates for her when I'm at work

I mean, that's what me and the missus did for our two.

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Amen! I hope it costs him more like $5500 so the jackass will grow some cojones and not be Mister Sissy Man

Moi aussi.

Its not like you're going to call her Twinings, right?

I had thought of that. I also considered 'Chai', 'Typhoo', 'Tazo' and 'Tetley', but none of them seemed as appropriate as PeeGee. I have no clue as to what her kennel name will be, though. The full name of the tea is 'PG Tips' and I don't like the 'Tips' bit. I'm afraid people will mis-read it and call her PeeGee Tits. HAHAHAHAH!

What sort of mental cripple was this guy.

I dunno. It seems like they'll let anyone into college these days. Oh, and he had a mullet too. It was short on the sides and at the top, but looong at the back and tied up in a ponytail

'Nuff said, I think.

Reply By: Texas WahinePosted: Monday, October 22, 2007
I love you woman, but you know as well as I do that picking out a dog is not even remotely anything like being pregnant (not even "almost").

I'm going to have to disagree with you there. We've chosen a name, we're making sure our house is puppy proof, we're making plans for care for her when we're not home, and if I was so inclined, I'd ben buying little dresses and outsits for her. However, I'm not like that. I don't believe that dogs need dresses. Little knitted jackets in the winter, yes - and I've already started on hers - but frilly pink tutus and shoes to match? Not so much. In fact, Dave would probably disown me if I did that.

I love you too, chickie.

that's what me and the missus did for our two

That's what we did for our three as well. There really ARE similarities between getting a new puppy and having a baby.

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The full name of the tea is 'PG Tips' and I don't like the 'Tips' bit. I'm afraid people will mis-read it and call her PeeGee Tits. HAHAHAHAH!

Yep, could lead to all sorts of confusion.

he had a mullet

Okay, this explains a lot. He obviously doesn't have any friends either otherwise they would have told him to cut his hair. Friends don't let friends have mullets. Or maybe the mullet scared everyone away.

Personally, I think people who wear mullets should be made to carry a bell and ring it whenever they are out in public. At least then the rest of us will have some warning.

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I think TW's beef is comparing it to being pregnant. I think it might be similar to the nesting period but as someone recently pregnant like TW, it really isn't anything like being pregnant. But I certainly can see how the excitement is similar to bringing a baby home and a puppy is certainly a part of the family. They cry, sleep a lot and get you up at night like a new baby but you can put them in a crate and go shopping or take a nap....not at all like having a new baby

I'm excited for you! I got to see Karma's new "babies" and they are adorable. I'm a dog lover too but I am certain I don't want one until I'm done with the baby stuff. I'm done having babies but Ashley is a ways off from being a baby.

Loads of luck with your classes. I certainly admire you for drive to challenge yourself.

~hugs~

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