LawTalkers - Congratulations Slave and Catrin!!!

When Pixie stopped coming to meet me at the door when I got home, and when she couldn't sleep through the night without crying, I knew what I had to do.

It's the hardest thing I've ever done.

Ugh, yes, I am sure. Right now Monsieur Roux is unable to get to his feet without some assistance, so there is no greeting at the door. I am happy with a lifting of the head and an acknowledgement from his eyes or even better a wagged tail. The status depends on the diagnosis of the latest bloodwork. Cushings disease, if the medicinally treatable kind (85% of cases) would be the preferred affliction and would offer hope of some recovery.

Penske_Account

01-05-2009 06:32 PM

Re: Question for dog/pet owners

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Originally Posted by dtb (Post 376289)

When my baby big-girl's time came, the vet came to our home and administered her lethal dose while she was in my arms. I think it was the kindest way. Right before, she was even able to sit up a little for a bit of cheese. I think (and hope!) she was happy in her final hour. It still makes me sniff, and it was more than 6 months ago.

You owe it to them to help them when the time comes (duh); it's just scary making the decision as to when that is. But they're counting on you for it.

I'm so sorry - it's such a hard thing to go through.

[sniff 2] A month ago I commented that I would not be able to see Marley and Me as I know its sort of the ghost of christmas future, but I wasn;t thinking it would be this year. Ugh.

Penske_Account

01-05-2009 06:33 PM

Re: Top 25 Funniest Movies

Etd

Replaced_Texan

01-05-2009 06:55 PM

Re: Favre

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Originally Posted by Adder (Post 376292)

Perhaps more likely, but I fear the Vikings would still pick him up if he wants to play. I wouldn't rule out Detroit either, out of simple desperation. There is a good chance he will find a job if he wants one, most likely for a bad team that can't find a long term solution at qb.

Both Tim Tebow or Colt McCoy coming up in the draft in two years. If I were the GM of a horribly bad team with no current quarterback prospects, I'm not quite sure I'd want to improve much next year if I could get my hands on one of them the following year.

Replaced_Texan

01-05-2009 06:59 PM

Re: Question for dog/pet owners

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Originally Posted by Penske_Account (Post 376304)

[sniff 2] A month ago I commented that I would not be able to see Marley and Me as I know its sort of the ghost of christmas future, but I wasn;t thinking it would be this year. Ugh.

Pretty much everyone in my extended family is avoiding that movie like the plague. Either too recent memories or a (hopefully distant) future no one wants to look too closely at.

Give the boy a scratch for me and tell him to feel better soon.

Gattigap

01-05-2009 07:14 PM

Flinty & Montecore, sittin' in a tree.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...TigerChimp.jpg

Adder

01-05-2009 07:47 PM

Re: Favre

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Originally Posted by Replaced_Texan (Post 376309)

I certainly wouldn't tank it for a shot at Tebow. And I would certainly hope no GM is planning to continue to suck on the off chance they get are lucky enough to draft in the right spot and the guy they pick works out (although some of them are probably dumb enough to try).

Not Bob

01-05-2009 07:55 PM

I got a Nikon camera, I'd love to take your photograph.

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Originally Posted by Gattigap (Post 376312)

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/Gattigap/TigerChimp.jpg

Apropos of Nothing, I am not a big fan of avatar changes (unless frequent changes are part of the charm of the poster a la Hank), but your new one seems to work for you.

One question, though -- is your firm aware that you are using your headshot from their fancy-schmancy home page as an avatar?

Gattigap

01-05-2009 08:00 PM

Re: I got a Nikon camera, I'd love to take your photograph.

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Originally Posted by Not Bob (Post 376317)

While I appreciate your kind words, know that this avatar switch is merely a temporary change, made in honor of the Gaplet's current onstage role.

FWIW, my law firm headshot does look similar to this, I acknowledge, though I try not wear the lederhosen at work.

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)

01-05-2009 08:20 PM

Re: Favre

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Originally Posted by Adder (Post 376316)

Even Matt Millen eventually got fired for trying that strategy.

Not Bob

01-05-2009 08:43 PM

I leave/and heave/a sigh and say good-bye.

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Originally Posted by Gattigap (Post 376318)

Egad. I seem to have mistaken Kurt for Jem. (The color should have made me realize my goof.) Apologies.

Sidd Finch

01-05-2009 09:17 PM

Re: I got a Nikon camera, I'd love to take your photograph.

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Originally Posted by Gattigap (Post 376318)

I try not wear the lederhosen at work.

Probably a gut idea.

taxwonk

01-05-2009 11:48 PM

Re: Now will you friend us, Coltrane?

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Originally Posted by Did you just call me Coltrane? (Post 376238)

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...g?t=1230338345

Of course. Except the one with the cankles.

Woof.

taxwonk

01-06-2009 12:45 AM

Re: Top 25 Funniest Movies -- Old Fart Edition

1. Blues Brothers
2. Trading Places
3. Dr. Strangelove
4. Life of Brian
5. Take the Money and Run
6. Raising Arizona
7. Ruthless People
8. Stripes
9. Animal House
10. Happy, Texas
11. Fargo
12. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar
13. Shaun of the Dead
14. The Pink Panther
15. Harold and Maude
16. Young Frankenstein
17. After Hours
18. What About Bob
19. Intolerable Cruelty
20. Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels
21. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
22. Amelie
23. Gross Pointe Blank
23. Full Moon in Blue Water
24. La Cage aux Folles
25. Nobody's Fool

Hank Chinaski

01-06-2009 02:17 AM

Re: Top 25 Funniest Movies -- Old Fart Edition

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Originally Posted by taxwonk (Post 376347)