Woof Woof! (translation--Welcome!) to Star's Doggie Day Care!

Nikia, (Nik for short) an Eskie/Yellow Lab will be your daycare director.

We like to play here! You can drop off your---fur babes, feathered babes, scaly babes, and even creepy crawly babes if you must (leashes on all spiders and snakes please! ;) ) while visiting "Chicky's Cafe" and "Alty's Pub"!

We have lotsa good treats and games to play! We want to hear about your pets, and what they like to do all day, and games that you like to play! We want to hear all of your pet's stories, their style of dress, sleeping habits, and so on. So come on in and lets play fetch!

Licks and Schmoozes,

RUFF,

Nikia :cool:

Why hello there, Nikia! My HChicky dropped me off before I could figure out where we were going... Play? We play here? I like to play!

My name is Zazu... but you can call me Zazzy. I'm a Highland Lynx - and Mommy says I'm her little Wookie... (not quite sure what that means, but she's always watching movies, so it could be from one of them)

I like my belly rubbed and my head scratched. And tuna. I like tuna. Oh, and water :) Mom takes these long soaks and lets me play with the bubbles... if I don't try and jump in... I did that once... she didn't like it very much.

Anyway... lets play! :)

Hi Zazzy, you can call me Niki. I love kitty's! I have to confess I like tuna too, so I'll tell mummie to keep lots in stock.

Lets say we watch a movie today! How's "Homeward Bound"?. or if you're into it we can watch "All dogs go to Heaven". I'm sure they let Kitty's in too Zaz.

I'll go grab us some snacks!. pull up a pillow. Woof Woof!

Mmm... Ok... but can we watch Aristocats tomorrow? :D I like that one...

Oh Zazzy, yer so pretty! I told Mummie she has to learn how to put my pic on here. She will do it soon OK?

Ok Zazzy, I like kitty movies too! Then maybe we can go play outside with our toys!

Sounds good to me! Why should the humans have all the fun? ;)

Hey Starbuck, pat, pat Nik,

I have tons of fur babies, are you sure you can handle it? I also have a fin baby and a feather baby, so hang on tight, you're in for a bumpy ride.

Indy is my 13 year old lab cross, he's almost completely blind and deaf, so just give him a spot to lay down and he'll be content. Remember, he's my first baby, my lovey and I don't know what I'd do without him. He's a gentle loving soul, just scratch him behind the ears and he'll be puddy in your paws. He's great with any animal, even the bunnies, but his best buddy is Jasper. He's always been my shoulder to cry on and lean on, and now I'm his. He deserves the very best, he's earned it.

Jasper is my 7 year old border collie cross, he's full of p*ss and vinegar, but he's to chubby to chase anything, so don't worry. He loves tennis balls and playing with other chubby pups, just keep him away from the bunnies, I don't like the look in his eyes or the fact that he continuously licks his lips when he's looking at them. He's a shelter rescue and has a pretty nasty past, the fear comes through once in a while, so he needs a gentle hand and a loving heart. He can become a bit nervous if he feels threatened, but he's been with us long enough that he knows that any human that comes into our home is okay, he just needs some time to warm up. Don't separate him from Indy, otherwise you'll have a very whiny pup on your hands.

Here come the three bunnies, Cotton (by little bundle of fluff) is 1 year old, he's a lion-head dwarf and just the sweetest little thing. He loves to cuddle, after a good romp around the house. Watch out for electric cords, he will chew on them!

Thumper is my poor little lost soul. He is a Shelter rescue, and we are one in a long number of homes that he's had. He was even homeless for a while and lived on the streets trying to fend for himself. He is cuddly with people he knows and trusts, but can become a bit aggressive if you are a stranger. Once you get past the tough exterior you'll see that he's just a poor little fur baby that needs extra love and support. He doesn't realize it, and probably still worries about it, but he has his forever home with us. Nope, he's not going anywhere.

Oreo is my big suck. She's not the cutest bunny in the world, but she's got personality to spare. She's a cat in a bunny body. She will sit on your lap and watch TV with you. She'd rather cuddle than hop around and investigate. She loves her people. She was lost and found, the people who found her couldn't keep her so we took her in. She's a keeper, aren't they all?

Marty is my fine feathered friend. She's a cockatiel with personality plus. She was given to us by a guy that my hubby works with. They really wanted to keep her but their son is allergic. Fine by me, I don't know what I'd do without her.

Goldie is our 4 year old 27 cent goldfish (a record for our house) all he/she does is eat, swim, poop. Not the most exciting pet in the world, but we love him/her none the less.

Well, that's it (for now). Do you think you can handle it?

We are the real bosses of them though! I get more of the bed than mummie does :) Sometimes she will even goes to sleep on the couch when I pretend I'm asleep, so I can get the whole bed.

Hey, is that a cat? Hop, hop, hop, hey, that's my tail, not a toy. Don't mess with me meow-meow, there are three bunnies and only one kitty. Oreo, thumper, were are you going, aren't you going to back me up? Um, nice kitty, heh, want some tuna?

Snore, grumble, snort, wow, there are allot of pets here. Is that a cat? Oh well, I'll just rest on this pillow, I hope no one minds. Hey, watch were you're playing, old dog sleeping here. Younguns, sheesh. Here kitty, kitty, I need a good back rub, when you're done "playing" with Cotton do you think you could give me one?

Well Hi, and Woof Woof my furry friends (oh, and you too Goldie and Marty) Your mummie has mentioned all of you before, and I'm happy to meet you!

Poor Indy, we'll take good care of you and give you lotsa luvin. Jasper, I'm glad I'm not the only chubby one here. My mum calls me funny names like Chunk E Cheese, and Chunky McChunko. I don't mind as long as she gives me cookies, oh and cheese of course. :) And you little hoppers, I used to have my friend Smokey the Bunny that lived next door, but he moved and I miss him. So it's nice to have bunnies again.

Marty, you can sing to us if you want, and Goldie, swim away! :)

Woof, boy it's sure fun in here! I haven't had so many friends since I was in jail and mummie came and bailed me out. This is fuuuuunnn!

Jail, that's what it is all right. I've been with my mommy and daddy since I was a puppy, my names Jasper, it's nice to meet you. My mommy calls be names too and says words like diet and exercise. Diet is Die with a t.

I'm sure having fun! I'm glad Mommy is busy at her Cafe' cause I could play here all day! :)

Mommy's here to pick us up. Already? Oh, her eyes are sore, she did something silly last week and let someone laser her eye balls. Humans really aren't the brightest creatures on the planet are they?

I guess we've got to go for now. See you guys later. Hey, Cotton, stop playing with the kitty and come on, mommy's waiting. Bunnies just don't listen.

Woof, hop, tweet and bubble until later.

Oh Oh, Chicky forgot to come and get Zazzy... oh well... movie marathon weekend! We'll pull up our pillows and get some snacks, fill the water bowls and we'll play!

Hey, that kitty is still here. Do cats like carrots? We three bunnies lovey, love, love our crunchy carrots.

Woof, I'll make sure I'll put veggies on the list! Mummie should make a menu! ;)

We've got to go again, mommies eyes are bugging her. Maybe we'll get to come back again later. I wish we could take the kitty home, but our daddy and one of mommies human babies are both allergic. SIGH.

How's my Wookie this morning? I can't believe I forgot to pick him up... Sheesh... blame it on Sneezy... he got me all flustered and twitterpated :D

Come on, buddy... Mommy's back...

No, you can't stay and play with the bunnies. Yes, I know they're cute. No Zazzy... Alty! Bunny patrol! Why are they making that formation? Are they... they're turning their bunny bums to me! NO! They are NOT going to stinky bunny bomb me? ZAZZY? You little traitor!

:D

That's OK Chicky. The kids had fun keeping me up all night. You think the riverdancers are bad, Zazzy got all hopped up on catnip and joined Cotton, Thumper, and Oreo in the bunny hop. Boy those bunnies can party all night! The dawgs just hung out in the playground, smokin cigars and talking 'bout the poodles at the end of the block. What gossipers they are! When I woke up, Zazzy was passed out on my head! :D

Ooo... I forgot to warn you about his penchant for catnip... he gets all googly-eyed and does random dance moves... sorry 'bout that!

The poodles down the block, huh? Just make sure that Persian hussy doesn't come sniffing around my Wookie, K? She has had it in for him as soon as I moved in... :)

The bunnies are exhausted, what did you do to them Star?

Poor Indy is snoring away and having doggy dreams, poor old guy, that party was way too much for him.

Cotton and Zazzy are getting along great, even though Zazzy still thinks Cotton's tail is a toy.

Funny thing about that though, Alty... Zazzy's tail isn't much bigger than Cottons - he's a Lynx and has one of those tiny tails, about 4 inches in length AND width! :)

Yes, Cotton was getting a little flirty lastnight, and really shaking that tail! Zazzy couldn't get enough!

Maybe that's why Cotton's giving him the lovey, dovey eyes?

LOL! Maybe it is! She thinks he's just a pretty bunny... hmm... wonder if Zazzy is going to get a big head over this one... He likes to feel like Da Man... :)

Oh yes... he's da man! You should have seen him and Cotton on the dance floor bustin the moves to... shake shake shake... shake yer booty! Oreo and Thumper seemed a little jealous!

Guys, Cotton's a boy, so is Thumper. Oreo however is all female.

Oh Oh... you better have the "talk" with Cotton... hahahaha!

He's to young for the "talk" besides he's fixed so no harm can come out of it.

I've got to rest the peepers, I'll be back later. Take care.

I would like you all to welcome our newest staff member here at SDD. His name is Kevin, and he will be our bouncer and security guard. Kevin comes to us from the "land down under" , compliments of "Friend4U"

Kevin is a bouncy marsupial, and he loves playing with all the animals. He will occasionally give rides in his pouch for a small fee. ;)

Kevin came with boxing gloves, so any unruly pets will be dealt with accordingly! He will also be teaching a kick boxing class for anyone interested.

So, everyone come on in and greet Kevin the next time you are here to play! :D

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Hi all
I'm Kevin , glad to meet you all. My owner sent me over here all the way from Australia to look after starby.

Ah yes! A pic of Kevin so everyone will recognise him! :D It's a good thing he has a job here now... he was making a big mess around the house!. lol

All that bouncing made me dizzy!

Greetings Kevin, okay, okay, I like you too, stop that, no I don't want to ride in your pouch, hey put me down! HELPPPPPP!

Roflmao... Put Alty down Kevin :-)

... where'd THIS come from?!

Sneezy, you finally found us, did you bring your pup.

M - Thanks, that pouch is pretty stinky.

I will bring her later tonight :D

By the way, HC's cat's purty cute.

M - Thanks, that pouch is pretty stinky.

YUCK... wonder what Kevin has been up to?

1. Pistachios. Those things... are ridiculous.

2. mucus. Lots... of mucus.

Mucus, um, don't know what to say about that. I'm going to need to wash up, with bleach, and a scrub brush, twice. YUCK!

Looks like everyone was having fun without me! And I guess Kevin got a little rough... baaad Kevin!. sorry Alty.

Sneezy, you found us! It's Kevin's job to clean up all the vomit... right Kevin? Yes, yes it is... yes it IS... look in your contract! Now be good and go take the bunnies for a ride!

I will bring her later tonight :D

by the way, HC's cat's purty cute.

On behalf of Zazzy... thanks Sneezy! Lily would love him... :) Bring her on over!

Hey all, wait, don't all come running over at once, down, down, no, down. Okay, I'll pet you, hey I only have two hands. Any one else here I need some help.

Niki... Kevin.. You look worn out today! Awwww, poor tired babies! What do you mean I have to clean up tonight?. oh OK, you go rest then... here's your pay... 5 cookies each!

Thumper: "Aunty Starby I was a good bunny today, can I have a cookie too?"

Cotton and Oreo: "If he gets one then so do we!"

Indy and Jasper: "Cookie, did you say cookie?"

Goldie and Marty: "You guys can have the cookies, we don't like them, just make Kevin stop trying to take us for a ride in his pouch, that's not our thing."

A round of cookies on the house! Awww, sorry Goldie girl and Marty... Kevin should know better! I'll dock his pay. Baaaad Kevin! How about sum fishy flakes and some sunflower seeds k?

Fishy flakes, Love fishy flakes. Bird seed, mmmmm, also like carrots, I'm a strange Birdie.

All the rest: "Thanks Auntie Starby!"

I'll play all of your fave songs for you too k?

Peter cotton tail (just for you Cotton), but Thumper will like it too. How Much Is That Doggie In The Window (but we won't sell you ;) ) What's Up Pusscat for Zazzy. Songbird for you Marty... aaaand Fishin in the Dark?. oh nooo, sorry Goldie... I'll take that one off.

Goldie is crying, what did you say Starby? ;)

Okay, who tooted, one of the bunnies, which one? Hey, Kevin, stop that, that's my personal space, don't touch. HEY! Okay, sit, stay. Geesh, that Kanga, he needs a bit of training.

Sorry Goldie... don't cry, it will cloud your water!

Yes, Kevin has issues! He better smarten up or I'll ship him off to Roo-t Camp!

HAH! Roo-t camp! Too cute.

Funny enough, my high school nickname among the ladies was "rooie"

Hmmm... were you a bouncy little guy? LOL!

Seriously, I'm going to go close my eyes now... soon, haha.

Haha, no, I was that shy geeky asian kid that everyone went to for chem help. But this one girl started calling me "roo"... then "rooie"... then it just sort of stuck.

... now people call me karma. I like rooie better.

Rooie it is then! Lol

YES! Rooie for me!

Rooie, wow, I like Sneezy better. Love my Sneezy, yes I do. :)

Starby, love the Roo-t camp, that's farking great. :)

"Who let the dogs out... woof, woof-woof-woof..."

(Wow... Zazzy keeps telling me to stop drinking so much coffee... now I'm beginning to understand why... )

Zazzy... how'd you come up with that name? Sadly, my dog came pre-named... but no matter, I actually really like the name Lily. Her dog tag says Lily ____ (insert my last name)

Same thing... he was prenamed.

He's a purebred Highland Lynx (I have his papers and everything) and the owners couldn't handle his fuzziness. So, I took him home. He's the best cat I've ever had...

The name... they had Pumba, Simba, and Zazu.

I like Zazzy better :)

LOL!. Go back to the kleenex box... I gave you the other link! We don't dance in the day at the doggie daycare sillies, LOL!

OH... sheesh... sorry...

Just put me in time out... :)

Oh my goodness, she ain't messin' around!
Starby... be nice now love!
Mornin'

Okaaayyy, changed my mind... we can dance in the daycare. Yeaaayyy! :D

Woo-hoo!!

I want to dance to Disco Fever. Or Grease. :)

How 'bout some Grease! Something upbeat so I feel like cleaning some more... ha, like that would really happen, but it would make it bearable.

YouTube - Grease,You're the one that I want + We'll always be together (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GobIlgS4lTc)

I can actually sing the complete (word for word) song "We Go Together"... Yes, I'm a theatre geek! ;)

Awesome! Cleaning to Grease... lets! :)

Jrebel told me there was a party tonight?? Is that true? Heehee!

Yeeeessss Starty! C'mon over! I thought everyone was pooped out! ;)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/mental-emotional-health/dancing-dog-199850-22.html

Hi all!

I just thought I would let you know that your daycare director Niki is in the doggie hospital. :( She got attacked Sat. night by a big mean Akita, and she has 4-5 big chunks out of her. She had emerg surgery Sunday morn, and took the anesthesia (spelling? Starby tired) well. She is hopefully resting comfortably, and I will be able to bring her home today. ::fingers crossed::... ::Momma very sad::!

Niki and Momma will appreciate all "woofs", "nose twiches", "meows", "chirps"... and licks and schmoozes that you have to give! ;)

I will give everyone an update on Niki's condition! :(... :)

Meow!! Meow!! Meow!! (3 kitties) Woof!! (Dean Dern) Ssssssss!! (snake) Crack!! (hermit crabs) Fluff, fluff... (bunny)
:):):) They all send their love Niki and Starby!

Zazzy sends his love!! He wants to play with Niki...

Thank you Starty, Chicky, Sneezy, Cloughy, all of you if I forgot anyone,. and of course Alty who put up with me having a mental breakdown the other night... couldn't have gotten through that without you! :)

I have to go meet with the vet in a few hrs. I'm not sure if Niki will be coming home today or not... I sure hope so... but, I will be sure to let you all know!

Thank you all again! :)

You're welcome... let us know! We're all concerned :)

I'm late, yikes.

Starby, your friends have all gathered to hold your hands and help you through this, just like I knew they all would.

As for helping you through it, well heck, that's what friends are for, I know you'd do the same for me, or any of us, that's why we lub you. :)

Alty hun?. could you either tell everyone to go to the doggie dancing room, for the update... or give then the update if you have a minute? I'm sooooo worn out I can hardly even see the screen at this point.

My little pink piggy baby, and I thank you all for all of your well wishes! You guys are the greatest! ;)

Here's the link for the update

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/mental-emotional-health/dancing-dog-199850-29.html

Now off to bed with you starby!

No prob Starby.

Update on Miss Niki Noodle. Niki is home now and resting comfortably, 86 stitches to fix her up and allot of her beautiful blonde locks have been shaved off, so she is pink in allot of places, hence the nickname piggy baby. She seems to be doing well, has her pain meds and still wants to play ball, even though Starby Mommy told Niki she has to rest. ;)

That about covers it. I know everyone is happy to hear that our little daycare director will be back on her feet and running the daycare again in no time.

Kisses Niki. Yuck, not in the mouth Niki, ew, you were just licking your...

Well, you know.

Kisses Niki. Yuck, not in the mouth Niki, ew, you were just licking your.....

Well, you know.

LMAO... :D

Hey M sweetie, how's my favorite Aussie doing? You do know I'm talking about you right? ;)

Hey Alty
I'm real good thanks , and you? And of course I know , unless you have another Aussie buddy you haven't told me about :)

Actually, there is another Aussie buddy, how soon we forget, Kevin and I get along famously, he always has beer in his pouch when I come over. ;)

I'm doing good, had a great day helping my sons class make their mothers day presents. I know, sad right, only the Mom's volunteered to help out. I told hubby that when they ask for help for fathers day he's going in. I'll act surprised on Sunday anyway, even though he's to old to be fooled by that. :)

Of course how could I forget about Kevin :) I'm actually just heading into a meeting so will chat later if your still around!

I'll be back in around an 1 1/2 hours. I'll talk to you then sweetie. Kick butt in the meeting. :)

I'm here, but all alone, except for the dogs, bunnies, bird and fish. Is Zazzy here, how about Lily? No? I'm all alone. Eeek, who turned off the lights, eeek, something just licked my toe. Alty is scared, HEEELLLLPPP!!

Niki, you have to get better soon, this place is falling apart without you.

I'm going to find the door and go home, I'm tired and I want to wash my toe, goodness knows where that tongue has been.

Talk to you all tomorrow.

Goodnight All. Good day M. Hugs and kisses all. Muwah (that was a kiss) :)

Night Alty :)

Just wanted to add this for Niki;

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We're all thinking about you Nik.

Goodnight again all, really, I'm going to bed now. YAWN.

Hey M, I see that you're on line, come say hello. :)

Hey Alty , you checking up on me?? :)

You betcha, someone's got to make sure you stay out of trouble. ;)

Ha ha... yeah well I suppose that's true :)

Here's your whip back that I borrowed over the weekend!

Hey, what the heck, it's frayed at the end, what did you do? LOL.

Oops... :D

Don't worry, I have a spare, no biggie, in fact, consider this one a gift. Do you need lessons on how to use it? Bad Alty, jeesh, back to the corner for me, hand me the whip, another 100 lashes, when will I learn? ;)

Don't worry, I have a spare, no biggie, in fact, consider this one a gift. Do you need lessons on how to use it? Bad Alty, jeesh, back to the corner for me, hand me the whip, another 100 lashes, when will I learn? ;)

LMAO... now I know why wiggy married you ;)

You didn't think it was just for my hot body and extreme intelligence, did you?

Well originally yes :)

You guys are way too funny...
Alty... here is my mother stare...
:):):):):)
So are you going to tell us here or there Friend..?

When Alty has a guess , I think you said 30 something starty , right?

Sure did.. ;)

I already answered on the other thread, I'm guessing 28. Who's closest M? :)

Just wanted to add this for Niki;

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We're all thinking about you Nik.

Goodnight again all, really, I'm going to bed now. YAWN.

Niki just reminded me to say thank you Aunty Alty for the teddy bear and the balloons!. and thank you again to all of her two legged friends for caring so much about her! :D

I'm now having huge probs with the owner of the dog that attacked Niki, and he is refusing to be cooperative or even speak rationally about the very costly vet bills that I have, that will be through the roof before Niki is fully healed. That is not even mentioning all of the suffering she has gone through along with the emotional trauma. I couldn't even put my coffee cup down on the table today without her nearly jumping out of her skin. She doesn't seem like my Niki at all. One day she was a happy go lucky dog, and the next she is scared to death of even the smallest sound! It makes me sooooo sad for her! :(

I hope she returns to being the same old Niki within time, and I will do anything I can to make that happen somehow, once all of her owies have healed... and hopefully she won't have problems with her hip and leg after all of this too.

Glad to hear that she is home and resting though... Still thinking of her! :)

Do I hear a lawsuit?

I sure hope it doesn't cause another court battle! Urrrggghhh! I just got through all of that with my ex, and I sure as heck don't want to go through the court system again I can tell you that.

Thanks Chicky! I was just trying to give Nik her meds again and she just hates that. She is so sore and is having trouble walking. Her big brown sad eyes are just killing me! :(

Poor baby... yes, brown eyes do transmit sadness more than any other color! Lol... Sad brown eyes are just... well... sad. :)

Do I hear... doggy ice cream?

Always makes lily pretty happy.

I know that she knows that I love her to death, but sometimes she just looks at me like she doesn't even trust ME anymore... it just breaks my heart. I feel like going and *explitive* biting the guy who owns that dog and isn't taking any responsibility in any of this... and my so-called friend too! Grrrrrrrr!! RAH!!

:( I'm so sorry, Starby... wish this would all just go away for you and Niki...

... why not? That's how I deal with most of my friends.

You bite them?

Mmmmm-k... lol... :)

She's beem getting chicken.. she luvvvs chicken. She hasn't been wanting to eat her kibble, so mommie bought her a yummy chicken! Bawk bawk, lol

Ice cream gives her the $hits, hehe

Hey, if they bite me, I go chompers on them.

I hope things work out for you, starby... if not, I grant you full access to your chompers. You know what I'm talking about.

LOL! No ice cream for Niki then! :D

You bite them??

Mmmmm-k... lol...:)

LOL... settle down now Chicky! ;)

Well now that I've got full permission from Sneezy to bite... by the end of this day if I don't hear something?. Starby is going to be biting back really hard! Enough of this!

For sheezy.

I must say. I'm... extremely hung over.

... and I'm currently running an assay.

... this can't be good.

Well now that I've got full permission from Sneezy to bite...by the end of this day if I don't hear something?!...Starby is going to be biting back really hard!! Enough of this!

Good for you Starby... seriously. This guy needs to take some responsibility for what happened... Niki deserves that.

Good for you Starby... seriously. This guy needs to take some responsibility for what happened... Niki deserves that.

He really does, and I think if I don't take care of it today it is just going to get worse! My sis has sent me several links to Canadian dog laws, and he is responsible no matter what... it wouldn't even matter it Niki had jumped their fence. An Akita is right up there with Pitbulls as far as the dangerous breeds go, so if he doesn't step up and do the right thing, he is in for a lot of trouble. Niki is like a kid to me, and NOBODY hurts my kids and gets away with it. I don't have any kids of my own, but I have step children, and that is just something you don't cross with me! :mad:

Fo Sheezy, you make me laugh! :D

Anybody on? All gone again? Jeesh, I'm always to late.

Starby honey, sue, sue, sue, it is the thing to do. This guy is a dead beat and he has to take responsibility for what happened. It's not your fault and it's not Niki's fault, it's bad enough that Nik has to suffer and that you have to stand by and watch her suffer, but you don't have to foot the bill too, that's Akita owner's responsibility. He chose to buy a vicious breed, he chose to be there that night and not tie up his dog and when Niki got hurt he didn't even offer any help to see if she was okay. Sue sweetie, but don't wait to long. Take pictures of Niki and her wounds, if this goes to court then you'll need them. Call me anytime sweetie, I'm here. :)

Sneezy, hung over huh, what were you up to last night? ;)

Hi Alty! :) no, I'm still here... I'm always here - during the day, that is! :)

How are you?

I'm okay, the kids aren't though. Both kids have a cold and they are extremely grumpy, sneezy and sore throaty. It's going to be a long day in Alty land. :)

How are you sweet HC?

I'm actually euphoric today...

(No, I didn't drink too much coffee OR inhale the bubble juice... )

I received an email out of the blue from the Dean of Institutional Advancement at a college in FL... long story short, they are pretty much offering me a position... Communications Director of Institutional Advancement... I'd have my own department, be the boss, etc.etc...

I'm reeling... confuddled... confused... euphoric... amazingly exhilerated... and a wee bit scared... lol.

If nothing else, its REALLY nice to be wanted for such a position! :)

Is it something you're interested in? Being the boss would be great, then you can make other people reach for the bubbles and bourbon (kidding).

Change is scary, but no one ever got anywhere without taking a few risks, right?

Think it over, but follow your gut, even if it is tied up in knots. :)

I honestly don't know. Really, truly don't have a clue.

It would be pretty much the same thing I'm doing at my current job, only with this one, I'd be 1) more appreciated, 2) in charge, and 3) able to work on another Master's...

Rah... I'm definitely considering it.

Sounds like you are really considering it. All three things you listed were positive, you're heart's already there, your brain just has to catch up. :)

I say go for it, but hey, I don't have to take the leap, you do, so it's easy for me to say. :)

:) I'm considering it, yes. There are so many pluses, I would get to work with dear friends - my old designer for the magazine didn't move with the company when we relocated to TN. He is actually the Director of the Graphics Department at the college... I'd be working closely with him again... that would be awesome.

So, lots of consideration and weighing ahead for me... :)

I know you'll make the right choice, this sounds like a wonderful opportunity.

The offer still stands if you want to ask me some questions for your next article. Let me know or PM me, or I could PM you and give you my email address, in fact, I will do that anyway, it's time you had my email address. :)

I'm actually euphoric today....

(No, I didn't drink too much coffee OR inhale the bubble juice...)

I received an email out of the blue from the Dean of Institutional Advancement at a college in FL... long story short, they are pretty much offering me a position... Communications Director of Institutional Advancement... I'd have my own department, be the boss, etc.etc....

I'm reeling... confuddled.... confused... euphoric..... amazingly exhilerated... and a wee bit scared... lol.

If nothing else, its REALLY nice to be wanted for such a position! :)
Congrats on the offer HChicky! That's so cool!!

Thanks Starty!! :) I really appreciate the congrats! :)

I've got to run for now, snuggle time with my two sickies. I'll be back later, hold down the fort while I'm gone.:) :D

Toodles kids, later.:cool:

Well, Chicky, I think even if you decide not to take it, a position like that is a great way to make a woman feel sooooo goood...
Lot's of changes to consider, I can't wait to hear about your decision! ;)
Alty, awww, good idea!

Sydney is still sniffling and sneezing, stuffy and sore, she's staying home again tomorrow, Jared is better, I think he'll be going back to school tomorrow, besides, he wants to pick up his mother's day present. :)

HChicky, go for the job, it sounds like a wonderful opportunity. :)

Hello everyone.

It seems like it's been forever since I've been here... I guess it has.

It's been a crazy week... I've been packing, finishing up my thesis, and just going out and doing whatnots.

HC: congrats on the job offer!
Alty: sydney's sneezy?

Hee, hee, eek, don't worry Sneezy, I'm very certain she's Wiggy's not yours. ;)

I've missed you honey, long time no talk, you are a busy boy. When do you leave on your trip?

Well, graduation's on the 12th. I drive up to NYC with my buddy on the 14th. Then we fly to london on the 17th.

Wow, and you're moving before then? You are a busy guy.

Hey Sneezy, say hi to my family if you're in Weikersheim, or Worms, or Grossniedesheim, or Switzerland, or Laudenbach, etc. etc. etc. I have a huge family. :)

Heh. Yes, I forgot to mention, I'm moving out on the 10th.

I... don't have a place to stay, so I'll be putting everything in storage and will be living out of a suitcase for a few days. This should be fun :)

I have a fold out couch, you're welcome to it Sneezy. :)

:) thanks alty, as always.

I am heading out to the gym. Wish me luck. Hope I don't die this time.

Anyone here, who turned off the lights? Eeek, what the heck was that, something just wizzed by my head, I'm scared all alone in the dark, where the heck is the light switch? Help me someone, please.

Ok I'm here now , all 3 of me :)

Hee, hee, you poor boy, are we giving you a multiple personality complex?

Okay, M, Wiggy doesn't believe you're 42 either, he said no way. He wants to see a brith certificate, LOL, kidding, we trust you. :)

What happened to the puppy avatar, you're all grown up again.

Starby, did you make it over, are you still in transport, did you get lost on the way to the daycare? Where are you Starby girl?

Ok puppies back Alty , I'd send you my BC but it's etched on a stone tablet :)

Giggle, you kill me, love your sense of humor.:)

I'd send you my BC too, but it's in German, you wouldn't be able to read it, although the year I was born is pretty clear, 1970, got to love 1970, why does it seem like such a long time ago?

1970... not that long ago actually , its funny people who know me don't believe my age either.

I actually have my daily meeting shortly so need to log off for a while. Talk soon :)

Later M, I'll be heading off for a while myself.

Have a good meeting. :)

I'm here, all alone again. Thank goodness I have the animals to keep me company. I miss our director though, I hope Niki's back soon, Thumper wants to play. :)

Awww,. Thumper baby bunny bopper,. your Niki noodle will be boppin with you and Kevin soon! Maybe everyone can try and cheer up Niki, and take her for a slow dance at the party on the wkd!

Thumper volunteers for that, in fact, he insists, he loves his Niki Noodle, she understands him. :)

How are you Starby?

Erik the git got voted off Survivor, he made the dumbest move ever. I think he will go down in history as the most naïve person ever to play survivor.

Hahaha! I think they are dumb for trying to outsmart each other to begin with! LOL! That's OK though,. my fave singer on IDOL got voted off lastnite, and I could have absolutely sworn he mouthed... ::don't vote for me:: the night before. Reality TV is strange... but got to love it anyway! Lol!

It definitely keeps me hopping! I actually yell at the screen, stupid people, oh well, better them than me. ;)

M, Starby, are you two here?

Here I am! Hellooo, helllooo?? LOL!

Hey Donkey, glad you're here. :) ;)

Hi. I'm here.

I would have soooo won a lot of money tonight on Don't Forget The Lyrics! It makes me want to jump through the screen too, when they don't know the lines and I do! Silly people, hehe!

Hi. I'm here.

Sneezy?. everyone is calling me Donkey now! Do you think that's fair? Even Alty just called me Donkey, and M,. and, and, whaaaaaaaa! Sneezers, will you please stick up for Auntie Donkey?

Why did I get myself into this... LMAO!!

Sure, I'll stand up for you aunty donkey!

... stop... calling her... donkey?

She started it, M finished it, I'm just playing along. I better stop before they think up a nickname for me, did I just give them ammo? :eek:

Hi Sneezy honey, how are you, did you finish your thesis?

Where's M?:confused:

Where's M?:confused:

Huff Puff OK here I am.

You guys just left and poor old me had to roam the corridors of AMHD to find this room on these tiny puppy legs. I might have to get my Big self back :)

Aw, you want a puppy treat M? Poor pup, didn't I say I was heading to the daycare? I thought I did, could be wrong though, beer does that to poor Alty. ;)

I'm not even sure how this all got started tonight... or lastnite... lol.

I just know that I started calling M , ::Franny Pants::, and somehow it went from there to "Shrek", and something about a pig from babe... and I guess I elected to be a donkey... oh Geez... the things that go on here! HAHA!

Just goes to show you, never turn your back on these guys, or me for that matter. Muwhahahahah. ;)

Did you run around really fast Franny? You seem a little out of breath there! Need a bowl of water? A beer? Smelling salts?

Just goes to show you, never turn your back on these guys, or me for that matter. Muwhahahahah. ;)

Ohhh you just give me a minute Fiona, you won't have that name for long! LMAO!

Donkey, calling M Franny is just fueling the fire! ;)

Hee, hee, this is entertaining, for once I'm in the corner watching the goings on. :)

Donkey is just having the laugh that she needed all week long! Sorry M&M, (lol) can't help myself tonight! I'm being a smart a$$ donkey! HAHA!

Smart a$$ donkey is better than stinky a$$ donkey, trust me. :)

Did we lose Sneezy and M?

Did someone say Beer... 1/2 hour to go and Beers galore will be consumed. I love Friday nights :)

Yep, you lost me.

I just packed some of my things. It's funny how my entire life can be condensed down to about 10 boxes... strange, huh?

I finished my thesis by 445pm. Drove like a maniac to my prof's office, dropped it off.

There was a reception for graduating seniors tonight. Had a good time. Now... tired. I think I'm hitting the hay... work early morn.

Good Going Sneezy! Geez, all packed and everything eh? Wow, you got a lot done in a day!

Night Sneezy sweetie, drop by tomorrow if you have time. Take care okay?

M, yup beer, love beer, I'm a beer nut. ;)

Did someone say Beer...............1/2 hour to go and Beers galore will be consumed. I love Friday nights :)

End of the week Friday night beers are the greatest! You still have one for me every time right?. oh and a shot to go along! ;)

Ooh, me too, M, have a beer for me too! You are going to be hammered tonight dear M.:)

Done deal , see you all :) Here's a beer for us all , yes you too sneeze.

8392 8392 8392 8392

Starby I expect you to be able to do this next week :)

Are all those for me? ;)

Okay Donkey and Franny, I've got to go to sleep, I'm exhausted. You two behave, have fun and get some sleep, well, not you M, but Starby. :);)

I'll talk to you all tomorrow. M, have a great weekend! :)

Alty's going to bed, Alty's tired, Alty's sleep, Alty's OUT! :)

Bye all :)

Oh, I think I'm going to nod off soon here. I have to get up early to take Nik to the vet again. She seemed to be sleeping soundly, and just almost jumped out of her skin... don't know what the heck happenend there. Maybe a dream... awwww, poor baby. I need to give her-her meds... hopefully she doesn't spit them out 6 times before I get them down again.

Goodnite all... oh and G'day/eve M... Franny Pants,. just couldn't help it again!

Sweet dreams Alty, Starty, and Sneezy, and Good Beers M!

HAHAHA... All 4? No prob Fran Man!. LOL!

Hey Starby, are you still here?

Mornin Alty! I'm still here. How are you?

I feel really weird this morn. I don't know what it is but it feels like my ears are plugged and I feel really dizzy! Hmmmm!

Don't tell me you're sick too. My whole family has a really nasty cold, even Wiggy is home sick today.

How's Niki Noodle doing?

Oreo is trying to dig a hole through the bottom of the cage, she's been at it all morning. Silly bunny, it's plastic, good luck! :)

I don't know? This doesn't feel like a cold or anything. Just feels really strange.

Poor kids and wiggy. :( I hope you don't get it too!

Silly Oreo!

I've already got it, I've had it for a few days already, it's just that complaining about it won't do any good, I'm still the one who has to "man up" and take care of everyone else. I'll get all the rest I need when I'm dead. ;)

Yup, Oreo is being a bit silly today, I think the spring air is getting to her. ;)

Oh, you asked about Nik. She is still sleeping. Bad Momma got carried away talking to all the sillies lastnite, and forgot to give her one of her meds till late. So she is still sleeping it off again I guess. I always find myself waking up in the middle of the night just to check and make sure she's breathing! I have to take her to her vet appt today. I don't think she's going to be too happy about going back there. :(

What's the vet doing? Just a check up?

Poor Niki Noodle, give her a big hug from Auntie Alty, and a little kiss on the nose from Indy and Jasper, the bunnies, the bird and even the fish. My kids also told me to tell you that they were sad to hear what happened. Jared said "Mom, are you going to go over there and talk to that man with the mean dog, that's what you usually do", it made me proud. :)

Awwwww, what a sweetie telling mom to go kick some big meanie butt, lol Tell the kids, (and the critters, lol) that I'll give Niki Noodle an extra soft hug from them!

I called the vet yesterday because I was so worried. She is hardly eating or drinking! I've been having to give her water out of my hand so she will drink something, and I have to feed her her food too. :( So the vet wants to take a good look at her again. I just wish she didn't look so sad and scared all the time. I know it's been just under a week. but it's so heartbreaking!

I should probably go though. I'm starting to get a big time headache... great! Staring at this screen isn't helping that very much.

I'll give you a buzz a bit later. Take care of those sick kiddo's and wiggy... and yourself too! Tell Wiggy that Auntie Starby says you have to take turns! ;)

Will do Starby. Talk to you later. :)

Anyone here? Gosh it's been a slow day on AMHD, all my friends are either busy, or not on. I'm a bit sad. Where is everyone?

I'm here, but I'm not... haha! I think some people may have said that about me before! LOL! No, I have to take off for awhile, but I will be back a bit later! I'll talk to you all then k? :)

Okay. She came, she went, and once again I'm all alone, sniff, sob, WAHHHHH! ;)

Where's M, is he taking a day off?

Sigh, I'm lonely. :(

I'm here Alty , just over here... no over here silly , in the corner :)

Stop bouncing around M, you're making me dizzy! ;)

Did you hear what I got for Mother's day? Want to guess?

Uuhhmmm well I could cheat but I know , little white Bunny with a funny name who has Blue eyes (but red in the pic)

See nothing gets past me , I see everything from my corner :)

Eeek, where's the camera, are you watching? Jeesh, does this mean I have to start wearing clothes when I come to AMHD to chat? ;)

LMAO... your choice , I'm easy :)

Easy huh, easy how? ;)

Sorry, I'm being silly today. Survivor finale was on last night, and once again the wrong person won. Why do I bother? Sad thing is, I know I'll watch when the new season starts, it's like a train wreck, just can't turn my head away.

How was your weekend M? Did you do anyone, I mean, anything interesting? (sorry, I really am in a silly mood, can't help it) :) ;)

Survivor , I can't watch that silly stuff. Honestly some of that stuff is an insult to peoples intelligence , then again it can be amusing watching people make complete idiots of themselves.

Weekend was good , lots of partying as usual , I really need to start acting my age LOL :)

The idiots thing is the reason I watch it, that and the challenges, love the challenges. It is fun to sit back and watch morons make complete a$$es of themselves, better them than me. ;)

Act your age, no way, you're only as old as you feel, never give up the youthful fun. I wish I could go party once in a while. Hey, if I came to visit you would you take me out partying? Would you actually let me come visit you? ;)

Hey, if I came to visit you would you take me out partying? Would you actually let me come visit you? ;)

ABSOLUTELY Alty , bring wiggy on a trip to Oz and I'll be your official tour guide , seriously.

It's on my list of things I want to do some day, it honestly is. Of course you know that you're always welcome to stay at our place if you ever want to visit Canada, although why you would is a mystery, we're not that exciting a country. ;)

I've got to run M, time to put the kids to bed and my friend from California just sent an email, he'll be calling a bit later tonight.

I'll try to come back later, if not I'll talk to you tomorrow. Take care dear M.

Alty (eek, almost wrote my real name, as if that's still a secret) :)

Thanks Alty , although I heard the skiing is pretty good in Canada , you never know one day maybe.

Talk to you later :)

I'm back for a while. The kids are in bed and my friend just called to say he's calling back in 1/2 hour.

Yup, the skiing in Canada is pretty good, although I hate skiing, I suck at it, really, really suck at it, I'm talking, sit in the chalet and drink hot cocoa because I hate "walking" down the mountain, which is what I end up doing because skiing down is not an option. I'm just a big baby, and to old to heal properly if I break a limb. ;)

LOL... I love skiing , pretty well done it since I was a kid so pretty proficient at it.

Believe it or not we actually have some good Ski fields in Australia.

Ski fields with fake snow nes pas?

Okay Jasper (my border collie) is eyeing Kilala (new bunny) and crying. I hope that means he'd like to play, not "ooh, look a new chew toy just for me!"

So you ski, if you come to visit you and Wiggy can go skiing and I can drink in the chalet, hot cocoa of course, at least until you two get back, then it's beer time. Wiggy can be designated driver, he doesn't drink, well, hardly ever! ;) :)

It's true , honest and real snow :)

Perisher Blue Ski Resort - Snowy Mountains NSW Austraila (http://www.perisherblue.com.au/winter/index.php)

I wouldn't leave Jasper alone with Kilala , probably thinks he's invaded his territory. Well if he does I have a good recipe :D

So wiggy doesn't drink , I get it now you married him for his driving.

LMAO, oh M, you are toooooo much. I don't eat rabbit, chicken yes, rabbit no, and no matter how many people say so, rabbit does not taste like chicken, EVER! :)

Married him for his driving, you are funny. Honey, my hubby is an accident waiting to happen, actually he doesn't even wait, he's had 7 accidents in the last 5 years, only one wasn't his fault. While driving with him it's best to be intoxicated, that way you feel safer. I love him to bits, but driving is not his thing.

Tell you what, we'll take a cab after skiing. :) ;)

My favourite is Rabbit with pancakes Yuuummmmyyyy

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I am so not getting in a car with wiggy now , geez my Nan hasn't had that many accidents and she's 92

Awwww, cute bunny, yummy pancake, where's the syrup?

Yup, Wiggy is a bit of a terror on the road, he's scary to drive with, that's why I usually drive, that and the fact that there's less yelling that way, things like "Watch out for that train, there's a cow on the road, what are you color blind, the light was RED!" But that's his only major flaw. :)

Okay, I'll compromise, I won't drink, you and Wiggy go skiing, I'll stick with hot cocoa and I'll drive you two around. Deal? :)

Ok Deal :)

Now here's where we should send wiggy for driving lessons

YouTube - India Driving (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrEQaG5jPM)

OMG, are there no road rules in India. Mental note, while in India Wiggy is not allowed behind the wheel of a car. Sad thing is, when we were in Germany he did very well, the autobahn seemed to agree with him. :)

I best shoot off for lunch Alty , I'll speak to you later if your still on. Wonder where starby is today?

The place just isn't the same when I'm not getting ganged up on :)

Aw, poor M. Have a great lunch. I'll probably be back later too. Hugs sweetie.

Alty. :)

M, where you at? You out to lunch (hee, hee). Come say hi. :)

Are you kids misbehaving again?. Alty I heard something about you coming into the dance party naked?? Now what's up with that? LMAO! And now we're having bunny pancakes? I didn't know that was on the menu M?! So do we serve that with... carrot syrup?

Kilala is a sweetie!

Hey Starby.

We're busy reeking havoc in Joes thread, you know all Friends welcome or whatever the title is, come join us. :)

LUCY, I'm home! Lucy, Ethel, Franny, Starby? Hee, hee, I kill me. :)

I here! Yeah, I felt a little bad taking up all of the room at Joe's too. Lots room left here! :D

I don't want to leave M all alone, but I thought I would give you a quick call Alty... I can give you messages to give to M to keep him in line! LOL! Niki really wants me to come outside and play for a bit... crazy little girl... it's dark out! I don't care though! At least she wants to play, and I don't care if it's 4am! ;)

Maybe you better grab M, and haul him over! Hehe!

4 AM and your not asleep yet , see a doctor girl :)

Will do Starby. Call me, I'm up, or upright anyway. We can chat at M together, poor dear will feel like he's being ganged up on again.

4 AM and your not asleep yet , see a doctor girl :)


I'm a bit confused about the 4am remark, after all we are in the same time zone. It's 9:50pm at my house. Check your clocks Starby! ;)

Hey M, how was lunch, what did you have, I'm hungry! :)

4 AM and your not asleep yet , see a doctor girl :)

No no no M! It's not 4am now! I just meant I wouldn't care if it was 4am.. as long as she's playing and getting better! It's only 10pm!

Eeeek, one of the bunny's just tooted, and yes, I do have to share every time it happens! Peeuwwww, yikes, that one could strip paint. Kilala, was that you? Who was it, fess up. Jeesh, stinky bunny butts, they're lucky they're cute. ;)

Alty... I will call you in a bit... just on the phone for just a bit OK?. I'll let you know ahead of time just in case you're tired!

Sounds good to me Starby, I'll be up for a while longer. :)

Hey M, too bad it can't be a three way call, call M, I said call, calm down. I really am bad aren't I? ;)

No no no M!! It's not 4am now!! I just meant I wouldn't care if it was 4am..as long as she's playing and getting better!! It's only 10pm!!

PHEW... you had me worried there!!

I'll let you guys talk on the phone for a while , I actually have a lot of work to do.

Lunch was good thanks Alty , had a Steak with some chips at the Local Pub. MMMmmm

Hey M, too bad it can't be a three way call, call M, I said call, calm down. I really am bad aren't I? ;)

Threesome?? :D

Hey , found another famous canadian singer , this is a great song , be patient though the intro goes for about 45 secs

YouTube - Celine Dion - It'S All Coming Back To Me Now (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMHGgnlXfSA)

Threesome?????????? :D

Did I even need to try to make you get that one, or would you have gotten to this conclusion without my help? ;)

Did I even need to try to make you get that one, or would you have gotten to this conclusion without my help? ;)

I know you too well Alty :D

You do, scary. :eek:

Am I that easy to read? A girls got to have a bit of mystery, do I have any? ;):confused:

You do, scary. :eek: :

Yep


Am I that easy to read? :

Yep



A girls got to have a bit of mystery, do I have any? ;):confused:

Yep :D

Hee, hee, do you know any words besides Yep? :)

No :)

Okay M, I knew you'd say that, I know you pretty well too. :)

No you didn't , you thought I was going to say YEP

... and see what I mean?. everytime I get back there's trouble going on again!! Threesomes and stuff! Tisk Tisk!

::Ring Ring:: YEP!

No you didn't , you thought I was going to say YEP

Dang, you're good, you got me, bad M, bad. That was good. :)

Did you guys see the song I posted??

Yep! :)

See, I can do it too. :)

I've got to go M, talk to you tomorrow. Starby says good night, and a big sloppy kiss from her. I'm ad libbing now, it's fun. Night night M. :)

Gnite guys , have fun!!

Who is this person that says I give SLOPPY KISSES?? Phfffffttttt!! :p

G'day M... beers for me k??

Hey, you, what you doing? Starby, I can see you. Naughty starby. Okay, maybe Niki was giving the sloppy kisses, happy?

Good night. :)

G'day M...beers for me k???

Night starby... yep I'll definitely have a few beers for you... byyyeeee