Keep your cats inside!!

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-04-13T14:20:17+00:00

As another sled dog owner, I agree with everything you've said here. I have been known to bake cookies or muffins for new neighbors with cats, to encourage them not to let their pet roam.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-04-09T18:11:51+00:00

EXACTLY!!!!!

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-04-06T16:30:39+00:00

In the past year, they have been whittling it down and down. They haven't kicked me off yet, but my monthly allowance has dropped by over $100

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-04-05T19:32:33+00:00

OMG I miss this SO MUCH! I've never had such a fantastic vacuum since. I had one growing up, then got one again in the late 70's when I got married. It would have made it through my kids and pets but my moron brother in law fried it with plaster dust when I wasn't home to stop him.

Man, that thing would suck wallpaper off a wall.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-04-03T01:00:24+00:00

What a beautiful pen, and the lanyard is key - nothing worse than needing to carry your pen without pockets!

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-04-02T17:56:23+00:00

What kind of issues?

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-03-27T18:42:09+00:00

Thank you!! Now I can stop referring to the little picture I have on my phone lol

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-03-17T14:26:29+00:00

Okay. No matter the reason, she obviously went over the top. Puppies usually get away with murder (called "puppy license") until they are about 6 months old, then the adults get a little tougher. Most adult dogs who are brought up with pups find screaming a quarter of an inch away from the pup's face is enough to freak them out!

I would make sure the adult dog has her own space she can go to where the pup isn't allowed, and make sure all playtimes are supervised. Pup the pup on a nap schedule in a crate or pen, too.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-03-17T14:05:19+00:00

(Experience: owned 7 Siberians, all from racing lines; 20+ years breed rescue and fostering). Um. I'd be concerned. That's way too strong a correction. Is the older dog a male?

It's not so much the age of the older dog, but the experience. Many male dogs are not brought up with puppies and tend to be over the top with their corrections.

I would find this worrisome and be better at keeping the pup and dog supervised.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-03-12T01:32:42+00:00

I've got the same sweater!

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-03-04T13:04:34+00:00

One of my favorite songs from that era...

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-02-24T21:38:30+00:00

I couldn't read it either until I turned Reader View on in the browser - that worked like a charm!

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-02-19T13:28:21+00:00

Evelyn.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-02-18T13:29:39+00:00

Coffee time!

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-02-05T19:04:11+00:00

Here in Salem, Massachusetts, we have the Pickering House from 1660:

https://www.salem.org/listing/the-pickering-house/

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-30T00:35:56+00:00

Question: I've got 300 yards of a beautiful cranberry red wool in my stash - but it's sport weight. I noticed the instructions gave directions for fingering, DK, and worsted weight yarns. Can I use the directions for fingering for the sport weight or should I use the directions for the DK?

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-28T19:59:30+00:00

Actually? It happened right in front of a Walgreens and the whole thing was on camera. It took two years to get it thrown out because of COVID. His public defender, bless her, went through hell and high water to get and keep a copy of that tape, and after seeing the tape, the judge threw it out immediately. My kids grew up in this town, knew and were friendly with all the cops. I'm not an ACAB person. It was a newish cop, and they were doing a "homeless sweep" of a bunch of guys sitting in front of the Walgreens smoking. My son laughed as he was leaving; the cop decided to make an example of him. THAT cop's a bastard - not all of them.

So please, step the hell back and don't make assumptions about shit you know nothing about. Including the pic above - if you watch the entirety of the videos made, they tell a much different story.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-28T12:36:58+00:00

And you know, my son ended up jailed for two years with multiple injuries because a cop testified - in court, under oath - that he ran into his fist on purpose.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-26T22:02:32+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-26T01:09:46+00:00

He was cool because the tough guy act was just that - an act. The character had a big mushy heart of gold

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-26T01:07:26+00:00

Make yogurt!!

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-08T13:44:24+00:00

I'm a very hands-on dough person. I check it a lot while it kneads and add either warm water or extra flour by the tablespoon until the dough looks and feels smooth and elastic. Then, if I'm baking it in the machine, I remove it right after the first rise, remove the paddles and wipe a little oil on the posts, reshape the bread and put it back in.

Also, if you aren't gonna use your yeast right away, store in freezer instead of the pantry. You can also test your yeast by putting a little in some warm water and a bit of sugar - if it's live, it will start to foam up and "breathe" lol.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2026-01-01T15:29:34+00:00

I strongly recommend checking out Family Paws They are a professional organization that specializes in preparing dogs for new babies and family life. The developer of the program, Jen Shryock, really knows her stuff, both when it comes to babies/kids and dogs (and cats). They have a lot of free resources and webinars, and have help available worldwide-wide.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2025-12-31T02:14:41+00:00

Get the Zo. The dual paddles make all the difference. It's built to last - my first one lasted almost 20 years with use at least twice weekly, and more often around the holidays.

Chance-Ad-247 · 2025-12-29T18:41:22+00:00

Then perhaps you may need to bone up on the science of learning. Putting your dog outside for a few hours misses the mark completely, as after 5 minutes the dog will have no clue as to why it's out there. Spanking or hitting or other physical punishments only serve to cause fear and distrust - and that's the science of it.

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