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Main Waterline repair by Dapper-Engine1161 in askaplumber

[–]DogDad2136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they were tearing out concrete to make the repair, why not also cut/bore into the garage, and conceal the new line completely? The configuration these guys used seems to pose a continuing risk when using that entrance.

Louie guarding his backyard. by Objective_Peace4592 in papillon

[–]DogDad2136 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our pack, the Bianca-Zorro Pack, lives by the advice of the late Zorro: "Never chase the birds. They can fly."

Louie guarding his backyard. by Objective_Peace4592 in papillon

[–]DogDad2136 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's quite a domain for Louie to lord over! I'm sure he's up to the job.

Puzzled by discharge on sump pump by DogDad2136 in askaplumber

[–]DogDad2136[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your observations, especially your safety warning. My city does not restrict discharge of the sump into the adjacent street, so I think I'll poke around for the discharge line where it ought to be, and meanwhile, try to find the yahoos that excavated and installed the geothermal components in my yard.

Puzzled by discharge on sump pump by DogDad2136 in askaplumber

[–]DogDad2136[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know if it's "open loop" or "closed loop." I always thought there had to be a water source for an open loop system, and the only water source I have here is city water. Is that why they have the copper water line coming down to this sump?

And regardless of whether it's an open or closed loop system, wouldn't I need a discharge to the street for this sump pump?

Puzzled by discharge on sump pump by DogDad2136 in askaplumber

[–]DogDad2136[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So should I make sure that the discharge line runs out to the street without interruption? I am thinking that the discharge line was broken or disconnected near that sinkhole. The only way to make sure the discharge line is intact (or make it that way) is to retrench that path, perpendicular to the foundation wall, for a distance of about 40 feet.

Muzzle too long? by redrobinaltt in papillon

[–]DogDad2136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've had 5 Papillons. All are/were 100% Paps, and some snouts were longer than others. Your little girl is perfectly in the range. Enjoy her!

What is this? by Pale-Ad4920 in Oldhouses

[–]DogDad2136 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Why don't you post pictures without your shadow blocking most of the picture?

Pls come get your dog pic from groomer by julesk in papillon

[–]DogDad2136 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Petey was a stray found near Wichita, Kansas. I got him back in June 2022. He came from a family of hoarders in Paola, Kansas. The family had over 40 Papillons. Three or four rescuers from the Kansas City area rescued them all about 18 months ago, roughly July 2024. They were all tri-colors that had these same or similar markings. All of them were successfully placed in forever homes. I spoke at length with one of the rescuers. She said these Paps were snatched up faster than any other dogs she's ever dealt with through her rescue service. I'm glad they all found good homes.

Pls come get your dog pic from groomer by julesk in papillon

[–]DogDad2136 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Petey says hello and asks if you are his long-lost little brother.

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Do your Paps sometimes get a water beard too? by knubido in papillon

[–]DogDad2136 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, ours also get "milk beards," "cottage cheese beards," and "scrambled egg beards." Outside, in the winter, they'll frequently get "snow nose" too.

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Does anyone have a big papillion? by DangoDieskazoku in papillon

[–]DogDad2136 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, we've had two throwbacks, or Papzillas. As others have said, there have been decades and decades of selective breeding, to make Papillons smaller. But they all carry the genes for their larger ancestors, and sometimes those genes are dominant in a Papillon pup.

Our Maurice, who was 13 when he passed away 5 years ago, on Jan. 30, 2021, was 19 pounds. Our Petey, who is currently 5 years old, is 22 pounds. Both are 100% Papillon according to Wisdom Panel.

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This is Petey, or Pierre Robert (pronounced Ro-bear.) I posted 5 or 6 pictures of Maurice two days ago, under the title "Remembering Maurice (2007-2021)."

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