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At the Rest Stop before the Bridge.
Posted 14 years agoSeems my scare was short-lived. Missy's appetite has returned. I am opening two cans a day. one in the morning and one late at night. She is a little weak, but she's eating, so I suppose that's a good sign. I will be able to fit the larger vet visit into next month's budget.
Driving towards the Rainbow Bridge with the handbrake on.
Posted 14 years agoMissy is a Maine Coon Cat. or at least is mostly a Maine Coon Cat, there is suspicion of other things as she does not have the same oils to keep her fur neat. At any rate, she is very sick. She has been showing signs of sickness, in the way of increased drinking and peeing, and laying by the water dish like it was her only friend. sleeping that way. head on the rim. and I could do nothing. I did manage to take her to the vet earlier this month, and they wanted $300 worth of tests to check for things, but in truth, I don't think any of it would matter, as she's 16, anyway. They had thought kidney failure, bladder infection or feline diabetes, none of which I have the resources to fight. Heck, can't control my own diabetes let alone hers. The best advice I gathered was to take her off dry food and put her on wet food. This I did. Today, a bad milestone happened. I had set a can of the prescription cat food
that the clinic allowed me to buy, but after a day of work and shopping, I come home to find it only half eaten. Worse, I crack open a new can of regular food, (knowing that cats can not like a new food) and she was not really interested in a fresh can of food.
When a pet dies, someone invariably posts a link to a Poem called "The Rainbow Bridge", where we will meet up with our four footed loved ones when we pass, (assuming we rise to Heaven)
Me and Missy are on the road to the bridge, But I am setting the hand brake and I am not letting go.
next day update: she is eating a little more now, ate a can of regular cat food. may be hope yet.
that the clinic allowed me to buy, but after a day of work and shopping, I come home to find it only half eaten. Worse, I crack open a new can of regular food, (knowing that cats can not like a new food) and she was not really interested in a fresh can of food.
When a pet dies, someone invariably posts a link to a Poem called "The Rainbow Bridge", where we will meet up with our four footed loved ones when we pass, (assuming we rise to Heaven)
Me and Missy are on the road to the bridge, But I am setting the hand brake and I am not letting go.
next day update: she is eating a little more now, ate a can of regular cat food. may be hope yet.
Driving towards the Rainbow Bridge with the handbrake on.
Posted 14 years agoMissy is a Maine Coon Cat. or at least is mostly a Maine Coon Cat, there is suspicion of other things as she does not have the same oils to keep her fur neat. At any rate, she is very sick. She has been showing signs of sickness, in the way of increased drinking and peeing, and laying by the water dish like it was her only friend. sleeping that way. head on the rim. and I could do nothing. I did manage to take her to the vet earlier this month, and they wanted $300 worth of tests to check for things, but in truth, I don't think any of it would matter, as she's 16, anyway. They had thought kidney failure, bladder infection or feline diabetes, none of which I have the resources to fight. Heck, can't control my own diabetes let alone hers. The best advice I gathered was to take her off dry food and put her on wet food. This I did. Today, a bad milestone happened. I had set a can of the prescription cat food
that the clinic allowed me to buy, but after a day of work and shopping, I come home to find it only half eaten. Worse, I crack open a new can of regular food, (knowing that cats can not like a new food) and she was not really interested in a fresh can of food.
When a pet dies, someone invariably posts a link to a Poem called "The Rainbow Bridge", where we will meet up with our four footed loved ones when we pass, (assuming we rise to Heaven)
Me and Missy are on the road to the bridge, But I am setting the hand brake and I am not letting go.
that the clinic allowed me to buy, but after a day of work and shopping, I come home to find it only half eaten. Worse, I crack open a new can of regular food, (knowing that cats can not like a new food) and she was not really interested in a fresh can of food.
When a pet dies, someone invariably posts a link to a Poem called "The Rainbow Bridge", where we will meet up with our four footed loved ones when we pass, (assuming we rise to Heaven)
Me and Missy are on the road to the bridge, But I am setting the hand brake and I am not letting go.
My 9/11 story
Posted 14 years agoMy Story: I had become a security guard with the Pinkerton security agency. and so, I had been working a swing shift 2 to 10, and had the penchant to stay up chatting on Furrymuck till the wee hours of the morning. Monday the tenth was no exception, and my morning routine consisted of waking up, turning on the computer, and checking slashdot and then the tv stations news sites. (I hate TV, and know that I need to keep up with the news, so I go to the news sites and read for myself) Well, Slashdot has this article saying that a plane had hit a tower in NY. (I am in Portland, Oregon metro area) Okay, so I surf over to CNN. That's when it hits me that something is *very* wrong. CNN's web page is not formatted correctly. Not like it usually is. not all the bars and lines. Same story. Plane hit building in NY. at that point I call up the Hauppage WinTV, (I was sure to have a TV tuner in the box just in case)
This was one of those cases, so I pull it up just in time to see the Tower with the mast on it fall. after watching that, I call into my work and ask if I needed to come in early. they say no, but stay by the phone. it did not ring. I went to work as normal, and was asked to stay 4 hours after at the main cargo gate. this went on for the next two weeks 12 hour days and I didn't shy away and didn't even care that it was a lot of work. I did it and would do it again.
Last night a field super came by with a memo about being alert, complete with the printout of a powerpoint presentation on the subject. We can all do something, even if it's no more than looking out for an unusual thing. a person out of place. an unattended box/backpack or bag. See something? Say something. Alertness and attention are a bombers worst enemy. They have to plan Much harder against alert people than those who do not take their jobs seriously. So, Be Alert, we do in-fact need more Lerts.
This was one of those cases, so I pull it up just in time to see the Tower with the mast on it fall. after watching that, I call into my work and ask if I needed to come in early. they say no, but stay by the phone. it did not ring. I went to work as normal, and was asked to stay 4 hours after at the main cargo gate. this went on for the next two weeks 12 hour days and I didn't shy away and didn't even care that it was a lot of work. I did it and would do it again.
Last night a field super came by with a memo about being alert, complete with the printout of a powerpoint presentation on the subject. We can all do something, even if it's no more than looking out for an unusual thing. a person out of place. an unattended box/backpack or bag. See something? Say something. Alertness and attention are a bombers worst enemy. They have to plan Much harder against alert people than those who do not take their jobs seriously. So, Be Alert, we do in-fact need more Lerts.
My Elderly Cat
Posted 14 years agoI found records the other day indicating my kitty is around the age of 16 years old.
I have noticed that she is starting to stagger a little bit, and this is making me wonder about the most terrible act a pet owner must face. At what point does the animal reach the "Too many birthdays" level?
At what point must I consider putting her down? I am thinking when she looses colon control and starts leaving nuggets around the room. but I don't really know when is appropriate, and I don't have a large income for regular vet care. I can't afford a doctor for me, let alone my pet. Are there standards of when it's "Time"? I am assuming when the cat can no longer get to it's feet is past time, but I don't know the proper time for this, and I don't really want to lose my companion animal.
A flea was discovered in the house today, so I will have to clean my mess of a room down to the floor and vacuum, spread flea powder, and vacuum again.
Does anyone else have insight on this issue?
I have noticed that she is starting to stagger a little bit, and this is making me wonder about the most terrible act a pet owner must face. At what point does the animal reach the "Too many birthdays" level?
At what point must I consider putting her down? I am thinking when she looses colon control and starts leaving nuggets around the room. but I don't really know when is appropriate, and I don't have a large income for regular vet care. I can't afford a doctor for me, let alone my pet. Are there standards of when it's "Time"? I am assuming when the cat can no longer get to it's feet is past time, but I don't know the proper time for this, and I don't really want to lose my companion animal.
A flea was discovered in the house today, so I will have to clean my mess of a room down to the floor and vacuum, spread flea powder, and vacuum again.
Does anyone else have insight on this issue?
Governmentium.
Posted 14 years agoThe Huge Japanese Earthquake.
Posted 14 years agoI certainly hope that Dr.Comet and all the other Japanese furs we know are all okay...
Looks like this affected everybody...
Looks like this affected everybody...
New favorite video
Posted 14 years agonot certain how you embed a video.
Lesser Doom.
Posted 15 years agoMy account manager called me today, and while she did not have a full time replacement position for the lost Alpenrose account, she did have a 32 hour part time account at a site I don't like so well. I will do this anyway, but I will work Wednesday, Thursday, both midnight till 8, then 8 till 4 Saturday and Sunday... better than unemployment, and no break in work.
it's also .50 cents less an hour, taking me down to 8.50, the current Oregon minimum. Training wage my ass. so less hours, less money, but still working.
it's also .50 cents less an hour, taking me down to 8.50, the current Oregon minimum. Training wage my ass. so less hours, less money, but still working.
The Bitter Dregs of Unemployment
Posted 15 years agoToday it is official. I do not have a job to go to tonight. Not for my own causing, but my security company has lost the contract at the site I worked at. They also do not have a new site for me to go to.
(at least my manager does not, others might) I have filed for unemployment, and am hoping that it will not be needed and this will only be a short break.
(at least my manager does not, others might) I have filed for unemployment, and am hoping that it will not be needed and this will only be a short break.
Post Meeting, Delayed Doom.
Posted 15 years agoThe meeting did not go as badly as I feared, but did not go well. A letter had been sent by the client expressing dissatisfaction with our company's service, and when our company asked if they could correct, the client said no, already signed with the new security company.
My company clearly sees this as my fault, as there are only 56 hours there, and I work 40 of them. The last day of work is the 10th of January, and likely they will drop me on that date as well. I asked if another site for me could be found, and the boss asked why they should put me at a different site where I could lose them that account as well.
On the positive side, I have gotten two references from the current client, one because I asked, and one insisted that I take her card and use her as a reference. (always a nice feeling, that)
On a strange note, they allowed me to do a shift of overtime. At a shipyard, of all things.
We will see how that goes..
My company clearly sees this as my fault, as there are only 56 hours there, and I work 40 of them. The last day of work is the 10th of January, and likely they will drop me on that date as well. I asked if another site for me could be found, and the boss asked why they should put me at a different site where I could lose them that account as well.
On the positive side, I have gotten two references from the current client, one because I asked, and one insisted that I take her card and use her as a reference. (always a nice feeling, that)
On a strange note, they allowed me to do a shift of overtime. At a shipyard, of all things.
We will see how that goes..
Impending Doom.
Posted 15 years agoToday I learned of some Bad news for me. It seems that between me and the Guard that fills in my days off at work, the Client is dissatisfied with our performances. As such the client is either seeking a new security company or dropping coverage altogether. As this loss of the account can be mostly tied to me, I will be dismissed from my security company. The meeting that this will be announced to me will take place on Monday at 2pm. I started with Initial in 03, and have weathered the great buy out where we became Allied-Barton. and now I will be unemployed. I do not know when the last day on the contract will be, or my last day serving it, all I do know is that most likely, I will not be with the company any longer. So. What's to do? Well, this effectively cancels Christmas for me, turning it into a job-search time. I started today, going to the state unemployment office to get started ahead of my termination. (this office had moved from Beaverton to Tualitin, causing me to drive a long way out of my way to sign up with the iMatch system, can only hope it does well... Will start to pound the pavement while I still can...
Pray for me...
Pray for me...
Political Statement.
Posted 15 years agoI wish to Declare that I am a Democrat. I have recently moved, and in my new county, there is a fairly well organized group calling themselves the Washington County Democratic Party. http://www.washcodems.org/ The Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Democratic Party of Washington County is to elect good Democrats to public office. We also encourage Democrats to run for public office and to serve on local boards and commissions. Once they are elected, we also lobby our representatives concerning progressive legislation and principals.
The Democratic Vision:
o Honest Leadership and Open Government
o Real Security
o Energy Independence
o Economic Prosperity and Educational Excellence
o A Healthcare System that Works for Everyone
o Retirement Security
I also declare that I think that Anyone who says that (either party) hates America is an out and out Liar. Both Democrats and Republicans Love America, but have vastly different ideas on how to express that love. I am sure some of you will ban me for saying this, but it's what I believe.
The purpose of the Democratic Party of Washington County is to elect good Democrats to public office. We also encourage Democrats to run for public office and to serve on local boards and commissions. Once they are elected, we also lobby our representatives concerning progressive legislation and principals.
The Democratic Vision:
o Honest Leadership and Open Government
o Real Security
o Energy Independence
o Economic Prosperity and Educational Excellence
o A Healthcare System that Works for Everyone
o Retirement Security
I also declare that I think that Anyone who says that (either party) hates America is an out and out Liar. Both Democrats and Republicans Love America, but have vastly different ideas on how to express that love. I am sure some of you will ban me for saying this, but it's what I believe.
I hate copying...
Posted 15 years agobut this is one of the few times that I agree with backward thinking republicans.
The republican in question is XianJaguar, who has banned me from replaying to her journal. thusly I have copied her words here.
On today's FA page:
<i>"Draw Muhammad Day: 5/20/2010 has been designated 'Draw Muhammad Day' by the Internet. While we do permit artistic freedom, please keep in mind that derogatory, sexual and/or outright insulting Muhammads will not be permitted. Keep them clean, respectful. Derogatory Muhammads will be removed. "</i>
ORLY.
Gee, does this mean you're going to remove all the Jesus Porn here on FA? I've come across some pretty nasty raptor Jesus sex pics here on FA, as well as drawings of Jesus jacking off, Jesus screwing His own chopped off head, and some other monstrosities. Don't believe? Plug in the word "Jesus" in the FA search engine. Then, browse through 3 or 4 pages. Pay special attention to those thumbnails inside a red box. Go on, I'll wait.
Yeah. I'm sure you saw those "red" boxes with the Jesus porn in them. There were plenty of other snarky black-edged Jesus pics too. And some funny ones, yes. The "Jesus Saves" pic with Him in front of the soccer goal catching the ball was pretty clever and cute (kudos to the artist). But I digress.
Jesus has been Rule 34'd plenty of times here on FA, and no one has batted an eyelash. No admins have pulled any Rule 34 Jesus porn, or Raptor Jesus, or anything derogatory about Jesus. SO surely they'll allow the same treatment for Muhammad, right? Right? Oh wait, no. He gets a free pass. Because with Muhammad, FA is all about Tolerance and Respect, but with Christian themes, FA is all FOR THE LULZ, bring on those Rule 34 Jesus pics!
Or is it because the FA Admin knows that no Christian is going to show up on their doorstop with a ticking bomb because FA hosted Raptor Jesus porn?
Think about that folks, the next time you accuse Christians of being this horrible violent backwards religion. You've freely put up tons of Jesus porn here on FA with no one blinking in the past. But when faced with the possibility of people putting up Muhammad porn on FA, or anything derogatory about Muhammad on FA, you suddenly do a 180 and beg people to be respectful. Because you KNOW Islam fanatics kill you for stuff like that, while Christians just meekly turn the other cheek.
I'm all for Free Speech, and I've never said anything about the Jesus porn here before. But today's double-treatment pisses me off. What's good for the goose should be good for the gander. If you allow one Holy Man to be mocked via art, you should let another Holy Man to receive the same mocking.
Or pull ALL the pics down mocking religious figures. :/
Endquote.
I don't agree with Republicans on much, but here I must also agree. While I am a Liberal, I am also a Christian, and I firmly believe that Islam is from the Devil to turn men's (and womens) eyes from the light and truth of Jesus Christ.
If your going to require Respect for Mohamed, I demand Respect for Christ.
T'aint fair to do one and not the other.
The republican in question is XianJaguar, who has banned me from replaying to her journal. thusly I have copied her words here.
On today's FA page:
<i>"Draw Muhammad Day: 5/20/2010 has been designated 'Draw Muhammad Day' by the Internet. While we do permit artistic freedom, please keep in mind that derogatory, sexual and/or outright insulting Muhammads will not be permitted. Keep them clean, respectful. Derogatory Muhammads will be removed. "</i>
ORLY.
Gee, does this mean you're going to remove all the Jesus Porn here on FA? I've come across some pretty nasty raptor Jesus sex pics here on FA, as well as drawings of Jesus jacking off, Jesus screwing His own chopped off head, and some other monstrosities. Don't believe? Plug in the word "Jesus" in the FA search engine. Then, browse through 3 or 4 pages. Pay special attention to those thumbnails inside a red box. Go on, I'll wait.
Yeah. I'm sure you saw those "red" boxes with the Jesus porn in them. There were plenty of other snarky black-edged Jesus pics too. And some funny ones, yes. The "Jesus Saves" pic with Him in front of the soccer goal catching the ball was pretty clever and cute (kudos to the artist). But I digress.
Jesus has been Rule 34'd plenty of times here on FA, and no one has batted an eyelash. No admins have pulled any Rule 34 Jesus porn, or Raptor Jesus, or anything derogatory about Jesus. SO surely they'll allow the same treatment for Muhammad, right? Right? Oh wait, no. He gets a free pass. Because with Muhammad, FA is all about Tolerance and Respect, but with Christian themes, FA is all FOR THE LULZ, bring on those Rule 34 Jesus pics!
Or is it because the FA Admin knows that no Christian is going to show up on their doorstop with a ticking bomb because FA hosted Raptor Jesus porn?
Think about that folks, the next time you accuse Christians of being this horrible violent backwards religion. You've freely put up tons of Jesus porn here on FA with no one blinking in the past. But when faced with the possibility of people putting up Muhammad porn on FA, or anything derogatory about Muhammad on FA, you suddenly do a 180 and beg people to be respectful. Because you KNOW Islam fanatics kill you for stuff like that, while Christians just meekly turn the other cheek.
I'm all for Free Speech, and I've never said anything about the Jesus porn here before. But today's double-treatment pisses me off. What's good for the goose should be good for the gander. If you allow one Holy Man to be mocked via art, you should let another Holy Man to receive the same mocking.
Or pull ALL the pics down mocking religious figures. :/
Endquote.
I don't agree with Republicans on much, but here I must also agree. While I am a Liberal, I am also a Christian, and I firmly believe that Islam is from the Devil to turn men's (and womens) eyes from the light and truth of Jesus Christ.
If your going to require Respect for Mohamed, I demand Respect for Christ.
T'aint fair to do one and not the other.
The Furry Meme that is going around.
Posted 16 years ago*Are you a furry?
Yes. Decidedly So.
*If you have a Spouse/SO - Is he/she a furry too?
I am socially challenged. I want a Spouse or Significant Other but have no idea how to obtain one.
*How long have you been in the community?
before there was a community. I decided that I was a Furry when I first saw Cerebus #20. more so when I saw Albedo #3.
*How did you find furry?
at the comic book shop. Cerebus. Tigra. then on tv with the Thundercats.
*What's your reason for furry (what interested you to get into the community)?
the comics, art and stories.
*What's Furry to you?
Comics and Art.
*If someone found out you're a furry and asked you about it how would you respond?
Say it's a subset of science fiction fandom.
*What are your favorite aspects of our community?
Porn and furmeets.
*Do you use any furry terms? (i.e. yiff, paws, murr?)
Not very often.
*What do you wish furry was NOT associated with?
infantilism, (mundane people do this too) homosexuality, hermaphoditism, and cub art.
*How strongly do you feel about anyone bashing you yourself for your interest based on the media's aspect of what furry is?
Very strongly. I have been bashed for various things all my life. I intend to fire back at any incoming fire.
*We all know furries have alot of sexual aspects in this fandom, What's your opinion on it?
It should be kept behind age restrictions, making it quite clear that you must be adult to see the artwork.
Personal
*What is/are your fursona(s)?
I started out as an African Lion, (though I have never been to africa) but in the year 2000 I was asked by my parents to take up the hobby of amateur radio. Amateur Radio Operators are known as Hams. I was having trouble mixing the two till I was in a meat department in a grocery store, and some guy had mis-spelled Pork Loins.
A Pork Lion. having features of both. I liked it, took that Idea and ran with it.
*Do you have any fetishes that pertain to the fandom?
Nope. comic collecting is not fandom specific, though I concentrate on furry comics.
*If you could magically morph into your fursona would you?
Just once, but only if I could easily change back.
*Do you believe you have a spirit animal?
Nope. the native americans are free to assign me one.
*What other fanbases/groups are you a part of?
My Volkswagen club, and an a HO model train club.
*Anthro/Feral, Therian or Kemonomimi (Not a furry, just a human with animal ears and a tail)?
Anthro is fine.
*Are you a fursuiter? If yes, how many do you own? If No, do you ever plan on being a suiter?
Not really interested, too expensive for me.
*How many of your friends are furry?
Most of my friends are furries, and mostly online.
*How many pets do you own, if any?
One Maine Coon Cat, named Missy. (named before I got her, I would have named her C Puss Puss)
*Aside from furry what other interests do you have?
my volkswagen bug, my trains, computer gaming.
*Are you confident enough in yourself to say that you're a fur, no matter what the media says?
Yes. I am a Fur. was a fur before it was uncool. will be a fur.
Meetups
*Do you attend any cons? If no, would you attend any cons? If yes, which cons have you been to?
Nope, can't afford it.
*Do you go to local meetups(bowling, public outings...etc)?
yep. love meeting the fellow furs.
*Have you ever attended a furry party? If no, would you attend one?
Yep, but for video watching and pizza, that's about it. I would leave if an orgy started.
Online
*Have you ever met up with a fur you talked to online?
Yep. every so often.
*What furry websites do you attend?
FA, VCL, fchan, e621, yiffstar, most of my webcomics are furry, too.
*What non furry websites do you frequent?
news sites, political sites.
*Has the fandom done anything for you that you're thankful for? Has it taught you anything or brought you anything you treasure greatly?
just allowed me to meet people I would not otherwise see.
Yes. Decidedly So.
*If you have a Spouse/SO - Is he/she a furry too?
I am socially challenged. I want a Spouse or Significant Other but have no idea how to obtain one.
*How long have you been in the community?
before there was a community. I decided that I was a Furry when I first saw Cerebus #20. more so when I saw Albedo #3.
*How did you find furry?
at the comic book shop. Cerebus. Tigra. then on tv with the Thundercats.
*What's your reason for furry (what interested you to get into the community)?
the comics, art and stories.
*What's Furry to you?
Comics and Art.
*If someone found out you're a furry and asked you about it how would you respond?
Say it's a subset of science fiction fandom.
*What are your favorite aspects of our community?
Porn and furmeets.
*Do you use any furry terms? (i.e. yiff, paws, murr?)
Not very often.
*What do you wish furry was NOT associated with?
infantilism, (mundane people do this too) homosexuality, hermaphoditism, and cub art.
*How strongly do you feel about anyone bashing you yourself for your interest based on the media's aspect of what furry is?
Very strongly. I have been bashed for various things all my life. I intend to fire back at any incoming fire.
*We all know furries have alot of sexual aspects in this fandom, What's your opinion on it?
It should be kept behind age restrictions, making it quite clear that you must be adult to see the artwork.
Personal
*What is/are your fursona(s)?
I started out as an African Lion, (though I have never been to africa) but in the year 2000 I was asked by my parents to take up the hobby of amateur radio. Amateur Radio Operators are known as Hams. I was having trouble mixing the two till I was in a meat department in a grocery store, and some guy had mis-spelled Pork Loins.
A Pork Lion. having features of both. I liked it, took that Idea and ran with it.
*Do you have any fetishes that pertain to the fandom?
Nope. comic collecting is not fandom specific, though I concentrate on furry comics.
*If you could magically morph into your fursona would you?
Just once, but only if I could easily change back.
*Do you believe you have a spirit animal?
Nope. the native americans are free to assign me one.
*What other fanbases/groups are you a part of?
My Volkswagen club, and an a HO model train club.
*Anthro/Feral, Therian or Kemonomimi (Not a furry, just a human with animal ears and a tail)?
Anthro is fine.
*Are you a fursuiter? If yes, how many do you own? If No, do you ever plan on being a suiter?
Not really interested, too expensive for me.
*How many of your friends are furry?
Most of my friends are furries, and mostly online.
*How many pets do you own, if any?
One Maine Coon Cat, named Missy. (named before I got her, I would have named her C Puss Puss)
*Aside from furry what other interests do you have?
my volkswagen bug, my trains, computer gaming.
*Are you confident enough in yourself to say that you're a fur, no matter what the media says?
Yes. I am a Fur. was a fur before it was uncool. will be a fur.
Meetups
*Do you attend any cons? If no, would you attend any cons? If yes, which cons have you been to?
Nope, can't afford it.
*Do you go to local meetups(bowling, public outings...etc)?
yep. love meeting the fellow furs.
*Have you ever attended a furry party? If no, would you attend one?
Yep, but for video watching and pizza, that's about it. I would leave if an orgy started.
Online
*Have you ever met up with a fur you talked to online?
Yep. every so often.
*What furry websites do you attend?
FA, VCL, fchan, e621, yiffstar, most of my webcomics are furry, too.
*What non furry websites do you frequent?
news sites, political sites.
*Has the fandom done anything for you that you're thankful for? Has it taught you anything or brought you anything you treasure greatly?
just allowed me to meet people I would not otherwise see.
Posted with permission from Bard_Bloom.
Posted 16 years agoA birthday is a good time to contemplate one's mortality. Today's meditation thereupon is inspired by Sarah Palin's latest bit of idiocy.
[Scene: a dim and dismal room, windowless, all but lightless, smelling of fear and administrative woe. A portrait of Barack Obama is flanked by two American flags on one wall. In front of it sit three masked figures in stern posture. Mr. Whingio enters, trembling.]
Mr. Whingio:"Um ... excuse me ... is this the Death Panel?"
Dr. Doom:"Good day, applicant. Yes. We are the Panel ... of Death."
Mr. Whingio:"Oh, good, I'm in the right place. I'm Mr. Earnest Whingio, and I have a 9:00 appointment."
Brax the Devastator:"You are late, Mr. Whingio."
Mr. Whingio:"Only seven minutes ... I missed a bus..."
The Dread Garue:"And for this you believe you will be permitted to die?"
Mr. Whingio:"No..."
Brax the Devastator:"Each case is given the most careful and detailed attention. If you cut your session short, how do you expect us to arrive at a well-considered decision? You may make us hasty, Mr. Whingio. You would not like us to be hasty, would you, Mr. Whingio?"
Mr. Whingio:"No ... It's not for me, anyhow, Sir. It's for my wife."
Dr. Doom:"Is that supposed to amuse us, Mr. Whingio? Is your marriage so unendurable that you consult with the Death Board rather than a divorce lawyer?"
Mr. Whingio:"Actually, she's got stage-3 bone cancer, level-4 diabetes, and a Type-V demon chasing her from her old D&D days."
Brax the Devastator:"So you say, Mr. Whingio. So you say."
Mr. Whingio:"Well, it's true. I have supporting statements from her doctor."
The Dread Garue:"I have inspected these so-called supporting statements. This doctor, Mr. Whingio, graduated second-to-last in his class from the Florida School for the Medically Inclined. He did not actually take the End of Life class. He audited it. The professor reports that he attended precisely three sessions, and fell asleep in the third one."
Mr. Whingio:"I ... I didn't know."
The Dread Garue:"Do you expect us to take the claims of such a man seriously? Absurd, Mr. Whingio. Simply absurd."
Mr. Whingo:"Well, we saw a specialist."
Brax the Devastator:"You saw a podiatrist, Mr. Whingio."
Mr. Whingio:"Is that what she was?"
Dr. Doom:"Her report primarily concerns your wife's improper adduction angle of the hallux."
Mr. Whingio:"Yes, yes, that's the demon."
Dr. Doom:"It is the big toe, Mr. Whingio."
Mr. Whingio:"... oh ..."
Dr. Doom:"This application is utterly without merit. I summarily deny it. You may not apply to this or any other Death Panel -- on your own behalf or the behalf of any other person -- for two years from this date. If your wife wishes to die, Mr. Whingio, she shall have to manage it without federal support. Dismissed."
[Mr. Whingio exits, shaking.]
[Scene: a dim and dismal room, windowless, all but lightless, smelling of fear and administrative woe. A portrait of Barack Obama is flanked by two American flags on one wall. In front of it sit three masked figures in stern posture. Mr. Whingio enters, trembling.]
Mr. Whingio:"Um ... excuse me ... is this the Death Panel?"
Dr. Doom:"Good day, applicant. Yes. We are the Panel ... of Death."
Mr. Whingio:"Oh, good, I'm in the right place. I'm Mr. Earnest Whingio, and I have a 9:00 appointment."
Brax the Devastator:"You are late, Mr. Whingio."
Mr. Whingio:"Only seven minutes ... I missed a bus..."
The Dread Garue:"And for this you believe you will be permitted to die?"
Mr. Whingio:"No..."
Brax the Devastator:"Each case is given the most careful and detailed attention. If you cut your session short, how do you expect us to arrive at a well-considered decision? You may make us hasty, Mr. Whingio. You would not like us to be hasty, would you, Mr. Whingio?"
Mr. Whingio:"No ... It's not for me, anyhow, Sir. It's for my wife."
Dr. Doom:"Is that supposed to amuse us, Mr. Whingio? Is your marriage so unendurable that you consult with the Death Board rather than a divorce lawyer?"
Mr. Whingio:"Actually, she's got stage-3 bone cancer, level-4 diabetes, and a Type-V demon chasing her from her old D&D days."
Brax the Devastator:"So you say, Mr. Whingio. So you say."
Mr. Whingio:"Well, it's true. I have supporting statements from her doctor."
The Dread Garue:"I have inspected these so-called supporting statements. This doctor, Mr. Whingio, graduated second-to-last in his class from the Florida School for the Medically Inclined. He did not actually take the End of Life class. He audited it. The professor reports that he attended precisely three sessions, and fell asleep in the third one."
Mr. Whingio:"I ... I didn't know."
The Dread Garue:"Do you expect us to take the claims of such a man seriously? Absurd, Mr. Whingio. Simply absurd."
Mr. Whingo:"Well, we saw a specialist."
Brax the Devastator:"You saw a podiatrist, Mr. Whingio."
Mr. Whingio:"Is that what she was?"
Dr. Doom:"Her report primarily concerns your wife's improper adduction angle of the hallux."
Mr. Whingio:"Yes, yes, that's the demon."
Dr. Doom:"It is the big toe, Mr. Whingio."
Mr. Whingio:"... oh ..."
Dr. Doom:"This application is utterly without merit. I summarily deny it. You may not apply to this or any other Death Panel -- on your own behalf or the behalf of any other person -- for two years from this date. If your wife wishes to die, Mr. Whingio, she shall have to manage it without federal support. Dismissed."
[Mr. Whingio exits, shaking.]
Ponderings.
Posted 16 years agoI have time to give a lot of thought to some subjects, and today, I was thinking about Anthropomorphic furrys and the issues they might face. Specifically Males. A lot of artists Draw male furs with a ligament pulling the penis upwards, as four legged animals have. I thought about that for a moment, and considered, when that fur Peed, in a normal urinal at first it would be normal, but when he was done, and pressure was less, more urine might dribble down on his penile sheath. a fur would have to keep himself clean there more than a human male would. And of course, a Fur would be able to smell if it was clean better than a human would. I thought of that, and the idea that a Fur might develop dingleberrys easier than humans. more fur potentially touching the bowel movements, more potential for accumulation. I think Furs would have to spend more time cleaning themselves more than humans would.
imagine buying shampoo by the gallon... What does anybody else think?
imagine buying shampoo by the gallon... What does anybody else think?
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Posted 17 years agoI have been ranked at
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for what should I care about any of this?
T31134 (42.30%), 433. I am being watched by 6, and am watching 44 others.
for what should I care about any of this?
From MMM:
Posted 17 years agoComment and I will:
a) Tell you why I befriended you
b) Associate you with something - a song, a color, a photo, a mental image, etc.
c) Tell you something I like about you
d) Tell you a memory I have of you
e) Ask something I've always wanted to know about you
f) In return, you must post this in your journal!
I Commented: Breaks Wind
He Replied:
a) Because my sense of smell is deadened.
b) That last one you cut. Phew!
c) At least they ain't chunky.
d) The campfire scene from "Blazing Saddles".
e) Beans, broccoli or both?
My answer?: Beans. I use Broccoli to ward off Republicans.
a) Tell you why I befriended you
b) Associate you with something - a song, a color, a photo, a mental image, etc.
c) Tell you something I like about you
d) Tell you a memory I have of you
e) Ask something I've always wanted to know about you
f) In return, you must post this in your journal!
I Commented: Breaks Wind
He Replied:
a) Because my sense of smell is deadened.
b) That last one you cut. Phew!
c) At least they ain't chunky.
d) The campfire scene from "Blazing Saddles".
e) Beans, broccoli or both?
My answer?: Beans. I use Broccoli to ward off Republicans.
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