Say Something Completely Random And Off Topic

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Originally posted by winetarelli:

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Originally posted by Napacat:

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Originally posted by wineismylife:

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Originally posted by winetarelli:
I saw someone walking a cat on a leash today. Impressed!

I was in Mendocino once and some guy passed me walking on the beach walking his cat and dog without a leash. Both stayed just in front and to the right and left of him walking in unison without a leash. Now that was impressive!

All dogs should be on a leash in a public space.

I can’t believe I’m about to do what I’m about to do, but...

You think all dogs should be on leashes... at the beach?!

I can't believe I'm about to say what I'm about to say, but....

I agree with Napacat. Who knows when an animal is going to go rogue?

Need attorney. Doesn't charge for advice, pays my bills for me from his own funds,

Dog on a leash at the beach is almost guaranteed to catch the frisbee 100% of the time.

PH

Follow the money

Marriott!

Happy January 107th.

F'ing winter. Seriously considering moving 3,900km WbS.

Contractors

They seem not to want to work very hard, mostly late on job, and poor quality

With all due respect, I don’t get confused.

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Originally posted by DoubleD:
Follow the money

Not a lawyer but a fixer

Yesterday I saw a yellow-bellied sapsucker. True story.

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Originally posted by patespo1:

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Originally posted by winetarelli:

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Originally posted by Napacat:

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Originally posted by wineismylife:

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Originally posted by winetarelli:
I saw someone walking a cat on a leash today. Impressed!

I was in Mendocino once and some guy passed me walking on the beach walking his cat and dog without a leash. Both stayed just in front and to the right and left of him walking in unison without a leash. Now that was impressive!

All dogs should be on a leash in a public space.

I can’t believe I’m about to do what I’m about to do, but...

You think all dogs should be on leashes... at the beach?!

I can't believe I'm about to say what I'm about to say, but....

I agree with Napacat. Who knows when an animal is going to go rogue?

Not that hard at all was it.

In any public place, dogs should be kept on a leash. Common sense.

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Originally posted by Mimik:
In any public place, dogs should be kept on a leash. Common sense.

Indeed...but don't you know certain owners are special. Their dog is the best trained ever. Would never harm anyone. And thusly they have the right to walk them without a leash.

A properly trained dog is as safe on a leash as off one.

Unfortunately, proper training of dogs is almost non-existent.

So, in general, I agree with you guys. I know several exceptional owners and their animals who I would trust off leash in any circumstance. My last Lab is an example. I could give her the sit/stay and she'd drop at 100 yards. She would not move for a Porterhouse or a squirrel.

PH

I've been to Carmel Beach several times and enjoy watching the dogs off-leash having fun. I might see 1 out of 20 dogs on a leash and generally with a muzzle. Otherwise, they are romping around, catching Frisbees and tennis balls. I've never seen them take a crap, pee, or growl at another person or another dog.

Playing with dogs on a beach or at a park is a joy. This isn’t about rotweillers, etc. But the idea that a golden retriever playing frisbee on a beach with its humans is a threat is so bizarre to all of my experiences. Obviously well trained docile dogs are a must for off-leash. But no one in the history of Earth has ever exclaimed “look out! It’s a mini poodle!”

I've met some REALLY mean cocker spaniels. Meanest breed I know of.

PH

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I've met some REALLY mean cocker spaniels. Meanest breed I know of.

PH

Terriers are the most obnoxious breeds, and or Jack Russell Daniels... will drive you to drink... Yap yap yap yap yap yap yap... then for something different: Yap yap yap yap yap, shit on your lawn, yap yap yap.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I've met some REALLY mean cocker spaniels. Meanest breed I know of.

PH

We have a cocker spaniel. He is very nice to us. Doesn't like other people. Growls. If you were to visit and put your hand down to pet him, he'd at least growl, probably nip.

Some of my best memories are time spent with my lab at dog beach in San Diego. He would get so excited when we got off the freeway because he recognized the exit.

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Originally posted by Red guy in a blue state:
Some of my best memories are time spent with my lab at dog beach in San Diego. He would get so excited when we got off the freeway because he recognized the exit.

I think that's the key here. Some beaches (and parks), like Dog Beach, permit dogs to be off-leash. Unless it's permitted under the local regulations, dogs should remain on leash.

That said, I can see situations where locals know that a dog is well behaved and no fuss would be created from having the dog off leash.

Sometimes the owner should be on a leash

What get me at Disney and some other places, folks put their kids in a harness and leash. Crazy or what!!!

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Originally posted by FL Wino:
Sometimes the owner should be on a leash

What get me at Disney and some other places, folks put their kids in a harness and leash. Crazy or what!!!

and a muzzle

Never put kids on a leash.

Would just strap them into the stroller instead.

If you have ever had a little one dart out in front of a Disney tram or a half blind Goofy, the value of a leash becomes more apparent.

PH

Supreme Court upholds ridiculous and petty provincial protectionism.

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Originally posted by VinT:
Supreme Court upholds ridiculous and petty provincial protectionism.

What Supreme Court? What decision?

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Originally posted by irwin:

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Originally posted by VinT:
Supreme Court upholds ridiculous and petty provincial protectionism.

What Supreme Court? What decision?

Not everyone lives in the US Irwin.

A guy was caught bringing beer from another province in a sting operation and he was fined. He appealed to the highest court in Canada claiming that under the free exchange of goods that protected in the constitution between provinces, he should be allowed to bring in products from one province to the other. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the provinces do have the right to limit the interprovincial transport of f alcoholic beverages and they don’t consider them as ´free trade goods’ within the free trade agreements between provinces.

Don’t agree with the decision myself.

Here is a link with a more precise synopsis.

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I guess that's the end of asking my brother in Ottawa to pick up my SAQ purchases. I don't want to be the reason he ends up in jail.

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Contractors

They seem not to want to work very hard, mostly late on job, and poor quality

Yep, we're a shady bunch. We don't call it the 'dark side' for nothing.

What Supreme Court? What decision?[/QUOTE]


Not everyone lives in the US Irwin.

That's why I inquired!
I recall the story of a smart-ass lawyer from New York (redundant?) stopped in a speed trap as he drove through rural Georgia. He went to court on his speeding ticket. He asked the officer who gave him the ticket if it were true that the officer got a percentage of the fines from all tickets paid. The officer said that it was true, and that he got 20% of each fine.
The lawyer jumped up and said to the presiding judge, "I move to dismiss the charges. The Supreme Court has said that this is unconstitutional and a violation of due process!" The judge said, "What Supreme Court are you talkin' 'bout?" The lawyer said, "Why, the S. Ct. of the United States." The judge said, "Whew. I thought you were talkin' 'bout the S. Ct. of Georgia. Motion denied."

Funny!

You aren't allowed to transport alcohol from out of state into Utah

Can we talk about John Barron?

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Originally posted by irwin:
What Supreme Court? What decision?

Not everyone lives in the US Irwin.

That's why I inquired!
I recall the story of a smart-ass lawyer from New York (redundant?) stopped in a speed trap as he drove through rural Georgia. He went to court on his speeding ticket. He asked the officer who gave him the ticket if it were true that the officer got a percentage of the fines from all tickets paid. The officer said that it was true, and that he got 20% of each fine.
The lawyer jumped up and said to the presiding judge, "I move to dismiss the charges. The Supreme Court has said that this is unconstitutional and a violation of due process!" The judge said, "What Supreme Court are you talkin' 'bout?" The lawyer said, "Why, the S. Ct. of the United States." The judge said, "Whew. I thought you were talkin' 'bout the S. Ct. of Georgia. Motion denied."[/QUOTE]

Love this! And honestly doesn't seem that far-fetched.

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Originally posted by wine+art:
Can we talk about John Barron?

We could, but we shouldn't.

I'd like to talk about memos and DNC lawsuits also, but I won't.

Bring back MTH!

PH

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Originally posted by ThistlinTom:
You aren't allowed to transport alcohol from out of state into Utah

D’oh!

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Originally posted by Red guy in a blue state:

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Originally posted by ThistlinTom:
You aren't allowed to transport alcohol from out of state into Utah

D’oh!

Not that it isn't done, but if you get stopped for something and they find out you're moving alcohol to Utah, you can be fined. I have heard people driving to Wyoming to buy alcohol go to a place to hang out before heading back to avoid cops watching out for them after leaving the liquor store.

We bring wine, beer and hard alcohol with us every year (39 years and counting).

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Originally posted by ThistlinTom:

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Originally posted by Red guy in a blue state:

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Originally posted by ThistlinTom:
You aren't allowed to transport alcohol from out of state into Utah

D’oh!

Not that it isn't done, but if you get stopped for something and they find out you're moving alcohol to Utah, you can be fined. I have heard people driving to Wyoming to buy alcohol go to a place to hang out before heading back to avoid cops watching out for them after leaving the liquor store.

CT does that for folks that drive to NH