Comments on: Pull Up A Chair… http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/ Firedoglake weblog Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:06:25 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Mommybrain http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018915 Mommybrain Sat, 06 Oct 2007 23:52:13 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018915 <p><a href="#comment-1018518"><em>laurie9 @ 276</em></a></p> <blockquote><p><a href="#comment-1017926"><em>Quiet Corner @ 24</em></a></p> <blockquote><p> When I visit other people’s homes and I see that they have neither pets nor plants–no living things requiring their care other than themselves–I wonder about them in the same way that I wonder about people who don’t have any books in their homes. Those houses seem cold and un-homey and, I agree with you, Christy, that I don’t feel I have much in common with people that live that without pets, plants, and books.</p></blockquote> <p>Sorry you feel that way! de-lurking as a non-pet and plant owner (and stopped buying books when I became a librarian– I just borrow them from the library :-)</p> <p>I didnt grow up with pets, and I think this makes a difference in the decision to get a pet once one leaves home/college. I’m not anti-pet or anything, it’s just not a commitment I think about for myself. Plants… I keep trying, and killing. I’m probably due to try again soon. Very forgetful about plants– I suppose it *is* a moral failing, the more I think about it. oh well. </p> <p>Anyway, despite all that, I bet we have lots in common politically, as we both enjoy FDL! And it’s OK with me if you want to judge me on lack of plants and pets (I do still have my older books). But I will point out the Bush and other Republican presidents have had their pets, too….</p></blockquote> <p>Well and gently said, Laurie9. Nice de-lurk.</p> laurie9 @ 276

Quiet Corner @ 24

When I visit other people’s homes and I see that they have neither pets nor plants–no living things requiring their care other than themselves–I wonder about them in the same way that I wonder about people who don’t have any books in their homes. Those houses seem cold and un-homey and, I agree with you, Christy, that I don’t feel I have much in common with people that live that without pets, plants, and books.

Sorry you feel that way! de-lurking as a non-pet and plant owner (and stopped buying books when I became a librarian– I just borrow them from the library :-)

I didnt grow up with pets, and I think this makes a difference in the decision to get a pet once one leaves home/college. I’m not anti-pet or anything, it’s just not a commitment I think about for myself. Plants… I keep trying, and killing. I’m probably due to try again soon. Very forgetful about plants– I suppose it *is* a moral failing, the more I think about it. oh well.

Anyway, despite all that, I bet we have lots in common politically, as we both enjoy FDL! And it’s OK with me if you want to judge me on lack of plants and pets (I do still have my older books). But I will point out the Bush and other Republican presidents have had their pets, too….

Well and gently said, Laurie9. Nice de-lurk.

]]> By: SallyH http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018860 SallyH Sat, 06 Oct 2007 23:19:35 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018860 <p>I’m down to my last cat, after having had pets continuously since we’ve been married 35 years. Now, I’ve got grandchildren that I have to travel to visit them. I’ve tired of the mess and responsibility of pets. My husband wants a puppy, but I’m not in mood-I’ve quit smoking and I’m going through menopause and I’m crabby as all get out. I do, however, keep a bag of dog biscuits for my neighbor’s dog, who comes to visit daily.</p> I’m down to my last cat, after having had pets continuously since we’ve been married 35 years. Now, I’ve got grandchildren that I have to travel to visit them. I’ve tired of the mess and responsibility of pets. My husband wants a puppy, but I’m not in mood-I’ve quit smoking and I’m going through menopause and I’m crabby as all get out. I do, however, keep a bag of dog biscuits for my neighbor’s dog, who comes to visit daily.

]]> By: Rufus http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018813 Rufus Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:47:18 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018813 <p>My Chihuahua is named Fernando. While I abhor my President, I love my little dog. Fernando is a little love bug, George W. is not. Enough said.</p> My Chihuahua is named Fernando. While I abhor my President, I love my little dog. Fernando is a little love bug, George W. is not. Enough said.

]]> By: carolyn urban http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018780 carolyn urban Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:37:59 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018780 <p>Kathleen: the story of Chester. Wonderful too.</p> <p>I’ve been laughing and crying over these animal stories all day. Haven’t even made it to the next thread.</p> Kathleen: the story of Chester. Wonderful too.

I’ve been laughing and crying over these animal stories all day. Haven’t even made it to the next thread.

]]> By: raven http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018778 raven Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:37:46 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018778 <p>Very late. Way to hang PJ!</p> Very late. Way to hang PJ!

]]> By: carolyn urban http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018764 carolyn urban Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:32:06 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018764 <p>Horsewoman, re: Tigger. Wonderful.</p> Horsewoman, re: Tigger. Wonderful.

]]> By: Mommybrain http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018579 Mommybrain Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:05:51 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018579 <p><a href="#comment-1018537"><em>janetplanet @ 279</em></a></p> <blockquote><p><a href="#comment-1018267"><em>Mommybrain @ 256</em></a></p> <blockquote><p>Janetplanet, on my way to Saturday Activities with the Sprout, but I would love to hear your No Good Deed Goes Unpunished story. I’ll check when I return this afternoon.</p></blockquote> <p>Had to dash off quickly this AM, and I have to run again now. I’ll recount the whole sorry story this PM, OK?</p></blockquote> <p>Janetplanet, I’ll be around for late nite. I’ll see you then.</p> janetplanet @ 279

Mommybrain @ 256

Janetplanet, on my way to Saturday Activities with the Sprout, but I would love to hear your No Good Deed Goes Unpunished story. I’ll check when I return this afternoon.

Had to dash off quickly this AM, and I have to run again now. I’ll recount the whole sorry story this PM, OK?

Janetplanet, I’ll be around for late nite. I’ll see you then.

]]> By: RBG http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018548 RBG Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:39:15 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018548 <p><a href="#comment-1018547"><em>janetplanet @ 281</em></a></p> <blockquote><p>Thank you all for the greetings and the suggestions. I’m still getting the hang of using the quotes thang correctly. I’ll catch on eventually.</p></blockquote> <p>Welcome, Janet. We’ve all been there. Please feel free to use this thread to experiment.</p> janetplanet @ 281

Thank you all for the greetings and the suggestions. I’m still getting the hang of using the quotes thang correctly. I’ll catch on eventually.

Welcome, Janet. We’ve all been there. Please feel free to use this thread to experiment.

]]> By: janetplanet http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018547 janetplanet Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:33:40 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018547 <p>Thank you all for the greetings and the suggestions. I’m still getting the hang of using the quotes thang correctly. I’ll catch on eventually.</p> Thank you all for the greetings and the suggestions. I’m still getting the hang of using the quotes thang correctly. I’ll catch on eventually.

]]> By: janetplanet http://firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018544 janetplanet Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:30:16 +0000 http://www.firedoglake.com/2007/10/06/pull-up-a-chair-67/#comment-1018544 <p><a href="#comment-1018262"><em>Mommybrain @ 254</em></a></p> <blockquote><p><a href="#comment-1018231"><em>egregious @ 245</em></a></p> <blockquote> <p>Certainly nothing to be ashamed of. I was here for months before I made a single comment.</p></blockquote> <p>And <em>now</em> look at her - can’t shut her up! /snark</p> <p>I love your comment - the lake is very deep.</p></blockquote> <p>You’re not the first person who’s said that about me. I’m humbled you liked my comment. Thank you.</p> Mommybrain @ 254

egregious @ 245

Certainly nothing to be ashamed of. I was here for months before I made a single comment.

And now look at her – can’t shut her up! /snark

I love your comment – the lake is very deep.

You’re not the first person who’s said that about me. I’m humbled you liked my comment. Thank you.

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