tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post7382649643941229303..comments2023-11-13T21:12:34.165-08:00Comments on One Fixer-Upper: I Need A ListenerLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-49583840911418459382017-01-06T19:21:06.249-08:002017-01-06T19:21:06.249-08:00Yes, she is 12. Yes, she is 12. Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503122932243836073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-34010369360864907522017-01-06T18:26:11.247-08:002017-01-06T18:26:11.247-08:00I've had a lot more cats than dogs. If I get a...I've had a lot more cats than dogs. If I get another pet it will have to be an older cat. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-27774025641708041212017-01-06T18:23:59.529-08:002017-01-06T18:23:59.529-08:00You Lucy probably could tell a lot of stories, isn...You Lucy probably could tell a lot of stories, isn't she getting along in years? Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-82450526046056963192017-01-06T17:50:12.676-08:002017-01-06T17:50:12.676-08:00I still miss our little chihuahua and how he would...I still miss our little chihuahua and how he would tilt his head when I would talk to him.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-4590008609265292832017-01-06T16:55:37.723-08:002017-01-06T16:55:37.723-08:00I'm a cat person, myself. For one thing, there...I'm a cat person, myself. For one thing, there's not all that walking and such, and when you have a house kitty, they tend to be very healthy. She's a strange one -- not a lap sitter, for example -- but she is great company, and affectionate in her own way. I talk to her all the time, and occasionally she'll talk to me. But she's getting on in years -- nearly 17 now -- and I can get a little teary-eyed thinking about losing her. Still, it's better for her to go first. The thought of her being by herself distresses me, because she's such a one-person animal. <br /><br />Apart from all that, it is important to have someone to talk to. When I was caring for my mom, one of my aunts filled that role. I could call her up and vent, and since she knew my mom so well, it really was good.<br />shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-37700807014664862912017-01-05T18:06:50.684-08:002017-01-05T18:06:50.684-08:00My Lucy is is an amazing listener and now we have ...My Lucy is is an amazing listener and now we have granddog Dre living here so I not only have one pooch who will listen but two. But they also talk back to me. Love them to pieces.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01503122932243836073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-63152994292076202382017-01-05T17:02:47.205-08:002017-01-05T17:02:47.205-08:00Yes. I would be lost without my dog Buddy to talk...Yes. I would be lost without my dog Buddy to talk to. He really is a lot of company. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-21846178004860795712017-01-04T10:46:43.768-08:002017-01-04T10:46:43.768-08:00At some time in the future I might consider anothe...At some time in the future I might consider another cat but definitely an older one.<br /><br />It would be nice to know something about the mental stability of a presidential candidate. Might be opening a can of worms. Hard to tell.<br /><br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-87992392881529084952017-01-04T10:39:07.068-08:002017-01-04T10:39:07.068-08:00I'd have pygmy goats, chickens, and geese if ...I'd have pygmy goats, chickens, and geese if I could but that's just not possible. Guess I'll just have to talk to the wall. That's about the same as talking to Bob.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-54265715408026897402017-01-04T10:34:16.787-08:002017-01-04T10:34:16.787-08:00Bob is 84 and has health problems. Also we live in...Bob is 84 and has health problems. Also we live in an apartment. Fostering just wouldn't work for us but I think I might enjoy volunteering at a shelter or the zoo. Our son and his family currently have five cats they've rescued.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-82164638467016182112017-01-04T10:30:53.207-08:002017-01-04T10:30:53.207-08:00I'd prefer a goat. I wouldn't mind a fish....I'd prefer a goat. I wouldn't mind a fish. I don't know anything about fish.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-24935011600904792622017-01-04T10:29:03.640-08:002017-01-04T10:29:03.640-08:00No, it would be a real complication for you travel...No, it would be a real complication for you traveling as you do. They are good listeners though.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-82860484622115941632017-01-04T10:24:44.819-08:002017-01-04T10:24:44.819-08:00I will get nothing as long as Bob lives, then I mi...I will get nothing as long as Bob lives, then I might consider a cat. Bob's not a pet person and it's just not worth the fight to have one.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-68522469503972653192017-01-04T10:22:08.993-08:002017-01-04T10:22:08.993-08:00I would love another dog but it would not be a sma...I would love another dog but it would not be a smart thing for me to get one at this stage in my life. Old goats would no doubt ignore their handlers but I'm used to that. They're also bony like Bob. They are also probably like Bob about not listening.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-79978880219601888672017-01-04T10:17:32.909-08:002017-01-04T10:17:32.909-08:00I figure I'd be right at home herding old goat...I figure I'd be right at home herding old goats. They also probably listen about like Bob.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-68286581719933722882017-01-04T10:14:39.058-08:002017-01-04T10:14:39.058-08:00It's easier to just get a dog I think.It's easier to just get a dog I think.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-75648973469997483202017-01-04T09:43:01.174-08:002017-01-04T09:43:01.174-08:00AS much as I hate to say it, Lizzie may well be my...AS much as I hate to say it, Lizzie may well be my last cat. She's five. I'm 65. I figure she probably has a good 10 years in her. And then... unless it was an older cat. I just never want to have to leave one behind for someone else to care for. <br /><br />And looking down at your posts -- yes, there should be mental health tests. So many people have some form of mental issue and it would not be debilitating for a president. But others... At least it would be good to know.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-61826796257709461202017-01-04T09:07:25.717-08:002017-01-04T09:07:25.717-08:00You truly keep us all entertained!!! I know how mu...You truly keep us all entertained!!! I know how much you love goats and I'm certain Bob should be very grateful for that!!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-29120271017704364852017-01-04T07:41:56.538-08:002017-01-04T07:41:56.538-08:00Animal rescuer here, and I agree with Arkansas Pat...Animal rescuer here, and I agree with Arkansas Patti - Rescues are always in need of both short-term and long-term foster homes for dogs (and cats). It's a great way to get companionship, and it helps the dogs, too! It can be hard when they go back to the rescue, but I know they're going on to the homes they're meant to have, and there are always more animals waiting for foster homes.rockygracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14457010488015617811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-22464344181858189312017-01-04T06:44:21.957-08:002017-01-04T06:44:21.957-08:00How about a fish? Excellent listeners and low main...How about a fish? Excellent listeners and low maintenance. That was funny about the old goats.<br />Seriously, maybe foster a dog from the Humane society. You don't own them as you are only a temporary home. They come and go but you still get to enjoy them and it saves lives. Just don't get attached. Callie came in as a foster only to stay. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-13047530717606279992017-01-04T06:36:10.116-08:002017-01-04T06:36:10.116-08:00The look on that hound's face...oh my. And I ...The look on that hound's face...oh my. And I love when they bay the way they do. But too much of a commitment for me. I have to think long and hard about getting a house plant so it would be very unfair to take on an animal.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-84027849870700822012017-01-04T04:40:31.495-08:002017-01-04T04:40:31.495-08:00Sage is lying at the other end of the sofa now, to...Sage is lying at the other end of the sofa now, totally enraptured by her Nylabone. She's whittling it down to a shadow of its former self. I'm glad we've got her, but yes, she is a big commitment. I've heard a rabbit makes an excellent house pet, litter-box trainable even. Also, pot-bellied pigs. I love pigs but have never had one in the house.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-85251875861096698892017-01-04T00:10:10.191-08:002017-01-04T00:10:10.191-08:00I was here a little while ago. I wrote a comment, ...I was here a little while ago. I wrote a comment, but when I tried to publish, I realized my internet was down. Everything looks okay now. I sometimes think of getting a dog, but it is a big commitment. The idea of old women walking old goats is perfect. We've received ample training over the years. :)Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-50269177926771273212017-01-03T20:35:17.062-08:002017-01-03T20:35:17.062-08:00You should know that I don't often laugh over ...You should know that I don't often laugh over things I read, but I'm laughing now. It's a shame that you can't take that job since you must be an expert at managing old goats. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-55950812489788090112017-01-03T19:29:55.577-08:002017-01-03T19:29:55.577-08:00https://judeself.blogspot.comhttps://judeself.blogspot.comJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.com