Posts by 8jk7

Additionally, none of the goals I completed are counted (for example, I should have 1/5 for most goals, but they all say 0/5)

The way I look at it, if you look the way you do (and your picture looks amazing), you're abundantly healthy and take care of yourself to the point that you have nice muscle definition and are physically fit, then 99% of the world wants to have your body. The 1% missing from that pool of envy are the modelling agencies who push unhealthy and unnatural images.

You look great. I say nay, don't lose 5lbs or 5kgs (of which would be mostly be muscle...)

I had a nice long talk with her earlier today and we hashed out quite a bit. And no, she didn't make me a sandwich.

We also went to the community centre after and looked up some cooking and art classes we plan to take together, and she's trying to find a way to join beginner golf lessons. I'd say that's huge progress, but then again, don't wanna play the arbiter.

Original Post by luvs2eat:

My first reaction is myob. I guess, to form an opinion I'd need to know how your dad feels. He's paying for it and he lives with her. If he doesn't care, well then there's not much you can do.

I think I'm put off by what your expectations are for her. She doesn't have to live her life according to your rules. You're an adult, she doesn't have to take care of you anymore.

I hope you have real concern for her and I just took your post the wrong way, as I understand it a gambling addiction can be bad. Best of luck.

What originally inspired my post was that the other day my father asked me how I and my siblings would feel if he left my mother. He says he is fed up with her gambling as it is detracting from their relationship. He feels my mother is severely anti-social and incapable of enjoying anything other then her daily gambling. He also fears she would take up the offer and senselessly blow 50% of everything they share.

They have lost their common ground, as they never spend time together or do anything other then go to the mall or lunch once in a while. My dad works during the week and plays golf all weekend, and he comes home stressed and tired a lot so my mother is left to her own devices and opts for bingo as a permanent, listless filler of her days. I just want her to find a truer happiness, for her and my dad.

Original Post by kotov_syndrome:

Luxating patellas are debilitating. At her age, the surgery is the only way to go. Meds will damage certain organs during long-term use. I'd also have her checked out for any other conditions, via the OFA. Go to their website and you can print applications for a ton of conditions, espcially dysplasia and any eye, ear, and heart problems--which Aussies and other similar breeds are notorious for. For her ears, you'll want BAER testing.

Standard breeder contracts guarantee the health of a puppy against genetic abrnormality for two years. Compensation is usually either a new puppy or reimbursement for the first. You've gotten that. If it is not in your contract that the breeder cover any vet costs, resulting from hereditary conditions, she's not liable to do so. You signed the contract. You can take her to small claims court, but I don't think it will be in your favor. Genetic **** ups happen, that's why breeders have contracts. Did your breeder sign the Breeders' Code of Ethics? If so, inform their board that she gave you a hard time and a lot of bluster about having the pup spayed too early (which is bogus, a lot of breeders try to sell that line, and it's pretty widely believed--fact is, if it was going to happen, it was simply going to happen).

Oh, and just as an aside, it's not "hawk". It's "hock". :) It refers to the pasterns.

Annd, I don't think the OP wants a new pup. From what I understood, the breeder sold a puppy and gave the OP the original cost of Atlas from that sale.

I have already received full reimbursement from the (reluctant) breeder and I am looking to go no further in dealing with/contacting her, but she certainly has troubled me. She seemed convinced that Atlas could be suffering from hypothyroidism, and recommended that I get her checked out by her specialist. She said her "look" and coat was "off"... I think my pup's handsomely pretty. Anyways, the point is the breeder completely disputed the patella luxation, which I cannot be certain if that was her way of alleviating blame from her breeding practices, or if she genuinely thinks it's necessary. I would hope she would uphold what is in the best interest of my pup, but she also said (as she was looking at her) that she "could just put her down and give me a replacement."

Thank you all for your replies so far, they've been very helpful in my own quest of self-negotiation. I am leaning heavily towards arranging the surgery, but I may just take little Atty to the specialist first just to be sure.

Oblivion (Elder Scrolls)

I think investigating the boundaries between the natural and what is man-made/artificial would be an interesting topic to explore. Maybe you should try defining visual/temporal/spatial relationship of the two, which would lend to pretty profound themes and conclusions about human nature.

Aasil, what was it that you liked about Choke? I turned it off after 20 minutes, but that was a while ago...

The Road quite simply is my favourite movie. If not of all time, it certainly is of this millennia. And for the record, I watched it first in theatres, and then went on to read the book.

I can chalk my affection up to a severe love of McCarthy's perfect archetypal construct of a post-apocalyptic world and a personal obsession with base survivalism. Oh my, I'm getting pumped just thinking about it.

Ugh. You kids just gotta see it. I can honestly say this movie plays in my head more often then not.

Capital idea Hilary! If anyone can think of interesting/easy recipes to make snacks/meals with what I've got in stock, I'd be more than greatly appreciative.

Fridge Contents:

Lactose Free Skim Milk, Biobest Plain Yogurt, 1% Cottage Cheese, No Sugar Added Pudding (Vanilla, Dulce de Leche and Rice Pudding), Unsweetened Apple Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Red Pepper, Baby Carrots, Bananas, Oranges, App les, Egg Whites, Frozen Chicken Breasts, Frozen Berry Mix

Pantry:

Kashi Go Lean, Large Flake Oats, Fibre One, Alpen, All-Bran Strawberry Medley, Canned Tuna, Canned Soups, Almonds, Kashi Granola Bars, Ground Cinnamon, Balsamic Vinegar, Hot Chocolate, Tea

That's about all. I usually keep stock on all of the above at all times... I tend to eat a lot of oatmeal and salad, incorporating various ingredients mentioned above.

I like it.

The other day, I was weighing an apple in my kitchen, and it suddenly came to me that the tagline could be "You can (calorie) count on us" or something to that effect.

But the strength in numbers one is legit!