USMB Coffee Shop IV

[gallantwarrior]

OK, calling all dog people, I need some help! My mini-doxie is always following me all over the house. Hence, every time I turn around or try to move somewhere, she's right underfoot. If I try to step over her, she dodges away and I usually have to move quickly to avoid stepping on her, or kicking her. What could cause this behavior and are there any recommendations to make her stop it? She's driving me nuts and it's only a matter of time until one of us gets hurt.

My rabbit does that to me, but he only does that when he wants me to feed him. I stepped on him one time and felt terrible.

She's plenty well fed, overweight even. She sneaks canned cat food when it's served to her kitty roomies. And she's good at sneaking, too! If I turn my back for even a second. At her age (almost 15 yrs), some weight gain is expected because she's less active, my vet told me that. She also sounds like a good candidate for CPAP she's so noisy when she sleeps. I wonder whether it has something to do with separation anxiety? After her Bullmastiff buddy died, I had to drop her off at a friend's place when I went to work. She eventually adjusted to having the cats as buddies (they even wash her face and ears). I try to take her with me when I can, but she cannot stay in the cold truck for very long.

It could be. It could be a bunch of different things. It's hard to tell since they can't tell us what's bothering them.

She stares searchingly at my face but isn't a real cuddly type of dog. Right now she's tucked up under the stove, snoring away like a chainsaw. At least I can get some of this work done now without fear of killing one of us.
Have you had many rabbits? A friend's wife used to raise "show" bunnies. Talk about spending too much money on a crazy hobby. I used to tease her about playing with her food. Her husband named the first bunny "Hasenpfeffer". I don't think she ever got the joke.

 

[ChrisL]

OK, calling all dog people, I need some help! My mini-doxie is always following me all over the house. Hence, every time I turn around or try to move somewhere, she's right underfoot. If I try to step over her, she dodges away and I usually have to move quickly to avoid stepping on her, or kicking her. What could cause this behavior and are there any recommendations to make her stop it? She's driving me nuts and it's only a matter of time until one of us gets hurt.

My rabbit does that to me, but he only does that when he wants me to feed him. I stepped on him one time and felt terrible.

She's plenty well fed, overweight even. She sneaks canned cat food when it's served to her kitty roomies. And she's good at sneaking, too! If I turn my back for even a second. At her age (almost 15 yrs), some weight gain is expected because she's less active, my vet told me that. She also sounds like a good candidate for CPAP she's so noisy when she sleeps. I wonder whether it has something to do with separation anxiety? After her Bullmastiff buddy died, I had to drop her off at a friend's place when I went to work. She eventually adjusted to having the cats as buddies (they even wash her face and ears). I try to take her with me when I can, but she cannot stay in the cold truck for very long.

It could be. It could be a bunch of different things. It's hard to tell since they can't tell us what's bothering them.

She stares searchingly at my face but isn't a real cuddly type of dog. Right now she's tucked up under the stove, snoring away like a chainsaw. At least I can get some of this work done now without fear of killing one of us.
Have you had many rabbits? A friend's wife used to raise "show" bunnies. Talk about spending too much money on a crazy hobby. I used to tease her about playing with her food. Her husband named the first bunny "Hasenpfeffer". I don't think she ever got the joke.

Actually I kind of rescued this rabbit. I went outside one evening and I flicked on the outdoor light and there was a rabbit sitting there just looking at me. At first I was kind of surprised, and I was like what the hell is that thing? He's a pretty large rabbit. You can see some pictures of him in my gallery. Anyway, I couldn't just let him roam around the woods at night so I took him in.

 

[Montrovant]

You must be in good with the clerk in Nome Alaska.

Not that far off for Nome, really.
I not only read labels nowadays, I also compare every product on the shelf and use coupons as far as my limited time allows me to. Be cautious with coupons, though, while they may discount that product, they may not actually be the least expensive product available.

I usually don't mind generic products and they are most often cheaper than name brand stuff even with coupons.

True. And I haven't found any significant difference in quality. Generics just don't advertise like name brands do.

There are a few things I need the name brand. I have not found a generic or alternate source to Cheez Its, nor Goldfish. I've tried, but the things I tried fell far short. I almost never drink soda any more, but when I did, I went with the name brands. The store brands weren't terrible, but again, a noticeable drop in quality.

I eat generic cereal, canned and frozen veggies, I'll get the cheap frozen meals and frozen meat patties. I prefer Kroger pastries to actual Pop Tarts. Store brand gelatin is the same as Jello. I get whatever tea is cheapest. Of course, while I am an extremely picky eater, when it comes to those foods I do like, I tend to not be that picky. There are just so many foods I won't eat.

When you consider how bad for you Cheezits and Goldfish are, you might consider taking a pass. I was potato chip fan, not any more; no French fries, either. I haven't consumed soda pop in years. I do like the flavored carbonated water, like Dasani. I guess you'd consider me a picky eater nowadays.

I might consider it.....no, I wouldn't really consider it. I love, love, love some tasty crackers! I usually have to tell myself to stop eating them because I've been shoving them in my face too long. Luckily I don't have any weight issues!

I can't drink that sparkling water. Ugh, just can't do it. I drink tea almost exclusively, mostly green of late.

 

[saveliberty]

A stray rabbit, that seems like it was meant to be Chris.

 

[gallantwarrior]

Not that far off for Nome, really.
I not only read labels nowadays, I also compare every product on the shelf and use coupons as far as my limited time allows me to. Be cautious with coupons, though, while they may discount that product, they may not actually be the least expensive product available.

I usually don't mind generic products and they are most often cheaper than name brand stuff even with coupons.

True. And I haven't found any significant difference in quality. Generics just don't advertise like name brands do.

There are a few things I need the name brand. I have not found a generic or alternate source to Cheez Its, nor Goldfish. I've tried, but the things I tried fell far short. I almost never drink soda any more, but when I did, I went with the name brands. The store brands weren't terrible, but again, a noticeable drop in quality.

I eat generic cereal, canned and frozen veggies, I'll get the cheap frozen meals and frozen meat patties. I prefer Kroger pastries to actual Pop Tarts. Store brand gelatin is the same as Jello. I get whatever tea is cheapest. Of course, while I am an extremely picky eater, when it comes to those foods I do like, I tend to not be that picky. There are just so many foods I won't eat.

When you consider how bad for you Cheezits and Goldfish are, you might consider taking a pass. I was potato chip fan, not any more; no French fries, either. I haven't consumed soda pop in years. I do like the flavored carbonated water, like Dasani. I guess you'd consider me a picky eater nowadays.

I might consider it.....no, I wouldn't really consider it. I love, love, love some tasty crackers! I usually have to tell myself to stop eating them because I've been shoving them in my face too long. Luckily I don't have any weight issues!

I can't drink that sparkling water. Ugh, just can't do it. I drink tea almost exclusively, mostly green of late.

Tea is good, too, but requires an investment of time and energy. Like pop, all I have to do with a can of water is pop is open and enjoy.

 

[ChrisL]

Tuna is one of those things I'm really picky about and will only buy name brand. I mean, it's fish in a can, so you should be careful. Lol.

Tuna? Someone said tuna?

Here kitty, kitty, kitty!

 

[Montrovant]

I usually don't mind generic products and they are most often cheaper than name brand stuff even with coupons.

True. And I haven't found any significant difference in quality. Generics just don't advertise like name brands do.

There are a few things I need the name brand. I have not found a generic or alternate source to Cheez Its, nor Goldfish. I've tried, but the things I tried fell far short. I almost never drink soda any more, but when I did, I went with the name brands. The store brands weren't terrible, but again, a noticeable drop in quality.

I eat generic cereal, canned and frozen veggies, I'll get the cheap frozen meals and frozen meat patties. I prefer Kroger pastries to actual Pop Tarts. Store brand gelatin is the same as Jello. I get whatever tea is cheapest. Of course, while I am an extremely picky eater, when it comes to those foods I do like, I tend to not be that picky. There are just so many foods I won't eat.

When you consider how bad for you Cheezits and Goldfish are, you might consider taking a pass. I was potato chip fan, not any more; no French fries, either. I haven't consumed soda pop in years. I do like the flavored carbonated water, like Dasani. I guess you'd consider me a picky eater nowadays.

I might consider it.....no, I wouldn't really consider it. I love, love, love some tasty crackers! I usually have to tell myself to stop eating them because I've been shoving them in my face too long. Luckily I don't have any weight issues!

I can't drink that sparkling water. Ugh, just can't do it. I drink tea almost exclusively, mostly green of late.

Tea is good, too, but requires an investment of time and energy. Like pop, all I have to do with a can of water is pop is open and enjoy.

That's why I use big mugs. BIG. My usual mug is filled by a Keruig if I do the large cup size and then the small cup size. Sometimes I switch and use a soup bowl instead. I don't mind my tea cooling down to room temp so I have a drink for a long time.

 

[ChrisL]

A stray rabbit, that seems like it was meant to be Chris.

You saw him. He's one of those huge floppy eared things. I love him though. I think he is the most adorable thing in the whole world!

 

[Foxfyre]

Good night darlinks. I really do love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, Hombre, Sheila, Alan, & GW's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj,
The Ringels in difficult transition,
Mrs. BBD's knee,
Mrs. O and SFCOllie and Colonel,
GW's daughter, her friend Sachendra, and Sachendra's husband Bob and son Gary.
Noomi!!!
Ringel for wellness, rest, healing, and extra strength,
Nosmo's mom,
Foxfyre,
Gracie's sore hand,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is left on for Freedombecki, Againsheila, Alan1 and all the others who we miss and hope to return.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.

Interesting photo. Lol.

That photo is of Carhenge at Alliance, Nebraska, patterned after England's famed Stonehenge. Folks drive miles out of their way to see it.

 

[ChrisL]

True. And I haven't found any significant difference in quality. Generics just don't advertise like name brands do.

There are a few things I need the name brand. I have not found a generic or alternate source to Cheez Its, nor Goldfish. I've tried, but the things I tried fell far short. I almost never drink soda any more, but when I did, I went with the name brands. The store brands weren't terrible, but again, a noticeable drop in quality.

I eat generic cereal, canned and frozen veggies, I'll get the cheap frozen meals and frozen meat patties. I prefer Kroger pastries to actual Pop Tarts. Store brand gelatin is the same as Jello. I get whatever tea is cheapest. Of course, while I am an extremely picky eater, when it comes to those foods I do like, I tend to not be that picky. There are just so many foods I won't eat.

When you consider how bad for you Cheezits and Goldfish are, you might consider taking a pass. I was potato chip fan, not any more; no French fries, either. I haven't consumed soda pop in years. I do like the flavored carbonated water, like Dasani. I guess you'd consider me a picky eater nowadays.

I might consider it.....no, I wouldn't really consider it. I love, love, love some tasty crackers! I usually have to tell myself to stop eating them because I've been shoving them in my face too long. Luckily I don't have any weight issues!

I can't drink that sparkling water. Ugh, just can't do it. I drink tea almost exclusively, mostly green of late.

Tea is good, too, but requires an investment of time and energy. Like pop, all I have to do with a can of water is pop is open and enjoy.

That's why I use big mugs. BIG. My usual mug is filled by a Keruig if I do the large cup size and then the small cup size. Sometimes I switch and use a soup bowl instead. I don't mind my tea cooling down to room temp so I have a drink for a long time.

Lol! My ex used to use soup bowls for coffee too. I had these bowls that did actually look like giant cups, but they were soup bowls and he comes out with one filled with coffee. I got a good laugh out of that! He really just thought they were giant coffee mugs.

 

[ChrisL]

Good night darlinks. I really do love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, Hombre, Sheila, Alan, & GW's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj,
The Ringels in difficult transition,
Mrs. BBD's knee,
Mrs. O and SFCOllie and Colonel,
GW's daughter, her friend Sachendra, and Sachendra's husband Bob and son Gary.
Noomi!!!
Ringel for wellness, rest, healing, and extra strength,
Nosmo's mom,
Foxfyre,
Gracie's sore hand,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is left on for Freedombecki, Againsheila, Alan1 and all the others who we miss and hope to return.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.

Interesting photo. Lol.

That photo is of Carhenge at Alliance, Nebraska, patterned after England's famed Stonehenge. Folks drive miles out of their way to see it.

The cares are mysteriously drawn to it?

Oops, sorry, I'm a little tired. That should be "cars" not "cares." Lol.

 

[Damaged Eagle]

A warm coffee shop welcome to Damaged Eagle who is visiting us for the first time this evening. Welcome welcome and, because it is so late, a nightcap for your first timer's complimentary beverage:

Thank you! I'll need ashtray also.

*****CHUCKLE*****

 

[Ringel05]

Personally, I think people make much too big a deal out of a few germs. That's why so many people have allergies nowadays probably. They try to limit their exposure to germs or other things and never develop an immunity. Heck, if I like a food enough, and it falls on the floor, I'll eat it anyway. Lol! Maybe I'm just disgusting, I don't know.

God made dirt, and dirt don't hurt dammit!

Unfortunately (allergy wise) it's more than that, much more. I'm still of that generation who only went to doctors if we were very sick or very "damaged" and we wallowed in dirt...... Heck I don't even shower every day and I HATE baths but I could stand or sit in a shower all day long......
I had allergies to food coloring when I was a kid but eventually grew out of it. Don't use antibiotic soap and have rarely taken antibiotics for anything except when it was absolutely necessary. With the "sterile" approach many take to life I wouldn't worry about allergies, I'd worry about pandemic as people don't build up immunities and bugs become resistant.

 

[ChrisL]

Personally, I think people make much too big a deal out of a few germs. That's why so many people have allergies nowadays probably. They try to limit their exposure to germs or other things and never develop an immunity. Heck, if I like a food enough, and it falls on the floor, I'll eat it anyway. Lol! Maybe I'm just disgusting, I don't know.

God made dirt, and dirt don't hurt dammit!

Unfortunately (allergy wise) it's more than that, much more. I'm still of that generation who only went to doctors if we were very sick or very "damaged" and we wallowed in dirt...... Heck I don't even shower every day and I HATE baths but I could stand or sit in a shower all day long......
I had allergies to food coloring when I was a kid but eventually grew out of it. Don't use antibiotic soap and have rarely taken antibiotics for anything except when it was absolutely necessary. With the "sterile" approach many take to life I wouldn't worry about allergies, I'd worry about pandemic as people don't build up immunities and bugs become resistant.

Well, perhaps with some allergies, but there is new information out that in order to prevent your child from developing a peanut allergy, you are supposed to expose them to peanuts! Just goes to show that those parents who try to purify their infant's air and everything else might not be doing them any favors when they get older.

Exposing infants to peanuts causes big reduction in peanut allergy, study shows

 

[gallantwarrior]

Not that far off for Nome, really.
I not only read labels nowadays, I also compare every product on the shelf and use coupons as far as my limited time allows me to. Be cautious with coupons, though, while they may discount that product, they may not actually be the least expensive product available.

I usually don't mind generic products and they are most often cheaper than name brand stuff even with coupons.

True. And I haven't found any significant difference in quality. Generics just don't advertise like name brands do.

There are a few things I need the name brand. I have not found a generic or alternate source to Cheez Its, nor Goldfish. I've tried, but the things I tried fell far short. I almost never drink soda any more, but when I did, I went with the name brands. The store brands weren't terrible, but again, a noticeable drop in quality.

I eat generic cereal, canned and frozen veggies, I'll get the cheap frozen meals and frozen meat patties. I prefer Kroger pastries to actual Pop Tarts. Store brand gelatin is the same as Jello. I get whatever tea is cheapest. Of course, while I am an extremely picky eater, when it comes to those foods I do like, I tend to not be that picky. There are just so many foods I won't eat.

When you consider how bad for you Cheezits and Goldfish are, you might consider taking a pass. I was potato chip fan, not any more; no French fries, either. I haven't consumed soda pop in years. I do like the flavored carbonated water, like Dasani. I guess you'd consider me a picky eater nowadays.

I might consider it.....no, I wouldn't really consider it. I love, love, love some tasty crackers! I usually have to tell myself to stop eating them because I've been shoving them in my face too long. Luckily I don't have any weight issues!

I can't drink that sparkling water. Ugh, just can't do it. I drink tea almost exclusively, mostly green of late.

Tea is good, too, but requires an investment of time and energy. Like pop, all I have to do with a can of water is pop is open and enjoy.

 

[Hossfly]

Good night darlinks. I really do love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, Hombre, Sheila, Alan, & GW's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj,
The Ringels in difficult transition,
Mrs. BBD's knee,
Mrs. O and SFCOllie and Colonel,
GW's daughter, her friend Sachendra, and Sachendra's husband Bob and son Gary.
Noomi!!!
Ringel for wellness, rest, healing, and extra strength,
Nosmo's mom,
Foxfyre,
Gracie's sore hand,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is left on for Freedombecki, Againsheila, Alan1 and all the others who we miss and hope to return.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.

Interesting photo. Lol.

That photo is of Carhenge at Alliance, Nebraska, patterned after England's famed Stonehenge. Folks drive miles out of their way to see it.

We came down US 385 from Deadwood on Monday and passed by Alliance. If I had known about Carhenge we would have stopped. Oh well, we'll be going back to SD next Sept so I'll stop and take pictures. Ever been to Wall Drugs or 1880 town in that area?

 

[Sherry]

Oh Sherry and her broiler!

Thanks to WQ, I rarely do any more cooking.

 

[Foxfyre]

Good night darlinks. I really do love you guys.

And we're still keeping vigil for

Harper (Save's granddaughter),
Pogo’s friend Pat and special comfort for Pogo,
TK, and TK's grandma,
Spoonie, Ringel, 007, Hombre, Sheila, Alan, & GW's sore backs,
Sherry’s Mom,
Becki and Becki’s hubby,
Noomi’s Auntie Marj,
The Ringels in difficult transition,
Mrs. BBD's knee,
Mrs. O and SFCOllie and Colonel,
GW's daughter, her friend Sachendra, and Sachendra's husband Bob and son Gary.
Noomi!!!
Ringel for wellness, rest, healing, and extra strength,
Nosmo's mom,
Foxfyre,
Gracie's sore hand,
All of us and those we care about who are looking for work,
And all others we love and hold in concern.

And the light is left on for Freedombecki, Againsheila, Alan1 and all the others who we miss and hope to return.

P.S. Sometimes in the editing of the vigil list or when I have switched computers, somebody gets dropped that is supposed to be on it. This will always be inadvertent and if ya'll would call it to my attention, it would be much appreciated.

Interesting photo. Lol.

That photo is of Carhenge at Alliance, Nebraska, patterned after England's famed Stonehenge. Folks drive miles out of their way to see it.

We came down US 385 from Deadwood on Monday and passed by Alliance. If I had known about Carhenge we would have stopped. Oh well, we'll be going back to SD next Sept so I'll stop and take pictures. Ever been to Wall Drugs or 1880 town in that area?

If I have been there I don't recall it. But almost every little podunk town has some sort of claim to fame if we take the time to look for it.

 

[ChrisL]

You know what sucks about not requiring a lot of sleep? When you're tired and it's only like 10 p.m. and you know if you go to bed now you will be up at like 2 or 3 a.m. *yawn* If I laid down right now, I would fall right to sleep. Lol.

 

[WelfareQueen]

Oh Sherry and her broiler!

Thanks to WQ, I rarely do any more cooking.

But when Sherry cooks it's good. And what can I say.....I like cooking.