General Chat

who love children and all those who love pets. (Pretty much everyone.) :-)

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home. As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.' Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The four-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

I love children and animals - they are innocents and trust so much and that trust should be respected!

Felicity, I usually like what you say but sorry thats a load of bollocks

Fitz, I agree that the story is unlikely to be true, it was the sentiment that I thought was appealing. (In spite of the fact that I know of the scientific and biological reasons why animals, including humans, live the length of time that they do.) It was just meant as a bit of fun. :-)

I know lol :)) Still a load of bollocks?

Oh, yes - ish :-) Did you make do with your salad or instruct Cook to provide something else? :-)

me argue with cook? No contest lol I ate what was given if she even saw me say cook I'd be dead lol

So much for free speech, then, huh? :-) :-) Where are you in the world, eating dinner in the middle of the UK night?

I know free speech and when to shut up for food lol

Fitz, you're a wise man!!!

Wise? Yes A man whose learnt lol

What is wisdom but the ability to discern what is true, right and lasting - and it's true that it's not worth arguing with the provider of food unless you want to go hungry (or get it yourself, of course)!! :-)

Felicity, I cook more than cook does lol Actually we share -- whoever is home first -and if we cant be arsed we eat out! Its a democracy here in this house - she says - I jump lol Democracy is I do ask How high? :)))

'A man who loves cooking is a gem to be treasured.' And one who'll just do it anyway is a double gem. My husband cooks more than I do too, and very good he is at it.

I'm not so bad myself Felicity, thats why I do most of the cooking lol and I enjoy it.

Felicity, Whats his favourite dish he cooks?

He likes doing curries best. How about you?

Curry too, but my own recipe lol blow ur head off or just explode the brain! :)) Also lobster

I don't think I've ever seen Ostin use a recipe, except for the first time he made boureks.