"Carl's Lounge" (Off-Topic Discussion, Traditional Knife "Tales & Vignettes")

Blaine, it would be cool to see a before and after pic of this space.

also,
I want to say Thank You, to you all, for the kind words and thoughts...I do appreciate them...
 
sitflyer said:
Blaine, it would be cool to see a before and after pic of this space.

also,
I want to say Thank You, to you all, for the kind words and thoughts...I do appreciate them...
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I can take those! Of course, they're already bout 2 months behind schedule. Also, that's actually not a black and white photo. The room really is pretty much that color.
 
Recently I mentioned that we had to return the rescue dog, "Smoke", to the rescue agency last weekend for various reasons. Chief among the reasons was the increasing evidence of his separation anxiety which got worse rather than better.

We had left him on five separate occasions (over a period of eight days) for anywhere from about a half hour to a max of two hours. We had previously been advised that he was left without issue for three to four hours in his crate. The picture tells a different story, unfortunately. Any of the ABS plastic shards could have been his undoing as when fractured they leave behind very sharp edges...(He always had water, Kong, bone, TV on, etc.)

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The shame of it is that he was a very promising dog...but I think he needs a large fenced in enclosure (as opposed to our wooded lot) and a family with other dogs or someone who will be home with him when others are out. It's possible that we might have been able to desensitize him over time but who can know? Our late boy "Smoky" had some separation anxiety issues but they never resulted in any destructive behavior.

Gonna have to think long and hard about the next rescue we take in...
 
I know about those, Dan, but I'm kind of old school and try to keep to a minimum devices and such. Not saying it's not good, just not the way I prefer to approach an issue.

Sort of like those that like to walk a dog on a Gentle Leader. They may work well for many but they just don't grab me where I live.

(I will say that the woman who cared for Smoky in our absence, and is a honcho in the local animal advocacy group, is a fan of the Thunder Shirt for what it's worth.)
 
Reviews seem to be about 50/50. I will let you know if it helps any. My middle one is pretty calm as long as he is indoors. He has full roam of the basement, and the upper level during the evenings. Thunderstorms came through yesterday, and he destroyed a door. Worst thing was that the youngest pup, who basically doesn't give a hoot about storms, got worked up because the middle one was upset. I definitely see where you're coming from, and of course, the middle one is fine when he has near constant attention.
 
My Granpa used to say "a man ain't dressed until his pocket knife is in his pocket."

I usually have one of these in my pocket, but I never go outside without a knife of some kind in one or both pockets.

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My Grandpa used to say "a man ain't dressed until his pocket knife was in his pocket."
I don't go out of the house with having one in my pocket...and sometimes two or three.
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Mine used to say "always reverse into a space cos it's better to back in sober than back out drunk."

Different era.

Paul
 
It was definitely a different era. When I was a boy it was OK to take your knife to school. I always had my knife in one pocket, marbles in the other and a slingshot in my back pocket.
 
When I was a kid, I heard one old timer say, you could judge a man by his pocket knife. If it was dull, he was lazy. If it had a broken or chipped blade, he was stupid or careless. If he didn't have one on him at all, he was a no account.
 
I have a few precious memories of my grandpa. He told me once after I took a digger " Your fine, I've had worse cuts on my eyeballs" always makes me smile.
Chance.
 
Hi Elliott - See if you can get a catch pan one size larger than the cage and place the bottom of the cage on it. Then place a soft thick blanket in the cage along with his water and a toy or two and something with your scent on it - old shirt, etc.. - not a fresh shirt but something you've worn at least a day or two and un-washed.

I've always had shelter/rescue dogs and something I've learned is that older male dogs (6-months and older) coming into a household where another dog has been (especially a male dog) will hike their leg and give a short squirt to mark there territory. That's why we tend to get female dogs but we have had a male in the past. We just have to keep a wary eye out for the hiking and squirting.

Best of luck on your quest for a new companion. Maybe rescue a puppy under 6-months old. It would involve more training but worth the effort. Heck Elliott, get two and they'll be company for eachother when you're not home.
 
I took the spawn to the range yesterday for a looksee....typical of the members there it wasnt long before a CZ 9mm was put in his hands and training began....It appears Alex has some talent according to the range officer and i can see my knife budget disappearing at a great rate of knots......A good day indeed...................FES

Getting instructed


Rapid fire at 5 yards...the first two shots lapped in centre then the 9mm got the better of him methinx...A good effort for an 8 year olds first attempt..





 
Modoc ED said:
Hi Elliott - See if you can get a catch pan one size larger than the cage and place the bottom of the cage on it. Then place a soft thick blanket in the cage along with his water and a toy or two and something with your scent on it - old shirt, etc.. - not a fresh shirt but something you've worn at least a day or two and un-washed.

I've always had shelter/rescue dogs and something I've learned is that older male dogs (6-months and older) coming into a household where another dog has been (especially a male dog) will hike their leg and give a short squirt to mark there territory. That's why we tend to get female dogs but we have had a male in the past. We just have to keep a wary eye out for the hiking and squirting.

Best of luck on your quest for a new companion. Maybe rescue a puppy under 6-months old. It would involve more training but worth the effort. Heck Elliott, get two and they'll be company for eachother when you're not home.
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Good thoughts, Ed. I'd already done the smelly t-shirt thingy and it was okay. Didn't seem like it made a difference. There's a company called Prima Pad or something that makes a tough gym mat type pad filled with foam and covered in heat sealed vinyl.

I'm not giving up yet. I'm way too stubborn for my own good. (And I do appreciate your good suggestions.)
 
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