Zoom Zoom Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 $100 for a shelter fee is very reasonable, it helps weed out some of the folks who won't take care of the pets or use them for any nefarious reason, they have to keep the doors open and keep the animals in good health. If that's considered too steep, perhaps it's not a good idea to adopt, as vet visits, food, vaccines all cost a lot more than a measly $100 to adopt from a quality organization. Many good no-kill shelters near me, many have great programs for seniors 55+ to adopt 7+ year old dogs for free. And many have discount adoption days if you pay attention to their event schedules. And they have programs for owners with financial hardships. Today while going through paperwork for the two cats I adopted in the past year (from an excellent local no-kill shelter) I discovered the name of my female kitty's human that passed away about a year ago and she was returned to the shelter after his death. The shelter will take back any pets adopted from them for any reason. I saw in his obituary that he requested in lieu of flowers etc. to have people donate to the shelter. He was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast. I'm happy I'm able to give his feline friend a new forever home, she's an absolute sweetheart, as is the male kitten I adopted in January who is now 11 mos. old. They're best buddies.
martinfan5 Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) $100 adoption fee I feel is very reasonable, and that money is going to help a great cause, no kill shelters relay on that money to keep the lights on, I have no problems spending $100 to adopt a pet from one, just think about how much money you are saving , they are ready to go, they have all their shots, get a clean bill of health, most cases I believe even chipped, that is a absolute bargain. I agree, if that is too steep, maybe pet ownership is not something one should not be considering One of our two cats came from the AZ Humane Society, we got her during one of their adoption drives, we got her for under $100 I do believe, second cat we did not and spent more than $100 getting everything taken care of . Edited August 20, 2018 by martinfan5
Zoom Zoom Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 Four of my adopted kittens through the years came from homes of friends (or friends of friends) whose cats had litters of kittens, I paid more $$ for vet visits to get them tested, get their shots, get spayed than my latest two that came from the shelter w/all that and microchipped...by comparison a bargain.
iamsuperdan Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 I've been volunteering at the Edmonton Humane Society for aboth three years now. Quite often they have "sales" on adoptions. Pay what you can, fees waived, $20 specials. Usually when the shelter gets really full. It's a no-kill shelter, so every now and then, a celarance sale is required! Lots of off site adoption events too. That's what I was up to yesterday. A few volunteers, an EHS staff member, and a few animals, set up and adopting. The two kittens we had there found homes, but somehow Dexter did not find a new home yesterday.
iamsuperdan Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 On 18/08/2018 at 10:56 PM, 426 pack said: Today I put cab lights on my truck and took it out for a drive. After F250 with a V10. That is a very rare beast! Especially considering that it isn't completely rusted out!
Renegade Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said: I've been volunteering at the Edmonton Humane Society for aboth three years now. Quite often they have "sales" on adoptions. Pay what you can, fees waived, $20 specials. Usually when the shelter gets really full. It's a no-kill shelter, so every now and then, a celarance sale is required! Lots of off site adoption events too. That's what I was up to yesterday. A few volunteers, an EHS staff member, and a few animals, set up and adopting. The two kittens we had there found homes, but somehow Dexter did not find a new home yesterday. He's a sweetheart. Wish I was in the area, would give him his fur ever home. Good luck Dexter. And kudos to you Dan for helping our furry friends. Edited August 20, 2018 by Renegade omitted
426 pack Posted August 20, 2018 Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said: F250 with a V10. That is a very rare beast! Especially considering that it isn't completely rusted out! yeah its a 99 F250 v10 auto with 3:73 gears, not a sport of rust on the body and new tires. I couldn’t pas it up for $1,700. I haven’t been able to find another single cab long box 4x4 in equal condition in northern BC or Alberta around that price. Edited August 20, 2018 by 426 pack
High octane Posted August 21, 2018 Posted August 21, 2018 I had to have my wife at the hospital at 6 a.m. this morning (yawn) for some surgery, however it went well for which we're very grateful. Didn't get home 'til 4 this afternoon so it was a long day for both of us, but a good day.
High octane Posted August 22, 2018 Posted August 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, cobraman said: Glad she is doing well. Thanks, and me too as someone's gotta take care of this old man. LOL!
martinfan5 Posted August 22, 2018 Posted August 22, 2018 I am please just how tasty and good these cheaply made Chinese junk Oatmeal cookies are I got from Wal*mart's bakery are, mmmm, yummy.
cobraman Posted August 22, 2018 Posted August 22, 2018 14 hours ago, High octane said: Thanks, and me too as someone's gotta take care of this old man. LOL! Same reason I married a girl 12 years younger than me !
Tom Geiger Posted August 23, 2018 Posted August 23, 2018 9 hours ago, cobraman said: Same reason I married a girl 12 years younger than me ! Mine is 2.5 years older than me! That's what happens when you are the youngest guy in the office!
High octane Posted August 23, 2018 Posted August 23, 2018 3 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: Mine is 2.5 years older than me! That's what happens when you are the youngest guy in the office! I never mix business with pleasure.
iamsuperdan Posted August 24, 2018 Posted August 24, 2018 Went and saw Alice Cooper last night. I've seen him probably a dozen times over the past 30 years or so. Somehow he just keeps getting better. This guy is now 70, and his show was better, longer, and more energetic than the last couple of times I saw him. His voice still sounds the same as always, even on the mellower stuff like Only Women Bleed. The theatrics are still there too, which is great. The guillotine, the Frankenstein monster that comes out, the psychotic nurse, straight jackets, swords, pyro, etc. I love that he still puts on a show, instead of just going out and playing. And the band. Man, they are tight. Alice has surrounded himself with a group of musicians that just click when they play together. The interaction with each other and the audience is just perfect. My daughter is 11 and this was her first concert. Along with all the teen pop music she likes, she's loves Alice Cooper. Poison is one of her fav songs, and she has comandeered my old tour shirt from the Trash tour.
jchrisf Posted August 24, 2018 Posted August 24, 2018 2 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: Went and saw Alice Cooper last night. I've seen him probably a dozen times over the past 30 years or so. Somehow he just keeps getting better. This guy is now 70, and his show was better, longer, and more energetic than the last couple of times I saw him. His voice still sounds the same as always, even on the mellower stuff like Only Women Bleed. The theatrics are still there too, which is great. The guillotine, the Frankenstein monster that comes out, the psychotic nurse, straight jackets, swords, pyro, etc. I love that he still puts on a show, instead of just going out and playing. And the band. Man, they are tight. Alice has surrounded himself with a group of musicians that just click when they play together. The interaction with each other and the audience is just perfect. My daughter is 11 and this was her first concert. Along with all the teen pop music she likes, she's loves Alice Cooper. Poison is one of her fav songs, and she has comandeered my old tour shirt from the Trash tour. How did Nina do on guitars?
iamsuperdan Posted August 24, 2018 Posted August 24, 2018 5 hours ago, jchrisf said: How did Nina do on guitars? She's amazing. I've been a fan since she was with Femme Fatale and The Iron Maidens. Really looking froward to her solo album.
NYLIBUD Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 (edited) Watching Monterey Mecum in my AC bedroom...Yesterday,I saw a 78 Pinto Wagon,some "special edition".The car sold for 30K. Edited August 25, 2018 by NYLIBUD
slusher Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 14 hours ago, iamsuperdan said: Went and saw Alice Cooper last night. I've seen him probably a dozen times over the past 30 years or so. Somehow he just keeps getting better. This guy is now 70, and his show was better, longer, and more energetic than the last couple of times I saw him. His voice still sounds the same as always, even on the mellower stuff like Only Women Bleed. The theatrics are still there too, which is great. The guillotine, the Frankenstein monster that comes out, the psychotic nurse, straight jackets, swords, pyro, etc. I love that he still puts on a show, instead of just going out and playing. And the band. Man, they are tight. Alice has surrounded himself with a group of musicians that just click when they play together. The interaction with each other and the audience is just perfect. My daughter is 11 and this was her first concert. Along with all the teen pop music she likes, she's loves Alice Cooper. Poison is one of her fav songs, and she has comandeered my old tour shirt from the Trash tour. Gene Simmons turns 69 tomorrow sat the 25th. All the guys are getting old. I still listen to KISS....
iamsuperdan Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 Good old redneck fun. Despite the fact that it was cold last night (10 degrees C) we decided we should head out to the Monster Truck Throwdown at Castrol Raceway. Ridiculous, but a blast.
Rob Hall Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 Had a good evening down in Kent, Ohio last night...my old college town. The downtown area looks great, bars and restaurants busy. Enjoyed dinner, the weather and a concert by Justin Hayward (Moody Blues) at a small theatre where I went to many concerts nearly 30 years ago. Sounded great.
OldNYJim Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 My fiancee and I signed the lease on our first apartment together! Planning a wedding early next year, and found a nice place in Brooklyn with room enough for a modelling bench at least
High octane Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 8 minutes ago, CabDriver said: My fiancee and I signed the lease on our first apartment together! Planning a wedding early next year, and found a nice place in Brooklyn with room enough for a modelling bench at least Good luck to the both of you. I've built models on a TV tray, kitchen & dining room tables, etc. before.
OldNYJim Posted August 25, 2018 Posted August 25, 2018 9 minutes ago, High octane said: Good luck to the both of you. I've built models on a TV tray, kitchen & dining room tables, etc. before. I've been using a borrowed McDonalds tray for the past four years, so an actual bench will be a real luxury! Space is kind of at a premium in NYC - I cant build anything that takes up more room than a Big Mac and Fries
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