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Want me to kiss it and make it better? :D
Suddenly this thread gets interesting. :lol:
I don't know what I'm doing today. Ask me later.
explody pup
07-19-06, 08:00 AM
We just started neutral territory introductions of the two little hairless girls to some of the colony members they will be moving in with on Saturday. Things went remarkably well.
It's so cool when the new rats find out that there are other, older rats here.
So is there a King or Queen rat that keeps the others in check or is it more a communial group?
So is there a King or Queen rat that keeps the others in check or is it more a communial group?
There's an Alpha male & female in each colony, and the female is usualy MORE Alpha because they tend to be more territorial. An older more established colony is, for the most part, very sedate and communial... they love to pile up in the hammocks, But when some rowdy yougster are introduced they'll patiently tolerate the shenanigans for a while then just open up some whoop-ass an pin the yo'un on its back and lay down the law.
Then there's always the occasional non-alpha female who has to be the constant bully, harassing the new kid in to fearful submission. Soon, in about a week, the new kid finds its place in the colony and becomes part of the family.
It's never really the same twice, but always interesting to see how the dynamics work out.
EDIT: Here's four in a hammock. I've seen up to 10 in this hammock!
explody pup
07-19-06, 08:39 AM
That's cool. You don't really ever get to see that kind of dynamic with most pets.
Are they friendly enough to handle?
catatonic
07-19-06, 08:40 AM
Want me to kiss it and make it better? :D
:eek: Heh, you are pretty darn good at messing with me, you knwo that? :p
I'm watching the Tour and digesting my breakfast. Looking foward to a day off with NO ride, gonna clean my house a bit, then enjoy a movie and play my guitars...aaaahhhhh. :)
Peace and Love, Foosters.
There's an Alpha male & female in each colony, and the female is usualy MORE Alpha because they tend to be more territorial. An older more established colony is, for the most part, very sedate and communial... they love to pile up in the hammocks, But when some rowdy yougster are introduced they'll patiently tolerate the shenanigans for a while then just open up some whoop-ass an pin the yo'un on its back and lay down the law.
Then there's always the occasional non-alpha female who has to be the constant bully, harassing the new kid in to fearful submission. Soon, in about a week, the new kid finds its place in the colony and becomes part of the family.
It's never really the same twice, but always interesting to see how the dynamics work out.
EDIT: Here's four in a hammock. I've seen up to 10 in this hammock!
Sounds a lot like high school......:)
Karldar
07-19-06, 08:47 AM
I'm watching Bargain Hunt and catching up on BF postings. Gonna go to bed soon. Sleepy....
Just like any animal, they all have their own disposition. But generally speaking yes, even the reclusive ones will let you pet them, they just would prefer not to leave the security of the cage. Some of them are so outgoing they actually 'ask' to come out. Seldom do I spend an evening watching TV without a rat cozied up with me in the chair.
How's this for friendly? :)
:eek: Heh, you are pretty darn good at messing with me, you knwo that? :p
Yeah, Like Avis, I try harder ;)
I'm watching the Tour and digesting my breakfast. Looking foward to a day off with NO ride, gonna clean my house a bit, then enjoy a movie and play my guitars...aaaahhhhh. :)
Peace and Love, Foosters.
You can play two at once? Dang, I have trouble enough with one!
Sounds a lot like high school......:)
Kinda, but I got my ass whooped foir four years. <sigh> Guess I just pissed people off.
explody pup
07-19-06, 08:54 AM
How's this for friendly? :)
Holy crap. Do you think I'd be able to train one to eat the food between my teeth? I don't really like flossing.
Holy crap. Do you think I'd be able to train one to eat the food between my teeth? I don't really like flossing.
:lol: That's what she was doing. Sometimes she would go in up to her shoulders to get bits out of my molars. Some rats love to 'give kisses' most don't, again its all on the personality
Rats are great 'low maintainence' pets. Clean their cages once a week, feed them, give them some attention and keep them healthy. No having to walk them in the rain, or clean up poop from the yard, no smelly litter box to tend to.
If you're seriously interested in keeping rats as pets, drop me a PM. I'll be glad to share the six years of knowlege I've accumulated. Some of it painfully.
Shadiyah
07-19-06, 09:46 AM
Coffee is my friend. :) I think I'll eat an apple.
Speaking of which, apple club member(s) ;). Ever tried a jazz apple? My first time was last night! Tasty litte things!
http://www.hormel.com/kitchen/images/refimages/seasonedinsight/fruit_veggies/apples/apple_jazz.jpg
explody pup
07-19-06, 11:47 AM
My Great Subway Dilema:
There are two Subway sandwich shop(pe)s close to work. One is a little further away, but not so much that it's inconvenient.
Far Shop(pe): Two stoner-frat-boys working the counter. Can't remember anything more than 5 seconds. Store owner gives me the stink-eye every time I enter because I always either order the daily special or the veggie sandwich ($2.70 after tax!). However, they load the **** out of my sandwiches. They can barely even close them. They have to use a vise!
Close Shop(pe): "Manned" by two very cute young women. Know me by name. I usually don't even have to say what I'm ordering. Good small talk. Flirting. And so on. Barely put anything on the freaking sandwiches. Skimp on everything. Makes me sad. And my belly empty by 3:00. I hate having to ask for extra every time I go in.
These are the two fronts in the war in my mind. This is what keeps me up at night. Stoners and good sandwiches or cute women and an empty belly. I've gone into therapy for it. I don't know if I have the strength to hold out. My mind is about to break...
The horror...
The horror...
...
Eatin's all about the food... go to the stoners.
OH THE DI-LEMONS! I'm with Stacy.....go to the stoners. A little stink-eye is worth a full belly.
EDIT Of course, I just glanced at the time and just know that you knew what I was gonna say and acted accordingly. We Goth Powerpuff Girls can be awfully mean if not obeyed.
I still don't know what I'm doing. Stuff, I guess. Yes- stuff.
My Great Subway Dilema:
There are two Subway sandwich shop(pe)s close to work. One is a little further away, but not so much that it's inconvenient.
Far Shop(pe): Two stoner-frat-boys working the counter. Can't remember anything more than 5 seconds. Store owner gives me the stink-eye every time I enter because I always either order the daily special or the veggie sandwich ($2.70 after tax!). However, they load the **** out of my sandwiches. They can barely even close them. They have to use a vise!
Close Shop(pe): "Manned" by two very cute young women. Know me by name. I usually don't even have to say what I'm ordering. Good small talk. Flirting. And so on. Barely put anything on the freaking sandwiches. Skimp on everything. Makes me sad. And my belly empty by 3:00. I hate having to ask for extra every time I go in.
These are the two fronts in the war in my mind. This is what keeps me up at night. Stoners and good sandwiches or cute women and an empty belly. I've gone into therapy for it. I don't know if I have the strength to hold out. My mind is about to break...
The horror...
The horror...
...
first of all just how cute are the cute girls? If they are flat out hot, a little more flirting will get you that fat sandwich you want and you have it all then. If the girls are so so and flirting more is going to get you banned, stick with the stoners.
Long live the $3 lunch.......
roughrider504
07-19-06, 01:46 PM
My dog is sleeping under my desk while I am resting my back from a long urban ride with flipped northroads. There great for short rides ,look awesome, but hurt after a while!
blonduathlongrl
07-19-06, 02:46 PM
awww same with my dogs, they are at my feet sleeping too :)
going out for mexican food, YUM!
jyossarian
07-19-06, 03:14 PM
I'm tired. Been up since 3:30 am. I'm taking a nap. zzzzz...
awww same with my dogs, they are at my feet sleeping too :)
going out for mexican food, YUM!
Great, now I'm hungry for it too......carne asada, corn tortilla, fresh pico, corona.........gotta run and get some......
roughrider504
07-19-06, 04:15 PM
feeling sad about my raleigh, that was just hit by a car. I am ok, raleigh isnt.
Sorry to hear that, roughrider. Glad to hear you're okay.
blonduathlongrl
07-19-06, 07:15 PM
feeling sad about my raleigh, that was just hit by a car. I am ok, raleigh isnt.
omg! glad you're OK though!!! lots of damages to your bike?
roughrider504
07-19-06, 07:24 PM
omg! glad you're OK though!!! lots of damages to your bike?
Bent frame and fork. Untrue rear wheel. Oh well, I will just get another junker to fix up.
awww same with my dogs, they are at my feet sleeping too :)
going out for mexican food, YUM!
mm are you a big of a chips and queso person as I am=D
cycle17
07-19-06, 08:40 PM
Work late, but squeezed in 15 miles after work before it got dark. Grabbed a Quiznos sub, showered, set up plans for my fourth date with someone special. And now I'm checking Bike Forums.
Glad to see someone's relationship is developing well.
Long day at work. (Another 3 hours to go tonight. Pretty relaxed work, but it takes time.) Between lots of long days and watching the Tour coverage, I'll have trouble getting any riding in this week. Not good seeing as Saturday's the long group ride. Oh well, whatever...
jyossarian
07-19-06, 09:02 PM
Man, Kari from Mythbusters is cute!
Sorry to hear about your bike roughrider. Glad it took the damage and not you.
/cue cycle17 theme music
*bowmp chicka bowmp bowmp*
http://www.encyclopediaofstupid.com/stupid/images/1/13/Bunny_pancake.jpg
blonduathlongrl
07-20-06, 06:29 AM
mm are you a big of a chips and queso person as I am=D
YES! :) and the chicken fahitas were to die for btw!
^^^ Well, if that's what it takes to get some, I'll see ya on the other side :D
blonduathlongrl
07-20-06, 06:38 AM
good morning Stacey :)
Hiya hon. How's the ankle been?
Karldar
07-20-06, 07:15 AM
I'm cookin' breakfast, checking BF and trying to get my Cannondale up and running. One of my buddies at work might buy it. Gonna let him try it out tomorrow.
Karldar
07-20-06, 07:24 AM
My Great Subway Dilema:
There are two Subway sandwich shop(pe)s close to work. One is a little further away, but not so much that it's inconvenient.
Far Shop(pe): Two stoner-frat-boys working the counter. Can't remember anything more than 5 seconds. Store owner gives me the stink-eye every time I enter because I always either order the daily special or the veggie sandwich ($2.70 after tax!). However, they load the **** out of my sandwiches. They can barely even close them. They have to use a vise!
Close Shop(pe): "Manned" by two very cute young women. Know me by name. I usually don't even have to say what I'm ordering. Good small talk. Flirting. And so on. Barely put anything on the freaking sandwiches. Skimp on everything. Makes me sad. And my belly empty by 3:00. I hate having to ask for extra every time I go in.
These are the two fronts in the war in my mind. This is what keeps me up at night. Stoners and good sandwiches or cute women and an empty belly. I've gone into therapy for it. I don't know if I have the strength to hold out. My mind is about to break...
The horror...
The horror...
...Make your own samiches. Me no likey Subway. My best friend worked at one for a while. One of my wife's friends was a manager. I realize there're horror stories wherever you go, but I've heard some bad ones...trust me.
^^^ C'mon man, you just gotta share!
Siu Blue Wind
07-20-06, 07:34 AM
Stacey ~ he's just gonna let us suckers find out the hard way.........:p .
Da bastid!
Heh, heh... I know what we used to do to the managers meals when I worked in food service ;)
blonduathlongrl
07-20-06, 07:41 AM
Hiya hon. How's the ankle been?
slow but getting there. :)
blonduathlongrl
07-20-06, 07:43 AM
Da bastid!
Heh, heh... I know what we used to do to the managers meals when I worked in food service ;)
lol! yep, i also could tell ya a thing or two of what goes on behind the scene, pretty histerical at times!
blonduathlongrl
07-20-06, 07:48 AM
time to hit the shower, going kayaking at the lac with my family for the day. fun, fun, fun!
you guys have a great day! :)
explody pup
07-20-06, 08:01 AM
Make your own samiches. Me no likey Subway. My best friend worked at one for a while. One of my wife's friends was a manager. I realize there're horror stories wherever you go, but I've heard some bad ones...trust me.
Sweet. Tell me some stories!
jyossarian
07-20-06, 08:14 AM
I'm debating whether to work or pack up my stuff for next week's move. And drinking coffee.
catatonic
07-20-06, 08:40 AM
When I worked at Wendy's I had some real nightmare stories....to this day, i will only eat the chili at very select places.
For fun with newb cashiers, try to order a biggie frostie, or a veggie burger. Veggie burger is a Jr. Cheese deluxe without meat or cheese, and a biggie frostie is rang up as two large frosties...large cup is 16oz, biggie cup is 32oz (a frickin liter o frosty!). Most places vary on how to ring up veggie burgers....at the one I worked at, it was rang up as two cheeses...50c....now they are I think 75c, which is a damn ripoff. I loved those things for cheap fillings when they were 50c...buy three for a buck fifty, and you are good for a few hours.
Shadiyah
07-20-06, 09:28 AM
Bleh work sucks. I'm ready for the weekend. Drinking some kombucha and just ate a banana! That was yummy! :)
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