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tsa · 03-01-2009, 10:28 AM

You're sweet Fantasie! (hugs)

bulldog · 03-01-2009, 03:14 PM

Hey where is my hug.....(sniff...sniff...) I'm jealous

*Fantasysci5* · 03-01-2009, 04:39 PM

Awww! *hugs Bulldog*

Thanks, tsa. I try.

tsa · 03-01-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog

Hey where is my hug.....(sniff...sniff...) I'm jealous

((Bullsie))

bulldog · 03-02-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tsa

((Bullsie))

...(squeals like a little kid)......yippy skippy

Jelena · 03-02-2009, 07:55 AM

I just found out that my and Mr J's best friends are splitting up.

I'm speechless and I feel all empty inside.
I'm also very selfish thinking about all the fun we've had when we've travelled together abroad and in our boats in the archipelago and all the fun we're missing out on now that they split up.

tsa · 03-02-2009, 08:11 AM

Oh that's really bad news Jelena! I have never been in a situation like you and I hope I never will. It will be hard to stay friends with them both, won't it? Poor them, and you! (hugs)

bulldog · 03-02-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelena

I just found out that my and Mr J's best friends are splitting up.

I'm speechless and I feel all empty inside.
I'm also very selfish thinking about all the fun we've had when we've travelled together abroad and in our boats in the archipelago and all the fun we're missing out on now that they split up.

That is so sad Jelena . Don't feel selfish, its ok to think of all the fun things that you all did together.... the important thing is that you are there for your friends if and when they need you or when they need a shoulder to cry on.

Kolzig · 03-02-2009, 02:13 PM

9 days anymore until my winter vacation starts.
I will see my darling M again and this time she will come back with me!

A bit strangely I don't yet really feel like I'm going on a trip... hmm...

tsa · 03-03-2009, 07:14 PM

How cool Kolzig, I hope you have lots of fun together!

tsa · 03-03-2009, 07:30 PM

Last Sunday, the elephant Annabel was put down in Emmen, a town not too far from Enschede here in NL. During playing with the other elephants she fell through the electric fence into the dry moat surrounding their pen. They tried to get her out but she wouldn't stand up anymore. So they eventually got a crane to lift her up, but even than she didn't stand. They decided that they had to put her down. At the section they discovered that she had broken her neck in the fall. It turned out she had osteoarthritis, which also affected her sense of balance. It's strange and horrific that the people who took care for her didn't know about that. The poor animal has suffered for days in that moat.

bulldog · 03-04-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by tsa

Last Sunday, the elephant Annabel was put down in Emmen, a town not too far from Enschede here in NL. During playing with the other elephants she fell through the electric fence into the dry moat surrounding their pen. They tried to get her out but she wouldn't stand up anymore. So they eventually got a crane to lift her up, but even than she didn't stand. They decided that they had to put her down. At the section they discovered that she had broken her neck in the fall. It turned out she had osteoarthritis, which also affected her sense of balance. It's strange and horrific that the people who took care for her didn't know about that. The poor animal has suffered for days in that moat.

That is so sad tsa... you're right why didn't the care takers know about her problems???

*Melanie68* · 03-04-2009, 06:51 PM

When it comes to animals and health problems, they aren't as easily seen as you might think. When you see an animal everyday (be it one you are a caretaker of or a pet), there are some things that an owner/caretaker is very observant of and can notice small changes. Sometimes, things escape your notice. One of the reasons can be that the change is so small over a long period of time that it's not that noticeable until it becomes bad. Osteoarthritis can be one of those. It's not like a sudden lameness. Wild animals can also be very good at masking pain and hiding a more severe problem

Hindsight is always 20/20.

Lee in Limbo · 03-05-2009, 04:29 PM

*warm thoughts going out to tsa and Jelena* May your friends find peace on the roads ahead of them, and may your hearts both be at ease (Also, good luck next month, tsa).

And thanks for the kind words, folks. I've almost come to grips with Charlie being gone. I hadn't realised how close I'd gotten to him. Now I just have to get used to Lucky fussing about not being allowed to go outside alone anymore.

bulldog · 03-05-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Melanie68

When it comes to animals and health problems, they aren't as easily seen as you might think. When you see an animal everyday (be it one you are a caretaker of or a pet), there are some things that an owner/caretaker is very observant of and can notice small changes. Sometimes, things escape your notice. One of the reasons can be that the change is so small over a long period of time that it's not that noticeable until it becomes bad. Osteoarthritis can be one of those. It's not like a sudden lameness. Wild animals can also be very good at masking pain and hiding a more severe problem

Hindsight is always 20/20.

That's true... I guess I didn't really think of it that way. I look to my vet like the family doctor... he looks after my cute little furry babies.

tsa · 03-05-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee in Limbo

*warm thoughts going out to tsa and Jelena* May your friends find peace on the roads ahead of them, and may your hearts both be at ease (Also, good luck next month, tsa).

Thanks Lee. I'm actually looking forward to it a bit. I will have time to finish some long-lying jobs in the house, and Maruca will be here for a week around Easter! Yay!

*Fantasysci5* · 03-06-2009, 11:13 AM

Hey all. I'm sorry to hear about all of the sad things going around...*hugs for all*

Well, some good bit of news. I've been talking to Jackal, and I may be appointed a mod and be able to help out on the main site! I'm really excited about this, and I'll have to tare myself away from Louie (my bf) to help out!

Jelena · 03-06-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fantasysci5

Well, some good bit of news. I've been talking to Jackal, and I may be appointed a mod and be able to help out on the main site! I'm really excited about this, and I'll have to tare myself away from Louie (my bf) to help out!

Congrats Fantasy!

tsa · 03-06-2009, 12:28 PM

I hope you get the job Fantasie! If it doesn't interfere too much with your sudy and BF that is

Squinky · 03-06-2009, 12:30 PM

Well, you know what I say: adventure games before boys!

03-01-2009, 10:28 AM	#3241
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03-01-2009, 03:14 PM	#3242
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03-01-2009, 04:39 PM	#3243
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03-02-2009, 07:55 AM	#3246
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	I just found out that my and Mr J's best friends are splitting up. I'm speechless and I feel all empty inside. I'm also very selfish thinking about all the fun we've had when we've travelled together abroad and in our boats in the archipelago and all the fun we're missing out on now that they split up. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

03-02-2009, 08:11 AM	#3247
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	Oh that's really bad news Jelena! I have never been in a situation like you and I hope I never will. It will be hard to stay friends with them both, won't it? Poor them, and you! (hugs) Share Share this post on Twitter

03-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#3249
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	9 days anymore until my winter vacation starts. I will see my darling M again and this time she will come back with me! A bit strangely I don't yet really feel like I'm going on a trip... hmm... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

03-03-2009, 07:14 PM	#3250
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	How cool Kolzig, I hope you have lots of fun together! Share Share this post on Twitter

03-03-2009, 07:30 PM	#3251
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	Last Sunday, the elephant Annabel was put down in Emmen, a town not too far from Enschede here in NL. During playing with the other elephants she fell through the electric fence into the dry moat surrounding their pen. They tried to get her out but she wouldn't stand up anymore. So they eventually got a crane to lift her up, but even than she didn't stand. They decided that they had to put her down. At the section they discovered that she had broken her neck in the fall. It turned out she had osteoarthritis, which also affected her sense of balance. It's strange and horrific that the people who took care for her didn't know about that. The poor animal has suffered for days in that moat. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-04-2009, 06:51 PM	#3253
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	When it comes to animals and health problems, they aren't as easily seen as you might think. When you see an animal everyday (be it one you are a caretaker of or a pet), there are some things that an owner/caretaker is very observant of and can notice small changes. Sometimes, things escape your notice. One of the reasons can be that the change is so small over a long period of time that it's not that noticeable until it becomes bad. Osteoarthritis can be one of those. It's not like a sudden lameness. Wild animals can also be very good at masking pain and hiding a more severe problem Hindsight is always 20/20. Share Share this post on Twitter

03-05-2009, 04:29 PM	#3254
Lee in Limbo It's Hard To Be Humble Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,557	warm thoughts going out to tsa and Jelena May your friends find peace on the roads ahead of them, and may your hearts both be at ease (Also, good luck next month, tsa). And thanks for the kind words, folks. I've almost come to grips with Charlie being gone. I hadn't realised how close I'd gotten to him. Now I just have to get used to Lucky fussing about not being allowed to go outside alone anymore. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Lee Edward McImoyle, Author Smashwords eBooks

03-06-2009, 11:13 AM	#3257
Fantasysci5 Stalker of Britain Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri, US Posts: 4,535	Hey all. I'm sorry to hear about all of the sad things going around...hugs for all Well, some good bit of news. I've been talking to Jackal, and I may be appointed a mod and be able to help out on the main site! I'm really excited about this, and I'll have to tare myself away from Louie (my bf) to help out! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "And everyone's favourite anglophile, Fantasy!"-Intense Favorite Adventure Games-Lost Crown/Dark Fall 1&2, Longest Journey games, Myst games, Barrow Hill Favorite Other Games-King's Bounty, Sims 2, Fable, Disciples 2 Gold Currently Playing-Trine 2 Games I Want-Kings Bounty: Warriors of the North!!!, Asylum, Last Crown, Braken Tor, Testament of Sherlock Holmes

03-06-2009, 12:28 PM	#3259
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	I hope you get the job Fantasie! If it doesn't interfere too much with your sudy and BF that is Share Share this post on Twitter

03-06-2009, 12:30 PM	#3260
Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	Well, you know what I say: adventure games before boys! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

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