Throwing in the towel

[Tom]

Stoney, we can't stop out dog from licking visitors. We taught him to go get one of his toys and bring it to who ever comes to visit. He can't lick them with a toy in his mouth and sometimes he gets a new playmate

[stoneaxe]

That's a good idea but she only does it to those she's real close too. She stops when told but always gets a couple licks in....

[PonoBill]

We have the same problem, Diane spent some time in obedience training classes but she can't seem to break me of it.

[TallDude]

This has been a strange feeling for me. I love dogs and cats both. I've always had both except for few very short periods in my life. My daughters commented once that so many of the picture of me when I was a kid I have a cat in my arms or a dog with me or both.

We're also getting a cat....my wife doesn't know it yet but I'm looking for a Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest for her.

We love dogs but like the convenience of cats when we travel. You can leave cats for weeks and just have a neighbor check them daily. You get home and they could care less. Dogs you have to walk a couple times a day and they'll cry and bark if you leave them too long. Cats automatically use their cat litter box from day one. No squishy warm plastic bags to carry on your walks. Cats don't piss neighbors off by barking all night. Cats don't bite or maim children. Cats can and will annoy you, and walk on your face when you're sleeping. If they don't like their food, they'll puke it up on the carpet to let you know. They don't like doors closed, and will leave specific organs of mice cleaned off, right under the dining room table. It's a gift!
My brother in law has a Maine Coon and it's huge. Twice the size of our cats. His had has had some bone issues and a few surgeries. Our last cat lived 22 years. Indoor only.

[stoneaxe]

 

[eastbound]

allergic to cats too--so on go

my friend has a siamese that is allowed to move freely outside and in--she often brings mice into the house--watching her playfully kill them over 20 or 30 mins scares me-do big cats who have humans under control do this to them? yikes

[PonoBill]

do big cats who have humans under control do this to them? yikes

That and worse. They turn injured prey over to the cubs to teach them. It would be a very long afternoon.

[Bean]

Reminds me of the story from India about a Tiger who swam out into the middle of a river and plucked one of three fishermen off a small boat.  He dragged the screaming victim to the bank and incapacitated him.  Then, he very methodically swam out and grabbed a second.  Apparently, he could easily have gone back for the third, but then no one would have been left to tell the story.

[stoneaxe]

Cats are absolutely vicious animals....those that aren't lazy anyway. I've had many....from one that would fall asleep as a mouse ran by to one that killed everything in a 200' radius. He would chase squirrels up trees, take birds on the wing, leaping out of trees 15' from the ground...most bizarre and athletic cat we ever had. He'd climb 60' up and hang in the top of a tree. When he came down he swung like a monkey...using his two front feet with his hind swinging free mostly. He feared nothing....I think a coyote got him...he probably attacked the damn thing...

[stoneaxe]

Done...for the moment....I have a few other things I need to get done so what remains will wait a bit....plumbing changes still to do, a little more landscaping...other than that though...done.

Wetsuit rack, interior shelves and bench

[Bean]

Nice job Stoney!

[eastbound]

jealous!  well done--appropriate build---plenty nice, not overdone--all of it, incl the stone floor

[Ichabod Spoonbill]

Damn Stoney, you have skills I have not!

[stoneaxe]

Thanks...still not completely happy. Once I have the plumbing done I'm building a panel to cover the piping...has to be hinged so I can hide the hose bibbs but still access. I don't like the LED post caps....antiqued bronze is meh and they aren't bright enough...bought off amazon. I'll get something better and move those out back by my shed.

You could do this Ian. Square cuts and fence brackets.

[stoneaxe]

This was fun...surprisingly easy too. Sue saw one in a local shop and asked me to make one. I had the rocks already. I bought the rod, harp, cord, and socket, add a chunk of scrap wood ....and 2 diamond bits. Not sure I like the wood choice all that much, may change it. Think I'll make some chistmas gifts this year....

The table it sits on is kind of cool....also made from some scrap found under the house. Sue's Dad had an old tool box, I cleaned it up and made it the table top....removable for use as a lap desk.