I hate Japanese Akitas. My (paternal) grandmother had one (she bought it after my grandfather died) and he was very mean and aggressive (just like my grandmother).
She kept him on a heavy link chain that extended from the left side of the house where he usually chilled out to the front yard, which was like 300 ft away. My parents and aunts/uncles always told her she needed to shorten that chain, but she refused, swearing that the dog is friendly and always wags his tail when he's barking (which is evidence that he's not attacking, but wants to play). WHATEVER.
One Thanksgiving, we went over there for dinner. I was about 9 years old and wore a brand new turquoise knit sweater and skirt set. I felt so pretty and girly in that outfit. My mom had done my hair all pretty, and I had pretty turquoise ribbons with purple barrettes and a pretty purple and turquoise necklace and earrings. I was too adorable that day. Anyway, we were going through the right side door, since I didn't like that stupid dog. We get in the gate, and the dog somehow broke free from the chain and went past my father and mother, my sisters, and my cousin, and went straight for me.
I hate those dogs.
I just need to stress (again) that this was my PATERNAL grandmother (who is now deceased).
I just need to stress (again) that this was my PATERNAL grandmother (who is now deceased). My other grandmother, who is still alive, is the love of my life, the light of my world, and the apple of my eye... and she would never do such a thing. She actually LOVES her grandchildren.
(And btw, after the attack, my uncles insisted that Grandma get rid of that dog. And still, she refused. She just increased her insurance in case he attacked someone else and got sued). He didn't bite me, so it's possible he was really just trying to play, but he tackled me to the ground, scratched me terribly from my face down to my thighs, ripped my clothes off and even ripped the slip and tights I wore underneath. Pulled some of my hair out. There was blood everywhere, and worst of all, from that day on, I was terrified of dogs.
He wasn't playing. He wasn't trying to kill you (thus no bite) but he was clearly telling you to get the heck out of HIS space. When you put territorial dogs on a chain, they become more focused on protecting that territory.
He wasn't playing. He wasn't trying to kill you (thus no bite) but he was clearly telling you to get the heck out of HIS space. When you put territorial dogs on a chain, they become more focused on protecting that territory.
See, this is why I don't have time for dogs.
Same here. Except my Vannah, who is saved, and all of 7 lbs.
O Rly?
I bet if the right stud comes along you wouldn't be able to tell ... ROFL!
She's happily celibate. I've had her for entire life (almost 8 years) and not once have I had to keep an eye on her. When dogs try to holla at her, she either growls or toots her butt in the air as she walks away from them. She's a trip. But she's saved. And sanctified! lol
Chinese numerology and Feng Shui for 2011 This year we are going to experience four unusual dates: 1/1/11, 1/11/11, 11/1/11, 11/11/11, and that's not all; Take the last two digits of the year you were born and the age you will be this year and the result will add up to 111 for everyone!!!! This is the year of MONEY. Also, this year, October will have 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays & 5 Saturdays. This happens only once every 823 years. These particular years are known as Moneybag years.
This is the year of MONEY. Also, this year, October will have 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays & 5 Saturdays. This happens only once every 823 years. . .And yet only two paydays. *writing a letter to the governor* apparently he doesn't know what year or month it is, lol.
which reminds me
Malthumb what type of Dog is Nemo?
...Vannah, who is saved, and all of 7 lbs.
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What Henry Ford SHOULD be best remembered for is applying the assembly line process to automobile manufacturing.
toots her butt in the air as she walks away from them.
I thought that was common knowledge :(
You'd be surprised. Even in Detroit people think he "invented the car".
How 'bout this.....Henry Ford was not the 1st to apply assembly line methods to auto manufacturing.....That would be Ransom E. Olds (as in Oldsmobile, or REO Speedwagon for classic rock fans). Ford just did it better.
I never knew REO came from Mr. Olds. There some great rock groups that came out in the 80's, so much so that you couldn't help but recognize them even if you weren't into rock music.
I never knew REO came from Mr. Olds. There some great rock groups that came out in the 80's, so much so that you couldn't help but recognize them even if you weren't into rock music.
I've played in bands with really stupid names.