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I was asked why I preferred a male dog to a female, since the male spends way too much time marking territory. I know that's the case, but the male is probably a bit more needy? My male lab would follow me around the house. If I sat in the living room, he parked himself near me, if not half in my lap. If I got up to walk to the bathroom or bedroom, it was a sure thing he would show up within a minute. Living alone, I kind of like that. (I'd like it even if I didn't live alone.)
My female shepherd (Lady) was much more independent as well as stubborn at times. She found herself a comfortable place and stayed until she decided to move elsewhere - it had nothing to do with me being in proximity to her. And did I mention stubborn? She was a good dog, easy to be around, not demanding at all. But when she decided to be, she was really stubborn. I think the male wants to please to the point that he figures, "Okay, your way is the best way!"
Also, a word about the light bulbs I purchased. They were bought at Home Depot, the brand name is CREE, and this is on the front of the pkg: 5000K daylight. LED. 100w; replacement; uses only 18 Watts.
Brightness--1600 lumens; estimated energy cost $2.17 per year.
Do I understand all that verbage? No, I don't. But the bulbs are fantastic. I'm going to hunt up the old guy at Home Depot and have him pick out a few more bulbs - I will put one in the kitchen ceiling fixture, and one in the hallway. That's for now, and I'll do a couple at a time until I replace them all. I won't necessarily need the high power bulbs for places like the bathroom or bedrooms, but the light coming from them seems so much more crisp and clear, and are just what I need to be able to function well.
Today I received an order I placed on Costco Online - a pair of black dress pants. They fit great although I'd rather have the waist a bit higher. They look and feel like a very expensive pair but were quite reasonable.
I also got a jacket - a waterproof parka which is lined in heavy fleece, and although I didn't realize it when I ordered it, there is an inner removable jacket of very lightweight puffy down-like material. It's not down because the price was too low for that, but it will be nice on cool days to wear alone, or I can snap it inside the parka for when I go skiing at one of the Lake Tahoe runs! I'll probably make the newspapers - "Old lady flying down the slopes with her floppy eared labrador retriever keeping up with her!"
A final word about a floppy eared lab, I found one - a 5 yr old chocolate purebred lab named Berkley. I filled out a lengthy online application, but every time I hit Submit it came back saying I had something incorrect with my email address or phone #. I checked it several times but it still doesn't work - I'm still waiting for the webmaster, and probably by now Berkley is skiing with someone else. (I'll take it as a sign to just let it go and find the male black puppy I've had my heart set on.)
Oh Lordy, is that rain I hear hitting my roof? Just a few dribbles, but any and all will be welcome.
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Some questions answered
I was asked why I preferred a male dog to a female, since the male spends way too much time marking territory. I know that's the case, but the male is probably a bit more needy? My male lab would follow me around the house. If I sat in the living room, he parked himself near me, if not half in my lap. If I got up to walk to the bathroom or bedroom, it was a sure thing he would show up within a minute. Living alone, I kind of like that. (I'd like it even if I didn't live alone.)
My female shepherd (Lady) was much more independent as well as stubborn at times. She found herself a comfortable place and stayed until she decided to move elsewhere - it had nothing to do with me being in proximity to her. And did I mention stubborn? She was a good dog, easy to be around, not demanding at all. But when she decided to be, she was really stubborn. I think the male wants to please to the point that he figures, "Okay, your way is the best way!"
Also, a word about the light bulbs I purchased. They were bought at Home Depot, the brand name is CREE, and this is on the front of the pkg: 5000K daylight. LED. 100w; replacement; uses only 18 Watts.
Brightness--1600 lumens; estimated energy cost $2.17 per year.
Do I understand all that verbage? No, I don't. But the bulbs are fantastic. I'm going to hunt up the old guy at Home Depot and have him pick out a few more bulbs - I will put one in the kitchen ceiling fixture, and one in the hallway. That's for now, and I'll do a couple at a time until I replace them all. I won't necessarily need the high power bulbs for places like the bathroom or bedrooms, but the light coming from them seems so much more crisp and clear, and are just what I need to be able to function well.
Today I received an order I placed on Costco Online - a pair of black dress pants. They fit great although I'd rather have the waist a bit higher. They look and feel like a very expensive pair but were quite reasonable.
I also got a jacket - a waterproof parka which is lined in heavy fleece, and although I didn't realize it when I ordered it, there is an inner removable jacket of very lightweight puffy down-like material. It's not down because the price was too low for that, but it will be nice on cool days to wear alone, or I can snap it inside the parka for when I go skiing at one of the Lake Tahoe runs! I'll probably make the newspapers - "Old lady flying down the slopes with her floppy eared labrador retriever keeping up with her!"
A final word about a floppy eared lab, I found one - a 5 yr old chocolate purebred lab named Berkley. I filled out a lengthy online application, but every time I hit Submit it came back saying I had something incorrect with my email address or phone #. I checked it several times but it still doesn't work - I'm still waiting for the webmaster, and probably by now Berkley is skiing with someone else. (I'll take it as a sign to just let it go and find the male black puppy I've had my heart set on.)
Oh Lordy, is that rain I hear hitting my roof? Just a few dribbles, but any and all will be welcome.
- Let There Be Light!
As anyone who reads my blog knows, I suffer from macular degeneration. There are probably other issues related to aging eyes as well, and I find I need bright light to function - read, clean, cook, etc. I love the LED bulbs that are available,...
- More On Dog Search
The quest goes on, and I appreciate the comments I've received on this subject. Thanks "gracehoper" for the comments about the Bradshaw shelter. I watch their website every day, and receive info almost daily of new dogs to the shelter. ...
- We Finaly Got Rain!
Probably not much rainfall, but what we got is sure welcome. The temps won't get out of the upper 50's today and I'm chilled, but when I go out in a few minutes I will be able to wear a new rain jacket I bought. It is warm even...
- Let There Be Light!
I drove straight to Home Depot from the gym this morning and found a decent floor lamp that wasn't too expensive. I decided I'd rather get a cheaper fixture and spend more on the bulbs, which I did. I let it sit for a couple of hours...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...