How Stupid Are They?

[Tom Dempsey]

Thus, we are menaced by all sorts of wildlife, here.

Pepper spray and little bells, perhaps?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Thus, we are menaced by all sorts of wildlife, here.

Pepper spray and little bells, perhaps?

Thank you, Tom.
Here's what I carry (in a canvas Navy-surplus shoulder-bag) when I go for my early-morning or late afternoon 2+mi. walks:
- short crowbar.
- Wasp spray (I gave a can of this to my Pastor, for his late-afternoon walks.)
- pepper spray (given to me by my Pastor)
- folding penknife.
- Army-issue whistle.

Also, I go prepared to speak sweetly to any unattended or leashed dogs that wander by. On one such journey, a Pit-bull saw me coming and scurried along the driver's side of a line of parked cars, as I crossed the street, in this suburb. When he got up to me, remembering what "Caesar the Dog Whisperer" said on one of his shows, that dogs pick-up on our vocal and body attitude, I tried being cheerful and welcoming. It worked! He started wiggling. The more I spoke to him, sweetly, the more he seemed charmed, so I rubbed his back with both open palms and gave him a bit of a tickle from shoulders to rump. He wiggled more. Then, he jumped up, placing both paws on my shoulders, and gave me a lightening-fast lick on my lower lip, with his open mouth (!!!!) At that, considering myself very lucky he had not removed my lip, I bid him farewell and proceeded on my way.

He immediately took up a place approx. 10 - 20 ft ahead of me and was clearly escorting me. "We" walked the distance of a couple blocks. Then, all of a sudden, a woman appeared a short distance away from me. She had one of those loaf-of-bread-sized yapper dogs with her, which began to make a fuss ( the type to never just shut up,) and the Pit-bull went right over and grabbed the little dog by its throat and shook it hard, left-to-right and back-and-forth. A bunch of neighbors came running from their yards, yelling and screaming at the bigger dog, and one man looked at me as if to say, "Why aren't you controlling your dog," to which I said, aloud, "He's not mine" and proceeded on my journey, alone. One of the men had tackled the Pitt-bull and knelt on it, holding it prone and captured in the street, for police to arrive, I assumed.

Such can be life in the 'burbs.

[Roy]

On one such journey, a Pit-bull saw me coming and scurried along the driver's side of a line of parked cars, as I crossed the street...all of a sudden, a woman appeared a short distance away from me. She had one of those loaf-of-bread-sized yapper dogs with her, which began to make a fuss ( the type to never just shut up,) and the Pit-bull went right over and grabbed the little dog by its throat and shook it hard, left-to-right and back-and-forth.

That sounds like more than enough, to have killed the yapper. Did you report the pit bull to the animal control authorities?

[MurphOnMillerAve]

Didn't mean to pry, Murph. You don't have to tell me where you live. Everyone knows, to the block, where I live. We all know where Roger lives.

Speaking of Roger, where is he?

It's okay, Roy.
First, we have had several domiciles within the megalopolis of New York.
Secondly, I contacted Roger and found him to be well. Thank God. Indeed. However, I believe he just lost interest here.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

On one such journey, a Pit-bull saw me coming and scurried along the driver's side of a line of parked cars, as I crossed the street...all of a sudden, a woman appeared a short distance away from me. She had one of those loaf-of-bread-sized yapper dogs with her, which began to make a fuss ( the type to never just shut up,) and the Pit-bull went right over and grabbed the little dog by its throat and shook it hard, left-to-right and back-and-forth.

That sounds like more than enough, to have killed the yapper. Did you report the pit bull to the animal control authorities?

The neighbors in the proximity of the attack did so, before I went on my way. Later, in my walk, I saw a patrol car and flagged him down to report what I had witnessed. He then drove toward the site. I never saw the Pitt-bull again, nor the lady and her little dog, though I am always watchful for the big dog coming at me again in what I perceived to be his haunts.

[Roy]

That must've been pretty scary, to see a pit bull attack a small dog. Whoever tackled the pit bull knew what they were doing, I bet, because the dog could've killed him as well.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

That must've been pretty scary, to see a pit bull attack a small dog. Whoever tackled the pit bull knew what they were doing, I bet, because the dog could've killed him as well.

Yes, I left that scene with great respect for his courage and determination. The dog was a stranger to me so I felt I had absolutely no obligation and/or authority over it.

[webenda]

Didn't mean to pry, Murph. You don't have to tell me where you live. Everyone knows, to the block, where I live. We all know where Roger lives.

Speaking of Roger, where is he?

Oh-oh.

OK, Wayne.
Technically correct but not the way most consider it. I do not have texting on my phone nor have I ever tried to text to anyone.
And if this is the same class as what most people call texting I will stop doing it.

Goodbye Roger, we all will miss you.

Roger, I apologize. I was pulling your chain. Please come back. Texting is just a new word to describe communication via letters and numbers. Texting is not a sin.

Texting definition: the main body of matter in a manuscript, book, newspaper, etc., as distinguished from notes, appendixes, headings, illustrations, etc.

[MurphOnMillerAve]

There is something to be said for meeting folks from a forum in-person. Their messages become clearer, and addressing messages to them becomes more careful and considerate. IMO .

When I met Roger in-person, who visited me at my booth at a TCA Meet @ York, I knew immediately I had met a very good soul.

I am sorry others of you may not be able to say hello to him in-person. It certainly would be an enjoyable moment for you, I am certain.
Murph the Frank

[Roy]

Speaking of text, I used to avail myself of the usenet newsgroups. Usenet converts messages, which can be anything: music, video, software - you name it, into simple alpha-numeric text.

[webenda]

PLANKING
Proof that humanity has sunk to its lowest point in history thus far. It is the act of lying completely flat across pretty much anything in an urban setting. A friend will take pictures of the act and, of course, post them on Facebook or Twitter. Much favored by hipsters, douchebags, and the like. This trend is currently sweeping the internet, reason: unknown.

Proof that literally ANYTHING can catch on if enough idiots think it is "cool".



Girl with the green top thought it was "No-Pants-Day" on the railroad.

[rex desilets]

Multiple Darwin awards?

[E7]

Multiple Darwin awards?

AKA Sh*t for brains.

[John Webster]

Where is there a 3 foot gauge railroad that transports canoes as part of it's business?

[webenda]

Where is there a 3 foot gauge railroad that transports canoes as part of it's business?

I am not 100% sure but based on the Portugues language and owner I would guess Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, operated by Vale Mining Company on narrow gauge (one meter) track. It is a tourist attraction because of the scenic journey more than a transportation system.