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Comment on Wednesday Links by Alison

Alison — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:15:13 +0000

Of course I do. That’s why I saved the kitty for last.

Comment on Wednesday Links by Drewbidobidoo!!!

Drewbidobidoo!!! — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:15:05 +0000

You don’t honestly expect me to read this when I can just enjoy kitty in the bath, do you?

Comment on Wednesday Links by salleh

salleh — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:56:13 +0000

HI Amtram/Allison …just popping in to say hello and see that you’re doing ok ……and we miss you at the forum ….you now have my email address , at least i think you do, I put it in my profile ….so I am there a lot …and if you feel like it …you can get in touch with me there ….just friend to friend !

be well my friend …..

Comment on Audrey Drew us Christmas Presents! by polkadotcreations

polkadotcreations — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:51:55 +0000

Those are great! My kids are particularly impressed by the Dalek and Jigglypuff

Comment on Thank You, Buddy Amato. by Alison

Alison — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:48 +0000

That’s a fine justification for having answered the News12 reporter, but does not explain why he went out of his district to demand removal of the cats, nor does it absolve him of responsibility for not finding out what arrangements had actually been made (which, BTW, Mayor Kelaher should have done, as well.)

Based on the fact that he has gotten plenty of press, I don’t think the problem is a dearth of recognition for the good stuff he does. The problem is that doing a lot of good doesn’t give you a free pass to do something else that isn’t. I’m glad that he’s helped animals in the past, but these animals certainly did not benefit.

If he had bothered to find out what arrangements had been made, these cats would still be alive. The progress that has been made with the ones who were removed by TWHE is amazing, and the others could have benefited in the same way in their turn.

I did make one mistake in my post – not all the animals were removed. One room still has some cats, and the homeowners have managed to keep some dogs hidden. So it was only a dozen or so cats that were removed, but it’s still a dozen or so that will never know what it’s like to be healthy, clean, and loved.

If I were unconnected with this, I would certainly have contacted Mr. Amato – any consequences of speaking my mind would be mine alone to bear. However, the need to preface anything I say with a disclaimer to protect the innocent limits my options. Here, the entire context is available to the public, so anything taken out of that context can be shown to be part of one person’s opinion, and harder to misconstrue as a representative statement of any organization.

Comment on Thank You, Buddy Amato. by tamera

tamera — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:02:24 +0000

I’m familiar with the case and Buddy was proactively contacted by the reporter to ask what WOULD happen in Monmouth county if the situation had happened there? He was contacted…he didn’t stick his nose in first.

Buddy Amato doesn’t make the laws, he merely follows and enforces them. The man does more good for animals in one day than the majority of people who talk but show no action. Surely you’re aware that he’s the guy who broke the cat killer case in Aberdeen? Buddy got him the longest sentence possible, you can see for yourself at http://independent.gmnews.com/news/2008/1211/front_page/014.html .

Buddy deserves a hell of a lot of recognition for all the good stuff he does with animals. I’m really sorry you feel otherwise and feel the need to slam him. Talk to him instead.

Comment on Will it Work with Facebook? by Hubby Dude

Hubby Dude — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:41:30 +0000

No, ‘wordbook’ will not, at least not right now. There’s something ‘wrong’ with the latest PHP version — I downgraded to try to eliminate the access violation errors.

I need to move this to a more ‘modern’ server — windows 2000 server is just not able to handle these modern web 2.0 systems….

Comment on Alison’s Plant Guide by twags

twags — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:30:43 +0000

So happy you have this page up!
We have alot of the same plants – I LOVE my sedum!!! (Michael says I’m a bit crazy with it, I’ll just lop off a stem, stick where I want it and watch it go!) The hostas have been a favorite since my Belleville days – I even took some from PJ’s new house down in Point Pleasant – he was going to toss them out!!
They do a fantasic job of covering a big ol’ white pvc drain pipe we have. We’re in the process of re-grading our foundation line because of water getting into the basement (hey, it’s a 120 year old – whadda expect! lol), and I think I’m going to use the hosta to tighten up the top soil line.

I’ll have to do something more with all my garden photos – I usually just post them on Garden Guides. I’m training a wisteria (ALOT of work!), and it is finally starting to behave! I’ll have to show that to you soon.

Comment on Typing One-Handed! by twags

twags — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 18:18:57 +0000

Oh my! Hope you are beginning to heal!!
Haven’t been here to “see” you in quite some time – thought I would pop in.

I went the marching band route for years – Shawna was color guard captain for three years, and in guard for two years before that. Maggie was in for two years as well, dropped out, but is considering winter guard this year. I sometimes miss the band parents and the fun of game and competetion set ups!

Anyway, hope you are doing fine, along with the girls and hubby-dude.
We’re pluggin’ along here – have a new child in the house since Jan. – my step-daughter Sean now lives with us. She’s a problem child with lots of issues and we’re working hard with her.
I just had major surgery in July – hysterectomy. But I’m healing ok and slowly getting back to “me”.
Write when you can!

My love to all…

Comment on A Sad Way to Start a Birthday. by Hubby Dude

Hubby Dude — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:07:14 +0000

Some good news — the other 5 kittens got a clean bill of health and are now up for adoption.

It turns out that the two that were euthanized tested border-line positive for feline aids. We have been told that it’s county and state policy to euthanize if there are other health issues when the tests come out like this. It is still sad — both kittens seemed to be getting better, and will both be missed.