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31 Pink Flamingos

There is an imaginative soul in our neighborhood who loves
outrageous outdoor decorating. For his wife's birthday,
he put up a big sign that said, Happy thirty first Birthday, Patricia and he put thirty one pink flamingos
on the lawn. They were about 3 feet tall and he stationed
them at random so it looked as if they were grazing. I cannot imagine where he was able to purchase them or what
his better half's reaction was. They didn't stay up over
night because Ashley and I looked the next day.

Their Christmas and Halloween decorations are so lavish. I
am looking forward to Easter. In case you are wondering,
the flamingos weren't real. When I see flamingos, I am reminded of Denny and Alan on Boston Legal. They claimed
they were flamingos too.

Rex got his shots yesterday and was thrilled at having a
ride. The Vet didn't have time to clean his teeth so I
guess I will start washing them. The Denta Sticks work much
better than the greenies on his teeth so they aren't too
bad.

I was offered a little boxer/bulldog that someone had
brought in to euthanize because she had chewed a computer
cord into. They often keep healthy, young dogs and try to
find them a home. This little girl had all her shots and
was spayed. I called Ellie and told her but they weren't
interested.

Yea, I have finished cleaning out closets. Habitat for
Humanity came and got everything that was useable and
workable. Ted even parted with an electric drill.

Have fun over the weekend. The sun is shining and it should
be warmer here today.

posted on Jan 15, 2011 7:33 AM ()

Comments:

Euthanize a puppy over a computer cord? Puppies chew things! That is what they do, so get them some rawhide or chew bones- but to destroy it? I hope the vet finds it a good home.
I am surprised Teal does not see flamingos because she lives further south than me, but I guess they live further south than both of us. I do see roseate spoonbills. They are nearly the same size and color but have those awkward looking beaks.

comment by dragonflyby on Jan 18, 2011 7:37 AM ()

You are right puppies chew. Rex was a thief as a child. He stole shoes
and toys and any items of clothing he could find.

Where do the flamingos live in Florida?

reply by elderjane on Jan 18, 2011 12:47 PM ()

Send the flamingos back here where they belong!!!

comment by greatmartin on Jan 15, 2011 7:34 PM ()

Would you like one?

reply by elderjane on Jan 16, 2011 3:37 AM ()

It's so much fun to have a creative neighbor like that. I have a pair of concrete flamingos, Hoppy and Bob I've named them. They are a little different from the standard plastic ones you see. But right now they have no legs so are resting in the back yard here.

comment by troutbend on Jan 15, 2011 2:47 PM ()

The legs are re-bar and stick into holes.

reply by troutbend on Jan 16, 2011 12:12 PM ()

Make sure their little tummies don't get dirty and how are you going to
reattach their legs?

reply by elderjane on Jan 16, 2011 3:39 AM ()

Poor pooch. Some people don't deserve pets. Usually the ones that shouldn't have kids, either.

comment by nittineedles on Jan 15, 2011 1:48 PM ()

I didn't dare look at her because I would probably have taken her home
with me.

reply by elderjane on Jan 16, 2011 3:40 AM ()

I enjoy having a good 'clear out' of cupboards and wardrobes - it is surprising how much 'clutter' accumulates over a year or two. My daughter lynniessouflette once told me that anything I haven't worn or used for more than two years, is very very unlikely to be used again. That made me think - and fair play, she was quite right! So I use the 'two year test' as a kind of 'guage' for my storage spaces. . . . . it is a trifle harder to get my 'other half' to think that way . . . . .

comment by febreze on Jan 15, 2011 1:35 PM ()

I have to confess that my closets were much worse than Ted's. He is neater
than I am but he disregards dust. He won't let me weed out his clothes either. I try to make him feel guilty by telling him that homeless men
need warm clothing.

reply by elderjane on Jan 16, 2011 3:44 AM ()

About the pink plastic lawn flamingos, they are common down here. Interesting, because that is one bird I don't see. But Florida flora and fauna are major artist's subjects and the souvenir shops are full of these decorative pieces. None are great art, however. I keep waiting to see a flamingo sculpture that is really classy. I'd buy it.

comment by tealstar on Jan 15, 2011 1:09 PM ()

How cruel and monstrous of them to want to euthanize a dog for being a dog. Do they have children? Dogs can be trained out of mischief. Our cat Chewy was 18 months in a cage -- he came to us traumatized, agitated, and uncuddly, but no way was I going to take him back to the shelter. It took a year to calm him down, but he's a sweet and loving animal now.

comment by tealstar on Jan 15, 2011 1:03 PM ()

Puppies chew. I hate to think of how many shoes Rex destroyed at that age.
He also had a large cache of other people's shoes and toys he had stolen
from the child down the road. Fortunately they were Celeste's shoes and
she just laughed about it.

reply by elderjane on Jan 16, 2011 3:48 AM ()

Poor puppy. I feel like that every time I'm confronted with an ad looking for foster parents. I would *love* to be able to do it and take in children who need temporary homes but my current situation makes foster parenting a really terrible idea.

Good for you on the closets! I love that feeling of accomplishment when a job like that is finished with. And double good for you on the donations to Habitat for Humanity.

comment by juliansmom on Jan 15, 2011 9:49 AM ()

You have your hands full with Julian and the girls. It is a pity because these children need loving foster homes. I would think a golden retriever
would be a good pet for Julian. They love children and are endlessly
patient and loving. They are also huge. We are trying to get a no kill
shelter for Pet in Oklahoma City. I hope it happens soon because our
present shelter kills after just a few days.

reply by elderjane on Jan 16, 2011 3:57 AM ()

You are a responsible practical woman.

reply by kristilyn3 on Jan 15, 2011 10:14 AM ()

There are low kill shelters around which is what I would choose, but yes if you have a healthy stable dawg there is no need to just kill it... At the very least give him or her a chance at a shelter.

reply by kristilyn3 on Jan 15, 2011 10:00 AM ()

Bring the dog to the shelter.Make sure that they do not drop it off somewhere.He is at the stage of chewing.
We were lucky ours never did.Instead of me.

Best to Ted and Rex

comment by fredo on Jan 15, 2011 8:21 AM ()

Hope the little boxer finds a home. How busy - you already have your closets cleaned out?

comment by dragonflyby on Jan 15, 2011 7:56 AM ()

We are looking for warmer too, -8 overnight... I am ready to become a snowbird starting next winter and Donna seems to on board with the idea. Unfortunately, looking at the temp map, it would be necessary to go deep into Florida to get any relief, so now I'm not sure about the plan... hopefully Ted won't miss his drill too much. Happy weekend.

comment by jjoohhnn on Jan 15, 2011 7:40 AM ()

Omg killing a dog that didn't die from chewing an electric cord??? What is wrong with people? I hope they don't kill the dog...

I'm Glad Rex had a good day tho!

comment by kristilyn3 on Jan 15, 2011 7:38 AM ()

The vet will keep the puppy until they can give it away. Dogs will be
dogs. Our Vet squated down and got level with Rex, petted him and praised
him, gave him three shots and Rex never even flinched. Then he showed Ted
how to give a shot with one hand so the dog never sees the needle. This
is why we drive 25 miles back to Shawnee to go to the vet.

reply by elderjane on Jan 16, 2011 4:07 AM ()

Thanks for the answer. I wasn't suggesting that killing the dog was a good idea, I just wondered what the best solution would be, you know? We only have one shelter in our area and they can only keep animals for a short amount of time. This is part of the reason why I'm always so hesitant about getting a pet. If it doesn't work out...and there's a good chance that it won't...I don't know what I would do with it.

reply by juliansmom on Jan 15, 2011 10:09 AM ()

This is an honest question.

What should one do if they have a pet that they find they can no longer manage or care for? Or if the pet doesn't fit into the family dynamic the way that they had hoped? Do they take it to a shelter? Don't shelters put animals down if they can't find homes in a certain amount of time?

Again...an honest question.

reply by juliansmom on Jan 15, 2011 9:47 AM ()

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