Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Gary Hurst
in the rural deep south, the dog tends to be integrated into the community. poor white trash is most fond of the dog and the dog most fond of him. perhaps i have been overly influenced by this outlook. On Nov 16, 2007 12:23 PM, ernest breakfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary, i hope you

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:44:05 -0800 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool. I was wondering about that. I've been wanting to meet this German Shepherd I see in this yard that barks a lot but looks so lonely. I think I'll just go ahead and pet him like I've been wanting to. Thanks Gary.

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Gary Hurst
he's being sarcastic to rebut my dogs aren't really all that dangerous by nature idea. i just didn't choose to continue the debate. On Nov 16, 2007 10:07 AM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:44:05 -0800 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool. I was

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread ernest breakfield
Gary, i hope you didn't also choose to ignore the reality, too; we'd like to see you around and happily in biz* for a while yet! ;-) cheers! e (* for your own benefit, not because you're trying to pay off some liability judgment.) Gary Hurst wrote: he's being sarcastic to rebut my

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Zoltan Finks
Nah, your heart's in the right place. I was just thinking of the unfortunate reality surrounding peoples' freaking out if a dog dares nip anyone. It is harrowing to think that one could be in bankruptcy, or debt for the rest of their life over a bite. Heck, even put behind bars. I have been

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Gary Hurst
i only mess with dogs and don't need training. if the dog just seems to basically know what to do, i go with it. otherwise, i let other people mess with them. On Nov 16, 2007 2:50 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nah, your heart's in the right place. I was just thinking of the

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Mitch Haley
Zoltan Finks wrote: I was just thinking of the unfortunate reality surrounding peoples' freaking out if a dog dares nip anyone. http://www.nbc10.com/news/14587595/detail.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yep, that's a whole nuther subject too. You don't want your dog going up against a cop. Brian On 11/16/07, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Zoltan Finks wrote: I was just thinking of the unfortunate reality surrounding peoples' freaking out if a dog dares nip anyone.

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread ernest breakfield
i understand; with family ranging from VA and SC to TX and FL, i'm familiar with how dogs are integrated into the society. (personally, our 11 yr-old rescue pup is considered our 'kid', and expected and welcome in most any of our family homes for any of our functions. respectfully, i know

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread ernest breakfield
Good Dog! very sad; dog was doing its job. too bad the idiot who wasn't supposed to be in its yard had a badge and a gun! makes me wonder though; after being around Belgian Malinois dogs (similar in temperament and sharing a common base with the Belgian Sheepdogs) for some time and

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Timothy Robinson
I don't consider myself PWT but I'm awful fond of my dawgs. I quit showing dogs years ago and now rather than look at papers and pedigree, I'm more often influenced by kill date at the pound.. Last two dogs I simply sat on the floor at the shelter and bonded. Just like I use intuition when I

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-16 Thread Zoltan Finks
Malinois really are becoming more common, seems to me, than GSDs in cop and military use. I think the only thing a GSD has over them in police work is size which is largely for intimidation purposes. A Malinois would pack plenty of punch, though I suppose a large determined man, especially on

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-14 Thread Zoltan Finks
Cool. I was wondering about that. I've been wanting to meet this German Shepherd I see in this yard that barks a lot but looks so lonely. I think I'll just go ahead and pet him like I've been wanting to. Thanks Gary. Brian On 11/13/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what the hell kind of

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-14 Thread Tom Hargrave
considers adding a second dog Cool. I was wondering about that. I've been wanting to meet this German Shepherd I see in this yard that barks a lot but looks so lonely. I think I'll just go ahead and pet him like I've been wanting to. Thanks Gary. Brian On 11/13/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-14 Thread Gary Hurst
y'all are clearly yankees, huh? On Nov 14, 2007 4:44 PM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool. I was wondering about that. I've been wanting to meet this German Shepherd I see in this yard that barks a lot but looks so lonely. I think I'll just go ahead and pet him like I've been

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: i am going to see the dog on friday. everything seems pretty sincere here, but you never know. if i catch the slightest wind of a con, i will waddle away. If you take her home, get a book of names at the library and read it to her. Maybe she will react to one.

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Actually these lists of names are on line-even listed by ethnicity. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI- If you take her home, get a book of names at the library and read it to her. Maybe

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread archer
Gary Hurst wrote: i am going to see the dog on friday. everything seems pretty sincere here, but you never know. if i catch the slightest wind of a con, i will waddle away. If you take her home, get a book of names at the library and read it to her. Maybe she will react to one.

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
A couple thoughts for you, Gary, that you may already know: The seller is presenting a sales pitch, which is a bit unusual for someone who is involved in rescue (things like spectacular, and will not be disappointed). You might ask if she works with the local German Shepherd rescue org. Of course

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Gary Hurst
I don't know what they are up to over there, but i doubt it is breeding. Here is her original ad from a few days ago http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/472531312.html On Nov 13, 2007 6:52 AM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A couple thoughts for you, Gary, that you may already know: The

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Hurst wrote: I don't know what they are up to over there, but i doubt it is breeding. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/472531312.html Sounds like she wanted to do pet rescue work, so she just jumped in and started doing it. When she talks about bail, it makes me wonder if she had to

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Tom Hargrave
, 2007 7:27 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog Gary Hurst wrote: I don't know what they are up to over there, but i doubt it is breeding. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/472531312.html Sounds like she wanted to do pet rescue work, so she

[MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Glenn Brown
Gary, Just the pictures could win one over, good luck. G. M. Brown Brevard, NC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread andrew strasfogel
To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog Gary Hurst wrote: I don't know what they are up to over there, but i doubt it is breeding. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/472531312.html Sounds like she wanted to do pet rescue work, so she just jumped

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: Nobody commented on her cockeyed ears (no pun intended). What does this signify? The right ear is normal IIRC. Never seen one flop over the head like her left ear instead of off to the side. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Zoltan Finks
Andrew, I think you must be talking about when I wrote the breed is one of the most likely to bite though. Unless I'm missing something. The ears: When it flops over the head like that it is often indicitive of someone having taped the ears up at some point. Sometimes GSDs don't need taping,

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread ernest breakfield
this one looks like a cutey, and i'm all for rescuing dogs; our Malinois/Lab mix was a rescue dog, and after some time to recover from what was obviously an abusive start, she's become a wonderful critter to have around the house (and the office, and pretty much anywhere else we go).

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Nov 13, 2007 3:52 AM, Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure how to diagnose bad hips besides grabbing the leg and gently pulling it sideward 'til the dog exhibits pain. Hey, just like balljoints! Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Rich Thomas
Dog for Sale Dog For Sale: OR free to good home. Answers to the name of Dolly. Excellent guard dog. Owner cannot afford to feed him anymore, as there are no more thieves, murderers, rapists or molesters left in the neighborhood for him to eat. Most of

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Gary Hurst
what the hell kind of mike vick dog world do you guys live in? these dogs don't go around biting people. for the most part they are just like little children. they like you and seek your approval. unless a dog is badly provoked or trained to attack, they aren't going to bite you. On Nov 13,

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread Rory
Thank You! On 11/13/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what the hell kind of mike vick dog world do you guys live in? these dogs don't go around biting people. for the most part they are just like little children. they like you and seek your approval. unless a dog is badly provoked

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-13 Thread ernest breakfield
i dunno' nuttin' 'bout Mike Vick, but you're probably right that our own dawgs aint' likely to be bitin' on us (most of the time). it aint' them bitin' us you gots to worry 'bouts... unless of course, you can afford to loose everything you have because Bowser took a chunk out of some dipsh*t

[MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-12 Thread Gary Hurst
this one seems as if it should work pretty well http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/476429500.html any thoughts? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-12 Thread Rory
We have a 2yo white German Shepherd, great dog! On 11/12/07, Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: this one seems as if it should work pretty well http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pet/476429500.html any thoughts? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-12 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 7:13 PM To: Banned List; Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] jabba considers

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: MY .02 Can you find out why they gave her up? Sounds like she was dumped on the shelter w/o info, not even a name. (or picked up as a stray) If she's well trained for a pup, it would be nice to know the name she was trained to respond to. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] jabba considers adding a second dog

2007-11-12 Thread Gary Hurst
i think this woman just goes to her local animal shelter and saves dogs she likes, then trying to find them another home. she lives way out in the middle of nowhere. i am going to see the dog on friday. everything seems pretty sincere here, but you never know. if i catch the slightest wind of