Yesterday was fairly busy: had the car serviced, shined the candelabra:
I took the dogs for a walk in the park, they loved it, though Seig was exhausted when we got home. He's good for short bursts of speed and walks around the block. I also rode 12.19 miles of a 16.18 mile ride in Canyonville, Oregon. Rouvy has a little clip if you want to see what I see. The clip shows several cyclists and usually it's only me. Occasionally there are other riders, but we never really get close.
Gallup has an interesting article on how the number of people who respect organized religion is continuing to drop. They cite several reason: the priest scandals of the Catholic Church and Evangelicals forcing their way in to politics. Their comment about the latter was something like: Republicans may like it but Democrats and Independents don't. Remember, the election will be here before you know it.
And finally, Seig goes to the Vet today. He needs his distemper and rabies shots. As always, I like to remind people with pets that they need to manage their Veterinarian. He may talk puppy or kitty talk to you pet in a very trustworthy voice but the bottom line is he is running a business. He is a lot like the big, home improvement retailer I work for in that he wants to fill your shopping cart. Here's one example: Seig was wormed when he was a puppy, yet they wanted me to bring a stool sample so they could run a fecal test for parasites. A small modicum of research on the Internet will educate you on what symptoms your pet will exhibit if he have worms. The last time Seig weighed in at 118 lbs, it's why we call him Biggie. He does not have worms, but that's not going to stop them from charging me $40 to run a fecal exam... just to be on the safe side. Once you begin to manage your Vet he will learn to reach into someone else's pocket to pay for his Mercedes.
The Rouvy is interesting. I imagine it makes the cycling in place much more bearable. I should try more bicycling in the summer tho.
ReplyDeleteOrganized religion is big business. I’ve seen the fundies on the street, gathered around their little magazines in their Sunday best, looking for stupid people to talk into their mythology more and more. They need butts in those pews.
And having let’s its like having children.
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Rouvy is great - normally it's only you on the route, or if there is another person they're miles away.
DeleteOrganized religion wants micromanage your life.
I love my vet. He never tries to pull that crap with us, and I think he's a little more ethical than that. Although I'm sure with his wealthier clients who don't care about money they suggest all kinds of "just in case" stuff since they are, as you say, running a business.
ReplyDeleteI despise organized religion getting involved in politics. They should immediately lose their tax exempt status when that happens....actually, they should lose their tax exempt status, period. Then we'd know for sure which ones are in it for the right reasons!
The Vet I go to is good that way, I just no, no, and no, and nothing else is said. The Vet I used to go to would get accusatory and try and guilt me out... that's why I no longer go to her.
DeleteI haven't got much silver , perhaps 10 items , but I love sitting down with the silver polish .....I miss a set of candle sticks I've cleaned for 18 years .. my husband took them and I bet they are frigging dirty as hell
ReplyDeleteI don't like polishing silver, my cuticles and laternal nail folds get all black and my hands look like those of an old beggar man.
DeleteGood advice on the vet. I really like mine, but it is good to be wary about paying for things that you don't really need to pay for.
ReplyDeleteYeah, unfortunately it is a business and at the end of the day they're looking at receipts and how to grow them.
Deletemy house call vet and her wife never try to screw me over. FUCK ORGANIZED RELIGION! and some TN state gov worker just resigned; he was on the DL with guys; "family matter" is his story. YEAH RIGHT!
ReplyDeleteYou have a good vet. And there's nothing like good old fashioned Republican family values, is there?
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