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| Selkie |
S.S.P.C.A. guy Stuart knocked my door luchtime and handed me a beautiful
young male polecat. Not at all nippy, plump, clean and sweet smelling. Found
wandering the streets in Chirnside. Berwickshire. After my last female died
on Friday I really don't want to build my collection up again but said I
would keep it for a few days. Very sweet little guy and somebody must have
worked hard with him to tame him. Put some posters up etc so here's hoping
his owner will get in contact.
The only problem is that he is fast on his pins and I am not. Both times I
went to check on him he was out of the hutch like a rocket. Can't have him
indoor as Kenny, my house fert, has just been treated for mites.
selkie
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| Gary |
Selkie wrote:
> I really don't want to build my collection up again
There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection" to be
"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good example
of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
"collection".
Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up again", is
just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
"collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
Just curious.
Gary
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| Jason and Holly Harper |
The same thing had popped into my head too, Gary. But I was going to give
the person the benefit of the doubt and read more posts just to get a better
feel. But good for you for asking. :)
Holly
"Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> Selkie wrote:
>
> > I really don't want to build my collection up again
>
> There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
> right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
to be
> "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
example
> of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
> "collection".
>
> Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
again", is
> just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
> "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
>
> Just curious.
>
> Gary
>
>
>
>
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| Gary |
Jason and Holly Harper wrote:
> The same thing had popped into my head too, Gary. But I was going to give
> the person the benefit of the doubt and read more posts just to get a better
> feel. But good for you for asking. :)
>
> Holly
Thanks. I was not trying to flame or anything; it just struck me as odd the
phrase they used.
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| Dark Jewel |
I agree with you also Gary. It is a strange way to word it. But then
I have always thought that my pets were like my children.
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:19:01 -0600, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>Selkie wrote:
>
>> I really don't want to build my collection up again
>
>There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
>right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection" to be
>"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good example
>of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
>"collection".
>
>Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up again", is
>just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
>"collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
>
>Just curious.
>
>Gary
>
>
>
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| Jason and Holly Harper |
No...I didn't take it as a flame and I hope they don't either. I think it
was a question that was asked politely. All too often we're not able to
interpret tone.
Holly
"Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F70706F.B781EDC3@vcn.com...
> Jason and Holly Harper wrote:
>
> > The same thing had popped into my head too, Gary. But I was going to
give
> > the person the benefit of the doubt and read more posts just to get a
better
> > feel. But good for you for asking. :)
> >
> > Holly
>
> Thanks. I was not trying to flame or anything; it just struck me as odd
the
> phrase they used.
>
> Gary
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| oldmolly |
"Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> Selkie wrote:
>
> > I really don't want to build my collection up again
>
> There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
> right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
to be
> "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
example
> of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
> "collection".
>
> Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
again", is
> just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
> "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
>
Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have. She
is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the fastest
ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
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| oldmolly |
"Dark Jewel" <DarkJewel_with_Pixi_and_Dixi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I agree with you also Gary. It is a strange way to word it. But then
> I have always thought that my pets were like my children.
Ah well then. I personally think it is very odd to treat animals like
children. Something about that term makes me feel a bit queasy. They are
animals for goodness sakes.I love my animals, as does Selkie. I treat them
with every concern and provide them with every comfort, *but* I don't treat
them like children. I treat them like animals and let them have some
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| Gary |
oldmolly wrote:
> "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > Selkie wrote:
> >
> > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> >
> > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
> > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
> to be
> > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> example
> > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
> > "collection".
> >
> > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> again", is
> > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
> > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> >
> Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have. She
> is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the fastest
> ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
> ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
Calm down old woman. I asked a simple question as nicely as I could.
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| Gary |
oldmolly wrote:
> "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > Selkie wrote:
> >
> > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> >
> > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
> > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
> to be
> > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> example
> > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
> > "collection".
> >
> > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> again", is
> > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
> > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> >
> Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have. She
> is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the fastest
> ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
> ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
oldmolly wrote:
"Perhaps I am a terrible ferret owner too as my ferrets live outside with
rarely cuddles, only once a day perhaps, rarely treats, ferretone a couple
of times a week perhaps."
Take your two-faced hypocrisy and shove it where the sun don't shine, hypocrite!
Is that clear???
Gary
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| Dav Vandenbroucke |
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:19:01 -0600, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
>right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection" to be
>"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good example
I think you're being too sensitive. I read it as just a wry way of
saying "I have enough ferrets as it is."
Dav Vandenbroucke
dav_and_frances_vandenbroucke@compuserve.com
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| Gary |
Dav Vandenbroucke wrote:
> On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:19:01 -0600, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>
> >There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
> >right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection" to be
> >"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good example
>
> I think you're being too sensitive. I read it as just a wry way of
> saying "I have enough ferrets as it is."
>
> Dav Vandenbroucke
> dav_and_frances_vandenbroucke@compuserve.com
Maybe so, but others noticed the same thing and wondered about it, too. Coming
right on the heels of the Titusville rescue, don't you think it's a valid concern?
Gary
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| Jason and Holly Harper |
*biting my tongue*
"oldmolly" <oldmolly1@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message
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> >
> Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have. She
> is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the
fastest
> ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
> ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
>
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| Selkie |
"Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> Selkie wrote:
>
> > I really don't want to build my collection up again
>
> There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
> right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
to be
> "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
example
> of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
> "collection".
>
> Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
again", is
> just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
> "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
>
> Just curious.
>
> Gary
>
>
>
Sorry if I upset anybody. Don't forget that US and UK have different ways of
using words. A collection to me is a group of precious things. I'm dyslexic
with words and speech. My ferrets are family, as are my cats and dog. They
would be the first things I would save in a fire or tragedy. My oldest is
now a healthy 8 years old, my 3 year old house ferret thoroughly spoiled by
me and my hubby and it's a collection is also a UK way of describing a
'business of ferrets' in Scotland. ALL of my animals are rescues from the
likes of Titusville and other ignorant cruel owners.
And as a footnote the found ferret was called Socks and he has been claimed
tonight. Owner said he had been cleaned up beautifully and I complimented
him on the fact that he had obviously handled Socks really well as he came
to a complete stranger and never nipped at all. It was lovely to see Sock
stretch up to this guys face and kiss his nose and then lick his ear. With
some of the hooligans around here it was fortunate he came to me and didn't
end up being kicked or shot at.
selkie
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| swamp |
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:47:15 +0100, "oldmolly"
<oldmolly1@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
>"Dark Jewel" <DarkJewel_with_Pixi_and_Dixi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:t9t0nvc6khfqcmkektv2f2pc7ana7ae83g@4ax.com...
>> I agree with you also Gary. It is a strange way to word it. But then
>> I have always thought that my pets were like my children.
>
> Ah well then. I personally think it is very odd to treat animals like
>children. Something about that term makes me feel a bit queasy. They are
>animals for goodness sakes.I love my animals, as does Selkie. I treat them
>with every concern and provide them with every comfort, *but* I don't treat
>them like children. I treat them like animals and let them have some
>dignity.
I think children are as entitled to dignity as animals. ;)
Crafting words is tricky business, and I'm guessing Selkie meant
"business" when s/he wrote "collection."
swamp
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| Gary |
Selkie wrote:
> "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > Selkie wrote:
> >
> > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> >
> > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
> > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
> to be
> > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> example
> > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
> > "collection".
> >
> > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> again", is
> > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
> > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> >
> > Just curious.
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> >
> Sorry if I upset anybody. Don't forget that US and UK have different ways of
> using words. A collection to me is a group of precious things. I'm dyslexic
> with words and speech. My ferrets are family, as are my cats and dog. They
> would be the first things I would save in a fire or tragedy. My oldest is
> now a healthy 8 years old, my 3 year old house ferret thoroughly spoiled by
> me and my hubby and it's a collection is also a UK way of describing a
> 'business of ferrets' in Scotland. ALL of my animals are rescues from the
> likes of Titusville and other ignorant cruel owners.
Thank you for explaining that. I expected that it was something like that, which
is why I asked. I was just curious, not accusing you of anything. Hope you
understand. :o)
> And as a footnote the found ferret was called Socks and he has been claimed
> tonight. Owner said he had been cleaned up beautifully and I complimented
> him on the fact that he had obviously handled Socks really well as he came
> to a complete stranger and never nipped at all. It was lovely to see Sock
> stretch up to this guys face and kiss his nose and then lick his ear. With
> some of the hooligans around here it was fortunate he came to me and didn't
> end up being kicked or shot at.
>
> selkie
That's great! Ferrets always seem to somehow know where to go to get human help
and compassion, don't they?!
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| Dark Jewel |
I never said i treated my animals like children I treat them like
animals. I think of them as my children since i cannot have any.
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:47:15 +0100, "oldmolly"
<oldmolly1@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
>"Dark Jewel" <DarkJewel_with_Pixi_and_Dixi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:t9t0nvc6khfqcmkektv2f2pc7ana7ae83g@4ax.com...
>> I agree with you also Gary. It is a strange way to word it. But then
>> I have always thought that my pets were like my children.
>
> Ah well then. I personally think it is very odd to treat animals like
>children. Something about that term makes me feel a bit queasy. They are
>animals for goodness sakes.I love my animals, as does Selkie. I treat them
>with every concern and provide them with every comfort, *but* I don't treat
>them like children. I treat them like animals and let them have some
>dignity.
>
>
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| Jim Higgins |
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:39:44 -0600, in
<3F70CBB0.7ECA8164@vcn.com>, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>Dav Vandenbroucke wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:19:01 -0600, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>>
>>>There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
>>>right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection" to be
>>>"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good example
>>
>> I think you're being too sensitive. I read it as just a
>>wry way of saying "I have enough ferrets as it is."
>
>Maybe so, but others noticed the same thing and wondered
>about it, too. Coming right on the heels of the Titusville
>rescue, don't you think it's a valid concern?
Gary, it would probably be valid in a vacuum, but if you had any
memory of who the assorted folks here are - or at least who their
postings portray them as - you wouldn't have questioned Selkie in
the first place. Is there any connection to the Titusville
Rescue other than the word collection? Do you really think
animal collectors see themselves as such and refer to their
collections as such? Do a Google search on alt.pets.ferrets and
Selkie. C'mon, try to think before posting instead of using this
place as a stream of consciousness bulletin board.
That said, it doesn't seem worth 1/10th the fuss oldmolly is
making (or me) and if you want to rip her heart out (or mine) for
complaining about something that was put twice as nicely as she
ever thought to put a complaint^W question, be my guest.
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| Dark Jewel |
I think I stated that badly. I think of my animals as children
because like children they depend on me for their well being, and
health.
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 16:43:05 -0700, Dark Jewel
<DarkJewel_with_Pixi_and_Dixi@yahoo.com> wrote:
>I never said i treated my animals like children I treat them like
>animals. I think of them as my children since i cannot have any.
>
>On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 21:47:15 +0100, "oldmolly"
><oldmolly1@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Dark Jewel" <DarkJewel_with_Pixi_and_Dixi@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:t9t0nvc6khfqcmkektv2f2pc7ana7ae83g@4ax.com...
>>> I agree with you also Gary. It is a strange way to word it. But then
>>> I have always thought that my pets were like my children.
>>
>> Ah well then. I personally think it is very odd to treat animals like
>>children. Something about that term makes me feel a bit queasy. They are
>>animals for goodness sakes.I love my animals, as does Selkie. I treat them
>>with every concern and provide them with every comfort, *but* I don't treat
>>them like children. I treat them like animals and let them have some
>>dignity.
>>
>>
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| oldmolly |
"Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F70C120.20A5F3F5@vcn.com...
> oldmolly wrote:
>
> > "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message
news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > > Selkie wrote:
> > >
> > > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> > >
> > > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't
sound
> > > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A
"collection"
> > to be
> > > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> > example
> > > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they
were a
> > > "collection".
> > >
> > > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> > again", is
> > > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to
be
> > > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> > >
> > Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have.
She
> > is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the
fastest
> > ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
> > ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
>
> Calm down old woman. I asked a simple question as nicely as I could.
>
No you didn't , you passed judgement on spomene simply because they used a
certain word.I too have a collection of animals and birds. Doesn't mean
anything other than I have a lot of them.
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| oldmolly |
"Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F70C1D7.DBCE147F@vcn.com...
> oldmolly wrote:
>
> > "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message
news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > > Selkie wrote:
> > >
> > > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> > >
> > > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't
sound
> > > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A
"collection"
> > to be
> > > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> > example
> > > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they
were a
> > > "collection".
> > >
> > > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> > again", is
> > > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to
be
> > > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> > >
> > Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have.
She
> > is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the
fastest
> > ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
> > ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
>
> oldmolly wrote:
> "Perhaps I am a terrible ferret owner too as my ferrets live outside with
> rarely cuddles, only once a day perhaps, rarely treats, ferretone a couple
> of times a week perhaps."
>
> Take your two-faced hypocrisy and shove it where the sun don't shine,
hypocrite!
>
> Is that clear???
>
Ooh, I'm shivering in my drawers here (not)
Please point out to an old lady what was hypocritical about the post?
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| Jim Higgins |
On Wed, 24 Sep 2003 22:44:55 +0100, in
<ccocb.3653$%G1.1596@newsfep4-winn.server.ntli.net>, "oldmolly"
<oldmolly1@ntlworld.com> wrote:
>
>"Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F70C120.20A5F3F5@vcn.com...
>> oldmolly wrote:
>>
>> > "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message
>news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
>> > > Selkie wrote:
>> > >
>> > > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
>> > >
>> > > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't
>sound
>> > > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A
>"collection"
>> > to be
>> > > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
>> > example
>> > > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they
>were a
>> > > "collection".
>> > >
>> > > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
>> > again", is
>> > > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to
>be
>> > > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
>> > >
>> > Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have.
>She
>> > is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the
>fastest
>> > ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
>> > ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
>>
>> Calm down old woman. I asked a simple question as nicely as I could.
>>
> No you didn't , you passed judgement on spomene simply because they used a
>certain word.I too have a collection of animals and birds. Doesn't mean
>anything other than I have a lot of them.
Deja vu!
--
Jim Higgins, quasimodo AT yahoo DOT com
icbm: 33.55.34N, 80.24.21W
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| Gary |
oldmolly wrote:
> "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F70C120.20A5F3F5@vcn.com...
> > oldmolly wrote:
> >
> > > "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message
> news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > > > Selkie wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> > > >
> > > > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't
> sound
> > > > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A
> "collection"
> > > to be
> > > > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> > > example
> > > > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they
> were a
> > > > "collection".
> > > >
> > > > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> > > again", is
> > > > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to
> be
> > > > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> > > >
> > > Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have.
> She
> > > is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the
> fastest
> > > ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
> > > ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
> >
> > Calm down old woman. I asked a simple question as nicely as I could.
> >
> No you didn't , you passed judgement on spomene simply because they used a
> certain word.I too have a collection of animals and birds. Doesn't mean
> anything other than I have a lot of them.
Can your typical "passing judgment" crap, old woman. If I "passed judgment",
TELL me what the sentence is. Can you do that? Judges pass sentences; tell me
what mine was, hypocrite.
Gary
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| Gary |
oldmolly wrote:
> "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message news:3F70C1D7.DBCE147F@vcn.com...
> > oldmolly wrote:
> >
> > > "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message
> news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > > > Selkie wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> > > >
> > > > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't
> sound
> > > > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A
> "collection"
> > > to be
> > > > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> > > example
> > > > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they
> were a
> > > > "collection".
> > > >
> > > > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> > > again", is
> > > > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to
> be
> > > > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> > > >
> > > Back off Gary. Selkie has kept ferrets for much longer than you have.
> She
> > > is a fellow English woman . One of her ferrets held the title of the
> fastest
> > > ferret. She goes to shows etc. Just because she (and I) don't treat our
> > > ferret like babies, doesn't mean they don't mean a lot to us.
> >
> > oldmolly wrote:
> > "Perhaps I am a terrible ferret owner too as my ferrets live outside with
> > rarely cuddles, only once a day perhaps, rarely treats, ferretone a couple
> > of times a week perhaps."
> >
> > Take your two-faced hypocrisy and shove it where the sun don't shine,
> hypocrite!
> >
> > Is that clear???
> >
> Ooh, I'm shivering in my drawers here (not)
> Please point out to an old lady what was hypocritical about the post?
You flat out admitted that you are a "terrible ferret owner" and that your
ferrets ARE neglected. Furthermore, you have admitted numerous times to being a
negligent pet owner.
I recall, not too long ago, you coming here *whining* that one of your dogs got
killed by a car. And again, I recall, not too long ago, you coming here
*whining* that another of your dogs had a littler of puppies that you hadn't
planned for.
You just let your animals run the streets and suffer whatever consequences may
come, don't you? When you were *whining* about the puppies, I remember thinking,
"Well, just leave them out like your other animals; it won't be long till they
get run over by cars, too!" (and your problem will be solved).
Hypocrite! You are a truly negligent pet owner, and I'm not afraid to say it.
So, take your two-faced, PMSing attitude and shove it. I don't buy it one bit.
If YOU can't deal with what several people perceived as rather odd, you don't
belong on the internet starting trouble (because everyone else is calm and fine
about it right now). Deal with it.
Gary
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| Jason and Holly Harper |
I think all of us are on guard because of there being so many emergency
rescues as of late. The word collection does raise an eyebrow in the US. I
think Jim was right in the idea that most hoarders don't see themselves as
such, and probably wouldn't refer to their animals as a collection. We do
having different ways of using words. For example, my husband was talking
to a deaf student and she was relating a story about how she was in WA and
someone told her about being stuck in traffic. Well stuck in traffic meant
something different to her...it meant having sex. So you see, we ALL use
words differently. Selkie's use of the word collection did strike me as an
odd word to use, but I figured that I was probably misinterpreting it. So I
let it go. I don't think Gary was wrong in asking her to explain it. I
don't think he was rude. I guess maybe the rest of us should've shut up and
let Selkie respond before jumping in to criticize her or Gary. :)
Now let's take the hostility off the list and to the doors of the *******s
that DO abuse the fuzzbutts!
Holly
"Selkie" <iso.seula@spam.selkie.spam.org.uk> wrote in message
news:bkqkku$bur$1@news7.svr.pol.co.uk...
>
> "Gary" <schooley@vcn.com> wrote in message
news:3F704845.7A56AFD7@vcn.com...
> > Selkie wrote:
> >
> > > I really don't want to build my collection up again
> >
> > There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't
sound
> > right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
> to be
> > "amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
> example
> > of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were
a
> > "collection".
> >
> > Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
> again", is
> > just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to
be
> > "collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> >
> > Just curious.
> >
> > Gary
> >
> >
> >
> Sorry if I upset anybody. Don't forget that US and UK have different ways
of
> using words. A collection to me is a group of precious things. I'm
dyslexic
> with words and speech. My ferrets are family, as are my cats and dog. They
> would be the first things I would save in a fire or tragedy. My oldest is
> now a healthy 8 years old, my 3 year old house ferret thoroughly spoiled
by
> me and my hubby and it's a collection is also a UK way of describing a
> 'business of ferrets' in Scotland. ALL of my animals are rescues from the
> likes of Titusville and other ignorant cruel owners.
>
> And as a footnote the found ferret was called Socks and he has been
claimed
> tonight. Owner said he had been cleaned up beautifully and I complimented
> him on the fact that he had obviously handled Socks really well as he came
> to a complete stranger and never nipped at all. It was lovely to see Sock
> stretch up to this guys face and kiss his nose and then lick his ear.
With
> some of the hooligans around here it was fortunate he came to me and
didn't
> end up being kicked or shot at.
>
> selkie
>
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| Princebilly1 |
Oh no please let them continue, this is more interesting than recent posts.
I have Molly grabbing Gary`s balls and then Gary head butting the old witch in
my mind at the minute.
;o)
Steve
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| Selkie |
"Princebilly1" <princebilly1@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20030925120920.00405.00000108@mb-m10.aol.com...
> Oh no please let them continue, this is more interesting than recent
posts.
>
> I have Molly grabbing Gary`s balls and then Gary head butting the old
witch in
> my mind at the minute.
>
> ;o)
>
> Steve
roflmao!
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| tanukisama |
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:19:01 -0600, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>Selkie wrote:
>
>> I really don't want to build my collection up again
>
>There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
>right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection" to be
>"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good example
>of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
>"collection".
>
>Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up again", is
>just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
>"collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
>
>Just curious.
>
>Gary
>
Not sure how old this post was or is anymore and I haven't read any
followups, but I have a LOT of animals and love them all, and
sometimes saying 'collection' really fits...flying squirrels, ferrets,
cats, hedgehog, degus and more...it's not offensive, meant as a joke
in my opinion...
Laryssa
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| tanukisama |
On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 18:37:45 -0400, Dav Vandenbroucke
<Dav_and_Frances_Vandenbroucke@compuserve.com> wrote:
>On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:19:01 -0600, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>
>>There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't sound
>>right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection" to be
>>"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good example
>
>I think you're being too sensitive. I read it as just a wry way of
>saying "I have enough ferrets as it is."
>
>Dav Vandenbroucke
>dav_and_frances_vandenbroucke@compuserve.com
Exactly. You'll have to remember that there are a lot of sensitive
people on this list...as a new reader here i found that out rather
quickly....if you're going to ask any question : ) then you're gonna
have to either tiptoe around it and use lots of smileys and make light
of it, or expect the flames!
BTW I didn't think anything was wrong with asking. Maybe the question
could have been asked differently...I have no idea. Usually people
will jump on each other EVEN WHEN the question is phrased perfectly.
Sigh...
Laryssa
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| swamp |
On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 00:24:58 -0400, tanukisama <nikkou16@cs.com>
wrote:
>Exactly. You'll have to remember that there are a lot of sensitive
>people on this list...as a new reader here i found that out rather
>quickly....if you're going to ask any question : ) then you're gonna
>have to either tiptoe around it and use lots of smileys and make light
>of it, or expect the flames!
Well, that goes for all lists. I'm not one of the sensitive types, tho
I'll admit to a tip-toe amount of tip-toeing.
>BTW I didn't think anything was wrong with asking. Maybe the question
>could have been asked differently...I have no idea. Usually people
>will jump on each other EVEN WHEN the question is phrased perfectly.
>Sigh...
Tell, ask, or preach away you poopie-head.
>Laryssa
Now that you've been officially flamed you're free to speak your
piece,
swamp
"Who, me officer? What's a ferut? These guys?? No, they're Polish cats."
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| Jason and Holly Harper |
I think it's just that some people think of the word 'collection' and think
of it like this...I have a collection of stamps, I have a collection of
porcelain dolls, I have a collection of dust bunnies under my bed, etc. I
think it's rare to hear of someone call their pets a collection in the
states, but maybe I'm wrong. I've heard of them called a crew, a zoo, kids,
babies, brats. Just a matter of preference I guess.
Holly
"tanukisama" <nikkou16@cs.com> wrote in message
news:gn3anv4phtkr3frc0nnpk9rac5ac0bu1kg@4ax.com...
> On Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:19:01 -0600, Gary <schooley@vcn.com> wrote:
>
> >Selkie wrote:
> >
> >> I really don't want to build my collection up again
> >
> >There's something that bothers me about this; something that doesn't
sound
> >right. Do you view ferrets as "things" to be "collected"? A "collection"
to be
> >"amassed"? The "Titusville rescue" posted about here and now is a good
example
> >of a "collection". They were not "family" or "beloved pets" - they were a
> >"collection".
> >
> >Please tell me that your use of the phrase, "build my collection up
again", is
> >just a mistake in your choice of words; that they are not "objects" to be
> >"collected", but are indeed valued members of your family.
> >
> >Just curious.
> >
> >Gary
> >
>
> Not sure how old this post was or is anymore and I haven't read any
> followups, but I have a LOT of animals and love them all, and
> sometimes saying 'collection' really fits...flying squirrels, ferrets,
> cats, hedgehog, degus and more...it's not offensive, meant as a joke
> in my opinion...
>
> Laryssa
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