hey folks
got a good friend who has to leave town unexpectedly in three days and can't take his two dogs with him. he is desperate to find these two sweet angels a home. they are litter mates, golden retriever-border collie mix, 35 lbs max each and fully grown at one year old each, one is red and one is blonde, male is "zeppelin" female is "lola". please spread the word and call dennis ongkiko at 773-808-4929.
thanks
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Beach Fanatic
We have heard only one side of this story. In my book, there are always two.
so true, man what a story
Meow
In the words of our dear sweet NoitHall 
...."Life ain't fair, and we're judged by how gracefully we walk away from trainwrecks" 
...."Life ain't fair, and we're judged by how gracefully we walk away from trainwrecks" 
Beach Lover
BF-
I have given my side of the story and you have given yours. At this point I am sure everyone is sick and tired of the whole thing...I know I am. As I said before, what started out as a really nice thread has turned really ugly. I am a firm beliver that everything happens for a reason and now I am even more so.
I have given my side of the story and you have given yours. At this point I am sure everyone is sick and tired of the whole thing...I know I am. As I said before, what started out as a really nice thread has turned really ugly. I am a firm beliver that everything happens for a reason and now I am even more so.
SoWal Expert
In the words of our dear sweet NoitHall
BF-
I have given my side of the story and you have given yours. At this point I am sure everyone is sick and tired of the whole thing...I know I am. As I said before, what started out as a really nice thread has turned really ugly. I am a firm beliver that everything happens for a reason and now I am even more so.
Beach Fanatic
BF-
I have given my side of the story and you have given yours. At this point I am sure everyone is sick and tired of the whole thing...I know I am. As I said before, what started out as a really nice thread has turned really ugly. I am a firm beliver that everything happens for a reason and now I am even more so.
Yep, because THAT'S HOW IT HAPPENED. Notice- you never corrected anything I had to say. You never even mentioned keeping the dogs until right before I was to get them and now you chose to act like I was horrible all along? Absurd. I understand you are older and "wiser" than I, but I am sure your mother taught you about lying as a child- and you should know better than to defame a person so you can get your way. Man-up and admit you just wanted to keep the dogs- this had nothing to do with me caring for dogs- because you even said I should rescue another dog. And I will.
Don't say something bad about someone unless you're ready to back it up.
The fact that some of you believe that BS makes me ill...
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SoWal Insider
Whew. I'm going to bed now. I'm curious where this thread will be in another 8 hours. 
SoWal Insider
If you don't want unsolicited advice or comments, don't post your life info on an internet message board. We became a lot more involved than we really wanted to in this drama.
I think many lessons were learned on this thread. I am sorry for everyone involved that there was no happy ending here, despite the best efforts of some very wonderful people.
Amen!Beach Fanatic
Question: What lesson was learned?
Don't share your plights with people? You'll get reamed for nothing.
Don't expect fosters to give-up dogs? Cause that's all I was hoping for.
Look- I wasn't bashing Huskerfan before in the earlier posts I simply said she decided to keep the dogs. I wasn't looking for advice or anything else- I was simply awnsering the question of how "I was enjoying my new kids."
But- if she wants to make it like I am unfit- I will fight that. Because simply put it is- UNTRUE.
I've said it before and I'll say it again- I NEVER LIE. I would rather be hated for the truth than to be celebrated for a lie.
Don't share your plights with people? You'll get reamed for nothing.
Don't expect fosters to give-up dogs? Cause that's all I was hoping for.
Look- I wasn't bashing Huskerfan before in the earlier posts I simply said she decided to keep the dogs. I wasn't looking for advice or anything else- I was simply awnsering the question of how "I was enjoying my new kids."
But- if she wants to make it like I am unfit- I will fight that. Because simply put it is- UNTRUE.
I've said it before and I'll say it again- I NEVER LIE. I would rather be hated for the truth than to be celebrated for a lie.
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FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Yep, that is the Lola who use to walk my streets.Sorry, these pups were obviously victims from the get go in my estimation
Sadly, this thread started out as proof of the wonderful community of SoWal...but I actually feel taken advantage of....:shock: Take it to the sreets people. Just MHO
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Beach Fanatic
Sorry, these pups were obviously victims from the get go in my estimation
Sadly, this thread started out as proof of the wonderful community of SoWal...but I actually feel taken advantage of....:shock: Take it to the sreets people. Just MHO
Oh I would- not over the dogs though- over lying about me- I draw the line there.
Remember- I am a feisty, Irish girl that takes no BS. Not starting anytime soon either.
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hmmmm......can't remember
Here's a great story for anyone who wants to read it:
On Saturday I had to go up to school for an informative meeting about the graduate program, which was immediately followed by an interview that determined whether or not I was a suitable candidate for the Music Ed program.
During the meeting, one of the other students asked what to expect during the interview. The powers that be told us that it would be basic questions about our views of music education, "Just answer the questions in a conversational way, and tell us how you feel about what we ask."
She hesitated, looked over at the department chair, looked back at us, and continued: "And know when to shut up."
On Saturday I had to go up to school for an informative meeting about the graduate program, which was immediately followed by an interview that determined whether or not I was a suitable candidate for the Music Ed program.
During the meeting, one of the other students asked what to expect during the interview. The powers that be told us that it would be basic questions about our views of music education, "Just answer the questions in a conversational way, and tell us how you feel about what we ask."
She hesitated, looked over at the department chair, looked back at us, and continued: "And know when to shut up."
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Beach Fanatic
I'll shut-up when I feel like it. You know- when people stop saying nasty lies.
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Meow
..NoitHall, that was priceless. Someoen else can have the last word...I am ready to go read and sleep. Beach Fanatic
wrong entry- was meant to be private
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FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
where does this saying come from??? "Me thinks she doth protest too much"???
Beach Fanatic
where does this saying come from??? "Me thinks she doth protest too much"???Hamlet. You're way off...
Queen Gertrude speaks these famous words to her son, Prince Hamlet, while watching a play at court. Gertrude's statement is in response to the play-Queen's repetitive statements of loyalty to and love of her first husband.
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Beach Fanatic
Huskerfan, I didn't say everything- but I will now."Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in"
First- in our first conversations I tried to find a place for them to stay for a night- I was unable to- I ONLY KNEW 2 PEOPLE IN TOWN. Yes, I DIDN'T come to see the dogs when I was in town for all of 2 days because I was looking for housing and then the job bomb dropped. I had no time to visit. I did talk to you while I was here. I moved here on the 1st after unloading a truck all damn day- and you're right, with boxes to the ceiling and barely able to move I decided to have a drink after working for a week solid on this move AND I WAS A GUEST IN SOMEONE ELSE'S HOME. You then emailed me and called and said you'd be glad to hold them for a few more days till I was ready- I was grateful- I didn't think they sHould come home to a house of boxes. WHEN I EMAILED YOU I SAID I WAS W/O INTERNET FOR A WEEK AND TO PLEASE PLEASE CALL ME ASAP- YOU RESPONDED WITH AN EMAIL WITH YOUR NUMBERS THAT i DIDN'T GET FOR ANOTWER WEEK. I can repost if if you'd like to claim I am still lying. Go re-read it. Don't you dare call me a liar because I am NOT.
"I still don't have your number and would like to get ahold of you. I will be w/o internet access for probably another week. Let me know! "
I understand that you are attached to these dogs, and that's fine, I'm sure if I had them for an extended period of time I would want to keep them as well- but don't make it out like I am unfit to take dogs- because you offered to hold them for longer. I told you I could have taken them when I got here- and you said it "really wasn't a problem" and that "you didn't mind." So please, please, don't sully my name because you decided to keep the dogs. Not fair. I didn't go back on my promise AT ALL. As a matter of fact we had set a time for me to come and get them and you changed your mind less than 2 hours prior to pick-up.
Seriously- you called once sobbing about how you much you loved them and were shaken up aout their impending departure adn then the next day you sat there naming all the bad things about the dogs trying to get me to give them to you said that this could be my "out." You could have just said - I'd like to keep them, sorry. Instead, you're doing exactly what these board people are doing and claiming I'm not ready for dogs when you have no idea and you just wanted an excuse to keep them. Remember- I finishing installing the doggie door when you called and cancelled on me.
You are not ready for dogs.....And for more unsolicited advice--I think you are paying a price for coming on too strong on the message board overall. Very gung-ho on everything and this dog incident has the appearance of you not following through. Ease into it here.
Beach Fanatic
"Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back in"
You are not ready for dogs.....And for more unsolicited advice--I think you are paying a price for coming on too strong on the message board overall. Very gung-ho on everything and this dog incident has the appearance of you not following through. Ease into it here.
And why am I not ready for dogs- the boxes are now unpacked. That's the only reason she was holding onto them a bit longer. Not following through? Who in the hell are you? And I WAS GOING TO PICK THEM UP 2 DAYS AGO. She called and changed her mind within hours of pick-up time. She was fine with me taking them the day prior until she realized what her sobbing at the thought of them leaving meant.
I am a passionate person. I put my all into everything I care about. That includes, job, friends, pets. You have no idea who I am nor have I ever even chatted with you on here. I am very passionate about defending my honor- so when it comes into question you better belive I will back that up with everything I have.
Keep your opinions to yourself when you are clueless on the subject(s).
Seriously- I should share the mulitple letters I have received from people who don't want to post on this site due to the very HS like cliques on here. People who write me telling me you are all very wrong. I just wish they'd voice up on here. Oh well, they don't feel like being publically bashed like I apparently do. Lighten up people. Awnser questions when asked, share advice when asked or go to columns where they care. I was sharing an incident because I was ASKED about it and I am getting bashed- read back to that first post after I didn't get the dogs and see how much I reserved.
I am done, I did no wrong here.
Get off my back people.
hmmmm......can't remember
wrong entry- was meant to be private
Bad idea. Just sayin.
Washing my hands before I go to bed.
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FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Hamlet. You're way off...statement fits...thats all I'm saying
Queen Gertrude speaks these famous words to her son, Prince Hamlet, while watching a play at court. Gertrude's statement is in response to the play-Queen's repetitive statements of loyalty to and love of her first husband.
Not referring to the literal. No one should ever feel like they have to defend themselves
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Funnkalicious
statement fits...thats all I'm saying
No one should ever feel like they have to defend themselves
Clearly SOMEONE just read the Cliff's Notes in college.:roll: Gosh!
Beach Fanatic
statement fits...thats all I'm saying
No one should ever feel like they have to defend themselves
I really wish I didn't feel like I had to- but from the job loss to here I feel people making assumtions about someone they don't know- me. Sorry- but I refuse to get upset from people's false statements and then to let people believe them.
I have been physically upset all night reading this board- it really does make me sick to the stomach.
Sympathy is an amazing thing and I wish some of you had it. I'm not asking for pity- just asking to leave me alone already. I just wanted to let you all know what happened and to be done with it, but someone had to say something about how it was probably my doing or judging my character which is totally out of line.
passionate- yes.
over this crap- yes.
hmmmm......can't remember
BLUE FOX:
Would you like your private messages to be posted here? I do not want to hear it any more. You tell us to stop reading and then PM your crap?
The grownups have had enough, already.
Would you like your private messages to be posted here? I do not want to hear it any more. You tell us to stop reading and then PM your crap?
The grownups have had enough, already.
Beach Fanatic
Grown-ups don't preach. Or stick their nose where it dosen't belong. Post all you want- I'm not childish and telling people to shut-up. Just defending what you write to me.
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Clearly SOMEONE just read the Cliff's Notes in college.:roll: Gosh!
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