Subj : Re: Posts To : Barry Martin From : Nancy Backus Date : Thu Feb 06 2020 21:39:40 -=> Quoting Barry Martin to Nancy Backus on 03-Feb-2020 19:48 <=- NB>>> Yup... fortunately don't have much email for work or family... the NB>>> occasional counseling email that needs attending to fairly quickly, NB>>> but generally things can ride.... :) And, I still am running about NB>>> a week behind on echo mail.... probably will be for a while, yet... NB>>> Hoping not to slip too much from that, though.... ;) BM>> Note to everyone: answer Nancy with short replies so she can get BM>> caught up! NB>> You are generally the worst offender... Also I try not to do NB>> too many messages in one days packet anyway.... ;) BM> Well the good news is there are things I could be worse (or is that BM> better?) at! True... And I seem to be slowing getting a little closer... ;) BM>> I generally do the BBS e-mail first thing in the morning as is the BM>> most typing, plus the other (done via Thunderbird) generally is not of BM>> urgency; if I am expecting something will check, reply, and then let BM>> the rest wait until later in the day. And of course the whole thing BM>> depends on one's schedule and preferences. NB>> And for me, it also can depend on how alert the brain is being at NB>> the moment... sometimes mornings are better, sometimes not.... ;) BM> Just what we need: more lerts! Yes, sometimes the brain just isn't BM> into something, though I will admit to what sometimes seems like BM> procrastination, dragging one's heels, and the like is sometimes BM> because something isn't right in the overall scheme of things. BM> Universe say 'ugh-ugh'. And sometimes it is just wanting to sit on BM> one's rump and not do anything. But there are days when that's exactly what is needed, to not do anything, and give the body a chance to recharge... :) BM>> Years ago when I did did have a dog (adult, adopted from the humane BM>> society) I did use some hyphenated commands like "outside-bathroom". BM>> It had dawned on me relatively early after adoption she could get BM>> confused from whomever had her previously and the way we talk. "I'm BM>> going outside" doesn't mean I'm going to the bathroom. NB>> Fortunately most dogs and cats are intelligent enough to be able to NB>> learn how to deal with new situations like that.... :) BM> We didn't have any issues. She had some fear/concern/confusion BM> initially -- we had been told she had been abused by her previous BM> owner but other than than pretty much no history. And yes, I'm quite BM> sure she didn't understand why she was in a shelter and then going for BM> a ride with New People -- and staying at New House?? Yes, I'd be BM> confused too! Animals that have been abused, or had other trauma, generally do respond well to gentle loving care by new owners... She might well have had at least an inkling from the start that things would be better now... :) BM> ...Poor thing had to stay in the basement the first few nights: we BM> weren't sure if she was properly housebroken or would 'react badly'. BM> I did go down and check on her -- "warned" her I was coming so BM> she wouldn't be frightened. Better safe than sorry, and I'm sure she responded well to your tone of voice, which I'm sure was reassuring... :) And after the first few nights, you could let her check out the rest of the house and settle in.... :) ttyl neb .... Them ain't oil leaks, son! That Harley is just marking its territory!! --- EzyBlueWave V3.00 01FB001F * Origin: Tiny's BBS - http://www.tinysbbs.com (454:1/452) .