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September 11th, 2025 at 2:54:53 PM
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Quote: DRichHoly cow!! When did boarding animals become so expensive? My wife and I are going on a trip and I need to board the two dogs and two cats. It is $3000. $150 a day. I was not expecting that.
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Man, I got ripped off. I used to watch my friends 5 cats for free.
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September 13th, 2025 at 6:40:35 AM
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I hope you found someone drich. Have you tried asking your veterinarian for recommendations if not?
September 13th, 2025 at 7:14:38 AM
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Petsmart's PetsHotel boarding services start with a basic kennel fee but can range from $27 to $50 or more per night, with prices varying by location, add-on services, and room type. Base costs cover essential kennel care, but you can pay extra for playtime, treats, walks, bathing, and other personalized services.
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September 14th, 2025 at 12:14:55 PM
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The early version of a smartphone. Introduced at the World's Fair in 1964, we saw it for the first time in 2001 a Space Odyssey in 1968 where they had a picturephone phone booth. These were sold all through the seventies but I never saw one they were way too expensive.
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September 16th, 2025 at 11:13:36 AM
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September 17th, 2025 at 7:42:00 PM
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"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 23rd, 2025 at 7:23:16 AM
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September 24th, 2025 at 7:55:54 PM
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"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
September 25th, 2025 at 10:02:02 AM
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September 29th, 2025 at 5:52:50 AM
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So drich,did your friend take you up on the $1000 and free airfare to watch your pets for 20 days? How did that work out and how was vacation?
September 29th, 2025 at 11:58:50 AM
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October 9th, 2025 at 1:56:26 PM
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Quote: avianrandySo drich,did your friend take you up on the $1000 and free airfare to watch your pets for 20 days? How did that work out and how was vacation?
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This is what we have done. We know a young man who lives with his parents and likes dogs. We let him house sit and take care of our three dogs for $55/day and he can watch all the Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and basic cable that he wants.
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October 9th, 2025 at 10:35:17 PM
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okQuote: gordonm888Quote: avianrandySo drich,did your friend take you up on the $1000 and free airfare to watch your pets for 20 days? How did that work out and how was vacation?
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This is what we have done. We know a young man who lives with his parents and likes dogs. We let him house sit and take care of our three dogs for $55/day and he can watch all the Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and basic cable that he wants.
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I know drich had brought this up and high price of boarding his 2 cats and dogs from 20 days. I was just curious how that turned out since he asked for advice
October 10th, 2025 at 10:31:29 AM
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Quote: avianrandyokQuote: gordonm888Quote: avianrandySo drich,did your friend take you up on the $1000 and free airfare to watch your pets for 20 days? How did that work out and how was vacation?
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This is what we have done. We know a young man who lives with his parents and likes dogs. We let him house sit and take care of our three dogs for $55/day and he can watch all the Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus and basic cable that he wants.
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I know drich had brought this up and high price of boarding his 2 cats and dogs from 20 days. I was just curious how that turned out since he asked for advice
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Sorry, just saw this. We ended up flying friends in to watch the animals for us. We bought their airfare, gave them $1000 spending money and let them use the house while we were gone. It worked out well. They got a free Florida vacation and we were happy to give them it.
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October 21st, 2025 at 9:56:45 AM
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Peter trying to help me get some work done in the office.
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October 21st, 2025 at 12:06:31 PM
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Quote: DRichPeter trying to help me get some work done in the office.
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Peter's thought balloon. "he's gonna have to come through me"
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October 21st, 2025 at 11:20:49 PM
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Peter appears to have gotten the mouse... or at least I cannot see it in the photo.
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October 21st, 2025 at 11:21:41 PM
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Quote: DRichPeter trying to help me get some work done in the office.
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If this was my cat I would pet him and pet him till he eventually moved. You cannot hurry a cat, they have their own agenda.
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October 22nd, 2025 at 7:09:08 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: DRichPeter trying to help me get some work done in the office.
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If this was my cat I would pet him and pet him till he eventually moved. You cannot hurry a cat, they have their own agenda.
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I think petting him will encourage him to stay. Obviously, that cat is starving. Fortunately, if I rattle a bag of cat treats, he will follow me to the end of the earth.
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October 22nd, 2025 at 10:52:15 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: EvenBobQuote: DRichPeter trying to help me get some work done in the office.
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If this was my cat I would pet him and pet him till he eventually moved. You cannot hurry a cat, they have their own agenda.
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I think petting him will encourage him to stay. Obviously, that cat is starving. Fortunately, if I rattle a bag of cat treats, he will follow me to the end of the earth.
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Obviously feeding and petting feeding and petting is the only solution. Duh
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October 23rd, 2025 at 12:46:00 AM
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Peter was obviously trying to get some attention and the laptop was probably warm so the best of both worlds.eating sleeping being played with is their any more to a cats life than this?
October 29th, 2025 at 4:09:58 AM
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More funny looking cats.
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October 30th, 2025 at 1:35:37 PM
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Penny is confused as to why I am landing in Hong Kong.
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October 31st, 2025 at 3:34:57 AM
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Did you have any issues flying out with the government shutdown drich?
October 31st, 2025 at 9:59:25 AM
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Quote: avianrandyDid you have any issues flying out with the government shutdown drich?
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None at all considering that is my laptop in the foreground with a flight simulator and the cat sitting on the bed behind the computer.
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October 31st, 2025 at 1:22:09 PM
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aha yes I was a little confused as well. I seen the cat and the computer screen...was confused by the simulator.. apparently she was to lolQuote: DRichQuote: avianrandyDid you have any issues flying out with the government shutdown drich?
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None at all considering that is my laptop in the foreground with a flight simulator and the cat sitting on the bed behind the computer.
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October 31st, 2025 at 2:36:12 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: avianrandyDid you have any issues flying out with the government shutdown drich?
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None at all considering that is my laptop in the foreground with a flight simulator and the cat sitting on the bed behind the computer.
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When you get a real plane, you can get a cat simulator.
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November 8th, 2025 at 11:31:07 AM
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Quote: rxwineQuote: DRichQuote: avianrandyDid you have any issues flying out with the government shutdown drich?
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None at all considering that is my laptop in the foreground with a flight simulator and the cat sitting on the bed behind the computer.
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When you get a real plane, you can get a cat simulator.
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In 1995 I almost bought a Cessna 172 but couldn't justify the recurring expenses.
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November 8th, 2025 at 11:33:36 AM
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I swear this cat gets bigger daily.
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November 8th, 2025 at 1:36:52 PM
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Quote: DRichI swear this cat gets bigger daily.
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Looks like a Bengal.. He;s got the stripes
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November 8th, 2025 at 7:51:27 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: rxwineQuote: DRichQuote: avianrandyDid you have any issues flying out with the government shutdown drich?
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None at all considering that is my laptop in the foreground with a flight simulator and the cat sitting on the bed behind the computer.
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When you get a real plane, you can get a cat simulator.
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In 1995 I almost bought a Cessna 172 but couldn't justify the recurring expenses.
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Owning your own airplane is almost as bad as having a mid-sized boat and for the same reasons.
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November 8th, 2025 at 9:09:21 PM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: DRichQuote: rxwineQuote: DRichQuote: avianrandyDid you have any issues flying out with the government shutdown drich?
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None at all considering that is my laptop in the foreground with a flight simulator and the cat sitting on the bed behind the computer.
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When you get a real plane, you can get a cat simulator.
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In 1995 I almost bought a Cessna 172 but couldn't justify the recurring expenses.
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Owning your own airplane is almost as bad as having a mid-sized boat and for the same reasons.
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An awful lot of people have died flying their own airplanes. You can die in your own boat too. It just takes longer, and you are cold.
I've had decent sized boats and the expenses are not so bad as long as you can do most of your own work. It's nothing like the expense of plane maintenance where it must be done under authority rather than at your own risk.
November 9th, 2025 at 7:06:36 AM
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I've had decent sized boats and the expenses are not so bad as long as you can do most of your own work. It's nothing like the expense of plane maintenance where it must be done under authority rather than at your own risk.
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You hit the nail on the head. There is almost nothing you can do on your own airplane unless you are certified. There are even bolts you are not allowed to tighten even if you know they are loose, must have a certified A&P do it.
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November 9th, 2025 at 1:13:57 PM
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Quote: DRichQuote: AutomaticMonkey
I've had decent sized boats and the expenses are not so bad as long as you can do most of your own work. It's nothing like the expense of plane maintenance where it must be done under authority rather than at your own risk.
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You hit the nail on the head. There is almost nothing you can do on your own airplane unless you are certified. There are even bolts you are not allowed to tighten even if you know they are loose, must have a certified A&P do it.
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I thought you had a early death wish? This is all you need.
https://youtu.be/cL0N-YcFP9M?si=pprzwnaU74BCF8PI
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November 9th, 2025 at 1:15:37 PM
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Quote: DRichPeter trying to help me get some work done in the office.
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DRich,
Here's a t-shirt I saw that made me think of you & Peter:
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November 9th, 2025 at 2:29:32 PM
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Quote: rxwine
I thought you had a early death wish? This is all you need.
https://youtu.be/cL0N-YcFP9M?si=pprzwnaU74BCF8PI
I would absolutely fly a paraglider. I would prefer an ultralight airplane, but I would try either one. I used to fly a Cessna and was offered free helicopter training by the company I worked for because they knew I used to fly and wanted a backup helicopter pilot for the company. I turned it down as I do not like helicopters. On the other hand, it would have been nice to have a helicopter I could use for free and have free fuel and a private hangar.
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November 16th, 2025 at 7:26:12 PM
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Thet should make this part of the game.
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November 17th, 2025 at 1:24:23 PM
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Quote: rxwineThet should make this part of the game.
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My previous cat would jump up and start batting them while we are in the middle of a game. When finished playing I would have to cover the table because she liked clawing up the cushions too.
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November 18th, 2025 at 12:02:33 PM
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November 18th, 2025 at 12:56:00 PM
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Quote: rxwine
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I actually do that to a couple of my cats once in awhile. They love it. Not all my cats would love it but a couple of them do.
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