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RE: Flip Phone
In the defence of simplicity of the flip phone....
I upgraded to a newer phone about 3 years ago. My iphone 5S was in perfect working order. I gave it away to MIL, 85 at the time. Put a very basic voice only plan on it and and disabled absolutely everything else. No internet, no data, no text, no updating, no apps, no anything other than voice.
We showed her only how to make and recieve phone calls. Period. Phone number was ported over from landline, landline canceled so she could have a phone with her everywhere, including in the bathroom in case she ran into trouble, or in case her car malfunctioned at a grocery store or something.
Well, I'll tell ya, try to get an 85 year old senior to learn how to use an iphone only for phone calls. She eventually got it figured out, but we had to give her lessons many times over.
She's now 88 1/2, still drives, and takes her phone everywhere. It hangs off the handle of her walker wherever she goes.
Simplicity of a flip phone? Yup, makes sense to me! :)
If you're 85 here and techno savvy, I tip my hat to you! Most are not.
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BobsYourUncle
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12/13/19 07:29am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
A couple more photos:
https://i.imgur.com/Bw28isPl.jpg
And after a hard day at the office! :B
https://i.imgur.com/svDwIDPl.jpg
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BobsYourUncle
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12/11/19 07:05am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Stay off the ice! 3 Trucks and TT go through ice into lake.
Dang, wondering what one of those SHERP mobiles cost?
At the end if the video, 120K! Wow!
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BobsYourUncle
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12/11/19 06:35am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Stay off the ice! 3 Trucks and TT go through ice into lake.
Wanna play on ice get one of these
https://youtu.be/23I0YYgGVIk
Now that's a cool toy!
For 120 grand, you too can have one!
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BobsYourUncle
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12/10/19 09:32pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Stay off the ice! 3 Trucks and TT go through ice into lake.
I see the ad already:
Slightly used truck and camper for sale,well maintained :B
Recently washed, inside and out! :B
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BobsYourUncle
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12/10/19 09:26pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Stay off the ice! 3 Trucks and TT go through ice into lake.
....overall, you are wasting energy...
Especially if you sink your truck and TT in the lake....
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BobsYourUncle
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12/10/19 07:17pm |
General RVing Issues
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Stay off the ice! 3 Trucks and TT go through ice into lake.
Gotta wonder about what some people think when they drive onto a frozen lake too early in the season....
3 trucks and TT go for a cold swim
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BobsYourUncle
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12/09/19 09:56pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
Congrats on her coming home!
I always tell adopters that the animal will start off on "I don't want them to send me back" good behavior for several weeks. As they start to realize they aren't being sent away (to another home) again, then they will start showing their true personality and will start to push the envelope a bit to see what they can get away with.
Lol! Thanks, something to look forward to! :B
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BobsYourUncle
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12/09/19 09:03pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
We have her home now, got back from the rescue trip late yesterday afternoon. She is very very shy and reserved, retreats to her little "cave" shelter we bought. We bring her out to sit with us for a while, feeding and outside breaks. She runs back into shelter where she feels safe.
She is soooo good, I can't believe it. I have not heard a sound from her yet, not even a woof. She just sits and stares at us. Kinda sad but we will get her used to us and happy.
It will take a lot of time to bring her out of her shell, but we both have the patience of Job with her and will work as long as it takes.
She is indeed a blessing for us. We are very happy to have her.
It's hard to get good pictures, I have a few, but she won't pose for the camera! Lol!
Can't wait for RV time next year! It's going to be great!
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BobsYourUncle
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12/09/19 04:38pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
God bless you for rescuing this poor little waif. She will reward your lives many times over because you saved her life.
God bless all rescuers.
Keep us posted on your wee one.
Dale
Thank you!:)
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BobsYourUncle
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12/09/19 04:28pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
if that rash is whats known as a hot spot? just put malox on it and it,ll clear up. daughter has four labs know some tricks to stay away from a vet bill.
Not sure what the rash is. She is in good hands now and will be well taken care of and loved. Doing research shows Yorkies are prone to dry skin. We shall work on it.
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BobsYourUncle
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12/05/19 08:54am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
I hope you are able to rescue this girlie. A pox on backyard breeders who breed these babies over and over again without regard to their health.
Dale
She is ours, gone from the breeder and spent her first night with my cousin. She is safe now, and we will get her soon. She has a written schedule from the vet for the skin treatment, which we will take over once we get her.
She will get her bath and groom tomorrow. We are deciding on the style now. So many ways to groom a Yorkie. We prefer shorter as opposed to the hair hanging way down on the floor.
I'll post a pic when I can
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BobsYourUncle
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12/05/19 08:52am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
Here is a pic of her. This is before being cleaned up and groomed.
https://i.imgur.com/TC6E3ONl.jpg "border=0"
https://i.imgur.com/m3zZPvb.pngClick For Full-Size Image.
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BobsYourUncle
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12/04/19 09:22pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
Never thought I'd be part of the Pet Forum, but here I am!
Thanks for the well wishes, I appreciate that.
My cuz has been texting pics to me, she is really nice. We are looking forward to getting her home.
Not sure what they fed her at the kennel. Could be lots of reasons for the rash and dry skin. I'm sure diet plays a big part of that. And care too. The vet visit today included some treatment for the skin.
Surprisingly, she is a purebred and comes with papers. Doesn't matter to me but nice to have.
Very glad we were able to save her from her date with a death needle. Makes me happy.
I'll post a pic once we get her home, after the bath and groom. She looks a little ragged right now, but that's ok, we will get it looked after.
Haven't posted pics here since my own website crashed and burned many years ago. That's where I hosted my pics. I'll check out my best option for that.
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BobsYourUncle
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12/04/19 07:51pm |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Cost of dental work on a small dog?
Thanks everyone for your input.
Been back & forth over the phone with texts for the past 3 hours.
Teeth need cleaning but look otherwise ok. That's a plus.
Needs a good bath and a groom. Bit of a rash on one part of her body. My cousin who is doing this for me took her straight to the vet. Got some treatment for dry skin. Looks like a minor issue.
It appears all is well from what we can see. Obviously cannot know if there are any underlying issues.
Looks like we we have a new fur friend!
It will be a few days before we can go pick her up.
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BobsYourUncle
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12/04/19 05:01pm |
RV Pet Stop
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Cost of dental work on a small dog?
We are looking at rescuing an 8 pound Yorkie, sentenced to be put down. It's a kennel dog (AKA puppy mill female) and cannot have any more puppies at 6 years old due to complications of a problem litter she had.
We desperately want to save this little girl from death, but have a concern about possible huge vet bills.
Getting her spayed and having a thorough vet exam and shots is no problem, that's a given, but I'm wondering about her teeth.
I have a family member (a professional dog groomer) going to see her this afternoon to give her a visual examination, including the teeth. Family member took a course on basic teeth care, cleaning, examination etc, but not dental work.
It's about 200 miles one way, so can't really go there myself until we go get her to give her a new home.
My question here is: Can anyone tell me the rough cost, in Canada, of dental work on a small dog? Broad question, I know, but things like having extractions done, pulling some or all her teeth.
We really want to save this little girl, but cannot afford to spend thousands to do it.
In about 2 1/2 hours I have to give a yes / no answer over the phone on whether we will take her or not.
I am really out of touch with vet costs, so thought I would ask here.
I know I could call a local vet here and ask, but I know there are a lot of dog owners here who perhaps may know.
Thanks.
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BobsYourUncle
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12/04/19 11:11am |
RV Pet Stop
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RE: Bringing dog from Mexico to Canada, driving.
I wonder what the the border guys would think....
My brother teaches the dog to drive, brother is asleep in the back. Dog pulls up to the gate with his F150 pulling a trailer.
What is your destination? Woof, arf woof arf arf!! (Canada)
Border guard: Papers please. Arf wooffffff... (they are on the dash)
Thank you sir, drive safe and have a good day!
:B:B
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BobsYourUncle
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12/04/19 10:53am |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Bringing dog from Mexico to Canada, driving.
Gee, we might be onto something here!
:B
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BobsYourUncle
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12/02/19 11:22pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Bringing dog from Mexico to Canada, driving.
Bringing dog from Mexico to Canada, driving.
I personally wouldn't let the dog drive.
Dog has really long legs. Easy to reach the pedals!
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BobsYourUncle
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12/02/19 03:00pm |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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RE: Bringing dog from Mexico to Canada, driving.
It is easy, and having your pet with you is important!
LOL, yeah that might help! :B
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BobsYourUncle
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12/02/19 10:27am |
RVing in Mexico and South America
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