Romeo Loses His Cool
Unable to take it anymore, Romeo lost his cool last night
posted by Brent Sigmeth at 5/01/2005 03:09:00 PM
Sunday, May 01, 2005
Unable to take it anymore, Romeo lost his cool last night
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8 Comments:
Looks more like a yawn than viciousness to me.
Unlike Hal, Romeo appears to have excellent dental hygene.
Good luck on that first date.
If only people were as easy to get a take on as dogs--wouldn't the world be a simpler place?
You'd be surprised how many trees there are here in North Texas (as they call it). This area is not the barren, tumbleweed prairie of the west & central parts of the state. It's actually kind of rolling & green around Fort Worth. Our subdivision was built in an oak forest and they actually kept most of the trees, taking out only enough of a footprint for the houses--kind of unusual for the late '70s. We have like 45 oak trees on our quarter-acre lot.
I don't really know you (or your date) but one should always be open to the possibility of nookie. Well, maybe not on the first date...
It's good to be appreciated for one's mind. At least you don't enter into a battle of wits unarmed.
I happen to be living behind an attorney presently. My neighbor Candice refers to Mike as a "real tool." He moved into a house that has been sitting empty for at least 6 years. The house is the remains of a divorce and apparently there is no clear title and therefor nobody wants to buy it. It is currently in poor repair and in the hands of another attorney who is probably handling Mike's divorce. Anyway, Mike is living in the house under an agreement to fix the place up so it can be sold.
But I digress. The main reason Candice thinks Mike is a tool, and I agree, is that he has a dog. Since we all seem to be fond of dogs, you may ask why Mike's dog-ownership makes him a tool. It's this: he doesn't take care of his dog. Jake the dog is a Shiba Inu. I don't know much about this breed but I've taken some interest after listening to the poor thing bark, howl, and cry for hours on end, day after day for the 3 weeks Mike has lived behind me.
Shiba Inus are a Japanese breed that look something like a small-scale Akita. They are quite handsome and make wonderful companions. They are known for their distinctive yodel-like howl. They are loving toward their families, bright, inquisitive, and aggressive toward other dogs. In reading the breed description on a website, one thing that was noted was that this particular breed should not be left alone in the yard for long periods of time--they need a lot of attention and human contact. Leaving the dog in the yard for long periods of time is exactly what Mike does. While Mike is at work, Jake is outside crying. When Mike is home in the evening, Jake is outside crying. It is criminal.
Does this make Mike a criminal attorney?
In looking back at what I wrote, I wish to make a correction.
My, "At least you don't enter into a battle of wits unarmed," seems a bit diminishing. A more accurate statement of what I was trying to say would be that you enter a battle of wits well-armed.
Again, good luck with the date.
The situation has actually improved over the past week or so. Candice has talked to Mike a couple times about the situation & I left a note shortly after He moved in (not an anonymous one--I gave my name & number).
Perhaps Jake was simply going through an adjustment period and is now more comfortable in his surroundings. Or perhaps the anti-barking shock collar Mike added to Jake's neck is working. In any case, Jake is much quieter now.
I would love to turn Mike over to SPCA but I think there are insufficient grounds. I'd steal the dog but we already have 2 and he is not a good breed choice for us. Also, Mike has 2 sons (12? & 16?) who, while only at the house occasionally, might actually be attached to Jake.
I do understand the need to leave the dog while one is at work. What cranks my motor is that Mike lets the dog cry and howl from 9:00pm to 1:00am while he's home. So, yeah, Mike is a tool.
alright, trisha, you better call me, dammit. we have to talk!
xo
Excellent!!
I'm happy for you that this prospect holds potential. It's really good to have someone to share with. A good friend with benefits, as they say. I hope it turns out you are good for each other. A first date gift is good. The fact that he chose literature is a good sign, I think.
As to our other attorney of note... In an effort to ratchet down his tool factor, Mike has decided to address Jake's misery. He informed Candice today (after she left him 2 notes this weekend re. the several-hours-long barking episodes) that he is getting another dog. To his credit he is rescuing an older female Sheltie from a shelter. And he had the good sense to introduce Jake to the new dog before commiting to the adoption. The dogs hit it off. I'd hate to see 2 dogs now being neglected but at least now they'll have each other's company and the Sheltie won't meet an early demise. And since one of our dogs is a Sheltie, I have a lot of affection fofr the breed. It's another relationship that I sincerely hope works out.
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