Its not Mardi Gras yet/ what parade ?
Posted By: Feb 5 is Mardi Gras.-NM on 2008-01-27
In Reply to: If my employer only knew the depth of my devotion... - MSMT
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Parades go on for a few weeks BEFORE the day of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is the END of the festival. n
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Mardi Gras in N.O.
Glad you had a great time. I love to hear when people go and have a blast. I do like to warn them about where to go and where to avoid. Also, wearing a pair of shoes that you don't really care about is a good idea. I always carry hand sanitizer with me as well.
I hope next year will be just as much fun for you. I would suggest parking in one of the lots or garages near the French Quarter....worth the money, believe me.
mardi gras
I went in 1982 - I would LOVE to go again. It was so much fun. I didn't see any problems at all - no fights, nothing stolen, nothing - just A LOT of people having a great time.
Mardi Gras was a GAS! Will go again next year for sure.
Nothing broke, nothing stolen, no groping, just lots and lots and LOTS of beads. Definitely fun. Worst thing to happen was I lost my sunglasses but found them and got a parking ticket. Oh well! The car didn't get towed! Much fun!
don't want to rain on your parade, but I too --sm
have been in bad relationships and the one thing that stuck out in your post was the fact that he has been married and divorced twice. Just keep in mind that he has been divorced twice for a reason, and those reasons eventually carry over into the next relationship, as well. It may take 10 years before you know all his faults. I am not saying he is not the one for you, but just use your head, as well as your heart, and keep in mind that he must not have been all that perfect if he was divorced twice. I wish you luck.
I don't mean to rain on your parade...sm
But when I went to that 'breeder's' website, I saw a LOT of red flags: lots of info. about puppies-puppies-puppies!, shipping, taking credit cards, lots of use of the word 'teacup' no mention of a health guarantee, no mention of them doing anything with their dogs other than breeding them, no mention of screening potential buyers to make sure the breed is right for you, etc. Pretty much just seems like, 'Hey we've got plenty of puppies, if you have the money, we'll ship you one, no questions asked!' Not good.
I know you might have fallen in love with him because of his picture, but anybody can put up pretty pictures on a website. If I were you, I would RUN, and find a *reputable* breeder of Yorkies instead of that one.
My suggestion to anyone is to *first* go to the AKC Parent Club for any breed they're interested in. (Just search under whatever the name of the breed plus 'of America' and you'll find it.) There, you'll get all the facts, good and bad, about the breed, and you can get a referral to a *reputable* breeder (and see their Code of Ethics), where you will *dramatically* increase your chances of getting a *healthy,* happy puppy with a sound temperament and correct physical conformation, bred by an expert on the breed.
Here is the website for the Yorkshire Terrier Club of America: http://ytca.org/mainview.htm (scroll down to the bottom).
If I were you, I'd try to find a Yorkie breeder through their Breeder Referral section, hopefully close enough that you don't have to worry about shipping. You might have to be patient and wait for their next litter though, because reputable breeders aren't breeding their dogs like crazy just so they can sell puppies and make $$$. But it will be worth the wait.
Also read the Yorkie Club's section on 'teacups' - http://www.ytca.org/faq.html#A (Calling them 'teacups' is really just a sales tactic used by non-reputable breeders. There really is no such thing as a 'teacup.')
I know you didn't ask for my advice on all this and I've been a little long-winded, but I did breed rescue for many years, and I learned a lot about dogs. I'm not an expert on Yorkies, but I do know how to spot someone who is absolutely not a reputable breeder, and I do know that the parent club is the best source of honest info. for any breed. It would save a lot of heartache if people would go there to start their research first, IMO. Best of luck (and health) to you and your future baby! ;o)
Paris parade now going by the circus
Shep is lovin this and ringing a bell for alerts.
Greta is gone. She is upset about Paris going to jail. She can go and visit her.
Why didn't I think to march in our parade
carrying a sign saying keep our medical records in the US. Oh, I'm working!
Hey, J, check out today's Parade section in the paper (sm)
It's by Jeff Foxworthy on why "real men" barbecue. Because of the danger - LOL - and I bet they do it with their wife beater T's on too!! YOU ARE HYSTERICAL!
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