The Coffee Roaster's Club (No De-Caff Allowed) and Random Discussion for TPBM (28)

okay all. I am down for the count. Catch up with ya all when I can!!!

Cat and Wool have safe travels.

Night Paula, have fun

Good Day Everyone

T.D. wrote in post #8530114
Thanks. Me too! I get to operate a train and go in a hot air balloon all in one month!

Hey, I've been trying to "curb" some of Maggie's enthusiasm during certain activities lately as it seemed to be escalating. For instance, she was barking her head off at dinner time waiting for me to feed her. I was watching Cesar and he made the comment that his dogs have to "work" for their food. So a couple days ago I started making her sit before I picked up her bowl and again before I gave it to her. She kind of protested the first time. But now all I have to do is say her name or hold up a finger and she sits right down. I still have to work on stay, though.

What's funny about her sitting technique is that she is just like a hawk. Her entire behind sits right down really fast - and her head LITERALLY does not move! It's pretty funny to watch. She's doing REALLY well with this.

You are having way too much fun.
Wait, is that even possible?

Good work with Maggie.
I have always made my dogs sit and wait for their food until I tell them "OK, eat". For one, it makes them pay respect, which they can do well.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8530154
That is so cool! I've been doing something similar with Amikah...
She gets so excited at play time, totally out of control. I've been making her lay down, and not move till I say ok. I've been lengthening the time, and now we are up to about 4 minutes! She lies perfectly still and just stares at me, waiting. I've gotten to where I can finish reading an E-mail while she waits.

But you should see her when I say "Ok". HOLY CRAP. All that energy, bottled up for 4 minutes comes out at once. LOL. It's dangerous.

Good stuff Cat, 'tis the same theory as what Chris is employing. I too always use OK as a prefice to a command they like "OK, go for it" (my command for releasing when at heel), "OK, eat" (obvious), "OK, get in" (the right time to enter the vehicle". OK, come" ( the release for when made to "Stay", and so on. The really perk up when I prefice with "OK", they know something good is coming.

Permagrin wrote in post #8530326
speaking of Dan...he's planning a new story arc...I'm so excited about it. Looks like it's going to be as fun as James Bovine.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=5pNlMgH2p-Y

This will be great, I have always enjoyed these movies, lots.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8530479
Oh but mud is FUN! Just ask Amikah.

Yes it is.

Ergonomic keyboards are frustrating. I have had one for a few months now, and keep hitting CTRL instead of SHIFT because of the curvature. I have always typed proper with all my fingers, and not having to look. This hitting of the CTRL key plus another key when meaning to capitalize has at least taught me lots of shortcut commands.

G'morn my friends, long time no see *sniff*
I am stealing a few minutes before I am off to another job, they are piling up on us over here!
Not sure when it is going to slow down a bit, but know that I miss you all, and hope everyone is doing well. *NI hugs*

Hi Terri
You must be having trouble finding time to get into trouble.

DoodleBunz wrote in post #8529814
Gram broke her hip today, pretty badly I'm told. She'll have surgery tomorrow sometime, and we'll all go from there. And oddly enough, despite that I was JOKING about it earlier, thank goodness for Life Alert. She had gotten it recently, and it quite literally came in handy.

Sorry to hear this Diane. Prayers are being sent.

T.D. wrote in post #8530053
I'm looking forward to the weekend. It's time for the balloon festival and my hot air balloon ride on Saturday morning!

You are having a most excellent summer with your adventures T.D. Looking forward to seeing your shots as well as everyone else's hot air captures.

T.D. wrote in post #8530114
Hey, I've been trying to "curb" some of Maggie's enthusiasm during certain activities lately as it seemed to be escalating. For instance, she was barking her head off at dinner time waiting for me to feed her. I was watching Cesar and he made the comment that his dogs have to "work" for their food. So a couple days ago I started making her sit before I picked up her bowl and again before I gave it to her. She kind of protested the first time. But now all I have to do is say her name or hold up a finger and she sits right down. I still have to work on stay, though.

Sounds like we are group training our dogs. Bax is put through similar paces as everyone has described. He catches on well to all of them, except heel, he just has to get ahead and explore.

Permagrin wrote in post #8530227
I know...I just don't know what to do with him other than teach him tricks. His mind is as busy as his body. You know?

You are doing the right thing, Lisa. Just think what Dan would be like if you took away his pencils and paper. They need outlets for their particular energy, running him through his tricks is a good way for him to release his pent up energy. Plus he knows he is pleasing you, and believe it or not, that really is important to him.

Permagrin wrote in post #8530326
speaking of Dan...he's planning a new story arc...I'm so excited about it. Looks like it's going to be as fun as James Bovine.

http://www.youtube.com​/watch?v=5pNlMgH2p-Y

*pictures bovines with fedoras* *swoon* That will be a fun series.

CrazieCricket wrote in post #8530349
Sending out a non squished notice for the next 4 days. We are going to be spending some time at a cabin in Montana.

Have a great time, Paula.

cfpackerfan wrote in post #8530469
I made you wear BLACK? Oh GASP. Joshua must have been in charge of the wardrobe. Sorry.

Woolburr wrote in post #8530521
I was stretching my legs earlier...and I am not sure which one of us was more surprised...I did manage to get a shot off.

Nice

Woolburr wrote in post #8530644
We even had a touch of a nice sunset tonight.

the sky is on fire!!!

short5 wrote in post #8530652
And a bunch of us already know what we look like in jammies ...and with bed head.

And pre-coffee snarls.

short5 wrote in post #8530679
One for Cat and all, very funny!!
http://www.liveleak.co​m/view?i=e44_125133579​4

ROTFLOL

misspix wrote in post #8531225
G'morn my friends, long time no see *sniff*
I am stealing a few minutes before I am off to another job, they are piling up on us over here!
Not sure when it is going to slow down a bit, but know that I miss you all, and hope everyone is doing well. *NI hugs*

Hi, Terri, we miss you too.


G'MAE all. Don't know when I'll get back on. One of Curt's Aunts passed away last week and her service is this evening. Both she and her husband were so welcoming when Curt and I started to date, I loved them both from the start. He passed away several years ago and she never really got through that. She has wanted to go be with him ever since he left, I'm sure she is happy once again.

Woolburr wrote in post #8530521
I was stretching my legs earlier...and I am not sure which one of us was more surprised...I did manage to get a shot off.

Nice catch. Great pose.

Woolburr wrote in post #8530535
She was only about 10 feet away standing in the middle of the trail...I only had my little pocket cam with me...can't believe she froze long enough to get the shot....she vaporized about a tenth of a second after this was snapped.

I've come across deer like that but usually the disapear before I get a pic off.

Permagrin wrote in post #8530589
yeah I know...technically I'm in bed. I don't know why the computer followed me.

I hate it when they do that.

short5 wrote in post #8530630
We all have our jammies on

The only jammies I hav are the ones I was born with..

Woolburr wrote in post #8530644
We even had a touch of a nice sunset tonight..

Purdy.

short5 wrote in post #8530679
Night Wool!

One for Cat and all, very funny!!
http://www.liveleak.co​m/view?i=e44_125133579​4

Those two clearly need some serious obedience training.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #8531096
Ergonomic keyboards are frustrating.:p

I have never gotten the hang of those keyboards. They always seem uncomfortable and un-natural.

BearLeeAlive wrote in post #8531325
Hi Terri
You must be having trouble finding time to get into trouble.

And THAT, my friend, is the true tragedy


With that, I am off a'muckin'.


Becky, my condolences on Curts Aunt.

No MMQ. I simply can't keep up, and it's frustrating at times.

Some general impressions:
Wooly Dan....You are having way too much fun on this trip. My jealousy is palpable.
T.D. ......You, too. Both the hot air balloon ride AND running a locomotive are on my 'to do' list. Sadly, I doubt I will ever do either. (Sands in the hourglass, you know.)
Puddles.......I'm looking forward to Indiana Jones. I'm sure the fear of snakes will make it into the strip in some way.
Cat......I'm guessing you're on the road right now. I hope you got some rest before you left. You were pretty chatty last night. Anyway, safe travels.
Zane......Apparently you're in good spirits. Is your back improving at all, or should we be giving the credit to powerful meds? As before, I heard no moaning last night.
Everyone else.....Sorry. I'm doing this from memory. I know I'm leaving important stuff out, but I only have so many functioning memory cells, and I'm saving some of them for important stuff, although I can't remember what.

Good morning fine peoples .
Becky sorry about Curts aunt ..(((((((((((((((Becky​))))))))))))))) peaceful thoughts "
Fun hearing about all the dog stuff , makes me laugh, and am thankful for all the love you have to give Cat .
Lisa I'm not loving the shot you posted , I'm sure you'll do something neat
Crissa have fun at the beach .
Andys home today , so off to the doctors for a check on his surgery thing .It is fine by the way .

morning all...

Morning..

Hello Harm congrads on winning the game last night
Hi ya JJ

*waves back*

18% gray again and raining like crazy. We've had maybe 3 inches in the last two days with more on the way. It's a thin band of rain right over my house. Son at school has non and I'm guessing that Tiff and Chet are on the northern edge and may/may not be getting any either. It's just my house that's getting pounded.