Jonas

The firm in my ass.

I've been going over this thread from the start, and I'd say Sugar Ape has been speaking common sense from page one. I have no experience with takin in dogs from rescue homes so I cant say anything about that way about things, but have had dogs for the last 13 years. Got our first puppy back in 2000, and the third this summer. We decided which breed in no time, but spent a year doing researc on who breeded dogs with focus on mental health, rather than exteriour and just for show. From breeders of all sorts, especially those of working dogs, we were told to go down that road as rookies. A dog of good mental health, is more likely to be calm indoor and able to cope with being left alone over the owners working day. (Bigger breeds are also more likely to become a calmer individual than a smaller breed.) We were adviced to aply the rules of life to the puppy in a simple but rigid way, as few and simple rules as possible, but the very same rules every day, always. Also keep in mind, even if things get a bit out of hand; you are smarter than your dog. You're easily able to outsmart a dog. If not you have bigger problems than a dog who chews your slippers. (Put your slippers out of dogs reach, problem solved) Beating your dog is no option and will only make it nervous. We also got a cage for it right from the start. Even from day one this was he's place, and we locked him there for naps for shorter periods first, then progressed until he was ready to spend the day on he's own. Also, after just a couple of weeks this was the place he would go to by he's own will for relaxing and sleeping. Within a year or so he spent the day home alone without us locking the cage door. He just laid there all day. We checked this by leaving treats on the floor in other parts of the house he could get to if he wanted, but he never left. Beeing in its own is ok for dogs, if they are used to it from early on or gradually trained to handle it. Dogs enjoy a predictable life, and familliar routines. The first pup was ten times the work as the next one was. When we got the second and third, we had adult male dogs. A mentally healthy male dog, is really the best mentor for a puppy. A few years overlap is recommendable, if possible. Over the years we also got kids, mentally strong dogs become an even greater issue then. The mental health of the breeders was btw a lot less researched before we got kids compared to dogs.

Great post! Absolutely spot on.

I beg to differ. If Luis was to win this award, or any other award, it would be a slap in the face of "those" using any chance they get to have a go at him. If we look back to the previous season and the treatment he received from most before, during and after the eight game ban, I´d say Luis winning it this year would be of significant value. It would be a sign of respect that´s been missing for too long and seen as a small retribution on Luis´s behalf. The fact it´s "the year after" makes it all the more important in my book. I`m not desperate for our players to be loved by others, but I´m desperate for Luis to get the acknowledgement he deserves and to still want to be in Liverpool FC. Call me soft, but he´s our bundle of joy, what´s not to love?

Is this Old Trafford's Hall of fame? Obviously Rooney on the far left just after the hair transplant.

I think so too. And it's thoose who swallow who have a the real issue.

Great report after a great game. "Death by football" will be a legendary quote in the future if Rodgers eventually wins us a 19'th.

The Outlook calender on my computer only lasts until August 31. Year 4500. This means according to Windows the world as we know it, will seize to exist in 2487 years. In my book, them Windows people come by as some clever fuckers. Just sayin...

Ha ha, true. Who do I really think I am? Guess I'll be sitting a bit closer to the table then.

If you order a table somwhere, dont forget to also order some chairs in the out skirts of your area so the lurkers can sit back, listen to your comments and watch you socialice. We might throw a rep your way.

Have a wonderful day mr and mrs LF!

Farting doesn't necessarily bring people together, but those who shamelessly exhale rearwards generally have a happier life. In my family, on the fathers side that is, we have for generations enjoyed farting. Not the smell, taking the direction of the breeze into concideration is essential on behalfe of the audience, but a good fart of certain length and tune has for generations been aplauded as great entertainment. From young age i recall the sound of my father farting somwhere in the house always ensured i was not alone after I've been tucked in at night. Feeling safe while an infant is essential for a good childhood.

Thank you for great reports during this not so great season. I hope Kenny stays and I hope you will do some writing during the EC in the summer. Your round-ups during the World Cup leaps to mind still. I bet Mongo won't let us down and give you plenty to write about.

Just thinking: If anybody on here bumps into Mario Balotelli, tell him a bloke on the forum bet a tenner that Mad Mario is not cappable of hunting Fergie down, ass rape him and pull the "why allways me" shirt over hes head afterwards. Mario just might accept the challenge.

Being gutted from a poor performance is any supporters right. Booing the team you " support" is just wrong, and surely not acceptable conduct of the 12th man. Never thought I'd hear that at Anfield. On top of it all; now we have the manager every supporter called for in the Roy- days, and he gets boo's from the home fans? Why give this to the press to feast upon? Havent we given them enough this season?