Spanky's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 04/18/2008 9:34 AM |
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One week until the Jamboree, are we ready!!?? |
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When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind 
THE MEANING OF RESCUE
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry -
So much to regret.
Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things -
And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/18/2008 12:51 PM |
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Well, as I do before any major trip, I've started my "pile" of things in the guest bedroom I don't want to forget to take along. I WILL be ready by the 24th when we leap off. Getting so excited now. My only question is will it all fit into my minivan and still leave enough room for us and the dogs?  |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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Spanky's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 04/18/2008 1:03 PM |
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Peggy, I too have my "pile" so I don't forget anything LOL
I have the soft sided crate,travel bowls,bottled water & Spanky's bag complete with an extra collar,leashes,vet record,etc.already in my Explorer. The rest of the stuff is piled also in a room  My camera is ready to go with fresh new batteries & an extra memory card now, all I have to do is figure out what I'm bringing to wear LOL |
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When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind
THE MEANING OF RESCUE
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry -
So much to regret.
Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things -
And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
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Paul
Feisty
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| 04/18/2008 1:16 PM |
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| YAY---just one more week!!!! I still have a lot to gather together and see how compactly I can fit everything into the minivan. |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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doecart
Terrier Terror
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| 04/18/2008 1:19 PM |
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I've got my piles going too. It's hard because I'm combining a "work" trip with a "pleasure" trip so I need three days of fancy work clothes as well as three days of FUN, FUN, FUN, clothes. Can't wait!!!!!! |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/18/2008 1:20 PM |
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Posted By Paul on 04/18/2008 1:16 PM
YAY---just one more week!!!! I still have a lot to gather together and see how compactly I can fit everything into the minivan.
I thought that you were renting a semi Paul 
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Jenny - Max's sister
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Paul
Feisty
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| 04/18/2008 1:31 PM |
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Posted By JenMax on 04/18/2008 1:20 PM
Posted By Paul on 04/18/2008 1:16 PM
YAY---just one more week!!!! I still have a lot to gather together and see how compactly I can fit everything into the minivan.
I thought that you were renting a semi Paul
Actually, Jen, a semi might not be enough room. Those dogs are just going to have to pack lighter! |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/18/2008 1:34 PM |
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A semi for you with the van for Bo, Lucy and Dar  |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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garyjena
Terrier Terror
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Mitzy's Mom
Alpha Feist
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| 04/18/2008 1:37 PM |
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I won't be there but I might be sending my foster dog, Danica, along to meet a potential adopter there! So if she hitches a ride to Jamboree y'all have to stop and pet her! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom
www.ratbonerescues.com; www.newrattitude.org |
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erniebenernie
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/18/2008 1:49 PM |
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| Lucky Group. We want pictures and lots of fun stories. Don't leave anything out K? |
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Vicki
~*~I'd rather own an inch of a rat terrier then a mile of a pedigree~*~
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Katie'sMom
Terrier Terror
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| 04/18/2008 1:54 PM |
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I still have cleaned up my pile from Atlanta -- so my duffle bags, suitcases are still out from that trip. Guess I'll just repack. I'm starting a pile of things for KS and Dixie. I hope there's room in the Exploere for us! If Randy decides he's not up to the trip, I'll come in my F-150. So, no use packing any vehicle until I know what he's going to do. |
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Check out Katie Scarlett and Company, KS's new site (includes magazine):
Katie Scarlett and Company
And email her at:
katiescarlettorattie@gmail.com
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Spanky's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 04/18/2008 2:18 PM |
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Maggie will be driving 3 hours from MS to my house in AL then we will drive another 6 hours to the Jamboree. Can't wait to meet everyone & their Ratties!!!  |
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When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind
THE MEANING OF RESCUE
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry -
So much to regret.
Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things -
And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
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kp_in_scott
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/18/2008 8:48 PM |
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| LOL, I took Amos' crate out to see how I was gonna be able to fit it in the small SUV I have.(Ford Escape) It will only fit if we put the back seat down. I considered buying a smaller crate for travel, but I figured I'll just use the one he's used to and save that money for GAS! Got updated vet records. My daughter won't say for sure weather she is going or not but Smoosh is up to date on his shots IF she decides to go. Can't really start packing until I know if my daughter is going or not. I am NOT taking ANYTHING fancy, just jeans and T's. Much easier to wash the dog hair out of. AND I PLAN on having alot of different doggies hair on me! |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/19/2008 11:40 AM |
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| Me, too, Kim. Just jeans and tees. I think everyone expects to be covered in a layer of doggie hair the entire time. It is an RT event, after all. LOL |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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carriecaroo
Rattie
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| 04/19/2008 11:50 AM |
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Being new here....where is this jamboree and how do find things like this or hear of them?????
being on here? or is there something else to learn of these events etc? |
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Carrie...Scooter's Mama
"my especially special puppy to me" |
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winnihoohoo
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/19/2008 2:09 PM |
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| I have not started packing, but have bought things for camping...Plus Reni has gone into heat...aarrggh! Four ratties... |
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dogparkdawn
Ratastic
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| 04/19/2008 2:20 PM |
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Wish I were gonna Jamboree! Please take lot a pics and give us the major run down.. Love the new avitar for Button Butt. Very cute Peggy.
xo |
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Build a little Bird House in Your Soul.
Dawn Muscarella |
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Bailey's mom
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/19/2008 2:21 PM |
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| I've got a pile started too, of course I'll end up forgetting something. Went today and got my car a oil change so it's ready. I can't wait to meet everyone. Dillon who's almost 13 (May 2nd) is coming with me so he's hoping there'll be some kids his age to hang out with. I told him I think Jolenes son is coming. He'll have plenty of dogs to play with too. |
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~Nancy~
aka Bailey's Mom |
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Spanky's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 04/19/2008 2:55 PM |
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Posted By carriecaroo on 04/19/2008 11:50 AM
Being new here....where is this jamboree and how do find things like this or hear of them?????
being on here? or is there something else to learn of these events etc?
Carrie, here is the Jamboree info...Hope you can come!!
http://www.ratterrierjamboree.com/index.html |
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When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind
THE MEANING OF RESCUE
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry -
So much to regret.
Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things -
And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/19/2008 3:04 PM |
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Posted By dogparkdawn on 04/19/2008 2:20 PM
Love the new avitar for Button Butt. Very cute Peggy.
THANKS! THAT'S ZIPPER AND ME.
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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Katie'sMom
Terrier Terror
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| 04/19/2008 3:42 PM |
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| Just think -- this time next week we'll all be exhausted, our pups will be exhausted, we will have talked all there is to talk about Ratties (well, that may not be possible) and we'll be thinking ahead to next year's Jamboree! |
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Check out Katie Scarlett and Company, KS's new site (includes magazine):
Katie Scarlett and Company
And email her at:
katiescarlettorattie@gmail.com
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/19/2008 4:19 PM |
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I expect you're right, Jan. But it will be a "good kind of tired".  |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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kp_in_scott
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/21/2008 9:15 PM |
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| 3 more days ya'll! Just 3 more days!!!! |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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Spanky's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 04/21/2008 9:34 PM |
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Posted By Katie'sMom on 04/19/2008 3:42 PM
Just think -- this time next week we'll all be exhausted, our pups will be exhausted, we will have talked all there is to talk about Ratties (well, that may not be possible) and we'll be thinking ahead to next year's Jamboree!
I'm just thinking ahead to next year 
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When you own a Rattie....you KNOW you are in your right mind
THE MEANING OF RESCUE
Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked in my warm new bed.
I'd like to open my baggage
Lest I forget,
There is so much to carry -
So much to regret.
Hmm... Yes there it is, right on the top
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my leash hides Fear and Shame.
As I look on these things I tried so hard to leave -
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.
I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things -
And take me right back?
Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never repack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
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Tika&Bogie
Ratastic
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| 04/22/2008 5:25 AM |
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I'm getting very excited too...I live about 2 hrs from Sweetwater..Our local news is calling for 40% chance of rain  |
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Tika & BogiebRat |
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/22/2008 6:42 AM |
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Well, I'm packed. Car's not loaded up yet, but pretty much everything is ready to throw in. The girls' "stuff" is in their suitcase, too. Got my checklist on the kitchen counter to be sure I don't forget the X-pen (out in the back yard) or the girls! I'm so excited. Haven't really been out of Texas in a VERY LONG TIME! And brother do I NEED a vacation. |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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Rattermom
Rat Royalty
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| 04/22/2008 6:52 AM |
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Remember to bring your umbrella and rain gear. That usually works to keep the rain at bay. |
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Patti in Georgia
Transport Volunteer, Foster Mom
& Georgia Shelter Surfer
www.newrattitude.org
www.ratterrierjamboree.com
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/22/2008 7:53 AM |
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Posted By Rattermom on 04/22/2008 6:52 AM
Remember to bring your umbrella and rain gear. That usually works to keep the rain at bay.
Oh, we keep an oversized umbrella and rain ponchos in the van year-round. Thay've come in hamdy many a time.
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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Tinkerbelle's Mommy
Ratastic
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| 04/22/2008 8:07 AM |
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I don't have an X pen. Not even sure what it is. I'm getting a little stressed because I haven't packed a thing! |
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