PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 10:05 AM |
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| Two weeks and one day until the meet-up at Nora's in Tennessee! Is anyone else getting excited and anxious? I have to keep resisting starting to pack my suitcase. :) I'm making lists of what I need to pack and what I need to buy. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/12/2007 10:12 AM |
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I'm ready now! Especially with the SNOW on the ground from yesterday.
I am trying to decide what to pack, which suitcase etc. |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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mario07
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/12/2007 10:23 AM |
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| Yes! I'm so excited and I think about it all the time!! I should start making a list of what I need and what Mario needs...somehow I think his suitcase will be bigger than mine!! LOL :) |
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~~Shannon, Mario and Pepper's mom!~~
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 10:34 AM |
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| Sarah, Russ' mom, suggested that we bring a jug of water from home for our pups. Their tummies might be sensitive to changes in water as we travel. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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mario07
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/12/2007 10:38 AM |
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OH, great idea! We should post a travel list for the pups so no one forgets anything..
harness
leash
food/water
crate
toys
plastic bags
carpet shampoo
doggie shampoo
treats
blankies
camera
water bottle
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~~Shannon, Mario and Pepper's mom!~~
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Paul
Feisty
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 10:48 AM |
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| I asked my hubby last night what he was going to wear and what shoes he was going to take. He looked at me like I'd lost my mind and asked if it was this weekend. :) Of course, he doesn't normally worry about his wardrobe or plan his outfits anyway. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/12/2007 10:48 AM |
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| I have been anxious for a long time! I wonder when Nora will have our agenda. (I'm scared to see what we'll be doing - hee hee) |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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Russ' Pal
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 04/12/2007 11:05 AM |
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Hopefully we will have nice weather that weekend. The humans will need sunscreen.
It's way too soon to tell what the temps will be, TN weather changes fast- but a safe guess would be between 60-85 during the day. Nighttime lows of 40-50.
Don't forget the lawn chairs. |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 11:07 AM |
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| If I wear capris will the sight of my pale, almost glow-in-the-dark white legs scare y'all? |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/12/2007 11:08 AM |
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| Don' t forget earplugs for Mario's talking. Hee hee |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/12/2007 11:08 AM |
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| Shouldn't be a problem. |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 11:10 AM |
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[quote]Posted By JenMax on 04/12/2007 11:08 AM
Don' t forget earplugs for Mario's talking. Hee hee[/quote]
I'll be wearing earplugs at night because of hubby's snoring. I, of course, don't snore. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 04/12/2007 11:12 AM |
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You can also just use bottled water for the pups. That's what I did when I went to Atlanta.
And their suitcase WAS bigger than mine! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/12/2007 11:13 AM |
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| Does Bob snore? I'm sure that the pups will have bigger suitcases. I'm glad that I only have to pack one ! |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 11:15 AM |
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[quote]Posted By JenMax on 04/12/2007 11:13 AM
Does Bob snore? I'm sure that the pups will have bigger suitcases. I'm glad that I only have to pack one ![/quote]
Bob doesn't snore, but he sometimes whines in his sleep. Especially if I've rolled over on him or if I'm too restless. He will gripe at me sometimes if I change positions, because that means he has to change positions. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Russ' Pal
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 04/12/2007 11:20 AM |
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Jenny, you are flying in if I recall? Here' s a link for the carry on baggage restrictions:
http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/12/2007 11:27 AM |
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| Thanks Sarah. I am going to have to find little 3 oz containers yet. Not much fits into a quart size bag but I want to carry on vs check my bag |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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mario07
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/12/2007 11:30 AM |
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Okay, updated list...
harness
leash
food/water
crate
toys
plastic bags
carpet shampoo
doggie shampoo
treats
blankies
camera
water bottle
lawn chairs
sunscreen
bottled water
cooler filled with snacks for the humans!! :)
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~~Shannon, Mario and Pepper's mom!~~
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 11:36 AM |
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| I hadn't thought about the plastic bags for poop clean up! Thanks for reminding me. I'll also need a container to put them in to strap to my luggage rack because they aren't going to travel inside the van with us. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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mario07
Bratty Ratty
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| 04/12/2007 11:39 AM |
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| LOL!! EWWW, gross!!!! Okay, air tight container wrapped in double plastic to store the poop!! Gross! |
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~~Shannon, Mario and Pepper's mom!~~
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Russ' Pal
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 04/12/2007 12:00 PM |
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when I walk Russ at rest stops, I always just toss the bag in one of their exterior trash cans, same at hotels.
Am I committing some gross social faux pas? |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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Paul
Feisty
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| 04/12/2007 12:01 PM |
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| Also, dont forget to pack a food bowl & water bowl. Keep the water bowl handy to use at rest-stops so you dont have to unpack a ton of stuff just to get to it. |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 12:02 PM |
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[quote]Posted By Russ' Pal on 04/12/2007 12:00 PM
when I walk Russ at rest stops, I always just toss the bag in one of their exterior trash cans, same at hotels.
Am I committing some gross social faux pas?[/quote]
No I don't think so. I was just thinking about those times that might come up when you aren't at a rest stop or near a trash can. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 04/12/2007 12:04 PM |
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| Ok I'm glad it's not just me. Everyday Brad comes home and asks me how excited I am! I have a serious question though... should we bring the pups vaccination records? I mean I'm sure all of our pups are healthy but just in case? |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 04/12/2007 12:06 PM |
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| I got Apollo this water bottle with this other plastic piece that pops out. When it pops out I squeeze the water bottle and water is dispensed to the plastic part for him to drink out of. It's really handy for traveling and long walks! |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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Russ' Pal
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 04/12/2007 12:07 PM |
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whew- good, thanks Pam, I was getting paranoid for a minute! Doesn't take much, really.
Good tip Paul! |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 04/12/2007 12:07 PM |
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| I am getting excited . I hope that 15 days goes by fast. |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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Russ' Pal
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 04/12/2007 12:10 PM |
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Jolene, I wouldn't travel with the originals, but if it would make you feel better, pack a photo copy.
Those doggie sipper bottles are cool, I need to get one of those. |
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-Sarah, pal to Russ & Peca |
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PamWh
Rattitude Problem
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| 04/12/2007 12:13 PM |
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| We probably should make sure we have our vet's phone number with us in case, heaven forbid, something happens and we have to take our rattie to a vet in Tennessee. That way we could call our own vet for our rattie's medical history. |
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PamWh
aka Bob's Mom
If your rattie ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! |
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