swampcat18
Rattie
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| 01/23/2008 3:48 PM |
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Hello,
I thought I would take a few minutes and introduce myself. My name is Gerald and I live in central Alabama with my wife Leslie and our rat terrier Bingeaux. We've had him for a few years now, but I just found this site and thought it looked cool. We inherited Bingeaux from some friends of ours who couldn't find time for him. My wife took him in, much to my displeasure (at the time), but now I can't imagine not having him around. Now I'm trying to talk my wife into getting another dog, but I haven't had much luck.
BTW, I didn't name him. Our friends 5 year old son had named him Bingo and by the time we got him, he wouldn't answer to anything else. So, I figured if I couldn't change his name, I could change the spelling and since I am from South Louisiana and I am a huge LSU fan, I changed the spelling to Bingeaux.
I'll try to get some pictures up whenever I have time.
Gerald
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 01/23/2008 3:50 PM |
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Oh, goodness! Welcome to the site - prepare to become addicted 
He looks like a real love bug in your avatar pic  Who is the big dog on the couch with Bingeaux? (love, love the spelling of his name!)
Can't wait to hear more about you and your family!!!! Tell your wife she owes you one  |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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tford6
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 01/23/2008 3:51 PM |
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| welcome to the site from me bella and abby |
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Terri- mom to Abby Bella and Chloe the girls
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Sarah K
Terrier Terror
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| 01/23/2008 3:55 PM |
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| Welcome to the site. |
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Sarah
~ Mommy to Chrissy and Pepper (JackRat)
Chrissy and Pepper's Blog: http://360.yahoo.com/magicalmemories3980 |
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swampcat18
Rattie
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| 01/23/2008 3:57 PM |
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The big dog is named Zerra. She is our friends weimeraner (sp?). We were dogsitting for them for the weekend and my wife snapped some pictures of them after they had crashed on the couch. Zerra was still a puppy at the time and she could almost keep up with Bingeaux. |
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 01/23/2008 4:30 PM |
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Welcome to the site! Bingeaux is cute! His name reminds me of a French major I knew at Texas that named his dog Phideaux (but he pronounced it like an American would, Fido, LOL). I live in Texas. We're retired teachers and have two mini females, Button (left in avatar) and Zipper, our rescue. I lived in Montgomery when I was 12 when Dad was stationed at Maxwell AFB. You'll love this place, but it can be a tad addictive.  Great people, great advice, great support and lots of pics/videos, too! Look forward to getting yo know you and your family there. |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Pack Leader
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| 01/23/2008 5:01 PM |
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| Welcome!!! I love how you spell his name!!! You'll love it here!! Tons of info., tons of wonderful people!! Zerra is gorgeous too!! I've always wanted a Weimeraner(sp)...but our house is too small for such a big dog. Be sure to post lots of pictures!! We love pictures!!! I have 2 ratties...Caesar is in my avatar, he's 3yrs. and our female Julia is 1 yr. |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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Apollo's Mommy
Feisty
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| 01/23/2008 5:04 PM |
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| Welcome! Glad you found us! My husband graduated from the University of Alabama. |
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"You can't fix stupid." - Ron White
~ Jolene ~
Mommy to Apollo, Emma, & Indie
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tauney4
Pack Leader
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| 01/23/2008 5:09 PM |
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| a big welcome from tauney and i !!!! |
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amiller
Ratterific
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| 01/23/2008 7:20 PM |
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Welcome to the group. I am new here to.
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Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of ther universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made." - Roger Caras |
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swampcat18
Rattie
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| 01/24/2008 7:55 AM |
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| Thanks everybody for the warm welcome. I've been spending some time looking around and I've noticed that there aren't that many guys on the board. It doesn't look like ya'll are holding that against me, though. HAHA |
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Bailey's mom
Bratty Ratty
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| 01/24/2008 8:06 AM |
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| Welcome Gerald from me and my rattie Bailey. We are in Western Ky. Can't wait to see more pics of your Bingeaux. |
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~Nancy~
aka Bailey's Mom |
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Paul
Feisty
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| 01/24/2008 8:18 AM |
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WELCOME, Gerald and Bingeaux!
Yay----, the "guys" are growing in numbers now! 
So, Bingeaux is his name-eaux? HAHAH---LOVE IT!  |
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"Train now, or forever hold your leash"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doberdad/ |
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 01/24/2008 8:32 AM |
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| Welcome!!! I love his name! And we need some more men around here! |
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Sarah
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buttonbutt
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 01/24/2008 9:17 AM |
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| We have some guys that post regularly, but I agree, we could use a little more male input to the discussions. |
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Peggy
Mom to Button & Zipper
My sweet RatTexans
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swampcat18
Rattie
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| 01/24/2008 9:28 AM |
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| I shall try my best. I'm afraid I won't be able to post things like "cutie, precious, sweetie, etc." A man's gotta have his limits, you know. I've got a reputation to uphold. HAHA. I'll leave that to you ladies. |
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 01/24/2008 9:35 AM |
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Your reputation will be safe...until your wife joins and tells us the truth 
We've seen so many men here (or married to people here) who normally wouldn't think a "real" dog ever weighed less than at minimal 60lbs But these same men fall completely head-over-heals in love with these ratties |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Shadows Mom
Ratastic
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| 01/24/2008 9:52 AM |
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| Welcome Gerald. I am a huge LSU fan because my son played there the last year Sabin coached and he recruited my son... When Les Miles came my son played 2 years then he transferred to Appalacian State where he is much happier... But I am a die hard Tiger fan. You will love it here..This is family and you will soon become addicted like we all are. Again Welcome and GEAUX Tigers!!!! Love Bingeaux's name... |
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Shadow's Mom
Laugh, dance and drink like nobody's watching cause life is too short. |
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erniebenernie
Bratty Ratty
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| 01/24/2008 10:03 AM |
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Welcome to you and Bingeaux. I inherited Ernie the same way, from people that couldn't give him the attention he needed. Like you, we wouldn't know what to do without him.
I know it's a "guy thing" to not post the mookey pookey stuff but just wait, you'll become addicted and some time or another, you may slip...LOL!!! |
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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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swampcat18
Rattie
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| 01/24/2008 10:34 AM |
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Posted By Shadows Mom on 01/24/2008 9:52 AM
Welcome Gerald. I am a huge LSU fan because my son played there the last year Sabin coached and he recruited my son... When Les Miles came my son played 2 years then he transferred to Appalacian State where he is much happier... But I am a die hard Tiger fan. You will love it here..This is family and you will soon become addicted like we all are. Again Welcome and GEAUX Tigers!!!! Love Bingeaux's name...
GEAUX Tigers!!!! I was at LSU for Dinardo's last year and when Saban first got there. It's definitely been good being a LSU fan lately. I'm starting to get spoiled. If your son happens to be a defensive lineman from Texas, I think I know who he is. I wasn't going to post his name on-line. I can't blame anybody for leaving LSU for App. State. I've been to ASU and it is a beautiful place. It is kinda easy to get lost in the crowd at LSU because of the number of students they have. I myself transferred to Troy State once I got married and moved to Alabama and I enjoyed the smaller campus.
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Fuji's mom
Rat Royalty
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| 01/24/2008 7:54 PM |
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Hello Gerald and welcome to the site. My husband is from Alabama. He was born in Mobile, but lived in the Huntsville area. My mother-in-law still lives in Alabama. She lives in Hartselle. Your baby is adorable and I love his name! |
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Nydia
"Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired."
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Spanky's Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 01/24/2008 8:03 PM |
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Welcome Gerald! Spanky & I also live in Central Alabama. This is a great site..you will be addicted before long, I promise 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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