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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:54 PM Original message |
Would you spend 5K to save your puppy's life? |
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Shell Beau (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:54 PM Response to Original message |
1. No question. Absolutely! I love my babies. |
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tk2kewl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:55 PM Original message |
you are not heartless, I wouldnt spend it. |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
2. yes |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:55 PM Response to Original message |
3. If the 5 K would definitely save my puppy's life and ensure future health? |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Yeah, let's say it's a one thing surgery/treatment. |
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cestpaspossible (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
4. Depends |
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tavalon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:56 PM Response to Original message |
6. It would depend on the prognosis and age |
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Beetwasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:57 PM Response to Original message |
7. I Spent Almost 2k On Medical Bills |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
8. OK, let me be more specific. |
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OldLeftieLawyer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
24. 75%? |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
46. I'd get a second opinion in that case. |
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LiberallyInclined (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:14 PM Response to Reply #8 |
75. 3 months old? euthanize and try again. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:19 PM Response to Reply #8 |
87. I've put $50,000 of my money into my rescue animals over the past few |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
9. Well, since I've already spent about $3K on one of my dogs and |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
10. I would. I think animals are as important as people. There is no |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:55 PM Response to Reply #10 |
34. I'm with you Saracat |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:02 PM Response to Reply #34 |
35. I find this offensive... |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:03 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. No offense intended - it's the way I feel |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:05 PM Response to Reply #36 |
39. Do you expect people to help you when you are in need? |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:10 PM Response to Reply #39 |
72. You framed this as pets vs. people |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:16 PM Response to Reply #35 |
43. Why? |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:26 PM Response to Reply #43 |
49. Hmmm, for what I know my puppy is a cute robot who wants food.. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:29 PM Response to Reply #49 |
89. Why? |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:50 PM Response to Reply #89 |
95. I would not give 5Ks to anybody to buy a car... |
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Kathy in Cambridge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:56 PM Response to Reply #10 |
64. Me too. They're innocent and depend on you. |
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PollyH (89 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:36 PM Response to Reply #64 |
82. Dollars for Puppy |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 02:59 PM Response to Original message |
11. No. |
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DeposeTheBoyKing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:00 PM Response to Original message |
12. Not my puppy's life, no |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
13. If I had it to spend, you're damn right I would. n/t |
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Bouncy Ball (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
14. If I had a whole hell of a lot of money |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:02 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Exactly. If it's pocket change it doesn't matter anyway. |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-06-05 10:22 PM Response to Reply #14 |
114. Five grand isn't even in the realm of reality for me! |
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Bonhomme Richard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:01 PM Response to Original message |
15. No way. It's just a dog. n/t |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:05 PM Response to Reply #15 |
19. I hope someone doesn't think of you that way someday! |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:36 PM Response to Reply #19 |
27. You mean, a dog in dog's world saying "it's just a human"? |
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Bonhomme Richard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:16 PM Response to Reply #19 |
44. I consider myself a rational person and because of that............... |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:13 PM Response to Reply #44 |
73. I'm sorry about your lab/pitbull |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
17. I spent 3K on my cat. He died, but I didn't begrudge the money. |
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benny05 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:09 PM Response to Reply #17 |
86. I'm with you |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
18. Well, I spent 2K |
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DaJoiseyAlleyCat (21 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:06 PM Response to Original message |
20. I spent over a grand getting my cat fixed up after he was run over.... |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
21. yes I would |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:23 PM Response to Reply #21 |
81. I agree Skittles but, |
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Worst Username Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
22. There are far too many hungry kids out there for that. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:30 PM Response to Reply #22 |
26. I have to agree with that... People come first.... |
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Lorien (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:09 PM Response to Reply #26 |
40. So who did you give 5K to recently? |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:29 PM Response to Reply #40 |
51. Well, I wish it were only 5Ks... I gave over 30Ks last year for |
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Worst Username Ever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:40 PM Response to Reply #51 |
55. You have a lucky sister. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:43 PM Response to Reply #55 |
59. So, you see? i keep thinking... what if there is another problem like that |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:35 PM Response to Reply #22 |
147. But they are not my family and my cats are. |
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communerd (46 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
23. yes, if it were at all possible to scrape the cash together |
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DaJoiseyAlleyCat (21 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
25. I could of fed the cat to the hungry kids....brilliant Idea! |
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wideopen (563 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:38 PM Response to Original message |
28. I spent $3500 |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
29. I wouldn't even spend $5K to save MY life |
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TX-RAT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:46 PM Response to Original message |
30. I've got 1200.00 invested in a kitty knee |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:48 PM Response to Original message |
31. I've gone into debt for several dogs in the past |
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bicentennial_baby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
32. Oh fuck yes, I would! |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
33. Well.. you did say |
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Bridget Burke (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:04 PM Response to Original message |
37. I don't have that much to spend on my cats... |
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Writer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:05 PM Response to Original message |
38. Get pet health insurance, for Pete's sake! |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
41. A pet is a responsibility |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:20 PM Response to Reply #41 |
47. so no poor person should have the comfort of a pet? |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:29 PM Response to Reply #47 |
52. I didn't say that |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:27 PM Response to Reply #41 |
50. So, let me think... If I cannot afford health care I should throw myself |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:35 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Just where in my post did you find anything remotely close to that? |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:45 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. Ok, sorry... You are right... |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:07 PM Response to Reply #54 |
71. let me ask you this question (i hope respectfully) |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:18 PM Response to Reply #71 |
77. I've been poor all my life |
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Rabrrrrrr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:36 PM Response to Reply #77 |
90. I'm glad I read all your posts instead of responding to the first one |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 01:18 PM Response to Reply #90 |
121. I'm sorry you read it that way |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:53 PM Response to Reply #71 |
96. Then I think you shouldn't have pets! This isn't about money! |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:57 PM Response to Reply #96 |
98. Well, OK, that is your opinion. I have a different opinion. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 08:35 PM Response to Reply #98 |
108. Then you probably shouldn't have animals, or children for |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 09:14 PM Response to Reply #108 |
109. Yup, I don't have children or animals... |
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auntAgonist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:17 PM Response to Reply #109 |
143. I would certainly |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 12:59 PM Response to Reply #96 |
118. you should not be putting the cat above your own health |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:20 PM Response to Reply #118 |
128. I will go to the Doctor next month, and I just cut all the extra stuff |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:45 PM Response to Reply #128 |
133. whew OK glad to hear it |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
42. good Lord no! |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:22 PM Response to Reply #42 |
48. And how do you feel seeing many people who would give 5Ks |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:40 PM Response to Reply #48 |
56. That's completely unfair |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:46 PM Response to Reply #56 |
63. I don't know that... |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:57 PM Response to Reply #56 |
65. No kidding. But it is probably too late to go back and edit |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:37 PM Response to Reply #56 |
83. Sky, they're not provoking you but they do have good points |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:46 PM Response to Reply #48 |
62. I feel angry but it's the way it is |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:00 PM Response to Reply #48 |
66. Look Valis |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:02 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Well said |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:05 PM Response to Reply #67 |
70. Then why do you reply? If it's none of our business?... |
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skygazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:22 PM Response to Reply #70 |
80. I replied originally because you asked a question |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:09 PM Response to Reply #80 |
103. Sorry I gave that impression... |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:04 PM Response to Reply #66 |
69. If you don't want to talk about it then don't reply, kinda simple, no?... |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:37 PM Response to Reply #66 |
92. I am with you! Amen! |
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radwriter0555 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
45. I spent $4,000 just to save my dog's LEG last year. I am a lucky and |
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Dukkha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
53. Where can I get pet insurance? |
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KFC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:43 PM Response to Reply #53 |
58. '"people first" animal haters' ? |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 06:43 PM Response to Reply #58 |
139. Funny I have never noticed that. My animals are kinder and much less |
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ernstbass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:19 PM Response to Reply #53 |
78. My vet's office has info on several different insurance policies |
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gollygee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
57. Well I'll admit that I wouldn't |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
60. How I spend my money is my business, I suppose. |
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enigmatic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:03 PM Response to Original message |
68. Yes |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:13 PM Response to Original message |
74. I'd spend $50 to get a second opinion..... |
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Wcross (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
76. It depends- 15 year old dog or a younger one? |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:21 PM Response to Original message |
79. I would spend that and more on my little fuzzy knucklehead |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:56 PM Response to Original message |
84. Already spent it and it was worth every cent. |
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Dastard Stepchild (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
85. I spent 2K... |
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SW FL Dem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
88. If I had it or could get it. I would |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
91. in a heartbeat :) |
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rainy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
93. I just spent 3K on my dog's operation on his leg. He had to |
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regnaD kciN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:40 PM Response to Original message |
94. I spent $5k to save my kitty's life... |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:55 PM Response to Reply #94 |
97. She is absolutely beautiful! |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 06:58 PM Response to Reply #97 |
99. nice kitty! |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
100. I had a kitty. And it died (a car hit her). I think I'll get a small fish. |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:05 PM Response to Original message |
101. Pure sanctimonious flamebait... |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:07 PM Response to Reply #101 |
102. ... and that is great. |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:15 PM Response to Reply #102 |
104. By your reasoning, NO money should be spent to save animals' lives. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:46 PM Response to Reply #104 |
105. Good question... I'd go for food and prevention... |
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Bzzzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:53 PM Response to Original message |
106. Yes... |
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mr_hat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 07:56 PM Response to Original message |
107. I did, and it didn't. Protein-losing enteropathy > |
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solinvictus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
110. I'd give a kidney for my pups.. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 09:30 PM Response to Reply #110 |
112. Well, they ARE cute!!!!! |
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hyphenate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
111. If I had it, I would do it |
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Celeborn Skywalker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-05-05 10:54 PM Response to Original message |
113. If I had that kind of money laying around, then yeah. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
115. So, weekenders, what think? |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 01:46 PM Response to Reply #115 |
123. No. Simply no. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 02:17 PM Response to Reply #123 |
124. Nice post. I tend to agree with you. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
116. It's not people versus pets. |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 12:44 PM Response to Reply #116 |
117. in the OP's case it is indeed people vs. pets |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 01:02 PM Response to Reply #117 |
119. Thanks for the in-depth contribution. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:16 PM Response to Reply #117 |
126. But it's not a choice for me. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:45 PM Response to Reply #126 |
131. Thanks! |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 01:03 PM Response to Reply #116 |
120. Yup, frankly I'd do NOTHING to save Chimpy's life. |
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philosophie_en_rose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:20 PM Response to Reply #120 |
127. I'd do something... |
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bratcatinok (786 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 01:30 PM Response to Original message |
122. I would if spending the money didn't create an |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 02:49 PM Response to Original message |
125. I would if I could |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:24 PM Response to Reply #125 |
129. Thank you. Abosulutely beautiful post. You nailed it! |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:40 PM Response to Reply #125 |
130. I see your point and I disagree. |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 05:32 PM Response to Reply #130 |
135. I disagree with you about a pet being just a toy |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 05:37 PM Response to Reply #135 |
136. Yup, too much work and I'm too busy... |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 05:45 PM Response to Reply #136 |
137. I don't know about a couple of weeks |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-05 10:25 AM Response to Reply #137 |
159. Awwwww! That's sweet. |
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fleabert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
132. I spent 1500.00 for one surgery two years ago... |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 04:54 PM Response to Reply #132 |
134. When you give up? Dogs lifespan is very short compare to humans.. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 06:13 PM Response to Reply #134 |
138. My vet told me a story about a beautiful young puppy that got |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:11 PM Response to Reply #138 |
141. Well, what that owner did was unethical. If the vet offered to keep |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:27 PM Response to Reply #141 |
146. I personally think the owner was sick. By law, the puppy was his property |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:56 PM Response to Reply #138 |
149. saracat do you really think the story was true? |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 10:39 PM Response to Reply #149 |
154. In this case I am aquainted with the people involved. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 10:41 PM Response to Reply #154 |
155. Wow, he does sound like a pig.... |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:07 PM Response to Reply #134 |
140. When do you give up trying to save your child? |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:14 PM Response to Reply #140 |
142. That seems like a high standard to ask for a Lounge thread!! |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:21 PM Response to Reply #142 |
144. I asked you a specific question, with a specific reason for asking it. |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:27 PM Response to Reply #144 |
145. OK, but love is just the expression of your genes |
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Nikia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 07:45 PM Response to Reply #145 |
148. What about people who adopt children? |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 09:57 PM Response to Reply #148 |
152. Not sure. But it's relatively rare, compared to people who have kids. |
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fleabert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 08:08 PM Response to Reply #134 |
150. Me? when her quality of life is projected to be worse after the effort... |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 08:09 PM Response to Reply #134 |
151. ok I'll take a stab at an answer |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 09:57 PM Response to Reply #151 |
153. Great link! Thanks. |
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TroubleMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 10:45 PM Response to Original message |
156. I ain't got $50.00, much less 5k, but I would if I could |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 10:48 PM Response to Reply #156 |
157. Darn. Where do you live? NYC? Boston?... |
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TroubleMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-05 10:50 PM Response to Reply #157 |
158. West Palm Beach, FL |
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valis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-05 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
160. So, late weekenders, what think? |
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