FROM SOME ONE WHO DISLIKES DOGS TO HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THIS TO THE WIFE
al said
04:05 PM Apr 7, 2011
I have never liked dogs but wife has always owned one. I never hurt or abused the dogs we had. Last one we had died 4 years ago, which was good timing because we started travelling shortly there after. I always scoffed at people travelling with a dog.
Now the reason for this post my wife went interstate a week ago to vist rellies won't be back for another week. Same day wife left my daughter asked me to look after a dog 8 weeks old that she has had only 2 days. She had to go WA for work. Just great I think. She shows up with a ball of fluff that would sit in your hand I asked what she paid for it when she said $300 I had to laugh. Any way no matter where I went this dog would be there. I would push it out of the way with my foot and it would just roll over. It would just sit and stare and wag its little tail. It never barked or winge. I had this dog for five days. Now my problem. How do you tell the wife that we are $500 dollars short in our travel money and we now own a ball of fluff. I can't believe how quick your attitude can change. This little ball of fluff has changed my out look on dogs completely. When my daughter came to pick up the dog I did not give her a choice I said there is $500 and Im keeping the dog
She nearly wet herself with laughing.
Name of dog TAI pronounced tie.
-- Edited by al on Friday 8th of April 2011 10:34:08 AM
-- Edited by al on Friday 8th of April 2011 10:35:03 AM
Hahaha!! Conspiracy theory. I wonder why daughter was laughing so much. Maybe mother / daughter hatched this one together. Mum goes away, daughter dumps dog on you while alone, you've got no choice but to love it. Why would daughter get a dog 2 days before going away for work, it was only 8 weeks old, needed to be looked after. I smell something fishy going on here. Enjoy you little ball of fluff. You've been had!!!!
Clare46 said
04:29 PM Apr 7, 2011
Ha Ha been there done that
They say one is born everyday but they sure suck you in.
Sheba said
05:43 PM Apr 7, 2011
Did this happen on April Fools' Day by any chance Mate ? Seems to have been close enough to me.
Cheers,
Sheba.
jimbo said
06:13 PM Apr 7, 2011
If true! This is a bloody funny story..I salute you on your descion...Dogs a re great company and fun...Ha Ha Ha ha ha! "Good one Al
Gerty Dancer said
06:32 PM Apr 7, 2011
OOOH! Love this story. Got me worried though, I've been carefully dodging dog-ownership for a few years now and I'm starting to feel all insecure!
Enjoy your little fluff-ball Al, am sure she/he will give you years of pleasure.
KayJay said
06:44 PM Apr 7, 2011
LOVE THIS STORY! I think you've been 'had' big time, but what does it matter? That little ball of fluff will bring you years of love and pleasure, you won't regret your decision. And as a bonus you will be in the good books with your wife for a l-o-n-g time. I bet your daughter didn't expect to make a quick $200 on the well executed plan, though! Jan
al said
06:59 PM Apr 7, 2011
The trip to WA came out of the blue.
This is not an April fools joke it is still not finished wife still away and doews not know about dog.
-- Edited by al on Thursday 7th of April 2011 07:01:21 PM
Smokeydk said
07:18 PM Apr 7, 2011
Funny..I was conned too.....I have 2 cats.......both from 2 of my daughters.......the cats are great....but they are a tie....I cant go away more than 4 days........someone gotta look after them......they have plenty of food and lots of water.....to last 4 days.....always food left when we get home.
I had dogs for 25 years....not getting another......would like to find homes for my 2 cats......
lilly31 said
07:23 PM Apr 7, 2011
It funny how something that depend on you for all it needs can win your heart .. good on you for opening your heart to this little ball of fuff ... i bet those little eyes melt your heart evey time you look into them ......
DeBe said
08:51 PM Apr 7, 2011
Enjoy your little dog Al. If you start traveling with her she will soon fit in, Our little dog goes everywhere with us.
Firefly said
10:11 PM Apr 7, 2011
Thats beautiful, whats his name?
DellieMay said
11:10 PM Apr 7, 2011
$500 well spent mate!!!!! Unconditional love, loyality,devotion.....the list goes on. Your wife is going to just love it...con or no con. Enjoy the "ball of fluff". Cheers Dellie
milo said
12:51 AM Apr 8, 2011
hi al, dogs are wonderful things, they can be so loyal and loving, enjoy
ozi2 said
07:30 AM Apr 8, 2011
al wrote:
I have never liked dogs but wife has always owned one. I never hurt or abused the dogs we had. Last one we had died 4 years ago, which was good timing because we started travelling shortly there after. I always scoffed at people travelling with a dog.
Now the reason for this post my wife went interstate a week ago to vist rellies won't be back for another week. Same day wife left my daughter asked me to look after a dog 8 weeks old that she has had only 2 days. She had to go WA for work. Just great I think. She shows up with a ball of fluff that would sit in your hand I asked what she paid for it when she said $300 I had to laugh. Any way no matter where I went this dog would be there. I would push it out of the way with my foot and it would just roll over. It would just sit and stare and wag its little tail. It never barked or winge. I had this dog for five days. Now my problem. How do you tell the wife that we are $500 dollars short in our travel money and we now own a ball of fluff. I can't believe how quick your attitude can change. This little ball of fluff has changed my out look on dogs completely. When my daughter came to pick up the dog I did not give her a choice I said there is $500 and Im keeping the dog
She nearly wet herself with laughing.
ha, ha, ha, Mate that makes me feel so much better after our $700.00 vet bill yesterday..........FOR A CAT and until this one I have never understood the creature's but he is such a joy that it was worth it.
Enjoy the company of your new mate,
cheers,
ozi2
valnrob said
08:45 AM Apr 8, 2011
Hi Al, I can relate to your story. Good on you, dogs are such good company. We have another four legged friend after swearing we wouldn't get a new one after we lost our dog, and I can relate to ozi2 spending that amount of money on a beloved pet. We spent $2500 getting one of our dogs hip mended after he was hit by a car. Pets are well worth the money spent on them.
biggles said
09:31 AM Apr 8, 2011
Mate, could you look after my old holden ute, which I only paid $1000 for it...... LoL
Beth54 said
09:49 AM Apr 8, 2011
You'll have to post a photo of the fluff ball Al.
When I hear about cute little dogs, I want one too. Then I hear about the cost when something happens...like my son and d-i-ls $1500 cat..vet bill..and sadly realize it's just not feasible on a pension. Also, one is restricted so much while travelling.
Great story Al! Enjoy!
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 8th of April 2011 09:49:48 AM
dogbox said
08:26 PM Apr 8, 2011
quote "This is not an April fools joke it is still not finished wife still away and doews not know about dog."
why do i read into your story that she already knows an you don't know she knows
-- Edited by dogbox on Friday 8th of April 2011 08:27:54 PM
Happywanderer said
08:45 PM Apr 8, 2011
My thoughts exactly dogbox. Waiting for the outcome when wife comes home.
Cruising Granny said
09:55 PM Apr 8, 2011
It looks to me like you're been lovingly conned by three - your daughter in cahoots with her mother, and the pup. A triply whammy. Beautiful story.
I have never liked dogs but wife has always owned one. I never hurt or abused the dogs we had. Last one we had died 4 years ago, which was good timing because we started travelling shortly there after. I always scoffed at people travelling with a dog.
Now the reason for this post my wife went interstate a week ago to vist rellies won't be back for another week. Same day wife left my daughter asked me to look after a dog 8 weeks old that she has had only 2 days. She had to go WA for work. Just great I think. She shows up with a ball of fluff that would sit in your hand I asked what she paid for it when she said $300 I had to laugh. Any way no matter where I went this dog would be there. I would push it out of the way with my foot and it would just roll over. It would just sit and stare and wag its little tail. It never barked or winge. I had this dog for five days. Now my problem. How do you tell the wife that we are $500 dollars short in our travel money and we now own a ball of fluff. I can't believe how quick your attitude can change. This little ball of fluff has changed my out look on dogs completely. When my daughter came to pick up the dog I did not give her a choice I said there is $500 and Im keeping the dog
She nearly wet herself with laughing.
Name of dog TAI pronounced tie.
-- Edited by al on Friday 8th of April 2011 10:34:08 AM
-- Edited by al on Friday 8th of April 2011 10:35:03 AM
Why would daughter get a dog 2 days before going away for work, it was only 8 weeks old, needed to be looked after. I smell something fishy going on here. Enjoy you little ball of fluff. You've been had!!!!
Ha Ha been there done that
They say one is born everyday but they sure suck you in.
Did this happen on April Fools' Day by any chance Mate ? Seems to have been close enough to me.
Cheers,
Sheba.
If true! This is a bloody funny story..I salute you on your descion...Dogs a re great company and fun...Ha Ha Ha ha ha! "Good one Al
Enjoy your little fluff-ball Al, am sure she/he will give you years of pleasure.
The trip to WA came out of the blue.
This is not an April fools joke it is still not finished wife still away and doews not know about dog.
-- Edited by al on Thursday 7th of April 2011 07:01:21 PM
I had dogs for 25 years....not getting another......would like to find homes for my 2 cats......
Enjoy your little dog Al. If you start traveling with her she will soon fit in, Our little dog goes everywhere with us.
Thats beautiful, whats his name?
Cheers Dellie
dogs are wonderful things, they can be so loyal and loving,
enjoy
ha, ha, ha,
Mate that makes me feel so much better after our $700.00 vet bill yesterday..........FOR A CAT and until this one I have never understood the creature's but he is such a joy that it was worth it.
Enjoy the company of your new mate,
cheers,
ozi2
You'll have to post a photo of the fluff ball Al.
When I hear about cute little dogs, I want one too. Then I hear about the cost when something happens...like my son and d-i-ls $1500 cat..vet bill..and sadly realize it's just not feasible on a pension. Also, one is restricted so much while travelling.
Great story Al! Enjoy!
-- Edited by Beth54 on Friday 8th of April 2011 09:49:48 AM
quote "This is not an April fools joke it is still not finished wife still away and doews not know about dog."
why do i read into your story that she already knows an you don't know she knows
-- Edited by dogbox on Friday 8th of April 2011 08:27:54 PM