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CL82 said:
Well worth a tree through the roof?
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Tough to say until we see the final bill. I know that the ornamental dogwood that used to grace the front of our house is one casualty that will not be covered and that’s a bummer. The white oak snapped it at its base with just one of its limbs.

But everytime I look at the empty space I will be somewhat heartened by the fact that it gave its life so that I could ride in the bucket truck. It was a bucket list item, pardon the pun.

It does look like we’ve been spared structural damage but there is a lot of cosmetic damage over a wide area comprising siding, gutters, molding and shingles.

Looks like it was around 75-80’ tall I think. Really lucky it fell where it did all things considered.
 
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CL82 said:
Or just a “pee on the couch a phobe.“ Some people just have an irational dislike of sitting in animal pee.
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He said the house is ALWAYS clean.
 
CL82 said:
Or just a “pee on the couch a phobe.“ Some people just have an irational dislike of sitting in animal pee.
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Except for you know who . Oh wait that might not be animal pee. Never mind.
 
Fishy said:
The dog is a female; I don’t think it was marking anything, I just think it was nervous.

It slept upstairs last night. I don’t know what it destroyed. It pooped on the deck this morning. Why was it on the deck? I have no idea, but I explained to my mother that in light of the couch incident, perhaps dog poop sitting in the middle of the deck where it can be view from the breakfast table was not her best move with her daughter-in-law.

Thank God, my wife had to leave early this morning - at 5 am this morning, I was still hearing about the couch. She actually woke me up at around 4:30 just to tell me again that we’re having this couch professionally cleaned AND we’re buying a new couch and new sheets/blankets/comforter for the guest room. She also will never sit on that couch again, so she will be watching tv on my couch in my office for the foreseeable future.

Right now, the dog is sitting next to me. It has been licking its own ass for the better part of half an hour. I’m checking the Central Hudson outage update site twice a minute. I’m trying to decide which scenario will haunt me less...telling my wife that my mother and the dog will almost certainly need to be here another night or telling my mother that I am driving her to the Residence Inn for my own protection.

I currently have the prisoner leashed to a doorknob. It is licking its ass again.

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Jesus man, I think our wives are twins separated at birth. Why do women love to torture their husbands? The first comment is fine, sorta. But to wake you up at 4:30 just to stab your soul again is just evil.
 
CL82 said:
:( Power is out all over town here in NJ
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Call back in 6 months. That is how long Puerto Rico has been without power.
 
I'm a dog person (small/medium size, no cats), but they are never allowed on couches or beds. You should see how pet people react when I tell them that. You would think I make the dog live in my crawl space, drink rain water and eat bugs. I never allow anyone to bring their pets to stay.
 
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Fishy said:
My wife keeps a laminated sheet(!) of what to use on different spills and household disasters. The laminated sheet was given to me immediately post-pee and it called for a mixture of warm water, Woolite and white vinegar. I cleaned as best I could. Who knows how successful I was.

A cleaning company is coming Monday. And then we’re buying a couch anyway.

I’m not worried about marriage right now. This is Sparta.
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Why are you cleaning the couch and then getting a new one? Is she just trying to punish you by making you do unnecessary work?
 
In contrast to Fishy, my puppy actually pissed on my girlfriend two nights ago while she was sleeping at 12:30 at night. Literally just unloaded on her. I was sleeping, and she woke up all angry and I sort of just turned over and fell back asleep. The dog is still sleeping in bed with us, she can handle a little bit of urine
 
uconnphil2016 said:
In contrast to Fishy, my puppy actually pissed on my girlfriend two nights ago while she was sleeping at 12:30 at night. Literally just unloaded on her. I was sleeping, and she woke up all angry and I sort of just turned over and fell back asleep. The dog is still sleeping in bed with us, she can handle a little bit of urine
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This post isn’t going to end well...
 
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uconnphil2016 said:
In contrast to Fishy, my puppy actually pissed on my girlfriend two nights ago while she was sleeping at 12:30 at night. Literally just unloaded on her. I was sleeping, and she woke up all angry and I sort of just turned over and fell back asleep. The dog is still sleeping in bed with us, she can handle a little bit of urine
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Your girl should run for office.
 
uconnphil2016 said:
In contrast to Fishy, my puppy actually pissed on my girlfriend two nights ago while she was sleeping at 12:30 at night. Literally just unloaded on her. I was sleeping, and she woke up all angry and I sort of just turned over and fell back asleep. The dog is still sleeping in bed with us, she can handle a little bit of urine
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Damn @JMick you struck out on a keeper
 
Currently in a hotel room in Wells Maine on our way to west bumphok maine to get our sheepdog puppy. I see ive got a lot to look forward to. Sweet.

Took a trip to a lighthouse point. The sea is angry.
 
UConnNick said:
Oh no. Any animal that cannot control its urination and defecation activities in our house quickly becomes a strictly outdoors pet.
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We went the diaper route on our 18yo poodle. She lasted almost 2 more years. Deaf, blind, and incontinent. At least she stopped barking at everyone.
 
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All around us without power.
Didn’t realize how lucky we were. Never even noticed a blip.
 
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The veterinary economics and hygiene of pet ownership makes no sense. They are filthy animals, and humans should not have to pick up feces. Somebody should open up centers where people who want some pet time can come in and for $10 spend an hour or 2 with a dog or cat then go back to a clean home. No dropping at the kennel and no end of life drama either because one day you go there to see Fido and he’s been neatly replaced by a nearly identical Spot.
 
uconnfan68 said:
All around us without power.
Didn’t realize how lucky we were. Never even noticed a blip.
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Just looked at the outage site, 95% of my town is without power. Over 46000 people in my county. They are now saying could be out until the 7th. :confused:

That said everyone is safe, nothing hit the house I’m in my family room with a space heater cranking, my wife asleep on my shoulder and my dog snoring in the corner dreaming, no doubt, of peeing on Fishy’s couches. Things could be worse.
 
CL82 said:
Just looked at the outage site, 95% of my town is without power. Over 46000 people in my county. They are now saying could be out until the 7th. :confused:

That said everyone is safe, nothing hit the house I’m in my family room with a space heater cranking, my wife asleep on my shoulder and my dog snoring in the corner dreaming, no doubt, of peeing on Fishy’s couches. Things could be worse.
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You're county has a smaller population than East Hartford? Anyways, hope it comes back soon.
 
Robertelamin said:
You're county has a smaller population than East Hartford? Anyways, hope it comes back soon.
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No those are just the ones without power
 
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methodology said:
Earlier high tide came up to middle beach rd seaweed is all over it now after it went back down. Have a feeling tonight's high tide will make a push a little further. Neck road is probably getting hit pretty bad.

Stay safe
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Life long resident of that town. Gloria was the one that put the beating on the waterfront homes there.. If you live on middle beach or neck rd. It goes with the territory.
 
jibsey said:
The veterinary economics and hygiene of pet ownership makes no sense. They are filthy animals, and humans should not have to pick up feces. Somebody should open up centers where people who want some pet time can come in and for $10 spend an hour or 2 with a dog or cat then go back to a clean home. No dropping at the kennel and no end of life drama either because one day you go there to see Fido and he’s been neatly replaced by a nearly identical Spot.
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Obviously it makes no sense. But, they are great to hang out with or whatever else dog people tell you. I have his argument weekly at work.
 
Robertelamin said:
Ah okay I misread that. I was wondering how it was possible any county in NJ could be that small.
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Total people out of power currently at a quarter million. This storm was bigger deal than I realized.

Hearing that crews are getting closer to our area. Hoping for the best.
 
polycom said:
Obviously it makes no sense. But, they are great to hang out with or whatever else dog people tell you. I have his argument weekly at work.
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I play fetch outside every morning with my labs (14yrs still fetches, and 1), I like the 10 minutes of piece to start the day regardless of weather though summer certainly better. Some people like walks, I like throwing a ball and watching the dog jump & have fun. Kids love the dogs and get comfort and companionship. Took the puppy mountain biking in the fall and listening to her breathe behind me & my 13yr old was great fun, can't wait until its warm enough to restart.
Then when I come home they are always happy to see me, find me later at night to lie near - but not too close. Its all about the right kind of dog for the family.
 
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