KentuckyJim
12-23-2011, 09:58 AM
Hello, there, my fellow Kentuckian. I was born in Lexington and after moving around some during the early 1970's, I settled again in Lexington in 1976 and have been here ever since, that is, my wonderful wife and I, along with our two grown children (and grand children. I'm sixty years old). That said, it was really nice to see someone from Kentucky sharing their pet with us.
Mozart sounds like quite the character. Some of his personality could just be the fact that he's independent. I've had a few rodent-type pets through the years and often found them to be stand-offish and what I call "squirelly", that is, as jumpy as a long-tailed cat in a room-full of rocking chairs. :) Being a rodent means one is small and has many natural enemies, one of which could potentially be MAN; thus, the little guy just finds himself more comfortable at length than up close and personal. Actually, I'm surprised Mozart didn't take up the habit of nipping fingers before you got him whenever he was being handled roughly. My son had a couple of hamsters which left my fingers dripping more than once, and for no reason at all, other than me picking them up to move them. At least your little friend doesn't open your fingers to the bone whenever he's given the chance. My son had one which would try to remove my finger to the first joint every opportunity she was given. Didn't feel very good, I can tell you. :)
Well, I've written a novel here, my friend. May I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful and loving Christmas and a very happy and blessed new year. May the Lord bless and keep you and your loved ones, along with your little friend Mozart, giving him a long, happy and healthy life. May he settle down and be a real pet to you, seeking your company and enjoying it whenever you are around him.
My love to all in Jesus, my Lord,
Jim Grayson
Lexington, Kentucky
USA
Mozart sounds like quite the character. Some of his personality could just be the fact that he's independent. I've had a few rodent-type pets through the years and often found them to be stand-offish and what I call "squirelly", that is, as jumpy as a long-tailed cat in a room-full of rocking chairs. :) Being a rodent means one is small and has many natural enemies, one of which could potentially be MAN; thus, the little guy just finds himself more comfortable at length than up close and personal. Actually, I'm surprised Mozart didn't take up the habit of nipping fingers before you got him whenever he was being handled roughly. My son had a couple of hamsters which left my fingers dripping more than once, and for no reason at all, other than me picking them up to move them. At least your little friend doesn't open your fingers to the bone whenever he's given the chance. My son had one which would try to remove my finger to the first joint every opportunity she was given. Didn't feel very good, I can tell you. :)
Well, I've written a novel here, my friend. May I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful and loving Christmas and a very happy and blessed new year. May the Lord bless and keep you and your loved ones, along with your little friend Mozart, giving him a long, happy and healthy life. May he settle down and be a real pet to you, seeking your company and enjoying it whenever you are around him.
My love to all in Jesus, my Lord,
Jim Grayson
Lexington, Kentucky
USA