Something that has been bothering me

[carole]

Well I think it has all been said, some I agree with and some I don't, however now I know about the Thursday's bar , I am off to join in, oh damn thats right its only wed over there, hey and I don't even drink lol.

Come on guys lets not get too heated over this, I think aly was merely pointing out some things, which have validity,so Aly dry those tears, I am certain no-one has gotten too upset here, hope not anyhow.

Obviously Kay-ann has issues with Alcohol for good reason, it has more than likely caused her pain in her life, so lets be a tad sensitive here to her, she is young and until we have walked in her shoes, we never know how we will react.

Enough said from me.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aly, please don't cry! I'm sorry! I just mis-understood you!

[micki76]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
I'm calling you on this one, Micki. You know I think of you as a great friend but 'practice what you preach' comes to mind.

That attitude is what is being conveyed here. If you don't like it, don't look. I can see where the sexual references were deemed inappropriate. In the same stride, they are/were toned down and innocent compared to COMMERCIALS that appear during kids' television programming. (herbal essence, anyone?)

I'm sorry Tonya, but the only insinuation there is that people can be used and abused, not the same as insinuating that someone's dancing on a pole naked with pasties on. Little different, as Johanna was using my example to state what I had already stated, and I felt perhaps she thought we let my niece get away with watching that stuff and was therefore calling me a hypocrite. Used and abused - in other words using me as an example that kids shouldn't have access to some things and abusing me by saying letting my niece watch that was bad. I guess my meaning would have been more obvious if I had just gotten angry and yelled at her, but I was choosing to keep the situation a little less volatile.

And those Herbal Essence commercials make me sick. How gross! I've not seen them during children's programming, though! That's awful!

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Personally, I think I am mature enough to read this forum and if it's something that bad I won't read it. The Dog House is for controversy, and that's what's here. I have no problem with it.

[Karen]

I do not think anything lewd belongs on Pet Talk. Even in a joking manner. And just because some teens here aren't offended does not mean it is okay! This is not to be meant as an attack on or against anyone, just a reminder that you should think before you post.

We want Pet Talk to be a happy, friendly place! A safe place for everyone, age 5-150, to read. And just because your post may be "aimed at" someone you know will appreciate such humor, doesn't mean it's okay. In a case like that, PM the person!

The Dog House, as it states in the opening post of the forum, was "created "The Dog House" so that our members may share their thoughts in a friendly, caring considerate manner." on topics that are "in some way controversial, upsetting, or just makes us go eeeew!"

"caring considerate manner"

"friendly, happy place"

And KayAnn, even at the virtual bar, Thursdays, I only "drink" non-alcoholic drinks anyway!

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Hmmmm.........what's pole dancing?

Dancing people do in Poland....

What else could it be?

[Soledad]

*Snort*

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Soledad
*Snort*

and you mean to tell me that people are always happy in IRE-land?

[RICHARD]

I just filtered thru the thread and saw that some people have questions about the Thursday's thread...

As the 'bartender' there I want to apologize to the people who may take offense to the content.

It was born from a touchy situation and since it's inception everyone has been good enough to participate with almost no supervision.

We have had no fights, flames or ?????

It is an 'understood' rule that we police ourselves and even though there are times that the content MAY border on the edge, I think we pull it back, in time without being offensive.

It may seem like an advertisement for drinking, smoking and behavior only adults participate in,
I think that it is more parody than anything else..

The idea of a 'cyber bar' lets us tell dumb jokes, laugh, eat and act silly-without being drunk.

The thing that amazes me is the people who regularly stop in and contribute their personalities to the thread...

In last week's thread someone posted a note saying that they do not post, but they do read and do enjoy the banter.....to me, If someone can laugh about a joke or some banter, I feel good about myself and the people who really enjoy the silliness.

I personally DO NOT LIKE the threads where people post sick animal tales.....not because they are offensive to me-for the simple reason that it breaks my heart to read about them.

There are threads that TICK ME OFF but I would rather keep my Ire (land) to myself....

Sometimes it's better swallow you ideas than to open the flood gates up and really get angry...

Just because we have a site to 'flex our speech muscles' doesn't mean we HAVE to bench press every topic.

The best part about the Thursday thread is while I have had 'interactions' with people before, they are good enough to stop by and participate in the thread. It's not for everyone post in and would not expect everyone to do so....

I'm sorry if I have made it SOUND like it's MY thread.....it's not..it belongs to everyone and
I do take pride in the fact that Karen and Paul haven't had to shut it down or repirmand anyone about the posts within...

That is a source of pride to me and I think it can survive in that mode......

Again, Apologies to all who are offended....

and thanks to Karen and Paul for letting us do this week after week!

[Soledad]

The thing is, the Dog House is often a pressure cooker because of the controversial topics. It stands to reason that being the nice people we PTers are, we'd like a place in the Dog House where we can all chill, regardless of former issues or differences. I think that removing the "bar" would make the Dog House a much more divisive and unfriendly place.

[lizbud]

Richard,

I think your previous post was one of your best ever.

Congrats. I love reading "Thursday's" postings even if
I have nothing to say myself. It's just plain fun. I love the
adult conversation & humor.

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by micki76
I'm sorry Tonya, but the only insinuation there is that people can be used and abused, not the same as insinuating that someone's dancing on a pole naked with pasties on.

I've only heard the used/abused terminology in reference to relationships (more often than not, involving the the man walking out after "getting what he wanted.") My apologies then, as I misunderstood your context.

and can someone --without offending anyone else-- tell me what pasties are?!

[gini]

It is British - I think they are called Cornish Pasties and they are very good. It is a pastry sandwich with meat inside.

liar, liar, pants on fire!

[gini]

EASY CORNISH PASTIES




1 lb. ground beef
1 c. frozen potatoes O'Brien or frozen hash browns, defrosted
1/2 c. thinly sliced or coarsely chopped carrot
1/3 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion or frozen chopped onion
1/2 tsp. garlic salt (or 1/4 tsp. powder)
Black pepper
1/4 tsp. fine herbs or bouquet garni
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup or 1 (10 1/4 oz.) can beef gravy
1 (15 oz.) pkg. all-ready pie crusts
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In medium skillet, brown beef; drain well. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, garlic salt, pepper, herbs, and soup. Mix well with spoon and heat through.

Unfold crusts and cut into quarters at fold marks. Place 2 tablespoons or so of meat mixture on one side; fold other side over to cover meat mixture. Quickly seal edges by pressing together with fork tines. Prick tops with fork to allow steam to escape.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Remove with spatula and serve immediately.

Nothing new about Cornish pasties, but they are exceptionally good and enjoying a resurgence in popularity.

Cornish pasties are those wonderful meat and potato filled turnovers named after the town of Cornwall, England where children and miners carry them for lunch. Frugal housewives would chop leftover meats from roasts; combine them with vegetables and spoon the mixture into a pastry and then bake them.

Our easy version today calls for ground beef, but any leftover trimmed meat could be used. Freeze a batch (already bake and reheat in microwave). Great for after school snacks.

[lizbud]

Gini,

The recipe sounds delicious. Could you whip up a batch for
tomorrow? I'll be at a seminar all day so please save a
serving for me. Do they have "to go" containers at Richard's.
I hope so. ( Think it was the mushroom soup that intrigued me)

Thanks.