Posted by Stamper_WI on 12/15/06 1:07pm
Msg #166097

some days are for the dogs

My first stop yesterday was on a farm. I opened my car door and a ball of fur came sailing in. The dog was really happy to see me! I had a white sweater on and the dog was muddy. After I was done there I went home and changed sweaters.
My next stop was a residential in the country. That dog was glad to see me too but he waited until I was walking before trying to leap into my arms. This one weighed in about 60 lbs. Totally knocked me for a loop and I went flying....into the mud. Finished up there and went home and changed ALL my clothes and took some aleve.
Last signing was in the city (Yay!). Yup... they had a dog, but he was not freindly. I think probably because i kept watching him out of the corner of my eye waiting to see if he would pounce too. This one (german shepherd type) strared at me the whole time.

Today I have a very sore neck and back. Very glad there are no signings today!

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/15/06 1:16pm
Msg #166100

Re: some days are for the dogs LOL...You've been

"dawged." Common expression and occurrence in Texas.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 12/15/06 1:24pm
Msg #166102

Re: some days are for the dogs LOL...You've been

I have been wondering why they were so attracted to me yesterday. All I can think of is that my neighbors dog came over and asked if he could go in my garage but I said "no, go home"
I don't a dog. I have a 15 yr old cat that is close to pertrification he moves so rarely. So dogs are somewhat of a mystery to me. They seem to be a lot of work whetrher they are yours or not. They are fun to watch at times

Reply by Michelle/AL on 12/15/06 3:08pm
Msg #166118

Stamper, You got me thinking....

...it's a good thing you aren't afraid of dogs. If you were I don't think you would've been able to write about yesterday's experience. We would've been reading about your nervous breakdown in the newspapers. Which leads me to ask this question....those of you who either don't like dogs & cats (or are afraid of them), how do you survive in this business? I am always being greeted by the Borrower's animal. The front door opens and the dog comes a running. What I really find funny is that the Borrower is quick to yell "He (the dog) won't bite!" If I had a pet phobia those words would do nothing to calm me down especially when it's a big dog running towards me. Does anyone ask about pets when confirming appointments over the phone with the Borrower? I don't. I'm like Stamper_WI and just brush off the paw prints and keep on moving.

Reply by SueW/Tn on 12/15/06 3:12pm
Msg #166119

yep Michelle, for real...

arrived at BO's, wife isn't home yet BUT on her way, husband says "you're not afraid of dogs", nope, no problem. I sit down at the kitchen table to get my things out of my briefcase and suddenly a very large dog or small shetland pony is sitting in my lap looking at me with big brown eyes. (I think I was sitting in her chair). The rest of the evening was a walk in the park!

Reply by Stamper_WI on 12/15/06 3:19pm
Msg #166121

I've been bitten

When I was a Realtor. It was a scroungy barn dog. As soo as the owner closed the door it went for my achilles. I hollered and she came out saying i"its just a pinch bite" Well it drew blood and in my mind the srchilles is a take down bite. The next day It was infected and I was being told that the rabies shots were over due. So I started rabies shots and the dog was quarantined. Well the first shot made me hallucinate so I decided to take my chances.
Most animals are interested in my briefcase. I had some kittens climb in there once and every animal since then has been interested in it. I think it must have a stewy smell of all the animals previous by now (its leather)
Labs are cool. They usually lay on your feet under the table. I still make sure the owner is in control until I get in my car. I tell them I've been bitten by the nicest dogs in the world

Reply by Cassandra Andrews on 12/15/06 3:17pm
Msg #166120

he doesn't bite??? Really . . does he have FALSE teeth?

LOL

Reply by Stamper_WI on 12/15/06 3:20pm
Msg #166123

Re: he doesn't bite??? Really . . does he have FALSE teeth?

Sign on the Mom & Pop store down the road from my old house
"If you are going to rob us, please remove your false teeth. My doberman can't digest them"

Reply by Michelle/AL on 12/15/06 3:26pm
Msg #166125

I know I shouldn't have laughed but I couldn't help it.

It was when you said you considered that bite a "take down bite". (I'm still laughing) I am so sorry but I actually got a visual when I read your post. Did the dog owner agree to to at least pay for your medical bills? I need more details. This is starting to sound like a good movie. (Reaching for popcorn)

Reply by Stamper_WI on 12/15/06 5:18pm
Msg #166155

Re: I know I shouldn't have laughed but I couldn't help it.

No I had to hire a lawyer on that one. Got my bills paid plus he got some pain and suffering money for me. The owners wouldn't even tell me if it had shots when it happened.
My little neighbor girl is their niece and saw my ankle and asked me what happened. When I told her she said the "Snickers" was a mean dog and was always tied up when they went over there. Also another person showed me his scar fro dear old Snickers. My scar doesn't show so much now. I figured it cost them a total of around $5000.

Reply by Michelle/AL on 12/15/06 10:04pm
Msg #166192

Good for you, for hiring an attorney and filing suit!

Is old "Snickers" still around the neighborhood?

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 12/15/06 4:07pm
Msg #166137

Some days you're the dog, other days you're the tree...

if you know what i mean

Reply by Michelle/AL on 12/15/06 4:40pm
Msg #166142

Lisa, you have a way with words! n/m

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 12/15/06 5:17pm
Msg #166154

I've been the tree/hydrant alot this week! lol n/m