Posted by sandi_CA on 11/9/06 12:43am
Msg #158326

one of those nights

Just got home from an assignment about 25 miles from home.....20 or so that are sparce country roads. Out of nowhere on the way home, a black dog runs accross my path. Now I DO know not to swerve to avoid animals and such in the road, so I didn't ... and did hit the dog. I swerved then!!! Wow, was I ever lucky that no-one was coming in the opposite direction! Managed to keep vehicle on the road and get back in my lane safely. I didn't stop to see how dog was, as it was VERY dark out there, and I just wanted the car to keep me safe. Got home to find my right front quarter-panel pretty well mangled up. Don't think tonight was very profitable....

Reply by Maria Herrera on 11/9/06 12:55am
Msg #158327

Sorry to hear that. Glad you're ok. :0) Have a good night.

Reply by Mung/CA on 11/9/06 1:54am
Msg #158330

Glad ur ok. regarding the dog, you might want to

consider calling the police.

Reply by sue_pa on 11/9/06 7:35am
Msg #158336

Always, human life should be placed above animals and I'm glad you're okay. As for the accident, no one knows until they're at that split second whether or not they'd swerve, stop, hit the animal, etc. BUT it's afterwards that's my problem. You hit someone's pet and you didn't stop, didn't go to the nearest house, didn't call the police. In my book that's just not right.

Reply by Pierces Notary Services on 11/9/06 7:49am
Msg #158338

I agree with you Sue - did you atleast call the police - I may have done that with my cell phone and stayed in the car until they got there. That's probably someones pet you hit. Did you get out to see if it had any tags on its collar?

Reply by Jersey_Boy on 11/9/06 8:14am
Msg #158341

WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

HITTING A DOG AND NOT STOPPING! WHAT THE #^@^(*&#$!

I am a dog lover and if that had been my dog you just HIT and did NOTHING for....
grrrrr............. Hope your never walking down a dark road at night in my neck of the woods.
I wouldn't mind bashing up my front-quarter panel on you.

You disgust me.

Reply by Jacqi Shifflett on 11/9/06 9:24am
Msg #158370

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

I agree jersey boy......I am also a big dog lover and I can not imagine a human being not trying to avoid an animal. What a coldhearted individual. Hope she never strolls through my neighborhood either...... I'd hit her to avoid a squirrel.

Reply by Becca_FL on 11/9/06 9:36am
Msg #158374

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!? Jacqi

"... I'd hit her to avoid a squirrel."

That was hysterical!

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 12:43pm
Msg #158451

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

Guess that makes you a dumba$$ then! Hit her to avoid a squirrel! Sounds like the squirrel is you!

Reply by Jacqi Shifflett on 11/9/06 12:55pm
Msg #158455

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

I really dont care about your opinion Paul.......from the looks of your photo you probably would have fired up the bbq and eaten it for your 11th meal of the day.

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 1:23pm
Msg #158461

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

That just confirms that your score on the IQ test was somewhere in the moron range! I don't see a profile for you or a picture. Do they hang your picture in the field to scare away the crows...or perhaps you could post a picture of you riding your preferred method of transport..Broom!

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 1:41pm
Msg #158467

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

LOL....speaking of IQ, how does one get a MBA in Real Estate Developement (which, btw is spelled wrong!)and Urban Planning? You are so full of yourself, you are about to explode and cause an environmental disaster!

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 1:53pm
Msg #158482

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

One gets an MBA in Real Estate Development and Urban Planning by going to grad school..Maybe if you would have went to college you could have figured that one out! It is still not too late for you to get that GED you have been considering!

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 2:04pm
Msg #158488

LOL!....

Are you srious? You claim to be a commercial broker for Coldwell Banker in Peoria, you list yourself on the National Association of Realtors as working for Coldwell Banker in Peoria but hmmmm....they have never heard of you.
You claim to have an MBA in Real Estate and Urban Planning.
I know some schools have excellent concurrent degree programs in Business Administration and in Urban Planning but I have never heard of a school awarding an MBA (Masters in Business Administration) in anything other than Business Administration.
The Anderson School of Business at UCLA offers degrees and awards concurrently an MBA and an MS in Urban Planning.
Again you're proving yourself a total ass.
In a post to a friend of mine, you screwed up because you thought that an MAI (Member Appraisal Institute) was an entry designation instead of the top designation the Appraisal Institute gives and then proceeded to tell this person how to give a commercial client a CMA (agents idea of value) when any commercial client is going to expect to have an appraisal for sale done.
Then you proceeded to this person that you charge $500 an hour for consulting and would fit this person into your busy schedule if they needed your assistance.
You are the type who you can't insult, too ignorant to know that that you are being insulted: just keep flapping your lips! You question MY IQ? ROFL

Reply by Jacqi Shifflett on 11/9/06 2:06pm
Msg #158490

Re: LOL!....

Bet he gets quiet now Charm!!!!!!!!!!

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 2:34pm
Msg #158502

no Jacqi

this type doesn't know when to be quiet...Too much hot air to stop. He'll just keep coming up with more crap, trying to bandage his open and bleeding wound. Like I said, there are some that just don't get it.

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 2:21pm
Msg #158494

Re: LOL!....

Charm,
You cannot even spell serious!
Had you actually called Coldwell Banker Commercial in Peoria they would have put you through to my office so that makes you a liar! What a big surprise that is!
The MBA is a Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Real Estate Development and Urban Planning
Regarding my post to charles I did make an error regarding which Appraisal Institute certification was higher which I acknowledged. Hate to break this to you but brokers give CMA's that is compatitive market values to clients all the time. These do not replace appraisals and I never said they did. I do indeed do project consulting for businesses at a rate of $500 per hour. Maybe after you get that GED you can move on to that junior college if you are not too busy with the house work.

Reply by Jacqi Shifflett on 11/9/06 1:44pm
Msg #158473

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

First of all "big boy" I have a masters in business admin. I make almost 100k a year closing loans...how about you???? I sold a recycling business I started to Weyerhauser Corporation in 1996 for 3.4 million dollars. Secondly I was a model for London Fog and Head Sportswear so my picture would not scare away any crows. I do on occasion have to shoo away unattractive men such as yourself that cant take a hint. Lastly my mode of transportation is a Lexus. I have parked the broom in the garage for the winter.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 1:50pm
Msg #158479

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

LOL Jacqi....don't put too much on this guy's worth as a professional, it's so not worth the time and effort to respond to the bile. He's a big blow hard on a real estate site and loves to stroke himself. Why? Because no one else will

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 2:05pm
Msg #158489

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

Well congrats on your business accomplishment. You would have though that all those years dealing with customers and others would have made you less of a judgemental b*^ch. I will call your MBA with my own MBA in Real Estate Development and Urban Planning. I did not make 100K closing loans last year but I did make seven figures in brokerage commissions and consulting fees last year add to that my real estate investments so I had a good year and this one will be even better.

Reply by Sandra Walsh on 11/9/06 2:48pm
Msg #158514

Re: WHAT THE HECK IS WRONG WITH YOU!?

Come on now....as a dog lover, your dog wouldn't be out in the middle of nowhere running around close to midnight, now would it.

I love dogs and all animals, but don't put them before humans. This was a very desolate area....no houses to go to, for miles and miles. Plus, if I did find one and went to their door that late at night, I'd possibly get shot! I would have stopped, though, if the animal were down. It wasn't. I saw it running off, in my car mirrors. I couldn't have caught or picked up that animal by myself if I'd tried, so give it a rest.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 11/9/06 8:15am
Msg #158342

BAck in the 70's I had a VW bug. Those things we famous for their lack of heat. I was driving in icy slushy weather and the windshield kept icing up. I was looking thru a small hole that was clear. Just as I went over them I saw a mother duck trying to gather her babies under her wings. I heard the clunk as I hit her and saw the babies flying thru the air out my rear window, which was of course, clear. I saw some babies run into some underbrush. I pulled over to try to find them and they were gone. The mother and 3 babies were dead. I felt horrible! I went home and called the police! They just laughed. Every tme I go by there I think of those ducks!

Reply by Cindi_TN on 11/9/06 8:18am
Msg #158343

I'm Mortified....

and how can you be so glib about it??

Reply by ColleenCA on 11/9/06 8:51am
Msg #158356

Re: I rarely post here anymore, but after this I just had to n/m

Reply by ColleenCA on 11/9/06 8:52am
Msg #158357

Re: I rarely post here anymore, but after this I just had to

I cannot believe what I am reading! You didn't stop to check the poor dog after you hit it?" For all you know, he didn't die instantly but suffered all night long. You should be ashamed of yourself!

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 8:56am
Msg #158360

why you felt the need to post this is beyond my comprehension. I am not a big fan of dogs, since one took half my face off at 11.
But if I were ever unfortunate enough to hit one, I would be at this dog's place, seeing it there was anything I could do, picking it up and taking it to a vet or at the very least, knocking on doors.
You owed that dog that much. Dark is no excuse for leaving someone's cherished pet on the road dying.

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 11/9/06 9:00am
Msg #158363

I can't believe someone would just keep driving! That poor dog! I, too, have to wonder how long it suffered!

Reply by Becca_FL on 11/9/06 9:23am
Msg #158367

Re: one of those nights What?

UnfriginBelievable! Your profile says you have integrity...sorry, but I fail to see where your integrity came into play on this situation.

One word for you, Sandi...Karma.

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 11/9/06 9:23am
Msg #158369

And you couldn't pick up your cell phone to call someone about the dog?
How inhumane can you be!

Reply by Poppy on 11/9/06 9:51am
Msg #158377

So now the kids will just have to wonder where thier best

freind is when they go to feed him this morning. Or worse they find him dead in the road on their way to school.
Geesh! If you stopped and got him help it could have meant the difference between life and death... And leaving him in the road for someone else to find.... I not even sure what to say...

Reply by Blueink_CA on 11/9/06 9:59am
Msg #158383

Having a dented car would have been the least of my concerns. Here's a story about a truly amazing dog. Let's say it's a tribute to the one you left on the road.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5249518974978628334

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 11/9/06 10:10am
Msg #158389

Thanks Blueink! That was an amazing tribute! n/m

Reply by Poppy on 11/9/06 10:20am
Msg #158392

Oh, my goodness... What a good story! Thanks n/m

Reply by Kathleen/CA on 11/9/06 10:37am
Msg #158397

Re: Sandi and her night of??

I am so sickened and saddened by her post. We just lost our little chihuahua (dog boy) that we had for nine years. I could not imagine someone hitting someones pet and not calling the police so that the owners would be advised. Thanks Blue for the clip, made me cry and smile and the same time.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/9/06 10:44am
Msg #158402

I've put on the flame retardant suit if needed so gasem up

There is no way on earth out here in these little country roads that I would stop if I were alone. As a mother of 3 to care for I care more for my personal safety. I would go home and notify the authorities on a non-emergency phone number. I'm not a vet so there's really nothing I could do. I don't carry a gun so I couldn't put the dog out of its misery. Now this is not to say that I wouldn't be extremely upset about the dog. I would. Now if it were a deer I'd call home and tell hubby to bring the rifle and a blanket. The deer processor is just 20 minutes away and has a night drop. Plus I'd need a ride since hitting a deer can really result in a car that needs a tow.

Sandi you should report the incident to the authorities so they can write up a report. It may save you on your auto insurance deductable. Unfortunately it's too late for the animal but there's no reason you kids should have less groceries this month because a dog ran into the road.

Reply by cassiewi on 11/9/06 10:38am
Msg #158398

That was so sweet, what an amazing animal, thank you for sharing it. The least she could have done was called someone about that poor animal. I was driving last night and it was dark, I was looking for an address then I looked up and saw a dog run into the street. I slammed on my brakes in plenty of time and took a breath. So very glad I saw the dog in time.

Reply by Pamela on 11/9/06 10:39am
Msg #158400

Blueink, Very Cute!

An extremely talented pet and very nice owner.

Pam

Reply by Carolyn Bodley on 11/9/06 10:38am
Msg #158399

Re: Sandi, I can't believe your actions

I don't care if you are an animal lover or animal hater, it was your duty to call someone on your cell phone immediately when it happened. No animal or human deserves to die all alone, especially if it wasn't instant and it layed there bleeding and suffering in pain for far too long in the darkness.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/9/06 10:56am
Msg #158408

Carolyn that really depends on where you are and if you have

the appropriate number with you. You don't call 911 for a dog, that would be abuse to the 911 system and could keep another person from getting the immediate help that they need if they are put on hold for your call. If you don't have the number to animal control for the area you are in on you then you have to wait till you can stop in a safe area and get the number.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 10:58am
Msg #158409

Re: Carolyn that really depends on where you are and if you have

there's always 411....to help get a number wherever you are.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/9/06 11:02am
Msg #158414

Charm out here in the country (I'll never tire saying that)

You have to dial 1-411 for information. I didn't even know that till a couple of weeks ago. I never would have thought the option would be different. Even with that option you can use your handsfree device and call. But a woman standing out alone on a country road is not a good idea.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 11:06am
Msg #158416

Re: Charm out here in the country (I'll never tire saying that)

Yes, out here in the country could discribe any night out signing. It's a knee jerk reaction to get out of my car and try to save this animal. I wouldn't think of my saftey at the moment of realizing I just hit a pet. Maybe it's just me.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/9/06 11:25am
Msg #158427

No it's not just you

It's just different perspectives. One of the things I had to get used to was the large road kill count. In the city if there was a dog it was a pet or a stray, in the desert most likely a stray, and in the country dog road kill is actually rare. I would think of it in the same way whether it was someones pet or a stray. I hate it when an animal gets hit except maybe the skunks but then they stink even worse when they're hit. I would call the authoriries but remember if you feel compelled to get out of your car; when an animal gets hurt and scared they are more likely to bite. Calling someone that would provide the appropriate help for the animal is the best thing. That doesn't mean that those of us who don't stop and get out have less of a heart. It just means that we handle it differently.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 11:31am
Msg #158429

Re: No it's not just you

True Sarah! My hubby called and told me to never get around an injured animal because they will bite, unless a I have a huge blanket in the trunk. This whole issue has me so wiped out.

Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 11/9/06 11:58am
Msg #158435

A Voice of Calm & Reason...

...in this thread. Sandi_CA couldn't even know for 100% certainty it was a dog. What if it was a wolf? These things happen so fast you may not even get a really good look IN THE DARK at what you hit. Personally I'd never get out of the car unless I knew exactly what the situation was. Maybe she should have turned around to see if she could shine her headlights on the animal, but then hindsight is always 20/20. Maybe she should have called the authorities. Maybe she should have gone to a nearby home, but who on this board knows if there was one close by. Maybe the people in that area wouldn't take kindly to strangers knocking on their door after dark & might even have a dog to protect their property. I don't think there's a one of us who know for certain what we'd do under identical circumstances. You wouldn't know for sure until you're in the midst of it. It's VERY easy to be a Monday morning quarterback in situations like this & in my opinion Sandi's taken a LOT of unnecessary abuse over her actions or in this case, non-actions.

Reply by Spockmi on 11/9/06 12:12pm
Msg #158438

Re: A Voice of Calm & Reason...

I also agree with with what you said, also I would like to say that the owners of the pets shoulden't have let them run around loose it's there fault.

Reply by BrendaTx on 11/9/06 12:43pm
Msg #158450

Re: A Voice of Calm & Reason...Agree with Dennis

I think this woman is getting whipped up on for a situation that none of us were there to judge but her.

1) I am a dog lover. I love my so very much.
2) Calling the police? I am not sure that I would have thought of it, but I will in the future. Thanks for the suggestions.
3) It's commonly considered responsible to keep a pet contained.
4) Dark, dark roads, and God only knows what else.

I am sure she was as good as she knew how given the circumstance.

It's gut wrenching to hit an animal, but stop on a country road? I don't know so much about being all that brave.

Reply by LkArrowhd/CA on 11/10/06 1:55pm
Msg #158771

Re: A Voice of Calm & Reason...Dennis you are right on

target in my mind.....

Reply by Carolyn Bodley on 11/9/06 11:21am
Msg #158425

Re: Who said she had to stand out alone on a country road?

All modern cell phones within the past couple of years have GPS tracking in them. One SIMPLE phone call is all it would have taken and the dogs exact location would have been pin pointed within seconds. Sandi would not have even had to get out of the SAFETY of her car, as she put it.

Sandi pointed out how VERY dark it was outside. What about the next car in that darkness and the dog left in the middle of the road -- there are more issues here than the disgust of not stopping, not calling and simply getting home -- what if the next car swerved to miss the dog and not as lucky with keeping the car on the road? What if the next car didn't have a single woman, but a car with children -- what if? what if? what if? One simple flippin' phone call is all it would have taken and Sandi would have been on her way. Or at least have some decency to move the poor dog to the edge of the road!!!

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/9/06 11:36am
Msg #158430

Carolyn there were 6 different post that mentioned

stopping, getting out and or checking on the animal. Someof those said they were disgusted with her. That's what I'm addressing. I'm not going to crucify her for not calling. I'll just hope that she calls if it ever happens again.

Reply by Kate/CA on 11/9/06 12:43pm
Msg #158452

You are assuming she had a cell site!

You are also assuming, it was a safe area, and that it realy was a dog. In my area, I lose my cell site for at least 1/2 hour or 3/4 hour either way. There have been many times that I thought something was a dog in the road to later find out it was a coyote. They run in packs, I would not get out to find out. Other times I have had to swerve to miss cattle of all sizes. My area also has mountain lions, bears, etc.

Reply by Bonnie_CO on 11/9/06 11:00am
Msg #158411

Most states have a #

you can call from your cell, here in Colorado it's *csp and will put you in contact with the state patrol where you can explain the situation and they will call out animal control or whoever deals with these matters. When you do that, you are not tying up the 911 system and things that need to be reported can be reported.

Reply by John_NorCal on 11/9/06 11:01am
Msg #158412

Re: Carolyn that really depends on where you are and if you have

At the very least calling 911 to report a road hazard is the right thing to do. What is that dog is lying there in the road and someone else driving that road is startled and they run off the road? It's not just the dog that is in jeopardy.

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 1:18pm
Msg #158459

Carolyn and Others that comment without Facts

You all seem to making that Monday morning quarterback call. You are assuming facts which are not know. You assume it was someone's loved pet when it could have been a rabid stray or worse yet a coyote or other large wild animal. You also make the assumption that there was cell service available despite the fact that she said it was back country roads. Some of you have also made the assumption that the animal in question was now laying in the middle of the road making it a hazzard for the next driver coming down the road. One of you even said that the next car could have had children in it? That next car could have had 3 clowns it so playing the what if game is Truely pointless! Those of you that suggested she stop alone at night on a country road and go check the animals condition are just plain stupid! The animal was dead or badly injured and if the later it could have crawled off the road or been thrown into the ditch so to suggest that she check the animal is not an option for someone with their own safety in mind.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 1:26pm
Msg #158463

Re: Carolyn and Others that comment without Facts

thank you, oh great doorknob. We were told it was a black dog. Try reading the post again for comphrehension. The proper thing to do would have been to do anything! Call, stop, ring bells....etc. You are making a pointless post here.

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 1:48pm
Msg #158477

Re: Carolyn and Others that comment without Facts

Charm,
If you want to play just let me know but I doubt you are up to the challenge. I believe we already covered the stopping and getting out to check on the country road...STUPID
The Calling well we do not know if cell service was available at the accident site..Calling later would not have been alot of help as she may not have know exactly where along the road the accident took place. You are also assuming that she did not call later to report the accident to the local sheriff's department later this morning since she only made a single post early this morning. I will instead wait to see any follow up post she makes.

Yes she said it was a big black dog and we do not know if that was someone's pet or a rabid stray so lose the pet owners mentality and try using some objectivity and try not rushing to make a judgement on someone!

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 1:51pm
Msg #158481

paul, you bore me.....n/n n/m

Reply by MichiganAl on 11/10/06 2:41am
Msg #158630

Ok Paul, let's stick to the facts

Let's forget about whether or not there was cell reception, whether or not she should have called. I think you're stretching the excuses to a preposterous level, but let's just look at her post instead. Any concern or sadness in her post that she may have killed an animal? Anything at all? Nope. By her own words, her concern was her quarter panel, and the fact that it wasn't a profitable night. Her own words. It wasn't a profitable night. That right there is enough to make me vomit. The fact that you defend this says a lot.

Other then that, Jacqi seemed to cover the rest pretty well. Man, she carved you up like a Thanksgiving turkey. Ouch.

Reply by kathy/ca on 11/9/06 11:02am
Msg #158413

Shame on you Sandi! I love dogs! I have 2 Goldens that are

my boys!~ Actually, I am at a loss for words!

Reply by ms/IL on 11/9/06 11:19am
Msg #158423

Re: Shame on you Sandi! I love dogs! I have 2 Goldens that a

I agree... I have 2 Pugs that I absolutely love, and they are "my boys" and I would be totally devastated if someone"accidentally" hit them and did not try everything in their power to save them. A phone call to the police or animal control immediately would have been so easy and could have saved the life of this animal, or quickly helped to put them out of their misery. I suppose what goes around comes around, and by her stating that the night was unprofitable was absoulutely the worst part of it. Hopefully, that poor dog was found alive by some caring person and taken to a vet.

Reply by Jacqi Shifflett on 11/9/06 11:31am
Msg #158428

Re: Shame on you Sandi! I love dogs! I have 2 Goldens that a

I have a border collie that I love dearly......if anyone ever did that to him and I found out who did it..........they'd have some major problems.....trust me.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 11/9/06 11:43am
Msg #158432

I have 2 dogs

A German Short Haired Pointer and a Blue Tick Coonhound. It is my responsibility to make sure that my dogs are secured. The pointer has gotten out twice and thankfully I got her back. But you know what had anything happened it would have been MY FAULT for not properly stressing to the kids to not open the gate with the dogs around because their instinct to run down a bird will take over and they will run. It would have been my fault if they would have gotten hit.

Reply by m_fl on 11/9/06 12:18pm
Msg #158441

Re: Shame on you Sandi! I love dogs! I have 2 Goldens that are

I to haev 2 girls that are my babies ... this is sick sick sick ... I cant believe she came to post about the damage to her car when she possibly killed or let someones dog be left to die ... what a sick lady ....

Reply by BrendaTx on 11/9/06 1:04pm
Msg #158457

Okay, so this woman may have made an error, but I

think we all have to face the reality that some people do not value animal lives as much as I do, or you do. Not saying she does not. There is a lot in posts that is not said b/c of the nature of a board.

I think it's just great that all of you can be certain how you'd have handled this, but I'll be honest and tell you folks that as much as my babies are in fact BABIES to me, I cannot say for certain that I would have done any more than be shaken to pieces, sad, sick, and frightened in her situation.

Honest to God, calling the police would not have been my first thought. I am so glad we had this dicussion so that I can think of it if (May God prevent it) I find myself there. Now, here's one time I really feel someone is getting kicked unnecessarily.

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 1:55pm
Msg #158484

hey Paul...

read it again, no mention of "big"...wow. No I don't play with people less intelligent than dirt, but thanks for the invite

Reply by Paul_IL on 11/9/06 2:25pm
Msg #158497

Charm, Slime has more intelligence than you do! NM n/m

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 2:28pm
Msg #158498

Re: Charm, Slime has more intelligence than you do! NM

now Paul darling, you're not going to get very far with that kind of language....

Reply by Winston_Tn on 11/9/06 2:33pm
Msg #158500

Re: Charm, Try to feel his pain.....

Obviously most of his gray-matter has descended to his neck


...or lower


ohh... that felt good...sort of that 'gang mentality' warm feeling all over.....

Reply by Winston_Tn on 11/9/06 2:40pm
Msg #158508

Re: Man! This was an entire thread base on...

Ummmm...How did Mr. Paul Intellegent put it...oh yeah
"You are assuming facts which are not know"

I hate facts which are not know...

even worserest are dooes dat "is know"

Reply by Winston_Tn on 11/9/06 2:29pm
Msg #158499

Re: One who competes with slime would know...lol. n/m

Reply by sandi_CA on 11/9/06 3:00pm
Msg #158520

I am a dog lover...my Golden Retriever would not be out in the middle of nowhere running around that late at night. The dog ran off....and was a big one. I couldn't have picked it up if I tried, or if I was able to chase and catch it. I was simply scared to death, and thankful my car could still be driven, as this was really out in middle of nowhere. This was not in a town or city, in which case I would have definitely stopped and gotten help. Give it a break guys, no need to hang me.

Reply by Poppy on 11/9/06 3:57pm
Msg #158539

Sorry Sandi... I guess I was thinking the worst.

I imagined the poor dog lying in the road needing help and I guess I created my own scenario with my own dog and my own kids...
I'm sure you did what you felt was best in the situation you were in.
Again, sorry... I don't want to hang anyone or feed a flame.
Poppy

Reply by Charm_AL on 11/9/06 4:07pm
Msg #158543

Sandi, a lot of grief would have been avoided if you had mentioned that the dog was up and running after you hit it! You, (to me anyway) sounded cold in your original post. I did not have the feeling that you saw it run, only that you did not stop to see if it was ok. As far as this discussion goes, I'm done. Also glad that although shaken up, you are ok.

Reply by JanetK_CA on 11/9/06 7:54pm
Msg #158577

Are you sure it was even a dog? I hit a racoon (or badger?) once on my way home that looked like a dog in my rearview mirror, after the fact. I didn't see it until after I hit it and from the side of the impact, it must have run right in front of my car (mostly under the tires, so it didn't do too much damage). This was on a major road (w/ 50 mph posted speed limit...)about a quarter of a mile from my home (which is NOT rural). I was so upset at the thought of hitting someone's family pet that I made the several U-turns necessary to retrace my steps to check it out. It was definitely dead - and definitely a wild animal.

This was late in the evening on what is normally a busy road. I was pretty shaken up by the experience without being in the middle of nowhere, so I can only imagine how you must have felt. People who love their pets should keep them secure - even in the boondocks! (I have two elderly cats neither of which would likely be alive if I let them loose. The only time they leave my home is in a cage on the way to the vet!)