The Shangri-la Clubhouse - Page 629

autopilot · May 21st, 2005, 12:11 PM

Hola, I have arrived for my celebratory (sp?) espresso at Café Chez Marc.

Joyeux congé ce lundi, mes amis!

Dr.G. · May 21st, 2005, 03:00 PM

Autopilot, we had a bit of a problem with your order. Raoul, our waiter, who does not speak French (you should have asked for Monique), understood your order greetings of "Joyeux congé ce lundi, mes amis!" as meaning "Send the joyful doxies to the Congo until Monday". And he DID SO!!!!!!!!!!! Now I have the freedom of a whole weekend with no doxies....................just house and university work. Not sure whether I should thank you or thank you. We shall see.

Carex · May 21st, 2005, 03:03 PM

Unfortunately there was another misinterpretation with Autopilots order. Instead of Celebratory, Raoul (I would question his credentials) heard CELEBATORY and so instead of an espresso, he sent you a Virgin Daquiri. Sorry about that. Wrong drinks, no doxies.

Dr.G. · May 21st, 2005, 03:04 PM

Carex, if the doxies are not en route to the "heart of Africa", then where are they??? They are not here in the Cafe or at home???????????

Carex · May 21st, 2005, 03:09 PM

My dogs have been anxious all day, perhaps that scratching at the door is actually a pack of Doxies that got sent the wrong way. They were supposed to go to a rainforest, and ended up in a temperate one instead of a tropical one. I'll check the door.

Yes, it is in fact the fearsome foursome. A little worse for wear as they were delivered in a courier express envelope. I'll put them up for the weekend and make sure they get some recreational digging in. Don't worry, my dogs eat very good food and get out for many walks. Of course the doxies may have a few problems climbing over some of the downed logs we have to contend with on the trails, but their approach may be to go under rather than over.

Dr.G. · May 21st, 2005, 03:13 PM

Carex, maybe I should send you their daily menu should they show up at your home? I have no fear that you could show them a grand time, and even have their services of seeking out badgers or digging slit trenches for you to keep out the urban hoards. Still, their diet is very balanced and only certain foods are acceptable. Let me know ASAP. Merci.

Dr.G. · May 21st, 2005, 03:52 PM

Carex, no sign of the doxies. I know that they were spoofed with the fog this afternoon here in St. John's, which was low to the ground. So, if they do show up tired and hungry, here is what you need to do:

Re water, they are usually given iceberg water, which is pure. I guess the next best thing would be to have Macnutt deliver some of his water to you for the doxies.

Re food, only organically fed free-range cattle should be the source of their meat. Sirloin tips from these cuts of beef. The same for their chicken, with only free-range and organic feed for them as well. Sardines and no fat cottage cheese in the morning. Their special blend of meal (it contains NO corn, which dogs cannot digest) may be purchased at the finer dog supply stores. It is a bit expensive, about $139 a bag, which should last you a few days if you mix it with their meat, chicken, sardines and cottage cheese. They also like no fat yogurt with this dog meal so it is not too dry.

Re sleeping, they shall need your beds. If you don't mind clinging to the edge all night, I would suggest you sleep on the floor or bathtub. If you are on a couch that they want, they shall go from the bed to the couch and back again, forcing you into the bathtub, which they dislike.

Playtime is just about everytime. They need about 57 minutes of your attention each hour. Luckily, they sleep for an hour or so every few hours, so this time should be spent getting their food and beds ready.

Since they usually get up at between 530 and 630AM our time here in St.John's, you should be prepared to take them out at the same time. So, between midnight and 4AM should be the best times for their morning runs. Are you near a park?

Do you have any dog toys that they could play with while they are with you? The like the Steiff stuffed toys from Germany. Don't get the big ones, just the smaller toys that are about $350 each. Remember to get the exact same toy for each of the four doxies. They will figure out who gets which toy. Be sure to not let them swallow the Steiff brass button (their identification symbol), so you may have to replace these four toys each day.

I think that is about it. Should you have any badgers or cougers in your area, expect them to drag one of those in some afternoon. Don't expect too many visitors when they arrive at your home, since doxies are very territorial. NO ONE shall enter your house without your knowledge. Forget about ADT, since they shall guard you unto the death.....................the death of the intruder.

Good luck. Have fun.

talonracer · May 21st, 2005, 03:58 PM

MaxPower, I have been sleeping quite well these days, thanks. In forcing myself to have more of a life here in Calgary, I'm feeling a bit more at home and thus, I think, more able to relax when the time is right.

And Dr. G, if ANYONE should have been asking for someone named MONIQUE, you gotta know it's me!!

Dr.G. · May 21st, 2005, 04:05 PM

tr, so you are the love of Monique's life now. She has been in a fine mood lately. That was quite a ring you gave to her...............tres chic.................and expensive. I am impressed.

Ena · May 21st, 2005, 06:57 PM

So much exciting news in here since I last dropped in. From doxies going AWOL and more!;-)
Nervous trips home from now on as I dodge tourists crossing the streets getting half way across and doubling back with their maps in hand. At least there were no fights at work today. (I work in an Extended Care Hospital)