Comments on: Blog Blog, Bang Bang http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/ It's OK. I'm a leaf on the wind. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:49:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Gillian http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-472 Gillian Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:01:32 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-472 I will be sooooo jealous if you get a dog Adam. So while my vote is officially "yay", you're wise to consider the "nay" factors. Incidentally, today's nytimes has a relevant article: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/23/fashion/thursdaystyles/23dogs.html?_r=1&8hpib&oref=slogin By the way, have a great time when you go to Greece...one of those places I'm dying to see. Wish I'd built it into this Israel trip. Oh well. Can't wait to see pics. :) I will be sooooo jealous if you get a dog Adam. So while my vote is officially “yay”, you’re wise to consider the “nay” factors. Incidentally, today’s nytimes has a relevant article:

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/23/fashion/thursdaystyles/23dogs.html?_r=1&8hpib&oref=slogin

By the way, have a great time when you go to Greece…one of those places I’m dying to see. Wish I’d built it into this Israel trip. Oh well. Can’t wait to see pics. :)

]]> By: Heather http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-471 Heather Wed, 22 Feb 2006 06:08:16 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-471 I wouldn't be TO concerned about your greyhound running away; they counter the chasing instinct by being VERY intelligent and therefore very obedient once they're trained (another bonus: rescue shelters will get training of to a good start FOR you... the dog probably won't know "sit" or any other fun tricks, but they will know their name, coming when called, and a few basic commands, probably walking on a leash and heeling also). Admitted drawback: Because they're so susceptible to cold, you'll have to buy him a doffy doggy sweater for going out in the cold or the rain. (Not as big of a concern in a mild climate like Palo Alot, but probably still necessary.) And if you got one I'd freakin' fly to California to take care of your greyhound for you :o) I wouldn’t be TO concerned about your greyhound running away; they counter the chasing instinct by being VERY intelligent and therefore very obedient once they’re trained (another bonus: rescue shelters will get training of to a good start FOR you… the dog probably won’t know “sit” or any other fun tricks, but they will know their name, coming when called, and a few basic commands, probably walking on a leash and heeling also).

Admitted drawback: Because they’re so susceptible to cold, you’ll have to buy him a doffy doggy sweater for going out in the cold or the rain. (Not as big of a concern in a mild climate like Palo Alot, but probably still necessary.)

And if you got one I’d freakin’ fly to California to take care of your greyhound for you :o)

]]> By: adam http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-470 adam Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:21:48 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-470 The reviewers had a number of legitimate concerns, as well. Most of them said the paper was well-written and technically sound, but from their comments it was obvious that I did a poor job of properly framing it among the previous works and clarifying why our contributions were unique and important. We fixed those problems in the new paper, and I believe it turned into a much better piece of work. All the better. The reviewers had a number of legitimate concerns, as well. Most of them said the paper was well-written and technically sound, but from their comments it was obvious that I did a poor job of properly framing it among the previous works and clarifying why our contributions were unique and important. We fixed those problems in the new paper, and I believe it turned into a much better piece of work. All the better.

]]> By: Alice http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-469 Alice Tue, 21 Feb 2006 23:14:35 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-469 Hey Ad, We've talked at length about the doggie subject -- but I do have to say that Greyhounds are awesome. They have wonderful personalities, the great majority that are rescued are sweet and very adaptable. If you want a lower maintenance Husky, though, I do suggest rescuing an adult or contacting a breeder for the possibility of a retired show dog. Large dogs, true, are big and, if they have fur, shed... a lot. But, their characters tend to be more mellow and friendly than small dogs. Small dogs tend to bark more, be more destructive, and are, generally, tenacious to make up for their lack in size. Much luck and love! Al P.S. I loved the elevator speech quip. P.P.S. Shouldn't they rereview that paper if Randolph was a coauthor?!!? Yeesh. Hey Ad,

We’ve talked at length about the doggie subject — but I do have to say that Greyhounds are awesome. They have wonderful personalities, the great majority that are rescued are sweet and very adaptable. If you want a lower maintenance Husky, though, I do suggest rescuing an adult or contacting a breeder for the possibility of a retired show dog. Large dogs, true, are big and, if they have fur, shed… a lot. But, their characters tend to be more mellow and friendly than small dogs. Small dogs tend to bark more, be more destructive, and are, generally, tenacious to make up for their lack in size.

Much luck and love!

Al

P.S. I loved the elevator speech quip.

P.P.S. Shouldn’t they rereview that paper if Randolph was a coauthor?!!? Yeesh.

]]> By: adam http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-468 adam Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:18:57 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-468 Did I meet this uncle and his dog? Is the uncle a photographer named David? Were we in the city with Schaefer? I have vague memories, probably a base of truth with a sprinkle of lies... set my memory straight! (no pun intended, if you get me) There will certainly be all sorts of added expenses and restrictions from having a dog. My friends Joel and Lindsay were hoping to get one as well, but were waiting until there would be someone who could care for the dog when they went on trips. They would do the same for me. It has yet to be established whether I can bring the dog to the office. Anywho, you're completely right, and I'm considering all these things between now and the fall, when I could actually adopt. Did I meet this uncle and his dog? Is the uncle a photographer named David? Were we in the city with Schaefer? I have vague memories, probably a base of truth with a sprinkle of lies… set my memory straight! (no pun intended, if you get me)

There will certainly be all sorts of added expenses and restrictions from having a dog. My friends Joel and Lindsay were hoping to get one as well, but were waiting until there would be someone who could care for the dog when they went on trips. They would do the same for me. It has yet to be established whether I can bring the dog to the office. Anywho, you’re completely right, and I’m considering all these things between now and the fall, when I could actually adopt.

]]> By: Sean T. Brady http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-467 Sean T. Brady Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:49:27 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-467 Hey Adam: Dogs are great, but they're only slightly less limiting than kids (which are also great, when you're ready) -- you don't really want to leave dogs alone for long periods of time and you'd have to put it in a kennel or pawn it off on a friend if you're traveling. Also, don't forget your doggy insurance -- wouldn't want to pay for those unexpected medicines or surgeries (e.g. my parent's dog got pins when it broke its leg). On the other hand, they're great companions -- you'll always feel loved -- especially since Colin told me he hates you. Did I mention picking up its poop for the next decade? Kelly's uncle has a small apartment in NYC and has wanted a dog for 25 years -- finally got one and wishes he had done it a long time ago -- its a small Westie who loves to run around town and play fetch. I think that's all I got on love-oozing poop machines. Hey Adam: Dogs are great, but they’re only slightly less limiting than kids (which are also great, when you’re ready) — you don’t really want to leave dogs alone for long periods of time and you’d have to put it in a kennel or pawn it off on a friend if you’re traveling. Also, don’t forget your doggy insurance — wouldn’t want to pay for those unexpected medicines or surgeries (e.g. my parent’s dog got pins when it broke its leg). On the other hand, they’re great companions — you’ll always feel loved — especially since Colin told me he hates you. Did I mention picking up its poop for the next decade? Kelly’s uncle has a small apartment in NYC and has wanted a dog for 25 years — finally got one and wishes he had done it a long time ago — its a small Westie who loves to run around town and play fetch. I think that’s all I got on love-oozing poop machines.

]]> By: adam http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-466 adam Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:25:36 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-466 I must say, they are gorgeous dogs. The affectionate nature, hypoallergenicness, low shedding factor, and ability to be a happy indoor dog are big bonuses. Given all those, I might be OK with only playing fetch under the right conditions. I would just be so nervous about it running away... http://www.greycanine.com/greycanine/Peanut.htm http://www.greycanine.com/greycanine/Inky.htm :-) I must say, they are gorgeous dogs. The affectionate nature, hypoallergenicness, low shedding factor, and ability to be a happy indoor dog are big bonuses. Given all those, I might be OK with only playing fetch under the right conditions. I would just be so nervous about it running away…

http://www.greycanine.com/greycanine/Peanut.htm

http://www.greycanine.com/greycanine/Inky.htm

:-)

]]> By: Heather http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-465 Heather Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:55:52 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-465 Actually, I lie. Greyhound ARE fetchers. They're just chasers moreso, so the issue is that if they see a bunny or a squirrel and you don't have a leash on them you'll have a problem. Basically it's just recommended that you have a solidly fenced-in area accessible to you if you want to fetch with a greyhound. Seriously, you should be intersted in adopting one if you want a blend between something interesting like a husky and a "typical" breed like a lab or a golden. NONE of that silly puppy nonsense, and since they don't have an undercoat, they don't really shed and are actually considered "hypoallergenic" dogs. (Can you tell I've always wanted one?) www.adopt-a-greyhound.org has lots of good info, so does wikipedia :) Actually, I lie. Greyhound ARE fetchers. They’re just chasers moreso, so the issue is that if they see a bunny or a squirrel and you don’t have a leash on them you’ll have a problem. Basically it’s just recommended that you have a solidly fenced-in area accessible to you if you want to fetch with a greyhound. Seriously, you should be intersted in adopting one if you want a blend between something interesting like a husky and a “typical” breed like a lab or a golden. NONE of that silly puppy nonsense, and since they don’t have an undercoat, they don’t really shed and are actually considered “hypoallergenic” dogs. (Can you tell I’ve always wanted one?) http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org has lots of good info, so does wikipedia :)

]]> By: adam http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-464 adam Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:27:08 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-464 Heather: Thanks for the info. I would kinda like a dog I could play fetch with, though. I'd like to not have to keep it leashed and whatnot. But a dog that's a fan of anime... that's something. Dave: And have you ever tried to find a woman who doesn't get upset when you refer to her as a bitch? Good luck! Akshay: Thanks. I shared it with PHW, but he didn't respond. :-( Heather: Thanks for the info. I would kinda like a dog I could play fetch with, though. I’d like to not have to keep it leashed and whatnot. But a dog that’s a fan of anime… that’s something.

Dave: And have you ever tried to find a woman who doesn’t get upset when you refer to her as a bitch? Good luck!

Akshay: Thanks. I shared it with PHW, but he didn’t respond. :-(

]]> By: Dave http://adam.oliner.net/2006/02/20/blog-blog-bang-bang/#comment-463 Dave Tue, 21 Feb 2006 01:05:24 +0000 http://adam.oliner.net/?p=189#comment-463 Exactly, good luck finding a woman who is already fixed, leash-trained, and housebroken. Exactly, good luck finding a woman who is already fixed, leash-trained, and housebroken.

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