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Jeez! poor dog is going to have a complex and need doggie therapy before I even get her home if I leave her in y'all's hands. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Dave caught it in the first reply "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

LOL nah I dont have enough names to warrant a list for a poll. If people want to make suggestions of names I'm open.Right now I'm kicking around the name Daisy because shes just so dainty and sweet but I might come across something I like better.(note: I'm not necessairly looking for a skydiving related name). jesus!its already mutated into its own thread.Thanks guys lol! "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Hey my apt complex has a 35lb max weight limit on all pets. I'm going for the noise making effect, rather than the bite your ass off effect. Besides, Bostons are very good watch dogs even if their size doesnt make them good guard dogs and they are very loyal breeds.

Ok no not literally *shudder at the thought* but I finally met my little one today and shes a perfect little handful. Those of you who know me and know I've been going through some rough spots have known about this on going search to get a Boston Terrier as a companion.Well after alot of research and emails and calls and looking at dogs I finally found her! She was born Nov 9th and she is 2 weeks old today. I sat with her and her siblings around me for a while trying to make such a hard decision because they were all so adorable and cute that I wanted to scoop them all up and take them home.Even though there was another female that had prettier markings, this one kept crawling over to me and into my lap..she knew I was her new home before I did apparently and she was just waiting on me to figure it out.I'd look at a few of the pups and set them aside and she'd just keep crawling back over like "ok, when are you going to get the hint already?" None of the others did this as they were all looking for their mother who was standing over my shoulder licking my ear. But not my little one, she just kept curling up in my lap and going to sleep.I didn't pick her..she picked me and I guess thats how it works out sometimes.I'll be going back to pick her up and bring her home for good Dec 21.Now I just have to find a name for her and start buying puppy stuff to welcome her home.

Happy Birthday fuck you... oops! thats not how it goes is it? hehehe! Ok, one more time... Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday to you Happy Birthday dear Kristi! Happy Birthday to you!!!!! Hope its a great one. Love ya girl! "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Theres not much that I can think of that I really want for Christmas.My family is already bugging me for "gift ideas" and I dont know what to tell them. I mean, sure it'd be nice to be able to share the holidays with someone for a change and it'd be nice to have that dent taken out of the door of my truck or not worry so much about scraping up for rent but those arent really things you can wrap up in a box and put under the tree. The only thing I've thought of is that I've been searching and trying hard to either adopt a rescue or find a quality breeder for a Boston Terrier puppy so I can have a friend here at my apartment.I may have found a good breeder finally (since the rescue groups wouldnt adopt to a student) and they have a litter ready Dec 21.So if my family will help me pay for a puppy that would be the best Christmas gift I could hope for this year.Other than that, I'd just like to be home with my family for the holidays. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Steve, I know how hard things have been for you these past few months through the hours of conversations shared.I'm glad you've taken a proactive stance in your own future and happiness.It will be hard but you're a strong individual who will come through this the better person because you deserve better.

Hell that should be enough to cheer you up right there. Well we can atleast giggle at the fact that these people actually think something good comes from Collins Street Bakery.We know what really goes on in there and what goes into that shit.hehehe! Meh, dont feel too bad, its pouring down rain here in Huntsville too.I thought I was going to need a canoe to get to my classes for awhile today.If it doesnt let up I'm so skipping my student organization meetings. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

That sucks but I'm glad its not worse than it could be.Take it easy Jack and I'll be thinking of ya.

Thanks for the specific info. Arguing over the legality is a rather moot point at this time since I've already moved the gun so can we please not turn this into a gun debate?Theres alot of good advice here that people can still take advantage of if we can avoid getting this tossed to the hyenas in SC. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Thanks Cora, I had a feeling it was headed that way. Another update: AggieDave and his sweeter, better half Morgan dropped by my apartment today.We went through some basic things specific for my apartment and theres more to come at the gun range on Tues.I'm so thankful I have such a group of friends so willing to help.

I was just having this same discussion with my mom over dinner. I'm no fan of sport hunting and I cant stand to see animals injured b/c I've just always been a soft hearted person in that respect.But if some asshole is seriously trying to do harm to me or someone close to me you better believe that I will want to put a world of hurt on them in every way I can.I would feel much better about shooting a human intent on doing me harm to defend myself and my home than killing a defenseless animal. Before I bought my gun, my mom gave me the pepper spray and joked saying that she felt sorry for anyone coming into my house b/c I'd probably hose them down, cuss them out, call the cops and then reach for the other can of spray to hose the sucker down again just to be a bitch. Ok, on a side note, for all you guys who have been PMing me and insisting that I high tail it to AggieDave and take him up on his offer of weapons training...I am! I am! LOL! I'd planned on accepting his offer as soon as I read that he'd offered it.I'm trying to figure out a good time to work with him ASAP (Thanks Dave you're a saint).Thanks for all of your concern, I really appreciate it and all of the PMs and everyone from this thread have really helped put this incident in perspective. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

It is a normal deadbolt but there are no windows anywhere near my door.Actually there are no windows on the same wall as that door to be exact.All the windows in the bedroom and living room are on walls that would need a big freaking ladder or pretty good climbing abilities to get to let along break into it. I'm still thinking I'll pay the ridiculous fees to have the complex change my lock atleast. This place is cheap (remember college student/college town) so I know they wouldnt go for the double cylinder locks as I'm assuming they'd be more expensive. Ya know, poeple used to ask me if it was creepy living here in Huntsville b/c the college is literally surrounded by 7 prison units. The unit where the state carries out capital punishment is less than 2 blocks down from the college CJ building where I have class and you can here the shift change alarm at the unit anywhere on the central part of campus.To me it wasnt creepy.It was a reminder of why I'm pulling all nighters and sitting through that mind-numbing class where I stay awake counting ceiling tiles.I want a Criminal Justice degree because I see the need for it all around me.I'm not worried about the inmates.I'm now more worried about the creeps outside those walls than inside them. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

What statute says they are required to have deadbolts that are unable to be unlocked from the outside?If you could find that information I'd greatly appreciate it.My apartment has one lock and thats it.It is a deadbolt but being as thats the only lock it obviously has to be outside accessible. I know other people have expressed that I should add other locks etc but due to a clause in my lease stating that the apartment authorities are authorized to enter my apartment at any time and therefore have a key I am not allowed to change the locks or add locks b/c thats would violate the lease by barring them from the premises. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Ok first off, thanks to everyone for their advice and good intentions as well as all the PMs that have been steadily building up that I havent gotten around to replying to yet (I'll be getting in touch w/ you Dave.I can use all the training I can get.) There are alot of good suggestions here that I already had in place before this incident. There is a framebar on the front door similar to Nightingale's fliplock that I use every night before I go to sleep.I also lock the bedroom door since this is a small apartment, might as well put as much between me and an assailant as possible...more barriers equal more time for me. I keep my cellphone next to my bed every night, with the power on, fully charged or charging in case of emergencies. I have an alarm that is loud enough to make a dog sterile that you wedge under the door.When the door is opened it not only acts as a door-stop but a very loud noise maker.I've just had problems getting traction with this to work on the tile by the front door to make it go off correctly.So its still in the works. I have 2 cans of "Thunderbolt 2" pepper spray.For those who dont know what that is, it uses OC, OS and a UV dye for identification if the jackass is caught.I keep one on a detachable keyring for my keys/purse and one by my bed. I also have an electric "stun baton" similar to a tazer.Ofcourse to me it just looks like a mini cattle prod.I was confident in the pepper spray and this device except they require relatively close contact to an intruder which I'd rather not do especially if they have a knife or gun or longer arms than I have. I've been trying to adopt a dog but the rescue groups here are more rude than the IRS and it complicates things when my complex not only has specific breed restriction but also has a restriction that limits all breeds bigger than 35lbs. As of right now I'm hoping to have a puppy by Christmas.Ofcourse a puppy isnt a watchdog but its a good noise maker until it can be trained. Ok now for the gun debate.I have a Springfield XD .40 S&W 4in. service model for those who care to know the details.This gun is new and I do realize I need further training with it because its bigger and I havent put many rounds through it as of yet.I've been in contact with a certified trainer for personal defense, law enforcement and concealed handgun certification.I dont have the time or money for the CHL just yet but thats a long term goal.For now its all up to my dad and my friends. Am I over doing it? yes. But I'd rather be zealous than afraid. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Ok so everyone knows how excited I was about finally getting out of the dorms and into my own apartment about a month ago. Well early yesterday morning (6:45am) as I'm walking out the door of my apartment I notice something weird on my welcome mat.It turns out to be a couple of hairpins and a tiny rod that looked like a finishing nail.WTF?!I picked the stuff up and turn to set it on my entertainment center just inside the door and then notice scratches all over and inside the lock on my front door.I look up at my security light and its busted too!WTF?!!! Someone tried to break into my apartment the night before! Well, theres nothing I can do at this point but go about my day.I spend the the majority of the day in class and then I'm not out of my honor society meeting unil after 6pm.By that time not only is my apartment complex office closed so I cant really tell them about it now that its no longer an emergency but theres nowhere in town that sells these funky security lights other than hardware stores which are also already closed. I live alone and I'm now afraid to return to my apartment alone even if the break in wasnt exactly a "professional" attempt and they obviously didnt succeed in gaining entry.I finally have a friend come to the apartment with me and I call the police anyway just to have the report filed.Well, fat lot of good that did.(I'm so embarassed to be a criminal justice major right now).They took the info and sent someone over who surprisingly showed up with someone from the managers office of the apt complex.I told them everything I knew, showed them the stuff I found ouside the front door etc. Not only did the officer not write a damn thing down nor take the objects I showed him, he told me not to be too worried about it and "its not a big deal". Not a big deal?!?! Someone tried to break into my home while I was here alone asleep and its not a big deal? Especially when you consider that I live on the second floor of an apartment with very narrow stairs.Breaking into a first floor apartment would be much more profitable if theft were the motive which it might not have been here. When I realized neither the apartment rep nor the officer were going to really listen to anything I said other than try to pacify me I started asking the officer all the legal technicalities of transporting my .40 handgun from my parent's house 120miles away to my apartment this weekend without the aid of a conceal handgun license.(I've been meaning to look into it anyway but havent seen the need to move the gun just yet.) My friend left around 1am and I kept walking around checking locks and windows until I finally collapsed into bed around 3:30am but every slight noise distressed me.I finally fell asleep around 5am and didnt make it to class this morning.I cant live like this.I cant live in constant fear in my own home. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

meh nothing new to me.My mom used to make a cake for the guys in the family on their birthday in the shape of a nude female body complete w/baked in cherry in the strategic virgin pubic location (always reserved for the lucky birthday boy), toasted coconut (for those guy who didnt want a "shaved" cake) and hershey kisses for nipples. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

I have to agree with Kristi here. Although I'm not denying there are those young unfortunate students out there that are easily influenced by the whole popularity/celebrity aspect, I've been proud to see the massive outpouring of knowledge-seeking this election year. The best thing about the younger voters is that alot of them have yet to be brainwashed into the one-track-mindedness of the whole "my party is better than yours is" and straight party voting crap.I've had numerous conversations on my college campus about each candidates issues and past voting stances on issues I believed to be important to my personal vote.It has nothing to do with my favorite singer's vote or who vh1 thinks will win.Lose the stereotypes people. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

The Vietnam Wall Experience is a traveling, three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. created as a powerful memorial and service to those who might never travel to the nation's capital. The exhibit crisscrosses the country every year, allowing millions to see and touch the black, mirror-like surface inscribed with the names of the 58,175 Americans who died or are missing in Vietnam. Honoring all U.S. veterans and dedicated to Vietnam veterans, the faux-granite replica is 240 feet long and eight feet high. Admission is free. I'm not sure how or why, but Huntsville,Tx was chosen to host the Wall Experience this year.It will be located near the Texas Dept. of Corrections Museum at 491 HWY 75 North. Although I've been to D.C. to the actual memorial I'm just as humbled by this experience as well. I am honored to be allowed to "stand guard" as a civil servant in my criminal justice honor society and assist those coming to the wall for the first time alongside fellow honor students, ROTC, historical societies, and other chosen student organizations from Sam Houston State University as well as community leaders. Remeber the price of freedom and show respect for those currently in our military as well as our veterans. info at: http://www.vietnamwallexperience.com/ "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

1. people who use others for their own personal gain 2. people with no manners or respect for their fellow man at all 3. more I just dont have time to list... "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Aww they're so cute! I wish you guys were in Tx so I could take one. Hell I'm in the middle of trying to adopt a rescue Boston Terrier from the Houston Boston Terrier Rescue shelter and they're making it very difficult b/c I'm young, single and in college.I've already gone through a 7 page adoption packet, vet release for all pet records from the past 10yrs, and if all that checks out they do a walk-through of my apartment and I'll actually get to meet the dog in person before they make a final decision.Did I mention the $225 adoption fee?Hell for a little more I talked to a breeder and I can have the pick of the litter of a champion bloodline but here I am being treated like a criminal by the shelter b/c I'm trying to save a rescue.*sigh* Dammit! I hope your rescues have better luck.With cuties like that they'll have loving homes in no time.Best of luck you guys.

BTFU series is tied now 2-2. neener! neener! neener! Go ASTROS!!! "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

School school and more school.Did I mention school? Oh and my advisor thinks I cant get a job w/a BA (not what this school's recruiter told me when they tried to get me here) so I'm being strongly advised to consider the master's program even though I'm struggling right now to barely hang on to a 2.0 average this semester (looks like I'll be kicked outta the honor society) due to a shitload of personal problems.Hell right now I dont even know if I can stay in school at all to graduate let alone get in a master's program thats several years down the road. "...just an earthbound misfit, I."

Thats not weird at all...rude, yes, but not weird.I've met alot of guys with this mindset lately.Its more common than you'd like to think unfortunately and seems to be growing.Guess thats why I've been single for going on 3 yrs now.Hell cant remember the last time I had a date but if thats whats out there... "...just an earthbound misfit, I."