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Dan Mahoney has Conan's Fate in his Hands

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Mary - 06 Jul 2005 00:38 GMT
It is not up to Monica. Dan is the one who adopted him as far as the Orange
County Shelter is concerned, so he is Conan's owner. Dan is the one who
boarded Conan at the kennel near his house.

It is entirely up to Dan what happens to this cat, so we might as well leave
Monica out of it.
whitershadeofpale - 06 Jul 2005 01:08 GMT
> It is entirely up to Dan what happens to this cat, so we might as well leave
> Monica out of it.

If Monica never had a say so, she sure milked the notion that she had
control.

She sho never corrected anyones thinking; she coulda said, "it's outta
my hands".
Charlie Wilkes - 06 Jul 2005 05:14 GMT
>It is not up to Monica. Dan is the one who adopted him as far as the Orange
>County Shelter is concerned, so he is Conan's owner. Dan is the one who
>boarded Conan at the kennel near his house.
>
>It is entirely up to Dan what happens to this cat, so we might as well leave
>Monica out of it.

Monica is in control because she paid for it.  Dan is just the hired
ape who does the legwork.  He's got no money, remember?  That's how
come he takes charity from people on the Internet.

Charlie
whitershadeofpale - 06 Jul 2005 05:45 GMT
> Monica is in control because she paid for it.  Dan is just the hired
> ape who does the legwork.  He's got no money, remember?  That's how
> come he takes charity from people on the Internet.
>
> Charlie

yeah, any old monkey could do his job,lol.
equalizer - 06 Jul 2005 06:58 GMT
>> Monica is in control because she paid for it.  Dan is just the hired
>> ape who does the legwork.  He's got no money, remember?  That's how
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>
>yeah, any old monkey could do his job,lol.

An old bastard with a background as a truck driver with lots of time on
his hands. Hmmmmmm...........
Philip - 06 Jul 2005 15:19 GMT
>> It is not up to Monica. Dan is the one who adopted him as far as the
>> Orange County Shelter is concerned, so he is Conan's owner. Dan is
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
> Charlie

Think of it not as taking charity, but as taking a non refundable deposit.
This qualifies the potential buyers.
Charlie Wilkes - 06 Jul 2005 18:25 GMT
>>> It is not up to Monica. Dan is the one who adopted him as far as the
>>> Orange County Shelter is concerned, so he is Conan's owner. Dan is
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>Think of it not as taking charity, but as taking a non refundable deposit.
>This qualifies the potential buyers.

I'm referring to the veterinary bills for his other cat.

I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
accepting money from strangers are careless about personal
responsibility in general.

Charlie
Philip - 06 Jul 2005 23:00 GMT
>>>> It is not up to Monica. Dan is the one who adopted him as far as the
>>>> Orange County Shelter is concerned, so he is Conan's owner. Dan is
[quoted text clipped - 20 lines]
>
> Charlie

I GRACIOUSLY accept all contributions to my private foundation and to Hip
Pocket Bank.  Lending money is another matter. Never lend money you cannot
afford to lose. I agree with your closing premise.  In particular, lawyers
are always out to screw a lender and accountants are always upside-down.

Never borrow money except where the interest is deductable on your taxes,
ie, a house.
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 01:57 GMT
>>>>> It is not up to Monica. Dan is the one who adopted him as far as the
>>>>> Orange County Shelter is concerned, so he is Conan's owner. Dan is
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
>I GRACIOUSLY accept all contributions to my private foundation and to Hip
>Pocket Bank.  

I don't.  I'll be damned if I would take a handout from strangers on
the Internet because of a sob story about a cat.  I have too much
self-respect for that.  I would borrow money from a relative or a
friend and pay it back in installments before I would do that.

>Lending money is another matter. Never lend money you cannot
>afford to lose. I agree with your closing premise.  In particular, lawyers
>are always out to screw a lender and accountants are always upside-down.

???  What do you mean by accountants being upside-down?  If you borrow
for a plunge on California real estate these days you can be
upside-down in a hurry -- but that is the accounts, not the
accountants.  I hope you don't have that problem.

Charlie

>Never borrow money except where the interest is deductable on your taxes,
>ie, a house.
Philip - 07 Jul 2005 02:35 GMT
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>> Lending money is another matter. Never lend money you cannot
>> afford to lose. I agree with your closing premise.  In particular,
>> lawyers are always out to screw a lender and accountants are always
>> upside-down.
>
> ???  What do you mean by accountants being upside-down?

I have never met an accountant that did not live paycheck to paycheck or
worse (owing money all over town). Same to be said about investmet
"counselors."  If they were so astute and successful at managing money, they
would not be working in a broker office.

> If you borrow
> for a plunge on California real estate these days you can be
> upside-down in a hurry -- but that is the accounts, not the
> accountants.  I hope you don't have that problem.
>
> Charlie

We're quite secure. What *has* begun around here are those balloon payments
coming due on interest only loans.  Some timed and placed their purchases
right, but as many have/did not. We have two young couples copurchasing a
house on our street ... using an interest only loan with mortgage payments
of about $2,500 a month.  OUCH
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 06:00 GMT
>snip
>>> Lending money is another matter. Never lend money you cannot
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>"counselors."  If they were so astute and successful at managing money, they
>would not be working in a broker office.

You and I know different types of accountants, I guess.

>> If you borrow
>> for a plunge on California real estate these days you can be
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>house on our street ... using an interest only loan with mortgage payments
>of about $2,500 a month.  OUCH

That's exactly what I mean.  It's a frothy market, with a lot of
marginal buyers who want to get into a deal before prices move even
higher.  I watched what happened when the market for coops and condos
tanked in NYC in the late 80s/early 90s.  A lot of people walked away
from a sale owing the bank money.

If they had hung on, of course, they'd have done fine.

Charlie
whitershadeofpale - 06 Jul 2005 23:00 GMT
> I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
> you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
> accepting money from strangers are careless about personal
> responsibility in general.
>
> Charlie

You still goin round and round with Philip.

I figured him out. He'll agree with you one something, and then raise a
"New Objection", there's got to be a word for this.

It gives one the impression they have changed his mind, so now, onto
the "New" objection..

Sukerrrrrr
Philip - 06 Jul 2005 23:26 GMT
>> I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
>> you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> It gives one the impression they have changed his mind, so now, onto
> the "New" objection..

I give you one clue. It's a yiddish word.
equalizer - 06 Jul 2005 23:46 GMT
>>> I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
>>> you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>
>I give you one clue. It's a yiddish word.

To describe you Arthur -- maybe a conglomerate would be better --
farbisine, kvetsh, meshugine, shmendrek, nudnik, shlemil, shmendrik.
Candace - 06 Jul 2005 23:06 GMT
> I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
> you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
> accepting money from strangers are careless about personal
> responsibility in general.

For the record, as I was following the Harri thread because it
initially sounded like she had what one of my cats has, Dan never asked
people for money.  It's just a thing they do on rpca, *a lot*, I've
noticed.  They even have a standing PayPal account set up to donate
money to any of the regulars on the group who need help, and not just
veterinary help but any sort of help...plane tickets to visit family,
etc.  I assume Dan has probably donated to other people in the past.
But, actually, in his case with his sick cat recently, no one kept a
list of who donated specifically.  From what I read, when people called
the vet's office to donate, they weren't even asked their names, just
their credit card number so he doesn't even know who donated and they
all know he doesn't know.  At least that prevents the "being beholden"
thing.  He does have a job and all, he just had some bad luck lately
re: work and personal problems.  People *wanted* to donate.

I don't know what his involvement with Monica was re: Conan and I admit
it's odd that he didn't initially respond to Mary's emails after the
rescue but, if I were him, I don't think I would respond now. It's too
lame to try to defend yourself, especially if you think you were right,
and it just sounds like weak, BS excuses, so it's best to take the
"high ground" and let people deduce what they may.  Some will always
think he was involved; others will never think he was involved.  I
doubt we will ever know what really happened that day no matter how
long we talk about it and try to figure it out.  It's an entertaining
little mystery and I do feel bad that Conan is not yet placed but as
for Dan's "double agent" duty, we will probably never know what
occurred.

Candace
Mary - 06 Jul 2005 23:18 GMT
> > I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
> > you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
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>
> Candace

I know that Dan was involved, Candace. I cannot imagine anyone
having any doubt. But you are entitled to your opinion, too. Still,
you know that the response of an innocent person would have
been an instant reply to the effect of "No, no, no! This is what
happened." That is what common sense dictates. He is guilty.
He is a liar, and he is responsible for that cat still being in a
cage. Once one knows that someone is capable of this kind
of deceit it changes everything. (He is the man reflected in Conan's
left eye--his build and the shape of his big Irish head are
unmistakeable.)
Philip - 06 Jul 2005 23:43 GMT
>>> I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
>>> you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
[quoted text clipped - 34 lines]
> I know that Dan was involved, Candace. I cannot imagine anyone
> having any doubt.

You have wild imaginings about EVERYTHING else ... why not here?

> But you are entitled to your opinion, too. Still,
> you know that the response of an innocent person would have
> been an instant reply to the effect of "No, no, no! This is what
> happened." That is what common sense dictates.

A *smart* person who is innocent and knowing the audience would not offer
any rebuttals in circumstances like these.  Didn't Bill Clinton teach you
anything?   Hahhahhaa

> He is guilty.
> He is a liar, and he is responsible for that cat still being in a
> cage.

All assumptions. You have no knowledge.

> Once one knows that someone is capable of this kind
> of deceit it changes everything. (He is the man reflected in Conan's
> left eye--his build and the shape of his big Irish head are
> unmistakeable.)

You cannot see squat in the reflection in Conan's eyes.
Trish - 07 Jul 2005 00:05 GMT
> You cannot see squat in the reflection in Conan's eyes.

Squat Lobster Corn Chowder

Serves: 6
Preparation Time:20 Minutes
Cooking Time:20 Minutes

30 ounces lobster stock
2 ears of corn
1 medium yucca - small dice
1 small onion - small dice
12 ounces Squat Lobster Chunks
2 ounces butter
cilantro leaves
salt and pepper - to taste
4 ounces heavy cream
1 can cream corn

1. Remove kernels from ear of corn. Sauté onion and kernels in butter, add
ear of cleaned corn, can of cream corn, yucca and lobster stock.
Simmer for 20- 30 minutes and remove ears and puree roughly

2. Add frozen Lobster Chunks.

3. When the lobster is cooked add cream and season.

4. Serve with cilantro leaves as garnish on top of soup and corn bread
sticks.
equalizer - 07 Jul 2005 00:29 GMT
>> You cannot see squat in the reflection in Conan's eyes.
>
>Squat Lobster Corn Chowder

<SNIP>

LOL!
Candace - 06 Jul 2005 23:55 GMT
> I know that Dan was involved, Candace. I cannot imagine anyone
> having any doubt. But you are entitled to your opinion, too. Still,
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> left eye--his build and the shape of his big Irish head are
> unmistakeable.)

I admitted it's odd he didn't respond to your emails.  That alone would
make me think he did do the rescue.  And Monica didn't deny Dan's
involvement in her post yesterday; she didn't really mention him at
all.  I would think if she had no clue who he is she would have said
that.  I'm just saying there are people who will never be
convinced...either way.  I really don't think he "double-agented" to be
malicious.  He just got convinced, somehow, that it was preferable to
give Conan to Monica's team rather than your team.  I suppose it was
because he didn't want Charlie to get him and/or he and Monica really
fell for your smokescreen that Monday night when you said you were
withdrawing the $$ and couldn't save Conan (although I'm sure you told
him it was a smokescreen but Monica would not have known and must have
convinced him otherwise).  I don't know.  I can't think he's a creepy
person.  You've read his posts for awhile, too, I know.  He sounded
like a great guy.  I know you thought that, too.

I think he just switched his loyalties and I have all along felt that
it was "wrong" of him to not respond to your emails and tell you that
he changed his mind (or tell you he didn't know what you meant, that
Conan really was gone when he got there).  But I also think that
sometimes people just don't know how to respond so they put it off and
then it becomes too late.  I don't think he's necessarily evil; I think
things just got out of hand.  I'm sure he never thought he would be
discovered and that it would set off all this conjecture and detective
work here.  I'm sure it's more than he originally bargained for.

I *do* think he picked up Conan (but I am not 100% positive).  I *do*
think he should have told you the truth if he did.  I *don't* think
he's an awful person, though, I think he got in over his head and the
plans backfired somewhat.  And, I *do* feel bad about Conan.  Both
Meghan's sis and the guy in SD sounded fine to me.  I do think Conan
will get a home at some point (soon, I hope) and that he probably is
doing alright where he is, not having the time of his life, but not
miserable and I'm sure he won't die.

But I'm just saying, if I were in Dan's shoes, now at this point, I
wouldn't bother trying to defend myself no matter which version is the
truth because it would sound disingenuous.  He probably has decided to
not respond and let the chips fall where they may.

Candace
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 01:12 GMT
> > I know that Dan was involved, Candace. I cannot imagine anyone
> > having any doubt. But you are entitled to your opinion, too. Still,
[quoted text clipped - 46 lines]
> truth because it would sound disingenuous.  He probably has decided to
> not respond and let the chips fall where they may.

I understand you, and I agree. I don't think Dan is a bad person.
I do think that he has done a bad thing. As for his response or lack
of one, he has no defense, so he has no choice.

As soon as I have proof that this cat is out of a cage and living
in a good home I will drop the whole thing. It is all I care about
and all I have ever cared about.
Philip - 07 Jul 2005 01:20 GMT
>>> I know that Dan was involved, Candace. I cannot imagine anyone
>>> having any doubt. But you are entitled to your opinion, too. Still,
[quoted text clipped - 55 lines]
> in a good home I will drop the whole thing. It is all I care about
> and all I have ever cared about.

What a HUGE fabrication.
-L. - 07 Jul 2005 01:26 GMT
> What a HUGE fabrication.

It's really hysterical at this point - not in a ha-ha way, though.  If
there ever was a case of OCD documented through Usenet, this is it.

-L.
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 01:38 GMT
> > What a HUGE fabrication.
>
> It's really hysterical at this point - not in a ha-ha way, though.  If
> there ever was a case of OCD documented through Usenet, this is it.

You bet. And you should know, Mama Hoss. :)

Meanwhile, try not to hate me because:

1.  My husband does not drive a pickup
2. I can see
3. I don't spend my day wiping a.ses and greasy little mouths,
doing laundry and playing wifey to the breadwinner
4. And last but not least: whatever happens in Usenet is okay
by me. All of it, any of it, I just love a free-for-all.

Carry on, Lynnie. I don't generally rubberneck at accidents but
you are one train wreck I am enjoying.
-L. - 07 Jul 2005 01:50 GMT
> 1.  My husband does not drive a pickup

Oh!  That's SUCH a put down!  A 2003 Tundra!  Too bad YOU couldn't
afford one.  He also drives a 97 Saturn SC2.  And sometimes my 2003
RAV4.   But that's not as damaging, eh?

> 2. I can see

So can I.  But you apparently can't see what an a.s you are.

> 3. I don't spend my day wiping a.ses

No, you just suck them.

>and greasy little mouths,

Hummm....maybe you eat grease but here we don't...

> doing laundry and playing wifey to the breadwinner

DH does his own laundry.  Not that you really care.    And there is
nothing more noble than taking care of a family, Tapey.  Maybe if your
Mother had taken better care of you, you wouldn't be so f.cked up.  She
wasted away from cancer - and full of hate - just like you.  Right?
You undoubtedly enjoyed her suffering.

> 4. And last but not least: whatever happens in Usenet is okay
> by me. All of it, any of it, I just love a free-for-all.

Obviously.  But you can't handle the fact that you have absolutely *no*
say in what happens with Conan.  And that drives you absolutley
*crazy*.

Obsess on, Tapey.  I'm gonna go wipe a sweet, little round butt that
undoubtedly smells better than your breath.

-L.
Justin L - 07 Jul 2005 02:47 GMT
**warning this post contains strong language, user discretion is
advised**

<snip yet another pathetic exchange>

oh for f.cks sakes ladies!!!!!

You gals hate each other - WE GET IT!!!

Now, please either find out where each other live, go pay a visit, and
fight to the death - or f.ck OFF and take this bullshit to email!!!

f.ck!!!!!!!
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 02:54 GMT
> **warning this post contains strong language, user discretion is
> advised**
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> f.ck!!!!!!!

Feel better?

Why not post about your puddy tats?

Or is that man still holding the gun to your head and forcing
you to read our posts? *[trademark, EQ]
Justin L - 07 Jul 2005 03:25 GMT
>> **warning this post contains strong language, user discretion is
>> advised**
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
>Feel better?

eh, not much, but it was worth a shot.

>Why not post about your puddy tats?

maybe

>Or is that man still holding the gun to your head and forcing
>you to read our posts? *[trademark, EQ]

yes, and he is getting angry.

please help.
Trish - 07 Jul 2005 02:57 GMT
> **warning this post contains strong language, user discretion is
> advised**
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>
> f.ck!!!!!!!

     Duck f.ck Recipe (Cocktail)

     Ingredients
     4 parts Gin (Tanqueray)
     1 part Vodka (Stoli)
     Fill with Beer
     Mixing Instruction
     Find a large shot glass (1 1/2 - 2 oz. is appropriate). Fill 80% of
the way with Tanqueray gin. Fill another 15% with Stoli or Absolut vodka.
Fill to the rim with cheap "Ice" beer (best results with Busch Ice).
whitershadeofpale - 07 Jul 2005 03:18 GMT
> Fill to the rim with cheap "Ice" beer (best results with Busch Ice).

<shiver>
Justin L - 07 Jul 2005 03:25 GMT
>> **warning this post contains strong language, user discretion is
>> advised**
[quoted text clipped - 20 lines]
>the way with Tanqueray gin. Fill another 15% with Stoli or Absolut vodka.
>Fill to the rim with cheap "Ice" beer (best results with Busch Ice).

I don't think this is appropriate for the younger cat crowd, now is
it?

shame on you, you should know better!
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 04:15 GMT
> >> **warning this post contains strong language, user discretion is
> >> advised**
[quoted text clipped - 25 lines]
>
> shame on you, you should know better!

But even worse, 80% Tangueray?? Holy crap. Mixed with beer?!
Trish - 07 Jul 2005 05:15 GMT
> > >> **warning this post contains strong language, user discretion is
> > >> advised**
[quoted text clipped - 27 lines]
>
> But even worse, 80% Tangueray?? Holy crap. Mixed with beer?!

lol I guess that's why you're one f*ucked up duck after drinking it
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 03:29 GMT
>you can't handle the fact that you have absolutely *no*
>say in what happens with Conan.  And that drives you absolutley
>*crazy*.

The way you and your friends turned this group story into a grudge
match bothers a lot of people, not just Mary.  Most of them aren't
posting much, but they are reading what others post.  Nobody will read
the comment above and think you are in on this Conan caper because you
care about the cat.

Charlie
-L. - 07 Jul 2005 06:47 GMT
> The way you and your friends turned this group story into a grudge
> match bothers a lot of people, not just Mary.

Oh Pe-f.cking-lease.  "We" (whoever the hell that is)  aren't the ones
looking at reflections in Conan's eyeballs to see if we can recognize
who might be taking the photo.  I'll bet that Sour Grapes Pie tastes
really bitter, doesn't it?

'Nuff said.

-L.
Trish - 07 Jul 2005 07:17 GMT
> > The way you and your friends turned this group story into a grudge
> > match bothers a lot of people, not just Mary.
[quoted text clipped - 7 lines]
>
> -L.

Sour Grapes Punch  (Sorry, didn't have a pie recipe, hope you like punch :))

Ingredients
2 oz. Chambord Raspberry Liqueur
2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Sour Mix
Mixing Instruction
Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Shake and strain into
4 glasses.
Philip - 07 Jul 2005 01:51 GMT
>> What a HUGE fabrication.
>
> It's really hysterical at this point - not in a ha-ha way, though.  If
> there ever was a case of OCD documented through Usenet, this is it.
>
> -L.

With Mary, yes it's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder with an ODD/Tourettes
overlap.

(Oppositional Defiance Disorder)
Candace - 07 Jul 2005 03:05 GMT
> > What a HUGE fabrication.
>
> It's really hysterical at this point - not in a ha-ha way, though.  If
> there ever was a case of OCD documented through Usenet, this is it.

I find it kind of fascinating, really.  Didn't you ever read Nancy Drew
when you were little?  I love a good mystery and am always on the
lookout for one.  I think the photo comparisons and some of the other
detective work were pretty amusing/interesting...even clever, like
Barry's progressions and Charlie's illustration.

It's a diversion, like usenet's a diversion.  A diversion within a
diversion.  TV is all reruns now, so might as well get into a good real
life mystery.

Candace
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 06:36 GMT
>> > What a HUGE fabrication.
>>
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>
>Candace

There was an ornate swimming pool in LA that was used for a lot of
soft pinup shots in the 1940s/50s, and people in
alt.binaries.pictures.erotica.vintage got interested in the site.  The
pool was on a hilltop with a view in several directions, visible in
the background of the photos.  These guys analyzed the buildings and
roads in the photos and eventually located the site of the pool.  It's
signature feature -- a big tile mosaic of a spider -- is still there.

A couple of other sites appear to be related to the Spiderpool site,
because they feature the same models wearing the same jewelry and
shoes, etc., suggesting a single photo session in multiple locations.
I haven't kept pace for a long time, but I contributed some analysis
of these subsidiary sites.  Here is one of my workups:

www.geocities.com/wallofgrays/well_patio.htm

Pointless but fun.

Charlie
Candace - 07 Jul 2005 09:07 GMT
> A couple of other sites appear to be related to the Spiderpool site,
> because they feature the same models wearing the same jewelry and
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> Pointless but fun.

Uh-oh, soft porn alert.  (jk)  Amusing, I guess we're not the only
weirdos on usenet that are obsessing about minute details.

Candace
cmtowle - 07 Jul 2005 03:35 GMT
...snipped...

>And, I *do* feel bad about Conan.  Both
> Meghan's sis and the guy in SD sounded fine to me.  I do think Conan
> will get a home at some point (soon, I hope) and that he probably is
> doing alright where he is, not having the time of his life, but not
> miserable and I'm sure he won't die.

Hi Candace,

Your post was forwarded to me and since you seem to genuinely care, I felt I
needed to respond. I am just floored by what is being posted surrounding the
Conan issue and it really has become about personal "issues" rather than
about Conan, the cat who is alive and well. Many here know my posting
history as well as my passion for animals and it saddens me, to put it
mildly, that *anyone* would think that I could be party to a rescue mission
which involved a cat "suffering in a cage" until he finds his permanent
home. I truly do not know anymore how to reassure you and others that Conan
is indeed happy, playful, and very well cared for. He is not just "doing
alright" as you put it. That, would not be good enough for me even for a
temporary placement, and frankly, you and others who have read my posts over
the years should know that and should have no doubts.

So much has become muddled because of other issues which have nothing
whatsoever to do with rescuing Conan from possible death. Others involved
have chosen to stay in the background. It is their prerogative. Issues
anyone has with anyone prior to my involvement (and it was indeed Mary's:
"we can't save this cat" post which prompted me to act) have nothing to do
with me or with Conan. It's personal and I so wish people could separate the
two. I convinced no one to do anything, I simply stated what I could and
would do and what role I could play. And then proceeded to do just that.
Period.

As to the screening of homes. A home may be wonderful for one cat but not
for another. Everyone who does rescue has different criteria and standards.
Mine are uncompromising. I make no apologies for that. I am pretty good at
assessing things. I trust my judgment and my instincts. There are others
here far more involved in rescue and placement than I am who are just as
uncompromising. As far as I am concerned that is as it should be.

I am hoping that this post won't propel another feeding frenzy. I wish
people would trust that we are indeed doing right by Conan, that he is well
and happy, and that we will find the right match for him. I don't think I
can clarify things from my end any more than I have. I truly hope that all
of the lies, rancour, and venom will stop and that the focus can shift to
others needing help.

M.

...snipped...

> Candace
whitershadeofpale - 07 Jul 2005 03:56 GMT
...
> ...snipped...
>
> > Candace

There's only one issue, is Conan in a cage.

Can you answer that one question
Philip - 07 Jul 2005 06:12 GMT
> ...
>> ...snipped...
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>
> Can you answer that one question

I have a question for you:  What can *you* do about Conan's accomodations
regardless?  The answer is a resounding ... nothing.  You've got the drama
disease.  Concern yourself with things you can do something about.
whitershadeofpale - 07 Jul 2005 06:54 GMT
> I have a question for you:  What can *you* do about Conan's accomodations
> regardless?  The answer is a resounding ... nothing.  You've got the drama
> disease.  Concern yourself with things you can do something about.

Don't assume why I asked the question.

I asked her, because I'm trying to decide just what kind of person she
is.
Philip - 07 Jul 2005 15:45 GMT
>> I have a question for you:  What can *you* do about Conan's
>> accomodations regardless?  The answer is a resounding ...
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> I asked her, because I'm trying to decide just what kind of
> person she is.

THAT was obvious quite some time ago.
equalizer - 07 Jul 2005 13:26 GMT
>> ...
>>> ...snipped...
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>regardless?  The answer is a resounding ... nothing.  You've got the drama
>disease.  Concern yourself with things you can do something about.

Wow, Barry, looks like he just slapped you across the face with that
one.....

eq
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 04:14 GMT
> ...snipped...
>
[quoted text clipped - 44 lines]
>
> M.

Once again, Monica says nothing very eloquently. Conan is still in a cage
at Four Paws boarding kennel, and Dan is still a liar.
Meghan Noecker - 07 Jul 2005 09:26 GMT
>Once again, Monica says nothing very eloquently. Conan is still in a cage
>at Four Paws boarding kennel, and Dan is still a liar.

It's hard work being vague :)

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Mary - 07 Jul 2005 15:06 GMT
> >Once again, Monica says nothing very eloquently. Conan is still in a cage
> >at Four Paws boarding kennel, and Dan is still a liar.
>
> It's hard work being vague :)

Heh heh heh! And look what it gets you.

Reviled.
Candace - 07 Jul 2005 05:09 GMT
>  I truly do not know anymore how to reassure you and others that Conan
> is indeed happy, playful, and very well cared for. He is not just "doing
> alright" as you put it. That, would not be good enough for me even for a
> temporary placement, and frankly, you and others who have read my >posts over the years should know that and should have no doubts.

I feel certain that Conan will get a good home and that you will see to
that, Monica.  Yes, you have always been very conscientious, concerned,
and kind.

> I convinced no one to do anything, I simply stated what I could and
> would do and what role I could play. And then proceeded to do just that.
> Period.

When I said "convinced," I didn't mean "coerced" or anything negative,
I just meant that apparently what you said/offered made more sense or
seemed like a better alternative to the person involved...what they
perceived as a better deal for Conan, as it were.

> I am hoping that this post won't propel another feeding frenzy. I wish
> people would trust that we are indeed doing right by Conan, that he is well
> and happy, and that we will find the right match for him. I don't think I
> can clarify things from my end any more than I have. I truly hope that all
> of the lies, rancour, and venom will stop and that the focus can shift to
> others needing help.

There are people who are hurt or offended because they felt they were
a)rejected, b)lied to, or c)betrayed.  It's human nature, I guess.  I
truly think that, despite those personal feelings, *everyone* is
anxious to hear that Conan has a wonderful new home and will appreciate
you conveying that news when it occurs.  Everyone was very happy
initially when you said Conan was safe and out of the shelter and no
one doubted your compassion toward him or your desire and ability to
find him a good home.  It was only when they felt that a switcheroo had
occurred that there was bitterness and conjecture.  

Candace
cmtowle - 07 Jul 2005 16:17 GMT
> I feel certain that Conan will get a good home and that you will see to
> that, Monica.  Yes, you have always been very conscientious, concerned,
> and kind.

Thank you Candace for trusting that we are doing the right thing for Conan.
..snipped...

> There are people who are hurt or offended because they felt they were
> a)rejected, b)lied to, or c)betrayed.  It's human nature, I guess.

Whatever personal interactions occured prior to Conan's rescue, they are a
separate issue and have nothing to do with me.

> I
> truly think that, despite those personal feelings, *everyone* is
> anxious to hear that Conan has a wonderful new home and will appreciate
> you conveying that news when it occurs.

Of course we will let the group know.

>  Everyone was very happy
> initially when you said Conan was safe and out of the shelter and no
> one doubted your compassion toward him or your desire and ability to
> find him a good home.  It was only when they felt that a switcheroo had
> occurred that there was bitterness and conjecture.

As I have stated before, I would also have much preferred to stay in the
background. However, people would have then speculated and wondered whether
Conan had indeed been euthanized. That would not have been fair.

Unfortunately, to those intent on being angry and vicious, it continues to
be obvious that it does not really seem to matter what I post. I absolutely
fail to understand this obsession with the deluded notion that Conan is
suffering.

And Mary, "forwarding" me a supposed one-sentence e-mail from "Linda in Pa."
in response to your posted question in June: "Tell us Why You Would Provide
the Best Home for Conan" without an e-mail address as well as a post from
tracyrose which you titled "The Truth of the Matter" is useless and a waste
of my time as it does nothing to help Conan.

If this was a forum in "real life", I would have left the room long ago and
gone about continuing to do what I set out to do. It's time.

Thank you Candace,

M.

> Candace
Trish - 07 Jul 2005 16:23 GMT
> Whatever personal interactions occured prior to Conan's rescue, they are a
> separate issue and have nothing to do with me.

lol rich!

Geez officer I know I fired the gun but after the bullet left the nozzle,
who it hit had nothing to do with me.

soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, is Conan still in a cage?  Inquiring minds
want to know...
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 16:49 GMT
> > Whatever personal interactions occured prior to Conan's rescue, they are a
> > separate issue and have nothing to do with me.
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, is Conan still in a cage?  Inquiring minds
> want to know...

Of course he is.
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 20:15 GMT
>> Whatever personal interactions occured prior to Conan's rescue, they are a
>> separate issue and have nothing to do with me.
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>Geez officer I know I fired the gun but after the bullet left the nozzle,
>who it hit had nothing to do with me.

She's the world's worst spinmeister and she'd do better not to post at
all.

The comment above is an attempt to distance herself from Dan's
duplicity on the email list.  In effect, she is saying she made an
arrangement with the guy without being aware that he was dealing with
another group.

She can see that she has been railroaded into taking the fall.  Dan is
over there in rpca, regaling his groupies with sentimental tales of
cats whose lives he has salvaged, pretending none of this is
happening.

Charlie

>soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo, is Conan still in a cage?  Inquiring minds
>want to know...
Mary - 08 Jul 2005 00:11 GMT
> >> Whatever personal interactions occured prior to Conan's rescue, they are a
> >> separate issue and have nothing to do with me.
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
> cats whose lives he has salvaged, pretending none of this is
> happening.

Glorious, ain't it? :)
Philip - 08 Jul 2005 01:13 GMT
In news:29vqc1luadqcfbc55kulsjt4bdjvf0iu80@4ax.com,
<charlie_wilkes@users.easynews.com>Charlie Wilkes stated
unanimously:
> On Thu, 7 Jul 2005 11:23:29 -0400, "Trish"
> <trish_d@sympatico.ca>
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>> Geez officer I know I fired the gun but after the bullet left
>> the nozzle, who it hit had nothing to do with me.

snip
> Dan is
> over there in rpca, regaling his groupies with sentimental
> tales of cats whose lives he has salvaged, pretending none
> of this is happening.
>
> Charlie

None of this is happening. It's all a horrible nightmare.
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 16:53 GMT
"cmtowle" <cmtowle@shaw.ca> wrote :

> And Mary, "forwarding" me a supposed one-sentence e-mail from "Linda in Pa."
> in response to your posted question in June: "Tell us Why You Would Provide
> the Best Home for Conan" without an e-mail address as well as a post from
> tracyrose which you titled "The Truth of the Matter" is useless and a waste
> of my time as it does nothing to help Conan.

Monica: I cc'd you when I answered Linda's mail, telling her that you
are "handling" Conan's adoption. He email is right there. Please learn
to master your email program.

> If this was a forum in "real life", I would have left the room long ago and
> gone about continuing to do what I set out to do. It's time.
>
> Thank you Candace,
>
> M.

Did you see an answer to whether Conan was still in a cage, Candace?

Do you know what that tells us that the answer is?
cmtowle - 07 Jul 2005 17:28 GMT
> "cmtowle" <cmtowle@shaw.ca> wrote :
> >
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> are "handling" Conan's adoption. He email is right there. Please learn
> to master your email program.

And, not surprisingly, the insults continue.... There is no valid e-mail
address showing, just her name in the text: "Linda Middle Initial Last
Name". When I  hit "reply to all", only your name comes up. Mary - enough!
whitershadeofpale - 07 Jul 2005 17:34 GMT
> And, not surprisingly, the insults continue.... There is no valid e-mail
> address showing, just her name in the text: "Linda Middle Initial Last
> Name". When I  hit "reply to all", only your name comes up. Mary - enough!

Far as I can tell, there is no more Conan and Monica

You fumbled the ball looong time ago...That play is over!

JUST SAY... I don't know!

Cause that's the truth.
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 23:46 GMT
> > "cmtowle" <cmtowle@shaw.ca> wrote :
> > >
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
> address showing, just her name in the text: "Linda Middle Initial Last
> Name". When I  hit "reply to all", only your name comes up. Mary - enough!

Monica. When you hit reply to all, you only get me because Linda
did not email you. I did.

You are posting via Outlook express, right? Right click on the
email then choose properties, and you will see that I responded to
Linda, whose email is there, and cc'd you.

You really are not the brightest bulb in the pack are you?
Rhonda - 08 Jul 2005 06:27 GMT
But Monica, you are the spokesperson for your TEAM, not just for yourself.

The silence of certain parties after the rescue are not a separate
issue. If Dan had nothing to do with it, which I would still like to
believe, then that is an issue that does not involve you. If that's the
case, why not just tell us it was not Dan to help him out?

If Dan changed his mind but didn't tell us and then chose to ignore our
emails -- his silence now is damning your group.

Conan's biggest draw was from the emotions on this newsgroup. It would
be easier on everyone, and potentially help in the search for a home for
Conan, if everyone was just honest.

Rhonda

> "Candace" <maccandace@aol.com> wrote in message

>>There are people who are hurt or offended because they felt they were
>>a)rejected, b)lied to, or c)betrayed.  It's human nature, I guess.

> Whatever personal interactions occured prior to Conan's rescue, they are a
> separate issue and have nothing to do with me.
whitershadeofpale - 07 Jul 2005 00:35 GMT
>his build and the shape of his big Irish head are
> unmistakeable.)

lol
Mary - 06 Jul 2005 23:20 GMT
"Candace" <maccandace@aol.com> wrote :

> I don't know what his involvement with Monica was re: Conan and I admit
> it's odd that he didn't initially respond to Mary's emails after the
> rescue but, if I were him, I don't think I would respond now. It's too
> lame to try to defend yourself, especially if you think you were right,
> and it just sounds like weak, BS excuses, so it's best to take the
> "high ground" and let people deduce what they may.

One last thing, my friend: if Dan is taking the "high ground" I really
never want to see what the low ground is like.
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 03:18 GMT
>> I am very careful about who I accept money from, Philip.  How about
>> you?  My experience has been that people who are careless about
[quoted text clipped - 15 lines]
>thing.  He does have a job and all, he just had some bad luck lately
>re: work and personal problems.  People *wanted* to donate.

I understand.  However, the truthfulness with which people describe
their personal situation is what enables this charitable impulse.  Dan
created a credibility gap a mile wide for those who were inside the
situation last week.

>I don't know what his involvement with Monica was re: Conan and I admit
>it's odd that he didn't initially respond to Mary's emails after the
>rescue but, if I were him, I don't think I would respond now. It's too
>lame to try to defend yourself, especially if you think you were right,
>and it just sounds like weak, BS excuses, so it's best to take the
>"high ground" and let people deduce what they may.  

Dan can take the fifth, but this isn't a court of law and the rules
for judging someone are a lot different.  They have to be, given the
limits on how much we know.  Moreover, there is nothing to stop people
like me from bringing the matter up again and again.  

>Some will always
>think he was involved; others will never think he was involved.  I
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
>for Dan's "double agent" duty, we will probably never know what
>occurred.

People have a tendency people have to destroy relationships by
pandering too much to their own egos.  

There was a lot of manic babble in here about Conan, but it had the
potential to be a fun story.  Now it has turned ugly.  A couple of
people decided this group was too f.cked up to be allowed to continue
sponsoring this cat, so they took control and clammed up except for
Monica's self-serving screeds, both of which worsened her image
instead of repairing it.

I believe people who get along with Monica should contact her and urge
her to rethink how she is handling this, for the sake of her own
interests if she cares about these newsgroups.  The cat should be
placed with someone who has a contact within this group who is not too
controversial.  Then Monica won't have to wince every time she
downloads a fresh batch of headers.

Charlie
Philip - 07 Jul 2005 06:12 GMT
snip
> I believe people who get along with Monica should contact her and urge
> her to rethink how she is handling this, for the sake of her own
> interests if she cares about these newsgroups.

The politics of popularity are not worth the effort.

> The cat should be
> placed with someone who has a contact within this group who is not too
> controversial.

Oh ... that be me!   :*)

> Then Monica won't have to wince every time she
> downloads a fresh batch of headers.
>
> Charlie

Hahhahhahaa.   You know better, Charlie.
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 08:11 GMT
>snip
>> I believe people who get along with Monica should contact her and urge
>> her to rethink how she is handling this, for the sake of her own
>> interests if she cares about these newsgroups.
>
>The politics of popularity are not worth the effort.

Why is does she keep posting this high-handed self-justification?
Monica praises herself lavishly and describes her motives in lofty
terms.  People who talk about themselves that way are usually very
concerned about their social image even when their ego has taken over
to the point where they are destroying it.  

>> The cat should be
>> placed with someone who has a contact within this group who is not too
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>
>Hahhahhahaa.   You know better, Charlie.

Do you assume her goal is to alienate people?  That is what she is
doing.

Charlie
Philip - 07 Jul 2005 15:45 GMT
In news:kpgpc1dkudt7o8eo93p1r3ejnno2p3lnfi@4ax.com,
<charlie_wilkes@users.easynews.com>Charlie Wilkes stated
unanimously:

>> In news:051pc1ho6alqpp8hso7hckv1t57o3if79n@4ax.com,
>> <charlie_wilkes@users.easynews.com>Charlie Wilkes stated
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> Why is does she keep posting this high-handed
> self-justification?
snip
> Charlie

What you call "high handed" is nothing more than a factual
appraisal using a vocabulary superior to your own.
-L. - 07 Jul 2005 08:48 GMT
> Dan can take the fifth, but this isn't a court of law and the rules
> for judging someone are a lot different.  They have to be, given the
> limits on how much we know.  Moreover, there is nothing to stop people
> like me from bringing the matter up again and again.

Charlie, you need to give it up.  Really.  There is no proof Dan did
anything.   For all you know one of my friends in the LA area picked up
Conan and has him in his/her basement.  You have no idea what happened
and at the rate you and Mary keep this up, you probably will never
know, because the people who *did* rescue him will just place him and
get on with their lives.  I sent out messages that I have a "2 year old
neutered orange tabby" to place, too.  Does that mean *I* have the cat?
Of course not.

> People have a tendency people have to destroy relationships by
> pandering too much to their own egos.

Do you really think people in these ngs care about the "relationships"
they have here?  Really?  That's a joke, at best.

> There was a lot of manic babble in here about Conan, but it had the
> potential to be a fun story.  Now it has turned ugly.  A couple of
> people decided this group was too f.cked up to be allowed to continue
> sponsoring this cat, so they took control and clammed up except for
> Monica's self-serving screeds, both of which worsened her image
> instead of repairing it.

Oh please.  Mary posted that the rescue mission was over, so other
people went and got the cat.  It's really that simple - not
neuroscience.  They don't need the money and they certainly don't need
the conspiracy theories, verbal abuse and 10 posts a day with "Dan" or
"Monica" in the header.  In fact, they don't need anything.  People who
do this all the time took Conan into their own hands and recued him -
BECAUSE NOBODY ELSE DID.  He's likely just one of a couple dozen cats
that will be saved this year by these same people.   Despite the
constant gnashing of teeth, stomping of feet and flailing of arms, dems
the facts.  No number of temper tantrums or incessant posts will make
things any different.

> I believe people who get along with Monica should contact her and urge
> her to rethink how she is handling this, for the sake of her own
> interests if she cares about these newsgroups.

Honestly, I suspect Monica doesn't give a rat's a.s - other than to
find a good home for the cat.  There's no reason to waste time on this
melodrama.  It's insignificant.  The only reason I'm throwing in my cow
patty is that I find it somewhat amusing, in a pathetic sort of way.
It boggles me that people would get so worked up about one cat.  One
cat.  Of thousands who are killed daily.  It makes me shake my head in
disgust, really.

>The cat should be
> placed with someone who has a contact within this group who is not too
> controversial.

The cat *should be* and *will be* placed in a home that is a good fit
for *his needs*, where he will be well cared for and loved, for life.
That's the *only* thing that matters.

>Then Monica won't have to wince every time she
> downloads a fresh batch of headers.

Oh please.  Why do you think anyone who rescued the cat owes you - or
anyone else, for that matter - *anything* - WRT this cat?  He was in
the shelter for a number of days before anyone *did* anything.  You
could have put your a.s on a plane and flown down to get him.  Mary
could have done the same.  As could I, or anyone else for that matter.
But we didn't, so we have no right to say anything to anybody about
who, what, where, or how the cat is.  If you think otherwise you need
to get a grip on reality.  Seriously.

-L.
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 10:03 GMT
>> Dan can take the fifth, but this isn't a court of law and the rules
>> for judging someone are a lot different.  They have to be, given the
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
>anything.   For all you know one of my friends in the LA area picked up
>Conan and has him in his/her basement.  

Why are all the people who know the story being so coy about it?

>You have no idea what happened
>and at the rate you and Mary keep this up, you probably will never
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
>Do you really think people in these ngs care about the "relationships"
>they have here?  Really?  That's a joke, at best.

Then why is Monica finding it necessary to justify her role?

>> There was a lot of manic babble in here about Conan, but it had the
>> potential to be a fun story.  Now it has turned ugly.  A couple of
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
>do this all the time took Conan into their own hands and recued him -
>BECAUSE NOBODY ELSE DID.  

So why all the secrecy about who picked up the cat and where it is?

Charlie
-L. - 07 Jul 2005 10:27 GMT
> >Charlie, you need to give it up.  Really.  There is no proof Dan did
> >anything.   For all you know one of my friends in the LA area picked up
> >Conan and has him in his/her basement.
>
> Why are all the people who know the story being so coy about it?

What do you think is so "coy"?  Monica said the cat was rescued, is in
foster care, end of story.  I don't really understand what else you
people want.  Why the f.ck does anyone *have to* tell you anything?
Monica didn't have to tell you Conan was rescued at all. In fact, she's
probably sorry she did.

> >Do you really think people in these ngs care about the "relationships"
> >they have here?  Really?  That's a joke, at best.
>
> Then why is Monica finding it necessary to justify her role?

I don't think she's "jusifying" anything.  She's clearly boggled at all
the speculation, criticism anmd conspiracy theories, and said as much.
As am I.

> >Oh please.  Mary posted that the rescue mission was over, so other
> >people went and got the cat.  It's really that simple - not
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>
> So why all the secrecy about who picked up the cat and where it is?

Why do you think you are entitled to anything?  It's not anyone's
business, Charlie.

Besides, there's enough BS happening as it is - why should they give
any more info to feed the raging fire?  Monica posted at least two
positive updates and still people aren't happy.   Why bother?

-L.
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 12:11 GMT
>> >Charlie, you need to give it up.  Really.  There is no proof Dan did
>> >anything.   For all you know one of my friends in the LA area picked up
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>foster care, end of story.  I don't really understand what else you
>people want.  

We want to know who picked up the cat and where he is now.

>Why the f.ck does anyone *have to* tell you anything?
>Monica didn't have to tell you Conan was rescued at all. In fact, she's
>probably sorry she did.

I agree she would have served her own interests better had she said
nothing at all.  

>> >Do you really think people in these ngs care about the "relationships"
>> >they have here?  Really?  That's a joke, at best.
>>
>> Then why is Monica finding it necessary to justify her role?
>
>I don't think she's "jusifying" anything.  

I don't either, but she's sure trying.

>She's clearly boggled at all
>the speculation, criticism anmd conspiracy theories, and said as much.
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
>Why do you think you are entitled to anything?  It's not anyone's
>business, Charlie.

Quite a few people in this group have been concerned about Conan for
several weeks now.  Given that background, your attitude seems
juvenile and churlish.  It strengthens the perception that you and
Monica are playing this out as a cheap vendetta.

>Besides, there's enough BS happening as it is - why should they give
>any more info to feed the raging fire?  Monica posted at least two
>positive updates and still people aren't happy.   Why bother?

Monica has avoided providing the information people want.  Therefore,
the working presumption is that Conan is sitting in a kennel,
impounded to spite certain people in this newsgroup who otherwise
would have placed him by now.  Turning these placement options aside
with the with the lofty statement that "a merely 'good home' is not
good enough for us" suggests that Monica doesn't care about the animal
and is more interested in self-promotion.  There is no evidence that
Conan is any more demanding or hard to please than any other housecat.

Does any of this make sense to you, or does it just come across as a
childish temper tantrum?

Charlie
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 15:19 GMT
> >> >Charlie, you need to give it up.  Really.  There is no proof Dan did
> >> >anything.   For all you know one of my friends in the LA area picked up
[quoted text clipped - 23 lines]
>
> I don't either, but she's sure trying.

lol!! That's all she can do. She's busted. And so is Dan.
And there's a big, lovable boy cat who has already been
through enough suffering because of what they have done.
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 15:21 GMT
> >Why do you think you are entitled to anything?  It's not anyone's
> >business, Charlie.
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
> Does any of this make sense to you, or does it just come across as a
> childish temper tantrum?

Then you go and blow it by asking Lynnie to think.

"There is no reality, only perception." ~~Lyn of Oregon, Mommy Dearest
of Little Jonathan, House Shrew of Will
-L. - 07 Jul 2005 17:58 GMT
> We want to know who picked up the cat and where he is now.

Why?  What difference does it make, if he's well cared for?  So what if
he is in a cage?  (Not that he is.) I hate to tell you, but a week or
two in a cage isn't going to kill him.

> I don't either, but she's sure trying.

Your spin.

<snip>

> >Why do you think you are entitled to anything?  It's not anyone's
> >business, Charlie.
>
> Quite a few people in this group have been concerned about Conan for
> several weeks now.

They shouldn't be concerned any longer.  if they were *that* concerned
they should have hooped on a plane nand piced the cat up themselves.
Sheesh!

> Given that background, your attitude seems
> juvenile and churlish.  It strengthens the perception that you and
> Monica are playing this out as a cheap vendetta.

Oh please.  I'm not the one wringing my hands, pacing the floor and
posting every 5 minutes, speculating about Dan, Monica and the whole
situation.

> Monica has avoided providing the information people want.

No, a few warped minds want more information than they have any right
to.  Dems de facts.

>Therefore,
> the working presumption is that Conan is sitting in a kennel,
> impounded to spite certain people in this newsgroup who otherwise
> would have placed him by now.

You really think that id Conan is in a boarding facility, it is out of
spite?  Really?  You are more f.cked in the head than I originally
thought.

Look - it's simple.  You didn't get the cat because you starved your
dog and apparently think animal abuse is a subject to joke about.
Maybe you should think about THAT as long and hard as you have been
obsessing over Conan.

>Turning these placement options aside
> with the with the lofty statement that "a merely 'good home' is not
> good enough for us"

I think the quote was "good enough home" but whatever.

>suggests that Monica doesn't care about the animal
> and is more interested in self-promotion.

Bullshit.  You don't do animal rescue.  You don't seem to understand
that one  can't hand the cat out to any dick that comes along.  If you
do, the animal gets returned or dumped at a shelter.

>  There is no evidence that
> Conan is any more demanding or hard to please than any other housecat.

Conan is a young, active cat.  He's probably not suitable for a number
of situations.  He's a rescue so he needs someone experienced with
cats.  He's probably better off in a home without young children.  He
needs room to romp and play. He needs to be indoor-only and must never
be declawed.  he needs someone who has the financial means and
committment to support him for life, and who has a record of doing so
for other animals.   He needs someone willing to give him the time,
attention and love he needs and deserves.   But you seem to think
handing him off to just anyone would be perfectly fine.  You are
entitled to that opinion, but anyone who has worked for any length of
time in any rescue or shelter situation will tell you that you are
wrong.  Ask Kelly H., Sherry, Karen, Megan, Phil P., etc.

> Does any of this make sense to you, or does it just come across as a
> childish temper tantrum?

It comes off as an unhealthy obsession, Charlie.

-L.
Trish - 07 Jul 2005 18:25 GMT
> > We want to know who picked up the cat and where he is now.
>
> Why?  What difference does it make, if he's well cared for?  So what if
> he is in a cage?  (Not that he is.) I hate to tell you, but a week or
> two in a cage isn't going to kill him.

Oh Lyn, you don't know dick sh.t about where Conan is, you jumped on this
bandwagon to nitpick Mary and dem's da facts puddyttat.  Coming in after the
fact pretending to hold some great knowledge, you and phillip make a great
team...

Sesame street song gone wayyyyyyyyyy bad

who are the crazies in the neighbourhood,
in the neighbourhood
in the neighbourhood

oh look boys and girls its Lyn and Phillip
Mary - 07 Jul 2005 23:59 GMT
> > > We want to know who picked up the cat and where he is now.
> >
[quoted text clipped - 14 lines]
>
> oh look boys and girls its Lyn and Phillip

Lynnie so funny! She first objected to my posts because I "posted
filth." I think I used the word a.shole, no wonder, eh? Now that
she has revealed her true nature, my goal is to get as many Rabid
Lynnie Mommy Dearest of Poor Jonathan archived as I can. He's
going to hate her one day anyway, he might as well hate her for
valid reasons. :)

"There is no reality, only perception." Jonathan's Mommy Lyn,
daughter of a man who had to drink to excess just because he
had THAT for a daughter, Sympathy f.ck of Will, who lives
in Oregon and likes Fat 41-year-old half-wits.
Charlie Wilkes - 07 Jul 2005 21:12 GMT
>Look - it's simple.  You didn't get the cat because you starved your
>dog and apparently think animal abuse is a subject to joke about.
>Maybe you should think about THAT as long and hard as you have been
>obsessing over Conan.

This comment is petty, small-minded and nasty to the core.

I offered to take the cat at a point when no one else wanted him.
When others expressed an interest in taking him and I became a
controversial candidate, I posted notice that would be happy to defer.

This is archived for reference now and in the future.  It is part of
my famed Google history.  

I handed you a default victory before the pissing contest even
started.  But that wasn't enough for you and the humorless vipers with
whom you have associated yourself.  And now the cat you claim to care
so much about is sitting in a kennel instead of the good home that I
or someone else would have provided him.

Charlie
-L. - 07 Jul 2005 22:18 GMT
> >Look - it's simple.  You didn't get the cat because you starved your
> >dog and apparently think animal abuse is a subject to joke about.
> >Maybe you should think about THAT as long and hard as you have been
> >obsessing over Conan.
>
> This comment is petty, small-minded and nasty to the core.

No, it's the truth.  You seem to take lightly the above issues.  It's
nothing to take lightly.

> I offered to take the cat at a point when no one else wanted him.
> When others expressed an interest in taking him and I became a
> controversial candidate, I posted notice that would be happy to defer.

Yet you still bitch, moan, obsess, protest and whine about the
situation.

> This is archived for reference now and in the future.  It is part of
> my famed Google history.
>
> I handed you a default victory before the pissing contest even
> started.

I could give a sh.t about your perceived "pissing contest".  I don't
have the cat.  I never wanted the cat and I still don't want the cat. I
said in the beginning that this cat isn't special.   All I am doing is
trying to help find him a home because that is what I do.  I try to
explain it to you from the point of view of someone who does rescue and
you don't want to hear anything I have to say.  Fine, so be it.  Stick
your head in the sand and continue to bitch, moan, obsess, protest and
whine all you want, but then don't be surprised if I and others think
you a little bit whack for the fact.

>But that wasn't enough for you and the humorless

Oh I see.  "We" (whomever that is) don't think animal abuse is funny so
we are "humorless vipers".  I suppose you think pedophilia is funny
too?  No?  Well, AFAIC, animal abuse is just as horrific as pedophilia.
There's nothing funny about either.

>vipers with
> whom you have associated yourself.  And now the cat you claim to care
> so much about is sitting in a kennel instead of the good home that I
> or someone else would have provided him.

I would much rather the cat sit in a boarding facility than go to
someone who takes the above issues so lightly.  If you ask any person
in animal welfare they would tell you the same thing.  Being housed in
a kennel (if that's where he is) isn't going to hurt the cat.  Being
hung by only his front legs in a harness probably *will* hurt the cat.
Inhaling pot smoke *will* hurt the cat.  Not being fed for two days
*will* hurt the cat.  It's not neuroscience, Charlie.

-L.
Philip - 08 Jul 2005 01:13 GMT
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>> vipers with
>> whom you have associated yourself.  And now the cat you claim
[quoted text clipped - 11 lines]
>
> -L.

HERE is something for both of you to ponder.  Gosh, the things
you can find with Google are amazing!!

http://boards.cannabis.com/archive/index.php/t-581.html

Or:

http://www.druglibrary.org/special/novak/high_culture4.htm

Scroll down to:
Several people mentioned that when they are high, they feel more
aware of animals, that the animals take on a more distinct
identity, that they become easier to comprehend as live creatures
with personalities and needs of their own. Among smokers, it is
widely believed that household pets become high if smoke is blown
toward them. One experienced smoker notes that cats handle being
stoned better than do dogs: "Cats either curl up and dream, or
else prowl around in a prickly alert state with their fur
electrified. Dogs just get splay-legged and drool." Other users
enjoy watching animals, especially fish in an aquarium.
Charlie Wilkes - 08 Jul 2005 02:04 GMT
>snip
>>> vipers with
[quoted text clipped - 33 lines]
>electrified. Dogs just get splay-legged and drool." Other users
>enjoy watching animals, especially fish in an aquarium.

Tweaker doesn't like the smoke.  He jumps off my lap the second I
light up.

But this cat belonging to my tenants, Vegas, loves the smoke.  One
summer I was taking care of her, and if the pipe came out, she was in
my lap, no matter where in the house she had been curled up.  For her,
hearing a bic lighter is like hearing kibbles being poured into a
dish.

Her behavior doesn't really change, so it could be she just likes the
smell.  No one will ever convince me it is harmful to her.  I'm not
forcing the issue.  I just do my thing while she sits in my lap, free
to jump down and go in the next room if she wants.  But she never does
as long as the stash is out on the table.  A lot of people are like
that, too.

Charlie
Steve G - 07 Jul 2005 22:41 GMT
> >Look - it's simple.  You didn't get the cat because you starved your
> >dog and apparently think animal abuse is a subject to joke about.
> >Maybe you should think about THAT as long and hard as you have been
> >obsessing over Conan.
>
> This comment is petty, small-minded and nasty to the core.

Though, tone aside, it's probably true: Those holding the Sceptre of
Conan Power axed you because of what's mentioned above - recall the
Google-digging for your Evil History by whoever it was?

FWIW, I like your sense of humour - I keep meaning to post some piccies
of one of my cats a la Tweaker in Torture, haven't got round to it yet
though, and I guess the moment has passed...

S.
Charlie Wilkes - 08 Jul 2005 00:23 GMT
>> >Look - it's simple.  You didn't get the cat because you starved your
>> >dog and apparently think animal abuse is a subject to joke about.
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
>Conan Power axed you because of what's mentioned above - recall the
>Google-digging for your Evil History by whoever it was?

Right.  I post raunchy stuff.

>FWIW, I like your sense of humour - I keep meaning to post some piccies
>of one of my cats a la Tweaker in Torture, haven't got round to it yet
>though, and I guess the moment has passed...

Thank you.  Some people don't like my sense of humor.

Charlie
Mary - 08 Jul 2005 00:24 GMT
> >Look - it's simple.  You didn't get the cat because you starved your
> >dog and apparently think animal abuse is a subject to joke about.
> >Maybe you should think about THAT as long and hard as you have been
> >obsessing over Conan.
>
> This comment is petty, small-minded and nasty to the core.

Noooo! Not our good friend Lynnie!!

Psst ... Charlie ... Lyn is not in touch with anyone who has
anything to do with Conan. No doubt the emails have been
flying as she has tried, after the fact, to ingratiate herself
with Monica, though wahhhh hahaha!
Charlie Wilkes - 08 Jul 2005 00:42 GMT
>> >Look - it's simple.  You didn't get the cat because you starved your
>> >dog and apparently think animal abuse is a subject to joke about.
[quoted text clipped - 9 lines]
>flying as she has tried, after the fact, to ingratiate herself
>with Monica, though wahhhh hahaha!

How do you know that?

BTW, I am over there in rpca trying to make new friends but it's not
working very well.  What am I doing wrong?

Charlie