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Oscar · 29 April 2008, 09:20 AM

That's a Newfoundland right Michael? Our neighbour across the street has two of those. They have a special needs child......deaf, blind and autistic. He LOVES those dogs, and they are quite happy to have him lie all over them all the time. Even knowing that, I'm scared to death when they get taken for a walk and they come by our house.

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Dear Nancy,

The Newfoundland breed have the sweetest temperament. They will love and lick anyone to death. The breed gets along with all dogs and people. They are a truly loving dog and love companionship. Plus, he likes the pool in our backyard. This breed loves water and has webbed paws.

Michael

away36 · 29 April 2008, 09:31 AM

Dear Nancy,

The Newfoundland breed have the sweetest temperament. They will love and lick anyone to death. The breed gets along with all dogs and people. They are a truly loving dog and love companionship. Plus, he likes the pool in our backyard. This breed loves water and has webbed paws.

Michael[/QUOTE]

I had no idea about the webbed paws! I actually petted one of their dogs once, praying all the while that it couldn't tell how terrified I was! I have to walk by their back yard every day. The dogs start barking like mad if they are out, and I don't stop walking, but I say....."It's OK Maggie! It's just me!!"....and quite often they just stop barking. Guess they are getting used to the voice. Hopefully they'll remember it when we meet on the street! I've never had a problem with a dog, but my younger sister has been bitten about 4 times (not seriously, but enough to scare her to death), so I can't help being a bit apprehensive.

Oscar · 29 April 2008, 09:41 AM

I had no idea about the webbed paws! I actually petted one of their dogs once, praying all the while that it couldn't tell how terrified I was! I have to walk by their back yard every day. The dogs start barking like mad if they are out, and I don't stop walking, but I say....."It's OK Maggie! It's just me!!"....and quite often they just stop barking. Guess they are getting used to the voice. Hopefully they'll remember it when we meet on the street! I've never had a problem with a dog, but my younger sister has been bitten about 4 times (not seriously, but enough to scare her to death), so I can't help being a bit apprehensive.[/QUOTE]

Hi, Nancy,

I do understand your concern. The breed can be quite vocal. They like to 'talk' a lot. Yes, the Newfoundland from a reputable registered breeder will bring lots of love to a family, but the other consideration is are the owners of that breed responsible and competent enough to be able to handle and train a breed of that size.

The Newfoundland breed is not for novices. My wife and I have always had large breed dogs and I am quite exact about proper dog obediance. Any dog must know its place in the family.

Have you met the dogs with the owners across the road?

If they are all over wanting attention then they will be fine. If they are somewhat timid of you then that could be a bad sign for a dog. A timid dog if cornered or uncomfortable in its environment may lash out.

I'd meet the dogs and say hello.

Michael

Lol-x · 29 April 2008, 10:32 AM

Hey Michael thanks for sharing those photos, it looks like a great house in a beautiful setting.

Plenty of room for your boofy (but somewhat cute) dog to bound around

I was just winding you up about the GMT.........don't let those barristers get to you

Oscar · 29 April 2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Hey Michael thanks for sharing those photos, it looks like a great house in a beautiful setting.

Plenty of room for your boofy (but somewhat cute) dog to bound around

I was just winding you up about the GMT.........don't let those barristers get to you

Just winding me up about the GMT. Cute, very cute.

The back yard pics are a few years old. I'll post some recent ones. Looks far better now that the plants have established.

The building supervisor is coming around tomorrow to get the renos underway.

Don't let the barristers get to me?

I have been cross examined many times over the years by some very good defence barristers during trials and never yet have any of them got the better of me in the witness box. It's all about knowing your investigation, being professional and keeping a cool head when the pressure is on. Sensible jurors can see through all of that.

I love a good trial.

It keeps one on their toes.

Michael

East Bay Rider · 29 April 2008, 12:49 PM

We had a Newfoundland when I lived in Maine. Great dog and smart too. I used to have to put the back seat down in my little hatchback so he would have enough room to lay down.
Big woolly pup.

abigsecret · 29 April 2008, 02:13 PM

Beautiful backyard Michael!
And I can't wait to see the "new" pictures with the settled plants!

Carolina · 30 April 2008, 03:43 AM

Michael, you have a lovely home!

JJ Irani · 30 April 2008, 03:54 AM

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The front yard is about 14 months old. The garden retaining walls were very labour intensive for the landscapers. It is Castlemaine Rock that was selected one piece at a time and more or less fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle. It took the landscapers a good couple of months to do the retaining walls alone.

Michael

WOW! Michael, is that a house or a motel?

I love your home, pal.....especially the pool!!

Oscar · 30 April 2008, 03:16 PM

Dear All,

Thanks kindly for the nice comments.

I'm sure there are far better houses, gardens etc out there. We enjoy it though.

Thanks JJ, the Newfie likes the pool too.

Well, the bathroom company started today. They have already gutted the ensuite and good news no water damage to the floorboards where the original shower base was located. That is a plus. The plumber is working in there at the moment and roughing a few things in. The plumber is back tomorrow to move the shower and toilet waste pipes around to suit the new design.

Next stage will be to remove three older existing windows from the southern side of the house and fit the larger Colonial style to match the rest of the windows in the house.

I'll post a couple of pics later showing the gutted ensuite. It is not a pretty sight though.

Cheers
Michael

Oscar · 30 April 2008, 04:34 PM

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Backyard pictures taken June 29. Plus the Newfie.

Cheers
Michael

abigsecret · 1 May 2008, 03:52 AM

Very nice Michael! Your doggie looks so comfortable by the side of the pool! I think he likes it!! That's a beautiful animal by the way!

Lisa · 1 May 2008, 04:35 AM

A beautiful place, Michael. That pool looks so cool and inviting.

redshirt1957 · 1 May 2008, 07:56 AM

Newfoundland? New found land. I remember now. Brings back memories of why the second wife ran for the hills.

Hint...sort of like finding virgin grass to mow.

Oscar · 1 May 2008, 08:50 AM

Ladies,

Thank you all for the nice comments. You girls are wonderful.

Cheers
Michael

Oscar · 1 May 2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Newfoundland? New found land. I remember now. Brings back memories of why the second wife ran for the hills.

Hint...sort of like finding virgin grass to mow.

Thanks Bubba. Don't quite understand your thought process there.

No offence intended either.

Michael

away36 · 1 May 2008, 08:56 AM

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Please feel free to comment. I'll post some front yard images shortly.

Michael

Ok......how come I'm the only one who can't see any of these pics? All I see is the above text???

redshirt1957 · 1 May 2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Oscar

Thanks Bubba. Don't quite understand your thought process there.

No offence intended either.

Michael

Sort of a tounge in cheek comment on the fact I am now on wife number four.

With that said I should have commented on your nice dwelling. Good job and I know you are enjoying you home. Trust me on this....not understanding my thought process is a good thing. Now for Lisa and Nancy; well that is another topic to discuss.

Lol-x · 1 May 2008, 10:24 AM

Nancy you need to click on those attachments to bring up a new window with the photos.

Oscar · 1 May 2008, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Sort of a tounge in cheek comment on the fact I am now on wife number four.

With that said I should have commented on your nice dwelling. Good job and I know you are enjoying you home. Trust me on this....not understanding my thought process is a good thing. Now for Lisa and Nancy; well that is another topic to discuss.

Wife #4 - You must have a high pain threshold

I am still on the first one.

I have a very low tolerance to pain in that regard..........

redshirt1957 · 2 May 2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscar

Wife #4 - You must have a high pain threshold

I am still on the first one.

I have a very low tolerance to pain in that regard..........

I like to bloviate that I loved them all and placed each one on a high pedestal and finally; that we all were better for the expierence. My curent wife says I have always been a DOM (dirty OLD man) and most likely treated them like pin cushions. Oh well, so much for looking back.

away36 · 3 May 2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Trust me on this....not understanding my thought process is a good thing. Now for Lisa and Nancy; well that is another topic to discuss.

Pretty easy task, being as you don't actually think that often.

away36 · 3 May 2008, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Lol-x

Nancy you need to click on those attachments to bring up a new window with the photos.

Never had problems before but for some reason this is giving me grief. If I click on an attachment, it brings me straight to the page that says..."you are not logged in"....and I re-log in to TRF, and up comes ONE attachment so I can see one pic only. Then I have to log off and repeat the process for the next pic. Clearly a glitch on my end.

redshirt1957 · 3 May 2008, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Pretty easy task, being as you don't actually think that often.

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Originally Posted by away36

Never had problems before but for some reason this is giving me grief. If I click on an attachment, it brings me straight to the page that says..."you are not logged in"....and I re-log in to TRF, and up comes ONE attachment so I can see one pic only. Then I have to log off and repeat the process for the next pic. Clearly a glitch on my end.

Nancy...your are giving it too much thought.

My works just fine.

Ashley · 6 May 2008, 11:41 AM

Ok ladies, is anyone else excited for the impending SATC movie?? I made a post about this movie months ago, and finally all the waiting has come to fruition! Any fans?

oneillba · 6 May 2008, 11:43 AM

What's a SATC movie?

Ashley · 6 May 2008, 11:44 AM

Sex and the City!

Lisa · 6 May 2008, 12:01 PM

I have never seen that show. I haven't been to an adult's movie since, like, The Piano. How lame is that?

Ashley · 6 May 2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

I have never seen that show. I haven't been to an adult's movie since, like, The Piano. How lame is that?

Lame enough that... I don't know what movie it is??

Maybe that makes ME the lame one!

Lisa · 6 May 2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

Lame enough that... I don't know what movie it is??

Maybe that makes ME the lame one!

It was released in 1993 - so you were one little pup! It was set in beautiful 19th century New Zealand and starred Holly Hunter and Harvey Keitel. A great film!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Piano

29 April 2008, 10:32 AM	#2224
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,647	Hey Michael thanks for sharing those photos, it looks like a great house in a beautiful setting. Plenty of room for your boofy (but somewhat cute) dog to bound around I was just winding you up about the GMT.........don't let those barristers get to you __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

29 April 2008, 12:49 PM	#2226
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,103	We had a Newfoundland when I lived in Maine. Great dog and smart too. I used to have to put the back seat down in my little hatchback so he would have enough room to lay down. Big woolly pup. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Beautiful backyard Michael! And I can't wait to see the "new" pictures with the settled plants! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

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Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Michael, you have a lovely home! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

30 April 2008, 04:34 PM	#2231
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	A Few Autumn Backyard Pics IMG_0247.jpg IMG_0223.jpg IMG_0248.jpg IMG_0249.jpg IMG_0250.jpg Backyard pictures taken June 29. Plus the Newfie. Cheers Michael

29 April 2008, 09:20 AM	#2221
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	That's a Newfoundland right Michael? Our neighbour across the street has two of those. They have a special needs child......deaf, blind and autistic. He LOVES those dogs, and they are quite happy to have him lie all over them all the time. Even knowing that, I'm scared to death when they get taken for a walk and they come by our house. [/QUOTE] Dear Nancy, The Newfoundland breed have the sweetest temperament. They will love and lick anyone to death. The breed gets along with all dogs and people. They are a truly loving dog and love companionship. Plus, he likes the pool in our backyard. This breed loves water and has webbed paws. Michael

29 April 2008, 09:31 AM	#2222
away36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Nancy Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 3,178	Dear Nancy, The Newfoundland breed have the sweetest temperament. They will love and lick anyone to death. The breed gets along with all dogs and people. They are a truly loving dog and love companionship. Plus, he likes the pool in our backyard. This breed loves water and has webbed paws. Michael[/QUOTE] I had no idea about the webbed paws! I actually petted one of their dogs once, praying all the while that it couldn't tell how terrified I was! I have to walk by their back yard every day. The dogs start barking like mad if they are out, and I don't stop walking, but I say....."It's OK Maggie! It's just me!!"....and quite often they just stop barking. Guess they are getting used to the voice. Hopefully they'll remember it when we meet on the street! I've never had a problem with a dog, but my younger sister has been bitten about 4 times (not seriously, but enough to scare her to death), so I can't help being a bit apprehensive.

29 April 2008, 09:41 AM	#2223
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	I had no idea about the webbed paws! I actually petted one of their dogs once, praying all the while that it couldn't tell how terrified I was! I have to walk by their back yard every day. The dogs start barking like mad if they are out, and I don't stop walking, but I say....."It's OK Maggie! It's just me!!"....and quite often they just stop barking. Guess they are getting used to the voice. Hopefully they'll remember it when we meet on the street! I've never had a problem with a dog, but my younger sister has been bitten about 4 times (not seriously, but enough to scare her to death), so I can't help being a bit apprehensive.[/QUOTE] Hi, Nancy, I do understand your concern. The breed can be quite vocal. They like to 'talk' a lot. Yes, the Newfoundland from a reputable registered breeder will bring lots of love to a family, but the other consideration is are the owners of that breed responsible and competent enough to be able to handle and train a breed of that size. The Newfoundland breed is not for novices. My wife and I have always had large breed dogs and I am quite exact about proper dog obediance. Any dog must know its place in the family. Have you met the dogs with the owners across the road? If they are all over wanting attention then they will be fine. If they are somewhat timid of you then that could be a bad sign for a dog. A timid dog if cornered or uncomfortable in its environment may lash out. I'd meet the dogs and say hello. Michael

30 April 2008, 03:16 PM	#2230
Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Dear All, Thanks kindly for the nice comments. I'm sure there are far better houses, gardens etc out there. We enjoy it though. Thanks JJ, the Newfie likes the pool too. Well, the bathroom company started today. They have already gutted the ensuite and good news no water damage to the floorboards where the original shower base was located. That is a plus. The plumber is working in there at the moment and roughing a few things in. The plumber is back tomorrow to move the shower and toilet waste pipes around to suit the new design. Next stage will be to remove three older existing windows from the southern side of the house and fit the larger Colonial style to match the rest of the windows in the house. I'll post a couple of pics later showing the gutted ensuite. It is not a pretty sight though. Cheers Michael

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abigsecret "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Mireyna Location: s o t r Watch: your back! Posts: 2,282	Very nice Michael! Your doggie looks so comfortable by the side of the pool! I think he likes it!! That's a beautiful animal by the way! __________________ #6267 He who knows no foreign language does not know his own.-Goethe

1 May 2008, 04:35 AM	#2233
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	A beautiful place, Michael. That pool looks so cool and inviting.

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redshirt1957 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Bubba Location: Bitsyville! Watch: Blue YM today! Posts: 10,053	Newfoundland? New found land. I remember now. Brings back memories of why the second wife ran for the hills. Hint...sort of like finding virgin grass to mow.

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Oscar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Michael Location: Melb, Australia Watch: SS GMTIIC Posts: 1,350	Ladies, Thank you all for the nice comments. You girls are wonderful. Cheers Michael

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Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,647	Nancy you need to click on those attachments to bring up a new window with the photos. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Ok ladies, is anyone else excited for the impending SATC movie?? I made a post about this movie months ago, and finally all the waiting has come to fruition! Any fans?

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