From: Olga Bourlin (fauxever@sprynet.com)
Date: Tue Jun 12 2001 - 18:45:29 MDT
Ralph Lewis wrote:
> > This is not being off the wall but have you suggested starting slowly
with a
> > dog to see if your wife wants the responsibility of taking care of
another
> > sentient being for 12 to 18 years?
Mike Lorrey wrote:
> I highly suggest this as well. A lifelong freind has kept his wife at bay
in the
> baby department with this tactic for 7+ years now. They have two dogs, and
> whenever she slacks off in the dog care department, he's saying,"How do
you expect
> to be responsible for kids if you don't want to take care of dogs?" This
has had
> the added benefit of making her become very good with dogs. NOTE: Cats are
not a
> suitable substitute.
>
This is facetious, yes? I mean, these days - what with the recent advent of
Doggie boutiques (gourmet dog treats and gifts of distinction for pampered
pooches), one never knows ...
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