This is the family pet - Hammy the dwarf hamster. He's either a Siberian or a Campbells hamster - I wonder if they're called Campbells because they're condensed? We've had him for about 8 months. He used to belong to my sister in law, who was advised to buy two of them and then discovered that they fought. She kept the one that sort of asked her to buy him, and we got the active nutter hamster. So far he's managed to escape from his cage and break his leg, so he's now a three legged hamster. Last night he managed to escape into the sofa, so now our sofa is a bit slashed and mashed. We'd make him pay for a new one out of his pocket money, but we don't give him any. So, in terms of vet bills and sofa costs he's been an expensive little fellow, especially since he was originally free to us with his cage. He's a little sweetie though. He's only about 4 inches long, he's never bit anyone other than the occasional gentle nibble to see if we're food. But he's a mad little speed demon with no sense of personal safety. He's probably halfway through his lifespan, I do wonder what else he'll get up to. So, anybody else got any cute/interesting/expensive/funny pets?

I had a hamster once, a golden one..funnily enough called Hammy I taught him to escape his cage, knock down a bunch of toy "guards" and then make his way to the hamster ball on the floor. A real lovely hamster he was, never bit you and only ever nipped you if he was annoyed but never hard. The times I used to wake up in the middle of the night with little hammy sitting on my head......it amazes me how he did it as where his cage was and where my bed is, is no small jump I can tell you. Aww Hammy, bless his soul.

Ohhh! Very sweet Cep! I've never had hamsters, just dogs or cats. Till last year I had a Great Dane, a huge golden dog called Nixon. He was perhaps not very intelligent, but he was very affectionate to me. I was so sad the day he passed away... Anyway, now I have other two dogs, a Golden Retriever/Irish Setter mix and I've called them Lux and Pax Pax it's dedicated to a lovely Canadian lady, who is also a Gatch fan. Here it's the pix, with the human Lux between them. Pax & Lux

Loved the pic Lux.... you look so young in it..... hard to imagine you as a BOTP/Gatch fan... (darn smilies acting up again)

We had an iguana when I was younger... along with a hamster that we fed cheese too at the top of his cage. Dad would also get him drunk so it was funny to see him try to get it. Other then that just the usual kittys and doggies.

Originally posted by gatchgirl Loved the pic Lux.... you look so young in it..... hard to imagine you as a BOTP/Gatch fan... (darn smilies acting up again)

Thank you! I'll be 33 in November and I took that pic last year. I can really say "I was here the very first time Gatchaman was showed on western channels.".

Awww! Lux...those puppies are precious! Makes me want another one...they look like my "Rosie" used to look as a pup...she's a Golden retriever...and she's 7 now...beginning to get white around the nose... ...and you do look beautiful in the pic...you don't look 33 at all...

Drunk hamster? And another one actually trained to escape? I can't imagine an iguana being quite so cuddly, but I'm sure they're good pets. I have some friends who keep snakes and I can see the appeal. Lux, your puppies are beautiful. And you're clearly one of the youngest BOTP fans from first time round - Elvin of course being youngest because of seeing G-Force instead. I shall be 40 in a few weeks. Bah.

Are iguana would actually lay on the back of a chair and place his head on top of my grandpas mowhawk. That would have been a great pic... will have to see if my dad has one!

Oh no you don't. I've fallen for that and have learned. Bragging about being young gets terrible revenge wreaked upon me. So I'll pass. I will, however, gush at the puppies! After Mushu was put down (sometimes, life sucks. It was that or live on in agonizing pain for a month), my parents bought a little white Pekingese. She loves everyone. I, however, am now saving for 2 kittens (well, I'd get them from the shelter, but the pet fees will kill me here) so that I can have some animals here. I love them so much. You know...there's a certain amount of peace that comes with accepting the fact that you will be the crazy cat/fake dog lady down the street. Really.

I've allready told my other half when he laughs at people like that that I know without a doubt that I too shall become one. So I tend to take offense when he does it too much. Sometimes in life our pets are the only thing we can count on.

Absolutely true. Animals have gotten me through some tough times. They need you and love you unconditionally.

I, your esteemed administrator am not so old neither However I probably dont count considering I havent actually seen any BOTP

What... no BOTP? Well, I guess all you're really missing there is Zark...not missing much... Let me guess... you're in your twenties?...GRRRR...

Hey! I just noticed I'm not a Junior Member anymore...I'm finally a Member!!!!

Congrats to Springie, From one of the, ahem, looking around I'd say I'm oldish for this board but not for this fandom. One of the Middle-sters. And, yep about the pets. Kids sure don't do that unconditonal love, not once they learn you're between them and the sugar cereal, and the one making them go outside. Maybe in another decade, when they appreciate that they got outside while there still was one,...

Quite true cricket... thats one reason why i think i have never had any... besides the fact that i'm way to much of a kid myself... even bought the dvd of mulligan stew off of e-bay.... now thats a strange buy but i'm happy

Thanks,, Cricket...you're only as old as you feel... that was my Gandma's theory... and I intend to follow it until I'm old and grey...I'm 35 now...and I feel every bit of 21... Oh... and my kids love to be outside... my son thinks he's another "Crocodile Hunter"... he was out hunting for frogs this morning!

Frogs don't have teeth

LOL... he wrestles them down and hunts them as if they do! Heehee...he even says, "she's a beauty!" while he's examining it!

Thats the parts that I miss about not having kids.... Would it be too bad if the mom is more or less a child herself (thought process wise?)

Originally posted by gatchgirl Thats the parts that I miss about not having kids.... Would it be too bad if the mom is more or less a child herself (thought process wise?)

That's what makes it fun... now I have a legit excuse to act like a kid...and being a teacher, too, I can act like a kid in class...

I LOVED that part of Sesame Street. One of my favorite sketches. What's weird, though, is that frogs DO have teeth. With kids, I don't know. I'm not too experienced in having my own kids (having none). I'd like to think it'd be ok, so long as there was still a distinct line of responsibility. It also depends on the kids. With some kids I babysat, they were so well-behaved that I could be "one of the kids" and just keep them safe. Others, I had to become a sub-parent, being a bit more strict with them (kids need parental guidance and boundaries. Once they figured out where my boundaries were, they behaved, but they NEVER behaved for their parents, who set no boundaries). Fortunately, I don't have to worry about that right now. Maybe some day.

Oh yeah... we gotta have boundaries...my students usualyy behave pretty well for me though... cause if they don't... they can't have fun with the rest of us...they get stuck with the "alternate" lesson plan... and it's no fun...

Speaking of pets...I have a dog and three baby turtles right now...and my sson wants a lizard really bad...ugh! I don't think I can take care of one more creature...the turtles are bad enough...but they are cool to watch...I'll try to take a piccy of them and post...2 are softshell turtles...they have leathery shells and really long necks and snouts...they're wierd looking...

aww this is such a cute hamster

Cep, you meanie! At least it's only Pikachu.

I think that it's rather fitting for the topic. I'm just wondering how come only half of the gifts work and the onthers are all quiet again?

lol, Springie thats one good kid you have there all that laughing when he wrestles those mean old frogs is sure to keep you feeling young.

Heehee- That's my motto...."You're only as old as you feel..." I hope I never grow up!

Originally posted by Springie Speaking of pets...I have a dog and three baby turtles right now...and my sson wants a lizard really bad...ugh! I don't think I can take care of one more creature...the turtles are bad enough...but they are cool to watch...I'll try to take a piccy of them and post...2 are softshell turtles...they have leathery shells and really long necks and snouts...they're wierd looking...

If you had another turtle and a rat and throw green ooze over them, then you could have 4 Mutant Teenage NInja Turtles and their father figure and teacher rat.

As a kid, we had 2 goldfish (one was silver) and a bunny rabbit cvalld Thumper. Now Thumper tried to escape with at least couple of successful times, would let mice sleep in her hutch and kept them nice and warm. The neighbourhood cats would have a hard time fighting her and losing to her (probably eaten by her as well, hee hee). My borhter found a dead bird under her ruff because she was trying to keep it warm at night. She died after at 6 years olf age. Miss her.

Originally posted by meridianday Cep, you meanie! At least it's only Pikachu.

Mwuhahahahaha

Buffy wanders into the thread from the cold. Hey, I had a hamster about 5 years ago! He came into our life by virtue of running around in the middle of a street downtown outside of a party we were attending. Someone asked if anyone wanted him, and we said we'd take him as we had an aquarium and a reciently passed away hermit crab. He was a little guy then. We named him Speed. As in Speedbump. Like most rescued pets, he was well aware of his good fortune and rewarded us with the most laid back and affectionate personality any pet I've owned has ever possessed. I'd take him shopping with me, riding in my shirt pocket. He'd just hang out and occasionally come up for air to beg for a treat. We had him for close to 3 years. A full year beyond their typical alloted lifespan as I understand it.

All I can say is "Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh, how cute."

Originally posted by Metaliant All I can say is "Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhh, how cute."

We ate him for dinner on a Tuesday. <---said with a remarkably straight face.

What. Raw or cooked and what drink did you have, wine, beer, etc.......?

thats what your supposed to eat Buffy......... not hamsters......

Originally posted by gatchgirl thats what your supposed to eat Buffy......... not hamsters......

/tasted/ like chicken.

Originally posted by Metaliant What. Raw or cooked and what drink did you have, wine, beer, etc.......?

Fava beans and a nice chiante

FAVA beans are good M'kay!!!!!!!!!!

Originally posted by Buffy

Originally posted by gatchgirl thats what your supposed to eat Buffy......... not hamsters......

/tasted/ like chicken.

Did you mistook it for a chicken or was it diguised as a chicken?

Ever notice that everything seems to taste like chicken anymore. might not be too good for the chickens

Well you know what Dick Dastardly use to sing. "Catch the chichen."

Had to google him to remember who he was. I thought I had recognized the name!!!!!!!!!

Cluck like a chicken! Bu-CAW!

Originally posted by gatchgirl Had to google him to remember who he was. I thought I had recognized the name!!!!!!!!!

You DID WHAT to Dick Dastardly. My god that sounds quite rude. I can almost imagine the image of that.

He didn't feel a thing.... I swear!!!!

I think I can hear Mutterly laughing in the background.

Or it could be my evil laugh!!!!!

Or both.

Quite true Mutley needs a new owner since I killed off Dick Dasturdly!!!!

Any takers. Going once......going twice......going thrice......Sold to that man or woman in that funny mask.

I don't know for sure... I thought I heard ol Jeff come by... you know the Mutt and Jeff saying.

Er no. What is the Mutt and Jeff saying?

I can't remember it all myself but I think it was a name that my parents used to call us. Kinda like saying we were a motley crew!

I have always wondered where the term "Mutt & Jeff" came from. I've only heard it before in terms of cockney rhyming slang for deaf, so I'd assumed it was some old music hall act. I'd never realised this was a term from outside the uk before. Anyway, Wikipedia has the info. It was a comic strip. I still don't know what they were saying though.

That's too long to say Mutt&Jeff instead of saying deaf. Stupid East Enders. In 1996 I lived in a flat where one of my neighbours called me cock, which is Walsall way of calliing a persone, same as calling people mate, chum, captain and governor (or guv) the last two are sometimes said to me in Homebase which pisses me off. Anyway, my neighbour calls me cock while calls me Paul (my name) to anybody else. I don't know if poeple call people this outside the Walsall area or if this is just a local thng.

The only way that I know of people calling someone cock is ending it with the term sucker. Which isn't good (unless your a female and you don't mind the term) Other then that I can't think of anyone saying it for that reason.

I recall my dad being called "cocker" by some of his workmates in Birmingham. So maybe it's just a west midlands term.

By any chance was your dad a rocker?

Originally posted by gatchgirl The only way that I know of people calling someone cock is ending it with the term sucker. Which isn't good (unless your a female and you don't mind the term) Other then that I can't think of anyone saying it for that reason.

On the TV series Deadwood, I have noticed that everyove says cocksucker in nearly every sentance. The scriptwriters must lover that word for some unknown reason then.

Presumably it's just offensive enough without being too offensive for the tv censors, or something. My dad wasn't a rocker, no.

I dont think they really care in Deadwood MD some of the language is far worse then cocksucker.....much much worse.... in fact its like they have terrets. Though I do love the show

Originally posted by meridianday Presumably it's just offensive enough without being too offensive for the tv censors, or something. My dad wasn't a rocker, no.

So your fatherr wasn't a cocker rocker or a rocker cocker. Just checking.