showpup

@showpup (232)

United States • Age 55

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Discussions (23)

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If your life were a movie, what actor/actress would play you?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 10 Jan 10

If you were to see your life made into a movie, what actor or actress would you choose to play the part of you? Think carefully on this one. Don't just throw out your favorite star but rather someone who truly could represent...

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Killing Mice & Rats with Soft Drinks - Mean or Genius?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 10 Nov 09

You can kill mice & rats with soft drinks because they can't burp. See here: http://tinyurl.com/y9b3ag2

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Define 'Puppy-Mill'

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 20 Jul 09

Everyone's definition of puppy mill is different. I thought it would make for an enlightening discussion here on mylot to discuss what the term 'puppy-mill' means to us. For me, personally, I think there is no such thing as a...

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Ever Write an eBook or Normal Book?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 15 Jul 09

Wondering how many of you have ever written an ebook - or even a regular book. I've written both types and working on a couple more. How many of you mylotters have done this? Has it been profitable for you? I've written:...

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Theme Parks - What to take along?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 10 Jul 09

When you go to a theme park, especially with children, what are the things you always take along or have regretted not taking along? The best prepared person would take 'fill in the blanks' with them when visiting a theme...

theme parks

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What Breed of Coonhound do You Have?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 10 Jul 09

There are 7 types of coonhounds: Redbone Coonhound (where the red fern grows) English Coonhound American Black and Tan Coonhound Treeing Walker Coonhound Plott Hound Bluetick Coonhound American Leopard Hound What type do...

american black and tan

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What is the Breed of the Smartest Dog you Ever Owned?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 8 Jul 09

I raise and train coonhounds. I'm very passionate about them but I have to confess... this little border collie puppy I have right now is exceeding my expectations. At 11 wks old she already knows: Come - No (haha) - Stay - Go...

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Why Did Palin Resign her Office as Governor of Alaska?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 8 Jul 09

Why do you think she walked away from her office? Do you think she wants out of politics? Do you think she lost touch with Alaskans in her quest to conquer other political areas? Do you think she was 'shaking the sugar tree' to...

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This new site has my interest...

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 5 Jul 09

MicroWorkers. Just got a link to this and signed up. They have a variety of tiny tasks that you do for money. Like commenting on blog posts or using social bookmarking like Digg and Stumble Upon for someone's site. There's even...

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What is Your Favorite Website for Freelance Writing?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 1 Jul 09

Since I'm forever hearing about new sites, I'd like to know what your favorite is and why? My favorites are ehow and Bukisa even though I write for several. Ehow has a one on one relationship with Google so has huge...

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Woo-Hoo! Finally got my star! How long did it take you to get your MyLot Star?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 29 Jun 09

It took me 11 months before I reached my 100 posts to get my star. Granted, I didn't post as much as I could have but curious... how long did it take you before you got your star? If you don't have your mylot star yet, how long...

mylot stars

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Pitchman, Billy Mays, is Dead at 50. Cause of death?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 29 Jun 09

I just heard the news that Billy Mays, the popular infomercial pitchman was found in his garage non-responsive by his wife. I have not heard the cause of death but foul play is not suspected. He was involved in a plane...

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Anyone Have a Serval Cat?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 27 Jun 09

My husband and I have been looking at the Servals. We aren't shopping for one but are curious to learn more about them and their role as pets. Do any of you have Servals or know someone first hand who has a serval? Would be...

serval cat wild

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How did you find out Michael Jackson and/or Farrah Fawcett died?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 27 Jun 09

I was just curious how fast the internet and news travels. How did you find out about Michael Jackson's death? I found out he had been rushed to the hospital via the ABC Breaking News email alerts I'm signed up for. It came...

michael jackson farrah fawcett abc

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Do You Use Parelli Training Methods?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 24 Jun 09

I have had horses all my life but I'm new to the world of Parelli this year. I am SO IMPRESSED with the strides I've made in our two youngest horse rescues. With their partially unknown past and abusive/neglectful past owners, I...

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FREE Horses EVERYWHERE!!!

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 24 Jun 09

Well, near me anyhow. I've been offered 9 free horses and a mule in the last week alone! One of the horses is pregnant so should count her twice. People just can't seem to afford to care for their horses in this stinking...

free horses rescue training parelli dessert

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10 Years of Writing.... Should I Use a Pen Name???

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 22 Feb 09

I've finally gotten to the point of sending my memoir off to my editor. It's taken me 10 yrs to write this all down. Mostly because it's traumatic in nature. My memoir centers around the abusive relationship with my first...

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Help Support an Army Soldier with Your Favorite Quotes

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 13 Dec 08

My 21 yr old son is in the Army, currently stationed in Iraq - while his very pregnant wife stays with us. When he was off at boot camp, I sent him a letter filled with inspiring quotes and I was surprised by his reaction. He...

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Seat Belts - Should Adults be Forced to Wear Them??

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 7 Sep 08

I think most, if not all, of us would agree that children should always be safely strapped in. After all, we are responsible for them. However, what about us adults? Should the law be able to dictate if we should wear seat...

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What do you collect? And what do you think it says about you?

showpup @showpup (232) • United States 2 Sep 08

I have a couple things I enjoy collecting. I collect raccoons because my husband and I raise, train and show coonhounds. I collect brunette angels because I adore angels but after my husband told me all angels were blondes, I...

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