Quote of the Month "I don't mind coming to work, But that eight hour wait to go home is a bitch."

Trying To Do The Job Alone Dear Sir, I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block number 3 of the accident reporting form, I put "trying to do the job alone" as the cause of my accident. You said in your letter that I should explain more fully, and I trust that the following details will be sufficient: I am a bricklayer by trade. On the day of the accident, I was working alone on the roof of a new six story building. When I completed my work, I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley, which, fortunately, was attached to the side of the building at the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out and loaded the brick into it. Then I went back to the ground and untied the rope, holding it tight to insure a slow descent of the 500 pounds of bricks. You will note, in block number 11 of the accident reporting form, that I weigh 135 pounds. Due to my surprise of being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rather rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming down. This explains the fractured skull and broken collarbone. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent, not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately, by this time, I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope in spite of my pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground, and the bottom broke out of the barrel. Devoid of the weight of the bricks, the barrel now weighed approximately fifty pounds. I refer you again to my weight in the accident reporting form, block number 11. As you might imagine, I began a rapid descent down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounted for the two fractured ankles and the lacerations on my legs and lower body. The encounter with the barrel slowed me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell onto the pile of bricks, and fortunately, only three vertebrae were cracked. I am sorry to report, however, that as I lay there on the bricks in pain, unable to stand, and watching the empty barrel six stories above me...I again lost my presence of mind...and let go of the rope!

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New Stuff We are always on the lookout for Pet Articles and Pet Stories. If you have a pet-related article, story, tips, a funny, etc....that you would like to have published on Greyt Inspirations, please submit it through the Submit an Article or Story. We review every article and story that is submitted and if approved, it will be published within a few days. See below for a few samples of new articles and stories that we recently published. Golden Retriever It is the eyes of this animal that gives the truth to the stereotype that these animals are friendly and intelligent... read more... Animal Culture Dear Dogs and Cats: The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food... read more... Dog Identification Tags A dog identification tag is absolutely necessary when it comes to the safety and protection of your dog.... read more... Labrador Retriever Strong and gentle are two words that come to mind in describing the Labrador Retriever... read more... Ode to a Loved One I will love you forever my dear and faithful friend. You were so undemanding from beginning to the end... read more...

Coming Very Soon - Sterling Silver Jewelry Greyt Inspirations will soon be carrying a line of sterling silver jewelry. The jewelry will consist of: earrings necklaces bracelets Everything will be pet-themed and gorgeous! Keep an eye out for this new line. It will be worth it...

Photography The photography by TL Olsen has been put on hold indefinetely due to unforeseen circumstances. We will revisit this opportunity at a later date.

Life is always interesting with... four dogs and a bird; our three greyhounds, our toy poodle and our canary. Onyx, our 11 year old greyhound, is an instigator. He has learned that if he whines enough, he'll get Shadow to roo. I was home today working on some orders for Greyt Inspirations. Onyx kept coming downstairs, whining at me, yakking at me and then looking towards the upstairs where the other dogs were sleeping. He would keep this up until Shadow started rooing (singing). Onyx did this at least 3 times throughout the day. We LOVE our dogs! They keep life interesting...

Did you know? The Fishing Cat is to be found in a range that spreads from northern India, Sri Lanka, across Burma, the Thai peninsular and down to Sumatra and Java, where records show the cat populations to be in critical decline. It is commonly found in areas near water, such as swampland, marsh and general riverside terrain. It is a little larger than the Leopard Cat, which it may be said to resemble, however the fishing cat has a slightly larger head in relation to body size and a relatively shorter tail - the body is generally stocky and the legs shorter. The fur coloration is predominantly grey-brown with smaller, less pronounced dark brown or black spotted markings. The forehead is marked distinctively with a pair of dark lines running from the top of the eyes up over the crown before breaking into more open marking on the shoulder. As the name implies, the fishing cat is a proficient fisherman and is never found far from water - however the fishing cat shows a preference to slow moving or static water sources, swamp margins and wetlands over faster moving river or stream edges. Observations have been made of the fishing cat using two distinct techniques while fishing - firstly by taking fish with its paws from the waters edge and more radically by diving into the water to catch the fish with its jaws. Naturally the fishing cat is a strong swimmer but it does not posses webbed feet, however, in common with its close neighbour, the Flat-headed cat, the claws are not fully covered when retracted. Not all of the fishing cats prey is water based and its prey on dry land include rodents, young deer and small wild pig. Recent research of the fishing cats diet in India has revealed that grass also featured as part of the cats food source. The fishing cat is threatened principally by loss of its wetlands habitat as well as by pollution and pesticide poisoning, and hunting and trapping for its fur. The fishing cat is listed under critical threat.

November “Win a Collar” contest winner: Congratulations to: Goldie Simmons Goldie, please contact us with your mailing address so that we may ship the winning collar to you.

Interesting Finds Time Capsule Visit timecapsule. Enter your birthdate and see what happened on your birthday.

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		Enjoy! Joanne
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