Welcome to General Chat - GAW Community Area
This General Chat area started off as a place for people to talk about things that are off topic, however it has quickly evolved into a community and has become an integral part of the GAW experience for many of us.
Based on its evolving needs and plenty of user feedback, we are trying to bring some order and institute some rules. Please make sure you read these rules and participate in the spirit of this community.
Rules for General Chat
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Be respectful to each other. This is of utmost importance, and comments may be removed if deemed not respectful.
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Avoid long drawn out arguments. This should be a place to relax, not to waste your time needlessly.
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Personal anecdotes, puzzles, cute pics/clips - everything welcome
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Please do not spam at the top level. If you have a lot to post each day, try and post them all together in one top level comment
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Try keep things light. If you are bringing in deep stuff, try not to go overboard.
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Things that are clearly on-topic for this board should be posted as a separate post and not here (except if you are new and still getting the feel of this place)
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If you find people violating these rules, deport them rather than start a argument here.
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Feel free to give feedback as these rules are expected to keep evolving
In short, imagine this thread to be a local community hall where we all gather and chat daily. Please be respectful to others in the same way
Been a tough week. We lost our little Gypsy after 12 years, great little dog. Last night I got so angry I blew my top; all this shit had been building up. I hope the national situation is resolved soon. I know President Trump knows what he is doing, and I still trust the plan, but I would be remiss if I didn't say that this has had an effect on all of us, not just me.
Sorry... I'd be lying if I said that part of the "little buddy" life cycle gets easier over time.... it's often harder than when a person passes - mostly due to the unconditional love and innocent parts
Sometimes I think about that inevitable reality in the middle if their life, which makes me appreciate them more - time freezes as you appreciate them for just a few moments and you realize it sucks you can't hold on to them forever...life is precious. Lessons our little buddies teach us along the way...
I'm so sorry for Gypsy's passing. I hurt with you! It's okay to blow your top once in a while. Things just seem to be piling up here lately, and a little top-blowing is needed. Hang in there! We are going to get through this mess, and we will be singing and shouting when it's finally done!
Thanks Fren.