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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,664
    dankind said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    That I wish I had the guts to point out how wrong I think it was for my sister to go swimming with the dolphins during a vacation with her daughter. I loathe animal tourism and keeping Cetaceas in captivity so much. She posted photos of this, and even commented that the best mom's t of the whole trip was when they did this... God, I am just dying to point out the error of this... especiallyvaince she has gone off about how bad animal tourism is, like with the elephant riding and shit ... obviously she has an extremely limited idea of what that actually is (or is just that self- absorbed). And I hate to see her passing that onto her daughter.
    But I hesitate to say something because she's a psychopath, so doesn't respond well to such confrontations. So I'm taking the subtle route... I just shared another 'stop animal tourism' video on facebook, followed another 'dolphins in captivity' animals rights page, and I think I'll go blast out a few more articles about the downside of swimming with dolphins now. Passive aggressive of me for sure, but better than risking her wrath, lol.
    I've never swum with dolphins, but they used to swim with me all the time. Curious critters, but they keep a comfortable distance. Every time I go home, I know I'll interact with at least one of them if I go for a swim in the Gulf or wade out a good distance while fishing in the intracoastal. The last time I was home, two of them ran off a good-sized reef shark from the area. Fun stuff to watch. My daughter was there with me to witness it, too.
    That's awesome!!! I have actually never seen a free dolphin. Only the prisoners. :( I have been whale watching though, and that is a thrill.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,664
    PJ_Soul said:
    That I wish I had the guts to point out how wrong I think it was for my sister to go swimming with the dolphins during a vacation with her daughter. I loathe animal tourism and keeping Cetaceans in captivity so much. She posted photos of this, and even commented that the best mom's t of the whole trip was when they did this... God, I am just dying to point out the error of this... especiallyvaince she has gone off about how bad animal tourism is, like with the elephant riding and shit ... obviously she has an extremely limited idea of what that actually is (or is just that self- absorbed). And I hate to see her passing that onto her daughter.
    But I hesitate to say something because she's a psychopath, so doesn't respond well to such confrontations. So I'm taking the subtle route... I just shared another 'stop animal tourism' video on facebook, followed another 'dolphins in captivity' animals rights page, and I think I'll go blast out a few more articles about the downside of swimming with dolphins now. Passive aggressive of me for sure, but better than risking her wrath, lol.
    Were the dolphins in captivity then? My understanding of swimming with dolphins was that it happens in the open sea, in an area where dolphins happen to be hanging about. I see no issue with going to swim with them in that kind of a scenario
    Yes, in captivity. Most touristy swimming with dolphins is with captive dolphins in pools or in open water enclosures actually. That is what I'm talking about. Where tourists pay loads of money to swim with captive dolphins. In my sister's case it was offered by Disney Cruises. What you're talking about is just lucky and wonderful wildlife encounters.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,664
    PJ_Soul said:
    That I wish I had the guts to point out how wrong I think it was for my sister to go swimming with the dolphins during a vacation with her daughter. I loathe animal tourism and keeping Cetaceans in captivity so much. She posted photos of this, and even commented that the best mom's t of the whole trip was when they did this... God, I am just dying to point out the error of this... especiallyvaince she has gone off about how bad animal tourism is, like with the elephant riding and shit ... obviously she has an extremely limited idea of what that actually is (or is just that self- absorbed). And I hate to see her passing that onto her daughter.
    But I hesitate to say something because she's a psychopath, so doesn't respond well to such confrontations. So I'm taking the subtle route... I just shared another 'stop animal tourism' video on facebook, followed another 'dolphins in captivity' animals rights page, and I think I'll go blast out a few more articles about the downside of swimming with dolphins now. Passive aggressive of me for sure, but better than risking her wrath, lol.
    I refused to let my kids swim with the dolphins at our resort in mexico. we watched the show (not really a show, more of a marketing tool to get people to pony up the cash to swim with them), but that was because it was free. I used it as an educational tool to let them know how wrong it is to keep animals in captivity for our entertainment. 
    Good for you! Love to hear that! I wish my sister had the same kind of wherewithal!
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    The absolute dumbest form of animal tourism I've seen is feeding sharks from cages. I'm sure that all the serious marine biologists and their diving crews who have dedicated their lives to studying, preserving and trying to shed some light on these awesome but maligned fish are fucking thrilled about these tours that ultimately have sharks associate humans with food.
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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    PJ_Soul said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    That I wish I had the guts to point out how wrong I think it was for my sister to go swimming with the dolphins during a vacation with her daughter. I loathe animal tourism and keeping Cetaceans in captivity so much. She posted photos of this, and even commented that the best mom's t of the whole trip was when they did this... God, I am just dying to point out the error of this... especiallyvaince she has gone off about how bad animal tourism is, like with the elephant riding and shit ... obviously she has an extremely limited idea of what that actually is (or is just that self- absorbed). And I hate to see her passing that onto her daughter.
    But I hesitate to say something because she's a psychopath, so doesn't respond well to such confrontations. So I'm taking the subtle route... I just shared another 'stop animal tourism' video on facebook, followed another 'dolphins in captivity' animals rights page, and I think I'll go blast out a few more articles about the downside of swimming with dolphins now. Passive aggressive of me for sure, but better than risking her wrath, lol.
    Were the dolphins in captivity then? My understanding of swimming with dolphins was that it happens in the open sea, in an area where dolphins happen to be hanging about. I see no issue with going to swim with them in that kind of a scenario
    Yes, in captivity. Most touristy swimming with dolphins is with captive dolphins in pools or in open water enclosures actually. That is what I'm talking about. Where tourists pay loads of money to swim with captive dolphins. In my sister's case it was offered by Disney Cruises. What you're talking about is just lucky and wonderful wildlife encounters.
    Ah ok, well animals in captivity absolutely does sicken me
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    PJ_Soul said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    That I wish I had the guts to point out how wrong I think it was for my sister to go swimming with the dolphins during a vacation with her daughter. I loathe animal tourism and keeping Cetaceans in captivity so much. She posted photos of this, and even commented that the best mom's t of the whole trip was when they did this... God, I am just dying to point out the error of this... especiallyvaince she has gone off about how bad animal tourism is, like with the elephant riding and shit ... obviously she has an extremely limited idea of what that actually is (or is just that self- absorbed). And I hate to see her passing that onto her daughter.
    But I hesitate to say something because she's a psychopath, so doesn't respond well to such confrontations. So I'm taking the subtle route... I just shared another 'stop animal tourism' video on facebook, followed another 'dolphins in captivity' animals rights page, and I think I'll go blast out a few more articles about the downside of swimming with dolphins now. Passive aggressive of me for sure, but better than risking her wrath, lol.
    Were the dolphins in captivity then? My understanding of swimming with dolphins was that it happens in the open sea, in an area where dolphins happen to be hanging about. I see no issue with going to swim with them in that kind of a scenario
    Yes, in captivity. Most touristy swimming with dolphins is with captive dolphins in pools or in open water enclosures actually. That is what I'm talking about. Where tourists pay loads of money to swim with captive dolphins. In my sister's case it was offered by Disney Cruises. What you're talking about is just lucky and wonderful wildlife encounters.
    Ah ok, well animals in captivity absolutely does sicken me
    Yeah, my dog is a real bitch, and her poop makes me wanna hurl. 
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  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,954
    2 months until my PJ show!!!!!
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  • northerndragon
    northerndragon Posts: 9,851
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  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,954
    Early May and allready there are mosquitoes..damn..
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    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • Ms. Haiku
    Ms. Haiku Washington DC Posts: 7,371
    I got a job! Its a specialist position at an association which is what I wanted.

    I've had a bookseller entry-level position since November 2017, but it doesn't offer benefits. I will quit that one. It made me love DC because of all the people from the H Street NE neighborhood who talked with me about books. 

    This search for an association position took two years three months, and I will be working with a previous supervisor who said great things about me. I was getting very sad towards the end, but no matter the winter there is a spring time ahead. Funny, I was thinking about that song after my open heart surgery 5 years ago. That song has mileage.
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  • lolobugg
    lolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I got a job! Its a specialist position at an association which is what I wanted.

    I've had a bookseller entry-level position since November 2017, but it doesn't offer benefits. I will quit that one. It made me love DC because of all the people from the H Street NE neighborhood who talked with me about books. 

    This search for an association position took two years three months, and I will be working with a previous supervisor who said great things about me. I was getting very sad towards the end, but no matter the winter there is a spring time ahead. Funny, I was thinking about that song after my open heart surgery 5 years ago. That song has mileage.
    I am so happy for you!!!

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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,664
    edited May 2018
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I got a job! Its a specialist position at an association which is what I wanted.

    I've had a bookseller entry-level position since November 2017, but it doesn't offer benefits. I will quit that one. It made me love DC because of all the people from the H Street NE neighborhood who talked with me about books. 

    This search for an association position took two years three months, and I will be working with a previous supervisor who said great things about me. I was getting very sad towards the end, but no matter the winter there is a spring time ahead. Funny, I was thinking about that song after my open heart surgery 5 years ago. That song has mileage.
    Hey, way to go!!!!! Congrats!!! :joy: This must feel great! :)
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    ONE MONTH!
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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I got a job! Its a specialist position at an association which is what I wanted.

    I've had a bookseller entry-level position since November 2017, but it doesn't offer benefits. I will quit that one. It made me love DC because of all the people from the H Street NE neighborhood who talked with me about books. 

    This search for an association position took two years three months, and I will be working with a previous supervisor who said great things about me. I was getting very sad towards the end, but no matter the winter there is a spring time ahead. Funny, I was thinking about that song after my open heart surgery 5 years ago. That song has mileage.
    Congratulations! That's brilliant, I know you've been looking for so long and it's been really hard
  • hauntingfamiliar
    hauntingfamiliar Wilmington, NC Posts: 10,356
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I got a job! Its a specialist position at an association which is what I wanted.

    I've had a bookseller entry-level position since November 2017, but it doesn't offer benefits. I will quit that one. It made me love DC because of all the people from the H Street NE neighborhood who talked with me about books. 

    This search for an association position took two years three months, and I will be working with a previous supervisor who said great things about me. I was getting very sad towards the end, but no matter the winter there is a spring time ahead. Funny, I was thinking about that song after my open heart surgery 5 years ago. That song has mileage.
    Congratulations!!! What a long, arduous journey but what an amazing pay off!! I am very happy for you!! :joy:
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 19,954
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I got a job! Its a specialist position at an association which is what I wanted.

    I've had a bookseller entry-level position since November 2017, but it doesn't offer benefits. I will quit that one. It made me love DC because of all the people from the H Street NE neighborhood who talked with me about books. 

    This search for an association position took two years three months, and I will be working with a previous supervisor who said great things about me. I was getting very sad towards the end, but no matter the winter there is a spring time ahead. Funny, I was thinking about that song after my open heart surgery 5 years ago. That song has mileage.
    Gongrats Ms.!!!!!..you deserve it!!!
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    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,216
    Ms. Haiku said:
    I got a job! Its a specialist position at an association which is what I wanted.

    I've had a bookseller entry-level position since November 2017, but it doesn't offer benefits. I will quit that one. It made me love DC because of all the people from the H Street NE neighborhood who talked with me about books. 

    This search for an association position took two years three months, and I will be working with a previous supervisor who said great things about me. I was getting very sad towards the end, but no matter the winter there is a spring time ahead. Funny, I was thinking about that song after my open heart surgery 5 years ago. That song has mileage.
    Congrats! It's been a long time coming.
  • bluegrace
    bluegrace Posts: 2,357
    Congrats Ms Haiku!

    Holiday! Celebrate!
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  • kce8
    kce8 Posts: 1,636
    Finally Ms. Haiku! Congratulations :joy: 
    I'm happy for you, all the waiting and work will pay off now... 
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    My pain-in-the-ass puppy was spayed today. I hope she's not in too much pain. 

    I know that it's the right thing to do, but it always feels terrible. I mean, what if she wanted to be a mom someday? What right do we have to take that away from her?

    Anyway, damn dog is making it hard to focus on work, and she's not even raising hell here.
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