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Subject: Re: I may have taken this wrong
Posted by Lisa T on February 07, 1999 at 09:00:28:

In Reply to: With all due respects.. posted by Bourbon on February 07, 1999 at 00:24:15:

"How many people buy gliders in hopes they are the sweet cuddlely things that don't require all the expense , patience and time comsumption involved."
I am not sugar coating anything. If these gliders turn out to be really aggressive and mean, I can deal with it. I have dealt in the rehabilitation of wild/feral animals before and it is nothing new to me.

"He is not sugar coating it, and telling everyone it is sweet and tamed and won't bite."
My friend that knows him has met the gliders and can tell me for a fact that they are not mean. The "He" that you are referring to just doesn't care about them. He is only 16 and would rather go to parties that be forced to take care of his sister's pets. He is only feeding them because his mother is forcing him to do it while his sister is at college, who transfered in December. They have now decided that this might not be such a good arrangement. I know that stress can cause different effects depending on the individual, and that it could take time.

"My question to you is.. what kind of person would you want to take this glider from him.. one who is aware of what it entails , or one that thinks it is an easy pet? ......"
Why do you assume that I know practically nothing? It sounds to me as though you are trying to rally people against me. I like to make sure of things before I jump into them. What's wrong with that?

"Hmmm I myself would want someone to care for it and understand that this glider MAY require more time, patience and understanding than maybe another would."
Are you referring to someone that might be more like you?

"Whoever gets this glider understanding the cold hard facts..MAY make a more prepared owner."
Don't forget one hard fact: looks can be decieving!

I feel as though you have put me down. You know nothing about me, but already have these ideas of how I am not capable of taking on such a responsibility. Did I ever say that I didn't have the time? Please don't jump to such fast conclusions, it isn't nice. Also, if you are verbally attacking someone, please don't do it in such a personal way. It hurts.

Follow Ups:

• Not at all Lisa. Bourbon 15:08:23 2/07/99 (1)
  • Sorry, I have a tendency to take things a little too personally at times n/m Lisa T 20:20:46 2/07/99 (0)