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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:15 PM Tell me it doesn't rhyme with seduce? G |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:08 PM I Googled the word 'puce', and this is what came up . SO, puce is not only a lavender colour, it also has NOWT to do with cowboys, Giok. It has everything to do with trees! |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 06:04 PM The Lavender Cowboy |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:59 PM Yeah. He was wearing a green outfit. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:58 PM Could be puce Mary, rhymes with seduce. Sounds like you met the Lavender Cowboy Peace. G. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: katlaughing Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:58 PM puce, but I guess it could be pewce |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:55 PM Or is it peuce? |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:54 PM I believe you were describing puice, Peace. Nasty color; nasty name. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:28 PM See? Another person smitten by lavender. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Rapparee Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:26 PM Perkin.........AAAAAAGH!!! I bloody well LIVED with Perkin for a year while my wife prepared a program on red dyes! Cochineal! Madder! I'll bet you didn't know that real madder glows brightly under UV but the artificial chemical one doesn't! Or that.......AAAAAAARGH!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:09 PM Pure_Thai_Raw_Silk_Fabric_Dark_Reddish_Lavender stuff. (I finished their link for them.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:07 PM I am beginning to think that even Mudcat women have no sense of colour. Mauve is just a fancy name for lavender which is on the dark red spectrum of the bluish side of the rainbow. http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:w7428BWKgz1g-M:http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11578254/Pure_Thai_Raw_Silk_Fabric_Dark_Red.jpg |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:03 PM The Mauve |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: katlaughing Date: 06 Oct 07 - 04:51 PM Main Entry: mauve Pronunciation: 'mov, 'mOv Function: noun Etymology: French, literally, mallow, from Old French, from Latin malva 1 a : a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color b : a strong purple 2 : a dyestuff that produces a mauve color - mauve adjective A so-so sample; Click. to see the cover of the book about the fellow who invented this lovely shade of purple/lilac... In 1856, while trying to synthesize artificial quinine, 18-year-old chemistry student William Perkin instead produced a murky residue. Fifty years later, he described the event: he "was about to throw a certain residue away when I thought it might be interesting. The solution of it resulted in a strangely beautiful color." Perkin had stumbled across the world's first aniline dye, a color that became known as mauve. "So what?" you might say. "A teenager invented a new color." As Simon Garfield admirably points out in Mauve, the color really did change the world. Before Perkin's discovery all the dyes and paints were colored by roots, leaves, insects, or, in the case of purple, mollusks. As a result, colors were inconsistent and unpredictably strong, often fading or washing out. Perkin found a dye that would always produce a uniform shade--and he pointed the way to other synthetic colors, thus revolutionizing the world of both dyemaking and fashion. Mauve became all the rage. Queen Victoria wore it to her daughter's wedding in 1858, and the highly influential Empress Eugénie decided the color matched her eyes. Soon, the streets of London erupted in what one wag called the "mauve measles." Mauve had a much wider impact as well. By finding a commercial use for his discovery--much to the dismay of his teacher, the great August Hofmann, who believed there needed to be a separation between "pure" and "applied" science--Perkin inspired others to follow in his footsteps: "Ten years after Perkin's discovery of mauve, organic chemistry was perceived as being exciting, profitable, and of great practical use." The influx of bright young men all hoping to earn their fortunes through industrial applications of chemistry later brought significant advances in the fields of medicine, perfume, photography, and even explosives. Through it all, Garfield tells his story in clever, witty prose, turning this odd little tale into a very entertaining read. --Sunny Delaney |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Becca72 Date: 06 Oct 07 - 04:39 PM This GAL knows for a fact that Giok's link provided the actual color mauve...he must be in touch with his feminine side. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Irene M Date: 06 Oct 07 - 03:57 PM Now, there was me thinking that ess aitch one tea WAS a colour! |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 03:42 PM Jaysus, Giok. That link about mauve is from Wikipedia. ANYone can post there. The world knows that mauve is a bluish-green with just a hint of saffron. Huh. Like I said, folks, "for you GUYS who don't know shit about colours". |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 06 Oct 07 - 03:36 PM The kennel already decks him out in mauve ribbons when he gets his hair "done". He looks like a frou frou. He is now coated in vinegar and still stinks. SIGH |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Irene M Date: 06 Oct 07 - 03:35 PM Now I come to think of it, after the swim, tomato juice, douche, and all that, Elizabeth did say that Max went on smelling curiously of skunk every time he had been out in the rain or in the sea. The dog groomers were not impressed! She didn't say how long it took for the smell to wear off Neil though (husband). |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Oct 07 - 03:05 PM Greenish? G |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 06 Oct 07 - 02:58 PM That would be very, uh, interesting. Do his hair in a hot-pink and a warm radiant orange. With just a hint of mauve (that's a greenish type of colour for you GUYS who don't know shit about colours or flowers, AHEM!) he will look quite dapper. A garland of pink petunias or blue chrysanthemums and he will win hearts and minds. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Jeri Date: 06 Oct 07 - 01:32 PM Mary, I advise complete color stipping, as the bleach will remove the outer layer of the hair shaft where colors and smells live. You should have this done professionally, though. They can always dye him back to his original color, or you could surprise Kendall and Jacqui with a new one. Pink is quite popular these days, but Halloween's coming up... |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Rapparee Date: 06 Oct 07 - 01:13 PM Have you considered dousing Seamus with a really cheap perfume? |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 06 Oct 07 - 01:11 PM I hate you all. Seamus stinks. Vinegar next. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Becca72 Date: 06 Oct 07 - 01:06 PM Especially since Jacqui takes the dog to the beach every morning... |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Rapparee Date: 06 Oct 07 - 01:00 PM If my memory serves (and sometimes it actually does), essence de skunk can manifest itself again and again when the doggie gets wet. I don't know if the various mixtures will prevent or minimize this, but it could sure be a neat treat for Kendall one of these days.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Becca72 Date: 06 Oct 07 - 12:58 PM The douch makes sense, since it has vinegar in it. Of course, I would have to tell Kendall that Sins douched his dog while he was gone. LOL. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Irene M Date: 06 Oct 07 - 12:50 PM Friends of mine live in Hyannis and their dog chased a skunk one December night. They phoned the dog groomers, who (amazingly) were not keen on taking in a skunked Goldie on the kind of night that discouraged window opening. The groomers suggested tomato juice or better still, douche. In the mean time dog and husband, who had also been skunked, were sent down the beach for a swim, to try and get rid of some of the smell. So, cold, wet, salty AND skunky, all at the same time, they were not a happy pair of bunnies. I seen to remember the douch was the most effective. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Becca72 Date: 06 Oct 07 - 12:35 PM It's not just dogs. I took my sandals off last night...the ones I've worn every day this summer without socks (yeah, they freakin' STINK) and my cat Mikey came running over. He eventually fell asleep (or passed out) with his head buried in one shoe. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Jeri Date: 06 Oct 07 - 12:32 PM Dogs and strong stinks are much like some people and loud music. (I was gonna say 'teenagers' but many aren't and I've been known to crank up the odd tune.) If it's big, whether it's sound or smell, it's good. Dogs smell any anuses they can, they sniff shit, they'll just snort rotten, drippy, putrescent dead things. Seamus probably thinks a skunk smells like the Glade ™ of the outdoors. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 06 Oct 07 - 11:15 AM I don't think he got it straight in the face. But he was so fascinated by the smell that he rolled in it. Peroxide/baking soda concoction seems to have worked but he is still a bit gamy. I left all the windows open and all the fans on last night. By now I may be immune to the smell but I think the place is OK. Apples and cinnamon boiling on the stove. His bed is outside airing. And the damn fool is still trying to find the skunk. No beach trip in my car. Funny how happy he is to stink. Giok - still stirring the pot, are we? Careful, Christmas is coming and Big John's makes the Christmas Tree Shop look elegant. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Alice Date: 06 Oct 07 - 10:29 AM I was nine months pregnant, ready to go into labor any time. It was 11 pm at night and my collie Mandy wanted to go out the back door. She got sprayed by a skunk. I called a friend to help me who showed up with a large can of tomato juice. I don't remember if that helped at all. My advice- open the yellow pages and look under pet grooming. Call a professional. They will know how to best get the smell out as much as possible. Good luck. Alice |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Micca Date: 06 Oct 07 - 10:15 AM Mary I found this. It may help, De-skunking your house and it gives you something practical to do, It makes sense from a chemical point of view since it sounds like there is a fair amount of Phosphine in Skunk smell and the volatile Acetic acid in the boiling vinegar should neutralise it. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Oct 07 - 09:39 AM Better still the man himself singing it. Pity the audience don't understand it though. G |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: John MacKenzie Date: 06 Oct 07 - 09:34 AM Request for Sins. turn the sound off there's interference on the midi. G |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: frogprince Date: 06 Oct 07 - 09:27 AM "(I've always thought skunk smelled like perculating coffee.)" Remind me never to stop at Repaire's house for a cuppa whatever blend he uses! |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Becca72 Date: 06 Oct 07 - 09:25 AM Oh Sins...you do realize my father is NEVER going to let you live this one down? Let me know if you need help given him a bath in whatever mixture you come up with. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Rapparee Date: 06 Oct 07 - 09:04 AM Since the smell is probably concentrated in the dog's fur, why not shave him bald and then give him a nice bath? Kendall would be surprised to have a Maine Hairless when he returns, and Seamus could wear nice jackets until his hair grows out again. You could even trap the skunk and make it into a cute little hat for Seamus to wear for a while, sort of a Davy Crockett kind of thing (it will help immensely it the skunk is dead when you do this). Why, I'll betcha that just the look on Kendall's face when he saw his bald dog with a skunk cap would be worth all the trouble! (I've always thought skunk smelled like perculating coffee.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: catspaw49 Date: 06 Oct 07 - 05:31 AM Exactly WHAT are you implying Bert? Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Liz the Squeak Date: 06 Oct 07 - 03:32 AM Tell you this, it wasn't Jack, although he's been known to smell like that on occasion! Good luck with it Sins, maybe it'll scare away the nuns. Maybe it was the nuns what got him.....! LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: GUEST,bert on keley's machine Date: 06 Oct 07 - 01:56 AM Are you sue it wasn't a Mudcatter? |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Mickey191 Date: 06 Oct 07 - 01:30 AM TOMATOE JUICE WAS A WASTE OF TIME & MONEY WHEN MY BEAGLE LADY GOT SKUNKED. A neighbor told me the best cure was Massengill Douche. She had some in the house & volunteered to do the job as I had to go to work. When I came home my Lady was fine. Took a day with AC on to rid the house of the skunk smell though. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: katlaughing Date: 06 Oct 07 - 12:25 AM Put some Vicks Vaporub under your nose. That's what cops use when they have a smelly corpse. At least the tomato juice was "plausible" on Mythbusters. That's what we always used, though Nature's Miracle is great stuff. Have you tried a clothes pin on yer nose?**bg** |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:59 PM Stink...stank...stunk...skunk! |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: bobad Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:56 PM Embrace your inner skunk and go with the flow, it will pass. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:52 PM House Concert next Wednesday - oh dear! Third glass of wine and I still smell it. Poor Seamus is sitting on his dog bed out in the cold (it was 80 today) and feeling a bit chagrined. Kendall and Jacqui are back on Monday. Maybe a dog grooming is in order. Time to disinherit the skunk family - bright lights, loud music and moth balls. I may have to move out too. Fans in all the windows; ceiling fans going; windows open; cats complaining. Can't leave my buddy out all night. SIGH! My hair smells of skunk. Nasty! |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: wysiwyg Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:30 PM :~) New definition of friend: someone who lets a friend's dog skunk your hosue, try to clean the dog, and keep the dog until claimed. The fire crew can at least de-skunk your house when the dog goes home. They say an onion smells up the air less if you peel it under running water. I guess you can't just park the dog under a running hose at this time of year. But can he have a good long swim somewhere? ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:28 PM Likely, Seamus does, too. I haven't checked with Kendall, but I think he wants you to keep the dog for a week or so. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: Peace Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:27 PM You need some rum. |
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Subject: RE: BS: It wasn't a skunk... From: SINSULL Date: 05 Oct 07 - 10:27 PM My fault. I should never have let him out when he was so excited. Had to be more than a cat or dog. Hindsight is 20/20. |
