A Good Thriller discussion

I understand the need for keeping various populations down for safety reasons all round. I still don't like it but I get it. It's doing it for sport and then sticking it up on a wall somewhere and saying 'look what I did.' To be honest I don't really understand the need for taxidermy. Having a loved pet or whatever preserved, stuffed whatever you want to call it strikes me as a little weird. I mean no offence, so please don't be offended anyone. These ads just my thoughts, feelings. We don't stuff loved people, why um do it to animals?

E. wrote: "You know, attitudes on hunting are as varied as types of people, their area's history, their upbringing. I've lived in and around semi-rural areas where I can see some of the attraction -people get..."

I totally hear you on all your points, E. In regards to tearing up in the presence of a suffering animal but telling a bleeding human to "man up", I think it might have to do with our perceptions that animals are relatively innocent beings, can love us unconditionally, and are often at the mercy of and dependent on us humans.

Some good points here well made.

Janet wrote: "I understand the need for keeping various populations down for safety reasons all round. I still don't like it but I get it. It's doing it for sport and then sticking it up on a wall somewhere and..."

I agree with what you say about taxidermy for trophy purposes, Janet. I don't know anyone who taxidermies (new word) their pet. I think that would make me feel worse. We cremate our babies. We have a row of kitty boxes on our dresser. )-:

When my mum and dad lost Rebel (dog) they had him cremated. Half of his ashes were buried and a white rose bush planted on top. Rebel was predominantly white, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, and that bush is now flowering. And half his ashes were kept by my dad. It all seemed appropriate somehow. I love that the rose bush is blooming, it's like his presence will always be around.

I love that story, Janet. I feel that my babies are lurking around in my heart. (-:

Heck yeah! I still remember my childhood pets fondly. :)

About once a year, I dream of my Irish Setter Chloe who I had from age 4 to 13. I can see her clear as day in the dreams.

Aahh! That's sweet!

Yeah, especially since I only have one good photo of her. (-:

I was born in Oregon and virtually everyone hunted. My dad was adamant about eating what they killed and refused to hang trophies. One winter, he was hunting when a cougar charged them. One of the men fired and killed him before he could get them. They dressed him out and placed him on a spit and ate the meat. No hypocrites allowed. Dad snapped a picture of the cat on the spit, since he figured no one would believe them. I still have the picture

Yes, 'do or die' situations do arise.

Stephanie wrote: "An emotionally charged topic for sure and I do understand certain people do this, generally allowed in U.S. to control populations that would starve or cause harm. My in-laws hunt ducks - and I don..."

Cecil was the LION, not the dentist.

Patricia/Janet: If you hadn't said that about the picture I wouldn't have believed you, either. I hope no one got sick from eating the liver. The liver of carnivores can be toxic to humans. Janet, that's true they do.

Amber wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "An emotionally charged topic for sure and I do understand certain people do this, generally allowed in U.S. to control populations that would starve or cause harm. My in-laws hunt..."


Maybe we should feed the liver to the dentist?

Michael: No. Too merciful.

Seeing wild animals killed breaks my heart.

This dentist, had killed a rhino, a leopard, a bear, all in the past.

I would love to chase him with a bow !!

Sean wrote: "Seeing wild animals killed breaks my heart.

This dentist, had killed a rhino, a leopard, a bear, all in the past.

I would love to chase him with a bow !!"

I'm with you Sean!

I heard he had plans to actually EAT the bear but that's no damned excuse for the other animals.

Amber wrote: "I heard he had plans to actually EAT the bear but that's no damned excuse for the other animals."

Ah, yuck...

I've heard that bear's not bad eating, provided you kill it at the right time.

Okay...just not for me I guess.

That's what I said about venison...until I tasted it from a recently killed and processed deer though that was back sometime around 1984 or '85.

That said, I haven't eaten venison since approximately 2011 because that was the last time I had access to any. Got it from a food bank about 11 months earlier and had no way of slow cooking it until I bought a slow cooker.

depression and anxiety came to visit me again, i got back to work last monday, and today i had to leave early, i feel really lost and empty this time. I can't take both the meds because it makes me feel sleepy and driving would be dangerous, so i m only taking the anxiety pills, and i feel it s not enough. In these moments everything seems difficult: working, going out, driving, walking, meeting people, making decisions... all i want for the moment is staying home... So i will try to keep doing what i have to do, and if i can t take it anymore, i ll see a doctor AGAIN and stop working for a while until i get better...

Aymen, ask your psychiatrist if your depression med can be put in suspension form. If so, you can very slowly titrate the dose up by a mg or two each day or every 2-3 days until you reach a dose that helps you or until you note significant side effects. If you start at a very low dose (a very few mgs) and go upwards slowly and progressively, you will be able to tolerate a much higher dose in terms of side effects than if you just started out with the entire recommended dose on day one. I am rooting for you, my friend.

Thank you so much Christine, i haven t seen a psychiatrist for 3 three years, he used to give me a lot of meds and i had to go see him every month to have a prescription. i m seeing a generalist who give me also magnesium and something else when i have a low blood pressure. But if i don t get better soon i will go to my psychiatrist, or look for another one. The thing is to find a balance with the meds as you mentioned, you are right i ll try to do as you said thank you for your support

Keep in touch, Aymen. PM me anytime. Sending good thoughts for my friend.

be kind to yourself Aymen.....sending warm thoughts your way 8:D

Good advise from Christina and I echo Sandy's lovely sentiments. You're a special guy, Aymen, and you're not alone

Aymen - I hope you start to feel more like yourself again soon. Realize that we all need some help at times and you have had some extreme losses recently, so do not hesitate to see your doctors and adjust yor medications. Christine is correct, you have to slowly adjust to meds. Also Zoloft is a medication for both depression and anxiety so a doctor or specialist may know of something that can help both feelings. Feel good soon and know you have support.

Christine, Sandy, Perri and Pat, thank you so much for all your support and advice, this means a lot to me, and you helped me to figure out how to deal with this situation, so i started feeling better already. i will see my doctor soon and talk about the meds and doses i need, and go easy on myself. much appreciated, :)

My thoughts and best wishes Aymen

Life can be tough, some lovely ladies here who will help and support you..

Lovely ladies and nice gentlemen Sean, thank you my friend :)

There's been some wise words said here, Aymen. Hope things improve for you soon. You take good care. :)

Thank you Janet :)

Aymen, I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner. We care about you! You're an important part of our family here. I'm glad you're starting to feel better and that you plan to see your doctor. I'll be thinking of you!

Please keep in touch with us Aymen - or we will be worrying about you 8:D

Hey Brenda and Sandy! Thank you so much for caring this is so nice of you. I ve seen the doctor we changed one of the meds and i took a month off work, i started feeling a little better already. I think i ll be okay soon. Thanks :)

Germany did an amazing thing by accepting Syrian refugees, it was a great message to the world, and a tough decision.
Today i saw a video of a tv camera operator in some country (i don t want to say which one because you can t judge a country by an individual actions) kicking refugees even a little girl, and making a father fall with his son, disgusting. At least she was fired.

I agree with you, Aymen. The whole history of men is a history of migrations. I am sure each and one of us has ancestors (or grandparents, or even parents) who were migrants. There's no point not to accept people in a country, especially if they are escaping from hell. They are human beings in need and we all have the moral responsibility to help them, and to ask ourselves "What would I do if I were in their place?". That's called humanity, isn't it?

(And, as I saw this conversation just now: I'm really glad things are going better, Aymen. Stay strong!)

Thank you Rokovoko, you just said great words there.

This is a really good sequence of documentary photos following migrants as they cross the eastern Aegean Sea for the island of Kos and then Athens… Not so far from me. Very touching.

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/greece-migra...

Paul wrote: "This is a really good sequence of documentary photos following migrants as they cross the eastern Aegean Sea for the island of Kos and then Athens… Not so far from me. Very touching.

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Paul, these are exceptional! Thank you.

Amazing photos Paul, i also remember another one, the woman from Greece who saved a drawning refugee.

Christine and Aymen, so glad you took a look at them :)

Great photos. Very touching.

Thank you, Paul. We get these kinds of images on the television news every evening. It is astounding to see so many people, day after day...

Great photos and my heart goes out to the children and what their experiences are while trying to stay with their families. I truly hope more countries help to provide shelter.

Thank you so much, Paul.

It s really sad, i remember that Syria was a beautiful country, many people wanted to visit it, and many stayed to live there. The syrian people are amazin. Now they have to leave Syria in order to save their lives and the future of their children. This is what war brings, destruction, death, sadness, fear and anger.

These are so moving. Thank you so much for sharing. It is all so heartbreaking.