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Old 09-26-2007, 11:28 AM   #1
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We haven't talked about goats in a long time

The city of Chicago has decided that it's ok to keep pygmy goats:

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The City Council voted unanimously to reclassify the goats -- also known dwarf or miniature goats -- as small animals rather than farm animals after testimony touting the virtues of the dog-sized critters as companions, weed eaters and milk producers.
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Old 09-26-2007, 11:30 AM   #2
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Chicago...goats? But the link you gave said Seattle.
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Old 09-26-2007, 11:38 AM   #3
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Chicago...goats? But the link you gave said Seattle.
Come to class!

I am deeply flattered to have my posts mistaken for dar512's. Thank you for the compliment.
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Old 09-26-2007, 11:42 AM   #4
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Confused?

You should be.
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Seattle homeowners may keep miniature goats as pets

By ANGELA GALLOWAY
P-I REPORTER

We're not kidding: Small goats are now fair game in Seattle.

Seattle homeowners may keep miniature goats as pets, thanks to a measure approved Monday by the City Council.

pssst--dar--story in chi-town media was about *Seattle* city council's enlightened decision.

The Goat Justice League Prevails!
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Old 09-26-2007, 11:52 AM   #5
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pssst--dar--story in chi-town media was about *Seattle* city council's enlightened decision.
Ack. *dar512 scribbles note -- must learn to read*
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Old 09-26-2007, 12:22 PM   #6
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It's ok dar... 3/5 mbas say that unrequited longing for a goat of one's own can interfere with reading. You should pay a visit to Griff. He's a teacher, for pete's sake!
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Old 09-26-2007, 12:30 PM   #7
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Ack. *dar512 scribbles note -- must learn to read*
Oh, and don't forget - it's past 1999. :p
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Old 09-26-2007, 12:38 PM   #8
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Problem: Once you've satified your goat craving, its all about the cheese. The Buddha teaches that these cravings are the root of suffering.
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Old 09-26-2007, 12:43 PM   #9
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Indeed.

The founder of The Goat Justice League says she gets a half a gallon of milk *A DAY* from her nanny. She lobbied the city council members by sending them packages of homemade cheese.

Yay Cheese!
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Old 09-26-2007, 12:48 PM   #10
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Problem: Once you've satified your goat craving, its all about the cheese. The Buddha teaches that these cravings are the root of suffering.
The cycle of desire and disillusionment is best exemplified by our relations with our furry brother, the Goatisttava.
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Old 09-26-2007, 12:54 PM   #11
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You have desire and relations with "our furry brother*?! No wonder you have disillusionment. I suggest you research the word nanny. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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Old 09-26-2007, 08:03 PM   #12
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Pygmy goats are great pets. No reason not to let people have them if you are going to let people have dogs.
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Old 09-26-2007, 08:18 PM   #13
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They might be bothersome in a multi-story apartment building, especially with wood floors. But then Nike could develop sneakers, fitted just for little goat feet! They could have pictures of carrots on them.
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Old 09-27-2007, 08:39 AM   #14
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They could have pictures of carrots on them.
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Old 09-27-2007, 11:29 AM   #15
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They might be bothersome in a multi-story apartment building, especially with wood floors. But then Nike could develop sneakers, fitted just for little goat feet! They could have pictures of carrots on them.
I don't know if Nike makes them, but there are sneakers for pygmy horses.
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