Aquapiranha's visit to New Skaro

[The Grand Wazoo]

Not being a dog or knowing much about dogs.... I really don't know what the bum sniffing thing is about(surely dog sent/roaming/hunting land marking is via urine not shit).....at least humans don't have to grab each other via the throats or role onto our backs....or do we Being a Dalek its all about the colour of the case work

But with dogs it's not just about urine and faecal matter.........they have a little something extra of their own:

Whenever your dog urinates or defecates, the anal glands receive a small amount of pressure, and a tiny bit of the fluid is released, along with your dog's custom blended scent. Your dog can also express a little of his personal essence when he meets a fellow canine. Have you ever noticed that when two dogs meet, they often raise their tails on high alert? This action applies the pressure to the dog anal glands, and this leads to the traditional butt sniffing we humans cannot seem to fathom. However, to our dogs this behavior is as normal as shaking hands when you meet someone new. By sniffing, the dogs learn to identify each other by their scents. Equate it with exchanging business cards, and you have the idea.

If you're alarmed at this point about all this expressing going on, don't be. Remember that a dog's sense of smell is light years beyond our own, so the amount of the actual expressions are minute, and you'll likely never smell anything yourself unless your dog develops an anal gland infection.

http://dogs.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Dog_Anal_Glands

(Ha-ha, I bet you didn't think this thread was gonna go in this direction when you were typing the original post, did you!!!?)

[Spectral Morn]

Nope ! but its interesting. Another case of AOS continental thread drift

However among some in the audio enthusiasts arena it is about mines bigger than yours (willy waving). A few years ago an article in 6 moons, written by one of the Asian reviewers stated that this approach of one up manship was rife among many in the audio spheres he moved in. Sad really when its about this rather than better access to the music.

I am a bit of a collector hoarder so my collection isn't about ego...just a bit of harmless fun....and you never know when something will be useful. Since starting to write reviews I have found all of my collection of gear very useful to unlock what the items I have written about can do. Thats my excuse and I am sticking to it.


Regards D S D L

[The Grand Wazoo]

It's OK for dogs, but I really hope the next time you meet someone from AoS, you're not going to do it 'doggy style'.

Mind, if you could do it, I suppose a Dalek would probably give out a little squirt of 3-in-1!!

[Barry]

(Ha-ha, I bet you didn't think this thread was gonna go in this direction when you were typing the original post, did you!!!?)

Neither did I but it's fascinating reading! All I was going to say was that, Neil, I'm very impressed by the sheer size of your music collection. Your upstairs room, is a bit like one of mine, full of disused hi-fi gear, piles of books, cassettes and, in my case, a load of electronic junk left over from my days working in electronics research.

Whenever I'm invited into a person's home for the first time, I always try to look at their book collection if I can. It's easier to read the spines of books than those of CDs. Not sure if I agree with you about people who have minimalist tastes. That alone tells you something about the person; and when I feel that all the books, records and CDs are about to take over, I envy the simple yet elegant style of a traditional Japanese dwelling.

Barry

[Spectral Morn]

Neither did I but it's fascinating reading! All I was going to say was that, Neil, I'm very impressed by the sheer size of your music collection. Your upstairs room, is a bit like one of mine, full of disused hi-fi gear, piles of books, cassettes and, in my case, a load of electronic junk left over from my days working in electronics research.

Whenever I'm invited into a person's home for the first time, I always try to look at their book collection if I can. It's easier to read the spines of books than those of CDs. Not sure if agree with you about people who have minimalist tastes. That alone tells you something about the person; and when I feel that all the books, records and CDs are about to take over, I envy the simple yet elegant style of a traditional Japanese dwelling.

Barry

While there are those who can be genuine about being minimal I think for a number of its followers its a fad and not genuine. I could not, nor would I want to go with out my collections.... with the Japanese its a lot about clever storage.....and perhaps quality over quantity.....but what happens when nearly everything is quality

I agree books are easier.....


Regards D S D L

[The Grand Wazoo]

While there are those who can be genuine about being minimal I think for a number of its followers its a fad and not genuine. I could not, nor would I want to go with out my collections.... with the Japanese its a lot about clever storage.....and perhaps quality over quantity.....but what happens when nearly everything is quality

I agree books are easier.....

There's just no getting around it: Guys've gotta own ........stuff

[Spectral Morn]

There's just no getting around it: Guys've gotta own ........stuff

Sorry pushed the wrong button

You sound like my wife, come to think of it most women say things like that "Boys and their toys etc" But our stuff isn't essential unlike shoes, handbags etc...

Chris are you sure its not Christine.....(I think we've done that one before)


Regards D S D L

[The Grand Wazoo]

I'm not sure how to take that, Neil!

[Marco]

Haha, *only* on AOS!

Anyway, I'm glad you guys had a good time, but I'm a bit worried that Steve hasn't 'emerged' yet...

Has Daphne (a.k.a 'Neil') locked him in her secret dungeon where he's being subjected to unspeakable things, like sniffing the contents of Daphne's dirty laundry basket and shnortling the aromatic tang of lightly-widdled bloomers, or is he still recovering from the psychological trauma of witnessing the (unforgettable) sight of Daphne in full flow shimmying around in her flannelette nightie to Boney M?

The plot thickens...

Marco.

[Spectral Morn]

Neither did I but it's fascinating reading! All I was going to say was that, Neil, I'm very impressed by the sheer size of your music collection. Your upstairs room, is a bit like one of mine, full of disused hi-fi gear, piles of books, cassettes and, in my case, a load of electronic junk left over from my days working in electronics research.

Barry

That upstairs room of yours sounds very interesting.....all sorts of hidden treasures no doubt. Junk....I would strongly doubt that.


Regards D S D L