Whiskey Bay
02-24-2007, 01:41 AM
OK,so I know I'm technically not a newbie,but it's been so long since I've actually been an active part of the family I felt I should re introduce myself to the real newbies. Everyone here knows me by Whiskey and for my man Boo (RIP).
About my hometown:
I am in Hancock County,South Mississippi.The area hit hardest by Katrina's direct affects.We had a 42 ft cap on the tidal surge and where I lived at the time 6 miles from the beach got 17 feet of water.Everyone here lost everything.My house,all vehicles,17 dogs (mine,friends and several rescues),wildlife rescues,reptiles,etc... Worst of all many human friends perished.My family and I were directly in the storm,we had to swim out when the waters started reaching inland.We watched as half of our police force washed away with the station.The thousands of domestic animals and livestock that was lost.It was almost a week before they got help in here to us and the road to recovery has been long.The county has not had government help in rebuilding, everything has come from local business owners,several new businesses in the area (such as my place The Home Depot!!),and most of all the thousands of church volunteers from all around the country who are still helping around here to date.The only 3 known businesses here are WalMart,The Home Depot,and Lowe's.Everything else is locally owned small businesses.ALL of our gov't offices are still in trailers,lol.Finally got out of the tents.
Like I said before,we lost our home,and have now restarted in a new place with new dwelling.Unfortunately we didnt get lucky enough to get help from FEMA,but we managed thanks to plenty of support. There was so much chaos in the days after the storm.Had it not been for my family here on The community,we would not have made it through the times.I have to give out thanks to Marty,Shon, Fifty,Mia, 33MTA3,Hoyden,Bubba,Marinepits,and everyone else who helped us out in numerous ways. So many people talk about our "type" of people because of the gamedogs,but these 'bad' people were the only thing that got us through.My Pitbull community stepped up when our own government wouldn't.Thank you guys,we love you.In spite of Katrina ruining our lives initially,I have to say though we are now in a better place.We went from paying a 30 year mortgage,car notes,and other bills...to now owning our home and property.My vehicles are payed for.and we dont owe anyone anything except thanks.
My family:
I have a wonderful husband,2 bad boys: Anthony(11) and Tate(9).Anthony is my hunter.He wakes up in the morning and goes out hunting in the back fields.He has one older female bulldog who survived.He's an outdoors person.He likes skateboarding and coonhunting.Good combo huh? Tate on the other hand is indoorsy.He likes video games,video games,Legos,and did I mention the video games? Lol?We are also awaiting the arrival of a new baby girl.She should be here within the next 2 weeks.Her name will be Madysen Rileigh.Her bbrothers aren't too thrilled,but they'll get over it.I think it's the fact of all the pink in the house.There's never been pink in here before.Not even with me,lol.As soon she gets here I will let everyone know.I can't wait.
Our yard:
Most of the dogs we lost were Tab,Tuffy,Mayday dogs.with a few outcrosses or others.We also had some generic bred hogdogs for hunting,such as my BooBoo.Which ,yes,was a blue dog.He came off of chocolate and red lineage.Most of which was on my yard at the time of the storm.He was the most awesome male I had.He was catching at 14 weeks,and in full hunt at a year.He could outdo the best down here.He was not an overfed 100 pound blue dog,in fact he never maxed over 55 pounds and that was while nursing an injury and being kenneled inside. You couldn't keep him still.Everyone around town loved him and knew me by his first name,lol.You never saw my Mustang without him in the passenger seat.He loved to hunt,swim,and run the quarter mile through my house over the couch and occasionally the pool table.He was active in weight pulling until an accident that screwed up his front leg.I lost him just before his 3rd Bday to Katrina,along with aunts,uncles,Gpa and others. He will forever be my man. RIP Titanium Blue and family.
Now a little about myself:
I am about to be 31.I worked in the vet clinic and in the field for many years.I work with wildlife rehabilitation(for about 10 years now),mainly with raptors and reptiles,but also squirrels,lol.I trained thoroughbreds for the track,and quarter horses for the show and rodeo ring.I used to handle ppd,narc,and sr/cadaver dogs for local agencies and vets.I moved on from the shepherd/malinios breeds to the pitbull as my breed of chioce many years ago.I actively weightpull and hoghunt with my dogs.(well technically not right now thanks first to Katrina and now maternity).I also worked in security pre Katrina. Afterwards I took some time off to get our lives back together. We are almost ready to start rebuilding our yard again and I do greatly look forward to it.So I'll be on the lookout for some good dogs.
Well,it is getting seriously late.I think I covered most so I am going to bed.If I left anything out,I'll add later.Gettin tired and can't see straight,lol.
About my hometown:
I am in Hancock County,South Mississippi.The area hit hardest by Katrina's direct affects.We had a 42 ft cap on the tidal surge and where I lived at the time 6 miles from the beach got 17 feet of water.Everyone here lost everything.My house,all vehicles,17 dogs (mine,friends and several rescues),wildlife rescues,reptiles,etc... Worst of all many human friends perished.My family and I were directly in the storm,we had to swim out when the waters started reaching inland.We watched as half of our police force washed away with the station.The thousands of domestic animals and livestock that was lost.It was almost a week before they got help in here to us and the road to recovery has been long.The county has not had government help in rebuilding, everything has come from local business owners,several new businesses in the area (such as my place The Home Depot!!),and most of all the thousands of church volunteers from all around the country who are still helping around here to date.The only 3 known businesses here are WalMart,The Home Depot,and Lowe's.Everything else is locally owned small businesses.ALL of our gov't offices are still in trailers,lol.Finally got out of the tents.
Like I said before,we lost our home,and have now restarted in a new place with new dwelling.Unfortunately we didnt get lucky enough to get help from FEMA,but we managed thanks to plenty of support. There was so much chaos in the days after the storm.Had it not been for my family here on The community,we would not have made it through the times.I have to give out thanks to Marty,Shon, Fifty,Mia, 33MTA3,Hoyden,Bubba,Marinepits,and everyone else who helped us out in numerous ways. So many people talk about our "type" of people because of the gamedogs,but these 'bad' people were the only thing that got us through.My Pitbull community stepped up when our own government wouldn't.Thank you guys,we love you.In spite of Katrina ruining our lives initially,I have to say though we are now in a better place.We went from paying a 30 year mortgage,car notes,and other bills...to now owning our home and property.My vehicles are payed for.and we dont owe anyone anything except thanks.
My family:
I have a wonderful husband,2 bad boys: Anthony(11) and Tate(9).Anthony is my hunter.He wakes up in the morning and goes out hunting in the back fields.He has one older female bulldog who survived.He's an outdoors person.He likes skateboarding and coonhunting.Good combo huh? Tate on the other hand is indoorsy.He likes video games,video games,Legos,and did I mention the video games? Lol?We are also awaiting the arrival of a new baby girl.She should be here within the next 2 weeks.Her name will be Madysen Rileigh.Her bbrothers aren't too thrilled,but they'll get over it.I think it's the fact of all the pink in the house.There's never been pink in here before.Not even with me,lol.As soon she gets here I will let everyone know.I can't wait.
Our yard:
Most of the dogs we lost were Tab,Tuffy,Mayday dogs.with a few outcrosses or others.We also had some generic bred hogdogs for hunting,such as my BooBoo.Which ,yes,was a blue dog.He came off of chocolate and red lineage.Most of which was on my yard at the time of the storm.He was the most awesome male I had.He was catching at 14 weeks,and in full hunt at a year.He could outdo the best down here.He was not an overfed 100 pound blue dog,in fact he never maxed over 55 pounds and that was while nursing an injury and being kenneled inside. You couldn't keep him still.Everyone around town loved him and knew me by his first name,lol.You never saw my Mustang without him in the passenger seat.He loved to hunt,swim,and run the quarter mile through my house over the couch and occasionally the pool table.He was active in weight pulling until an accident that screwed up his front leg.I lost him just before his 3rd Bday to Katrina,along with aunts,uncles,Gpa and others. He will forever be my man. RIP Titanium Blue and family.
Now a little about myself:
I am about to be 31.I worked in the vet clinic and in the field for many years.I work with wildlife rehabilitation(for about 10 years now),mainly with raptors and reptiles,but also squirrels,lol.I trained thoroughbreds for the track,and quarter horses for the show and rodeo ring.I used to handle ppd,narc,and sr/cadaver dogs for local agencies and vets.I moved on from the shepherd/malinios breeds to the pitbull as my breed of chioce many years ago.I actively weightpull and hoghunt with my dogs.(well technically not right now thanks first to Katrina and now maternity).I also worked in security pre Katrina. Afterwards I took some time off to get our lives back together. We are almost ready to start rebuilding our yard again and I do greatly look forward to it.So I'll be on the lookout for some good dogs.
Well,it is getting seriously late.I think I covered most so I am going to bed.If I left anything out,I'll add later.Gettin tired and can't see straight,lol.