Pooch Cafe by Paul Gilligan for May 26, 2012

Does Putz mean what I think it means. LOL

No.

My mother and grandmother used it this way. “I’m just putzing aroung the house today”.

Issn ’t that a CSI ref?

I have only heard the word used in the first definition. I am an American and hear it a lot, but never the second way.

I was a tiny bit shocked to see that P word uttered in the script ’cause I thought of the first definition first. The “bad” one.

When one of my dogs has to go to the vet, I always take them both. That way they don’t so much associate the vet visit as something bad. They get treats and sweet talk, so there is no balking about walking though that clinic doorway .

Yes that is the way I introduced my dogs to the vet trip. “Oh boy were going to the vet! Cookie time!, let’s go to the vet!”They love to go and any unpleasantness is quickly forgotten as they get treats before during and after. It’s just a small kibble different from their regular food but to them it’s a big deal, because I told them it’s special.

Strange – I’ve always noticed that dogs seem to realise it’s neutral territory, so nobody growls at anybody else. Maybe that just a personal experience but it makes sense.

Worked 4 years in London and was “gobsmacked” when, in mixed company, one engineer referred to another ( female) as a CxNT. Different culture and language. BTW, would go back in a sec.

I once knew a fellow with the last name of “Head.” I hoped he didn’t have a brother Richard!