Bib suggestions? In law suggestions?

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miriamstolle

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The summer heat has finally made me break down and get bibs for our girl. Alas, no one here in Nashville seems to have dog bibs and we all know a baby bib won't cut it. So I broke down and decided to make my own. Who knew that my minor in family and consumer science (home ec) would actually be useful? I just liked the classes!

I want to have some of the bibs embroidered and was looking for ideas. My kids picked out Star Wars, Tinkerbell, Cookie Monster, so purple circle pattern, and a pink floral pattern fabric. I have enough fabric for two of each and have already cut them out. I was thinking, for my female newf, the following sayings

Big is Beautiful; Big and Beautiful; I'm better than a Jedi; "C" is for cookie...; I'm two months old; 120 pounds, now quit asking!;

Ummm. See? I need help.

My next question: I have my mother in law coming this weekend. She doesn't like my dogs. She tries, but the drool is a bit much for her. More motivation for funny bibs I guess. I am campaigning to have her let us travel with our dogs to her house so that our life is much less complicated. Any helpful hints?
 
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victoria1140

victoria1140

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I'm sorry l drool l cant help it


l droolz but l lovz you

drool =love

cant help you on mil front but she should respect they are your family no matter what
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

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IMO, my dogs are part of my family. If visitors don't like them they don't need to come over. I do not make special amends for anyone including my MIL or my dad or step-mom, who is the worst. I do keep color coordinated towels in all rooms to quickly wipe a drooling mouth. I always keep the water outside and wipe their mouths as they come inside after drinking. I do try to keep them away from the food/kitchen.
 
ElvisTheNewf

ElvisTheNewf

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We keep blankets on the back of all our couches and chairs. Our guests quickly learn that if they cover their laps with the blanket then they don't get slimed by Elvis. We also trained him to go say hello and then back off. Once he greets someone, he'll go sit somewhere and just watch unless they call him back over. I think that's what people appreciate the most - he's not in their face constantly.
 
Subverto

Subverto

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I saw a bib on a Newf on instagram that said "Drool is Cool". Made me laugh :). That might be a good saying for a bib.
 
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Shivas_Mama

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I'm with Jeannie on this one. My home is Shiva's home. If people cannont respect that, they are welcome to stay away. Guests are warned not to leave things out, that they do not want drooled on or hair on. The recliners are safe places to sit, however the couch is her domain. If you don't want cuddled by a 125 lb dog don't sit on the couch. I refuse to discipline her from her normal routine for a visitor.
 
CMDRTED

CMDRTED

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I have a sign out front: "IF YOU DON'T LIKE BIG SLOBBERY DOGS DON'T COME IN"
"They live here, you Don't"
 
Jeannie

Jeannie

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shivas_mama said:
i'm with jeannie on this one. My home is shiva's home. If people cannont respect that, they are welcome to stay away. Guests are warned not to leave things out, that they do not want drooled on or hair on. The recliners are safe places to sit, however the couch is her domain. If you don't want cuddled by a 125 lb dog don't sit on the couch. I refuse to discipline her from her normal routine for a visitor.
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Jager's Mom

Jager's Mom

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Love all the bib ideas!

As for in-laws/visitors. My dogs are my children (as I do not have any 2 legged kids). I go way over board for my boys. They are truly my life. But I must say....when I have visitors over, the dogs are kept away from the visitors (if the visitors are not into dogs or drool). I think it's a balance thing between making others feel welcome in your home and having the pups around with the guests...150lb drooling bear and a 70lb bouncing lab can be a bit much to a lot of people.

As for visiting other people...I only bring the dogs when they are invited. People generally know that I don't go anywhere without my boys...so they can make the decision if they want to have All of us at their home. And if not, I'm not offended.

We travel back and forth between two homes...and pass my in-laws house every time. Father in law always asks for us to stop by and say hi.... but there is NO way he would allow the dogs in his house. So we have NEVER stopped. I'm not going to go there and leave my boys in the car. Just the way it is. But I understand his point...not sure he understands ours...but it what it is.
 
anya

anya

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How about making a big terry-cloth apron to cover you MIL. When I go home for lunch and I have on nice work clothes, I will wear a robe to cover myself up and keep much of the loving slobber off the clothes.
 
shellyk

shellyk

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anya said:
How about making a big terry-cloth apron to cover you MIL. When I go home for lunch and I have on nice work clothes, I will wear a robe to cover myself up and keep much of the loving slobber off the clothes.
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Like! Our 23 year old son comes home and can't handle getting slimed. He likes our Lab who just wants him to throw the ball. I could totally see a MIL more comfortable with a bib to protect her clothing.:yawn:
 
NewfieMama

NewfieMama

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Someone here posted one that said "How much do YOU weigh?" That always makes me chuckle. My family is not very Newf friendly so we don't entertain them often. At one of the last gatherings of the clan Cooper swiped half a platter of smoked salmon off the table literally under the elbow of my "I don't like dogs" BIL. An argument ensued about whether it was necessary to toss the rest of the salmon, complete with discussion of dog cooties and drool as a condiment. ;)
 
NinaA

NinaA

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My father has not been in our house in about 18 years because he doesn't believe in dogs in the house. His choice. Okay by me.
 
lacey9875

lacey9875

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Yea, I think most of us deal with something like this-except for Jen and the fabulous Nana!!

My Mom refuses to come to my house, because it "smells funny" to her. Litter boxes are in the basement, behind a closed door, cleaned every day, I vacuum every blessed day, and Maggie is clean. My house doesn't smell. Good gravy, most of the time it's the sweaty 15 year old who played soccer all day in 97 degree weather that stinks!!

So, don't come. I'm quite frankly tired of the insults and barbs, so I now make a point of saying, "Sorry, I didn't invite you because you don't like my house." I DO like the robe idea, I think if you try to accomodate her a bit ( because I get that not all people are as overjoyed about our pets as we are) it might soften her up.

The ironic part? My Mother LOVES Maggie to pieces, and insists I bring her to her beach house. :banghead:
 
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lmfoltyn

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Most do NOT get that these huge fur balls are OUR babies...they are apart of us and our homes...my grandchildren don't even like poor Jake...but the running joke here is if "you" or Jake were hanging on a cliff, who would "I" rescue? They all say Jake! LOL...they are disgusted by the fur in and on everything...and the slobber which he doesn't even slobber THAT much...oh well...we ALL know there is no love like newfie love!!
 
AngusMcDubhsMom

AngusMcDubhsMom

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I'm in the "dogs live here, you don't" group, but that being said, my dogs, like my kids growing up are expected to behave with guests, so I might get them to sit or lay down or put them in the yard to play. But I will not lock them up because someone doesn't like them. If we visit other Newf owners it's never an issue and if we're staying with someone I bring the crate and they can sleep in it. Rarely we leave the dogs home, but that's very rare indeed.
 
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