foot and mouth

[coolJ]

"foot-in-mouth" , isn't that what most politicians are effected by ?

[Kimmie]

Oh! Are you talking about Dubya, CoolJ?

[coolJ]

Actually, I was thinking of the yoohoo's in Victoria.

[ March 17, 2001: Message edited by: coolJ ]

Where we are it's called foot and mouth, and although we're not seeing the effects in the stores or restaurants much yet, that will surely come.

The disease goes by both names...foot and mouth and hoof and mouth. From what I understand, it doesn't usually affect humans even when they eat meat from animals that have the disease. The same is not true of Mad Cow disease, however.

[Papa]

Dear CoolJ:

I did not know that you are in Victoria. My very best client is there. His name is Rob Milburn and he runs the "Slater's 1st Class Meats" store with his Dad. Great people! They started as clients and we soon discovered a valuable friendship. You live in a beautiful part of the world!

Best regards,

Hey Papa, you live in a neat part of the world too. If you patronise a certain small restaurant there you can learn the "Noank Shuffle". And I'm glad to see you supply McQuades - I'll check out the shelves soon.

[islander]

My husband and I raise purebred Herefords here on the west coast of B.C. and I was surprised and pleased to read the responses on this site dealing with foot and mouth disease. Just this morning we began installing a gate at the bottom of our driveway to the barn and will post signs that we will not allow anyone entry if they have travelled to the U.K. and Europe in the last few weeks just to try and protect our herd. I don't want to over-react, but I don't want to under-react and find our herd destroyed with this terrible disease. My heart really goes out to all the farmers who are being affected in Britain and all over the world. Let's be vigilant and contain this disease.

[Isa]

Islander

I don't think you are over reacting. Better safe than sorry.

Islander

In reality you are probably over-reacting. Almost all of the outbreak has been caused by the movement of animals which were infected before they showed clinical signs. Although the chances of transmission by human proximity are never zero, in truth your only real risks come from those who have been in contact with infected animals or have been on infected property. Which means that effectively all the people that are likely to come to beautiful B.C. are no risk.

[Papa]

Dear Britcook:

Thank you.

I am new to Noank. What is the Noank Shuffle?

The diner is very small and you sit at the counter. If two or more folks arrive and there aren't that may seats together, the people already there do the "Noank Shuffle" and move around to let them get in. Downright friendly!

[Papa]

Dear Britcook:

I know that diner! I did not know the Noank Shuffle. Thank you for explaining it.

How come you know so much about my neighborhood?

Best regards,

[islander]

Iza: That is the story I heard as well and that that infected sausage was thrown to the pigs and the outbreak began. I know, Britcook in Kent, thought the odds of us having anyone that would be a potential carrier were almost zero, I thought I would give you an example of how easy it would be to find the disease brought to your farm or doorstep. We board a horse for a neighbour, her daughter is working on a sheep farm in Northumberland, England helping with lambing. She flies home frequently and always comes to visit with her horse. She is planning a trip home for Easter. That is how small our global village is today and I don't plan on taking any chances! I am going to "over-react" with this disease. No wonder these types of diseases have the opportunity to spread so easily. We have to be very careful for the greater good of all of us.

The phrase is "Better safe than sorry". It might be over-reaction, but in your case I'd probably do the same.