http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/mellymoose Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:20:01 GMT Reviews by mellymoose http://www.viewpoints.com/Black-Labrador-Retriever-review-da860 if you have time in your life for another child, then consider getting a black lab.  from puppyhood on up, a black lab is very similar to having another child.  it tooks months of wakeful nights to get our dog to sleep through the night.  the "potty training" took every bit as long as it did for both my children.  then, as they grow and mature, these dogs need much attention every day.  black labs are very sociable creatures and want to be a part of things.  they are not a dog to stick out in the back yard, though i don't think any dog is.  black labs are forever playful, never will quit playing if someone is willing to play.   — keep in mind black labs are work dogs.  they are bred to have a purpose - helping hunters retrieve birds.  they need to "work" every day, or they will go stir crazy  and start to be destructive in your house.  in our dog's case, her need to work manifests itself in a love of retrieving... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:20:01 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Black-Labrador-Retriever-review-da860 mellymoose 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Mikes-Hard-Light-review-e2f82 you'd have to drink too many of these to get a buzz, and that's a buzz kill.  i'm not sure what the alcohol content is, but every time i decide to drink this, i'm a little sorry as it really does nothing for me - doesn't refresh me, doesn't give me a feeling like i've had any alcohol whatsoever to drink.  — the strong artificial sweetener taste takes away from the refreshing aspect.  i find the regular mike's to be also very sweet, but at least it's genuine sugar. you might like this if you truly don't mind artificial sweeteners.  i've gotten away from them over the past few years. —... Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:09:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mikes-Hard-Light-review-e2f82 mellymoose 2