Thank you for your sage advice, Timboni. I shall keep these words in mind during my next encounter with the little one.

		TIMBONI wrote:
		It's easy for me, since I've been through it twice.  Try this.  Relax, hum quietly in very even tones so it more resonates from within rather than sounds out loud and make sure his head is close to your heart so he can hear it beating.  If you are relaxed, the slow and even sound of your heart couple with the monotone humming will more than likely quiet him right down.  By the way, this works with most "animals".  I've used it on humans, dogs, cats, horses and birds.      Vaillant 3.0 wrote: He was only 10 days old, so I had every reason to try to be scared.      TIMBONI wrote: Little secret.  Your fear is what made him cry.  The more calm and relaxed you can be, the safer and more comfortable he will be with you.  Don't worry. You aren't going to do anything that will cause any permanent damage.        Vaillant 3.0 wrote: I saw him this afternoon. He was really small and quiet, although he became mad when I tried to hold him. I lack experience in the baby-holding field, I'm afraid...      TIMBONI wrote: Lady Vail, a pleasure to see you again.  Sorry for the interruption by the "slimy alien".  As I said, they talk a good game.  But as with most, they are only strong in numbers.  If you can catch one or two alone, consider them ready for the barbeque !  By the way, congratulations on the addition to the family. Have you gotten home yet to see the little one yet ?      Vaillant 3.0 wrote: MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! (TIMBO!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)      TIMBONI wrote: You know it.  They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic.  Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though.  Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture.   (Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)   guitardude wrote:   Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures?    (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)   TIMBONI wrote:   ENOUGH !   This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket.  I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order. Edited at: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:36:04 PM Edited at: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:05:12 PM

I saw him this afternoon. He was really small and quiet, although he became mad when I tried to hold him. I lack experience in the baby-holding field, I'm afraid...

		TIMBONI wrote:
		Lady Vail, a pleasure to see you again.  Sorry for the interruption by the "slimy alien".  As I said, they talk a good game.  But as with most, they are only strong in numbers.  If you can catch one or two alone, consider them ready for the barbeque !  By the way, congratulations on the addition to the family. Have you gotten home yet to see the little one yet ?      Vaillant 3.0 wrote: MEOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! (TIMBO!!!!!!!!!! ITS SO GOOD TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)      TIMBONI wrote: You know it.  They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic.  Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though.  Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture.   (Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)   guitardude wrote:   Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures?    (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)   TIMBONI wrote:   ENOUGH !   This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket.  I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order. Edited at: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:36:04 PM Edited at: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:05:12 PM

CAPTAIN OF TEAM ALIEN HERE: ...AND IF THE TWO OF YOU KNEW WHAT THE HELL YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT,THAT WOULD BE DIFFERENT,BUT YOU OBVIOUSLY DON'T......MUST YOU INCUR MY WRATH?...MUST THERE BE A GAME 7 IN BOSTON??...MUST I SEND IT TO OVERTIME AND SEE THE LAKERS.....???  BEHAVE YOURSELF! 

		TIMBONI wrote:
		You know it.  They talk a good game, but most are pretty puny and pathetic.  Did manage to bag a couple of keepers though.  Just like fishing, you've got to get the picture.   (Quoting Message by guitardude from Monday, June 16, 2008 4:35:33 PM)   guitardude wrote:   Glad your back Tim! So how was the hunting trip to the outer regions? Bag many of those slimy Alien creatures?    (Quoting Message by TIMBONI from Saturday, June 14, 2008 11:22:39 PM)   TIMBONI wrote:   ENOUGH !   This place has gone to shit in a fucking basket.  I'm back, kickin' ass and takin' names in that fuckin' order. Edited at: Monday, June 16, 2008 4:36:04 PM Edited at: Monday, June 16, 2008 10:05:12 PM