There is a distinct difference between petting and patting in my book.
And the original
poster mentioned patting, I blieve.   And yes I do give my 91 Westy a pat
now and again
thankfully for getting me safely across the country one more time....

Steven
91 Westy

> On 01-Aug-2014, at 11:11, Dave Mcneely wrote:

> >
> > > I never pet objects, not my shoes, not my vehicle, not my canoe, not a
> piece of furniture. I reserve petting for sentient beings.  mcneely
> > >
>