Sooooo.....

[blueerica]

LOVING me some Illustrator.

[Disneyphile]

Illustrator rocks!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Wishing I had Illustrator, though I may be allowed to play with it at work again pretty soon.

[ToriBear]

I'm thinking of trying working at the Library near my house. Even if I don't get paid or have to volunteer, I would love to work there. Plus, it's quiet so I can hear a lot better and spent a lot of time at the place. Might go there this week and ask about it.

[Disneyphile]

So, the kitty crazy train is rolling through our home right now. And, poor Mufasa has taken refuge inside the recliner. :rolleyes: We'll coax him out after dinner.

Anyway, the boy is well. After his examination, it was determined that he's actually 4 years old, and was previously neutered (I didn't really personally look before) according to his impound chart. So, he was a pet to someone fairly careless or something.

On the way home, I took him in his carrier to Petco to get a collar. I also bought a small harness and leash, and he let me put it on him in the car. So, anchored to the seatbelt, he got to ride with a little bit of freedom the rest of the way home. :) I plan on working on him with the harness over the next few weeks to see if he'll take to it, so he can join me on some walks.

Maleficent and Magick are totally cool with him, albeit cautious and curious. Emmy, on the other hand, makes a REALLY bad ambassador. Hence, why he's inside the recliner.

Pics will be forthcoming once everyone is settled and chilled. :)

[Disneyphile]

I think he loves it here. :) He's now exploring, eating, and drinking. He also took some treats from me, and just spent some time in the window sill, purring. :D

Then again, we closed the others in the bedroom for a little while, at least so he can get his bearings.

[Tom]

Last night our cat Lillian passed away.

Even those of you who have been to our home several times might not have met Lily, but if you did you met one of the sweetest, gentlest souls you will ever find.

She is survived by her sister Dorothy, and two grieving parents.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v379/powerswaterworks/Lily38.jpg

[mousepod]

I'm so sorry for your loss, H & T. It sucks to lose a pet. Big hugs from Heather and me.

[Deebs]

:( I'm so sorry about Lillian. :(

[wolfy999]

Sorry for your loss....Hugs from the Wolfpack

[Ghoulish Delight]

I'm so sorry T&H. She had the best family imaginable.

[Gemini Cricket]

Aww sh!t, LSPE & Tom.
Sorry to hear that.
Hang in there.
:(

[~MS~]

More hugs and sympathy from here. At least you have the small comfort of knowing she was loved and had a wonderful life thanks to being a part of your family.

[JWBear]

<<Hugs>>

[Strangler Lewis]

Very sorry to hear about Lily.

[Not Afraid]

Awww, sweet, beautiful Lillian. You will be missed by your family, friends and sister.

[BarTopDancer]

Pretty kitty :(

So sorry for your loss.

[katiesue]

H & T I'm so sorry to hear of Lilly's passing. Thinking of you both.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

:(

I'm sorry

[ToriBear]

I'm so sorry to hear that, LSPE & Tom. :(

[Chernabog]

Sorry to hear the sad news H & T :( :(

[wendybeth]

This has truly been a horrible year for our furbabies. I'm so sorry, H & T- I lost my kitty Haggis this year, and have another sick one that probably isn't going to make it as well. :(

[Deebs]

I lost my kitty Haggis this year, and have another sick one that probably isn't going to make it as well. :(

I'm so sorry, WB. :(

Now that you mention it, you're right, it has been a tough year for the LoT pets. Our girl Pigeon (the tiny gray kitten we found in October of last year) escaped through an open window about 8 weeks ago. She squeezed herself between the screen and the window sill. I hadn't said anything because I felt so guilty about it. And we kept hoping she'd come back. We miss her terribly.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Aw hell.

Picked up our some-assembly-required crib and changing table/dresser today. I've nearly put the dresser together (very easy, took about an hour), but the 2nd to last piece seems to be cut wrong (either that, or every single other piece is cut wrong) so it will have to remain unfinished until we receive a replacement :(

[JWBear]

Or just do what my father would have done... Get out the power tools and make a piece that fits!

[Ghoulish Delight]

It would actually be very simple to make the piece fit with one cut on another piece, but the piece in question not only doesn't fit but it's damaged. And I can't just make a piece from scratch as I can't match the stain. So replacement piece is the only real option.

[JWBear]

And I can't just make a piece from scratch as I can't match the stain.

That never would have stopped my father! ;)

[Disneyphile]

So sorry about your kitty, H & T. :(

[Gemini Cricket]

Sayyyyyyy....
What's the deal?
I just noticed 2 TV shows that totally ripoff The Soup.
One was on Comedy Central and another one was on the Style network, I think.
I cry foul! I call shenanigans! No one should mess with my Joel.
:D

[Alex]

Assuming that the one on Style was The Dish, that's an official spinoff of The Soup. Other official spinoffs are Sports Soup on Versus and Web Soup on G4. To the limited extent I've seen those I haven't cared for them.

Was the one on Comedy Central tosh.0? If so that's not an official spinoff but I've actually liked it more than any of the others (with The Soup still miles ahead).

[blueerica]

I'm so sorry to hear about Lily, H&T. It has indeed been a tough year for LoT pets.

**hugs**

[alphabassettgrrl]

Soo... we had lutefisk on Saturday. Hubby for the first time ever, me for the first time since I was 12.

Not bad. My friend commented about "fish jello and turpentine" (aquavit). Yeah, well. I ate it. I kind of liked it. Might try doing it at home, and cooking it a bit longer.

[Gemini Cricket]

Assuming that the one on Style was The Dish, that's an official spinoff of The Soup. Other official spinoffs are Sports Soup on Versus and Web Soup on G4. To the limited extent I've seen those I haven't cared for them.

Was the one on Comedy Central tosh.0? If so that's not an official spinoff but I've actually liked it more than any of the others (with The Soup still miles ahead).
Cool. I had no idea The Soup had spinoffs. I still pledge my allegiance to Joel McHale. (And understand that I'm not really ticked, it's just a lighthearted observation peppered with fake outrage that preaches my undying love for the host of The Soup.)
I watched tosh.0 last night because the YouTube redemption segment. I thought that was a really interesting idea. You never hear what happens to a lot of these people. I've been curious. I think that is a good idea to follow up with them, get their reactions about their 'fame' and even get a chance to redeem themselves by doing the action that they f'ed up again successfully this time.

[Not Afraid]

We've been getting some really good press on the store. The Long Beach Press Telegram ran an article today that was great and included a nice photo gallery that even has a decent picture of moi.

Here's the article. (http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_13796484)

And the photo gallery. (http://lang.presstelegram.com/photos/photos.asp?a=889804#id=889804&num=3)

[flippyshark]

I hope you guys are successful enough to really branch out - I'd love to have a Pussy & Pooch in Central Florida.

[Ghoulish Delight]

So Lisa, when does "Buster" move in to Casa de Cone/Meinke?

[Gn2Dlnd]

Congratulations!

I wonder if ThinKrisps could be marketed as one-time-use-only dog frisbees?

[Disneyphile]

I wonder if ThinKrisps could be marketed as one-time-use-only dog frisbees?Hmmm. Is cheese bad for dogs? If not, you could always come up with a smaller variety just for pets. ;)

[Gn2Dlnd]

Hmmm. Is cheese bad for dogs? If not, you could always come up with a smaller variety just for pets. ;)


From Pet Food Report (http://www.petfoodreport.com/newquestions.htm#cheese):
Question
I have heard cheese is bad for dogs and cats, is this true?

Answer
Cheese is a nutritious ingredient for pets, as it is for people and is used in a variety of pet foods and treats. Cheese provides excellent quality protein, calcium, Vitamin A, and essential fatty acids. B-complex vitamins are contained in some cheeses. Pets also like the taste of cheese and it can be a part of a complete and balanced pet food diet. However, pets should not be fed cheese from table scraps, which could contain too much fat and salt.

BTW, The parmesans are very low in fat, 3 grams.

[blueerica]

NA, what are your hours over the Thanksgiving weekend? J and I would love to go check it out at some point during our quick jaunt to Cali...

[JWBear]

We've been getting some really good press on the store. The Long Beach Press Telegram ran an article today that was great and included a nice photo gallery that even has a decent picture of moi.

Here's the article. (http://www.presstelegram.com/ci_13796484)

And the photo gallery. (http://lang.presstelegram.com/photos/photos.asp?a=889804#id=889804&num=3)

Great article, but does anyone still read the PT?

I want Buster.

[Disneyphile]

BTW, The parmesans are very low in fat, 3 grams.In that case, if you could make smaller ones and market them for dogs too... people are really into homemade pet foods these days. :)

[Snowflake]

Hugs to Heidi and Tom. :( Another beautiful pet crossing over the rainbow bridge.

[lashbear]

We've been getting some really good press on the store. The Long Beach Press Telegram ran an article today that was great and included a nice photo gallery that even has a decent picture of moi.
I love that pic too - I'm getting quite a Pussy & Pooch Pic collection !
I'd love to have a Pussy
there are surgeons that can oblige... :p

[BarTopDancer]

OOO I love the kitteh!!!!

[mousepod]

NA looks so damn happy and radiant. Made my day.

[wendybeth]

I love, love, love those pictures!!!!!!!!!:)

[Ghoulish Delight]

Damnit, I KNEW I'd regret that afternoon cup of coffee. Hopefully when I get home I can burn the jitters off with some quality circular saw time.

[Gemini Cricket]

Damnit, I KNEW I'd regret that afternoon cup of coffee. Hopefully when I get home I can burn the jitters off with some quality circular saw time.
Uh, that sounds... unsafe.
:D
Please be careful, Mr. Delight.

[JWBear]

Oh my... (http://www.towleroad.com/2009/11/get-your-hot-squats-and-thrusts-here.html)

[alphabassettgrrl]

NA- I love the pic of you with the kitty!!!!

[ToriBear]

I love the pictures of you with the dogs and the cat, NA!

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Lisa - I think that's the best photo of you ever. You look gorgeous.

[Not Afraid]

NA, what are your hours over the Thanksgiving weekend? J and I would love to go check it out at some point during our quick jaunt to Cali...

We'll be closed on Turkey Day, but open 10-9 Friday and Saturday and 11-7 on Sunday. I'll be there Friday night and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Thanks, everyone! We're getting some great press.

[Andrew]

Congratulations on the new addition, Disneyphile!

Sorry for your loss, Tom and LSPE.

[Snowflake]

We'll be closed on Turkey Day, but open 10-9 Friday and Saturday and 11-7 on Sunday. I'll be there Friday night and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Thanks, everyone! We're getting some great press.

How's business doing? You look spectacular!

Hopefully the turds around the corner will be having a going out of business sale, very soon.

[Disneyphile]

Apparently, Mufasa was an indoor/outdoor kitty before... he's now got his energy and "routine" back in order, so he slept all day yesterday, only to stay up all last night, wanting to go outside. :rolleyes:

Of course, that's not going to happen. Although, his desire might help in leash training him, like I want to try.

But, he had to jump in every single window last night, jumping through anything in his way, and then continuously trying to slide them open, and when we got up to pick up whatever he threw to the ground, he'd run to the door and whine at us. :rolleyes:

[blueerica]

I may drop by once we get in from the airport on Wednesday evening.

[BarTopDancer]

I may drop by once we get in from the airport on Wednesday evening.

You know what is right by there? Crepes.

Just sayin... ;)

[Deebs]

Oh my, DP! Mufasa has personality! At least he's not constantly clinging. :) I'm glad he's comfortable and getting his routine in order. I hope he gets the hint soon that he won't be going outside (without a leash) and does his nighttime wandering in silence. Sleeping during the day is one of the things kitties do best, isn't it? Sleeping kitty in the sun = so sweet!

[blueerica]

You know what is right by there? Crepes.

Just sayin... ;)

Agreed.

[Morrigoon]

Peet's is doing the "buy one for a friend, get one for yourself free" coupons on Facebook.

Hot tip: While it's not on the menu, you can get them to make you an eggnog Freddo by having them make a regular Freddo with eggnog instead of milk. Heavenly!

;)

[alphabassettgrrl]

DP- I hope your little guy adjusts to indoor-only soon. And that he enjoys walking on a leash!

[blueerica]

Yes, the eggnog comes before the signs do.

You know, I should have J try their eggnog latte.

Eggnog is one of those things that I tried to like every year until I finally gave up.

[BarTopDancer]

Eggnog is disgusting.

[Alex]

Egg nog is an interesting thing.

I like it for about exactly 8 ounces per year. I love that first glass every holiday season. Then I don't want another glass for about year.

[BarTopDancer]

Pumpkin in all forms except seeds is disgusting too.

Gingerbread on the other hand... is amazing!

[wendybeth]

Egg nog is the liquid version of fruit cake.

[Deebs]

Egg nog is the liquid version of fruit cake.

So true. I buy at least a quart every holiday season, thinking surely someone will drop by who wants some. Riiight. You'd think I'd quit buying it.

[Andrew]

On the other hand, I love eggnog and pumpkin pie. So I'll take yours.

[katiesue]

Not a pumpkin nor a nog fan. Now Tom & Jerry or Hot Buttered Rum I can go for.

[BarTopDancer]

You can have it ALL! Take it somewhere far, far away.

Far Far away land would be ideal.

Buttered Rum sounds vile too.

[Ghoulish Delight]

On the other hand, I love eggnog and pumpkin pie. So I'll take yours.
Not without a fight you won't.

pass me some fruit cake as well. Yummy.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Eggnog, Tom & Jerry, buttered rum.... love it all.

Pumpkin? Can't handle that. Pumpkin spices, sure, and pumpkin spice lattes... but not pumpkin itself.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

I hereby surrender all my fruitcake to anyone who will take it.
I like eggnog, but I prefer to dilute it 1:1 with milk because it's a bit too rich.
Pumpkin pie is okay, but it must have a good crust and be topped with a fluffy white substance or the deal is off.

[Alex]

I don't like the pumpkin pie they serve on Disney cruise ships. But otherwise it competes for my favorite pie.

[Andrew]

I don't like the pumpkin pie they serve on Disney cruise ships.
In no way did that abomination deserve to be called "pumpkin pie".

[Disneyphile]

I can't stand pumpkin pie, except from my mom's recipe which is a bit different from the usual lightly spiced squishy squashy crap. And no, I won't share that recipe - I'd like to keep it as a family tradition. :)

I do love fresh roasted pumpkin seeds in various flavors though and various sweeter items made/flavored with pumpkin. But, pumpkin soup and the like.... blech!

[Ghoulish Delight]

I like eggnog, but I prefer to dilute it 1:1 with milk rum because it's a bit too rich.Fixed it for you.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Well sure, if you want to watch me do a spit-take.

[blueerica]

We wants the rum!

[BarTopDancer]

Where did all the rum go?

[Alex]

In no way did that abomination deserve to be called "pumpkin pie".

To explain that little inside joke to anybody who cares:

Birthday food was the bane of our cruise a couple weeks ago. Early in the week it was the birthday of one member of our party, and even though the request was made in the same timely manner as in the past, they were unable to fulfill a request for a key lime pie (though the next night they were overly proud of delivering some left-over key lime cheesecake squares from the late night snack trays).

So with that in mind several days ahead of Lani's birthday night I asked if it would be possible to get a pumpkin pie at the last dinner of the cruise. Lead waiter said he'd inquire. Next night said it wasn't a problem. Night after that again confirmed it.

Dinner night rolls around and they give us our dessert menus and I'm starting to think they just forgot about it when out comes our waiter with some kind of cake. "Pumpkin" cake. I use quotes because this was a three layer cake with something vaguely pumpkin flavored in the frosting.

It was not good.

[Stan4dSteph]

I love a pumpkin bread recipe from Sunset magazine I make with freshly-roasted pumpkin. My mom has a great pumpkin pie recipe from James Beard. The key ingredient is cognac.

[Morrigoon]

I like eggnog AND pumpkin. Pumpkin soup gets a yes from me, as does pumpkin pie (with the crust cut off), pumpkin bread, pumpkin spice lattes, putting pumpkin pie spice in my hot chocolate and... well, you get the picture! But I do agree that eggnog alone can get to be too much very quickly. The light eggnogs help with this problem, interestingly enough.

[Gemini Cricket]

SFW
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b268/braddoc310/LEVI-JOHNSTON-PLAYGIRL-PICTURE-PHOT.jpg
Just sayin...
Kinda hot...
Could be just me...
Maybe...
Maybe not...
:)

[Alex]

"Hi...like my armpit?"

[Gemini Cricket]

"Hi...like my armpit?"
Yours or his, Alex?

:D

[Alex]

His. I know I like mine, I keep them presentable.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

"Hi...like my armpit?"Seriously, he looks like he's about to kiss his armpit, like Hulk Hogan kissing his biceps.

[Disneyphile]

OMFG. Mufasa has busted out the bathroom window screen and taken off. We didn't even hear him. I went to close the window, saw the hole, and he's gone. OMFG. I am so freaking out right now. We're trying to find him and he's just not anywhere nearby.

[Gemini Cricket]

OMFG. Mufasa has busted out the bathroom window screen and taken off. We didn't even hear him. I went to close the window, saw the hole, and he's gone. OMFG. I am so freaking out right now. We're trying to find him and he's just not anywhere nearby.
Holy crap!
Come back, Mufasa!
:(

[Disneyphile]

I drove the neighborhood a bit, and we put some food out on the patio. He's just nowhere. And, he doesn't even know his name yet. :(

I've never lost a pet before. EVER.

And, our bathroom window is really high up. He's definitely gone through it though, because the blinds were also bent up.

I am panicking something fierce, because he's only been with us for 5 days, and I don't think that's long enough for him to know where home is.

I've already put an alert out on his microchip, but still... that doesn't help if a car hits him or someone decides to keep him.

****.

[Gemini Cricket]

Stay positive. He'll turn up.
Fingers crossed.

[Disneyphile]

GC, that's some kind of juju in your fingers - Ken just walked in with him.

He was in a neighbor's garage, under their car.

I'm still crying.

[Disneyphile]

And, now I have a nice intoxicating apple martini. It's a damn fine hour for booze, that's for sure. At least now, I'll be able to sleep tonight.

[Bornieo: Fully Loaded]

I have images of Clint Eastwood breaking out of your bathroom window....

[Disneyphile]

I have images of Clint Eastwood breaking out of your bathroom window....The hole in the screen certainly looks like he did. ;)

While I've been nursing this martini and hugging Mufasa almost non-stop, Ken's doweled all the windows so they'll only open to 3 inches, still allowing for airflow, but preventing any more escapes from Mufasa/Static/Houdini. I just wonder what other name he's going to earn next. :rolleyes:

[Cadaverous Pallor]

I just wonder what other name he's going to earn next. :rolleyes:How about "Cat"? Don't all pets try to do this?

[Deebs]

I'm so glad Ken found Mufasa! I wish we'd found our Pigeon. She escaped through a screen sorta like Mufasa, only she pushed the screen out just enough to squish herself between it and the window sill. I miss my girl.

[Gemini Cricket]

Yay, Mufasa is back. :)

Deebs ~ When did Pigeon go missing? Recently? Oy. :(

[Disneyphile]

Poor Pigeon. :(

What is it with wanderlust in some kitties? :(

[BarTopDancer]

Tiger used to get out somehow and just wander the back yard.

Tigger used to escape and hide under the lemon tree in my parents back yard.

Springer once knocked out a screen and was "missing" for a few hours before I noticed. By "missing" I mean my parents had no clue he had gotten out and I heard him meowing outside.

Boo was an either abandoned or an outside cat who adopted me and hasn't wanted to set foot out there since.

[Andrew]

Before we built the SunPorch, Linus and occasionally Watson would sometimes try to zip out the front door when it was open. Now they spend all their time out on the porch--screened in, roofed over, but still "outside"--and seem pretty happy.

Disneyphile, I'm really glad Mufasa came back! Deebs, I'm sorry Pigeon hasn't.

[Deebs]

Yay, Mufasa is back. :)

Deebs ~ When did Pigeon go missing? Recently? Oy. :(

I think my post about her escape (http://www.loungeoftomorrow.com/LoT/showpost.php?p=306231&postcount=5023) kinda got lost in between the loss of Lilly, Haggis, and other kitty talk.

Poor Pigeon. :(

What is it with wanderlust in some kitties? :(

Now they spend all their time out on the porch--screened in, roofed over, but still "outside"--and seem pretty happy.

Disneyphile, I'm really glad Mufasa came back! Deebs, I'm sorry Pigeon hasn't.

Thanks, you guys. I should have known not to leave the window open. But I kind of thought she was satisfied just sitting on that window sill, breathing the fresh air. I had no idea she was plotting to flatten herself for her escape. She must have been scared, she had never been an outdoor girl. I like to believe someone kept her, though they would have had to lure her with food because she is shy with new people. But she was very affectionate and cuddly with us.

[Prudence]

1310 new posts.

Florida was great - got to visit my grandpa, do quite poorly at MouseAdventure, have an amazing dinner at Victoria and Albert's, and walk walk walk until I could walk no more. Oh- also had my first ever visit to a water park. Surprise: Didn't hate it! Bigger surprise: Loved the enclosed slide the best!

Tons of photos and video to wade through. And those 1310 new posts.

And big hugs to those with kitty-related sadness.

[Andrew]

do quite poorly at MouseAdventure
And you didn't introduce yourself to me? I didn't even realize you'd be there.

If you did introduce yourself and I've forgotten, I abjectly apologize. As crazy as the event was for players, it was ten times that for staff.

[Prudence]

And you didn't introduce yourself to me? I didn't even realize you'd be there.

If you did introduce yourself and I've forgotten, I abjectly apologize. As crazy as the event was for players, it was ten times that for staff.

And that's why I didn't want to bug you - didn't want to crowd you during the frenzy.

But, team Heffalump and Woozle are planning to be at Reindeer Games, so if it's not an enormous bother we'll say hey howdy hey at some point.

[lashbear]

We're glad we DID say Howdy to Andrew when we did MA - he's cute !! ;)

...and we got to chat briefly with Stan4rdSteph (sp?) too !

[Not Afraid]

I'm glad Mufasa came back! I go and work 12 hours and miss all of the drama! I'm sorry about Pigeon. It is horrible when one loses a pet and you don't know where they've gone or what become of them.

Jack got out the other night at 3 am. Thurston woke up and had to pee and, as we were coming inside, Jack ran out. I was lucky I even saw the bad man! It was pitch black outside and I went running through the spider webs and overgrown vines to grab his big orange butt. He used to be an outside cat, but he also used to chase cars. Bad, bad kitties!

[Morrigoon]

Just watched a piece on Persian cuisine my friend posted. Great, now I'm hungry for Persian food. Did you know it was possible to crave something you haven't tasted in 18 years? And of course, foodnetwork.com doesn't have a recipe for kebab koobideh or instructions on how to make that lovely rice the way they do (not sticky like Chinese rice).

[wendybeth]

Just a side note, Morri- today is my niece Persia's 4th birthday. :)

[Disneyphile]

Jack got out the other night at 3 am.Maybe there's a secret feline convention going on? Geesh!!

Last night, we had the joy of discovering that Mufasa is really smart - smart enough to turn doorknobs and open doors. (And had no problem reaching them either.) Thankfully, the deadbolt is too far out of his reach. And, this was still after we put him on the leash just an hour prior, let him step onto the porch with us and he almost immediately pawed at the front door, wanting back in. I think we're taking longer to adjust than he is. :rolleyes:

[JWBear]

We had a situation in our neighborhood last night. Our next door neighbor is a single mother with an 11 year old daughter. The mother was out at a meeting last evening; the daughter was home by herself. About 7:00, a man came to their door. The daughter opened the inner door (they have one of those heavy security screen doors). The man asked her if her parents were home. She said “no”. He then asked her to open the security door because he couldn’t see her very well. She told him “no”, and shut the door.

Shortly afterwards, the mother came home and saw a man standing in their front yard. As soon as he saw her, he took off running. A little later, she happened to look out a window that overlooked our driveway (which is between our house and hers) and saw someone standing there in the shadows.

She called the police and asked a friend to come over. The friend came to our house later to fill us in on what happened. We talked to some of the other neighbors to let them know to be on the look out.

Scary.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Yikes. Rule #1 in my house when home alone was to not answer the door. Period. And DEFINITELY not say my parents weren't home.

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Maybe there's a secret feline convention going on? Geesh!!Was there a Jellicle moon out that night?

[Ghoulish Delight]

Neat, just watched a bunch of today's space walk live.

[alphabassettgrrl]

So the only person I know to have gotten the flu shot (my hubby) has gotten sick. Hoping it's just a short-term reaction to the shot.

[Prudence]

And....it's just about time to head to the airport again for a brief visit to the NW to get my teeth cleaned.

[Kevy Baby]

Last night, we had the joy of discovering that Mufasa is really smart - smart enough to turn doorknobs and open doors.Next thing you know, he'll be ordering cat toys off the internet - better check your passwords...

[lashbear]

We had a situation in our neighborhood last night. ...
...Scary.
Yikes !! I'd be a little creeped out by that. Can they buy one of those flood-lights with a motion detector built in? We had one of those at my parents place when I was smaller. Lit up the whole front walk when anyone came even halfway up the yard.

[Prudence]

Posting from 35,000 feet in the air! Whee!!!!!

Why yes, I am easily amused.

[Kevy Baby]

Why yes, I am easily amused.I'm right there with you!

[Gemini Cricket]

Neat, just watched a bunch of today's space walk live.
Snore!

:D

[CoasterMatt]

I'm playing with new glass today! WHEEE!!

[Deebs]

I just ate a Hostess Ding Dong for the first time in a zillion years. The cake was dry, the chocolate outside like wax, the creamy filling like Crisco. After the first bite I hated it but finished the whole thing anyway. Just to confirm that I hated it, you understand. Why did I ever like those things when I was a kid? It was vile!

[flippyshark]

It would probably taste better if you batter-dipped and deep fried it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

http://eatingtheroad.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/whereshouldieat.jpg

[BarTopDancer]

That is awesome.

But now I am craving Tim Hortons. Dammit!

[JWBear]

Now I'm craving In-n-Out.

[lashbear]

Me Too. I got a longer way to go to get one. :(

... I need to look up one of those "Make-a-like" recipes.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Craving White Castles now.

Love the flow chart!

[Stan4dSteph]

That is awesome.

But now I am craving Tim Hortons. Dammit!There is one very close to my parent's house. They've infiltrated Western NY.

[Not Afraid]

Are you high? Is it after 2 am? Naugles used to be the answer. I miss Naugles.

[wolfy999]

Naugles....the memories!

[BarTopDancer]

Now I'm craving In-n-Out.

At least you can get In-n-Out. I have to settle for Tim Horton's coffee that I have in my freezer. I really want one of their donuts or Nanimo bars.

[Alex]

Sadly, another source buying into the overhype that is In-n-Out (as always based entirely on truly horrible french fries since that is all they serve that is within my dietary range).

[Ghoulish Delight]

Hate the fries, love the burgers.

[Deebs]

The fries are inedible to me without loading them with salt, pepper and ketchup, which I really don't need to be doing. So I just don't eat them. But every now and then I eat a burger from there.

[Ghoulish Delight]

And now for something completely different:

inudge (http://inudge.net/inudge#/8ndu)

[Not Afraid]

That's fun, but not quite as addicting as Bloom. I love my iPhone.

[mousepod]

I remember my first Naugles experience. I was 16 years old (there were no Naugles on the East Coast), and a couple of my friends brought me to their "favorite" fast food place. We ordered burritos and grabbed lots of hot sauce - the sauce came in containers similar the McDonald's McNugget sauce. We dumped all the hot sauce into our burritos, save one, which we opened and left on the table. Before we dug in, my friend dropped the dirtiest penny he had into the last sauce container. When we were done eating, he pulled out the penny, and it was absolutely shiny and clean.

"Imagine what that sht's doing to your stomach right now," he said.

Ah, youth.

[Deebs]

Ha! I remember the hot sauce being in those containers. Eating in one time, with my friends, I flipped one over by flicking it on its edge. Repeatedly. Seeing how many times it would land right side up. One flip too many and it actually opened, splattering hot sauce in my eye. Ah, youth indeed. And thinking about what you just said, it's a wonder I still have my vision.

[JWBear]

I miss Naugles too. And, I LOVE In-n-Out fries! They're better than McDonalds IMO.

[ToriBear]

Going to New Moon tonight with Mom and Grandma. :) Can't wait!

[Disneyphile]

Before we dug in, my friend dropped the dirtiest penny he had into the last sauce container. When we were done eating, he pulled out the penny, and it was absolutely shiny and clean.

"Imagine what that sht's doing to your stomach right now," he said.You can also use ketchup and/or hot sauce to polish copper... it's the tomato content that does it. ;)

But, I like your youthful story much better. :)

[JWBear]

You can also use ketchup and/or hot sauce to polish copper... it's the tomato content that does it.

I thought it was the vinegar in the ketchup that did it. My mother always polished her copper and brass by soaking it in white vinegar. Works great!

[wolfy999]

Any of these work on Sterling Silver?

[JWBear]

I would definitely not use anything acidic on silver.

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Au revoir, my lovelies. Off to visit my brother and his adorable bambinos in Milan for Thanksgiving. We're also heading over to Paris for a quick DLP trip, and I'm excited because we've never been. Wishing you all warm and happy Thanksgivings.

[BarTopDancer]

Have a wonderful trip! Happy Thanksgiving to you & T!

[Ghoulish Delight]

Have fun! I HIGHLY recommend the California Grill in the Disneyland Hotel for a meal (or 2). It's barely more expensive than what you'll pay for food in park..and it's actually food, unlike what you'll find in the park.

[Morrigoon]

Oh how awesome! You'll just LOVE DLP!

[Alex]

I did not love DLP but even if you don't it's great to cross it off the list. Have a great trip!

Though from our trip I can tell you that if you do a face plant in one of the restaurants they'll be very polite about it all.

[alphabassettgrrl]

How exciting, H&T! Milan, Paris, DisneyParis... wow!!! And time with your family? Cool. Can't wait to hear about it once you get back!

Me- I got a surprise night off. Work told me they didn't need me for the rehearsal. Excellent!

[€uroMeinke]

I like Paris, Naugles, and In-n-out - I used to not like their fries at all, until I learned you could order them well done, now I love them.

[RStar]

and In-n-out - I used to not like their fries at all, until I learned you could order them well done, now I love them.

Do they serve the fries under cooked???

[€uroMeinke]

Do they serve the fries under cooked???

I thought so, but I like my fries dark and crispy

[Kevy Baby]

One thing about In N Out french fries: they are not made consistently from store-to-store. Some locations make them better than others.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Here's the thing about fries, if you cut the potato and fry it immediately in very hot oil, you get In-n-Out style fries. Sort of a papery skin, a little dry, so salt doesn't adhere. If the oil is less hot, you get a stickier fried potato, not at all a french fry consistency. If you cut your potatoes and let them soak in water overnight, starch leaches out of them, creating a coating that gives you that super-crisp consistency you find at McDonald's. If you cheat, i.e. Carl's Jr. waffle fries, you can "bread" your fries, and get the same crispy outsides, but the insides are usually a little mushy.

There are very few fries I don't like. I hate cold or reheated fries, and Steak fries and Suzie-q's are too thick to get crisp enough for me.

When I order fries, rarely, because of the carbs and all, I'll usually ask for them extra crispy, with a side of mayo for dipping.

[Gemini Cricket]

There are about three stories that I'm working on right now. One of them is a horror story. I started that project up again after a couple of months of nada and started writing up a storm tonight. Can I just say that I kinda freaked myself out tonight by what I wrote? lol! Creepy sh!t!
:D

[lashbear]

Having another Hypo - Frozen Banana slices with peanut butter are Da Bomb !! :D

[CoasterMatt]

I had a weird dream last night about a horror movie with Rob Lowe as a cult leader who created zombies.

[Alex]

My night was worse. I woke up this morning (at 4:30am which, sadly, has become standard even on weekends) and Deepak Chopra was on the radio. Surely a bad omen for the day to come.

[JWBear]

For some reason when I first woke up this morning I was thinking it was Easter Sunday. Weird.

[flippyshark]

There are about three stories that I'm working on right now. One of them is a horror story. I started that project up again after a couple of months of nada and started writing up a storm tonight. Can I just say that I kinda freaked myself out tonight by what I wrote? lol! Creepy sh!t!
:D

Can't wait to read!

[ToriBear]

I'm now scared for my life.....I woke up and went to look out the window....AND THERE WAS SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD!!!!! Man I hate it!


Oh, and GC, I want to read your story! Maybe it'll take my mind off the fact that it's SNOWING!!!

[RStar]

I had a weird dream last night about a horror movie with Rob Lowe as a cult leader who created zombies.

So that's where Rob Zombie came from!

[MouseWife]

I'm late with this maybe, but...

watching Leno the other night they had a guy from the Twilight series. Ross the intern was outside @ City Walk {I think} letting girls ask the guy from Twilight questions. The last question he saved for himself. He said

'In the movie {or a movie} you were attacked by a bear. Have you ever been attacked by a bear in real life?'

to which the actor said, pretty much without missing a beat

'No, there are always a lot of cougars to scare them away.' {or something like that}.

Now, I just barely learned what the heck that all meant and I almost fell over laughing. No one played up on his comment but Ross laughed as he knew what it meant.

And, I had to smile that I got it. :D

carry on...............

[lashbear]

I'm SOooooo delighted....I woke up and went to look out the window....AND THERE WAS SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD!!!!! Man I LOVE it! I wish the LashPair was here to frolic in the snow with me for HOURS !!
I know how you feel, we couldn't get enough snow when we were there, either !!!

You lucky girl !!! :D

[cirquelover]

We had snow mixed in with the rain this morning. It was way too cold for my taste!

[Kevy Baby]

I just discovered I was on an episode of HBO's Real Sex. It was episode 16 (from 1996). I was a DJ at a Lifestyles Convention in San Diego and you can clearly see me on stage in one shot.

Only took me 13 years to discover that.

[Gemini Cricket]

You know, I liked Adam Lambert's performance on the AMA's this year. There's going to be a lot of controversy about it but I thought it was refreshing!
:)

[ToriBear]

I know how you feel, we couldn't get enough snow when we were there, either !!!

You lucky girl !!! :D

You sick, sick bear. :p Lol! I almost spat out my drink reading what you rewrote of my post.

[katiesue]

I miss snow. And yes I've lived in it and endlessly shoveled it and crawled under the car to put on chains. But I still miss it.

[Disneyphile]

I just discovered I was on an episode of HBO's Real Sex. It was episode 16 (from 1996). I was a DJ at a Lifestyles Convention in San Diego and you can clearly see me on stage in one shot.Awesome!!! :snap: Can I have your autograph? ;)

[lashbear]

I just discovered I was on an episode of HBO's Real Sex. It was episode 16 (from 1996). I was a DJ at a Lifestyles Convention in San Diego and you can clearly see me on stage in one shot.

Only took me 13 years to discover that.
were you wearing Latex or Leather?

You sick, sick bear. :p Lol! I almost spat out my drink reading what you rewrote of my post.
rewrote?? Whatever do you mean? http://home.mindspring.com/~kevin_elder/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/whistle.gif

[Kevy Baby]

were you wearing Latex or Leather?Cargo shorts and a T-Shirt. I was working, not participating.

[mousepod]

We were looking at (read: not buying) furniture this weekend at Buttercup on Venice and decided to go into "Father's Office" for a quick bite. It's called a "gastropub", which means that they have many alcohol options and a small but interesting food menu. They make it clear on the menu that their policy is to not make any changes whatsoever to the recipes of the offered dishes, and even though I'm not a fan of certain cheeses, they stuck by their policy, which I took to be pretty douchey. However, I can say without any reservation, that the "Office Burger," as it appears immutable on their menu, is one of the best hamburgers I have ever tasted.

[Gemini Cricket]

I have Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" song in my head:

"Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Roma-roma-mamaa!
Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!"

Totally love her.
:)

[Stan4dSteph]

Got my H1N1 shot today. No ill effects so far.

[katiesue]

Maddie's high risk because of her diabetes so I got her the nasal spray on Saturday. We spent 5 hours in line at her school. They keep running out here. The clinic was from 9-2 students only and if you got in line at 9 you didn't make the cut to get one.

[Stan4dSteph]

Maddie's high risk because of her diabetes so I got her the nasal spray on Saturday. We spent 5 hours in line at her school. They keep running out here. The clinic was from 9-2 students only and if you got in line at 9 you didn't make the cut to get one.How awful. I was in and out in about 20 minutes, but we had to schedule an appointment ahead of time.

[katiesue]

Here - as far as I can tell. You can only get one if you go to the county health clinics. And they're hit/miss. The woman behind me in line was pregnant and had gone there but was turned away. Maddies's school district did clinics at 4 schools this weekend and each school only had 1000 doses. I'm not sure how many kids are in the district but it's more than 4000. They are supposed to do another round of clinics in a few weeks but it's dependent on getting enough of the vaccines.

[lashbear]

I have Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" song in my head:

"Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Roma-roma-mamaa!
Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!"

Totally love her.
:)
Oh, did I happen to mention we're seeing her in March ? :evil: :D

[Gemini Cricket]

Oh, did I happen to mention we're seeing her in March ? :evil: :D
How awesome is that?
:)
Lucky duck.

[lashbear]

I'm following her on twitter - she's funny the way she refers to her fans as "monsters" :D

[Gemini Cricket]

Apparently, her new song "Monster" is about a guy with a big d!ck. Like I said, I love her.
:D

[Chernabog]

I have Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" song in my head:

"Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Roma-roma-mamaa!
Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!"

Totally love her.
:)

I've had that stuck in my head all day too!! It's like disco baby-talk. Ridiculous, but catchy.

BJ got me tickets to see her Dec 21 at the Nokia theatre in LA. Yay!

[JWBear]

I just signed up my Second Life avatar on Facebook. Hee!

[lashbear]

Link please?

[Kevy Baby]

Link please?Okay, here ya go (http://www.swinglifestyle.com/)

Mod edit: (this should be self-evident...but then I forget we have Moonliner to deal with) Link NSFW

[Moonliner]

God dammit! *&%*$*%!!

When will I ever F'n learn. DO DOT CLICK ON KEVY LINKS from work.

Now where does Firefox keep the "flush browser history" tab..... :mad:

[wolfy999]

You deserved that one!




hehe

[Disneyphile]

ROFLMAO!!!

[lashbear]

Kevy, one of these days I'm going to put you over my knee and spank you.

[Snowflake]

Kevy, one of these days I'm going to put you over my knee and spank you.

Like he's not going to just love that?

[Kevy Baby]

Kevy, one of these days I'm going to put you over my knee and spank you.Promises, promises

[Prudence]

I swear - this 3-day week is longer than any 5-day week I've ever worked.

[BarTopDancer]

Indeed.

[Moonliner]

*blink *blink*

Huh. Yep. We'er all still here.

Cancel one more end of world scenario (http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/11/large-hadron-collider-starts-up-produces-first-collisions.ars).

Looks like we can rest easy for the next 1,122 days.... (http://www.bautforum.com/conspiracy-theories/63449-whole-2012-poles-flip-nonsense.html#post1049386)

[Alex]

Well, not quite yet. These collisions were not the extremely high energy ones that scare certain witless people.

Though if I were running LHC I think I'd schedule the first of those for 12/21 next year just to really **** with people's minds.

[Mousey Girl]

I couldn't sleep. At 4am I started making cookies.
The cookies are done, now I am starting the pies for tomorrow.

[lashbear]

I couldn't sleep. At 4am I started making cookies.
The cookies are done, now I am starting the pies for tomorrow.
MMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Mousey Girl Cookies = YUM !!!

[Betty]

fvck. I ordered 3 new HP notebook computers and 3 HP portable printers. Out of those, 1 of each arrived broken and HP will not rush me either one. 5-7 business days which - with the holiday - meant the end of next week or even beginning of week after.

They suck.

I used to love HP. Good products with great customer service and they stood behind what they made. Now they have crappy to mediocre customer service, crappy quality if 2 of 6 items arrive broken and really don't care what time frame their customers have.

I have 3 people on Monday coming for training and only 2 will have setups.

Thanks HP for making my life more complicated than necessary and for giving me an F.U. when you could have made it right. (by shipping me out new items that would arrive by Monday.)

[BarTopDancer]

*blink *blink*

Huh. Yep. We'er all still here.

Cancel one more end of world scenario (http://arstechnica.com/science/news/2009/11/large-hadron-collider-starts-up-produces-first-collisions.ars).

Looks like we can rest easy for the next 1,122 days.... (http://www.bautforum.com/conspiracy-theories/63449-whole-2012-poles-flip-nonsense.html#post1049386)

Well, not quite yet. These collisions were not the extremely high energy ones that scare certain witless people.

Though if I were running LHC I think I'd schedule the first of those for 12/21 next year just to really **** with people's minds.

I am not thrilled about this because I don't understand how it works/won't end the world. If someone wants to explain it I'll probably no longer be one of those witless people. :(

[Ghoulish Delight]

If the LHC succeeds in what the theory predicts, the collisions will produce energies that approach the energy of a blackhole. Except on a scale that's sub-atomic, and for a duration that's less than a blink of an eye. There is no danger of anything that small, of that little duration, doing any damage to anything.

[Alex]

How it won't end the world?

The most credible fears about the LHC expressed by doomsday worriers is that it will create extremely small black holes (which would that then grow out of control and destroy the planet and/or solar system). Another possibly is that it will create a new form of matter (that then "infects" all of the existing matter it touches destroying the planet).

The first reason not to worry is that those who fear these things are only paying attention to half of the theories. The same theories that predict these things could be created also predict that they will almost instanteously evaporate before they could possible do any damage. So it is cherry picking to believe the theories enough to worry but not enough to stop worrying.

The second reason to not worry is that the Large Hadron Collider is not doing anything new. The type of particle collisions they are looking to create don't happen on earth normally but that is only because they happen in the upper atmosphere instead. And on the surface of the moon. And on the surface of Mercury. And on the surface of various moons without atmospheres. And in the upper atmospheres of all the other planets. So, we're not creating anything new, we're just creating it where it is easier to observe. Observing particle collisions in the upper atmosphere (the closest place they happen) would be like trying to take detailed statistics on a single shooting star while standing in downtown Los Angeles and wearing sunglasses. So we do it down here where we know the exact location and time of the collission and can surround it with billions of dollars of detectors and computers. But it still isn't anything new. These collissions have been happening here in Earth's atmosphere for billions of years in a volume greater than anything the LHC will ever do and they haven't destroyed the planet yet.

To a degree it is like saying a leaf falling from an tree indoors could cause a concussion and so trees should never be allowed inside. Sure, I could make up a scenario where that happens but it is essentially fiction and the same thing happens (falling leaves) outside all of the time. Being indoors doesn't make it any riskier.

[Moonliner]

Well, not quite yet. These collisions were not the extremely high energy ones that scare certain witless people.


I know but if I waited until then it might actually happen and then I'd miss my opportunity to poke fun at the 2012'ers. Better safe than sorry I say.

[JWBear]

It's dead here today. Is everybody out shopping?

[alphabassettgrrl]

Not shopping- today of all days I stay home if at all possible.

We slept late this morning and now I'm trying to get up the energy to go for a bike ride to burn off the calories I ate yesterday.

[Prudence]

I just got up! Now, since yesterday I ate elsewhere and didn't get to make my own complete feast, I am about to start on pie, then turkey. Plus stuffing and dressing, brussels sprouts w/bacon, cranberry relish, creamed onions, and whatever else I can rustle up.

[Mousey Girl]

I would have gone shopping this morning, but no $$. I like to just wander around stores (Target & Michaels) just to people watch. I have everything I need already planned out, but I still need some stocking stuffer type things.

[Andrew]

We had considered going to IKEA for a bench/shoe storage unit but the "limited quantities" sold out almost immediately (we called before leaving). We might hit Trader Joe's but have no other shopping plans.

Yeah, not economically stimulating, that's me.

[katiesue]

We hit Target this morning. There was nothing that we were all excited about but Madz and I go every year and it's fun watching everyone get crazy. We hit the mall after that but we were home back in bed by 6:30. For us it's more something that we do together than really buying anything.

[Morrigoon]

I picked up a toy for my nephew (I was told the other day that he's into Bakugan, so I got him Bakugan, whatever the hell that is) for $10, a 4-gig chip for my camera for $10, Balderdash (bet you can't guess how much...), a travel version of Apples to Apples, and some fuzzy jammie bottoms for Alex for $5. Not for Christmas, just because the dog keeps making holes in his PJs. He's actually wearing them now, so I guess I did good ;)

An hour into the sale, Target still had the big TVs in stock, cameras, portable DVD players, etc.

They did a really good job preparing for today, at least my local one did. They spread out the doorbuster items around the store, rather than concentrating in their usual department (Electronics was mobbed anyway because of the smaller stuff like DVDs that were on sale). So like the TVs were actually over in Women's clothing, some of the toys were in Kids' clothing, etc. And they handed out a map to everyone in line (and a reusable shopping bag!) that showed you where those items were located. I think that did a lot to keep the shopping cart traffic to a low roar. When the doors opened, everyone walked in peacefully, no stampeding or arguing. For checkout, they had a remote queue set up that everyone got into, and a lady directing people from the queue to open registers, so the queue, though long, went very quickly. One more quick line to get out (receipt checking ala Costco).

Now, the Target I went to has the advantage of being rather hidden in my neighborhood (high on a hill off a non-freeway reaching street) and surrounded by 3 other locations within a 3-mile radius. So I don't know if they all had it that good or if I just made a good choice going with that one instead of one of the ones in a big shopping center.

[Betty]

I had an interesting day. This morning we went to WinCo near our new place and I'm once again surprised at the great prices. They had turkeys for $2.00! Wow! I bought 2. I'll roast one tomorrow and keep one frozen for later.

Got home and the hot water doesn't seem very hot. I'm thinking - oh great - the propane tank at this place didn't have much in it. They are coming to refill on Monday or Tuesday but I guess it didn't last. F! F! F! Call them to see if they can come sooner but no.

Took Amy to the mall in Hemet and it was tolerable. Picked up a few things.

Got home and the power was out. So - no hot water - no heat and now no power. Which also means no phone and internet. Hours later and still nothing. We drive down the hill to the local pay phone because, of course, this is the weekend I accidently leave my cell at work and even if I hadn't, I don't get a signal at home anyway.

Finally see some so cal edison trucks down the way a bit and an hour or so later we have electricity.

It's while I'm making dinner that I wonder if maybe the pilot light blew out. Sure enough - light it and we are on our way to hot water! Yay!

[Alex]

Went nowhere near any stores and will try to maintain that for at least another month.

Went to Virginia City instead. Never been before. It snowed. Much better than shopping.

[Kevy Baby]

Went to Disneyland to collect my gift card

[Prudence]

Cooked! Turkey, scalloped potatoes, brussels sprouts, cranberry relish, sausage chestnut dressing, and a cranberry apple pie. Now: food coma.

[Not Afraid]

I did my part for the economy and sold pet stuff to people. We had a decent day but it wasn't crazy. 2nd Street isn't like the malls, thank god.

[lashbear]

the Target I went to has the advantage of being rather hidden in my neighborhood (high on a hill off a non-freeway reaching street)
"High on a hill stood a lonely Target,
lay-de oh de lay-de oh de lay-dee hoo"
:D

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Went to Disneyland to collect my gift cardIt was your birthday? Happy happy! Kept it off the calendar, I see.


My Black Friday involved sleeping late, then visiting furniture shops to look at rocking recliners for the nursery. Furniture stores are definitely off the BF beaten path (especially at 2pm, I'd assume). No purchases made.

[Gn2Dlnd]

My contribution to the economy was a $2.09 frozen yogurt. Today I'm going to the park.

[€uroMeinke]

Finally enjoying my morning cup of coffee after an unexpected vet trip - Sid broke his hip this morning and is now resting at the vets on pains meds in prep for surgery on Monday.

[Disneyphile]

Sid broke his hip this morning and is now resting at the vets on pains meds in prep for surgery on Monday.Poor Sid! :(

I'm finally sitting down and having a spot of pumpkin pie for lunch. I just finished washing every single piece of the vintage Franciscan Ware and played "Cupboard Tetris" so we can finally put it to use. It's perfect timing for our intimate Thanksgiving II tonight. I just love these dishes! :)

But, I still have to clean the entire kitchen, dust the dining room and prep the meal. No rest for the wicked!

[lashbear]

Sid !!! :( Source of many cuddles for us. Get better soon !!!

[Not Afraid]

Even with 9 other cats and 2 pugs in the house, it feels a bit empty without my large Orca of a cat. I just hope his surgery goes well. Beyond that, I hope we can manage 6 weeks of Sid in a crate.

[Gemini Cricket]

Wait, I think I'm out of the loop. Who's Sid? Poor Sid... whoever you are...
:(



Good gracious.
Eric Bana was on Chelsea Lately... holy shamoley he's f*cking hot hot hot. He is finer than frog hair. Wow!
Love him love him.

I need to get me to Australia...
:)

[Not Afraid]

Sid is the Ginormous black and white Maine Coon mix that we received with his whiskers shaved off. He arrived after the bottle baby kittens and before the skitzy girl, Petra.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_C2xxvub9Pno/SVRRpoz8yzI/AAAAAAAAAhs/K0K4Dx6a6bQ/s912/IMG_0622.JPG

[Snowflake]

Somehow I missed the addition of Sid. Handsome boy, get well soon buddy. :(

[Not Afraid]

Somehow I missed the addition of Sid. Handsome boy, get well soon buddy. :(


Well, it is pretty difficult to keep up with all of our (10) cats.

[wendybeth]

Finally enjoying my morning cup of coffee after an unexpected vet trip - Sid broke his hip this morning and is now resting at the vets on pains meds in prep for surgery on Monday.

How on earth did he manage to do that????:eek:

Poor kitty boy- I hope he feels better very soon, and I hope his recuperation time isn't too stressful for all!

[lindyhop]

Even with 9 other cats and 2 pugs in the house, it feels a bit empty without my large Orca of a cat. I just hope his surgery goes well. Beyond that, I hope we can manage 6 weeks of Sid in a crate.

It wasn't until you said Orca that I figured out which feline is Sid. Did he fall out of the bathroom sink? Hope he's feeling better soon.

[Not Afraid]

We don't know what happened exactly. I wasn't home and Chris was in the kitchen. There was playing and chasing going on. He probably was tearing through the house, slip on the floor and slammed himself into a wall (or something like that). Our vet said "big guys fall hard". I guess so!

[flippyshark]

My 20-pounder sends Sid all the best. (Tsunami is prone to some pretty reckless running and jumping as well. He's always been playful, but these days, a little miscalculation can result in some hard knocks.)

[katiesue]

Tree is up and decorated. I snagged all the Shiny Brite ornaments. Looks really nice. And I found this amazing tree skirt that my grandmother had made that matchs my stocking.

[BarTopDancer]

Somehow I missed Alex and GD both explaining how the LHC will work and not end the world. I feel much, much better. Thank you!

[lashbear]

[refrains from making jokes about stockings....]

[alphabassettgrrl]

Y'know, 40 used to seem old. Now... not so much.

[Ghoulish Delight]

New favorite expression of incompetence, courtesy This American Life: "He couldn't sell life insurance to the Kennedys."

[SzczerbiakManiac]

Brilliant!

VGDM

[Moonliner]

New favorite expression of incompetence, courtesy This American Life: "He couldn't sell life insurance to the Kennedys."

I always liked the opposite of that:

"He could sell flight insurance to Clark Kent"

[Ghoulish Delight]

Wow. As of right now, the only thing my system can reach on the network is LoT. That includes other systems within our lab network. :D :D :D

Something must be wrong with our DNS or gateway server, but since I was just on the LoT, the route is cached on my local machine, so it can still get here. But nowhere else. Aw shucks.

[Not Afraid]

Sid made it through surgery and is spending another night at the vet. He's doped up on pain meds, which is good 'cause he probably hurts like hell.

[JWBear]

Yay! (The making it through, not the hurting like hell.)

[lashbear]

Poor little man... He's in our thoughts. Are the others missing him?

[BarTopDancer]

Poor kitty. Yay drugs!

If you put him in the bathroom like you did Scoundrel he'll have lots of company on NYE.

[alphabassettgrrl]

Yay for successful surgery! Now we root for a quick and full recovery for little kittykins.

[Not Afraid]

Sid will be our cage dancer for not one, but TWO parties before he gets released. I guess he won't be stealing bacon this year.