Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Monday, May 19, 2008
A glimpse of summer
I am 27 years old and last night I saw my very first drive-in movie. Rick and I went to see National Treasure-Book of Secrets at the local drive-in. It was fun, and it almost felt old fashioned. It also seemed like such a summery thing to do.
We've been having near record-high temps around here lately, although I think the heat wave is on its way out. The location of Crescent City is such that it stays relatively cool, even when surrounding areas are heating up. For example, on Thursday it was 100+ degrees in the towns all around Crescent City, even at the coast just north of here. In CC temperatures were hovering around 70 at that same time (it got to a high of 81 that day at 10 a.m.). The all-time high for CC is something like 93 degrees.
Well, despite the modest temps, it's still been sunny enough to make it feel as warm as summer. In fact, I went to the beach on Saturday with a co-worker and I got very burned. Ooops! Rick's been calling me red lobster!
In cat news ... the kittens are scheduled to be fixed on Tuesday! Yeah! I'm ready to get that over with. All the cats are still getting along, and I think they even like each other! Yesterday, I caught Weezie cleaning Chloe. So cute.
We've been having near record-high temps around here lately, although I think the heat wave is on its way out. The location of Crescent City is such that it stays relatively cool, even when surrounding areas are heating up. For example, on Thursday it was 100+ degrees in the towns all around Crescent City, even at the coast just north of here. In CC temperatures were hovering around 70 at that same time (it got to a high of 81 that day at 10 a.m.). The all-time high for CC is something like 93 degrees.
Well, despite the modest temps, it's still been sunny enough to make it feel as warm as summer. In fact, I went to the beach on Saturday with a co-worker and I got very burned. Ooops! Rick's been calling me red lobster!
In cat news ... the kittens are scheduled to be fixed on Tuesday! Yeah! I'm ready to get that over with. All the cats are still getting along, and I think they even like each other! Yesterday, I caught Weezie cleaning Chloe. So cute.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Cat world
Our life lately has been consumed by cats. Trying to acclimate the kittens, and then trying to get Weezie used to them and vice-versa has been quite a job. Things are getting better. The kittens and Weezie are not exactly friends yet, but they are definitly getting used to being around each other and are curious about one another. It's a really interesting process learning about the socialization of cats. Weezie has acted in some ways that we never would have expected, and so have the kittens! Rowdy is the least scared of Weezie, and sometimes gets a bop on the head because of it. But at the same time, I think Weezie likes him more because he's not scared of her.
One of the main things we've learned though, is that office accessories make excellent cat toys if you know how to rig them up just right.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Welcome home, kittens
We finally brought our two little kittens home on Saturday, and they've been adjusting well. We've named them Rowdy and Chloe. Although you all had some really great names, we chose Chloe because it seemed like a cute little name ... cute and little just like her. And we had been watching episodes of the Smallville TV show, and Chloe is one of our favorite characters. And many of you know that Smallville is one of our favorite shows.
This is Chloe. At first she was very shy and timid. Not sure about Rick and me or her new home. She's smart though. More of a thinker. Just one or two days after she arrived here, she became the ring-leader of the brother/sister duo. She finds things to climb and new places to explore ... whether we want her to or not!
Rowdy is living up to his name. He is such a boy! He is perfectly happy to eat, play, poop, play, sleep and then play some more. He's so funny to watch; jumping and dodging and pouncing on his sister-toy-sister-other toy-sister-blanket-sister. I think he's going to be a cuddler. He likes to be petted right now more than Chloe does.
As for Weezie ... she's the least thrilled of us all. She's getting a little better each day though. She watches us play with the kittens and she watches them play together, but she doesn't want to get too close to them yet. She's interested in the kittens, but she doesn't exactly like them yet. Luckily, she hasn't acted out in a bad way and she's still loving toward Rick and me. I think she'll come around.
This is Chloe. At first she was very shy and timid. Not sure about Rick and me or her new home. She's smart though. More of a thinker. Just one or two days after she arrived here, she became the ring-leader of the brother/sister duo. She finds things to climb and new places to explore ... whether we want her to or not!
Rowdy is living up to his name. He is such a boy! He is perfectly happy to eat, play, poop, play, sleep and then play some more. He's so funny to watch; jumping and dodging and pouncing on his sister-toy-sister-other toy-sister-blanket-sister. I think he's going to be a cuddler. He likes to be petted right now more than Chloe does.
As for Weezie ... she's the least thrilled of us all. She's getting a little better each day though. She watches us play with the kittens and she watches them play together, but she doesn't want to get too close to them yet. She's interested in the kittens, but she doesn't exactly like them yet. Luckily, she hasn't acted out in a bad way and she's still loving toward Rick and me. I think she'll come around.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Pet diaries
OK ... I took the video off because obviously it was not working right. By the way, we get to bring the kitties home mid-April. Yeah!
The following is a funny e-mail forward that Rick got from his sister, Amanda. I laughed so hard I cried when Rick read it to me. Maybe it was the cat voice he used...
Dog Diary
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite!
11:00 am - Went to the vet. Bummer.
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite!
Cat Diary
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for these rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.
In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomited on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am.
Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies'. I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow - but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move.
My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe ... HEH HEH HEH, for now!
The following is a funny e-mail forward that Rick got from his sister, Amanda. I laughed so hard I cried when Rick read it to me. Maybe it was the cat voice he used...
Dog Diary
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite!
11:00 am - Went to the vet. Bummer.
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite!
5:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite!
Cat Diary
Day 983 of my captivity.
My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.
Although I make my contempt for these rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape.
In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomited on the carpet.
Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am.
Bastards!
There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies'. I must learn what this means, and how to use it to my advantage.
Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow - but at the top of the stairs.
I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move.
My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe ... HEH HEH HEH, for now!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
New additions to the family
These two kittens are going to be the newest members of our little family. Right now they are too young to come home with us, but in a few weeks they'll be ready.
The creamy-orange one is a boy, and we've decided to name him Rowdy. The name is after Rowdy Creek, a little tributary in our area. We wanted to name him after something out here because that's where we got him!
The torti-colored kitty is a girl, and she was sort of an after-thought. When Rick and I went to the humane society to see Rowdy, we thought she was just so cute that we had to get her. Actually, Rick couldn't resist her, and he talked me into it. She *is* super cute though. As of now, the girl kitty doesn't have a name. We just can't decide on one. We'd like to take suggestions. So everyone give us your best girl kitty names.
I know everyone is wondering, "What about Weezie?"
She'll be OK because the kittens are so young. And with two of them, they'll be less likely to pester her when they're acting like frisky little kittens. Weezie still likes to play, but she also likes to cat-nap and relax more than she used to. We're hoping she takes on a motherly role with them.
The creamy-orange one is a boy, and we've decided to name him Rowdy. The name is after Rowdy Creek, a little tributary in our area. We wanted to name him after something out here because that's where we got him!
The torti-colored kitty is a girl, and she was sort of an after-thought. When Rick and I went to the humane society to see Rowdy, we thought she was just so cute that we had to get her. Actually, Rick couldn't resist her, and he talked me into it. She *is* super cute though. As of now, the girl kitty doesn't have a name. We just can't decide on one. We'd like to take suggestions. So everyone give us your best girl kitty names.
I know everyone is wondering, "What about Weezie?"
She'll be OK because the kittens are so young. And with two of them, they'll be less likely to pester her when they're acting like frisky little kittens. Weezie still likes to play, but she also likes to cat-nap and relax more than she used to. We're hoping she takes on a motherly role with them.
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