The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

[StarWarsGirl]

Our one cat wakes up dh every morning at 3:30 even after the time change. 6am would be so welcome. That would be like a sleep in morning.

I generally have Belle well trained. I leave the door to my room closed because otherwise, sound from downstairs would travel right up and into my room. I have a set of hanging bells I got from Morocco when I was four (Epcot, not the real thing ). Anyway, I have them hanging on the door, and Belle is trained that if she wants out, she rings the bells with her paw, and I open the door. It means I barely wake up if she wants to leave. I also keep the shades up on one if the windows, and she has a perch so she can watch outside in the morning. She has catnip toys nearby that she cab play with.

She also has an automatic feeder that doesn't turn until 6 am, so she knows she gets fed no earlier than that. She's pretty much adjusted to sleeping when we do. Sometimes she'll ask to be let out before I get up. Weekends, someone lets her back in my room late morning. During the week, since I've started working, she pretty much wants to be with me until I leave. She follows me around as I get ready. And then greats me when I get home.

Do I own a cat or a dog?.

 

[donaldtoo]

That translates badly across the pond

Believe me, it can translate just as badly on this side of the pond...

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I generally have Belle well trained. I leave the door to my room closed because otherwise, sound from downstairs would travel right up and into my room. I have a set of hanging bells I got from Morocco when I was four (Epcot, not the real thing ). Anyway, I have them hanging on the door, and Belle is trained that if she wants out, she rings the bells with her paw, and I open the door. It means I barely wake up if she wants to leave. I also keep the shades up on one if the windows, and she has a perch so she can watch outside in the morning. She has catnip toys nearby that she cab play with.

She also has an automatic feeder that doesn't turn until 6 am, so she knows she gets fed no earlier than that. She's pretty much adjusted to sleeping when we do. Sometimes she'll ask to be let out before I get up. Weekends, someone lets her back in my room late morning. During the week, since I've started working, she pretty much wants to be with me until I leave. She follows me around as I get ready. And then greats me when I get home.

Do I own a cat or a dog?.

Gosh, maybe because we named that cat Tigger he is acting like his namesake. Sounds like your Belle is a lovely lady.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Ever try eating local honey for allergies? That is supposed to help.

I really don't like honey. I only put it in tea if I'm having a problem with my voice (I'm a singer), which is rare for me.

Right now, I'm using a sinus rinse, which helps, but I probably need to start taking Flonase and Allegra regularly.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Believe me, it can translate just as badly on this side of the pond...

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Gosh, maybe because we named that cat Tigger he is acting like his namesake. Sounds like your Belle is a lovely lady.

I've posted this before, but I pretty much couldn't ask for a more well-behaved kitty. She doesn't go outside (looks at us like we're nuts if we suggest the idea), has only gone outside the litterbox when she's been sick, doesn't destroy furniture, you can leave a chicken out to defrost and know it'll still be there if you turn your back, and is completely non-aggressive. She won't attack any human being, not even the vet. I can't say the same for a mouse that wandered inside a few years ago...

 

[donaldtoo]

Have I ever mentioned how much I hate winter and love summer?

You may have mentioned it once or twice.

 

[MinnieM123]

Ever try eating local honey for allergies? That is supposed to help.

That's very true. No, I don't have allergies, but I have read that fact in many reference materials over the years--it HAS to be local honey though.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

I've posted this before, but I pretty much couldn't ask for a more well-behaved kitty. She doesn't go outside (looks at us like we're nuts if we suggest the idea), has only gone outside the litterbox when she's been sick, doesn't destroy furniture, you can leave a chicken out to defrost and know it'll still be there if you turn your back, and is completely non-aggressive. She won't attack any human being, not even the vet. I can't say the same for a mouse that wandered inside a few years ago...

We have 3 cats. Tigger is the only one with issues as in wakes dh up a bit on the early side. He also has had UTI issues where he has not gone in the litter box. Our newest little guy Oliver,also named after a Disney character (looks just like him),is our perfect kitty. We rescued from Petsmart. He was 6 months old when we got him. He had been there for 4 months!! I saw him the end of August in there and then went back Halloween to pick up more cat food. He was still there!! The cutest little orange and white kitty. We had him the next day. He is a snuggler and is so gentle. Our cats don't go out either. We try and keep the bunnies safe.

 

[Dead2009]

I want one of these boats
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2017/Nedship-Streets-of-Monaco-2505984/Turkey#.WNBRWzsrJPY

 

[donaldtoo]

Happy pi day, at least math is a reason to be happy

 

[Wrangler-Rick]

It would have been funnier if it had said "i Be imaginary"...

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

The dog and I took a walk today and I didn't wear a coat, hat or gloves! It was fabulous!

 

[donaldtoo]

Just 10 inches for us. Saying just because @figmentfan423 got over 2 feet!

It's funny, back in mid-Jan. of '85, San Antonio (80-ish miles south of us, and my hometown) got an all-time record-setting accumulation of 13.5 inches overnight...just insane. If I remember correctly, everything was shut down for about 4 days.
I believe they had 3 snowfalls that year, as did we, but our largest was only about 5.5 inches.
Haven't had anything like that winter, since. Just nuts, for us anyway...!

 

[donaldtoo]

I thought so. I remember "that kid" from high school who would use the pencil until it was a stub. Spanish teacher would point to it and say "Seriously?" She finally handed him a new pencil one day.

Hahaaa...!!!
I was always that way with pencils, back in the day....
It's still similar for me with all office supplies...I use a Flair Pen for sketching until it's almost completely dry, and I'm constantly being given rolls of sketch paper to finish up using that the partners have deemed done. Just tryin' to save the firm a few bucks...!!!

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Hahaaa...!!!
I was always that way with pencils, back in the day....
It's still similar for me with all office supplies...I use a Flair Pen for sketching until it's almost completely dry, and I'm constantly being given rolls of sketch paper to finish up using that the partners have deemed done. Just tryin' to save the firm a few bucks...!!!

And that's why you got that raise!

 

[donaldtoo]

Tonight's dinner, teriyaki pot roast stew

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When will we see your DD on one of those kiddo cooking shows...!!!?

 

[donaldtoo]

And that's why you got that raise!

Hahaaa...!!!
Could be part of it, but, pretty sure they raised me a lot more than anything I'm savin' them a month on supplies...!!!

 

[donaldtoo]

OK gang, I'm out for tonight...!
Y'all be cool, and sweet Disney dreams to all...!!!
See y'alllllllllll...!!!!!

 

[Songbird76]

Doing pretty good. All things considered, we are spending the week, with the boy's spring break. Lot's of activities. I hope you are having a nice Monday too!

Hi, @betty rose ! I was wondering when you would pop in! Nice to see you!! I just got back on here and have missed way too much to ketchup on...so what's new with you?

 

[Figgy1]

Again, they get to keep their jobs.

The dividing line by me for it was bad but they were able to get out the next day and OMG we were snowed in and then some was only about 15 miles. Just down the hill from me looked like just a regular snow storm happened