Monday – 9/1/2017 – National Bath Safety Month

Oooh, lots of angry kitties today! The argyle bath accessories are pretty neat, actually! The vet suggested letting Comet get some shower steam to help his stuffy nose. Thing is, I rarely bother closing the bathroom door, as a cat usually has to barge in!
We’re into the double digits here in Jersey after an arctic night. It’s cloudy, with a few flakes falling, but no real snow since Saturday.

Good morning all. Or is it? My morning paper was a no show, printing problems and then my milk had gone off before it’s best by date too. I wonder what the third thing will be.
It’s an overcast but quite warm morning here, the wind seems to have calmed down somewhat, we may see some light rain which would be wonderful as things are so dry here and vegetation fires are happening even in the city now.
I agree KZ, why must baths be made of such slippery materials and even worse when soap is added to the equation. I make sure Mum is using the nonslip mat while she is showering as we don’t need her slipping with one ankle already broken.
Oh JJ, a few flakes falling. Seems so magical to me. Good luck keeping Comet in the bathroom with you while showering. We all know that cats must know what is on the other side of a closed door – right now. Admittedly a steamy room may well help him so do give it a try.
AV, I had to laugh at the image of Cuddles lying down in the wet bath as it drained. I would love to be able to soak in the bath but with my knees I would be stranded there, it’s showers for me. Your temps are just a little lower than ours are at the moment although we have been up as far as 79F this week and wouldn’t want to go any higher.
KJ, brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I have no idea how normal life can go on in temps like that. Guess I am spoiled living in a sub tropical zone where we get to just below freezing on a bad Winter’s day. I guess in those very low temps the crud can feel a whole lot worse than it would here.Maybe a good steaming in the bathroom will help ease or loosen the congestion. You and JJ’s Comet have a lot in common. Can you move freely when dressed suitably for outdoor forays? Yes your washer purchase was spot on for you and your sweaters.
PG, love the wee kit and the ducky toys. Woohoo 15C, that surprises me but then I saw you explain the warm winds. Darned wind ruining your planning to avoid the attic.
Oh dear, our strong winds are still here, they were just lulling my and not blowing for a while. Meegz and I picked the rest of Mum’s plum tree lastnight with Mr Meegz & his cunning idea of a ‘sock’ hung under the plucker we were using plums fall in to the ‘sock’ and you empty when full. Much faster and less bruising. Now what is Mum going to do with all those many pounds of plums I wonder. I will take some for stewing and freezing to be made into sauce during the cooler months.

Hello ALL!!! I don’t get on here to post often, but hold you all close to my heart! Thank you for the lovely Christmas cards! Always love getting them! We did not get any of the snow that hit the south and also went into NJ. My sister calls on Sat. night asking how I made out with ALL the snow! LOL I said, “What snow?” Looked out on my deck… not a flake. She got 2.5″ one day and two days later got another 3″. We do have the COLD though! It was 7 here yesterday morning. I am SO tired of the cold and freezing all the time! The cats and I could just spend all our time cuddled up in my cozy bed!
I have been busy watching the PA FARM SHOW since it started on Sat. Got to watch the 6 horse hitch, 4 horse hitch, unicorn hitch, etc. and also the youth hitches. It’s my favorite part of the show. Got to watch it 3 times. I am really getting to know the driver’s names and farm names of the participants after 3 years of watching it. I have never been there in person though. Looking forward to the Tractor Square Dance next!!
Hope you all stay warm and have a wonderful week! Sending hugs to all!!