Saturday 30/5/2015 – Neighbor Day

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  • #832549
    Anonymous
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    Today is Neighbor Day. No one knows when (or why) this day started but one thing is true: Neighbor Day is all about caring. Whether you’re looking to bury the hatchet or just get to know your neighbors better, this day is the perfect time to do it.

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    And if that’s not enough excitement how about a Mint Julep? Today is Mint Julep Day! It’s believed that the mint julep originated in the southern United States sometime during the 18th century. The term “julep” is defined as a sweet drink, particularly one used to swallow medicine. Remember this song?

    On this Caterday sit back and sip a Mint Julep!

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    Have a happy~
    PG

    #832552
    ecbrown
    Participant

    Good morning! Thanks for opening the cafe, PG. I just love getting to know neighbors, but I confess to not usually being the one who takes initiative in that way. But if a neighbor takes initiative I’m very responsive. Still miss our neighbors in Lubbock, the friendliest retired couple…loved them.

    We’re having the best visit with hubby’s folks and youngest son’s birthday was perfect yesterday. The early crew (cats, kids and myself) have eaten breakfast and we’re waiting for the late crew (hubby and folks) to get up. The morning lark vs night owl thing definitely runs in families…at least for mine and hubby’s it does.

    #832554
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    Good Morning PG & ECB. Love the ‘mooning kitty’! Julie Andrews had such a lovely voice – haven’t heard that tune in ages!
    How awesome that son’s b-day went so well!
    It is a cool and sunny day here in Jersey – possible showers later. No big plans today, but plenty to do around the house.

    #832555
    AV
    Participant

    Good Caturday all! …. Going to be a steamer here today, but promising rain chances 🙂

    Looks like our Tampa Lightning is on a roll! Go Bolts! Bring home the Stanley!! Like this town needs another excuse to party! Lol

    #832566
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    Hi there, AV – your Lightning beat our Rangers! I’m not a hockey fan so it doesn’t matter to me, but I know some diehard fans.
    This morning Leela was escorting me to my shower and had to pass dangerously close by Mac, so she whapped him in the face as she walked by. Now I’m not sure, but I thought I saw a wee smirk on her face…

    #832567
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    {{{Caterday paws a waving to Everybody}}}

    I know a couple of my neighbors. The family to my right we wave and say hi. I’m not the neighborhood welcome wagon. If I tell you I like the quiet neighbor does that say something about me?

    I’m glad your son’s birfday was perfect, ECB. I don’t have in-laws but I’ve heard many a horror story. I used to be a morning lark but in the last year or so, I’m becoming a night owl.

    Julie Andrews had a beautiful voice. I’ve never heard anyone else like her. It’s a cool morning with lots of sunshine then we get late afternoon showers. Oh Joan, there’s always stuff to do around the house. I think lounging on the patio with a Mint Julep sounds much better.

    So is Tampa like Party, Party, AV?

    Mom’s visit is going well. She complains that all she does is sit around and read, do crosswords, etc. which is what she does at home. But do you think I can get her out to do other things? Noo! But me and my nephew are making plans, nefarious plans. 😈 Next week, we’re taking her to the movies. Then we plan to ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad. I believe one “event” a week is enough for mom but we’ll see how it works out. Her bday is next Thursday.

    How nice to be escorted to the shower. Miss Leela is too funny!

    I’m taking Alia to her violin lesson. Cya L8R.

    PG

    #832569
    AV
    Participant

    …. go figure, that a FLORIDA hockey team is so good! …. they’ve won the Stanley before 🙂

    …. PG, Tampa is a party party town! …. any excuse to shut the city down and celebrate …. it doesn’t take much! LOL

    Sounds like a lovely visit with your Mom, and I too find that nefarious plans are best, especially when you don’t tell her till you’re already on the way 😉

    …. I can just imagine the ‘smirk’ on Miss Leela’s face …. and poor Mac probably didn’t even know it was coming until too late ….

    #832570
    ecbrown
    Participant

    Forgot to share this cuteness….

    So, apart from Lucy once napping on top of some stuffed animals, the cats have never shown any interest in my sons’ stuffed animals….none. The birthday boy loves a certain brand of stuffed animal from Tuesday Morning that I can get for $3 there. So last week I was digging thru the stuffed animals there to find the perfect one for son’s birthday. (I have a pretty good sense of what he considers cute.) I knew I’d found “the one” when I unearthed a silky shiny black kitten, perfect Eko look alike but with green eyes instead of yellow. Son loves the addition to his collection and name it Leonardo last night.

    Here’s the funny part, this morning we look into the living room and Eko is rubbing all over Leonardo. How funny is it that he chose his doppelgänger as the first stuffed animal to take an interest in? Love it….wanted to make it smell like the real thing I guess. :).

    #832571
    Cheri Hoyt
    Participant

    I continue to look thru craigslist for a first floor apartment that sounds good, then I go to google maps to see the place, then I call. I have some strong possibilities. wish me well please !!!

    #832574
    AV
    Participant

    Good luck Cheri!

    EC, my Abby has this little stuffed animal a white (now dirty) kitty …. it’s the first thing I bought for her when we brought her home as a baby …. it has no nip, and isn’t even a ‘pet’ toy, but she is extremely attached to it! …. She carries it around like a baby kitten (usually singing loudly) … up the stairs, down the stairs, it’s flown on the plane with us and is always in her carrier when we travel …. don’t know what I’d do if we every lost ‘white kitty’ ….
    …. well, I think I’ll make a broccoli casserole for dinner at Brother’s tonight …. I’d best get the water started boiling …. have a nice afternoon all!

    #832582
    AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew
    Participant

    Afternoon everyone, love the pictures as usual 🙂

    Good luck Cheri with our apartment search.

    Haje used to have his stuffy, the rest play with stuffed animals but don’t seem enamored with any one particular one.

    Well last night was the first night in about two weeks that I could actually feel like I was semi-human, still going slowly.

    #832583
    Kittyzee
    Participant

    AV, LOVE the chicken salad, wow is it ever good! Probably my favorite recipe of all chicken salads! Hubby liked it too. Was great as today was so hot, it’s filling but light. I put it on leaves of butter lettuce, had some sliced tomatoes on the side with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and had some croissants that were going begging–perfect for this salad!
    Heavy winds have arrived with storms, supposed to be cooler tomorrow with a high in the mid 60’s!! It will be a nice break though.

    #832584
    katzenjammer
    Participant

    http://i1347.photobucket.com/albums/p711/katzjpickz/Picture%209_zpskrkbd5lg.png
    Hope that no one has neighbours like this kit!
    I live on 4th or top floor of condo, about 30 owners/renters in bldg. I know everyone on my floor by name, not as friends, but friendly enough to say “Hi” in elevator or to help each other out. As in case of guys who gallantly help me getting my street finds inside!
    For fave stuffy, Dorry has his “bird” which he “catches and kills” each day and sometimes brings me as an offering LOL! Close runner-up is ‘nip stuffed lion.
    Stormy out here too – like sky opened up – conducive to sleep.

    #832585
    AV
    Participant

    KZ, so glad you liked the chicken salad! I’ve tried so many recipes over the years, now I just close the books and make my own version. Glad my measurements were good 🙂

    Made a fabulous broccoli casserole tonite, will write my recipe tmrw. Have a great evening all !

    #832587
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    Good luck with the search, Cheri!
    Hey Deb, glad you are feeling a bit better, hope tomorrow is even better. 🙂
    How cute is Eko, adding himself to son’s b-day present! Larry is the most treasured toy in the house. A small lion that was gently loved by Shaddo, fiercely protected by and inseparable from Baby Leela. Larry is now Leela’s respectively loved bff.
    KJ, love that picture!! I like falling asleep to rain too. 🙂 I did see rain in your area as well as KZ. Should be getting rain here tomorrow.

    #832589
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    I think there is/was a bear in my backyard. Rustling through the brush was heavier than a raccoon or cat, and there was grunting instead of screeching.

    #832593
    jcat
    Participant

    Ooh, Joan, lovely but scary. Don’t go outside!

    #832594
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    Fer sher Jcat! Hearing it from my second floor window is just fine!

    #832595
    AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew
    Participant

    Bears are cool to watch, yup from a distance, second floor windows and the like 🙂

    #832596
    AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew
    Participant

    KJ, I do have a neighbor like the Tuxie in your pic, don’t have much use for her. When I first moved in, she accused me of having a ‘vicious dog’ which was my dau’s Rottie who was standing next to me in my front yard minding her p&q’s…the neighbor came over into my yard and wondered why Danger growled at her, she thought she was threatening me….has been a pain in my butt ever since.

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