Wednesday – 23-03-2016 – It's Near Miss Day – Sorta

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    katzenjammer
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    Anonymous
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    Moonshadow_NZ
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    #845279
    ecbrown
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    Good morning! Aww, grumpy cat is showing her soft side….I like it. What a funny “you make me crazy” pic.

    Hope everyone has a good hump day.

    #845280
    AV
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    Awwwww to the pics! …. so cute, who can resist big sad kitty eyes?! NOT ME!!
    I’m sad today, I lost 6 of my fishies last night ….. totally my fault, I needed to fill the pond up some, and I let the water go too long ….. they can’t take that much fresh water at a time …… I meant to check it after 15 min. but I forgot and it went almost 45 min ….. I feel very guilty ….. I’m keeping a close eye on the others, I hope I don’t loose any more :/

    Hope every has a good hump day ….

    #845281
    ecbrown
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    http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb359/ecbrown/image.jpg1_zpspedrxdml.jpg

    Near miss is an appropriate theme today because two years after our car accident I’m trying to focus more on the survivors, including Mr. Eko here…pictured in all his regal handsomeness. We were so blessed that he and hubby and younger son were unharmed. Maggi pulled Eko’s crate out of the car after the accident and said his eyes were HUGE. Of course Eko goes through life with huge eyes…lol.

    Instead of the “what ifs” of what might have happened if I could search for Lucy the next day, I’m trying to be thankful for the effort Maggi put into finding her (and is probably still putting into finding her). It really does help in living with the situation.

    After laying awake at nights for months in Lubbock, thinking through the logistics of moving four cats across the country while keeping them safe and comfortable, I’m trying to appreciate the fact that three of them made it here safely.

    Instead of focusing on the tragedy of Lucy having a loving home one second and being homeless and scared the next, I’m trying to focus on the love she enjoyed at our house for the time we had her. As younger son said today, “Lucy was s good cat. She was such a good friend to the other cats.” She really was.

    #845283
    Kittyzee
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    Aw ECB, so sorry still for the loss of Lucy. It is heartbreaking, but wonderful your sons remember her in such a loving way. It really makes my heart hurt for you because it’s just so hard to let go. ๐Ÿ˜ฅ Oh, and Eko is soooo handsome!
    AV, so sorry for your fishies! I know many people (my oldest dau included) who let the water run too long and lost fish. But it’s not actually the water itself, it’s the additives that the city adds that kills the fish. A little bit of DECHLOR to the pond after a water change will neutralize the chemicals. You can find it at most pet stores or pond stores.
    I love sad kitty eyes too, but actually love just about any expression on a cat! Willow usually looks like an owl, he just can’t help it.

    #845284
    AZDEBRA 5/27 & crew
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    G’morning, love all the pictures as usual ๐Ÿ™‚ Been toooooooo busy to even sign onto anything lately…..

    10 Alternate uses for Vicks VapoRub

    1.VapRub can help relieve muscle aches. Just rub it on any sore areas. These ingredients act as topical painkillers and will help to relieve any muscle aches.
    2. Use it as an antiseptic for small scratches and cuts. Just dab a small amount on the affected area and cover it with a band-aid to prevent infections.
    3. Did you run out of bug spray? Vicks is a great alternative. Mosquitoes dislike the smell of Vicks and will stay away.
    4. It works as a great anti-fungal. If you have yellow toe nails, rub a little bit over the affected area. The fungus will disappear after a few daily applications.
    5. Cats really don’t like the odor of Vicks, so use this to your advantage. Rub it on electrical cords that cats like to chew, or put a small amount around your counter to train the cat to stay away.
    6. Use it to soften up the heels of your feet. Rub a generous amount of Vicks on your heels and cover them with a sock. Go to bed and rinse them off in the morning, then exfoliate.
    7. If you’re suffering from a small acne breakout, get your Vicks out. Serious acne requires professional treatment. However, if you have a small breakout, a little Vicks could help with the redness. It has anti-inflammatory properties that will help to bring the redness down.
    8. If you have horses (a stretch, we know), it can keep males “reek free.” Racers put VapoRub beneath the nose of their male horses to prevent them from picking up on the scents of female horses.
    9. You can use it to prevent dogs or cats from “marking” parts of your house. If your dog or cat is prone to marking a certain area, try rubbing a little Vicks on the spot. Most animals dislike the odor; it also helps to remove any lingering smells.
    10. You can even use it to alleviate ear pain. Rub a small amount on a cotton ball and gently put it inside your ear. This will help to limit the pain until you can get to a physician.

    #845286
    Anonymous
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    Mr. Eko is such a sleek handsome guy! Miss Lucy is always watching over you, ECB.

    “You make my crazy!” hehehe

    I’ve never had fishes so I wouldn’t know what to do but I’m sorry about your fishes, AV.

    Thanks for the advice Deb.

    Denver had a high of 69f/20c yesterday now BLIZZARD conditions in Denver and surrounding areas. It’s the sloppy wet snow and Miss Gaea wasn’t happy. Welcome to Spring in Colorado. ๐Ÿ™„

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    Anonymous
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    #845289
    JerseyJoan
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    “Just kidding. I threw up on your pillow.” Hehe.
    Love that celestial pic, PG, with the ‘nearby’ planets. I have dreams of that king of stuff. Be careful out there in the snow.
    I’m so sorry about your fishies, AV. I hope the remaining ones are okay.
    Aww, Eko is so handsome! Those ‘what ifs’ make you crazy sometimes, don’t they? I have that too with regard to Squeeker and agree with you, focus on who you have with you now, or the what ifs will consume you.
    KZ, hope the weather is warming up by you. It seems a bit milder here.
    Hi Deb, it’s always nice to see you, even if you can only stop in for a minute. Of course when you can’t that’s always understandable too. ๐Ÿ™‚
    Thanks for the Vicks uses. Years ago I opened a jar when I had a cold and couldn’t smell it at all!
    Cloudy day here but at least the wind has diminished somewhat. Walked a decent amount today and came home to all six kitties – none of them missed breakfast! Huey seemed to have dried mud on him but he let me brush him for a while, till he rolled over and bared his belly, then I knew grooming time was over!

    #845291
    CatWScotia
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    Some lovely photos up there today . . . Counting forever sounds like quite a big job, but I was assured a long time ago (by a human, not a cat) that cat counting is like rabbit counting. It goes “one, two, three, a lot” – which would explain why kittens five and six get left behind when the nest moves!

    Sorry about the lost fish, and the cats mentioned. Sometimes I’m very glad I’ve never been a driver.

    ๐Ÿ™

    But Spring will come, before too long I hope, up at this end of the globe. That should give the other end some relief from too much heat, with a bit of luck.

    #845293
    Jeankit
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    Adding my 2.5cents – oldie but goodie LOL:
    hoover cat
    Feline Space Explorer!

    Nice spring time pics PG…um, keep it there though!
    Hmm – something to think on:
    cats/dogs smart
    ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Ok, it’s time to catch some virtual rays on TDK Patio since it’s raining/cool around here!
    Ah, coffee, choco biscotti & fave Tux – ready: To the lounge chair!

    #845294
    AV
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    Afternoon all! …. EC, I remember when the accident happened and Lucy was lost! (((so sorry))), I know it’s painful to remember, but know that she knew you loved her well ….
    I’m still grieving over the fish …. big Carl was over 15″ ….. *sighs* ….. maybe the survivors will ‘spawn’ again this year, they haven’t reproduced in a few years, as the pond has been a max occupancy ….

    PG, those pics of the snow are lovely!

    #845296
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    Good morning all.
    It’s a very nasty day here today, driving rain and strong winds most of the night and continuing for most of the day. HRH has headed outside to her big outdoor litter box and is holed up until the current downpour eases before coming back in for breakfast. It is dark enough to need the lights on to see what you are doing too and warm enough for the fan to be on. Crazy Autumn weather.
    Loving the pics, especially the I threw up on your pillow. HRH had yakkage lastnight on the carpet. She is so hungry lately, I think the slightly cooler temps are making her feel the need to put on her Winter padding and she ate her dinner too fast with the inevitable results. Hicka hicka . . . . ๐Ÿ˜ฎ ๐Ÿ™
    AV, ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™ sorry about the fish, they can be so touchy to change one week and not worry about it another we found when the girls had goldfish.
    ECB, what a handsome boy Mr Eko is. Yes do celebrate the fact you got three cats across country safely despite a very nasty accident but don’t let the ‘what if’s’hold you back. It was very upsetting that Lucy was never found despite Maggi’s wonderful assistance. Lucy had such a loving time before this happened and I still feel that she was taken in by a lady and loved after the accident.
    Deb good to see you even if it is only briefly and now I know what we should have done with the farm horses when the mares were in season. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
    PG beautiful pics of the snow from one in the middle of a storm. So sorry Miss Gaea that it’s not to your liking, I hope you don;t get many more days like that.
    JJ, great image of the end to grooming time.
    Waving to CWS and JK too.
    I am off to get things ready for Easter visitors, Airy and KK are coming.
    ๐Ÿ˜€

    #845298
    ecbrown
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    Those are really lovely photos, PG. Pics are the best way to enjoy the snow, in my opinion. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Your updates on your crew always make me smile, Joan.

    So sad about your fish, AV. I don’t think I could have a short lived type pet like fish or hamsters….I’d be a wreck. It makes me sad to be there when the boys are fishing. ๐Ÿ™

    Hmm, wonder how much Vicks you’d have to use to keep mosquitos away.

    Hope KJ is okay today.

    I know how it is, Shadz. I put on winter padding too. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Right now I’m cooking a pot of lemon chicken orzo soup for dinner.

    #845299
    katzenjammer
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    Tks for thinking of me ECB. I near-missed stopping in!
    I hear you about the “what ifs” and am still grappling with certain situations and trying to get that I can’t go back in time, this said, I’m sorry that you’re having a hard time thinking of Lucy. I will say that Eko is one heck of a gorgeous kitty – if not for his superb glossy black fur I’m sure that we’d note him blushing.
    So after a night that was not pleasant to say the least as in every movement of my mouth causing srs soreness like tongue being ripped open, dentist had cancellation so I saw him this pm. His assistant is a rock star as she told me to rescue gold crown from trash, IMHO good that there was only paper trash in it, but still, the thing is actually genuine gold. After very srs sterilizing/cleaning and prodding and probing (no freezing) to ensure bit of tooth left is hard enough, he was able to use srs glue and crown fit back purrfectly. Irritated tongue should abate in a bit of time. We hope that this will be a good fix as Plan B involves major work, beginning with root canal. And had I tossed the crown it would have been Plan B! I am so glad that I did not toss trash down bldg chute as per usual! Dentist told me of peeps who’d swallowed crowns/teeth and were able to “retrieve” them eventually, I will leave the details to your collective imaginations as TMI! Ended appt by admiring pics of assistant’s awesome kits! Decided that cat peeps are in general smarter than general population LOL>
    All this angst plue early am appt, plus spin class (natch) has left me wiped! And was planning to get tax stuff to acct tomorrow only to discover that one imp doc has gone AWOL. So I will have to get it replaced and bring the stuff in next wk, still enough time.
    PG, hard to believe the snow in your n’hood. I heard rumours that we are getting srs snow overnight, I’ll believe it when I see/walk in it.

    #845303
    Moonshadow_NZ
    Moderator

    KJ, so glad that Plan A was possible and your agony was not extended from your tongue to your bank account.
    Still raining steadily here with thunder later, at least the string winds have eased back some.
    HRH came back inside during a lull in the rain and after eating breakfast she headed off upstairs to bed.

    #845304
    JerseyJoan
    Moderator

    I’m so sorry for the loss of Big Carl and his buddies. For sure they are in the brook taunting the meadow kitties who are trying to catch them.
    I think of Lucy often, ECB. Perhaps the stomachitis got to her by now, but I can’t help what my mind saw – the image of her befriending a lonely lady who lived in a slightly rundown white farmhouse with tall grass around, or that very vivid dream of Lucy looking up at me from an open cat carrier and someone saying she was at a place in the Florida panhandle. Either way, she lives on, not just in your heart but all of us here who have gotten to know her through you.
    Glad you got that tooth fixed, KJ, and didn’t have to retrieve the crown from anywhere other than the trash can. A sore tongue can be really annoying, but in no time you’ll notice it’s feeling better!
    Hi MS – it sounds like there’s no stopping the arrival of autumn now. As long as HRH is comfy though, all is right with the world.

    #845305
    katzenjammer
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    Well I must make a strong attempt to turn in relatively early as tomorrow I will be projecting my “inner kit” onto an unsuspecting spin class, thus removing all doubt as to my relative sanity hehehe. Most peeps know it’s Purim, a costume holiday, as for the rest, well … The kitty ears work fine, but at some point the mask will have to come off as it will be too darn hot once class gets going, therefore I will also be wearing waterproof cat-like eyeliner (as per usual) and drawn on whiskers (not as per usual.) I guess I’ll be a Basement Manx kitty as wearing all black, but no tail as should said tail get caught in bike wheel it would not be a good thing. *wink*

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