Let's Babble Our Way to Post #4,000,000 And Win Prizes Too!

[NewYork1303]

Putting down trim in the living room now. At least on a few of the walls so we can bring some furniture back in.

 

[margd]

I had gotten out of pop for years, then got back into it around the time Lucky got sick. It was the caffeine fix / comfort "food" that I needed. And well, never stopped. Just one 12-oz can a day, on occasion two. If I do more than one though it can't be on a work night, I'll never go to sleep. Long gone are the days where I could guzzle massive amounts of caffeine and sleep like a baby.

First day back at work today. I was so not looking forward to today, had no idea what I'd be coming into with my one project. Then I had to deal with the massive miscommunication that is one of my other projects. I think we've gotten that straightened out. Then had to learn something for another project in another area I was "loaned" out to for a couple weeks. I'm not even sure of all the projects I'm on actually at this point, some haven't started yet and others are just helping other areas by creating test data in our system. Oh, then there's my vet project. Yes, we have a project all about veterinarians! I thoroughly enjoy that one, although hearing that the law doesn't consider veterinarians healthcare providers felt insulting for some reason. I'm not even a vet, but was insulted for them! Anyway, it's been interesting.

And tomorrow I go on my interview for the part-time position at the vet's office. Hopefully I can get out of work sooner tomorrow than I did today. Not that I got out all THAT late today, but it would be cutting close for comfort. Need to find a nice top to wear, and nicer shoes than what I wear at the office (I wear comfortable shoes - no one cares). I am not sure what the dress code is actually, considering it's on the weekends, but always dress nice for the interview they say.

Good luck with the interview at the vet's office.  You'd be a real asset to any vet's office so fingers crossed it comes through.  

 
Putting down trim in the living room now. At least on a few of the walls so we can bring some furniture back in.

What colors are you painting?   (I might have missed it earlier in the thread.)  You'll have to show pictures!  

  

 

[handsome kitty]

@Donutte   Don't forget your Banana and good luck on your interview.  You'll do great!

 

[Mamanyt1953]

 

 Wow, how did you ever find the cat and kittens? (I've been in driving sleet--it's hard to see anything!) 

It makes sense that it's caffeine withdrawals. Soda was my only source of caffeine (aside from the occasional bar of chocolate). 

Actually, I heard her.  My dad and I were looking for her, she slipped out when he opened the door.  We knew she was close to giving birth.  I was wearing a tee shirt, a flannel shirt, two sweaters, an army jacket, thermals, two pairs of jeans, boots, a woolen watch cap, some swim goggles, and heavy gloves.  I crawled under them, and Daddy stood just outside with a basket.  I got all the kittens that had been born, then carefully scooped up Mama.  We installed the little family in my bedroom closet on a warm blanket, and the last of 5 kittens was born in the warmth and safety of home.

 

[tallyollyopia]

 
Actually, I heard her.  My dad and I were looking for her, she slipped out when he opened the door.  We knew she was close to giving birth.  I was wearing a tee shirt, a flannel shirt, two sweaters, an army jacket, thermals, two pairs of jeans, boots, a woolen watch cap, some swim goggles, and heavy gloves.  I crawled under them, and Daddy stood just outside with a basket.  I got all the kittens that had been born, then carefully scooped up Mama.  We installed the little family in my bedroom closet on a warm blanket, and the last of 5 kittens was born in the warmth and safety of home.

Wow. I bet you were freezing. I'm glad that all the kittens and their mother were healthy after that; I know how easily kittens can become chilled, especially when they're newborn.

In other news, I saw a video on Youtube last night about how to make a cat toy with a shoebox, a knife, and some kitty kibble. (It also recommended leaves, but I didn't want to use leaves.) I took the shoebox, put a hole in the top and another on the side, sprinkled some kitty kibble inside, and closed the lid. So far, the only one of our cats that doesn't seem to like it much is Spot, and even he's looking on at the other cats enjoying themselves with the new toy with a little bit of jealousy. (I don't have access to a camera right now, or I'd post pics of it.)

 

[NewYork1303]

 
Good luck with the interview at the vet's office.  You'd be a real asset to any vet's office so fingers crossed it comes through.  

What colors are you painting?   (I might have missed it earlier in the thread.)  You'll have to show pictures!  

  

It is a color called Baked Brie. It is kind of an off white with a really light level brown tone to it.

I'm trying to find wedding readings now... so challenging.

 

[DreamerRose]

Well, there's one thing they DON'T put in Coca-cola anymore - cocaine. It gave those Gibson girls a nice buzz.

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[davey]

 

Did you bring any fancy French foods for your cats?

 

[margd]

 
It is a color called Baked Brie. It is kind of an off white with a really light level brown tone to it.

I'm trying to find wedding readings now... so challenging.

It sounds beautiful.  I wonder who thinks up these paint names?  

   

Good luck with the wedding readings.  I'm sure you'll pick exactly the right ones.  

 
Well, there's one thing they DON'T put in Coca-cola anymore - cocaine. It gave those Gibson girls a nice buzz.

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Sometimes I swear they still put enough in there to explain why I have such a hard time quitting.  

 

 

[segelkatt]

I hardly ever drink canned anything. Lemonade from real lemons I get at the farmers' market, orange juice from real oranges, herbal teas, milk without lactose, a little water. I don't drink a lot of anything. There is enough water in all the veggies I eat from my community garden plot, lots of salads. I am not dehydrated, my physician is amazed.  She too thought one would have to drink all these glasses of water which just is not true. One just has to intake enough liquid in some form.  

 

[tallyollyopia]

Now, I have to drink a lot of fluid, but then I moved from a heavily humid area to a drier area and I'm no longer ingesting water with every breath. (Yes, the human body can do it.) 

 

[Anne]

 
Did you bring any fancy French foods for your cats?

Surprisingly, we didn't bring anything back for anyone 

 That's the great thing about low-cost flights, you just don't take much along. Flight prices are ridiculously low and you can just fly several times a year. We may go to France again in December, just because I found flights to Paris at less than $100 per person (return). 

 

[Columbine]

Hi Anne

Whereabouts in France did you go? And did you have fun? Low cost flights are amazing, though I'm sure not the most comfortable way to travel

 

[davey]

 
Surprisingly, we didn't bring anything back for anyone 

 That's the great thing about low-cost flights, you just don't take much along. Flight prices are ridiculously low and you can just fly several times a year. We may go to France again in December, just because I found flights to Paris at less than $100 per person (return). 

FIND ME A FLIGHT TO EUROPE FOR $100!!!
Pleeezzeee!

 

[Anne]

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[Columbine]

Just :jaw: Breathtakingly beautiful :love: Simply amazing! And such a gorgeous little calico too :heart3: Looks like an amazing trip

The easyJet flights don't sound bad at all. I know what you mean about airline food not being worth eating - I don't blame you for nor wanting to bother with it!

 

[rhondalee]

Beautiful pictures Anne ! I love mountains. They look so daunting yet calming at the same time.

 

[donutte]

I have a friend who took a trip to a part of Norway where it's daylight almost 24 hours a day right now. He took pictures at 3:30am and 11:00pm and it was as light out as it is at 7:00pm here.

Made a lovely mistake this morning. Thought I hit snooze, when I actually turned my alarm off. At some point, some little bell went off in my head telling me I hit the wrong one. My eyes snapped open and I looked at the time. Yep, definitely turned the alarm off! - d'oh! Thankfully it was not TOO late at that point.

And our hot water heater is out. We have to have someone come over and I really can't afford this. I need a break, really. I mean, I can afford this, but then I can't afford to pay the lot fee which is due (for all intents and purposes) tomorrow. I swear, I can't wait till the end of the month when I cash in the next set of stocks that I can cash in. I take part in my company's ESPP but I have to have the stocks for a year before cashing them in, and they get bought every six months. So, at the end of June I can cash those suckers in.

 

[NewYork1303]

I am crossing my fingers that there will be a cat arriving at the adoption center this afternoon. If not, I won't be able to go in for my first week volunteering alone.

 

[rhondalee]

@Raina21 Just wanted to give you an update on my aquarium. I bought four more zebras, and 4 died so I'm back to 2. [emoji]128533[/emoji] So that didn't work out too well for Me.

Anyway, I was wondering if you could give me some advice on what the best scenario would be for a 10 gallon tank. I still have 2 zebras, 2 guppies, 2 of the orange fish (can't remember the name) and the little cat fish. I don't think I want anymore zebras. I can give the 2 I have to my grandaughter. Which will leave me with 5 fish. What should I get to make my tank better?

Any advise will be very appreciated.