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Thursday, June 10, 2004

To hop on the bandwagon

01. What time do you get up? about 8:00am always late...
02. If you could eat lunch with one person, who would it be? Henry Rollins
03. Gold or silver? Gold doesn't turn me green
04. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Harry Potter & Azkaban
05. Favorite TV show(s)? Gilmore Girls, Coupling, CSI, Law & Order, Touching Evil, and those Cold Case files shows on A&E and the other true crime scene investigator shows.
06. What did you have for breakfast? toast with cinnamon today
07. Who would you hate to be stuck in a room with? My bossman
08. What is your middle name? Anne
09. Beach, City or Country? Beach
10. Favorite Ice cream? Mango Sorbet from Hagen Daaz
11. Butter, plain or salted popcorn? plain
12. What kind of car do you drive? Dodge Spirit on occasion, public transport otherwise.
14. What characteristic do you despise? stupidity
15. Favorite flower? Lilac
16. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Ireland or some place tropical
17. What color is your bathroom? white
18. Favorite brand of clothing? Brand?? whatever fits and looks good is what I go for
19. Where would you retire to? Sarasota, Florida
20. Favorite day of the week? Saturday
21. What did you do for last birthday? I was sick last year for my birthday, I was home alone being ill
22. Where were you born? St. Charles, IL
23. Favorite sport to watch? live and in person, all of them, on TV Figure Skating
26. What fabric detergent do you use? Purex
27. Coke or Pepsi? no preference, but it's gotta be Caffeine free and diet
28. Are you a morning person or a night owl? total night owl...and proven by when this post is happening
29. What is your shoe size? 9 1/2 or 10
30. Do you have any pets? Yes, two felines: Mabel and Bijou

That's what I said at 12:18 AM

Wednesday, June 09, 2004

Another Chat with the sis

Me:I wasn't planning to give them (Mom & Dad's fancy wine glasses) to you at the wedding itself. I was planning that as part of the shower gift. See at the wedding I was planning to present you with a Jackalope
Sam: ahh ok right
Me: or would you prefer a moose head?
Sam says: um...how about none
Me: I could probably get you a moose head rather than the Jackalope although I bet I could find both on ebay
Sam: and then you die
Me: OH... c'mon... it's all part of the fun memory of planning your wedding...what better way to remember everything about your wedding than a Jackalope adorned with daisies....in an exact replica of your wedding dress.
Sam: no
Me: you are NO FUN AT ALL
Sam: that's right
Me: how about a gnome?
Sam: ok gnomes are cool
Me: so a gnome dressed up like a jackalope adorned with daisies in an exact replica of your wedding dress is OK?
Sam: take out the jackalope and that is fine
Me: a gnome dressed up like a moose?
Sam: no a gnome dressed like a gnome
Me: but that's not the same...
Sam: that's ok
Me: it doesn't have the wild animal flavor that you were going for in a reception hall
Sam: the reception hall is very nice no animals at all
Me: you could use it as a cup holder.. we could have it taxidermed to have it's hand out and it could hold your glass...
Sam: if you do that i'll be angry
Me: but it'd be funny and memorable
Sam: no
Me: totally unlike all other weddings
Sam: yeah i dont want that
Me: and it'd be a fun way to remember planning your wedding...you could display the jackalope in your livingroom and be like... remember planning our wedding... all those places with the dead animals
Sam: I dont need one to remember that
Me: but it'd be cute...cuz the Jackalope would be dressed up in daisies and a wedding dress...or a tuxedo maybe...
Sam: ok don't be suprised if an invitations doesn't come in the mail for you
Me: LOL
Sam: why are you laughing?
Me: cuz its amusing... how angry you get just at the thought of it
Sam: its not amusing
Me: you seriously can't take a joke...you need to lighten up a bit...
Sam: um...you should know that I can't take a joke...
Me: yes I do know... but I thought in your old age you may have matured beyond that.
Sam: I'm still the baby HELLLOO
Me: most babies are able to take a joke...and laugh....
Sam: no
Me: just picture how stupid, tacky and silly a jackalope in a wedding dress, festooned with daisies and it's hand out like a cup holder would be.... it'd make even the Pope laugh
Me: Nick would laugh
Me: Nick would invite me
Sam: Nick would be mad
Me: no he'd laugh....cuz the sight would make him laugh....then you'd glare at him and he'd snicker and hold it in and give me a fake frown

That's what I said at 4:35 PM

Monday, June 07, 2004

She hates me

So, my little kitty Mabel had to go to the vet today. Last night I pulled the carrier out of the closet and set it on the floor for her to inspect it and get used to it. About 10 minutes before we needed to leave for the vet I stuck a towel in the carrier to provide Mabel some comfort. She walked up to the carrier and was almost in, until I tried to push her little butt into the cage. She freaked and ran off. I picked her up, she freaked out more, and as I tried to put her in the cage, her claws dug into the rug and she wouldn't let go I couldn't get her in the carrier as long as those claws were in something. So I moved the carrier into the kitchen. Mabel hid in the bedroom. I took a break to call the vet and let him know I was running late because Mabel wasn't cooperating. As I left a message I noticed the beads of blood forming on my arm...then the flap of flesh on the heel of my palm, she got me good.
I managed to lure her out of the bedroom but she wouldn't go into the kitchen. I grabbed the can of cat treats and shook it, calling out to her, "Mabel-schmabel...come on baby..." Bijou came running at the sound of the shaking cat treats. Mabel followed, slowly. She sat back at the other wall of the kitchen eyeing me suspiciously.
Bijou ate several treats before Mabel was willing to approach. I handed her one treat, she sniffed at it and dropped it on the floor. Bijou promptly ate it. I tried pushing her into the carrier one more time. She ripped at my hands and wrists and wriggled away. I sighed and set the can of treats on the table, capped up the jar of peanutbutter. The amount of black fur on my white t-shirt made it appear that I was suddenly wearing a fur coat. I looked around for Mabel for another try. She was lying under the table, certain that her war with me was won.
I picked her up again, she began to cry and wail and hiss and growl. Her legs reached out in all directions hooking her talons to my clothing and flesh. I turned the carrier up on end and dropped Mabel in from the top the first attempt was rather cartoon like, each leg sprawled out to each corner of the opening keeping her from falling in. Finally I was able to release her grip and she landed on the towel with a hiss and a growl. I quickly shut the door and locked it, and set her carefully down properly.
I took stock of the wounds to my wrists and hands and arm... If one cut had gone deeper someone may have thought I had tried to slit my wrist.
I washed my hands and listened to Mabel's wails from her cage. She was so unhappy. I took her to the vet, half an hour late and warned him to put on a full suit of armor before removing her from the cage.
"Is she a mean cat?" he asked.
"No, she's actually a very sweet cat. She just really doesn't like that carrier and her claws are very long. She wont let me trim them."
Mabel is safely at the vet. My wounds have been treated. Bijou is thrilled to be the only cat in the house. I fear Mabel's return...she's soooo pissed...She hates me I know it..she'll never forgive me. I really must buy a top loading cat carrier.

That's what I said at 7:13 PM


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Harry Potter & Azkaban 05. Favorite TV show(s)? Gilmore Girls, Coupling, CSI, Law & Order, Touching Evil, and those Cold Case files shows on A&E and the other true crime scene investigator shows. 06. What did you have for breakfast? toast with cinnamon today 07. Who would you hate to be stuck in a room with? My bossman 08. What is your middle name? Anne 09. Beach, City or Country? Beach 10. Favorite Ice cream? Mango Sorbet from Hagen Daaz 11. Butter, plain or salted popcorn? plain 12. What kind of car do you drive? Dodge Spirit on occasion, public transport otherwise. 14. What characteristic do you despise? stupidity 15. Favorite flower? Lilac 16. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Ireland or some place tropical 17. What color is your bathroom? white 18. Favorite brand of clothing? Brand?? whatever fits and looks good is what I go for 19. Where would you retire to? Sarasota, Florida 20. Favorite day of the week? Saturday 21. What did you do for last birthday? I was sick last year for my birthday, I was home alone being ill 22. Where were you born? St. Charles, IL 23. Favorite sport to watch? live and in person, all of them, on TV Figure Skating 26. What fabric detergent do you use? Purex 27. Coke or Pepsi? no preference, but it's gotta be Caffeine free and diet 28. Are you a morning person or a night owl? total night owl...and proven by when this post is happening 29. What is your shoe size? 9 1/2 or 10 30. Do you have any pets? Yes, two felines: Mabel and Bijou That's what I said at 12:18 AM Wednesday, June 09, 2004 Another Chat with the sis Me:I wasn't planning to give them (Mom & Dad's fancy wine glasses) to you at the wedding itself. I was planning that as part of the shower gift. See at the wedding I was planning to present you with a Jackalope Sam: ahh ok right Me: or would you prefer a moose head? Sam says: um...how about none Me: I could probably get you a moose head rather than the Jackalope although I bet I could find both on ebay Sam: and then you die Me: OH... c'mon... it's all part of the fun memory of planning your wedding...what better way to remember everything about your wedding than a Jackalope adorned with daisies....in an exact replica of your wedding dress. Sam: no Me: you are NO FUN AT ALL Sam: that's right Me: how about a gnome? Sam: ok gnomes are cool Me: so a gnome dressed up like a jackalope adorned with daisies in an exact replica of your wedding dress is OK? Sam: take out the jackalope and that is fine Me: a gnome dressed up like a moose? Sam: no a gnome dressed like a gnome Me: but that's not the same... Sam: that's ok Me: it doesn't have the wild animal flavor that you were going for in a reception hall Sam: the reception hall is very nice no animals at all Me: you could use it as a cup holder.. we could have it taxidermed to have it's hand out and it could hold your glass... Sam: if you do that i'll be angry Me: but it'd be funny and memorable Sam: no Me: totally unlike all other weddings Sam: yeah i dont want that Me: and it'd be a fun way to remember planning your wedding...you could display the jackalope in your livingroom and be like... remember planning our wedding... all those places with the dead animals Sam: I dont need one to remember that Me: but it'd be cute...cuz the Jackalope would be dressed up in daisies and a wedding dress...or a tuxedo maybe... Sam: ok don't be suprised if an invitations doesn't come in the mail for you Me: LOL Sam: why are you laughing? Me: cuz its amusing... how angry you get just at the thought of it Sam: its not amusing Me: you seriously can't take a joke...you need to lighten up a bit... Sam: um...you should know that I can't take a joke... Me: yes I do know... but I thought in your old age you may have matured beyond that. Sam: I'm still the baby HELLLOO Me: most babies are able to take a joke...and laugh.... Sam: no Me: just picture how stupid, tacky and silly a jackalope in a wedding dress, festooned with daisies and it's hand out like a cup holder would be.... it'd make even the Pope laugh Me: Nick would laugh Me: Nick would invite me Sam: Nick would be mad Me: no he'd laugh....cuz the sight would make him laugh....then you'd glare at him and he'd snicker and hold it in and give me a fake frown That's what I said at 4:35 PM Monday, June 07, 2004 She hates me So, my little kitty Mabel had to go to the vet today. Last night I pulled the carrier out of the closet and set it on the floor for her to inspect it and get used to it. About 10 minutes before we needed to leave for the vet I stuck a towel in the carrier to provide Mabel some comfort. She walked up to the carrier and was almost in, until I tried to push her little butt into the cage. She freaked and ran off. I picked her up, she freaked out more, and as I tried to put her in the cage, her claws dug into the rug and she wouldn't let go I couldn't get her in the carrier as long as those claws were in something. So I moved the carrier into the kitchen. Mabel hid in the bedroom. I took a break to call the vet and let him know I was running late because Mabel wasn't cooperating. As I left a message I noticed the beads of blood forming on my arm...then the flap of flesh on the heel of my palm, she got me good. I managed to lure her out of the bedroom but she wouldn't go into the kitchen. I grabbed the can of cat treats and shook it, calling out to her, "Mabel-schmabel...come on baby..." Bijou came running at the sound of the shaking cat treats. Mabel followed, slowly. She sat back at the other wall of the kitchen eyeing me suspiciously. Bijou ate several treats before Mabel was willing to approach. I handed her one treat, she sniffed at it and dropped it on the floor. Bijou promptly ate it. I tried pushing her into the carrier one more time. She ripped at my hands and wrists and wriggled away. I sighed and set the can of treats on the table, capped up the jar of peanutbutter. The amount of black fur on my white t-shirt made it appear that I was suddenly wearing a fur coat. I looked around for Mabel for another try. She was lying under the table, certain that her war with me was won. I picked her up again, she began to cry and wail and hiss and growl. Her legs reached out in all directions hooking her talons to my clothing and flesh. I turned the carrier up on end and dropped Mabel in from the top the first attempt was rather cartoon like, each leg sprawled out to each corner of the opening keeping her from falling in. Finally I was able to release her grip and she landed on the towel with a hiss and a growl. I quickly shut the door and locked it, and set her carefully down properly. I took stock of the wounds to my wrists and hands and arm... If one cut had gone deeper someone may have thought I had tried to slit my wrist. I washed my hands and listened to Mabel's wails from her cage. She was so unhappy. I took her to the vet, half an hour late and warned him to put on a full suit of armor before removing her from the cage. "Is she a mean cat?" he asked. "No, she's actually a very sweet cat. She just really doesn't like that carrier and her claws are very long. She wont let me trim them." Mabel is safely at the vet. My wounds have been treated. Bijou is thrilled to be the only cat in the house. I fear Mabel's return...she's soooo pissed...She hates me I know it..she'll never forgive me. I really must buy a top loading cat carrier. That's what I said at 7:13 PM	Tidbits Blogger Code: B5 d- t k s-- u-- f i o+ x-- e l c My Bloginality is INFP! The Sideblog
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