I got out the gallon of apple cider this afternoon. When I twisted the lid, the ring flipped off onto the floor in front of Elvis. He has always had a thing for rings.
Not bad for a 18 year old cat.
Archive for the ‘my pets’ Category
Elvis Playing
November 23, 2008Nowhere to Go
November 22, 2008Poor Paul is having major computer problems at work so we aren’t going out this evening. I’m glad I have never had any desire to own my own business. I put in nine hours a day and went home.
So anyway—It snowed today—twice!
The kids went out to play for a while, but they soon returned.
Open the door! You stupid human!
Please! Please, let me in. I’ve been out here for hours and days and weeks. Please.
Michael had a good time.
Some Things are Irresistable
November 20, 2008
Knitting in Snow Hill
November 17, 2008Since we can’t knit at the bookstore, we went to the yarn shop in Snow Hill. It took about an hour and a quarter to get there. I looked around and bought some of those new square needles and a few skeins of yarn. If it weren’t for group, I wouldn’t go there. It was a nice shop. She had good stuff, but it’s not near anything else that would give me a reason to head that way. My little shadow purse is almost finished so I should have a picture in another day or two.
Little Olive is adjusting to her new home. Maude watches her playing. It’s just a matter of time before she will join in the fun. Zip is still upset and he is mad at everyone so it will take him longer. Gus, being the goofy idiot he is, scares the daylights out of Olive. She has hit him several times. He doesn’t understand. All he wants to do is lick her all over. Friday evening,when the neighbors were over, Paul was holding Olive. Gus was so upset, he went over to Doug leaned against him and whined. We all laughed at him which made things worse.
I took about a dozen pictures before I got this one.
New Einstein
November 14, 2008I had palanned to show what I bought today, but I’m still disorganized. At this rate, it’l be two weeks before I have recovered. Then there’s Thanksgiving, shopping, Christmas and New Year. So, I’m thinking maybe February. It’s the middle of winter. Sounds good to me.
In the meantime, I have all these unfinished projects. I have one red sock, one shadow purse and one miniature sleeve to finish. After that, I can get back to my star sweater. But, my Einstein is finished—-I think. At least I can’t think of anything else I currently want to do with it. I put on another collar last night, decided it didn’t look awful and used the same stuff to add little cuffs. They may not look like much, but the yarn is a wool, angora blend and it feels really soft.
The flowers turned out well and I even made a little flowered flower pot.
I still don’t know what to do with the back. Maybe I’ll make some colored trees and remove the same colored ones.
Olive
November 14, 2008
Intercourse
November 12, 2008Jenn and I had lunch in Intercourse PA today. We had just finished shopping except for the meat. The thrift shop was closed due to renovations so we checked a couple of different shops. I bought some apples for pies and a bunch of other stuff that you can’t find elsewhere. As a matter of fact, I’m munching on some flat pretzels now.
On the way home, we stopped and picked up the kitten. She’s hiding in the back parlor so I put some water and
chow in there and a little blanket in a dark corner. There is all ready a potty in there. Win’s cat has no idea what she is.
When she saw her, she ran back upstairs. I’m going to call her Olive.
Girls Day Out
November 10, 2008I just got back from our semi-annual get together. As usual, we had a great time. Pat retired and has joined our little group. She and I started at the VA on the same day, but she stayed until this year. I really enjoy these ‘get togethers’ and I’m really happy that Diana always tries to coordinate them for when she knows I’ll be in town. I’d come anyway, but don’t tell her that.
Carolyn asked if anyone wanted a kitten and I said yes knowing that any kitten from her would be special. I’ve been wanting another one since The Myuush died last February. This one is calico and likes to play with other cats. She sounds perfect to me. I would have followed Carolyn home, but the kitten belongs to a friend of hers and she has to call her and get approval. I am leaving here Wednesday or Thursday and I really don’t want to leave without her. I know little Maude would love her. Zip’s nose will be out of joint for a while. I’ll have to tell him that he is still the baby no matter what. I am not even certain that Elvis would notice. I was so tired last night that I didn’t even knit. I was “knitted out”. I went to bed early and woke up at 7AM.
This computer is getting weird again. I’ll try again tomorrow.
Polls
November 5, 2008Since it was raining, we went to the polls after breakfast. They are in the local fire hall and the whole process was quick and easy. I did get to laugh at Doug when he forgot to hit the finished key which made it even better. Having done our civic duty, we went to Food Lion. We were low on canned cat food and they have more varieties than Walmart. I bought some other things that Walmart doesn’t carry and I got a nice piece of salmon. When we got home, I made a little marinade for it. Since it was still raining, we decided get some other chores done. We dropped off a little package for Nancy at the post office and picked up a prescription at Happy Harry’s. I used to go to Eckert, but they really went down hill since Rite Aid bought them. Also, Happy Harry’s carries a lot of products that are not tested on animals. It’s so nice to have a variety from which to choose. OK. Where was I? We headed to the bread store. They had oatnut bread so we got three loaves, two for us and one for Win. It’s his favorite, too. I spotted an apple pie on the dollar table and cranberry bread. What more can use ask for? I hope I haven’t bored the life out of you.
Here are two reasons why blogging can be difficult. Another is the fact that it is chilly here when it’s cold.
Indian Summer
November 2, 2008Sunny and 73 degrees today so I got my knitting and a chair and went outside.
I finished the first sock. It fits very well. These are definitely keepers.
Here’s another keeper. See how nicely he’s folding my fabric? I washed and hung it out this morning and he brought it in for me.
Maude enjoyed the day, too. However, she was not happy when I took that tick off her.
And this is the last rose of summer.
Even Elvis enjoyed the sun.
Up a Creek in Lower Slower Delaware 
