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Cheryl B. Dale's Blog: RANDOM MUSINGS, page 33
January 13, 2013
PIRATE CAT
Still not quite up to walking yet, so no pix from outdoors. Instead, here's a picture of the girl-cat in her pirate house. She got new tissue paper in it after Christmas (from all the presents) and loves to get in and make it crackle. So far, she hasn't let the boy-cat inside; he's only been allowed to sit and watch her make herself comfy.
January 12, 2013
THE CRUD
Well, we're about over the crud. It's been a couple of weeks now, but it seems longer.
Head draining--I must have used five boxes of tissues--nose stopped up and a cough. All the good stuff. The cats weren't too pleased; our coughing disturbed their sleep, even ran them off the bed.
We must be feeling better though. We brought in fast food today!
The weather is gorgeous, temps in the sixties and seventies, but we haven't felt much like walking. Maybe tomorrow or Monday, we can get out again. And maybe the crud won't come back.
Head draining--I must have used five boxes of tissues--nose stopped up and a cough. All the good stuff. The cats weren't too pleased; our coughing disturbed their sleep, even ran them off the bed.
We must be feeling better though. We brought in fast food today!
The weather is gorgeous, temps in the sixties and seventies, but we haven't felt much like walking. Maybe tomorrow or Monday, we can get out again. And maybe the crud won't come back.
January 6, 2013
OPENING AT GALLERY
So the local art association put up a new show in their gallery. The main part is devoted to magazine covers (done by artists) for the local Chamber of Commerce. The free magazine is called Paisley and is available in local shops and businesses.
However, a portion of the gallery was given over to art association member photographers of whom, ahem, my guy is one. Here's a couple of his photos. Overlook the people. It's a typical opening: people are meeting, eating, drinking, and gabbing.
This one was placed over the piano so you can barely see it. It's of the Pier Village kiosks decked out in their holiday lights and glamorized by Photoshop or one of those programs I know nothing about.
Two are in here but you can only see one; the big one of the shrimp boat is his. People are clustered in front of the other one, alas. It was also a shrimp boat but it was docked.
Anyway, it was a good opening. Nice crowd, good food, lots of drinks, much conviviality!
However, a portion of the gallery was given over to art association member photographers of whom, ahem, my guy is one. Here's a couple of his photos. Overlook the people. It's a typical opening: people are meeting, eating, drinking, and gabbing.
This one was placed over the piano so you can barely see it. It's of the Pier Village kiosks decked out in their holiday lights and glamorized by Photoshop or one of those programs I know nothing about.
Two are in here but you can only see one; the big one of the shrimp boat is his. People are clustered in front of the other one, alas. It was also a shrimp boat but it was docked.
Anyway, it was a good opening. Nice crowd, good food, lots of drinks, much conviviality!
January 4, 2013
FIRST EARRING GIVEAWAY OF 2013
Is it really the fourth day of 2013? Wow, how time flies!
This month, I'm giving away a set of amber earrings reminiscent of the ones Lindy wore for her last dinner with the formidable Warwicks when she dressed only for Gareth. Before Cavanaugh threatened her. Before the two men fought over the deed both wanted that Lindy possessed.
Thinking back, I realize those earrings were topaz and her necklace was amber. But that's okay. These are pretty, aren't they?
Same rules as before. Comment with the word 'earrings' in post to enter drawing.
And here's the link to TalismanMoon on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TalismanMoon?ref=search_shop_redirect
This month, I'm giving away a set of amber earrings reminiscent of the ones Lindy wore for her last dinner with the formidable Warwicks when she dressed only for Gareth. Before Cavanaugh threatened her. Before the two men fought over the deed both wanted that Lindy possessed.
Thinking back, I realize those earrings were topaz and her necklace was amber. But that's okay. These are pretty, aren't they?
Same rules as before. Comment with the word 'earrings' in post to enter drawing.
And here's the link to TalismanMoon on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TalismanMoon?ref=search_shop_redirect
January 1, 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THE EARRING WINNER IS...
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope next year will be wonderful!
We celebrated with the crud -- for a week now -- but are nearly well. The cats celebrated a little too much. They hid under the bed during the fireworks, but the boy-cat came out to get in the bed with us later. He was so groggy -- I don't think he was inebriated, but who knows what they were doing under there? -- he couldn't quite make the jump and woke me up, hanging on by his claws. To the comforter and not me, thank goodness.
After I reached down and pulled him onto the bed, he conked out.
Hmm. He does look a little hungover today.
AND:
The earring winner for December is Kairbear 2468. Kairbear, if you'll email me at cherylbdale@hotmail.com with your mailing address, I'll have the earrings sent to you.
For anyone who's interested, another pair will go up soon for January's giveaway.
Happy 2013!
We celebrated with the crud -- for a week now -- but are nearly well. The cats celebrated a little too much. They hid under the bed during the fireworks, but the boy-cat came out to get in the bed with us later. He was so groggy -- I don't think he was inebriated, but who knows what they were doing under there? -- he couldn't quite make the jump and woke me up, hanging on by his claws. To the comforter and not me, thank goodness.
After I reached down and pulled him onto the bed, he conked out.
Hmm. He does look a little hungover today.
AND:
The earring winner for December is Kairbear 2468. Kairbear, if you'll email me at cherylbdale@hotmail.com with your mailing address, I'll have the earrings sent to you.
For anyone who's interested, another pair will go up soon for January's giveaway.
Happy 2013!
December 29, 2012
EARRINGS GIVEAWAY
I want to remind everyone that I'm giving away these earrings this month. Just comment with the word 'earrings' in your post, for a chance to win.
And December's almost over! Wait a minute! 2012 is almost over! Scary!
Here's what the earrings look like:
And here's the link to the store selling them:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TalismanMoon?ref=search_shop_redirect
And December's almost over! Wait a minute! 2012 is almost over! Scary!
Here's what the earrings look like:
And here's the link to the store selling them:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TalismanMoon?ref=search_shop_redirect
December 27, 2012
AFTER CHRISTMAS DOLDRUMS
We're kind of sluggish around here. No walks, barely getting out to pick up laundry. After a hectic holiday, we're back in the condo recovering. Even the cats are sluggish. (Aren't they always?)
Here's the boy cat under his denuded Christmas tree. The heater is right across from him so guess he's enjoying the heat. Due to dietary restrictions, neither he or the girl cat got ham. I think they're still sulking.
Here's the boy cat under his denuded Christmas tree. The heater is right across from him so guess he's enjoying the heat. Due to dietary restrictions, neither he or the girl cat got ham. I think they're still sulking.
December 20, 2012
WALK
On our daily walk, we enjoyed the beautiful weather and saw this Coast Guard ship cruising through the sound. Don't know what kind it is, maybe a work boat or something?
Then, coming back to the complex, the azaleas welcomed us. The pretty weather makes them think it's spring! It doesn't feel much like Christmas with the temps in the seventies and the flowers all in bloom. Really hard to get in the mood.
Then, coming back to the complex, the azaleas welcomed us. The pretty weather makes them think it's spring! It doesn't feel much like Christmas with the temps in the seventies and the flowers all in bloom. Really hard to get in the mood.
December 15, 2012
TRAVELS
Made it up to this side of Atlanta for my aunt's funeral and back. Listened to Christmas music all the way up so it wasn't till we got there that we heard about the shootings in Connecticut. It's still hard to take in, how one person can deliberately do so much damage to others' lives.
The trip up and back was long and fast, but we got to visit with family, some of whom we hadn't seen in years. The sad occasion let us reconnect so seems the old saying is true: everything does happen for a reason.
Our cats don't sulk, fortunately. They were happy to see us back and showed it.
Evidently they thought we'd abandoned them. Not sure how they managed it, but halway up the interstate, our babysitter called, wanting to know if she'd forgotten she was supposed to take care of the cats. No, I told her, we were going up and coming right back so they'd be fine. She had the flu and sounded like it, but she was determined to check on the babies if she needed to. I assured her they were fine and told her to go back to bed. Not many babysitters are so conscientious!
But now I'm wondering how the cats got word to her of their supposed abandonment. I don't think they know how to punch buttons on the phone. Although we do have the babysitter's number on fast dial...
The girl cat, jumping up from her nap to greet us on our return.
The boy cat, rushing to his food dish on our return.
The trip up and back was long and fast, but we got to visit with family, some of whom we hadn't seen in years. The sad occasion let us reconnect so seems the old saying is true: everything does happen for a reason.
Our cats don't sulk, fortunately. They were happy to see us back and showed it.
Evidently they thought we'd abandoned them. Not sure how they managed it, but halway up the interstate, our babysitter called, wanting to know if she'd forgotten she was supposed to take care of the cats. No, I told her, we were going up and coming right back so they'd be fine. She had the flu and sounded like it, but she was determined to check on the babies if she needed to. I assured her they were fine and told her to go back to bed. Not many babysitters are so conscientious!
But now I'm wondering how the cats got word to her of their supposed abandonment. I don't think they know how to punch buttons on the phone. Although we do have the babysitter's number on fast dial...
The girl cat, jumping up from her nap to greet us on our return.
The boy cat, rushing to his food dish on our return.
December 13, 2012
ANOTHER FUNERAL
Well, another beloved relative died this past week, one day before her 98th birthday. Aunt Sara was soft-spoken, kind, and the kind of woman who's easy to be around. We're leaving tomorrow, going up to Atlanta for her funeral where she'll be laid beside her daughter who died way too young.
This has been a really bad year for deaths of people close to us. I hope next year will be better. Otherwise, people may start lopping us off the friends list!
And of course, the cats have spotted the suitcases and are beginning to show signs of displeasure. They'll be expecting extra wet food to make up for our absence. We'll have to leave the heat turned up for them, too, because they hate cold, and the temperature today didn't break fifty. A big change from the seventies we were enjoying two days ago.
But it always happens when we have to travel. At least snow isn't predicted where we're heading.
Now I'll finish packing. If I can get this clingy cat off my foot...
This has been a really bad year for deaths of people close to us. I hope next year will be better. Otherwise, people may start lopping us off the friends list!
And of course, the cats have spotted the suitcases and are beginning to show signs of displeasure. They'll be expecting extra wet food to make up for our absence. We'll have to leave the heat turned up for them, too, because they hate cold, and the temperature today didn't break fifty. A big change from the seventies we were enjoying two days ago.
But it always happens when we have to travel. At least snow isn't predicted where we're heading.
Now I'll finish packing. If I can get this clingy cat off my foot...
