General Chit-Chat Part 2! Showing 101-150 of 2,680

[Greg]

Terri wrote: "Great Halloween decorations, Greg!"

Thanks Terri! :)

[Joan]

Has anyone tried a kneeling chair? I’d appreciate your thoughts and recommendations.

[Greg]

Joan wrote: "Has anyone tried a kneeling chair? I’d appreciate your thoughts and recommendations."

I've never tried that Joan. Is there a health advantage to "sitting" that way?

[Leslie]

Joan wrote: "Has anyone tried a kneeling chair? I’d appreciate your thoughts and recommendations."

I have just tried one out for a few minutes years ago. It was a bit too different from what I am used to for me!

@Greg, it is supposed to be better for your back as you can't slouch (one reason it seemed uncomfortable to me!).

[Greg]

Leslie wrote: "
@Greg, it is supposed to be better for your back as you can't slouch (one reason it seemed uncomfortable to me!). ..."

Ah, that makes sense! At the office across from us, they have some of those standing desks - I get tired just looking at them. :)

[Joan]

Greg, I don’t think it is healthier, but they claim to relieve lower back pain. I’m uncomfortable sitting or lying down right now but I’m tired of standing and pacing.
I do wish I could hang like a bat!

[Diane S ☔]

We just got those standing desks, actually they can go up or down for sitting or standing. I love it, being able to stand sometimes instead of sitting is wonderful. The kneeling chair though I have never heard of. Off to find a picture.

[Greg]

Joan wrote: "Greg, I don’t think it is healthier, but they claim to relieve lower back pain. I’m uncomfortable sitting or lying down right now but I’m tired of standing and pacing.
I do wish I could hang like a..."

Haha, that made me laugh about the hanging like a bat, though I know pain is no joke. I hope the chair helps you Joan!

[Roger]

I got just a little tired of reading such with serous books. Took a break with murder mystery's for awhile. OK enough of a break. OK now back to reading those books on my reading list.

[B the BookAddict]

Joan, we had them at work for those who wanted them. I found them good, once you got used to them. I lay on the lounge floor yesterday morning for an hour because of lwr bk pain, then did my exercises, took two Panadeine Extra (paracetamol with small amount of codeine). As I get older, my back seems weaker and the pain more prevalent.

[Karin]

Greg wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Greg, I simply love ginger cats; always had at least one during all the years of my life. Now I have somehow (don't ask) morphed into black cats, two at the present moment...."

Perhaps ginger cats produce the highest amount of dander.

[Greg]

Karin wrote: "Greg wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Greg, I simply love ginger cats; always had at least one during all the years of my life. Now I have somehow (don't ask) morphed into black cats, two at the pr..."

That could be Karin - it's odd though!

[Leslie]

Roger wrote: "I got just a little tired of reading such with serous books. Took a break with murder mystery's for awhile. OK enough of a break. OK now back to reading those books on my reading list."

I do this all the time - intersperse my serious books with mysteries or sci fi/fantasy books. What mystery did you read? And which serious books are you reading?

[Chrissie]

Greg wrote: "

Enjoying a quiet day watching some Halloween movies with Ron & Doyle"

Oh what a stunning cat!!!!!! I love the pumpkins. Do you roast and salt the seeds?

[Greg]

Chrissie wrote: "Greg wrote: "

Enjoying a quiet day watching some Halloween movies with Ron & Doyle"

Oh what a stunning cat!!!!!! I love the pumpkins. Do you roast and salt the seeds?"

Thanks Chrissie! :)

We have roasted and salted the seeds before - very tasty when salted right! But nowadays I am just too busy sadly. I keep hoping this work project will settle down soon!

[Ruth]

Have had no electricity since this morning. I was hoping I'd have it back when I woke up tonight. No such luck.

[Greg]

Ruth wrote: "Have had no electricity since this morning. I was hoping I'd have it back when I woke up tonight. No such luck."

What a nightmare Ruth - hope it comes back soon!

[Joan]

My sympathies Ruth. I hope the power is back soon.

[Ruth]

I went to work just to hang out for awhile and charge my phone.

[dely]

Ruth wrote: "Have had no electricity since this morning. I was hoping I'd have it back when I woke up tonight. No such luck."

This is terrible! Is it back now?

[Chrissie]

Ruth wrote: "Have had no electricity since this morning. I was hoping I'd have it back when I woke up tonight. No such luck."

What a pain! You cannot cook Often the plumbing also needs electricity. What temperature do you have? I hope you are not freezing. We are told we might have snow today.......

[Chrissie]

Greg, well less is better. Try not to get all stressed out.

[Ruth]

Just got back and my electricity is back on. Yippee!!!. Chrisse I am luckier than some because I have a gas stove so cooking is no problem. I also have an old fashioned gas space heater in my apt so even if I lose electricity I would still have heat. I have not lit the pilot on it yet though. Will have to get colder before I do that. Right now it's about 51 out, though I heard it is supposed to go into the 30's at night sometime this week. I am just glad the power is back on so I can watch this week's episode of the Walking Dead. Priorities. lol

[Chrissie]

Ruth, I am so happy for you. YAY! Phew. Good that you have gas too.

I am laughing about your priorities; TV I mean.

[Ruth]

Thanks Chrissie. I was looking forward to watching The Walking Dead when I came home from work this morning and then the power went out. Nothing more important then TWD. Obsessed. lol

[Greg]

Ruth wrote: "Thanks Chrissie. I was looking forward to watching The Walking Dead when I came home from work this morning and then the power went out. Nothing more important then TWD. Obsessed. lol"

Haha, enjoy Ruth! The little pleasures are important!

[Ruth]

Thanks Greg. : )

[Karin]

Greg wrote: "Karin wrote: "Greg wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Greg, I simply love ginger cats; always had at least one during all the years of my life. Now I have somehow (don't ask) morphed into black cats,..."

I looked it up, and one study found that the darker a cat, the higher the incidence of allerges https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/0....

Usually, a cat with long hair produces more (not sure if it is because it holds more pollen, etc in it).

But, and I think this might be the most accurate thing I read, many experts state that individual cats vary in how much dander they produce. But it's not only dander that can cause allergies, of course.

http://www.petmd.com/cat/wellness/evr...

But if I were a betting person, I'd bet there are a very few people allergic to totally different proteins.

[Greg]

Karin wrote: "Greg wrote: "Karin wrote: "Greg wrote: "B the BookAddict wrote: "Greg, I simply love ginger cats; always had at least one during all the years of my life. Now I have somehow (don't ask) morphed int..."

Lots of good info Karin!

[Greg]

We have had lots of trick or treaters tonight! So much fun being a part of making the neighbors' families happy. I remember doing this with Dylan years ago too - that makes it even more fun!

This is my first Halloween in a house. So much better than the gated apartment was! :)

[dely]

Greg wrote: "We have had lots of trick or treaters tonight! So much fun being a part of making the neighbors' families happy. I remember doing this with Dylan years ago too - that makes it even more fun!

This ..."

What a good feeling it must be! Here children don't come. I don't celebrate Halloween neither, it isn't part of our culture so I don't feel close to this celebration. But I'm sure you have a lot of fun there, above all children. Yesterday an American friend shared the pics of her granddaughters and they were so cute and so happy!

[Angela M]

We don’t get any kids trick or treating so our Halloween was centered around our grandkids. We went to their houses to see them in their costumes and of course deliver the treat bags I made for them. Fun to see how excited they were !

[Angela M]

What an awful thing, what seems to be a terrorist attack in NYC , just horrific and senseless. Thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families .

[Nichole]

What a horrible thing to happen. My thoughts, too, are extended to the victims and their families.

[Greg]

Angela M wrote: "We don’t get any kids trick or treating so our Halloween was centered around our grandkids. We went to their houses to see them in their costumes and of course deliver the treat bags I made for the..."

Sounds great Angela - I'm sure they loved their treat bags! :)

[Chrissie]

The terrorism that we see all around is shocking.

[Diane S ☔]

It is, it seems as if mass shootings or terrorist attacks are happening weekly. Horrifying.

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Diane S ☔ wrote: "It is, it seems as if mass shootings or terrorist attacks are happening weekly. Horrifying."

It's awful and scary. And it's so difficult to work out how it can be stopped as they are using such available things like cars and vans

[B the BookAddict]

Dreadful news from NYC.

[Marina]

On a lighter note, I've just read the sweetest story, especially for people who (like me) love cats. You can read it here: http://www.inspiremore.com/feral-cat-... and be sure to watch the video below the article :)

[dely]

Marina wrote: "On a lighter note, I've just read the sweetest story, especially for people who (like me) love cats. You can read it here: http://www.inspiremore.com/feral-cat-......"

*_*

[Greg]

Marina wrote: "On a lighter note, I've just read the sweetest story, especially for people who (like me) love cats. You can read it here: http://www.inspiremore.com/feral-cat-......"

Love this Marina! :)

[Joan]

Sweet, Marina, I bet we have all known grumpy Grandpas who go goofy for babies.

[B the BookAddict]

Marina, gorgeous story. I rescued my Poppy, a feral kitten, from down a storm drain and she was ferocious whenever I tried to pat her too. I knew she'd be 'put down' if I took her to the animal shelter. She, too, just wanted the affection of my other cat who, sadly, hated her. Four years on, they are still not friends but Poppy will now sit on my lap when I'm reading or watching television.

[Greg]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Marina, gorgeous story. I rescued my Poppy, a feral kitten, from down a storm drain and she was ferocious whenever I tried to pat her too. I knew she'd be 'put down' if I took her to the animal she..."

That's so sweet Bette that you took her in!

[Marina]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Marina, gorgeous story. I rescued my Poppy, a feral kitten, from down a storm drain and she was ferocious whenever I tried to pat her too. I knew she'd be 'put down' if I took her to the animal she..."

How sweet! ♥

[dely]

B the BookAddict wrote: "Marina, gorgeous story. I rescued my Poppy, a feral kitten, from down a storm drain and she was ferocious whenever I tried to pat her too. I knew she'd be 'put down' if I took her to the animal she..."

Sweet! But why do shelters suppress feral cats? It was written also in the article linked by Marina. Shouldn't a shelter help animals?

[B the BookAddict]

In Australian shelters, it is simply the pure excess in numbers of hurt, stray or unwanted cats that makes the time needed to rehabilitate a feral cat untenable.

If everybody got their cats desexed or did not dump unwanted cats, there would eventually be no feral cats. (You can tell I used to work at a shelter! )

[Greg]

B the BookAddict wrote: "In Australian shelters, it is simply the pure excess in numbers of hurt, stray or unwanted cats that makes the time needed to rehabilitate a feral cat untenable.

If everybody got their cats desex..."

Yes, that is true in some US shelters as well. At some shelters, if an animal doesn't get adopted in a certain amount of time, the animal is euthanized.

[dely]

Bette and Greg, this is really sad. Here in Italy we have "cat-ladies" that take care of feral cats. There are some cat colonies with some simple and small shelters and everyday these cat ladies bring some food. If a cat is ill, and they aren't able to take it, then they call the veterinary service of the local health center who sends the dog catcher (though it's a cat). They know how to take them (though it isn't nice to see! One day I wanted to beat such a dog catcher and he answered that he knows his job, I don't have to worry.) but at least then they can be cured by the veterinary service or by a "recognized" animal association. These cat ladies are sometimes helped by recognized animal associations or by the municipality, but not always.