I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

Going to get up to 75 here today ( and normally, we go a bit higher than what is mentioned ) and that was upped from yesterday when they thought 67 would be our tops.  Sometimes I love it when they are wrong.  For us, this is the teaser' part of Spring.....wonderful sunny warm days interspersed with total yuck and often much cooler than I like.  But, at least its Spring.......and the other thing is......at a certain point we have to start worrying about tornadoes etc. which make up our typical Spring. 

Kittens are always big time fun.  They are like very small children.......invincible to how twisted and or surprised they can be.  The tumbling, play fighting, sideways prances with back arches that they do.....is pure wild abandonment.   I'm also tickled when the much larger cats let down their "older" fur and play the same way.  I have 'tended' so many kittens through the years that I NEVER feel the need to have one, though the last three or four were rescued.  We are hoping, hoping that no more show up here.  No matter how much you care.......we deserve some life too that doesn't involve animal keeping. 

Add my well wishes in for Chick and Barb and hoping that all will be ok with both. 

Jackie

Alexandria .. We have the same weather report here .. it's going to get cold again with a 50% chance of snow.  Spent two hours working in the yard today.  It felt so wonderful.  I am so pale ... really need a little sunshine!

Jackie .. I dread tornado season too.  The slightest summer storm rolls through and Tim is on the phone hollering at me to get in the basement.

hugs,

Bren

Morning Everyone!

Blue ... Looking for the "like" button!  I am so tired of winter.  Should be nice today, then it gets cold and snowy again next week.  My daffodils look pretty though.  I'll try to take a picture of them today.

Tim is gone this weekend, so I'm left on my own to work in the yard today.  Going to start up the riding mower and mulch some leaves.  The yard already looks better after I got up all the twigs and broken limbs.

I had another night terror last night.  I wake up so tired after that happens.  I hadn't had one in about 10 days and I was so relieved .. thought they had gone away.  When I told my PCP about them, she suggested journaling.  Maybe I will give that a try.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

hugs,

Bren

Cool here today -- compared to the no-coat day yesterday, but no rain or snow.  I think we have awhile.  Was a long day yesterday, but good one.  got new tires on my car and ? whew ?? can quit worrying.  Also had to put the spare on a couple of weeks ago as a front tire bulged.  Had the brakes checked at the same time.  They are ok.............I was feeling so iffy about them......my car is 10 yrs. old.  The mechanic said....it is a bit unusual, but you must not slam on the brakes much.....well, can't recall the last time I did.  He said watching things like that will often extend the life of your brakes and tires.  Good.  I can not spread out repair costs.

I don't think we will get much for snow here now.  Glad of that.....we are moving into the time period when it is way less likely.

Jackie

Bren - from where I am, it doesn't count as winter still if you are contemplating mulching anything and you can see daffodils outside! 

No snow here, but it's damn cold.  Taking the grands to see the Lego movie this afternoon. Got to bundle up when I was getting all set for sandal season. 

Your snow is our sunshine out west (sorry).  Been in the mid-60's though below freezing at night, as I live in the mountains.  Out planted some kale and collard starts.  Seem to be doing well despite the 30 degree nights.   Daffys are blooming here too.  My helibore has been going strong for a month it seems (I love that plant!).

This morning my cats were playing.  Chasing back and forth seems to be their method.  It doesn't last too long as Emma is fat and has a bad shoulder, but it's fun to hear.  Quinn would like more of everything and very curious about his big sis, but she still warns him off and sometimes swats.   Not only did I have a bad time with Emma and Ms Boo, 2 years of tumult, poor Emma did too - skin and fur everywhere for 2 years, hers.  She's a bit traumatized, so I should expect her to be cautious and not quick to accept, even by a cat 1/5th her size.

I must say for all the consternation I got (not here) for getting a purebred, I'm really impressed.  They must be bred for personality, as this one is a charmer (his mother's name is Charm).  If I even let him play with my hands, his bites are very soft and he doesn't extend his claws.  He wants to please.  He has no fear, but he gives respect.  He's so loving and knows exactly what to do!

Less hissing, more sniffing going on.

gg - my suggestion is to invite us all out to eat raspberries when they grow ;-)

My clump of chives hasn't even sent out one little green shoot  - ground is completely frozen, Attila the Hun couldn't put a trowel in it ;(

BTW - how's your shoulder?

GG, raspberries are the easiest to grow.  As Kad said, just water well and let them be.  Then, in the fall, trim the old canes, to give the new ones room to grow.  And hope that your summers aren't too wet, as raspberries are SO susceptible to mould.

Kam, sorry you've been given a hard time about purebreds.  The thing is, you generally know what you're getting, and yes, reputable breeders breed for personality as well as all things internal and external.   While I totally admire those who rescue kitties and dogs, I'm a little sheepish myself about doing it.

Weather here in Niagara is partly sunny and about 40F.  Expecting another cold "episode" for the next couple of days, due to another type of weather system called an "Alberta Clipper".  Don't you love the names meteorologists come up with?!!  Long-range forecast for this area is a longer and cooler than average summer.  Hmmmm.....we'll see!

Haha.  Last night we were at a party to welcome spring.  Very funny Mother Nature!

KAM, my pure reds have been wonderful cats.  

Blue, just got home from work.  The Indians were wonderful......you might know it was white 'greedy' men who tainted them so badly, but they had something these people in this life don't --- they saw their mother earth and life as a gift and showed deep respect and taught from the earliest to continue that respect and the love.  Stand them up side by side and it will be easy to spot the savage. 

Jackie

We received the news a new grandchild is on the way - November - hope it's a girl this time