That’s nice. The point remains the same.

Well put Daisy’sMum. Once again let’s pounce on people stating an opinion.
Oh well, some people can’t keep it fluffy.
Mika is adorable and so was her brother, Sura.

Stating an opinion is not the same as giving instructions to people. I see to much of it on here and frankly it’s the one thing that annoys the crap out of me about this community.

I guess I just don’t like people who try to run other people’s lives for them. I don’t like it on a single person level and I don’t like it in the larger world.

sharon, sorry you cant take alcohol, cause mt dew and coconut rum is the bomb!! Im not much of a drinker, and wouldnt miss it if it poofed of the earth. But its been a long time since I found a drink I like enough to sit and have one or two of, but this is one of em, but Im challenged on the name…..suggestions?

pets mika, “hi babi”

Mtn Dew and coconut rum? Hmmmm-maybe THAT’s the wild cow that Puddytat rode in on. :-O

so what name would the drink be called?

You could call it a ‘wild cow’

LOL, yeah I guess I will…..hmmmm, now I’ll have to get it for this weekend. May keep the rum for months on end, but sure will be a wild cow kinda summer, lol too much

Exscuse me, I know I usually just lurk around here waiting to pounce and steal any kitten I can find. I was wondering if anyone can spare a drink for a thirsty lurker. It is very warm today in New Jersey.

Why Howdie Jersey J, sidle right on up and catcha selves a Wild Cow. Cooler is full, mix to suit you own flavor

Ferrule was feral
But now mostly tame
Hubby still claims
that this cat’s insane

That’s okay, I still love them
Hubby and bat-giraffe
Good for a snuggle
and always a laugh

Perhaps we need to start a twelve step program–kitten nappers anonymous?

Kitten Whisperer:

First a person has to admit there is a problem with catnapping. Only then can they be helped. Personally I am not ready to admit there is a problem, as kittens are so soft and cuddly.

I admit…
I have a problem…

poor kitten-nappers! We don’t have a problem…. we just want to snorgle babies!

Ooo…a tall glass of cold milk and Mika sounds wonderful right now, Thanks!

Perhaps a strawberry daquarie (sp) or strawberry margarita to help celebrate the day ?!

Most definatly I’m a big fan of strawberries…. and Pina Coladas too!

A funny story - On my 21st Birthday, every where I went no one would serve me alcohol because they looked at me and thought “no way is she 21″! Even after they carded me they thought my drivers license was a fake!

My friends and I had to drive about 45 min. across town to a place where my friend’s step-dad tended bar and knew I was telling the truth about my age !

My mom was 5′1″ and weighed 85 lbs when she married at age 19. My oldest brother was born 11 mos. later.

When he was a 2, Mom still looked like a young teenager, but since her hometown was so small, everyone knew her–except the new deputy sheriff in town who pulled her car over right in front of her parents’ house because there was NO WAY she was old enough to drive.

When the inexperienced deputy walked over to the car to talk to Mom, my brother said over and over incessantly (as toddlers will do) “Look, Mama–gun!” “Look, Mama–gun!”

About this time, my grandfather, who had heard Mom’s car pull up in front of the house, stepped outside to check things out. Calling Mom (who was the only daughter) by the nickname he used for her from the day she was born ’til Alzheimers took away his speech, he hollered to her “What’s going on, Sister?”

By this time, the deputy was so overwhelmed by cognative dissonance, he dove back into the squad car and peeled off, nearly hitting another car in the process!

Considering how small the town was, and the prominence of my mom’s family there (my grandmother’s father was the state legislator who not only incorporated and renamed the town, he also created the county in which it resides!) I don’t think the deputy EVER lived that one down!

I think the last time I was “carded” I was 30. It was a Saturday, and had been painting around the house. Shorts, T-shirt and hair in a pony tail. Went to the grocery store to buy beer for the now ex-husband. I put the beer on the conveyor and the checkout gal asks for my ID. I just looked at her. She asked again. I said, I’m paying with cash not a check, why do you need my ID? Never dawned on me that she didn’t think I was old enough..
Looking younger can be a great embarrassment to a teenage son when his friends ask if they can meet his “sister”. Ahhh… but I so loved it !

One Popoki, last time I was carded was when I was in my 30’s also. I always looked at least 10 years younger until I put on all my weight. Now it is around 5-6 years younger. I am now 43 and need to get off of my butt and get exercising. I joined a gym but do I use it…not yet. :greenman:

People still think I’m in my mid 40’s… ANd I’m 52. I quit the gym for financial reasons and haven’t really worked out in about 6 months. Long story - but am getting back to at least walking in the morning. It’s tough some days, but I gotta do it! Keep the wrinkle fairy at bay as long as possible

That is so funny Ginny & One Popoki!!

I’m 5′1″ too and I almost always end up wearing my long hair in a pony tail. On top of that I almost never wear make up. I used to get stares from other drivers as i drove my little convertable to college classes, and you could practicly see what they were thinking ” that kid must be out joy riding in her parents car, theres no way she’s old enough to drive” . Thankfully now, at age 25, people finnaly believe I am old enough to drive. But I imagine it will be a while longer before I look old enough to drink.

Sign on our local Mexican restaurant: If you are under 100 yrs old you’re going to be carded!
Here’s to getting carded at anyage over 21. Cheers!

I got carded last year at Damons (I was 46) in front of my 19 year old son. I love it! My daughter, who is 25, looks very young too and was recently given a kid’s menu at a restaurant. she hates it, but she’ll come around.

Haven’t been carded in a while, but I apparently have the voice of a little girl, cause when those annoying solicitors call my house, they always ask if my parents are home!!! Of course I say no!!

On my 30th birthday I went to the store to buy beer and the cashier carded me-great right? Wrong! She then saw the birthdate and said in a loud voice, “My god you’re OLD!” Seeing the look on my face she then thought it would make me feel better by saying, “I mean you should feel lucky I even carded you at your age!” At which time the man in line behind me asked how old I was and she said 30! Like it was this huge number, and he turned to me and said, “30? You’re not good for anything anymore are you?” I drank all the beer myself! I am soooo happy I’m 45 now.

Yea, I had one person tell me a while ago that “We had better have kids soon before we are too old to play with them.”

people are stupid

“Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.”

If only those busybodies would remember that…

Leanne ~ I can understand how your daughter felt, I to was handed a childs menu at a resturant when i was about 20. i was nice about it and just asked for a regular menu, but the poor waitress apologized the whole time! I am 28 and 4′10″ and get carded for EVERYTHING unless im at the gas station by my house. without makeup they think im 12, otherwise usually 16-18. its annoying but i just keep telling myself that someday i’ll love it cause i’ll look way younger then i am. oh, and Happy Birthday Intuition!

The last time I was carded at the grocery store I had my 21 year old daughter with me. I really was flabbergasted that they thought I wasn’t old enough, I was 46.

On the other side, one year for Thanksgiving we went to a very nice dinner and we’re charged full price for our under 12 year old daughter, I don’t think they really believed she was under 12 but gave us the kids price anyway.

Then later after getting her braces off, her dentist had a professional photo done to put up in the office & the photographer thought she was much older than 13. It caused me lots of anxiety then that boys/men thought she was older.

Yay! Perfect timing!

Okay, I have a great drink for the summer:

Tequilla Sundilla

Cut cold watermellon into bite size pieces and sprinkle with salt, then place in a tall glass.
Pour one (or two) shots of Tequilla over the fruit and squeeze lime (one or two small wedges is enough) over that. Then enjoy! After eating all the watermellon you have the fruit juice with the lime, salt and tequilla in the bottom of the glass. It’s wonderful!

We used to do something similar in GA–take a watermelon, cut a plug about the size of a barrel tap into it, pour in all the rum the law will allow, plug up the hole and refrigerate overnight. Cut open at the party, and serve ice cold. Easy “life of the party” treat!

We did the same thing with Votka in Florida when we were young. The local park didn’t allow alcohol but they never suspected a chilled watermellon!