http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ Daily Kitten Chat Forum Topic: Monday Breakfast Cafe en Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:48:08 +0000 http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432777 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:14:33 +0000 AV 432777@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>... you're absolutely right!.... it's fascinating to me how they can look so calm and "tame".... but they are not domesticated animals, and I really like this preserve, because they go out of their way to make sure the animals live as much as possible "in the wild" as they would normally....... in other words, they don't make pets out of them..... they respect their lifestyle, but make sure they have a safe and secure environment in which to live......they had all sorts of things - a beautiful avaiary (sp?) with owls, hawks, flacons, and other rapters..... a racoon sanctuary... a deer park....a large turtle haven, that WWM would have loved!... a beaver island - really most every kind of animal that would naturally live in those parts of the country..... and they had all kinds of plaques that told each animal's story - many were victums of being hit by cars..... some were "rescues" from people that had found them as babies, and tried to domesticate them, but weren't educated or prepared to raise an exotic or wild animal...... some of the birds were injured from shottings, but had somehow managed to fly far enough away from the shooter, and then were found by a nice person that brought them to the rescue........ it was a very enjoyable day - and of course, Son, who is a MAJOR animal lover, was in "hogs heaven"!....... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432773 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:07:47 +0000 Momma to 2 MaineCoons 432773@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>heheheh I love lynx and bobcats and cougars too. But Wolves hold my heart. Loving packs of extended family that works together for survival. Yes they can be dangerous but then so cna an elephant or a hippo or a domestic dog if provoked! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432771 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:06:04 +0000 AV 432771@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>They also had bobcats.... also very beautiful!....... MS, if you're still around, I bet that's what Airy saw that day!....... they had a map of the US, that showed the areas of the country where they were, and Calif. was definitely on the list!....... they also showed the difference between a lynx and a bobcat - the bobcat is in the lynx family, but smaller....... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432769 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:01:04 +0000 AV 432769@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>It was really cool!... they are such beautiful, elegant animals - and really DO look like dogs.... but don't be fooled - they can be VERY deadly!!!!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432765 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:56:03 +0000 Momma to 2 MaineCoons 432765@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hey AV sounds so cool! I love wolves! I am so envious! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432764 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:53:10 +0000 AV 432764@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>.... Prayers for Mystie, for quick healing...... </p> <p>Hubbs and I had a wonderful day today with Son.....(who leaves tomorrow to go back to UF)..... first we went into town, to have his tires looked at.... turned out he needed FOUR new ones!!!.... but let me say, up here in this little country town, I paid about half of what it cost me the last time we did tires!... these people are so nice, and did it all - tires, allignment, and a good check over..... at least now I won't worry, with him driving back 10 hrs tomorrow!....</p> <p>... then we drove up to Kingsport TN, (only about an hour north)... there we visited a beautiful little park that has a natural wild life preserve and a really cool planatairum....... we took a barge ride on a beautiful lake, and the lady that drove the barge ride was the "wolf trainer".....she hand raised and bottle fed many of the wolves, and they "know" her like a mamma...... she said "let me see if I can call them for you to hear".... then she let out this howl, that I swear was a real wolf's howl, if I hadn't been standing right there witnessing it..... and sure enough, from across the river, they started howling back!... it was really amazing!!!... then we got to go to the wolf pen, and watch her feed them - I asked her what they ate, and she said "road kill".... this is a state sponsored rescue, so the state road workers that must pick up and dispose of "road kill" will bring the "freshest" ones to the preserves for the wild animals to eat.... when there's not enough of that, she feeds them "zoo" meat - (sadly) ground horse meat!....... really got an education there!......</p> <p>... just got home a little while ago, and was please to find Abby asleep on the back of the couch, and Cuddles asleep in her "bowl"...... (and Cuddles used her box), so life is good!...... </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432724 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:26:55 +0000 jcat 432724@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Oh, Ange, please don't worry, I just checked the thread and it sounds like Mystie's going to be fine -- she's just a little rambunctious! I hope she heals extra-fast and then you can stop worrying -- well, I guess you won't ever do that, but not worry quite so much.</p> <p>GD -- eeek! Is he horrendously rich and do you want a sugar daddy? ;-) Cos if not, then the words, 'I'm sorry, I don't go out with married men' would seem to cover it. What IS he thinking? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432716 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:07:25 +0000 Momma to 2 MaineCoons 432716@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Yikes GD! Well my suggestion sit him down and explain jsut friendship or nothing!</p> <p>Well still in stress and worry wart mode my Mystie is keeping me hoping! Check out her morning vet visit thread! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432703 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:48:20 +0000 GreatDane 432703@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Actually, a friend of mine is friends with the guy's wife. I called her and brought it up - there's no split! :( </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432685 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:34:00 +0000 jcat 432685@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>OMG, GD, that is awkward. You might have to tell him you don't 'mini-date' married men! Although I am wondering if maybe he and his wife just split and that's why he's pursuing you. As you say, what is he thinking? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432667 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:32:04 +0000 GreatDane 432667@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Have a great trip to Vegas!<br /> PM, I'm glad Garbo is doing well. (((Garbo and PM)))</p> <p>I don't remember if I mentioned the guy from the tennis tournament who called out of the blue on Friday? I only ever see the guy that one week a year and all of a sudden, he called and talked about how I do dog-sitting and he may have some dog-sitting for me. Then he mentioned that he has pictures from the tournament that he wants to give me and asked when we can meet. I was speechless and he suggested picking me up for lunch on Sunday. I ended up agreeing.<br /> He called and left a message and cancelled because he had to babysit. I was relieved because something struck me as kind of weird. He called me a few times on Sunday and a couple of times today but I didn't answer.<br /> Then he sent me an email (didn't know he had my email address, but then again, he got access to my pet-sitting page without knowing I pet-sit, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised). The email said he hopes I'm not upset he had to cancel our "mini-date". He asks what I'm doing tomorrow and suggests that he can come over and bring Chinese food and we can have an impromtu picnic - saki optional. </p> <p>This guy is at least 70 and married! ANd I don't know what the heck he's thinking!!!!<br /> I'm not sure what to do, because I have to see him every year for the tournament so I don't want it to become awkward (well, it already is!). I've always liked the guy, but certainly not in a picnic'ing at my house on a date kind of way!!!!! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432626 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:11:14 +0000 12PAWZinFL 432626@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>MC....It is too early for a "nap"!! ;) </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432612 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:37:32 +0000 SammyandOliversmama 432612@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>SMM, have a great trip! IKWYM about missing them already. I am such a puddle when going away even for a day, like early in the a.m. and back in the p.m. Geesh! Hi MC! I hope you are feeling better. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432607 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:27:51 +0000 mollycat71 432607@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>AW, SMM I understand! Who is watching the babies???? I am home from work, waiting for FF to show up. Not sure what we are gonna do (nap??? LOL) but I am sure it will be fun! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432602 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:21:20 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 432602@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Well, I got the cat's food and water situated, packed my clothes and showered and dressed with time to spare. Early this morning when I got the luggage out, Mia came to check things out. When I got out of the shower Mia wanted to cuddle. She was extra loving so it as though she knew I was going somewhere. I was sad to leave them. So here I sit at the airport already missing them. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432574 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:26:45 +0000 WillowandWindismom 432574@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>DO I SMELL SALTED BUTTER?????????</p> <p>Just peeking in while taking a break from housecleaning to have a cup of tea and check in with TDK. *stops momentarily and screams "HAZEL!!!!!!!"*</p> <p>Mr. WWM and I went for a 33.5 mile bike ride this morning and I didn't fall once!!! AND - I found $17 just laying in the middle of a road! Mr. WWM rescued a turtle who was stranded against a curb on a very busy street. But he told me that we could not bring her home :-(</p> <p>*sigh* I guess I should go back to work..... *hiss* </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432557 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:21:51 +0000 Kilroy 432557@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Thanks for the tip, Linda! (I love this group). I checked them out, and they even have some classes that are wine &amp; cheese tastings, that could be fun. A little pricey, but I'll run it by Mr. K. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432553 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:13:45 +0000 linda 432553@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Try and have SOME fun, SMM! Have a safe trip...and you know Sylvester and Mia are planning big parties while you're gone, don't ya? ;)</p> <p>Bad bike guy! and what the heck...sniffing is nothing! Sheesh!</p> <p>Kilroy, I read something and thought it might be interesting to you and hubby. Murray's Cheese, in New York City, has classes. I guess they teach you about different cheeses? Anyhoo, it mentioned cheesemonger Nora Singley. The August issue of Real Simple magazine.</p> <p>Hi everyone! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432552 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:13:03 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 432552@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Have a great trip SMM, I hope you get to treat yourself to fun experiences while you are out there! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432547 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:05:10 +0000 SylMiaFelixMomma 432547@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Just popping on as I have a lot of things to do and packing is one of them. I am off to Vegas for the week of conference. It will be chock full agenda and no rest for the weary till Thursday evening. I will have access as I bought a new IPhone last night (birthday gift to myself with bonus money). Have a good day all. I will be on the plane at 2:20pm. Hugs and purrs. I will be missing my cats the moment I leave home. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432541 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:59:08 +0000 JoanfromNewJersey 432541@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Hey! No one yells at our George and gets away with it! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432534 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:49:48 +0000 Kilroy 432534@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>He's kind of a flake and I'm pretty sure he doesn't have animals. He does, however, know more about bicycles than I ever wanted to know :P </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140/page/2#post-432527 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:38:50 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 432527@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Definite Grrrrr. How dare that Jerk. Did he think George was going to steal something? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140#post-432521 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:29:30 +0000 Kilroy 432521@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Glad to hear Garbo is well, PM.</p> <p>Can I just say grrrrrr for a minute? The flaky guy from our bldg who helped Mike buy his new bike is here putting new fancy schmancy tires on it, and he just yelled at George for sniffing around his equipment. Excuse me, you are in George's home and anything that comes in here, he has to check it out. That's how it works. He lives here, you don't. Grrrrrr. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140#post-432512 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:02:55 +0000 Pollys_Mum_in_UK_2605 432512@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Garbo is absolutely fine, very cuddly, and staying in the house more often than going out now. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140#post-432507 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:51:01 +0000 Kilroy 432507@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Welcome home, PM! We missed you, glad you had what sounds like a lovely trip. How's Garbo? </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140#post-432504 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:46:01 +0000 Pollys_Mum_in_UK_2605 432504@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>I'm back from a lovely very long weekend in France (Wednesday - Sunday night). I had a lovely time with my friends and the weather was mostly very good. Walked 4 - 5 miles on Saturday and Sunday, went swimming on Friday (having climbed about 200 feet down the cliffs to get to the beach) so I'm feeling not too naughty, despite having eaten (and drunk) like a queen for most of the time there.</p> <p>I'll have a small black coffee and a large slice of granary bread with *quick glance round to make sure WWM is nowhere about* salted butter. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140#post-432494 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:23:15 +0000 KYKAT 12 23 432494@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Morning everyone. I think the consensus is that it is a sleepy sort of Monday. I need a latte and a breakfast bagel with sausage, egg and cheese.</p> <p>I spent Saturday at my mom's house trying to pack and organize for her big move over Labor Day Weekend. I am still planning on being in Chicago for Labor Day and leaving the move itself to the other siblings.</p> <p>I, my hubby, my two best friends, my sister and a niece worked for 8 hours on Saturday and the house looks like a trainwreck. However there are more boxes packed, closets, cabinets and china hutches emptied and packed, 3 loads of stuff to goodwill and more. Unfortunately since we won't have a moving truck until that weekend everything is still in the house! </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140#post-432492 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:21:24 +0000 Kilroy 432492@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Glad to hear you had a successful trip, AV and that the girls are OK.</p> <p>It is definitely hotter than 75 out there :P so I'm back hiding inside in the air conditioning. Yes, I am a wimp. I did get some errands done, though. </p> http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/topic/20140#post-432470 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:25:02 +0000 AV 432470@http://www.dailykitten.com/chat/ <p>Morning all! well, we made it to the mountains, both cats in tow!..... Cuddles, I have to give the old girl credit, was SO MUCH better than I though she'd be!!!!...... I put her in the stroller carrier (cause it's bigger)..... she had "something" to say for about the first 30 minutes of the trip, but then she calmed down, and (I think) actually enjoyed herself!..... Abby (seasoned traveler that she is).... just curled up in her carrier and purred the trip away in her donut bed...... I opened both carriers so they could get out and stretch if they wanted - Abby never does, only at rest stops when I the car is still and she needs to use her box..... Cuddles got out a few times, but would just stretch and then get back in her carrier (it had her favorite blanket in it)..... she was really good! (I was so glad).... the entire trip took 12 hrs, and then she "investigated" the house once we arrived..... I put her blanket out in the guest room on a chair, and I showed that was her designated "place".... familiar smells with her blanket, and then I sprayed the entire room with Feliway and put the plug in the wall...... this morning when I woke up she was in her "bowl" (blanket on chair)... and greeted me with a nice meow, and then I fed her...... so far so good!..... we'll see how it goes the next two weeks!....</p> <p>how is everone this morning, I feel like a day in my life was missing, since I wasn't on at all yesturday!..... </p>