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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....07-08-03..."Iceskater and her Precious Bubba and Lucy"
Dutchess and Billie
| Gizmo
Posted on 07/08/2003 12:30:49 PM PDT by dutchess
A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day
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All Creatures Great and Small.... "Bubba and Lucy"...Iceskater's Special Kitties
Happy Tuesday FR friends and FRPets. Gizmo here. Decided to tackle this interview by myself as Codee and FredtheCat are still recooperating from the 4th Festivities. I'm heading to Virginia to meet the infamous Bubba and Lucy
beloved cats of Iceskater.
Iceskater greets me at the door as she heads out the door
to
.you guessed it
go Iceskating. Go figure (more about that later) .
Bubba eyes me warily. I assure him that I have an older sister
.FredtheCat
and he need not be afraid.
Bubba: Well
welcome then
I guess. Fred??? Fred a "sister" a she?
isn't Fred a guys name????
Gizmo: Mom and dad were "city folks" and never had cats. When Fred showed up as a kitten they thought she was a he until she had babies! What about your name
Bubba
isn't that what they call the worst president in our history
a source of fits, anger
shoes flung at the TV for 8 years
.etc. How does that feel sharing HIS name?
Bubba: Well
I was named before anyone ever heard of him. Before him
. Bubba was a cute affectionate name
still is EXCEPT for that one
.He's one Bubba we ALL want to forget!
Gizmo: Good explanation. So
Fred will be 15 this year, how about you.
Bubba: What a coincidence
I'm around 15 too. Mom and dad adopted me from the animal shelter when I was just six weeks old. There were only two of us there
vying for their attention. I started doing this cute little "kneading thing" with my paw and that won them over! Now, at age 15 they call me their "distinguished gentlemen".
(Just then Lucy runs into the room)
Lucy: Yeah right
"distinguished gentleman". The stories I could tell
.
Gizmo: So tell them!!!!
Lucy: Now
this is all hearsay, as I wasn't adopted until 5 years ago but from what I hear Bubba has always been a little adventurous. At one time they lived in Northern Va. where there was a neighbor who had several huge dogs (black labs, I think). They loved to chase him. Mom says, if they had caught him, he would have been somebody's lunch. Bubba would just scamper up into the dogwood tree in the front yard and the dogs just wouldn't know what to do. That worked fine until the fall and winter when the leaves on the tree were gone. He scampered up that tree one day in Oct/Nov and got this look like "oh s***!, what happened to the leaves??" Mom thought that was just so funny
the look on Bubba's face.
Bubba: Yeah well
I just put that face on for show. Actually I had the situation TOTALLY under control. Hrrumph
.Lucy
I'm off to get some snacks. You talk to Giz for awhile
Gizmo: Well Lucy, I notice that Bubba only has one eye. So does FredtheCat. It was already gone when Fred wandered to mom and dads as a kitten. How about Bubba.
Lucy: Last winter, he developed a tumor in his eye. You could see it and it covered part of the pupil. The vet said that in dogs those kinds of tumors are usually benign. But in cats, they are often malignant so he recommended taking his eye. The Vet said Bubba could live another 7 to 10 years and assured the folks that he would adapt to having just one eye. Mom was ok with everything until she picked him up from the vet. He had the "conehead" apparatus on and his eye was gone and there were all those stitches. Mom just lost it and the tears started falling. The poor vet must of thought she was out of her mind. I thought it was kind of funny
.he'd get so mad when I referred to him as "conehead"!!!
But Bubba has healed nicely from the surgery and he gets around just fine. He is a little more careful jumping up and down but he's adapted well - just like the vet said.
(as Bubba returns)
Gizmo: Hey Conehead
err ah
.I mean Bubba
Bubba: (giving Lucy a disgusted look) Okay Lucy
time FOR ME to tell tales. (Lucy sheepishly stalks off)
Gizmo: Sorry 'bout that Bubba
but har har har
.I can just picture you with that cone around your head
.hehehehhe.
Bubba: Shhhhhhhhsssh..this is just between us guys
.but boy did I play the sympathy game
.milked it for all it was worth!!!!! Even Lucy was nicer than usual!
Gizmo: Speaking of Lucy
.what's her story.
Bubba: In 1998, Mom went grocery shopping and they were having a joint Adopt a Pet thing with the local Humane Society. She normally doesn't stop and had not planned on getting another cat (at least that's what she told me!). Anyway, she came running home and insisted that dad go back with her to look at this "shameless hussy". She said that Lucy had the softest gray fur she ever felt. Dad wasn't thrilled either
but it all worked out.
Gizmo: How'd she end up at the shelter?
Bubba: From what the Humane Society worker said Lucy was picked up by Animal Control and that she recently had a little of kitties although they never found them. Anyway, the Humane Society had a litter of kitties that had no mom, so Lucy became a "surrogate" mom, nursing them until they could eat on their own. Once I heard her story
I was a little more "tolerant". I mean you could tell she had a pretty tough life
. two of her teeth - her canines - were broken off. She still acts a little skittish if mom or dad OR especially strangers try to pet her head.
Gizmo: Wow
. what a sad story. How did she act when she first came here?
Bubba: Well she hid under mom and dad's our bed for about a week. Mom knew I wasn't thrilled so she would feed her and everything in there. After about a week she started venturing out. The shelter said she was very quiet BUT man she talks just like a girl
.I mean non-stop
especially around dinnertime. You would think we were never fed!
Gizmo: Heheheh
and we know how girls can talk
just don't know when to shut up!
Lucy: (entering) Excuse me Gizmo
mom always says if you can't say something nice
don't say anything at all!
Gizmo: (sheepishly
) Sorry Lucy
you weren't supposed to hear that
it was
you know
.just guy talk!
Lucy: Okay
I'll forgive you THIS time!
Gizmo: Now tell me
are either of you "cuddlers" with your mom?
Bubba: Naw
not really
.I kind of like to "hang"
look out over the yard. Lucy wasn't much of one either until mom broke her leg skating a few years ago.
Lucy: It happened right before Thanksgiving, a few year's ago
..mom was trying to do a backspin, caught her toe pick and went down. She was completely devastated. She had to go through the holidays in a cast and was in so much pain.
For the first couple of weeks, she spent a lot of time lying on the couch in the sunroom with her broken ankle propped up. I knew she wasn't doing well and wanted to make it better for her
.just like she did for me. So I started crawling up next to her or lie on her stomach and purr and purr just to let her know I understood. That's when we really bonded. I knew I was totally safe and that she needed me too.
Bubba: Now they cuddle all the time. Guess it's a girl thing!
Gizmo: So
what about the two of you.
Bubba: Well, Lucy and I still squabble - on a daily basis. I mean it's kind of a game. Then we'll start grooming each other and then 3 minutes later, we're off yelling at each other, chasing each other around. Sometimes mom thinks we're serious
hehehe it can get pretty noisy
but we're only playing. Lucy has turned out to be pretty cool.
Lucy: Yeah
you are too Bubba!
Gizmo: Pretty cool story and glad to hear you all get along now. You know
these interviews are usually ONLY about FreeperPets
but I've never known an Iceskater before. What's the deal
I mean it's summer for pete's sake. When I first prepared for the interview was afraid I was going to Alaska or Antarctica or something!
Bubba: (proudly) Oh no
mom is an avid iceskater
she tries to skate at an indoor rink almost every day. She's also been in lots of competitions and has three
count them
THREE "coaches" Here's a picture of her practicing!
![](http://d21c.com/TheHeatons/iceskater/icecindy1.jpg)
Lucy: I like to help her get dressed to go to the rink. Most mornings she gets up at 5am to go skate at 6am. She skates about an hour before work. She says it's great exercise first thing in the morning really starts her day off on the right foot.
Gizmo: Unless she forgets and uses her left and falls
hehehe
on the right foot
falls
okay
just a little Giz humor
sorry!
Lucy: Usually, mom wears these wrap-around skirts that she makes. They're simple things with a ribbon that ties around the waist. I LOVE to tackle those ribbons - especially as mom's trying to wrap it around her waist. I also love to attack the laces on her tennis shoes.
Gizmo: Well the curiosity got the best of me so the three of us headed over to the ice rink, digital camera in hand. I was pretty impressed with the pictures I took
but admit I've had some pointers from jkphoto and Billie!
Gizmo: So that's it Finest Friends
.Two more special FreeperPets, rescued and living the good life (and making life so much better for our special Iceskater). Me
I'm heading home
I suddenly miss Codee and FredtheCat and especially mom's lap
so enjoy
.see you all next week!
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:30:50 PM PDT
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dutchess
To: All
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:31:47 PM PDT
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(Your support keeps Free Republic going strong!)
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; daisyscarlett; dansangel; dutchess; Mama_Bear; FreeTheHostages; .45MAN; ...
Welcome. It's FRPet Day! Please stop in and meet some very special kitties and their VERY SPECIAL MOM, ICESKATER (apologies for the delay today...power outages around the state!)
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:33:56 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: iceskater
We're here FINALLY! And just in time for another storm front coming through!
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:35:46 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: dutchess
"THIS IS NOT A JOKE If you ever want to see these people again, bring me 5 lbs. of fresh tuna in a plain brown bag. THE CAT."
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:37:22 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: dutchess
(((((((((dutchess))))))))))
And here are more even *special* hugs:
*~{{{{{(((((dutchess)))))}}}}}~*
I'm so sorry for your trouble today. But, you made it here and that's the most important thing.
Now, I'll go read about iceskater's "kids."
Love ya sistah!
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:39:02 PM PDT
by
dansangel
(America - love it, support it or LEAVE it!)
To: All
Cat Humor
Larry, a local football star, is jogging down the street when he sees a building on fire. A lady is standing on a third story ledge holding her pet cat in her arms.
"Hey, lady," yells Larry, "Throw me the cat."
"No," she cries, "It's too far."
"I play football, I can catch him."
The smoke is pouring from the windows, and finally, the woman waves to Larry, kisses her cat goodbye, and tosses it down to the street.
Larry keeps his eye on the cat as it comes hurtling down toward him. The feline bounces off an awning and Larry runs into the street to catch it. He jumps six feet into the air and makes a spectacular one handed catch.
The crowd that has gathered to watch the fire breaks into cheers. Larry does a little dance, lifts the cat above his head, wiggles his knees back and forth, then spikes the cat into the pavement.
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:40:52 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: dutchess
Good afternoon Dutchess.
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:41:32 PM PDT
by
Aeronaut
To: GailA; ru4liberty; Calpernia
Thanks for bumping yesterday's thread (and your words of encouragement). LOL...we just got our power back and another storm front is coming through! My poor animals are "spazzing" this week!
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:43:03 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: Aeronaut
Hi Aeronaut...You don't know how happy I am to see you!
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:43:37 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: Dubya
Oh...Dubya...that joke is so-o-o-o BAD :o)
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:44:44 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: dutchess
You don't know how happy I am to see you! Really? It's good to be seen.
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:44:47 PM PDT
by
Aeronaut
To: All; .45MAN; Aeronaut; Aquamarine; Billie; dansangel; Dubya; dutchess; FreeTheHostages; GailA; ...
![](http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/picturejokes/9273.jpg)
GOOD AFTERNOON EVERYBUDDY!
Enjoy your day, FigureSkater!
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:45:00 PM PDT
by
martin_fierro
(A v v n c v l v s M a x i m v s)
To: dutchess
We're here FINALLY! And just in time for another storm front coming through!Well hang onto your cat....I mean....hat....or both! LOL
Glad you finally had success, Dutchess.
Really neat interview. : )
To: iceskater
Nice fur family, Skates! : )
To: All
"One Liners"
Old telephone books make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and addresses of people you don't know.
Fool other drivers into thinking you have an expensive car phone by holding an old TV or video remote control up to your ear and occasionally swerving across the road and mounting the curb.
Lose weight quickly by eating raw pork and rancid tuna. I found that the subsequent food poisoning/diarrhea enabled me to lose 12 pounds in only 2 days.
Avoid parking tickets by leaving your windshield wipers turned to fast wipe whenever you leave your car parked illegally.
No time for a bath? Wrap yourself in masking tape and remove the dirt by simply peeling it off.
Apply red nail polish to your nails before clipping them. The red nails will be much easier to spot on your bathroom carpet. (Unless you have a red carpet, in which case a contrasting polish should be selected).
If a person is choking on an ice cube, don't panic. Simply pour a jug of boiling water down their throat and presto! The blockage is almost instantly removed.
Save on booze by drinking cold tea instead of whiskey. The following morning you can create the effects of hangover by drinking a thimble full of dish washing liquid and banging your head repeatedly on the wall.
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:53:35 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: martin_fierro
Howdy to you.
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:54:23 PM PDT
by
Dubya
(Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father,but by me)
To: dutchess
Great pics. Love it! Thank you.
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posted on
07/08/2003 12:58:32 PM PDT
by
Saundra Duffy
(For victory & freedom!!!)
To: ST.LOUIE1
Thanks brotha Louie!
{{{{{{{{LOUIE}}}}}}}}
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posted on
07/08/2003 1:01:21 PM PDT
by
dutchess
To: martin_fierro
Great picture martin! Now that was pretty fast too!
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posted on
07/08/2003 1:02:09 PM PDT
by
dutchess
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