Dimensional Door - Freeople Thread 19

Today | Me

[westmex]

Cool and foggy a good part of the day here...if low 40's is cool to you....

.....Westy....

[Conservababe]

Cripes, you don't cook anchovies, for goodness sake.

Well, what do I know. I'm the only one in my huge extended family who knows what they are, much less eat them. LOL

[sweetliberty]

" If we were more devilish, we'd ask you to share this guy's address so we could ALL send him Biblical Christmas cards"

I'd go for it. I'd say that was the scripturally appropriate thing to do.

[westmex]

Not a he!! of a lot to do otherwise....Oh well, such is life

......Westy.....

[grannie9]

Raw, nasty kind of weather for the old bones and bods.

It's been in the 60's here, so winter for us has set in. It's better than the weather at home tho. It's been wicked cold there.

I haven't seen if they may be still in for a N'oth Easter this weekend. The kids would love that. Might give them a few extra days off from school.

[.38sw]

Either way is equally convenient. There is a UPS store just around the corner from our house, and they will also ship via US mail. So, I'll ship whichever way will get them there fastest.

[sweetliberty]

It really is amazing. I will leave to go deliver presents and come back and the conference room is full of toys and clothes again. It's been that way all week, and every worker's office is filled with toys. We had something like 50 Walmart $20 and $30 gift cards donated, too.

I have one 16 year old mom with a 7 month old. She lives with her mom and older sister and 2 dogs in a one room apartment. I took her over a few things for the baby last night. She said that was probably all they would get. I will probably take more.

[prairiebreeze]

I dropped by the store to get cards. In the first one that I picked up, the end of the inside message said "And may you receive all the Christmas blessings you deserve". LOLOLOLOL!! I ended up not purchasing that particular card but I did get 2 that are beautiful and meaningful and that I'd personally love to receive. Both speak of Jesus, Christmas, God and His love.

It's up to Mr. Prairie if he wants to send one to the lib now. I'll take the other one to the folks that are hosting the party we are attending tomorrow night. And they will certainly appreciate it I know.

[sweetliberty]

"So, I'll ship whichever way will get them there fastest."

Okay.

[.38sw]

speaking of sitting too long in front of the computer - I had finally gotten around to installing the drivers for my new iPod on my computer yesterday morning, and when finished, the computed needed to be restarted. However, it appears that the program was still configuring the iPod, but I hit the "yes, restart my computer" button. Well, when it came back up, it POSTed, but didn't get any further, it just hung. I fretted all day about, and finally got ahold of my nephew this morning. I had left the iPod connected, because the screen was telling me not to disconnect it. He told me to disconnect it anyway, so I did, and lo and behold, my computer booted back up.

I started iTunes, and was going to sync the music I'd downloaded to the iPod, but it told me that my unit hadn't been configured, so it looks like I interrupted the process. I reloaded the software, and reconnect the iPod and let it run through the process, and was able to move all of my music and my audio book I'd purchased to the iPod. Took me too long...

I really enjoy the iPod, though, so I'm going to start ripping my CD's and putting those in the Pod. New toys!

[sweetliberty]

"I've never seen a bunch of lawyers run so fast in my life to make sure I was ok ... and to make sure that I wouldn't sue them"

LOL!

[.38sw]

I was straightening and cleaning my office today, and discovered something, er, bizarre. I'd taken out a couple of years' worth of tax returns in order to apply for a refinance of our house earlier this fall, had left the paperwork and returns in a pile on the floor next to my desk, and hadn't put them away yet. As I picked them up, I smelled something, um, unpleasant. It seems that one of the cats peed on the 2002 returns! I think I'll ask my accountant for a copy of that year's returns so I can pitch the contaminated ones. Fortunately, whoever did it (and I have my suspicions) didn't pee on any of the W2's and other statements. That'll teach me to keep up with my filing.

[grannie9]

I don't understand those things, just know the kids love them. My granddaughter Jessie wanted one for Christmas, but she's getting an MP3 player instead.

LOL..I'm still trying to find a way for my DELL/from HELL computer to accept my new video card. DELL doesn't like you to use other peoples upgrades it seems. I will now remember that, the next time I consider buying a Dell.

[restornu]

Just want to also add that when that wickedness was taking place with robbing the womb and killing mommy (Baby Found)http://cbsnewyork.com/topstories/topstories_story_352072207.html/resources_storyPrintableView ....in NYC was also taking place-

Toddler Stabbed In Long Island Home Invasion
Attackers Still On The Loose
Dec 16, 2004 8:30 am US/Eastern

Two men robbed a woman returning to her Long Island home and then stabbed her 3-year-old daughter twice, police
said.

The attack happened at about 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, when the men confronted the woman and child outside their house in Elmont. The robbers pushed their way inside, took the girl into another room and demanded money and an ATM card from the woman, Nassau County police said.

After the woman handed over the card and some cash, one of the men punched her in the head and then both fled, police said.

When police arrived, they discovered the girl had suffered two stab wounds to the abdomen. She was listed in stable condition at Winthrop University Hospital.

The woman was not able to provide police with descriptions, as the attackers were wearing masks. There were no arrests.

I heard on the news it was 3 wounds also in the back of the shoulder blade

[sweetliberty]

CAT Rules
LICK-IT DIET	Let them open another can of food. Lick-it dry. Smear it around the dish then turn your nose up at it. An hour later you can sit by the dish and look at it with disdain, meaning; you don't expect me to eat this dry crap, do you?
RUG BURN	Take chunks of food from the plate and drop it on the rug just inside the living room. This is always good to burn them up.
THE SMELL OF HELL	Wander gingerly over to the food they just put out. Stretch your neck out and smell it. Then look up at them with that look that says, "what is this crap?"
WHERE'S MY MILK?	Sit in front of the fridge with your back to them. Be patient because sometimes they won't get up until a commercial. Look over your shoulder at them with a pitiful look. They feel so guilty for making you wait, they'll give you the heavy cream.
CONFUSION SAY	Yes, I know I ate some of that this morning, but that was this morning. I don't want any more of that. Make them open another can of something different. Always keep them confused about your diet.
REDECORATE	A few spots of dried food look great on the baseboard. The harder it gets, the harder they work!
BIRDS & MICE AND THINGS NOT NICE	Always bring home your quarry. Be sure to mess it up. Entrails are a nice touch. Leave it just outside the front door if possible. It's always good if they're not looking down and step on it. This is the Cat's Meow!
INDECISION	Sit at the screen door looking out. They almost always think you want to go out. Run away when they open the door. Three or four times is enough to drive them up the wall.
IN AND OUT	Sit looking at the doorknob. When they open the door, take your time. Take a good look around, pull your head back in. Look around the room. You don't have to decide quickly. Most of the damn fools will hold the door until you get the lay of the land and see which way the wind blows. For a real treat, after several minutes, back into the room, then look at them and say "what're you holding the damn door open for?
PEE TIME	Even if you don't have to go, time your visit for about 3 A.M. Climb on their bed and get in their face. Tickle them with your whiskers until they wake up. The old man probably had to pee anyway but was too lazy to get up. Make a stop by the fridge. It's always worth a try to see if he gives you some milk. If he does, you can always wake him again at 4 A.M.
FOIL & TOIL	A cigarette pack or a ball of foil is great to play with. Be sure to shred it and scatter the pieces. When the old lady is bent over picking up the scraps, you can chuckle at her backside. After all, they don'[t understand our language anyhow.
WALKING	The main object here is to get underfoot. It's also fun to startle them. As often as possible, dart quickly and as close as possible in front of the human, especially: on stairs, when they have something in their arms, in the dark, and when they first get up in the morning. This will help their coordination skills.
DOGS	Always act afraid of dogs in front of humans. They feel so sorry they pick you up to comfort you. Put on a big show and hang on for life.
BARF....	If you have to throw up, get to a bed quickly. Barf in the middle of the quilt, preferably a good thick one that doesn't fit in the washer. It will give the human a chance to go to a Laundromat and spend more money. Add this cost to the total you're already costing them. It makes you feel treasured and expensive. If you cannot manage to get to a quilter, try a chair or an Oriental rug. If there is no Oriental rug, shag is good. When throwing up on the carpet, make sure you back up so that it is as long as the human's bare foot. Move around as much as possible to leave a glob, here, there and everywhere. Stand back and watch your mistress gag and swear while she tries to clean it up.
ANOTHER CAT?	No way! Establish your territory early. Make that intruder respect you. He'll give you lots of room and walk around you. When you know he wants to eat, go over and pick on the food so he has to wait. If you like his food, steal it. Deny him all privileges. Be sure to carry on if they give him any attention.
BATHROOMS	Always sit just around the corner of the door so they narrowly miss stepping on you. Smile as they trip, bang into a wall and curse. Hide under the table until they calm down and want to pet you and calm you down.
HAMPERING:	If one of your humans is engaged in some close activity and the other is idle, stay with the busy one. This is called "helping", otherwise known as "hampering." Following are the rules for "hampering": When supervising cooking, sit just behind the left heel of the cook. You cannot be seen and thereby stand a better chance of being stepped on and then picked up and comforted. It's even funnier when they try to avoid stepping on you and fall into a counter or table. For book readers, get in close under the chin, between eyes and book, unless you can lie across the book itself. For knitting projects or paperwork, lie on the work in the most appropriate manner so as to obscure as much of the work or at least the most important part. Pretend to doze, but every so often reach out and slap the pencil or knitting needles. The worker may try to distract you; ignore it. Remember, the aim is to hamper work. Embroidery and needlepoint projects make great hammocks in spite of what the humans may tell you. For people paying bills (monthly activity) or working on income taxes or Christmas cards (annual activity), keep in mind the aim -- to hamper! First, sit on the paper being worked on. When dislodged, watch sadly from the side of the table. When activity proceeds nicely, roll around on the papers, scattering them to the best of your ability. After being removed for the second time, push pens, pencils, and erasers off the table, one at a time. When a human is holding the newspaper in front of him/her, be sure to jump on the back of the paper. They love to jump.
BEDTIME:	Always sleep on the human at night so s/he cannot move around.
PLAY:	This is an important part of your life. Get enough sleep in the daytime so you are fresh for your nocturnal games. Below are listed several favorite cat games that you can play. It is important though to maintain one's Dignity at all times. If you should have an accident during play, such as falling off a chair, immediately wash a part of your body as if to say "I MEANT to do that!" It fools those humans every time.
PAPER BAGS	Within paper bags dwell the Bag Mice. They are small and camouflaged to be the same color as the bag, so they are hard to see. But you can easily hear the crinkling noises they make as they scurry around the bag. Anything, up to and including shredding the bag, can be done to kill them.
SCRATCHING POSTS	The arms of their easy chairs are great places to scratch and claw the fabric. You need to leave your mark on the world. This always gets their attention. Hassocks are also good scratching posts. It is advised that cats use any scratching post the humans may provide. They are very protective of what they think is their property and will object strongly if they catch you sharpening your claws on it.
HUMANS	Humans have three primary functions: to feed us, to play with and give attention to us, and to clean the litter box. It is important to maintain one's Dignity when around humans so that they will not forget who is the master of the house. Humans need to know basic rules. They can be taught if you start early and are consistent. You will then have a smooth-running household.
More Cat Rules	http://geog.utoronto.ca/reynolds/pethumor/catrules.html

[sweetliberty]

Cat Prayer

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Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray this cushy life to keep.
I pray for toys that look like mice,
And sofa cushions, soft and nice.
I pray for gourmet kitty snacks,
And someone nice to scratch my back,
For windowsills all warm and bright,
For shadows to explore at night.
I pray I'll always stay real cool
And keep the secret feline rule
To NEVER tell a human that
The world is really ruled by CATS!

~ Author Unknown

[sweetliberty]

Wow!

[Darksheare]

*chuckle*

Love those cards.

[Darksheare]

LOL!

[restornu]

My cat is weird I run into the bathroom to pettle and he sets in the doorway won't come in and yells for me to hurry up and come out!

I have no clue what that is all about?

Same way if I stay in the kitchen too long he wants me in the main room! LOL