Other than (maybe) the Christmas kittens from a few years back (Noel? Or was it Kris Kringle that was so gorgeous and floofy?), I think Jax may well hold the title for Prettiest! Anderson! Foster! EVER!
SOMEONE has been reading me for a long time! Those Christmas kittens were from 2006, and they were Jack Frost, Kringle, Merry, Noelle, and Faith.
And because of course I have to share pictures of that gorgeous bunch:
(Top: Jack Frost and Kringle (boys). Bottom: Noelle, Faith and Merry (girls))
Fred told me last night that he didn’t think Jax was all that gorgeous. He was like, “Eh. He’s a brown tabby. Whatevs.”
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I thought about divorcing him, but I killed him and buried him in the back forty instead. George and Gracie were happy to help with the digging of the hole.
So I know that you answered this before, but I just searched and couldn’t find it, but where did you get those attachments for the soda bottles to make them into bird feeders? My searching, however, did yield a recipe for a seed cake, which I hadn’t thought to make. I used to be able to get them pretty cheap at Petsmart, but now they’re about $7, and the squirrels demolish them pretty quickly. Petsmart once in a while has certain things in the wild bird aisle on super duper clearance and I can make a killing, but then for months everything is way expensive.
I actually got the attachments at the LL Bean Home store, but I cannot find them on the web site (I got them at the actual physical store a couple of summers ago), so I found them on Amazon instead. Here they are, right here, these are the same ones I’ve got. (It’s entirely possible that you can find them cheaper elsewhere on the web, I just tend to run right to Amazon ’cause that’s the kind of gal I am.)
Also, LL Bean is on my last nerve with their cat hatred. They’re ALL about the dogs, dog beds, dog collars, dog dishes, dogsdogsdogs. Nothing for the cats. NOTHING. Several years ago I managed to find a few small packages of cat toys tucked way in the back of the DOG section, but they apparently no longer carry them. Bastards. I even just now went to their site and searched on “cat” and what came up was a bunch of dog stuff. Which, I know, I could use dog beds for cats (they certainly enjoyed the hell out of Benjie’s dog bed when my parents brought him with them to visit last), but I’m not spending that much on a bed for cats who will probably ultimately pee on the damn thing.
Stupid LL Bean, is what I’m saying.
I saw this calendar and instantly thought of you and your Rock Star chicken!
Ha! I love it!!!
Out of boredom Saturday afternoon (and after checking to be comfortably sure I wasn’t going to end up with a nine thousand dollar phone bill), I dialed 1-800-FLUF-HED. A recording instantly came on the line saying something like, “Call us to chat at 1-900-” so I hung up right away (before they could transfer me).
On Sunday morning, they called me back.
I saw the number and knew it looked familiar, but I couldn’t place it, so I let it go to voicemail. Almost as soon as it stopped ringing, I remembered where I knew the number from.
No one left a message, but now I’m just a little bit worried.
HA – I guess I should have checked it before I put it in as the 1-800 number for the FURnace order number, no?
PLEASE keep us informed as to whether they call you back. Sounds like they REALLY want your business! Heheh.
I keep meaning to ask. Do those cardboard scratchers make a mess?
They make a bit of a mess, if the cats are particularly vigorous with the scratching. There’s usually a scattering of little cardboard pieces on the floor that I have to vacuum up, but it’s not terribly bad.
The best part of the Spankey video was “Ahr yew alaaaahhhhhhhhhive?” That made me laugh more than the video did. You’re as cute as your kittehs are! (Of course, that’s probably more funny to a Northeasterner than a Southerner……or a transplanted Southerner….)
Correction – I was confused in my laughery – It was the harassment video and Newt was the one not aalaaahhhiiiivvve. That’s what I get for chuckling at a Southern accent.
Oh god, I knew exactly what part you were talking about. Every time I hear myself in a video, I think “From now on, I’m going to SHUT UP when I’m making a video, because no one needs to hear that ridiculousness!”, but then apparently I cannot keep my big mouth shut. Must talk to the kittehs! It’s a compulsion!
Anyone who wants to be annoyed, the part we’re talking about starts around 32 seconds in.
Cute videos. Especially the one of you talking to the cats. Of course, you know I have to post a link to this YouTube video that answers for the cats:
LOVE it.
Before you got the house, weren’t you planning on naming it Horseshit Alley? If I’m wrong, I have no idea how I came up with that. And if I’m right, how on earth do I remember these things?! 🙂
No, it was my plan if I ever won the lottery, that I would build a mansion and name it Horseshit Alley to horrify the other rich people in the neighborhood. Which could still happen, you never know (note to self: buy lottery tickets), but I think Crooked Acres is more fitting for this place!
So do the chickens taste extra delicious because of all the goodies you feed them?
They do taste extra delicious, but probably not ’cause of the extra goodies. Well, unless the goodies make them happier and happier chickens are tastier… or something.
I LOVE that first drawing.. will you share who did it so I can check it out?
Samnet did the picture of Sugarbutt, this one:
And Punisher357 did the one of Stinkerbelle, this one:
Have you seen this video of the silly screaming (yawning) cats? I intend to try it as soon as my furry overlords yawn in my presence.
That is hilarious!
Those crinkle blankets seem a hit, Robyn? Spanky likes his, hey? Can you feel the warmtht if you put your hand under him? must buy some for the boys next year.
The thermal cat beds are definitely a hit – Spanky spends a lot of time on his, and the one I put on the couch is pretty much always occupied. I can feel warmth if I put my hand under him, but it’s not as warm as an electric pad would be. It seems to keep them warm enough, though – they certainly like them!
Annoyed Chuckles is annoyed.
He is such a pretty boy.
::sigh:: “No, it’s okay, I’ll just huddle here on this paper bag with only a dried old okra pod to play with.”
“Don’t worry about me, I’ll be just – ::sob:: – fine.”
He is such a beautiful boy, isn’t he?
One in, one out.
(Yes, Tig’s ears are dirty, and yes – I’ve since cleaned them. Promise!)
It’s TIME for your WEEKLY evidence of the fact that CORBIE is a BEAUTIFUL BOY!
Unfortunately, I only got a couple of pictures of him this week. I was a slacker. More next week, I promise!
That’s Corbie on the warming pad, and Tommy underneath the warming pad and the blanket. Apparently he was a bit cold.
After I took this picture, I kissed Corbie for y’all. You’re welcome.
Previously
2010: Notice that they’re all giving her a wide berth. I suspect she’s taught them that if they get too close, there WILL be smackin’.
2009: CLEARLY I am filled with the Christmas spirit.
2008: It’s nice to have a clean house. I should probably try it more often!
2007: The eyes of a lover, the heart of a monster the world has never seen before.
2006: No entry.
2005: I have the best readers EVAH!
2004: Gotta love that Jack Bauer.
2003: When it’s such a noteworthy event that my child stops and stares in wonder, it’s possible I’m just not cleaning often enough, ya think?
2002: No entry.
2001: No entry.
2000: No entry.
1999: That’s my girl!