Okay, those of you who use Google Chrome as your browser and use Google Reader as your, uh, Reader: are you having an issue with Google Reader freezing? I was having that problem, and I was about ready to unplug my computer and toss it out the side door (I am so not kidding), and after Googling frantically around the internet, someone somewhere (sorry to be so specific) said that it was an extensions issue. So I checked my extensions (wrench –> tools –> extensions) and found that Avast had installed an extension without my realizing it (or who the hell knows, maybe I installed it and didn’t realize it. What I’m saying is that I didn’t know it was there ’til I looked at my extensions.), so I uninstalled it. I won’t tempt the fates and swear that it solved the problem, but I’ll say that Google Reader hasn’t frozen on me since I did that yesterday morning.
Also in computer issues, over the weekend I got a new (to me) computer. Fred installed Windows 7 on the computer we used as a server last year, and I moved all my important stuff over to the new computer. The problem came when I wanted to print something and we realized that the “new” computer didn’t have a printer port. I ordered a printer port-to-USB adapter, but when it came and I hooked up the printer, the computer recognized the computer but it wouldn’t work. When I went to download the drivers from the HP site, it said “STUPID, the driver is already on Windows 7!” and I was all “But it’s not working!” and the site was all “DUH, update your Windows shit!” so I did, and got a great big fail-whale on the HP driver download. I tried it again, and still the FAIL.
So I said “Fuck you, you fucking printer, I am OVER YOU” and ordered a new printer that will be here on Friday.
The printer we had is probably close to 10 years old (if not older) and it’s worked well for us lo these many years, but it’s gotten slower and slower as time goes on, and it’s been past time to upgrade for a few years now. I ordered one of these because all I need is a black and white printer and I like the fact that it prints on both sides, which will save me some paper in the long run since I print way too much stuff out.
Sights from around Crooked Acres.
We planted some grapes in the back yard. So far, they seem pretty happy. Maybe in ten years, we’ll be able to drink some of our own grape juice!
Squash flower! Maybe we really will end up with some veggies this summer. Fingers crossed!
Rooster, flappin’.
Mama chicken and some of her babies.
Meredith Gray, strutting with attitude.
Gracie’s always trying to goad George into playing. Sometimes he indulges her, sometimes he doesn’t.
Happy Gracie.
Can you tell there was some Furminating going on out here?
Silly girl.
Snack time!
Furminating in progress. Gracie LOVES to be brushed, and she’ll flop over on her back and roll around, she’s so giddy with delight.
“Nyah.”
Yesterday I got word that Rufus was adopted on Tuesday! He spent a week at Petsmart, and honestly I don’t think that’s bad at all.
Yay, Rufus!
Snackin’ Time for the McMaos.
Note that Maggie works her way down the line, elbowing kittens out of the way. Like I said to Fred the other night, “You know how they say a mother is a person who, seeing there are only 4 pieces of cake for 5 people, promptly announces she never did care for cake?”
“Yeah?” Fred said.
“Maggie is a mother who, seeing there are only 4 pieces of cake for 5 people, promptly announces ‘You kids don’t need cake, anyway.””
You can hardly blame her, I guess – the babies are almost 7 weeks old, and can still be seen nursing several times a day.
I still think it’s about the sweetest thing ever. We’ve talked about moving Maggie to another room for a few hours during the days just to give her a break from the kittens and to give them some idea that life goes on even if Mama’s not right there. I may start doing that this weekend and see how it goes.
Miz Poo would like to know just what I think I’m doing out here in the back yard.
Previously
2010: The many faces of Gavin.
2009: Sights from around Crooked Acres.
2008: With my bionic legs and arms I’ll just be able to prove it much more easily.
2007: No entry.
2006: And we might have expected Mommy/ Whatever to tell the Little Prince “no” and, well, we can’t have THAT.
2005: We’re foster parents.
2004: Because WHY HAD IT NOT OCCURRED TO ME TO THROW MYSELF DOWN THE MOUNTAIN TO AVOID THE CONCERT???
2003: The words “ass ugly” were invented to describe these shoes.
2002: No entry.
2001: No entry.
2000: She hasn’t claimed boredom since.
Fergus Simon would like you all to know that, thank you very much, he’s not hungry right this very moment but he’ll let you know when he would like to partake of the momma’s milk.
Also, in the kitten photos, are those double bowls attached to each other? Close up photo and purchasing information, please.
Oh, George and Gracie pictures!! Yippee!!! Those are making me smile big.
I love that shot of all the doggie fur on the grass…cool. George and Gracie look like they’ve been professionally groomed after Fred used the Furminator.
So happy Rufus got adopted! I’m sure he’ll be well-loved and happy.
Love the adorable mealtime photos.
How I LOVE G&G pics!!! You’re missing a golden opportunity by not turning all those fluffy white lawn clouds into a sweater. 😉 And fabulous news about Rufus, though not terribly surprising; he’s such a sweetie. RE: Windows 7. I hope for your sake you did NOT install Windows 7 Home Premium. I sent an entire computer back to Dell because it had that slice of hell on it and, I’m here to tell you, it would Not. Run. Anything. HATED. IT. I instead wound up taking my old XP over to the Geek Squad, and 1 video card, 1 power supply, and 1 session of optimizing later, it was running like a champ.
Wow, you could knit a whole new dog out of that! That’s impressive. I can’t get Oliver to cooperate with the Furminator- have tried, but he really objects.
I’m sure you’ve Eddie Izzard’s bit on printers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6C_HjWr3Nk
I totally thought of this as I was reading 🙂
Yippee for Rufus !!
And oh those mid-sized bebbies nursing !?!
And Miz Poo looking at her Mama and just ‘telling’ you ALL about it with them long white whiskers… such a sugar plum !!
xoxo
Oh wise (and slightly crazy) cat lady, I need your help.
For a few weeks, one of my 4 cats has been pooping in the corner of one of the bedrooms. Doesn’t matter if the litter boxes are clean or not. Keeping the door closed solved that problem. Then, on Monday, my husband decided we needed a dog. He’s an outdoor dog, the cats are both indoor and outdoor. None of the cats are happy about this at all. And now the oldest of our cats, an 11 year old male is spraying (I didn’t know fixed cats could do that!), peeing and pooping on all the bathmats/bathrooms in the house. Short of never letting him in the house again, what do I do? I promise to send you cookies if you can solve this problem for me!
(oh, I forgot to add we are pretty sure the bedroom pooper is the same cat, but have no proof)
Some VERY lucky person or family got Rufus. One week is not bad at all for adoption time these days. That is great news!
I don’t have a printer yet. My laptop is still on the kitchen table. I did have problems with gmail and lots of things freezing all the time. If I didn’t like the colorfulness of igoogle so much I’d switch to yahoo. I know too little but feel better when you say it’s acting up for you too so I know it’s not just me.
For some reason, I didn’t think Miz Poo ever went outside. She looks extra-lovely in the open air!
Yay Rufus! And Yay George and Gracie! It always tickles me the way they look like they’re smiling. Happy pups!
Love that last photo of the kittens. I can’t believe how big they are now!
I looked outside one day and there were two little birds gathering up the dog’s hair, piece by piece. Our dog has a breakdown if you try to brush his hair. He’s a big scaredy cat. It’s funny, he’s over 100 pounds but he lives in fear of the cats. 😉