Mundane News

[Reynard]

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Today, I am mostly gardening....

Aaaargh, my eyes!!!

 

[Salty seadog]

Any chainsaw work?

Only loping off some unsightly overexposed limbs.

 

[Reynard]

The other cat that comes in is called Woody and he's a rescue feral that was neutered and kind of domesticated and we know where he lives, a house with no cat-flap and out all day and all night (they have him in a bit of an evening then hoik him out again. Snag is that he doesn't get on with any other cats (fine with people though) and they in turn don't get on with him. Good job Kizzy and Cinders can and have both 'kicked his butt' but the others hide (apart from 'Fluff' and those 2 hate each other)

Poppy and Lexi are rather territorial - Lexi especially, and they will see off any cat that so much dares as to come into the garden. And that includes the entire feral males who are close to twice their size.

Though I do see cats in the garden at night when the girls are in. But Poppy will sit on guard duty on the window ledge in the hallway and she'll let me know if she spots a feline intruder.

 

[Reynard]

Having a quiet day today. BTCC, F1, snooker and the footy.

But I must bake some bread as I only have enough in for lunch, as we demolished a good portion of the loaf last night in having bacon sandwiches.

 

[Lullabelle]

We've got 2 that do that although 'Fluff' seems intent on just moving in as opposed to visiting and he gets on fine with our 5 although,



the other cat that comes in is called Woody and he's a rescue feral that was neutered and kind of domesticated and we know where he lives, a house with no cat-flap and out all day and all night (they have him in a bit of an evening then hoik him out again. Snag is that he doesn't get on with any other cats (fine with people though) and they in turn don't get on with him. Good job Kizzy and Cinders can and have both 'kicked his butt' but the others hide (apart from 'Fluff' and those 2 hate each other)

Merlot isn't territorial nor a scrapper, if she is by the patio door and he walks close she will screech and howl to see him off but she won't confront him which is how he manages to get in, she knows he has come in but won't do anything about it.

 

[Lullabelle]

With the weather being so lousy I can't go out to do any gardening so I have started a jigsaw.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Any chainsaw work?

Red shorts for a reason....

 

[Fab Foodie]

@potsy we had an swarm of Meadow Pipets earlier....

 

[fossyant]

Chilling out now. Got a phone call about tea time yesterday from my daughter - can me and my friends come round to use the hot tub ? - so that involved taking two cars to collect them from town. I then needed to get pizza's and fries for them - this carries on and turns out into a sleep over. They were then up early and back in the hot tub. I've gone through about 4 filter cleans and a new filter. The tub is now re-heating having had all the water treatments done. Happy to see the kids (14-15) having a fun time, all were very polite and were really excited. The parent's came round and dropped of overnight stuff, and one parents weren't too keen on their daughter staying over, so popped round to see us. They were worried we'd be going out and there would be a riotous party. We assured them we were staying in and the kids would be listening to music in the summer house ! To be fair, their daughter is fairly new to the school so the parent's don't yet know anyone.

 

[HertzvanRental]

@potsy we had an swarm of Meadow Pipets earlier....

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I ain't not never seen any of those.

To make up for it, I had a boiled goose egg for breakfast.

 

[fossyant]

Little Leo, our rescue cat has Calcivirus, which is the least worse of the three nasties cats can have. Fortunately the other cat is vaccinated, but means we will have him as a house cat, and cat run materials have been ordered (my next DIY project). Does cause us issues with the fact there is another 'Ragdoll' on the way after we lost Mtoto to a car in January. It may be two more cats, so the vet is investigating what we need to do - might mean the breeder keeps the kitten(s) longer until fully vaccinated before we take it/them.

Down side is we can't insure Leo, as his 'virus' can cause all sorts - we are 'managing' his gingivitis at present, but it's cost an arm and a leg finding out what's wrong so far. He's a happy contented cat, but his gums are a bit sore. We are trying a 'herbal' additive to food that get's good reviews for controlling tartar and bad breath. Looks like we will take out the 'care plan' rather than an insurance - i.e. 6 monthly checks included and all worming and flea treatments. Such a shame as he is a lovely cat. The plus side is the Vet has two rescue cats with the same disease, so she's well versed with it.

 

[Elysian_Roads]

[QUOTE 5228416, member: 21629"]Looks like I will have to cycle to work next week (not from tomorrow, further one). 50k each way. 100k a day.
Am I looking forward to it?
No way. No no no no no.

[/QUOTE]
A like for the post, not the daily distance. Hoping for you that the weather improves on today's dull and colder offering.

 

[Reynard]

Most cats are carriers of calici - it's pretty prevalent, especially in multicat households. Some cats don't manifest any symptoms at all.

Lexi has it - well, she did come from a hoarder's colony - and it's also pretty common in the moggy cat population in this area as we (the rescue I volunteer for) see plenty of cases. All that's needed is to keep an eye on it, and to remove the affected teeth. Usually, once the teeth are removed, problem goes away.

 

[Illaveago]

We have a Sloworm tail on our garden path !

 

[classic33]

We have a Sloworm tail on our garden path !

No Sloworm, just the tail!!