Of course not sure what's available to you, Jcatbird but in addition to the usual suspects amazon and eBay, we're fortunate to have a place here locally that sells reconditioned appliances. I haven't bought from them but since I don't want any planned-obsolescence computerized "smart" stuff in my home that I have to pay 10x the worth of and that I can bank on needing $$$ repairs or replacement, I will look there first when or if I need to. (The only "smart" ones there are the manufacturers. They rake it in while we peasants are at their mercy. No thanks!) Speaking of which, I decided to power up my last iPhone to see what I could dig up there (you know in re: to what/whom). Turns out there isn't a thing wrong with the phone, including the battery. I didn't need to get a new phone yet. At the time, though, I was getting warnings. More sub rosa business from one of the best in that business.Oh well, it's an extra should I need one. The reconditioned vacuum I bought on the DirtDevil.com site is serving us very well. I'd never hesitate to buy refurbs from reputable sources.@tabbytom Thank you!!!! This is the “REAL” cat site! I am so very glad that my path brought me here! I think back to that night and it is truly inspiring that I landed here out of the maze that is the internet. I had NEVER joined any site but I was so moved by what I read here that I joined. THE cat site! I hope I have been giving back and encouraging. The kitties of Chez Catbird are part of this community and I cannot imagine that anyone could see their stories snd not be encouraged by them. All of the kitties on thecatsite encourage me! Cats are extraordinary! It was a lucky day for me and for these kitties when we found TCS.
@gilmargl Aww! We laugh together, smile together and cry together. I think many hearts are United here and we are never alone. Thank you. I think blessings are often needed here and I am grateful that you ask for that for us. I think he has been taking care of me because he has sent furry angels here. I hope you laugh a lot more and are blessed as well.
rubysmama I am glad to be back. I always miss being away. It just took me some time to rest and gather my thoughts. I knew that sharing the kitties had shared the laughter and then it hit me that we also shared the pain. That part had never been my intention but to see how much the kitties are loved really touched my heart. These kitties are TCS community kitties and not just the cats of Chez Catbird.They sure have gotten a lot of love!
Isn’t it neat how some things work to bring us where we need to be? Of the many times I had looked at cat things on Google, it wasn’t until that night that I came straight to thecatsite! It was the first time I had searched for cat help and I found it. One of the people here , somehow, noticed me post sporadically over a few months and made the effort to message me. That person encouraged me to return and, even though I felt I had little to offer and NO experience, that person gave me the encouragement I needed to return and write. I will never forget them and what they did for us. Now will I forget any other here. It changed my life.
The sky was beautiful blue the day BJ flew away. That photo was taken right outside the window where we had been sitting and enjoying the sunshine just minutes before. I was trying to take a minute before driving and just snapped the pictures without even seeing that anomaly. When I got home and looked, I saw that. I took many quick snaps there in the exact spot but only one had the “eye in the sky” appearance.
The washing machine really is broken. It went out in the middle of the chaotic week. I think it is the suspension arm that holds the tub up and in alignment. I just hope it did not bend the axel. Either way, I cannot fix it. Too heavy for me to lift and take apart. Maybe if all the kitties lifted at once? Lololol Heave Ho!
Happy New Year to all. Positive thinking! It will be a great year!
tarasgirl06 Banjo might do the repair but she will need all the frogs around here to help! Lol Cats are very good at accomplishing things we never dream they can do.
There are messages all around us. We just have to see and recognize.
pearl99 Thank you! Good to be here. I totally think BJ is wearing a stylish cloud hat. It makes sense that Smokey would be there too. Showing him the way!
The dawn of a new day. A fresh start for the world.
So TCS helped you take in two more?!?! That’s wonderful! We do get a lot of ideas and help here.
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Purrfect! I love that! Little pink tongue too!
M maggiedemi Indeed! Onward and forward with friends who hang in there with us. Of course I want that!
Kitty face ? Yep!
Anytime you need a flashlight to get through the dark, I’ll be there. That’s just what friends do. You don’t owe me a thing. It was done out of love. Also what people who love you would want for you. I’m very glad you are here! What would o do without you?
No utility sink. Whatever washing machine o can find is what I may have to get. Many are on back order and I need one now if mine is shot. At this point, whatever works. Lol
Maria Bayote It made me laugh too! Dear Banjo the tech cat!! I am praying for a great new year for us all. It was tough. Very. We are due for better days but you are right, we have each other.
Mamanyt1953 He is that kind of cat and I think our escort for the future is watching over us.
Now I have an image in my mind of him dancing. Bj and Smokey on hind legs, in each other’s arms, dancing!
Awww, *BJ and Smokey on hind legs, in each other's arms, dancing* conjures up a wonderful mental image!
M maggiedemi You're far from alone in wanting that Pollyanna effect. But we will get through "all of this" with the love of our sweet cats, the Help from Above, and our wonderful friends and community here at TCS! Have no doubt. It may be hard to envision, but the one constant in life is change, and you WILL have change in your life. Keep looking UP.
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