Don't he love room service?This morning after I put fresh food down.
Breakfast with Oscar!
Don't he love room service?This morning after I put fresh food down.
Breakfast with Oscar!
I imagine just about anyone and everyone would. Never had it, myself.Don't he love room service?
Tools are like treasure! as you know so well, Jcatbird . A staple gun? One of the absolute best, along with a hot glue gun and a nail gun. Wishing I had these/could afford them. Learned a lot from my ex who had all of these and much, much more. The money that can be saved by DIY with the proper tools is not inconsequential...and the sense of empowerment is beyond price.I have been away for a bit but returned to find such wonderful videos and news! I guess you realize how far you have come with this kitty? You have made so much progress! He looks so happy and it appears he is feeling very secure. He looks so playful up in the rafters. This is one awesome kitty house! Oscar is a very lucky kitty.
Someone gave me a rechargeable staple gun that uses many sizes of heavy duty staples. I mostly use it for securing things in my greenhouse but it has been very handy in putting up thick plastic that comes in rolls that I use as feral shelters. 6ml thick doubled helps ward off the cold. Mesh metal hardware cloth can be stapled as well. I use that on the catio. The stapler is easy to use, especially when I am working above my head. Greenhouse supply companies sell plastic that is white and allows enough UV in to let high light plants grow but not so much that things overheat in summer. I don’t know if any of this would help you in or around the shed but thought I would pass it on.
It's here in post #1,107How's the house sale going?
Thanks for sharing your story and feelings. Loss is hard and when you care and are sensitive - it’s even more raw and heavy. I fry to reframe but everytime I dismantle one more thing trust I had placed with care - it’s a loss.Well, you're probably not watching his camera 24/7 so you don't know for sure that he isn't taking advantage of his available options, right? Knowing he's safe, comfortable, well-fed and -watered, and cared for and about must be a huge relief. Progress takes time. It's different for each cat, as it is for each human. Revel in the positive and hope for the future!
Empathizing about the house. I live 100 miles from where my happiest years were spent, and I had to go out there once after moving. A friend was with me and I asked him if we could just drive by the house. He said he wasn't up for that as he was worried about his tires & suspension over the dirt-and-boulder road, so we didn't and in retrospect, since he slipped and said he's been out there in the area many times since then, I'm pretty sure he refused because he thought it might be devastating for me. It probably would have been. Google Earth doesn't get very close out there; they don't drive by the houses; it's only an aerial view and not close-up. It still tears me up to see what I can see, but I have to tell myself over and over to go forward, even though present is not good and forward sure isn't going to be any better. Hoping it'll be different for you.
I know so well. I'd hoped to stay in the Mojave for life. It wasn't to be. I hate cities and feel this is a huge comedown. But one constant for me is adapting and finding ways to keep looking Up. Yesterday I looked at a story online about a guy who pays $1100 a month for a 95-sq.-ft. (yeah, you read that right.) apartment in NYC. He's going on 3 yrs there which means he went through the past COVID years there, having to use a shared bathroom, and with no laundry facilities. He works 3 jobs for that. He's 23 and sleeps on a twin mattress. I remember being 23 and I wasn't rich but I absolutely was miles above him in lifestyle, only working 1 job, and having, if not a great, at least not a lonely life. Then there are my friends in Ukraine, dodging bombs. And on and on. So I always try to focus on the big picture and then be so grateful for what I do have. It helps.Thanks for sharing your story and feelings. Loss is hard and when you care and are sensitive - it’s even more raw and heavy. I fry to reframe but everytime I dismantle one more thing trust I had placed with care - it’s a loss.
I do hope Oscar is happy. The darn Visio camer stopped working well so will take 20 seconds of him going up or down - that’s it. The toys are moved so he must be playing but I haven’t seen it. So I’m going to have to get a new camera.
I so agree with you. I got third degree burns when I was a teenager and was in the hospital for 3 months - 6 weeks of that in reverse isolation in a tent. I kept focusing on the fact that it wasn’t on my face - or my eyes or any thing like that. I wasn’t disfigured. And yes - the plight of those in Ukraine when it doesn’t have to be that way is beyond tragic.I know so well. I'd hoped to stay in the Mojave for life. It wasn't to be. I hate cities and feel this is a huge comedown. But one constant for me is adapting and finding ways to keep looking Up. Yesterday I looked at a story online about a guy who pays $1100 a month for a 95-sq.-ft. (yeah, you read that right.) apartment in NYC. He's going on 3 yrs there which means he went through the past COVID years there, having to use a shared bathroom, and with no laundry facilities. He works 3 jobs for that. He's 23 and sleeps on a twin mattress. I remember being 23 and I wasn't rich but I absolutely was miles above him in lifestyle, only working 1 job, and having, if not a great, at least not a lonely life. Then there are my friends in Ukraine, dodging bombs. And on and on. So I always try to focus on the big picture and then be so grateful for what I do have. It helps.
Ps. I lived in Redondo Beach and used to go to an astrology in Glendale. Jennifer Blue was her name!I know so well. I'd hoped to stay in the Mojave for life. It wasn't to be. I hate cities and feel this is a huge comedown. But one constant for me is adapting and finding ways to keep looking Up. Yesterday I looked at a story online about a guy who pays $1100 a month for a 95-sq.-ft. (yeah, you read that right.) apartment in NYC. He's going on 3 yrs there which means he went through the past COVID years there, having to use a shared bathroom, and with no laundry facilities. He works 3 jobs for that. He's 23 and sleeps on a twin mattress. I remember being 23 and I wasn't rich but I absolutely was miles above him in lifestyle, only working 1 job, and having, if not a great, at least not a lonely life. Then there are my friends in Ukraine, dodging bombs. And on and on. So I always try to focus on the big picture and then be so grateful for what I do have. It helps.
Oh, no one should care what it looks like. SAFETY for one's loved ones is top priority. There are a lot of things I'd get fixed here if I could but I can't afford it. Looking around the city, which is known as a wealthy city, I see a lot of places worse off than this one. They used to get on people for anything imperfect. With COVID, inflation, and the financial picture being what they are, a LOT of people are struggling.I so agree with you. I got third degree burns when I was a teenager and was in the hospital for 3 months - 6 weeks of that in reverse isolation in a tent. I kept focusing on the fact that it wasn’t on my face - or my eyes or any thing like that. I wasn’t disfigured. And yes - the plight of those in Ukraine when it doesn’t have to be that way is beyond tragic.
You and I are blessed.
So now that I have my ladder - I Repurposed some packing bubble wrap from Amazon and closed the hole. It won’t win me any craftsman awards - but it’s sealed up! A lousy job on top of a lousy job but my Oscar is safe! View attachment 434059View attachment 434060
Me too!What a great way to start my day! Love seeing clips of Oscar.
Looks like he's more or less settled inGood morning
I’m happy to share this short clip. It’s reassuring to me that Oscar isn’t miserable enclosed, even if he is alone. It’s at 5 am this morning - He runs a bit and that helps!
Oh, far from it ('miserable')! Oscar looks quite comfortable and glad of his beautiful mansion!Good morning
I’m happy to share this short clip. It’s reassuring to me that Oscar isn’t miserable enclosed, even if he is alone. It’s at 5 am this morning - He runs a bit and that helps!