Yes, they make quite a racket.
I've just seen the Forestry Commission guys go past and now I can hear chainsaws, guess there must be a couple of big trees down near here.
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I've just seen the Forestry Commission guys go past and now I can hear chainsaws, guess there must be a couple of big trees down near here.
@GrizzlySapien Has been talking about the fires outside Athens. They have been on the news here in UK but I haven't seen much on them for the past 12 or so hours.
The situation in California sounds terrible as well, homes lost.
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Sure seems like it's feast or famine regarding rains all over. I hadn't known that Greece was having fires. Like they need any more problems over there. [emoji]128532[/emoji]
I'm awake with insomnia. Grrrrrr. Looks like interesting babble has been happening though. My heart goes out to everyone losing homes from fire right now.
It must be so scary. Huge natural disasters like that make you realise how vulnerable you really are.
Were you in Japan during the earthquake and tsunami? That's about as huge a natural disaster as you can get. I've never seen such destruction. My mind could barely take it in and I was just watching it on a screen.
Yes I was.
I'm in Yamanashi, which is the other side of Tokyo from the epicentre, but we still felt it. I was outside and had trouble standing up. Our electricity, water and gas was cut off until the next morning, but that was nothing compared to what other people went through. There were tremors for weeks after that and every time I'd run out of the house and see all my neighbours out in the street, anxiously waiting to see how big it would be that time.
Very scary.
I'm in Yamanashi, which is the other side of Tokyo from the epicentre, but we still felt it. I was outside and had trouble standing up. Our electricity, water and gas was cut off until the next morning, but that was nothing compared to what other people went through. There were tremors for weeks after that and every time I'd run out of the house and see all my neighbours out in the street, anxiously waiting to see how big it would be that time.
Very scary.
I remember reading about those after shocks and wondering what it must be like, always wondering if this was going to be another one just as bad as the first. I had a dream around then that Japan had sunk beneath the waves. Then in Maryland we had a very small earthquake and it was frightening enough, I couldn't imagine what everyone in Japan must have felt! Glad you were okay.
Where did all our babblers go? We were racing to get to 1500 but now we're approaching 2000 and we seem to have slowed down.
What are you currently reading? I'm re-reading Peyton Place right now. It's an old favorite of mine. How about you?
What are you currently reading? I'm re-reading Peyton Place right now. It's an old favorite of mine. How about you?
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I don't know about anyone else, but a new game launched its open beta so I've been in video game land. The servers just went down for maintenance so I wandered back here to say hello again.
I think people are probably trying to catch up on all the things they didn't get done because they were babbling so much. :lol3:
they can sure get craxyI did get in some belly rubs! Lots and lots.
I just noticed that I'm no longer a "young cat"... I'm an "adult cat" now!!! Woo! That's exciting. 
I had to go get a margarita. This week really called for it, what with all the weirdness of Binx and Eddie's introduction. I hate seeing cats fight, but apparently their fights are merely skirmishes. If I start hearing meows, I let out a loud hiss, which has worked better than anything to break them up. Apparently both recognize ME as the Alpha, lol... the looks on their faces is kind of priceless.
They're getting along better, today. Last night an experienced cat owner friend suggested taking away their toys (I left 1 comfort toy for each), to see if that would encourage the "getting along" process. Seems to have worked a little. I'll reintroduce a toy for each, tonight, and try to play with each separately. Sarah suggested that jealousy/demand for attention may be motivating factors in Binx's attacks on Eddie (because not once has Eddie instigated). I hadn't actually considered that, because Binx rarely lets me pet him, much less cuddle with him, and, since Eddie's arrived, barely wants to play with me anymore.
It's so confusing, and living in a 1 bedroom apartment makes it hard. Not to mention the fact that this is my very first time at cat-parenting. Dogs are easy... cats? It's all Latin to me. I can sorta read it, but not really.
Going to create a thread under behaviors and whatnot, with a long explanation of how things have progressed (and the minor screw up on my part), so if anyone has suggestions that may help, I'll gladly listen!
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Oh, wow, I just noticed I'm considered an adult, too!
Addendum: I think I just witnessed their first play fight... because there was no meowing. There was a little tail thumping, but I saw Eddie lick at the wet patch on Binx's throat, halfway through the skirmish (Binx's throat always gets wet when he drinks from the fountain.
Ok, now there's meowing. ***. Guys, really... you're going to have me on Valium, if this keeps up!
They're getting along better, today. Last night an experienced cat owner friend suggested taking away their toys (I left 1 comfort toy for each), to see if that would encourage the "getting along" process. Seems to have worked a little. I'll reintroduce a toy for each, tonight, and try to play with each separately. Sarah suggested that jealousy/demand for attention may be motivating factors in Binx's attacks on Eddie (because not once has Eddie instigated). I hadn't actually considered that, because Binx rarely lets me pet him, much less cuddle with him, and, since Eddie's arrived, barely wants to play with me anymore.
It's so confusing, and living in a 1 bedroom apartment makes it hard. Not to mention the fact that this is my very first time at cat-parenting. Dogs are easy... cats? It's all Latin to me. I can sorta read it, but not really.
Going to create a thread under behaviors and whatnot, with a long explanation of how things have progressed (and the minor screw up on my part), so if anyone has suggestions that may help, I'll gladly listen!
@CatLadyVetTech
Oh, wow, I just noticed I'm considered an adult, too!
Addendum: I think I just witnessed their first play fight... because there was no meowing. There was a little tail thumping, but I saw Eddie lick at the wet patch on Binx's throat, halfway through the skirmish (Binx's throat always gets wet when he drinks from the fountain.
Ok, now there's meowing. ***. Guys, really... you're going to have me on Valium, if this keeps up!
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good morning all, missed so much as usual! will be able to pop in a bit today, hope everyone is doing well. @MagiksGirl yes, who are you thinking of? i love it when they name animals at the shelters after superheroes, 'batgirl' has been popular lately.
I felt the same way! Wait until you hit alpha cat - I just about died with pride! I don't know what comes next. It looks like there are at least two - super cat and top cat.I just noticed that I'm no longer a "young cat"... I'm an "adult cat" now!!! Woo! That's exciting.
I am currently reading Les Miserables. Oh my goodness such a challenging book to read. Unfortunately, I will be gone most of the day and unable to babble with you all!
I think the last can of cat food I fed didn't go down to well with my cats. They both threw up.
Argh! I know I promised I'd stop doing this, but Shadow gave me a beautiful yawn this morning. Do I stick with my original entry or do I switch?
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I'm so indecisive! I love both shots, and I can't decide!
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I'm so indecisive! I love both shots, and I can't decide!
That's a tough one. I'm really fond of the one of Asha though. She has such a great expression on her face. But I am also partial to black cats so perhaps I am biased. Shadow's is also a great shot. Well, looks like I'm no help!Current entry
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I'm so indecisive! I love both shots, and I can't decide!
:lol3: I'm glad I'm not the only person plagued by indecision! I never learn. I should have quit trying to get photos for the competition after I submitted last night :doh3:
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