I can relate to that: my brother and his fiancee came here from Germany in November one year and we took them out sailing in the Pacific Ocean. There, myself and my partner were bundled up in parkas and woolen mittens and scarves and they were half naked, she in a bikini and he in shorts and short sleeves claiming that it was nice and warm. OOOH, warm? We were freezing. I saw goosebumps on her but she still claimed it was "just pleasant". Too each his own. Living in California I have become a wimp as far as weather is considered although I tried out WA state (Tacoma) for 1 1/2 years and while the rain did not bother me I could not stand the cold and returned to SoCal no matter how expensive it is to live here. Somebody said your blood thins in those warmer places but I doubt that is real. Anyone have a scientific explanation for that? I'm just glad for warm pussycats that sleep with me or sit in my lap. I DON'T need an electric blanket.My wife and I went to Cocoa Beach, Florida in early April 1997. It being the end of the winter and both of us travelling from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada we had no problem putting on the swimming suits and laying out by the ocean. You should have seen the looks we got, I think the Southerners thought we were crazy as they had sweaters on. The coldest time of year here is typically the middle of January, can get down to the minuses in Fahrenheit at night and on windy days if the wind is from the North. It isn't like that the entire winter long is a very pawsitive thing.
Thank God for couch warmers
and bed warmers
Wait until she shreds it! Not pretty. The worse it looks the more she will like t. You can refurbish it with new sisal rope and wood glue available at Home Depot and places like that. Once a year will do, I've done it, it's cheaper than getting a new tree.
out of katniss tonight! Around here that's like 
segelkatt
Firstly, Happy Birthday!!! I don't know about your blood thinning out in warmer places. I'm someone who seems to run pretty warm, even though I'm from the Deep South. I'm currently in NorCal, where it's just a bit chillier, and I'm enjoying it!
tinydestroyer
What I wouldn't give to see the stars all clear! I am from the country and I live in the city now and I HATE it. I like that things are close but I can't stand the rest. On a good note I have 3 fluffy foot and leg warmers, 2 side warmers of a canine variety, and 1 diapered head warmer lol. They treat mom so good!
Just a reminder of the rules.
segelkatt
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I know what you mean about being able to see the stars. Although I live just 50 miles south of LA and everything is built up between here and there, no wide open spaces with no buildings (one of these days this place will be solid houses from Santa Barbara to San Diego) but when I step outside on my patio I can see the stars, lots of them. I face East and right now the moon rises on the very left from my patio, the sun however comes up from straight across and leaves me around 2 pm. There is a lot of empty space around here (green belts, golf courses) and the lights all face downwards besides the ones on the walkways in the buildings to make sure there is enough light so people don't fall over unseen objects. We are all into "dark skies". We are all encouraged not to have lights on at night and/or cover windows so that birds don't fly into buildings or become disoriented and most do comply. So, yes, it is possible with the help of city authorities to be able to see stars even in the city or the urban areas but too many municipalities don't care. We also have solar panels on several roofs with more to come to pay for the electricity in the common areas like stairwells or walkways. There is truth in the saying "as California goes so goes the nation". Let's hope that will soon come so you can see the stars again without having to drive who knows how many miles. You can Google Earth where I live to see how many open spaces we have here and that can be done elsewhere also.
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Thank you! I feel like I am among kindred spirits. I hope I am able to reply to you. My eyes fail sometimes as does my device! I'll just think positive thoughts. Lol Perhaps my eyes are just overworked from viewing all the wonderful posts. I adore the pics you have posted and the kitty chairs are precious. I would need to have a few more around here. I plan to visit here as often as possible. Right now I am quite busy with my rescues and attempts to get more adopted. I am afraid my cup runneth over here. I already have too many of my own but I fall for every kitty I rescue and I cry when I let every adoptee leave for a new home. Bittersweet but also happy for the kitty and new cat parents. Bless all here for their great hearts! If I can figure out how to do it I will send some sweet pics of my own kitties.Jcatbird
Welcome to The Cat Site, you should fit in nicely here. The following are the two feral cats I socialized at work with information, advice and support from the people on this site. Aside from the two cats being a bit timid you would never know they used to be feral.
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Her brother Rusty
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Another reminder about the rules.
segelkatt
You posted at 3:23 a.m. CET, hence the confusion about the dates. A friend's son was born on Nikolaustag, and her daughter on Christmas Eve.
