Summer is here! Yes, yet again, no spring. Might have missed it. Hard to say, goes by fast in my part of the world. Being so nice, I took the Bengals, Freaky Venus and Madame Mim out for the first leash walk of the year. Pre-tornado sirens. Barely. Love this time of year, as I said, things change fast.
Funny writing this, watching the storms develop. It was all sunny and fine for a while there. Here's Venus, on the now snowless lawn. Lovely, isn't it? I really want to figure out that whole GREEN thing for the lawn this summer. Generally, I am bad at such things, but every spring, I get hopeful again that perhaps I've developed some latent gardening skills.
Mim blissing out on the sidewalk. I really want to build (ok, HAVE built, yet another skill that is beyond me) an outdoor cat run for them this year. Mim wants OUT so badly, and it's just not safe here in town for Leopards to be running about. If I built a big one tho, I could have trees, and grass, and a sort of little jungle area for them. They would like that.
Venus didn't want to be out long, and also, leash walking two Leopards by yourself is not as easy as it sounds. She didn't APPROVE of Mim's running about and went back in early. But she watched, disapprovingly, with Magic.
Actually, Venus is not in a good mood at all today. I moved the table back into the dinning room, now that I don't need it for a Derby track. Between moving furniture, Being Out and thunder, her world has gone all wonky.
Magic can't go outside yet, not sure I'd want to try and get a harness on him, claws or no. He's come a long way, but he's not ready for Out yet. Don't know if there are many F1's brave enough for Out, they tend to be timid (If you're new here, an F1 Bengal means the Dude is mostly Asian Leopard Cat, and not much domestic)
More Venus, and happier now, I believe. Feathers she likes and approves of. And everything just went all green here. Not the lawn, kind of everything else. So, perhaps this is all for now....
If you want me, I'll be watching some storms...
Love and Bengals,
Lorraine
gorgeous pics. I love the leopards.
ReplyDeleteAnd Magic, in particular, has such beautiful markings.
Meow! Raar.
ReplyDeleteI love the leopard pics! Sooooo cute!!
ReplyDeletetick.
ReplyDeleteAh. Venus and her cleansing featherstick.
ReplyDeleteThe Storm Gods have arrived here. Praise be.
hooray for spring and being able to go OUT.
ReplyDeletehooray for spring and being able to go OUT.
ReplyDeleteUmmmm Quiche? Are you OK?
ReplyDeleteWhat non-midwesterners may not know is that when it "goes all green" bad things are afoot. Bad stormy things - not just rain and lighning and thunder, but tornados and hail and strong straight line winds.
Ummmm Quiche?????
The QUeen is fine. She just went to kill Birdchick.
ReplyDeleteOh. OK then. As long as she didn't blow away in a tornado.
ReplyDeleteI guess....
Siri, I thought the same thing - green light/skies outside is BAD and means GET TO THE BASEMENT NOW.
ReplyDeleteVenus and Magic look like they think Mim is mad by wanting to be outside. They just don't know what fun is!!
There were tornados, but I'm such a Weather Girl, I knew where they were, and where they were going, not to worry.
ReplyDeleteI really like extreme weather (go figure) only ever headed to the basement once.
And yes, I did kill The Birdchick. She deserved it, hijacking my Twitter account. Hmmph.
*sigh*
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful way to start my day.
Oh PHEW, you're still in one piece.
We don't take our cats out but we did throw open the windows. Ahhh. 70 degrees and breezy. Our cats have squeezed their butts onto our tiny windowsills and are soaking up the fresh air.
ReplyDeletePopping in for the briefest of moments. Love the leopard pics, gorgeous creatures that they are.
ReplyDeleteAnd tick (so out of the habit, sorry!)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the Bengal pics! Also thoroughly enjoyed reading as Birdchick hijacked your account and you went to Kill. it was quite amusing...you know, since it wasn't *my* account. :-D
ReplyDeleteMim blissing out on the sidewalk is exactly how I feel after a long hard winter.
ReplyDeleteWarm, blustery day here. Got out in the sun and down to the water. Bliss! Kite surfers everywhere. Many happy dogs at Dog Beach. (No leopards tho...)
Hubby was just out walking the blind kitty, SueSue. We don't have her on a leash tho, just walk behind her while she tries to figure out her bearings. We're currently building a sunroom with a swim spa on it. They've removed her back porch so she just sits at the back door asking to go out. It's really sad.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine how you keep two together? Glad you're getting warmer weather.
Magic is shy but curious so might welcome a protected outdoor track. Especially if he sees that his beloved Mim is enjoying the out bit.
ReplyDeleteWhy am I so sleepy this morning???Oh. Monday. Right. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteAh well, My Little Pony will no doubt wake me up. Along with Joan of Dark coffee. I'll have a brain again in a couple hours.
I hope.
I am liking it being light-ish at 6 tho, makes it way easier to leave my lovely bed.
Reminds me of the Garrison Keilor line about spring in Lake Woebegone. That it's so nice they try to have a picnic that day.
ReplyDeleteIt was summer in Chicago yesterday too. I did not approve. It's back to spring today. Much better.
Still quite sore. I was just telling Marjorie that I'm not sure I would have signed up for Derby Lite if I had known how little I would remember how to skate. But I'm kinda glad I didn't know; and I'm determined to give it a real try. But I really hope I remember how to stay on my feet soon.
and tick
ReplyDeletemonday. uff da.
ReplyDeletespring here still! so, so nice. still snow to melt, but the ratio of snow-covered to clear ground is now in favour of the clear ground. \o/ snow forecast for later in the week, but i tell myself, it'd be a spring snow.
went for a walk Sat. it wiped me out. but i'm done for the month, right?
Oh they look so happy and active. You have done wonders with them little devils.
ReplyDeleteThose cats look so cool next to the bright feathers on the floor.
ReplyDeleteOMG. I am dying of cuteness.
ReplyDeleteWait.. no. That sounds like I'm the one who is cute. LOL!
I am dying from THEIR cuteness! :-)
That sounds better. Boy, I love those kitties.
I'm so happy. It's sunny and WARM in Boston. Loving it!
ReplyDeleteSunny and, dare I say, nearly HOT outside of Philly. 83F.....and then back down to the 60s for the rest of the week. Might be some excitement getting there, though we usually don't get the really fierce stuff like the Midwest does.
ReplyDeleteLove those leopards.
Might not want to kill Birdchick too hard. Don't you need her for all those bee installations?
Now I have a mental picture of hanging clouds of bees in a gallery.An interactive, sound and tactile exhibition....
Sigh. Back to work.
Buzzz, Meworrr, Tick
ReplyDeleteLovely pics. Hee hee Venus does look haughty in the pic with Magic!
ReplyDeleteZumba finally made it to my town! Had my first class tonight. I flailed quite a lot, and went the wrong way even more. It was brilliant! Can't wait til the next one :o)
Tired now though. Night night.
Go Hellie! It gets easier, trust me, a month from now you will be rocking it so cool!
ReplyDeleteLittle Evil took me running tonight. We ran TO the hills, about a mile away, then ran UP the hills. And then back. She killed me. Finished up with five minute abs which is an evil 5 min to be sure.
Feels great.
Can I go to my bed now?
Yes, Quiche. If you haven't already, you may go to bed.
ReplyDeleteI love cat posts...
ReplyDeletetick
ReplyDeleteCould have slept LONGER, early is early no matter when one goes to bed, I say. AH well, so it goes.
ReplyDeleteGoing to be lovely today, and I see Little Evil again tonight, can't ask for more.
none of my previous lawns could ever be arsed with the green thing, either. Or... there was that one that 78,6% moss. That looked green. As long as you didn't study it to closely.
ReplyDeleteThe one I have now isn't a lawn at all, cause I cobbled it. Victory! Yeah!
If I had half your commitment, Lorraine, I'd be happy.
ReplyDeleteI don't have time to get caught up, but I miss the chatty comments in my inbox!
ReplyDeleteThey are so damn beautiful. I never get tired of Bengal pictures. :-)
ReplyDeleteI too never tire of Bengal pics!
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to buy Serious Black a leash...
ReplyDeleteStupid SUCK wasp flew down my pants stinging me horribly. Ripped off my clothes and ran naked, screaming thru the house.
ReplyDeleteThere. That's that story.
I think I am done with work for today. Napping until gym. Not happy.
WHAT! OMG! That's terrible! I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI hate wasps with a passion.
:-(
OWIE!!! And Wasps suck!!! You not only deserve a nap, you deserve ice cream! And ponies!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised. I'd be VERY unhappy in those circumstances, too.
ReplyDeleteBad wasp.
You lead such an "interesting" life... You sound ready for a pause.
ReplyDeleteDisapproving Venus is disapproving. Magic, "Venus isn't happy, but it's really comfy laying here by the window."
ReplyDeleteMim, ::roll, roll, roll::
Hi Nick Zimmerman, Lisana, and choochoo! Welcome to Fiendom! If there were any questions before, they are now gone; you are definitely a Fiend. :) Here is your very own white, buckled jacket, and on that table over there you will find whatever you need so that you can personalize it. Your jacket needn't remain white.
Ok Wednesday, bring it ON!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat ever. I am up for it.
Going to buy new jeans today that the wasps cannot get down. I know I've said no new clothes till I am FIT but the wasp sort of settled the point. That and the fact that all my current ones are in serious danger of fall off.
Exciting I know, but I do need ONE pair that will stay on.
Especially with the weekend coming up, last Naptown home Bout, I am SO ready for some time with those girls!
(And since I know you're going there ANYWAY, no pants falling off while being surrounded by Derby is not QUITE as exciting as you might think. They need to work at it.)
Q, buy two. You're going to have to wash those jeans at some point and then your back in wasp-jeans territory.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Happy Wednesday to the FIENDS!
:-)
Erin, you stole my comment. Definitely two pair....you're a person who does many things, some of them messy. Laundry WILL be required, just think of bees and honey!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike!
ReplyDeleteOr...at least...minds that are scared of wasps think alike. LOL
ReplyDeleteI really need to be able to focus on work and get this done ...
ReplyDeleteHow's your Wednesday going?
(fwiw, mine sucks)
My Wednesday has been wasp-free, but that's really the best that can be said about it.
ReplyDeleteMy Wednesday went on for a very long time, and was short on proper meals.
ReplyDeleteOn the us side, when I got home from work I found a package from Neverwear with my Cabal T shirt in, which was good. I'm tempted to wear it on Friday for Zombie-ing in but then it'd be sad if it got bloodstained.
I'm sorry your Wednesday sucked, Cecily. I hope Thursday works better for you.
PS My Wednesday was also wasp-free. It's a trait I admire in a day.
ReplyDeleteDone done done with work! Long day, never stopped.
ReplyDeleteGot pants tho, that fit and won't fall off. (For at least a month, I'm thinking)
Ah, now Derby practice, lovely skating.
Perfect. I've gone all happy inside.
Zing! Slam! Hipcheck! Wednesday! \o/
ReplyDeleteI'm all sore from the first kickboxing lesson yesterday. I am mostly an uncoordinated dork. like it, though. (The class. Not being an uncoordinated dork.)
Have Fiends seen this
ReplyDeleteThe prefect symbol of tolerance and peace. And so squeeeeeee worthy.
Augh!!! Our giant Powell's Books box broke open in shipping! All those books lost!
ReplyDeleteWaaaahhh!!
Kickboxing, hurrah, Stalker-wife! De-boxing, Mistress, not so much....
ReplyDeleteSleeeeeep now.
This thread is officially BOX-THEMED. Yes.
ReplyDeleteHowever, it's lucky I wasn't mugged on the way home last night, as I couldn't take anyone down. I...I think I kick like a girl. :(
Oh, I've no doubt your going to be moving up to kicking ASS very soon now. No doubt at all.
ReplyDelete(I am only sitting here because I lack the energy to go to my hot tub or bed)
Lost books? What books? This is a major catastrophy!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great video, Sally.
ReplyDeleteLost books? What books? This is a major catastrophy!
ReplyDeleteIt IS! Tragic. And catastrophic. And very, very disappointing. It was all used books, all stuff that's out of print. (Adam Stemple's fantasy novels, even.)
Today's Classy Author award goes to Chaz Brenchley. I mentioned that I was very sad to lose his out-of-print books, and he magically appeared on my blog comments offering to help locate more copies.
(I know Q has famous author types appearing right and left, but for most of us it's a big treat.)
Author types do tend to drop in for me, but it never gets old, Mistress.
ReplyDeleteVery sorry you lost your books, that is SO un fun.
Just gave up and conceded defeat. Turned the heat back on.
Phiala, I am so sorry! That kind of thing does make me angry. It's not rocket science to pack and tape a box properly, using 2 boxes, if necessary. Believe me I know a few shipping managers and a few rocket scientists... I think they'd all agree!
ReplyDeleteI hope you find replacements. :-( I wish I had some to send.
I once bought a special edition Piers Anthony book "A Spell for Chameleon" signed by the author as a surprise present for a friend. I even shipped it to my work......and still it disappeared in the "mail" system at my job. That kind of thing just makes me sad.
Lost books and lost puppies.... they always get to me!
Phiala, that's awful! I've had Powell's ship me books before, seems like they'd have the process down! Bummer!!
ReplyDeleteI kicked the thermostat up a degree yesterday and sat by the vent. It was cold and rainy yesterday--again. I'd like a spring please, winter was supposed to be over last month. We had some gorgeous days over the last week....just enough to adjust to warm weather and then get hit with another storm. I know, our weather is nothing compared to most of the country but I'm a total weather wimp, dammit!
On a more positive note, we're going to our first derby bout on saturday!! Santa Cruz Hellcats vs. Merced something-or-others....I lived in Merced for 2 years, I wonder if I know anyone on the team?
Wow, i just got a job. Contract, part time but geeky-technical world again. Crazy. It just fell into my lap. I'd start around beginning of May.
ReplyDeleteWoot! That's fantastic. Congrats on the job!
ReplyDeleteWe cooked out twice in the last 4 days! Now it's chilly again. Such is April.
ReplyDeleteI am brimming with creative energy and ideas, now I just need the time to do them!
Woohoo Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Robyn!
ReplyDeleteAnd comiserations, Phiala
Yay Robyn! And there we've been punning away on the twitter, and I didn't even know. That ain't right.
ReplyDeleteI will say YAY Phiala, though, because Powell's is coming through for her after all. So punning on twitter has its uses.
Ta, Medeadly-wife. I dunno about soon. Seems to be all I can do to get the basic block-and-punch sequence down. It's like, brain says one thing, body does something else. ARGH.
yay Robyn!
ReplyDeleteIs it just me....or did the morning really come too soon.
ReplyDeleteI cannot wake up!
Anyone got a toothpick to help prop open my eyes?
Hey Fiends, I haven't mentioned it here because I can't talk about really any of it in public, but we are having major family crises (Nick's family) , so many and so all-at-once that I couldn't use this scenario in fiction because nobody would believe it. Everything has been getting progressively worse over the past month, and... well... sheesh. (That's me, trying to use more genteel language than I'm tempted to.)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let y'all know, even if I can't say very much.
Phiala, so sorry to hear about family problems :-( On the other hand, and it's probably not much consolation, the book issue is turning out to be not as bad as first thought.
ReplyDeleteMorning DID come too soon, after a damn near sleepless night. At least I had a cat sleeping on me for part of the night, not at all a bad thing.
Off to the (mostly) unhelpful neurologist this morning. Bleh.
Phiala, I'm so sorry. I hope things get better for you soon. Truth really is stranger than fiction. It's incredible what we all learn to live with...things fictional characters could never manage. My heart and thoughts are with your family.
ReplyDeleteHugs.
ReplyDeletePhiala, I'll keep you and Nick and all in my prayers..for the best possible outcomes. No wonder you need those books, they can be literally sanity-saving!
ReplyDeletePhiala - We don't need to know what's wrong to be sympathetic and send positive vibes. A bunch of people have got your back here - and I hope it gets better very soon!
ReplyDeletePhiala, Love and Hugs, what ever the issues are, you will have those.
ReplyDeleteJane, good luck at the neurologist!
Morning came both too soon and not soon enough. I was plagued with nightmares last night and slept like crap because of them, so I desperately need more sleep, but am also happy to bot be dreaming anymore.
{{{Phiala}}}
ReplyDeletePhiala, so sorry to hear you're having a hard tome. Much love & sympathy, and do mail me if you feel it would help either to vent or to discuss.
ReplyDeletexx
Visit to neurologist sucked. It's been a long time since I walked out of a medical (or any other!) building in tears. Oh well. I called Mom and felt better after that.
ReplyDeleteCleaning house, knitting, Interneting and waiting for the first G&T of the spring :-)
(((((((((Sarah)))))))))))
ReplyDelete(((((((((Sharon))))))))))
heck -hugs for all who need or just want one.
Family dramas and bad doc visits, I wish I wan't so familiar with both of them.
Thanks Sally.
ReplyDeleteThey both suck, don't you know?
I just blogged my day as a zombie,
ReplyDeletehere if any of you are interested :-)
You know, I think I'm going to try this thing with the ticks.
ReplyDeleteHi fiends!
Sooooooo, what's the news?
ReplyDeleteAniiiiiiiiiiii
ReplyDeletehello there!
Sallyyyyyyy!
ReplyDeleteI 'm expanding my horizons, now that I can do this stuff from home. How the heck are ya?
I'm okay....enjoying some autumn sunshine today. Planning to hit the backyard soon and plant some herbs.
ReplyDelete:-) I have to get in the garden and pick up all the branches that the storms are bringing down. I'm a ways south of Quiche, and get much the same windy weather.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning!
ReplyDeleteLovely day. And a very nice evening before it.
Sitting at the Strange Brew with Joan of Dark and just happy as a clam.
Yup! Going to try for a new post today, we need one don't we?
New post with Derby girls, maybe ?
ReplyDeleteWaiting for the photographers to download and post pics, so I can snag 'em for my post. So far they haven't, tho one is sitting beside me now, impervious to my subtle HINTS...
ReplyDeletehelp Janet and Bengals - blog about Night Garden Project! the time is nearly up for folks to respond to Jason Webley's contribution.
ReplyDeleteWebleython ends on the 30th. Then we move on to ChrisLincolnPalooza. He's been so patient!
ReplyDeleteWe have still only made $100 for GLBR on Webleython. It would be nice to make more.
This is how ben and I spent last night and this is what Ben looked like when our team hit 100pts. :)
ReplyDeleteWe had a blast.
Fiends have the cutest offspring.
ReplyDeleteLooks can be deceiving, Sally; at least with mine.
ReplyDeleteHome home home!
ReplyDeleteAnd the Bengals seem to have turned off the furnace. Thermostat on, heat was on when I left. Went downstairs, found a switch on the furnace and flipped it, on came the heat.
Hello? How does this happen????
So tired. Can't think. SO much to tell you, had a great weekend.
Bees arrive tomorrow too, three boxes of RUssians. And I got new skates tonight.
Lots to write about...
Kind of chilly here yet. Oh, and winter storm is coming.
Of course.
I don't doubt your Bengals have the power to turn off furnaces - that would be easypeasy for them.
ReplyDeleteRest well and warm.
And who would have thunk it? Yup! New post is UP!
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