HATE - May 23

August

August

Cathlete
Hello! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/Laie_28.gif



I have all the monsters today and let me tell you....I got NO sleep last night!

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That's one more problem about working all day -- they sleep. Then when it gets dark - Huntin' Time!

Goodness gracious, I mean, every ten minutes it was "scratch scratch scratch" on the litter box, or "paw paw paw" on a garbage bag, or "rip rip rip" on some paper, or "claw claw claw" on a door, or "fill in the blank" on "fill in the blank"!! Every time I'd jusssss be falling asleep -- it was like some kind of deliberate torture! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/291.gif

Payback for not buying their favorite kibble?

But I love my squirrels, so what can I do? http://www.pic4ever.com/images/dancegirl2.gif

And so this morning was a special treat : Nature's Variety Duck which they seem to like very well. Of course it's one of the most expensive canned foods I can find, thanks very much (about $5.50 for a 5oz can). http://www.pic4ever.com/images/dash2.gif

Last night I found I have a can of Azmira wet food, so I decided to try giving them some (the squirrels are grain-free now, but this Azmira wet has grains). Well, let me tell you, this added into my early morning torture treatment, as this made Mooch make a reeeeeeal stinker http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2mpe5id.gif . Having gone off grains, everybody's poops have gotten waaaay less stinky (and less in general), but man, this Azmira made for a nightmare smell http://www.pic4ever.com/images/293.gif !

No more Azmira. Geez, I wonder if it was the grains. Verrrrrry interesting.



Anyway, today was your favorite and mine : Tamilee! I particularly like this one since I don't have to drag out a bunch of different dumbbells.

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MICHELE - How was your hair appointment? And did you get the plumber in? Wow, I forget what it's like to have a dishwasher. Or an oven.

>Lately I've been blowing off weights and doing my cardio.

Oh gawd, well whatever it is, I hope it's not catchy. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/238.gif

>I was still thrilled when he sent it to me. It's pretty awesome when an instructor asks for your feedback on a yet-to-be-released workout.

How did you set that up?

>Did you say that you feed the squirrels 3 times a day? Maybe that's why they're not excited about their food -- maybe they just aren't hungy. I feed Johnny twice a day, and he's like a freaking little alarm clock! If I am 2 minutes late with his meal he starts letting me know. LMAO!!

Yeah, you're probably right. When I stopped doing the free-feeding thing and tried to do 2 meals a day, they just weren't eating much and they started to look like they were losing weight. Then we had the constipation issue. I got scared and then started feeding them 3 or 4 small meals. Now it's pretty much 3 meals and a small snack LOL. But, but, but they don't eat much at mealtimes : not even 1 tbsp of dry + maaaaybe 1 oz of wet. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/bonheur.gif

So I decided to weigh everybody yesterday, since it's been well over a month since we stopped eating so much dry....and to my surprise, nobody lost any significant weight! They all appear slimmer somehow. I think the grain-free is a very good thing!

Hmm. Maybe I'll do two meals today and see how it goes. I'm sure you must be right about their hunger. But how can I ignore my sweet Cham's requests for her snacky?

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Hmm. Okay, maybe I'll try 2 meals and 1 meat snack today and see how it goes. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2usv2c8.gif


Okay, I'm doing laundry and am cleaning up my apartment to get my juices flowing.


Laters! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/prariedog1.gif





(An hour later - I finished one load of laundry and decided to put it back in the machine to dry - I have an all-in-one washer dryer. I put the clean wet clothing back into the machine, put in a fabric softener, zoned out for 2 seconds, then put in detergent and pushed the wash button. I only realized what I'd done when the water started pouring out. http://bestsmileys.com/doh/1.gif )
 
Hello August and Other Haters.

The Monsters LOVE you!! That's all and they want to play that's why they keep you up all night, I know the feeling.

Getting ready to work now. Things have been slow and one person has been laid off, and it could happen to me even though I have seniority.

Jen-if you're not doing anything, come to Shipschewana for the flea market. Just take I-80 East into IN..Mapquest for better details.

Have a GREAT Friday!!
 
Good morning Augie, Jennifer, and all!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/grouphug.gif

I woke up this morning to the sound of Johnny hacking up a hairball. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/eghfal.gif ( I know this icon doesn't really go with the comment but it makes me lol).

The good news is I don't need a plumber :) , the bad new is I DO need a new dishwasher x( . I got it to work for now, so I'm going to hold off on that for as long as possible.

I didn't have time for a workout yesterday, but I definitely want to try out CCV8 again today or tomorrow. I'm telling ya, it's a doozy!! http://bestsmileys.com/hot/2.gif

It's really ugly outside today -- dreary with a drizzly rain. We're supposed to have a beautiful weekend but I truly believe that weather forecasters are big fat liars most of the time :p

We haven't made any formal plans for the holiday weekend, other than going to see Prince Caspian. We might pack up a picnic and go to see my DB again but nothing is carved in stone. I like to make sure that my DB always has someone to be with on a holiday, so if one of my other siblings plans to do something with him then I won't make the trip again.

What kind of plans do the rest of you have?

AUGIE -- Awwwwww, I'm so sorry about your sleepless night. My Johnny sleeps all day AND all night. I'm trying to remember when he started doing that. Hmmmmmmm...I want to say he was around 7 or 8 -- maybe 9 when he started sleeping most of the day. But when he's up he lets you know about it -- LMAO!!

My hair appointment was good. About once in every 3 appointments I get a really great cut and style and I don't have to redo it when I get home -- LMAO!!

>>Lately I've been blowing off weights and doing my cardio.

>Oh gawd, well whatever it is, I hope it's not catchy.

LMAO!! Hey, didn't you just enjoy a Christi STEP workout!? Yeah, yeah, I think you did! So it was YOU spreading the cardio germs around here!! :p

As for being one of the chosen to preview Coach Sean's new workout, I didn't set it up, he just asked me if I would try it out and submit my feedback. I've contacted him several times over the past couple of years to let him know how much I love his workouts so maybe I just stick out in his mind. He's such a nice person -- generous to a fault -- and very responsive to his fans. He handles customer service issues personally and promptly. If you do a Cardio Coach search here and on VF, you'll find countless posts about what a nice guy he is. He's a true gentleman and his workouts are FANTASTIC!! ;)

Last night I found I have a can of Azmira wet food, so I decided to try giving them some (the squirrels are grain-free now, but this Azmira wet has grains). Well, let me tell you, this added into my early morning torture treatment, as this made Mooch make a reeeeeeal stinker . Having gone off grains, everybody's poops have gotten waaaay less stinky (and less in general), but man, this Azmira made for a nightmare smell !

OMG...ROTFLMAO!!!

Augie, ***I DON'T KNOW, BUT I'M JUST ASKING*** ;) :p -- I...I don't think I agree with the ZERO tolerance policy for grains. I mean, it's true that cats in the wild don't eat grains, but they DO ingest grains by way of the birds, mice, squirrels, etc, that they eat, don't they? I also kind of feel like domesticated indoor cats have a very different lifestyle than outdoor cats who hunt -- they get a lot less exercise and fluids, etc. This may be one of the reasons why you see problems like constipation and dehydration in indoor cats. Doesn't it stand to reason that if indoor cats have a totally different lifestyle than outdoor cats that it should be reflected in their diet, too. I mean, I don't know, I'm just asking. What does your vet say about it? :* :* :*

Oh crap -- I'm taking too long to post here and I need to do some stuff :eek: ;( . I'll BBL to finish personals. :* :* :*
 
I'm back :D

I almost forgot to schedule my bill payments :eek: . I've been so forgetful lately -- well for about a year or so -- and it's kind of scary. Do you guys remember me missing my property tax payment last year ;( ? I've discussed it with DH and he does not think I have Alzheimer's :p

Anyway, where was I...oh yeah...

So Augie, yeah, my Johnny only eats twice a day, and being the mean kitty mom that I am, he only gets treats about once or twice a week. He's maintained the same weight for years and seems very content, unless I'm 2 minutes late with his meal -- and he will nag me incessantly until I dish it up -- LMAO!!

(An hour later - I finished one load of laundry and decided to put it back in the machine to dry - I have an all-in-one washer dryer. I put the clean wet clothing back into the machine, put in a fabric softener, zoned out for 2 seconds, then put in detergent and pushed the wash button. I only realized what I'd done when the water started pouring out. )

Oh noooooooooo! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/297.gif You...you have a machine -- ONE machine -- that washes AND dries your clothes!? Cool!! http://www.pic4ever.com/images/hippie7.gif
So how does it know when to start drying?

JENNIFER -- Aren't you going to Shipshewana this weekend? Is someone going with you? Are you looking for anything in particular? I should get over there and check it out. It's been years since we've been there. We used to love shopping in Yoder's and the meat market that's kind of across the street and down the road from there. We love the Amish cheeses, especially the yogurt cheese :9

I'll be praying about your job. Gosh, I didn't know banking jobs were at risk. ;(

DANA, ROBIN, JEN, CUZ -- I hope you have a lovely holiday weekend! :* :* :*

I'll BBL to see if anyone is around :)
 
I forgot to tell you guys that my sister was called for another interview. Please pray and send all the vibes you've got. She's desperate for a change. It would still be in the same school district, but a different grade level and building. Thanks much :*
 
Michele- Saying prayers for your sister!!!

August- I feel your pain, with 3 monsters ALL the time my life is not the same, LOL! I wouldn't change it for anything though, I love them all so much & they bring me such joy. Chad & I are always cracking up laughing at them.

Jennifer- Thanks for the invite! Unfortunately with my back hurting again, sitting isn't comfy at all. :( Plus, Chad leaves Monday afternoon for 10 days so I guess I should really stay home & spend Sunday evening/Monday morning with him. }(

Well darn, I think I blew up my e-mail responding to so many work e-mails back to back to back... I sent 2 pictures from my phone to my e-mail a min ago to post for you guys & they aren't there yet. Granted it has only been 2 minutes but normally it is like 30 seconds, UGH!

I did Criss Cross Cardio & B&G floor work yesterday. This morning was B&G w/u, Kick Max Blast Challenge, then went back & did all of B&G including some of the bonus work. I am now at Direct Tv mercy, they are to be here between 12-4 today to adjust my satellite, got moved during a storm & I'm clueless! Was hoping they'd be early as I had a work conference call I had to be on from 11-12 but nothing yet...

Well whenever my pictures decide to show up I'll BB to post them! So cute...it is Sport & Sami on the same kitty perch together! :)
 
Hey Jen!!!!!

Thanks for the prayers. I worry so about my sister. This has been a TERRIBLE year for her -- actually it's been a terrible COUPLE of years. She needs something good and positive to happen in her life. She's had nothing but stress, disappointments, and sadness for the longest time. :-(

DH took a really cute picture of Johnny with my cell phone but I have no clue how to download it to my computer. I would like to use it for my avatar. I hope you can get your picture posted.

It sounds like you're back to your crazy workouts :p :7 . What is Criss Cross Cardio!?

Do you like Direct TV? I don't know anyone else who has it. We have Time Warner Cable and so far we like it, but it's kind of a waste because we only watch 3 or 4 channels.

Okay, well, I want to take a short nap before I try CCV8 again. I'll see y'all later :*
 
Here are the pictures, FINALLY!!! Spent 30 minutes on the phone with Verizon to get it fixed but at least it is fixed! Plus, the girl that was helping me was so sweet & has 2 cats & a dog so we talked about our animals!

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Michelle- If you send the picture to my phone I could e-mail it to myself then e-mail it to you so you can use it. E-mail me if you want my cell number, I'd be happy to do that for you. Keep us posted on your sister please.

I really have been happy with Direct Tv. I've had them for about 7 years now & have been happy with them the whole time.

Criss Cross cardio, check out this link. I really like the 20 minutes of standing toning that is based on Capoeira martial arts.

http://www.collagevideo.com/workout-video/cia-2603-criss-cross-cardio-7634
 
Awwwwwwww how CUTE!!! Johnny would love that window thingy. I've looked at them but I can't find one that will work with my windows. It's okay though, because I have window seats in my LR and DR, and he can lie on my kitchen table to look out the bay window.

I...I can't email my pictures to you. I can't send text messages either. I refuse to pay for those services. I always wonder why anyone would send a text when they can just call. Maybe I'm just getting too old :p . But anyway, even if I enabled those services I would have NO CLUE how to send an email from my phone. http://www.pic4ever.com/images/270.gif

I checked out your Collage video link. ACK! Kickboxing http://www.pic4ever.com/images/waaaht.gif LMAO!

I was going to do a workout tonight but I'm just too tired. I tried to take a nap but I kept getting interrupted x( . DH is getting a massage tomorrow so I'm going to do it while he's gone. Tonight I'm ordering a pizza and watching What Not to Wear :D

I hope you and Chad have a lovely holiday weekend :*
 
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