Recent content by DustyBoot

Well, we got two and set them up in the crate. After a week or two, one managed to squeeze out and disappeared. I've seen him once or twice since, so I'm hopeful he's sticking around. Unfortunately the other cat ("Barney" -- I'm running low on creative names!) is still living in the crate...

Sourland, your cardinal reminds me of a mockingbird who lived near our house when I was growing up and liked to sit right outside on our power pole and sing his little heart out every morning as soon as he woke up. My mom complained about him to a friend who lived in Chicago, who wistfully...

The police appear to have handled things very well; I had been afraid it would go on longer. Definitely appreciate their hard work. Sourland, it's not exactly that I'm sorry he's dead, and I'm glad it's over and he's no longer a threat. I'm also fine with not financing his life in prison. I...

My sympathy for the snow, Sourland. Pleasant weather here, and I woke up to the news that the bomber who's been terrorizing the Austin area is dead. Not exactly something I can celebrate (tragic, what he chose to do with his life and how it ended) but definitely feeling relieved. We're far...

*shudder* Best of luck to you. I'd send some warm spring weather your way if I could!

It is! My 5-year-old has a couple of Asiatic lilies she's trying to get established in the garden, and I've been impressed at her conscientiousness in checking on them daily. Last month we got each of the kids (5, 7 and 9) two pullet chicks with the idea that they can raise them and sell eggs...

One of the things I like best about living in the country is the opportunities for the kids to learn real life skills. I tried to teach that sort of thing in suburbia, but they don't care as much when it's obvious you're manufacturing the learning opportunities. It means more when it's for real.

I have a cute little collapsible silicone teakettle I use when we're camping. Bright blue. It was a gift from my brother and I smile every time I use it. But we prefer tea and hot chocolate; I don't know how it would work for coffee.

We brought home two cats yesterday and have installed them in their acclimation pen. Both males, grey/brown tabbies. This morning one of them let us lay eyes on him, so that's something. I don't love cats as pets, although I have two of them. I do like some cats on an individual basis. Good...

I'm finally drinking the tea I made this morning! It's been a busy day. We visited a nearby alpaca ranch, met the alpacas, learned about needle felting, the kids tried out drop spindles, and we had so much fun I was shocked to realize we'd spent two hours there. I think I've made a new friend...

:hit:hugs I'm so sorry. It sounds like there may have been nothing you could do for him, but you did try and he was well cared for.

I left them out tonight, with a box with shavings in it to stay warm. Just checked on them before bed to make sure all was well. Man, it's warm in that box! I think they'll be just fine.

I had some friends growing up who didn't have their cats altered. They had dozens of cats around their house, and a few generations in the kittens were all deformed or had weird health issues and didn't live long. It wasn't pretty and not something I want to chance replicating. I think two cats...

I'm in! Yum.

I've heard that one but never tried it! If these guys aren't too feral I'll give it a try, but if I'm going to get my arms shredded trying we'll just go the old-fashioned route with confinement for a few weeks. Or if they're tamer after the initial confinement period, maybe I'll try butter then...