Coffee's On

LOL...
She gets me as offten as I get Dave (not Dave)
Its a game, she usually waits for the coffee maker to make its last perking sounds, then I hear her jump off the recliner in the living room, what made me think I was safe this morning, was I got up late, and assumed she went outside before I got up, as I didn't hear her launch herself from her chair, but no, she was skulking in the office down stairs, waiting in the darkness, like some fuzzy monster with studded snow tires and all wheel drive, she got in my way just long enough to send me into a half asleep panic and while I was trying to regain my composer she took off, not a drop on her.

My dog does something similar in that if I get up from sitting and he is laying down he will get up and walk just in front of me , his motto is " I don't know where you're going, but I'm gonna beat you there!"

Hi Everyone! Just checking in on my lunch break.

Ok Anita, so I can't type! LOL. As I tell the kids, you should know what I mean, not what I say.

Since the garden catalogs come before the christmas shopping is done, it seems like FOREVER until spring. All that planning and wishing for stuff.

Greenthumbs. My kitty had a tea stained face a week or so ago. I made a cup of tea and while it was steeping, I went into the laundry room to switch a load of clothes. When I came back to the kitchen, the teabag was on the floor, cup still where I left it. Trying to figure out how the heck that happend, I spied my Mandy cat furiously cleaning her face. She is black and white. The white area around her eye was tea stained! She must have seen the little tag from the teabag and thought it would be fair game. Luckily, she didn't get hurt.

We have neighbors who don't spay their cats and that's where Mandy came from. We say she is a little nutty cause she's inbred.

LOL! Thas so funny Al. Do you think he is affraid you might be trying to do something or go some where with out him?

With my cat, its like this, she was here be fore me ans I supect she thinks I took her spot in the bed. I often wake up feeling like I'm being watched, I open one eye and sure enough there she is, not just looking at me but I swear she wishing me harm, that cat is creepy. I have taken to bribing her into liking me, and it works in small bouts, after I give her cat treats she will pur in the same room as me, but she still shoots me "the dirty look". My next endever will be to get her stoned on cat nip and see what happens.

I think Steven King had a movie(book I'm sure) called Cat Eyes that dealt with the evils cats wish upon you(not me).
Suzie - I got a collectors edition Wayside catalog today, gotta get it signed to increase value.
Al

Al, I know just the movie you speak of, only the cat was protecting the kid from the evil little troll thing that was stealing the kids breath, soul, or whatever. Good movie. I love Steven King. I've read nearly all his books.

Alright take the cat's side - work with me here.

Anyway turning the pages they have "sparkler' in there $20! , I don't know - it won't be local this year, we'll see.

GREN, Sarah is my dog. She knows not to get under foot. Because I'll step on her. I'm the Alpha dog around here and she knows it.
One dark and stormy night I got up to go to the bath. I know the way and don't put on any lights, Sarah was laying in the hall at the top of the stairs and I went flying.
I guess she didn't realize that I can't see in the dark like she can. That was in the first year of her stay here. Now when I get up at night, if she isn't already in her bed she gets up and out of my way.
I may sound mean but I see it as a safety issue, MY safety. Bahhh Humbug ! ! ! !
Like Al's dog, she will follow me around. There is little chance of sneaking out without her.
If I'm in my shop, she has to be there, the bath? right outside. I should have named her Velcro, LOL.
Andy P

ooops sorry Andy I know Sarah is your dog, I didn't mean to give her to Al.
I get mixed up easy when I only have had 1/2 cup of coffee. LOL!

My dog was like that, I miss her badly, I used to have a shadow all the time, there is nothing like being launched across your domain because you turned around and fell over a ninty lb., best friend, who was just trying to be your protector. My dog was my partner in crime, she went every where with me. Paople in the Cumberland farms used to love her and let her come in with me.

I think I'll go out and wash the car.
It's a nice day, the snow is all gone and it's gonna get real cold Sunday through next Wednesday.
Andy P

She comes with me a lot, even to work sometimes. There are a couple stories there, too.
Not for today, though. LOL
Andy P

Hey Andy,
your dog looks similar to my black lab mix, what is she?
Al

LOL...just got back to the office and I thought I'd check in...

Suzie - ya know I have to tease - I live for it. I also caught myself from a major Faux Pas...I was going to say that I can't wait to sit out on my patio and not need winter clothes...but of course I knew the other two would definitely pick up on that one!!!

I was so happy to see everyone around today!

When my cats were still alive, Midnite was my shadow. Even up and down the stairs. It got so bad that I kept a phone at the bottom in case I would need to call an ambulance once I woke up from my coma after falling down them.

I love Stephen King too! I have his latest 'Cell'. I can't wait to start reading it. I also have a few in the sidelines from Douglas Preston.

When I was having lunch, I saw some signs of spring - the tree has leaf buds from the recent warm weather. I wonder if this lovely frigid front from the Arctic will kill them off? [and it's not my front!]

Anita, I have robbins all over the place, my yard is full of trees that think spring has sprung, and my poor Irises are coming up like it was ful on growing season. Everyone is confused!
And if you wish to sit out on your patio without winter clothes, I wont say anything but your neighbors might...tee hee! or not...just look out for Dave(not Dave) he may have himself some good binoculars.

Al, She was labeled a Pit/Lab mix at the shelter. She was so overweight, I thought so too. Now that she has at a more svelte figure, who knows. I think there is Lab in her but a lot of other stuff, too.
Here is a pic I took 2 days ago, just fooling around.
A rather odd pose for her, she doesn't like the camera. I had her up on the old picnic table out back after the snow and snapped a bunch of pics. Either her right or left side, never looking at me. Frustrating.
They do look a lot alike, the ears especially.
Andy P

Edited to say: Actually the whole face looks similar.

This message was edited Feb 22, 2006 3:19 PM

Andy, I like her brindle colors, she reminds me of the brindle grey hound we had when I was a kid, his name was Frank. We adopted him from Lincon Park, and gave him a nice home, he was mezmorized by the TV and we had to teach him how to go up and down the stairs, those poor dogs no nothing about the world around them except what was expected of them at the track.
Sarah is a pretty girl, she doesn't like that big mechanical eye looking at her, LOL! Tooo cute!

I wish I could get my husband to agree to getting another dog, not that any dog could replace Nika in my heart but I miss having a four legged friend, that grumpy excuse for a cat, hates my guts, and wont let me mush her up, I miss my buddy! : ( I tried to teach Scott (my husband) to do some tricks but that didn't work out so well, turns out he wont eat the dog cookies, the clicker for training won't work on him either, hmm, maybe hot dogs?.......

GREN, I've heard that old racers don't know about stairs. I've meet a few and they are very quiet and gentle.
Your DH might need a better treat, I wouldn't like the 'clicker' either. How rude! LOL
Actually I can get Sarah to look at me when I have the camera out.
All it takes is a cookie. LOL
Andy P

Andy - I think the pit/lab is accurate. Could also be some boxer in there. She is very pretty.

Anita - we've had buds on the trees for a couple weeks. Havn't gone across the road to our woods to see what the cold weather has done to them. At one of the seminars I went to at the flower show. They said it takes a tree 10 years to recover from droughts (like we had I think in 2000). I wonder if this wacky weather will have a lasting effect like that?

Andy,
Definitely different coloring more closeup. Body isn't too different.

I'll do tricks if the reward is right too.
Al

LOL!
youz guyz are funny!

OK, Dad sent me a few jokes and I have to share....

W O R D S
A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day...
30,000 to a man's 15,000.
The wife replied, "The reason has to be because we have to repeat everything to men...
The husband then turned to his wife and asked, "What?"

WHO DOES WHAT
A man and his wife were having an argument about who
should brew the coffee each morning.
The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first,
and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee."
The husband said, " You are in charge of cooking around here and
you should do it, because that is your job, and I can just wait for my coffee."
Wife replies, "No, you should do it, and besides, it is in the Bible
that the man should do the coffee. "
Husband replies, "I can't believe that, show me."
So she fetched the Bible, and opened the New Testament
and showed him at the top of several pages, that it indeed says.........."HEBREWS"

The Silent Treatment
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each
other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day,
he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper,
"Please wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it.
The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM
and he had missed his flight. Furious, he was about to go and
see why his wife hadn't wakened him, when he noticed a piece of paper by
the bed. The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up."

Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.

MARRIAGE SEMINAR
While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication,
Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor,
"It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes."
He addressed the man,
"Can you name your wife's favorite flower?"
Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "It's Pillsbury, isn't it?


Now Remember....my FATHER sent me these!

One more for you pet lovers....... thought this might bring a smile...




Dear Dogs and Cats,

The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other

dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in

the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your

food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating

me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall

faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about

this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your

comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It

is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to

the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and

having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing but

sarcasm.

For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by

some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw

under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door

I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years --canine or feline


attendance is not mandatory.

The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dog or cat's behind.

I cannot stress this enough!

To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our

front door:

All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets

1. They live here. You don't.

2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.

(That's why they call it "fur"niture.)

3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.

4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who

is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:

1. Eat less

2. Don't ask for money all the time

3. Are easier to train

4. Usually come when called

5. Never drive your car

6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends

7. Don't smoke or drink

8. Don't worry about having to buy the latest fashions

9. Don't wear your clothes

10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and

11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children

Funny group today. Wecome Big Al! I loved your line about your dog trying to follow you from in front.

Dena, For a trick treat for Scott, have you considered driving by Anita"s patio?
And as far as how often you "get" me, it was just yesterday when I was heading to the computer with a cuppa coffee and out pounced Dena causing me to spill half a cup.
Anita, Does Dad have a day job?

Anita, Thank you!
Those are so funny and cute!
I made my husband read them, even he laughed.

Dena

LOL Dave(not Dave)
Your on a roll
need some butter?

Dena, BTW, your cat is beautiful! (strangely being serious)

Thanks Dave(nD)
I think she is pretty too, to bad her disposition isn't as pretty as she is.
That cat is a fur ball with an attitude!

Hi Dave(who's Dave)
I was just looking around to see if Nap was over here like she is supposed to be - she is getting lost alot lately.
Certainly as many friendly faces here as in the Midwest coffee chat!

BTW - Anita I do still have your dmail about your town history.

Al - in the midwest

Al,
You got anybody like Dena or Anita in the Midwest??
Dave (NOT DAVE/Who's Dave?)
PS If I keep gaining parts to my name like this, its gonna take a long time to peck my name out.

I do have some regulars that I harass there, I'm getting so good at it I'm spreading my range of insanity through all of DGland.
http://www.moviewavs.com/0058493028/WAVS/Movies/Airplane/ap2.wav
Al(not ale - o what the *ell I'll have one)

Watch out Dave (not Dave)
Al will call you a duck of the wrong gender, then quiz you on your name!
He has the most beautiful cone flowers though, makes it worth while!


Just kidding Al! I adore you!

You guys crack me up.

Good Jokes, Anita

careful Suzie, its contagious!

Dena,
I got the full scoop on sstateham's name now also. I sleep so much better when I have all the answers. I stuffed an envelope full of flowers for you today I'll mail tomorrrow. Ornamental stinging nettle will be all the rage this year!
Al

WOOPIE! Thanks ALE! *giggle* *tee hee*
No realy thank you. Anything I need to know about them?

I actually have some information of the envelopes. I am glad I placed some seeds to new homes :{ )
Does lafko6 come in this forum?
Al

Hey Al - you still movin' things around? Good to see ya! Did you finish reading about Ronkonkoma? Tell - would you like to join our lynch mob? We take turns whose side we are on..
By the way - I never see Nap over here..I usually only see her over in the photo forum.
....and...what kind of tricks do you do?

Dave---be careful what you peck....

Thanks Suzie - they cracked me up too..

Dena - is poppin' out of the computer like poppin' out of a cake?

Anita,
I'm not to sure as I have yet to pop out of a cake...its on my list of things to do!
Popping out of the computer is fun, just be aware of the edge of the desk, some folks don't have much room and gravity is immanent.

Anita,
I never finished looking thru it yet- I will, no timetables please.

Not sure if I am used to someone being on my side, blah blah blah enemies in front blah blah friends behind you.
Al

We could supplement those five figures....do you have mercenary tendencies?