I used to use the same method when syringe feeding my old guinea pig medicines. However, after about four days, he figured out that if he wiggled a lot, he could free his wee pigger arms and wipe sticky liquid Baytril all over me and the towel. The stuff was cherry flavored, too, so not only did he fight me giving it to him, but he begged for it when it was time for medicine. What a weirdo pig.
**rosie ** - cute pics - the poor kid looked kinda overwhelmed.
Well, I have 2 teensy-tiny cavities which will be filled next month, since I’ve got 3 weeks of training blocking most of April. I love my new dental insurance - no cash out of pocket - yay! Of course, I pay dearly for it, but that’s the way it is with insurance, right?
**FCD’s ** car is way sicker than we’d hoped - to the tune of over $600. blah. The belt tensioner broke and the rear brakes need to be replaced and the front end needs to be aligned. But he’s over 100K miles, so stuff like this is to be expected, right?
I cleaned a bunch of puppy prints all over the carpet. Scruffy got into something while we were remodeling and tracked something black all over the cream carpet. I had enough spot cleaner to do 3 rooms, but the hall still needs to be spot cleaned. Then we need to rent a steam cleaner and do the whole place, 'cause it’s been 2.5 years or so. Once the bed/bath project is done, the carpet will be cleaned.
Meanwhile, it’s Tuesday which means it’s class night. Tonight I’ll be learning how to do armatures, whatever that means. I’m ahead of the rest of the class since I already knew how to throw, so I get my own personal demo. Go me! 
Is it Friday yet??
I thought that that was the fun part… 
FCM is learnin’ how to make these! :eek: She’s buildin’ her an army of robots to remodel the world and turn us all into clay pots! :eek:
rosie he’s a cutie! Also I noticed a couple burly men in those pictures. WOOF!
doggio those folks can’t even teach. This is twice now and I’ve learned nuttin’. Matter of fact, if anything, I left feelin’ a little dumber. :dubious:
Snakes not just Rose Hill Seafood. Chef Lee’s and Country’s BBQ too! Speakin’ of Country’s, there’s one up in LaGrange (ye olde town of origin for da bear) now. Last time I was up I almost caused a million car pile up puttin’ on my brakes to look.
Down boy. Only one of them is over 30, and he’s the kid’s father.
Hey, I can still window shop. Nuttin’ wrong with a little eye candy.
In other news, I am a nice person. No, really. I just got told that by a sweet lil’ old lady. She’s who I call “Albeeny Mom.” Her two sons live away from here so we sorta look after her. Anyways, she’s a member of my church. The Episcopal Church Women are having a card party in a couple weeks. They do this every year as a benefit. It boils down to a bunch of ladies playin’ cut throat Bridge and Canasta (seriously, cut throat!), munchin’ goodies and winnin’ door prizes all for the paltry entry fee of ten bucks. Well, she’s been goin’ around to various stores around town getting door prizes donated. I’ve been goin’ through my stuff and doin’ a general declutterin’ of junk, such as when I mentioned about cleanin’ out my closet and donatin’ clothes to the rescue mission. I’ve also been haulin’ out stuff that’s been just boxed up (original boxes) that I’ve never used. Amongst the many treasures I hauled out were (was? is?) stuff like a wire wine rack, a wine/brandy/sherry carafe with six matching glasses, two of those stainless steel travel mug thingys, a coffee maker thingy where you put two stainless steel travel mug thingys and brew coffee for ‘em, a cordless hand vac, two nice glass vases, a little table lamp with a faux tiffany stained glass shade and a wicker basket thingy with little drawers in it for storin’ stuff. Every bit of this still in the boxes from when I bought ‘em. Never used. Sittin’ in a closet in the hallway betwixt the guest bedroom and study. So, I call her up and ask her to come vulture it and see if there’s anything that would make a suitable door prize. She took it all. She was thrilled! Apparently it’s the stuff card playin’ lil’ old ladies dream of. So, see, I am a nice person. Oh and just to over the top show my niceness, I agreed to make two batches of cheese crisps for the benefit.
Oh goody - if Swampy moves to Warm Springs I get to sample some of his cheese crisps? Well, don’t I? bats big blue eyes at Swampy
End of first period 1-0 Snakes.
End of 2nd period - 3-1 Snakes.
Wow, we’re chatty today!
MBG - excellent that you’ve already contacted the doc. Sounds like he handled it just right, too.
I suppose I have to accept the ORANGE WRITING ON THE WALL, Puggy. I should probably write my cousin who is probably all thrilled as well.
Sorry to hear about the kitties, Bobbio; but glad at least 2 of them may be OK. Pictures of Prego and the PastaKids?
Cute pictures, rosie.
Sorry that Mom’s call freaked you out, Nava. I know it’s hard to do, but try to ignore her. Oh, and make sure Germanboss gets Swissboss straightened out or gets you out of there. Or else decide that you are job-hunting after all. Hope she makes it to visit you, though. Maybe Grandma needs to tell her to fly?
Yay on the potential job opportunity, swampy! Good thing that you’re able to consider moving. And of course ACBG will need to move closer after a while. Oh…and we already knew you were nice (even if TMI-filled :p).
I’ve returned a DVD to the library and then shredded a bunch of stuff and am now trying to relax and get sleepy (yes, I am a card-carrying member of the insomnia club).
I know I’ve missed a bunch of people - hugs to all, get better, get work done, get pills in all those animals!
So, how come it’s not Friday yet?
Oh, and should we start wondering who’s up for next Monday since I imagine some people will be off later this week? We don’t have a volunteer yet, do we?
GT
Lost another orphink kitty, and #3 is getting shakey. Hercules OTOH, at 3 days old, is running the nest and we expect him/her to make it.
G’ night. Time for my ugly sleep…
Canes lost 3-2, so pretty much game over for the playoffs. 
Snakes lost 4-3 and I am really in need of some love here…
Considering that my motif is Nabiki Tendo (the middle sister in Ranma 1/2), the tentacles would probably become squid sandwiches and get sold at school.
gt, if Grandma told Mom to call me daily, Mom would stop calling me for about three months. She’d bugger Lilbro to write to me, instead, converying her messages.
chocolate SCL. In English you can turn nouns into verbs, right? So, chocolate is now a verb.
rosie, why am I under the impression that Jon’s teeth are driving him nuts? And there weren’t enough pics of the doggie 
Should I be worried that I was expecting swampy’s remark about the burly gents?
He is at the teething age, but his mom didn’t have tales of horror and no sleep so maybe it hasn’t hit full blast yet. Really he was just baffled by all the big people there, only about a third of which he actually recognized and was willing to spend any time with.
The huskie puppy isn’t his, it is a cousin’s, and did not sit still long enough for me to photograph (hence the only pic is puppy being held by his 9 year old owner)
SCL - are they out of it now? you and DB can commiserate and share chocolate until next year.
I ended up not going to the wake. Aside from my back hurting big time, I realized I could not handle another one. I’d been to too many in the last few weeks and I’m on an emotional roller coaster (regarding my surgery) as it is. I called the chapter president and asked her to make my apologies. I will send the director a nice card, or better, I’ll make a donation to Diabetes Research in her sister’s name.
Our region will all be collection donations to a music scholarship named for our former director (the one who died last week) I have been asked to design a poster for the donation box.
Illuminating. hides wallet
Snakes and doggio I suggest adult beverages of choice, rending of garments, heaping of ashes and gnashing of teeth. Or more adult beverages of choice if that’s easier. Sorry you’re teams didn’t make it in the playoffs.
Yes, I am up and caffienating. I’m also checkin’ out the weather cause it seems to be taking a nasty turn, or maybe not. It’s like I’m not sure whether to wear long or short sleeves today. It’s weird cause though short sleeves would be fine now they may not be a little later in the day. Maybe I’ll just take a jacket. That might make more sense.
Nava you just know me too well.
Envy me - I changed the flat tyre on the car last night and found a huge nail embedded in it. That’ll explain the flat bit then. Now I have to go and buy a new spare for the boot. Ho hum. My life is so exciting!
Tonight I’m meeting a friend after work for beerverages and then dinner somewhere. Apparently 'im indoors is planning to join us later - not if I don’t tell him where we’re going! What a great idea!
It’s nearly easter break and that means it’s nearly time to write the final paper for my course. I’m so looking forward to it all being finished. I’ll finally have time of my own again.
Anyone live in the greater Pittsburgh area? VWife and I will be in Monroeville Friday night iff’n you wanna revel in the glow of the Vunders…
#3 made it through the night, but Prego keeps casting him/her out of the nest.
Oh, and I had a test in EMT class last night. 98% on the written, and a thumbs upon the practical.
That’s so sad about the kitties, Bobbio. Hopefully Hercules will make it just fine. I’m glad you guys are foster parents!
I made crab cakes last night, after y’all were raving about them last week. They were, to quote a great philosopher, YUMMO! I only made 4 'cuz I only bought 8 oz, so I also made pan fried tilapia and cole slaw.
Tonight shall be spaghetti and meatballs that I made on Monday. My son is coming over to pay the rent and eat some home-cooking! That’s what moms are for, right?
Ok - time to work a bit…
I am up and caffeinating. Maggie Woinderbeagle is still asleep. I have no plans for today,but it’s raining, so it’ll have to be indoor stuff.
swampy, there are two days of tailgates this weekend, so there will be plenty of ashes and beerverages to go around.
SCL, sorry about that. Maybe we can both be champions next year.