Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Michael Loo on 10-09-18 18:00 <=-
Ma po tofu
Looks interesting, if you can get friends to eat tofu. You should
have seen the face a friend made today when I mentioned dried pepper squid snacks.
shouldLooks interesting, if you can get friends to eat tofu. You
pepperhave seen the face a friend made today when I mentioned dried
friendsquid snacks.
Isn't it fun to squick people out with perfectly good food or
snacks....? (G) Richard liked to take leftover Chinese food to work
with him, especially if there were squid tentacles... there was a
of his that was just totally squicked out by just the sight andthought
of it... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-18-18 17:00 <=-
Looks interesting, if you can get friends to eat tofu. YouIsn't it fun to squick people out with perfectly good food or
should have seen the face a friend made today when I
mentioned dried pepper squid snacks.
snacks....? (G) Richard liked to take leftover Chinese food to work
with him, especially if there were squid tentacles... there was a
friend of his that was just totally squicked out by just the sight
and thought of it... ;)
He'd have to guard that round XXCarol and I.(LOL)
One friend is in his 50s and hasn't gotten much beyond raspberry jam
on a PB&J in terms of experimental eating. It's easy to get him.
workmentioned dried pepper squid snacks.Isn't it fun to squick people out with perfectly good food or
snacks....? (G) Richard liked to take leftover Chinese food to
awith him, especially if there were squid tentacles... there was
sightfriend of his that was just totally squicked out by just the
and thought of it... ;)
He'd have to guard that round XXCarol and I.(LOL)
And he'd have to share it with me, at home.... ;)
raspberry jamOne friend is in his 50s and hasn't gotten much beyond
him.on a PB&J in terms of experimental eating. It's easy to get
Yup... I'm sure... :) And probably with things that you'd noteven
think were particularly out of the ordinary.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-24-18 22:45 <=-
And he'd have to share it with me, at home.... ;)mentioned dried pepper squid snacks.Isn't it fun to squick people out with perfectly good food or
snacks....? (G) Richard liked to take leftover Chinese food to
work with him, especially if there were squid tentacles... there
was a friend of his that was just totally squicked out by just
the sight and thought of it... ;)
He'd have to guard that round XXCarol and I.(LOL)
Well duh. You're the wife.
One friend is in his 50s and hasn't gotten much beyondYup... I'm sure... :) And probably with things that you'd not
raspberry jam on a PB&J in terms of experimental eating.
It's easy to get him.
even think were particularly out of the ordinary.... ;)
Dried squid is a bit outside the American norm. Get in with a bunch
of Chinese exchange students and they want the store location!
justwas a friend of his that was just totally squicked out by
If he knows what's good for him!the sight and thought of it... ;)And he'd have to share it with me, at home.... ;)
He'd have to guard that round XXCarol and I.(LOL)
Well duh. You're the wife.
It doesn't quite go without saying, but, yes, in this case... ;)
bunchDried squid is a bit outside the American norm. Get in with a
consideredof Chinese exchange students and they want the store location!
True... :) It depends on who you're with what might be
normal, special, or crazy... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-29-18 23:05 <=-
It doesn't quite go without saying, but, yes, in this case... ;)was a friend of his that was just totally squicked out byAnd he'd have to share it with me, at home.... ;)
just the sight and thought of it... ;)
He'd have to guard that round XXCarol and I.(LOL)
Well duh. You're the wife.
If he knows what's good for him!
Dried squid is a bit outside the American norm. Get in withTrue... :) It depends on who you're with what might be
a bunch of Chinese exchange students and they want the store
location!
considered normal, special, or crazy... ;)
I can imagine ordinary Chinese folks giving us the sideeye over the aforementioned PB&Js. What's this bread stuff, and why would you put sweetened fruit in with ground beans? It would sound like dessert to
a lot of people.
Fu's...And he'd have to share it with me, at home.... ;)It doesn't quite go without saying, but, yes, in this case... ;)
Well duh. You're the wife.
If he knows what's good for him!
We share it (usually) when one or the other of us orders it at
and get the sharing size anywhere else... ;)Wise move.
over theI can imagine ordinary Chinese folks giving us the sideeye
you putaforementioned PB&Js. What's this bread stuff, and why would
dessert tosweetened fruit in with ground beans? It would sound like
special...a lot of people.
Fu makes a PBJ sushi roll... it is, somewhat, dessert... He's most
likely to do it for someone getting the All You Can Eat sushi
especially when they have eaten more rolls than most people can...It is
tasty, especially the way he makes it, and it is more filling thanwasabi
fish... (G) His real secret weapon to finish them off is his
roll... dunno as he's actually used that much... it might be just a
joking threat.... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-04-18 22:50 <=-
We share it (usually) when one or the other of us orders it atAnd he'd have to share it with me, at home.... ;)It doesn't quite go without saying, but, yes, in this case... ;)
Well duh. You're the wife.
If he knows what's good for him!
Fu's... and get the sharing size anywhere else... ;)
Wise move.
I can imagine ordinary Chinese folks giving us the sideeyeFu makes a PBJ sushi roll... it is, somewhat, dessert... He's most
over the aforementioned PB&Js. What's this bread stuff,
and why would you put sweetened fruit in with ground beans?
It would sound like dessert to a lot of people.
likely to do it for someone getting the All You Can Eat sushi
special...
That actually sounds pretty good; I'm betting someone's kid would
order it, or my pastor would.
especially when they have eaten more rolls than most people can...
It is tasty, especially the way he makes it, and it is more filling
than fish... (G) His real secret weapon to finish them off is his
wasabi roll... dunno as he's actually used that much... it might be
just a joking threat.... (G)
Hmmm. Now that's tempting. If I had my tolerance built up a bit I'd
eat that!
;)It doesn't quite go without saying, but, yes, in this case...
home,If he knows what's good for him!We share it (usually) when one or the other of us orders it at
Fu's... and get the sharing size anywhere else... ;)
Wise move.
Especially since we both enjoy them so much... when the "kid" is
he'll order it... and share with us, of course... ;)
mostFu makes a PBJ sushi roll... it is, somewhat, dessert... He's
wouldlikely to do it for someone getting the All You Can Eat sushi
special...
That actually sounds pretty good; I'm betting someone's kid
iforder it, or my pastor would.
It's not actually on the menu.... but if you wanted something, even
not there, you can generally order it anyway... ;)
histhan fish... (G) His real secret weapon to finish them off is
bewasabi roll... dunno as he's actually used that much... it might
bit I'djust a joking threat.... (G)
Hmmm. Now that's tempting. If I had my tolerance built up a
sweeteat that!
Dunno as I'd want the roll.... but his wasabi is quite nice...
along with the spicy... I generally keep nibbling bits of it evenafter
all the sushi is finished, if there's any left... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-10-18 18:05 <=-
Especially since we both enjoy them so much... when the "kid" isIt doesn't quite go without saying, but, yes, in this case...We share it (usually) when one or the other of us orders it at
If he knows what's good for him!
Fu's... and get the sharing size anywhere else... ;)
Wise move.
home, he'll order it... and share with us, of course... ;)
He probably wised up early.
Fu makes a PBJ sushi roll... it is, somewhat, dessert... He'sIt's not actually on the menu.... but if you wanted something,
most likely to do it for someone getting the All You Can Eat
sushi special...
That actually sounds pretty good; I'm betting someone's kid
would order it, or my pastor would.
even if not there, you can generally order it anyway... ;)
If the chef tries it and likes it, it might end up on the menu later?
His real secret weapon to finish them off is his wasabi roll...Dunno as I'd want the roll.... but his wasabi is quite nice...
dunno as he's actually used that much... it might be just a
joking threat.... (G)
Hmmm. Now that's tempting. If I had my tolerance built up a
bit I'd eat that!
sweet along with the spicy... I generally keep nibbling bits of it
even after all the sushi is finished, if there's any left... :)
I've been known to eat the ordinary stuff straight up, so... yes, I would.
Especially since we both enjoy them so much... when the "kid" is
home, he'll order it... and share with us, of course... ;)
He probably wised up early.
We taught him well... ;)
later?If the chef tries it and likes it, it might end up on the menu
Well, it would be much later, when he decides to redo the menus...so
far the benefit hasn't outweighed the cost.... ;) It's a ratherprinted
extensive menu as it is, and so far is still the original one
when he first opened... Any changes are in his head, and hiswife's...
along with those of the regular customers.... ;) But if the cheflikes
it, he'll do it again.... :)
itsweet along with the spicy... I generally keep nibbling bits of
yes, Ieven after all the sushi is finished, if there's any left... :)
I've been known to eat the ordinary stuff straight up, so...
leastwould.
You'd like his, then... mixes it up from the powder as needed, at
once a day....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-15-18 22:59 <=-
Especially since we both enjoy them so much... when the "kid" isWe taught him well... ;)
home, he'll order it... and share with us, of course... ;)
He probably wised up early.
Survival!
If the chef tries it and likes it, it might end up on the menuWell, it would be much later, when he decides to redo the menus...
later?
so far the benefit hasn't outweighed the cost.... ;) It's a rather extensive menu as it is, and so far is still the original one
printed when he first opened... Any changes are in his head, and
his wife's... along with those of the regular customers.... ;) But
if the chef likes it, he'll do it again.... :)
That's how it usually works. And I'm still jonesing on that wasabi roll...
sweet along with the spicy... I generally keep nibbling bitsYou'd like his, then... mixes it up from the powder as needed, at
of it even after all the sushi is finished, if there's any
left... :)
I've been known to eat the ordinary stuff straight up, so...
yes, I would.
least once a day....
Yup. Sounds about right.
byWe taught him well... ;)
Survival!
He turned out to be quite adventurous, food-wise, and reciprocated
introducing us to new foods as well.... Worked out well... :)Early childhood training.
wasabiif the chef likes it, he'll do it again.... :)
That's how it usually works. And I'm still jonesing on that
roll...
Have to figure out a way of connecting you with it.... ;)
atYou'd like his, then... mixes it up from the powder as needed,
madeleast once a day....
Yup. Sounds about right.
I just used a small leftover bit of his wasabi to spice up a home-
congee (japanese-style, with lots of ingredients) along withdumping in
the leftover rice from a sakedon bowl... Gave a nice tang to the
broth... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-21-18 15:07 <=-
We taught him well... ;)He turned out to be quite adventurous, food-wise, and reciprocated
Survival!
by introducing us to new foods as well.... Worked out well... :)
Early childhood training.
if the chef likes it, he'll do it again.... :)Have to figure out a way of connecting you with it.... ;)
That's how it usually works. And I'm still jonesing on that
wasabi roll...
When the sinuses are complaining, wasabi is calling.
You'd like his, then... mixes it up from the powder as needed,I just used a small leftover bit of his wasabi to spice up a home-
at least once a day....
Yup. Sounds about right.
made congee (japanese-style, with lots of ingredients) along with
dumping in the leftover rice from a sakedon bowl... Gave a nice
tang to the broth... :)
Sounds like a good idea. Basic congee needs all the help it can get.
:)by introducing us to new foods as well.... Worked out well...
Eat it all. See what you like.
Early childhood training.
Added to with much experience.... :)
with awasabi roll...Have to figure out a way of connecting you with it.... ;)
When the sinuses are complaining, wasabi is calling.
And very helpful.... :) Another yummy thing he makes is wasabi
shumai.... mixes in some wasabi into the meat, and then serves it
dab of wasabi mayonnaise on each shumai, and a ribbon of themayonnaise
on the plate... definately one of my favorites... ;)
can get.dumping in the leftover rice from a sakedon bowl... Gave a nice
tang to the broth... :)
Sounds like a good idea. Basic congee needs all the help it
Depends on whether you are after something bland or not... :) Aslong
as it has the ginger slivers in sufficient quantity, it isn't toobland
anyway... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-28-18 00:17 <=-
by introducing us to new foods as well.... Worked out well...Added to with much experience.... :)
Early childhood training.
Eat it all. See what you like.
And very helpful.... :) Another yummy thing he makes is wasabiwasabi roll...Have to figure out a way of connecting you with it.... ;)
When the sinuses are complaining, wasabi is calling.
shumai.... mixes in some wasabi into the meat, and then serves it
with a dab of wasabi mayonnaise on each shumai, and a ribbon of
the mayonnaise on the plate... definately one of my favorites... ;)
Nom nom nom. I just hope the meat is cooked; raw beef is one of the
few things I don't think I could eat. Too many recalls in this
country.
dumping in the leftover rice from a sakedon bowl... Gave a niceDepends on whether you are after something bland or not... :) As
tang to the broth... :)
Sounds like a good idea. Basic congee needs all the help it
can get.
long as it has the ginger slivers in sufficient quantity, it isn't
too bland anyway... ;)
Do ginger slivers make it that far?
Might as well, right?by introducing us to new foods as well.... Worked out well...Added to with much experience.... :)
Early childhood training.
Eat it all. See what you like.
And try new stuff regularly... :)
of theNom nom nom. I just hope the meat is cooked; raw beef is one
thisfew things I don't think I could eat. Too many recalls in
ofcountry.
Of course the meat is cooked.... Other than sushi and sashimi types
offerings, pretty much everything is cooked... :) Well, not thetossed
salad, either... (G) And even some of the sushi is cooked... :)
isn'tlong as it has the ginger slivers in sufficient quantity, it
soup....too bland anyway... ;)
Do ginger slivers make it that far?
I buy the "matchstick" cut ginger in a jar... and when I make it,
there's always a few heaping spoonfuls of that added to the
Most places I buy the congee, there's a couple dozen good sizedthin
sticks of the ginger, to be grabbed.... :) I do eat the gingerwith the
soup, don't (usually, anyway) pick it out separately.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-30-18 23:45 <=-
And try new stuff regularly... :)by introducing us to new foods as well.... Worked out well...Added to with much experience.... :)
Early childhood training.
Eat it all. See what you like.
Might as well, right?
Nom nom nom. I just hope the meat is cooked; raw beef is oneOf course the meat is cooked.... Other than sushi and sashimi types
of the few things I don't think I could eat. Too many recalls
in this country.
of offerings, pretty much everything is cooked... :) Well, not the
tossed salad, either... (G) And even some of the sushi is cooked...
Beef sometimes isn't, so you have to ask.
long as it has the ginger slivers in sufficient quantity, itI buy the "matchstick" cut ginger in a jar... and when I make it,
isn't too bland anyway... ;)
Do ginger slivers make it that far?
there's always a few heaping spoonfuls of that added to the
soup.... Most places I buy the congee, there's a couple dozen
good sized thin sticks of the ginger, to be grabbed.... :) I do
eat the ginger with the soup, don't (usually, anyway) pick it out separately.... :)
I've never seen it in a jar; I've always bought fresh.
heAdded to with much experience.... :)And try new stuff regularly... :)
Eat it all. See what you like.
Might as well, right?
Exactly... That too has stood him in good stead... no matter where
travels, he'll check out the native food.... :)and eat it!
typesOf course the meat is cooked.... Other than sushi and sashimi
theof offerings, pretty much everything is cooked... :) Well, not
cooked...tossed salad, either... (G) And even some of the sushi is
thereBeef sometimes isn't, so you have to ask.
There is a sushi place in Rochester... I've never actually gone
myself, it's called California Rollin', that does use raw beef (Ithink
it's raw) in some of their rolls... But Fu doesn't do that....
I've never seen it in a jar; I've always bought fresh.
I get it at one of our Asian markets... Saves me having to do the chop-chop... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-07-18 17:10 <=-
Exactly... That too has stood him in good stead... no matter whereAdded to with much experience.... :)And try new stuff regularly... :)
Eat it all. See what you like.
Might as well, right?
he travels, he'll check out the native food.... :)
and eat it!
Of course the meat is cooked.... Other than sushi and sashimiThere is a sushi place in Rochester... I've never actually gone
types of offerings, pretty much everything is cooked... :)
Well, not the tossed salad, either... (G) And even some of
the sushi is cooked...
Beef sometimes isn't, so you have to ask.
there myself, it's called California Rollin', that does use raw
beef (I think it's raw) in some of their rolls... But Fu doesn't
do that....
Wise man.
I've never seen it in a jar; I've always bought fresh.I get it at one of our Asian markets... Saves me having to do the chop-chop... :)
Sounds good to me too. I've seen it crushed in jars, but never
slivered.
Not so fresh seafood isn't too appetizing cooked, never mind raw.There is a sushi place in Rochester... I've never actually gone
there myself, it's called California Rollin', that does use raw
beef (I think it's raw) in some of their rolls... But Fu doesn't
do that....
Wise man.
He stays with raw (extremely fresh) raw seafood... :)
neverSounds good to me too. I've seen it crushed in jars, but
onslivered.
I'm pretty sure it was a serendipitous discovery, just noticing it
the shelf... took a jar of it home, and have bought more jarssince...
probably about time to buy another, I'm more than halfway done withthe
current jar... :) Don't think I've seen ginger crushed in jars,fridge
though... fine-chopped garlic, yes.... got a jar of that in my
too, but don't use it much... That is more often fresh now.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-15-18 00:13 <=-
There is a sushi place in Rochester... I've never actually goneHe stays with raw (extremely fresh) raw seafood... :)
there myself, it's called California Rollin', that does use raw
beef (I think it's raw) in some of their rolls... But Fu doesn't
do that....
Wise man.
Not so fresh seafood isn't too appetizing cooked, never mind raw.
Sounds good to me too. I've seen it crushed in jars, butI'm pretty sure it was a serendipitous discovery, just noticing it
never slivered.
on the shelf... took a jar of it home, and have bought more jars
since... probably about time to buy another, I'm more than halfway
done with the current jar... :) Don't think I've seen ginger
crushed in jars, though... fine-chopped garlic, yes.... got a jar of
that in my fridge too, but don't use it much... That is more often
fresh now.... :)
It turns up here crushed in tubes in the produce section. Works
nicely too, and tastes good.
raw.Not so fresh seafood isn't too appetizing cooked, never mind
Indeed. :) But his food is very appetizing... :) In fact...we've
discovered (by having the occasional leftovers to take home) thateven a
couple days old, his sushi is still as good or better than thefresh
stuff we get at Wegmans... which isn't bad, just not nearly as goodas
his... ;)
jar ofdone with the current jar... :) Don't think I've seen ginger
crushed in jars, though... fine-chopped garlic, yes.... got a
oftenthat in my fridge too, but don't use it much... That is more
Worksfresh now.... :)
It turns up here crushed in tubes in the produce section.
nevernicely too, and tastes good.
Oh.. I guess I have seen those.... ginger, garlic, herbs, etc...
tried them though....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-25-18 22:35 <=-
Not so fresh seafood isn't too appetizing cooked, never mindIndeed. :) But his food is very appetizing... :) In fact...
raw.
we've discovered (by having the occasional leftovers to take home)
that even a couple days old, his sushi is still as good or better
than the fresh stuff we get at Wegmans... which isn't bad, just not
nearly as good as his... ;)
And that puts paid to Weggie's sushi for you guys at least.
done with the current jar... :) Don't think I've seen gingerOh.. I guess I have seen those.... ginger, garlic, herbs, etc...
crushed in jars, though... fine-chopped garlic, yes.... got a
jar of that in my fridge too, but don't use it much... That is
more often fresh now.... :)
It turns up here crushed in tubes in the produce section.
Works nicely too, and tastes good.
never tried them though....
It can also turn up crushed and frozen in teaspoon-sized dabs.
itnearly as good as his... ;)
And that puts paid to Weggie's sushi for you guys at least.
Generally, although once in while we do still get it... as I said,
isn't bad, just not wonderful... ;)Beats no sushi I guess.
It turns up here crushed in tubes in the produce section.Oh.. I guess I have seen those.... ginger, garlic, herbs, etc...
Works nicely too, and tastes good.
never tried them though....
It can also turn up crushed and frozen in teaspoon-sized dabs.
I don't think I've seen that here.... I might watch to see if it is
available here....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-01-19 23:55 <=-
nearly as good as his... ;)Generally, although once in while we do still get it... as I said,
And that puts paid to Weggie's sushi for you guys at least.
it isn't bad, just not wonderful... ;)
Beats no sushi I guess.
I don't think I've seen that here.... I might watch to see if it is available here....It turns up here crushed in tubes in the produce section.Oh.. I guess I have seen those.... ginger, garlic, herbs, etc...
Works nicely too, and tastes good.
never tried them though....
It can also turn up crushed and frozen in teaspoon-sized dabs.
I sent a pretty good chunk into New Year's dinner - shrimp tom yam.
I found the "stock" in the supermarket pre-made. Just add hot sauce
and of course extra ginger along with the veggies. Mom went so far
as to peel the shrimp. Except for the ones that went into my bowl of course!
The coupon is the decider. I found a chicken bulgogi dinner kit init isn't bad, just not wonderful... ;)
Beats no sushi I guess.
There is that... plus, sometimes that's the best choice when we are
eating supper there on a grocery night... :) Especially with a
coupon... ;)
sauceI found the "stock" in the supermarket pre-made. Just add hot
so farand of course extra ginger along with the veggies. Mom went
bowl ofas to peel the shrimp. Except for the ones that went into my
course!
You held down the spicing in her portion, I take it....? :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-05-19 22:55 <=-
it isn't bad, just not wonderful... ;)There is that... plus, sometimes that's the best choice when we are
Beats no sushi I guess.
eating supper there on a grocery night... :) Especially with a
coupon... ;)
The coupon is the decider.
I found a chicken bulgogi dinner kit in the meat case at
lunchtime. It became dinner - on my way home from a new thrift
store of course! It had a little more sechuan pepper in it than
I'd have wanted but at 75% off I couldn't yell much.
I found the "stock" in the supermarket pre-made. Just add hotYou held down the spicing in her portion, I take it....? :)
sauce and of course extra ginger along with the veggies. Mom
went so far as to peel the shrimp. Except for the ones that
went into my bowl of course!
It all went in. I didn't go heavy, and the leftovers didn't taste
spicy at all; it just sort of disappeared, however that happened.
The shrimp shells didn't though.
areThere is that... plus, sometimes that's the best choice when we
eating supper there on a grocery night... :) Especially with a
coupon... ;)
The coupon is the decider.
Exactly.... :)
thanstore of course! It had a little more sechuan pepper in it
wasI'd have wanted but at 75% off I couldn't yell much.
As long as it was still edible.... :) Did Mom help you eat it, or
it too far past her heat level...?
And was the new thrift store productive....?
tastewent into my bowl of course!You held down the spicing in her portion, I take it....? :)
It all went in. I didn't go heavy, and the leftovers didn't
happened.spicy at all; it just sort of disappeared, however that
Just mellowed into a nice flavor, then...? Guess there was plentyto
absorb the spicing... :)
The shrimp shells didn't though.
It takes a lot to melt them.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-13-19 17:48 <=-
There is that... plus, sometimes that's the best choice when weExactly.... :)
are eating supper there on a grocery night... :) Especially
with a coupon... ;)
The coupon is the decider.
I always say my favorite brand is "on-sale-with-coupon". Better yet
is the one they pay me to haul out of the store. It happens
sometimes. I got paid 50 cents on Friday to take four candy bars
home. I can always rehome them as long as they're going to be that
way about it.
store of course! It had a little more sechuan pepper in itAs long as it was still edible.... :) Did Mom help you eat it, or
than I'd have wanted but at 75% off I couldn't yell much.
was it too far past her heat level...?
She said something about two bites in and went back for seconds.
(LOL)
And was the new thrift store productive....?
Yep, especially my second time through on Thursday. Picked up a 10k chain with a 14k clasp and an 18k cat pendant (mrow) for $10. I
never argue with karat gold at that price.
Just mellowed into a nice flavor, then...? Guess there was plentywent into my bowl of course!You held down the spicing in her portion, I take it....? :)
It all went in. I didn't go heavy, and the leftovers didn't
taste spicy at all; it just sort of disappeared, however that happened.
to absorb the spicing... :)
Apparently so.
The shrimp shells didn't though.It takes a lot to melt them.... ;)
Six months in a compost heap would about do it.
Better yetI always say my favorite brand is "on-sale-with-coupon".
barsis the one they pay me to haul out of the store. It happens
sometimes. I got paid 50 cents on Friday to take four candy
thathome. I can always rehome them as long as they're going to be
thatway about it.
You are much more diligent about it than I.... but I have to agree
"on-sale-with-coupon" gives a nice rush... especially when itbrings it
to almost free, or better.... :)
seconds.was it too far past her heat level...?
She said something about two bites in and went back for
quite(LOL)
Perhaps her heat tolerance is rising... ;) Apparently it was
tasty.... ;)
never argue with karat gold at that price.
Now those are nice prices, too... :) You do have a good eye for
finding the hidden bargains.... :)
to absorb the spicing... :)
Apparently so.
And you refrained from adding more....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-20-19 00:25 <=-
I always say my favorite brand is "on-sale-with-coupon".You are much more diligent about it than I.... but I have to agree
Better yet is the one they pay me to haul out of the store.
It happens sometimes. I got paid 50 cents on Friday to take
four candy bars home. I can always rehome them as long as
they're going to be that way about it.
that "on-sale-with-coupon" gives a nice rush... especially when it
brings it to almost free, or better.... :)
Got free pizza this week that way. The store had these "gold coins"
to use for discounts. The coins are being discontinued, so I had to
use mine up. They also had a store coupon on their own fresh pizza.
If you bought a large cheese pizza you could use both at once for a combined $11 off an $11 pie. Free pizza.
was it too far past her heat level...?Perhaps her heat tolerance is rising... ;) Apparently it was
She said something about two bites in and went back for
seconds. (LOL)
quite tasty.... ;)
It was pretty good. Mine is improving with the head cold. One of my cold cures is sriracha, straight up. It doesn't cure anything, but
at least it tastes good and opens the sinuses for at least a minute
or so.
never argue with karat gold at that price.Now those are nice prices, too... :) You do have a good eye for
finding the hidden bargains.... :)
I try. This week I bought some real gold earrings...that promptly
broke when I tried to remove the earring jackets.(sigh) They'll melt
for about what I paid, darnitt.
to absorb the spicing... :)And you refrained from adding more....?
Apparently so.
It tasted pretty good the way it was.
agreefour candy bars home. I can always rehome them as long asYou are much more diligent about it than I.... but I have to
they're going to be that way about it.
itthat "on-sale-with-coupon" gives a nice rush... especially when
coins"brings it to almost free, or better.... :)
Got free pizza this week that way. The store had these "gold
had toto use for discounts. The coins are being discontinued, so I
pizza.use mine up. They also had a store coupon on their own fresh
for aIf you bought a large cheese pizza you could use both at once
didcombined $11 off an $11 pie. Free pizza.
Very good play.... Could you use all the "coins" on one item, or
they have to be spread out...?
One of myIt was pretty good. Mine is improving with the head cold.
anything, butcold cures is sriracha, straight up. It doesn't cure
minuteat least it tastes good and opens the sinuses for at least a
or so.
Anything that opens the sinuses is a good thing... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-25-19 23:26 <=-
Very good play.... Could you use all the "coins" on one item, orfour candy bars home. I can always rehome them as long asYou are much more diligent about it than I.... but I have to
they're going to be that way about it.
agree that "on-sale-with-coupon" gives a nice rush... especially
when it brings it to almost free, or better.... :)
Got free pizza this week that way. The store had these "gold
coins" to use for discounts. The coins are being discontinued,
so I had to use mine up. They also had a store coupon on their
own fresh pizza. If you bought a large cheese pizza you could
use both at once for a combined $11 off an $11 pie. Free pizza.
did they have to be spread out...?
One coin per item, but you could use multiples per order. They're
done for good at the end of the month. Used my last one today to get fresh flowers, originally $13, for $1.49. If I have to buy something
I don't need, it might as well be flowers.
It was pretty good. Mine is improving with the head cold.Anything that opens the sinuses is a good thing... :)
One of my cold cures is sriracha, straight up. It doesn't
cure anything, but at least it tastes good and opens the
sinuses for at least a minute or so.
It also prevents ulcers if you use it regularly. ;-)
They'reOne coin per item, but you could use multiples per order.
to getdone for good at the end of the month. Used my last one today
somethingfresh flowers, originally $13, for $1.49. If I have to buy
I don't need, it might as well be flowers.
Flowers are food for the soul.... :)
InAnything that opens the sinuses is a good thing... :)
It also prevents ulcers if you use it regularly. ;-)
Others find that counterintuitive, but I agree wholeheartedly... :)
the meantime, has that head cold finally lifted yet....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-01-19 00:15 <=-
One coin per item, but you could use multiples per order.Flowers are food for the soul.... :)
They're done for good at the end of the month. Used my
last one today to get fresh flowers, originally $13, for
$1.49. If I have to buy something I don't need, it might
as well be flowers.
Not to mention the occasional cat; my late Thelma used to chew them.
Anything that opens the sinuses is a good thing... :)Others find that counterintuitive, but I agree wholeheartedly... :)
It also prevents ulcers if you use it regularly. ;-)
In the meantime, has that head cold finally lifted yet....?
The cold yes, the allergy crud no.
them.One coin per item, but you could use multiples per order.Flowers are food for the soul.... :)
They're done for good at the end of the month. Used my
last one today to get fresh flowers, originally $13, for
$1.49. If I have to buy something I don't need, it might
as well be flowers.
Not to mention the occasional cat; my late Thelma used to chew
leaves
Our cats have mostly ignored them, thankfully.... I take it Genie
them alone....?
In the meantime, has that head cold finally lifted yet....?
The cold yes, the allergy crud no.
A little progress, anyway.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-10-19 18:42 <=-
Our cats have mostly ignored them, thankfully.... I take it GenieOne coin per item, but you could use multiples per order.Flowers are food for the soul.... :)
They're done for good at the end of the month. Used my
last one today to get fresh flowers, originally $13, for
$1.49. If I have to buy something I don't need, it might
as well be flowers.
Not to mention the occasional cat; my late Thelma used to chew
them.
leaves them alone....?
Seems to. She'll eat a plastic bag but not daisies.
In the meantime, has that head cold finally lifted yet....?A little progress, anyway.... :)
The cold yes, the allergy crud no.
And sinus crud has joined the party.
chewas well be flowers.Flowers are food for the soul.... :)
Not to mention the occasional cat; my late Thelma used to
Geniethem.Our cats have mostly ignored them, thankfully.... I take it
Especially cat tastes.leaves them alone....?
Seems to. She'll eat a plastic bag but not daisies.
As we say... no accounting for tastes.... (G)
indulging inAnd sinus crud has joined the party.
'Tis the season.... especially with the wildly fluctuating
temperatures.... and barometric pressures.... ;) Are you
horseradish, wasabi and other sinus-clearing condiments....? ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-14-19 22:50 <=-
As we say... no accounting for tastes.... (G)Our cats have mostly ignored them, thankfully.... I take itas well be flowers.Flowers are food for the soul.... :)
Not to mention the occasional cat; my late Thelma used to
chew them.
Genie leaves them alone....?
Seems to. She'll eat a plastic bag but not daisies.
Especially cat tastes.
And sinus crud has joined the party.'Tis the season.... especially with the wildly fluctuating
temperatures.... and barometric pressures.... ;) Are you
indulging in horseradish, wasabi and other sinus-clearing
condiments....? ;)
Right now it's going to be an expensive dentist bill - the sinus crud
is thanks to a failing/failed root canal that has to be redone.
catAs we say... no accounting for tastes.... (G)chew them.Our cats have mostly ignored them, thankfully.... I take it
Genie leaves them alone....?
Seems to. She'll eat a plastic bag but not daisies.
Especially cat tastes.
True. :) We have one cat that likes cheddar cheese, but not
mozzarella... for a while she liked them both.... I think the other
likes them both still...Genie won't eat any cheese I've ever tried with her, but then she
sinus crudRight now it's going to be an expensive dentist bill - the
redone.is thanks to a failing/failed root canal that has to be
Oooops... and OUCH.... At least once it's fixed, the sinuses shouldgo
back to normal, hopefully.... I thought I had a loose filling in athat
molar, turned out it was a gum infection.... a week's worth of
amoxicillin, and it feels normal again.... I think I lucked out on
one.... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-21-19 23:01 <=-
True. :) We have one cat that likes cheddar cheese, but notAs we say... no accounting for tastes.... (G)chew them.Our cats have mostly ignored them, thankfully.... I take it
Genie leaves them alone....?
Seems to. She'll eat a plastic bag but not daisies.
Especially cat tastes.
mozzarella... for a while she liked them both.... I think the other
cat likes them both still...
Genie won't eat any cheese I've ever tried with her, but then she
won't eat fish either. That includes people-grade fish.
Right now it's going to be an expensive dentist bill - theOooops... and OUCH.... At least once it's fixed, the sinuses should
sinus crud is thanks to a failing/failed root canal that
has to be redone.
go back to normal, hopefully.... I thought I had a loose filling
in a molar, turned out it was a gum infection.... a week's worth of amoxicillin, and it feels normal again.... I think I lucked out on
that one.... (G)
I sort of lucked out too. Turns out the tooth that's causing the
problem has been worked on one time too many. The problem seems to
be going away on its own for the most part, and if it doesn't it'll
get yanked eventually.
Not my first rodeo. My body seems to be fighting off the
infection part - one of the advantages of autoimmune problems.
shecat likes them both still...
Genie won't eat any cheese I've ever tried with her, but then
withwon't eat fish either. That includes people-grade fish.
Definitely no accounting for cat tastes.... (G) Ours are happier
beef and gravy than with fish, too, though.... :) We don't feedthem
any canned cat food, only the cat kibble... and then the sharesfrom our
food when appropriate and appreciated... ;)She says she'll eat people chicken, and has, but not fish.
fillinggo back to normal, hopefully.... I thought I had a loose
ofin a molar, turned out it was a gum infection.... a week's worth
onamoxicillin, and it feels normal again.... I think I lucked out
thethat one.... (G)
I sort of lucked out too. Turns out the tooth that's causing
seems toproblem has been worked on one time too many. The problem
it'llbe going away on its own for the most part, and if it doesn't
upget yanked eventually.
Good that it's resolving on its own... and hopefully it won't act
again, at least not any time soon....
fightingNot my first rodeo. My body seems to be fighting off the
infection part - one of the advantages of autoimmune problems.
Over-active immune system sometimes is helpful... when it's not
you.... ;l
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-23-19 23:55 <=-
cat likes them both still...Definitely no accounting for cat tastes.... (G) Ours are happier
Genie won't eat any cheese I've ever tried with her, but then
she won't eat fish either. That includes people-grade fish.
with beef and gravy than with fish, too, though.... :) We don't
feed them any canned cat food, only the cat kibble... and then the
shares from our food when appropriate and appreciated... ;)
She says she'll eat people chicken, and has, but not fish.
go back to normal, hopefully.... I thought I had a looseGood that it's resolving on its own... and hopefully it won't act
filling in a molar, turned out it was a gum infection.... a
week's worth of amoxicillin, and it feels normal again.... I
think I lucked out on that one.... (G)
I sort of lucked out too. Turns out the tooth that's causing
the problem has been worked on one time too many. The problem
seems to be going away on its own for the most part, and if it
doesn't it'll get yanked eventually.
up again, at least not any time soon....
It seems to be. Slowly.
Not my first rodeo. My body seems to be fighting off theOver-active immune system sometimes is helpful... when it's not
infection part - one of the advantages of autoimmune problems.
fighting you.... ;l
Or if. It's a big If.
thewith beef and gravy than with fish, too, though.... :) We don't
feed them any canned cat food, only the cat kibble... and then
she'sshares from our food when appropriate and appreciated... ;)
She says she'll eat people chicken, and has, but not fish.
Well, there are some people that won't eat fish either, so I guess
got good company.... ;) One of ours loves braunschweiger, butRichard
hasn't wanted any lately, so she's had to make do with none... ;)Genie got some grain-free fancy catfood today. No dice. She won't
itseems to be going away on its own for the most part, and if
actdoesn't it'll get yanked eventually.Good that it's resolving on its own... and hopefully it won't
up again, at least not any time soon....
It seems to be. Slowly.
Resolving, that is...?
troubleOver-active immune system sometimes is helpful... when it's not
fighting you.... ;l
Or if. It's a big If.
True... are you able to take antibiotics...? I know Janis has
with them....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-02-19 18:01 <=-
with beef and gravy than with fish, too, though.... :) We don'tWell, there are some people that won't eat fish either, so I guess
feed them any canned cat food, only the cat kibble... and then
the shares from our food when appropriate and appreciated... ;)
She says she'll eat people chicken, and has, but not fish.
she's got good company.... ;) One of ours loves braunschweiger, but Richard hasn't wanted any lately, so she's had to make do with none...
Genie got some grain-free fancy catfood today. No dice. She won't
eat the "wrong" brand of cat treats either.
Resolving, that is...?seems to be going away on its own for the most part, and ifGood that it's resolving on its own... and hopefully it won't
it doesn't it'll get yanked eventually.
act up again, at least not any time soon....
It seems to be. Slowly.
Maybe not entirely, but I can live with it for now.
Over-active immune system sometimes is helpful... when it's notTrue... are you able to take antibiotics...? I know Janis has
fighting you.... ;l
Or if. It's a big If.
trouble with them....
I'm allergic to most of them.
guessShe says she'll eat people chicken, and has, but not fish.Well, there are some people that won't eat fish either, so I
butshe's got good company.... ;) One of ours loves braunschweiger,
none...Richard hasn't wanted any lately, so she's had to make do with
won'tGenie got some grain-free fancy catfood today. No dice. She
like, soeat the "wrong" brand of cat treats either.
Picky, picky...! ;) At least it's the fancy stuff she doesn't
you don't have to waste your money buying it for her... :)She won't eat Friskies soft food either, so not cheap particularly.
Resolving, that is...?
Maybe not entirely, but I can live with it for now.
That's progress, and reasonably satisfactory...
use,True... are you able to take antibiotics...? I know Janis has
trouble with them....
I'm allergic to most of them.
Not so good.... at least there's a few that you might be able to
though.... I'd guess sparingly, though, lest you develop theproblems
with them, too...
:)won't eat the "wrong" brand of cat treats either.Picky, picky...! ;) At least it's the fancy stuff she doesn't
like, so you don't have to waste your money buying it for her...
particularly.
She won't eat Friskies soft food either, so not cheap
We've not bothered with the soft/canned food with our cats... it'sjust
kibble, and what we share with them... they do fine... and it'sless of
an expense for us.... :)I tried her on the really expensive stuff - Blue Buffalo. No dice.
Maybe not entirely, but I can live with it for now.That's progress, and reasonably satisfactory...
It'll probably have to go eventually.
Don't blame you for putting that eventuality off, though... :)
theI'm allergic to most of them.Not so good.... at least there's a few that you might be able to
use, though.... I'd guess sparingly, though, lest you develop
secondproblems with them, too...
It only takes one use. It's fine the first time; I react the
timetime.
Ah... The first use sensitises you to the allergen, eh..? So each
its essentially a crap shoot...
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-22-19 22:09 <=-
We've not bothered with the soft/canned food with our cats... it'swon't eat the "wrong" brand of cat treats either.Picky, picky...! ;) At least it's the fancy stuff she doesn't
like, so you don't have to waste your money buying it for her...
She won't eat Friskies soft food either, so not cheap
particularly.
just kibble, and what we share with them... they do fine... and it's
less of an expense for us.... :)
I tried her on the really expensive stuff - Blue Buffalo. No dice.
She does however like some crunchy cat treats. (Colony Cat my aunt
fanny)
Don't blame you for putting that eventuality off, though... :)Maybe not entirely, but I can live with it for now.That's progress, and reasonably satisfactory...
It'll probably have to go eventually.
I had a tooth pulled once before - not an experience to be courted.
It really does have to leave sooner or later though.
Ah... The first use sensitises you to the allergen, eh..? So eachI'm allergic to most of them.Not so good.... at least there's a few that you might be able to
use, though.... I'd guess sparingly, though, lest you develop
the problems with them, too...
It only takes one use. It's fine the first time; I react the
second time.
time its essentially a crap shoot...
Bingo. I know to stay out of Penecillin and anything ending in -
mycin for the most part, but the rest....?
it'sjust kibble, and what we share with them... they do fine... and
dice.less of an expense for us.... :)
I tried her on the really expensive stuff - Blue Buffalo. No
We've been using Dad's, either Original or Special Mix... we didthe Dad's
Gourmet when we had male cats with urinary tract issues....
auntShe does however like some crunchy cat treats. (Colony Cat my
fanny)
Even the previously feral cats can acquire the taste for civilized
food.... (G)
courted.I had a tooth pulled once before - not an experience to be
theIt really does have to leave sooner or later though.
I had one that was resorbing and had to be pulled... that part of
jaw never really recovered.... I've avoided having any more pulled
since....
eachAh... The first use sensitises you to the allergen, eh..? So
in -time its essentially a crap shoot...
Bingo. I know to stay out of Penecillin and anything ending
tryingmycin for the most part, but the rest....?
Just have to hope that each is good for a one-shot use.... pun not intended..... At least they're always developing new antibiotics,
to stay ahead of the bacteria.....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-27-19 23:52 <=-
just kibble, and what we share with them... they do fine... andWe've been using Dad's, either Original or Special Mix... we did
it's less of an expense for us.... :)
I tried her on the really expensive stuff - Blue Buffalo. No
dice.
the Dad's Gourmet when we had male cats with urinary tract issues....
I doubt she'd eat it. She seems to prefer Friskies brand crackers.
She does however like some crunchy cat treats. (Colony Cat myEven the previously feral cats can acquire the taste for civilized
aunt fanny)
food.... (G)
Probably true, but most of them will eat any and all people grade
meat they find. This cat...nope.
I had a tooth pulled once before - not an experience to beI had one that was resorbing and had to be pulled... that part of
courted. It really does have to leave sooner or later though.
the jaw never really recovered.... I've avoided having any more
pulled since....
Good idea.
Ah... The first use sensitises you to the allergen, eh..? SoJust have to hope that each is good for a one-shot use.... pun not intended..... At least they're always developing new antibiotics,
each time its essentially a crap shoot...
Bingo. I know to stay out of Penecillin and anything ending
in -mycin for the most part, but the rest....?
trying to stay ahead of the bacteria.....
And I believe it when it works and I don't react to it.
issues....dice.We've been using Dad's, either Original or Special Mix... we did
the Dad's Gourmet when we had male cats with urinary tract
crackers.I doubt she'd eat it. She seems to prefer Friskies brand
They do get their tastebuds set for some things... It could beworth a
try, though... all the cats that have come to live with us (most asgood
adults with their tastes already formed) have decided that Dad's is
stuff.... :)One of these days. She did think the Rachel Ray stuff was OK, but
gradeProbably true, but most of them will eat any and all people
meat they find. This cat...nope.
Ours have been more particular at times... and most of them were
originally feral or the equivalent....
endingBingo. I know to stay out of Penecillin and anything
notin -mycin for the most part, but the rest....?Just have to hope that each is good for a one-shot use.... pun
antibiotics,intended..... At least they're always developing new
aftertrying to stay ahead of the bacteria.....
And I believe it when it works and I don't react to it.
Can't blame you for being somewhat skeptical until it proves ok
all... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-05-19 00:03 <=-
We've been using Dad's, either Original or Special Mix... we didThey do get their tastebuds set for some things... It could be
the Dad's Gourmet when we had male cats with urinary tract
issues....
I doubt she'd eat it. She seems to prefer Friskies brand
crackers.
worth a try, though... all the cats that have come to live with us
(most as adults with their tastes already formed) have decided that
Dad's is good stuff.... :)
One of these days. She did think the Rachel Ray stuff was OK, but prefers the supermarket stuff.
Probably true, but most of them will eat any and all peopleOurs have been more particular at times... and most of them were
grade meat they find. This cat...nope.
originally feral or the equivalent....
I'll bet they all ate people food though, at least plain meats.
Can't blame you for being somewhat skeptical until it proves okBingo. I know to stay out of Penecillin and anythingJust have to hope that each is good for a one-shot use.... pun
ending in -mycin for the most part, but the rest....?
not intended..... At least they're always developing new
antibiotics, trying to stay ahead of the bacteria.....
And I believe it when it works and I don't react to it.
after all... :)
One too many times when it wasn't. The doc seems to have given up the idea, thankfully, but the tooth is coming out on the 29th.
usThey do get their tastebuds set for some things... It could be
worth a try, though... all the cats that have come to live with
that(most as adults with their tastes already formed) have decided
butDad's is good stuff.... :)
One of these days. She did think the Rachel Ray stuff was OK,
haveprefers the supermarket stuff.
No point in spending extra money on the exotic when one doesn't
to.... :)And the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brand gets left in
meats.originally feral or the equivalent....
I'll bet they all ate people food though, at least plain
Depended... generally they've all taken to pork (although there wasan
exception or two on that, too)... but they've had their ownpreferences
individually as well... These last two were mostly sceptical ofpeople
food when they first came, but have softened their stance since...;)
up theAnd I believe it when it works and I don't react to it.Can't blame you for being somewhat skeptical until it proves ok
after all... :)
One too many times when it wasn't. The doc seems to have given
afteridea, thankfully, but the tooth is coming out on the 29th.
You'll just have to chow down on natural antibiotics, like garlic,
the tooth comes out.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-12-19 23:41 <=-
They do get their tastebuds set for some things... It could beNo point in spending extra money on the exotic when one doesn't
worth a try, though... all the cats that have come to live with
us (most as adults with their tastes already formed) have decided
that Dad's is good stuff.... :)
One of these days. She did think the Rachel Ray stuff was OK,
but prefers the supermarket stuff.
have to.... :)
And the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brand gets left in
the dish.
originally feral or the equivalent....Depended... generally they've all taken to pork (although there
I'll bet they all ate people food though, at least plain
meats.
was an exception or two on that, too)... but they've had their own preferences individually as well... These last two were mostly
sceptical of people food when they first came, but have softened
their stance since... ;)
I had one who loved it. He really liked lamb and bacon, but would eat
any and all. The next pair weren't into bacon, but would dispose of chicken and fish.
You'll just have to chow down on natural antibiotics, like garlic,And I believe it when it works and I don't react to it.Can't blame you for being somewhat skeptical until it proves ok
after all... :)
One too many times when it wasn't. The doc seems to have given
up the idea, thankfully, but the tooth is coming out on the
29th.
after the tooth comes out.... :)
It'll be a terrible sacrifice.
left inAnd the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brand gets
the dish.
Makes it simple... :)
would eatI had one who loved it. He really liked lamb and bacon, but
dispose ofany and all. The next pair weren't into bacon, but would
chicken and fish.
They do all have their own characteristic likes and dislikes... ;)
garlic,You'll just have to chow down on natural antibiotics, like
mostafter the tooth comes out.... :)
It'll be a terrible sacrifice.
Oh, I'm sure.... (G) Although, I've heard that raw garlic is the
effective... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-19-19 23:54 <=-
And the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brand getsMakes it simple... :)
left in the dish.
Buy the brand she likes, and stock up when on sale.
I had one who loved it. He really liked lamb and bacon, butThey do all have their own characteristic likes and dislikes... ;)
would eat any and all. The next pair weren't into bacon, but
would dispose of chicken and fish.
Some former alley cats will eat everything; we had one for a short
time we named Hoover for good reason.
You'll just have to chow down on natural antibiotics, likeOh, I'm sure.... (G) Although, I've heard that raw garlic is the
garlic, after the tooth comes out.... :)
It'll be a terrible sacrifice.
most effective... ;)
At keeping vampires at bay? I've been known to use spoonfuls of
Sriracha for the purpose. Hot sauce kills bacteria too.
getsAnd the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brand
Now if they'd put it on sale.left in the dish.Makes it simple... :)
Buy the brand she likes, and stock up when on sale.
Yup... that works... :)
shortSome former alley cats will eat everything; we had one for a
ourtime we named Hoover for good reason.
We've never had any quite that voracious... ;) Last night, though,
two quite thoroughly approved of the salmon teriyaki we were havingand
shared with them.... we thought the sauce might have turned themoff,
but it didn't.... ;) I served it with some pre-made Wegmansbroccoli
and cheese potato gratins, and a little fresh steamed broccoli onthe
side... ;) All they had was the salmon... ;)
theOh, I'm sure.... (G) Although, I've heard that raw garlic is
ofmost effective... ;)
At keeping vampires at bay? I've been known to use spoonfuls
Sriracha for the purpose. Hot sauce kills bacteria too.
True... maybe bacteria are really tiny vampires.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-27-19 14:54 <=-
Yup... that works... :)And the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brandMakes it simple... :)
gets left in the dish.
Buy the brand she likes, and stock up when on sale.
Now if they'd put it on sale.
Some former alley cats will eat everything; we had one for aWe've never had any quite that voracious... ;)
short time we named Hoover for good reason.
He left the crackers alone pretty much as I recall, but any soft food ...slurp.
Last night, though, our two quite thoroughly approved of the salmon
teriyaki we were having and shared with them.... we thought the sauce
might have turned them off, but it didn't.... ;)
They couldn't taste the sugar, but would have liked the salt.
I served it with some pre-made Wegmans broccoli and cheese potato
gratins, and a little fresh steamed broccoli on the side... ;) All
they had was the salmon... ;)
No surprises there, although some former alley rabbits would have
gone for the cheese.
Oh, I'm sure.... (G) Although, I've heard that raw garlic isTrue... maybe bacteria are really tiny vampires.... ;)
the most effective... ;)
At keeping vampires at bay? I've been known to use spoonfuls
of Sriracha for the purpose. Hot sauce kills bacteria too.
Now if only they conveyed immortality.
Yup... that works... :)And the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brandMakes it simple... :)
gets left in the dish.
Buy the brand she likes, and stock up when on sale.
Now if they'd put it on sale.
Have you ever seen it on sale....? ;)
soft foodHe left the crackers alone pretty much as I recall, but any
...slurp.
He recognized food when he saw it... :)
They couldn't taste the sugar, but would have liked the salt.
That would probably explain it... plus, there was a salmon taste
imparted to the sauce, along with some of the mushroom juice...
haveNo surprises there, although some former alley rabbits would
smearedgone for the cheese.
The cheese was somewhat minimal, or Richard would probably have
some of that on them, too.... They both like cheese to someextent, at
least usually... :)Grease plus dairy = catfood.
body,Now if only they conveyed immortality.
Dunno as I'd want that sort of immortality.... I'd rather my new
thank you very much... (G) Don't want to keep all these aches andpains
at all... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-06-19 23:50 <=-
Have you ever seen it on sale....? ;)Yup... that works... :)And the cat won't eat it anyway. Every expensive brandMakes it simple... :)
gets left in the dish.
Buy the brand she likes, and stock up when on sale.
Now if they'd put it on sale.
Today. Right after I bought 24 cans.
He left the crackers alone pretty much as I recall, but anyHe recognized food when he saw it... :)
soft food ...slurp.
Good old barn kitty.
They couldn't taste the sugar, but would have liked the salt.That would probably explain it... plus, there was a salmon taste
imparted to the sauce, along with some of the mushroom juice...
Bingo. Not sure about the shrooms, but yep.
No surprises there, although some former alley rabbits wouldThe cheese was somewhat minimal, or Richard would probably have
have gone for the cheese.
smeared some of that on them, too.... They both like cheese to
some extent, at least usually... :)
Grease plus dairy = catfood.
Now if only they conveyed immortality.Dunno as I'd want that sort of immortality.... I'd rather my new
body, thank you very much... (G) Don't want to keep all these
aches and pains at all... :)
Too true. Got an eternal body on backorder.
Have you ever seen it on sale....? ;)Buy the brand she likes, and stock up when on sale.Yup... that works... :)
Now if they'd put it on sale.
Today. Right after I bought 24 cans.
And did you stock up more anyway.....? :)
additiveimparted to the sauce, along with some of the mushroom juice...
Bingo. Not sure about the shrooms, but yep.
At least one of our current ones seems to like mushroom as an
to meat/chicken dishes.... :)
morningsmeared some of that on them, too.... They both like cheese to
some extent, at least usually... :)
Grease plus dairy = catfood.
Pretty much... :) Spook has decided that multiple chunks of my
stick of sharp cheddar cheese belong to her... she doesn't exactlybeg,
just shows up and sits there waiting patiently for it to beshared... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-10-19 23:39 <=-
And did you stock up more anyway.....? :)Have you ever seen it on sale....? ;)Buy the brand she likes, and stock up when on sale.Yup... that works... :)
Now if they'd put it on sale.
Today. Right after I bought 24 cans.
A few. Turned out to be something she doesn't like.
imparted to the sauce, along with some of the mushroom juice...At least one of our current ones seems to like mushroom as an
Bingo. Not sure about the shrooms, but yep.
additive to meat/chicken dishes.... :)
Cats pick up a taste for things sometimes. I had one who liked
spaghetti with meat sauce. She was born an alley rabbit, so probably still had some scavenger instincts.
smeared some of that on them, too.... They both like cheese toPretty much... :) Spook has decided that multiple chunks of my
some extent, at least usually... :)
Grease plus dairy = catfood.
morning stick of sharp cheddar cheese belong to her... she doesn't
exactly beg, just shows up and sits there waiting patiently for it
to be shared... ;)
Smart cat has you trained.
Today. Right after I bought 24 cans.And did you stock up more anyway.....? :)
A few. Turned out to be something she doesn't like.
She only likes certain flavors of it...? We don't bother with the
canned stuff.... :)
probablyCats pick up a taste for things sometimes. I had one who liked spaghetti with meat sauce. She was born an alley rabbit, so
likedstill had some scavenger instincts.
The meat sauce probably made the difference... ;) One of ours
tomato sauce so much that he'd eat beans when covered with chilitomato
sauce... When he'd get UTIs, we'd open a little can of tomato pasteand
set it out on a plate for him... he'd gobble it up and the acid andVit
C would wipe out the infection.... ;)
itexactly beg, just shows up and sits there waiting patiently for
showto be shared... ;)
Smart cat has you trained.
Or at least she thinks she has... once in a while she just doesn't
up... and recently, I was just getting to that part of the routinewhen
the phone rang... the call lasted around 45 minutes... and shedidn't
stick around, nor wander back in time.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-19-19 00:04 <=-
She only likes certain flavors of it...? We don't bother with theToday. Right after I bought 24 cans.And did you stock up more anyway.....? :)
A few. Turned out to be something she doesn't like.
canned stuff.... :)
Poultry and beef. Sort of beef. She does NOT like pates, only the really wet stuff.
Cats pick up a taste for things sometimes. I had one who liked spaghetti with meat sauce. She was born an alley rabbit, soThe meat sauce probably made the difference... ;) One of ours
probably still had some scavenger instincts.
liked tomato sauce so much that he'd eat beans when covered with
chili tomato sauce... When he'd get UTIs, we'd open a little can of
tomato paste and set it out on a plate for him... he'd gobble it up
and the acid and Vit C would wipe out the infection.... ;)
That may have been the attraction. Hard to say; she was an eccentric cat.
exactly beg, just shows up and sits there waiting patiently forOr at least she thinks she has... once in a while she just doesn't
it to be shared... ;)
Smart cat has you trained.
show up... and recently, I was just getting to that part of the
routine when the phone rang... the call lasted around 45 minutes...
and she didn't stick around, nor wander back in time.... ;)
Genie shows up and hops in my chair. That means time to brush the
cat.
only thePoultry and beef. Sort of beef. She does NOT like pates,
Thump has to be difficult.really wet stuff.
Now you know... :)
uptomato paste and set it out on a plate for him... he'd gobble it
eccentricand the acid and Vit C would wipe out the infection.... ;)
That may have been the attraction. Hard to say; she was an
cat.
That's part of the definition of cat, I thought.... ;)
theGenie shows up and hops in my chair. That means time to brush
bothcat.
Of course you are the primary person for her... I'm secondary for
our current cats... Richard's primary... He's the one that gets themost
attention from them... for petting and other attentions.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-24-19 00:08 <=-
Poultry and beef. Sort of beef. She does NOT like pates,Now you know... :)
only the really wet stuff.
Thump has to be difficult.
That may have been the attraction. Hard to say; she was anThat's part of the definition of cat, I thought.... ;)
eccentric cat.
True, but she was a tuxedo, and they're all a little nuts.
Genie shows up and hops in my chair. That means time to brushOf course you are the primary person for her... I'm secondary for
the cat.
both our current cats... Richard's primary... He's the one that
gets the most attention from them... for petting and other
attentions.... ;)
Most cats will have "a person", and generally it's one per cat, but
if Richard is the one who feeds them they're his cats.
Poultry and beef. Sort of beef. She does NOT like pates,Now you know... :)
only the really wet stuff.
Thump has to be difficult.
Of course... :)
andThat's part of the definition of cat, I thought.... ;)
True, but she was a tuxedo, and they're all a little nuts.
That's what they say... But one of our current ones is a tuxedo,
she's not really nuts, other than being a cat... One of my son'snuts...
previous ones was also a tuxedo, and she was more than a little
cat, butMost cats will have "a person", and generally it's one per
whenif Richard is the one who feeds them they're his cats.
He feeds them their kibble... I feed them other stuff, like scraps
I'm cooking or from what I'm eating... But they still consider him
primary... they're his "puppies"....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-01-19 17:51 <=-
Of course... :)Poultry and beef. Sort of beef. She does NOT like pates,Now you know... :)
only the really wet stuff.
Thump has to be difficult.
It's that long-furred princess Queen Cat mentality.
That's part of the definition of cat, I thought.... ;)That's what they say... But one of our current ones is a tuxedo,
True, but she was a tuxedo, and they're all a little nuts.
and she's not really nuts, other than being a cat... One of my son's previous ones was also a tuxedo, and she was more than a little
nuts...
I guess not all of them are crazy, but it's common. I never had one
that wasn't.
Most cats will have "a person", and generally it's one perHe feeds them their kibble... I feed them other stuff, like scraps
cat, but if Richard is the one who feeds them they're his cats.
when I'm cooking or from what I'm eating... But they still consider
him primary... they're his "puppies"....
He's Daddy, I guess.
don'tThump has to be difficult.Of course... :)
It's that long-furred princess Queen Cat mentality.
I guess it's a good thing she's living with you and not here... we
much cater to that sort of mentality.... ;)It's easier when there's only one. Besides, she has me trained.
had oneprevious ones was also a tuxedo, and she was more than a little
nuts...
I guess not all of them are crazy, but it's common. I never
that wasn't.
Our craziest cat was a dark gray tabby....
He's Daddy, I guess.
Alpha person, anyway.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-07-19 23:06 <=-
I guess it's a good thing she's living with you and not here... weThump has to be difficult.Of course... :)
It's that long-furred princess Queen Cat mentality.
don't much cater to that sort of mentality.... ;)
It's easier when there's only one. Besides, she has me trained.
> Our craziest cat was a dark gray tabby....previous ones was also a tuxedo, and she was more than a little
nuts...
I guess not all of them are crazy, but it's common. I never
had one that wasn't.
Most aren't wrapped too tight.
He's Daddy, I guess.Alpha person, anyway.... :)
Chief cat slave?
nevernuts...
I guess not all of them are crazy, but it's common. I
> Our craziest cat was a dark gray tabby....had one that wasn't.
Most aren't wrapped too tight.
This one's nickname was PsychoKitty, with good reason.... ;)
toChief cat slave?
I was going to say no, but, with these two, he is more than he used
be with any others we've had living with us.... :) Not total, at
least.... and more so than I am, to be sure... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-13-19 22:47 <=-
This one's nickname was PsychoKitty, with good reason.... ;)nuts...Our craziest cat was a dark gray tabby....
I guess not all of them are crazy, but it's common. I
never had one that wasn't.
Most aren't wrapped too tight.
We had a visiting cat I used to call Pyscho too. She'd meow and purr
at me from a distance, but when I tried to get close enough to do whatever she wanted, she'd hiss at me.
Chief cat slave?I was going to say no, but, with these two, he is more than he
used to be with any others we've had living with us.... :) Not
total, at least.... and more so than I am, to be sure... ;)
Give it time. He'll learn!
and purrThis one's nickname was PsychoKitty, with good reason.... ;)
We had a visiting cat I used to call Pyscho too. She'd meow
doat me from a distance, but when I tried to get close enough to
do itwhatever she wanted, she'd hiss at me.
Our Psychokitty would let you pet her... and then, when she'd have
enough, without a hint of warning, would turn on you... she didn't
to me... but then I always quit well beforehand... She'd also snarland
hiss at Richard (her person) whenever something wasn't right in her
world... all his fault, apparently....
anyway....used to be with any others we've had living with us.... :) Not
total, at least.... and more so than I am, to be sure... ;)
Give it time. He'll learn!
I think he already has.... They don't need any more slaves,
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-28-19 17:23 <=-
This one's nickname was PsychoKitty, with good reason.... ;)Our Psychokitty would let you pet her... and then, when she'd have
We had a visiting cat I used to call Pyscho too. She'd meow
and purr at me from a distance, but when I tried to get close
enough to do whatever she wanted, she'd hiss at me.
enough, without a hint of warning, would turn on you... she didn't
do it to me... but then I always quit well beforehand... She'd also
snarl and hiss at Richard (her person) whenever something wasn't
right in her world... all his fault, apparently....
They'll usually give some sort of warning. The tail starts
thwapping, generally, before the "fun" starts.
used to be with any others we've had living with us.... :) NotI think he already has.... They don't need any more slaves,
total, at least.... and more so than I am, to be sure... ;)
Give it time. He'll learn!
anyway....
Cats always need more slaves.
didn'tenough, without a hint of warning, would turn on you... she
alsodo it to me... but then I always quit well beforehand... She'd
warning....snarl and hiss at Richard (her person) whenever something wasn't
right in her world... all his fault, apparently....
They'll usually give some sort of warning. The tail starts
thwapping, generally, before the "fun" starts.
Most will do that... but she really didn't give any sort of
And the cats we have now swish their tails when they are happy and
content with being petted... ;)
Notused to be with any others we've had living with us.... :)
total, at least.... and more so than I am, to be sure... ;)I think he already has.... They don't need any more slaves,
Give it time. He'll learn!
anyway....
Cats always need more slaves.
They think so, true.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-04-19 00:12 <=-
enough, without a hint of warning, would turn on you... sheMost will do that... but she really didn't give any sort of
didn't do it to me... but then I always quit well beforehand...
She'd also snarl and hiss at Richard (her person) whenever
something wasn't right in her world... all his fault,
apparently....
They'll usually give some sort of warning. The tail starts
thwapping, generally, before the "fun" starts.
warning.... And the cats we have now swish their tails when they
are happy and content with being petted... ;)
When it really get swishing, that means they've about had enough and
are ready to pounce on something.
But no warning at all, that's weird.
They think so, true.... ;)used to be with any others we've had living with us.... :)I think he already has.... They don't need any more slaves,
Not total, at least.... and more so than I am, to be sure... ;)
Give it time. He'll learn!
anyway....
Cats always need more slaves.
They know so; humans are just dense.
enough andWhen it really get swishing, that means they've about had
doare ready to pounce on something.
We've actually never seen either of these get to that point... They
pounce, but not on us... sometimes each other, though... ;)especially
But no warning at all, that's weird.
Yup, it was.... We warned everyone to be careful with her...
as she'd bite without warning....Not a nice kitty. I hope she at least knew how to hunt.
Cats always need more slaves.They think so, true.... ;)
They know so; humans are just dense.
Color me dense, then... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-12-19 23:19 <=-
[cats]
When it really get swishing, that means they've about hadWe've actually never seen either of these get to that point...
enough and are ready to pounce on something.
They do pounce, but not on us... sometimes each other,
though... ;)
But no warning at all, that's weird.Yup, it was.... We warned everyone to be careful with her...
especially as she'd bite without warning....
Not a nice kitty. I hope she at least knew how to hunt.
Color me dense, then... (G)Cats always need more slaves.They think so, true.... ;)
They know so; humans are just dense.
The cat probably did that for me.
butBut no warning at all, that's weird.Yup, it was.... We warned everyone to be careful with her...
especially as she'd bite without warning....
Not a nice kitty. I hope she at least knew how to hunt.
Not really... she'd play with mice, and scare them to death, maybe,
didn't really properly hunt... It did still work to chase them outof
the house, though... ;) She'd been raised in a shelter, and thenwas
with friends of ours... she'd chosen Richard as her person when shewas
still a kitten, long before she came to live with us... she mayhave
been abused at some point as well... She could be sweet, but shewas
also very unpredictable.... She mellowed out a lot while she livedwith
us.... :)Sounds like she definitely was mistreated early on.
slave... :)Color me dense, then... (G)Cats always need more slaves.They think so, true.... ;)
They know so; humans are just dense.
The cat probably did that for me.
I'll gladly have them around, but I'm not going to be their
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-24-19 23:00 <=-
Not really... she'd play with mice, and scare them to death, maybe,But no warning at all, that's weird.Yup, it was.... We warned everyone to be careful with her...
especially as she'd bite without warning....
Not a nice kitty. I hope she at least knew how to hunt.
but didn't really properly hunt... It did still work to chase them
out of the house, though... ;)
Scared their tails off.
She'd been raised in a shelter, and then was with friends of ours...
she'd chosen Richard as her person when she was still a kitten, long
before she came to live with us... she may have been abused at some
point as well... She could be sweet, but she was also very
unpredictable... She mellowed out a lot while she lived with us.... :)
Sounds like she definitely was mistreated early on.
Color me dense, then... (G)Cats always need more slaves.They think so, true.... ;)
They know so; humans are just dense.
The cat probably did that for me.
I'll gladly have them around, but I'm not going to be their
slave... :)
Or so you think. The cats have other ideas.
thembut didn't really properly hunt... It did still work to chase
bitout of the house, though... ;)
Scared their tails off.
Apparently.... and we did have another cat in the house that was a
better of a mouser.... ;)
butI'll gladly have them around, but I'm not going to be their
slave... :)
Or so you think. The cats have other ideas.
Around here, we agree to co-inhabit... They can have their ideas,
not all of them will come to pass... they will, though, have food,
water, treats and attention... mostly on our terms... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-02-19 16:47 <=-
but didn't really properly hunt... It did still work to chaseApparently.... and we did have another cat in the house that was a
them out of the house, though... ;)
Scared their tails off.
bit better of a mouser.... ;)
She can catch stuff? One of mine was a hunter. Not a catcher, just
a hunter.
I'll gladly have them around, but I'm not going to be theirAround here, we agree to co-inhabit... They can have their ideas,
slave... :)
Or so you think. The cats have other ideas.
but not all of them will come to pass... they will, though, have
food, water, treats and attention... mostly on our terms... ;)
Since there is more than one cat, you can get away with that. With
only one cat pesting, she can order the humans around.
aApparently.... and we did have another cat in the house that was
catcher, justbit better of a mouser.... ;)
She can catch stuff? One of mine was a hunter. Not a
othera hunter.
She could... she'd catch stuff as well as hunt it down... put the
cats to shame, she did... ;) She also taught both of them how togroom
themselves, which somehow they'd missed on growing up...
WithSince there is more than one cat, you can get away with that.
nowonly one cat pesting, she can order the humans around.
A very good reason not to have an only cat... (G) The two we have
came together, littermates supposedly.... and they do act as thoughthat
was true... totally different dynamics between them than we've seen
between our previous cats....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-05-19 23:36 <=-
Apparently.... and we did have another cat in the house thatShe could... she'd catch stuff as well as hunt it down... put the
was a bit better of a mouser.... ;)
She can catch stuff? One of mine was a hunter. Not a
catcher, just a hunter.
other cats to shame, she did... ;) She also taught both of them
how to groom themselves, which somehow they'd missed on growing up...
Possibly taken from Mom too young.
Since there is more than one cat, you can get away with that.A very good reason not to have an only cat... (G) The two we have
With only one cat pesting, she can order the humans around.
now came together, littermates supposedly.... and they do act as
though that was true... totally different dynamics between them than
we've seen between our previous cats....
They bat each other around?(LOL)
theShe could... she'd catch stuff as well as hunt it down... put
up...other cats to shame, she did... ;) She also taught both of them
how to groom themselves, which somehow they'd missed on growing
otherPossibly taken from Mom too young.
Probably... I know the one was bottlefed, from the shelter... the
one came to us as an adult, and we hadn't known the family all thatwell
even... :)
thannow came together, littermates supposedly.... and they do act as
though that was true... totally different dynamics between them
otherwe've seen between our previous cats....
They bat each other around?(LOL)
They do do that at times.... but it's more that they are willing to
share a small space together quietly... and they do tend to share
things as well... just very interesting to watch sometimes.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-13-19 23:58 <=-
She could... she'd catch stuff as well as hunt it down... putProbably... I know the one was bottlefed, from the shelter... the
the other cats to shame, she did... ;) She also taught both of
them how to groom themselves, which somehow they'd missed on
growing up...
Possibly taken from Mom too young.
other one came to us as an adult, and we hadn't known the family
all that well even... :)
Bottle kitties don't hunt.
now came together, littermates supposedly.... and they do act asThey do do that at times.... but it's more that they are willing to
though that was true... totally different dynamics between them
than we've seen between our previous cats....
They bat each other around?(LOL)
share a small space together quietly... and they do tend to share
other things as well... just very interesting to watch sometimes.. :)
My littermate cats didn't share too well once they got older.
other one came to us as an adult, and we hadn't known the family
all that well even... :)
Bottle kitties don't hunt.
At least not usually... nor do they do a number of other things...
shareshare a small space together quietly... and they do tend to
sometimes.. :)other things as well... just very interesting to watch
My littermate cats didn't share too well once they got older.
Were they the same sex...? These two are both female... they were
in as feral cats by a (probably) crazy cat lady... there were sixcats
there that needed to be rehomed when she died... and there had beenat
least a couple of dogs in the house, too... We just brought homethe
two littermates... You can't really tell by looking at them, one isvery
almost totally black (Shadow) and the other is a tuxedo cat with
even markings (Spook)... (We renamed them after we got themhere...)
But we were also given their paperwork from the vet, so we did get confirmation of what we'd been told about them...
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-22-19 00:24 <=-
other one came to us as an adult, and we hadn't known the familyAt least not usually... nor do they do a number of other things...
all that well even... :)
Bottle kitties don't hunt.
Like cat mice indoors. Chase them maybe.
share a small space together quietly... and they do tend toWere they the same sex...? These two are both female... they were
share other things as well... just very interesting to watch
sometimes.. :)
My littermate cats didn't share too well once they got older.
Yep. Females.
taken in as feral cats by a (probably) crazy cat lady... there were
six cats there that needed to be rehomed when she died... and there
had been at least a couple of dogs in the house, too... We just
brought home the two littermates... You can't really tell by looking
at them, one is almost totally black (Shadow) and the other is a
tuxedo cat with very even markings (Spook)... (We renamed them after
we got them here...) But we were also given their paperwork from the
vet, so we did get confirmation of what we'd been told about them...
I've had more than one set of littermates. The first ones were a
tuxedo and a calico. The last two were a gray tabby and a tabby and white.
things...Bottle kitties don't hunt.At least not usually... nor do they do a number of other
miceLike cat mice indoors. Chase them maybe.
I've been trying to figure out if that is 'eat' mice, or 'catch'
there... but either could be true... (G) Chase them maybe, true...
lovely live toys.... ;)
older.My littermate cats didn't share too well once they got
wereWere they the same sex...? These two are both female... they
were...Yep. Females.
Hmm.... maybe ours are more unique than we even thought they
aI've had more than one set of littermates. The first ones were
tabby andtuxedo and a calico. The last two were a gray tabby and a
inwhite.
These are the first set we've had... all the other cats we've taken
over the years were one at a time, and from all sorts of differentlittermates..
sources... So Richard put their odd behaviour at being
perhaps they just are more connected than most....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-31-19 17:08 <=-
I've been trying to figure out if that is 'eat' mice, or 'catch'Bottle kitties don't hunt.At least not usually... nor do they do a number of other
things...
Like cat mice indoors. Chase them maybe.
mice there... but either could be true... (G) Chase them maybe,
true... lovely live toys.... ;)
I have idea. Covfefe, I think...(LOL) Thump only chases mice and occasionally catches them. She never learned to kill except by
accident.
Hmm.... maybe ours are more unique than we even thought theyMy littermate cats didn't share too well once they gotWere they the same sex...? These two are both female...
older.
Yep. Females.
were...
It goes both ways.
I've had more than one set of littermates. The first ones wereThese are the first set we've had... all the other cats we've taken
a tuxedo and a calico. The last two were a gray tabby and a
tabby and white.
in over the years were one at a time, and from all sorts of
different sources... So Richard put their odd behaviour at being littermates... perhaps they just are more connected than most....
Or already sick of each other? Or both?
andI have idea. Covfefe, I think...(LOL) Thump only chases mice
tooccasionally catches them. She never learned to kill except by accident.
Making up words now, are we...? (G) Unless some foolish mice try
move in this fall, we appear to be totally out of mice in the house
now... the cats have seen to that... :)
notOr already sick of each other? Or both?
They spend a lot of time being together and tag-teaming him... so
likely sick of each other... Don't usually curl up together tosleep,
though, at least not where we can see them do it... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-09-19 22:54 <=-
I have idea. Covfefe, I think...(LOL) Thump only chases miceMaking up words now, are we...? (G) Unless some foolish mice try
and occasionally catches them. She never learned to kill except
by accident.
to move in this fall, we appear to be totally out of mice in the
house now... the cats have seen to that... :)
Donald Trump is guilty of that one. I wish I could blame him for the mice that get in annually, but no such luck.
Or already sick of each other? Or both?They spend a lot of time being together and tag-teaming him... so
not likely sick of each other... Don't usually curl up together to
sleep, though, at least not where we can see them do it... :)
Some cats do and some don't.
for theto move in this fall, we appear to be totally out of mice in the
house now... the cats have seen to that... :)
Donald Trump is guilty of that one. I wish I could blame him
anyonemice that get in annually, but no such luck.
Lots of people end up making up words.... ;) The mice don't need
to get in... they do fine on their own.... (G)They don't mind subsidies of course.
wantsleep, though, at least not where we can see them do it... :)
Some cats do and some don't.
The one place they do curl up together, somewhat, is when they both
to be in Richard's lap... or on the box next to where he is... for
getting their proper pettings... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-17-19 23:32 <=-
Lots of people end up making up words.... ;) The mice don't need
anyone to get in... they do fine on their own.... (G)
They don't mind subsidies of course.
sleep, though, at least not where we can see them do it... :)The one place they do curl up together, somewhat, is when they both
Some cats do and some don't.
want to be in Richard's lap... or on the box next to where he is...
for getting their proper pettings... ;)
Well of course. One hand per cat.
anyone to get in... they do fine on their own.... (G)
They don't mind subsidies of course.
I thought that was what the mice were looking for... food they didn't
have to scrounge so much for... ;) Here, though, they get more than
they bargained for... and might not leave alive... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-25-19 00:10 <=-
anyone to get in... they do fine on their own.... (G)I thought that was what the mice were looking for... food they didn't
They don't mind subsidies of course.
have to scrounge so much for... ;) Here, though, they get more than
they bargained for... and might not leave alive... (G)
Heh. Heh. Heh. Mrow.
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