Cool neighborhood. I'll have to check it out. Black Oak has quite a bit of my father's book collection.
Well, if we followed the recipe...should be cake. A demon-violence-free-zone cake.
Lorne ,'Why We Fight'
Delurking 1: Because we don't always check our e-mail.
ehab - Oct 02, 2010 7:13:50 am PDT #1579 of 3094
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala
DavidS - Oct 02, 2010 7:16:27 am PDT #1580 of 3094
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Black Oak has quite a bit of my father's book collection.
You can go visit it!
I thought of you when they closed, 33 Revolutions, ehab. Sorry it's been such a tough year with the house fix-up.
WindSparrow - Oct 02, 2010 7:51:49 am PDT #1581 of 3094
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Glad to hear you've got a new job, ehab! Great to hear from you.
Zenkitty - Oct 02, 2010 10:07:19 am PDT #1582 of 3094
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Hello, ehab! Monkey looks like a wonderful kitty! I hope they find the reason for the itching and make it stop - it's horrible to be itchy.
Amy - Oct 02, 2010 3:09:21 pm PDT #1583 of 3094
Because books.
ehab, we're very happy to have you in SPN thread. And I don't know who's playing with Monkey (who is indeed adorable) in that video, but Sara had the same sundress this summer!
Welcome, welcome. Glad you're here.
omnis_audis - Oct 02, 2010 3:31:17 pm PDT #1584 of 3094
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
ehab, could Monkey's problem be nerves rather than allergies? Was he like this before the fire? Maybe he as kitty PTSD?
WindSparrow - Oct 02, 2010 3:35:24 pm PDT #1585 of 3094
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Okay, I wasn't going to go there, but.... One type of allergy that makes kitties very itchy, though you wouldn't expect it, is food allergies. Has Monkey been on a novel protein trial? Feel free to ignore this, if you do not feel like talking about it, ehab. But if you do, I've been there. I've got a cat with food allergies and... oh joy, FLUTD.
ehab - Oct 02, 2010 4:19:11 pm PDT #1586 of 3094
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala
No I welcome suggestions as little Monkey has everyone stumped.
He's been on a special limited protein diet (duck & pea) since I've had him. We've talked about trying a venison version but so far we haven't changed it.
It's not PTSD though I had hoped he do better in a peaceful environment. He's been biopsied and his skin is full of histamines which is a clear indicator of allergies.
He's had one blood allergy test and is about to get a Heska blood test as the dermatologist thinks the company gets better results. The dermatologist doesn't believe skin testing works well for cats.
He's also got a low thyroid to the point where it doesn't appear functioning so he gets thyroid medicine. This is practically unheard of in cats. It's so unusual none of the vets believe the lab results, but they've been done multiple times.
ehab - Oct 02, 2010 4:29:27 pm PDT #1587 of 3094
...all my words have been taken by my work. - Mala
Also, I hope this thread is quiet because it's the weekend and more de-lurkers will put in an appearance next week.
I really enjoyed reading updates from the infrequent posters and lurkers last year. It turned into a kind of group holiday letter to distant relatives.
Theresa - Oct 02, 2010 4:54:09 pm PDT #1588 of 3094
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"
::waves to ehab:: Yay SPN people!
If it gives the lurkers any inspiration, I'm going to be flying tomorrow and with wireless (cross your fingers) would really enjoy reading your notes. It might be the only thing that keeps me in the air.
No pressure though.