Lorne: Once the word spreads you beat up an innocent old man, well, the truly terrible will think twice before going toe-to-toe with our Avenging Angel. Spike: Yes. The geriatric community will be soiling their nappies when they hear you're on the case. Bravo.

'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'


Natter 65: Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, pandas, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


sarameg - Jan 10, 2010 9:06:13 am PST #488 of 30001

Well, damn it. I can't figure out how to open the fixture to replace the bulb and it's too cold out there for me to futz around with it for long. It looks like they somehow installed a new socket that's too big for the fixture to open normally. No idea how they got the current bulb IN.

Oh well, going to the hardware store so at least I'll have a working light in the closet.


Sue - Jan 10, 2010 9:18:12 am PST #489 of 30001
hip deep in pie

I have been waiting around to see if Clio has any troubles using the litter box (one of the problems with tail trauma)but she's had no interest in it. So much for my Sunday afternoon grocery shopping and matinee. Instead, having the laziest Sunday ever.

Tail can pop up if she needs it, but wags really strangely when she walks. Wish these stupid cats could talk and tell me what's really wrong.


Stephanie - Jan 10, 2010 9:25:29 am PST #490 of 30001
Trust my rage

Our lab Toby fell backwards once on steep, slippery tile and dislocated his tail. We had him swim in the pool to reduce swelling but it mostly got better on its own.


Sue - Jan 10, 2010 9:36:32 am PST #491 of 30001
hip deep in pie

That's what I am hoping with happen with Clio. She seems mostly okay...I am just being a fretful owner.


sarameg - Jan 10, 2010 10:06:29 am PST #492 of 30001

I don't think you'd convince her to swim in a pool... Seriously, hope it turns out to be nothing.


msbelle - Jan 10, 2010 10:37:49 am PST #493 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

After running a couple of errands, all I want to do is veg watching football and eating chips and dip. I know I will feel better if I do some yoga or stretching and then meditate while I have the house to myself, but knowing what will help and actually doing it, so very far apart.


Lee - Jan 10, 2010 10:38:53 am PST #494 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

I think you should do what you feel like, msbelle. God knows you've earned it.


-t - Jan 10, 2010 10:43:00 am PST #495 of 30001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

but knowing what will help and actually doing it, so very far apart.

Man, so true. Maybe 5 minutes of yoga and/or meditation, or one minute, even, and then the rest of the day to veg? This is a deal I frequently try to make with myself, sometimes with success.

All day vegging with football and chips has benefits, I'm sure of it.


Anne W. - Jan 10, 2010 10:44:44 am PST #496 of 30001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.

Sue, my sympathies. I know what it's like to worry about a critter who can't tell you what's wrong.

Msbelle, I think that watching football while eating chips seems meditative. Seriously, I think a brain-break and some self-pampering may be a good thing.


msbelle - Jan 10, 2010 10:48:51 am PST #497 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb

I am at least, not allowing myself to drink. I think water is best and am sticking to it.