Good morning, Danish, Donuts, and Bagels in the Break Room. Lunch and Netflix with a friend today. Hagatha, the Dude is gorgeous.

We have what is being described as an "historic" storm today, extremely high winds and drenching rain. I'm sure we'll be losing our power at some point. Unfortunately I have to go out. The wind is strong enough that driving on the highway will be interesting. And my poor hummingbirds will have a terrible time getting to their feeders.

I've been watching weather where you are and it definitely looks ugly. We had severe weather all around us late yesterday. They had been predicting 80 mpg winds and tornados. When I went out to the barn at 7:00 pm, there was lightning all around and the sky was constantly lit up. But all we got right here was a little rain and the wind blew all night. You KNOW something strange is going to happen with the weather when it's 80° on October 24th!

Good morning everyone

Hagatha ... you be safe when out n about

Morning Connie ... have a great lunch

Sumatra coffee, Scottish breakfast tea and bottled Fiji water for the Break Room.

It's Moanday Monday ... let's get this week started!!

Definitely a dark coffee morning this morning, Soot.

My venturing out is to pick up medications and some stuff for the (hopefully) new kitty -- all necessities, so there's no avoiding it. Fortunately, driving across town here means 15 minutes and almost no traffic -- one of the benefits of living in a one-horse town.

Draclvr, we had a very warm day two days ago, unseasonably so. It was kind of like the eye of the storm -- between one big storm and this one. I almost feel as though we should have wooden shutters to lower over our big plate-glass windows, to batten down the hatches, so to speak, as in the storm scene from Key Largo.

same thing and grocery shopping.

Hagatha, he is obviously one cool Dude!

We knew someone who had a Maine Coon which would only eat fresh jumbo prawns: if those were not served up on time every evening, he would shred the newspaper and leave the result in his feeding bowl, often also trashing other domestic items...

Good morning, Danish, Donuts, and Bagels in the Break Room.

Good morning Connie, Lex, Family, Hagatha and hopefully the "Duke"

Tootin Toosday to one and all

Brought a large pot of Bold roast coffee this morning along with an English breakfast tea and bottled Fiji water to go with Connie's treats.

Have a wonderful day

Good morning all.

Yes, we find out about the Dude soon.

My Willow know something is up because obviously there's a different energy in the house. It must be a good energy, because she's acting really bouncy and talkative and very, very playful. Also John has been singing for the last three days, so he's obviously looking forward to the new addition. And if we don't get the Dude, there are lots of other mature kitties out there who need homes (we don't want a kitten).


EDIT: So Dude is home and under the bed in our second bedroom, but has already checked out the room and bathroom and seems reasonably happy.

As for our Willow, I presented her with Dude's scent towel, and she rubbed her entire body along it twice. A good start I think.

same thing and nachos and cupcake, for tomorrow, everything mild.

Definitely sounds like a good start hagatha. It sounds like they will be getting along fine. Let us know when Dude comes out from hiding.

Can't wait for more Dude and Willow stories!

Good to know that Dude is home. I will stay tuned for updates.

Yay!! Congrats hagatha!

Dude will be fine. He came out for a lengthy head scratch and is now sitting in the window. He's obviously an affectionate little guy.

Good Morning everyone. Dark Sumatra coffee and English Breakfast tea are waiting for you all. Hagatha I'm so glad you are giving Dude a happy home. We have a pet rescue for cats here that matches up senior cats with senior adults....they even have a program that gives a cat to a senior and pays for vet costs, food and litter. If the senior is no longer able to care for the cat they will take him back and find it another home.

We are in the middle of a "NorEaster" here...hopefully we don't lose power. We are expecting very high winds up to 70 miles per hour in some areas.
and we already have 4 inches of rain.

Hope you all enjoy your day!

Good morning all: great to hear that Dude and Willow are getting along and that the household is alive with the sound of music (if the quality of John's singing can be so described...)

Good morning, Danish, Donuts, and Bagels in the Break Room. Hagatha, I'm glad all is well with the Dude. Gerry, stay safe in the NorEaster. Dinner and karaoke tonight with friends.

Good morning, all.

Dude is now hiding in the window behind the curtains but he will approach for head scratches and a purring session as long as it's me. He seems more wary of my husband. Given how his old family were living (two adults and two indoor cats zipped in a tent) all summer, he may have some negative associations with men.

The SPCA pays for a vet visit during the first week after adoption, but I'm going to request a postponement until some trust has been built.

I'm actually not worried about how Willow will behave. She's acting strangely...adult. Calm.

Lex, John has a fine voice. Fortunately.



The horrible weather continues. I was hoping or a break so that I can prune back our Hydrangea, which has gotten far too floppy.

All sounds very promising to me, hagatha. Great Stuff !!

He's out and about now. They're talking through the door. So cute.

Awwww .... Lovely !!

Hagatha, welcome to the Dude! How wonderful for all involved!

same thing.