November 4, 2008
Election
Oh thank God, I don't need to move to Mexico (Canada is too cold)stay tuned for photos, Kyle has been at Obama headquarters for the past 2 weeks aned has credentials to join them at Grant Park
November 2, 2008
Back to Ollie
A while ago I introduced you briefly to Ollie, my then kitten, now, in Diana's description the man-cat. The photo I posted then was one shot quickly before he bolted for his hiding place behind the dryer. He now struts with a swagger and thinks that the squirt gun that for a time was effective in modifying his behavior is a joke. He literally climbs the walls and window frames, and I am pretty certain that there is nowhere in our house that he hasn't been. If there isn't it must be because there is nothing there that interests him. He has sent instant messages when I have left my computer unattended for a moment and turned the computer off by unplugging it.This past week has found Ollile making huge strides in his abilities, so much so that I am contemplating cabinet locks and the like. He has learned to open drawers and cupboards, in search of his beloved string that he likes to chase. And this morning was the topper. I was home alone, and while generally comfortable with this, am alert to noises and things that might indicate danger. I was reading the paper when I heard a thud and a light went on upstairs...yes, Ollie now knows how to turn on the lights. A short time later I heard a door slam and found Ollie shut in a bedroom. I don't think precocious is something desirable in a cat.
November 19, 2008
It fits!/,
Back last summer when gas prices were so very scary I announced my intention to get a more fuel efficient car, more on that to follow. I placed my order in August, and days ago took delivery on my new toy car, a 2009 MINI Cooper S. Timing is a bit scary given the current economy, but also pretty exciting. As a college student I had an MG midget, loved that car, and from that relationship became a closet moterhead. RESPONSOBILILTIES, including arrival of my wonderful sons caused me to veer toward Volvos, mini vans and SUVs, but deep down inside I have had other ideas.
When I told Dan that I wanted to get a more fuel-efficient vehicle he launched into his plan of introducing me to budget, fuel efficient vehicles. After several of these trips I let him know that while my goal was fuel efficiency, cheap wasn't part of my agenda. When I shared my interest in MINIs, he looked at me like I had two heads, after a couple of visits to our local vendor he had "built" his own MINI that he would order if he decided to do so.
My MINI came home last Friday, it is way fun! I took it to its first glass buying excursion today, and it FIT! I had some 48 X24 pieces that I had to cut in half, but they made it home intact so my MINI is a asucessful glass car.