The furry beast is fine April 28, 2010
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Yesterday I took Claire to the vet to find out about the lump on her paw. Dragging her out from under the bed, putting her in the carrier (she kept trying to dig/scratch her way out), getting us on the bus, and finally to the vet, was an adventure.
Her weight has come down a little and the vet thinks the lump on her paw is a sebaceous gland that has gotten a cyst. He said they could take it off with a laser in about 5 minutes if she was sedated. The way he explained it, it sounded pretty cool. She wouldnt need any stitches, it wouldnt be too painful, and because it is a laser it would cauterize the wound as it went along. He said if she was sedated they could clean her teeth too. Cost? About 300$! Yikes.
I have the money, but since it’s not an emergency I’ll wait a few months. She went to the vet yesterday, she went to the vet a couple of weeks ago, she’s going to need a haircut before too long. Since there in an 83% chance she is trying to kill me, I’d rather not make her too pissed all at once.
Damn April 26, 2010
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Claire had her check up a couple of weeks ago. Other than being on the plump side she was okay. A couple of days ago I noticed something on her left foot, just above the paw.
She has a growth on her paw that looks like a big mole. It’s grey, the same colour as her skin and hair. It doesnt seem to be giving her any trouble. She doesnt bite, lick, or otherwise worry at it. God only knows how long it has been there. She has enough hair for 3 cats.
We’re off to the vet tomorrow after work to see what is what. I hope it’s nothing. For all the hairballs she pukes up on the bed right after I’ve done laundry, and as much as she drives me crazy, I’d be really upset if something was wrong with her. It’s been the two of us for years. She’s my best girl. She’s the one who rubs her face on my face early on weekend mornings.
Think good thoughts.
Finally, Some Knitting March 20, 2010
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Because this blog is supposed to have some knitting content right?
This is what’s on my needles right now
It’s Azure from Knitty. It’s knit from the toe up using Judy’s Magic Cast on. Toe up socks used to cause me a lot of trouble, mostly because I convinced myself that I couldnt do it. Sure, I tried a couple of times before, but it never ended well. Frog pond, and dashed hope. This time I was much more determined. If you have fear of toe up socks, Cat Bordhi has a great video on Judy’s Magic Cast On
Once i got the hang of it, I realized this is not so bad. This is much easier than using a provisional cast on and short rows. I hate short rows and this sock has a short row heel. In my future I see a couple trips to my LYS. If I can learn Judy’s Magic Cast On, I can conquer short rows. Even if I feel like they are the bane of my knitting existence.
On a whole other topic, I get to take Claire to her most favourite place today . . . The Vet. She hates going. She meows in the most pathetic way. How could a cat who has this much hair be anything other than dramatic.
Other than that, it’s supposed to be absolutely beautiful today. Sunny and near 70. It’s about time to transfer the kale to it’s permanent home now that it’s getting it’s second set of true leaves. The spinach finally sprouted! It’s time to plant tomato and pepper seeds too. Maybe I’ll post some plant pictures later today.
One down, one to go April 19, 2009
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I finished one of my Mom’s birthday socks and have one to go. Here are a couple of photos. A warning though, you might want to put on your sunglasses. My legs are so white they’re reflective.
Yesterday was busy with gardening. I planted seeds for beets, carrots, tarragon, parsley, slo-bolt cilantro, dill, and florence fennel (it’s a type of fennel that grows like dill but doesnt get the bulb. I want instant gratification and bulb fennel can take a year or more to mature into something large enough to be edible.) I could take pictures but there isnt much to see. Just pots full of damp black earth. I planted poppy seeds a couple of weeks ago but they didnt grow. In their place I’ll plant some marigolds and chives. The broccoli is doing fine. I transplanted some chives yesterday and had to keep Claire from eating them this morning which made for much meowing.
Either Claire is out to get me or it’s Friday the 13th March 13, 2009
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Two posts in one day. Can you believe it?
I learned it was Friday the 13th today after I rushed out the door to catch my bus to come to work. I should have been clued in long before that. These should have been my clues:
1. Back story. I have a french press. Last week when I was pushing down the plunger nearly boiling water came out of the pot and splashed my chin, lips and nose. Hurt like hell. My lips, chin, and nose are still peeling. Anyway, this nearly happened again this morning. Fortunately, I didnt have my face as close to the spout and it was turned away from me.
2. I couldnt find my shoes. Right before I had to rush out the door I found them.
3. I couldnt find my badge to let me into work. It’s not where I normally leave it. The security guard didnt want to let me in once I got to work.
4. I almost forgot my lunch.
5. I did forget to bring a piece of fruit.
6. The law firm is hosting a retreat. 165 binders had to be put together by noon today. I was doing really well, then I pinched my finger.
Now, I secretly think Claire (my cat) is out to get me. I think she’s smarter than she pretends to be. I think while I’m asleep she thinks up nefarious cat schemes to make it impossible for me to come to work. She’s knocked my glasses between the bed and the wall (I cant see 2 feet in front of my face without them) amongst other things. This is going to sound ridiculous. I know it’s going to sound ridiculous. But, I secretly think she hid my shoes and badge on purpose just so I wouldnt be able to come to work. If I cant come to work it means I get to stay home which means she gets lots of attention, lots of petting. Do you see where she’s going withthis? She pretends to be innocently playing with a ball this morning, but secretly she’s laughing at me. I bet this morning, after I got out of the shower, and we were meowing at each other she was telling me all about her nefarious scheme. Knowing I wouldnt understand and telling me how stupid of a human I am for not understanding. She’s a sneaky thing.
Claire is Evil February 25, 2009
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I was asleep early this morning when I heard a sound, about 4AM. At first I wasnt sure if I was dreaming or if it was real but I kept hearing it. It was right next to my ear. I rolled over to see Claire eating the shoots out of one of the pots. It’s not like she had the courtesy to wait until I was at work, then munch while no one was around to see. They’ve been in the window for nearly 2 weeks now and she hasnt paid attention to them until today. Did I mention it was 4 o’clock in the morning?!
There are 2 starter pots with some shoots in them and hopefully they will still be there when I get home from work. I’m going to start some broccoli just for her. How much do you want to bet she’ll just ignore it because it’s hers and not mine.
She also threw up a hairball (it must have been before her early morning broccoli snack because I didnt get back to sleep) in the bathroom this morning which I didnt find out about until I stepped in it after turning on the water for my shower.
The grey beast mascarading as a cat gets two evil points this morning.
Evil. Evil grey beast.
