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Well, it's 7 AM, I've not slept much, and the day was already busy. Yep. One of THOSE days.
For starters, the predicted gusts of wind are allegedly 20 miles per hour (about 32 kilometers per hour, IIRC). Yeah. I call BS. Why? Well, that branch from the hickory tree 150 yards (a bit over 135 meters) ended up in my yard, and it's as thick around as my upper arm and about thrice as long as I am tall. It *flew*. So, no, gusts are not "20 mph". they are "tree bent in half and sent bits to the Wizard of Oz" per hour. (That's about 50 mph and up, for the record, or 80 kph. We've seen this tree's parts before.)'
Also, 20 mph doesn't flip construction debris out of a dumpster down the road, either. I really gotta wonder where the weather service gets its readings for my zip code. Presumably, not this zip code!
And.... let's just say I'll be happy to make it through today with sanity intact, but I doubt I will. Why? This is Dahlia today: 
No worries, Dixie is fine. I'm not. Another scar for the large collection. Why? She felt like I was in the way and used me for a launch pad. While she was running. And my skin is great traction, turns out. She got to the fireplace mantel, parkour-bounced off it, and did a total "ta-da!" pose, then adopted the expression on the t-shirt. Yeah. What did I do? Well, see, i was on the floor, doing a basic breathing exercise to relax myself... And KABAM! this will leave a mark. I've so many as it is. If I tan, I look ridiculous b/c my scars pop out to become even more visible. I've had people ask me what kind fo accident I was in.
My life?
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on which note... COOKIES! Have some! No calorie!
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Y'ever wonder?Do you ever wonder?I wonder a lot.So... I wonder how Dahlia can be so cute and so chaotic. But that's not news. She has now started playing with a tennis ball. Apparently, cat toys weren't challenging enough. She wanted one the size of her head!***Wonders of the world! Natural and manmade! The seven wonders of the world according to Travel Channel (cable):...
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Cant find the words to explain much but need support bad. Mentally i am burned out, physically i am in so much pain not even norco 10 with motrin 800 and robaxin 750 even touches my pain anymore. I am having bladder issues due to my nerves in my back and looking at surgery and my PCP is pushing my neurologist to do more for pain meds wise i am also on lyrica twice a day. I alternate as well with...
I'm exhausted and anxious today. Some of my stuff I ordered came yesterday so I stayed up later than I should have burning the bobcat skull. It came out pretty good though, especially for my first attempt at shading on bone, which is much different than wood, plus the image is very small. I'll post a picture in a bit. My anxiety today is largely because of the inauguration. My coworker has vastly different political views than me, which would be fine if she didn't rant about it and spout conspiracy theories and utter falsehoods. Then I see my parents when I pick up Miki. I can deal with people who have different beliefs, we're all entitled to our own opinions, but I do not want to argue about it. Not only is it pointless because no one's gonna change their mind, it spikes my anxiety-sometimes to the point of a full blown anxiety attack/meltdown. And then there's the obvious concerns about another incident of terrorism or violence. The state of our country is just depressing. Also depressing, we're going to euthanize our hospital cat, Eddie, this week. Probably tomorrow, once we've all had a chance to say goodbye. He's 20 and we've known for a while this was coming. Honestly we're all a bit surprised, in a good way obviously, that he's survived this long,but it's still really sad. He's such a sweet boy. Anyway..I'm really hoping today isn't busy, there's enough going on already. One small silver lining is I'm leaving early today. I'm either taking a nap or going to bed early for sure. Might start burning the moose antler I got. Will try to check back later, for now need to get some stuff done
Good morning Leo, dang on the wind and naughty kitty!!!!!!! What a morning your having! UGH!
my mind decided 5 am was morning but its now 7 am and im still not awake ......... if that makes sense.......... My fibro is really bothering me but at least the hips and ankle are better than they been. Matt is cooking eggs right now for breakfast already have my coffee LOL Coffee is a MUST and were using the new M&M coffee creamer yummm chocolate and not much carbs when you dont use too much! Going to AA first time in 2 1/2 weeks today yay!!!!!!!!!!! I need a dang meeting!!!!!! Getting a ride from someone else this time so will just be going there and home no extra stops which i am glad with my pain levels.
Leo, wonder if there isn't anyone in your area with a weather station. The regional national weather centers rely upon trained reporters. And a limb that is greater than 3" in diameter is something noteworthy to report. You're right, it indicates much higher wind speeds.
But if there are locals who report, using weather stations surrounded by trees, it's not going to give accurate details. Or it could have just have been a single micro burst of wind sheer descending too quick to register. Either way, I'm sorry your stuck with a huge limb. I'd find a way to use it as some type of outdoor craft project. I've always loved the look of a natural wood pathway.
As for the cats using you as a launch pad. Yah, we're outnumbered here....so my recommendation is to learn to dodge incoming flying cats like you would avoid getting tagged in dodgeball. Or invest in lots of bandages like we do, LOL.
Miki, like you I'm avoiding the news & people. I'm clearly not in control of what is going on, but I am in control in how I respond. Today it's with a zipped lip. LOL.
And I can't wait to see your photos of the skulls you're doing. For some reason I'm envisioning pictures of people who do tribal tattoos on their faces. I'm sure I'm way off base.
Angela, I was up at 4am, similar to you. And now that it's going on 10am, I feel almost utterly useless. I did make a big breakfast and smoothies for the guys. And I got another load of laundry done. If I feel motivated later I want to start arm knitting. We shall see. But I hope you have a good meeting today and maybe a nap in your near future too??
Welp, the adoption of Mach1 & Mach2 is complete. I ordered them new little collars, a purple fluffy flowered one for Hinck and a cosmic bowtie for Oakley.
Tank is still here with us. He's been all over the place with his ability to move. But he keeps showing me signs of things he loves to do, and as long as he's doing that, we keep medicating him. I did discover that now the vet is allowing him to have his gabapentin 2x day. Along with his muscle relaxers and Non steroidal anti inflammatories, he's still got that spirit to simply love us and any kind of cheese he can sink his teeth into.
I hope everyone here has a great day!
It’s cold here today. Tomorrow it will be around 40 degrees. So the dusting of snow that we got last night will be gone again.
I got asked to be a moderator on a closed FB group for cats with behavioral issues. I declined but it was nice to be considered. I am frequently amazed about how little people *really* understand about their cats. Kind of like living with your best friend and knowing nothing about them. Some of these folks really frustrate me...
Well, we have a new federal administration today. Hoping for sane, measured and responsible approaches to so many things.
I’m tired again today. And, I’m having pretty significant nerve pain in my legs when I shower now. It stings like h*ll which is a new issue for me.
Hoping that everyone is having a decent day. Waves!!