National Eggnog Day. I just polished off the last of my eggnog, but I drank it after midnight, so it was officially Eggnog Day when I drank it. I don’t buy it often because it’s so gosh darn expensive. Just the non-alcoholic stuff you get from the dairy section of the grocery store.
Last-minute Shopper’s Day. I try not to do that. But at the last minute, I decided that I’d bake my niece, Michelle a birthday cake and I’d take it to our Christmas dinner. Her birthday is December 29 and she’s been looking forward to it since July. She is developmentally disabled -a result of fetal alcohol syndrome, as both her parents drank quite a bit in those days. I’ve heard that alcohol can affect the sperm so even dad’s drinking prior to conception can contribute to fetal alcohol syndrome. Her mom drank while pregnant and as a result, Michelle paid the price. Anyway, I decided to bake her a cake since I have to work on her birthday and can’t be there for her birthday party. So, my last-minute shopping will be either powdered sugar so I can make frosting for her cake, or a can of ready-made frosting. My homemade frosting tastes better than canned frosting, but canned frosting is quicker and easier, so I’m leaning that way.
I am so NOT looking forward to work today! The day before Christmas and I don’t know what the managers were thinking (they couldn’t have been thinking at all) because several cashiers are ON VACATION. I heard that we have only ONE closing cashier! And only 2 cahiers all day. I have to go to bed soon since I work an earlier shift today and I have to get up in 7 hours to get ready to go to work. And with practically no cashiers, I know I’ll likely be stuck on the registers all day and most of our registers have been updated from the old-fashioned ones that I was trained on (nearly 17 years ago) to touch screen registers which I had NO training on. So I feel so stupid because I don’t know how to do things on those touch screen registers and I keep having to ask someone to help me and then I get all stressed out. UGH! I’m so NOT looking forward to going to work today!
We had RAIN ALL DAY yesterday!!! The Owens Valley where I live is known as the “land of little rain” or as we locals call it, the “big blue hole”. Several 14000 foot peaks literally block the spillover and we usually miss any precipitation that falls in all directions around us but yesterday we got lucky. First time in 2 YEARS for a decent rainfall, and more rain and hopefully snow is expected over the next several days. One good winter rain is enough to give us wildflowers carpeting the desert this spring.
I knew deep in my heart that Lily would be returned. That lady was looking for a sweet lap cat. That’s SO not our girl.
We had great rain starting mid afternoon but I don’t know if it lasted much longer than 11 PM because I passed out.It did snow quite a bit over Zion and the Pine Valley Mtns, though. Once the sun comes up, I’ll be able to see how much.
Lily’s back, and all is well again. Thank you, Graham Harrop. On another note, saw four golden crowned kinglets, three varied thrushes, and a wren while out walking today.
More_Cats_Than_Sense about 3 years ago
It’s That Friday Feline Again!
ITFBFVA!#1 – Sound
https://i.imgur.com/hI4ta9B.mp4
ITFBFVA!#2 – Atreides, a 20lb Savannah
https://i.imgur.com/bd6LuMB.mp4
ITFBFVA!#3 – Choosing a Name (Sound)
https://i.imgur.com/8QOtNUx.mp4
ITFBFVA!#4 – “He Likes It, I Promise!” (Sound)
https://i.imgur.com/nmypXtb.mp4
ITFBFVA!#5 – Music
https://i.imgur.com/GGSA0v9.mp4
ITFFA!#1
https://i.imgur.com/P8ra3rG.jpg
ITFFA!#2
https://i.imgur.com/wrqXk7h.jpg
ITFFA!#3
https://i.imgur.com/SqC6Vlf.jpg
ITFFA!#4
https://i.imgur.com/geCATNi.jpg
ITFFA!#5
https://i.imgur.com/RQ47Lyw.jpg
ITFFA!#6
https://i.imgur.com/L3Cv2QA.jpg
ITFFA!#7
https://i.imgur.com/kpmQeQG.jpg
ITFFA!#8
https://i.imgur.com/MHtBhRi.jpg
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Bonus Friday Golden Retrievers!!
BFGRV!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/Pt9HZjG.mp4
BFGR!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/GupR0rQ.jpg
BFGR!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/gAsYF3G.jpg
BFGR!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/2Uk3QhU.jpg
BFGR!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/e9EEvOw.jpg
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Bonus Friday Bunnies!!
BFBV!!#1 – Sound
https://i.imgur.com/6gjLa7y.mp4
BFB!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/kVaYAqa.jpg
BFB!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/msjwxAL.png
BFB!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/WUgsZFc.png
BFB!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/BfwEqEX.jpg
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member about 3 years ago
We could have told her. Lily is HOME!
angelolady Premium Member about 3 years ago
Warm and toasty!
Wilde Bill about 3 years ago
“sniff”
laughingkitty about 3 years ago
I join the cats with a big YAAAY!!!!
laughingkitty about 3 years ago
Today is:
Christmas Eve
National Eggnog Day. I just polished off the last of my eggnog, but I drank it after midnight, so it was officially Eggnog Day when I drank it. I don’t buy it often because it’s so gosh darn expensive. Just the non-alcoholic stuff you get from the dairy section of the grocery store.
Last-minute Shopper’s Day. I try not to do that. But at the last minute, I decided that I’d bake my niece, Michelle a birthday cake and I’d take it to our Christmas dinner. Her birthday is December 29 and she’s been looking forward to it since July. She is developmentally disabled -a result of fetal alcohol syndrome, as both her parents drank quite a bit in those days. I’ve heard that alcohol can affect the sperm so even dad’s drinking prior to conception can contribute to fetal alcohol syndrome. Her mom drank while pregnant and as a result, Michelle paid the price. Anyway, I decided to bake her a cake since I have to work on her birthday and can’t be there for her birthday party. So, my last-minute shopping will be either powdered sugar so I can make frosting for her cake, or a can of ready-made frosting. My homemade frosting tastes better than canned frosting, but canned frosting is quicker and easier, so I’m leaning that way.
laughingkitty about 3 years ago
Thank you, Graham for saving the warehouse and Annie and out Ten Cats! Have a blessed Christmas!
laughingkitty about 3 years ago
I am so NOT looking forward to work today! The day before Christmas and I don’t know what the managers were thinking (they couldn’t have been thinking at all) because several cashiers are ON VACATION. I heard that we have only ONE closing cashier! And only 2 cahiers all day. I have to go to bed soon since I work an earlier shift today and I have to get up in 7 hours to get ready to go to work. And with practically no cashiers, I know I’ll likely be stuck on the registers all day and most of our registers have been updated from the old-fashioned ones that I was trained on (nearly 17 years ago) to touch screen registers which I had NO training on. So I feel so stupid because I don’t know how to do things on those touch screen registers and I keep having to ask someone to help me and then I get all stressed out. UGH! I’m so NOT looking forward to going to work today!
Charliegirl Premium Member about 3 years ago
Wow, Lily really was living high on the hog for a short while. She probably wanted to keep doing it! Thanks Graham. We all feel much better now!!!
lopaka about 3 years ago
Merry Christmas every one.
Mary about 3 years ago
The last panel is adorable.
David Jones Premium Member about 3 years ago
A true Christmas Miracle! Yay!
22Wu33/es Premium Member about 3 years ago
yaaaaaaaay!!
ladykat about 3 years ago
Thank you, Graham, and Merry Christmas to you and yours, along with all our fellow Graham Crackers.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 3 years ago
Yaaay!!!
22Wu33/es Premium Member about 3 years ago
10 cats is one of my favorites (partly because I have six of ’em myself
jessegooddoggy about 3 years ago
An extremely happy ending to this arc – I’m still a little uneasy over what the buildup could mean…
jessegooddoggy about 3 years ago
We had RAIN ALL DAY yesterday!!! The Owens Valley where I live is known as the “land of little rain” or as we locals call it, the “big blue hole”. Several 14000 foot peaks literally block the spillover and we usually miss any precipitation that falls in all directions around us but yesterday we got lucky. First time in 2 YEARS for a decent rainfall, and more rain and hopefully snow is expected over the next several days. One good winter rain is enough to give us wildflowers carpeting the desert this spring.
Queen of America about 3 years ago
I knew deep in my heart that Lily would be returned. That lady was looking for a sweet lap cat. That’s SO not our girl.
We had great rain starting mid afternoon but I don’t know if it lasted much longer than 11 PM because I passed out.It did snow quite a bit over Zion and the Pine Valley Mtns, though. Once the sun comes up, I’ll be able to see how much.
Hooligan918 about 3 years ago
And look at that window!
Perkycat about 3 years ago
Life is good again!!
darcyandsimon about 3 years ago
We knew it would all come out OK, but didja have to drag it out so long, Graham! We were hyperventilating, here!
Popcorn about 3 years ago
But wait folks…isn’t a happy ending usually…ya know…the end!!? : (
AStarofDestiny about 3 years ago
I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas (Eve)! May peace and happiness prevail for all into the New Year and beyond.
JAY REIDER Premium Member about 3 years ago
Lily has expensive taste!
JLChi about 3 years ago
Merry Christmas to all of you!Thanks, Graham, for bringing Lily home safely, and for fixing up the warehouse.Can Mimeux come for a visit?
JAY REIDER Premium Member about 3 years ago
Merry Christmas to all
Marge Premium Member about 3 years ago
Merry and blessed Christmas! And all the best to you and stay healthy!
noreenklose about 3 years ago
Lily’s back! Thank you, Graham.
https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/b/thank-you-card-cute-white-cat-hand-drawn-vector-illustration-180073644.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cup-images/tracey-hutchins/large/cup843960_25427.jpg
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member about 3 years ago
I just noticed, no broken glass in the window. :)
Mary McNeil Premium Member about 3 years ago
You optimists nailed it ! And thanks to Graham for a happy ending !
tad1 about 3 years ago
Great pictures today. :)
tad1 about 3 years ago
Lily’s back, and all is well again. Thank you, Graham Harrop. On another note, saw four golden crowned kinglets, three varied thrushes, and a wren while out walking today.
kmalta57 about 3 years ago
2355 hundred hours. Merry Christmas, everyone, and to all a good night!