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And now, the KfH update.
Mon Nov 12 2001

I forgot to mention: new cat pictures on Down time.

Kitten from Hell continues to find new ways to apply her expanding powers of wanton destruction. The most recent victim was a model of a cat that I had made and was inordinately fond of. A friend of mine (the one with nineteen cats) and I visited the Crayola factory last spring. We played with their modeling clay at one of the activity tables and I made a semi-recognizable model of a cat grooming itself. KfH has stolen this from my dresser several times, but Saturday she chewed the cat's leg off. I didn't find most of the arm, so I assume she ate it. The stuff is for kids and non-toxic, so it won't kill her. I hope she at least got indigestion from it.

I tried outsmarting her over the weekend. She's developed a nasty habit of jumping up on the kitchen counter to scavenge when no one is in line of sight. I do not permit cats on tables or counters; had she a thumb she would thumb her nose at me over this. Sunday, I left the dirty glass cutting board (with meat juice on it) on the counter, with a bit of hot pepper sprinkled on it. She sensed something was wrong though, and never even tasted the board. I know I could sprinkle some on the counter, which she would then encounter when she groomed her feet, but I just can't bring myself to be that cruel. At least, not yet. She's pushing my limits though, and she must learn that the counters are not her personal prowling range.

Clueless Wonder has developed what I believe is a rollicking case of feline acne. I first noticed it two weeks ago, but wasn't sure that's what was wrong then. His poor chin has since gone from blackhead-bumby to open sores though. I can't find my derm notes anywhere and fear they're at the ex's. I'm don't want to take any action without having a real vet look at him. Cleaning with hydrogen peroxide would probably be safe (I can't get my hands on any chlorhex easily). With these open sores though I suspect he's going to need antibiotics as well. The Professor is convinced the sores are actually wounds inflicted by KfH, but I can find no evidence of any bite marks anywhere else on him, so I really don't think that's the case. (Not that I wouldn't love to blame it on her.) CW and I go to see the real vet tomorrow night though. The Professor is taking the Warrior Princess at the same time for her overdue boosters. This should be fun ....

I'll make arrangements to have KfH spayed later this month while I'm there. THAT ought to slow the little cyclone down.

13 Comments
  • From:
    Sobriquet (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    yes, I know what you mean..
    our thoughts have been changed forever..it's a very scary thing..
  • From:
    Franny (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    good to see you back. yep, terrorism is the first thing that crossed my mind. but until all the facts are presented, it's probably a good idea to sit tight instead of hurling the hate... on the to do list? first thing is hug the duck and have a glass of wine.
    take care Ms. Salamander.
  • From:
    Shay40 (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    Your wisdom is apparent.
  • From:
    SecretHugger (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    `safely gives you a hug if you want one`

    Everyone Needs A Hug,
    SecretHugger
  • From:
    SilverGlitter (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    I'm glad my dog isn't ample enough to jump on the counters!
  • From:
    Synthetical (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    We're glad you're back! ;)
    Lots of Love, Val
  • From:
    TraumaMama911 (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    Welcome back! Great pictures! I wonder if KfH will find herself taking a swim with the turtle???
  • From:
    Froggy (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    It is good to see you back. Thanks for the help concerning triple entries. Also I would love to visit the Crayola factory. Sorry to read your model got ruined.

    froggy
  • From:
    Moonman (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Nov 12 2001
    As Trillian said in "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", "We have normalcy."

    Welcome back.

    i echo your concerns about the crash. i for one feel some amount of worry on the Nation's newfound over-zealous patriotism. Division is exactly what got got us the tragedies to begin with. there is no sense in celebrating them any further.
  • From:
    Butterfly1980 (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Nov 13 2001
    I wanted to stop by since I always see your name on the forums and say hello. The post about the cats made me laugh. My dog used to dig up the cable wire in the backyard everyday until my mom sprinkled hot pepper down in the hole and covered it up again as per the vet's suggestion. She dug at it once, got the pepper up her nose and that's all she wrote. She never did it again. :o) Well, have a good night.
  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Nov 13 2001
    far out, what a cat
  • From:
    ChinaPink (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Nov 13 2001
    Hi, thanks for your comment...

    Mango powder is definitely found at all the Indian grocers, but you would have better luck if you asked for it by the name of "aamchoor". You should definitely find it. Youu probably won't get very far asking for it as mango powder thhough (even i didn't realise thats what it really was till you asked :-)) Its pretty nice thouugh, gives a tangy flavour to the dish
  • From:
    MoonriddenGirl (Legacy)
    On:
    Tue Nov 13 2001
    If you had my luck, KfH would love the peppers. My puppy, Nemo, has never encountered the substance he doesn't like. We tried the more extreme stuff after Bitter Apple and Bitter Lime proved to be appetizers for him. I stopped using them altogether when it became obvious that he was viewing it as a treat and a personal favor. Good to see you back.