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There's a thread for you.

Hrothgar: "...we found a holistic vet that came to the house and euthanized our 20+ year kitty. It was far easier on both the cat and Mrs H...."

Yeah, that's a nice thing. Jack may not last long enough to get to the vet's. He doesn't seem to be in any pain, but, animals bear things so stoically, who could say?

(Oh, yeah, my wife, the pet whisperer.)

We may be on death watch for the old cat Jack. When I got up, he was moaning like he was miserable. He tried to leap out of my lap to the floor, and ended up doing a faceplant and somersault. Weak & failing.

Prayer is a funny thing. Although we wish to bargain for God's perfect will to change for our whims, it's just something to help us get through things,

I pray that Jack fully recover.
I'll settle for his going soon and peacefully.
We'll probably get a long, dragged-out suffering, ending at the vet's.

Sorry for dark abuse of humorous meme.

DishofRed, did you try unplugging the cable box to reboot it?

Morning, Glories!

Rapper SupaMan helps open the Oklahoma Indian Summer Festival

http://bit.ly/SupaMan

How Oklahoma rappers look.

Well, that's all I've got, a little payin' it back for all the goodies the cobs and horde supply. (h/t CDR M)

They're sending me back to my cell now anyway.

Good night, Gracies.

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Another one of those studies that "finds" something that's obvious to everyone who pays attention.

Study: Conservatives and liberals smell different
http://bit.ly/poli-odor (TheWeek.com)

"It appears nature stacks the deck to make politically similar partners more attractive to each other in unconscious ways," the researchers wrote.

Got nosebleed cure?

Bacon-related medical breakthrough wins Ig Nobel prize
The Register (UK)
http://bit.ly/ig-pig

The wonders of pork!

Hi, Carol. Can't I wax nostalgic for yesterday?

I don't think I told you that I was glad to read your report that your brother finally got moved, and to near his (other) family. Keeping him in my heart. Also you.

My place could be better insulated. Was not built with 2014 energy prices in mind!

Mindful Webworker,
Vic brings news during the week & MPPPP adds stories on weekdays from his office. I don't ever remember MPPPP posting on weekends.

holy smokes, Bullwinkle, what a giant post for a Saturday morning. It just kept scrolling...! My bio-processor is not warmed up enough for this. But y'all with functional minds, carry on. (lurkmode)
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Hey, long-time morons? Remember the good old days when Vic brought the morning news? sigh

To Vic! just because (raising mug)

And remember those stories Poppins used to tell...?

thread crusher posted

Pileated woodpecker, big guy, pounding on a big old pecan by the shed. Sounds like someone whacking on the tree trunk with a 2x4.

Meanwhile, other end of the yard, a murder of crows are having a big squawkfest, sometimes sounding like a bunch of screaming chimps.

Ah, the quiet country life.

When I was in high school, I helped run a teens night club. A couple of times, we hosted a fund-raising gig with several bands at the civic center. Not the big hockey stadium where I saw the Doors et al. A smaller side room that accommodated several hundred.

That's the kind of room I envisioned when I read that this Black M@ss being held at the Okla. City convention center had "sold out." I was amazed.

Only last night do I read they're staging it in a basement room and sold out = 88 tickets. Bwah haw haw!

Plus, thanks to Okla. law, no nude woman altar, and their ceremonies must substitute vinegar for urine.

I'm sure these blackma$$holes' mommas are so proud.

that awkward pause when one wonders, did I kill the thread?

Thanks, Y-not. Yes, he's in my lap right now. Fortunately, swipe keyboard can be done one-handed.

Caturday report.

Old Jack had his rotten tooth removed, but he never recovered. Lost a lot of his weight, and hasn't started eating again. He's being dropper-fed special formula from the vet; still purring but not active. He must be checking out on us. I hate this part.

As a kitten, Jack used to travel with a trucker. Passed through several homes, not always healthy ones, until daughter brought him out here to the country. Before he lost weight, he was about four times the size of our littlest kitty. Brindle, handsome, brilliant, mellow, friendly guy.

I'd rather he recover. God's will be done.

There is a high-pitched whine of a bloodsucking insect in the room. Or a micro-drone. Either way, I must locate and destroy. Right after I get permission from the White House for the attack.

Hmmm. My cell's screen appeared to be dead, but I found if I slap it, the screen comes back on. So, good for a couple more terabytes, right?

Y-not, I'm here. What more excuse do you need to open up the store?

Is this the platform for the morning train? The guy at the ticket window said it was going to be on time today. But then he winked.