I don't know if it will stop them from pooping on the floor. I've never had that problem. Luckily even the strays that I have taken in have all used the box with no issues.

I always just kind of followed them around, and when I saw them take the poop stance, I picked them up and stuck them in the litter box.

That might work, except they make the most mess when I'm asleep and/or at work.

That's a bummer. You need to get a cat sitter :p Or maybe a cat whisperer.

Like I said, I'm about ready to strangle the little sh!ts.

But you might strangle the poop out of them! Than you would have another mess to clean up. Do they use the box while you are at home? Can you close the door to your room while you are away?

When I'm able to watch them, the only place I see them scratching is next to the litter box.

There's really nowhere, but the bathroom, I could close them up in when I'm away. The door to my room doesn't latch and edith can open it with little effort. The extra bedroom has brand new, light-colored carpet. I'd rather they use the old, brown carpet in the other carpeted rooms, if they INSIST on using the carpet.

when i'm able to watch them, the only place i see them scratching is next to the litter box.

there's really nowhere, but the bathroom, i could close them up in when i'm away. the door to my room doesn't latch and edith can open it with little effort. the extra bedroom has brand new, light-colored carpet. i'd rather they use the old, brown carpet in the other carpeted rooms, if they INSIST on using the carpet.

Hh, I wouldn't stand for that mess from kittens for more then a day, and I have had kittens at one time coming out my ears. All litter trained themselves as kittens do, of course, after being weaned and on their own. As you know, in no time at all. So how long are you going to have to put up with the mess? Have you got homes for them yet?

Tick

Congrats on 10,000 posts, Tick. :D

They're not weaned yet. Monday makes them 7 weeks old. I'm not going to send them off to new homes until they're at least 12 weeks old.

If you have suggestions on what to do to get them to stop pooping on my floor, I'm open. I want them to be the best behaved kitties possible when I find them homes.

they're not weaned yet. monday makes them 7 weeks old. i'm not going to send them off to new homes until they're at least 12 weeks old.

if you have suggestions on what to do to get them to stop pooping on my floor, i'm open. i want them to be the best behaved kitties possible when i find them homes.

Would a different litter make a difference?

I don't know. They don't seem to have anything against the litter. Just the litter box.

What kind of litter would you suggest? I need to buy more, anyway, so switching won't be a big deal.

I always liked mixing arm and hammor multi cat and the silica crystals.

I always liked mixing arm and hammor multi cat and the silica crystals. Yes, of course, but those kittens must be not too healthy if they are going other places instead of litter box.

i don't know. they don't seem to have anything against the litter. just the litter box.

what kind of litter would you suggest? i need to buy more, anyway, so switching won't be a big deal.

Oh, I see what the problem is, hh, if there is only one litter box they won't like it. You have to have at least three. How many kittens ? Cats won't tolerate only one for say, three cats even.

They're healthy, they just don't use the litter box. They do keep their messes confined to one corner. Maybe I can use that to my advantage.

Bella, right now I'm using tidy cats multi-cat. I do have some arm and hammer litter freshener powder stuff that I've been using for the past few days, that does WONDERS for the smell. I'd thought about trying silica litter, but I wasn't sure if it was a good idea since the kittens still eat anything they come across.

One of my neighbor's came up to visit last night. He smokes, so I gave him a saucer to use as an ashtray. After he left, spot ate the cigarette ashes before I could stop him.

Do you think silica litter would be safe if the kittens ate it?

oh, I see what the problem is, hh, if there is only one litter box they wont like it. You have to have at least three. How many kittens ? Cats wont tolerate only one for say, three cats even.

6 kittens.

I used to live with 9 cats, and they only had 1 litter box for the longest time, and did fine.

I'm willing to try adding another litter box to see if it'll help. I just want them to stop pooping on the floor.

I wouldn't know how healthy it would be for them to eat it... I know my cat has eaten a piece or two. She didn't get sick but she was also an older cat. Maybe check the back of the bag to see if it has an age limit on it.

Well, I just got back from the store. I got more litter, which I needed anyway, and a couple throw-away lasagna pans. I cleaned up the corner (AGAIN), sprayed it down with vinegar (AGAIN), and put down one of the lasagna pans for a kitten-sized litter box. Let's see if it works.

If it works, then I'll get an actual litter box for them. I'll also be able to open up the extra bedroom so they can have their playroom back.

Sorry to go off the kitten/cat topic.. but I love Lasagna... Mmmmmm

The college I went to had a chef that made the most delicious veggie lasagna I've ever had. The chef that replaced him the next year tried to recreate it, and failed miserably.

Now I need to go look for veggie lasagna recipes. Maybe I'll be lucky and find one even I can make.

Veggie lasagna is a tricky dish. I only made it once.

What kind of litter did you try?

I got the only one they had in a plastic container. 9 lives. The last thing I need is a bunch of cats ripping open a bag of litter and tracking it everywhere and turning my entire living room into a litter box.

I really need to find a vacuum. Then find some way to get it home on my bike.

Make sure to save that container for next time, than you can put the litter that comes in the bag in the container (if you want to try another brand).

I planned on it. The first litter container I emptied got washed out several times and re-purposed to hold food, instead of getting it out of the giant bag all the time.

The other litter container is holding the litter scoop. I got tired of edith dragging it around, and the kittens were starting to try to copy her.

Way to do the three R's! Very Green of you.

I had to spend $10 to get a container for dog food.

i got the only one they had in a plastic container. 9 lives. the last thing i need is a bunch of cats ripping open a bag of litter and tracking it everywhere and turning my entire living room into a litter box.

i really need to find a vacuum. then find some way to get it home on my bike.

Or delivered?

like i said, i'm about ready to strangle the little sh!ts.

I feel your pain.

If you put something the kitties aren't too keen on the smell of in the area you don't want them to poop that might deter them. Suggestions: Lavendar - plant or essential oil, citrus spray or oil, garlic cloves, mothballs. Some people say tumble dryer sheets work.

How about covering the carpet with plastic runner, they won't like the feel of it and it would be easier to clean if they still persist.

Some people put helium balloons in the areas they don't want the kitties to go, having something shiny bobbing about distracts them and they don't get too close.

If they insist on going in a certain spot why not move the litter tray to there, with plastic sheeting under if need be, until they get the hang of always using it - or having extras ones there?

Do hope you find a solultion short of strangling them. :)

Am I going crazy, or did we not have a food and drink section?

Hmmm your right couldt spot one

Unless you count this?
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/nutrition/

Yeah. Is it gone?

Ah found it under home and garden :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/food-drink/

ah found it under home and garden :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/food-drink/

beat me to it ^_^

I don't know... I swear I have posted in it before. More than once. Hmm...

ah found it under home and garden :)

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/food-drink/

Ahh just saw this. Thanks. Did it get moved?

No idea :)

No worries, thanks! :)

Well, think I'm going to turn in for the night/morning, g'night all :)

Night

One cat fell off the end table onto another cat. That sent a third cat jumping behind the couch, getting tangled in the blind for a second on the way down. Cats 4 through 6 ran for cover as fast as they could. Mommy cat spent five minutes walking around, talking, convinced one of her babies got hurt. The entire time, I was laughing my a$$ off.

Who needs cable when you have constant entertainment with kitties?

exactly ^_^

right now I have two sleeping under my legs and two fighting over my head. Not sure where the other two are.

I don't WANT to give any of my babies away. I'm going to cry when they go to new homes.

Hello everyone

Hi Emop. I am just getting ready to take my wonderful mutt of a dog for a walk.

Hi Emop. I am just getting ready to take my wonderful mutt of a dog for a walk.

Cool!

Hey guys.
Anyone still around?

Hello?

I have to tell you guys the mentality of what I work with.

One of the guys here is having issues with his wife. They are off and on. He moved out a couple weeks ago. They have two children together already. So a couple days ago he is so cranky and says how he just wants to shoot himself his life sucks. We ask why. Well his wife told him she was pregnant again. So someone asks him if he is sure its his. His comment "I know its mine I watched her pee on the stick"

Wow, that's all I can say. He must be a member on this site. Maybe we have talked with him and we don't know it. Oh boy that's so sad I couldn't even laugh.

hello?

Hey bear.
How's it going?

Hey sunny, tough luck for working with that guy :o


Not so bad could be better, but I'm living so that's a plus :)

Hope your well anyhoo :)

Ya that wasn't the comment I expected from him.

I am well. They broke ground on our house this week. Its so exciting. I can't believe its going to happen. My first mortgage I remember thinking I am going to be so old when its paid off. Now this time, I will be old! It's a 30 year mortgage. Yikes!

Wow yep you will be old by then :D


I'm not sure what you mean by 'broke ground' if I hear something's broke it usually means a bad thing, but you seem happy about this being broke :D

Well we are having the house put in. They had to come in and get the site ready for the cement pad they are putting the house on. "Broke ground" I guess is the term for they are starting to build it. Hang on I have my camera and a picture and you will see what I mean... give me a second.

Here is what I meant...

Awesome :D, love those mini diggers

And you've already set up your trampoline :D

Yes well we live right next door. So I had the trampline there for a few summers now. We take it down for winter though. Its been set up again for about a month. Yes I jump on it and love love love it.

:D

My brothers got one 13 ft its massive, takes up about 1/3 of the garden :D

This one is actually a 15 foot one. It may not look it because its pretty far back. They are way to fun. Do you ever get on it? I am so a kid at heart. I bought it for Gavin when he was two. Really at that age I bought it more for me. What can a two year old do with a trampline. My sister-in-law peed her pants the first time she was on it.

I go on every now and again. I went on it with a broken leg, even have a pic somewhere as proof:D


Yeah no use kidding yourself who you bought it for ;)

With a broken leg? Crazy! Can't imagine that felt to good.

Silly bear isn't that why we have kids? Of course I bought the WII for him, of course I bought his little power wheels Escalade for him(yes my arse fits in it just fine), of course the pool was bought for him and the floaties with the drink holders. All these things are for him. I hate to keep going he might sound spoiled. So I play with it all to equal it out.

I am done for the day bear. I am locking this place up and heading home. I may pop in later. You never know with me.

Tip of the day: Stay off trampolines with broken legs.

Lol, yes to even it out of course, and have lots of fun doing so :D


No worries my leg was in a cast so that acted as my leg instead of the actual bones in my leg :)

Trampolining is fun - except when you have to hang onto your boobs so they don't bounce too much - looks a bit silly...

Trampolining is fun - except when you have to hang onto your boobs so they don't bounce too much - looks a bit silly....

So jealous. I hardly have that problem.

I have to tell you guys the mentality of what I work with.

One of the guys here is having issues with his wife. They are off and on. He moved out a couple weeks ago. They have two children together already. So a couple days ago he is so cranky and says how he just wants to shoot himself his life sucks. We ask why. Well his wife told him she was pregnant again. So someone asks him if he is sure its his. His comment "I know its mine I watched her pee on the stick"

Wow, thats all I can say. He must be a member on this site. Maybe we have talked with him and we dont know it. Oh boy thats so sad I couldnt even laugh.

Is that a new kind of paternity test I've never heard of before?

is that a new kind of paternity test i've never heard of before?

Isn't that to funny? I have to tell the story here because there are so many similar ones on this site like that.

Now about these kittens I keep reading about. I so want one! I have two cats now and have been thinking of another. Fed Ex me one please.

Sunny, I have a house design idea for you.

When I was in high school, I went to someone's house for a cast party. Don't remember who or what play. What I DO remember, is that their back deck had a big hole in the middle. In that hole, was a trampoline. You walked right from the deck onto the trampoline. They also had a swimming pool in their basement.

If you want to take your trampoline down for winter, you can just make a big 'plug' to go over the hole when the trampoline's not there.

Oh my god that sounds awesome. I have sliding glass doors to coming off my dining room. Ooohh better yet put the trampoline like you said and the pool off the side. Can't imagine how many broken bones that would cause. Jumping from the trampoline in the deck to the pool.

Isnt that to funny? I have to tell the story here because there are so many similar ones on this site like that.

Now about these kittens I keep reading about. I so want one! I have two cats now and have been thinking of another. Fed Ex me one please.

If you can find a way to get a kitten to you, I'm more than happy to let you adopt one. Unfortunately, since I don't drive, I won't be much help in the transporting department.

There's actually a group of truckers that transport animals.

Welcome to Operation Roger... Truckers Pet Transport (http://www.operationroger.rescuegroups.org/)

Oh my god that sounds awesome. I have sliding glass doors to coming off my dining room. Ooohh better yet put the trampoline like you said and the pool off the side. Can't imagine how many broken bones that would cause. Jumping from the trampoline in the deck to the pool.

I'm glad I could set some wheels spinning ^_^

Oh Sunny, you really have to adopt a kitten. Adopt Alty-cat, she needs you!

Pack your bags, we're going on a guilt trip. :)

Stop it Alty! As it is I take in every stray in the neighborhood and let them live here as long as they want. For years I kept dog food here and I don't even have a dog. But just in case...

Oh great bags are packed. This is going to be a long ride.

By the way heath my postmaster once told me she had a box of little chicks come through her post office. She said they chirped the entire time and drove her nuts.

Stop it Alty! As it is I take in every stray in the neighborhood and let them live here as long as they want. For years I kept dog food here and I dont even have a dog. But just in case....

Oh great bags are packed. This is going to be a long ride.

I can push you over the edge. Double dog dare me? :D


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Please adopt Alty cat. Pretty please.

Are you in your car yet? ;)

Wow if that's Alty-cat I pass. Looks like Gizmo the gremlin with those big eyes. Will it turn nasty if it gets wet?

OK I can pretty her up I guess.

Wow if thats Alty-cat I pass. Looks like Gizmo the gremlin with those big eyes. Will it turn nasty if it gets wet?

OK I can pretty her up I guess.

LMAO! No, that's not Alty-cat. Alty-cat is a calico cutie. This one is some genetic freak with huge eyes, but still, I think she's cute, and so sad looking.

I guess it's back to the drawing board. Any hints on how I can make you crack and adopt Alty-cat?

Seriously I am hypnotized... watch.. ing bunnies butt

Seriously I am hypnotized...watch..ing bunnies butt

LOL! That's what she's there for, to make people forget about their question. ;)

Now go adopt Alty-cat. You can't distract me Sunnykins. :)

I'd like for alty-cat and unky to be adopted together, if possible. They've really bonded, and neither do well in unfamiliar or uncertain situations.

Aura will do fine just about anywhere, as long as she's allowed to do things on her terms. She likes to be around other people and cats, but likes her space. She accepts cuddles and pets, but only when SHE wants them.

Mop would be great around young kids. He loves cuddles and pets and loves nothing more than to curl up or play next to you. He's very careful with his claws and teeth, and almost never causes pain. I don't think living with a little kid who picks kitty up by the butt or head or puts kitty in a dress and stroller would phase him at all. In fact, I think he'd love it.

By the way heath my postmaster once told me she had a box of little chicks come through her post office. She said they chirped the entire time and drove her nuts.

Despite that, I will not be mailing a kitten through the post office.

OK your in Canada? I am on the border. Seriously, on the border. Hmm.. how far are you from Cornwall?

Me? No, I'm in Ohio.

Oh right. Dam bunny butt had me confused. Bella is in Canada.
Well now I can meet you half way. Somehow.

The problem is, I bike. I don't drive. That's why I suggested the truckers. They charge, but it's still cheaper than the gas to drive here and back. The only thing is, they require all animals to have their rabies shots, so kitten wouldn't be able to leave until it's at least 12 weeks. They're a few days shy of 7 weeks, right now.

How far from northeast Ohio are you? I'm only about an hour from erie, pa.

I think I am 8 hours from the PA line. I spent some time in Machanicsburg (sp?) and that was a 14 hour drive. I would really take one if we could make it happen. In all honesty I would.

Then I think the truckers would be our best bet. Here, take a look at their requirements page for transporting animals:

*PET TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS / APPLICATION (http://www.operationroger.rescuegroups.org/info/display?PageID=4378)

then i think the truckers would be our best bet. here, take a look at their requirements page for transporting animals:

*PET TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS / APPLICATION (http://www.operationroger.rescuegroups.org/info/display?PageID=4378)

I have never heard of that. What a great thing to do. My only issue is meeting a truck driver at any random time. I am not free at any random time. Or could I be. Hmm... such a great idea! That's cheaper then the shelter here to adopt one.

Well, think on it. It'll be at least another 5 weeks before kitty could leave, anyway. That'll give you time to decide if it's doable, and decide who you want to adopt.

And, of course, if you have any questions about my babies, I am always happy to answer them.

Hubby calls me the animal magnet. It started when I came across someone whose children had brought home some guinea pigs without asking permission. The parents didn't want them and the original owner wouldn't take them back. The new owners said they were going to drown them if they couldn't get rid of them. I won't start on what I think of those people...

Anyway, hubby and the kids came home to find the guinea pigs housed at ours. They were actually fantastic llittle pets. Somehow since then we came to rescue quite a few more guinea pigs and a couple of rabbits. The piggies are great, they have all sorts of different squeaks and bubbly noises they use to communicate and I swear we understand just what they want now. The garden is all walled off safely so we let them out of their hutches in a morning and they have free run till bedtime. They wander in the kitchen to see what we are up to and scrounge an odd snack. If it gets near bedtime and we haven't gone out to round them up they come in to round us up and demand their supper!

The rabbits think they own the garden and if I plant a new plant anywhere they don't approve of they dig it up and make me move it. Whenever I have been gardening they do an inspection to see if they like what I have done to their domain. They play happily with the piggies though.

I have to overplant my veggy garden like mad as the animals help themselves to their share. Never have to cut the grass though. :)

Although we live in a town, far from any countryside, we get quite a few lost or injured animals just appear in the garden. We take care of them until they are ready to be on their way. Hedgehogs mainly. Had a lost ferret turn up the other day.

We had a bird once that fell off the roof before it was ready to fly. It managed to flap enough to get to ground without injury but couldn't get back up. It's mum was sqwaking like mad from the rooftop. I made it a little nest in a hole under a wall, fed it, and kept it safe from cats until it could fly. It was great seeing it practising and making progress from being able to just get up onto a small wall until it could finally fly free.

I thought that would be the last I saw of it. But the next time I was out gardening it appeared at my feet and followed me around the garden seeing what tasty morsels I might dig up. When I sat out in the garden having a sandwich it came and begged for some. As winter came it flew off and again I thought that would be the last time I saw it. Next spring it appeared again. Each year it has got a bit more distant. It doesn't come so close now or ask for food but I still catch a glimpse of it checking out it's old nesting spot and having a look around.

...

aww, that's just sweet.

soooooooo... do you think your bunnies and piggies would mind sharing their family with a kitty? ^_~

Hey JH, I was wondering where you got to!

Been really busy last few weeks. Lots on the go and going on.

Howdy, Deputy.

Count Rugen moment - Get some rest. If you don't have your health you haven't got anything.

OH MY GOSH YOU GUYS YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS VIDEO!!! This is the funniest thing I think I've ever seen. I almost peed my pants. :)

Purina Animal All Stars (http://purinaanimalallstars.yahoo.com/?v=7485498&l=100000085)

Someone give me a hug?

someone give me a hug?

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Cool just ignore the best video ever. I see how it is. :)

Thank you, m. believe it or not, that really did help. Today has been a roller coaster of a day.

Cool just ignore the best video ever. I see how it is. :)

I watched it ohso , and I had to refrain from making a rude comment ;)

That tongue almost looks fake :eek:

thank you, m. believe it or not, that really did help. today has been a roller coaster of a day.

Glad to help heath , hope your day gets better :)

Not likely. I found out today that my job is ending. The shop is closing. If I don't find a new job, and get a paycheck, by the middle of next month, then I can't pay rent or bills.

I watched it ohso , and I had to refrain from making a rude comment ;)

That tongue almost looks fake :eek:

Oh good gosh. You would. :eek: I didn't even think that until you said something. Now I can't watch it again! :(:rolleyes:

not likely. i found out today that my job is ending. the shop is closing. if i don't find a new job, and get a paycheck, by the middle of next month, then i can't pay rent or bills.

That's awful!

someone give me a hug?

Hugs Heath, Big Bear Hugs :)

Yeah, I've spent the last almost 3 hours trying not to let myself get into a full-blown panic attack and start hyperventilating. If I lose this place, that's it. I lose eligibility for rental assistance, my kitties, and the shelter isn't even an option against for another 8 months.

Just when I was beginning to believe that everything would be OK, the world falls out form underneath me again.

The worse part is, I got this news on the heels of some really great news. My sister's bringing the kids up to visit next Sunday. I've missed my niece and nephew something awful, and I finally get ot meet my youngest niece (who just turned 6 months this week).

aww, that's just sweet.

soooooooo.......do ya think your bunnies and piggies would mind sharing their family with a kitty? ^_~

I used to have kitties years ago at my old house but this one is on a main road and just too dicey for cats. Think the piggies and rabbits would be pretty scared of a kitty when it grew up. They weren't over impressed when we had to lodge the lost ferret for a couple of days until the owner was traced. Luckily I managed to lure it into a spare hutch before it got to snacking on my rabbits. When the owner collected it he admitted he uses it for rabbiting!

not likely. i found out today that my job is ending. the shop is closing. if i don't find a new job, and get a paycheck, by the middle of next month, then i can't pay rent or bills.

Oh no. So many people facing hard times at the moment. I really hope something good turns up.

At this point, I'll settle for something bad. I just need a job, and soon.

someone give me a hug?

Here's another hug, Heath. I really hope things look up fast.

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Thanks, guys. I really am feeling a lot better. No more danger of hyperventilating, at least. Tomorrow, I start filling out every application I can think of.

((((((((((((heath)))))))))))))))

Okay Heath, I'm going to cheer you up.

For those with kids, you've all heard of "the Wiggles", it's a kids band, they play kids music, it's interactive, they dance, they sing, they have a show and they perform live. It's all geared towards young kids.

Well, click on the link, it's a Wiggles song. Remember, this is for young kids, and yes, it's a real Wiggles song.

Tell me what you think. :)

YouTube - Most Hilarious Ringtone - I've Got the Clap - Hilarious Ringtone! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYpChcwsn4g)

Let me guess you have the clap?

Let me guess you have the clap?

And I'm giving it to you! ;) :p

Okay Heath, I'm going to cheer you up.

For those with kids, you've all heard of "the Wiggles", it's a kids band, they play kids music, it's interactive, they dance, they sing, they have a show and they perform live. It's all geared towards young kids.

Well, click on the link, it's a Wiggles song. Remember, this is for young kids, and yes, it's a real Wiggles song.

Tell me what you think. :)

YouTube - Most Hilarious Ringtone - I've Got the Clap - Hilarious Ringtone! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYpChcwsn4g)

That is wrong on about 43 different levels, but it made me laugh.

My brother loves The Wiggles! Captain Feathersword looks like my dad's best friend

that is wrong on about 43 different levels, but it made me laugh.

That was the plan. I'm glad it worked.

Yes, very wrong, but very funny and thankfully kids have no idea what "the clap" is. :)

That was the plan. I'm glad it worked.

Yes, very wrong, but very funny and thankfully kids have no idea what "the clap" is. :)

Yes we do!
It's when you do this!

*slams hands together in a giddy manner*
Right? Right?

yes we do!
it's when you do this!

*slams hands together in a giddy manner*
right? right?

LMAO! I'll tell you when you're 18. ;)

LMAO! I'll tell you when you're 18. ;)

Shh, I already know!

shh, I already know!

Well then what am I supposed to tell you when you turn 18 if you already know everything? :(

I guess I have to wait for sweet Unky so I can corrupt his mind. ;)

Love you Unky. You know that. :)

Hheath, I am so sorry to hear about your day. Does your state offer Employment Insurance?

Alty that video made me laugh out loud. Too funny. But you can keep your clap. :p

Well then what am I supposed to tell you when you turn 18 if you already know everything? :(

I guess I have to wait for sweet Unky so I can corrupt his mind. ;)

Love ya Unky. You know that. :)

Alty, I'm in an American high school. Nothing but corruption!

Anyone seen Furry Vengeance?

hheath, I am so sorry to hear about your day. Does your state offer Employment Insurance?

Alty that video made me laugh out loud. Too funny. But you can keep your clap. :p

But I'm giving it to you! Who's got the clap, I do! I do! LMAO!

So very wrong. ;)

Damn, good thing we have health insurance.

Damn, good thing we have health insurance.

LMAO! You said it babe. ;)

I really have to wonder who wrote that song and thought "Hey, this would be great for kids!". :p

I know! If my kid was singing that in public, I would duck and hide!

I know! If my kid was singing that in public, I would duck and hide!

I'd say, at the top of my lungs "Whose child is this?!" and then walk away. ;)

hheath, I am so sorry to hear about your day. Does your state offer Employment Insurance?

Alty that video made me laugh out loud. Too funny. But you can keep your clap. :p

Not as far as I know. Even if they did, I doubt I would qualify. I was getting paid under the table, so there's no pay stubs or taxes or anything.

Right now, I'm focusing on the fact that I get to see my sister and the kids in a week. And, since I don't have to go to work, it should be no problem to get everything cleaned and pretty and organized for when they get here.

What's even better, she's giving me her old vacuum. For the first time since I moved in, I'll be able to vacuum my floors. When you have one person and seven cats in an apartment, the carpets can get pretty bad if you can't vacuum for almost 3 months.

Alty, I'm in an American high school. nothing but corruption!

Anyone seen Furry Vengence?

yep. The other day. Spot walked up and attacked my iPod. It must've looked at him funny ^_^

(pssst...i posted a link to the video in the kitty thread)

I saw that video it is so cute! I love those little Kitty's.

So do I. and I plan on doing everything I can to make sure I don't have to lose all of them. As long as I have a roof, they'll have a home. Even if it means I can't buy toilet paper and I have to start hauling sand from the beach to use as litter. Knowing they need me is the only thing keeping me from having a complete breakdown and giving up.

Hheath, I am sending good vibes your way. I hope everything works out.

Thank you. Right now I need all the luck and good vibes I can get. Until then, I have a feline family that needs me and helps cheer me up, and a human family I'm going to see for the first time in 9-10 months. Six furry babies I see all the time, and a six-month old baby I finally get to meet.

Life still has its bright spots. I just have to hold on to them as tight as I can.

There's always a silver lining!

Seven of them live with me right now. I may not have a job or any friends of family nearby, but I have my kitties. For right this moment, that's enough.

Where is everyone tonight?

Psssst... over here :cool:

I'm here. Just watching aura stalk my ant. At least I think it's only one ant. Doesn't really matter. Aura is having fun smacking it repeatedly.

Ahh! You scared me!

How are things down under? And no, there was no WT there.

i'm here. just watching aura stalk my ant. at least i think it's only one ant. doesn't really matter. aura is having fun smacking it repeatedly.


Awws. It's so cute when they home in on their hunting skills.

Ahh! You scared me!

How are things down under? And no, there was no WT there.

Ha Ha... all good , at work for another 2 hours and then off for a few Beers :)



On the WT topic , you should ask Alty what an Aussie kiss is ;)

awws. It's so cute when they hone in on their hunting skills.

Not for the Ant :eek:

An Aussie kiss eh? Dare I even ask?

I wish I was having a few beers. Lucky duck. I had a BBQ with some friends today. It's almost 2 am here.

An Aussie kiss eh? Dare I even ask?





Well it's the same as a French kiss...





But it's performed Down Under ;)

LOL! Ding*

Hey dudes wish me luck :)

I have an interview today. It's with a program that my province provides that helps pay for your school. They're going to see if I qualify. I really really hope I get in so cross your fringers for me guys. It's not till 9:30 but I'm up getting ready for it [it's 7:39].

wear a pink or blue top. Pink is warm and makes you seem likable instantly. Blue is calming and makes you seem mature and responsible.

if you have a necklace or earrings with light blue stones, wear that, too.

and, tons of luck and good wishes ^_^

wear a pink or blue top. pink is warm and makes you seem likable instantly. blue is calming and makes you seem mature and responsible.

if you have a necklace or earrings with light blue stones, wear that, too.

and, tons of luck and good wishes ^_^

Thanks for the tip hheath! I'm definitely going for mature and responsible! It's more of a casual interview, from what I hear, so dressing too upity would be "awkward" as someone told me, but going in jeans it too laid back. So I opted for black jeans and now a cute blue top.

Fewf.. this interview has me all kinds of nervous.

P.S. has anyone started a new thread yet? This is right about to end!

Uh here it is:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/lounge/altys-chit-chat-thread-part-3-a-471261.html#post2354410

EDIT: NVM F me. I just realized it stops at 1500. Ahahaha

See I'm so nervous I'm not even thinking straight... crap. Well I guess we can save that link for later...

Haha...

Sh!t I'm mortified.

Take deep breathes. It'll be OK.

Just finished a very profound book. High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips. You know Julie Cooper of One Day at a Time and daughter of John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas.

Very profound to say the least.

I know her as molly phillips on so weird.

Yes, that's her. She had such a sad childhood.

Just finished a very profound book. High on Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips. You know Julie Cooper of One Day at a Time and daughter of John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas.

Very profound to say the least.

Yes, I know she was working on this book when she appeared on Oprah and declared that she had been sexually abused by her dad. A lot to own up, for both of them, but getting it out in the open was the healing process. Both father and daughter have come to terms with it.

Tick

Yes, that's her. She had such a sad childhood.

Yeah, good example of the results of poor parenting (aka: parents doing what feels good for them not their child). I know she keeps trying to get her life on a good track. How is she doing these days?

I saw a biography on TV about her when I was younger. Don't remember much about it, but it must've been close to 15 years ago. I do remember that she spent years addicted to alcohol before finally cleaning up and turning her life back around.

Both father and daughter have come to terms with it.

tick

According to the book, on his death bed he did not admit it.

Apparently she is doing pretty good after getting busted with heroin at LAX in 2008. So, she's been sober 2 years now. But at one time she was sober for 15 years, so only time will tell.

The book was so descriptive that by the end of my shift I thought I was hallucinating aliens in the woodwork of the hospital. The other nurse working with me saw goats instead of aliens.

I promise we were just tired, we were NOT dipping into our narcotic stash. :p

i saw a biography on tv about her when i was younger. don't remember much about it, but it must've been close to 15 years ago. i do remember that she spent years addicted to alcohol before finally cleaning up and turning her life back around.

Alcohol is mild... narcotics of all kinds. Coke, heroine, dilaudid, morphine, qualuudes, etc. Anything she could get her hands on.

yeah, I was maybe 10, at the oldest, when I saw it. I probably had no idea what most of what they were talking about meant. The alcoholism is about the only thing I really remember, and it might not even actually be from that show.

goats? In a hospital? Were they in the bassinets in the nursery? ^_~

goats? in a hospital? were they in the bassinets in the nursery? ^_~

Actually the aliens are in the nursery... on the door.

The goats are on the locked door going into the L&D area. :eek:

Strange, but true. We even convinced the oncoming nurses that we saw them, and they saw them too!

NO I was NOT partaking of the morphine! :p

So, the babies are greeted by goats, then hang out with the aliens?

so, the babies are greeted by goats, then hang out with the aliens?

Yes, ma'am! ;)

I didn't even mention the ghosts in the C-Section OR! :eek:

All you need are some jellyfish in the waiting room.

all you need are some jellyfish in the waiting room.

We've had them. I had security escort them out of the hospital. :D

Jellyfish only cause Jerry Springer moments.

Did security use butterfly nets? You know jellyfish can only be successful herded with butterfly nets, don't you?

did security use butterfly nets? you know jellyfish can only be successful herded with butterfly nets, don't you?

OMG, I didn't know that! They used fishing poles with popsicles as bait! I bet that's why they keep coming back!

There's your problem. They expect popsicles every time they come back. Just have security chase them off with butterfly nets next time.

there's your problem. they expect popsicles every time they come back. just have security chase them off with butterfly nets next time.

I don't know if we have butterfly nets. We are a small rural hospital. Typically no more than 25 patients in the entire hospital at one time.

What about bubbles? Will they follow a trail of bubbles?

Maybe if they're edible bubbles.

maybe if they're edible bubbles.

Oh, grape flavored of course! ;)

Perfect.

Just be sure not to let any hedgehogs in after the jellyfish leave.

Hedgehogs? Are they as dangerous as the jellyfish?

:( Oh my god this day hasn't started great.

I came home crying.

So I went in it was 9:20 and the old mean secretary was there. And so I sat down and she was like "Sarah your late, we'll have to reschedual" and I was like "What? How? My appointment isn't till 9:30??" and she was like "It was for 9:00" and I can swear to you guys that she said 9:30 last week. I wrote it down everywhere... 9:30 now I look like some idiot that doesn't know how to read time... and then the old lady goes on and says "well make sure you call ahead to let us know your keeping the appointment".. at that point I couldn't help but burst into tears. I really wanted this. I just hate being so disrespected by my elders, and I just really wanted this... :(

Not so much dangerous, as annoying. Lots of pacing and crying and demanding attention form anyone wearing scrubs. Always underfoot, and that's not a comfortable place for hedgehogs to be.

Sarah, have the jellyfish invaded?

What was the appointment for?

not so much dangerous, as annoying. lots of pacing and crying and demanding attention form anyone wearing scrubs. always underfoot, and that's not a comfortable place for hedgehogs to be.

I bet we could chase them out with the salamanders though.

:( Oh my god this day hasn't started out great.

I came home crying.

So I went in it was 9:20 and the old mean secretary was there. And so I sat down and she was like "Sarah your late, we'll have to reschedual" and I was like "What? How? My appointment isn't till 9:30??" and she was like "It was for 9:00" and I can swear to you guys that she said 9:30 last week. I wrote it down everywhere... 9:30 now I look like some idiot that doesn't know how to read time... and then the old lady goes on and says "well make sure you call ahead to let us know your keeping the appointment".. at that point I couldn't help but burst into tears. I really wanted this. I just hate being so disrespected by my elders, and I just really wanted this... :(

*huggles*

Eat some chocolate and drink some peppermint tea (if you have some). That almost always helps me feel at least a little better.

Sarah, have the jellyfish invaded?

What was the appointment for?

It was for school. It's this program that helps individuals in Ontario to go to school, it's funded by the government. It would be such a super duper help for me. My load would be a lot lighter that's for sure...

Now I look like a total idiot to the lady that is going to interview me on Wed. because of the secretary's mistake.

I know I heard 9:30.. :( I just know I did.

It hurt when the lady looked at me like some dumb little girl. I hate that... just because I'm young doesn't mean I'm stupid :(

I bet we could chase them out with the salamanders though.

As long as they're not blue salamanders. Hedgehogs and blue salamanders are cohorts.

Green salamanders would work. Pink would be even better. Hedgehogs are terrified of pink salamanders. The run screaming about something that sounds vaguely like, 'nettles.' or maybe it's, 'needles.'

:( Oh my god this day hasn't started out great.

I came home crying.

So I went in it was 9:20 and the old mean secretary was there. And so I sat down and she was like "Sarah your late, we'll have to reschedual" and I was like "What? How? My appointment isn't till 9:30??" and she was like "It was for 9:00" and I can swear to you guys that she said 9:30 last week. I wrote it down everywhere... 9:30 now I look like some idiot that doesn't know how to read time... and then the old lady goes on and says "well make sure you call ahead to let us know your keeping the appointment".. at that point I couldn't help but burst into tears. I really wanted this. I just hate being so disrespected by my elders, and I just really wanted this... :(

I am so sorry that the day started this way. I hope it gets better. :)

Dam, it's the blue salamanders that are indigenous to my neck 'o the woods.

I know! I know! Hummingbirds! That's the ticket!

It was for school. It's this program that helps individuals in Ontario to go to school, it's funded by the government. It would be such a super duper help for me. My load would be a lot lighter that's for sure...

Now I look like a total idiot to the lady that is going to interview me on Wed. because of the secretary's mistake.

I know I heard 9:30.. :( I just know I did.

It hurt when the lady looked at me like some dumb little girl. I hate that... just because I'm young doesn't mean I'm stupid :(

Of course you aren't stupid. Chalk it up to Monday. Maybe she was having a bad day too. Maybe someone pi$$ed in her Wheaties this morning.

You will charm her on Wednesday I'm sure.

Dam, it's the blue salamanders that are indigenous to my neck 'o the woods.

I know! I know!! Hummingbirds! That's the ticket!

Hummingbirds will be perfect. And the only thing you have to do to make sure they don't bother the staff, is make sure they always have plenty of coffee to drink.

hummingbirds will be perfect. and the only thing you have to do to make sure they don't bother the staff, is make sure they always have plenty of coffee to drink.

Oh, coffee is no problem. We mainline coffee at night. I can give them coffee IVs if they want.:D

Thanks guys... you made me feel a lot better.

Ugh..

Tea does sound good.. chocolate too.

Oh, well, I'm having a beer. Remember, it's late night for me.

I'm glad you are feeling better. We wouldn't want our little muddy to make mud pies cause she's cryin'

Of course you aren't stupid. Chalk it up to Monday. Maybe she was having a bad day too. Maybe someone pi$$ed in her Wheaties this morning.

You will charm her on Wednesday I'm sure.

Speaking of...

Kittens p!ssed in one of my shoes until it was so wet it made a puddle on the floor. It's soaking in a bucket of water, vinegar, and dish soap. If I knew who did it, I'd strangle them.

Oh, coffee is no problem. We mainline coffee at night. I can give them coffee IVs if they want.:D

IV's might be tricky. Do you even HAVE needles that small? And it might be kind of hard to get them to hold still. All that coffee makes them jittery.

Thanks guys... you made me feel a lot better.

Ugh..

Tea does sound good.. chocolate too.

Then spoil yourself. Your week had a sh!tty start, you deserve the extra treat.

IV's might be tricky. do you even HAVE needles that small? and it might be kinda hard to get them to hold still. all that coffee makes them jittery.

Ah, well, hummingbird feeders filled with coffee will have to do.

Ladies and Germs, time for me to get a good day's sleep.

Dang, I hope I don't dream about aliens and goats.

night. That was fun. I don't get much complete randomness like that in my life anymore. I've missed it.

I hope I made you smile Heath! I don't get randomness either. It was fun.

Good night, J. Rest well. :)

I have a very lucky pillow...











It's about to get some head!! :D:D:eek:

I have a very lucky pillow.......











It's about to get some head!!! :D:D:eek:



J!! :rolleyes: Bwahahahahaha!

I have a very lucky pillow.......











It's about to get some head!!! :D:D:eek:

You are friggen amazing. :) I will use that someday... haha!! Gosh that got me laughing!

then spoil yourself. your week had a sh!tty start, you deserve the extra treat.

1 snickers bar
1 grilled cheese
1 homemade smoothie later

Oooouufff I feel so blob-ish!

:D I treated myself, talked to a good friend, and now I feel like a million bucks. I can't wait till Wednesday to come and just try my best...

:D I treated myself, talked to a good friend, and now I feel like a million bucks. I can't wait till Wednesday to come and just try my best....

Good mental outlook. :)

Friends and comfort can fix just about anything.

Speaking of food, my stomach is going to eat itself if I don't put something in it.

friends and Southern Comfort can fix just about anything.

speaking of food, my stomach is going to eat itself if i don't put something in it.

Fixed it for you :)


Good luck on Wednesday muddy :)

How are you holding up, Heath?

I did that to myself with this biology class I am taking now Muddy. I swear they said 10am, I show up looking my best, totally prepared to wow them. I'm sitting waiting, half hour goes by, an hour goes by, finally the receptionist comes in and asks if I am waiting for anyone in particular. I tell her I had an appointment at 10am.

She asks my name, rolls her eyes, tells me it was for 9 am. Than proceeds to tell me how incredibly busy they are, and can't possibly wait around all day for me to show up. She tells me they are booked solid for the next two weeks. The course was starting in 4 days. I came in every day for the next four days and waited for one minute of their time to get registered. Finally on the day the class started the counselor took pity on me and registered me.

I hope you wow them on Wednesday! Break a leg!

Right now? A throbbing headache and nausea. My body skips right over nerves and jumps right to physically ill. Thankfully, it's been several years since I've gotten to the point where I actually ended up throwing up.

right now? a throbbing headache and nausea. my body skips right over nerves and jumps right to physically ill. thankfully, it's been several years since i've gotten to the point where i actually ended up throwing up.

You and the 'family' are in my thoughts. I know something will turn up for you. :)

Yes Hheath, I hope something works out for yoou! Still sending those good vibes.

It's funny how we all effect each other so much. You were in my thoughts the other night Hheath!

You guys are awesome. I plan on seriously starting the job hunt tomorrow. Hopefully the fact that I'm more than willing to work 3rd's will work in my favor. As long as I make at least $80-100 a week, I'll be fine.

Best of luck with the job hunt heath :)

Hey Bella... how are you?

Hey guys. Happy thought for everyone! Gosh darn it.
I could add my own misery but I won't. Happy places people.

you guys are awesome.

You bet we are. :D

Aren't you glad to be a big part of the 'you'? :)

I don't know what I would do without you guys. You keep me the healthy kind of insane ^_^

Hey guys. Happy thought for everyone! Gosh darn it.
I could add my own misery but I wont. Happy places people.

Let's all have a group hug and let the worries fade for awhile.

{{{{{all of us}}}}}

Happy places sunny :)

Pass on the group hug thanks Cat :)

hey Bella...how are you?

Hi Kitty! How are you? I am doing good.

Cat you have got to be one of the kindest people I have never really met.

kitty's back. Yay ^_^

Cat you have got to be one of the kindest people I have never really met.

:o

OK, I know this is completely random, but I have a question.

how mad do you think spot would be if I dyed him blue? You know, just dipped him in a bowl of blue kool-aid.

Just saying...

Hi Kitty! How are you? I am doing good.

Had a long month. Congrats on being named an expert. You deserve it! My youngest graduated yesterday from college, with honors I might Today she is winging her way Key West. There's about eight of them going. 189 graduates. Long ceremony. It was worth it. Are you better?

ok, i know this is completely random, but i have a question.

how mad do you think spot would be if i dyed him blue? you know, just dipped him in a bowl of blue kool-aid.

What color are your walls? You want to repaint them what color?:rolleyes:

Most of my walls are wood paneling. The rest are white.

I was thinking spot would look dashing in a sky blue.

ok, i know this is completely random, but i have a question.

how mad do you think spot would be if i dyed him blue? you know, just dipped him in a bowl of blue kool-aid.

There's only one way you could find out :D

I am doing much better now Kitty. It was a short depression, but ever since I quit that toxic job, I feel un defeated. Going back to school, catching up on long over due bills, getting to spend more time with my little girl, get to garden during the day, and take naps if I feel so inclined.

most of my walls are wood paneling. the rest are white.

i was thinking spot would look dashing in a sky blue.

The scary part is I could see him diving in without help. Well maybe with Alty-Cat and Unky 'standing by' just for support. (Yeah, just for support.)

Hmm sky blue? That would look nice. I know a woman who dye's her poodle's hair. I think she uses manic panic and the dog seems to enjoy getting it done. But it's the weirdest thing to look out the window to see this little old lady walking a hot pink poodle.

Right now, I am considering dyeing him blue out of revenge. The little sh!t keeps sh!tting on my floor. I'm sure he had a hand in drowning my shoe in cat p!ss, too.

Hmm sky blue? That would look nice. I know a woman who dye's her poodle's hair. I think she uses manic panic and the dog seems to enjoy getting it done. But it's the weirdest thing to look out the window to see this little old lady walking a hot pink poodle.

I saw a rainbow dog at pride one year. Looked like a snow cone. I'll dig up the picture for you guys ^_^

Bella, I'm glad you're doing better. Sounds like you're doing great. Tell Alty hi.

Anyone want to see my prom dress?

You in your prom dress? Please :)

The store ran out of the cheap black one I wanted

I can't wait until prom

Your going to look great on the night emop :D

your gonna look great on the night emop :D

Thank you, I feel bad for my date, his mom is making him match me haha

I'm going to take a stab and say you'll deffinetly look better in that dress than him :D

The store ran out of the cheap black one I wanted

I can't wait til prom

You are going to look great. That red is great on you. :)

It's actually fushia pink, loly, thanks though!


And my date has to wear the same shade! Haha

im gonna take a stab and say youll deffinetly look better in that dress than him :D

Bear your always make me chuckle.

I so got the best news every this entire year. Aahhh... its bad for someone else but I sit and enjoy it. The idiot I used to work with here that made my life living hell on a daily bases (not the boss) has done nothing but run this place down around town and pull stories out of his hippie butt. Well when we fired him he went to this other place and that guy just came in here and he also fired him. Sweet revenge.

im gonna take a stab and say youll deffinetly look better in that dress than him :D

Haha I hope so! It's stretchy so it'lll fit him though haha.
He has to wear a tux that'll match the lovely neon fushia I'm wearing

bear your always make me chuckle.

I so got the best news every this entire year. aahhh.....its bad for someone else but I sit and enjoy it. The idiot I used to work with here that made my life living hell on a daily bases (not the boss) has done nothing but run this place down around town and pull stories out of his hippie butt. Well when we fired him he went to this other place and that guy just came in here and he also fired him. Sweet revenge.

Nice Sunflower

Revenge is a dish best served cold sunny, so I hope you were eating ice cream when you found out :)

Emop, that poor date of yours :o, but at least you'll have a great time :D

No ice cream bear but a cold beer when I get home.
You have no idea how miserable he made me. The customers despised him. Some looked at him and walked out. Oh happy happy day.

Emop hot looking gown by the way.

I want to dye spot this color, only not looking like it was photoshopped in about 34 seconds (which it was).

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o252/hheath541/camara/l_acb2854ef19e4fc187d15d3e82cd2600.jpg

And the rainbow snowcone doggie from pride.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o252/hheath541/camara/dog.jpg

Oh your kitty wears that color well. Nice shade. Do it. Just do it. With the Nike Swoosh down his side.

I shall join you with a cold one sunny if that's fine with you :)



Heath - that poor dog :(, but spot probably deserves to be that colour :D

I actually chased spot around the room squirting him once today, and chased him out of another room swatting him with the broom another time. He thought it would be a good idea to pee on my floor right in front of me.

As soon as I get more vinegar, I need to mop one room and spray down the carpet in another room.

Join me for sure!
Beers for everyone!

Lol heath, I can imagine him running away with you chasing him with a squirt gun, to that benny hill tune :D


Beers for Everyone :D

I say tye-dye
Pretty pastel colors