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bubbs

qoc, thing is things are as high as they can be really as we dont have stairs

kerri_gt

Mrs_Jagger wrote: »

Thank you sooo much to lutzi1, Ladyleenie, choirchick, & emmlouie & kerri gt.:o

I just can't keep it going though;I was hoping to upload a piccy, but not managed it - Purdita is on the right track..:T

Tomorrow, we are getting a gorgeous little Tom kitten :T:T

I must admit I am more of a dog person, but the kids and OH are delighted, and any pet will be lovely. Having never had a cat before (OH has though) I am a bit nervous, so busy reading everything possible. Everything is ready, except the food...any advice? Must I keep to the same food his present owners give him at first?

I would deff keep him on the food he is used to, if you're thinking of changing it, start by adding in a little bit to his current food and gradually increase the % from there - otherwsie kit may well have a sore tum :eek:

Ideally when you get him, have him confined to one room that is quiet and has all his things in, food, toys, litter tray etc. Then gradually introduce him to the rest of the house a little at a time - that way he should settle quickly and it will be less stressful for him.

i've heard Feliway diffusers are good to aid feline stress levels, you can get them at most pet shops or online.

Oh, and as with the food, use the same litter he's been used to, at least at first. If you want to use a different one, gradually introduce it like the food.

Well, that's the key points I've heard, the youngest cat we've had was 18mths when she moved in with us as a stray - seems our other cat just got on with her being there and they generally ignored each other, no space for slow introductions, she got fed what was on offer (better than what she was getting on the street) and when we moved she stayed in for all of 24hrs before demanding to go out - thankfully it was snowy so there was no way she was going to go far. However, we must have done something right along the way. When we first took her in you couldn't even pick her up, now she's deff a lap cat and wants cuddles - when she wants them that is :rotfl:

Sanya wrote: »

You are right!! (And I am blonde )

We went to Florida a few years ago and on the flight, we were sat next to a couple who we found out were on the same flights as us to a quite unknown island south of China the year before! While in Florida, we met a girl I went to school with, someone from the same village as me and a lad DH used to work with!

I was away on business not so long ago in Ireland, having dinner in a local pub, talking about a place in Minneapolis where the company we were visiting had a site my boss had visited the week before....when the girl the table next to us leaned over and said, "excuse me are you talking about XXX in Minneapolis?", "yes" we said "I live there" said she :eek: Turns out her boyf (whom she was sitting with) was over in Ireland working, and she'd come on a short break to see him. Small world!

French_Knickers

Well I went for my walk today but the pics were pretty naff to be honest. No masterpieces for me today

The bluebells are rather disappointing this year too. Perhaps the weather has something to do with that. The spring was very warm last year so perhaps that helped.

I'll have another look through them and perhaps put one or two up. I did however put my hand in my pocket and coax this fellah and his mate down onto my hand. They just sat there happily eating.

Its interesting trying to hold your arm out and hold the camera though!

purdita

Miss_Laid wrote: »

Don't be too long Shaggy

I'm back Velma

Bats out if force again. It's really mild though so maybe that's why.
I walked Purdy in my jim jams and crocs! Good job there's no streetlights here. :rotfl:

French_Knickers

karen3112 wrote: »

lol, can't split a pair FK! :rotfl:

Oh go on, I'll give you 2p for a sock...........

Dizzy_Ditzy

bubbs wrote: »

qoc, thing is things are as high as they can be really as we dont have stairs

sorry, of course you would have already done that. I am blonde and tired, ignore me :rotfl::rotfl:

Keeping my fingers crossed that you dont get "that" phone call

lawrie28

Managed some 4p socks today, in an odd store I don't normally go to. None in any of my usual haunts. Shame they are the smaller size and not meant for my size 12 feet. Picked them all up anyways and tried one on and they fit, so don't need to give them away!

Also found some of the "I think thats cool" USB plasma balls for 32p and a hacky sack/kickball toy that makes a noise for £1. They will do for presents for youngest birthday party.

ToNik

Hiya everyone I havent been about much, as Hubby took a bad turn and ended up back on ventilator in hosp.

I know theres lots of dog fans on here so thought i'd share a pic, our dog had 11 pups this week!

karen3112

French_Knickers wrote: »

Oh go on, I'll give you 2p for a sock...........

Did you find any? I gave up reading back

We got lots, I need never buy DH socks again! Plus on fathers day, my dd's can give their dad a pack - for the next few years :rotfl:

Dizzy_Ditzy

FK....i think one of your best pictures yet

ToNik....awww, they are so sweet :-) Hope your OH pulls round for the better soon x