tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post2239287705529393076..comments2024-03-29T06:59:09.558+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: up to my elbows in mud!Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-57922116940961511552014-12-10T04:22:43.001+10:302014-12-10T04:22:43.001+10:30Elephant's Child; the numbers are purposely sq...Elephant's Child; the numbers are purposely squidgy and blurred, that's the whole point apparently. I don't really like the embedded option, I prefer the pop up window, but I'll get in there and change it.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-27470012269132050532014-12-09T21:11:07.221+10:302014-12-09T21:11:07.221+10:30The word verification seems to be a blogger glitch...The word verification seems to be a blogger glitch - and you can only remove it by changing your comments to 'embedded'. If you can, I would much prefer it because my eyes often find the numbers squidgy and blurred.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-21558369078729404892014-12-09T18:42:35.575+10:302014-12-09T18:42:35.575+10:30Lee; Missy was surprisingly amenable, I'd been...Lee; Missy was surprisingly amenable, I'd been talking to her about a vet coming to help her and I think she knew I was helping. She is a tiny cat, so my friend lifted her easily by the scruff and we had her in the carrier in no time at all. She hissed a bit, then settled down and went to sleep in there. :)<br /><br />Joanne; you'll be pleased to know Missy is going to be fine with extensive flea treatments.<br /><br />Manzanita; I remember another cat years ago, like Missy wouldn't be touched or cuddled and lived outside; came in one day after a fight with a gashed leg and allowed me to pat him. I told him I would wash his leg with warm water and soothing disinfectant and he let me. Then he disappeared for a week and came back perfectly healed. <br />Perhaps I have 'the touch'.<br /><br />Delores; I had the leather gloves handy, but they weren't necessary. My friend had her in the carrier in no time at all, then she settled down.<br /><br />Susan; nothing lethargic about this feisty little cat! But she was surprisingly amenable, I'd been telling her what to expect so she knew I was doing it to help her.<br />I lifted the bulbs because they are in pots and I want to put them in the ground next season. Last year was the first time I have ever planted bulbs.<br /><br />lotta joy; I'm sure Missy is much more comfortable now the vet has given her a strong flea killing injection and there will be ongoing flea treatments from me. <br />No periwinkles here, I think they'd be too delicate for our heat.<br /><br />Now, I notice a 'please prove you're not a robot' box here. I didn't choose to have this and I don't know why it is there suddenly. If anyone has trouble commenting, let me know and I'll get it removed.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-41911396671332879532014-12-09T16:35:12.026+10:302014-12-09T16:35:12.026+10:30Itching has to be the worst plague on mankind and ...Itching has to be the worst plague on mankind and poor animals. I hope she gets some relief after 24/7 misery. My periwinkles from two years ago decided to grow back just as the weather started turning chilly. They'd been MIA for two years and I've never heard of such a thing happening. And, they're coming up all across my bare garden! Not where they were originally planted. I have no idea what to expect from them!lotta joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742978845913126675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-77921515295726223222014-12-09T04:25:58.455+10:302014-12-09T04:25:58.455+10:30I hope you made out okay with Missy... and she mad...I hope you made out okay with Missy... and she made out okay, too. If it's fleas that's been causing the problem, she might have been lethargic enough to make your task a little easier, anyway. Poor thing. <br /><br />Do you pull up your bulbs every year? Mostly, I leave mine alone until they've multiplied so much, I have to do some separating. Tulips are the only plants that don't do well in the ground over the winter here. It doesn't get cold enough for them, so they rarely bloom a second year if they're left in the ground. They've gotta spend some time in the freezer. Poor things. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-8405027826268097922014-12-09T00:23:29.697+10:302014-12-09T00:23:29.697+10:30Long sleeves and leather gloves for the cat handli...Long sleeves and leather gloves for the cat handling adventure. Good luck. I hope the vet can help her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-4405457220545125512014-12-09T00:18:19.980+10:302014-12-09T00:18:19.980+10:30You are a busy lady. I remember when you Iplanted ...You are a busy lady. I remember when you Iplanted the bulbs upside down. I was curious (but doubted they'd come up) because I recall doing the same thing some years ago. Ha<br /><br />I hate to "have" to do anything to a cat. If it's my cat's idea, it's OK with her, but if I come at her with a spray bottle, jar, pill or anything, she's outta here. <br />Yummm Banana BreadManzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-80162947790352177122014-12-08T23:30:15.451+10:302014-12-08T23:30:15.451+10:30All the best for little Missy and hooray for those...All the best for little Missy and hooray for those who look after animal friends. And plant friends, too.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-77829958286207754712014-12-08T17:20:01.749+10:302014-12-08T17:20:01.749+10:30Poor Missy...how distressing for her...and for you...Poor Missy...how distressing for her...and for you. I do hope she's okay and is on the mend soon.<br /><br />I used to have a cocker spaniel called Missy. She was a lovely dog.<br /><br />I hope Missy doesn't attack you too much with her claws. Hold her body close to yours, with her back legs firmly under your arm close to the side of your body; and hold her front legs down close to you as well. Or, perhaps use a thick towel or a blanket...or something similar to cover her with as you pick her up to put into the carrier.<br /><br />Be careful.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-76268209867002834442014-12-08T16:21:49.220+10:302014-12-08T16:21:49.220+10:30Andrew; Missy is a very suspicious cat, I'm ho...Andrew; Missy is a very suspicious cat, I'm hoping she won't notice the friend or the carrier, if she does, she'll be gone, won't come near me even for the treats.<br />There will be plenty of ranunculus next season even without the ones that vanished.<br /><br />Elephant's Child; I hope Missy is agreeable tomorrow. She's been coming readily for the treats, so I'm hoping I can get her into the carrier. Then I hope the vet says treatment is simple, but if it involves ointments to be spread over the sores, that will be a problem. <br />I'm very glad to have so many more freesias from just one pot. There are three more freesia pots to go.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-78970663715706424372014-12-08T15:19:18.004+10:302014-12-08T15:19:18.004+10:30Good luck with Missy tomorrow. I do hope she can ...Good luck with Missy tomorrow. I do hope she can be made MUCH more comfortable.<br />Isn't it wonderful the way bulbs multiply. Exciting times ahead...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-36913220792885301092014-12-08T13:55:42.082+10:302014-12-08T13:55:42.082+10:30Nerves of steel without signs of nervousness and s...Nerves of steel without signs of nervousness and speed will win against cat claws. Good luck. I may have been one of the people who suggested the ranunculus would grow if planted upside down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com