Wed, 20 Jan:
Chores took longer today, because we were trying to explain the routine to Eddi, the 'new kid on the block' ..... Eddi and i needed to go to "Meijers" to get water, i buy it in gallon jugs. Before we left we started the 1st Shift of Play Time. This is where Madi attempts to give all the cats some 'real' outdoor time, even though i think i mentioned that their 'living areas' are quite spacious.
this is a photo of only PART of one of their living areas:
But of course, there is a true time-tested routine for Play Time. Cookie and Midnight go out first; for a couple of hours. We've been told that Cookie starts fights with all the other cats, ... except Midnight, they live together. so Eddi and i took a walk to access the internet and go to the market. when we got back, it was time for the 2nd Shift of cats to go out. But first you need to put Cookie back inside; Midnight, however, can stay out.
Then you can let Swiper out. he is a loveable cat, but doesn't get along well with most of the other cats. actually i think he is quite smart, because he gets to be outside almost all by himself, and get all the attention. he's the siamese one that is one of my favorites.
i think i already showed you a picture of Swiper ... but another won't hurt. :)
At the same time you let Swiper out, you go around to the other side of the house, and try to get Candy, Sugar, and Carmel out of their cages and put them outdoors. They never want to come out, so you have to drag them out, then, when it's time to come in Sugar and Candy never want to come in... and it's a hassle at the end of the day. These 3 cats live in separate enclosures the rest of the time, because the other cats pick on them.
Sugar's enclosure is the large green one, she is able to go down below also, so has quite a bit of room.
All the rest of the cats are able to be out and roam around their enclosures. We also can let Sheba out. i guess Swiper doesn't pick on these cats....
Some of the cats have distinguishing markings so you get to know them, but there are so many that look alike, that i can't tell them apart yet
This is Sheba, she has one 'crinkled' ear.
So while 2nd Shift was out, Eddi and i took another walk to get some hinges, WD40, screws, and a permanent marker. i am trying to get some layouts made up of the areas, showing who eats where, what kind of bowl they get, and what kind of food they get.
When we got back it was time for 3rd Shift. Now we let 13 cats out of an area called "The Pussy Cat Lounge". There is a 'hatch' that you left up and they all file out.
Here is a photo of Eddi lifting the hatch and letting them out.
we can then open the door of the Meow-tel, and let those 16 cats out into the area that we just vacated.
i had to get to the beach, so i took an hour off and headed for the split. it was very windy on the other side of the island and much more comfortable.
wasn't sure about what to do for dinner, so i headed out with my computer looking for a 'cheap' place to eat that had wireless internet service. after stopping and asking at 3 places, i found a nice little place down by the water that served simple sandwiches, .... like subs, really good crispy-on-the- outside bread that i hadn't found anywhere here. they weren't that cheap at US$8; but i was tired of looking and asking. she also had 'movies' there, tonights feature was the production of Michael Jackson's final concert, which was actually rather interesting. i assume that i will eventually 'learn' from my mistakes, but i did it again tonite! i also ordered Rum and Coke. although those cutsey rum drinks are good, they are expensive, so i've switched to Rum and Cokes, usually US$2.50 ...... i had 2. they were US$5 each ... that is double the normal price! i protested, but the owner had gone, and the little island girl just looked apologetic and said 'it's not me' .... i hope i've learned my lesson ... first the wine ... then, i don't think i mentioned a breakfast with orange juice that was 1/2 the price of the food ... and now the drinks. i will definitely need to be more careful. i'm going through more money than i had anticipated and not doing anything much other than eating ... and drinking :)
But of course, there is a true time-tested routine for Play Time. Cookie and Midnight go out first; for a couple of hours. We've been told that Cookie starts fights with all the other cats, ... except Midnight, they live together. so Eddi and i took a walk to access the internet and go to the market. when we got back, it was time for the 2nd Shift of cats to go out. But first you need to put Cookie back inside; Midnight, however, can stay out.
Then you can let Swiper out. he is a loveable cat, but doesn't get along well with most of the other cats. actually i think he is quite smart, because he gets to be outside almost all by himself, and get all the attention. he's the siamese one that is one of my favorites.
i think i already showed you a picture of Swiper ... but another won't hurt. :)
At the same time you let Swiper out, you go around to the other side of the house, and try to get Candy, Sugar, and Carmel out of their cages and put them outdoors. They never want to come out, so you have to drag them out, then, when it's time to come in Sugar and Candy never want to come in... and it's a hassle at the end of the day. These 3 cats live in separate enclosures the rest of the time, because the other cats pick on them.
Sugar's enclosure is the large green one, she is able to go down below also, so has quite a bit of room.
All the rest of the cats are able to be out and roam around their enclosures. We also can let Sheba out. i guess Swiper doesn't pick on these cats....
Some of the cats have distinguishing markings so you get to know them, but there are so many that look alike, that i can't tell them apart yet
This is Sheba, she has one 'crinkled' ear.
So while 2nd Shift was out, Eddi and i took another walk to get some hinges, WD40, screws, and a permanent marker. i am trying to get some layouts made up of the areas, showing who eats where, what kind of bowl they get, and what kind of food they get.
When we got back it was time for 3rd Shift. Now we let 13 cats out of an area called "The Pussy Cat Lounge". There is a 'hatch' that you left up and they all file out.
Here is a photo of Eddi lifting the hatch and letting them out.
we can then open the door of the Meow-tel, and let those 16 cats out into the area that we just vacated.
i had to get to the beach, so i took an hour off and headed for the split. it was very windy on the other side of the island and much more comfortable.
wasn't sure about what to do for dinner, so i headed out with my computer looking for a 'cheap' place to eat that had wireless internet service. after stopping and asking at 3 places, i found a nice little place down by the water that served simple sandwiches, .... like subs, really good crispy-on-the- outside bread that i hadn't found anywhere here. they weren't that cheap at US$8; but i was tired of looking and asking. she also had 'movies' there, tonights feature was the production of Michael Jackson's final concert, which was actually rather interesting. i assume that i will eventually 'learn' from my mistakes, but i did it again tonite! i also ordered Rum and Coke. although those cutsey rum drinks are good, they are expensive, so i've switched to Rum and Cokes, usually US$2.50 ...... i had 2. they were US$5 each ... that is double the normal price! i protested, but the owner had gone, and the little island girl just looked apologetic and said 'it's not me' .... i hope i've learned my lesson ... first the wine ... then, i don't think i mentioned a breakfast with orange juice that was 1/2 the price of the food ... and now the drinks. i will definitely need to be more careful. i'm going through more money than i had anticipated and not doing anything much other than eating ... and drinking :)
No comments:
Post a Comment
Post your comments here: