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Posted by mscrane on July 23, 2002, at 22:25:11
In reply to Re: You're hired!, posted by Roo on July 23, 2002, at 12:33:14
OMIGOD...I laughed out loud at the dog-fashion site!!! Now I know why I have 4 cats!!!!!
Do people really pay all that $$$ for these togs?????
Posted by shar on July 24, 2002, at 0:11:42
In reply to Re: WHAT DO YOU GUYS DO FOR A LIVING?, posted by Gracie2 on July 23, 2002, at 9:56:33
Posted by jane d on July 24, 2002, at 8:52:09
In reply to Re: You're hired!, posted by mscrane on July 23, 2002, at 22:25:11
I think those dogs spend more on their clothes than I do. I too am grateful to have a cat. I did once try to put doll clothes on my childhood cat. Once. The wounds have long since healed but it's not a mistake I will ever make again.
Posted by Ted on July 24, 2002, at 10:29:21
In reply to Re: You're hired!, posted by mscrane on July 23, 2002, at 22:25:11
You have 4 cats?! I have 2, so I KNOW you're crazy! :-)
Ted
Posted by mscrane on July 24, 2002, at 20:22:17
In reply to Dog clothes » mscrane, posted by jane d on July 24, 2002, at 8:52:09
One of my cats used to let my daughter dress him up all the time...he still sleeps in his doll cradle every night after 10 years!!!!!
Posted by mscrane on July 24, 2002, at 20:23:36
In reply to 4 cats?! » mscrane, posted by Ted on July 24, 2002, at 10:29:21
I am an official crazy cat lady!!! I even have a tattoo of a kitty on my ankle!
Posted by SandraDee on July 24, 2002, at 20:54:11
In reply to 4 cats?! » mscrane, posted by Ted on July 24, 2002, at 10:29:21
Posted by BarbaraCat on July 24, 2002, at 23:38:29
In reply to Re: 4 cats?! » mscrane, posted by mscrane on July 24, 2002, at 20:23:36
Well, let me introduce myself to fellow kitty people. I have 8 cats. It's dangerous for me to even get near an animal shelter. One time I stuck my head in the cattery 'just to see' and ended up driving home with 5 new cats. Found homes for most of them. Even with 6 cats I found myself buying one from Scruffy's or Scoundrel's or whatever it's called. I now try to avert my eyes from such stores while at the mall. I hope this confession doesn't blow my anonimity cover cuz I'm pretty infamous round these parts as being loopy when it comes to the little furry sweethearts. Oooh, a kitty on the ankle, what a wonderful idea! Oh no oh no, where are my car keys? - BarbaraCat
> I am an official crazy cat lady!!! I even have a tattoo of a kitty on my ankle!
Posted by mscrane on July 25, 2002, at 6:44:55
In reply to Re: 4 cats?! » mscrane » mscrane, posted by BarbaraCat on July 24, 2002, at 23:38:29
My kitties have all been "saved" as well. My baby; Zak, who is a balinese, came from a breeder who couldn't show (he was a grand-champion!), or breed him out anymore so she didn't want him...can you believe that??? He's beautiful! I just don't get it! My girlie, Jezebel, has no claws!!! The other two "tuxedo" guys came from people who didn't want them either.....=o(
I find cats to be very theraputic...they are very mysterious and loving, but not needy or pathetic.
They can brighten up any day for me..."Cats whiskers are so sensitive, they can find their way through the narrowest
crack in a broken heart."
- UnknownThere is also a website just for us!
www.crazycatladies.org
Posted by SandraDee on July 25, 2002, at 9:47:51
In reply to Re: 4 cats?! » mscrane » mscrane, posted by BarbaraCat on July 24, 2002, at 23:38:29
Are you my MOTHER-IN-LAW??!?!
She wants to move closer to us, but can't financially. I told her to get rid of her 8 cats and save the catfood money and move here. :)
Posted by IsoM on July 25, 2002, at 11:29:26
In reply to Re: 4 cats?! » mscrane » mscrane, posted by mscrane on July 25, 2002, at 6:44:55
Posted by kb on July 25, 2002, at 12:05:31
In reply to Re: 4 cats?! » mscrane » mscrane, posted by BarbaraCat on July 24, 2002, at 23:38:29
If you all think you're crazy, then I must be really far gone - I have 9 cats (all former strays) and a turtle!!!!
Posted by BarbaraCat on July 25, 2002, at 13:51:57
In reply to Hmmm... now you have me wondering... » BarbaraCat, posted by SandraDee on July 25, 2002, at 9:47:51
Nope, not me. No human kids, just furry ones - And I say your mother-in-law should stay put and take care of her kitties!
> Are you my MOTHER-IN-LAW??!?!
> She wants to move closer to us, but can't financially. I told her to get rid of her 8 cats and save the catfood money and move here. :)
Posted by BarbaraCat on July 25, 2002, at 14:02:57
In reply to Re: 4 cats?! » mscrane » mscrane, posted by mscrane on July 25, 2002, at 6:44:55
Thanks for the website, I joined up for sure, and share your sentiments totally about our furry angels. Love the quote! Here's another one:
"Heaven would not a heaven be
were my cats not there
to welcome me."I think it's by Oscar Wilde, who loved cats.
> "Cats whiskers are so sensitive, they can find their way through the narrowest
> crack in a broken heart."
> - Unknown
>
> There is also a website just for us!
> www.crazycatladies.org
Posted by ctrlalt n del on July 26, 2002, at 20:16:45
In reply to Thank you, thank you for that site (nm) » mscrane, posted by IsoM on July 25, 2002, at 11:29:26
Posted by allisonm on July 27, 2002, at 10:48:10
In reply to WHAT DO YOU GUYS DO FOR A LIVING? , posted by Bobby on July 22, 2002, at 10:59:46
Newspaper editor, then public affairs and publications director for a music school within a university. Quit my job to go back to school. Am studying for my master's in floriculture and ornamental horticulture.
Posted by BarbaraCat on July 27, 2002, at 22:38:42
In reply to Re: WHAT DO YOU GUYS DO FOR A LIVING? , posted by allisonm on July 27, 2002, at 10:48:10
Was a database and systems analyst in my 'other' life before my physical and psychic system crashed and burned last year. Now I'm waiting for SSecurity disability to come through. No way I will ever do that kind of soul sucking work ever again, but have no inkling what else I'll do if and when I have to go back to work. My husband is also out of work cause of layoffs so we drive out to the ocean frequently and walk for miles. When I'm feeling good (meaning when not prostrate over money worries) I work in my garden up here in the beautiful NorthWest, play the piano, cuddle with my 8 cats (and sometimes with my husband) and joy of joy! have started taking dance classes again, my source of bliss!
Posted by cybercafe on July 28, 2002, at 15:31:23
In reply to What I do for a living » allisonm, posted by BarbaraCat on July 27, 2002, at 22:38:42
> Was a database and systems analyst in my 'other' life before my physical and psychic system crashed and burned last year. Now I'm
yeah i can't stand computer work anymore ... i just don't get the stimulation i need from staring at a computer all day ...
in the future i'm going to look for work i can do that actually involves human beings...
Posted by BarbaraCat on July 28, 2002, at 23:46:31
In reply to Re: What I do for a living, posted by cybercafe on July 28, 2002, at 15:31:23
It wasn't the computers that caused my burnout - it was the bleepin' humans.
> yeah i can't stand computer work anymore ... i just don't get the stimulation i need from staring at a computer all day ...
> in the future i'm going to look for work i can do that actually involves human beings...
Posted by Ron Hill on July 29, 2002, at 1:06:45
In reply to What I do for a living » allisonm, posted by BarbaraCat on July 27, 2002, at 22:38:42
Hi Barb,
> ... I work in my garden up here in the beautiful NorthWest ...
I live in Boise, Idaho so we're neighbors, well sorta. As an aside, wouldn't it be a hoot if, after years of posting to this board and communicating regularly with a particular screen name, you found out that the fellow poster lived just down the street?
On a more serious note Barb, I'll try to remember to lift up you and your family before the Lord during my prayer time tomorrow morning. It's hard on the male ego to be without work and the financial worries can certainly make your bipolar symptoms worse. Do you still have children (other than your kitties) at home? I'll pray, and if I can help, let me know.
-- Ron
Posted by SandraDee on July 29, 2002, at 10:21:55
In reply to Re: Hey, we're neighbors! » BarbaraCat, posted by Ron Hill on July 29, 2002, at 1:06:45
We're all neighbors... I'm just a hop, skip and a 10 hr car ride from you :) In Washington hahaha
Posted by BarbaraCat on July 29, 2002, at 11:48:03
In reply to Re: Hey, we're neighbors! » BarbaraCat, posted by Ron Hill on July 29, 2002, at 1:06:45
Ah, Ron, your prayers mean so much to me and my husband. I felt those sweet prayers come winging over the BitterRoot Mountains and into my heart yesterday. It's true, being unemployed for so long takes its toll on both of us. It's difficult not to feel on constant state of alarm, not healthy for a bipolar fibromyalgic on disability (with no more money coming in) trying to 'heal'. Our surrounding land, a beautiful sanctuary, is being periodically bulldozed for development; this is the worst, it's heartbreaking, frustrating and nerve wracking, and is an unneeded open-wound demonstation of the greed and violence of the human race - definitely no way to heal. I don't care what anyone says, winning the lottery would solve ALL my problems!
But there's something here to learn, some hidden gift, I keep telling myself. Praying is the key. In my good moments I understand that all these challenges and heartbreaks serve to open us to compassion, what better way can there be? I hold all of us here on this board in my heart and pray for all of our highest good. Sometimes I don't know who I'm praying to - it's definitely not the old guy in a beard of my childhood - but a loving gentle presence is always there, listening, and I don't feel so alone.
On a lighter note, yes I do think about neighbors being babblers. I don't mention this board to my friends in case they start visiting it. They'd recognize me immediately. It would be like reading someone's journal. I certainly think this world needs alot more honesty and less secrecy, but gee, not sure they're ready for this kind of disclosure. But what the heck, I'm open about this stuff anyway, and anyone who has a problem with it is of little concern to me. I don't have oodles of friends, but my dear close friends are like soul buddies and we share what's in our hearts.
I love your state, Idaho. Oregon, Washington, Idaho, ahhhhh... We ought to form our own union - and NO MORE stinkin' development! You take care, Ron. - BarbaraCat
>
> I live in Boise, Idaho so we're neighbors, well sorta. As an aside, wouldn't it be a hoot if, after years of posting to this board and communicating regularly with a particular screen name, you found out that the fellow poster lived just down the street?
>
> On a more serious note Barb, I'll try to remember to lift up you and your family before the Lord during my prayer time tomorrow morning. It's hard on the male ego to be without work and the financial worries can certainly make your bipolar symptoms worse. Do you still have children (other than your kitties) at home? I'll pray, and if I can help, let me know.
>
> -- Ron
>
>
Posted by allisonm on July 29, 2002, at 21:58:22
In reply to Re: What I do for a living » cybercafe, posted by BarbaraCat on July 28, 2002, at 23:46:31
> It wasn't the computers that caused my burnout - it was the bleepin' humans.
>
DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My pdoc is starting to show me reasons why this is with me. More work ahead...just to be able to live in this world...
Posted by BarbaraCat on July 29, 2002, at 22:35:03
In reply to Re: What I do for a living, posted by allisonm on July 29, 2002, at 21:58:22
Any insights would be welcome. I have no idea at this point how to survive financially. Hopefully SS disability will come through, but realistically not for another 8-10 months if at all. I wouldn't mind a lovely creative little programming job if there were some way to avoid the commute, the meetings, the corporate bull, the no time for oneself, etc. And contrary to what many believe, there are precious few computer jobs one can do from home.
> > It wasn't the computers that caused my burnout - it was the bleepin' humans.
> >
> DITTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> My pdoc is starting to show me reasons why this is with me. More work ahead...just to be able to live in this world...
>
Posted by mair on July 30, 2002, at 7:20:32
In reply to Re: What I do for a living » allisonm, posted by BarbaraCat on July 29, 2002, at 22:35:03
" And contrary to what many believe, there are precious few computer jobs one can do from home."
>
Barbara, I don't know what your computer skills are, but I can tell you that small offices constantly need people to help them sort out software problems, particularly with small office business networks. I think this is also true of home users who can't figure out why they're having problems with their PC and don't want to have to disconnect their hard drive and take it somewhere to be checked.My 12 person office utilizes the services of outside computer experts heavily, and we're always willing to give new people a try. We have trouble getting the better ones to come in as quickly as we need them. I've just always thought that that market is not yet saturated.
Mair
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