Slightly Miffed kitties

Packed up (from left to right) Ziggy, Loki and Keito for their visit to the Very Expensive Technician.

They weren't very thrilled. Ziggy and Loki kept sounding off, but Keito was rather mellow about the entire thing. Until Aikidomayland got out of the car to walk to the back and get them out. Suddenly all three yowled in three part disharmony!

Discussed what, if any, adverse reactions to two of the vaccines Ziggy might have. It seems that Bengals have been noted to have reaction (off their feed, maybe sleeping a bit more, fever, sandbox ummm 'differences'). But seeing as Keito and Loki go outside (we have never been able to keep them in, as they were born outside) they could bring FIP or FIV back to Ziggy. So, after discussing the vaccines vs no vaccines, we opted to have her get the same vaccinations.

Ziggy: 11lbs, squirms, and being small and muscular, she was difficult to hang on to. I let the vet and Aikidomayland handle her.

Loki: the moose came in weighing 7.8 kilos (17.18 lbs) and not overweight. He hissed twice but other than that, behaved. His leg is fine, and he is in excellent health.

Keito: weight in at 7 kilos (15lbs), and was so mellow, had to shake him to make sure he was awake! He has a bit of tartar and gingivitis, but not enough to need dental scaling. Dr Jon said it was better than average for a 6 yr old cat. Switching to the 'dental protection' kibble. Also in excellent health.

So, all three have had their yearly check up, and vaccinations. Ziggy goes back in a few weeks for 2nd Leuko vaccine. And then they are set for a year.

Zee brownies.....

Aikidomayland told me they were descended upon by bipedal locusts! He was so nice. One of the girls there didn't get one, so he gave the last one, which he had put aside for his coffee break, to her. For his reward I made a 3rd pan of brownies.

Got my copy of Photoshop CS3 Extended. Many places are 'unloading' them for really decent prices. It makes getting CS4 upgrade well within my budget, but only if I download it from the US. Why? Because the upgrade is $199 in the US, and even with exchange rate, that's $237 AUD, but if I dl it from Australian site, it's $405. WTF?? Almost double? Well, my momma didn't raise any fools. She might have married three of them, but she didn't raise any.

Have a lot to get done tomorrow. Take the fuzzwads to the Very Expensive Technician. Then take a bike to be cleaned, olied etc etc. And other errands. Lots. *sigh*

Tomorrow is his last day at that job

Aikidomayland is switching jobs. He really liked working for internal auditing at THE BANK, but he was offered a job where he is the head of the department, answering only to the CEOs. It's a great opportunity. THE BANK is sad to see him go, but understand his wanting to take the position.

So, I have spent today making my mudcake brownies, two pans, for the soon to be 'old crew'. 100% natural ingredients, and 70% of them are organic. Trying to decide if I really want to frost them or not.

Tonight's Tai Chi

Jane was teaching the class, rather than Lavinia. I found Jane's methods of teaching better. Not that Lavinia is a bad teacher, but she tends to talk the moves to death, repeating the same thing over and over, even if the people were looking at her as if they were puppies and she was making weird noises. It could be that Lavinia is for complete newbies, and Jane is for beginners or people who have already been through the first rounds of beginners.

The past few nights of sleeplessness have caught up with me. Combine that with rain and wind and it's a recipe of deep sleep for me.

Tai Chi tonight

I promised Aikidomayland that I would do no yardwork today, so I would be up for Tai Chi tonight. I missed this past Monday, and the previous Wednesday because of weeding, mulching, transplanting, rototilling etc.

Got the three furwads their pet insurance. Aikidomayland agrees with me that the cost to have the pet insurance is less than one emergency vet visit per cat. I told him it's kind of like old rub about having a condom: would rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

Ziggy hasn't suddenly become Miss Cuddly, but she has been making sure she sits or sleeps close to one of us. I am taking that to mean that her transitioning from Cattery cat to pet is moving along nicely. At least she isn't cringing and ducking every time one of us tries to scritch or pat her.

Well, got that done

Got the mulcher back from Meegan and Daggles. With the help of Alan, spent the goodly part of the morning chewing up gum and Geraldton wax tree branches and gum leaves. My my they smell wonderful. All that work, and we only had two utility baskets full of mulch. Tired now.

Also got some screen protectors for my netbook. A strong film over the screen sure beats having to have it fixed. They also cut down the reflective glare.

Perth Good Food and Wine Expo

Marvelous, just marvelous.

Have sampled some of the best organic, no preservatives added wines I have tasted. Got a 6 case of them. Also got some beautiful sparkling rose, and a 'still' rose. Will use the sparkling one for our wedding anniversary.

Found some titanium/ceramic knives too, to replace the rather dead knives at the house, and one for Mother In Law. She has been commenting on how heavy the chef's knife feels to use. These are ever so much lighter, and don't need the constant sharpening, like steel knives do.

Well, off for more look around!