Tencents on the left; demon cat on the right (her real name is Boo)**tee hee - Christmas teaser in top photo**
I have decided to give up trying to commit to a serious knitting project. My Anniki is half finished and idling upstairs in my room. Basically...it's just socks for me in the near-term. I am working on a pair right now that are half finished so maybe, in like about two weeks there might be a knitting post.
The Babe and I are watching a friend's cat while he is in Dubai...I have never had two cats in the house before - suffice it to say that the cat got named Demon Cat for the first couple of days as she cowered in the basement, growled at anything that came close, hissed at our Tencents (who I think hates her as only cats can hate) and basically sliced the Babe's finger open when he unadvisedly decided he should pet her. Why he wanted to pet her when the thing was practically pulling an exorcist (remember the head turning thing!) is beyond my comprehension. Thankfully we have progressed since those first couple of days - demon cat decided she really likes us hence we are now 'allowed' to pet her, however, her and Tencents are another relationship altogether. They don't fight - but they seem to know how to antagonise each other. I feel tired from all this for some reason. Between stress at work and dueling cats at home I really can't wait until Christmas when I get two weeks off.
I have also decided that all the world renown economists want us to be in a recession because they actually get to be on television spouting off inane predictions, bragging about having predicted this economic crisis (they are all geniuses - they all predicted this!! heavy sarcasm here) and....well...it's kind of like 'Revenge of the Nerds' - the Nerds are finally getting their 15 minutes in a long time...when did the IT bubble burst again? 2001 or so? Sigh...I am feeling catty for some reason.
38 comments:
Demon Cat must be affecting you, Raina! ;o) But you're right...the news is getting a bit old now. We are in a recession...*SIGH*...Better to get on as best we can now. Fame does thing to people...Glad things took a better turn with Demon Cat :o) Will you have to look after this Demon...I mean cat, again? Am curious what your Christmas teaser is about...Have you decorated your tree already?! *THUD* :-P Happy weekend, my friend ((HUGS))
A friend of mine had what could only be classed as a demon cat. She had been a stray so perhaps that was her excuse. She was beautiful but vicious. It was rather amusing to watch her seduce a newcomer then suddenly strike like a cobra - so long as you weren't the one on the receiving end that is!
ooo...so true...i forgot to tell you...your necklace shipped...that should take the demon outta you...i hope!
So do I (feeling catty)for the same (not some)reason.
I'm a little tired listening about trillions of $$$$$ and €€€€€€ and and and ...
At last everybody knew as you say...
Only you to name your cat Tencents :))
Have a great weekend!
I find myself wanting to shout- Yes! Exactly! in regards to your thoughts on the economists (Would someone please shut them up? They're making it all worse!) I am convinced that the recession is custom-made by those who get the most media attention from it all. As far as the cats... too funny. My poor Cooper (7yo tabby) turns into demon cat when we have the grandparents babysit him during our vacations, but he's a peach at home. :o) I've decided that cats have a fierce aversion to change when it's not their idea. Hey wait, am I talking about cats or myself?
There there.....I'm tempted to think/say it's so bad we can only go up from here. There's a reason the word catty was coined!
This was so funny and made me smile. I love how you write.
Then I got to the part at the end and I remembered how mad I am. I heard yesterday that some of the mortgages were broken up so much that now they can't be "negotiated" because no one knows who really owns them! Nice, huh? And, well, our transition president happens to be Hank Paulson, since Bush is a despised lame duck and Obama reminds us there is only one president at a time.
But I like your take, that the brilliant economists wanted a recession so they can show us how brilliant they are. :)
Oh, and the word verification is: elited. Sounds about right for them!
we have a crazy cat too. His name is slinky. What makes him so crazy is that he is so unpredictable! crazy cat. You gotta love him :o)
~simply~
You're entitled to feel catty ~ with two cats in the house hee hee!
It was only a matter of time - sounds like Demon Cat won't want to go home after he's adjusted to your pad!
I'm also procrastiknitting on a big project....
Awww, I tend to be all 'bah humbug!', but I love the snowman ornament.
We have two sweet female cats, and a male that is territorial (despite being neutered) and mean and big and has long teeth. He is always quarantined in another room unless there's a kitty-sitter (that would be me) keeping an eye on him. Aargh.
oh.... i am in love with socks:)
so, knit socks!
My dogs are the same as your cats. The puppy has finally accepted the petting and kissing thing, after 6 months. And they sure know how to get on each other's nerves!!
The snowman is too cute!
dueling cats?? that IS stressful!
& i completely agree with your "revenge of the nerds" theory...too true!! i too can hardly wait until Christmas vacation!
boy, i know what you mean. i've done dog babysitting (when we already owned 3 dogs) and it can be so stressful, making sure everyone is playing nicely (or at least not killing each other).
have a glass of wine tonight and a deep breath. that's what i plan on doing (over my term paper, that is).
I've got a wild cat who likes to run across my keyboard at the worst possible moments. *sigh* Or attack my feet at 2 in the morning. Crazy cat.
I don't blame you for feeling a little catty. ;-)
They are so lovely.
Alfazema
Perhaps the two cats are fighting in their mind? Kind of brain-duell? ;-)
I love your little christmas teaser! Now I am in the mood for the upcoming christmastime. :) *hums christmas songs*
What is the world's obsession with their fifteen minutes? I am going to agree with you solely on the fact that if the predicted this would happen, then they made no efforts to do anything about it. And people not listening is not an excuse to have not been prepared, but I digress.
Demon Cat can't be all that bad. Not as bad as a roommate's dog going through heat. That is annoying, haha. All cats come around, especially to those who are allergic to them. I am sure she will be jumping up beside you in no time.
however, both kitties are incredibly cute...I can't get sliced open from a photo...your sarcasm makes me laugh! xo t
feeling a little catty myself! lol!
and Christmas decorations???
too funny! i fostered some cats once - one liked to scale the walls and the other made a scratch post out of my new couch (even though he had an actual scratch post). now i have a dog, lol :)
valid point about the economists as well.
Sounds like the cat vibes are a bit stronger than you realised. Still only 38 days until Christmas and those lovely days off.
Sadly, I can't have a cat for we have a Jack Russel Terrior who would be more than happy to try and have it for lunch if given the chance. I love cats and their unpredictable ways and knowing eyes. Maybe when our jack, Wishbone is no longer with us I will get to have my cat.:)
You stopped by a while back and left me a message so I am finally getting back to you. I really like it here so plan on adding you to my ever growing blog list.:)
Take care,
~Salina
Demon Cat looks a lot like TheEmptyNestChild! And I suspect we'll be calling TENC a demon cat next week when our youngest comes home for a week with his new 6-month old kitty. Knowing cats, I'm not expecting it to go well....
Don't the pundits just drive you nuts? I used to watch and want to yell at them -- "Just shut up, you're only making it worse!". I rarely watch them anymore.
And like you, my big project languishes 1/2 finished while I work on socks and hats. Hmmm, need to work on that....later.
You know...if you cry wolf long enough, eventually you'll be right. I don't think that's smarts...persistence maybe, not smarts! :)
Demon cat he may be, but he is a cutie. Your cat definitely does not look happy at the intrusion!
So does that mean that you will not finish your coat? I hope not! I should probably take your stand...I'm too swamped to knit much with no end in sight, but the projects that keep getting added to the list are of the 'serious commitment' kind. Glutton for punishment!
Such expressive felines...
Demon Cat is influencing you! I love the revenge of the nerds thing....
And I like the little Christmas thing! Maybe you can ask Santa to take Demon Cat far far away until her owners return...
i don't know what to say... never had two cats in the house... I hope you can get through it soon...
I hope the cats are getting along better now! Are you feeling calmer too?! x
Hope the cats are alittle more peaceful. Thankyou for the cards they arrived safely today and are beautiful. christmassy feeling is creeping up on me. Jane x
i love the christmas teaser... how cute!
catty indeed! lol! that's ok though, you're allowed in this situation. i'll be glad when the noise quiets down as well *sigh*.
(love the teaser btw!)
:D
Cats, cats, cats!I hope it gets better with them. Ouch for your sweetie and the finger-slashing.
Dy
Your story about the cats made me chuckle! I love your first photo. Did you make that ornament?
Mary:)
i babysat for a demon cat once and still have the scar on my wrist where he drew blood! looking forward to seeing your knitting when you get round to it :)
As only cats can hate - such a true phrase!
Your cats are so cute. Good luck with your project. I agree with your view on the recession!
Thanks for your encouragement regarding my first sock. She's an ugly one for sure and you must not laugh too loudly when you see her but in gratitude I dedicate her... to you! If it weren't for your introducing me to knitting there would be no ugly sock.
Now if only I could figure out a way to get rid of those pesky little gaps on the side...
Cats eh? We had a cat so ornery that he scratched my son's face when he was a baby and would attack your leg every time you walked past. Lovely times.
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