I remember I started this conversation before but I'm curious as to how common this is. I'd email this but dangit, it keeps bouncing. They're pouring the pilings/piers/holes today for our new house. It's at least 30 10' holes filled with concrete all over where the slab is going to go. The...

Several months ago I realized that my left elbow was sore. Soon it became quite painful. I wondered if it was some sort of arthritic process since I had suffered a compound fracture of that elbow when I was a child and I understand previously broken joints might be the first to show age. I began...

On another newsgroup our very own Karen (Kajikit) asked what to serve for a quiet family Christmas breakfast. During the past Troll-B-Que I had intended to post the following recipe which is a perfect breakfast for a very busy morning, yet elegant enough for a special occasion like Christmas. ...

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- if you haven't already. Belleville Rendez-vous. It is a stunning film, wonderfully observed characters. Vernon, Nathan & I were in stitches of laughter. It's one I want to see again and again and again to pick up on the details missed first time round - it is a glorious film. Cheers, helen...

I went through some of my web comics lists today and made lists of comics about cats (or in which cats are main characters) and comics in which cats are incidental or occasional characters. I *know* these lists are far from complete, so I wrote a script to convert them into a web page with a form...

"CATherine" wrote in message ... I wrote a funny story and got only two replies. I had so many titles I could choose from. I chose the wrong one. I guess choosing the title is a skill they teach in...

I get that too....I see the reply and think....what the? Oh well. The mothership must be doing the rounds...after all it is that time of year Purrs Angela and Gizmo "TJ and The Dust" wrote in message

HI all This is my last day of work for 2 WEEKS!!!......YAY!!! As from Monday I have 3 days annual leave then a week compulsory leave and 1 day annual leave....hence I only have to take 4 days annual leave to get two weeks off (the days that are compulsory is just given to us, we still get paid,...

I went to look at which day the 25th December fell on only to find that they had eaten it. The calendar hangs well up on the wall near where they sleep. All that is needed is a quick leap onto a nearby desk, a loooooooooong stretch and presto. They have only left a gnawed paper frill and D E ...

A warning for our cat breeders/show owners! Be warned! We have identified a new disease, probably caused by a virus among cat-owning people. It apparently has been in existence for a considerable time, but only recently has anyone identified this disease, and begun to study it. We call

Clyde wants :- Food, mostly biscuits, birds, staying out all night, toilet paper for shredding, paper bags ditto. In particular wants people who think he is a beautiful cat and spend a lot of time admiring his sleek self. Bonnie wants :- Cat biscuits, many birds, staying out all day and night,...

I'm leaving for Mexico tomorrow to spend a few days with my family. Take care and enjoy the season, whether it's Hannuka, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Yule, or my favorite, Kiss-a-mouse! :) -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he...

Abelard sends you all a holiday greeting card: http://tinyurl.com/3d7ds

Roxy stole my chair! I guess that means it's time to log off... Joyce

Two days of "bark bark bark bark bark!!!" I finally broke down and took Mutt outside to meet the builders. She made friends with one, sniffed the others. What's my luck she won't bark anymore at 6am? Grace

Have come significantly late for the date I was projecting. I'm sending out Solstice cards but I never found any I truly liked.... sooooooooo everyone is getting homemade cards. It's taking me a bit longer than I planned to send them out but it's kinda hard with a curious toddler and an inquisitive...

Jeanette wrote: Fenda was put to sleep at home today, she'd been ill for several days, and there was no hope of recovery. The vet was kind and gentle with her, and she died quickly and peacefully in the end. She was sixteen and a half years old, and had lived with us since January 15th...

Well, I have gone out and met with 4 clients who have signed on. Meeting with the pet owners and meeting the kitty cats has been great fun. I've really enjoyed meeting all the cats. So far I have met 11 cats and only one was shy.. I am quite surprised as I thought more would be shy. While I...

Sad to report that the doctors say there's nothing they can do for Emma's heart. All that can be done now is to keep her comfortable - hopefully, she'll be able to go home soon. Brenda