Extra Cuddly

Since Persia settled down (after letting me properly know she was ****ed off
at my leaving her in that smelly place for 7 days), she's become extra
cuddly. Clingy, even. Last night I was awakened several times with my side
being kneaded (maybe she wanted me to get up and make bread or something).
My lips have been kissed, my chin licked and gently nipped and she won't let
me leave the room without following. Last night I took a bath and she sat
on the edge of the tub and chattered at me even more than usual.

Normally she only wants in my lap when I'm reading this group every once in
a while. Now she's not even politely tapping me to ask for an invitation
(which she knows I'll grant); she's just jumping up and curling up in my
lap.

I think she senses I'm going to send her to that smelly place again in a
mere 12 days.

I need to make sure I've got the suitcase completely re-packed well before
then so it doesn't disturb her. The problem with that is, the seasons are
changing and I have no idea if I'll need clothes for warm weather or cooler
weather. We'll be in Highland, Illinois 10/6-10/12. It's not far from St.
Louis. If anyone lives in the area and has any seasonal packing
suggestions, I'd appreciate it.

Meanwhile, I'm enjoying Persia's extra playfulness (aka the USPS "box" and
snuggles!

Jill
--
I used to have a handle on life...but it broke off.

"jmcquown" wrote in message
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We'll be in Highland, Illinois 10/6-10/12.

It won't be a lot different from Memphis. Maybe a few degrees cooler is all.

Poor Persia. You need a live-in catsitter.

Pat wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
We'll be in Highland, Illinois 10/6-10/12.

It won't be a lot different from Memphis. Maybe a few degrees cooler
is all.

Poor Persia. You need a live-in catsitter.

Thanks, Pat. I don't know anyone I'd trust with a key, let alone live-in
for a week. The vet staff takes good care of her, she just gets
understandably upset.

I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years back. I
was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full week) in a row on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday evening
and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and water. I came home
to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog had his legs crossed and no
food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up not paying him, of course. Gotta
love some family.

I'll pack lightly but put a sweater in the suitcase just in case.

Jill

On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:37:56 -0500, "jmcquown"
yodeled:

Pat wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
We'll be in Highland, Illinois 10/6-10/12.

It won't be a lot different from Memphis. Maybe a few degrees cooler
is all.

Poor Persia. You need a live-in catsitter.

Thanks, Pat. I don't know anyone I'd trust with a key, let alone live-in
for a week. The vet staff takes good care of her, she just gets
understandably upset.

I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years back. I
was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full week) in a row on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday evening
and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and water. I came home
to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog had his legs crossed and no
food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up not paying him, of course. Gotta
love some family.

Man, don't you love it when twerps are *related* to you!?



Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

On Fri, 24 Sep 2004 09:37:56 -0500, "jmcquown"
yodeled:

Pat wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
We'll be in Highland, Illinois 10/6-10/12.

It won't be a lot different from Memphis. Maybe a few degrees cooler
is all.

Poor Persia. You need a live-in catsitter.

Thanks, Pat. I don't know anyone I'd trust with a key, let alone live-in
for a week. The vet staff takes good care of her, she just gets
understandably upset.

I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years back. I
was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full week) in a row on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday evening
and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and water. I came home
to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog had his legs crossed and no
food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up not paying him, of course. Gotta
love some family.

Man, don't you love it when twerps are *related* to you!?



Theresa
Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh
My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Pat wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
We'll be in Highland, Illinois 10/6-10/12.

It won't be a lot different from Memphis. Maybe a few degrees cooler
is all.

Poor Persia. You need a live-in catsitter.

Thanks, Pat. I don't know anyone I'd trust with a key, let alone live-in
for a week. The vet staff takes good care of her, she just gets
understandably upset.

I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years back. I
was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full week) in a row
on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday evening
and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and water. I came home
to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog had his legs crossed and no
food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up not paying him, of course. Gotta
love some family.

I'll pack lightly but put a sweater in the suitcase just in case.

Jill


Did he just forget? Or did he just not bother? If he just didn't bother, I
think he would have been an "ex-brother" I doubt I would have spoken to him
again. There's no excuse for knowing that an animal depends on you and
deliberately not caring for them.
I wouldn't, either, expect to pay my brother for doing something for me. It
should be done for love.
That's what families are for.

Tweed

Christina Websell wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
Pat wrote:
"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
We'll be in Highland, Illinois 10/6-10/12.

It won't be a lot different from Memphis. Maybe a few degrees cooler
is all.

Poor Persia. You need a live-in catsitter.

Thanks, Pat. I don't know anyone I'd trust with a key, let alone
live-in for a week. The vet staff takes good care of her, she just
gets understandably upset.

I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years
back. I was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full
week) in a row on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday
evening and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and
water. I came home to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog
had his legs crossed and no food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up
not paying him, of course. Gotta love some family.

I'll pack lightly but put a sweater in the suitcase just in case.

Jill


Did he just forget? Or did he just not bother? If he just didn't
bother, I think he would have been an "ex-brother" I doubt I would
have spoken to him again.

He's pretty much my "ex brother" these days. I gave him other chances since
then (not with my pets) and he's just a selfish lunatic.

Jill

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years
back. I was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full
week) in a row on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday
evening and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and
water. I came home to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog
had his legs crossed and no food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up
not paying him, of course. Gotta love some family.

I'll pack lightly but put a sweater in the suitcase just in case.

Jill


Did he just forget? Or did he just not bother? If he just didn't
bother, I think he would have been an "ex-brother" I doubt I would
have spoken to him again.

He's pretty much my "ex brother" these days. I gave him other chances
since
then (not with my pets) and he's just a selfish lunatic.

Jill

That's so sad. I have two younger brothers, and they are both busy with
their young families. One lives 100 miles away.
If I was desperate, and had to call on them to help me (which I try not to
do) I wouldn't have any worries whatsover that they'd do the right thing. I
could trust them to do everything properly.
If they had to.
I can't imagine what it might be like to have family you can't rely on.
Naughty family to not help you.
No, it would never happen here.
My aunt and uncle would definitely be here for me, even if my brothers were
too busy.

Do you mean to say that your brother knew he had to feed, and widdle and poo
your dog and deliberately chose not to?

If so,that is *definitely* an ex-brother. Unforgiveable.

Tweed

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years
back. I was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full
week) in a row on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday
evening and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and
water. I came home to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog
had his legs crossed and no food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up
not paying him, of course. Gotta love some family.

I'll pack lightly but put a sweater in the suitcase just in case.

Jill


Did he just forget? Or did he just not bother? If he just didn't
bother, I think he would have been an "ex-brother" I doubt I would
have spoken to him again.

He's pretty much my "ex brother" these days. I gave him other chances
since
then (not with my pets) and he's just a selfish lunatic.

Jill

That's so sad. I have two younger brothers, and they are both busy with
their young families. One lives 100 miles away.
If I was desperate, and had to call on them to help me (which I try not to
do) I wouldn't have any worries whatsover that they'd do the right thing. I
could trust them to do everything properly.
If they had to.
I can't imagine what it might be like to have family you can't rely on.
Naughty family to not help you.
No, it would never happen here.
My aunt and uncle would definitely be here for me, even if my brothers were
too busy.

Do you mean to say that your brother knew he had to feed, and widdle and poo
your dog and deliberately chose not to?

If so,that is *definitely* an ex-brother. Unforgiveable.

Tweed

"jmcquown" wrote in message
...
I had a bad experience with one of my brothers a number of years
back. I was going to be away for a couple of weekends (not a full
week) in a row on
business. All he needed to do was walk my little old dog Saturday
evening and Sunday morning and make sure he had fresh food and
water. I came home to find he hadn't done a damn thing. The dog
had his legs crossed and no food. And I was *paying* him. Wound up
not paying him, of course. Gotta love some family.

I'll pack lightly but put a sweater in the suitcase just in case.

Jill


Did he just forget? Or did he just not bother? If he just didn't
bother, I think he would have been an "ex-brother" I doubt I would
have spoken to him again.

He's pretty much my "ex brother" these days. I gave him other chances
since
then (not with my pets) and he's just a selfish lunatic.

Jill

That's so sad. I have two younger brothers, and they are both busy with
their young families. One lives 100 miles away.
If I was desperate, and had to call on them to help me (which I try not to
do) I wouldn't have any worries whatsover that they'd do the right thing. I
could trust them to do everything properly.
If they had to.
I can't imagine what it might be like to have family you can't rely on.
Naughty family to not help you.
No, it would never happen here.
My aunt and uncle would definitely be here for me, even if my brothers were
too busy.

Do you mean to say that your brother knew he had to feed, and widdle and poo
your dog and deliberately chose not to?

If so,that is *definitely* an ex-brother. Unforgiveable.

Tweed