Sunday: what I learned today

1. Don't pour hot liquids into plastics that easily melt.
2. My two best new camera options are either larger and 10x zoom or smaller with 5x zoom.
3. The new cat outhouse works well as a step.
4. Well loved stuffed animals never really leave.

Saturday: we got a lot done

Today we managed to get several chores done! Ben and a coworker cut down some trees that had fallen, and then Ben and I moved the branches into the woods. I cleaned the kitchen, started laundry, and changed the kitty litter box (see below). I also managed to take a nap and we both played a lot of video games...so it wasn't just a work day.

Before new litter box:


After new litter box. I'm hoping the length and the piece of board in front will help a lot with keeping the litter out of the hallway.

Thursday: Cats. Work Safety

Work safety
I get back from vacation and go to the bathroom. Much to my surprise I see some of that safety foam on the edge of the garbage can. It is your normal sheet metal garbage can mounted to the wall. The edges aren't sharp and the corners are rounded. It is easy to avoid so doesn't seem to be an obstacle. The only thing I can think of? Our safety engineer decided it was a hazard to the workplace.

Cat breeds
Ben was looking at cat breeds today and we decided that Flurry's marking match a Turkish Van pretty well and her attidutude matches a Maine Coon. Turkish Vans are all white except for markings on the head and tail. Flurry's aren't as prominent as purebreeds though. This is what wikipedia says about Maine Coon personailites, with my remarks:

"Maine Coons are a breed distinguished by high intelligence, dexterity, and playfulness. They have a tendency to use their front paws extensively (often curling the paw round to pick objects up) and as a consequence will easily learn to open cabinet doors, turn on water faucets, flush toilets, or pick up small objects. Some Maine Coons will eat, or even drink, from their paws, rather than from the bowl itself. All the time!

Due to their above-average intelligence, Maine Coons are known to be one of the easiest cat breeds to train. Maine Coons are noted for their ability to trill their meows, which sounds like a combination of a purr and a meow We think she does this, and they tend to make this sound when happy or startled. When they do meow, it tends to be very high in pitch, in comparison to other breeds. They are noted for rarely eating alone, preferring to eat in the company of other cats or humans. She often eats when we are in the kitchen Maine Coons are not known to be "lap cats" but of course, this may depend on the individual cat and some may prefer laps. Flurry's oonly a lap cat for the day after we get back from a long vacation

Some Maine Coons enjoy playing with, but not usually in, water. Flurry lover her sinks! ...

Maine Coons can be very dog-like in their behavior. Playing fetch is a favorite game. As with dogs, they will bring their ball, drop it at the feet of their intended playmate and wait for the ball to be thrown. They will often accompany their owner on chores She loves following me! like getting the mail, walking the dog, and may also come when beckoned, even if outside. Maine Coons are typically very calm and listen to their owners. Ok, well maybe she isn't very calm or listeny."

Tuesday: ultimate

Tonight at bible study we played ultimate frisbee again. A slightly smaller field though so we didn't have to run as far. I really enjoyed it. I'm not great at it, but can usually catch/pass if the throw is good and I'm standing still or there aren't too many people blocking. But then I managed to catch the last pass of the night for the last goal while running. I broke two fingernails, but was proud of the catch.

Monday: back to work

Well, at least it is a long weekend this coming weekend. :)

I have a cankersore on my tongue. It hurts and I talk funny. Kind-of lispy.

Ben and I both started some house projects today, and I did take one picture but it's boring. Guess you'll have to wait until it's finished. Oh! I still need to put the wash in the drier.

I did more wii fit today. There was an exercise called Jackknife which was just fancy sit-ups.

Sunday: comics

Sunday: we're home

11.75 hours, 5 reststops, 3 detours, and 1 expired passport and we made it home. It turns out that passports can be expired until next summer and still get you through the Canadian border. But how am I supposed to remember to renew mine in 2017 now?

Flurry woke us up several times throughout the night to be petted. If I wasn't asleep it would have been super-cute, as it was it was just cute.