Friday, April 14, 2017

Tough Times In The City

Folks, yesterday I was notified that our fair city recently hired a new Animal Control Officer.  There were reports that this new person had begun a campaign to take away two fixed ferals from an elderly woman.  The reasons why were not made clear, so many of us began to worry that maybe our ferals were in trouble too, along with any pet cats that were allowed outside.

First off, I want to thank my informant, because she knows how much I love my cats.  Then, my sister emailed me with the same information that she gleaned from the internet.  The Hubby was promptly called at home, and he promised to keep an eye out for any city employee who might come snooping.  He assured me that it was all a tempest in a teapot, but no one messes with Patty O'Malley and Sweetie!  I texted one neighbor too, who has several cats.  I started planning a door-to-door campaign, advised everyone that for all these years, we've been allowed to TNR in peace, but the tables may have turned.

I was upset, to say the least.  Then, word came when my friend called the county animal shelter and found out that they figured there was going to be NO CHANGE in the way things have been all along.  So, we all could stand down, but we must be vigilant.  Those visions of trapping, and collars and fees paid, all swirled in my head.  I was a mess, in all honesty.

Sweetie loves this box!

Looking up Patty's nose...and he's missing an ear!
This morning, Chucky wasn't feeling very well.  Stuff came out of both ends.  The Hubby rocked him in his arms, and made me leave the house for work with the promise that he'd watch over Chuck all day. As of 1:45 pm, no word from home, and since no news is good news, I'm hoping that the cat finally ate something and perhaps got some water too.  As far as we can tell, there has been no change in food or ingestables for weeks now, so maybe he ate a bug or something. Will keep you up to date.

Thursday, April 13, 2017

"Go Get 'Em, Tigers!"

The main entrance to Comerica Park, Home of The Detroit Tigers

Before the game

Baseball announcers on set

Don't ask me!

A carousel with tigers to ride!

"RAWR!!!"
The Hubby and I attended yesterday's Major League Baseball game between the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins.  The Tiger's won, 5 to 3.  Tiger player Andrew Romine hit a grand slam, which pretty much sealed the win.  The day started out grey, cloudy and a bit cool, but by game time the sun came out and my layers of clothing started coming OFF!

Having been a fan of this particular team for most (if not ALL) of my life, every game is a treat.  It also brings to mind a particular song that they played to death in 1968 (yeah, I know, as dinosaurs walked the Earth!) when The Tiger's were in the playoffs, then won the AL pennant, and also the World Series.

We're all behind our baseball team
Go get 'em Tigers!
World Series bound and picking up steam
Go get 'em Tigers!
There'll be joy in Tiger Town the whole night long
when the Bengals bring the pennant home to where it belongs
We're all behind our baseball team
Go get 'em
Detroit Tigers!
Go get 'em Tigers!!

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Happy Birthday to The Cat Daddy-Mama!

Happy Birthday to The Hubby!
As you can see from this baby photo, The Hubby loved cats while still in nappies!

He called that stuffed leopard, "Tygee"
The curtains have Peter Pan characters on them!
Patty O'Malley sends his own birthday greetings from the front porch.

"C'mon, feed us already!"
What can I say about The Hubby that you don't already know?  He's kind, dedicated, thoughtful, comedic, passionate, while being laid-back and creative.  When he's mad, you will know it!  Yet he sits with Angel and pets her until she coos, and Chuck now walks up to him when it's pilling time.  The Hubby hates a fuss for his birthday, however I won tickets for today's Detroit Tiger's game in Detroit, from Monday's work raffle.  So I am leaving the office to spend the afternoon with him at the ballpark.  We'll have dinner out at our favorite restaurant, Pita Cafe in Oak Park, (the wait staff KNOWS our order!), then get home in time for whatever NBA basketball game is on.