I know Cynthia isn't quite finished with her update, but I wanted to get a word in quick before I fall asleep on my keyboard!! I'm exhausted from this week...not sure why?
Because it's not quite spring and winter drags on? That's my excuse at this time of year
Isn't it just so "Disney" of that guy to be a) listening to your conversation and b) actually kindly offering you a sip of his beer?! I just think thats awesome!!! I must admit...I often find myself listening to peoples' conversations to see if its something I can help with, or if there is veteran advice I can give them! I can't say that I have offered anyone a sip of my drink before...but there's a first time for everything!
Sorry, Cynthia, if I chopped up your update!
I just thought that Mary Ellen's story about the "beer sharer" was so neat!!
Glad to hear that your kitties are doing ok. I don't know what I would do if either of my boys got sick!
Can't wait to read more! Have a lovely weekend!!
No worries on the ninja post, I loved that beer story and it was a perfect Disney moment.
I am glad Cynthia is using her time on the plane so productively. I forgot all about the pot cam.
Replies tomorrow. I'm sort of beat myself right now!
Yeah, still avoiding the proposal I need to work on. Soon, I swear, soon.
I am so glad to hear that your kitties are on the mend, Mary Ellen! I was worried as your story unfolded. I have too many cats... and only one of the
many we have is one we went and sought out. The others... found us in one way or another.
I love all the epcot pictures. I think they are especially nice considering you had a bit of a buzz while taking them.
The guy wanting to share with you...
I can't even imagine!!!
The beads are super cool... I didn't know they did that.
I love those beads. I was SO close (and I think driving poor Mary ellen nuts going back and forth on them) to buying some.
Cynthia, that is so cool about the donation to the school!
I love that you got the book and had it signed. Once we were walking by Kouzinna and Kat Kora was inside signing books (not sure how to spell her name
) we regret now not taking the time to go in to purchase one of her books and have her sign it.
I do hope your flight ended up going well! I have never flown solo... it kinda scares me. Come fall... I will be doing it though, so I best figure out how to cope.
There is an interesting freedom in flying solo. I have a feeling you'll love it. I've only been to Kouzzina for breakfast, need to hit it for dinner.
It's like Christmas at school. So far 3 Eupohoniums. 2 Stradivarius Trumpets, the Trombone and the newest..a full new set of Chimes. Evan said his band teacher just lit up like Christmas. All anonymous and things just keep showing up. Solid quality items too. There may be more, Evan was rattling them off like crazy.
I love the name Max - its just so manly.
Kismet -with the skin rash is doing great!
Max seems to be doing better. He has definitely had more moments where he acts like his old self. That is good to see. I hope he continues to improve and stay stable.
I had a Max once, a tuxedo cat. He used to run up the back of my leg and perch on my shoulder like a bird. Loved that cat!
Hank is a very dog like cat too, even still. King of the house that one.
I honestly was hoping for hyperthyroidism, but when Mindy had it she was happy. That was the difference.
I'm not sure which is worse, both can be hard to control and expensive.
Your a good pet mom too for doing all this diet research. Since Max has FUS I can only feed him one type of food - fortunately Friskies makes it and the equivalent dry food. I can get the dry food in Walmart in a huge bag. All the kids eat it. It easier. Its kept him from getting stones for 9 years. Thank goodness. But I am now weaning him away from the dry because that is so high in carbs.
I'm trying to go grain free and 100% wet for both cats but it's hard. Wet is much better for diabetic cats I know. The really high protein stuff tends to be fish based which is not ideal and isn't necessarily their favorite. I'm also trying to get things that are low in phosphorous as that can be bad with the hyperthyroid and I'm not convinced it's entirely gone and so would rather err on the conservative side. I could get a grain free dry but at this point I'm afraid to introduce it as he will reject the wet and it is so much better for him. You would seriously think I'm nuts with the tables and tracking on the food but I really want to get it to some brands etc that I feel good about, has the nutrition content I want and doesn't break the bank. Ideally the food would be 50-60% protein, 5-10% carbohydrates, and 30-50% fat but...that's super hard to find that isn't 1) crazy expensive, 2) fish based, 3) something both will eat. UGH.
I felt like an idiot though when I actually looked at the ingredients of the Rx diet the vet had both of them on. Really crappy food and not cheap.
Vulture I know that. That's Jewel, my stray. I think she is permanently imprinted from starving in the past. She literally scoops the food up with her paw and shovels it into her mouth.
Its actually hysterical to watch - so we mix her food with dry and mush it down into the bowl to slow her down.
That is very likely some of Melvin's issue. Both are rescue kitties but Hank was adopted as a kitten and then returned by a couple who broke up so no real trauma. Melvin on the other hand was a street cat who had such a bad eye issue that he was blind (lids glued shut) and was so dirty that when he was turned into the shelter he they had no idea he was a pure white cat! He is still a big fraidy cat and one of the messiest eaters ever.
That's wonderful. I am so glad his diet change is working. Since I have put Kismet on Prozac she is chewing and scratching so much less. I know its because she got steroids and there are no errant fleas, but I think the Prozac makes her less obsessive and that translates into less vigorous grooming and hair pulling.
I'm glad the Prozac is working. Hank was on kitty Valium for a while with the Hyperthryoidism and it didn't seem to do much for him.
Is that when you leave for Hawaii? You must be so excited. I will admit - I'd rather be in Hawaii then HHI, but any place that is sunny, with a heated pool and hot tub, and has a Mickey in the lobby will work for me!
OMG I wish! No, YOU are going ot be offline for 11 dyas. Me, I'll be solo parenting all week while Jeff is on a business trip.
Do you leave today or tomorrow, Mary Ellen? So glad the kittie issues worked out -- our animals are like part of the family.
I have that mug because you sent it to me! It's definitely my favorite!
What a fun lunch seminar! Cynthia, I would have had to buy the cookbook, too -- yeay for getting it signed!
Grapefruit beer? I am not a beer drinker, but that intrigues me.
Such a nice day strolling around World Showcase!
I really need to make some more things out of that book but I do love it, and it was just a wonderful seminar.
You guys are updating machines! Great updates, all that food looks so scrumptious
Too funny about the beer sharer.
Mary Ellen, I'm so sorry about all the health issues with the kitties. I'm glad they've figured out what was wrong and things are getting better.
Cynthia, very cool about the instrument donation! I'm glad 'Jeff's' present turned out to be a good purchase
It was a very good purchase, if only for that one recipe!
Great update Cynthia, hope your weekend goes well, and good luck with PB
, I'll looking forward to that update as well!
Thanks! I made a bit of a dent in the photos this am, need to upload the first batch. What a total mess though. 4 cameras, 4 differing time stamps, and hundreds of photos. PB aside it was a mess!
Mary Ellen - I am so sorry to hear about your kitties' health issues
I'm glad you got Kismet's flea allergy fixed and under control. I hope you can get through Max's diabetes with no problems.
That food seminar looks like fun. I love that they have that pot-cam so you can see what's going on inside!
Cynthia - love that you bought the book and had it signed, that is a really neat keepsake!
Clearly I was a bit obsessed with the pot-cam. LOL! It is a neat keepsake and makes me smile when I use it.
Great updates! That food demonstration looked like fun and love all the pics around WS.
Sorry about all the Kitty issues. I was thinking Diabetes when I was reading about Max, glad all the kitties are doing better.
It was a very fun seminar!
Oh my goodness! Soooo nice to see F&W pics as I am anxiously awaiting this year's trip. In some ways can't wait to go back. I, too, have found that you meet some interesting characters with great F&W recommendations as you wait in line, share tables. etc. All part of the experience!
Grapefruit wine definitely going on the "to try" list... not sure about the fake chicken.
if no one told you...you wouldn't know it was fake. It was THAT good. I wish so very badly I was going back this year, it's kind of killing me at the moment!
Cynthia - awaiting your next trip report. Hate that feeling of being trapped in your seat by a sleeper.
Both of you have gorgeous pictures, as always. That spot in Japan looks very relaxing!!
It's a toss up. I prefer the window and that's the price I pay.
I'd give anything to be at that spot in Japan right now.
Mine too! Thank goodness for the pot cam!
I know the feeling. I think a couple of us (myself included) interrupted her update. I think she'll forgive us.
Love the Pot-Cam and yes, all is forgiven. LOL!
That WAS really good! Probably one of my fav food items.
I wouldn't have ordered one had we not heard the glowing reviews. I had figured even if it was hand rolled it wouldn't be as fresh later in the day but it was absolutely fabulous. And huge! One of my favorite items as well.
I have never seen DeVine... she looks incredible... I'm going to have to find her in July... I love all those great nooks in AK...
Cynthia... I feel for your bladder on your flight... Emily and I had a deep sleeper on our flight to Rome...
whenever he stirred we got up and out and over to the restroom asap...::yes:
On an overseas one you really can't just hold it the whole time. Devine is so cool, I've been lucky enough to see her 3 times now but all just dumb luck.
Your seminar with the Irish chef looked awesome... I'd have been tempted to buy that book as well... I like that new Irish/English cooking... it's simple and comforting... (I was tempted to buy the chef/owner's cook book at Raglan Road... forget his name... just remembered that... may have to check out Amazon...
)
I'm all about simple and comforting. If you do get the RR cookbook, make the Bread Pudding. It is SO yummy! A bazillion calories but worth every one, definitely a keeper of a recipe.
I have to go back and look for the clown pictures at the pool at the Boardwalk so I can desensitize myself to the clown slide for July...
Really, he's not that creepy at all once you are there. I promise. Heck, I thought between the pink wall in the room and the clown there is no way I'd want to own there despite the killer location and...well, we all know how that ended up.
Of course it will be interesting to see how the rest of my crew feels since they didn't get any input on the purchase. Jeff is still bummed the YC doesn't have villas.
The other 2 are tiny and mainly white !! Cute as buttons!! Then there is our Snoopy who weighs 130# and thinks he is a lap dog
too funny I only got to see the zsu ! I have always wanted a & zsu ! Shadow - I love that name. Snoopy sounds like a hoot. 130lbs is far from a lap dog. Ouch! 
I'm glad you're letting Nick watch him... it's probably make Nick feel good... and is easier on Max...
How funny that that guy insisted on you having a sip of his beer! I guess everyone is happier at F&W
That's almost as good as being told to wait after the ride by a random Joel in the park. And then waiting and spending the afternoon with him walking around... 
So what happened to the rum??? 
