From WDW to DL With Love - January 06, 2011 part 4

[bwcb4]

So, Im bored at work.....snow isnt all that bad and was thinking.....

Last week for the cruise I bought a bottle of Glenmorangie ......... meaning
The Glen of Tranquility
SO............. who wants to come to 5009 for pre dinner drinkies on the 13th?
There wont be a lot of choice but I can promise bud,wine or whiskey
How many can we fit in a cat 11 state room? might be fun trying to find out?
Anytakers? I am on late dinner so was thinking 7ish?
If theres too many we can spill next door to Mums.
I should tell Len and Mum my plans

"I love birthday parties - we will for sure stop by. "



We love birthday parties too! Dick and I would like to join your celebration. We also have early dining, but we'll stop in afterwards to see how you're doing. Sounds like this group might get a little wild!!

See you all soon.
Barb

 

[valbob89]

Sherri - you would be more then welcome to come to dinner. Might not get picked crab though, roasted in the shell, with a cracker and pick on top of the pasta.

Does anyone- Lynne - have a trick to get the pills and liquid down a cat - one person. I hold and Bob drops it down his throat, closes the mouth and strokes his throat. But that is a two person job and Bob is the alpha person here (cat sticks his tongue out at me when I tell him something). I have tried putting it in food, hiding it in the middle of treats - nothing works.

val

 

[ILuvDVC]

I know, as you long you get lunch it will be fine, I think they stop serving at 2.30. You will walk right on the ship at least.

Oh my.....something tells me we won't be having lunch that day.....I think we get to the airport at 12:55 PM, I know it's at least an hour to the port....guess I just better enjoy a nice dinner

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Oh my.....something tells me we won't be having lunch that day.....I think we get to the airport at 12:55 PM, I know it's at least an hour to the port....guess I just better enjoy a nice dinner

But there is always room service, plutos and burgers,pizza and stuff, the wraps are lovely from plutos

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Sherri - you would be more then welcome to come to dinner. Might not get picked crab though, roasted in the shell, with a cracker and pick on top of the pasta.

Does anyone- Lynne - have a trick to get the pills and liquid down a cat - one person. I hold and Bob drops it down his throat, closes the mouth and strokes his throat. But that is a two person job and Bob is the alpha person here (cat sticks his tongue out at me when I tell him something). I have tried putting it in food, hiding it in the middle of treats - nothing works.

val

Not really, but a few tips, if its one person get down on the floor on your hunkers(dont know correct term or in a corner but get cat so it cant reverse put the cat between your legs so it cat go anywhere,
You know to tip the cats head back ?? dont normally have to touch the lower jaw really, it opens when you tip the head, try dropping the pill in rather than placing it in, always goes the right way so so worry.
have a little syringe of liquid ready to squirt after the pill, cat HAS to swallow its a reflex, and last ... be brutal, dont try to be nice, it only makes the whole thing longer and more stressfull for everybody.
Also good luck

You can try crushing the tablet into powder (between two spoons) and mixing it in butter or dairylea soft cheese, or pate, hell, WHATEVER your cats wants actually.

 

[orlandothebeagle]

Pick the cat up and cradle in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into it, allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind the sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call partner in from garden. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get partner to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from the foil wrap. Make note to buy a new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered 'Dolton' figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later. Wrap cat in large towel and get partner to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

Check label to make sure pills not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply plaster to partners forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Retrieve cat from neighbours shed and get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon and flick pill down throat with elastic band.

Fetch screwdriver from garage and put door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw t-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road and apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid the cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. Tie cats front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed and pry cat's mouth open with a small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by a large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour a pint of water down throat to wash down pill.

Get partner to drive you to the Emergency Room and sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearms and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call at furniture shop on way home to order new table.

 

[TxMermaid1]

Pick the cat up and cradle in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into it, allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind the sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call partner in from garden. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get partner to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from the foil wrap. Make note to buy a new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered 'Dolton' figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later. Wrap cat in large towel and get partner to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

Check label to make sure pills not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply plaster to partners forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Retrieve cat from neighbours shed and get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon and flick pill down throat with elastic band.

Fetch screwdriver from garage and put door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw t-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road and apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid the cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. Tie cats front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed and pry cat's mouth open with a small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by a large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour a pint of water down throat to wash down pill.

Get partner to drive you to the Emergency Room and sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearms and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call at furniture shop on way home to order new table.

That is hilarious... I am in tears... funny thing is I think someone may have gone through this!

 

[valbob89]

Here is hoping that Tweekie continues to have nothing but an increased appetite with his meds.

You all would be so much fun to do a cookie exchange with!

We could do a cookie recipe exchange? Anyone game? Maybe family recipes or something different from the usual. Val

 

[valbob89]

Pick the cat up and cradle in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into it, allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind the sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call partner in from garden. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get partner to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from the foil wrap. Make note to buy a new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered 'Dolton' figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later. Wrap cat in large towel and get partner to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

Check label to make sure pills not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply plaster to partners forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Retrieve cat from neighbours shed and get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon and flick pill down throat with elastic band.

Fetch screwdriver from garage and put door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw t-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road and apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid the cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. Tie cats front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed and pry cat's mouth open with a small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by a large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour a pint of water down throat to wash down pill.

Get partner to drive you to the Emergency Room and sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearms and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call at furniture shop on way home to order new table.

Oh my gosh - this is so funny. Did you have a camera in my kitchen this morning? Like my new bathrobe? Notice the cat fur decorations?

I finally gave up until Bob got up. He asked where the pill was and when I pointed to the soggy brown stained thing on the counter he looked at me liked I was nuts. Then when we dropped it down kitty's throat he coughed it up, bit it in two and spit it out. Pill number 2 went down better. Luckly the cat NEVER tries to bite or scratch anyone. Almost wish he would so I wouldn't feel so guilty.

Raining - again. Val

 

[#1Yepod]

Pick the cat up and cradle in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth pop pill into it, allow cat to close mouth and swallow.

Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind the sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.

Retrieve cat from bedroom and throw soggy pill away. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.

Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call partner in from garden. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get partner to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.

Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from the foil wrap. Make note to buy a new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered 'Dolton' figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later. Wrap cat in large towel and get partner to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.

Check label to make sure pills not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply plaster to partners forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. Retrieve cat from neighbours shed and get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon and flick pill down throat with elastic band.

Fetch screwdriver from garage and put door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus jab. Throw t-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road and apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid the cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. Tie cats front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed and pry cat's mouth open with a small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by a large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour a pint of water down throat to wash down pill.

Get partner to drive you to the Emergency Room and sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearms and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call at furniture shop on way home to order new table.

I may never stop laughing. you can apply that to children, too. I know this because we actually did have to get neighbor with big enough ladder to get child out of tree!!!!!!!! And while we were putting ladder away, he climbed up the porch railings and sat on the roof. Guess we really didn't have to get the ladder, could have just waited for him to climb down the tree. Can't remember if we ever got the medicine down him.

 

[LindaBabe]

I know it is weird but when we travel I always hit the grocery stores - my favorite place to people watch, real locals not other visitors, and buy local gifts. When we visit New Orleans I go the grocery store and buy Camilla Red Beans - 10 pounds. It is the only red beans that don't fall apart when you make red beans and rice. I haven't found Camilla beans any where else. The TSA gives me strange looks when they find a bag full of dried beans and file' seasoning.

val

LOVE grocery stores in foreign places! And Aruba is Dutch which means DUTCH CHOCOLATES!

Does anyone- Lynne - have a trick to get the pills and liquid down a cat - one person. I hold and Bob drops it down his throat, closes the mouth and strokes his throat. But that is a two person job and Bob is the alpha person here (cat sticks his tongue out at me when I tell him something). I have tried putting it in food, hiding it in the middle of treats - nothing works.

val

DH used to roll Lion in a bath towel, tight, like swaddling, and put him on his back between his knees - then proceed as Lynne says. Works a treat and claws are inside the bundle so all you have to concern yourself with is the fangs -er incisors.

Besides Lynne, who is celebrating a birthday or anniversary on this cruise?

 

[TxMermaid1]

We could do a cookie recipe exchange? Anyone game? Maybe family recipes or something different from the usual. Val

I'm game!

 

[CruznLexi]

I lost my show jumping horse 10 years ago due to colic and it took a very long time to get over him. If you ever see the movie Something to Talk About. They grey horse was mine. We now have 2 cats Dixie and Pixie. Dixie is huge 20 pounds and is big boned! When I had her fixed she became mean toward people. She loves my husband and I but any other person in the house and you don't know there is 20 lb cat living here! Humans are much ahrder to deal with. I would gladly take an horse or a cat over a mad old lady that is confused and walking down the hall with her catheter bag in hand thinking she is going to walmart at 1130pm in the middle of shift change!

 

[valbob89]

To show what I know and think is an important element of our football; Have you seen the uniforms GreenBay is wearing in the came with the 49ers? Solid dark brown helmets with no emblems, navy blue jerseys with gold numbers, tan pants, long blue socks, white and black shoes? What a fashion faux pas. No more green?

Oh, 49ers are ahead 6-0.

 

[valbob89]

SF Chronicle travel page has a front page story on a Nosara Costa Rica, which is not far from Puntarenas, it had no mention of the storm damage. Don't know if the article was written long ago or if things are ok now.
There is also an article on the Dream. Some of the info we have already read but some of it was news to me or a different twist on it. Here is the link
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/12/05/TRVS1GIV9P.DTL

Val

 

[glindamood]

To show what I know and think is an important element of our football; Have you seen the uniforms GreenBay is wearing in the came with the 49ers? Solid dark brown helmets with no emblems, navy blue jerseys with gold numbers, tan pants, long blue socks, white and black shoes? What a fashion faux pas. No more green?

Oh, 49ers are ahead 6-0.

I just asked DH to change so I could see but the game is not televised here. But, he even said they showed them in highlights and they were pretty awful throw backs. Seems to me many of the throw back uniforms we see should be thrown out - for good!

Is anyone interested in a cookie recipe exchange? I could keep the list and then we could just drop them off en FE's during the cruise. Just shoot me a PM if you are interested.

 

[valbob89]

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castaway_Cay the following: As of the final week in November 2010, the Flying Dutchman had been removed and taken to another location in the island where it was being dismantled as pictures show below.

Couldn't find the picture mentioned.

 

[valbob89]

I just asked DH to change so I could see but the game is not televised here. But, he even said they showed them in highlights and they were pretty awful throw backs. Seems to me many of the throw back uniforms we see should be thrown out - for good!

Is anyone interested in a cookie recipe exchange? I could keep the list and then we could just drop them off en FE's during the cruise. Just shoot me a PM if you are interested.

I was just thinking - always gets me in trouble. A number of people mentioned they liked the idea of getting recipes on their post card exchange. What if people who sign up for a recipe exchange and Gail kept track of them, (thanks for offering to take this on). Then we each bring enough copies of our recipe for the number of people who want to participate. I'd make up a cover for each of us. Basically, we'd end up with a recipe book from our cruise.

Any interest? To late to take on one more thing? val

 

[ILuvDVC]

But there is always room service, plutos and burgers,pizza and stuff, the wraps are lovely from plutos

That is so true, and we rarely do those things.....I still can't wait....

 

[Happy Goofy]

That sounds like a good idea for the cookie exchange recipes. Count me in if you are going to do it.