Do you do anything that might be considered "unconventional" ?

[Dancing Fire]

I'm just a normal everyday person!..

 

[LaylaR]

Besides our bling obsession that is.

What might be considered odd by some people is that I use Parasols when it is sunny out and I don't want to wear sunblock or I want to keep the shade with me on very warm days.

Here is my latest Parasol purchase just yesterday afternoon.

This reminds me of my grandmother. She had the most beautiful skin and took such care of it. She religiously stayed out of the sun or covered up when she did go out. When I was a kid she'd carry our beach umbrella from the house to the beach (2 blocks) OPEN like a huge parasol.

 

[OoohShiny]

I read pretty obsessively. I actually tracked it last year on Goodreads and I read 200 books in 2017, and it wasn't unusual.

I also have 7 cats.

I don't know how anyone has the time to read what works out as, what, a book every 1.8 days?!!

You must read quick!

 

[Lorelei]

I read pretty obsessively. I actually tracked it last year on Goodreads and I read 200 books in 2017, and it wasn't unusual.

I also have 7 cats.

THERE YOU ARE!!!! xoxo

 

[Madam Bijoux]

Everything I do is unconventional. 3 examples:
Never been married, but I have at least one diamond of every shape except a Princess and an Octavia (still looking for those two).
Didn't get my driver's license until I was 55.
I do all of my yard work and gardening myself.

 

[missy]

I am loving all Pricescopers who are kitty lovers.
Between PSers maybe we *can* save them all...or at least as many as we can.

 

[Lorelei]

I am loving all Pricescopers who are kitty lovers.
Between PSers maybe we *can* save them all...or at least as many as we can.

I agree. I still have my ferals, I have my old ginger tom who's not doing well now but he became a house cat back in 2014 when he came home with a terrible abscess. We rushed him to the vet and had him castrated at the same time, he stayed in the house for nursing and decided he liked it.

I also found a pregnant Momma back in 2012, she gave birth to 5 beautiful kittens and guess what? We kept them!

I also found a feral 3 - 4 week old kitten in the stable yard still wobbly on her legs and yep.....That's our Tinkaboo!

We have two very elderly Persians and our two tamed ferals, Weedy and Mo.

We love kitties.

 

[missy]

I agree. I still have my ferals, I have my old ginger tom who's not doing well now but he became a house cat back in 2014 when he came home with a terrible abscess. We rushed him to the vet and had him castrated at the same time, he stayed in the house for nursing and decided he liked it.

I also found a pregnant Momma back in 2012, she gave birth to 5 beautiful kittens and guess what? We kept them!

I also found a feral 3 - 4 week old kitten in the stable yard still wobbly on her legs and yep.....That's our Tinkaboo!

We have two very elderly Persians and our two tamed ferals, Weedy and Mo.

We love kitties.

Awww how wonderful! Thank you Lorelei for saving the kitties and giving them a loving home! And that is a smart ginger who knew a good thing when he was given it. A nice warm safe loving home. I am so sorry he isn't doing well now and sending healing vibes and lots of good luck his way. And (((hugs))) to you for saving the cats.

 

[Lorelei]

Awww how wonderful! Thank you Lorelei for saving the kitties and giving them a loving home! And that is a smart ginger who knew a good thing when he was given it. A nice warm safe loving home. I am so sorry he isn't doing well now and sending healing vibes and lots of good luck his way. And (((hugs))) to you for saving the cats.

Thanks Missy, we just got his bloods back yesterday, his kidneys are going and he has possible heart failure so it's a matter of time, but when that time comes, he'll go to sleep in his own home with his Mum there with him.

 

[stracci2000]

Thanks Missy, we just got his bloods back yesterday, his kidneys are going and he has possible heart failure so it's a matter of time, but when that time comes, he'll go to sleep in his own home with his Mum there with him.

Oh no. Poor baby. Please keep us updated! I wish we could save all the kitties.

 

[Babyblue033]

I am loving all Pricescopers who are kitty lovers.
Between PSers maybe we *can* save them all...or at least as many as we can.

My particular weakness was orphaned kittens and special needs kittens, many of which I ended up falling in love and keeping of course. I actually have 2 I literally raised out of my desk drawer at work (I had a VERY understanding boss)

Can't do much fostering now, too busy raising 2 young human children, but my life goal is to be able to foster orphaned kittens full time. So much fun and fulfilling, making sleepless nights worth while.

 

[Lorelei]

Oh no. Poor baby. Please keep us updated! I wish we could save all the kitties.

I will Stracci. Poor love has an upper respiratory virus now, I think it's probable the vet brought something in when she came to take the bloods or his immune system is so shot now he's reacting to bacteria that normally wouldn't be an issue. He's on antibiotics and seems a bit better this morning, the discharge has dried up.

 

[missy]

I will Stracci. Poor love has an upper respiratory virus now, I think it's probable the vet brought something in when she came to take the bloods or his immune system is so shot now he's reacting to bacteria that normally wouldn't be an issue. He's on antibiotics and seems a bit better this morning, the discharge has dried up.

Oh my gosh I am so sorry Lorelei. I hope he recovers easily and starts feeling all better very soon. How awful that it came from the vet and though I know that she meant no harm she really should have been more meticulous. I hope you do share this with her just so she can be much more careful the next time she makes a home visit. More healing dust and good thoughts to your sweet dog and hugs to you.

 

[missy]

My particular weakness was orphaned kittens and special needs kittens, many of which I ended up falling in love and keeping of course. I actually have 2 I literally raised out of my desk drawer at work (I had a VERY understanding boss)

Can't do much fostering now, too busy raising 2 young human children, but my life goal is to be able to foster orphaned kittens full time. So much fun and fulfilling, making sleepless nights worth while.

That is a wonderful goal and thank you for all you do for the animals. It's heartbreaking work but it is so worthwhile. Thank you!

 

[Lorelei]

Oh my gosh I am so sorry Lorelei. I hope he recovers easily and starts feeling all better very soon. How awful that it came from the vet and though I know that she meant no harm she really should have been more meticulous. I hope you do share this with her just so she can be much more careful the next time she makes a home visit. More healing dust and good thoughts to your sweet dog and hugs to you.

Thanks Missy!

The antibiotics have kicked in and he's not snuffly and his eyes have dried up this morning, that's the only way he could have picked up the infection or virus was through the vet or he reacted to some bacteria because of his weakened immune system.

He's eating well, he's on prescription renal wet food which he likes and Liquivite which is like a soup for cats for his Antirobe powder antibiotics, he adores Liquivite. I don't know if you can get it in the States but I always keep some in for sick cats, it's great stuff. They do a version for dogs too.

 

[Lorelei]

That is a wonderful goal and thank you for all you do for the animals. It's heartbreaking work but it is so worthwhile. Thank you!

Dittoed, you're wonderful BabyBlue.

 

[stracci2000]

I will Stracci. Poor love has an upper respiratory virus now, I think it's probable the vet brought something in when she came to take the bloods or his immune system is so shot now he's reacting to bacteria that normally wouldn't be an issue. He's on antibiotics and seems a bit better this morning, the discharge has dried up.

My kitty developed an eye infection shortly after a vet visit.
This was a few weeks before we had to put him down.
He never before had an eye issue. It never occurred to me that he might have caught something at the vet's.

 

[princessk]

i guess people consider it unconventional I compete in figure(bodybuilding)

 

[LaylaR]

THERE YOU ARE!!!! xoxo

THERE YOU ARE!!!! xoxo

AND HERE YOU ARE!! @Lorelei

I've missed you! I say you on RT last month and was so excited, but March was an odd month and I don't like to post from my cell phone.

How are you?

I am sorry your meow-kids are getting on. We've lost three in the last 3 years and it is so hard when our friends/kids leave us. ((HUGS))

 

[missy]

i guess people consider it unconventional I compete in figure(bodybuilding)

Wow! That is super cool and very impressive!

 

[Lorelei]

AND HERE YOU ARE!! @Lorelei

I've missed you! I say you on RT last month and was so excited, but March was an odd month and I don't like to post from my cell phone.

How are you?

I am sorry your meow-kids are getting on. We've lost three in the last 3 years and it is so hard when our friends/kids leave us. ((HUGS))

I'm good thanks, I missed you so much and our shared love for all things kitty!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear you lost furkids too, it's so so hard. My ginger kitty is hanging in there, now the antibiotics have given him diarrhoea so I'll have to rethink on that but he seems better, he's eating and still enjoys a fuss.

This cat just has the biggest, most magnificent heart. You know how it is, to us they're still babies and you look at them objectively and you can see the years catching up with them.....

 

[Lorelei]

i guess people consider it unconventional I compete in figure(bodybuilding)

You look amazing!!!! That takes discipline and dedication, just wow!!!

What do you eat in a day?

 

[missy]

All this kitty talk reminds me of our feral kitties at the beach. Some in action photos of them this winter.

Marching across the yard at night.



and eating at the feeding station in the middle of the night. Their favorite time. Love our security night cameras.




Greeting each other in our backyard as dusk arrives one early (december) winter's day.



In our front yard hanging out near their shelters my dh built and/or retro fitted.





Let's face facts. They own the place and we are merely sharing their space with them.




Why hello there sweetie. In our side yard. Looking so precious.



Feeding station my dh created that can hold 39 lbs of food. He has since upgraded it but I dont think I have any photos but the new feeder in the feeding station can hold up to double the amount of food. So over 70lbs I believe. Here was that one being built by my dh. In progress. It was finished before January and is now in the feeding station but I cannot find the photos right now.



This new feeder is in the station above now.


Holds way more food so my dh only has to make the trip to the beach house once a week or so during the winter to fill the new feeder. Our feral population grows despite our best TNR efforts. So we try to keep up with them as best we can. It was a tough winter for them and I hope they got through it unscathed fingers crossed.


So while I don't really consider this unconventional per se I know some people do. It's funny what we consider "normal" that others go to.

 

[stracci2000]

All this kitty talk reminds me of our feral kitties at the beach. Some in action photos of them this winter.

Marching across the yard at night.



and eating at the feeding station in the middle of the night. Their favorite time. Love our security night cameras.




Greeting each other in our backyard as dusk arrives one early (december) winter's day.



In our front yard hanging out near their shelters my dh built and/or retro fitted.





Let's face facts. They own the place and we are merely sharing their space with them.




Why hello there sweetie. In our side yard. Looking so precious.



Feeding station my dh created that can hold 39 lbs of food. He has since upgraded it but I dont think I have any photos but the new feeder in the feeding station can hold up to double the amount of food. So over 70lbs I believe. Here was that one being built by my dh. In progress. It was finished before January and is now in the feeding station but I cannot find the photos right now.



This new feeder is in the station above now.


Holds way more food so my dh only has to make the trip to the beach house once a week or so during the winter to fill the new feeder. Our feral population grows despite our best TNR efforts. So we try to keep up with them as best we can. It was a tough winter for them and I hope they got through it unscathed fingers crossed.


So while I don't really consider this unconventional per se I know some people do. It's funny what we consider "normal" that others go to.

Missy, you have a great big heart!
I love that you love the kitties!

 

[Lorelei]

All this kitty talk reminds me of our feral kitties at the beach. Some in action photos of them this winter.

Marching across the yard at night.



and eating at the feeding station in the middle of the night. Their favorite time. Love our security night cameras.




Greeting each other in our backyard as dusk arrives one early (december) winter's day.



In our front yard hanging out near their shelters my dh built and/or retro fitted.





Let's face facts. They own the place and we are merely sharing their space with them.




Why hello there sweetie. In our side yard. Looking so precious.



Feeding station my dh created that can hold 39 lbs of food. He has since upgraded it but I dont think I have any photos but the new feeder in the feeding station can hold up to double the amount of food. So over 70lbs I believe. Here was that one being built by my dh. In progress. It was finished before January and is now in the feeding station but I cannot find the photos right now.



This new feeder is in the station above now.


Holds way more food so my dh only has to make the trip to the beach house once a week or so during the winter to fill the new feeder. Our feral population grows despite our best TNR efforts. So we try to keep up with them as best we can. It was a tough winter for them and I hope they got through it unscathed fingers crossed.


So while I don't really consider this unconventional per se I know some people do. It's funny what we consider "normal" that others go to.

Bless you and your Hubby and thank you for taking care of these guys! They ask for so little, just a little protection and a bit of food. Indeed, we consider that totally normal and the right thing to do, well it is!

 

[stracci2000]

I'm good thanks, I missed you so much and our shared love for all things kitty!!!!

I'm so sorry to hear you lost furkids too, it's so so hard. My ginger kitty is hanging in there, now the antibiotics have given him diarrhoea so I'll have to rethink on that but he seems better, he's eating and still enjoys a fuss.

This cat just has the biggest, most magnificent heart. You know how it is, to us they're still babies and you look at them objectively and you can see the years catching up with them.....

Yes, we can't see them aging and going downhill.
About 5 years ago, a friend was visiting and commented that our cat was looking old and skinny.
When you're with them everyday, you just don't see it. He died a few months later.
I hope your ginger kitty stays comfortable and happy. Give him lots of hugs and kisses!

 

[missy]

Bless you and your Hubby and thank you for taking care of these guys! They ask for so little, just a little protection and a bit of food. Indeed, we consider that totally normal and the right thing to do, well it is!

Missy, you have a great big heart!
I love that you love the kitties!

Right back at the two of you. It is the right and normal thing to do I agree Lorelei! And you and Stracci are big hearted animal lovers too. Hugs to you both and your sweet fur babies. So sorry for your losses.

Unite animal lovers and between us we can save them all one day.

 

[princessk]

Wow! That is super cool and very impressive!

Thanks missy! Its my passion - next to bling lol!!

 

[princessk]

You look amazing!!!! That takes discipline and dedication, just wow!!!

What do you eat in a day?

Probably more than most people!! Im just starting my diet for a competition I have in the summer But basically lots of clean protein, starchy carbs like rice, oatmeal, yams and lots of veggies and good fats like nut butters, flax oil, coconut oil etc. Its only close to show that you start to cut back the carbs and its a gradual process Usually 16 weeks of dieting for a show

 

[Lorelei]

Probably more than most people!! Im just starting my diet for a competition I have in the summer But basically lots of clean protein, starchy carbs like rice, oatmeal, yams and lots of veggies and good fats like nut butters, flax oil, coconut oil etc. Its only close to show that you start to cut back the carbs and its a gradual process Usually 16 weeks of dieting for a show

That must be rough with cutting back the carbs, I love bread so much.