tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post5423700711067895269..comments2023-08-14T16:10:38.074+02:00Comments on Adornments for Dreams: Insecure Writer's Support Group for August 2013Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-47321070117585888842013-08-14T09:26:39.675+02:002013-08-14T09:26:39.675+02:00Hi Anna, I have just been trying to catch up with ...Hi Anna, I have just been trying to catch up with everyone. Your pictures are adorable and I bet you must be sad to have to pick some cats to leave you, I hope you find some nice homes for them. We are now down to just one cat as Toby who was coming up to 16 was put to sleep just a couple of weeks ago. We are looking into getting a dog though which will be nice as it is so long since our other dog passed away.<br />As for the fighting, I would say it was overcrowding...but then again who really knows anything about cats...we can only try to guess what they are thinking, they always remain their own boss. Maybe it was the sent of the vets as the boys came home?? Anyway I wish you luck in finding them new homes and gaining a little space back into the apartment for yourself and the children. xTanya.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08436595615435609755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-84224050083510566452013-08-08T06:42:52.685+02:002013-08-08T06:42:52.685+02:00Oh and thanks for publicising WEP in your sidebar ...Oh and thanks for publicising WEP in your sidebar Anna. Much appreciated. We have 20 so far, and that's without a couple I know will be posting, so looking like a good start.Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-89436455849657323552013-08-08T06:42:01.195+02:002013-08-08T06:42:01.195+02:0011 cats is a lot of cats! They have been beautiful...11 cats is a lot of cats! They have been beautifully cared for, I'm sure and you'll miss them when you sell them. I hope you have managed to thin the numbers somewhat. How many cats do you want to end up with?<br /><br />Actually getting a Honeymoon entry in was quite a feat, when you had all those cats under your feet.<br /><br />Once they're all settled you'll be ready for a vacation lol!<br /><br />DeniseDenise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-13037961903124942022013-08-07T23:29:33.497+02:002013-08-07T23:29:33.497+02:00Whoa! What a party! Not!!
I love my cats but I...Whoa! What a party! Not!!<br /><br />I love my cats but I'm still amazed at how each has their own unique personality. <br /><br />Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-12890150186314083312013-08-07T17:09:16.908+02:002013-08-07T17:09:16.908+02:00I agree with Lin's assessment of what happened...I agree with Lin's assessment of what happened. The kittens are so cute. <br /><br />I only have two, but they're very demanding, so I understand the workload.<br /><br />Yes, we need wives!!! I shall tell my husband unit that. lolM Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-33976506110688468032013-08-07T16:05:10.854+02:002013-08-07T16:05:10.854+02:00Oh my gosh, you are one busy lady. 11 cats - and e...Oh my gosh, you are one busy lady. 11 cats - and even with the kids help that is a lot. I hope you find great homes for all of them! But yes you do have a lot on your plate, I'm sure you'll find your time and place, and all these distractions will add up to some very interesting writing. So, take a moment and breath, enjoy the moments you can, and file it all away for the minute you find for writing. Most likely when the sun has finally gone down.Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-75575842802480447922013-08-07T04:25:49.039+02:002013-08-07T04:25:49.039+02:00Dear Lin,
Thanks for taking the time to comment o...Dear Lin,<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to comment on this problem when you have so much writing to do. You are a gem!<br /><br />I think you're right. Cats live in a world of smells. It is a part of good 'cat-etiquette' to smell each other as a part of a greeting. One of the reasons for this procedure was to get rid of the strong smell of tomcat-urine. This has now greatly improved. The girl cats must not have recognised the smell of the ginger cats.<br /><br />-------<br /><br /><br />Dear Roland,<br /><br />Thank you for your suggestions about writing lists to decide what is most urgent.<br /><br />As you may guess, the cats are not the only problem I have right now; but I cannot write openly about the other problems on my blog. The problem with the cats is a good place to start because it is very concrete and cannot be ignored. It started as a result of me not paying enough attention to the needs of my cats. I was so busy taking this course at the university. If I had had the boy-cats neutered in February, when they should have been, I would not have these problems. <br /><br />I just did not want to go back to this snooty vet. Happily, I have found another veterinarian who was kind enough to let the children as well as my Ex and me help out during the operation. She was wonderful! She talked to the children and explained what she was doing. I think this helped us a lot. <br /><br />You are also right about breaking an impossible thing into possible smaller segments. I have been trying to get things done that <i><b>can</b></i> be done. I have no money to buy things, but cleaning requires no money, just 'elbow-grease'; so I have spent a lot of time cleaning and sorting things from the move after the divorce. After two years, I still have boxes of stuff that I don't know where to put. But lately, I've unpack and sorted at least one box a day; and it is starting to show.<br /><br />One of my son's friends came by a week ago when Erik wasn't at home. I gave him some ice cream and we chatted. This sweet boy (eleven years old) said that he thought it looked better now than when he visited a month ago. And just because he said that, I could unpack and sort more boxes!<br /><br />Thank you so much for writing, Roland. You are in my prayers too. <br /><br />Best wishes & hugs to you both, You truly wonderful people! <br /><br />Anna<br />oxoxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926688000745346961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-5670329811118454632013-08-07T02:56:03.795+02:002013-08-07T02:56:03.795+02:00I believe Lin is right why the cat was attacked. A...I believe Lin is right why the cat was attacked. And also right that finding stable homes for a few of those cats will be kind for them and for you.<br /><br />Prioritizing problems is a help. List down the immediate problems. Stagger them in order of importance. Pick a problem that can be dealt with in short order and do that -- one less problem to worry about. Inch by inch and you will the journey a cinch or at least doable. As the picture to my own Insecure Writer's post states: The Impossible can be done if you break it down into possible segments.<br /><br />My prayers are with you, RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1712353207460785993.post-62516924906713346852013-08-07T02:36:23.289+02:002013-08-07T02:36:23.289+02:00I'm guessing they attacked the cat returning f...I'm guessing they attacked the cat returning from the vet because he had strange smells on him and they didn't recognize him because of that. <br /><br />I agree, I think you have to thin the herd. Not only for your work load, but for the health and well-being of everyone in that apartment.<br /><br />It will be okay. They will get nice homes. You can't keep all those cats and live a life.<br /><br />I've been busy this summer too and my blogging has suffered. I'm busy at work writing all day, so the last thing I want to do is sit in front of a computer and write more when i get home. There will be more time for that come winter.<br /><br />I hope you get all your problems solved, Anna! I am thinking of you. :)Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.com