On Thu 02 Feb 2006 05:26:28p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Michael
"Dog3" Lonergan?

> I had today off. Armed with a tidy new paycheck to spend on anything I
> pleased, I chose the markets... naturally. Browsed TJ's. I didn't find
> anything I wanted or didn't already have. Went to DollarTree. I bought
> some olives and potato chip bag clips. On to Schnucks. I bought about
> 3 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts on sale for $1.99, a
> summer sausage, Triscuits and shrimp kebobs. The kebobs are a buy. 89
> cents for about 5 medium shrimp, already skewered and ready for your
> seasonings and the grill. I bought 10 of them. Next was Dierbergs. I
> bought more boneless, skinless chicken for the same $1.99/lb as
> Schnucks. I bought 2 bottom round roasts (for sandwiches) for $2.49/lb.
> Lunch was at the Fatted Calf in Clayton. Went home, put the groceries
> away and off to lunch. I met friends from my old employer and had one
> of their wonderful hamburgers. Mine was grilled medium, topped with a
> mushroom/onion saute' and a lot of bleu cheese. I also had a side salad
> with it which was rather non- descript.
>
> After lunch I took the cat to the vet. Got a damned good check up he
> did. I stopped by Shop 'N Save on the way home. Picked up 5 cans of
> diced tomatoes and a giant block of Jack/Pepper cheese. Fed the
> livestock and headed to Straubs. I splurged and picked up a couple of
> quarts of their soup. Cream of Mushroom and Clam Chowder. That was
> about it. Oh... I did fill the Jeep up with gas and had it washed.
>
> Michael <- sated and tired... wondering what's for dinner
>

All in all, the best news was what you heard at the vet's!

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

On Thu 02 Feb 2006 10:51:00p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Michael
"Dog3" Lonergan?

> Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> looking for trouble
> wrote in 28.19:
>
>> On Thu 02 Feb 2006 05:26:28p, Thus Spake Zarathustra, or was it Michael
>> "Dog3" Lonergan?
>>
>>> I had today off. Armed with a tidy new paycheck to spend on anything
>>> I pleased, I chose the markets... naturally. Browsed TJ's. I didn't
>>> find anything I wanted or didn't already have. Went to DollarTree. I
>>> bought some olives and potato chip bag clips. On to Schnucks. I
>>> bought about 3 pounds of skinless, boneless chicken breasts on sale
>>> for $1.99, a summer sausage, Triscuits and shrimp kebobs. The kebobs
>>> are a buy. 89 cents for about 5 medium shrimp, already skewered and
>>> ready for your seasonings and the grill. I bought 10 of them. Next
>>> was Dierbergs. I bought more boneless, skinless chicken for the same
>>> $1.99/lb as Schnucks. I bought 2 bottom round roasts (for sandwiches)
>>> for $2.49/lb. Lunch was at the Fatted Calf in Clayton. Went home, put
>>> the groceries away and off to lunch. I met friends from my old
>>> employer and had one of their wonderful hamburgers. Mine was grilled
>>> medium, topped with a mushroom/onion saute' and a lot of bleu cheese.
>>> I also had a side salad with it which was rather non- descript.
>>>
>>> After lunch I took the cat to the vet. Got a damned good check up he
>>> did. I stopped by Shop 'N Save on the way home. Picked up 5 cans of
>>> diced tomatoes and a giant block of Jack/Pepper cheese. Fed the
>>> livestock and headed to Straubs. I splurged and picked up a couple of
>>> quarts of their soup. Cream of Mushroom and Clam Chowder. That was
>>> about it. Oh... I did fill the Jeep up with gas and had it washed.
>>>
>>> Michael <- sated and tired... wondering what's for dinner
>>>
>>
>> All in all, the best news was what you heard at the vet's!
>>
>
> Got that right Wayne. Did you get my earlier email?
>
> Michael
>

The one with the joke? Yes, I e-mailed you back.

--
Wayne Boatwright o¿o
____________________

BIOYA

"Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan" > wrote in
:

> Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> looking for trouble
> wrote in 28.19:
>
>>
>> All in all, the best news was what you heard at the vet's!
>
> Isn't that the truth. I am much relieved.
>
> Michael
>

Did I miss this? I didn't see where you said what you heard at the vet. Was
this about the sick kitty? Not as sick as previously thought??? Please, I'm
dyin' of curiosity!!

--
Rhonda Anderson
Cranebrook, NSW, Australia

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:

>Rhonda Anderson > looking for trouble wrote in
1.5:
>
>
>
>>"Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan" > wrote in
:
>>
>>
>>
>>>Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> looking for trouble
>>>wrote in 28.19:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>All in all, the best news was what you heard at the vet's!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>Isn't that the truth. I am much relieved.
>>>
>>>Michael
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>Did I miss this? I didn't see where you said what you heard at the
>>vet. Was this about the sick kitty? Not as sick as previously
>>thought??? Please, I'm dyin' of curiosity!!
>>
>>
>>
>
>Rhonda, it was about my kitty. He was diagnosed with FIP which is fatal
>within months. I couldn't believe it. He also had the kitty flu. His
>last check up came back completely normal. FIP is nearly impossible to
>diagnose except in an autopsy. We had him tested for just about every
>disease know about felines and they all came back negative so the diagnosis
>of FIP was pretty strong. The vet thinks there are 2 possibilities that
>his high fever is gone, he has gained weight and his bloods are now normal.
>
>1) He has fought off the FIP (which happens sometimes) but is a carrier.
>This means the disease will go dormant (permanently) but Ramsey will carry
>the disease and infection of other cats is possible. This is the strongest
>assesment of the vet's.
>
>2) He did not have FIP but something else which was not caught. This is
>not likely. We tested him for just about everything. My poor checkbook is
>proof of that.
>
>I am so grateful. I love the little snot so much. Steven has given him a
>nickname. Steven calls him Rampage. He is a normal, extremely active
>kitten these days.
>
>We did lose Shelly. He was our rescue cocker with Cushings. He finally
>gave up.
>
>Michael <- mother to Nicholas, Joshua, Missy, Hoot, Ramsey and Bart
>
>
>
Poor kitty! Poor you, in the other sense of the word! What does FIP
stand for? Is it what we call feline AIDS? We've just paid a fortune to
give Rumpole a course of the latest youbeaut vaccine because he gets
into fights.

Christine
Who knows that dogs have owners, cats have staff

"Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan" > wrote in
:

The vet thinks
> there are 2 possibilities that his high fever is gone, he has gained
> weight and his bloods are now normal.
>
> 1) He has fought off the FIP (which happens sometimes) but is a
> carrier. This means the disease will go dormant (permanently) but
> Ramsey will carry the disease and infection of other cats is possible.
> This is the strongest assesment of the vet's.
>
> 2) He did not have FIP but something else which was not caught. This
> is not likely. We tested him for just about everything. My poor
> checkbook is proof of that.

I knew you were quite worried about Ramsey. Glad to hear that it seems
that things are looking up for him. Are there precautions you're able to
take to prevent the other cats contracting FIP from Ramsey? I quickly
looked it up on the net (had not heard of it before), and it's a nasty
condition, but there was some mention of a vaccine.
>
> I am so grateful. I love the little snot so much. Steven has given
> him a nickname. Steven calls him Rampage. He is a normal, extremely
> active kitten these days.

Kittens can get up to lots of mischief. I would like to have a cat, but
we have a cockatiel who spends a lot of time out of her cage, and I would
only want an indoor cat, so while she's with us a cat is not an option.

>
> We did lose Shelly. He was our rescue cocker with Cushings. He
> finally gave up.

I am sorry to hear that.He was only young, wasn't he? We haven't had a
dog for some years now, since our old dog passed on. We're thinking of
getting a puppy from the RSPCA this year - just need Rob to do some work
clearing the jungle out back first <g>.


--
Rhonda Anderson
Cranebrook, NSW, Australia

Excerpts From a Cat's Daily Diary:

Day 683 of My Captivity:

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed
hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for
the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in
order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my
dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomited on the
floor.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.
I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly
demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
condescending comments about what a ''good little hunter'' I am.
The audacity!!

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. I overheard that my
confinement
was due to my power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to
use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this
again tomorrow-- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released--and he seems
more than willing to return! He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to
be an informant-- I observe him communicating with the guards
regularly.

I am certain that he reports my every move. The captors have
arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe--
for now. But I can wait.

Dave Smith wrote:

>Excerpts From a Cat's Daily Diary:
>
>Day 683 of My Captivity:
>
>My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
>They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed
>hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for
>the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in
>order to keep up my strength. The only thing that keeps me going is my
>dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomited on the
>floor.
>
>Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet.
>I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly
>demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made
>condescending comments about what a ''good little hunter'' I am.
>The audacity!!
>
>There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was
>placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event.
>However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. I overheard that my
>confinement
>was due to my power of "allergies." I must learn what this means, and how to
>use it to my advantage.
>
>Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my
>tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this
>again tomorrow-- but at the top of the stairs.
>
>I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches.
>The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released--and he seems
>more than willing to return! He is obviously retarded. The bird has got to
>be an informant-- I observe him communicating with the guards
>regularly.
>
>I am certain that he reports my every move. The captors have
> arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe--
>for now. But I can wait.
>
>
>
>
>
>
ROTFL! When is the little bugger going to discover psychological warfare
involving clawing the carpet and scratching the furniture?

Christine

Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
>
> It is called Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Nasty, insidious disease.
>
> Michael

I worked as a vet tech for a feline specialty clinic. FIP is the worst
disease I have witnessed in cats, excpet for maybe kitty Parvo
(Pnleukopenia). It's pretty rare for an adult cat to get FIP. I hope
he fought it off and it stays away!
-L.

In article
>,
Old Mother Ashby > wrote:

> ROTFL! When is the little bugger going to discover psychological warfare
> involving clawing the carpet and scratching the furniture?
>
> Christine

Or laying hariballs down in strategic places...... ;-)

Here's more for you:

>The poetry is not particularly memorable, but cat lovers should
>recognize their "owners" instantly. Herewith, the haikus:
>
> You never feed me.
> Perhaps I'll sleep on your face.
> That will sure show you.
>
> You must scratch me there!
> Yes, above my tail! Behold,
> Elevator butt.
>
> I need a new toy.
> Tail of black dog keeps good time.
> Pounce! Good dog! Good dog!
>
> The rule for today
> Touch my tail, I shred your hand
> New rule tomorrow
>
> In deep sleep hear sound
> Cat vomit hairball somewhere
> Will find in morning
>
> Grace personified,
> I leap into the window.
> I meant to do that.
>
> Blur of motion, then-
> Silence, me, a paper bag.
> What is so funny?
>
> The mighty hunter
> Returns with gifts of plump birds-
> Your foot just squashed one
>
> You're always typing.
> Well, let's see you ignore my
> Sitting on your hands.
>
> My small cardboard box.
> You cannot see me if I
> Can just hide my head.
>
> Terrible battle.
> I fought for hours. Come and see!
> What's a 'term paper'?
>
> Kitty likes plastic
> Confuses for litter box
> Don't leave tarp around
>
> Small brave carnivores
> Kill pine cones and mosquitoes
> Fear vacuum cleaner
>
> Want to trim my claws?
> Don't even think about it!
> My yelps will wake dead.
>
> I want to be close
> To you. Can I fit my head
> inside your armpit?
>
> Wanna go outside.
> Oh, no! Help! I got outside!
> Let me back inside!
>
> Oh no! Big One
> has been trapped by newspaper!
> Cat to the rescue!
>
> Humans are so strange.
> Mine lies still in bed, then screams!
> My claws aren't that sharp ...
>
> Cats meow out of angst
> "Thumbs! If only we had thumbs!
> We could break so much!"
>
> Litter box not here
> You must have moved it again
> I'll crap in the sink.
>
> The Big Ones snore now
> Every room is dark and cold
> Time for "Cup Hockey"
>
> We're almost equals
> I purr to show I love you
> Want to smell my butt?
>
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
"Michael \"Dog3\" Lonergan" > wrote:

> >> We're almost equals
> >> I purr to show I love you
> >> Want to smell my butt?
> >>
>
> Too true. I loved it
>
> Michael

I saw a lot of my own gang in that set..... <lol>
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
...
> "-L." > hitched up their panties and posted
> oups.com:
>
> >
> > Michael "Dog3" Lonergan wrote:
> >>
> >> It is called Feline Infectious Peritonitis. Nasty, insidious disease.
> >>
> >> Michael
> >
> > I worked as a vet tech for a feline specialty clinic. FIP is the worst
> > disease I have witnessed in cats, excpet for maybe kitty Parvo
> > (Pnleukopenia). It's pretty rare for an adult cat to get FIP. I hope
> > he fought it off and it stays away!
> > -L.
>
> Apparently the disease is somewhat common in catteries (sp). Ramsey is a
> kitten. He is a rescue kitten and spent most of his life in a cage
> surrounded by other cats. Supposedly this type of environment allows the
> disease free reign. It is one nasty assed disease because it's hard to
> diagnose. We have been feeding him the best food and he's gotten a ton of
> attention and care. I hope to Gawd the disease is finally at bay.
>
> Being a vet tech must have been really interesting. Did you go on to
> school and become a vet? I always wanted to be a vet but was not willing
> to sacrifice my party time to it when I was in school.
>
> Michael
>

I've been working so much that I haven't had much internet time, but I'm
hoping and praying that Ramsey is free of this awful disease. I wish the
best for him. I'd hate to have something happen to my "kids".

kili <------ who's "kids" can be seen at
http://www.catster.com/?183929
http://www.catster.com/?184102
http://www.catster.com/?192921