Install a Locking Gate Around the Swimming Pool
Great Idea. I am surprised that its not mandatory over there. Here (Australia) its against the law not to have a fenced, locked swimming pool.
Bugsy (Domestic Long Hair)
Thank you for rescuing this beautiful cat. Here in my home state (Victoria Australia) pet shops in malls etc are no longer permitted to sell puppies and kittens, a practice that I wish was more widely followed.
Be A Movie Extra For Fun And Profit
Hmmm. It is competitive though. Im writing from Australia. My son has been an extra in several movies, The Matrix, is one. You sometimes have to be on the set very early..like 5am.. and there are other setbacks, very long days, but if you have the stamina, Yes...
Why do cats "knead"?
Kneading begins when kittens are born and when they start feeding from their mothers, It helps to release the milk. It continues on as a sign of comfort when they get older. Another reason they knead is to soften whatever they may be about to lie on.Okay, it...
Coins Are Money Too
And Me! I pick up any coin I find on the street, and I save/stash them at home too, as a form of savings and emergency money. A funny story here. I belong to a weekly writing group.. a lovely group of people, The class costs $7 a session. One week I was poor...
Thank You Gift Ideas?
Thank you Lulu and Jojo.Unfortunately--- those 2 ideas arent swinging because Im a professional writer, and the kids already have their birth stories etc, and they have all the photos too! I appreciate you time.
Ned - Barn Cat
Yes. Opie missed his claim to fame! Ned alone will make a lovely Xmas card. Hes a great looking ginger cat (just like my own ginger cat Feller) Elliecat.
Good Dog Breeds for Hot Weather?
Well, I have fallen in love with an Akita(Japanese Temple dog) hes not mine and wont be as I live in a second floor apartment, no private yard. However,he is a large breed dog, beautiful, gentle, quiet, yet an excellent guard dog. Here in Victoria Australia...
B.C. (Baby Cat) ThriftyFun's Office Cat
Susan, I love your office cat. My boss would FREAK if we had a cat in our office.. sad but true. A library in a neighbour hood I lived in had a library cat, and all the children just loved him.. lots of the adults too! I have two cats at home. Ellie.
What is a good example of a detrivore?
Dung beetles? Cockroaches? It was a new word to me too! Ellie.
What is a white elephant gift exchange?
Well, I understood it to be you-that is everyone attending.. takes something from home (not buy) that they particularly dont like/ or think ugly.. ie, that awful vase Great Aunt Edith gave you last Xmas. Couple of ways to go, all the elephants are wrapped and...
Gilead (Dachshund)
Yes, hes special and lovely. I would like to add a little story. An elderly lady known to friends of mine bought a puppy to be a companion, and this puppy was born without eyes. This is hard to believe but that unscrupulous seller told her that the eyes came...
Toning Down My Red Complexion?
I sympathise.. Ive all my life had a rosy to red complexion and have always wanted to be pale and interesting Sorry.. I dont know any home remedies for this.. Ive just got used to it. If Im out I wear a light beige foundation to tone down a bit. Years ago there...
Kid's Presents For Mom?
Hi Chelsi. I too think youve got enough gifts for your Mom, she will surely know you love her. Dare I suggest withour soundingf like a ;duh that you do ALL your chores, then you wont have any of your money deducted.It must be hard for your Mom with your Dad...
Neighborhood Christmas Game?
Couldnt it just work similarly with a different slogan? Ie, leave the gift(s) and a notice that says something like Weve been blessed? Ellie.
Food for 2 Years for $5 a Week
Whow! That is all startling! However, storage for me would be a huge problem. I live in a 4 room shared apartment, no outside storage. Also I have no car so couldnt pick up a 100 lbs of anything! A really modified down scale might work well for small households...
Brushing Your Cat
Linda, what a brilliant idea for brushing your cat, You should patent it! I too have a thick furred cat and brush her daily, however I dont have a spare closet.. or spare anythingspace really, as I co-share and its an apartment not a house, so I guess I just...
My Froggy Crossing Pond
I love water features and am always happy to see pics of them. Yours is looking good. Unfortunately I live in a second floor apartment, no yard or garden. So my water feature has to be inside. I have two goldfish in a tank, there are indoor plants near the...
Homemade Chocolate?
Thank you for your responses so far, but No.. I dont mean a drink, hot chocolate mix, I mean its block chocolate. After you mix it and smooth it into a square tin, or whatever you are using, you put it into the refrigerator and sets solidly into a block of...
Homemade Chocolate?
Thank you everyone, especially Luvyabye.. thats the one that I was looking for! Ellie
Homemade Chocolate?
I think there was a mix up of people thinking I wanted a hot choclate drink recipe, when what I really wanted was the block chocolate recipe posted by Luvabye. Im not sure what would be an alternative to copha. We get two grades of icing sugar here (Australia...
What is the proper way to address a waiter in a restaurant?
Hmm. I dont think I ever have.. called them anything I mean.. I just usually smile and say please and thank you when they come to the table. Elliecat.
Is it customary to see a list of the gifts your son received from family members?
Yes. I too wondered why you needed to know. If its because you want to check who has given the most expensive gift against others who have given a cheaper thing.. well.. thats not too nice. Sorry! But if its because you really do not want to dupiicate.. he...
The Best Advice Is From Health Professionals
Hi RObin, and others..Such good, sensible advice. I love reading all the posts here, but sometimes am staggered by questions that obviously need more than just tips from others. Ie, My puppy has blood in its urine My face is all out in red lumps I understand...
My Cat Is Clumsy?
I will only answer on the vocalization of your cat, as I agree he should be checked out by a vet. Cats have many forms of vocalization, not just the old me-ow Like people cats have different pitches and tones for different things. A friend of mine had a cat...
Negotiating With Yourself About Chores
Yep, Im another one, Lets face it, women were the original multi taskers! My kids still laugh about how I would stir the custard while reading a book! Not too much burnt custard either!
