bloviatrix Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 17 hours ago, Anthony Bonner said: Congratulations! We're done with 3 of 4 sports for the 2 kids. The daughter just has tryouts for lacrosse for next year, but the son's club lacrosse is just ramping up. I will have slept in my own bed one saturday night from 6/1 tp 7/15 I hope they're appreciative of what you do for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 (edited) I've mentioned before that I feed all the wildlife and birds. I have had 2 smallish raccoons coming late afternoon/early evening to eat. I strongly suspected they are nursing mothers. Sure enough last night, one of them brought the babies. I almost hate it when they bring babies because they are so adorable to watch as the run around playing and exploring that I can hardly tear myself away from the windows. I could watch them for hours! Edited June 20 by maison rustique 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Make sure that your house has no secret entries for them. Lizzie, whom many of you may remember from early food forums, had a family that regularly invaded her house through the doggie door. They regularly ransacked the kitchen, opened sealed packages of cookies, etc and sampled or devoured any food left out. She referred to them as the Gambini gang, and ridded them only by eliminating the door which inconvenienced their small dogs. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Bonner Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 56 minutes ago, voyager said: Make sure that your house has no secret entries for them. Lizzie, whom many of you may remember from early food forums, had a family that regularly invaded her house through the doggie door. They regularly ransacked the kitchen, opened sealed packages of cookies, etc and sampled or devoured any food left out. She referred to them as the Gambini gang, and ridded them only by eliminating the door which inconvenienced their small dogs. my mom had the same issue. walked into her kitchen one very early morning to a racoon family ransacking the cat food. They had gotten in through the cat door that someone had demagnitized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Yes, all is secure. There is a doggie door in the basement that we have never used since we have no animals that go outdoors, so it is well-sealed off. And attic entries are secure--at least they were as of 2 months ago when I had the roof checked. I'm more concerned about snakes getting into the house than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Don’t laugh. Son left a glue trap in his place in the country to get rid of a rat that had evaded other traps for months. He instead caught two snakes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 I just noticed Eva Marie Saint turned 100 today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloviatrix Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 Despite the high levels of humidity, it was great being back at Storm King for the first time in forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted July 6 Share Posted July 6 My sister and BIL came in from Topeka yesterday to help me with some things. We got a lot packed up, some photos taken of furniture I want to sell, etc. I've been working on this for months, but it actually looks like something is happening now. I'm tired and aching, but happy to make progress. Bonus: They brought me home-grown tomatoes. I have all the cable equipment disconnected and ready to turn in to Spectrum. I love Google Fiber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 On 7/4/2024 at 11:05 AM, Wilfrid said: I just noticed Eva Marie Saint turned 100 today. I guess I am the only MF member going to her 101st. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 You got an invite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneakeater Posted July 11 Share Posted July 11 I'm happy Madison Chock and Evan Bates got married. I think all ice dancing partners should get married. I think the world should more like a classically defined comedy: in the end, everybody should marry each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wilfrid Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 Some Mouthfuls members, were they still here, would remember me singing that at in the karaoke part of a basement Chinatown buffet party. First time I met Sandy, Cathy and doubtless others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 I cant tell you how sad I am to have missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 I can sing it to you on a video call 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted July 12 Share Posted July 12 Better still, put it up on YouTube. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maison rustique Posted July 14 Share Posted July 14 It has been a plentiful year for raccoon babies or raccuties, as I call them. Last evening and night, it was a steady stream of them--I think at least 5 different mamas and babes. It was incredibly hot even at night. I snapped this quickly around 10 pm as this mama was splooted out trying to cool down while her raccuties were playing and eating--2 kids shown, but I think there were 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted July 14 Author Share Posted July 14 They are adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 This is starting to seem slightly real. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 12 hours ago, small h said: This is starting to seem slightly real. How is your mother holding up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 Medium. She's still very anxious, and she's also spending the week alone (my dad is at a festival). But she sounds like she's holding it together pretty well and taking care of herself. Thanks for asking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 I keep reminding Ginny that it was an "as is" purchase. Just remember that he won't miraculously stop snoring after you marry him. 🥂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 8 hours ago, Steve R. said: Just remember that he won't miraculously stop snoring after you marry him. But will he start unloading the dish drainer and putting his laundry away? Because that would be GREAT. We are not Scandinavian. Everything we own need not be visible at all times. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small h Posted July 18 Share Posted July 18 And he doesn't snore, at least not loud enough to wake me. He says I do, but obviously that's a filthy lie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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