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Happy 2nd Gotchaversary and Black Cat Day!!

It's been a really long time since I posted so I figured I would start with a happy post. 

Two years ago I adopted 2 amazing black kitties.  They were known as Lily and Lulu and were up for adoption at Homeward Pets in Woodinville. I applied to adopt on August 6th and waited to hear if I would get an appointment for a phone call to discuss if I was a good fit.  That call occurred on Friday, August 13th, 2021 and by the end of the call I had an appointment to meet/pick up the girls on August 17th.

Adoption site photo:

On the 17th I headed over the Homeward pets with excitement and trepidation. Would Buto accept new kitties?  Would the new kitties accept us(Buto and me)?  I had high hopes of them all getting along immediately but knew that was unlikely. 

Lily and Lulu were in separate carriers covered with towels and were growling/hissing.  Clearly they were not happy.  When the Homeward Pet Adoption person came over, she introduced me to the girls in the carriers and said that due to COVID, we wouldn't be able to take them out of the carriers for me to hold and that they really didn't like being held at this point.  I looked at each and fell in love instantly so we went over to the desk to complete the paperwork. From the paperwork I learned they were born on April 1st, 2020 and then I found out that August 17th is Black Cat Day so I felt like it was meant to be. 

Along with the kitties, the foster parent had brought a cat tree that they loved and food/toys.  I put the cat tree in the car first to make sure it would fit and then put the girls in and home we headed.

First meet was a little grumpy, but soon they were curious about each other through the door. Buto really wanted to go in and they really wanted to come out but I waited several hours before I opened the door. 

I decided to rename them.  Raven(formerly Lily) and Sable(formerly Lulu) wanted out of the room quite badly and were scratching at the rug so after a couple of hours I decided to give them free reign and see what happened.

They immediately began exploring their new home and would growl/hiss randomly at Buto and each other.  They were quite skittish whenever I moved toward them so I just let them be.  

They never became super cuddly with Buto, although they did sleep near her a few times. Buto was clearly the alpha cat while she was alive and was always on my lap or chest.  Neither Sable or Raven sit in my lap but they do sleep with me throughout the night and love getting scritches.

I can't believe it's been 2 years!! Descriptions for photos below are under each.

Closest to the fridge is Sable, then Buto and Raven.

Sable on top of the shelves near my bed.

Raven, Buto and Sable near the end of the bed. 

Left to Right: Sable, Buto, Raven.

Left to right: Raven, Sable

Left to right: Raven, Buto

Sable helping me watch tv. 

Left to right: Raven and Sable enjoying some catnip.

Raven wanting to be "drawn like your French girls"

Left to right: Raven, Sable watching the birds and squirrels. 

#gotcahversary #BlackCatDay

Happy 15th Birthday Fezzik!

Fifteen years ago today Fezzik was born.  He is my constant companion when I am at home and I can't imagine life without him. 

Buto is 10 today

Buto has been tormenting and snuggling Fezzik and me for the last 10 years. 

Birthday Beer

Enjoying the beautiful weather, beer and Don's Birthday at Big River Brewing Works.

Chewie?

This chair is in the lobby of the Dave Barton Gym on the first floor of my work building. It looks like they skinned a wookie to make it. Poor Chewie.

Fezzik: King of the Bed

Fezzik in his morning position.

To my father

Dad,

This shot is for you. I hope wherever you are that you have found happiness and peace. May you find twinkies and diet coke in the science fiction library.

An emotional journey - Rest in Peace Gerald Raymond Nunn

I spent the last 4 days in Salt Lake City.  It was an unplanned trip and one I hadn't been prepared for.  On Thurday, Aug 8th I received a call from my mother letting me know that my father had died on Wednesday night. I was saddened, stunned and relieved as my relationship with my father has been up and down for the last 15+ years. 

My last conversation with my father was earlier this year when he was in an extended care facility after being in the hospital for an infection on his legs.  I spoke to him several times during his stay there but one day when I called I was told he was no longer there.  They couldn't tell me any more as I wasn't listed as next of kin.  Based on our last conversation - I felt he had gone home but now I know that he had been transferred to another care facility.   He was in that care facility until sometime during the first week of August and then was brought home to his apartment by a friend.  Apparently he died in his sleep.

So many things have gone through my head in the last week.  So many memories - both good and bad.  I can't begin to cover them all but wanted to post something in rememberance of my father.  While we were estranged - I loved him very much and hope that he has finally found peace.

 

10 Years ago today...

I fell and cut my face on a window ledge.  Don, Sonya and I spent the better part of the afternoon and evening at the ER.  The white you see in the wound is a paint chip from the window ledge.  This photo was taken by the plastic surgeon just before he cleand and sewed it up.  While he was cleaning it he pointed out to Don and Sonya that you could see my skull and then he proceeded to tap on it. It was one of the weirdest experiences of my life.

Here's a picture from today - you can't see the scar unless you look really closely.

I was so lucky that Sonya was home and Don was there to drive to the hospital.  I had some pretty nice bruising and headaches for a few days.  When I got back to work they had bubble wrapped my whole desk and chair and put caution tape around it.  I know I have a picture of it somewhere but I can't seem to find it.  When I do I will update the post :)

New Car

I picked up my 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid today. I can't wait to take it for a spin this weekend.  Better photos to come.