tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post6528534235208817648..comments2023-05-18T04:06:32.186-04:00Comments on Calm, Forward, Straight: At the Barn #50 - A few of my favorite thingsCalm, Forward, Straighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08360276614916635500noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-50167170764410351262011-09-20T22:52:10.324-04:002011-09-20T22:52:10.324-04:00Oh no, no, what a wonderful kitten! I'm so tha...Oh no, no, what a wonderful kitten! I'm so thankful you found him and I look forward to watching him take over your home.Muddy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07937615888562277779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-52251330682721136582011-09-12T20:05:22.918-04:002011-09-12T20:05:22.918-04:00So GREAT to know you and all yours are well C!!
...So GREAT to know you and all yours are well C!! <br /><br />Seven is going to be a tough little cat..your dooger looks to Hhave adopted it.<br />Hoping the power , water and heath of all is increasing day by day there!<br />XO<br />Kacallhorsestuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301081722884351021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-70512936495610149452011-08-30T22:12:36.929-04:002011-08-30T22:12:36.929-04:00Seven the polydactyl kitten had an eye infection t...Seven the polydactyl kitten had an eye infection that set in right when the hurricane arrived - CFS was able to use some antibiotics she had on hand (and superb math skills to get the correct dosage for a tiny kitten!) to take care of it. She said Seven is looking much better as a result of the treatment.<br /><br />Glad C's readers are seeing the comment - I posted on my blog too but knew folks would be looking HERE and updating in the comments was all I could do. Please feel free to spread the word. I know she has a lot of readers who want to know she's okay.billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-80154269064846639612011-08-30T21:51:50.051-04:002011-08-30T21:51:50.051-04:00Was just checking in to see if you were ok - glad ...Was just checking in to see if you were ok - glad to see Billie's comment.Melissa-ParadigmFarmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14274830693649851658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-65053285949780591642011-08-30T19:40:07.791-04:002011-08-30T19:40:07.791-04:00Relief!!! Thank you, Billie for letting us know -...Relief!!! Thank you, Billie for letting us know - very worried about her and Val and all her sweet pets - including the newbie Seven. <br /><br />Calm, Forward, Straight, good luck, still thinking good thoughts for speedy utilities and all the creature comforts!juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-32654024053815980732011-08-30T16:14:50.235-04:002011-08-30T16:14:50.235-04:00I am so glad to hear that CFS and Val are OK! I h...I am so glad to hear that CFS and Val are OK! I have been thinking of them. Thanks so much, billie, for letting us know.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-80568982180967091212011-08-30T07:26:40.765-04:002011-08-30T07:26:40.765-04:00Billi - thanks for letting us know. Scarey times.Billi - thanks for letting us know. Scarey times.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-45530590542807647682011-08-29T20:38:10.297-04:002011-08-29T20:38:10.297-04:00Thank you for the update. That is good news. I w...Thank you for the update. That is good news. I was worried about you guys.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-78443384378327452022011-08-29T19:51:40.923-04:002011-08-29T19:51:40.923-04:00Sooooo glad to learn you are both ok!!!Sooooo glad to learn you are both ok!!!kris rarighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281212742963897197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-4883422101711023042011-08-29T14:47:20.587-04:002011-08-29T14:47:20.587-04:00Hi, all - I just had a phone call from Calm, Forwa...Hi, all - I just had a phone call from Calm, Forward, Straight and the handsome Val - they came through Irene and are both fine - exhausted and without power, cell phone, computer, etc. - but they have hay, feed, food, and shelter. She will post again as soon as she can. <br /><br />Send good thoughts and spread the word! I know I have been checking here many times a day hoping for an update!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-85462043724221089002011-08-26T10:26:06.188-04:002011-08-26T10:26:06.188-04:00Welcome Seven! That's one lucky kitty right th...Welcome Seven! That's one lucky kitty right there.<br /><br />I've got my fingers crossed for you about the hurricane coming. Hopefully it'll just be some wind and wet without much damage.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-73599277124309066072011-08-25T17:37:48.598-04:002011-08-25T17:37:48.598-04:00Aww, what a cute kitty! Polydactyl cats are good ...Aww, what a cute kitty! Polydactyl cats are good luck, I'm hoping that little kitty brings you lots of luck with Irene!<br /><br />Be sure to mark the horses somehow, in case they get loose, so they can be identified. I'm going to braid dog tags into my horses' tails and write my phone number on their bodies with weatherproof livestock paint. <br />Good luck!A Work In Progresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076863943914879567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-76357355967120067172011-08-25T16:59:46.277-04:002011-08-25T16:59:46.277-04:00So glad you posted as have read about the 'can...So glad you posted as have read about the 'cane and have wondered how you've been doing. <br /><br />My oldest son swells like that in reaction to wasp stings, and he lost several days of work this summer because he couldn't use his right hand. This is the time of year in the NW that I long for Colorado--the central Wash. desert wasps are aggressive and very territorial in the fall. I can't believe you were able to get much done with a "balloon hand" like you were sporting there.<br /><br />You'd better keep us all posted so we don't worry about you. I hope this storm means the end to the suffocating heat and a pleasant winter of riding for both of you! (And adorable kitteh photos, by the way...Seven is one lucky guy.)Captain Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294085455860971795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-71361993647865041162011-08-25T13:56:27.901-04:002011-08-25T13:56:27.901-04:00I noticed today that the hurricane was heading rig...I noticed today that the hurricane was heading right your way and they're talking about evacuations in Buxton. Stay safe!!! I have always wondered what they horsey people do in situations like that. Hopefully it will die down and not be as large as predicted. <br /><br />Ouchie on the hornet sting. How in the world can you type? ;) <br />-AngelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-71375963213812134652011-08-25T13:25:16.431-04:002011-08-25T13:25:16.431-04:00Seven makes an adorable addition to your menagerie...Seven makes an adorable addition to your menagerie. Love the name for the new septic business. I once saw a septic truck and painted on the side was "stool bus" with a bunch of little brown guys looking out the windows, had me in hysterics.<br /><br />Hope Val heals quickly and you get some ride time. That hand is very painful looking. Over the weekend my 2 yr. old granddaughter got stung 6 times by white faced hornets. Her dad torched the little bas****d's. <br /><br />I'm sure you've got everything secured as much as possible but if you still have internet let us know how you're doing. We're supposed to have the pleasure of the hurricane on Sunday. Fingers crossed it blows out to sea. Stay safe.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-88778510437348503512011-08-25T12:28:32.367-04:002011-08-25T12:28:32.367-04:00Oh the precious little kitteh! Bless you for savin...Oh the precious little kitteh! Bless you for saving him (or her?). And seeing your hand reminded me of when I got stung by a nasty wasp several years ago and my entire arm swelled up like that. I actually went to the ER because I thought I was having an allergic reaction. And it HURT ... then it ITCHED .... ugh. No fun.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11609268980526224486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-22120653526875282752011-08-25T09:55:00.361-04:002011-08-25T09:55:00.361-04:00A Hemingway cat! How cool! It feels like End Times...A Hemingway cat! How cool! It feels like End Times here in Philly too! I work on the top of a 19 floor old art deco building and it shook like crazy during the earthquake. I bolted out of the building!Niamhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445287419135378606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-39171636038655500192011-08-25T09:44:32.804-04:002011-08-25T09:44:32.804-04:00Just looking at the picture of your hand makes me ...Just looking at the picture of your hand makes me hurt. How did you type? I would also wonder if they were related to Val's mystery swelling.<br />What a sweet little kitten and how lucky for him that you found him. I had a cat with multiple 'toes' (he died of cancer at 17) and he was the smartest cat - he'd pee in the toilet and I never needed litter!<br />You do a great job of wrapping. I can't do it at all, despite being shown :)<br />We're on the hurricane track too and keeping a close watch. Today will be spent putting away anything that can blow. Good luck. I hope it isn't too bad and that you weather it well. I'll be watching for updates.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207626703988850059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-73721532300303083412011-08-25T09:34:56.068-04:002011-08-25T09:34:56.068-04:00Seven is adorable, and he looks like he's fitt...Seven is adorable, and he looks like he's fitting right in!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your hand. I too used to have a 'live and let live' policy with stinging insects, but after several encounters am rather less Zen about it. In other words, I keep a can of wasp spray handy.<br /><br />Fingers crossed on the hurricane. Batten down as best you can but PLEASE don't put yourself at risk if it looks like evacuating is the best option. My parents went through Katrina with 4.5 feet of water in their house - not an experience anyone should have.jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-34318063822920643072011-08-25T09:29:39.097-04:002011-08-25T09:29:39.097-04:00I so admire you! Doing what needs to be done and n...I so admire you! Doing what needs to be done and not crabbing about it. Stay safe and hope everyone recovers from their various stuff. Kitten looks very happy already!jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931595804895656194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-77327288753392027322011-08-25T09:22:50.652-04:002011-08-25T09:22:50.652-04:00good grief! It's like the walking wounded at ...good grief! It's like the walking wounded at your house. Hopefully everyone heals up quickly. <br />I am pretty layed back when it comes to bugs and other assorted critters, but not those hornets. Aggressive little b-----ds. I try to be more aggressive than they are - as long as I have the long distance can of killer. I hope the storm gives your garden a pass.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01571711150060964222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-46495288689102465002011-08-25T08:51:13.527-04:002011-08-25T08:51:13.527-04:00Have been thinking about you and the hurricane - h...Have been thinking about you and the hurricane - hunker down and stay safe!!<br /><br />What a cute mitten kitten!! Our polydactyl cat is big and black and has a white moon on his belly - Apollo Moon - aka Moomintroll. <br /><br />Hope your hand and Val's leg both get back to normal soon.<br /><br />Stay in touch over the weekend so we all know you're okay!billiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187141867284800597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-21131767861958135502011-08-25T08:37:11.270-04:002011-08-25T08:37:11.270-04:00A wasp did the EXACT same thing to my right hand l...A wasp did the EXACT same thing to my right hand last Thursday. Three stings on the first knuckle. It was swollen until Sunday.SmartAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219182373225762230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-3900270793672411902011-08-25T02:28:48.775-04:002011-08-25T02:28:48.775-04:00That's a great jingle you have for your "...That's a great jingle you have for your "new septic business" that's funny. Glad you got it handled though. I can't beleive how big your hand got, I'd be mad too! I keep forgetting where you are, now I'm a bit worried about you, you seem calm though. You must post after the storm passes as soon as you can. (please) <br />I had a cat with extra toes and he was really a neat cat, very unique, almost dog like in a way. He was tons of fun. He has found a wonderful home! That last photo is priceless! I am glad he has your dogs to look after him. :-)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04068684611506771719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3005422562901601859.post-27132048594660917262011-08-25T00:24:26.818-04:002011-08-25T00:24:26.818-04:00HOLY hand! yikes! I HATE hornets! they like to liv...HOLY hand! yikes! I HATE hornets! they like to live in my trailer, so all summer you will see me out in long sleeves, running to the trailer, spraying a can of hornet killer as viciously as possible, then running away like a madman. rinse, repeat.<br /><br />and the kitty! you are a kind soul to take him in- I love that your pups are so sweet too. a very happy note to end on!<br /><br />p.s. good luck with all the natural disasters over yonder!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04215573219695094014noreply@blogger.com