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07/20/2011 20:50 #54745

The Girls!
(e:Tinypliny), i just snapped a couple of quick shots of the girls back in their cage. Wish they were better, but i was in a wee hurry (i have to go to work very soon and i STILL haven't showered!).

This is Emily, in her hammock, stretching after a long tiring day of escaping and hiding
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This is Amelia's squinting look -- the one that tells me, "i don't know about you weird giant furless rat things!"

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tinypliny - 07/21/11 20:12
So cute! I can't help looking at them all over again! :)
leetee - 07/21/11 18:13
Thanks, (e:Tinypliny), i knew you, of all people, would understand! :o) These snap shots barely do them justice.... they are so darned cute!
tinypliny - 07/21/11 01:53
Oh my!! They are SO cute! I now TOTALLY get why you are distraught that you can't pet them! I would be really torn if I had such cuties and not able to pet them!!!

SO cute! thanks for sharing!!! :-) So many cool pics on your blog in 24 hours!!

07/19/2011 18:35 #54739

Birds and Rats
This weekend my 'rents came to town for a day.

I think my mom STILL wants to see your place, (e:PMT), 'cause she still hasn't and i drove her by your place when you first moved in.

I digress.

The main reason for the visit was a rare weekend day off for me and to go to the zoo to feed the Lorikeets, something my mother and i adore doing.

This year, with the diminishing flock, they have been less interactive.

But i found out they love the sweat from my brow. Two landed on my head and spent many minutes licking my forehead. Very interesting indeed.

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Before going to work on Thursday night, (e:uncutsaniflush) noticed something very surprising. "The Girls" gnawed a hole in their cage bottom.

Here was our quick fix from the outside.

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As soon as i could, i went out and got some things to help with the chew issue they have. They are still afraid of us and they still refuse to allow me to pick them up (will i EVER have a pet i can cuddle!??!?!). I got some anti-chew stuff to spray in places they might want to chomp and was planning on ordering a new pan for the cage.

Then, this morning, (e:Uncutsaniflush) found a new hole near the old hole and no girls. Amelia and Emily have escaped.

Here is what the inside of the cage looked like.

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We have repaired it and left food and water for them. There have been sightings, but since they do not want me to hold them, i cannot imagine how i would be able to catch them. Rats are quick.
leetee - 07/20/11 19:19
Update on the update -- they are safely back in their very reinforced cage.

I would love to post pictures of them.... but i can't seem to get any, they move so fast! As soon as i can, i will, if only for you, (e:Tinypliny)!
tinypliny - 07/20/11 11:06
Could we have photographs of the rats please? :)
tinypliny - 07/20/11 11:05
Ah - good to hear about the rats... I wanted to link this yesterday: :::link:::
leetee - 07/20/11 10:23
Thanks, (e:Tinypliny). I might just be feeling ill at that time and have to call in to work...

Update -- the girls are safe, just hiding BEHIND the cage! *sigh*
tinypliny - 07/20/11 10:00
:::link::: July 30th-31st 10-4
leetee - 07/20/11 09:30
The birds' tongue tickled.... i reckon i am just not used to anyone licking my forehead. When is Garden Walk this year? I am sure my mom would love to visit then! :o)
paul - 07/19/11 23:51
That picture with the birds on your head is so freaking cute. You should have your mom visit during the garden walk. We are doing it this year.
tinypliny - 07/19/11 20:46
They do.. and how fascinating: :::link::: Parrots' tongues are most similar to humans and so they can make almost human sounds!
tinypliny - 07/19/11 20:44
Do birds have tongues... I would never have guessed.
tinypliny - 07/19/11 19:50
That is such a funny pic of the birds on your head.

Sorry about the rats...

07/05/2011 02:25 #54644

Where To Find....?
While surfing around tonight for some old thing or other i can barely remember, i ended up spending far too much time looking at tattoos of Ganesha.

So beautiful. Inspiring.

Great idea for a tattoo, Ganesha, among the many i have, including orange and blue nautical stars (orange for me, blue for (e:uncutsaniflush); complimentary favorite colours, how can we not be made for each other?).

Like a responsible person, i think long and hard about getting something that permanent put on my body.

But, i really am facing some obstacles right now and i really want to represent something that will help me get past them that has beauty and meaning to me. And not have to wait while i decide of it should be permanent....

So, i thought... HENNA! Anyone know of a good place to get a henna tattoo? The Googlewebs gave me one place, in Grand Island.....
paul - 07/08/11 11:01
Ya, that is the same Jen Russo.
tinypliny - 07/08/11 02:05
I just recalled that there are always henna artists at the Elmwood fair.
tinypliny - 07/08/11 02:04
Wait - that same Jen Russo who teaches yoga at Hand to Heart? Really, she does henna as well?

(e:leetee), if you don't manage to find anyone easily, you can get some really good henna powder from the Indian store. Making henna patterns are a function of a really smooth rich paste, a plastic bag-cone and some good imagination. :)
paul - 07/05/11 14:26
Her name is Jen Russo I think. (E:matthew) has her contact info.
leetee - 07/05/11 10:44
It's ok, (e:Ladycroft).... eventually, i think i will get Ganesha, but full colour. :o)

(e:Heidi), i saw a lot of ads on google for people who would come and do henna at party's.

(e:holly)? can you give me the woman's email or number?
ladycroft - 07/05/11 07:06
Woops, I thought when you said Henna Tattoo (on FB) you meant a henna style tattoo (done in brown ink)! There's a place called Stylin' Tattoo in Cheektovegas that do henna.
heidi - 07/05/11 02:50
(e:holly) had a woman doing henna at her bridal shower...

06/18/2011 12:07 #54520

Dinning Dogs

tinypliny - 06/18/11 12:57
They are totally looping the audio track! You can tell by someone talking about a party upstairs down the hall. HAHA
tinypliny - 06/18/11 12:54
I love those hands!
tinypliny - 06/18/11 12:37
HAHAHAAHA this is so hilarious!!
tinypliny - 06/18/11 12:36
HOW on earth did they make that! That is SO cool!
tinypliny - 06/18/11 12:35
HAHA that was WAAAAY beyond awesome. :)

05/11/2011 00:41 #54258

Kharma
I must have done something awful in a past life or lives....

I cannot think of a day in recent history that i have come home from work and not burst into tears.

The job itself is stressful enough just dealing with the people we care for.

To top it off my bosses jerk me around by doing simple things like not approving and sending in my paperwork so i can get paid in time or waiting for me to request days off to go to the fucking dentist then making sure i work those days without "disapproving" my official requests that were in weeks ahead of time.

Being part time, i have a constant revolving door of a schedule. A schedule that (according to union rules on schedule notification) is always always always late.

So, i make appointments based on previous days off i have had, fill out the correct paperwork to ask for the days off 3 and 4 weeks ahead of time and magically, at the last second, i find out i am indeed working exactly when i asked for time off.

Scheduling is exactly why i left my last placement.

So many people tell me i am grateful to have a job.

Will i be grateful for the stress related heart attacks too?
metalpeter - 05/13/11 16:17
Well I wish you luck...... In terms of fear of those bridges I don't blame you there at all.......
leetee - 05/13/11 11:11
Metalpeter, you are correct that as a part time employee, i get my schedule dictated to me after the full time employees have theirs. However, i am NOT the lowest senority in the house, there are 2 other part time employees who have been working there less time than me and they do not have changes in their schedule.
leetee - 05/13/11 11:09
Thanks everyone. I really needed to vent and i thank (e:Paul) for giving me the space to do it and you all for "listening".

I know i am not trapped and i know i deserve better, thanks. The emotional support was valuable!

I called the union and if i really wanted to, i could create a HUGE fuss about some of the things that have been going on. I think i would rather use the knowledge as ammunition in case something goes even more awry. Just insert a "uhm, ok, i am willing to do this, even though it is against union policy..."

I have been looking into other placements. We have a monthly bidding process for those looking for another location to work at. And this month, there was an interesting bid. Only down side is its Lewiston location... bit of a commute and yes, i am still scareded of the Grand Island Bridges!
lilho - 05/12/11 00:17
i honestly think you deserve better. i recently left a job where i felt the same and i am so much happier now and have more opportunities.... don't waste precious time hating it... move on and find something better!
metalpeter - 05/11/11 15:57
I don't work there and don't know what is going on... But from what it sounds like to me is you are low man on the Totem pole as they say... With being part time you get the hours that aren't covered from other people.... Also with being part time I'm sure all the full time people get their time off first.... I'm not saying that makes it any better.... What I'm wondering is if there is any way you can make a deal with someone and switch my guess is personal is to tight to do that though.....
jason - 05/11/11 08:34
The good news is, Lee, you are not trapped. Thankful for a job, yes but not grateful for the poor treatment. It's okay to feel that way. Lib offers a great suggestion to keep an eye out for opportunities you might be interested in. You are in control of your life! Take care
libertad - 05/11/11 06:57
Maybe you can keep half an eye on job openings? I would suggest thinking about all the places that you want to work at and if they have job postings online checking them weekly.
tinypliny - 05/11/11 06:34
Sounds terrible, (e:leetee). Sending out a million good wishes in your direction! Hopefully things will change for the better in time... I believe that karma in this life is about thinking positive and hoping against all odds that things will indeed take a turn towards the better and striving towards that goal relentlessly regardless of short-term setbacks.

Karmanye va adhikaraste, ma phaleshu kada chana,
Ma karma phala hetur bhurma, te Sangostva karmani