Of Kittens and Yuppies

[tinhuvielartanis]

Yesterday afternoon, after Aunt Tudi and I returned from Hell Wal-Mart, Little Michael came by to sharpen the blades on my lawn tractor. Now, three weeks ago, when I went to get the tractor out to mow the grass, Agro the agriculturally pregnant cat, was in labour in my out-building, so I couldn't start the tractor up. When Little Michael, pulled the tractor out, I noticed that the kittens were still in the building and they were absolutely terrified by the loud motor on the mower. I checked them all out, all five of them (no wonder Agro was so huge!), and noted that they have the same eye condition that Shmoop had when I yoinked her away from Agro. They're not old enough to deal with antibiotics yet. As long as they're nursing, I need to let the natural antibodies in Agro's milk try to help them. If that doesn't work, when they start coming to the back yard for food, I'll start administering meds to them. There are two ginger kittens, one tabby, one black, and one pale pastel calico and grey. The calico and grey is the runt. She still has little bald feet! Agro was highly disturbed that her maternity ward had been compromised and promptly began moving her babies. I was able to get a picture of three of them before she returned to pick up another.




Agro moving one of the ginger kittens with great haste.



I hate we scared the babies like we did, but at least now I can get the lawn tractor out and do what needs to be done without disturbing anyone else. Speaking of which, I'll be mowing grass right after work. May the Great Goddess have mercy on my soul.

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Today, I'm wearing a shirt that Todd bought for me back in 1988. I've worn it off and on to work ever since, and I thought it would be appropriate to wear it today, my last day here in The Pit.





Now, I'm just waiting around to be called to "human" resources for my exit interview. Then it's Mexican food time and a boring afternoon until I'm cut loose for the last time.

Comments

[ex-albee437.livejournal.com]

It looks like the Wham shirt just a bit.

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

**jitterbug.....jitterbug**

[ex-albee437.livejournal.com]

*snaps fingers*

OOOh! I heard Shriekback on our local Volunteer Radio station this morning...it was a remix of some song from '83...

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Maybe "Hand on My Heart"?

[ex-albee437.livejournal.com]

Nope. It had an exotic one-word name...seems like it started with the letter "C".

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Cleartrails?

[ex-albee437.livejournal.com]

Nope. It seemed like it would be more of a proper noun.
Sod it, I'll look it up! lol

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Coelocanth? That was from '84/'85 though...

[ex-albee437.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking it is Coelocanth. It was a remix with a vocoded vocal part, and as I'm recalling it I think it sounded far more '84/85' than '83'.

[sapphirescarlet.livejournal.com]

Is that business with their eyes genetic you think? Or caused by something she might have that they pick up during birth?

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

It's a bug I've been fighting in the cat population for about a year now.

[mystchainsister.livejournal.com]

those kitties are so adorable.
I like the black one. male or female? probably don't know yet?
where did she move them to?
love the shirt! seems appropriate for today! "-)
have fun with the mexican food!
last day in the pit, yay for Tin!
Myst

[polypolyglot.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure if there's anything from 1988 that I can still fit into :/

[bloominglotus.livejournal.com]

Awww, kitties! So cute.

Rejoice, for the last day has come! You will be freed of the bonds of The Pit forever!

[green-goblin70.livejournal.com]

Seeing as how this is the shirt you were wearing when I first saw you, didn't know you, wouldn't meet you for 3 years, and the shirt I will always associate with you, it is highly appropriate. The shirt is how I will always associate you.

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

I had you in mind when I donned the oldtimer this morning.

[razzle.livejournal.com]

FRANKIE SAYS RELAX

DON'T DO yuppies

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

*snorkle*

[emerald-ibis.livejournal.com]

Those kittens are far too adorable for words (I have a soft spot for ginger kittens).
My cat had the same thing, as did his littermates, but we were unable to catch his siblings to dose them when we first got the medication. They were and still are too wild.

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

I picked up all the kittens and let them get my scent so, hopefully, they'll be friendly enough for me to treat when the time comes.

[anomali.livejournal.com]

Man, whatta day for you.

I'm sure it is all rather surreal, eh?

The very, very best of luck and happiness.

[tinhuviel.livejournal.com]

Thanks, hon! :)

[onyxblue1.livejournal.com]

Oh, such cute kitties!