Even though this might get me flamed…
I sure hope this discussion topic does NOT get turned into yet another cat video thread
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I sure hope this discussion topic does NOT get turned into yet another cat video thread
A friend's cat learned to open the living room window, a fact which only came to light when they discovered that she was pregnant.
Why invite flaming? Why bother even mentioning flaming? Who else has?
In any case, I don't think that it will (turn into a cat video thread).
One of the things that I like most about this thread is the fact that the title is so wonderfully open-ended that it allows for discussion of almost anything and everything, and has done so, since it was started by @Gutwrench several years ago.
If I can discuss the fact that a glass of beer is on my mind (and, as it is Friday evening , a glass of beer is most certainly on my mind), in this thread, then, others can discuss matters which cross their minds at the time of writing.
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They are very clever, especially when they are hungry for various stuff, where food is only one of their different drives, to put their little brain AND huge instincts together.I had a cat that learned to open the fridge.
More than once I came home to an open fridge with some half eaten minced meat (his favourite), ham or whatever else he liked...
I had to start gaffer taping the fridge shut, if I wanted to eat...
Watching cat's when they are out for their various prey's is very entertaining.
They are totally unapologizing for what can come between them and their preys. They are instinctual first, not intelligent.
We once had a bird that flew in through the balcony. That bird should have known about our cat, yep.
Of course the cat got the poor bird, and got himself a desired snack. We were just happy that he got the bird quite fast before the whole place was full of….well, everything!
If you get flamed, it's your problem.
You are quite new here, so you don't know that whatever topics that arise in this thread don't stay alive for long. Just chill! ☺️
Not a fan of cats. They crap in the garden.
Friday night and I’m already thinking of bed. It’s only 9:30. 20 year old me would’ve been horrified at the thought!
Normally I’d be up later, but I have a bit of a headache.
No big plans for the weekend. Gardening if the weather is okay.
Friday night and I’m already thinking of bed. It’s only 9:30. 20 year old me would’ve been horrified at the thought!
Normally I’d be up later, but I have a bit of a headache.
No big plans for the weekend. Gardening if the weather is okay.
I've never been much of a pet person—with all due respect, I just don't have the time or energy to take care of a pet. Who knows, maybe that mindset will change at some point, but I kind of doubt it.
As far as the weekend - I really don't have any plans either, but I'll definitely be spending some of it practicing before ensembles start up next week. All done for the day though—did everything I needed to do today, so now I can relax a bit.
Also, dinner is on my mind, which I can't wait to eat.
As far as the weekend - I really don't have any plans either, but I'll definitely be spending some of it practicing before ensembles start up next week. All done for the day though—did everything I needed to do today, so now I can relax a bit.
Also, dinner is on my mind, which I can't wait to eat.
Just read about the 2023 Ig Nobel Prize winners and I keep on thinking about it. The Ig Nobel Prizes is an accolade that has no affiliation to the Nobel Prizes which aim to “celebrate the unusual, honor the imaginative and spur people’s interest in science, medicine, and technology.” See https://arstechnica.com/science/2023/09/meet-the-winners-of-the-2023-ig-nobel-prizes/
While several of the prize winners are memorable, I just keep thinking about the Mechanical Engineering prize winner: "Te Faye Yap, Zhen Liu, Anoop Rajappan, Trevor Shimokusu, and Daniel Preston, for re-animating dead spiders to use as mechanical gripping tools."
Robotic Zombie Spiders that grab things. Maybe it was too much old 1950 SciFi movies, but I cannot stop thinking ”What can possibly go wrong?
While several of the prize winners are memorable, I just keep thinking about the Mechanical Engineering prize winner: "Te Faye Yap, Zhen Liu, Anoop Rajappan, Trevor Shimokusu, and Daniel Preston, for re-animating dead spiders to use as mechanical gripping tools."
Robotic Zombie Spiders that grab things. Maybe it was too much old 1950 SciFi movies, but I cannot stop thinking ”What can possibly go wrong?
Sending 4 separate emails about one performance... that's what one band director just did (for a performance I'm not even doing since I'm not at home, but that's irrelevant). Group's playing a show tonight and the director sent one email with general details, attire, etc., another with the set list, another with a map of how to get the venue, and a fourth with a rider/stage plot/back line. Why not just one email with all the necessary information after you've gathered it? I understand if there's some mistake, venue change, etc., but there wasn't any of that. Anyway, just kind of annoying. On the bright side though, he said that the group is sounding great and that they're all excited for this show.
Sort of the same deal as that vocalist I was working with awhile back who'd send like 10-15 texts a day, where she could've sent one or two.
Sort of the same deal as that vocalist I was working with awhile back who'd send like 10-15 texts a day, where she could've sent one or two.
I'd forgive that sort of anal attention to detail as you are just starting in college and cannot be expected to be familiar with how things work, or to know all of this; better to have all of the necessary information to hand (better still, in one email, agreed).
As the academic year wears on, I would imagine that you will come to know all of this stuff, and won't need to have to be briefed in such detail in advance of a performance, and, moreover, your directors will have both knowledge of, - and confidence in - your work.
I should've clarified - this isn't an ensemble at school, it's an ensemble from back home. People here in college haven't been doing that really at all - they'll send one email a week before, and another email a day before as a reminder—I don't mind that.
We were at Disneyland in December and the temperature was in the 90's. Received a call from back east - water pipes in our house had frozen in sub zero temperatures and had flooded downstairs. Father had to head back to the cold leaving the rest of the family in the heat at Disneyland.
Fair enough.
I had assumed that it was (is) something new that has opened up for you now that you are in college.
Ah, first year at college: I loved it, it was a brilliant experience.
Try to seize opportunities to meet people, (and musicians) and talk, drink coffee, exchange ideas, explore and experience as much as possible, join whatever college societies and clubs that are of interest to you (or that merely intrigue you, I once joined the Astronomy Society because space interests me, though I had no intention of ever trying to make any sort of career out of it), write for student publications if that interests you, and so on.
Good advice. Experiencing things you wouldn’t normally and getting out of your comfort zone is a good way to grow as a young person.
Football matters are on my mind as they usually are at this time on a Saturday.
@rm5: As both @Apple fanboy and I have said, college/conservatory/university is a fantastic opportunity to do things (experience things, try out things) that you wouldn't normally do, get out of your physical and intellectual comfort zones, challenge yourself, - and explore (and excel in) your own areas of interest - in a strongly supportive environment.
You will meet more people who share your interests (and from whom you will learn and grow) than at any other time of your life; moreover, you are young enough to have both the physical energy and intellectual curiosity (an exhausted and jaded psychological palate is a thing of the future, as is a cultivated carapace of cynicism, if that is your temperament - but, at college, nobody will find fault with you for enthusiasm) to explore your world, and, better still, at college you will have the time to do it, too - as you have no job, (other than to engage, explore and excel in your area of study), or other professional or personal commitments that will be preventing - or obstructing - this personal journey or voyage of exploration and discovery.
Enjoy it.
I'm almost envious.
Yes, I can well understand that.
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I have worked with cats in laboratory behavioural experiments. They are much smarter than most people give them credit for.
My corner deli has a wonderful sandwich: Breaded chicken cutlet with bacon, American cheese and mayo, lettuce and tomato. It's something of a health horror show but I'm treating myself to one today. Back to broccoli tomorrow.
I love corner delis (bodegas). I have one on each end of my block. They have all kinds of things we need in a hurry. Food and toilet paper. Plastic cups and ping pong balls (for beer pong, it turns out). They are the hubs of the neighborhood.
I love corner delis (bodegas). I have one on each end of my block. They have all kinds of things we need in a hurry. Food and toilet paper. Plastic cups and ping pong balls (for beer pong, it turns out). They are the hubs of the neighborhood.
Cats live in a 3d world (think of a forest), and are very good at fast 3d geometry.
I used to live in one of a set of flats that were paired, each the mirror image of its neighbour.
A friend came to visit, bringing her cat. Her flat was a mirror image of mine.
The cat sat a the front door, looked around, did a fast transformation, switching everything around, and went straight to sit in front of the fridge, which it couldn't see from the front door.
Also cats are very good at training their selected humans to give them everything their little hearts desire.
Ours has its own queen size bed, which comes complete with two humans to keep it all snuggly and warm in winter...
An air rifle would take care of your cat infestation problem.
I wish. When I catch the neighbours cat in our garden I always give it a firm reminder.
Ah, yes.
Cats got short shrift when my dad was still alive, but, in the intervening years, not only have they (neighbours' cats) drifted through, but one or two of them have given me the distinct impression (you know that indignant feline stare with which you are greeted when you challenge their notion of ownership of your garden) that I was the trespasser, not them when I dared to disturb their sun bathing.
Tried that. Shot next door neighbour's peg basket instead...
Just because a cat knows it is not welcome doesn't mean it decides to leave. It owns the Earth, after all.
Surely a cat-detecting water sprinkler would be better - works against dogs and teenagers as an added bonus.