Out With the Old, and In With the Meow

Stu moved out a few days aga and with her went Nelson and Frankie. After much debate, she decided to officially adopt Frankie, which warms my heart to the max. Frankie was always a bit neurotic and it took a while for her to warm up to people, but she has always been fond of Nelson and the pair bonded while she was my foster for well over a year. I was a bit worried at the prospect of seperating Nelson and Frankie and Stu shared my concern as well. Now they get an entire apartment to themselves without having to share with any other kitties over in West Philly, where cioncidentally they were both rescued. Take a look at this love conection, caught on film by my roommate Tunney when they didn't think anyone was looking.

The kitty vacancy didn't last long before I was asked to take in Vegas as she was being boarded at the Cat Doctor and needed placement ASAP. Vegas was found on the street, crying to be let in a house and probably starving. The kicker? She was microchipped so someone adopted her and then turned her loose on the street. WTF? City Kitties reported the owner for animal abandonment and in the meantime, she is loving life back inside. Vegas is very playful and loves to be petted and held and given any kind of attention. She loves to give me headbutts around 5am to let me know it's time to get up and feed her. Er, thanks.

Patty was also trasferred to me after some kitty shuffling so another house could take in a cat that needed to be in a single cat household. Patty is 'pleasantly plump' with a sweet face and personality. She apparantly knows her name and will come running whenever you call for her. Patty also loves to be pet and scratched all over and will roll over and showoff to whoever is around. I need to get some updated pics because this pic doesn't do her justice.

Little Bear is now the veteran of the group (see updated pic) and she is a little overwhelmed right now with all the roommate and kitty changes going on, but extra treats and petting seems to be helping her through the transition. Vegas has been quarantined in my room since Saturday so she is roaring to get out and see what's on the other side of the door. Equally curious is Little Bear who has managed to tear up the carpet under the door trying to get into my room to see the new kitty and reclaim her sleeping spot on my bed. She probably thinks if she isn't there to wake me up in the morning she won't be fed, but don't worry kiddo, I got you.

Brand Spankin' New

I finally figured out the 3 column thing and can now concetrate on getting all my links back up (once I decide how to organize the information). I might have to adjust the colors a little bit, but for the most part, I'm pretty satisfied. Now if I could only blog a bit more frequently!

This Isn't Working...

As you can see, I've reverted back to my usual layout and will tackle the 3 column layout another day. Sigh. I feel like my geek status is in jeopardy cuz I can't successfully convert this thing into a 3 column thing.

It also doesn't help that I just ate about 1,000 Laffy Taffy's so now my stomach is cursing me.

Bike Nirvana

Look at my new bike! It's a cyclocross bike to be exact, sold to me by a friend of a friend of Joey who gave me a fabulous deal on it. It's got all top of the line parts, except pedals so I haven't actually ridden it yet, but I'll hopefully be getting some of them soon. Joey has graciously offered to make necessary adjustments to fit the bike to me and put some pedals on it - as soon as I can make it out to Pottstown with it. As pretty as it looks sitting in my bedroom, I am itchin' to get on this and test it out. The downside? Breaking in my lady parts to the saddle, yeowwwwwwwwwwwwww.

So why do I have a fancy pants bike in the first place? Well, I don't participate in enough expensive and dangerous activities (rugby, diving, backpacking, etc) so I thought this would be something to do once I retire from 15s officially, which possibly might be after the fall season. I've played plenty of team sports so CX racing might be a needed change of pace for me. Me and my bike versus everyone else - I kinda like the sound of that.

For now, I'll be concentrating on logging as much time on the bike as can, especially before rugby takes off and holds me hostage for another season.

Overhaulin'

As you've noticed I've been sprucing up the joint. Bare with me while I get all my links back up and re-do the color scheme. As always, suggestions comments and concerns are welcome.

Summer 7s

Today is my first 7s practice is a long time, but I'm really excited. 7s is my jawn, the reason for living, my secret lover if you will. I remember working a lot last summer to pay off my big trip so I missed a lot, but I'm going to make that up this summer. The downside is my 7s fitness has a lot to be desired. I was able to wing it (no put intended) during 15s, but in 7s it's glaringly obvious if you're not in shape so I hope to get a few sprint workouts in from time to time.

The highlight of the 7s season will be Cape Cod 7s and camping near Provincetown, MA! We did this two years ago and it was a wild success, but I was unable to play, sporting an injuried leg from playing with the Beefy Backs at Cheesesteak 7s. The bar tour through P-Town with the Five People Who Should Never Be Left to Their Own Devices in Bars (you know who you are) was for the ages and one I hope to repeat again this year, culminating in some topless sunbathing to even out the eventual farmers tan. Yes Meredith, I will remember the sunscreen for the ta-tas!

Resistance is Futile

Warning: this post contains images which may render the reader completely beside themself with adoration.

Say hello to my newest foster kitty, Oliver. He had a rough start to life, being kicked out of a house with his sister Bonnie, crying on the stoop of the house begging to be let back in. A City Kitties volunteer scooped them up and now I have Oliver as part of my brood. How handsome is this kitten?!? It's kinda ridiculous how cute he is. He's like the Brad Pitt of kittens.

No doubt this guy will be adopted quickly, so I need to enjoy our time while it lasts.

PSA - if you have an outdoor kitty, get him/her spayed/neutered! Indoor kitties should be as well, but especially outdoor kitties.