CHIT CHAT in VOLTVILLE

[awsum140]

How are you with chrome? My Low Rider is filthy...

I have lots of tricks for chrome, detailing is another little art!


Coffee is up Volties!

 

[1st Officer]

Thanks for making the coffee, I was just about out... So what time will you be over? I'm leaving for Roanoke in the morning and I don't want to take the Ultra in case I have to make a quick exit, plus the Ultra is all cleaned up and it might rain and that's how my Low Rider got all mucked up. It looked like this before we got caught in the rain coming home. Shouldn't take you more than a few hours to get it cleaned up! lol



The Ultra takes me all day...

 

[awsum140]

I do charge by the square centimeter for chrome though, LOL

 

[Bluesman]

Cows have always caused me distress...I was never able to get the attention of a cow, to make any kind of a connection. And when you have more than 3 (ya, I know, it's a herd at that point), they're like a mob: they'll walk over you, or crowd you into a barbed-wire fence (it happened), like you don't even exist. Don't hate 'em (they're animals, for God's sake!), just can't be comfortable around the creatures.
When I was younger, I figured that anyone who claimed a relationship with a cow was delusional; now I just assume that they have/know something that I don't.
More stories, Bluesman!

CatLady, you are funny. Yes, more than one cow together can be intimidating. That's a lot of weight pushing you. Herding dogs are much better at handling the movement of cows than I am.

More stories on the way. Thank you.

 

[Bluesman]

Raynes - You and Blues - if you had the time I think you two could keep us entertained for days! I love reading your pm's and posts!
(Hope things are going well.) I had a pet cow named Skelly - dad said she was a skeleton. Put all her energy into milk. I wasn't near as brave as you. I sat on her - pretending she was a horse while she was in the barn waiting her turn to be milked.

I agree, Kico. Raynes has great stories. I admire her appreciation and love for the animals in her life.

 

[1st Officer]

I do charge by the square centimeter for chrome though, LOL

Will you take an IOU? If not I think I'll need to take out a 2nd mortgage at those prices. Maybe I'll just ride it through the car wash, couldn't be any worse than the storm that got us less than 20 minutes from the Club House. Anyway I will see youse guys Sunday night. If I need Bail Money can you take up a collection?

 

[Bluesman]

I think it's time to go check out that Starbuck's "Blonde" I picked up on the Shopko clearance shelf ... Give it a try and see if it's any good - then I'll try to get some set out for the early birds over here!

Only got in 3 mugs today ... slippin!

Rave - your avi - that scene looks soooo peaceful! Bettin' that's down around your creek????

Absolutely my favorite picture of Raven. A very peaceful scene. I've always thought that Raven fits perfectly into the natural world around her. She belongs in that scene.

(Did I say that's my favorite photo? )

 

[awsum140]

Will you take an IOU? If not I think I'll need to take out a 2nd mortgage at those prices. Maybe I'll just ride it through the car wash, couldn't be any worse than the storm that got us less than 20 minutes from the Club House. Anyway I will see youse guys Sunday night. If I need Bail Money can you take up a collection?

Sure, be happy to help. I have a quarter!

 

[SandySu]

Raynes, Raven says too many nice things about me. One of these days she'll come to her senses.

Before I begin to tell you stories of the residents here, you need a little background. I'll condense it to save time and space.

There is a place in Pennsylvania nestled between protected farm land and protected natural reserves. It has no mail delivery, it doesn't have an address, and is not evident that it even exists. It is not open to the public. A closer look will show you three houses, a barn with stable, a kennel, a few sheds and other out buildings.

There are pastures where you will see cows, goats, and horses freely grazing. If you time it right, you might see herding dogs working to move the cows or goats to another pasture.

An inside look at one of the houses reveals that it's not a house for humans. The house has a kitchen, bathroom, and laundry and storage in the basement. But the rest of the house is built and sectioned off to accomodate cats. There are large windows and sunrooms with lounging cats.

There is a building with outside kennels to accomodate dogs, mostly working dogs. The entire property is built to give animals a natural habitat. There are people working to maintain the animals, the property, and the purpose.

The animals are all happy. At one time these animals were either considered unadoptable, abused, mistreated, or sentenced to a miserable life, and in some cases, death. They are the forgotten. But not anymore.

This is where I live.

pardon the lowercase. i broke my shoulder on saturday and can't use my right hand.

do you want to adopt another unadoptable horse? i know of one.

 

[SandySu]

I've told this story on another thread.

Mitchell had been shot and left for dead. I don't know who did it. I don't know why they did.

Someone found him and took him to a vet and then left. He never gave his name. They never saw him before. He made no attempt to check back.

The vet happens to know me so he called. I asked what chances Mitchell (he didn't have the name Mitchell at that point) had for a close to normal life. The vet said he would have to amputate his right rear leg and go from there. Mitchell was emaciated and that was going to play a role in survival and recovery. He could not be sure about infection. I told the vet to start immediate work on Mitchell and I would be there soon.

On the drive to the vet hospital, I named him Mitchell. Nothing behind the name. Live or die the cat needed a name. He was now Mitchell.

Mitchell lived through the surgery. He spent a little time at the hospital and then came to the ranch. I didn't put him in the cat house. I kept him with me in my house and he stayed with me his entire life.

There was immediate recognition. Mitchell knew. And so did I. It was an unspoken understanding.

Mitchell loved everyone. He liked the other cats. He liked dogs. He liked people. Mitchell walked with an imbalance but he always got where he was going. He would walk up to someone (cat, dog, person, whatever) and sit. Mitchell had a crooked sit due to the missing back leg. He would look at whoever it was and with his bright eyes say, "Hi. I'm Mitchell."

Mitchell liked to go outside with me. He would sit and let the breeze blow in his face. He would raise his chin, absorb the sun, and feel the breeze. I never let cats outside. They don't belong there. But Mitchell lived in harmony with the world. He would never chase a bird; he would listen to it sing. He would never chase a rabbit; he would attempt to do his "Hi. I'm Mitchell" routine. Same with squirrels, horses, cows, you name it.

Mitchell always enjoyed what he was doing. Especially when I was with him. When I traveled, he would stay in my bedroom; only seen when he was hungry or had to use the litter box. When I came home he was waiting at the door.

He had his stubborn and determined side. Nothing stopped Mitchell from doing what he wanted to do. Often times I would find him somewhere and I would ask, "How did you get there?" Mitchell would smile at me with his head raised and eyes glowing. Proud of himself.

The only time his eyes were not glowing was when he was determined to do something. Then his eyes were a solid black. Strong look on his face. His tail would twitch.

Mitchell and I had a wonderful life together. He was happy. He had someone he loved and someone he could talk to. I had a miriacle of a friend. He told me alot and taught me alot.

In the end it was his heart that took him. Physically weakened by everything he had been through. But I held him on my lap when he passed. The last of his life given to me. His last breath taken with me.

Mitchell is my friend. He will always live with me. What a wonderful guy he is.

that's a great story. he reminds me of jacob, the neighbors' cat, who is everyone's friend. i haven't seen it, but i was told by a neighbor that he has made friends with the wild deer who sometimes come into the yard.

why don't you believe cats should be outside? yes, there's more that can harm them, but my cat would go crazy and be very unhappy cooped up in the house. he can come and go in and out as he likes.

 

[rave]

Rave - your avi - that scene looks soooo peaceful! Bettin' that's down around your creek????

Yeppers - you called it. I live in Heaven.

 

[Raynes]

pardon the lowercase. i broke my shoulder on saturday and can't use my right hand.

do you want to adopt another unadoptable horse? i know of one.

Oh Sandy,OUCH !!! You didn't get hurt riding did you? I hope you mend quickly

 

[Raynes]

Will you take an IOU? If not I think I'll need to take out a 2nd mortgage at those prices. Maybe I'll just ride it through the car wash, couldn't be any worse than the storm that got us less than 20 minutes from the Club House. Anyway I will see youse guys Sunday night. If I need Bail Money can you take up a collection?

I have a dime and an alfalfa cube

 

[rave]

Absolutely my favorite picture of Raven. A very peaceful scene. I've always thought that Raven fits perfectly into the natural world around her. She belongs in that scene.

(Did I say that's my favorite photo? )

You're too good to me Blues.

Actually, that is my all time favorite photo of me as well. It helps tremendously that you can't see my face. But, you can still see my spirit.

 

[Raynes]

CatLady, you are funny. Yes, more than one cow together can be intimidating. That's a lot of weight pushing you. Herding dogs are much better at handling the movement of cows than I am.

More stories on the way. Thank you.

Waiting for more stories. You need to write a book !!! SEVERAL books-A children's series,adult series, then how to be a rescuer, home remedies, behavior management books, bonding books. Did I leave out anything?
Personally I want to hear about Bill. I like Bill.

 

[rave]

pardon the lowercase. i broke my shoulder on saturday and can't use my right hand.

do you want to adopt another unadoptable horse? i know of one.

What?!?! What happened Sandy?!

 

[awsum140]

You're too good to me Blues.

Actually, that is my all time favorite photo of me as well. It helps tremendously that you can't see my face. But, you can still see my spirit.

Heck, if I can show my ugly pjiz on here, you can show a much better looking one!

 

[Raynes]

Absolutely my favorite picture of Raven. A very peaceful scene. I've always thought that Raven fits perfectly into the natural world around her. She belongs in that scene.

(Did I say that's my favorite photo? )

I like that pic of Rave to and her Alaska adventure story. The photographs she shared all of it just makes you feel like you were there with her.

 

[rave]

I like that pic of Rave to and her Alaska adventure story. The photographs she shared all of it just makes you feel like you were there with her.

Aww - Thanks Raynes! I really wanted for those that read it to feel as if they had come along for the ride. It was such an excellent ride! I want to post Florida too, but I'm waiting for Blues to finish it first. He gets first dibs.

 

[Bluesman]

pardon the lowercase. i broke my shoulder on saturday and can't use my right hand.

do you want to adopt another unadoptable horse? i know of one.

sandysu, how did you break your shoulder? lowercase is fine. i'll join you.

we just brought another horse here last week. according to the horse people here, our pasture and stable space is filled. i would grab them all if i could, but we strive to keep everything balanced.

that's a great story. he reminds me of jacob, the neighbors' cat, who is everyone's friend. i haven't seen it, but i was told by a neighbor that he has made friends with the wild deer who sometimes come into the yard.

why don't you believe cats should be outside? yes, there's more that can harm them, but my cat would go crazy and be very unhappy cooped up in the house. he can come and go in and out as he likes.

please read my post #11950. that should give you an understanding of what and why we do things.