His Hair is Just like Astroturf!

Chris came over for his haircut which we missed out on Saturday night. We had consumed a little too much mustard, so we all thought it not wise to attempt this under the influence of Dijon.

Anyhoo...looking good and ready for action again!

(His hair is just like really soft astroturf when it's cut this short!!) 

Hannah's First Attempt at Photography

She had to hold the camera upside down....but not bad for a first attempt. At least it's clear enough to be able to count the chins!! 

40 lbs, 38 inches.....3 years old

We took the Allegro Mouse to the Doctor today for her check-up as a brand new three year old. She was very well behaved considering the recent behaviour we have been seeing from her. She let our Doctor weigh her (just shy of 40 lbs) , measure her )38 plus inches), look in her ears, mouth, nose and listen to her chest. All without a problem. The eye chart was a little bit of a problem. She was really interesting in naming the mundane shapes down the hall. I did let our doctor know that she is fully capable of spying Nemo Snacks from 2 miles away, so I really didn't think that sight was in any way an issue. I did have to promise to practice those shapes with her so that she can maybe try the vision test again next time. We went shopping afterwards. She was once again a very well behaved mouse, which earned her a ball. As some of you may know, she did lose a ball at the Super Store for bad behaviour.

On other notes....Museum life is moving along, as it should. I have a number of proposals due in a very short time. Not to mention the report to a certain funder. We are currently working on putting everything together for that funder so that we fall into their good graces once again.

I am still recovering from last Saturday's Mustard, Beer & Haircut night! (Remember, Alex??) Every time I base a "get-together" on a condiment, things do not end well for me. I might even have to admit that I am not as young as I used to be.

Joe ( after a lot of mustard) ended up trying to lure the raccoon over who attacked our cat onto the deck with a debreziner. When the raccoon did come, Joe ran after him (even through the neighbour's yard) yelling "&$*# with my cat, will you!!" He put the debreziner back out onto the deck in hopes of bringing back the raccoon, but only succeeded in bringing a skunk to visit. This could have ended worse than it did......

Thursday tomorrow! Hurray! That means only one more day until the weekend. I will be working on Friday Night for Darren Todd's Art Show. This should be a fun evening. I love the art shows. Anyhoo....Take care anyone who is reading this. Drop us a line. Come and visit or whatever!
N of AMN

Joe Hates this Cat

Every night Joe says things about J.C. like:
"I hate this cat" "He's all over me like a soup-sandwich" "If you were getting a cat, couldn't you have at least picked one with a brain?"
Yet here he is with JC everynight....in this very position.....

This cat also became a very expensive cat recently.
Cost of Cat from Pet Store $17.99 plus tax
Special Cat Food Since his arrival in our house 4 bags @ $14.00 each
Litter Box, Cat Treats, cat Toys, Cat Dishes $35.00
Shots for Rabies, Feline Leukemia et cetera $80.00
Kafuffel with a Raccoon on the back porch FREE!!!
Vet Visit, Anesthtic, stitches, antibiotics, "don't gnaw on the stitches collar" and what the hell let's neuter him while he's out: $237.00

Pets need a healthcare plan too!

Katima-Farewell...

Our Museum had to say good bye to another Katima Participant tonight. Little Colin came to us all the way from BC to Midland to help us out at the Museum. It was great having him around. He was a big help no matter the task was.
Unfortunately I have a rather isolated job, that doesn't necessarily require assistance very often, so I didn't get to work directly with Colin that often. I just got to enjoy his company every day and see him leave his mark on the Museum. Thanks a million, Little Colin. Don't forget your friends in Midland!
PS: We will take you Geocaching next time you come back! Promise! Right, Brown?

Your Friend,
Born 

Making Cookies with Friends is more fun! 

Getting dough off (ON) our face! 

Making Cookies 

"My Mom shouldn't be allowed to work with Photoshop.... "

I love this picture. It's still funny. I don't care what these say.

Allegro Mouse and Mom at Santa Claus Parade - Midland 2005