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Froggy Bottom Cafe

by CabinGirl
Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 06:19:14 AM EST

A little pretty for Monday...

Froggy Bottom Cafe | 55 comments (55 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Thanks for the pretty picture to start us on our way, Andi.

I spent yesterday working on a paper that I need to finish up today, so I think the Monday-ness of today has been diluted for me. :)

It seems unseasonably warm outside this morning. And I should know, since dogs have been waking me up to go out and back in since about 3:30 this morning...

by CabinGirl on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 06:22:20 AM EST

Hi CG (4.00 / 5)

The leaves are long gone now but it was a glorious fall and I took loads of pictures so I can probably keep us leafy for awhile.

It's snowing here -- so a very seasonable 1st of December. But we'll end up with little or no accumulation.

Sorry about the dogs, though.

I'm dealing okay with Monday -- I just sent in my vacation request to be off from 12/22/08 - 1/1/09. So only 3 weeks till the end of the work year. :)

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 06:45:45 AM EST
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Re: Hi CG (4.00 / 5)

Ah, just 3 weeks of work and then 10 days of blissful freedom sounds so nice...

Someone has been going to bed earlier than usual lately, so it messes the dogs routine up. I guess we just need to get in the habit of making sure they all go out around 9 so they aren't waking me up in desperation at 3 AM anymore.

Well, CBtY is off to school already; CBtE doesn't go back until tomorrow, so he spent last night at his dad's house. Which is a long way of saying I have some early peace and quiet this morning. :)

Maybe I should start thinking about my holiday gift plans...

by CabinGirl on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 07:08:18 AM EST
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Re: Hi CG (4.00 / 5)

Happy quiet house to you.

The internet certainly has made holiday shopping a lot less painful. We're about half-done and we'd be all done but we're still waiting for the list from Jim's brother.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 07:22:20 AM EST
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Re: Hi CG (4.00 / 5)

We did the book ordering thing on Friday. I need to figure out what I'm getting the boys this year, there seems to be a love of gift cards to go clothes shopping, but it's so boring for me to give. I guess it frees me up to focus on little fun things for their stockings.

It would also probably help if I weren't still a little worried about work and the economy. You know, I still haven't actually spoken to my boss yet? I'm starting to think maybe she was just having a really bad week that week.

Are you off for a walk in the snow this morning?

by CabinGirl on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 07:28:45 AM EST
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Re: Hi CG (4.00 / 4)

It would be a nice Xmas gift, if she would do that. Maybe a little metaphorical poke in the ribs would be useful?

I'm trying to decide if I can wait long enough to go till it's a bit lighter or if I'll have to wait till noon. Either way, though, I have to get my butt in gear. And either way, deer gun season is over -- so yay for that.

See ya later.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 07:46:55 AM EST
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Re: Hi CG (4.00 / 5)

I have to talk to her about the paper I'm working on today, so maybe..

I have to get rolling too. Been dilly-dallying on the computer for long enough, now, I guess.

Have a great day!

by CabinGirl on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 07:49:56 AM EST
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Re: Hi CG (4.00 / 3)

Thank you for another gorgeous image, Andi. Alas, today I hit & run again -- but I had to pause & offer compliments! These images are true magic.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 01:18:09 PM EST
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Re: Hi CG (4.00 / 3)

Thanks WW. And really sorry to have missed you.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 02:55:22 PM EST
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Re: Hi CG (none / 1)

Sorry to have missed you too. At least I've got yer pix.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:25:00 PM EST
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Re: Monday, Monday (4.00 / 2)

Our fall was indeed gorgeous but all too brief. As Andi has reported, its been snowing off and on most of the day.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 08:46:42 PM EST
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Hello All (4.00 / 5)

This might be a drive through hit and run this am as I have quite a bit on my plate. Just wanted to update you a little on my life. My couch surfing days are over. I have been staying at a residence motel but cannot afford to keep that up and as of 11 am this morning I will be homeless completely. I am on a waiting list for financial assistance housing but it has not come through yet. I gave the Diva Dogs to some friends a few weeks back when I realized I could not care for them or put a roof over their heads. Luckily, it was some friends who have dogs and Bette and Reba love it out at their new home. Keep me in your thoughts and hope that things change quickly or at least start to come around soon.

Doing My Part For The Left

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 08:42:27 AM EST

Re: Hello All (4.00 / 5)

I'm sorry for your situation, RF, and I hope the assistance comes through quickly. Thinking positive thoughts however unhelpful they are right now...

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:09:59 AM EST
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Re: Hello All (4.00 / 5)

TY

Doing My Part For The Left

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:12:09 AM EST
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Re: Hello All (4.00 / 3)

Refinish! I am so very, very sorry to hear your news. I was in the same situation back in '06. It was our close-knit community here in the mountains that came through for me & offered me places to rest. I remain with a community ally to this day, while I figure out how to re-form a life for myself. I do hope you have allies where you are who can offer a bit of support the same way. At very least, I hope you're not literally without a roof today.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 01:02:36 PM EST
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Re: Hello All (4.00 / 4)

TY and unfortunately it seems I will be without a roof unless I can get 50 bucks today. I have been told by the homeless shelter they will have a spot for me tomorrow but not today.

Doing My Part For The Left

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 01:30:24 PM EST
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Re: Hello All (4.00 / 3)

I truly, truly wish there was some way I could help -- other than sending the very best wishes for a timely blessing.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 02:47:10 PM EST
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PS (4.00 / 3)

Please keep us posted if you can.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 02:49:31 PM EST
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Re: Hello All (4.00 / 3)

I'm really sorry to hear about losing your place and even more so about the Diva Dogs. I'm glad you found a good home for them, though.

Sending good thoughts your way.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 02:54:24 PM EST
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Re: Hello All (4.00 / 2)

I'm sending good thought your way too. What a lousy situation. I hope its resolved very soon.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 08:48:17 PM EST
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Re: Hello All (4.00 / 2)

Aw, refinish, I'm sorry to hear that, and I hope something comes through for you quickly. I'll be sending lots of good thoughts your way that it does.

by CabinGirl on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:32:37 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 4)

Good morning all. Tired after a sleepless night. And it seems we have a mouse in the house. He/she was able to debait the trap last night while avoiding the snapper thing. Ugh.

Fear will keep the local systems in line. -Grand Moff Tarkin -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:01:47 AM EST

Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 5)

You have quite a wily mouse on your hands. If you use peanut butter they have to sit there licking it off their teeny paws for quite awhile so maybe that would increase the chance that the snapper thingey would get him.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:11:55 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 4)

He is wiley, that's what we used last night. I've set up another one today while we're out. Hopefully this time it will work.

Fear will keep the local systems in line. -Grand Moff Tarkin -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 12:13:15 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 5)

One time I had hidden an Entenmanns cheese crumb cake on a high shelf so my little kids couldn't get at it (it's mine darn it!) and it became apparent that a mouse had chewed his way through the side of the box and had his way with it, leaving turds just to taunt me. So I put a trap in the box and returned it to the shelf. Next morning there was the mouse dead in the trap inside the box...and I could see it through the cellophane window on top of the box so I didn't even have to open it, and disposal was easy! :) It was all so oddly satisfying.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 12:58:24 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 3)

Posted downthread is the Buddhist version.
I had to drown a mouse by hand once, because of insufficient poisoning. It still bothers me & I don't try to kill them any more.
However, I generally live around cats & raptors.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 01:15:17 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 2)

Maybe I'll have to get some of that cake.

Fear will keep the local systems in line. -Grand Moff Tarkin -SLB-

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:04:04 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 2)

It'd never make it to the trap at my house. I love that stuff.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:21:48 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 5)

Get one of the glue traps. They seem to work better.

Doing My Part For The Left

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:12:53 AM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 4)

If I might offer my .02, boran: invest in a little Have-A-Heart type trap, where the mouse cannot avoid the trap to get at the food (since the food is inside). Once it's trapped, take the mouse for a little walk & then let it out, preferably near an empty building.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 01:05:49 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 3)

Our cats use the catch and release method. Catch outdoors, release indoors. Works well for mice, chipmunks & even baby possums. I picked up one of those have-a-heart things last summer. The state park has been the recipient of numerous critters from our house, as the cats don't usually kill them. I think they just want them around the house for entertainment.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 08:53:39 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 3)

Haha. Mine does that too! She delivers a swift bite to the throat and then leaves them on the doorstep for me. If I don't find it first the dog rolls around in it.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:05:32 PM EST
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Re: Froggy Bottom Cafe (4.00 / 3)

I can't remember the last time we had a dead critter in the house, but I do remember cats crouched in front of the refrigerator with twitching behinds for several days on end.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:20:29 PM EST
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Did someone say (4.00 / 4)

mouse.

Luna's bowl, aka the wildlife feeding station.

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 05:13:37 PM EST

Re: Did someone say (4.00 / 4)

Aw. I see Luna is a member of the clean bowl club. :)

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 05:22:01 PM EST
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Re: Did someone say (4.00 / 4)

Actually, she's usually not a member, which is why all the critters, especially a trio of Superb Fairy wrens, use her bowl as an unlimited food source. The week she was visiting Lewis in Adelaide I had to put small amounts of food in her bowl or face their outrage. One of the males would actually fly up and hover a few seconds in front of the glass door before retreating to the railing. Just to make sure we got the message.

We're having one of those sunny/rainy/windy days so typical of Tasmania. We won't get much measurable rain from it, but it will keep everyone, including Luna, inside for the rest of the day.

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 06:13:21 PM EST
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Like this fellow . . . (4.00 / 4)

taken just a few minutes ago (through very dirty glass).

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 06:26:29 PM EST
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Obviously (4.00 / 3)

Hector's never read Kliban.

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 06:45:08 PM EST
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Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (4.00 / 3)

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 07:00:52 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (4.00 / 3)

Those birds are gorgeous!

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 07:07:36 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (4.00 / 3)

Here's a photo I posted at Wikipedia, which shows the males' bib.

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 08:12:30 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (4.00 / 3)

That blue is other-worldly. I can't imagine seeing something like that in my yard. We've got a plethora of brownish, tannish, greyish, blackish birds here.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 08:23:34 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (4.00 / 2)

They are spectacular in the sunlight.

The markings on the males' cheeks are actually a slightly paler blue than the blue on top of their heads and necks. And when they are trying extra hard to impress, they can actually fan out those cheek feathers.

The Tasmanian race Malurus Cyaneus cyaneus has the darkest blues of all the Superb Fairy wrens and is the only race with a blue back. The northern races have gotten increasingly black-backed, which some attribute to their shifting to less vivid colors due to cat predation. So for the sake of the pretty birdies keep those moggies (Australian slang for 'cat') inside.

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:20:03 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (4.00 / 2)

He's a lovely little guy.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 08:55:22 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (none / 1)

Amazing images, keres! You seem to be living in one of my versions of heaven. Lots of critters.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:21:02 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (4.00 / 2)

You're welcome to visit, anytime.

And yes, we are very rich in amazing critters, and very thankful for it.

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:28:29 PM EST
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Re: Hey, waiter! This isn't my order. (none / 1)

From where I sit, there's rarely much more to be thankful for on a day-to-day basis than the gracious appearance of our wild neighbors.

I thank you for your invite, keres -- also very gracious.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:41:54 PM EST
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Busy day at the "feeder" (4.00 / 2)

She-oak skink (I still haven't cleaned the windows).

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:26:31 PM EST
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Re: Busy day at the "feeder" (none / 1)

Very pretty!
Not at all bad for dirty windows, either.

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:44:34 PM EST
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Re: Busy day at the "feeder" (4.00 / 2)

I like our skinks a lot. They're not colorful like the blue-striped ones I remember from the US, but they sure come in lots of different shades of tan, bronze, black, etc., and most are striped. There are so many little skinks in our yard one literally runs from every third footstep.

I've only caught one Blue-tongue skink so far this year, and it was too small to be Betty. We gave him (I think it was a boy) the usual de-ticking before put him back.

by keres on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 10:56:30 PM EST
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Re: Busy day at the "feeder" (none / 1)

Stepping lightly must be second nature to you there. A good way to move about, methinks.

I'm sorry I've got to head to bed now, since I rarely meet you here. 'Til later ..

by wilderness wench on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 11:06:13 PM EST
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Re: Busy day at the "feeder" (none / 0)

What a great bunch of pictures to wake up to. Thanks for posting them.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Dec 2nd, 2008 at 05:04:16 AM EST
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Yay! (4.00 / 3)

My work day just ended. Slides finished, Fedex sent, paper written with the exception of an abstract and final review/copyedit...now to attend to the forlorn children and sweetheart who have been abandoned for the past 2 days...

by CabinGirl on Mon Dec 1st, 2008 at 09:35:06 PM EST

Picture frame for Bebo (none / 0)

... that's what our spit of snow ended up being.

click for larger

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Tue Dec 2nd, 2008 at 05:13:12 AM EST

Re: Picture frame for Bebo (none / 0)

That looks like a good pic for a new cafe this morning...be right back!

by CabinGirl on Tue Dec 2nd, 2008 at 06:00:18 AM EST
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