fuzzi Continues Her 2020 Hindsight for the Second Half of 2021!

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fuzzi Continues Her 2020 Hindsight for the Second Half of 2021!

1fuzzi
Bewerkt: jul 12, 2021, 10:57 am

My original thread was almost 300 posts long, so I decided it was time to make a new one...



As I’ve done here on LT for several years, I'm working on completing the 75 and 100 books read challenges again:



75 Book Challenge thread:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/330273 (part 2)

100 Book Challenge thread:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327962

In 2020 I only read about 90 ROOT books, which meant I didn't complete my challenge of 100. But it's a nice, even number, so I’ve decided to repeat the 100 book challenge in 2021: I still have HUNDREDS of unread books on my shelves!



My ROOT Progress!!
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327956
And here's a ticker for culled rehomed books, read or unread...because finding a good home for a book is important!



Books Culled Rehomed
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327960
Here's my favorite thread on LT:

https://www.librarything.com/topic/177029
Last year I decided to make a point of reading Newbery Award Medal winners and Honor books. Here’s my ongoing thread:

https://www.librarything.com/topic/316991#n7360207
All my reviews can be accessed here: http://www.librarything.com/profile_reviews.php?view=fuzzi
I've been puttering so far this year, but I still I want to read through my Bible in 2021:

Jump to January's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327963#7362128

Jump to February's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327963#7362129

Jump to March's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327963#7362130

Jump to April's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327963#7362131

Jump to May's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327963#7362133

Jump to June's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/327963#7362134

Jump to July's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/333431#7545440

Jump to August's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/333431#7545443

Jump to September's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/333431#7545445

Jump to October's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/333431#7545447

Jump to November's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/333431#7545448

Jump to December's Reads:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/333431#7545449

Jump BELOW the monthly posts for some discussion:
https://www.librarything.com/topic/333431#7545450

Keep rolling!!!

2fuzzi
Bewerkt: aug 9, 2021, 10:33 pm



*75 Book Challenge* and
*100 Books in 2021 Challenge*
See combined ticker above for progress!
*AlphaCATKIT Challenge* (unofficial)
(url)
July challenges are the letters "S" and "O" (yearlong challenge letters are X and Z)
"S"

Castle Shade by Laurie R. King (release date 6/8/21) - Read and reviewed


Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer (Newbery) - Read and reviewed

"O"

*American Author Challenge*
(url)
July is "Native American Authors and Themes"

*British Author Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333245#)
July is "Don't judge a book by its movie"


*Classics-I-Have-Not-Read Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/314434#)
Possible reads for July:


*GenreCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/332937#)
July is "Romance"


*HistoryCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/332963#n7530692)
July is "Social History"

My Life as an Indian by James W Schultz - (ROOT)

*Louis L'Amour Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/328390#7374016)
July is Hondo

Read and reviewed

*Mystery KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/332932#n7534588)
July is "Cops 'n Robbers--Lady Style"

Castle Shade by Laurie R. King (release date 6/8/21) - Read and reviewed

*Newbery Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/316991#)

Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer (Newbery) - Read and reviewed

*Nonfiction Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333391#)
July is "Cities"

They Looked for a City by Lydia Buksbazen - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed

*RandomCat Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/332910)
July is "Summertime"

The Patch Boys by Jay Parini - (ROOT)

*ROOT aka Read Our Own Tomes*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333440#n7546504)
See ticker above for progress
ROOT Total This Month: 1

They Looked for a City by Lydia Buksbazen

*UN-official SFF-KIT*
(url)
July is "Historical Fantasy"



Books read and reviewed in July:
1. Castle Shade
2. They Looked for a City - (ROOT)
3. Roller Skates
4. Hondo
5. Network Effect

Books culled rehomed in July:
1. They Looked for a City - (ROOT)
2. Flight of the White Wolf
3. Roller Skates

Male authors read this month: 1 to date
Female authors read this month: 4 to date
Cumulative Stats
Books culled rehomed from my library: 3
Books read and reviewed: 5
ROOTs completed to date: 1

Read and reviewed, not assigned to any challenge:

Network Effect by Martha Wells

3fuzzi
Bewerkt: sep 11, 2021, 8:56 pm



*75 Book Challenge* and
*100 Books in 2021 Challenge*
See combined ticker above for progress!
*AlphaCATKIT Challenge* (unofficial)
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333649)
August challenges are the letters "V" and "J" (yearlong challenge letters are X and Z)
"V"

"J"

The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, John Bakeless (Editor) - (ROOT) - Finished in September

*American Author Challenge*
(url)
August is "Connie Willis"
Did not participate
*British Author Challenge*
(url)
Wild Card!

*Classics-I-Have-Not-Read Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/314434#)
Possible reads for August:

*GenreCAT*(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333696#n7555222)
"Poetry/Drama/Graphic Novels"

*HistoryCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333707)
August is "Your Own Country"

The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, John Bakeless (Editor) - (ROOT) - Finished in September


Northwest Passage by Kenneth Roberts - (ROOT) - Did not read


Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford - (ROOT) - Did not read

*Louis L'Amour Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/328390#7374016)
August is "Night Over the Solomons"

- Did not read

*Mystery KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333715#)
August is "Cozy Mysteries Featuring Animals"

The Company of Cats by Marian Babson - Did not read

*Newbery Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/316991#)

*Nonfiction Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334087#)
August is "Transportation"

The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, John Bakeless (Editor) - (ROOT) - Finished in September

*RandomCat Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333682#n7554831)
August is "On the Road Again"

The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, John Bakeless (Editor) - (ROOT) - Finished in September

*ROOT aka Read Our Own Tomes*
(url)
See ticker above for progress
ROOT Total This Month: 0


*UN-official SFF-KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/333706#)
August is "Female Authors"
Did not participate
Books read and reviewed in August:
1. Little Fuzzy (reread)

Books culled rehomed in August:
1.

Male authors read this month: 1 to date
Female authors read this month: 0 to date
Cumulative Stats
Books culled rehomed from my library: 0
Books read and reviewed: 1
ROOTs completed to date: 0

Read and reviewed, not assigned to any challenge:


Little Fuzzy by H Beam Piper

4fuzzi
Bewerkt: sep 28, 2021, 10:45 pm



*75 Book Challenge* and
*100 Books in 2021 Challenge*
See combined ticker above for progress!
*AlphaCATKIT Challenge* (unofficial)
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334401)
September challenges are the letters "F" and "L" (yearlong challenge letters are X and Z)
"F"

Warden Force: The Worst of the Worst and Other True Game Warden Adventures by Terry Hodges - (ER) - Read and reviewed


A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck (Newbery) - Read and reviewed

"L"

The Burning Hills by Louis L'Amour - Read and reviewed


The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, John Bakeless (Editor) - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed


A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck (Newbery) - Read and reviewed


Unreported Truths About Covid-19 and Lockdowns: Part 4: Vaccines - Read and reviewed

*American Author Challenge*
(url)
September is "Howard Norman"
Did not participate

*British Author Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/327998#)
"Wildcard!"

The Holy Thief by Ellis Peters - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed

*Classics-I-Have-Not-Read Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/314434#)
Did not participate this month
*GenreCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334372)
September is Children/YA Books

A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck (Newbery Honor 1999) - Read and reviewed


A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck (Newbery Medal 2001) - Read and reviewed


A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck - Read and reviewed


The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall - Read and reviewed

*HistoryCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334425)
September is "Religion/Philosophy/Politics/The Law"
Did not participate
*Louis L'Amour Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/328390#7374016)
September is "The Burning Hills"

- Read and reviewed

*Mystery KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334402)
September is "Mismatched Detectives"
Did not participate
*Newbery Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/316991#)

A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck (Newbery Honor 1999) - Read and reviewed


A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck (Newbery Medal 2001) - Read and reviewed


The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman (Newbery Medal 1996) - Read and reviewed

*Nonfiction Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334924)
September is "Creativity"
Did not participate
*RandomCat Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334357)
September is "Winner, Winner"

A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck (Newbery) - Read and reviewed


A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck (Newbery Medal 2001) - Read and reviewed


The Midwife's Apprentice by Karen Cushman (Newbery Medal 1996) - Read and reviewed

*ROOT aka Read Our Own Tomes*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334931#)
See ticker above for progress
ROOT Total This Month: 3

The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, John Bakeless (Editor)


The Holy Thief by Ellis Peters


The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall

*UN-official SFF-KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/334432#n7579080)
September is "Near Future/Alternate Reality"
Did not participate
Books read and reviewed in September:
1. The Journals of Lewis and Clark - (ROOT)
2. Warden Force: The Worst of the Worst and Other True Game Warden Adventures
3. The Burning Hills
4. A Long Way from Chicago (Newbery Honor 1999)
5. A Year Down Yonder (Newbery Medal 2001)
6. A Season of Gifts
7. Unreported Truths About Covid-19 and Lockdowns: Part 4: Vaccines
8. The Holy Thief - (ROOT)
9. The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal 1996)
10. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street

Books culled rehomed in September:
1. The Journals of Lewis and Clark - (ROOT)
2. Warden Force: The Worst of the Worst and Other True Game Warden Adventures
3. A Long Way from Chicago
4. The Holy Thief
5. The Midwife's Apprentice (Newbery Medal 1996)
6. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street

Male authors read this month: 8 to date
Female authors read this month: 3 to date
Cumulative Stats
Books culled rehomed from my library: 6
Books read and reviewed: 10
ROOTs completed to date: 3

Read and reviewed, not assigned to any challenge:

5fuzzi
Bewerkt: okt 30, 2021, 7:13 pm



*75 Book Challenge* and
*100 Books in 2021 Challenge*
See combined ticker above for progress!
*AlphaCATKIT Challenge* (unofficial)
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335209#n7610235)
October challenges are the letters "H" and "E" (yearlong challenge letters are X and Z)
"H"

The Wreck of the Mary Deare by Hammond Innes (shared read with PaulCranswick) - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed


People of Darkness by Tony Hillerman - Read and reviewed


When Dementia Can Be Cured: 1 in 10 Dementia Patients Have NPH And Could Be Cured in Days by Dr Vernon Coleman - Read and reviewed

"E"

Hard Trail to Follow by Elmer Kelton - (ROOT)

Other possibilities:
The Black Echo by Michael Connelly - (ROOT)

Elsie Dinsmore by Martha Finley - (ROOT)

*American Author Challenge*
(url)
October is "Attica Locke"
Did not participate
*British Author Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335499#)
October is "Narrative Poetry"

(https://www.librarything.com/topic/327998#)
"Wildcard!"

*Classics-I-Have-Not-Read Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/314434#)
Possible reads for October:

*HistoryCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335222)
October is "A country/region of your choice"


*Louis L'Amour Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/328390#7374016)
October is "Lonigan"

- Read and reviewed

*Mystery KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335518#)
October is "Minorities/Diverse"

People of Darkness by Tony Hillerman - Read and reviewed

*Newbery Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/316991#)


*Nonfiction Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335712)
October is "Heroes & Villians"

They Were Expendable by W.L. White - (ROOT)

*RandomCat Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335245#n7604170)
October is "Giving"

Kitten and the Night Watchman by John Sullivan - Read and reviewed

*ROOT aka Read Our Own Tomes*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335711)
See ticker above for progress
ROOT Total This Month: 3

The Wreck of the Mary Deare by Hammond Innes

*UN-official SFF-KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335234)
October is "Creature Feature"

Precursor by CJ Cherryh - (ROOT)

Books read and reviewed in October:
1. When Dementia Can Be Cured: 1 in 10 Dementia Patients Have NPH And Could Be Cured in Days
2. Kitten and the Night Watchman
3. Miss Meow
4. The Wreck of the Mary Deare - (ROOT)
5. The Penderwicks at Point Mouette
6. Lonigan
7. People of Darkness

Books culled rehomed in October:
1. One-eyed Cat (counts as ROOT)
2. A Dog Year
3. The Dogs of Bedlam Farm
4. Dog Days
5. War Admiral (counts as ROOT)
6. Kitten and the Night Watchman (to my Granddaughters)
7. Miss Meow
Male authors read this month: 5 to date
Female authors read this month: 2 to date
Cumulative Stats
Books culled rehomed from my library: 7
Books read and reviewed: 7
ROOTs completed to date: 3

Read and reviewed, not assigned to any challenge:


The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall - Read and reviewed


Miss Meow by Jane Smith - Read and reviewed

6fuzzi
Bewerkt: dec 6, 2021, 7:35 am



*75 Book Challenge* and
*100 Books in 2021 Challenge*
See combined ticker above for progress!
*AlphaCATKIT Challenge* (unofficial)
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335999)
November challenges are the letters "B" and "Y" (yearlong challenge letters are X and Z)
"B"

Utah Blaine by Louis L'Amour - Read and reviewed

"Y"


*American Author Challenge*
(url)
November is "Albert Murray"
- Did not participate
*British Author Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336274#)
November is "Elizabeth Taylor & Tade Thompson"
- Did not participate
*Classics-I-Have-Not-Read Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/314434#)
- Did not participate
*GenreCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335971#)
November is "SFF"

Sargasso of Space by Andre Norton - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed

*HistoryCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/335964)
November is "Events"
- Did not participate
*Louis L'Amour Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/328390#7374016)
November is "Utah Blaine"

- Read and reviewed

*Mystery KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336038)
November is "Historical Mysteries" (I am hosting!)

Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters - Did not finish, moved to December

*Newbery Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/316991#)
- Did not participate
*Nonfiction Reading Challenge*
(url)
November is "Business, the Economy, and Big Policy Questions"
- Did not participate
*RandomCat Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336000#)
November is "Fortune and Glory"
- Did not participate
*ROOT aka Read Our Own Tomes*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336408#)
See ticker above for progress
ROOT Total This Month: 1

Sargasso of Space by Andre Norton

*UN-official SFF-KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336232#7636205)
November is "Short Stories"

The Very Best of Tad Williams
- Did not participate, I misplaced it!!

Books read and reviewed in November:
1. Utah Blaine
2. Sargasso of Space - (ROOT)

Books culled rehomed in November:
1. none

Male authors read this month: 1 to date
Female authors read this month: 1 to date
Cumulative Stats
Books culled rehomed from my library: 0
Books read and reviewed: 2
ROOTs completed to date: 1 in November

Read and reviewed, not assigned to any challenge:

7fuzzi
Bewerkt: dec 31, 2021, 9:21 pm



*75 Book Challenge* and
*100 Books in 2021 Challenge*
See combined ticker above for progress!
*AlphaCATKIT Challenge* (unofficial)
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336716#)
December challenges are the letters "G" and "Q" (yearlong challenge letters are X and Z)
"G"

Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed


Apple and Magnolia by Laura Gehl - (Early Reviewer) - Read and reviewed

"Q"

Quadrille by Marion Chesney - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed

*American Author Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/337083)
December is "Young Adult Authors"

Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed

*British Author Challenge*
(url)
December is "Awards & Honors"
- Did not participate

(https://www.librarything.com/topic/327998#)
"Wildcard!"

Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed

*Classics-I-Have-Not-Read Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/314434#)
Possible reads for December:


*GenreCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336735#n7655152)
December is "Mysteries"

Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters - (ROOT) - Read and reviewed

*HistoryCAT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336750)
December is "Adventure/Exploration and Discovery"

Northwest Passage by Kenneth Roberts - (ROOT) - Currently reading

*Louis L'Amour Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/328390#7374016)
December is "War Party"

- Read and reviewed

*Mystery KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336723#)
December is "Detectives in Ancient Greece and Rome"
- Did not participate

*Newbery Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/316991#)


*Nonfiction Reading Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/337178#)
December is "Go Anywhere!"

Poldark's Cornwall by Winston Graham - (ROOT)

*RandomCat Challenge*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/336710)
December is "Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa"

The Homecoming by Earl Hamner (reread) - Read and reviewed

*ROOT aka Read Our Own Tomes*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/337185#)
See ticker above for progress
ROOT Total This Month: 3

Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters


Quadrille by Marion Chesney


Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen

*UN-official SFF-KIT*
(https://www.librarything.com/topic/337124#)
December is "Last Chance Challenge"

The Very Best of Tad Williams - (ROOT)


Prince Valiant, Vol. 10: 1955-1956 by Hal Foster - (ROOT)

Books read and reviewed in December:
1. Brother Cadfael's Penance by Ellis Peters - (ROOT)
2. The Homecoming by Earl Hamner
3. Apple and Magnolia by Laura Gehl
4. Quadrille by Marion Chesney - (ROOT)
5. War Party
6. Nightjohn
7. Conagher (reread)
8. The Night Gardener

Books culled rehomed in December:
1. Brother Cadfael's Penance - (ROOT)
2. Apple and Magnolia
3. Nightjohn
4. Miles, Mystery & Mayhem
5. Young Miles
6. Diplomatic Immunity
7. A Civil Campaign
8. Captain Vorpatril's Alliance
9. Cryoburn
Male authors read this month: 5 to date
Female authors read this month: 3 to date
Cumulative Stats
Books culled rehomed from my library: 9
Books read and reviewed: 8
ROOTs completed to date: 9

Read and reviewed, not assigned to any challenge:


The Truth About Masks by Judy Mikovits and Kent Heckenlively - Currently reading

8fuzzi
Bewerkt: jul 2, 2021, 3:26 pm

The next post is for an Early Bird...

9Karlstar
jul 2, 2021, 4:26 pm

Congrats on your new thread!

10fuzzi
jul 2, 2021, 5:29 pm

>9 Karlstar: congrats for being the first one to post in my new thread!

11pgmcc
Bewerkt: jul 2, 2021, 10:20 pm

That is a nice trophy. Congratulations to Karlstar on your win.

fuzzi, good luck with your new thread.

12quondame
jul 2, 2021, 6:44 pm

Happy new thread!

13fuzzi
jul 2, 2021, 7:24 pm

>11 pgmcc: >12 quondame: thankyouverymuch!

14Karlstar
jul 2, 2021, 10:47 pm

>10 fuzzi: Thanks! I shall cherish it.

15Narilka
jul 3, 2021, 7:57 am

Happy new thread :)

16Storeetllr
jul 3, 2021, 12:41 pm

Yes, happy new thread!

17fuzzi
jul 3, 2021, 1:15 pm

>14 Karlstar: you're welcome!

>15 Narilka: >16 Storeetllr: I'm definitely happy to move to a second thread, the first was loading sloooowly...

18fuzzi
jul 4, 2021, 12:19 pm

My sweeties...

19pgmcc
jul 4, 2021, 12:46 pm

>18 fuzzi:
Lovely.

20Storeetllr
jul 4, 2021, 1:40 pm

>18 fuzzi: 💖💖💖

21-pilgrim-
jul 4, 2021, 3:14 pm

>18 fuzzi: Are they visiting proud grandma?

22fuzzi
jul 4, 2021, 7:32 pm

>21 -pilgrim-: no, Grandma and Grandpa had a FaceTime visit. We are planning to go visit them in Chicago at the end of July...

23fuzzi
jul 4, 2021, 7:32 pm

24Karlstar
jul 5, 2021, 11:55 am

>18 fuzzi: Cute!! I was lucky enough to have my granddaughter visit in May.

25fuzzi
jul 6, 2021, 9:57 am

One more, a message from Cleo:


Happy Independence Day!

26pgmcc
jul 6, 2021, 10:56 am

>25 fuzzi: I love the rocking chair.

27fuzzi
jul 6, 2021, 1:50 pm

>26 pgmcc: but not my puppy dog??? 😢

28pgmcc
jul 6, 2021, 1:59 pm

>27 fuzzi: If course I love your puppy dog. I thought that went without saying.

I also love the flowers, the lawn, the…

29fuzzi
jul 6, 2021, 5:12 pm

>28 pgmcc: ...the birdhouse? What about the birdhouse? 🤣

30YouKneeK
jul 6, 2021, 5:13 pm

>18 fuzzi:, >25 fuzzi: Great pictures -- I love the kids AND the puppy dog AND their surroundings! ;)

31pgmcc
jul 6, 2021, 5:20 pm

>29 fuzzi: …birdhouse, and the…

32fuzzi
Bewerkt: jul 6, 2021, 5:32 pm

>31 pgmcc: ...watering cans?

>30 YouKneeK: thank you.

33pgmcc
jul 6, 2021, 5:41 pm

>32 fuzzi: you are reading mind. How do you do that?

34Storeetllr
jul 6, 2021, 6:46 pm

>25 fuzzi: What a lovely, evocative image! Americana at its best! Sweet dog. Lovely flowers and rocking chair and bird feeder. The only thing that seems to be missing is a walkway up to the steps. Did you leave that out on purpose? Curious. We are planning to redo the front yard replacing grass with native plants, and replacing the cement walk with stone.

35fuzzi
jul 7, 2021, 7:11 am

>34 Storeetllr: what a delightful comment, thank you!

The house is up on a hill, with a fairly steep slope so access to the front is from the driveway on the left, out of the picture. I've envisioned a set of stepping stones leading from the driveway to the front door, but we don't use it that much as the side door is the main entrance, so it hasn't happened.

>33 pgmcc: I've been married for 40 years, bwahaha!

36pgmcc
jul 7, 2021, 7:24 am

>35 fuzzi:
I am only married 38 years. I have a lot to learn in the next two years.

:-)

37-pilgrim-
jul 7, 2021, 8:36 am

>25 fuzzi: An idyllic, and well-protected sanctuary.
:)

38fuzzi
Bewerkt: jul 7, 2021, 9:55 am

>36 pgmcc: get with the program! :D

>37 -pilgrim-: you don't know Cleo, she loves EVERYONE. Little children hang all over her and she is ecstatic!

39-pilgrim-
Bewerkt: jul 7, 2021, 10:22 am

>38 fuzzi: So the protection is provided by the ecstasy level of her welcoming barks? ;-)

She sounds a real softie. Lovely.

40fuzzi
jul 12, 2021, 11:04 am

I was going to start a reread of Hondo last night for the L'Amour reading challenge, but couldn't find my copy. I think my father borrowed it, he's been devouring my L'Amours as he said he's tired of gore (David Baldacchi, Michael Connolly, etc).

It'll come home probably within a few days.

So I picked up a dusty ROOT book, They Looked for a City, and lost myself within the pages for a couple hours.


They Looked for a City by Lydia Buksbazen

I recall hearing parts of it read on the radio years ago, and purchased it from just those few audio excerpts. It has Jewish/Christian themes, but isn't preachy.

Give me a couple days to finish it and I'll post a review...it should be good based upon the 100+ pages I've read so far.

41Storeetllr
jul 12, 2021, 1:35 pm

Look forward to your review of City.

I've been reading gore (Baldacci's Memory Man) interspersed with light humorous mysteries (Spencer Quinn's Chet & Bernie), which solves the problem of too much gore for me. And, on the other hand, of too much cozy cuteness.

42fuzzi
jul 13, 2021, 7:01 am

>41 Storeetllr: nice balance!

I have enjoyed some of the Chet & Bernie books, but I only read them once in a while even though I like them.

43Storeetllr
jul 13, 2021, 10:40 am

Yeah, you can overdose on them if you read too many close together. Love Chet's take on things, but a little of his adorableness goes a long way,.

44fuzzi
jul 14, 2021, 8:19 am

>43 Storeetllr: I can read a couple Louis L'Amour books in a row, but not other authors, even if I love their works.

I like Chet because he talks like a dog might talk, not too cutsey.

45-pilgrim-
Bewerkt: jul 14, 2021, 9:19 am

>44 fuzzi: Have you ever read A Night in the Lonesome October? That has my favourite dog narrator.

46fuzzi
jul 14, 2021, 12:22 pm

>45 -pilgrim-: no! And I generally enjoy Zelazny. It's on my wishlist, not found a decent copy yet.

47Storeetllr
jul 14, 2021, 2:37 pm

>45 -pilgrim-: Oh! I loved A Night in the Lonesome October! The cover art was spectacular too.

>44 fuzzi: Agree that Chet's narration is exactly what I imagine a dog's might be if it could, you know, talk. Not cute at all, but definitely adorable. When reading the books, I just want to step into the story just to hug him and give him a treat.

48Narilka
jul 15, 2021, 5:25 pm

>45 -pilgrim-: & >47 Storeetllr: I just put that on my wish list. Thanks!

49CassieBash
jul 16, 2021, 8:25 pm

Hope things are going as well as possible with your family. Lovely kids, lovely dog, lovely house and yard. Make sure you take a moment every day to enjoy.

I know you enjoyed my critters page and especially liked the turkey updates—been way to busy to post much or even take pictures, but I saw three of the bachelors in the side yard today and two hens with a handful of chicks in the field yesterday. I’ll be sure to say hi to them for you. Give your critters a hug each from me.

50fuzzi
Bewerkt: aug 18, 2021, 2:15 pm

Someone asked for pictures from our vacation, but my laptop is still in the shop.

I uploaded a couple photos at work (shh) and edited them enough to share:


American bison from our visit to The Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky


My son and his niece (Ruthie)

51pgmcc
aug 18, 2021, 2:19 pm

Great pictures. Thanks for sharing.

52Sakerfalcon
aug 19, 2021, 5:39 am

When did Ruthie grow so big?!! Time flies so quickly!

53Storeetllr
aug 19, 2021, 8:19 pm

Wow! Bison in Kentucky? That's kind of cool. Weird cool. Great image, though! I may need to use it as inspiration and paint it sometime, if you don't mind.

54catzteach
aug 19, 2021, 10:13 pm

>50 fuzzi: is that bison roaming or at a preserve?

55Karlstar
aug 19, 2021, 10:53 pm

>53 Storeetllr: We have them in NY too but they definitely aren't roaming.

56Storeetllr
aug 20, 2021, 12:02 pm

>55 Karlstar: Wow! Who knew? The only bison I ever saw were in Wyoming and South Dakota. They were definitely roaming there!

57fuzzi
Bewerkt: aug 22, 2021, 7:17 pm

>51 pgmcc: you're welcome, thanks for coming by and commenting.

>52 Sakerfalcon: she's FIVE. ::sigh::

>53 Storeetllr: be my guest!

>54 catzteach: >55 Karlstar: >56 Storeetllr: there's a preserve in Kentucky called The Land Between the Lakes. There are trails and campgrounds with lots of animals roaming around, but the bison and elk are in a fenced off safari-type park. We joked about it being Jurassic Park!

https://www.landbetweenthelakes.us/

58fuzzi
aug 23, 2021, 3:43 pm

The other reason I've not been reading as much:



Meet Deborah, she's about 5 weeks old. Her mother had four kittens in my front yard (probably on the porch to be exact) and when she moved them last week, she left this little calico baby behind!

Debbie is full of energy and isn't afraid to attack our 90lb dog...

59tardis
aug 23, 2021, 4:45 pm

ooooh, kitteh! My experience of calicos is that they are pretty feisty. Debbie is adorable! Congratulations!

60pgmcc
aug 23, 2021, 5:30 pm

>58 fuzzi:
Hi, Deborah! You are beautiful.

61catzteach
aug 23, 2021, 7:01 pm

>57 fuzzi: that preserve looks awesome! When in Yellowstone, The Husband and I went on a hike. We had to cut it short due to four bison on the trail. It was so cool!

>58 fuzzi: Deborah is cute!!

62quondame
aug 23, 2021, 7:05 pm

>58 fuzzi: Distracting little cuteness for sure. Enjoy.

63Narilka
aug 23, 2021, 8:58 pm

>58 fuzzi: She is absolutely precious!

64-pilgrim-
aug 24, 2021, 3:49 am

Soooo, you hit us with both tiny and huge cuteness, all in one month?!

65fuzzi
aug 24, 2021, 6:35 am

There's nothing like a kitten picture to draw a crowd...

***

I agree, she is adorable, precious, etc.

I've never "had" a calico before, my cats have been tabby, black, or tuxedo, and a couple Siamese from 30 years ago.

We refer to the current furball as "Little Debbie". Our other cat in residence is "Moonpie".

Some of you might get the joke...

>61 catzteach: I'd love to do Yosemite, or Yellowstone. Some day, perhaps?

66pgmcc
aug 24, 2021, 7:00 am

>50 fuzzi: I have only seen bison once, and that was in Germany. Lüneburger Heide is a heath in north Germany with an extensive wildlife park. I approached the bison enclosure and there was a bison by the fence. It towered way above me and when I got to the fence I realised that this towering beast was standing on ground that was about three fee lower than the path I was on. The size of the animal was what struck me. I had not realised how big they are until seeing them in the flesh. I would not want to get on the wrong side of a bison.

67Sakerfalcon
aug 24, 2021, 7:41 am

>58 fuzzi: Ohhh, she is adorable! I too would spend all my time playing with such a cutie!

68clamairy
aug 24, 2021, 8:53 am

>58 fuzzi: Congratulations, and may you enjoy many blissful years together. She's gorgeous.

69hfglen
aug 24, 2021, 11:07 am

>58 fuzzi: Lots of happiness! I'm sure little Deborah can look forward to many years of devoted service from her new hoomin slave.

70NorthernStar
aug 24, 2021, 11:25 am

>58 fuzzi: Deborah is super cute! How lucky she is that you took her in.

Bison are amazing! We have wild wood bison not too far from here. They make you feel very small and fragile!

71fuzzi
aug 24, 2021, 8:30 pm

>66 pgmcc: they walked by the car...visitors are instructed to NOT LEAVE their vehicle if bison are within something like 200 yards. Stay quiet and you should be okay.

>67 Sakerfalcon: >68 clamairy: >69 hfglen: she is adorable. Tonight she was wide open again for about 40 minutes, climbing all the furniture, racing from one room to the next, exploring everything...then she collapsed on my lap for a power nap.

>70 NorthernStar: I wasn't tempted to get out of the car, the bison were within ten feet!

72CassieBash
aug 28, 2021, 9:06 pm

>58 fuzzi: Soooooooo cute!

73hfglen
aug 29, 2021, 6:18 am

>71 fuzzi: Here it is standard practice that "Big Five" reserves that visitors are only allowed out of their cars at designated spots such as rest camps, picnic sites or viewpoints. We also don't allow open cars or motorbikes, but safari vehicles controlled by a licensed operator are allowed. Looking at your picture of a bison one can quite see the reason for the rule you mention.

74NorthernStar
aug 29, 2021, 1:38 pm

>71 fuzzi: When I said we had wild bison close, usually they are within a couple of hours drive. This week one herd came down from the Fort Liard, NWT, area to within a 20-minute drive of town. There was even a traffic warning out. I drove out to try to get some pictures, but, sadly, the only one I saw was roadkill, being picked up by a loader for disposal. I took no pictures.

75fuzzi
aug 31, 2021, 10:54 am


Little Debbie on my shoulder (she likes to sleep there)

76pgmcc
aug 31, 2021, 11:17 am

>75 fuzzi: Awwww!

Lovely.

77NorthernStar
sep 1, 2021, 1:35 am

>75 fuzzi: so sweet!

78Sakerfalcon
sep 1, 2021, 5:01 am

>75 fuzzi: That's adorable!

79fuzzi
sep 2, 2021, 4:07 pm

She is sweet, when she's tired!

The rest of the time she's WIDE open!

This is the first time I recall not reading more than ONE book in a month. I'v been reading the journals of Lewis & Clark, enjoying it, but just too tired at night to read more than 10-20 pages before nodding off.

80fuzzi
sep 2, 2021, 4:16 pm

Argh. I just added my current read to September's post, and noticed how empty and awful August looks.

81pgmcc
sep 2, 2021, 4:31 pm

>80 fuzzi:
Relax. It is not a competition. Real life often hinders the reader’s efforts. Do not feel bad about not reading more. RAGE at real life for distracting you from your reading. :-)

82Maddz
sep 2, 2021, 5:02 pm

Interesting article on Tor.com about reading slumps: https://www.tor.com/2021/09/02/the-only-way-out-is-through-on-reading-slumps/

I'm still in the slump, worse luck. I find I can just about concentrate on work, but reading is still a stretch too far. Oh well, I've done a lot of catalogue maintenance over the past year.

83pgmcc
sep 2, 2021, 5:07 pm

>82 Maddz:
Good luck getting through the slump. I love it when I suddenly find a book that grabs me and drags me along screaming and yelling, and leaving the clouds of a slump far behind. I hope you find that book soon.
Keep well!

84MrsLee
sep 2, 2021, 5:27 pm

>80 fuzzi: I think it was July when I finished only one book, but it was a lovely book and deserved the month to itself. My reading has slowed a lot lately, but I think I am enjoying what I read just as much or more. I seem to be attracted to more nonfiction, and it reads at a slower pace.

85Karlstar
sep 2, 2021, 9:53 pm

>79 fuzzi: That is some heavy lifting, more like studying than just reading! For me that would certainly slow things down, as work takes more of that energy during the day.

>82 Maddz: I know how that feels, hopefully it improves for you soon.

86CassieBash
sep 2, 2021, 10:34 pm

Sorry to hear about the slump, but oh my gosh, Little Debbie is adorable!!!!

87hfglen
sep 3, 2021, 5:52 am

>80 fuzzi: But making Little Debbie feel at home is far more important!

88Storeetllr
sep 3, 2021, 2:24 pm

What an adorable looking little kitty! And I love her name - Little Debby. So cute and...makes me think of cake.

I spent most of 2020 in a reading slump. It was maddening. I ended up rereading a lot of books that I consider comfort reads.

89jjmcgaffey
sep 3, 2021, 5:45 pm

...and now I'm craving oatmeal creme pies...

She's a cutie.

90catzteach
sep 3, 2021, 9:18 pm

Little Debby is so cute!

I’ve been a slump all summer. I’m only at 38 books for the year. Way behind my norm. And like >88 Storeetllr: I’ve needed more comfort reads the last year and a half. I did manage to sit outside and read most of today. That felt good.

91fuzzi
Bewerkt: sep 4, 2021, 1:18 pm

>81 pgmcc: I know it's not a competition, but I like doing reading challenges. Real Life is just, well, real life. I can't rage at God as I trust too much in Him, He knows what's best for me, and He is with me in my trials.

And He gave me Debbie to make me laugh and bring me joy when I'm in the dumps. Last night Debbie was riding our dog Cleo's wagging tail, it made me think of a rodeo rider! We were in tears, we laughed so hard. She's also been attacking a paper bag repeatedly the last two days...who needs cable television when one has Kitten TV?

It's also good to have my LT friends with which I share my ups and downs. Thank you all for stopping by!

I went to the used book store this morning, brought home lots of good possibilities...or perhaps I'll go for another comfort read?

>85 Karlstar: actually it's not heavy, but very interesting, and I can put it down at any point as the journal entries are rarely more than a page long.

92pgmcc
sep 4, 2021, 1:50 pm

>91 fuzzi:
And He gave me Debbie to make me laugh and bring me joy when I'm in the dumps. Last night Debbie was riding our dog Cleo's wagging tail, it made me think of a rodeo rider! We were in tears, we laughed so hard. She's also been attacking a paper bag repeatedly the last two days...who needs cable television when one has Kitten TV?

That is priceless. I am laughing at the images you have conjured up with your description of events.

I find the LT friends a great comfort when there are ups and downs. They are great company and good sounding boards when things are on an even keel and I just want to bounce ideas off whoever wants to read them.

A used bookstore visit is always something that makes me feel good, even if I do not buy anything. ("...even if I do not buy anything." Who do I think I am kidding.)

I hope you find the time and the book that help bring you to a good place.

93CassieBash
sep 5, 2021, 12:54 pm

Kitten TV is the best! Maybe she needs a cowboy hat, lol!

94fuzzi
sep 9, 2021, 3:10 pm

Yippee! I finished my book!


#76 The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, edited by John Bakeless

I recalled very little about Lewis and Clark's expedition from my school days, so I when I saw this little paperback at a yard sale I thought I'd give it a read. And I'm glad I did.

While some might feel that reading journal entries from over 200 years ago would be boring or tedious, I found them fascinating. Yes, some of the attitudes could be considered old fashioned or out of date, but many of the interactions between the native tribes and the exploration team were refreshingly respectful and compassionate.

And I was never bored.

It could be that the huge volumes produced on this trip by Lewis and Clark might be tough to get through, but the editor waded through the mountains of information to create a satisfying read.

I hope my slump is over...

95pgmcc
sep 9, 2021, 4:00 pm

>94 fuzzi: I hope my slump is over...

I am glad you had a good read, and I hope you find another good one straight away.

96hfglen
sep 11, 2021, 6:40 am

>94 fuzzi: "some might feel that reading journal entries from over 200 years ago would be boring or tedious"

Here we have an organization that used to be called the Van Riebeeck Society (they have recently changed their name) dedicated to disproving that assertion. They have produced just over 100 volumes of historic (some "only" 100 years old) diaries, journals and other documents, usually reprinted verbatim, but some translated into English. Some of the older ones have been reprinted, some others are out of print. This remains the easiest way of accessing the journals of De Mist, Bergh and Schrijver, Lichtenstein, Louis Trichardt, Nathaniel Isaacs, Baines, Sparrmann, Thunberg, Lady Anne Barnard and many others.

98fuzzi
sep 11, 2021, 7:18 pm

>96 hfglen: I'm glad they do that. I have read several "journal" books that kept my interest throughout, one of which was The Oregon Trail.

99pgmcc
sep 11, 2021, 7:28 pm

>97 fuzzi: I am delighted for you. Let's hope you are on a roll now.

100pgmcc
sep 11, 2021, 7:34 pm

>96 hfglen: Your comments on the preservation of journals and other documents reminds me of my pet peeve about how modern technology is depriving historians of a prime source of material. I refer to the disappearance of letters. How many books owe their existence to the presence of physical letters from one person to another. I do not see blogs, or e-mails being looked at with the same interest of historians as a set of letters that give a peek into the lives, thoughts and relationships of so many historical figures. Retention and destruction policies will see the communications between people and organisations erased after only a few years leaving nothing for the historians.

101fuzzi
sep 11, 2021, 9:45 pm

Today Deborah went to the vet for her first vaccinations and a check up. In one month she went from 12 oz to 2.2 lbs! She had ear mites, so the vet cleaned her ears before applying medicinal drops...and it sounded as if we were torturing Debbie, though the screeching that filled the clinic sounded more offended and ANGRY than painful.

She slept all afternoon, now she's zipping around the house, coming close to breaking the sound barrier!

102fuzzi
sep 11, 2021, 9:48 pm

>100 pgmcc: agreed. Such a loss by abandoning the ink and paper.

I write little notes on pretty greeting-type cards and mail them to my 5yo granddaughter...who asks her mother to reread them over and over and over...

103pgmcc
sep 11, 2021, 10:17 pm

>102 fuzzi: That is lovely.

104CassieBash
sep 11, 2021, 11:05 pm

>103 pgmcc: Agreed.

>101 fuzzi: Kittens excel (pun intended) at zoomies play. They are also too cute to stay mad at when they do. Glad to hear she’s thriving!

105haydninvienna
sep 12, 2021, 3:16 am

>100 pgmcc: I remember an essay by Nicholson Baker (I think it's in his collection The Size of Thoughts) lamenting the destruction of library card catalogues, for the same sorts of reasons.

106-pilgrim-
sep 12, 2021, 9:10 am

>100 pgmcc: I have very few photographs of my childhood because my parents were early ciné film adopters.
I have the reels, but to play them would require conversion onto another medium...which will then become obsolete in a few years' time.

Now text has gone the same way as the image.

107fuzzi
sep 12, 2021, 1:06 pm

>103 pgmcc: I want Ruthie and Eliza to have a grandmother like my mother's mom. She would write little notes and mail them to me. When she found out that two of my favorite comic strips were discontinued from our local paper she cut them out of her local newspaper, dated them and mailed them to me so I wouldn't miss an episode. She even sent them to me while I was away at camp.

Pass it on. 😊

108fuzzi
Bewerkt: sep 12, 2021, 1:10 pm

>105 haydninvienna: waaaah!

>106 -pilgrim-: my parents took photos, but they were all put in albums. When our mother passed the albums were given to one of my sisters, who was going to have copies made. That was 26 years ago, still no copies, so I have memories of the snapshots, but nothing to hold.

Save your best photos to paper, digital is not forever despite what we're told.

109fuzzi
sep 12, 2021, 1:29 pm

September 6th...

110pgmcc
sep 13, 2021, 5:27 am

>109 fuzzi: So relaxed.

111-pilgrim-
sep 13, 2021, 7:00 am

>108 fuzzi: You are right, of course. My father's childhood all disappeared in a damp Anderson shelter. Paper can also be ephemeral.

1122wonderY
sep 13, 2021, 7:12 am

>109 fuzzi: No longer the poor little waif. She owns this space.

113fuzzi
sep 13, 2021, 7:59 am

>111 -pilgrim-: it can, nothing is truly permanent. However, a photographer friend warned me that the claims that digital was "forever" are false. He said "go paper".

>110 pgmcc: at that time, hahahaha!

>112 2wonderY: no kidding. She owns the house and everything in it! She has now claimed poor Moonpie's cardboard castle, and he is not amused.

114Sakerfalcon
sep 13, 2021, 11:39 am

>109 fuzzi: She's growing up fast! What a beauty.

115catzteach
sep 20, 2021, 1:41 pm

>109 fuzzi: she’s beautiful!

A lot of my childhood photos are gone as well. When my parents moved, the box they were in got wet. Ruined most of them.

116fuzzi
sep 20, 2021, 2:15 pm

>114 Sakerfalcon: >115 catzteach: thank you. She's WIDE OPEN most of the time. This weekend she fell into the bucket I use for aquarium water changes...twice! It only had about one gallon in it, but she didn't appreciate getting wet.

>115 catzteach: aw, sorry.

117Karlstar
sep 20, 2021, 4:41 pm

>102 fuzzi: Fantastic idea, I may have to steal it.

118fuzzi
sep 20, 2021, 6:18 pm

>117 Karlstar: go ahead. 😊😊😊

119catzteach
sep 20, 2021, 8:02 pm

>116 fuzzi: that’s why I love kittens so much! When our youngest cat was a kitten, he was wild! He loved climbing the dining room drapes. Luckily he stopped that as he got bigger.

120fuzzi
okt 3, 2021, 8:05 am



RIP Mittsie (2007-2021)

121Narilka
okt 3, 2021, 8:50 am

>120 fuzzi: I'm so sorry Fuzzi. My condolences.

122hfglen
okt 3, 2021, 9:40 am

>120 fuzzi: What Narilka said. Tuxedo cats are even more special than most, and I still miss two who have owned me, fifty and twenty years later.

123-pilgrim-
okt 3, 2021, 10:41 am

>120 fuzzi: I am sorry, fuzzi

124Storeetllr
okt 3, 2021, 11:53 am

>120 fuzzi: Oh, no! Mittsie was a beautiful cat. I'm so sorry for your loss, fuzzi. {{{hugs}}}

125fuzzi
Bewerkt: okt 3, 2021, 1:03 pm

Thank you, all.

Mittsie was born under our shed to a feral tabby, a wonderful mother who kept her two consecutive litters safe and well-fed, bringing most of them to adulthood. Mittsie and her mother and her siblings made the trip to the TNR clinic to prevent an explosion of cats in my yard, though at one point I was feeding 8. Eventually the dangers of the woods and the wildlife within claimed them all except Mittsie and Momma Cat, who survived until old age. We lost Momma last year, and yesterday Mittsie gave up the ghost, about two weeks after she stopped eating...she knew it was time.

I already miss her tiny "mew" of greeting that happened every morning when I opened the outside door.

Edit: found a picture of Mittsie with her siblings Mouse (pinto) and Priscilla:

126fuzzi
okt 3, 2021, 12:40 pm

>122 hfglen: I barely remember our first cat, Mittens, he was a tux who was euthanized when I was five, but my third cat was Sam.

Here I am with Sam, 50 years ago:

127hfglen
okt 3, 2021, 2:17 pm

>126 fuzzi: I'm told that when I was only a few months old, my parents acquired twin tuxedo kittens that they wanted to call Jack and Jill. Fortunately our Zulu cook was a bit more imaginative, and told us their names were Slamajuba (killer of doves) and Skwiyana (little crying one). Slamajuba didn't really need me in his life, but survived to the age of 19; Skwiyana decided I needed training, and taught me to cuddle cats and introduced me to the joy of having a purring cat on my bed; she lived to the age of 21.

Fast forward a couple of decades, and we'd just lost a sub-adult tuxedo to "feline AIDS" one Easter. And lo, the very next day Felix (a large, strapping tux) moved in. Better Half hailed me to come and see in the kitchen, and I could truthfully reply "I can't come, I'm pinned!". Felix had sampled freely the cat-food we still had, and then draped herself across my lap. Come bed-time she marched firmly into the bedroom and staked her claim. And so the bed and my lap were Her Territory until the day she died.

128NorthernStar
okt 3, 2021, 5:53 pm

>120 fuzzi: so sorry for your loss.

129fuzzi
Bewerkt: okt 3, 2021, 6:41 pm

>127 hfglen: thank you, I enjoyed that. Did Felix just show up?

I figure Debbie showed up because Mittsie was ailing and I was going to need her.

>128 NorthernStar: I appreciate it.

130MrsLee
okt 3, 2021, 7:33 pm

May you find comfort in your memories and healing in Debbie.

131catzteach
okt 3, 2021, 7:54 pm

Ah, fuzzi, I’m so sorry for your loss. Mittsie was beautiful.

132quondame
okt 3, 2021, 11:05 pm

>120 fuzzi: I'm so sorry. What a handsome one.

133pgmcc
okt 4, 2021, 3:14 am

>120 fuzzi:
I am very sorry to read this. Condolences.

134hfglen
okt 4, 2021, 5:31 am

>129 fuzzi: Felix just walked in, said "I live here. I am your Feline Overlord (Overlady)", and she stayed immovably.

135haydninvienna
okt 4, 2021, 6:03 am

>120 fuzzi: So sorry. Having seen a fair number of cats come and go, I know what it feels like.

136tardis
okt 4, 2021, 1:55 pm

>120 fuzzi: Very sorry for your loss. No matter how long we have them, it's always a wrench when they go.

138fuzzi
okt 4, 2021, 3:48 pm

Here's another one of Sam (>126 fuzzi:)



At this point he was 12, and not terribly amused with my son...

139hfglen
okt 4, 2021, 3:59 pm

>138 fuzzi: That expression definitely says "Whatsa matter you?"

140CassieBash
okt 4, 2021, 11:00 pm

>120 fuzzi: Just getting caught up again; I am so sorry for your loss. Mittsie was beautiful.

141fuzzi
okt 5, 2021, 8:08 am

>139 hfglen: bwahaha!

>140 CassieBash: thank you.

142Karlstar
okt 5, 2021, 10:40 am

>120 fuzzi: Very sorry for your loss.

143Sakerfalcon
okt 12, 2021, 5:07 am

>120 fuzzi: I'm just seeing this sad news now. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

144fuzzi
okt 12, 2021, 7:49 am

>143 Sakerfalcon: >142 Karlstar: thank you. The other feral, Boots, seems at a loss even though he and Mittsie weren't friends, just partners in food gobbling.

145haydninvienna
okt 12, 2021, 12:03 pm

>120 fuzzi: Late, I know, but I’m sorry for your loss.

146fuzzi
okt 13, 2021, 9:38 am

Here's a picture from 2002, where my cat Java has filed himself...despite having a cast on his left front leg!

147hfglen
okt 13, 2021, 11:52 am

>146 fuzzi: He looks like Mr Inky Mistoffelees, the Maharajah of Muddipore, my current Feline Overlord.

148-pilgrim-
okt 13, 2021, 11:53 am

>146 fuzzi: Did he file himself under J, perchance?

149hfglen
okt 13, 2021, 2:41 pm

Further to #147, here's Mr Mistoffelees:

150fuzzi
okt 13, 2021, 5:21 pm

>149 hfglen: wow, very similar!!!

>148 -pilgrim-: nope, but the file in front of him has medical statements...I see the Blue Cross logo 😁

151-pilgrim-
okt 13, 2021, 6:26 pm

>150 fuzzi: Very appropriate. 😁

152ScoLgo
okt 13, 2021, 6:29 pm

>151 -pilgrim-: That's what I was thinking! ;-

153Sakerfalcon
okt 14, 2021, 5:46 am

What beautiful black cats! Thank you for sharing. I miss having cats so much.

154hfglen
okt 14, 2021, 6:36 am

>153 Sakerfalcon: Mr Mistoffelees objects. Hoomins don't have cats, they are owned by cats!

155pgmcc
okt 14, 2021, 6:49 am

>154 hfglen: You remind me of my friends comment: "Dogs have owners. Cats have servants."

156hfglen
okt 14, 2021, 7:03 am

>155 pgmcc: Your friend has a point, but "slaves" might be a more accurate term.

157pgmcc
okt 14, 2021, 7:12 am

>156 hfglen:
Agreed!

I will correct my friend accordingly.

158Sakerfalcon
okt 14, 2021, 8:43 am

>154 hfglen: You are of course correct. My mistake is a sign that my home has been feline-less for far too long.

159fuzzi
Bewerkt: nov 8, 2021, 10:00 am

Weather was cool and dry over the weekend. I got inspired to clean out the vegetable garden containers.



I filled each container with composted leaves/grass and added about an inch of potting soil to the top before planting carrots, Swiss chard, and snowpeas.

The area underneath the containers was mowed, large sheets of cardboard laid down, and composted leaves were added as mulch for the winter.

160pgmcc
nov 8, 2021, 10:58 am

>159 fuzzi:
Very productive.

161Storeetllr
nov 8, 2021, 12:05 pm

>159 fuzzi: Nice job! Come do mine next? :)

162fuzzi
nov 8, 2021, 12:06 pm

>161 Storeetllr: bwahaha! Nope.

>160 pgmcc: yes, doesn't happen very often...my RL has been too busy.

163Maddz
nov 8, 2021, 12:24 pm

I was planning on some gardening Sunday afternoon - my digestion had other ideas and I ended up cuddling a hot-water bottle instead. I'm still a bit sore today. Sigh.

There's also a criminal visiting us: Paul found a half-eaten bulb in the new flower bed. Bloody squirrels.

164fuzzi
nov 8, 2021, 12:37 pm

>163 Maddz: argh, sorry you weren't feeling well.

I have read about how to prevent squirrels from eating your flower bulbs: lay a piece of chicken wire fence over the bulbs. The bulbs can sprout through the 1" openings, but squirrels can't dig through to get the bulbs.

https://www.bhg.com/gardening/flowers/bulbs/10-tips-for-protecting-tulip-bulbs/

165Maddz
nov 8, 2021, 1:46 pm

>164 fuzzi: Unfortunately, that's not an option for a few years as we're still digging bamboo out of the bed. Some roots got left behind - they're trapped under old weed-suppressant membrane and the elder tree roots, and the contractors didn't do a good job clearing the roots from the neighbour's side of the fence. Every time we spot a shoot, the fork comes out...

166fuzzi
nov 8, 2021, 5:54 pm

>165 Maddz: argh. Bamboo bad. I have privet, it's impossible to eradicate.

167CassieBash
nov 17, 2021, 6:47 am

>166 fuzzi: Our privet doesn’t seem to spread but maybe that’s because of our colder winters?

Our bane is poison ivy, Jimsonweed, and this plant called a chameleon flower that my sister thought was native but turns out it’s from another country. I finally have it more or less under control for this year but who knows next spring? It’s much like the dreaded bamboo in that even a little root grows a whole new plant quickly. Ugh.

168fuzzi
nov 18, 2021, 6:18 am

>167 CassieBash: if I left the privet alone it would be 30' tall. My son has indicated a willingness to do yard work now that the weather is cooler and the bugs almost non-existent. I've a couple privets that grown to about 15' tall, main trunks about 3-4" across: he's going to tackle them with the handsaw, yippee!

We have poison ivy but more invasive here is Virginia Creeper and (ugh) honeysuckle.

169fuzzi
Bewerkt: nov 18, 2021, 1:54 pm

About ten years ago I had a vegetable garden, but had to give it up due to hip and other physical issues.

Despite my erratic efforts to keep it trimmed small trees sprang up.

You can see the trees here, behind the propane tank:


A few days ago I had someone come by with a chainsaw and cut it all to the ground...::happy::

I plan to cover the entire area with old carpeting to smother the trees and other growth. It'll take a couple years but eventually I'll have that 20'x30' area as part of the yard again. There's a local flooring business that is thrilled that I'm taking some used carpeting off their hands.

170Maddz
nov 18, 2021, 3:11 pm

>169 fuzzi: I do hope you're using wool on hessian not polypropylene.

171fuzzi
nov 19, 2021, 5:26 pm

>170 Maddz: you mean the carpet? I don't need it to decompose, just smother growth for a couple years.

172Maddz
nov 20, 2021, 4:04 am

>171 fuzzi: Yes, that's what I meant. If it's decomposable, you can plant on top, otherwise it could be a pain to dig out (thinking of the membrane in my garden the contractors had to get out with a digger).

1732wonderY
nov 21, 2021, 9:27 am

Natural filament carpets decompose too quickly and unevenly and become a digging nightmare. I speak from experience. The polypropylene pieces will last for a long time and can still be rolled up and landfilled when you are done with them. You will want to roll them up once in a while just to sever the few weeds that do fight through the weave. Do choose loop pile, not cut pile, as you don’t want fibers falling off the edges.

174fuzzi
Bewerkt: dec 12, 2021, 8:37 am

>172 Maddz: I don't want to plant on top, I just want to smother the saplings and weeds for a couple years.

>173 2wonderY: thanks for the suggestion, I am making a note of it. We didn't get the carpeting yet. We decided to burn our brush pile first, as it's next to the "garden" area, and we didn't want any possible spread of fire to the carpeting. Yesterday's burn went well, the weather was clear, no wind (smoke went up, not over to the neighbor's yard), mid 50s so not too cold. The fire consumed about half of the pile, which we'd been accumulating for about three years. If the nice weather holds we'll try to finish up the burn later this week as I'll be home.

175CassieBash
nov 25, 2021, 9:34 pm

Happy Thanksgiving to you! May the carpet smother the undesirables and roll up easily in 2 years.

176fuzzi
nov 26, 2021, 9:31 pm

>175 CassieBash: thank you, love that wish!

177fuzzi
nov 29, 2021, 10:15 am

November really was awful, I'll be happy if I finish book #3 and #4 before Wednesday...

178fuzzi
Bewerkt: dec 2, 2021, 9:23 pm

Six books to go for my 100 read goal, not as good as in previous years unfortunately.

I've chosen eight (8) NINE books for December, here's hoping I can get through most of them!

179Storeetllr
dec 5, 2021, 12:08 pm

Good luck on reaching 100. We're about even on that, and also I don't understand why I'm not able to reach my book totals of previous years (125-150), being as I'm retired now. I guess all that daily commuting I used to do was good for something.

What are your 9 books?

181fuzzi
Bewerkt: dec 6, 2021, 7:44 am

Finished the last Brother Cadfael!

I was going to read The Homecoming for a Christmas read, well, RE-read, but the public library apparently discarded their copy.

I checked OpenLibrary, but they only allow a ONE HOUR loan now? Not going to happen, shucks.

I had a copy on my shelves but removed it in one of my big purges (2018) because I knew it was available locally and online, oh well.

182Sakerfalcon
dec 6, 2021, 8:30 am

Good luck reaching your 100 books goal! Boo to the library for frustrating your reread plans.

1832wonderY
Bewerkt: dec 6, 2021, 11:41 am

>181 fuzzi: Do you know anyone with an Audible subscription? They appear to have an audio version. Note to self: Must remember to get SILs password again!

184ScoLgo
dec 6, 2021, 12:38 pm

>181 fuzzi: "I checked OpenLibrary, but they only allow a ONE HOUR loan now? Not going to happen, shucks."

That might depend on the book. I have a couple of titles on my list at Open Library and they still allow a choice of "1 Hour or 14 Days", but they are much longer books. OL might limit novella length works to avoid people not releasing them quick enough for the next reader, (if there is a wait).

I bet you can borrow it for an hour and, if you haven't finished by the time the loan expires, you should be able to borrow again for another hour. Lather, rinse, repeat 'til finished.

185fuzzi
dec 6, 2021, 2:00 pm

>184 ScoLgo: I might have to do that "one hour" loan times however long it takes to read. It's not a big book.

>183 2wonderY: I do not. FWIW: I'm not very good at audio books, as my mind drifts away and I lose track of where I am.

186MrsLee
dec 9, 2021, 2:56 pm

>181 fuzzi: Ha, I've begun to reread my Cadfael books. This is at least the third time through. They are a comfort to me in what is turning out to be a sad and frustrating holiday season.

187fuzzi
dec 9, 2021, 3:53 pm

>184 ScoLgo: you were right. I was able to renew The Homecoming for a second hour after the first hour expired, yes!

>186 MrsLee: I really have enjoyed that series. I'm not much of a mystery fan but they were a pleasure to read.

188ScoLgo
dec 9, 2021, 5:02 pm

>187 fuzzi: "...was able to renew The Homecoming for a second hour after the first hour expired..."

189Storeetllr
dec 9, 2021, 7:15 pm

>187 fuzzi: Glad you could renew, but ONE HOUR? That's - I don't even know what to call it. Crazy? Definitely not long enough for even a short story.

>186 MrsLee: Sorry you're having a rough holiday season. When I was having a rough time earlier this year, I found the Cadfael BBC series a comfort.

190fuzzi
dec 12, 2021, 8:41 am

Finished my reread of War Party last night...possibly my favorite short story collection by Louis L'Amour.

Next...?

191fuzzi
dec 14, 2021, 9:12 am

Read Nightjohn by Gary Paulsen...not one of his better works.

Now I'm tackling Northwest Passage by Kenneth Roberts, which might last me until 2022!

192pgmcc
dec 14, 2021, 9:15 am

>191 fuzzi:
...which might last me until 2022!

Given the time of year you will not get through it until the Spring.

193fuzzi
dec 14, 2021, 9:28 am

>192 pgmcc: I take it you've read that one?

194pgmcc
dec 14, 2021, 9:56 am

>193 fuzzi:
The Northwest Passage will be ice-bound until at least the Spring.

:-)

195fuzzi
dec 14, 2021, 12:41 pm

>194 pgmcc: bwahaha!

196pgmcc
dec 14, 2021, 1:17 pm

>195 fuzzi:
I worked in supply chain consultancy for many years. I had a job to design the global supply chain for a company bringing its product from Europe and China into the US market. I had to conider routes like from the Pacific, through the Panama Canal, up to New York. Coming from Europe I had to look at bringing product through the St. Lawerance Seaway into the Great Lakes. With the Great Lakes route I had to take into consideration that it was closed due to ice for three months of the year.

It was fascinating working on that scale.

197fuzzi
dec 15, 2021, 6:49 am

>196 pgmcc: that's a cool story.

When we drove through Michigan on vacation a few years ago we stopped at the locks in Sault Ste Marie. It was fascinating seeing the ships pass through the locks, and the water levels changing.

198fuzzi
dec 15, 2021, 6:50 am

I read about 60 pages of Northwest Passage last night. It started slow but it's got me now. About 550 pages to go...

199-pilgrim-
dec 26, 2021, 9:07 am

And Merry Christmas to you both too!

200fuzzi
dec 31, 2021, 9:19 pm

>199 -pilgrim-: Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

My 2022 thread is here: https://www.librarything.com/topic/338001#7696539