The Ninth Strange Day

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A month ago I posted about a fire in my neighbourhood. The woman who lived in the house had a lot of pets and most of them found homes.

There’s one who hasn’t, and he really needs someone to take him in.

He’s “elderly” — about ten years old — but in good health (he’s lost a tooth, probably as a result of living outside most of the time), he needs his ears checked (it looks like he has a treatable ear infection), and he probably needs his shots updated, since we have no way of finding out his shot record (I’m assuming he had some at one point because he’s neutered). He’s clean, flea-free (I put Advantage on him), and very well-behaved. He’s quiet and affectionate.

We know he’s been in a multi-cat home, but he’d probably do best in a home with no other animals. After the fire he was pretty shell-shocked and now he’s become very needy. He loves a lot of attention and petting. He’s also very good about not using his claws. He’s been climbing around on my lap and up to my shoulder and patting me to get my attention and he’s only “clawed” me when he was kneading. He’s a very gentle guy.

Here’s a picture. And another.

Please, if you’re in Maryland and you’re interested in rescuing a really sweet cat, email me. We’re even willing to get him to the vet for his shots and checkup before you take him home.

My friend Eve just emailed me this little gem.

I just woke up from a dream where you were on the news for going on a killing spree, and then you somehow posted to your LJ with “Honestly, are any of you *surprised* by this?” and there were at least ten comments with “NO NOT REALLY” and I am not sure what this says about me or you but it’s VERY VERY FUNNY.

I think she’s got my number.

This went way too fast. We’re only staying tonight and heading home tomorrow because there’s real world things to do. Masquerade was a bit disappointing this year — not a lot of entries. I wish I had friends who would put on outfits and participate. I’d make stuff!

Aw, heck. I wish I just had friends.

Greetings from Balticon!

Ahh, air conditioned, hotel splendor! Geeks and nerds everywhere! For once I’m not the weirdest or most socially awkward in the room!

Serious lack of Dr Who stuff, but a lot of the dealers won’t be here until tomorrow. Maybe then.

My “baby” cousin got his PhD yesterday!

Way to go, Josh! Now repeat after me….

“Will that be for here or to go?”