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Jake
brought in this little guy the other night soaking wet and in shock.
Kept him for a bit to fatten him up. The tanks a bit dirty but here he
is today just before being set free at the park by the river. He peeked
out of his little house box there after it was lifted from the transport
box and looked mom in the eye before taking off and running across
mom's foot as a thank you.
Spider face
Found him in my room and he
looked neat so took some photos
before setting him free
Mom
played a mean trick on me. She caught 5 flying carpenter ants to give
me. I love those, that's not an issue. She stuck them in a little cup in
the fridge, well she had some ant eggs in there, these are the ant eggs
that come with those Chinese black ants that we hate. She gave me the
carpenter ants. Yummy but I was looking for more!
She offered me the cup of ant eggs. Those carpenter ants had gotten their smell and taste all over them so I chowed down. I ate a lot. Then I realized something was wrong with these ants. I stopped and gave mom the dirtiest and most confused look, cocking my head and thinking. I tasted the ants again and was still plenty bewildered and stopped to think some more. I tried them again then stopped to ponder. Gave them one last small taste then went on my way. Mom was laughing at me!
She looked much like this when she first tried the cooling jacket on only head thrown back in protest. Here she was just enjoying herself.
She offered me the cup of ant eggs. Those carpenter ants had gotten their smell and taste all over them so I chowed down. I ate a lot. Then I realized something was wrong with these ants. I stopped and gave mom the dirtiest and most confused look, cocking my head and thinking. I tasted the ants again and was still plenty bewildered and stopped to think some more. I tried them again then stopped to ponder. Gave them one last small taste then went on my way. Mom was laughing at me!
I
am also checking out my wood in case there are ants hiding there. I
even took a little nap on the rotten branch. Mom stopped by for some
snuggles too.
Wee!!!
Grass Rolling
I
smelled mango last night and tore into the box only to find little
packages of mango coconut tea. How rude. I sure miss mangoes.
Where to go next?
Darn
mom didn't check the po box Friday but it turns out my ants and
cockroaches have been delivered. Now I got to wait till Monday night for
good ants.
I did get about a doze carpenter ants last night and I picked out some mom left in the icky ants as well. Aurora tried to eat the left over ants and eggs later but she spilled the cup and ants all over the place. Or maybe she tossed the cup on purpose to show her displeasure that they were the icky ants.
It's been a doggie day. Hyzzie was feeling good so they went to the park
Then Beaker got a long fast walk around the neighborhood and then they chilled in the yard with mom
I did get about a doze carpenter ants last night and I picked out some mom left in the icky ants as well. Aurora tried to eat the left over ants and eggs later but she spilled the cup and ants all over the place. Or maybe she tossed the cup on purpose to show her displeasure that they were the icky ants.
Playtime in the closet nest
Had
my morning treat then followed mom to the fridge as she got the dogs
breakfast ready. I didn't get anything extra so I joined Aurora in the
closet. Aurora gave mom quite the look when she took something from the
closet to wash.
The seller short changed us on our cockroaches we were supposed to get 5 10g packages but instead got 5 8.5g packages. These cherry cockroaches are however delicious! Mom decided to try some on me now. I don't mind a snack in bed when it's that tasty. Maybe mom should try raising her own they are more expensive than the ants this way.
Our ant guy came through just great though as always. Mom opened the ants to check the quality and move some to a container. I smelled those ants and got up to sample them, yummy! They are top quality ants and even some winged ones in there. He even sent a couple free samples, what I think are tea bags for pots and some antler slices(the ants are sold at "herbal" tea so "health nut" product sample make sense). Mom may need to order more and stock up. The ants weren't as good when ordered in winter, still better than the black ants any time though.
Rotten Log time
Looking for bugs
There may be some ants hiding inside
The seller short changed us on our cockroaches we were supposed to get 5 10g packages but instead got 5 8.5g packages. These cherry cockroaches are however delicious! Mom decided to try some on me now. I don't mind a snack in bed when it's that tasty. Maybe mom should try raising her own they are more expensive than the ants this way.
Our ant guy came through just great though as always. Mom opened the ants to check the quality and move some to a container. I smelled those ants and got up to sample them, yummy! They are top quality ants and even some winged ones in there. He even sent a couple free samples, what I think are tea bags for pots and some antler slices(the ants are sold at "herbal" tea so "health nut" product sample make sense). Mom may need to order more and stock up. The ants weren't as good when ordered in winter, still better than the black ants any time though.
Rotten Log time
Looking for bugs
There may be some ants hiding inside
It's been a doggie day. Hyzzie was feeling good so they went to the park
Me I got the closet and Aurora has the washer. I don't know how someone
can ball up and stretch out at the same time but she has.
Wee!!!
She looked much like this when she first tried the cooling jacket on only head thrown back in protest. Here she was just enjoying herself.
It's chilly today but we are snug in our washer.
Mom tried cutting back on the butter milk in Aurora's soup and she was not impressed so mom had to add some more to get her to eat. She's so picky.
Mom decided to buy Hyzzie an orthopedic bed. It's half foam half memory foam with a velour cover. Mom moved the princess bed and stuck it in it's place. Hyzzie would have none of that. She was given a treat on the bed and she hopped off the bed to eat it.
Mom tried putting the princess bed on top but Hyzzie paced around and said that was totally unacceptable. Mom moved the princess bed back and Hyzzie hopped right in for a nap.
Mom moved the orthopedic bed over next to her clothes basket she sleeps in. Hyzzie ignored it. Mom then got a folded sheet and tossed that over it, since mom knows how much Hyzzie likes to lay on a blanket or fallen coat especially if she thinks she isn't meant too.
Mom tried cutting back on the butter milk in Aurora's soup and she was not impressed so mom had to add some more to get her to eat. She's so picky.
Mom decided to buy Hyzzie an orthopedic bed. It's half foam half memory foam with a velour cover. Mom moved the princess bed and stuck it in it's place. Hyzzie would have none of that. She was given a treat on the bed and she hopped off the bed to eat it.
Mom tried putting the princess bed on top but Hyzzie paced around and said that was totally unacceptable. Mom moved the princess bed back and Hyzzie hopped right in for a nap.
Mom moved the orthopedic bed over next to her clothes basket she sleeps in. Hyzzie ignored it. Mom then got a folded sheet and tossed that over it, since mom knows how much Hyzzie likes to lay on a blanket or fallen coat especially if she thinks she isn't meant too.
Mom wasn't really expecting this trick to work but soon as mom sat down
and wasn't looking Hyzzie hopped out of her princess bed and flopped
down on the sheet covered orthopedic bed. Might help with her arthritis.
She gets restless at night and keeps moving from bed to bed to floor
etc.
Mom
went to look for something under the bed and pulled the drawer out and
stuck her hand in and touched something warm and fuzzy, that growled at
her. You should have seen her jump, haha, it was Aurora. So I guess I
fibbed a bit. I'm in the washer by myself.
Mom
figured she'd go change the closet blanket before anyone got up but
when she reached up there, there was Aurora. Apparently she's capable of
tele-portation, or I guess she's just really sneaky.
I'm
not feeling so good. I didn't eat last night and didn't wake mom for
treats. I heard mom give Aurora a treat this morning so I came out of
the closet nest to look but I was feeling icky and laid my front down on
the shelf but kept by back end up so my tummy wouldn't touch. I refused
ants and blue cheese. I did enjoy mom snuggling with me in the closet
for a bit and a fresh blanket.
I got up later to sniff at the window but I refused ketchup when offered too even though I've not seen any for months. I had some water then asked mom for a vinegar bath. She poured some out and I started to bath then I threw up my water. Mom cleaned that up and gave me some more vinegar.
I had a real good bath then then had some more water and joined Aurora in the washer. Got up for a bit more water and went back to bed. Hope I feel better tonight.
I got up later to sniff at the window but I refused ketchup when offered too even though I've not seen any for months. I had some water then asked mom for a vinegar bath. She poured some out and I started to bath then I threw up my water. Mom cleaned that up and gave me some more vinegar.
I had a real good bath then then had some more water and joined Aurora in the washer. Got up for a bit more water and went back to bed. Hope I feel better tonight.
Sleeping peacefully curled on my side in the washer, hugging my own nose. I did notice you peek at me though mom, how rude.
No
I don't want any treats yet, mom. I'll let you know if I do. I need to
sleep more now. Snuggled close to Aurora. She's nice and warm.
Had
the ketchup and blue cheese mom left out for me. I was begging just now
for treats but still don't want ants. I took a bit of buttermilk ranch
dressing though.
I
went back to bed right after my snacks and slept several hours. Late
this morning I ate a bit of my food then went to ask mom for treats and
kept asking for treats. I've got some making up to do. I still don't
want ants though just cheese and condiments, thank you.
Got up had a drink and a treat, but still no ants please, and a pee and back to the washer for a wake up nap.
Finally.
mom offered me some ants from the fridge instead of the ones she kept
re-offering me. I like my ants nice and cold. I ate quite a few of
those.
I have had the washer to myself all day. Aurora is sleeping under the bed again.
The
lights went out so Aurora has crept out of from under the bed and gone
to the closet nest. I was up and had my treat already and have gone back
to the washer for my wake up nap.
Playtime in the closet!
We played a lot last night. We are both sleeping in the washer now.
Nothing like some nice cold ants on a hot day, yum. Seconds please. Okay and back to bed.
Aurora's under the bed. I got the washer again.
We are both in the washer today. Aurora is burrowed down in the blanket.
I don't need a reason to cry and complain during the night. I have my period. Just give me treats.
Pua at the window
There's a gremlin under the bed, never mind, that's just Aurora again.
Aurora nestled in the washer
Aurora nestled in the washer
Pua at the window
Aurora crept out from under the bed early even with the lights on because it's quieter than usual and is having a snack.
Notice how pretty her fur it. Mom added Taurine to her supplements. It's awesome.
Aurora enjoyed her snack but she wouldn't actually eat her food till the lights were turned out. Ambiance is important.
She moves fast
Aurora has belly fur
Aurora in the closet nest
She moves fast
Aurora has belly fur
Aurora in the closet nest
Aurora checking out the closet nest blanket.
I
smelled mom playing with vinegar so I came out and asked for a bath. OH
yeah, that feels good. I don't even mind that It's on top of the evil
washer and it's running. Aurora was under the bed early this morning but
she came out for a snack and is in the washer now.
Vinegar Bath time
Vinegar Bath time
Lots
of crying and shouting and mom still wont tell me where she's hiding
Aurora. I want my snuggle buddy back! I did score some treats and a
fresh jungle blanket though.
(Aurora is under the bed again).
(Aurora is under the bed again).
Went
to the closet for awhile but Aurora still hasn't shown up. I'm heading
back to the washer. Maybe she will be there now. This is so depressing.
Doesn't she know how I worry about her? I need my friend back.
No, nope, going back to the closet.
(For those who missed it Aurora is fine, just sleeping under the bed again.)
No, nope, going back to the closet.
(For those who missed it Aurora is fine, just sleeping under the bed again.)
I was going to go check the washer again but realized it was pointless and turned back to the closet again.
I don't want blue cheese mom. I want Aurora. Never mind. I'm going back to bed.
Back out ants are okay-ish. Snuggles with mom helps some, a few more ants and back to bed.
Back out ants are okay-ish. Snuggles with mom helps some, a few more ants and back to bed.
Oh a fresh rotten log, that's nice.
Was
going to come down and look for Aurora but Beaker came and got in my
way. I retreated and cried. I got some blue cheese now though. Where the
heck is she?
Aurora
is back! The reunion was grand. We clawed the log together. She's got
her period. I guess that's why she wanted to be alone. I'm not 100% over
mine yet either and needed her to snuggle.
I'm in the washer with Aurora, yay!
I tried to figure out this under the bed thing last night. I got onto the bed with mom stuck my tail in her pants for an anchor and lowered myself down but didn't see a way in from the side but could smell that's where she had been hiding.
I tried to figure out this under the bed thing last night. I got onto the bed with mom stuck my tail in her pants for an anchor and lowered myself down but didn't see a way in from the side but could smell that's where she had been hiding.
Got tired of sharing the washer with Aurora so I have gone to my princess hammock for some fresh air.
Pua's
Mommy: Pua will be pleased by this bizarre event. I went to go through a
bag of old packaged cat toys from when I used to have a store. They
were in the shed. I dumped the bag out. There was an ant nest in there!
Little black ants and eggs all over but they hadn't harmed anything they were using the plastic wrinkles as their tunnels. Supper weird but I gathered as many as I could and she can have them tonight. I may split them and see if Aurora wants them as well but she usually wont do ants in a cup.
Little black ants and eggs all over but they hadn't harmed anything they were using the plastic wrinkles as their tunnels. Supper weird but I gathered as many as I could and she can have them tonight. I may split them and see if Aurora wants them as well but she usually wont do ants in a cup.
Got
up for a pee and a snack. Mom offered Aurora some ants but she took one
whiff and backed up into her blanket cocoon. So I got to eat them all!
Back in the washer now.
Back in the washer now.
Mom
just found out the stash of ants under the bed has been decimated. Guess
Aurora has been sleeping under the bed to stay by her food source. But
that's a rather expensive diet and mom will need to order more now.
OMG
soaked chia seeds are the best! They are all slimy and cold. I ate
those things up with a manic passion. It's like having a cup full of
tiny slugs.
I
got a big grub today from the yard. It was about as big as mom's pinky
finger. It was a bit hard to get in my mouth but so worth it.
Got
up, had some snuggles with mom, sniffed out the window while chilling
in the safety hammock, clawed up the log and had gone to take my wake up
nap with Aurora in the washer.
Zzzz
So sleepy
Hey, how you doin'?Zzzz
So sleepy
I
got the washer to myself because crazy person is sleeping under the bed
again. The ants have been cleaned up. I guess she just likes it there
now.
Just got up to check the closet. Nope Aurora isn't there. Back to the comfy washer.
I went to the closet for awhile but now it's time to go back to the washer.
Score there are roses by the washer. Yummy.
Mom
heard Aurora stir under the bed so went to get her soup and when she got
to the closet Aurora was sitting all chill in the nest, like, "I been
here all along"
I like sticking my claws in the soup and licking them and it drips everywhere. Messy fun.
I like sticking my claws in the soup and licking them and it drips everywhere. Messy fun.
I've
decided to poop in the closet where Aurora normally poops. Mom know it
was me because Aurora diarrhea earlier in the night. Maybe just a
passing bug we played a lot after. Mom says she liked it better when we
pooped in different places. So she knew for sure who's was who's.
And I still really love soaked chia seeds. It's not a passing fad.
And I still really love soaked chia seeds. It's not a passing fad.
Awe c'mon, mom, we're sleeping here.
Pua's mommy: Pua looks pretty out of it. When I first peaked Aurora had her hand over her eye like she was keeping the light out(I was hoping to catch that when I came back with the camera but they are light sleepers). Maybe she needs sleep mask.
Pua's mommy: Pua looks pretty out of it. When I first peaked Aurora had her hand over her eye like she was keeping the light out(I was hoping to catch that when I came back with the camera but they are light sleepers). Maybe she needs sleep mask.
Got up to have a groom and mom offered me vinegar to bath in. No thank you. Back to bed.
Sweet dreams Hyzzie bear
I
just discovered the new big refrigerator! Mom was hiding ants in there!
I couldn't get the lid off but tore holes in it. This made me a bit
manic but some soaked chia seeds helped calm me down.
I
tried to raid the new fridge again last night but couldn't get the
lower handle to move so I pulled the upper handle. The fridge was
totally different. It was all icy and no ants. I did not appreciate the
trick.
Mom got up early to work. I was in my princess hammock but Aurora kept pacing around till she got soup and mom put a fresh blanket in the washer while she was at it. I moved to the washer but now I'm settled in the closet. Aurora has the washer and her front half is covered by the blanket.
Mom got up early to work. I was in my princess hammock but Aurora kept pacing around till she got soup and mom put a fresh blanket in the washer while she was at it. I moved to the washer but now I'm settled in the closet. Aurora has the washer and her front half is covered by the blanket.
Aurora
was up this morning for some food and tried to settle in the closet so I
came to the closet to try and make her play so she fled to the washer
and I chased her, we claw battled a bit now and then along the way. That
was a pretty fun game. Then she stopped to try and open the washer so I
jumped on her and held on. She reared up but I held tight but then she
started poking my hands so I got off.
She went in the washer and I ate some of my food. We are spending the day snuggled together in the washer.
I ring the bell
Now you bring a treat
Tamandua Claw close up
She went in the washer and I ate some of my food. We are spending the day snuggled together in the washer.
I ring the bell
Now you bring a treat
Tamandua Claw close up
Mom
found this little fellow under a log when looking for bugs for me in
the yard. He's a rough skinned newt. He was dehydrated and lethargic so
mom put him in a container on a wet paper towel and took him to the
creek. He lifted his head and took a look then took off. He seemed very
happy.
Hyzzie
had to go to the vet for her old lady check up yesterday so today she
got to go to the park. She's 14.5 and has never needed a dental.
We played a lot the last couple nights and we had fresh logs to claw up too.
We played a lot last night and all over. I rode Aurora across the desk and we play battled on the cat tree.
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