carakitty's mews

New Route

2011-07-18T23:55:00.001-06:00

New RouteOriginally uploaded by caramewsTook a 'wrong' turn which unexpectedly lead to a much appreciated shadier path. But it was the first time I'd been out on my bike in I estimated six weeks so I really wasn't very bothered in the long run. I've vowed to get back to biking regularly again. Going on vacation then starting up school again has set a small snag in my two wheeled therapy time but

Maiden Voyage of Pumpkin & TAB

2011-05-26T15:51:00.001-06:00

Down to the park & around the block, solo test spin.

No better way to spend a rainy day

2011-05-12T12:09:00.000-06:00

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2011-04-18T22:32:00.000-06:00

House life decided Bike life wasn't going to get the attention it deserved. So, no new ride stats to share tonight. Sorry. Tomorrow though, I WILL get out and ride, or my next posting will be from a little padded room. ;) Instead of dwelling on the 'poor me' mindset, this evening has brought on much video watching. Here are some of the favorites of the day, shared from various sources... Calgon,

What a Morning

2011-04-13T19:51:00.001-06:00

MTB Monday Premire!

2011-04-11T21:20:00.000-06:00

As stated before, I'd really like to start blogging more frequently again. So here is my first (hopefully not only) installment of "MTB Monday". I am planning to record my ride stats and thoughts about each ride, then compile them and report to you each Monday. Hopefully I will be able to include pictures from each ride as well. When I have a whole week to recap, I don't know if there will be

Activity

2011-04-01T17:13:00.000-06:00

It's been a long time since I've written in this blog! Things have been pretty busy over here. My daughter and I went on a cruise with my immediate family for my parents 50th wedding anniversary in December, I have been going to school (but am currently on leave until June), helping the girls with her school stuff, volunteering at the animal shelter, and recently took up mountain biking again. I

2010-11-14T08:54:00.001-07:00

M on her first horseback ride @ Edie's ranch in Elizabeth CO.

Kind Of Cute

2010-09-14T00:43:00.001-06:00

The color patterns on my girls matches just a little, and the 'baby boy' sticking his nose into everything has a certain 'je ne sais quoi' that makes me smile as well!

That Sums It Up

2010-06-22T20:59:00.001-06:00

I've had a horrible, rotten, no good day and the pattern on the bandana on my head says pretty much everything for me.

On Impulse

2010-06-20T22:08:00.001-06:00

Kind of could use a new pair of footwear. Many of mine are falling apart. These were the last pair, on clearance but they feel a bit large so they might get exchanged or turned in for store credit.

Doors and Cars

2010-06-19T16:49:00.001-06:00

While my daughter and I were waiting for my Pilot to get fixed up at the dealership, we lunched at Basil Thai. We split the Pad Se Lew with tofu which was quite yummy! Don't they have the prettiest bathroom doors you ever did see?

At It Again

2010-06-19T16:39:00.001-06:00

The clouds were having another mingle session with several different types at the party in the sky. There was also an amazing gold glow at sunset with black and lightning in the distance. I wondered if we'd get rain and we did, for just a couple minutes =(

Rambling Rose

2010-06-16T19:20:00.000-06:00

Where did this rose come from? How long will it stay? Will some trash man come and throw it away? Every image has a story and this one caused my friend and I to wonder today. Tell me how you think this story should sway.

My Aunt's Flock

2010-06-15T22:51:00.001-06:00

They're all looking for a new place to roost

Too Much

2010-06-14T22:24:00.001-06:00

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Snowball Attempt

2010-06-13T23:43:00.001-06:00

This batch was mostly succssful, but a couple of the cookies disintegrated for the powdered sugar dusting. Needed more butter? A firmer rolling hand? Oh drat, will need to make these again to figure it out!

At The African Grey

2010-06-12T22:50:00.001-06:00

These young Blue-Masked Lovebirds (and their cousins) are so pretty to see! Their coloring reminds me so much of the sky and storm clouds, yet seems peaceful. Although right now is not the right time to be adding to our family, perhaps someday I'll have a bird of my own to cuddle with.

In My House...

2010-06-11T22:48:00.001-06:00

Resides a geeky dragon and an eager hatchling. Not only in pewter figurine form, but human as well!This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture.Note: To play video messages sent to email, Quicktime@ 6.5 or higher is required.

Petite Picasso Strikes Again

2010-06-10T21:07:00.001-06:00

Another art piece by my daughter =)

Stress Relief

2010-06-10T00:06:00.001-06:00

Slamming a spoon into something soft yet stony. Yes, final is over. Yes, Chem was passed but by the hairs of my tail. Yes, the FAFSA stuff got taken care of and the check book found. Having the bird scream for nearly two hours straight unraveled all that.

Dining al Fresco at Noodles & Company

2010-06-08T20:07:00.001-06:00

Should have included our yummy grub too but it was already mostly in our tummies!

Thank You and Congratulations!

2010-06-08T15:01:00.001-06:00

Look Out Paul Mitchell...

2010-06-05T20:50:00.001-06:00

Oakley is the hottest new stylist in town!

They Bloomed! 76/365

2010-06-02T21:23:00.001-06:00

The Marshmallow & I dined al fresco for dinner tonight because it was too nice out there not to & the bird wouldn't stop screaming. I had no idea our roses had survived the winter and bloomed! What a pleasant discovery! Thanks to my Precious for keeping them watered & bases covered =)This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap

Inspired, But Not.

2010-06-02T12:46:00.000-06:00

I'd like to start writing actual words in here again. I have a couple ideas rolling around in my head of what to write but the mixture of school stress, lack of sleep, and no evidence of people actually reading this thing points to that the effort will not be put forth right now. Next Tuesday afternoon will officially start another small break from classes and maybe I'll do a Wardrobe Wednesday,

A Favorite 75/365

2010-06-01T22:07:00.001-06:00

Loose powdered eyeshadow. Dry for soft look or wet to intensify.This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture.Note: To play video messages sent to email, Quicktime@ 6.5 or higher is required.

Hungry? 74/365

2010-05-31T20:44:00.001-06:00

The Cherry Creek Mall has a cute, quirky, fun breakfast themed play area for the small fries (aka kids). Mine has just a few more inches to grow before she's "not allowed" in. We will enjoy it while we still can!This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit

Divine Decree to Drivers

2010-05-30T22:56:00.001-06:00

We didn't make it out of the house early enough for our usual Mass location and ended up going to a Parish we'd never been to before. These aptly worded signs gave a giggle. I wonder if they hold the same legal power as the more conventionally worded signs?This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos

A Beautiful Mess

2010-05-29T23:07:00.001-06:00

Watches, bracelets and necklaces in my jewelry chest.This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture.Note: To play video messages sent to email, Quicktime@ 6.5 or higher is required.

Hope The Day Was A Hit!

2010-05-28T23:29:00.001-06:00

Dad has been an Angels fan as long as I can remember. Happy Birthday & thanks for the hats!

The Hall of Mixed Emotions

2010-05-27T22:43:00.001-06:00

On these walls are posted the grades for all classes. At the end of the hall is a doorway which leads to where many of the animals are housed: guinea pigs, mice, rats, gerbils, birds, rabbits, and the cats. It is incredible that such a small amount of space holds potential for such joy and sorrow.

Wish I Could Fly....

2010-05-26T21:29:00.001-06:00

Not The Carpets Or Chairs!

2010-05-25T22:56:00.001-06:00

This is the surface approved by the humans of the house for scratching, if you please.

Tonight's Bedtime Reading

2010-05-24T22:32:00.001-06:00

A Lovely Spring Day...

2010-05-23T22:23:00.001-06:00

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This Little Face ....

2010-05-23T15:53:00.001-06:00

Brightens my darkest of days. My Marshmallow Girl, the little piece of my heart walking around. <3

2010-05-21T21:55:00.001-06:00

Now I'm not one to normally go ga-ga over a car but the paint job on this guy rocked my world. This image does not do it one iota of justice. Color shifting green and purple goodness. My Pilot's dirt-caked steel grey was ashamed to be parked to such beauty.

Stocking Up

2010-05-20T22:59:00.001-06:00

This was my belated Mother's Day present, I suppose. DH & I lugged it down to the basement & both of us regret not hiring the hardware store people to move it for us. It's there now though and has a decent variety of meats. I'm looking forward to filling it more with home made heat and eat entrees. Need to get some bettercontainers for that.

Around & Around

2010-05-19T23:02:00.001-06:00

Laid on the bed and stared up at the fan for quite some time, thinking about everything and nothing. Feeling a bit nostalgic & bittersweet tonight.

I Know There's Treats In There

2010-05-19T22:58:00.001-06:00

Tai-Grr paws around for proof... At the Vet's office

Feel so far behind...

2010-05-19T11:39:00.000-06:00

It's been a little rough lately. Haven't been keeping up with my homework as well as I should, and on the lighter side I'm way behind in my blog subscriptions, cell phone photo a day, and the stack of clean laundry now blocks the closet door. In my defense I've been nursing a sick cat and had an allergy attack this weekend. Tai-Grr is the sick kitty. He has had diarrhea for quite a while now.

Facebook Feigns Flickr

2010-05-15T22:04:00.001-06:00

Taking pics faster than the free flickr can keep up with so will be using facebook for overflow photos. There isn't picnik but it will be easier for friends and family to keep up. That's the plan anyway.

Needs of a Different Kind

2010-05-14T23:21:00.001-06:00

Meds administered, feeding attempted, a method of safe transport. Feel better soon, Tai-Grr! Tonight was the last night of meds. Hoping his appetite returns by tomorrow evening.

We Can Has Koffeez?

2010-05-14T23:14:00.001-06:00

Two different schedules but equal need for the morning brew means two pre-set pots most mornings.

Spreading Cheer All The Year

2010-05-12T23:00:00.001-06:00

These little kittens swing from my rear view mirror. They were given to us as a Christmas goody from my parents and somehow ended up as stowaways in the center console of my Pilot. They recently came out of hiding and I couldn't resist hanging them up! Hopefully they won't get too faded before next Christmas.

Take The Time

2010-05-11T21:03:00.001-06:00

This sculpture is outside of the Denver Dumb Friends League, as a reminder to us to take the time to enjoy our furry friends and let them know they are loved.

Smoosh!

2010-05-10T22:56:00.001-06:00

Lap time with one of my favorite girls...

Mother's Day Rose

2010-05-09T23:01:00.000-06:00

Given by my daughter. She really laid it on thick, serenading and giving cuddles all day long. She even did a pretty good job with the beef stew dinner =)In other news, I have already used up 70% of my space on flickr this month. Must go 'pro' again :p

A Beautiful Day...

2010-05-08T23:23:00.001-06:00

For a walk in City Park. We saw geese- babies and an unwell one. Lots of dog walkers, trees continuing to green up and blossom, and several kids at the playground. We talked about renting a pedal boat but didn't because I'd need another adult helping to keep us afloat. It was an over-all pleasant afternoon for my girl and I.

The Stash

2010-05-07T19:22:00.001-06:00

These are my teas. There's multiple layers, the boxes go three deep.

Springing

2010-05-06T20:39:00.001-06:00

Denver is such a beautiful area. From the flowery trees, to the quaint buildings downtown, to the magestic Rockies... I love it all and never want to leave!

Blinded Me With Science

2010-05-05T22:34:00.001-06:00

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Dreaming With Mouse

2010-05-04T23:28:00.001-06:00

Earlier today Oakley got so riled up when playing that he bit someone! He really still is a lovable little cat.

Preen Break

2010-05-03T21:02:00.001-06:00

Preen BreakOriginally uploaded by caramewsmy P 365 for the day.Baby, the Umbrella Cockatoo, is settling in nicely!

Good Evening!

2010-05-02T22:17:00.001-06:00

Roofus & I, enjoying some pre-pill & dinner cuddles

Indecisive

2010-04-30T22:35:00.001-06:00

Someone needs to tell Mother Nature that Spring has been here a while now!

Life Is What Happens When...

2010-04-29T18:54:00.001-06:00

Getting caught up with my cell phone p365

More Please?

2010-04-26T20:13:00.001-06:00

More time to...Cuddle with daughter before bed, hear stories told by my parents, hang out with my man, study for school, play with the cats, go for photo walks...

The Best Is Yet To Come

2010-04-25T22:18:00.001-06:00

We had Mass, lunch with some of the family, then a trip to the Zoo. The weather was wonderful. It was cool and partly cloudy then as we were leaving the big clouds rolled in. All of my pictures from this day are on my Rebel. Stay tuned to my photo stream for those & from DMNS yesterday. The evening was filled with dinner at my Aunt's house followed by birthday cake and presents for one of her

Chillin Like A Villian

2010-04-24T22:29:00.001-06:00

Coyote diarama at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver CO. Went there today with the family and it was fantastic! Must return.

Classmates Like Him

2010-04-23T22:37:00.001-06:00

Occasionally students will bring their animal friends from home to aid with the more hands-on classes. Sometimes the friends get to tag along for the rest of the school day. Crockett, here, had one of those days and it really made my day! =)

Enjoy It When You Can

2010-04-23T11:42:00.001-06:00

It was rainy and grey most of the day but cleared up for an hour or so which made for a nice sunny study session and lunch.

For The Price Of A Fancy Coffee1

2010-04-23T11:11:00.001-06:00

Went out hunting for a rain jacket.DH & mine are MIA in moving boxes. At Burlington, there was something slightly wrong with all the ones I liked. Made a quick stop in at the Mall & right before needing to leave to get my girl from school the salesladies at Old Navy helped me find this. Good thing too, it started raining on the way to the school then by the time we got home it was hailing!

Bullseye For Birds

2010-04-20T21:05:00.001-06:00

This goose somehow decided outside of Target would be a good place for her nest. There was a man sitting on the bench who told us all about it. She arrived a couple days ago so the employees are setting out bowls of bread and water for her. I thought bread was bad for birds because it expands too rapidly in their gullets? I wanted to get closer for a better shot but our daughter was with us and

Sunny Saucy Daffodils!

2010-04-19T21:12:00.001-06:00

Nearly every day we drive past this bunch of Daffodils. For the past week, at least, they've been begging to have their beauty shared! So glad I finally took the time today to stop and smell the flowers. Except the lens did the real smelling =)

Sharing Blessings

2010-04-18T22:55:00.001-06:00

Tonight at bedtime M & I were having a Rosary lesson- going over the prayers and Mysteries. It was incredible to hear here 'take off' and tell me all about the decent of the Holy Spirit. What ever her Sunday School teacher said must have really made an impression. Thanks Miss E! M was really impressed with the flames above the Disciples heads and thought the gift of tongues was so cool. Tomorrow

Looking

2010-04-17T23:32:00.001-06:00

It was a gloomy grey day but brightened by getting our man at the airport from his R&R trip to SoCal.

Equal Representation

2010-04-17T00:04:00.001-06:00

Every species contained in our house is contained in in this frame

Work In Progress

2010-04-15T22:53:00.001-06:00

My Petite Picasso started this storyboard yesterday and added to it today. It is about her feeding her dog in her room.

Can You Hear Me?

2010-04-14T22:12:00.001-06:00

The other end of this thing is across the playground. They do seem to work but I don't want to get my mouth too close to the thing :p

Making Faces

2010-04-13T22:48:00.001-06:00

Some mornings take more effort than others, some get no effort at all!

Lurking...

2010-04-12T20:48:00.001-06:00

A Pinky Nail Long

2010-04-10T21:42:00.004-06:00

My pinky nail = 1cm long. The fry (Corydoras paleatus) are out of the breeder net now and happily cruising around in their powder-fine sandy bottom tank. We have a cheese cloth bag of the old gravel in there (to encourage good bacteria growth) and of course the filtration but no plantings yet. Sadly, we've lost some. There's now just eight remaining fry, but that is actually a good thing becuase

Healthy as Horses...

2010-04-09T22:03:00.002-06:00

For Chemistry Lab this quarter the lab sheets are being done as a cumulative patient record. My patient is the handsome horsey on the right. His name is Scout. I'm way out of my 'zone' as far as working with equines go but thinking it could turn out nice.

Dinner

2010-04-08T21:54:00.001-06:00

Hardly a foodie compared to many of my friends, but ever so often something worthy of mention comes from my kitchen. Tonight it was the Steak au Poivre, Garlic and Olive Oil Grilled Asparagus, and Brown Rice. I want to try this again sometime. The black pepper got a little too friendly with the steak ;) In all, quite delicious and the daughter even tried the asparagus! So proud of her!

Morning Mellowness

2010-04-08T06:59:00.001-06:00

Tai and I shared a little rectangle of light for a 'nap' when the phone rang. Then it was time to go to school.

Little Annie

2010-04-06T19:57:00.001-06:00

This pretty little kitty is one of the two kittens who just arrived this quarter. Don't let her sweet face fool you. What she lacks in size she makes up for with an attitude! Good thing her roomate is a mellow jello boy!

Spring Studies

2010-04-05T23:18:00.001-06:00

Many future Veterinary Technicians are opting to hit the books outside these days. It is too nice not to! Sunny and 70° F with occasional winds.

Slipper Socks and a Glass of Wine- How Divine!

2010-04-04T22:02:00.001-06:00

open 24/7

2010-04-03T23:57:00.001-06:00

Last minute POTD, a little piece of every day life. The fridge door.This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture.Note: To play video messages sent to email, Quicktime@ 6.5 or higher is required.

Le Chef du Chats

2010-04-02T23:32:00.001-06:00

Reminder to self: Check translation grammer. Some nights I feel like a Julia Child to my cats. On Monday, that might be stepped up a notch. Taigrr has been showing signs of a tummy ache for quite a while and my main suspicion is that he has a food sensitivity. Over the years we've fed several different commercial recipes and the problem persists. He's not an outdoor cat and nobody else shows

Strange Sky & Psyche

2010-04-01T23:00:00.001-06:00

The skies were doing some pretty incredible things today. It was quite windy and the cloud formations could not keep still or make up their mind on their color. The conditions were reminisent of those before a tornado or epic rain storm. There was certainly something in the air though for I also had this odd feeling of neither here nor there, disconnected from life in general. The evening brought

Awww... Rawr!

2010-03-31T21:36:00.001-06:00

These two snuggle bugs are a couple more of our cats. Tai-grr is the brown + black tabby. Aurora is the dilute calico. The two of them are 11 years old and have a bit of a love-hate thing. Just a moment after the shot was taken a wrestling match ensued. Those are cats, after all. ;)

One Kitty Purse

2010-03-30T23:53:00.001-06:00

This little Kitty head belongs to my friend and it holds her painkillers.This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture.Note: To play video messages sent to email, Quicktime@ 6.5 or higher is required.

It's That Time Again!

2010-03-29T21:44:00.001-06:00

It's That Time Again!Originally uploaded by caramews

Tea For Two

2010-03-28T22:10:00.001-06:00

Attack of hay fever leads to brewing echinacea-eucalyptus tea for sipping during this evening's viewing of The Tudors.

Caffienation Station (one of them)

2010-03-27T23:50:00.001-06:00

This cupboard is one of my favorite places in our kitchen for it is the dwelling place of our coffee and its related goodies. We also have a shelf full of teas, sugars, and real flavored syrups elsewhere in the kitchen.

More Fry?

2010-03-26T22:52:00.001-06:00

These eggs keep showing up in our big tank but we haven't figured out for sure what they are. We are pretty sure they are snails. If they are being eaten before hatching or just thriving in the big tank, that is fine with me. There will be no more transfers for now though. The nursery is full! This message has been sent using the picture and Video service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you

Roofus

2010-03-25T22:03:00.001-06:00

In 29 days my Roofus will have his 18th birthday. Everyone agrees he is holding up very well for his years and I know he is really starting to slow down so every moment with him is a treasure. He spends lots more time curled up in bed and PetCo had a sale on kennel pads so I bought a couple. Looking like a wise buy!

Growing Up!

2010-03-23T21:41:00.001-06:00

This little one and its siblings are still so tiny, smaller than the pieces of gravel. They are finding it harder to hide though. Today we've got positive visual identification of ten fry. We have one of the breeder nets and hopefully will have the water high enough to put them in there soon. We can't really clean the water in the usual manner and not all the filters are running so the water is

It's Trying!

2010-03-22T23:53:00.001-06:00

The green is making a valiant effort to fight its way out from the spring snow storms we're getting. Nature just can't quite make up its mind!

Tonight It Is All Mine

2010-03-21T21:44:00.001-06:00

Two days in a row of wearing shoes with poor padding has left the body aching like mad. LUSH bath to the rescue! If memory serves correct, the two chunks are Aura Suavis bubble bath bars. Not shown: Vanilla Pear tea and a DragonLance novel. There are few things in life better than all these!This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you

Dragon Breath!

2010-03-21T07:29:00.001-06:00

The man and I watched Rein of Fire. We saw it before a long time ago but in our home just about any film with dragons is worthy of repeats!

2010-03-20T00:45:00.001-06:00

Beth was elated when she discovered the pockets in this apron. Finally a place for everything and everything in it's place! What a wonderful night it was- girlfriends, music, conversation & a little wine. =) <3

Would you like fries with that?

2010-03-18T22:53:00.001-06:00

What an exciting evening! Before dinner we noticed some tails poking out of eggs. After I got the girl to bed the man and I did some observation time and the little dudes started busting out like mad! We are just hoping the best for the babies. We have never been fish parents before!

2010-03-17T23:51:00.001-06:00

My husband and I often have different morning schedules but both *need* the brew, so there's two pots side by side in our kitchen. Each set to auto-magically have the coffee ready and waiting when he or she needs it.This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit

Thud!

2010-03-16T21:29:00.001-06:00

This morning I curled up on the love seat after giving all the little mouths their breakfasts. A few moments after I laid down I felt a warm little body on my feet. I looked over. Then had an internal THUD! It was Wooter! I ended up falling asleep and she was still there, two hours later! For me & Wooter the cuddly moments are few & far between so this really made my day =) I hope she keeps it

Limey Water

2010-03-15T23:52:00.001-06:00

Practically the only thing I consumed all day. My girl and man seem to have caught a tummy bug. Looks like she's finished with it but he started today and all day I've been tired and no appetite. If we're all going to be sick at least let it be while I'm on break.This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and

New Arrivals?

2010-03-14T22:15:00.001-06:00

We've seen eggs like this before in our big tank (probably from the Catfish) but tonight we transfered the eggs into their own tank. In a week we may have 'kittens'!This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit www.verizonwireless.com/picture.Note: To play video