Telecommuting

Generally, I disdain working from home. I have to remotely control my PC at work which is always slower than working locally, the family tends to forget I’m actually busy and interrupts me constantly, and anything that can get in my way generally does. This morning I had a clingy daughter, the Mrs. had a deflated tire which I had to use a manual pump to put back on, and one of the cats puked up a hairball which required cleaning immediately lest it become an impromptu doggy treat. However, the...

posted @ 7/14/2011 12:43:35 PM | Feedback (4)

My heart breaks with empathy

Thomas (Cat) X, October 1989 - 22 September 2010 Tommy didn't make it. The veterinarian called a little after 2:30 this morning to say he'd taken a turn for the worse; his temperature had started to fall and he need an oxygen mask to breath. His white-cell count was still abnormal, despite antibiotics. Time was running out. "I thought you'd better know," he said, "he's unlikely to make it 'til morning." Tam and I went to the pet hospital. Tommy was on a table, looking...

posted @ 9/22/2010 8:20:20 AM | Feedback (1)

Le zoo de l'Allens

Because a) I bought my wife a new camera for her birthday and b) I haven't posted pictures of them in a while and c) it's my blog and I can do whatever I damn well please.

posted @ 8/22/2010 7:55:44 PM | Feedback (2)

One of the benefits of working at home

Free cat shawls.

posted @ 8/20/2009 3:10:26 PM | Feedback (8)

Still not adjusting

I don't think this dog is ever going to settle down and feel at home here Already, the cats have learned to deal with her. This is the first time I've seen all three animals in the same vicinity since we got Lizzie. Granted, Bueller is trying to kill her with his laser vision…

posted @ 5/28/2009 8:43:39 PM | Feedback (4)

The cat digs milkshakes

Or any ice cream for that matter. Bueller senses the cold treat and will crawl over anything to get to it. We generally don't give him anything since it's not all that good for him, but that doesn't stop him from trying.

posted @ 3/2/2009 8:09:42 PM | Feedback (7)

See, it's not just me.

Bueller digs the internet, be it on my lap or my wife's

posted @ 2/23/2009 8:34:18 AM | Feedback (5)

I know it's probably old

But every time I look at this picture I bust out laughing And I love cats.

posted @ 1/23/2009 11:48:14 AM | Feedback (4)

Taking comfort

Being that I've not done any catblogging in ages, here's a shot of Bueller from last night To me, he's still a kitten, but I forget he's over 9 years old. He spends the vast majority of his day just sleeping, however it's usually in the same room that someone else is in. He'll nod off in your lap if you let him, especially if you're trying to read a book. There's something comforting about a purring cat in your lap, though, that makes all the loose fur worth it.

posted @ 1/23/2009 10:20:03 AM | Feedback (3)

More problems with telecommuting

Lap sweat is a big problem. So is the fact that my right arm has to rest on Bueller's butt. Update: And now a completely new way to view the term "Arm Rest"

posted @ 11/29/2007 10:42:04 AM | Feedback (8)

Because it's been so long

Some catblogging for your pleasure Sloane Bueller

posted @ 9/29/2007 11:34:09 AM | Feedback (2)

Yes,I had a cat like this once

Although I was bright enough to keep the sharpies out of the little one's reach. Still, too cute.

posted @ 5/14/2007 12:53:14 PM | Feedback (0)

Godspeed Sloane - UPDATED!!!

We found her! She had apparently snuck into the garage and must have been startled by the cars and the garage door sounds and hid. This morning we heard loud mewing and when we opened the door she came running in. So, everything is fine! --ORIGINAL POST-- Sloane appears to have run away. She must have slipped out an open door at some point and nobody noticed. I have little hope that she'll find her way back as she's never been outside. She's chipped so if someone picks her up and takes her to...

posted @ 1/20/2007 6:55:52 PM | Feedback (3)

There's pissed

And then there's pissed The sad thing is I've heard that, in person before. It's the last time I ever tried to give a cat a bath, too.

posted @ 8/28/2006 8:51:43 PM | Feedback (2)

The $900 haircut

Well, Bueller made it home yesterday. The doctor said he’d be fine and that they’d like to check on him in 2 weeks. They unblocked his urinary tract, loaded him up on antibiotics, flushed his bladder out, and sent him home. The only thing we have to show for it is one pissed off kitten and a swanky looking new hairdo (where they had to put in the IV) (click to enlarge) The doc gave us a few weeks worth of antibiotics, something to help his bladder constrict to assist him in peeing and to get...

posted @ 7/21/2006 8:29:00 AM | Feedback (0)

What is it with everything clogging up on me?

So, yesterday I missed coming into work because my Jeep Wrangler had a mysterious loss of engine power. Turns out, the catalytic converter had busted and clogged the exhaust system. A couple of hundred dollars later, she’s back to the ‘Super Jeep’ status she was when I had the engine rebuilt and enhanced. Actually, the garage tuned her a bit better and she’s even faster / more powerful. Thus ends the good news. Later in the evening, I heard my cat Bueller doing a strange, loud, yodeling...

posted @ 7/19/2006 8:58:00 AM | Feedback (1)

I blame my morning breath on the cat

Had a hard time brushing my teeth this morning. (click for bigger)

posted @ 3/9/2006 10:34:00 AM | Feedback (5)

Bueller doesn't get it

But I think my new bumpersticker is a riot. Especially in this context

posted @ 3/2/2006 5:32:00 PM | Feedback (2)

A sound all cat owners can attest to

Dean has the details with appropriate, 60’s acid music analogy. I shall never listen to Jimi the same ever again.

posted @ 2/21/2006 11:05:00 AM | Feedback (0)

Unabashed catblogging

I was taking a few shots of Georgia tonight while I was testing out my new Alien Bees lights and Sloane happened to be sitting pretty, just waiting for her turn in the spotlight. Not bad for never doing studio work, eh?

posted @ 1/11/2006 7:08:00 PM | Feedback (4)

A new year, a new cat

Welcome Sloane, our newest addition to the SaaM household Georgia comforts her newest friend. She’s 13 weeks old, blue-grey with hazel eyes. Bueller is taking her presence pretty well, Sloane is keeping her distance. I give them two days and they’ll be inseparable.

posted @ 1/2/2006 7:19:00 PM | Feedback (1)

Just wanted to say "Meow"

Hadn’t done any catblogging in ages, so here’s Bueller for ya.

posted @ 11/3/2005 8:45:00 PM | Feedback (4)

30 seconds was too much

Wow. I get into work today, start up a new Visual Studio project, and while my POS computer takes 30 minutes to set up a new web application, I decide to peruse my RSS reader. After 30 seconds of political vitriol, I’ve had enough. Bring on the Cat Blogging!

posted @ 8/4/2005 10:25:00 AM | Feedback (0)

Combination Cat and Daughter Blogging

Snapped this last night after she had gone to bed. Bueller snuck in and found a warm place to sleep.

posted @ 6/1/2005 7:45:00 AM | Feedback (1)

Here's Looking At You, Kid.

I've shirked my Catblogging duties lately, haven't I?

posted @ 3/22/2005 9:51:00 AM | Feedback (0)

Oh, That's Just Friggin' Spiffy

According to MSN Search, I'm #1 for Cat Porn.

posted @ 2/5/2005 1:02:00 PM | Feedback (2)

Now That It's Finally Over, What Do I Do?

I have this empty space inside. Now that the election is over, what am I going to blog about?Oh yeah! Cat Pictures!!!

posted @ 11/4/2004 9:32:00 AM | Feedback (45)

Pseudo-Catblogging?

Well, this time it's really just a little girl pretending to be a cat. We took Georgia out to the mall yesterday because they had trick-or-treating. She was just toooooo cute!Happy Trick-or-treating ya'll!

posted @ 10/31/2004 8:47:00 AM | Feedback (3)

Help From a Stray Sunbeam

One of those lucky shots where the camera was within reach. A sunbeam happened to go through my daughter's window, all the way down the hall, and reflected enough light to illuminate Bueller. I was surprised it worked because my shutter speed was so slow (1/10th of a second) and I was hand holding.

posted @ 10/19/2004 3:10:00 PM | Feedback (4)

When You're a Cat, Comfort is Relative

Caught Bueller sitting on my computer's subwoofer today. He had been at my feet for a while and I thought he was totally on the speaker, but alas, I was wrong.

posted @ 10/10/2004 10:52:00 PM | Feedback (1)

Accidental Catblogging

If you haven't taken a chance to enter your request in my Photo Meme, please do so. Reader Glen asks me to photograph my computer setup without cleaning my desk, so I did. However, I accidentally got a bit of catblogging thrown in, so I decided to post it here.Granted he's a little hard to see in all the mess, but if you look to the lower left, you might see Bueller hiding amongst the debris.click to enlarge

posted @ 10/7/2004 10:06:00 AM | Feedback (0)

On Nuts and Nails

As a regular Catblogger, I get to read a bunch of other sites from people who love their cats like I do. I am still coping with the loss of Hudson and wish desperately that he was still around. Let me share with you a little story about him.When I first got Hudson, I fell deeply in love with him. I had always been a dog person and considered Hudson an act of suitability rather than companionship. I was pleasantly wrong. He was so cute I swore no harm would ever come to him, including...

posted @ 9/27/2004 9:29:00 AM | Feedback (3)

How to be 100% Comfortable With Your Life

Be the cat...{click for larger picture}

posted @ 9/27/2004 8:16:00 AM | Feedback (2)

Making Good on My Threat of Catblogging

{click to enlarge}Bueller has this magical ability to stretch beyond the boundaries of time and space. From my understanding, most cats can do this (however, Hudson was too lazy to show off).Catblogging will be sparse now due to the fact that Boo (his nickname because it's easier for my daughter to say) just doesn't pose for the camera like Hudson did, so shots of him will be few and far between.

posted @ 9/20/2004 1:16:00 PM | Feedback (3)

Carnival of the Cats

Welcome to this week's edition of Carnival of the Cats. This week's carnival is dedicated to my cat Hudson who passed away last week.While most memorials are sad, this one is to be cheerful. Hudson brought me and my family 8 years of wonderful joy, not to mention two to three metric tons of fur and a few emergency "toss the cat outside" moments of *horking*.With this, please enjoy many of the pictures of Hudson I've taken throughout the years.Also joining the carnival with me this week:This...

posted @ 9/11/2004 10:20:00 PM | Feedback (13)

Carnival of the Cats Casting Call

I'm hosting next week's Carnival of the Cats so please hit the Contact button up top and send me your entries by Saturday night.This one will be in memory of Hudson.

posted @ 9/8/2004 10:04:00 AM | Feedback (0)

Rest In Peace, My Beloved Hudson

He didn't make it. I just buried him in our back yard. Hudson had a heart condition that was probably incurable and it finally claimed his life. He was the very first cat / animal I ever owned on my own and kept me company for 8 years. The vet described him as the most docile animal he'd seen in a long time and I'd have to agree. Hudson would put up with anything for a scratching or a belly rub. He also had the most interesting meow that was almost a stutter. My daughter's first word was...

posted @ 9/3/2004 12:59:00 PM | Feedback (12)

Wish Hudson Luck

(UPDATE(s) at bottom of post)Hudson has been rather icky the last two days, just laying around being very lethargic. He has kind of moaned when petted rather than purr. He's puked a lot and hasn't eaten anything which for him is very, very odd.The Mrs. is dropping him off at the vets right now to get some tests run. I'm praying it's nothing more than a cat-cold or something innocuous.Hudson has lost a lot of weight lately, but I've chalked it up to the fact that he hasn't had access to his food...

posted @ 9/2/2004 1:14:00 PM | Feedback (6)

Fur Factory Fotos

Hudson again. He's definitely more photogenic than Bueller who runs when he sees the camera. Hudson has also lost quite a bit of weight since Betty has joined our household. This is a good thing 'cuz Hudson's nickname used to be "fat boy".Click on the images for larger views. I need to take some of Bueller for the Carnival of the Cats I will be hosting in a few weeks.

posted @ 8/31/2004 9:34:00 PM | Feedback (0)

Highly Unmodest Cat Blogging

click to enlargeHudson isn't the most modest cat around. I got a new flash yesterday and got a few shots of the kitties as well as a good shot of Betty.click to enlarge

posted @ 8/20/2004 2:40:00 PM | Feedback (7)

When Catblogging Goes Bad

I always post sweet and cute pictures of my cat. I never do anything like this.Maybe that's a good thing.Hat tip Checking for stuff

posted @ 8/16/2004 9:21:00 AM | Feedback (0)

Gratuitous Catblogging

[click to enlarge]Hudson has zero stress. Even with Georgia pounding on him with her toys, this feline simply keeps his cool. Here's a shot of him resting (as usual) amidst the toys in Georgia's room.

posted @ 7/25/2004 10:07:00 AM | Feedback (5)

Catblogging with Bueller

{click for full size}Makes me wish I was a cat.

posted @ 7/19/2004 6:58:00 PM | Feedback (3)

Carnival of the Cats

My own furball Hudson is featured this week!

posted @ 6/28/2004 8:57:00 AM | Feedback (0)

Not so regular catblogging

Here's one I took a long time ago of Hudson. It looked really good in black & white and it had surprisingly good lack of depth of field from my Nikon 4300.

posted @ 6/23/2004 3:00:00 PM | Feedback (1)

Current Catblog Entry

Hudson, which I think is Greek for “Maker of Fur”, here in his favorite position.

posted @ 6/5/2004 2:43:00 PM | Feedback (2)

Catblogging

Bueller waits patiently for his picture to be taken

posted @ 5/22/2004 8:08:00 AM | Feedback (0)

Catblogging

I dunno what it is with everyone posting pictures of their cat. But since that's what all the cool bloggers are doing.... Say Hi to Hudson.

posted @ 5/11/2004 10:15:00 PM | Feedback (0)