Saturday, July 5, 2008

My teeth are getting whiter but I still have that drip problem

We have been using Basic H whenever we think of something to clean. I have used it to clean out the hummingbird feeders, run through and defunk the coffee maker, de-fly the backyard, wash the bathroom, floors and surface areas. So far the results are proving worth the effort. Mr. F used it to degrease a part of Clara (his motorcycle which I have named Clara against his will) that he has a hard time reaching. The grease came right off, he was impressed and started using it for other things. Awesome. Oh yes, I have also been brushing my teeth with it and I must say, I am seeing results. Basic H recommended.

That annoying drip coming from the front door. Mr. F went into the "attic" to see what the hell was going on. Looks like the first pan became clogged. Instead of doing it right by unclogging it and making the drain run free to the front part of the driveway, they put in a second pan and a second hole that releases the water right next to the front door.


See the little spout above the door? See the water on the ground? Brilliant.



















Plan A was PVC piping. I don't want to look at a bunch of crap next to the door. What would be aesthetically pleasing? As I am a lover of anything green, I am now onto Plan B. Two planters, connected by pipes will be placed below the drip (they don't make planters in the size wanted so I'll have to improvise). They'll catch the water and redirect the drip to a crack that will lead it straight into the grapefruit tree and away from the door. Brilliant (without implied sarcasm).

Mutter has been eating every day. The kittens now join her to stumble about on super cute wobbly legs. We also have a Plan B for the kitty family. If she doesn't come around, we are simply going to spay her and let her go. If no one wants the kittens, they are also going to be set free with Mutter after being spayed & neutered. I don't mind feral cats. I do mind breeding feral cats. If they run about sterile, who cares?

There is a window you can watch the daily feedings through. These are rancid pictures but she was not okay with the flash and I was driven.


Hello little kitten!
















Making sure the coast is clear (but we know hunger will always prevail).















Eating dinner in a little box is fun, provided you don't know the truth of the matter.



















Due to all of you being huge Jim and Tabitha fans. Well, huge Jim fans, but that's only because you haven't had enough time with Tabbie to truly enjoy her antics. Here are some of the latest pictures.



The James looks thrilled in this first picture doesn't he? He can never quite wrap his mind around being lured out in the heat with chicken jerky just to be tricked into sitting for some lame ass go nowhere photo shoot. Tabitha is thrilled no matter what. It's one of the things I like about her the most.















At least we're back in the AC. That's worth a hopeful look. Again, Tabitha is beside herself with glee.














Tabitha having a moment with a sparrow who has come to get a drink from the hummingbird feeder. They stayed like this long enough for me to get my camera and snap some great pictures. Tabitha wants a friend, the sparrow wants her to stop staring at him.


















I'm going to go build my little save the floors planter. Once it's set up, it's going to be pretty and functional. Just like me.

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