The new house came today. It was tiny! the chins could both fit but it does not actually clip together. so when my very active chins take off or try to jump on it, it will fall apart and potentially hurt one of my babies! I will have to see about the return policy.
I was so excited when I ordered it. even it being small wouldn't have been much of a deterrent to keeping it. the fact that it can not stay together makes me wonder what idiot came up with the design.
At least I had a long stress relieving run (jog by Angela's standards). It was great to be back outside!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Fasting
I really don't have any right to complain. I had to stop eating at 7pm, I even had enough time for an early dinner. Unfortunately I awoke at 3:30 very hungry. Fortunately for the girls, as they were more then happy to distract me.
Gizmo jumped on my shoulder and got comfortable. Pinkey jumped into my hands and was looking to escape. We went over to the couches and Pinkey went exploring while Gizzy sat quietly on my shoulder. Other then occasionally having to discourage Pinkey from jumping it was a relaxing 20 minutes with the pets. Then Gizmo decided that she too needed to explore the couches. Pinkey was put back in the cage so that Gizmo could run.
It was nice to see our more serious chin bouncing around the couches. once she was done she sat looking at the cage and tried to jump off of the couch. Then I brought Pinkey back out to continue her bounding about. They were a good distraction.
At least the blood was drawn early and I had an appointment so my wait was short. I spent much of the rest of the day doing what I do best, Eating.
(with a very short and easy workout)
Gizmo jumped on my shoulder and got comfortable. Pinkey jumped into my hands and was looking to escape. We went over to the couches and Pinkey went exploring while Gizzy sat quietly on my shoulder. Other then occasionally having to discourage Pinkey from jumping it was a relaxing 20 minutes with the pets. Then Gizmo decided that she too needed to explore the couches. Pinkey was put back in the cage so that Gizmo could run.
It was nice to see our more serious chin bouncing around the couches. once she was done she sat looking at the cage and tried to jump off of the couch. Then I brought Pinkey back out to continue her bounding about. They were a good distraction.
At least the blood was drawn early and I had an appointment so my wait was short. I spent much of the rest of the day doing what I do best, Eating.
(with a very short and easy workout)
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
More Pluming
The self repairing leak has relapsed. It is not as bad as it was but there is fresh water in the bucket. So much for easy home repairs, Lucky for us we are in an apartment and all we have to do is call maintenance.
How long they take to come and make the repair is a mystery. Our furnace took 3 days to repair, the oven I think took at least 2 days. They may not have parts to order which makes it possible to do the repairs in a shorter time. However they did not show up today to look at the problem (though I did call it in at lunch). Hopefully tomorrow the cabinet and sink will be fixed!
How long they take to come and make the repair is a mystery. Our furnace took 3 days to repair, the oven I think took at least 2 days. They may not have parts to order which makes it possible to do the repairs in a shorter time. However they did not show up today to look at the problem (though I did call it in at lunch). Hopefully tomorrow the cabinet and sink will be fixed!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Poor Pinkey
Yesterday I noticed a strange spot in the girls cage it was small so I was not sure what exactly I was dealing with though I gave them a very quick once over to make sure nothing major was wrong. After arriving home this afternoon I went to see how they were doing and saw a few good size spots. They were definitely blood.
Gizmo was my first inspection victim. She checked out ok and was placed back in the cage just a little more annoyed then normal. Then it was Pinkey's turn. Her face was fine, her rear end was fine but her foot was covered in blood. Both feet were bloody one way worse then the other. We cleaned them up the best we could and it appeared as if the blood mostly came from her one foot.
I of course had to call the breeder to see what we could do to prevent infection. Keeping her and the cage clean seemed to be the most we could do. (putting gauze on it seemed an exercise in futility). After arriving home I did another inspection and was pleasantly surprised to see that one or both of them had cleaned the wound and it was not nearly as large as I thought it would be. In fact it was so small that my reaction was a major over reaction.
At least my girls are safe.
(the offending toy was removed and replaced with something they can chew but not hurt themselcves on)
Gizmo was my first inspection victim. She checked out ok and was placed back in the cage just a little more annoyed then normal. Then it was Pinkey's turn. Her face was fine, her rear end was fine but her foot was covered in blood. Both feet were bloody one way worse then the other. We cleaned them up the best we could and it appeared as if the blood mostly came from her one foot.
I of course had to call the breeder to see what we could do to prevent infection. Keeping her and the cage clean seemed to be the most we could do. (putting gauze on it seemed an exercise in futility). After arriving home I did another inspection and was pleasantly surprised to see that one or both of them had cleaned the wound and it was not nearly as large as I thought it would be. In fact it was so small that my reaction was a major over reaction.
At least my girls are safe.
(the offending toy was removed and replaced with something they can chew but not hurt themselcves on)
Monday, August 24, 2009
messing with the chinchillas
The girls have been steadily turning one of the shelves in the cage to swiss cheese. One of the holes they very much appreciate, they used it to slip through to the bottom shelf as an interesting alternative to jumping down over the side. I was sure they would miss that hole but It was overdue. We finally ordered replacements.
They came in today. It was great to toss out the other shelf (I only wish a photo was taken first). After installing the new shelf Gizmo was the first to come down and investigate. She thoroughly sniffed each of the places where they had made very good progress. It was very cute she was looking for the holes they had painstakingly made.
Pinkey had a similar yet less severe reaction. She made a note that the holes were gone, thought about it shortly then moved on. Don't tell Gizzy but we think Pinkey is the smarter chin.
They came in today. It was great to toss out the other shelf (I only wish a photo was taken first). After installing the new shelf Gizmo was the first to come down and investigate. She thoroughly sniffed each of the places where they had made very good progress. It was very cute she was looking for the holes they had painstakingly made.
Pinkey had a similar yet less severe reaction. She made a note that the holes were gone, thought about it shortly then moved on. Don't tell Gizzy but we think Pinkey is the smarter chin.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Self Repairing Leaks
Friday night as Pat was brushing his teeth before bed he noticed an odd sound. He opened the cabinet under the sink to check it out. Water was gushing from under the sink. I cleaned up the water and placed a bucket under the piping to catch any water and made a note to call maintenance in the morning.
It was forgotten until Sunday. (not sure how as we were using the kitchen sink for everything). Anyway Sunday I washed my hands in the bathroom with out thinking. I realized what I had done and looked under the sink. The bucket was dry as was the rest of the cabinet floor. So to tempt fate I turned on the water again, still no leak.
I have yet to replace all of the stuff that belongs under the sink, as soon as that is done it will start to leak again.
What is the chance that all maintenance issues will magically repair themselves? Pat is not a handy guy and well I can't do everything, just the basics. It would be very handy.
It was forgotten until Sunday. (not sure how as we were using the kitchen sink for everything). Anyway Sunday I washed my hands in the bathroom with out thinking. I realized what I had done and looked under the sink. The bucket was dry as was the rest of the cabinet floor. So to tempt fate I turned on the water again, still no leak.
I have yet to replace all of the stuff that belongs under the sink, as soon as that is done it will start to leak again.
What is the chance that all maintenance issues will magically repair themselves? Pat is not a handy guy and well I can't do everything, just the basics. It would be very handy.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
More Food
Today was great! I got the kitchen sparkling after breakfast and went to the bank before my workout. This timed my workout with a soccer game that Pat was watching. This gave me extra motivation to stay at the gym and work out harder.
It was a great workout! The best part is that the soccer game was over by the time I was showered and ready to relax.
The only errand we did today was to go get chin food from the new/closest supplier. It is much more convenient then the other places we were going. As a bonus they have some very friendly outdoor kittens. They saw me coming a mile away and one was literally screaming for attention. That little guy got lots of attention!
The rest of the day was all about relaxing and avoiding the thunderstorms.
It was a great workout! The best part is that the soccer game was over by the time I was showered and ready to relax.
The only errand we did today was to go get chin food from the new/closest supplier. It is much more convenient then the other places we were going. As a bonus they have some very friendly outdoor kittens. They saw me coming a mile away and one was literally screaming for attention. That little guy got lots of attention!
The rest of the day was all about relaxing and avoiding the thunderstorms.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Great day for eating
The lab work was rescheduled as they now make appointments! Last year I had to sit and wait for my name to be called, despite getting there 10 minutes before it opened, the wait was long. I was not looking forward to an afternoon of fasting and a morning of waiting. I found out when I went to the website (to find out when they opened) that appointments were now available. 7:30 was available and perfect for me.
That means that food is all of a sudden back in the plan for the evening. We had a simple meal but I enjoyed every bite!
That means that food is all of a sudden back in the plan for the evening. We had a simple meal but I enjoyed every bite!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
The Rule
We have a rule in this house. When I have to fast Pat is not to eat or bring food into the apartment. My annual blood work is scheduled for tomorrow and I asked Pat what the rule for tomorrow was.
Looking Very confused he replied, "Chinese Friday"
What?
Pat says ' I'm not sure Chinese Friday'
LOL, Well tomorrow is Chinese Friday but I'm asking you for the rule for tomorrow night.
Once I reminded him we were all good and we both had a good laugh.
Looking Very confused he replied, "Chinese Friday"
What?
Pat says ' I'm not sure Chinese Friday'
LOL, Well tomorrow is Chinese Friday but I'm asking you for the rule for tomorrow night.
Once I reminded him we were all good and we both had a good laugh.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Simple things
Today for lunch I took a rare trip to Taco Bell. It lucky for me is just far enough away that it makes me think twice about going. It had been a while and because I did not pack a lunch and the cafeteria food was not enticing me, the taco bell lour could not be fought off.
I'm glad it didn't.
The guy that took my order must have been one of the happiest/outgoing people to work a fast food restaurant. Something about him, he REALLY was happy to take my order! And when I asked for lots of sauce he actually gave me an abundance of sauce. He did laugh as he did this, perhaps thinking that it was WAY overkill. HA, I will drown everything in Taco bell sauce for the next month. Including perhaps another trip (to the one that is fairly close to home).
Part 2:
On the way to the gym Coach was talking to a guy about a motorbike. The guy was holding a very cute baby. I couldn't help but chime in asking if the baby had a helmet. I asked the kid if he drove the bike yet (not expecting an answer as he did not appear to be old enough to talk). Instead Coach points out that one does not DRIVE a motorcycle, one RIDES a motorcycle.
I laughed and went inside to work out.
Fair point I must say.
Now I must go and eat the delicious dinner my husband has cooked for us!
I'm glad it didn't.
The guy that took my order must have been one of the happiest/outgoing people to work a fast food restaurant. Something about him, he REALLY was happy to take my order! And when I asked for lots of sauce he actually gave me an abundance of sauce. He did laugh as he did this, perhaps thinking that it was WAY overkill. HA, I will drown everything in Taco bell sauce for the next month. Including perhaps another trip (to the one that is fairly close to home).
Part 2:
On the way to the gym Coach was talking to a guy about a motorbike. The guy was holding a very cute baby. I couldn't help but chime in asking if the baby had a helmet. I asked the kid if he drove the bike yet (not expecting an answer as he did not appear to be old enough to talk). Instead Coach points out that one does not DRIVE a motorcycle, one RIDES a motorcycle.
I laughed and went inside to work out.
Fair point I must say.
Now I must go and eat the delicious dinner my husband has cooked for us!
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