El's Kitchen

[eleanorigby]

Boomer7 wrote:

Our Maine Coon mix is a REAL cat! Very aloof until he wants to be petted. The tuxedo is more dog like, very needy and liked to be held.
I do hope all are well. Denny is suffering a bug; Quinn is checking her map... We will break bread this Spring no doubt! There will be a posting for our North American folks to meet!

Total opposites then. The kitten..the blue/cream tortie for
all her prettiness is a real cat...she refuses to be petted
(flattens herself on the ground) lol unless SHE wants to..
while the eldest, Dai Bach follows me around everywhere and
is very verbal. He is 16 and half and has always ruled the
roost, I thought age had caught up with him until I saw, with
my own eyes, a powerful male who comes by run like the Dickens
when Dai shown his face in the garden. Although he is pedigree,
there is nothing lost in the breeding, yet he is gentle as
a lamb with the rescues..and has babysat quite happily when I
rescued a cat who was two days from giving birth.

Quite exciting to think of you all meeting up...following it
all with interest from here.

[eleanorigby]

tony1003 wrote:

<quoted text>
Maine Coons are the coolest cats - we had one that lived for 21 years. He was like a dog - used to come for walks!

British Shorthair, particularly the British Blue, are very
dog like Tony. In fact they are known as 'the clowns of the
feline world'...they are a pleasure to 'own'. Dai is
British S.H. Silver Tabby. 21. Wonderful age.

[eleanorigby]

Denny Crain wrote:

<quoted text>Good morning El. How are you doing this fine day. I have been sick for over a week and it is muddy out so the tile floors are a mess. I have company coming tomorrow so I have to mop and I just don't feel like doing it but it must be done :(

I can't apologise enough Denny....I thought you was having
a larf. Don't you be worrying about the tiles, it's YOU
they are coming to see, not the tiles, people understand when
you have dogs, floors get messy this weather. Hope by now you
are on the mend and Bommer's and Quincy's suggestion of chicken
soup sounds a great idea.

[eleanorigby]

Grace Nerissa wrote:

<quoted text>
Thanks for your reply RM, and..
It's all good.
Sometimes, as is often said, it is hard to get the full
measure of another if one isn't with them in person..
An error of judgment can be made.
I have something in common with you
re the 'sport' lol
In fact ! Among personal friends here,
when they go to major sporting events I'm often pulled
In as the babysitter! and they can do so without any guilt(:

'Morning Grace,
I did exactly that, an error of judgement,
I misread Denny completely. I felt awful!
I recorded the film last night, will watch it later.
Heard of a new series coming to television, on BBC2,
apparently it compares with Downton according to the
critiques, now you are not going to believe this, I
have forgotten the name of it, lol, something about
Peaker...and about the Shelby family in Middle England
just after the war (don't mention the war) lol.
Slightly more violent than Downton but factual.
it is

[eleanorigby]

Wildbluerose wrote:

<quoted text>
Hi Lady Eleanor...
Diabetics have to much sugar in their blood and Hypoglycemic means you have to little... My sister was diagnosed with borderline diabetes but was able to get it under control before it got serious..
I was diagnosed as being hypoglycemic about 14 years ago.. I had a really bad spell one night my sugar had dropped really low and I was so sick I thought I was going to die... I passed out, woke up and was sick to my stomach and on my way to the bathroom when I felt like I simply had to have a glass of Pepsi right then, so I did and within 15 minutes I was right as rain... Went to the doctor that week and got tested...
Now I make sure to keep Pepsi in the house at all times along with some hard candies... I still get a little shaky at times if I don't eat right... So far I haven't had anymore really scary episodes...
Now about the snow.. We've had three... two were just dustings of 1 inch or so but this last one was around the 5 inch mark... We have more rain than anything... Today wasn't bad though.. kinda gray but it was in the 40's.. The forecast does call for some rain again this coming week... It's the stuff that just went through Dennys neck of the woods...
I blame Flower Child all the time for the rain...hahahaha
I know if they have it in Texas 3 days later it'll be here...
I hope that I haven't bored you with all of my ramblings...hahahaha
;o)
Sending you all of my best wishes for a Wonderful day filled with the joys of laughter and the comforts of love...
((Love-n-Hugs))
@}-'--,---

'Morning Rose dear...so that's what hypoglycemic is...you was
lucky to hit on the Pepsi of your own accord, I had those weaknesses
and knew it was blood sugar related but have had no diagnosis...I
travel with a little pack of glucose sweets at all times, seems to
do the trick. It was my misfortune that when I needed to replace them,
the Chemist himself was behind the counter, he asked me why I needed
them, then advised me against them advising me it could be diabetes and
to go to the doctor. So I came out minus my glucose sweets and didn't get around to going to the doc. lol
Not being careless, there is no air circulating in my doctor's waiting
room...I avoid it like the plague.
I was watching a football match yesterday and thought it was snowing onto the pitch, but it was bubbles. Manchester United were playing West Ham whose theme song is 'I'm forever blowing bubbles' and the whole
stadium fills with bubbles, in the late afternoon light, it looked so pretty. Boring yeah? hahaha
Manchester United won.
Flower is redeemed..she cheers for Man U...
Have a wonderful day. <3

[RMQuinn37]

Wildbluerose wrote:

<quoted text>Hi Lady Eleanor...
Diabetics have to much sugar in their blood and Hypoglycemic means you have to little... My sister was diagnosed with borderline diabetes but was able to get it under control before it got serious..
I was diagnosed as being hypoglycemic about 14 years ago.. I had a really bad spell one night my sugar had dropped really low and I was so sick I thought I was going to die... I passed out, woke up and was sick to my stomach and on my way to the bathroom when I felt like I simply had to have a glass of Pepsi right then, so I did and within 15 minutes I was right as rain... Went to the doctor that week and got tested...
Now I make sure to keep Pepsi in the house at all times along with some hard candies... I still get a little shaky at times if I don't eat right... So far I haven't had anymore really scary episodes...
Now about the snow.. We've had three... two were just dustings of 1 inch or so but this last one was around the 5 inch mark... We have more rain than anything... Today wasn't bad though.. kinda gray but it was in the 40's.. The forecast does call for some rain again this coming week... It's the stuff that just went through Dennys neck of the woods...
I blame Flower Child all the time for the rain...hahahaha
I know if they have it in Texas 3 days later it'll be here...
I hope that I haven't bored you with all of my ramblings...hahahaha
;o)
Sending you all of my best wishes for a Wonderful day filled with the joys of laughter and the comforts of love...
((Love-n-Hugs))
@}-'--,---

God bless you and your sister. While hypo- is still not pleasant, you just need to make you eat enough carb at regular times. My doctors failed me and I ended up in the hospital with a blood sugar of 800.

I miss Pepsi since it was my drunk of choice instead of alcohol. Took a while to get used to diet pop.

Be well & keep the Pepsi or OJ handy!

[RMQuinn37]

Grace Nerissa wrote:

<quoted text>Thanks for your reply RM, and..
It's all good.

Sometimes, as is often said, it is hard to get the full
measure of another if one isn't with them in person..
An error of judgment can be made.

I have something in common with you
re the 'sport' lol
In fact ! Among personal friends here,
when they go to major sporting events I'm often pulled
In as the babysitter! and they can do so without any guilt(:

HA! And you forgot, I am at least half Irish, my temper and love of potatoes as solid proof!
:-)

[RMQuinn37]

eleanorigby wrote:

<quoted text>.....:) I thought I'd make it easier for them and just
put on their own initials...Barti and Blue are still
trying to get their heads round it though..haha

LOL!:-)

[RMQuinn37]

eleanorigby wrote:

<quoted text>British Shorthair, particularly the British Blue, are very
dog like Tony. In fact they are known as 'the clowns of the
feline world'...they are a pleasure to 'own'. Dai is
British S.H. Silver Tabby. 21. Wonderful age.

My mother in law had a Marmalade that was a dog in cat's clothing! Ran to the door when someone came, loved affection and had to be with people. He was also a rescue from a local shelter.

[RMQuinn37]

eleanorigby wrote:

<quoted text>I can't apologise enough Denny....I thought you was having
a larf. Don't you be worrying about the tiles, it's YOU
they are coming to see, not the tiles, people understand when
you have dogs, floors get messy this weather. Hope by now you
are on the mend and Bommer's and Quincy's suggestion of chicken
soup sounds a great idea.

That's my philosophy, they come to see you and Mrs Denny, not give your house "the white glove test" and if the glove test is why they come, you need new friends :)

[RMQuinn37]

eleanorigby wrote:

<quoted text>'Morning Rose dear...so that's what hypoglycemic is...you was
lucky to hit on the Pepsi of your own accord, I had those weaknesses
and knew it was blood sugar related but have had no diagnosis...I
travel with a little pack of glucose sweets at all times, seems to
do the trick. It was my misfortune that when I needed to replace them,
the Chemist himself was behind the counter, he asked me why I needed
them, then advised me against them advising me it could be diabetes and
to go to the doctor. So I came out minus my glucose sweets and didn't get around to going to the doc. lol
Not being careless, there is no air circulating in my doctor's waiting
room...I avoid it like the plague.
I was watching a football match yesterday and thought it was snowing onto the pitch, but it was bubbles. Manchester United were playing West Ham whose theme song is 'I'm forever blowing bubbles' and the whole
stadium fills with bubbles, in the late afternoon light, it looked so pretty. Boring yeah? hahaha
Manchester United won.
Flower is redeemed..she cheers for Man U...
Have a wonderful day. <3

If you were diabetic you would have known by now. The diagnosis at least in the states is by hyperglycemia which is the high, and when it goes too high, untreated you end up in a coma - was thisclose to a coma.

It's interesting too because in the US, the glucose tabs are 'over the counter' and not dispensed by the pharmacist. I just go in and buy them.

I understand that if you eat roughly the same amount of carbohydrate at the same time of day, you're less likely to go low.

[Denny Crain]

eleanorigby wrote:

<quoted text>
I can't apologise enough Denny....I thought you was having
a larf. Don't you be worrying about the tiles, it's YOU
they are coming to see, not the tiles, people understand when
you have dogs, floors get messy this weather. Hope by now you
are on the mend and Bommer's and Quincy's suggestion of chicken
soup sounds a great idea.

Good morning El. I got feeling better later in the day and got the floors mopped so everything looks nice. My meds seem to be helping me get better. Izzy my female standard just barked and chewed out the large male. She does this now and then just to keep him in line and let him know who is boss :)

[Denny Crain]

RMQuinn37 wrote:

<quoted text>
HA! And you forgot, I am at least half Irish, my temper and love of potatoes as solid proof!
:-)

Which half? Top or bottom. left or right:)

[RMQuinn37]

Denny Crain wrote:

<quoted text>Which half? Top or bottom. left or right:)

The better half ;-)

[Boomer7]

Denny Crain wrote:

<quoted text>Which half? Top or bottom. left or right:)

Funny!

[Denny Crain]

RMQuinn37 wrote:

<quoted text>
The better half ;-)

It must be the top half if your Irish gets up :)

[Denny Crain]

Boomer7 wrote:

<quoted text>
Funny!

Good morning Boomer. Any plans for the day? I like the political talk shows Sunday morning.

[Grace Nerissa]

eleanorigby wrote:

<quoted text>
'Morning Grace,
I did exactly that, an error of judgement,
I misread Denny completely. I felt awful!
I recorded the film last night, will watch it later.
Heard of a new series coming to television, on BBC2,
apparently it compares with Downton according to the
critiques, now you are not going to believe this, I
have forgotten the name of it, lol, something about
Peaker...and about the Shelby family in Middle England
just after the war (don't mention the war) lol.
Slightly more violent than Downton but factual.
it is

Glad you told me El,
and thanks.. I'll be on the lookout
for that new series..

With regard to the conversation between you
and WBR, re diabetes etc,
I often think it is wonderful
how the body knows what it wants kinda
by itself, like if you feel faint,
you automatically desire water..

Wonderful machine, the body.

On a different item,
our weather's been REMARKABLY mild for
the past days since and including Christmas!
it was v mild in France too...
Wonder if you have similar in Wales??

[Grace Nerissa]

RMQuinn37 wrote:

<quoted text>
HA! And you forgot, I am at least half Irish, my temper and love of potatoes as solid proof!
:-)

LOL re the potato!

I still regard a dinner not being
a *real* dinner without the spud
element!
my grandson throws his eyes to heaven
when we discuss this(:

[Grace Nerissa]

Hi to Denny, Boomer I see here too..

Since this is a great page for pets,
how about this lovely relationship -
they are obviously best pals(:

http://www.youtube.com/watch...