Storms today?

Storms today?  Before I go to work I think I'm gonna crate Nappy and Thundershirt Sugar.  Those two big old babies are weenies.

So tired and heading to bed, but...

So tired and heading to bed, but I wanted to post Sugar's vet results before I forget.

Yesterday (Monday) was her vet appointment.  They think she is about 3 years old.  Heartworm negative, much to my surprise.  Her fecal was also negative despite the many fleas she had on her.  They gave her a pill for fleas and ticks and she'll start her heartworm prevention next week.  She got her first shots and they also trimmed her back end for me so now she doesn't have gross matts hanging off her butt.

Today (Tuesday) was a rough day for Sugar.  She's a little shy and really seems to prefer the outdoors so I had been leaving her outside because she seems comfortable there.  Well, this morning we woke up to 3 gunshots (VERY CLOSE TO MY HOUSE) so I grabbed my gun and ran out the front door to see what was going on.  Nothing was wrong in my yard; however, Sugar was desperately trying to find a way out of my fence.  She was panicked.  🙁  I got her attention and she ran over to me so I went back in the house and opened the door and she came in.  She's been inside all day and seems to have zero interest in going back out.

She quivers and whines at even a small thunder storm so I don't think the gun shots were good for her.  I am pretty relieved to have her inside, though.  I just hate having dogs out.  I trust no one.

Turns out it was just a neighbor checking out his new gun, but considering the fact that I could throw a rock and hit his house - I didn't appreciate it.  I am hoping that he doesn't pull that crap again, but if he does I will just call the cops.  I haven't checked, but it has to be illegal to shoot off a gun in a non-emergency situation in a residential neighborhood.  That is extremely unsafe.  🙁

Genius words from Laurel:

Genius words from Laurel, on me doubting my new baby's ability to eat a rat:

"Snake mouths are like vaginas. You're looking at a rat (penis) and you're like "there's no way - I just fought with a super tampon." And then what do you know, a couple taps and it's in."

She was right.  And he is totally done with his rat despite the fact that I was THISCLOSE to taking it away.  😂😂😂

Suga suga how you get so fly?

ADOPTED 06/21/14 - Suga suga how you get so fly?

I can't not sing this to this dog.  😂😂😂

Meet Sugar.  My foster pyr at the moment.  She is super sweet.  Not too keen on being indoors, though.  She likes to stay hidden outside and keep an eye on things so I just let her.

She is mostly pretty mellow and timid, but bring out the treat bag and she gets excited.  😃  She is ok with other dogs, but if everyone is outside and crowding around me she'll just go away.  I make it a point to spend some time with her one-on-one every day.

I am not sure how old she is, but we're heading to the vet soon so we'll find that all out. ❤

I did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING...

I did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING productive yesterday.  I guess I'm gonna make up for it today.  😕

I am *sob sob, sniff sniff* gonna move my roachies out of my bedroom.  I ❤❤❤ having them in here with me, but I have no space for Bruce.  While I love to listen to them scuttling around at night when I feed them I guess it's for the best.  If I don't clean my colony every week they get smelly.  I have so many that some are dying of old age and my room is not large or well-ventilated so that is the downside to having them in here.  But I do love listening to them as I fall asleep.  And I don't think it would be a bad idea to have them closer to the lizards.

Sugar has a vet appointment today at 4:45.  So I gotta do that.  I DESPERATELY need to mow my lawn, but when it was raining the other day I went out to open my little metal building so Sug would have somewhere dry to go and I slipped and fell down.  My left knee is bruised all black, and both of my arms are KILLING ME... I guess from catching myself.  So mowing the lawn is kind of the last thing I want to do.

Yeah, yeah - I get sick of hearing "Make Shadow do it.  He's old enough."  He does OUTSIDE the fence.  That is his part.  I do INSIDE because there are dog holes, and dog turds, and it's wet and mucky, and his feet grow so fast that he doesn't have any "yard work" shoes leftover - so that's just how it is.  Once I get my yard landscaped I will probably let him do all of the grass, but right now I wouldn't feel very good about that.

Anyway.  Laurel made me eat breakfast so I'm all full and sluggish.  I don't want to do anything.  She also told me I could pick dandelion flowers for my beardies so I did it and OMG - she was right - THEY LOVED IT.  Mona licked the flower a few times before chomping down, but Teyla didn't waste any time.  I wish I had more dandelion flowers in my yard.  I think I picked all of them after I saw how excited the girls were.  😍  Are those meant as a treat or is it ok to feed them a lot of those?  Someone tell me or I'll Google it later.

Also, JEWELRY STUFF:  I have nothing yet.  🙁  I ordered parts last week, but a lot of the pieces I use are on backorder (supplier sold out because of Mother's Day, she said) so it might be a couple of weeks yet before they come in.  I am SUPER BUMMED about that because I have so many ideas in my brain and a couple of custom orders that I hate making people wait for.  😕 

Also, I have tried two different acrylic spray sealers for the plastic rings and even though they should be dry now (I sprayed them days ago and put them in a room with a dehumidifier) I can still dent the clear with my fingernail.  If I can dent it I imagine that they would scratch and scuff and I'm not down with that.  I am considering trying polyurethane spray, but I hate to keep buying sprays that I can't use.  The polyurethane spray I found at Hobby Lobby doesn't say specifically that it's ok for plastics, either, so that makes me a little nervous.  I mean, obviously, I'm not using it on all of the ones I have made - just some of the less fabulous pieces as a test.  I just wish I had a better idea of what to do.  Recommendations are welcome.

Well, I'm off to hopefully accomplish some stuff.  I only have a little while to do things before I have to pack up Sugar and head out.  Later, peeps.  🙂

On another super happy Mother's Day note...

On another super happy Mother's Day note I went and visited my Chupie-Dupie at Sherri's house.  OH MY.  She is doing fabulous, AND, she has a hilarious little brother puppy, COMPLETE WITH PUPPY BREATH, to play with.  He is SO TEENSY, yet he acts as though he weighs a hundred pounds.  😂😂😂  Chu was was excited to see us and then she settled and was so cuddly and happy and comfortable.  I absolutely know that she is right where she belongs and it's a wonderful feeling.  Best ending to a Mother's Day ever.  ❤❤❤

Happy Mother's Day to me!

Happy Mother's Day to me!

This is the first time I've ever lived with a snake.  Meet Bruce (formerly Val).  He was given to Laurel because his human was being deployed, but her cats were bugging him so here he is.  🙂  He will share my bedroom with me so we can both sleep cat-free.  🙂

I hear that he's 8 years old.  He's a ball python.  Seems sweet so far.  We've handled him a few times without incident.  He seems very curious and wants to explore, but I need to move some stuff in my room and get to know him a little better before I let him loose.

I hear that he eats a thawed mouse on Tuesdays.  I did some reading and he doesn't seem like a hard little pal to care for.

To my snakey friends:  If you have any advice for a first-time snake haver, please leave it here.  He came with a tank, a mug for water, a plate to eat from, bedding, a heating pad, and an igloo.

I am not sure about handling other than that I shouldn't touch his head.  I just pick him up slowly and gently and that seems ok.

Anyway, we are all excited to have him.  Shadow wasn't too happy when he heard the news, but he's warming up fast.  Of course Shaun said the obligatory "You don't need anymore pets" but he then told me that he'd always wanted a snake.  I haven't told my mom because I imagine it would do the opposite of making her Mother's Day, but maybe I'll let her know.  Or maybe I'll just throw a towel over his tank when she visits.  😉