Cygnia Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 ...yeah. We're getting some massive renovations done on our home starting Tuesday. Including gutting our only bathroom. Which means we'll be living with the hubby's parents for the next couple of months. Yes, our cats too. ...pleasedontlettherebeanycockupsordelays... Tjack, Logan D. Hurricanes, L. Marcus and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 Ouch ! Best wishes. If you can survive 4 years of Trump, then you can survive this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted September 4, 2021 Report Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Cygnia said: ...yeah. We're getting some massive renovations done on our home starting Tuesday. Including gutting our only bathroom. Why you little home wrecker you!!!!!!! <GASP> Cygnia and Lawnmower Boy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cancer Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 From experience I can say: there are always cock-ups and delays. We live in space-time. Contractors have a decent handle on the space. They worse (MUCH worse) than astronomers about time. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjack Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Oh my dear and fluffy Lord. We’ve been getting work done on our downstairs bathroom, which was supposed to take two weeks or so for about three months now. And it’s a flat rate job! Their not making an additional dime for having things dragged out so long. Between a series of misfortunes hitting the work crew that haven’t been seen since Job. Quittings, re-hireings, fireings, parents with health problems, dog bites, surgery’s, vacations, out of town weddings and mis-measurements plus the fact that the delays have them overbooked and often only working half days there’s still no end in sight. Do your deep breathing, imagine your happy place, and best of luck with the in-laws. Vaya con Dios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 If it comes to it, I can recommend several Irish whiskeys which are smooth and quite numbing when taken as directed. Cygnia and Hermit 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Best wishes for a quick and uneventful stay. Cygnia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjack Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cancer said: If it comes to it, I can recommend several Irish whiskeys which are smooth and quite numbing when taken as directed. Yes, but the side effects can include punching your cousin in the face and telling one’s other relatives exactly what you think of them. If necessary, you might want to look into THC taken in the popular gummy-bear or chocolate brownie form. As best to regulate your mood without smelling like you just went to see a Greatful Dead tribute band.🌈🧸 (This has been sarcasm. This is not an actually suggestion. Had this been a suggestion it would be a bad one. This was only a joke.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csyphrett Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 It will be fine, Cygnia. CES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 "I'll take 'Famous Last Words' for $400, Alex." Cygnia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted September 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Brought the 1st load over this afternoon. Tomorrow is the hard part -- wrangling the CATS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greywind Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 Good luck with the cat wrangling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 21 hours ago, Cancer said: From experience I can say: there are always cock-ups and delays. We live in space-time. Contractors have a decent handle on the space. They worse (MUCH worse) than astronomers about time. Good luck. Agree with Cancer about astronomers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tjack Posted September 5, 2021 Report Share Posted September 5, 2021 17 hours ago, Tjack said: Yes, but the side effects can include punching your cousin in the face and telling one’s other relatives exactly what you think of them. If necessary, you might want to look into THC taken in the popular gummy-bear or chocolate brownie form. As best to regulate your mood without smelling like you just went to see a Greatful Dead tribute band.🌈🧸 (This has been sarcasm. This is not an actually suggestion. Had this been a suggestion it would be a bad one. This was only a joke.) I don’t know why that ⬆️ double posted. Always try to remember the great choice of all construction....There’s Fast, Cheap, and Well Built. You can have any two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 23 hours ago, Cygnia said: Brought the 1st load over this afternoon. Tomorrow is the hard part -- wrangling the CATS. Look on the bright side it cannot be as bad as the film Cats...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 We're all at the house now. One cat is hiding in the shower, the other has wedged herself under the dresser. This is gonna be a long few months. Best case scenario is that the contractors will be done by Thanksgiving. Something tells me we aren't getting the best case scenario. The contractors ARE very good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted September 6, 2021 Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Those cat reactions are within the ensemble of all the cat moves I've seen, so I would call their response normal. They'll come out in hours (more than two, fewer than 24). Are there other nonhuman mammals in the house? This is an excellent time to build new habits for them, if you have something you want them to do routinely that they haven't done before. Are they leash-trained? Cygnia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted September 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2021 Not leash-trained. No other animals (mother-in-law is NOT an animal lover). Litter, kibble & water are all out for them if they need it (not next to each other, of course). I made sure we packed them a couple of their toys and scratchy pads (and nip & treats) too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Cats have tentatively poked their heads out, had a little kibble & water. No noshing on wet food, no use of litter box yet (that part has me paranoid). Both are currently under the bed. I've got one of my headband neck gaiters near the floor by the bed for them to get my scent. My allergies, meanwhile, something has them flared up badly from outside. Cancer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Cygnia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 As long as you're there, the cats will have no trouble finding you. Cygnia 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Dashie came out for a spell when I was having my online therapy session and purred, so there is that. Mystery is ensconced under the bed for now (though last night, she was quite the explorer). Contractors begin today. *crosses fingers* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted September 7, 2021 Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 Getting an electric throw blanket and keeping it on the bed and turned on is a way to encourage them to stay atop the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted September 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2021 I'm not gonna begrudge them hiding under the bed. I just want them using the litter box safely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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