Been a little while since some of you folks have seen him, hasn’t it? I took this one yesterday and really like it, so, here you go! Click to embiggen.
That Nintendo Switch pro controller is amazing, by the way. Plays really nicely with my PC’s bluetooth, too. Right now I’m working my way through the Danganronpa games, which are a doozy, highly recommended. Might write them up some time. I also picked up Control the other day which so far is great cosmic horror.
Open thread!
sab
Do you think he even knows that he is always wearing that cute little bow tie
ETA I am working tax season from home this year, and several of my cats are competeing to capture the mouse from the company’s laptop computer. Hopefully when one of them does capture it they will just sit with it as Samwise is doing.
Major Major Major Major
@sab: I like to think he does.
NotMax
In the continuing saga of first world issues, replacement credit card for the one canceled after fraudulent charges showed up on that account arrived today.
*Think* I’ve updated all the places with recurring charges but there’s a niggling murmur in the back of the head that maybe I missed one.
Major Major Major Major
@NotMax: ugh that’s the worst
HumboldtBlue
Ummm, it appears the link feature has gone haywire.
Both in visual and text. Unable to paste a link address.
Poe Larity
@NotMax: Don’t forget your annual Balloon-Juice Platinum Club membership fee.
Major Major Major Major
@HumboldtBlue: kind of amazing how they can’t even manage a comment form here.
NotMax
@Major Major Major Major
On the plus side of the ledger, vegetarian sweet ‘n’ sour cabbage soup I experimented with (following no specific recipe) using the Instant Pot and allowed to mature overnight in the fridge before trying anything more than a quick taste for tenderness turned out *chef’s orgasm*.
;)
Villago Delenda Est
Samwise is a handsome cat. Looks like he’s got some Russian Blue in him?
NotMax
@Poe Larity
When was there in 1961, spent an afternoon with a very, very, very distantly related by marriage family in Argentina who were so deep in the chips their tea service was platinum.
West of the Rockies
@Villago Delenda Est:
Hey, leave the cat’s private life out of this…
Major Major Major Major
@Villago Delenda Est: just a gray domestic shorthair! Fur’s quite a bit like a British Shorthair actually, but domestics can look like pretty much anything.
frosty
I have no idea what you’re talking about but one of my sons might LOL.
BeautifulPlumage
I just watched some great clips on the twitters of @brittlestar, Canadian satirist. This UK bloke reminds me of TonyJay: Comments on Boris J scandals
BeautifulPlumage
@BeautifulPlumage: and @brittlestar’s own lovely work:I’m tired
BeautifulPlumage
@BeautifulPlumage: and there are some convoy/bridge blockers pieces like this: Visit Ottawa – Free Parking
BeautifulPlumage
Good to see Samwise looking dapper and well adjusted to life in the big city!
BeautifulPlumage
@NotMax: hmmm, having a head of cabbage to use I shall head to the google’s to find out more about this soup.
texasboyshaun
Hi everyone. Long-time lurker but I rarely post. I have a special request because I’m in a bad spot right now and desperately need help.
My name is Shaun and I currently live near Houston. I was recently diagnosed with autism and bipolar II disorder. I’m also going through severe anxiety and depression related in part to PTSD and adverse childhood experiences. I haven’t been able to work since the beginning of November. I’m now facing a 30-day eviction. I’ve had to accept a close friend’s offer to live with them in New Jersey until I am on my feet again.
I have a miniature American Eskimo named Tado (short for Potado) that’s about 13 years old. He’s in good health except for an inoperable hernia in his lower intestine (I keep him on a higher-fiber diet and that keeps things under control.) He’s very well-behaved and really energetic. He’s an excellent family dog and loves kids- before I got sick I babysat my young nieces and he was so gentle with them. He weighs 19 pounds. My heart is broken because I can’t take him with me (I also have a 16yo dachshund who’s getting certified as my psychiatric support animal.) My mental health has deteriorated to the point where Tado’s energy actually makes my anxiety even worse. Right now I live in a small apartment and Tado really needs a yard to play in.
I have talked to my family and friends here, and no one is able to take him in. I’m so worried about him. Could you please possibly help me find a good place for him?
Thanks so much for listening. Those of you who are animal lovers know how much I don’t want to rehome him.
Major Major Major Major
@texasboyshaun: I emailed you
Amir Khalid
Wie immer, Samwise ist ein hübscher Kater.
In anderen Neuigkeiten … Ahem. In other news, I’m having another NGD today. Yes, two in consecutive weeks. I had recently come to the conclusion that my Squier California Strat in Olympic White, with maple fretboard, was a likely counterfeit. (Yes: Chinese musical-instrument counterfeiters, long notorious for faking expensive brands and high-end models, also fake budget gear. SMH.)
So I have bought a Squier Affinity Strat in Olympic White, with maple fretboard, and it came today. It’s the upgraded Indonesian-made 2021 model, and feels better in my hands than the California. Well worth it, I think.
opiejeanne
Samwise is a handsome boy, very dapper, and he poses for you.
My Annie is such a pill that she’ll turn her head away when I try to photograph her.
opiejeanne
@texasboyshaun: I hope we can help. Good luck, and I hope you can find healing for your illness.
Amir Khalid
@Major Major Major Major:
DSHs are generally better to have than pedigree breeds. They are not prone to the medical issues that can afflict pedigree cats, their short hair is low-maintenance, they can look just as good as a pedigree cat, and best of all they will love you every bit as much.
Amir Khalid
@texasboyshaun:
Have you contacted Anne Laurie? She’s the go-to front-pager for Jackals with pet-rehoming needs. Like all FPers, she has a Balloon Juice email you can figure out by clicking on Contact Us.
Mary G
@Amir Khalid: I was worried about you having another NGD. I thought it might be a medical issue.
Then I checked with Ms. Google and find it’s New Guitar Day. You kids these days.
Congratulations. Have you chosen a name yet?
I am not sure I have welcomed you back personally, so just in case, so happy you are back
Jay
@BeautifulPlumage:
have you tried cabbage roll soup?
https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/cabbage-roll-soup/
Steeplejack
“On the Road” post is now up, but there’s no “next post” wing on this post (for me).
ETA: And now there’s the wing.
NotMax
@Steeplejack
No-show until after a lengthy delay a constant occurrence.
mrmoshpotato
@Amir Khalid: “Man On The Silver Mountain this one!”
zhena gogolia
THE FUR!!! ???
The Oracle of Solace
Control is the best SCP videogame. I like that it has a fake ending and a real ending, and that one can continue playing after finishing the game.
J R in WV
Samwise being there with all that hi-tech gamer equipment is so very stylish, as if it is his, and he is the top gamer in town, yes even in the big apple. Very handsome guy.
Our cats have been very especially affectionate, along with the puppies (65-75 pound pups) since Wife came home, and while I was home alone in late evenings w/o her also. Very helpful of the pups, warm cuddly puppies sneaking into bed late at night. So soothing!
And the first night she was home, BooBoo came to get me when Wife needed me… was astonishing. What great dogs… But then last night around 2 am Boo got a fresh unopened bag of salt free potato chips, opened them up and helped herself. Grrr, salt free chips are hard to come by mostly.
texasboyshaun
@Major Major Major Major: Got it! Thank you so much <3
Motivated Seller
I made the mistake of playing Forager (Hopfrog) on the Switch. It suits my OCD tenancies to a fault, and I played away for hours, when I should have been sleeping instead.