We have a kitty update! Pearl moved to her new home with Sandia Blanca yesterday.
Notes from Sandia Blanca:
Our plan is to have her be a permanent part of our cat family, but we’re doing the trial run to be sure it all works out for them. I don’t really expect any problems; we’ve always had cats and have integrated new ones many times.
Salty Sam dropped her off, and we have proof of the handoff – in slow motion. :-)
Pearl was very chill, didn’t put up a fuss, and we’re all confident that she’s settling into her new home well.
Here’s a picture of Pearl getting used to her new room, where she’ll stay for a few days until she seems ready to explore our home (and new cat siblings).
So far she’s explored several good hiding places, but has also walked around and up to me for attention. She’s had some food, and is now having a nice cat nap.
She’s very affectionate and enjoys checking out some of the toys.
Pearl continues to be content in her new space, although Mr. Blanca had to sneak past her to leave the “cat room” last night. She wants to explore the rest of the house! All in good time, little kitty.
Note from Salty Sam
Funny little story- as we were saying goodbye, Sandia Blanca and I were chatting about Balloon Juice; the subject of Cole’s impending wedding came up, and how he is talking about selling his gorgeous home that he has put so much work into. She mentioned what a lovely place it was. I said, “Yeah, except the willow is too close to the house…”, and we both erupted in laughter.
On the way back to our car, Salty Spouse (who is not a Juicer) looked puzzled and asked “WTF was THAT all about!?!?”
We have an amazing and weird little community here. Yay for all of us!
Open thread.
satby
Welcome to your new home Pearl!
Michael Bersin
A book burning in a small town in out-state Missouri on October 31st.
“…There will be a bonfire where we will burn books and ungodly artifacts…”
“…Notepads to write and burn lies of the enemy…”
I’m curious about the “ungodly artifacts”. That might just be worth the road trip…
Welcome to <strike>Hell</strike> Missouri
Baud
You people are weird.
Congratulations to all concerned!
Yarrow
A sweet outcome. Yay for everyone involved! Pearl is very pretty.
Roger Moore
@Baud:
Good thing we have normal people like you to keep us honest.
Damn. I almost managed to write that with a straight face.
zhena gogolia
Great story! Pearl is adorable!
As for BJ, we just got our updated Covid shots. My husband says, “I wouldn’t have managed to get any shots if it weren’t for you.” I said, “And I wouldn’t have managed it if it weren’t for Balloon Juice.”
Ruckus
@zhena gogolia:
Was at the VA yesterday and there is a covid shot booth so I went by and they won’t be giving the updated shot for about 3 weeks. So I’m off to the local CVS, maybe tomorrow.
S Cerevisiae
@Michael Bersin: ungodly artifacts? How about the golden trump statue that was at CPAC a few years ago?
Alison Rose
Yay!! So glad it seems to be working out well. I’m sure very soon Pearl will be settled in like she’s been there forever.
I once referred to Pelosi as Nancy Smash when talking to my mom, and had to explain the provenance. I don’t think it came across quite the same, but she appreciated it.
Sandia Blanca
Miss Pearl is sitting next to me and purring loudly at the moment. Thanks to Salty Sam and all the jackals.
WaterGirl
@Sandia Blanca: Nice!
Sandia Blanca
@WaterGirl: and special thanks to you, WG, for making all the connections.
Alison Rose
@Sandia Blanca: 💜💜💜
Michael Bersin
@S Cerevisiae:
Heh. Or Dogma‘s “Buddy Christ” and “Mooby the Golden Calf”.
EmanG
I love that end story and that I know exactly what it was in reference to. An odd little community indeed, wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Trivia Man
The good and the bad, it is a good community.
RIP Tunch, I still feel him sometimes,
Kristine
Yea for Pearl!
eclare
@Sandia Blanca:
Awwww…..
Ruckus
@zhena gogolia:
Local CVS – shot tomorrow afternoon. Had my last there.
@Sandia Blanca:
She likes her new home. And her new subjects. Can not beat that.
Villago Delenda Est
@Sandia Blanca: Wonderful! May you and yours enjoy many years of content purring from Pearl!
lollipopguild
@Roger Moore: Baud is normal? Since when?
Salty Sam .
Jesus F Christ, it’s gotten dusty in here!
Pearl has been SOOO lonely for so long- I’m so happy for her, and y’all!
CaseyL
I’m so happy to hear Pearl is happy and settling in perfectly.
“The Willow is too close to the house” would make a great secret catchphrase. Maybe we can work it into the next in-person meetup.
Salty Sam .
Scene: dark alley, door set back in shadows. Guy behind the speakeasy grill in the door:
“The Willow is too close to the house”
Man at door awaiting entry: “Yeah, but I still can’t find the mustard!”
Doorman: “OK, you’re good, come on in…”
Hungry Joe
This IS an amazing and weird little community. I don’t comment often, but I read just about everything and like to think that I’m part of the scrum.
A Juicer game I sometimes play: A lot of the time I start reading a comment without first checking who the commenter is. Styles are so distinctive that often I can tell within a sentence or two: Baud, Betty Cracker, Village Delenda Est, ruckus, Rickyrah (sp.?), Tony Jay, and so many more of you. Feels like home.
BTW, our new pup (eight-month-old Lab mix) is Willow, but NOT after the tree: Non-Juicer Ms. Joe named her. But I was/am secretly pleased.
zhena gogolia
@Ruckus: Good for you!
WaterGirl
@Hungry Joe: My kitty is Miss Willow, but she was here before the new house. So I like to think Cole got the willow tree in honor of her. :-)
Mousebumples
Re Covid shots, I got my booster yesterday, and 24 hours later, I’m doing much better. Super exhausted, low grade fever, poor sleeping – not fun. But better now.
PSA – If your insurance isn’t cooperating, most retail pharmacies participate in Bridge to Access, where the government continues to cover the shots at no charge.
Mousebumples
@WaterGirl, I saw your question about loopholes much later after you posted it (post Covid shot naptime!), and I’m not sure on the exact language of the policy they passed, but – for example – he needs to wear a coat… Does it specify suit coat? Could he show up in a parka? Could he use a tie as a belt? I don’t see a requirement that he wear a shirt in that list of requirements. Etc.
Seefleur
I love this community… that is all…
Joy in FL
I love this story. So glad for Pearl and her new humans and any humans who love her : )
Kayla Rudbek
@Mousebumples: ha, that reminds me of the story that my dad told me about the dress code at Notre Dame for the dining hall (1960s era). Apparently the requirements were coat and tie without specifically reciting pants/trousers/slacks. The all-male student body decided to challenge the dress code with malicious compliance…
Josie
Good news for Pearl and her new family.
My good news is that I got Covid shot in one arm and flu shot in the other 2 days ago. Not much of a reaction other than two rather sore arms.
BeautifulPlumage
@Sandia Blanca: this is a lovely image! So glad the hand-off went well and your new Pearl is living up to her name. Congrats to ALL involved.
MomSense
Happy news! Love this weird community of ours.
Sandia Blanca
To quote Trae Crowder (Liberal Redneck), love y’all!
rikyrah
Pearl settling into her new home🤗
The willow joke😂