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Pearl Moves in with Sandia Blanca (and Mr. Blanca)

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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!

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  3. 3.

    Baud

    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.

    You people are weird.

    Congratulations to all concerned!

  6. 6.

    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.”

  7. 7.

    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.

  9. 9.

    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.

  10. 10.

    Sandia Blanca

    Miss Pearl is sitting next to me and purring loudly at the moment. Thanks to Salty Sam and all the jackals.

  15. 15.

    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.

  22. 22.

    Salty Sam .

    @Sandia Blanca: Miss Pearl is sitting next to me and purring loudly at the moment.

    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!

  23. 23.

    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.

  24. 24.

    Salty Sam .

    @CaseyL: “The Willow is too close to the house” would make a great secret catchphrase.

    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…”

  25. 25.

    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.

  28. 28.

    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.

  29. 29.

    Mousebumples

    The Senate has unanimously passed a formal dress code requiring business attire on the chamber floor, including a coat, tie and slacks for men.

    @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.

  32. 32.

    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…

  33. 33.

    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.

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