Wolf's Den

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Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:02:13 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

@MorgaineSwann The Notebook made me bawl. I will never read another book by an author that makes me bawl. #
@MorgaineSwann I think you need to ask a guy that question, re Chick Flicks.}:P I like Blade Runner too.}:) #
@machineplay I still want to know the name of your novel. #
The Boys (cats) are being clingy. Wish they would stop. Makes it hard to do things. #
Getting ready to remove rest of red from hair. Winning choice for next color was Ultra Violet. Mark says to tip it w/ Black. We'll see. #
@machineplay *glares at you* Check your email. #
@xiane_org Imagine doing it with a migraine. Heh. I need to redo it today, headache free, see if I get better than an 8. #
@stormkitty We need to convince Mare to use Twitter. *nods sagely* #
FactCheck.org: What McCain, Obama got wrong- factcheck.org/ #
Remenants of red color is being stubborn in hair. Grr. #
Got photos put in rough chonological order & put in album last night. Have roughly 130 photos of Dante-Inu. No where near enough. Want more. #
Watching Ego Likeness vids from Dragon Con on LJ Friends list. #
Sometimes I hate my hair. Roots are white, rest of blonde area's white. Except for 3-4" sections right dead center where the red won't LEAVE #
Downloading Terrence Howard's album (YES, the actor) from Zune Marketplace. #
Ok, the votes for my entry on the bakebakebake theme contest... are INSANE. O.o #
@stormkitty That sucks. At least it was at or close to home. #
Dinner- grilled hamburgers w/ cheese & bacon, and french fries, local corn on cob. #
Eating. Omnomnomnom.. #
@cmpriest That's hilarious. #
@RobWhite He was 'traded' awhile back when they were doing that big deal trade bit. Mark watches religiously. I watch when I need a laugh. #
Sitting here, staring at the album of Dante-Inu photos(closed), and feeling depressed. This sucks. #
Dear HBO- I do hope 'Trueblood' is meant to be a comedy. Cause, um, I find it very funny. Thanks. I needed that. #
@machineplay Ever tried Green Tea Pocky? Hopefully the Oriental Market down the street gets more in soon, it's yummy. #
@machineplay Oh and 'Almond Crush' Pocky- chocolate coated Pocky with crushed almonds. Omnomnomnom. #
@miscellaneaarts Sorry, I has none. Need to get more on payday. I has candy corn though. @MorgaineSwann Just tried some a few weeks ago. Yum #
Sniffing CRACK! errr. Citrus&Cilantro Soap rather, handmade by @soapdeli. Good stuff, yuppers. Smells divine too. Can't stop smelling it. #

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Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:01:57 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

Breezy, some clouds, no more rain. }:/ Seems we're getting the very outer edge of Hanna. #
@magickalrealism And that's why I don't go there often anymore. #
@xiane_org Ok, I'm jealous. Doesn't start until the 22nd here. #
@MorgaineSwann GooGooDolls , Iris- That movie(City of Angels) and song always make me cry. Stupid movie, stupid ending. }:( #
@BookHound Nope, so you have to do the contest again soon.}:P #
I ache today, like someone was beating the crap out of my joints over night. Stupid weather. #
Heading to Inlaws to do laundry, watch a movie and have dinner. #
Home again. This is very interesting, I scored an 8- tinyurl.com/5tkxcc #
Mind you, I scored an 8 with a pounding migraine. Yeah. #
@mudcelt Note to self- NEVER use Farm Bureau Ins. The breedist asses. #
@JupiterSinclair Don't watch the movie. You'll really be disappointed, RE Memoirs. #
@MorgaineSwann I will never read another Nicholas Sparks novel in my life. Never watch the subsequent movies either. Never. #
@MorgaineSwann I *want* to see that movie, but it's based off a Sparks novel, so nope, not going to. #
@MorgaineSwann I like A Good Year, also liked Catch Me If You Can #

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Sat, 06 Sep 2008 14:01:46 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

Wake. Got mail. Got a couple packages in mail, 2 unexpected. Huh. #
Cox is being a pain in the ass, so I can't check my emails. This means when they finally get their shit straightened out, I'll have hundreds #
@bookhound- Free books? Who wouldn't love free books! Especially 10! See- Bookmeo.com for more details. Found via @aflyonthewall }:P #
Hurricane season makes me glad we no longer live on the NC coast. #
@magickalrealism I hate copycats. I tend to get a couple re my scarf listings, not as much lately since I ramped up the descriptions on them #
Got a package today,& I don't know why / who it's from. Arts in R.I. ring a bell for anyone? What did I forget I did?? Hate not remembering #
Gods, my head hurts. I feel so stupid. I remember this package now- tinyurl.com/64yl4q Duh. #
@xiane_org It's overcast somewhat here already. #
@cmpriest That was very well written. #
@xiane_org I look out one window- all clouds. Look out the other, clouds and blue sky. Yes, I'm lucky, I have 2 windows in my Studio}:P #
Come on, Cox. Any time you want to let me have my emails would be great. Especially, you know, like NOW. #
@xiane_org More than likely. LOL #
OMG Cox doesn't even know what's going on with their own email servers?!?! #
I find it utterly pathetic that *I* had to call to get them to find out if there was an issue with their own damn servers. WTF Cox?!?!? #
Oh yay, I can get my emails. About damn time. #
Well, I can receive emails, but I can't send emails. *grits teeth in frustration* #
@thebeadedlily Supposed to start with the rain here tonight. #
*Is blown away* community.livejournal.com/bakebakebake/1472787.html
WOW. #
@xiane_org Yeah, I'm shocked, to say the least.}:P #
WHY would you vote for this type of person??? suricattus.livejournal.com/938655.html WHY????? #
Ohh.. @benchilada.. you never fail with the laughs- benchilada.livejournal.com/691419.html #
@xiane_org I love Ego Likeness. 'The map is not the territory' is my fav song of theirs. #
@xiane_org Now you made me join that site. Shame on you.}:P #
@xiane_org I have them on my LJ friends list.}:) Need to get Steve's book. #
Sparrow got stuck on front porch, by baker's rack used as gardening bench. Tail beat to hell, wings look ok, too tired to fly, eating seeds. #
@AgDrgn 'Purge' books?! Sacrilage! O.o #
Hoping sparrow is ok.}:( It's eating, so that's a good sign. Not sure how well it'll fly with such beat up tail feathers though. #
Dinner- Saurkraut and kielbasa. Yum. #
Fuck you, Palin- tinyurl.com/55c9ql #
Sarah Palin's cruel streak- tinyurl.com/5medv9 #
@xiane_org Agreed. I am so angry right now. #
Permittees will be paid $150 when they bring in the left forelegs of wolves taken from any of several designated control areas." #
Contemplating leaving LJ Dragonspam comm because it's gotten stupid ridiculous & not worth it any longer. #
@machineplay This is happening to me today, as well . Really getting on my last nerve. #
It's raining. Sparrow either found shelter, or regained strength to fly away, as it's gone. #
@miscellaneaarts I love Tank Girl. Wait, they remade it? Boo! Hiss! #
Need to remember to take the contacts out tonight. #
@miscellaneaarts No. Nononononono. Yuck. Ew. No. #
@xiane_org We're getting rain up here too. No wind yet though. #
@xiane_org I think rain is all we're going to get. Which is fine, we need it.}:) #
Rain's picked up a bit. #
@MorgaineSwann Silly, I already favorited you there. #
@mactavish LOL, that's what we do too (New Madrid faultline on our side of the states) #
@MorgaineSwann blip.fm #
*jaw drops* tinyurl.com/5kkq8f #
Really starting to rain now. #
@mactavish Just when I think I've heard everything about her... }:/ #

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Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:04:03 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

Palin tries new tactic to unload hated jet -tinyurl.com/67ncom What else is she going to twist the truth on? #
@johnwgolden No it's not. My bro in law has family on the NC coast. #
@johnwgolden We DO need the rain Hanna will bring, we DON'T need the winds & such.}:/ Knowing the BiL's fam, they'll stay where they are }:/ #
Someone flounced from Food_Porn on LJ. Over stupid freaking BURGERS. #
*is devestated/angry* Mark says Fox tried to block release of the new Watchmen movie. Stupid Fox. #
@johnwgolden Be safe either way. #
@mactavish The cats do that to me as well. #
@miscellaneaarts I can understand making a buck, but trying to stop it from being released? Come on. He's going to try to find link for me. #
'Watchmen' Court date Set- tinyurl.com/5esczh Fuck you, Fox. #
Studio War Involving ‘Watchmen’ Heats Up- tinyurl.com/6manyw #
Taking picture cd to make hardcopies of Dante photos. #
Woman @ photo place- If you can make it passed your loss, I know I can. Re Dante. I said Take lots of photos. I have over 200 of Dante alone #
I have an Aries sitting behind me, staring at the back of my head very intently. Methinks he wants treats or attention. Or both, naturally. #
Packaging up 2 scarves for an order going out tomorrow. #
@soapdeli Cute clothespins! #
@machineplay Name of said novel so I can join the masses worshiping you? }:P #
Playing with a Max kitty. #

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Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:02:21 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

in regards to Google's new thing, Chrome-erzebet.livejournal.com/201071.html #
Off to find something to eat. #
Destination Alaska. They’re Heee-eere.- tinyurl.com/5utst5 #
A Fellow POW on John McCain- Being a POW is not a good prerequisite for being the President. tinyurl.com/5wmz5c #
Getting ready to print out photos of Dante-Inu to take to the ARWNY picnic. #
Still printing out photos of Dante-Inu. Bringing up good memories. Will. Not. Cry. Damnit. #
Wait... Bristol Palin is 17. Her boyfriend is 18. How is this not statutory rape here, people?!? #
Insomnia is not my friend. #

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Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:01:53 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

Wow.. Hurricane Hanna, Tropical Storm Ike and now... Tropical Storm Josephine. #
@xiane_org Make me one. Sub the mango out with pineapple though.}:P #
@technogoddess It was added to the Pledge in the early 60's if I remember correctly. #
@LinuxBozo That's what you get for thinking. Red politics, free speech, etc. #
@aflyonthewall I'm seriously doubting the entire fiasco. Expect a 'miscarriage' scenario soon. More 'sympathy votes' that way. #
@LinuxBozo Yup, she was. Huh. Still.. lots of rain headed our way. #
@mactavish I know the Pledge itself is old, but the 'Under God' phrase wasn't ori. to it, thought was in early 60's, 50's make more sense #
@mactavish Yeah, SCA email list was predicting SC landfall (Hamna), inward towards Asheville, NC, which means we get lots of rain up here. #
@mactavish Also- WHY were YOU in my dreams last night?!? On a boat at a lake, no less. O.o #
Ok, caught up on Twitter, now for Friendslists. #
Make that FOUR Tropical Storms. Tropical Storm Karina has formed in the Pacific. Ca might get some rain after all this year.}:P #
@mactavish No it's not. I wonder who's deluded enough to think it is though. @technogoddess who's saying it is? #
@JupiterSinclair "Children are evil and tantrums are proof" ROTFL. #
@mactavish Nope. Was a speedboat type boat, lots of deciduous tress and bluer water. Rocks, lots of big rocks too. #
Interesting reading, Palin related- tinyurl.com/5htu85 #
@technogoddess Ow. She needs a damned history lesson. #
@soapdeli- Pumpkin Pie Soap??? YOU, STOP THAT. Yes, YOU. #
Wow, that was freaky A good sized branch just broke off one of the Oaks out back & came crashing down. Easily 1ft around where it broke from #
Glad it didn't hit my fence. I'd have been pissed. #
@magickalrealism I'm contemplating a salad myself. #
@xiane_org Yay! When can I expect you with my drink then? }:P #
Hundreds to be charged in court after RNC protests- www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/02/rnc.security/index.html #
Jerry Reed died. tinyurl.com/59zf87 #
@xiane_org I'll get right on that... after my salad, then I finish dishes.}:P #
@xiane_org Pretty darn spiffy. i like Treehugger.com #
Taking a survey- Red, Blue, Green, Black or Purple? Chose ONE. #
From the horse's mouth, so to speak-tinyurl.com/6c5k6d READ COMMENT BY MICHEAL WRIGHTSON. #
@marnanel True, but that one's gorgeous & built by them from local stone.}:P #
As more comes to light about the Ethics Investigation going on about Palin, I'm thinking she won't be VP pick much longer. #
@atomicrose , @xiane_org Do you even KNOW what you're voting on? LOL *makes note- 2 votes for purple* #
@xiane_org But they DIDN'T vet her. It boggles the mind, really. #
@MorgaineSwann My Dell hates me. 1st yr I've owned it, brandnew, in 8 mos- 3 crashes, replaced harddrive, replaced vid card, replaced CDrom. #
@atomicrose }:P #
@soapdeli I need to get some for my mom for Xmas.}:) #
Watching a movie, 'Population 436', pretty... odd.. movie. Population of Rockford Falls NEVER changes. #
@machineplay RE Etsy convo- S'ok! I hadn't started anything.}:P Maybe a birth day gift next year? Something to keep in mind maybe.}:P #
Stamping package insert cards with my chop, so as to have plenty of back stock on them. #
@technogoddess Same here. #
@miscellaneaarts Cats are good for that. #
Whoever says Red haircolor washes/fades out fast/easy, doesn't have MY hair. #$^$^&*$%^%$@#!@*()_^&^remaining red won't leave. Grr. #
@technogoddess I got that same email. Heh. #
@tylluan I think it depends on the brand. Inkworks lasts nearly forever. #
@MorgaineSwann Ok, now it's getting beyond ridiculous. #
@tylluan LOL All colors tend to hold on and on and on in my hair.}:P Especially when I bleach it first. #
Ok, this is fucking uncalled for, they were protesting peacefully & the cops opened up on them- www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-73438 #
@JupiterSinclair I agree, although, if they were told not to cross the street, well, then I can see a bit of police action. But that?? No. #
Betting on a Palin withdrawal tinyurl.com/6mnuwd #
WAS going to go move fallen branch. But, it's bigger/heavier than I thought, & so I can't. Need Mark's help to move it up against fenceline. #
@TeamEtsyMetal I thought about getting one made from Dante's fur, but it's too cost-prohibative. #

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Tue, 02 Sep 2008 14:02:16 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

13:15 The Levees are holding. What a nice bit of news to wake up to. #
13:43 9th Ward is starting to flood at the Industrial Canal , as water pours over the levee. #
13:51 Hanna is now a Cat 1 Hurricane. Looks like she's heading for the east coast. #
14:36 @mactavish A CNN article I read said there were 71,000 buildings damaged/abandoned still left from Katrina.}:/ #
16:18 @magickalrealism *giggle fits* #
16:38 @machineplay Make sure you report it, even if you have nothing marking it as yours on it. #
17:15 We have new neighbors! Introduced ourselves, but... 5 minutes later, can't remember his name. *headdesk* #
17:28 The Praying Mantis that was living in my Sweet Basil has apparently moved on. 2 days, no sightings. I'm bummed to say the least. #
18:12 What the Hel, Cox? Why is the Internet moving so damn slow????? #
18:36 Dinner- Grilled steak, grilled fish, mashed taters, local grown sweet corn & rolls. Yum. No, not sharing. Git yer own. #
18:41 @scarlettholly I need to reopen my shop there, see if I can drum up some sales through there. #
21:50 @JupiterSinclair That is very funny. The Green Works stuff works great though.}:) That's all I'll use now. #
21:50 @machineplay I would. If I had my Truck running and knew it'd make it that far.. and a passport. LOL #
21:58 @marnanel Yes, there's a Fransican one up on the Blue Ridge Parkway- tinyurl.com/5vxvde #
22:07 Watching No Reservations & quilting. LOVE Anthony Bourdain. He is of the awesome. #
22:13 @machineplay Ok! I gots a couch you can live on.}:P #
22:36 @MorgaineSwann Yes, yes he does.}:P #

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Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:01:33 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

13:18 @kachinaherbs Be safe. #
13:21 @magickalrealism Remind me to NEVER live in that city. That's utter bullshit. #
13:44 @magickalrealism Why does it always seem to be the Republicans that we hear this crap about? The DNC didn't have these issues. #
13:50 ARWNY's Picnic /Akita Fun Day will be filmed by Animal Planet. Pretty sweet. Good chance to show off the Akita breed in the RIGHT way. #
15:14 @JupiterSinclair Ok, this is CODEPINK we're talking about,heh. And yeah, nothing like what the RNC gets/happens. What's up with that? #
15:34 The more I read about issues people are having w/ the latest Sims2 Ep (Apartment Life), the less inclined I am to want it. #
17:03 @JupiterSinclair Berkley ring a bell? They are absolute fanatics out there. Not saying ALL are, but the vast majority seem to be. #
17:05 @magickalrealism I'm inclined to agree with you. #
18:15 Caramel, Brownies & Ice Cream- What could be better? wolfsilveroak.insanejournal.com/539934.html #
18:16 @magickalrealism Nah that's ok, Mark says no, the Vikings are Packers rivals and way too much snow. LOL #
19:55 @soapdeli Speaking of- the 2 scarves I sent for the ARWNY raffle have your soap samples in the boxes with them. }:P #
20:03 @MorgaineSwann Seems to me, it'd be more something the Conservatives would push, the whole Pro life angle and all. #
20:28 @MorgaineSwann I don't either, actually. Personal lives have no place in politics. But unfortunately, it no work that way.}:( #
20:30 Ok, is there ANYONE who's NOT using Twitter anymore? #
23:13 GUSTAV - HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXTEND OUTWARD UP TO 70 MILES, TROPICAL STORM FORCE WINDS EXTEND UP TO 220 MILES, FROM THE CENTER. Wow. O.o #

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Dark Chocolate Brownie & Vanilla Ice Cream Cake, with Caramel

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:06:23 GMT

Pardon the missing piece, I forgot to grab a photo before I served it.

Needed-
Deep dish to build 'cake' in. About 2-3 inches deep if you have one. This one is 2 inches deep, and 10inches round.

Brownies- This is the recipe I used, but any brownie recipe should work- batter split into 2 and baked separately. One part is then cut into bite sized pieces and set aside. The other, forms the base of this 'cake'.

Vanilla Ice Cream, half gallon size- Any brand, I used Breyer's slow Churned Vanilla

Caramel for drizzling over top- I used Smucker's.

Mix and bake the brownies as per recipe, keeping an eye on them as the batter won't be as deep, so chances for over baking are high. Cool completely. One baked brownie part is then cut into the bite sized pieces and set aside. The other, leave in dish to cool.

Meanwhile, set ice cream in refrigerator to soften a bit.

Once brownie base is completely cool and ice cream is softened, but not melted, carefully scoop ice cream on top of brownie base. With a spatula, spread as evenly as possible. Work as fast as you can so the ice cream retains some of it's texture, and when it refreezes, doesn't form ice crystals.

Place in freezer for 30 minutes to slightly harden ice cream layer. Then top with brownie 'bite' pieces. Drizzle with caramel and freeze 24 hours.

Crossposted to bakebakebake, food_porn and My IJ. Pictures only crossposted to picturing_food.

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Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:01:10 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

12:46 I'm awake. Getting ready to head downtown to the Market in abit. #
13:06 Note/self- Contact LJ plp re scarves, see if still want, cause can sell the Gold ones to another person, & can remake reserved in bronze. #
13:28 Gustav is a cAt 3 already, & Hanna is on his tail. The Gulf Coast can't handle another major Hurricane, let alone 2 , back to back. }:( #
13:30 @tylluan Yours is in Silver, so you're good either way.}:) I had a request for Gold, is all. #
13:32 CORRECTION- Gustav is a CAT 4. Crap.
Get the fuck off the Gulf Coast NOW. #
16:02 @technogoddess Yeah, just got back from Market & heard. On LJ, some ple in NO are saying they're staing until MON. No chance of that now. #
16:03 @magickalrealism Are you kidding me?!? What happened to their common sense?!? #
16:04 @mactavish I'm hoping it stalls out long enough to cause it to break up. #
16:05 @machineplay The entire Net has been that way for 2 days for me, & I'm on Cox. #
16:08 Picked up more soap from @soapdeli, living rm smells like Citrus&Cilantro now. Yum. Tnks @soapdeli for great restaraunt recommendation too! #
16:25 Just bought these-tinyurl.com/64yl4q Maybe it'll help kick my beadwork Muse back into gear. #
17:03 @machineplay Ridiculous. They didn't learn a damn thing the first time around. I see another Katrina happening. #
17:04 @machineplay Wonder if they are allowing people to take their PETS this time. Or did they not learn on THAT point, either. #
18:07 Ok, the Drag Queen Challenge on Project Runway? I missed it the first time around. Now? I am laughing my ass off. I needed this. #
19:03 @ddeane *dies laughing* #
23:36 Mayor Ray Nagin orders New Orleans evacuated, calling Hurricane Gustav "the mother of all storms." #
23:40 @rosethistleart They put it right at NO by Monday morning. People saying they were staying until Monday? Are idiots, Monday will be too late #
23:48 Mandatory evacuations to begin Sunday morning in New Orleans- www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/08/30/gustav.prepare/index.html #
23:49 @xiane_org Yeah, same here. #
00:03 I didn't know that the names of the WORST Hurricanes go in the record books & and retired, never used again. Gustav is heading that way. Huh #
01:38 @xiane_org Heading to bed! Hopefully to sleep! And off Twitter! }:P #
01:41 Xinhua: 22 dead from Saturday quake- www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/30/china.quake/index.html #
01:44 @xiane_org ROTFL. Yeah, well if insomnia strikes, I'll be back.}:P #

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Sat, 30 Aug 2008 14:01:47 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

11:02 Laundry done. Next, emails. Then dishes. Then brownies. #
11:04 @scarlettholly I hate pink, but that's cute! #
12:54 @technogoddess Reading up on her, McCain lost any chance that I MIGHT have entertained a thought of voting for him. Just, no. Woman or not #
13:00 "She is a strong defender of traditional family values, with an unquestioned commitment to protect life. " Yeah... No. MY BODY, MY CHOICE #
14:28 Brownies! Dark Chocolate Brownies! With added caramel bits! All mine! You all can't have any! Mine! All mine! Bwahahahahahahahahahahaha! #
14:35 How come no one is talking about the worst flooding in India in 50 yrs? www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/28/india.floods/index.html #
14:37 In the field in India... tinyurl.com/6rsrvn #
14:40 "It is the exact place where the Kosi river has *changed course* after a huge breach in a dam in Nepal. " Wow. #
14:41 Left holding the baby as flood waters rise- tinyurl.com/56vtcr #
14:42 @artpaw I do that to my MiL, she's always sending me emails like that. A few other people too.}:) #
14:59 @technogoddess , @kachinaherbs Yeah, and that's the FIRST I'd heard about it. Local news? All about the Election and US weather. }:( #
15:43 Langum Literary Trust blacklists Random House Publishing-www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/aug/29/random.house.sherry.jones.langum.prize #
15:45 "...form of cowardice will only lead to more & more of this form of self-censorship...an attack on the integrity of literary publication" #
17:57 @mactavish Rule 34- There is porn of it. No exceptions. #
18:00 @mactavish I don't care how many/what ages of kids she has. It's her *politics* and *views* I don't like. #
21:12 Oh my gods...wolfsilveroak.insanejournal.com/539222.html final count of the # of animals seized has NOT been finalized. *feels sick* #
21:12 @rosethistleart Now see I never heard about THAT either, nor saw it on the CNN website. WTH?!? #
22:07 @soapdeli Will you have any on the Market? We'll be by tomorrow sometime. #

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Volunteers needed? - Hoarded animals confiscated

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 01:10:40 GMT

Dear Charlotte region Rescues and Animal Lovers;

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help care for ANIMALS CONFISCATED FROM HOARDER

STARTING FRIDAY, AUG 29th ~ PLEASE COME IF YOU CAN HELP BETWEEN 8 AM and 10 PM.

Well, this is news I know you don't want to hear because the last thing we need more of in this region is more homeless animals.?Most of you have seen the news over the past 2 days about the animals seized by authorities?from the?private residence in Denver, NC.

The final count of the number of animals seized from this?hoarder has NOT been finalized, but?as of tonight, there?were 393 animals accounted for and they are not done doing inventory. So far the types of animals include: dogs, cats, goats, guinea pigs, chickens, ducks, llamas, etc...

Many of the animals are not in good shape and are being evaluated and treated?by vets on-site. They are being held for the next 2-4 weeks at an abandoned factory in Ranlo, NC (Denver proper). The building the animals are being temporarily housed is an abandoned factory building owned by R-ANELL (a mobile home factory). There is no street # on the building, but there is a BB&T bank and Baptist church across the street. Below is a link to the BB&T, but PLEASE DO NOT GO into the bank. Look across the street when you get there and you will see the old R-ANELL factory.

Please check in at the front door so they can assign you to help if you are able to do so.

Here are the closest directions: 3560 N Highway 16, Denver, NC 28037

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=BB%26T,+Denver+NC&fb=1&view=text&latlng=8063888415607365776

(You will see?two gates at the front of the factory. One will be locked the other will be open. There?should be some type of security or check in there. Just follow cars and park in the factory parking lot.

They are in dire need of volunteers who are?experienced with handling animals to help care for them at this holding facility?in many different ways throughout the next 2-4 weeks until they can be moved into foster care or permanent home.

They are also in need of the following items:

dog food, cat food, litter, towels, paper towels, leashes, collars, bedding for pets, clean up supplies, etc....

Please do not bring opened bags of pet food.

If you are able to volunteer some time to help, please just come anytime between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. starting Friday, August 29th.

If you have any questions, please call our director, Ron Simons, at 704-533-0864 or email me.

Links to some of the stories that ran yesterday before the total # of animals was counted:

http://www.thecarolinascoop.com/authoritiesseizeanimals.html

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/275/story/152415.html

http://news14.com/content/local_news/598729/hundreds-of-animals-taken-from-home/Default.aspx

http://www.wbtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8903311

Thank you to all those who have donated or loaned some of your crates and carriers. As you can see from the photos, they have been put to good use.

God help us all,

Erin Powell
Board of Directors
SPCA ALLIANCE
P.O. Box 30484
Charlotte, NC 28230
704- 714- 4288
www.spcaalliance.com? (web & PAY PAL donation link)

Tweet Time!

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:01:37 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

10:04 Almost left my new Zune in the grocery store. That's how small it is. *headdesk* #
10:05 @benchilada Wouldn't surprise me in the least. #
10:13 Dear Chex- Thank you for feeding my caramel craving, with your new ChexMix bars in Turtle flavor. Must. Not. Eat. Entire. Box. At. Once. #
10:16 @magickalrealism Re Etsy forum- ROTFL, only you.}:P #
13:55 Finished running errands and paying bills. Caught up on emails, now for LJ friends list. Then maybe some quilting before picking up Mark. #
13:56 @miscellaneaarts Yeah no kidding, same with the Dk Choco flavor & the Turtle flavor. ARGH. #
13:58 @soapdeli STOP THAT. Yes, you. #
13:59 @soapdeli That's what kids are for. LOL #
14:56 People amuse me. Sims2 DrAmA!!1! made it into SF-Drama. LOL #
15:12 People! If you don't want DrAmA!1! to carry over into other posts, don't drag it there yourselves! Cripes. #
18:04 Getting ready to package up a scarf so it'll get sent out in the morning. It finally stopped raining this morning. #
18:05 So glad I filled the Saturn's gas tank up this morning. Gas went up 10-12 cents in 8 hours today. #
18:42 Dinner- Grilled boneless pork chops, in Mushroom Alfredo sauce over egg noodles. With fresh mushrooms in the sauce. 'shrooms, man!'shrooms! #
18:43 @magickalrealism Congrats! #
18:57 Dragon,Dragon,Dragon,Dragon... Chicken! tinyurl.com/5mjz3b #
19:19 Oh, LJ, you never fail to make me go, WTF... tinyurl.com/5oqnr5 #
19:25 KNITTING Snark? Really? KNITTING??? tinyurl.com/5pxzge #
20:32 Someone explain to me why Gum Arabic is so #$%#^$*%! expensive??? $11.30 for 75ml. Only need it for 1 ArtQuilt & that was all I could find. #
20:53 Now I know- saudiaramcoworld.com/issue/200502/gum.arabic.htm Very interesting. #
07:21 This is actually a good thing- they are doing assisted evacs in New Orleans already. #

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Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:02:21 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

13:37 Rained all day yesterday, all night & all day today. We're now under a Flash Flood Watch til this evening. #
13:38 @soapdeli You, yes YOU, stop that. #
14:28 My mom in law is silly. Yup. Silly. With a capital 'S'. #
14:29 @xiane_org Yes! Yayness! We needed it, drought advisory and all.}:/ #
14:31 @xiane_org I put [SOUND] on the links that haveit, after @marnanel yelled at me. }:P *hides from @marnanel now* }:P #
14:32 @benchilada Isn't that awesome? }:P #
14:36 We don't even have a new Akita puppy yet(hoping to start looking in Jan) and the MiL is buying dog toys for it already. Silly, I tell you. #
14:37 @xiane_org It's 61 degrees out right now. The old pond and half dug expansion are full. Heh. #
14:38 Flash flood watch til 530pm. Already gotten 2-5 inches, expecting 1-3 more inches. whee! #
15:06 *giggle fits* tinyurl.com/6be564 #
15:06 @JupiterSinclair Ok, that's bullshit. At least the kid wasn't screaming and throwing a fit. #
15:54 Watching a show on the History Channel. Guy is getting his EYEBALL TATTOOED.
Ok that's just WRONG. #
16:17 Flash flood watch has been extended to midnight. Yay fun. #
16:17 @airbrshldy It was like a slot motion train wreck- you don't want to watch but you can't look away. I just... wow. I want to unsee that now. #
16:39 @xiane_org I'm not in a flood zone myself. So no worries here. But my SiL, whose apt is half underground, says she's building an ark. LOL #
17:29 Wow. We've gotten anywhere from 1.75" to 6.39" of rain in the past 2 days. #
17:29 @mactavish Yay Zoe! #
17:37 @mactavish Via @mactavish- tinyurl.com/6l59gl #
17:54 WANTING to go through a Hurricane?
Makes you an idiot. #
17:55 @soapdeli LOL, won't need to water my garden for awhile. Although, I can do without the sinus pressure. #
18:06 @soapdeli I don't need to finish digging out the pond, cause it's full already. Heh. #
18:11 @soapdeli I've got a few scarves that need rinsing. Bet if I hung then outside, they'd get rinsed quite well. LOL #
18:22 Akita Rescue Raffle Scarves- Get your tix now- wolfsilveroak.insanejournal.com/538434.html #
18:22 @xiane_org My older button works. O.o #
19:40 @HelloCrafty *rubs away* }:P #
19:40 @Jadielady Really? @soapdeli and I are from Roanoke.}:P #
19:45 @JupiterSinclair Yeah I'd definately be checking into my options if I was you. That's ridiculous. #
20:08 Oh dear... I'm in trouble... tinyurl.com/5nkyxt *drools* #
20:14 @tylluan Oh you ain't seen NOTHING yet. tinyurl.com/6za3hs www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5235881 #
20:17 Italian Almond Nougat- tinyurl.com/5zbsoo #
20:18 Caramel Shortbread- the best of two worlds- tinyurl.com/62zxnt *dies* #
20:21 Caramel AND Toffee- tinyurl.com/6za3hs *is dead* #
20:30 It's pouring again. #
20:42 BROWNIES. Need I say more? tinyurl.com/5a66kv #
21:11 Quilting and watching Project Runway. I want a Saturn Vue Hybrid. Maybe this time next year. #
21:13 @xiane_org Not done here. We're under Flash Flood Watch until 4am, some places have 5-10 inches so far, with more expected. #
22:04 @MrsDragon Well that sucks, those look good! #
22:05 @xiane_org A friend has one, they are very nice. At 26k for a Hybrid, no way we'd be able to afford one.}:/ #
22:20 Ok, that's pathetic- my 86 PoS Truck has a HIGHER trade in value than the 93 SATURN that's in better condition and RUNS. PATHETIC. #

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ARWNY Annual Raffle, tickets available now!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:21:28 GMT

Remember these scarves?

Well, if you really like them, now is your chance to buy tickets for the raffle in which they will be given away.

Akita Rescue of Western New York is holding it's Annual Akita Picnic/Fun Day on Sept 13, 2008. At this picnic, raffle drawings will be held for a wide variety of Akita related and non Akita related items.

My 2 scarves will be raffled off as a set. You can own these 2, OOAK , 100% Silk scarves, for mere dollars in the grand scheme of things.

So buy your raffle tickets now. Buy LOTS. all proceeds benefit Akita Rescue.}:)

We're buying a good amount and putting them towards the dog bed/toy basket.}:) Our next Akita won't want for toys if we win. Heh.

And remember, these scarves won't be offered up anywhere else. If you want a silk scarf, and want to help a good cause at the same time, there are still Dante-Inu Memorial Scarves available. 2 Silver and 11 Copper. 50% of each sale goes to Akita Rescue.

Tweet Time!

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:01:38 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

11:38 Water Co is finally going to fix the leak out by the road. They're out setting up cones to start digging. #
11:39 @xiane_org Imagine 2 long haired humans, a dog that blew coat twice a year & 2 cats. Yeah. Vacs never last long around here. #
11:40 @LinuxBozo Having owned one Akita with plans for another, a Dyson is a must according to other Akita owners.}:P #
11:43 @xiane_org I'm hoping for rain. It looks like it might. Keeping the fingers crossed. We need it. #
11:44 @technogoddess Uhhh... No. #
11:45 @benchilada I like that Indigo Girls' song. One of the few by them I do like. #
11:46 Ok, caught up on Twitters. Now for emails. #
12:28 @soapdeli Will you have AP Trail soap at the Market? Want to smell it too.}:P Yes, your blog post reminded me. #
12:30 Attn Floyd, Va peeps- LOST( POSSIBLY STOLEN) DOG- wolfsilveroak.insanejournal.com/537907.html #
12:39 Cuteness overload shot of the day- picasaweb.google.com/Unreallystic/Kittens #
12:43 It's raining & the backhoe to dig up the street just arrived. Gonna get noisy out front now. wonder if I should do dishes real quick. #
12:56 Rue is expressing her displeasure at the Water Co's going ons outside, by rearranging her bedding in her cage. Silly rabbit. #
13:45 There's a big hole at the end of my driveway. And it's still raining. #
13:58 Ok, this is bullshit- www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/484950 #
14:42 @tylluan I have no freaking clue. Being stupid maybe? @technogoddess Agreed. It's so overboard. No pun intended. #
14:59 Well, I WAS going to do dishes. Water's now off. Oh well. #
15:14 Dear Water Co. Sure you can use my driveway. Just be gone in the next 1.5 hours. #
15:43 Well that was anti climatic. The Water Co is done already. Now I have to do dishes. Bummer. #
16:41 Hanging out in the Etsy forums for the first time in.. nearly 3 months. #
16:42 @cmpriest Yeah, you're a nice strawberry blonde now. Kudos! }:P #
16:46 So not the year for people and their pets. Is it January yet? #
16:49 WTH does steampunk have to do with Nascar or the new Death Race movie?!? tinyurl.com/5vktj6 #
17:00 Showed Mark that post, his response? "Too stupid, didn't read". I LOL'd. #
18:15 Going to visit Eastern State Pen when we go to Jersey next month- www.easternstate.org/ #
18:22 ARWNY Raffel Tix are available, I have 2 scarves in the raffle- tinyurl.com/5erxt3 #

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Missing Dog From Floyd, VA maybe in Charlotte, NC

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:08:46 GMT

Please Cross Post!!

Our dog was picked up in Floyd County, VA by a lady that lives in Charlotte, NC. She took the dog to the vet because it had Animal Care Clinic tags on its collar as well as Rabies Certificate and a Name Tag with phone number. The vet refused to board Boomer because we were not a home at the time because they said it was against the law to Board Boomer without his Bordetella Vaccine. She then took Boomers collar/tags/identification off to remind herself to call us Monday to let us know Boomer was with someone from out of state (very stupid).

The Animal Care Clinic let our dog walk out of their office with no identification with a total stranger from out of state. The story was then that the lady put Boomer on the back of her truck where she drove down RT 221 North or South and Boomer jumped off. We have posted at least 100 flyers and animal control has searched the area thoroughly and we have had no leads. If this story is not true and the lady brought Boomer back to NC with her he maybe in area shelters.

Please look at him and let us know if you have a dog that fits that description.

Thank you,

Valerie Mills

BOOMER

Tan Lab/Hound Mix, Very Skinny, No collar, Very Sweet Dog

Large about 80 pounds, All Shots Current

218 WHITE OAK DRIVE FLOYD,VA

540-745-3772 or 540-808-7347

540-808-7346

or call the Animal Care Clinic of Floyd 540-745-2004 or

Floyd County Animal Control at 745-9365

Vet has tags

REWARD IF FOUND

Please call immediately if you have seen or have our dog.

Thank you the Mills Family

Tweet Time!

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:02:16 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

13:25 Awake. Finally. Should go out and do some gardening in case it does finally rain tomorrow. #
13:28 @atomicrose hugs, i'm sorry.}:( #
13:34 @technogoddess I want the 10 seconds I wasted on that IJ profile back now, thanks. #
13:49 @benchilada Let me guess, zombies? #
14:56 @technogoddess That pink hurt my eyes. That's one reason why I quit reading it, the other was the preaching in it. #
14:59 @mydwynter I'm on FriendFeed. #
15:00 @HelloCrafty I don't get into the forums much anymore. Not since Dante passed. #
15:17 @soapdeli Blogged and crossposted about the contest for ya. Hope to be by the Market this weekend to smell Lavender & Pine}:P #
15:55 It's almost 4pm EST and I've done absolutely nothing today. #
16:08 Mark got his inheritance from his grandmom's estate today. Setting it aside for train tix to Michigan, means all that less we need to save. #
16:22 Sorting through old candle making stuff. Might offer the molds up on Etsy. #
16:23 @atomicrose Have you heard from the bimbo yet re time off? Hugs. #
16:28 Pick up box, put on table, turn around for 30sec. Turn back, there be an Aries w/ Puss in Boots eyes, saying don't take my box, mom. *sigh* #
20:26 @Jadielady Send some my way. We need it. #
21:22 @superdes ROTFL, the remnants ain't even made it to me yet, let alone to Michigan.}:P #
21:23 @HelloCrafty @xiane_org Both of you can come here for extra sessions. *nods sagely* Threw out 3 boxes of stuff, cleaning, today.}:P #
21:32 @xiane_org That's why I want a Dyson Animal, cause I kill vacs too easily too. #

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Handmade Soap giveaway!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:15:09 GMT

A fellow Etsy seller and all around great person, Rebecca of Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen is having a contest on her blog.

You could win 25.00 worth of her awesome handmade soaps!

I personally bought and use some of her soaps, and gave some away from Christmas last year. My MiL and Mom love them.

Rich, creamy, won't dry your skin, richly scented, even unscented versions and every one of them is 99% organic.

Swing by the Etsy shop, then go to the blog entry with your picks, up to 25.00 worth, to enter the drawing. You could win what you chose!

The Sage and Cinnamon is currently in the bathroom and smells great.}:P

Tweet Time!

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:02:06 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

13:01 @atomicrose Thank you.}:) You know why.}:) Will put it to good use this payday.}:P #
13:06 @LinuxBozo They came home at 2am sat morning, on buses. Was in Sunday's paper, last wk. www.roanoke.com/news/roanoke/wb/174006 #
13:35 @magickalrealism I need to get that book.}:) #
13:52 Rhthymic Gymnastics is making me tired. Feel like I should just go back to bed. #
14:35 @cmpriest I'd have to go strangle someone. #
15:15 6th Harry Potter movie NOT to be released in Nov, but to be released in JULY 2009. Wow. Fans are up in arms. #
16:40 @cmpriest Iremember hearing about them! They're of the awesome.}:P #
17:29 @magickalrealism If it didn't have patchouli in it, I'd grab it. Can't stand patchouli.}:( #
18:29 @magickalrealism Ohhhh.}:P I'll see what I have come payday}:P #
22:52 @HelloCrafty Welcome to Twitter.}:P #
22:54 @gemmadw Yup, IMDB.com confirms it. #
22:55 @magickalrealism Now THAT I will definately get sometime}:) #
22:56 @benchilada Wait, Walgreens has Halloween candy out? ooo that means candy corn is out in the big bags. Must stock up! #

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Sun, 24 Aug 2008 14:02:00 GMT

A brief update as to what I'm doing lately...

14:55 We may be getting an off-leash dog park, IF the Committee/residents can stop argueing about the possible location. *headdesk* #
15:01 @LinuxBozo Ok, I signed up. Now what.}:P #
16:24 What constitutes a 'healthy' garden to you? My answer- wolfsilveroak.insanejournal.com/536830.html LOTS of photos. #
16:31 Russian Gov goes after LJ bloggers. tinyurl.com/64fksd #
16:32 Re Russian Gov and LJ- Can't say it wasn't inevitable. #
17:24 How adorable are these Akita puppies? Too damned adorable... www.mystikakitas.com/HODAkitas.html Good thing they have homes already #
18:09 We're under a Drought Advisory now.}:/ #
18:09 @xiane_org link doesn't work #
18:37 @xiane_org Still not working.}:( 'Error: Unable to find site's URL to redirect to' Maybe it's TinyURL? #
19:01 @xiane_org Now it's working! whee!}:P #
21:34 Apparently, I inadvertantly started a stupid debate in a damn food comm w/ a post. #
22:54 @LinuxBozo @xiane_org Miracle Whip! They wanted to argue over Miracle Whip! Oh, and Subway sandwiches. What the Hel, people?!? #
22:55 @magickalrealism Did you watch season 1? #
23:32 It's funny, Mark & I are sitting here, calling the top finishers in the distance races & calling it right each time. #

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To you, what constitutes a 'healthy' garden...

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:14:12 GMT

For me, it's the abundance and variety of beneficial insects...

From the simple Lady bug, to the varied butterflies to the Praying mantis and various moths, bumblebees. The fact that there are so many different insects that benefit my plants, visiting my gardens, tells me, I'm doing something right.

I was cheering these little guys on, early in the spring, when my Chamomile and Buddelia was infested with aphids. I lost count of how many I found. The aphids lost the war.

3rd or 4th Clearwing Hummingbird Sphinx Moth

The resident Praying Mantis of my Sweet Basil.

I don't know that grasshoppers are 'beneficial', but he was just so perfect a shot that I took one anyway.}:)

Second Black Tiger Swallowtail, the first had a missing 'point' on it's bottom wings.

I'm not sure what butterfly this is. Not a Monarch, they haven't been by yet.

This was the 4th or 5th Tiger Swallowtail that I saw.

Was deadheading the Buddelia, this little guy startled me. I thought for sure I'd snipped it. As far as I know, it and the other resident Praying Mantis in the Buddelia are still there.

Other resident Praying Mantis of the Buddelia. Almost snipped it too. They need to stop being so sneaky.}:P

Between the tiny bees, the wasps, the moths, there were record numbers of bumblebees, many with full pollen 'sacs' on their legs. This is a good thing, considering the problems bees have been having lately, with whole colonies vanishing.

I use no pesticides that aren't homemade. I hand weed, make my own compost, etc. I think it shows. This is the most beneficial type insects I've seen in my garden in recent years.

How about yours?

Crossposted to organic_garden and gardening