Weekly Chat (Non-Osprey), 4 February 2018

Annette- I have a combination of hardwood floors and carpet. I can relate to your problem with poor Lightning. I always rescue older cats that live out their senior years with me.  It is so hard to know when to let go.  One of my cats, Gidget, had all kinds of problems for years and I loved her dearly, but I have to admit that was a bit of a relief when she passed and I no longer had messes to clean up everyday. Lightning might not show that she is suffering but if she is peeing in unusual places everyday you can bet she isn't feeling well.  

Good evening, all.  I seem to have fallen behind in my posting lately - if you'd like to see a bit of a catch up click on the gorgeous Phil:

All of our male pheasants are Phil!  Makes life a bit easier.

On the following Tuesday I got a few more - click on this very glossy backside to see more:

Annette, A very difficult decision. I think I let my last old cat go  on a bit longer than I should have.  You cannot talk to a cat and ask them how they feel. I don't know how much longer she would have lasted naturally, but she obviously was not getting much out of life. My OH was very upset, but he left the decision to me.

Good idea to talk to the vet.

I had a cataract op. two days ago. Vision still feels very strange.

Hope it settles down, Rosy. My OH soon found it OK, but maybe he was lucky. Everyone I know who's had it done was pleased they did it.

Clare, lovely pics once again!

Evening all:  Thanks for all the input regarding poor Lightning, which included some good points to think about.

Lindybird: Congrats on the new paint and good luck with the blinds.  You have to get your OH to start thinking about replacing them to the point where he comes up with the suggestion!  Here's hoping the summer doesn't throw too much at you!   Just watching the last few minutes of the Olympics Opening Ceremony - the martial arts-type performances following the lighting of the Torch, which was pretty impressive, what with that sort of elevator thingy. Overall, a polished show..  

Clare: Phil is quite the dandy!

Rosy:  I'm sure you'll be getting feedback re  the cataract operation!  Hope things feel less strange soon.

Have a good Saturday all.

Good Morning, everyone. Raining here. 

I enjoyed the Olympic Opening Ceremony, which was simple but dramatic. I see that the time difference is over 9 hours, and that a lot of the action will be whilst we're asleep, so won't be seeing much of it live! 

ROSY - sorry your vision is strange after the cataract op - if the other eye needs the op too, maybe it's the focus balance between the two.  Hope you get full benefit soon.  I am still waiting to arrange my second one "when spring arrives"!

Avoiding Olympics - because Radio times informed me I wouldn't be able to resist.  Must keep my reputation for being stubborn!

I will be glued to the Olympics when I'm not glued to a golf club, a badminton racquet, a set of bowls, a computer ... so much to do, so little time!  I find myself watching all sorts of sports I know nothing about, and become an instant expert!  I am particularly looking forward to the skating and the curling.  I guess I just enjoy the competitive edge and seeing people stretch themselves in directions I find impossible to imagine, let alone take part in.

I had both my cataracts done just over two years ago.  My right eye was done first and I also felt quite 'unbalanced' for a few days.  But it's amazing how the body compensates and gets used to something different.  I had only a week between the first and second eye, during which time I was told I could drive, but didn't feel safe to do so.  I drove the day after the second eye was done, and couldn't believe how much I could see!  I would recommend the procedure to everyone.  I now only wear 'off the peg' glasses if I am doing a lot of reading, and can see details I hadn't seen in years.

Cambodia coming soon ... in two or three episodes!