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Remembering Dad Pete
Grab a hankie and join your scout friends on Sunday, Nov 28th at 3pm ET in the Quiet Room, to celebrate the many many contributions Timmy and Einie’s dad Pete made to Cat Scouts.
2021 Cat Scout Jamboree
IMPORTANT!!!!!!
Because Einie’s dad Pete passed away this week, we are postponing the Jamboree. It has always been meant as a big celebration, and it’s hard to celebrate when sadness has a vase grip around your gonads. The Denmaster is a teary-eyed mess right now–the year has taken its toll.
Jamboree Activity Packs
Activity packs should be arriving if you signed up to get one. As I see additional scouts bemoaning the fact they didn’t sign up early enough for a pack, I’ll drop another pack in the mail. They’re being shipped priority mail. You’ll be getting beachcombing materials, stuff for a couple of crafts projects and your very own Beach Bingo card. Leave your shipping addy in the Jamboree group if you’re late signing up!
CSWHQ Now Has a Home!
CSWHQ is now conveniently a block from the beach in Washington.
As if a widowhood and an interstate move weren’t enough, the denmaster has breast cancer and will have surgery within the next week or two. For every medical test and procedure, she has to drive 2-1/2 hrs to the airport, fly 2 hrs to California and back again, usually the same day. So yeah, the denmaster has kinda fallen off the face of the earth. But once surgery is over and treatment starts she’ll be back at scouts with a vengeance. 
DAD PETE’S OBITUARY
He was born in Plymouth Meeting, PA on January 31, 1953, the son of the late Owen J and Eva Jean Cusack.
Peter was a lifelong resident of the Plymouth Meeting area. He loved riding motorcycles. He was a generous person and always giving to others. He volunteered with many cat adoption agencies and no-kill centers. He worked as a Registered Nurse in an ER and later for Aetna.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Odean Cusack. He is survived by dear friends and four cats.
Services and interment are private.
Memorial contributions may be made in Peter’s name to: Stray Cat Blues, Tiger Haven, Alley Cat Rescue, Stray Cat Alliance, Montgomery County SPCA, Kitty Cottage and any other no kill cat rescues.
Arrangements by Moore, Snear & Ruggiero Funeral Home and Crematory of East Norriton, (610) 277-1600
www.msrfh.com.
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Chip posted an update in the group
Rumbling Thunder Patrol 34 minutes agoI still need more Rumbler’s photos. Front, side, sitting, lying down. Back, standing up, and running, playing fun stuff.
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Chip posted an update in the group
Rumbling Thunder Patrol 37 minutes agoSo far this is what I have done to try to fill Timmy’s photography. It’s not the quality, or speedyness of Timmy. But I’m learning. What took me the most time was getting pictures. I want to make an album for each of us for some standard poses. But, what do you think? We were having one of our planning session for Jambrrrrree!
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That is great, Chip. I get your e-mails, but I am not a Rumbler so did not send photos to you. 🐾🐈
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Cat P posted an update in the group
Powerful Paws Patrol 1 hour, 4 minutes agoHi fellow paws,
Since the jamboree was postponed I wasn’t in a hurry to pick our event. Once I saw that things were being posted I thought we could hold off to see what others were doing. I think pretty much everything is posted. Everyone pretty much said they like the idea of card making idea or the fishing contest along with story of how you…[Read more] -
Obi Trax posted an update in the group
I'm OK! 1 hour, 43 minutes agoWe’re okay. Mum’s arm is super sore from the booster but she feels better today. There’s a chance that she (and Dad) were exposed to covid, but only a chance. They’re waiting to hear test results from their friend and will test themselves once they hit day five post potential exposure. Neither feel sick or anything, but you can’t be too safe…[Read more]
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Paws crossed and purring!!
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Chip posted an update in the group
I'm OK! 3 hours, 40 minutes agoGood Morning!! It’s 41F. Ow and our high is going to be in the mid fifties!!
Last night was a horror of a night! Well not all of it. Mom and Dad’s trivia team game in second. But they had fun!! It was after they were home things turned really bad. Mom had trouble getting to sleep. I was very snuggly and was happy to snuggle and fall a…[Read more]-
What an awful night, I sure hope that the doctor can help your dad get some relief from the awful dreams. In the meantime get some good naps today so you’ll be ready for tonight! A cat needs his sleep!
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I hope the appointment goes well! And I hope mum/s back feels better really soon.
My Mum said she can sympathize a bit because Dad has restless leg syndrome and sleep apnea, and she’s been the unintended target of a kick and jerked awake by noise. For the most part she sleeps in the guest room/office.
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Teddy K posted an update in the group
Rumbling Thunder Patrol 7 hours, 6 minutes agoRumbling Thunder don’t forget to start your day off with a GOOD breakfast!!
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Great Breakfast Teddy thanks!
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Teddy K posted an update in the group
Wildcats – Troop 1 7 hours, 9 minutes agoMaybe a nice crockpot breakfast this morning????
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Yum ! Cheesy grits and veggie omelet for me, please!
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Teddy K posted an update in the group
Campfire 7 hours, 14 minutes agoGood Morning! BRRRRRR……….Maybe a little hula hooping for exercise this morning at the Wagon……..then sit at the picnic table and have a snack or two.
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Yep it’s definitely cold outside, I think some tome on the treadmill will be my exercise for today and then some of the great breakfast that Teddy made for us!
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I had a sweet tooth and KNEW there would be some awesome-pawsome yummies here. Thanks, Teddy!
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Teddy K posted an update in the group
Autumn Jamboree 2021 7 hours, 18 minutes agoLots of fun stuff to do at Jamboree. Because of this busy time of the year I\’ll have to make up a bunch of these cool projects and Mom has dentist on 15th so I may be a little late (or early!) getting to Jamboree and setting up a tent!
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Teddy K posted an update in the group
I'm OK! 7 hours, 22 minutes agoAll is well here in Warrenton…….cold…….we\’re looking for someone to blow all our leaves into the woods – our yard company has employee shortage (like everyone) and we are wall to wall leaves. Mom will find someone today. Other than that we\’re keeping warm and excited about the holiday!
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Seymour Sullivan posted an update in the group
I'm OK! 14 hours, 14 minutes agoVery productive day here! I got my first prescription filled at a local pharmacy…they can’t compound some of the things I need, so mom will just have my old vet mail them to us.
Mom spent a few hours getting her car registered and getting a new driver’s license. Each town here has its own office, so no lines to speak of. The car…[Read more]
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Congratulations! My Mom and Dad are “temporary Mainers” every year in October for vacation……Glad your Mom has her car all “Mained up” !
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Yikes!! What a day! Good and not so good. Glad you are in a really pawsum place to live, though!!
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Congrats on becoming official!! Are there any money trees growing in Maine? MOL! Good luck with the car.
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Cat P posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 22 minutes agoGood night everyone!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 28 minutes agoGood night all, rest well and be safe!
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Mango Creasey posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 36 minutes agoIt was Dad Pete who always posted our photos at each event!!
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 38 minutes agoI think that I am going to head to the Blue room. Thank you Pete for another wonderful dinner and thank you everyone for your friendship. Good Night.
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I’m right behind you, Pete! I think everyone is either headed home or is upstairs. So, I’ll tend to the fire. Then I’ll be there. It’s going to feel really empty tonight.
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I’ll be right behind you! My dad is very tired tonight he had to get very early to take Mike Jr to his Oncologist Appointment. See you all in the morning!
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Seymour Sullivan posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 42 minutes agoI am going to have to leave so mom can use the \’puter for a while. It was wonderful seeing you all. Stay warm and well!
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Good night Seymour, my furrend.
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Nighty night, Andy!
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Night, Chippers!
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Thanks, my furend! Same to you!!
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Good night Seymour, rest well my friend! I’ll be heading up to bed soon myself!
Don’t forget your take home box and your Reese’s treats-
Thanks, Pete. I believe mom will be snacking on those as she works tonight!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 43 minutes agoSeymour finishes loading the dish washer and closes the door. he very carefully feels the keypad and selects the wash and sterilize options the presses START! He smiles as the machine begins wash he can feel the vibration and warmth!
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Seymour, you do love to be warm, don’t you? You must have had some really cold hard times. I’m glad those days are over!!
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Seymour can do things by touch that we need our eyes to do. He is amazing.
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Good Night Everyone!!
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 53 minutes agoHow are you feeling Cat?
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Ok mom is adjusting my food back a little. She think too much gastro dry gets to my tummy so she’s going back to go half my calorie intake of gastro dry and the other half id. Mom says taking care of me is like walking a tightrope.
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Dad calls me the miracle kitty.
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I hope that your mom can get your food adjusted. You are a miracle kitty.
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I think she can
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You are so fortunate that both of your pawrents are proactive and go the extra mile for you, Cat!
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MOL a couple weeks ago mom was gone and dad was taking care of me, when mom came home dad said wow you spend all day taking care of Cat, I never realized that.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 55 minutes agoPete laughs and tells Cat P that it seems that all of the boys would like to serve her dinner!
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That is so kind and thoughtful.
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Enjoy it, Cat! Look forward to our trip to the North Pole! At first I thought we were coming to your house!
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You can always come to my house but I think the north pole will be a lot more fun.
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Well, I’ve never been to either, so it will be fun either way!
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Yes, that is true.
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I’m pretty sure we’ll all have a good time! Santa and Mrs Claus are always so nice to us when we visit!
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Chip posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 59 minutes agoBedtime treats! A small bag of Mom’s favorite! ,
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Oh I love these! thank you Chip
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Ha Ha Ha! Chippers. I’m sticking with the fruitcake.
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THANKS! They are our favorites too. Mom says that Reese’s Cups should be a major food group.
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Well, PB and chocolate are very good for the diet and the soul!
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That’s true, Seymour.
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Those are good I like the snack size but not the big ones.
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You can eat lots of the snack size ones.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 14 hours, 59 minutes agoWe’re back, Pete gets the brandy and coffee, sets it on the rolling tea table and offers to serve his friends!
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Pawfect, Pete!
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Cat P posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours ago*cat come running in* Hello I\’m late as usual.
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Hey, Cat!! There’s the menu, what May I get for you?
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Hi Cat, it’s great to see you. There is plenty of food. We have tomato, bacon soup, salad, savory beef stew and homemade bread.
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We have apple crisp and fruitcake and eggnog for dessert.
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Andy the desserts sound good I think I’ll just do desserts Tonight
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Hi Cat may we serve you dinner? There is plenty of everything!
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Hi, Cat!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 6 minutes agoPete says,\”It\’s time for mu Insulin, I\’ll be right back!\”
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See you in a few
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Seymour Sullivan posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 8 minutes agoMango and Willow, have you signed up for the Jamboree? Cat P and Tiger could surely use your help at Powerful Paws!
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We really need you to be there!!
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And we want you to be there, too!
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Yes mango sign up we need you
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Last time we could not log in at all at Knowledge Bowl
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YES! We may do a fishing contest!!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 15 minutes agoWe have Fruit cake and egg nog too!
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The egg nog is really tasty, Pete
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Oh now this is heaven. Pure heaven!
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That is so yummy. I love both of them
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Seymour Sullivan posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 17 minutes agoSo sorry I was absent. Mom got a long call from one of her petsitters. Needed to take care of some situations! Back now.
Can I do anything? I seem to remember Pete mentioned fruitcake for dessert. We love that more than any holiday dessert!
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Hey, Pete! Is there any fruit cake? Seymour thought there was and he likes fruit cake!
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I am glad that your mom can take care of her business from Maine. Fruitcake and eggnog are purrfect for the holidays.
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Mom agrees with you, Andy!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 24 minutes agoPete sees Seymour\’s Red Wagon and brings it to the dining room. He tells everyone to put their dishes in the wagon and when we\’re done we\’ll take them to the kitchen and Seymour will load the washer!
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I’ll help him!! I know he can do it , but I’ll help him
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He’s proud of knowing where to put the plates and silverware, I showed him last week and he memorized it!
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It’s true…I memorize my routes and my routines! And of course, I use vibrations whenever I can to help guide me.
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That’s a good way to do the dishes. I will sweep the floor and take out the trash.
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Thanks Andy be sure to put the chain on the trashcans or the raccoons will scatter the trash all over
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Loading her right up, Pete! Thank you all for filling the wagon!!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 27 minutes agoHere is our apple crisp dessert!
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Pete!! This is delishus!!!!
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Thanks Chip it’s a very simple dessert, but one of my favorites!
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It’s our favorites too!AppleCrisp with Cinnamon Ice Cream is Mom her favorite too!!
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Wow, it is so delicious.
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Gosh, it’s fabulous!
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That looks good too. I’ll have a little dish.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 34 minutes agoPete leaves the table and adds three logs to the fire, He switches the sound system on starts playing an assortment of Christmas Carols!
He returns to the table and says when we\’re ready for dessert lets move to the living room.-
I’ll rinse my dishes and put them on the dish washer. Then get my dessert and join you
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I love listening to Christmas music while sitting by the fire. It makes me feel good.
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Well, I can’t hear the music, but I can sense your vibes!
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I think you “hear” it with your Whiskers!
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Mango Creasey posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 48 minutes agoYes, Andy! Willow and I got bowls of the beef stew and bread too!!
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Isn’t it delicious? I love it.
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It makes me warm from my toes to my nose! Maybe we should include the recipe in our winter survival guide!
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That is a great idea Pete.
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“A must for every back pack!”
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Would you and Willow like a glass of wine?it’s a good companion to the stew!!
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 54 minutes agoI got a bowl of the delicious savory beef stew and some homemade bread. Yum
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lots of veggies in the stew, that is my mom’s favorite part!
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The bread is pawsum!! Pete, do you use a bread machine or just use your paws?
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And I always love your beef stew!!
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I use a bred machine to make the dough and then I put the dough in bread pans and bake the bread in the oven!
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Mango Creasey posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 58 minutes agoBeauty and Harry are lucky!!
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Yes they are
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 15 hours, 59 minutes agoJust to refresh our menu fro tonight!
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Is anyone ready for the stew?? I can start getting it.
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I’m ready! How abut you, Seymour I can bring you some when I come back to the table! Oh the breed is still warm and it’s great for dipping in the stew
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Yummy menu
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 8 minutes agoThe tomato bacon soup is yummy and it warms me up inside. I like the salad with Timmy\’s salad dressing too.
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Bacon makes everything taste better!
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Especially Bacon in soup and Bacon Blond Brownies and Bacon Roses! I recall Buddy Budd loved Bacon Roses!!
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Mom really needs to make that soup!!
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I love Timmy’s Salad dressing too! It’s odd as we saw Timmy and Einstein so often , until now there is a hole where they are missing!!
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They will always be here in spirit with us, Mango!
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True! But I physically miss their weekly presence too!!
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Oh! Hello there Aetheling!!
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I do too.
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I am ready for dessert by the fire! Willows agrees!!
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Seymour Sullivan posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 15 minutes agoHi, everybody! Sorry to be late. Mom did a huge grocery shopping earlier, only to get home to discover she had forgotten something. Luckily, we live now only .4m to the store!
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Hi Seymour, you’re not late we just got started the food is all on the buffet and placed so that you can find it! (Even though dad makes a list he almost always forgets something!)
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What’s wrong with our peeps sometimes? We never forget anything!
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You are certainly getting settled !! I’m glad!! Do you have a fireplace?
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No, but it’s toasty warm here. The heating system is so efficient mom just keeps the stat at 70 degrees. We’ve already had several nights with temps below freezing, and one would never know it!
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That sounds so Cozy Seymour. Dad keeps us at 68 and we are warm but we still like to lounge in front of the fire!
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Its great that Ken got two heaters!!
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Dad has the heat in the workshop set at 70 and Beauty and Harry have two heated beds, but they usually sleep together in one of them!
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How sweet! Do you think they’re related?
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I don’t think so, Beauty is long haired, Harry is short haired and Harry is big guy and Beiuty is petite I think Beauty showed Harry where to find food and friends and they are close friends,
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 16 minutes agoMango, Willow it\’s great to see you both! Willow is right tonight we\’re having Beef Stew not Beast Stew!
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Isn’t A cow a beastie??
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I guess you’re right Mango so maybe this is Beast Stew!
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Mom got a new hand mixer a Black and Decker with Beaters and a whisk plus dough hooks too! Mom got King Arthur flour and yeast and is gonna try making white bread again!!
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That sounds great! Fresh baked bread is such a treat!
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Mom used to bake bread often when living in New Hampshire when Justin had a field trip to the King Arthur Flour store in White River Junction! He came home with bread and yeast to make two loaves! And Mom kneaded by hand and let rise on wood stove and she got good at bread kneading! but we’ll it’s been 25 years ago or more!!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 20 minutes agoHI, we\’re back Beauty and Harry both say Meow! We al had chunks of d it. Dad coked some of the beafwith our Fancy Feast and kibbles tonight, Beauty and Harry too. They loved it. (dad cooked some for us and them without the seasonings
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How nice! Beauty and Harry are such lucky kitties to have picked the right house to hang out around and in!
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Beauty is a very smart kitty and has dad well trained!
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Your dad takes very good care of them and they appreciate it.
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They do seem to appreciate Beauty gives dad head bumps while he prepares their food!
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Delicious
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 20 minutes agoWe found Timmy’s recipe for homemade salad dressing. I followed the recipe, so I hope it tastes as good as his did.
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Thanks Andy that is a great salad dressing! Yum! This Timmy’s exact recipe!
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I’m sure it does…….(Chip dips his unused spoon in it). OooohYumyum, Pete!! You got it!!
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Would you share? We thought he always ate Kraft bottled stuff, which we are not fans of! This looks and smells very tasty!
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Timmy’s special salad dressing is much better than any store bought dressing!
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Fantastic, Pete! We would love the recipe if Andy has it.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 26 minutes agoOur sweet neighborhood kitties Beauty and Harry are here, I\’ll be silent while dad gives them their dinner!
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Tell Beauty and Harry that I said meow.
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 38 minutes agoHi everybody
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Hi Andy! Dinner is ready, I’m just now setting everything on the buffet!
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How are you, Andy? Great to see you!!
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Hi Chip, I am doing great.
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Mango Creasey posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 39 minutes agoYups it\’s time for Tuesday Night Dinner!!
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Hi Mango
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Hello Friend Andy!
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Beefy Beast Stew! Willow grimaces! it’s Beef Stew NOT Beast Stew!
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Mango Creasey posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 40 minutes agoWe are at last on time! I felt really glad to learn that Dad Pete Cusack\’s four kitties will get permanent homes with Cat Scout Peoples!! I really hope this works out to see Scout Einstein again!!
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We got leaky eyed when we heard that, we were so worried about the cats. I hope that we will see Einie again.
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Scout Einie is sure to visit here as often as he can!
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So Mom hopes Pete Cusacks Estate agent contacts the Cat Scout Peoples to get Einstein, Rumpy Bump, Miss Fitz, and Toby!
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Chip posted an update in the group
Hello Kitty Lovers 16 hours, 42 minutes agoWhat are we drinking tonight? I’ll pour.
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Do we have any wine?
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We have two bottles of Gato Negro Merlot! They are on the counter in the kitchen Andy would you bring them our=t to the table?
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I will love a glass of Gato Negro!
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Here you go! wine for everyone !
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Willow will also take a glass!
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Love it, Pete!
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