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Einstein posted an update in the group
I'm OK! 1 month, 2 weeks agoHi all. We are all ok. Dad is pretty well and planning our week. We will be around peeking in. Purrs all.
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My comment disappeared. I am glad that your dad is feeling better. We will continue to purr and pray for him. Yay Max.
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Einstein posted a new activity comment 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Einstein posted an update in the group
Rumbling Thunder Patrol 1 month, 2 weeks agoA great night to get a to-go box. I am headed home to be with Dad. He sends everyone thanks for your purrs. Goodnight friends
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I'm OK! 1 month, 2 weeks agoHi all Happy Friday. It is a nice day here and we are all doing well thanks for purrs for Dad. We have F1 to sit and watch with Dad this weekend that we are looking forward too. Have a great weekend with Family and as always, be safe!
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Have a great weekend watching F1 with your dad.
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That sounds like my weekend plans, too!! 🏎🏎🏎🏁
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Einstein posted a new activity comment 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Dad has the F1 Practice on DVR so we will start watching after the cleaning person. Have a super day Chip and tell Mom to Paint for Fun-
Thank you. It took a while…but she wants you to know that we read this again, and that’s exactly what she is doing right now! She’s painting for fun!! 🧡🐾🎨🐈
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Einstein posted a new activity comment 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Einstein posted a new activity comment 1 month, 2 weeks ago
*Bounce, Bounce, Bouuunce, Bounce* Wow got some height there. Pasticiotti please with Three Kitten Hot Chocolate. Thanks Teddy! Mmmmm -
Einstein posted a new activity comment 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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I'm OK! 1 month, 2 weeks agoHi Scouts! We are all pretty good and hope you are too. Dads friend has a neighbor who has some feral kittens 5-6 weeks. Dad can get them homes but they captured them and then let them go and Dad said it is doubtful they will allow that again. Pray for the tykes
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Hi Cat that is really good news. Cat Dads do a wonderful job of caring for kitties. We know! - Load More
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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!
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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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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Book Club 12 minutes agoGood night all I had fun now I can help dad with some cards!
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Good night!!
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Ætheling posted an update in the group
Book Club 28 minutes agoWell, I guess we finished.
I think next month we should all come prepared with some thoughts about books through at least February and March. That way we can be prepared in advance to get the books. Maybe we will have enough ideas to even decide three months in advance.-
Good idea! Good night! It was a great book and a fun discussion
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Good idea.
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That sounds good! Maybe we could do some of the Early Sneaky Pie Brown Books there are a lot of them!
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Book Club 29 minutes agoWell I guess I will head home. I enjoyed this book. Thank you everyone for your friendship. Good night
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Good night, Andy!
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Good night Andy.
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Book Club 40 minutes agoDid you like the book Bunty?
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Bunty B posted an update in the group
Book Club 44 minutes agoI totally forgot it was book club night. Mommy got home a little later than usual. She picked up her mail, her dinner and then fed me, ate her dinner, made the paw print, had a shower, etc.
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Hi, Bunty. Sometimes our humans just get too busy.
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Hi Bunty
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It sounds like your mom has been very busy.
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It’s hard to train our humans.
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My secretary also needs a lot of training
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Ætheling posted an update in the group
Book Club 44 minutes agoBe careful, scouts. There are two other authors who have books by the same title in our library.
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Actually, THREE other authors with books with the exact same title.
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Yes, I saw that too.
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Thanks for the warning.
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Did we all get the Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie Brown book?
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Pete, that was good that you posted a picture of the cover of the book. That helps us to make sure we grab the right one
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Raz posted an update in the group
Book Club 48 minutes agoDid everyone make their ornament? I didn’t because I was up in my bachelor pad and Mom couldn’t get me and then she was going to 5 pm Mass and wouldn’t have time to bake it. Maybe tomorrow.
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We made ours.
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They are posted in Sammy’s den
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They look really nice Tyebe.
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Mom just felt my “dough,” which she put in the fridge hoping it would stiffen up. It didn’t. She’s going to add even more flour tomorrow.
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Mom added more flour to mine too. It eventually got to where she could use it but it was still rather sticky.
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MOL, Raz, When we cats don’t want to bothered, we don’t want to be bothered!
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Yes, my mom tricked me into stepping on the gooey mess. She did not think that I was going to do it. She thought that she would end up gluing my picture to the ornament but I cooperated.
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Good for you!
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Book Club 49 minutes agoOkay the book for January is “Claws for Alarm” by Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie Brown!
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We will Meet on January 12th, 2022 to discuss this one!
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Great! Our library has it too!!!
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Thanks. We’ll see if we can get the e-book.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Book Club 58 minutes agoWould anyone like to try a Rita Mae and Sneaky Pie Brown Cat Mystery The newest one is \”Claws For Alarm!\”
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I like that name..we like it!
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Hello, Tyebe!
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Hi AEtheling, good to see you my friend,
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Hi, Sweetie, I am so happy to see you! 💖🐈
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I will read whatever everybody else wants to read.
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My Mom read this and really liked it she said it blended a kitty mystery with history and it kept her guessing till the end!
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Purrfect!
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Ok, Pete, That one sounds good then.
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It is available though Clevenet, Aetheling. I was able to reserve a copy from the Ashtabula library.
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Thanks, Andy, I just now reserved one. There are lots of copies available, hooray
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Sounds like our type of book.
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That could be good.
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Works or me.
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Mom is a pretty good judge of kitty books!
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Ætheling posted an update in the group
Book Club 58 minutes agoJames and Belle both seemed to have been tuned in to what each other liked. The gift that James gave to Belle, that concrete piece he found, seemed to have really pleased Belle. He said it looked like a piece of modern art in a gallery, starred with multi colored crystal like stones, and even the concrete surface was colored. He knew she would…[Read more]
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That’s true Aetheling. James’ gift was from the heart and Belle was touched by it.
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Cooper Murphy posted an update in the group
Book Club 58 minutes agoThinking about Book Club and the book last night, I thought how we got a miracle when we found Sawyer and it made me think that Bob was James’ miracle. Without Bob I think James would have died of a drug overdose on the street.
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Yes, I agree he would have.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 4 minutes agoDid we decide on a book for January?
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I don’t think we did.
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any suggestions or should we post pone till February
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I hope we don’t postpone. I am enjoying reading each month.
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Ætheling posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 8 minutes agoHe was so touched by that photo album that Belle made for him. He said he just kept looking at it and looking at it all Boxing Day. What a sweet idea she had for his gift.
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She was a wonderful friend to James. They were good friends and she looked out for him.
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In one of the other books, Belle took care of James when he was sick. She was a true friend
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Cooper Murphy posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 14 minutes agoBob taught James not only what is was like to be responsible for himself but for others as well.
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Yes he did
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And he learned how much joy he could get by doing things for others. I felt so bad when he lost the earrings.
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I did too. He was so happy to be able to buy a gift and he picked the earrings very carefully. It was sad that he lost them.
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I know, it was such a disappointment about those earrings. And yet he was able to give Belle Christmas presents that she really appreciated.
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Shoko posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 1 hour, 15 minutes agoOur ornaments are finished. I don’t know if you can see them. The big paw is Tyebe and the wee one is me.
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These are great!
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Thanks Pete.
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Nice!!!
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They came out great. You can add glitter or paint too if you want.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 16 minutes agoI was worried that when Bob passed James would relapse, but from what I can read on the internet James is doing well and continues to help support animal groups!
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That’s wonderful! I know at the time, the article said he had a fiancé and already had a couple of kittens when it happened, so that was a comfort.
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I think James is a Cat Lover for Life!
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I am glad that he continues to be healthy. Bob was such a major force in his life. I was also worried that he would relapse.
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I suspect that Bob continues to guide James. I think he is acting through the kittens! My dad says not even death can break the bond of love that exists between us!
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That is true Pete
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 17 minutes agoJames became more aware of the suffering of other people too. It really affected him when he saw the man sleeping on the ground in the same place that James used to sleep.
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It was good that he learned from what he went through. He was strong against the pusher who wanted to give him drugs.
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That’s true. He was able to relate now to others who are in the same situation he used to be in.
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Ætheling posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 20 minutes agoIt’s an uplifting and heartwarming story to enjoy at Christmas time or anytime. James talking about how he lived in the past, and how he became healthier, happier, more engaged, and began to clean up his life and begin to support himself so that he could support Bob: all because of, and with, the help and advice of Bob.
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That is a good description of the books.
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We really learned more about James. I did not realize just how bad his life had been…sleeping rough sounds terrible.
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It really does Cooper Murphy.
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 21 minutes agoJames really had a sad life, I think that led to his addiction problems.
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Yes, the stress from childhood can really lead to a lot of not just mental but physical problems later on in life.
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Cooper Murphy posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 26 minutes agoHi, just got here. Mom and Dad just got home from a holiday light tour by bike. I think they have turned into ice sculptures.
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That sounds nice but COLD
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That sounds like fun Cooper Murphy, except for getting cold. Is there a group of people who do the holiday light tour by bike?
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The holiday light tour Sounds really nice, but your humans turning into ice sculptures does not. You cats snuggle up with them and get them warmed up
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 28 minutes agoI will say this, I really liked \”A Gift From Bob\” all of the \”Bob\” books show just how healing the relationship between pets and humans can be! To say that Bob and James saved one another\’s life is no exaggeration
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That is absolutely true, Pete.
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Very true. I really enjoyed the book.
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I liked this book too. They sure did save each other’s lives.
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They did!
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One of the things that impressed me was that Bob like being James’ partner, sometimes people thought James was making Bob work with him, but I think we all know that Bob liked doing his little act with James!
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Yes, James wrote that sometimes Bob would beg for him to let him do the tricks for the crowd. They really had a great relationship going between them.
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Raz posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 28 minutes agoI\’m here!!!
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Hello, Raz!
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Hi Raz
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Ætheling posted an update in the group
Book Club 1 hour, 43 minutes agoI brought cookies, and I made a pot of hot catnip tea.
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Thanks Aetheling
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Hello, Andy!
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Hi Aetheling
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Thank You Raz! I don’t know how many will be here tonight we thought about cancelling but I guess we’ll see. I forgot how busy our pawrents get at this time of year, dad…
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Hello, Pete!
I myself don’t see my resemblance to Raz, MOL!
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MOL I had to look to see what I brought!!!!
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Sorry Aethling, I guess dad and I miscommunicated! those are very cool cookies and the tea is great!
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That’s OK, Pete! I have confused Scouts with each other a number of times!
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Bunty B posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 1 hour, 45 minutes agoI did do a paw print. Mine needs time to dry. 1 day per side and then I can put the ribbon in it.
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It’s looks good Bunty.
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Very nice
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Good job Bunty.
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Shoko posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 3 hours, 48 minutes agoOur ornaments are just about done,
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 5 hours, 24 minutes agoSome cats asked me about Mod Podge. It is a glue, sealer and finish. It looks like runny white glue. You can use it for all kinds of projects. Mom found a small bottle of it at Dollar tree. You can also buy it at Hobby Lobby, Michael\’s etc.
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I never heard of it….Mod Podge……cool name
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it’s called Midge Podge and when mom made flats of MEEE! She covered me my Fkat Mango with Modge Podge
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My mom loves Dollar Tree, They have so many craft supplies now.
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I do too, they have a nice craft supplies.
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My mom used that when she did crafts a long time ago.
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Chip posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 5 hours, 31 minutes agoIt was so much fun!! Thank you Mrs. P!! And thank you, Sammy!! I really enjoyed it, and Mom says she did, too! We will share pictures when we have completely finished!!
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I am looking forward to seeing all the ornaments.
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Looking forward to seeing yours.
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 5 hours, 36 minutes agoThanks Sammy and Mrs P. I love these fun crafts.
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You’re welcome. Thank you for participating.
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I am glad that you are going Aetheling.
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It will sure be fun, Andy
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Shoko posted an update in the group
North Pole Adventure 6 hours, 1 minute agoMom goes in for surgery Friday but will try to get here on Saturday….if she doesn\’t make it on time, she\’ll catch up later.
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Purrayers for your Mom! I know you and Tyebe will great nurses for her!!
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Shoko posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 7 minutes agoGreat fun Sammy and Mrs. P…thank you. The ornaments have awhile in the oven yet, though. We will show them when they are done.
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You’re welcome. I look forward to seeing your pawprints.
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Sammy Pilch posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 12 minutes agoOops! I forgot to say you should wipe your paw off with a wet cloth after so you don\’t have to taste the salty dough.
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Now you tell us. I actually enjoyed the doughy, salty taste.
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MOL! 🙂
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MOL good idea!
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Good idea, Sammy P
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Cat P posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 18 minutes agoSammy and Mrs P thank you so much for another fun craft project. We look forward to and very much enjoy craft day.
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You’re welcome. Thank you for participating.
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Cat P posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 24 minutes agoMom is babysitting two and a half hours away so we both watched and are so excited to a actually make the ornament. We are both super excited. I might make two and give one to Santa on Saturday.
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That is a great idea.
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Santa would like that!!
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RaenaBelle High posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 34 minutes agoGotta go. Mommy\’s gotta put the food in thefreezer and portion some out. We\’ve been scraping by waiting fur this delivery. this was great fun.
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Thank you for joining in the fun.
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Pete H. posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 35 minutes agoWe arrived late because dad had to help Mike Jr get his car started. He left his lights on when he went to have his catscan today and had a dead battery when he came back to the parking garage. It was quite a job getting the car started, because of all of the vehicles parked so close to iit we will make our craft this evening! Thanks for this fun activity!
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Hey Pete. Glad the car started and all is well.
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Hi Pete
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Sorry that happened. Yes, you can make the project anytime.
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Things like that happen. Espeshualy when you don’t have time! Purrs to Mike, Jr, and his catscam.
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Chip posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 37 minutes agoMom isn’t smiling any more. They are a bit thick. She did knead the dough a bit and the food coloring did kinda marble it. My foot prints look funny to me. I didn’t really help much. The two small ones are Chessie. The big ones are mine. And the wreath might get a picture of Angel Hermes!! They are in the oven. Mom gave me some more treats to soo…[Read more]
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Mom likes the idea of food color over paint. She doesn’t think we have any, but is going to look.
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What a good idea.
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I think they look great. Kind of tye dyed.
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Talking Thomas Mallory posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 38 minutes agoWe will do this tomorrow and post the results on Friday.
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Cooper Murphy posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 39 minutes agoMom added more flour and it is still too sticky. She is going to put it in the fridge for a while. Thanks, SammyP and Mrs. P. We will let you know if we make this work!
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Mom is going to work on mine later.
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Coop, mom had trouble handling it too. I suggest she flower the top snd put another piece of waxed paper on it and then roll it out. Then slowly, very slowly, peal the…
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Thanks, Chip. It is in the fridge. Hope that will help!
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Yours’s will be wonderful Coop.
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Thanks, Shoko. I really just want to make one for Tyebe, please don’t tell her.
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Shoko posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 40 minutes agoThank you Sammy and mom. I can\’t get over the sizes between Tyebe and my paws.
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Andy McIntyre posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 43 minutes agoMom has some Mod Podge. She s going to put it on after we decorate it.
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What is Mod Podge?
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I’s was gonna ask the same thing Sunny. MOL
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Is that like glue Andy?
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It’s more like a top coat. Things under it will stay there, but it isn’t sticky like glue.
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That sounds useful. Does it protect in the outdoors?
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Shouldn’t clear nail polish do the same thing?
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I am not sure Sunny
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What a great idea
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Great idea. You can also use clear nail polish .
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RaenaBelle High posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 46 minutes agoJust in case anypawdy missed the answers, the mixed dough should be tacky but not sticky. Once mixed, roll out to 1/4\” to 1/2\” thick. Drying time will vary depending on the thickness of your print.
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Thank you reposting that RaenaBelle. That is useful information.
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Thanks RaenaBelle
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How will we know they are ready to turn?
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They should dry/bake for about 2 hours per 1/4″. The finished product will be completely dry to the touch Chip.
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Talking Thomas Mallory posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 47 minutes agoThank you Sammy And Mrs Pilch. I’m going to have mom do this and make my sisfurs stick their paws on the dough
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It makes quite a bit of dough
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Sunny O. Cat posted an update in the group
SammyP’s Craft Room 6 hours, 48 minutes agoI think we could put glitter or sprinkles on it before it dries, that way we wouldn\’t need to glue them on.
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I wonder how they would do when it’s baking.
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Yeah, I wonder too. They do ok when baking cookies. It’s hotter but doesn’t last as long then. I may have to try it and find out.
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Cool, please let me know.
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That sounds good
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