So we have this huge problem with stray cats in our yard constantly. There is a crazy cat lady across the alley from us and her minions wander everywhere like they own the place. Thad likes to shoot them with his pellet gun. A couple of weeks ago we discovered kittens over by our shed and I think that was the last straw for Thad because he has now begun operation relocation. Being Thad he of course has a "varmint trap" for catching all sorts of critters. He picked it up from his parents house last night and put it in the backyard with some cat food in it. The plan was to check the cage in the morning and if there was a cat in it, toss the cage in the back of the truck and let the cat go in the middle of nowhere off the I-5 where he drives everyday to work. That way we aren't exactly killing the cats, just giving the coyotes out there an easy snack. Anyway, he set the trap and within 20 minutes had one in the cage. So now of course he is trying to find more cages so he can catch a couple each night and clear out the alley even quicker ;)
I know it's only April, and in some parts of the country there is still snow, but it was wicked hot this weekend and time for a dip in the pool. I was very happy to find that Andi's rash guard and shorts still fit this summer. There is so much less to sun block when she wears that.
As I started working on this post I noticed Andi got really quiet, which for those of you who know her, means she's up to something she is not supposed to be and trying to hide it by being quiet. So I jumped up to go find her and I was pleasantly surprised. . . more like amazed to find this.
She was just sitting in the rocking chair reading! I know this is pretty normal for some kids, but this is the first time Andi has sat quietly without being restrained of her own doing. Today is going to be a good day.
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Hi there, My name is RandiSue Luchau and my family and i are in your ward. (Our kids are Wyatt and Kimberly)Anyways, saw on your blog that you are pregnant and i am so happy for you congrats.Take Care and i wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy. :)
..cats are animals you know..not trash that you can dump on the side of the road..That makes me sad
i agree with tenille, despite the fact some neighbor cat keeps crapping in our yard
i know they are animals too...that's why im not thumping them on the head and tossing their corpses in the trash can...
i am at least giving them a chance to live...too bad i saw a bobcat where i dropped the one off today...LUNCH TIME!!!
Way to go Thad! Growing up, we had the same problem. We would trap them and then call animal control to come pick them up. Our one neighbor got upset even though it wasn't his cat. They should have to be contained just like dogs are. If you can't contain them, then they are up for whatever may come to them. I am in full support!
"her minions wander the yard like they own the place" Thank you for that, it made my day! SO Funny!
hahahha.... that is so funny! You make andi seem like a devil child. you are so dramatic sometimes :)
nice job with that cats. I'm sure its not nearly as fun as shooting them with pellets, but o well. you gotta be humane sometime huh.
Hey, i have an idea! Instead of killing cats for fun, get a DOG..that way the cats wont come near your yard. Just a thought.
But then we'd have a dog, and there would still be crap in the yard ;)
plus I'm allergic to those too.
yea and then i wouldnt be having as much fun...
hmmm...i wonder if you can make shoes out of cat skin
Hi Brit! I am always so shocked at how grown up Andi is! Time has gone by so fast! Congrat's on being prego! That is awesome! I hope you have been feeling well! I miss you!
It is still freezing up here. Maybe I need to move to bakes so Andi and Peyton can play more where it is warm. We need to plan a day where we can get together!!
hey girl, thanks for rubbing it in that you're nice and warm...it was 80 degrees on monday, then it snowed on tuesday. utah's a spaz. :) but hey, congrats on being pregnant! i miss you!
So congrats on baby #2!! How exciting!
I recommend tazers for the cats, you know, the kind they use on humans. My brother got tazed the other day (CHP training) and if you decide to go this route, please video tape it and put it on your blog.
BTW - that was from Jacob, not me!!
How do you know that all the cats are strays... and by the way not only is it wrong and immoral to trap cats and dumb them its also illegal... hopefully you get caught.
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