Considering (imported) wrote: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:16 am Locally, when I still lived in South Africa, we simply acquired one of the several varieties of non venomous snakes and allowed them the freedom of the house. Beyond mice, we had a number of inhabitants that were both a nuisance and unhealthy. At one point I had both a Rock Python and two cats. There relationship was, at best, guarded, but they seemed to know that both had a purpose. In the United States there are a number of snakes that are routinely used on farms for the control of vermin in barns, crops etc. Whilst I can easily understand this isn't a programme many will pursue, it's a suggestion that might merit consideration. Particularly if you live in an area that is both warm and non-urban.

I had former lover who kept a king snake. She fed the mice with a small bottle before she fed the snake.

Of course, my grandfather used snakes and cats to protect his barns. I do wonder what the social worker would say about a house protected by snakes, even if they are colubrids.

I'm heading out the door to drop off my BME-IAM renewal at the post office then I'll go visit mom.

Hospital called today telling me mom pulled out her IV feeding tube and got out of bed and tried to leave. See, she's fiesty for a 93 year old. They wanted my permission to reinsert her tube and to restrain her and I said, "yes."

She did eat applesauce yesterday...no problems.

Isn't life exciting! You have done very well by your mother. Wer'e all proud of you. --FLO--

Considering (imported) wrote: Wed Oct 10, 2007 3:16 am Locally, when I still lived in South Africa, we simply acquired one of the several varieties of non venomous snakes and allowed them the freedom of the house. Beyond mice, we had a number of inhabitants that were both a nuisance and unhealthy. At one point I had both a Rock Python and two cats. There relationship was, at best, guarded, but they seemed to know that both had a purpose. In the United States there are a number of snakes that are routinely used on farms for the control of vermin in barns, crops etc. Whilst I can easily understand this isn't a programme many will pursue, it's a suggestion that might merit consideration. Particularly if you live in an area that is both warm and non-urban.

What do you mean warm and non-urban? I live out in the country and we have this little black snake that well we have this little black snake with a yellow stripe, I live in Wisconsin its cold up here. Did you know there is not one snake that is a vegetarian? ekkkkkkkk, I hate snakes, so does Rupert, like little black ones with yellow strips.

River

MacTheWolf (imported) wrote: Thu Oct 11, 2007 10:42 am I'm heading out the door to drop off my BME-IAM renewal at the post office then I'll go visit mom.

Hospital called today telling me mom pulled out her IV feeding tube and got out of bed and tried to leave. See, she's fiesty for a 93 year old. They wanted my permission to reinsert her tube and to restrain her and I said, "yes."

She did eat applesauce yesterday...no problems.

I think that I like your mother. She sounds like me.

I walked the three blocks to see mom and to my suprise, mom wasn't there.

It seems she became a bit antsey and pulled out her pic-line. They took her back to the ER to reinsert the line and will return her to the nursing home tomorrow, hopefully.

The hospital did discover, after running a test, that mom has a yeast infection too.

So, till I hear from the hospital or the nursing home, I'll save the wear and tear on my senior citizen arches

On a fun note, two friends from the EA dropped by to see me at home. Sam has been a regular in the chatroom for ages and I enjoyed making his acquaintance. He was accompanied by Plix, whom I've had the pleasure of meeting many times before. Sam installed more memory in my antiquated computer

By now, they're probably back in San Deigo or close to it.

Today was my first day paying utility bills on foot. Approximately 4.3 miles later I paid the electric, telephone and water bills. I walked a few extra blocks to use an ATM since I wanted to reward myself with fast food which, wasn't delicious but, better than my cooking

I went by the hospital to see mom who was in a good mood and recognized me. The hospital is reshipping her back to the nursing home later today now hopefully she begins eating soon. All she wants at the moment is cheesecake.

Either I'm going to get used to walking or my legs are going to fall off Now, all I want is a cold drink and some sleep.

MacTheWolf (imported) wrote: Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:25 am Today was my first day paying utility bills on foot. Approximately 4.3 miles later I paid the electric, telephone and water bills. I walked a few extra blocks to use an ATM since I wanted to reward myself with fast food which, wasn't delicious but, better than my cooking

I went by the hospital to see mom who was in a good mood and recognized me. The hospital is reshipping her back to the nursing home later today now hopefully she begins eating soon. All she wants at the moment is cheesecake.

Either I'm going to get used to walking or my legs are going to fall off Now, all I want is a cold drink and some sleep.

Maybe put a taste of whisky in the cold drink. Then you can really sleep!

Mac, doesn't your local supermarket have a pay center where you can pay all your utility bills? I would check, could save you same walking.

River

kristoff wrote: Sat Oct 13, 2007 11:44 am Maybe put a taste of whisky in the cold drink. Then you can really sleep!

I'm not sure if I have whiskey but I know there's some booze in the kitchen... in those miniature like bottles the airlines use or used to. Besides, it has to be good advice coming from a 17 star.... er sun general.

River:

I payed two of the bills at a liquor store 1.5 miles from me. Our local grocery cashes checks and gives out ATM type cash backs but no utility payments yet.