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Saturday, February 9, 2013

This Weather Will Freeze Your Piggies Off!

...especially if you don't wear shoes!
It was 20 F degrees today and very windy.
Not the best of weather to get a pedicure and then have
to walk out with those flimsy, hot pink, disposable
foot shields they give you to wear home!

Trouble is, I wasn't going home!  I had errands to
run!  So after I flip-flopped across the parking lot
and froze my piggies off, I sat in my jeep and thought a
minute.  I had to go to the grocery.  The other errands 
could wait.  But my nails weren't dry!  And there was
no way I was walking through Sam's Club and Kroger
with my coat, scarf, gloves, and pink foot shields!
So I stopped at Wal-mart to find some real flip flops.

Fortunately I got the first parking spot
and when I flip-flopped inside, the big "SHOES"
sign hanging from the ceiling, was straight in front
of me.  And even better yet, a guy was just stocking
an empty shelf with...flip flops!  Black ones!  In my size!
I grabbed a pair and smiled at him as he looked at my pink
shields and then back at my face, (ha!) and made my way to
the checkout.  Black flip flops weren't appropriate either,
but they were better than what I was wearing at the time!


Now that I've survived all hilarious glances and brought my
groceries and pretty piggies home, I can laugh!  lol!
The pedicure was wonderful...a deluxe, one hour long appointment
with a massage, clay mask treatment and a soak under hot moist
towels.  Oh, and I was sitting in a reclining massage chair! Ahhh.
 And the shimmery red polish was perfect for
Valentine's Day, don't you think?

Next time I'll be sure and schedule my appointment as the
last thing on my to do list instead of the first. lol...

*******

And...to any other cat lovers out there...I'm going to attempt
to take another litter to the humane society tomorrow morning
to be spayed/neutered.  And I'm very hopeful in taking the
mom, Velvet, too.  She ran into a carrier a few times for me
to go after a treat yesterday and today, so I think I can
do that again tomorrow and whisk the door shut when she's
inside.  Then she'll probably never speak to me again. ha.
Or maybe after raising two litters, she'll be thankful?
If you think of it, pray that I catch all 5 to go!
God answers stranger prayers, I am sure. :)



Eventually, all the strays in the neighborhood will 
be fixed and that will be a good thing!
I saw a sign in the society's waiting room that said that
a male/female can mate and with their offspring mating,
they can produce 67,000 cats in their lifetime.
Oh my.  Yes, this is a good thing I'm doing. hahaha.
I'll let you know how it goes!

And stay tuned tomorrow, I have a related story to
tell you, about a dream The Mister had about
Dr. DoLittle (that's what he calls me).  haha.


44 comments:

  1. Love your Valentine toes...but the story is too hilarious...Oh Betsy...You again, have made my day!!

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    1. I was cracking myself up, really. and then that stock man in Walmart....the look he gave me was priceless. Oh my.

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  2. You are funny, but your feet look great!
    Hope all goes well with the cats. :)

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    1. my feet feel great, too....all the way up to my knees! ha. And now that I'm home and in my socks and slippers, they feel even better! ha.

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  3. Too funny! Sounds like a very relaxing hour. We have a woman in our neighborhood that catches the strays and takes them to be neutered.

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    1. you'll have to call her the crazy cat lady or dr. dolittle. haha....and thank her, too! 67,000, you know! lol....

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  4. That massage sounds wonderful! and I love the shimmery red polish! Funny story... :)

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    1. It was wonderful and when she put those hot towels on my legs I was wishing for a full body massage. They would have had to drag me out of there...I'd want to stay forever. lol....

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  5. Lovely toes betsy, look amazing, make me smile see your feet because of course yours are so white! and mmine (because we are in summer and Im out a lot) are really tan (I always forget put some cream:)
    And love your color nails Esperanza is using the same color:))
    Funny story! x

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    1. VERY white! hahaha...I need some tan! I was thinking how pale my legs were during the pedicure, too! lol...

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    2. Dont worry you will be tan when spring arrive!

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  6. 67.000 cats in their life time? oh my!!!

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  7. Love the red toes and the pedi sounds devine! I did notice that the flip flops and other summer stuff is in the stores now. I even saw swimming suits out! Will keep you and the kitties in my thoughts : )

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    1. swim suits just sound a little chilly, don't they? haha.

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  8. hahaha wow 67,000 cats you say?
    That would take crazy cat lady to a whole new level at any bay
    Well maybe mother nature will also see your toe
    And make winter go
    That would be grand
    As I'll be buried this time tomorrow in my land
    Good luck catching them all
    Sure now you are the master of the cat call haha

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    1. Just thin of all the birds they would eat!
      that study would not think that was neat! haha.
      Yes, you will be buried in the snow
      we're missing all that fun here in Ohio!

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    2. Your smog is keeping it away
      Lucky you at your bay
      And the study could just be done on you
      If you had that many at your zoo haha

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  9. You are a very fine person to take up this neighborhood cat challenge.

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    1. It's been a good experience...harder than I thought, but I'm glad it's getting done!

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  10. Wow! Walmart had flip flops this time of year? Probably for the snowbirds to stock up on. Love the story and your pedi looks great. You really are a sweetie in getting those kitties neutered.

    XO,
    Jane

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    1. they were just putting them out today...he only had 5-6 pairs out and the whole isle was empty...he was probably going to fill it...getting ready for spring breaks, etc. I'm just glad they were there! HAHA.

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  11. good luck herding the crew to the chop shop tomorrow...smiles...and no clipped ears!!
    ha on your flip flop adventure as well...have a great weekend betsy...

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    1. ugh..really! No ear notches. lol....I already filled out the paper work and said that!
      We played "fetch the treat in the carrier" tonight. Kittens love it. Velvet is a little wary but has gone in a few times...not as far in as I would like, but it's better than nothing. lol. It's hard to lure wise mom cats that won't let you touch them. ha.

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  12. Your nail salon has nicer flip flops than the one I use :-)

    That's a beautiful picture of Mama Cat and her kittens. Good luck getting them to the vet.

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    1. oh really? oh dear....I didn't think that was possible! They were as thin as a sheet of paper. ha.

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  13. I have been looking the World Wide Web for this information Photographs and pictures of sun

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    1. really? about my pedicure? ha. spammer. lol....

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  14. Dear Dr. DoLittle :-),

    You ARE doing a good thing!!! Good luck on your kitty mission tomorrow. Lovely pedicure, perfect for 2/14.

    xoxo j

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    1. thanks, janice! The mom didn't show up this morning but I took in the 4 kittens. Sigh! She's too smart for her own good!

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  15. Hi Betsy .. crumbs what a lovely story - or stories .. I do hope hubby will be happy with red toes come Friday! Those pink thingumbies look fun - never seen them before .. but the black ones oh oh so much smarter .. I can imagine the Walmart guy ... and those pussy cats - 67,000 good heavens above .. yes good luck today I think ... happy catching and looking forward to Mister's dream .. cheers Hilary

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    1. yeah, the black ones are keepers....but they won't come out of the closet until April, I'm guessing!

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  16. Well, Betsy, you have just given us the literal translation of the little rhymn, "this little piggie went to market..." And such cute little piggies at that!!

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    1. HAHAHAHA! Oh, that is so funny....clever you! lol....

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  17. You have the prettiest toes!

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    1. why, thank you! And they are smooth and soft, now! haha. So nice!

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  18. Your pedicure just makes your pretty little feet look prettier still. But yes, I guess a little forward planning would be good!

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    1. yes, it would be very good! What was I thinking? ha.

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  19. Betsy...even after you make it your last stop for the day...[really...what WERE you thinking?]
    Take your own flipflops...an old pair of ankle sweatsocks....cut off the bottom part of the sock [toe part]...VOILA...warm feet....and a place to slip your toes into your flipflops...no messing the polish...warmer feet...for the drive home...

    Your feet look great...I am staring my flipflop tan again!!! hahaha...

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. I know! I totally lost my head! And to make it worse...I thought I'd go boot shopping!! LOL!!! Then I thought..wait a minute...you can't try on boots, silly girl! Oh my...I totally lost my brains!!!! I've had professional pedicures before, but I think they were all during warm weather when I didn't have to think about any of this stuff!

      I like your sock idea!

      Tan lines on your feet? Oh, I'm so jealous! ha.


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  20. Oh, good luck, Betsy. You are Dr. Doolittle!! LOL! But, you Do-alot!! ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  21. My Granddaughter tries to get away with wearing flip flops in the winter.... I don't know what is up with that. I bet you did get a lot of people looking at you like you were crazy even with the black ones... especially if it was cold out.

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