The One With the Goats
Normally I love listening to the sound of falling rain when I am lying in bed. But not when there is snow outside. Then it is a bad sound.
Most of the snow was gone this morning. Only little isolated patches remained.
Oh well. I am glad we got some. Finally the temperature is where it’s supposed to be in the winter. No more global warming talk for a while. And a good chance of more snow to come soon. Not too shabby.
And of course I had no problems getting the goats to come outside.
All I had to do was show up, basically.
A little snow they can stand.
Mads looking at Alice. She was talking to Ahmed. He is a new intern. He’s going to be there for a couple of months I think. I hope they have briefed him on the crazy goat guy so he knows what to expect.
Not that you would ever catch me doing anything crazy!
After the playgrounding I went on my merry way and purchased Friends.
The One With All 10 Seasons. Crazy! I am aware that not everyone loves Friends. But once upon a time I was isolated in my room with no human contact and the only friends I had were on TV. And Friends was one of those shows. So I am glad to have it on DVD now. Truth to be told I wouldn’t have bought it if I had had to pay for it myself. But my mother had spotted the box at a “special sale for you my friend” price and wanted to give it to me for my birthday. Thing is that she didn’t have time or money (she just bought a vacation for her and my dad in the summer) to get it right now. And it was a special offer, it was likely to sell out if she waited. So we struck a deal. I bought the box myself today and then on my birthday I’ll get the money refunded. Good deal as far as I’m concerned. I mean, there are 30 DVDs in that set. Even with the special sale price it still must be the most expensive present I have ever gotten.
And now I can stay in my room and watch Friends nonstop for the next 7-8 months. There’s no way that can’t be healthy. I are smart.
January 20th, 2007 at 1:52
Your grass looks like ours with just a little snow left. We had an ice storm and today it finally got warm enough to melt some of it off the trees. Tonight when we went out to see the goats, I could see glittery, little icycles on the ground where they had fallen off.
Maybe you could say “hi” to Ahmed or wave at him when you see him. I’m sure he’d appreciate a friendly face since he’s new. Or introduce him to Mads and show him how Mads likes to be scratched.
Have fun with your new “Friends”. Please, please don’t forget about your old friends, the Debster and Luis and his Lemmings and da goatzies!
Luis, where are you??? You need to tell Plumey about the palm rats!
January 20th, 2007 at 5:23
I’m recovering from slight food poisoning! I’ve been vomiting for the past two days. I ate some homemade cole slaw, and sometimes I forget how sensitive a stomach I have. I’m better now, but I’ll be drinking lots of fluids and eating only peanut butter sandwiches for a while.
In a way, I’m like the goats; I need to eat the same things over and over again.
So I’m still here. Wow! That’s a big box of “Friends.” But I’m glad your mom got it for you at a bargain price. Here, in the States, it’s probably very expensive. I love watching the show, too. My favorite episode was when Joey got his head stuck inside the turkey.
Debster, I’ve been watching the ice storm race across the middle part of the USA. I hope you and your husband and the goats are doing ok. It looks very beautiful but very dangerous, too, when people drive.
Rain clouds rolled into San Diego and I looked out the window to watch it. It doesn’t rain much here and the whole town takes on a new look. It’s like when Plume takes his photos of his town when it’s rainy or snowy. It’s haunting and it takes you back to a different time.
And I’ve decided to use Luis Lemmings as a much tacky but oh so wonderful name. Now, it’s time for us three to rule the world with goats in tow, cheap 99 cents stuff, and the beauty of winter beside us.
Maybe there won’t be anymore wars.
If only…
January 20th, 2007 at 15:43
Oh, Luis Lemmings! Your “ruminator” is out of whack. Or that’s what it would be for a goat. You’re right about them needing to eat the same thing all the time and not make any sudden changes in their food.
You must be on great terms with the staff at Walgreen’s. I hope you are feeling much, much better. Gatorade is good to start drinking after you’ve been sick to keep your electrolytes in balance. Not too cold though, it will give your stomach too much of a shock.
The roads have been ok, except for the back gravel roads. It’s the walking that’s dangerous! Driveways, sidewalks, steps, porches, etc., are where it’s slick. Then it warmed up yesterday, but refroze last night, so there will be new slick places to watch out for. Even our goats are cautious where they walk now.
I like to watch “Everyone Loves Raymond”. Everything about that show is funny. Maybe it’s just because Ray’s wife’s name is Deborah!
January 21st, 2007 at 13:58
It’s snowing, it’s snowing! And where did the ice go? Oh, no, oh no. It’s under the snow. I really will be walking like a stiff-legged goat.
Is it possible to make a “snow angel goat”?
January 21st, 2007 at 22:49
Debster – Do you have rats in the trees there as well? Better watch out for falling frozen rats!
I did say hi to Ahmed, as I passed him. I’m sure I’ll get to say hello to him again. And I will tell Mads not to give him too hard a time. Hmm, maybe I should start a “goat protection service”. Pay me a few bucks and then I’ll pass on some nuts to Mads and he’ll be on his best behaviour. Kinda like that Monty Python sketch with the army outfit and the gangsters who want to have protection money from them. Yes. Yes.
Don’t worry, I won’t forget any of my friends. You have the added advantage of being real. At least, I think you’re real. You’re real, right? I am not imagining you guys? Nah, I don’t think I have that good an imagination. To imagine up rats in palm trees and pink flamingos and all that.
Snow angel goats? Hmm. I don’t know. I do know that it must be hard to make a snowman when there are goats around. Try using a carrot for the nose, it wouldn’t last a minute before the goats were at it!
Luis Lemmings – You must remember that you’re an artist! Artists are sensitive. And their stomachs too. I hope you’ll be doing better.
I think you are like goats in many ways, and that is a big compliment coming from me!
Luis Lemmings, a grand choice. From now on the only wars allowed will be wars fought with those little green plastic army guys. And the losers have to make pancakes for the winners and instead of blood there will be jam or jelly or syrup or whatever you want to have on your pancakes.
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:32
I’M REAL????? WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN!
PS: I tried sending you a e-card. “Tried” being the important word. I’m not sure what you’ll get. So be prepared, if it shows up.