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[turps]

Surprisingly the scaffolding people did turn up on Friday, but I hope my neighbours didn't want a bank holiday lie in because they were there at 8 am. Thankfully we were both up and ready by then, suspecting they'd be early. But, I still got quite the surprise when one knocked on the kitchen window while I was busy loading the dishwasher.

So, that was Friday. Yesterday we sorted the spare room out as they need to be in there to fit the heater. The room had very much become a dumping ground, but four bin bags of stuff went out, we put up pictures that had been sitting around and finally started to put up James' planes. Those planes, man. James collected them ages ago, Corey was at secondary school at the time so at least 10 years ago. James has always said he wanted to attach them to the ceiling with fishing wire, but like so many things never got around to it, so has had boxes of planes sitting around for ages. Yesterday the first ones went up. It'll take a while, mostly because getting the wire on them in tedious but that's James' job. All I do is stick the things in the ceiling.

Today we're off to deliver Easter gifts to my youngest niece and nephew. My SiL said no chocolate this year as they end up with loads, so they're getting a t-shirt each, then all the older nieces and nephews are getting some money. Boring but what they want. Then we're going to Newcastle to see Corey which I'm looking forward to. I haven't seen him since Christmas, which is far too long.

The shelter where we got Murphy is a very small independent run by one woman and her husband. She's seriously amazing and dedicated to the cats, and also has this amazing memory where she can tell you about every single cat that has gone from the rescue. She asked on the private adopters' group if anyone wanted to know the origins of their cats. I asked about Murphy and it turns out he was taken from a really dirty home, him and two families of nine other kittens, all riddled with fleas along with another pregnant cat and two older female cats who the owner demanded be returned after they'd been spayed. I've always known Murphy had three brothers and a sister but didn't realise they came from such a poor start.

I caught up on some tv last night and finished season two of New Amsterdam and season 2 of Bless This Mess. Only to find out that show has been cancelled. Sadness.

Comments

[sperrywink]

YAY for solar! Good luck with that and hanging the planes. I feel James' wants. I like hanging mobiles from my ceiling- it's just fun to have things hanging looking pretty and cool.

I didn't even know it was going to be easter today until this past week, so no presents for the kids. *AUNT FAIL*

Ahhh, so happy Murphy found a better forever home with you guys.

[turps]

The planes actually look good hanging up, just, there's so many of them. But, at least when they're up they're clearing more shelf space.

You're an excellent aunt, I'm sure they can cope with no Easter presents this time.

Murphy did land on his four furry feet. I was amazed at Kay cat lady, she really did know the history of every cat she was asked about.

[frausorge]

I hope the construction goes smoothly! Could they not have knocked on the door, though. I'd have been startled too.

And that's great that you'll finally get to see Corey!

Thank goodness Murhpy found his way to you.

[turps]

You'd think they'd have knocked on the door considering it's literally a foot away from the window.

I did see Corey and it was great :D

Murphy sealed his fate when he licked James' hand at the cat cuddle event. We could have easily ended up with one of his sibs, but Murphy was always meant for us I think.

[dine]

good job being ready for the solar workers! the hanging planes sound cool - I've long wanted interesting stuff hanging from the ceiling but just haven't figured out *what* yet

it's neat you have a bit more info about Murphy's past - that cat lady must have an exceptional memory

[turps]

We're all ready for the work to begin, in and outside. Though it's nearly 1pm now and the people who were supposed to put the panels up outside still haven't shown. As startling as it was to get a knock from the scaffolding men at 8am, at least they were done and away and no waiting around.

The planes do look good I have to admit. I hope you figure out what you want to hang too.

Kay the cat lady is amazing and very dedicated to the cats and the shelter. She's just made the questionnaire you have to answer to get a cat even harder to try and discourage all the lockdown new owners who haven't really thought about the animal's welfare long term.

[shadowhive]

Yay solar! Though boo that is early

Awww poor Murphy🥺 still he has a better home now with you. I hope the others do too

That always sucks finding out a show you like is cancelled. I still need to watch more new Amsterdam

[turps]

It was very early. I'm just glad I expected that or I would have woke to someone on scaffolding outside the bedroom window which would have been a worse shock!

Yeah, Murphy's sibs are all loved. The rescue lady strongly encourages people to keep in touch via the FB group so I often see photos of them. They're called Geo, Toby, Eric and Delilah :D

I streamed all of season two of New Amsterdam so have been working my way through the eps at night. Next up is the Chicago shows, Fire and Med. But they're all dealing with COVID times and sometimes I just want a break from COVID stuff, especially in the med setting when people are dying of it.

[ephemera]

When I saw the news about them cancelling the scheme, I was wondering what would happen to your projects - glad that they're able to scurry and still get them done!

[turps]

Yeah, from what the workmen were saying they're jamming in as many jobs as possible, including over bank holidays and weekends.

I have to say, I'm impressed how they got this first stage done so quickly. Guess that government money is a good incentive.

[brandywine28]

I like the idea of all those hanging planes! And I'm sure you're an immensely talented ceiling stick-erer!

Murphy really lucked out, ending up with you guys. I'm so happy for him.

[turps]

The hanging planes do look cool, and you're right, I have the pin pushing in down to a fine art! *g*

Ah, he's lovely. We're pleased he found us.

[turlough]

I'm a great fan of mobiles and hanging ornaments in general so I hope we'll get photos of James' planes so I can admire them properly.

I hope you'd a great time meeting Corey!

She sounds like a fantastic woman.

How very sad!

[turps]

I will get a photo when they're all up. I suspect that may take a while though, he has quite a few.

I did have a good time meeting Corey, it was just a shame he still doesn't live next to a park.

Kay cat lady is amazing, and utterly dedicated to the cats. She often drives 50 miles a few times a day when she's trapping feral kittens in a forest.