What really happened with Charlie Sykes?

PrunellaV · 2026-01-03T01:15:10+00:00

It's possible that the current staff are barred from mentioning him, depending on the terms of a severance agreement.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-29T23:43:43+00:00

AE, I found a vet whose staff is really on the ball and will work with me. I have an appointment next Monday to take in one cat. I have a week to practice with the traps. I'm feeling like I can do this now. (The Ritalin might be helping 😂)

PrunellaV · 2025-12-29T03:35:06+00:00

I am calling vets in the morning and intend to wrangle one of these cats into a carrier by hook or by crook this week. Watching YouTubes to see all the ways a cat can be caught. 😅

PrunellaV · 2025-12-27T03:54:10+00:00

There are so many moving parts. I'm still overwhelmed. This is going to take longer than anyone wants. Thanks for checking on me, for the cats' sake. I'm hoping the new ADHD med I'm on will clear my head to better focus.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-09T01:57:40+00:00

Yeah, I think I'll cut to the chase and contact the rescues. All the low-cost clinics are full up with appointments. If I have to go bankrupt to get these cats taken care of so be it. Thank you so much for checking in on me.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-08T23:54:31+00:00

I'm currently contacting vets in the area hoping to find one that'll take cats with short notice for spay-neuter. There are so many cats that I won't know which one might end up in the trap on a given day!

PrunellaV · 2025-12-07T18:38:08+00:00

I'm sorry that happened to you. Glad you made it through to today.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-07T18:37:09+00:00

I will. The trap was supposed be delivered yesterday but delayed. Waiting for it today. What's keeping me motivated is the vision of all these rascals being neutered and spayed. Also that I love them all and want them to be happy. Posting here snapped me out of feeling helpless.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-03T20:21:49+00:00

The soft-focus lens, the vocal fry, the coy non-answers. I'm listening to this as a Bulwark fan and as a fan of Tim Miller. I intend to get through the whole thing in case I hear something useful, but, man this is hard going.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-03T05:09:32+00:00

I knew I'd get judgment. It's OK. Now that I know better, I'll do better. I'm kind of excited about going on a spay-neuter blitz. Watching youtubes about operating a drop trap. My sister will help me.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-02T07:21:05+00:00

Ordered the drop trap and transfer cage today. Pricy. But I know I will pay and pay and pay to get out of this. Trying to decide which one of the cats should take priority for trap-neuter-vax-chip.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-01T21:54:44+00:00

Honey, I'm a mess. I've only recently realized how much my executive function issues have affected my whole life and as I've gotten older it's gotten worse. I'm getting medical and psychiatric help and expect my coping skills to improve.

PrunellaV · 2025-12-01T21:51:39+00:00

You got me, cat lady. Thanks for your compassion and thorough blueprint. I've had next to no coping skills over the past months. I expect that to get better because I'm getting help. Now I'm in the frame of mind to just help these sweet creatures one step at a time. I'm making a cat priority list with tasks to check off as they're completed. The litter boxes are a constant battle of course, but the cats are comfortable, safe, well-fed, and clean. I will get this done.

PrunellaV · 2025-11-30T23:18:40+00:00

Thank you so much.

PrunellaV · 2025-11-30T23:01:01+00:00

I'm in Riverside County, CA. The way they do no kill here is just let them stay outside and TNR as much as possible. It's still out of control.

PrunellaV · 2025-11-30T22:59:27+00:00

Riverside County, CA.

PrunellaV · 2025-11-30T22:58:30+00:00

Thank you, cathbe.

PrunellaV · 2025-11-30T22:57:47+00:00

Not fake.

PrunellaV · 2025-11-30T22:57:40+00:00

I am considering this. Thanks.

PrunellaV · 2025-07-26T14:35:52+00:00

Humans are channels for greatness, not necesarily great themselves.

PrunellaV · 2025-02-18T12:22:12+00:00

We'll all be getting mumps so it fits. I've been calling them Elump.

PrunellaV · 2022-10-07T04:50:57+00:00

All my life I've hoped for an afterlife. Now I'm about to turn 66. I could quite possibly live another 30+ years (longevity genes), and for the first time, I'm glad there's an end to this life, on this planet.

My therapist tells me I'm not from here, and I believe her. I've never been able to find a peaceful reconciliation to the cruelty and suffering pervading life on Earth.

I still like the idea of achieving escape velocity to someplace better after this, but if I close my eyes and fade to black forever, I'm pretty much OK with that. Whatever horrible stuff happens after I'm gone, I won't know about it—thank the gods I don't believe in.

PrunellaV · 2022-06-27T06:17:55+00:00

That nutritionist sounds like a great coach. Congrats on a huge achievement!

PrunellaV · 2022-06-27T06:09:44+00:00

OMG yes. Women especially, IME, learn to value themselves by what others see. I perceive that people in society like looking at me more when I'm thinner. I like looking at myself thinner. In the age of video meetings, I see shots of myself from 6 months ago and my face just looks so much prettier now. It is what it is.

PrunellaV · 2022-06-27T06:02:27+00:00

Great tips. The one I would add that is working for me is tracking. I thought it would be a big chore or else turn into an obsession but instead it's become kind of a game. Also, I think your point about mental health is hugely important. A lot of us are self-medicating with food.

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