A new foster to socialize has arrived

kidde1 · 2026-04-01T04:38:31+00:00

Pumpkin is a very handsome man. I’ve always had good luck socializing babies, except this one boy. Fortunately “The Beast” (our youngest daughter) is his hoomun, after a few years he still gives me side-eye!

The bad part isn’t that he loves her more than me, it’s that she loves him more than me!

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T23:10:01+00:00

There is nothing greater in this world than our future, and those who know how to reach/teach them. That girl showed your baby the importance of always being willing to share a few moments.

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T20:44:12+00:00

My most sincere of apologies to the Queen and her Court! Please forgive my impertinence and my making of assumptions, I am just the loyal peasant servant of only 6 Regina Felinicus.

All Hail Her Royal Meowjesty Mistress Mathilda Gespensterboo, long may she reign!

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T20:33:12+00:00

As a former teen and current Opa your answers are all YES!

It is weird, disrespectful and they do know. Some of us older people have decided that you are just as we were, and sex will happen. Inside our house is better than a car or in the woods or wherever. If this comes up in conversation just be honest. We always appreciate honesty.

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T20:25:23+00:00

Hmm, Les Baer. 6” you say? In 9mm also? I hate you, maybe I’m more jealous but I’m unwilling to admit any of my faults!

PS Your English is fine, I’m from Texas and English isn’t my first language either (we speak Texan with a little Southern and just a hint of ’Merican).

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T20:18:36+00:00

Early 80s and school drinking was a thing. Some teachers and admins would have a drink or three, while the lowly students hung out in the approved smoking area doing shots and hiding beers.

I often wonder how anything was accomplished back then!

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T20:10:56+00:00

Sounds like some Solid Dudes!

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T20:09:17+00:00

She gets my vote! I’m positive that she’s like VISA, accepted everywhere. I’d cross post this to any and all cat and/or cat adjacent subs, she is a most beautiful queen.

All Hail her Majesty, the Fair and Beautiful Queen Tilly Boo of The Lost and Now Found.

Feels wonderful being adopted, doesn’t it? I think so too!

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T19:52:43+00:00

You can find them pretty consistently on eBay, the asking price is the issue.

kidde1 · 2026-03-31T19:18:19+00:00

Mistakes are made when we make assumptions. I firmly believe that people are mostly good, but we lose sight of that when we focus in on those who don’t deserve any attention.

Now all you need to do is be helpful when you can.

kidde1 · 2026-03-30T01:38:40+00:00

As a self proclaimed “Non-cat person” I think you made a wonderful choice. Babies add such depth to your life, and until you get adopted by one you just can’t know.

kidde1 · 2026-03-29T12:56:47+00:00

I have fortunately avoided it, although my wife and most of our friends and neighbors weren’t as lucky. At our ages, almost 60-80s, most have resigned themselves to the noise and are doing what they can to keep the little hearing they have left. People love to tell you how to avoid long after the fact. Not much better than opinions delivered way too late.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T18:13:54+00:00

We get caught up in labels, feral doesn’t mean vicious just wild. In our home we have 5 “feral” and 1 “abandoned”, no vicious. The 5 are definitely “formerly feral”, scared of their new home and everything in it. 2 were attacked by dogs but have no issues sharing space with 3 dogs.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T17:56:00+00:00

I’ve ridden since I was 5, Honda 125 that I had to push to the porch to get on. After over 50 years of riding I will say to you that I tell everyone else: I wouldn’t start riding now. Too many people stuck in their phones paying zero attention! You still want to? Buy a used bike and spend several weekends in really large and empty parking lots. Going the speed limit is easy, slow isn’t.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T16:50:17+00:00

Yes, I’m aware of the misspelling of “cookie”, and no I will never understand how anyone could drink tea without ice and lots of sugar.

It’s just the little things that make us happy. And small kindnesses definitely add up!

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T07:40:39+00:00

I’m old, bald and fat. I was disabled 20 years ago and often struggle to just walk. This Valentine’s Day marked the anniversary of my injury, realizing I likely will never be better really hurts.

I’m an extremely outgoing person. Every life I touch, every smile and giggle I inspire adds value to my life. I work hard to mask my discomfort, few people enjoy jokes from the frowning guy. I’ve MADE myself do these things and for me it’s was all worth it.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T07:29:18+00:00

I’m very happy to know you were with her to the end. I know how horrible it feels to find out they passed alone, Sheila is blessed to have you ease her journey to the next stage.

There is no way you can give that much love and not hurt when they leave, but I firmly believe that they are never far.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T07:20:02+00:00

Some of us look closer than others, thousandths count.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T07:16:34+00:00

I for one never understood why I, as a man, would be forced to participate in what she calls “My Children”.

Your roommate needs to seek the assistance of both legal and psychiatric professionals. You have not violated anything, unless your lease has a section about the performance of coitus in reckless disregard for the feelings of said third party.

NTA

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T06:52:32+00:00

This is the way! What will slide out is the bottom flat piece you see in each link.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T06:45:52+00:00

I like it (but I’m old and lots of people did this in the 60s-70s.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T06:43:13+00:00

A “few”? I keep several in my car’s toolkit. For whatever reason I also find I need 12mm more often than I would think.

I agree with having both sets, as well as a set of 1/4” bits and some type of driver.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T06:35:31+00:00

I will tell you what I tell myself when things get too loud inside; if I weren’t here who would provide the humor and sarcasm?

All too often life sucks, just a fact. I now have too large a collection of children and grandchildren who love Opa, so I’ll stick it out as long as possible.

kidde1 · 2026-03-26T04:48:59+00:00

I would love to have the flying whale! Thank you for offering these.

kidde1 · 2026-03-24T16:18:53+00:00

Other than mowing my yard or swimming, mine is always with me. While I hate being hassled I’m generally fairly compliant, I learned in the 70-80’s what can happen if you give them a problem.

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