The Green Lady

So, I was vending at Astronomicon 12 this past weekend, and on Sunday morning, a lady from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle stopped by to cover the con and talked to a number of people there.

This was the result.

You can see my buttons ("Would you like to know more?") at the beginning, and I appear in my "booth outfit" at around 00.13. I think you can see some of my display behind me, too.

It's thundering here right now, and poor Kerrigan is slinking around the house, belly low to the floor. She's always hated thunderstorms, poor little girl.

A few days ago, my parents found a stray kitty cat hanging around their house. My mother called me, and I suggested finding a rescue group or shelter, as she's allergic to cats, but we both felt bad about just leaving him alone outside.

A few days ago, he didn't show up, but he came back last night. My mom had obtained some cat food from a lady on her street who rescues animals; this lady has dogs, and the kitty was afraid of them, so she couldn't take him. My mother and aunt fed him, and my mom called me up, asking what to do, this morning.

We made a few calls, and finally found a shelter that had room for him, so my aunt fed him again this morning and kept him company while my mother and I went to Petsmart to get a cardboard carrier for him (my aunt had suggested a box, but I figured the carrier might be a better idea).

We took him to the shelter, and they said they will try and find a home for him. Hopefully he'll find a nice forever home; he seems like a very nice cat.

C and I went to the Great Lakes Medieval Faire on Saturday. I had an absolutely fabulous time - saw some shows (I recognized some of the performers from Pittsburgh Faire), did some shopping, had some tasty food, and generally enjoyed myself.

We're definitely planning to return next year!

Yuriko has a habit of running around at high speed, and sometimes she accidentally runs into doors, furniture, or her people. She seems to be all right afterward, though C quipped that "She needs a crash helmet."

Our crazy, crazy girl....

A Happy New Year to all! May it be happy, healthy, safe and prosperous!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my U.S. LJ friends!

I've started dabbling in jewelry making, so last night lostsatyr and I stopped at the craft store.

I was perusing the jewelry-making aisle when another shopper struck up a conversation with me. She seemed OK at first, so I talked to her a little bit. I've gotten some good tips talking to people in that store before, so I thought this time would be no different.

I was wrong.

When she asked me what the difference between two types of pliers was, and I told her "I don't know, sorry," she responded, "Gee, thanks for your help," in a sarcastic tone, then added, "Kidding." I also saw her take a package of pliers off the display and open it right there in the aisle. *sighs*

Then she noticed the zipper pull on my hoodie (it's a bell like these) and started to examine it, remarking on how pretty it was, where had I gotten it, et cetera. I started to tell her about Neko-jin Designs, who'd made the hoodie, when she said, "Give it to me or I'll rip it off." I was floored. Maybe some of that came out in my expression, because she then added, "Kidding" again. After the "I'll rip it off" comment, though, I was taking no chances. I extricated myself from that aisle, found lostsatyr and stuck with him for the rest of our time in the store.

I guess there are weirdoes in every hobby.... *sigh*

Happy third birthday to Miss Yuriko!

Mommy loves you lots, little girl!

...to bonusparts! Enjoy your special day!