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Saturday, December 1, 2012

Creek ~ House ~ Harley ~ Killer Bruiser ~ Pie Day


12-1-12




Good 45º POURING rain again morning. We missed viewing the full moon. Too many clouds. Dang.


Rain rain rain, all night long. We are up to 4½" since Wednesday night. Of that 1½ inches from yesterday morning to this morning. The creeks are a risin'.


On this date in 1997 we bought this house... lots to look forward to. Here it is, sagging roof, no fence, and siding was T1-11 (barn siding). We did a lot of fixing up...


.... and we had Harley with us... he was 6 years old ....

Back then he was like Bruiser, and outside cat and a hunter. He had his food/water dishes and a bed in the bed of Jerry's 1955 Chevy pickup in the carport. Now, of course, he's an indoor guy. Too old and frail to be outside. So, in his place we now have Bruiser.... he earned his "keep" yesterday when he brought me a fresh kill. A mole! Danged little moles make a mess, not only in my yard, but all over the property. Bruiser jumped up on the porch with this thing in his mouth, dropped it in front of the glass door and looked at me! "Look mom, see what I brought you! Aren't you proud of me?" Yes, I am!!!



When he was finished playing with the poor dead critter, he ate it. All he left was the face (on the right) and whatever that organ is...


Then it was nap time...
 
.....of course, and Maggie too!



Out back the Toms, or as we call them ... "the Thanksgiving escapees",  were strutting around and a lone hen was fluffing out her feathers... whether or not she was showing off for the boys or drying out.... ??




Historically this date...
1941Pacific War: Emperor Hirohito of Japan gave the final approval to initiate war against the United States.

1952 – The New York Daily News reports the news of Christine Jorgenson, the first notable case of sexual reassignment surgery.

1960Paul McCartney and Pete Best are arrested then deported from Hamburg, Germany, after accusations of attempted arson.

1969 – Vietnam War: The first draft lottery in the United States is held since World War II.

2001 – Captain Bill Compton brings Trans World Airlines Flight 220, an MD-83, into St. Louis International Airport bringing to an end 76 years of TWA operations following TWA's purchase by American Airlines.


And births this date include...
1913Mary Martin, American actor and singer (d. 1990)
Mother of Larry Hagman. She died on Nov 3rd and he died on Nov 23rd. (2012)


1935Woody Allen, American film director, actor, and comedian


1945Bette Midler, American actress and singer


1951 – Treat Williams, American actor
    .... a Hollywood miracle..married to one woman, and for 24 years!


1958 – Charlene Tilton, American actress
    ... played on Dallas with Hagman, and same birthday as his mother.


Dinner was leftovers. Zowie. A fire, TV, and a nap in my chair!
All I know. Nuff said. Happy Saturday. Ciao.
xo Sue Mom Bobo
December 1st.
National Pie Day
 

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi,

Yes, it is DEC! Already! Enjoyed the story about the mole and Bruiser! Love your write ups!
Stay dry....

Love, Miss Bonnie

Oregon Sue said...

Thanks Miss Bonnie!!! xoxo

Anonymous said...

Okay, I guess I am not a county girl, but the mole story was gross... I would worry the killer bruiser would be sick from eating that... maybe kibbles would be better for him......lol ;-) PRCANDO

Oregon Sue said...

Oh Patty......... silly. Bruiser was a feral cat for about 3½-4 years before he let me feed and pet him. He's used to eating stuff he catches. My Harley would catch birds when we lived in Temple City. Our other cat, Blazer, couldn't catch anything so occasionally Harley would catch a bird and give it to Blazer! It's just nature. We eat cows and chickens and lambs!!! Not much different.

Anonymous said...

I know, I was just kidding... He is a beautiful cat. I love his markings.
PRCANDO

Anonymous said...

Happy Saturday, almost Christmas, Morning. Wow, this year flew by.
Great picture of your home. You guys did do lots of work. Harley looks so cute out on your drive. Really is a beautiful cat.
Way to go to "The Bruise". He was so proud to show off what he did. It was all cute until I saw his leftovers. LOL
You know, I forgot that Mary Martin was Larry Hagman's Mom. I really liked her. So sad to have "J.R." gone. He had quite the career.
Guess I had better get busy. House decorating day. Great day to do it, since it is cold and rainy.
Have a great day. Chat later. xo
Jeannie

Oregon Sue said...

Thanks my friend! xo Mary Martin was great! As for The Bruise's leftovers...LOL, he's really pretty neat. He ate the feet and tail and all the furry coat. He could have left a mess. (I agree... bleahhhhhhh!) xo

Lydia said...

Is Bruiser for hire as a professional):- If he's just a sportscat, we have an assortment of wildlife he would love. Just please don't dine on the carpet.

I'm going to pretend I didn't read it is national pie day. That is choosing between being fat or patriotic.

Anonymous said...

cats are so fascinating . they decide to be wild or domestic.i think the organ they do not eat is the liver, bad stuff in that .what a guy .. he loves you, even after having his nuts removed !!! p.j.

Anonymous said...

Good Boy Bruiser! But don't mind me if I wait a few days for one of your kisses!!

I'm building an ark and searching for a dove to send out! Luv tammy

Oregon Sue said...

You made me laugh L!!!

Oregon Sue said...

@ PJ, yes, amazing how he loves me even after he's been emasculated! He's a funny boy! xo

Oregon Sue said...

@ Tammy..... good thing Jaco and Sidesy can swim!!!

I don't think The Bruise would kiss anyway. He's not a licky kind of cat.I kiss him, on the back of his neck!

Unknown said...

Hi Sue - hope your Wellies are in good shape. Quite a wet season you are having already.
I am with Tammy, good boy Bruiser, but no kisses - bleech. He looks so proud though.

Thanks for the continued entertainment and interesting facts. You haven't really had that house for 15 years, WOW!!!

Gail

Oregon Sue said...

Yes, Gail, doesn't seem possible we've been here this long. I wonder if that makes me a "native Oregonian" yet??? LOL. Probably not, I'd have to remove some teeth first! Yes, well is fine, run-off into creeks is good, house sits high and dry. Yeah! xo

Anonymous said...

Your Bruiser story was cute and eeewww at the same time!
Tally

Oregon Sue said...

Thanks Tally, eeewwwwww backattacha... ox

Anonymous said...

Sue, I haven't had my computer (the monitor)today so just read your blog. I am with those who said EWWWWWWWW at the dead mole and leftovers. However, we have many down our hill so I am sure John would LOVE to have a Bruiser around!
I think it's precious that he is so loving to you that he brought you the "gift". That's no doubt the best way he can express his love for you.
Don't think I want to look at pie just now. LOL

XO Trisha

Oregon Sue said...

Oh T! Not even pie??? LOL