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Sunday, December 22nd, 2002 02:16 pm
I went to see my parents today. Dropped off Christmas gifts, picked up Christmas gifts. Scott has a cold-flu thing going, so he didn't come with me...but he laughed out loud when he saw the shirt he got, and liked mine as well, so I'd say it's decent. We got truffles, too!

I was out there for a while. I wasn't sure how long it would be but, despite my antihistamine, my allergies eventually hit. My eye's still itchy. I may have to yield and take a shower at some point. (My parents live in the country, and have cats. And I always cuddle up with the cats and play with them, despite my allergies. So this is really my fault.)

I think my parents liked what I brought, though I imagine their cats will like it more (half the gift contents, roughly, were cat food and cat toys). Even found a cat treat that Basta likes! She's a venerable old black cat - I can only guess her age, but we got her as a kitten during a time period relatively limited by my age and who I knew. So she's got to be 15-17. And just looking at her, I wouldn't guess more than 7-8. She's sturdy, solid, healthy, and very much herself. A sweet (and very drippy; she drools) lady, indeed.

Tips, Babe, and Spot on the other hand...well, Tips is merely shy. Babe and Spot are little hellions. Of course, the three new catnip toys I brought them had nothing to do with that, I'm sure.

I commented to Dad that the Wilsonville road was now 45 mph along its whole length. Apparently it has been for 2-3 years and I either didn't notice, or forgot. I don't drive that way often - I take 99W as much as or more than, when visiting - and Scott often drives when we both go to visit, so.... Ooops. (By the way, Dad: they do have the guardrail up on both sides there now. I remembered to look.)

It's beautiful out today. Rainy and gray and soft and pretty. I stopped here and there for pictures (and took a few at - slow - speed), plus I got some pics of the cats while visiting my parents. I haven't gotten them onto the computer yet, but if any came out well enough, they'll probably get posted later today.

Meh. Allergies. But it was so nice to see my parents. And torment the cats. And pet the cats. I told Scott when I got home, I hoped he wanted to have a cat, because I was pretty sure I was wearing most of one on my shirt. ;) They are shedding...!
Sunday, December 22nd, 2002 02:29 pm (UTC)
Awwww, pressies for kitties. I need to do that tomorrow!
Sunday, December 22nd, 2002 04:53 pm (UTC)
I'm glad we can offer our cats for occasional times with you, given your allergies. And they do enjoy the attention! The little cat treats have gone over well all afternoon. We won't discuss the catnip. :-)
Monday, December 23rd, 2002 12:08 pm (UTC)
I find myself in a similar situation with cats. I'm quite allergic, but they're such fun to play with! Haven't managed to reconcile the two yet. (And I keep running into people who claim that all cat allergies are faked by people who hate cats...)V