Tulips

Last Fall, I planted some tulips in my front yard.
Here is what they looked like before all these storms and wind got a hold of them.

New Cat Information!

As a new cat owner, I often look to Tom and Meghan for advice on how to raise a happy cat. They never seem to let their cats outside, so I would follow the same routine with Benson. But after some deep discussions with him and some experimenting, I have come to the conclusion that he might like to spend some time outside!
I would have hoped someone would have mentioned this possibility to me before now.

Here are some videos showing how much he likes being outdoors.
He Loves It!


Off he goes...


And it tires him out...

Animals

To Tom, who needs 2 cats when your one is this busy!




But he does like to relax, notice the curled back paws.


Dog beds...


My spot on the couch, he doesn't care...


On the book shelf...


Seen here with the Crazy Eyes!


All of this tires out Lucy...

Poor Denver

In my house, I don't have to ask the question...it was Benson.

Tax Return

I generally save all of my tax returns into my emergency funds. However, I do use it as an excuse to buy myself something I'd like but don't really need. If you know me, you know I never buy things and would hate to be caught in a mall on the weekend. Which is why I found myself wearing some sweaters this winter that I know were bought during my one shopping spree in 2003.

A few years ago, I bought myself a hand held planetarium, which I really enjoy.

Last year you could say I used some of my return for an iPad, but that decision was made as soon as it was announced. And I have enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. Especially if you have lap dogs and lap cats, you can still browse while they are being needy.

Not sure what I will do this year, although I did just go on my annual (or less frequent) shopping spree with Meghan. It started as a few shirts for my Vegas trip and ended up with stuff for work, running, etc.
I did buy a new cologne. For the past couple years as I work more with perfumes at work I have been interested in finding a new cologne. I don't think my array of Old Spice White Water or Body Sprays truly counts.
After smelling and spraying the entire isle, I chose Swiss Army Mountain Water. Aside from smelling good, the whole water bottle container looks hilarious.

Number 4

I have recently purchased my 4th VW.
1. 1980 VW Rabbit Diesel (1994)
2. 1998 VW Jetta (1998)
3. 2004 VW Passat (2004)
4. 2010 VW Touareg (2011)

That's currently over 135,000 miles driven in VWs.
There was also 2 years from 1996-1998 where I drove a Pontiac Bonneville.
This is my first Automatic VW so I am getting used to that, but a heated steering wheel is helping me move on.
It will be great for trips and taking Lucy around town.

Martians

I forgot how good these were about 30 years ago...