Where is everybody?
 

I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :) I don't read the group (or even email) every day of the
week. I was just about to post something to the group, which I will do now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of the
week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I will do
now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do. Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately. I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/3/2018 7:28 PM, joy wrote:
On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of
the week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I
will do now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do.Â* Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately.Â* I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

Hopefully the ones who left for FB or whatever else will notice some
increased posts and come back. I'm not much interested in other social
media. Me, I never left. It did dwindle down to next to nothing for a
bit. But a few folks are coming back. I'm all for talking about our
cats! Our love of cats. And we are all old friends. :)

Jill

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/3/2018 5:47 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 7:28 PM, joy wrote:
On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of
the week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I
will do now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do.Â* Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately.Â* I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

Hopefully the ones who left for FB or whatever else will notice some
increased posts and come back.Â* I'm not much interested in other social
media.Â* Me, I never left.Â* It did dwindle down to next to nothing for a
bit.Â* But a few folks are coming back.Â* I'm all for talking about our
cats!Â* Our love of cats.Â* And we are all old friends. :)

Jill

I never left here either. As you say, it does get quiet at times, but
there are still several of us who love talking about our cats.

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/3/2018 9:01 PM, joy wrote:
On 10/3/2018 5:47 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 7:28 PM, joy wrote:
On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of
the week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I
will do now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do.
Since I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately.Â* I guess
that's what made me notice the absence of posts.

Hopefully the ones who left for FB or whatever else will notice some
increased posts and come back.Â* I'm not much interested in other
social media.Â* Me, I never left.Â* It did dwindle down to next to
nothing for a bit.Â* But a few folks are coming back.Â* I'm all for
talking about our cats!Â* Our love of cats.Â* And we are all old
friends. :)

Jill

I never left here either.Â* As you say, it does get quiet at times, but
there are still several of us who love talking about our cats.

Most youngsters using FB or other social media have never heard of
Usenet. They have no idea it was the first platform for "social media".
We created emoticons (now known as Imogies) using ASCII text and then
when GUI interfaces came along, actual images. :) Oh boy!

I'm still around. Not needing or wanting a phone to control my washing
machine from my car.

I really just want to talk about our cats. :)

Jill

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/3/2018 6:46 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 9:01 PM, joy wrote:
On 10/3/2018 5:47 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 7:28 PM, joy wrote:
On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of
the week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I
will do now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do.
Since I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately.Â* I guess
that's what made me notice the absence of posts.

Hopefully the ones who left for FB or whatever else will notice some
increased posts and come back.Â* I'm not much interested in other
social media.Â* Me, I never left.Â* It did dwindle down to next to
nothing for a bit.Â* But a few folks are coming back.Â* I'm all for
talking about our cats!Â* Our love of cats.Â* And we are all old
friends. :)

Jill

I never left here either.Â* As you say, it does get quiet at times, but
there are still several of us who love talking about our cats.

Most youngsters using FB or other social media have never heard of
Usenet.Â* They have no idea it was the first platform for "social media".
Â*We created emoticons (now known as Imogies) using ASCII text and then
when GUI interfaces came along, actual images. :)Â* Oh boy!

I'm still around.Â* Not needing or wanting a phone to control my washing
machine from my car.

I really just want to talk about our cats. :)

Jill

I know what you mean. I have a cell phone, but it's for emergencies,
long distance and now, reluctantly, occasional texting. Because I use
it so seldom, I have the Go Phone plan, which costs $15 a month or, if
you pay by the year, $100 a year. From that, 10 cents a minute is
deducted for calls, and 20 cents is deducted for each text. Any balance
at the end of the year rolls over to the next year. I've never even
come close to a zero balance. It's cheaper to use for long distance
than my land line.

I still like newsgroups like this best for keeping in touch with people.
I've made a lot of friends through newsgroups, many of whom I've met
personally. In fact, one newsgroup friend, who was living in Reno when
i "met" her, now lives in the same city I do, and I see her once a month.

I also met and spent time with various newsgroup friends on my trips to
Australia. Remember Flippy and Yowie? I've met them both. I met all
three of the Daves, too.

Okay, that wasn't about cats, but it was about newsgroups and the people
who post on them. This newsgroup is still the best way to talk about
our cats.

Joy

Where is everybody?
 

On Wed, 3 Oct 2018 16:28:11 -0700, joy
wrote:

On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of the
week.* I was just about to post something to the group, which I will do
now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do. Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately. I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

I have nothing new to report. The hurricane missed us here in southern
Florida. Nipsy, Scooter, and Baby are well, and Marlo is still living
at mom's house. We just had mom's 90th birthday party. I'm happy to
read that most people and kitties are ok. I haven't read anything
about Mark though. I'll scan for something about him.

Where is everybody?
 

On 2018-10-14 3:19 PM, dgk wrote:
On Wed, 3 Oct 2018 16:28:11 -0700, joy
wrote:

On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of the
week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I will do
now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do. Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately. I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

I have nothing new to report. The hurricane missed us here in southern
Florida. Nipsy, Scooter, and Baby are well, and Marlo is still living
at mom's house. We just had mom's 90th birthday party. I'm happy to
read that most people and kitties are ok. I haven't read anything
about Mark though. I'll scan for something about him.


I do have something to announce. Most people wouldn't appreciate it....

OK, a bit of history, and excuse me if you remember this. After poor
Sammy died, too young and very fast from kidney disease, I went through
the usual "I can't bear to get another cat...well, maybe I'll just visit
the shelter" routine, and did eventually visit a shelter looking for a
companion for me and the rather plump and elderly Cinnamon. As a result
a skinny black short-haired young adult female moved in. It didn't go
well. I've introduced cats before, and I tried every trick I knew and
looked on the Internet for more. Cinnamon spent time living under the
loveseat, not wanting to leave even to get to the litter box. Kerry
started over-grooming, which of course triggered more vet visits and
trials of suggested cures. My apartment has an odd layout - long and
narrow. Eventually, I got Cinnamon established in the bedroom at one end
and Kerry in the living area at the other. Time passed. I was able to
leave the bedroom door open, and even move Cinnamon's litter box back in
the large closet - it's alleged to be a bedroom; it's a good size for a
couple of litter boxes, spare little, cat food (locked in a closet) etc.
Cinnamon was rarely seen outside her room; Kerry only went in there at
night (I think she got lonely).

Yesterday, I went to the bedroom to put away some laundry, and did a
double-take. Both cats were stretched out on the bed! Not next to each
other, but not one of them in the back of the closet and the other at
the food bowl, or sleeping on the laundry either.

It's only been a couple of years. If we all live long enough, they may
start cuddling!!

--
Cheryl

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/14/2018 1:49 PM, dgk wrote:
On Wed, 3 Oct 2018 16:28:11 -0700, joy
wrote:

On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of the
week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I will do
now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do. Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately. I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

I have nothing new to report. The hurricane missed us here in southern
Florida. Nipsy, Scooter, and Baby are well, and Marlo is still living
at mom's house. We just had mom's 90th birthday party. I'm happy to
read that most people and kitties are ok. I haven't read anything
about Mark though. I'll scan for something about him.

I'm glad you weren't hit by Hurricane Michael. Some of the images of
the Pensacola area and a place called Mexico City... total devastation.
:( Happy birthday to your mom! Hugs to all the cats. :)

Jill

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/15/2018 11:51 AM, Cheryl wrote:
On 2018-10-14 3:19 PM, dgk wrote:
On Wed, 3 Oct 2018 16:28:11 -0700, joy
wrote:

On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of the
week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I will do
now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do.Â* Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately.Â* I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

I have nothing new to report. The hurricane missed us here in southern
Florida. Nipsy, Scooter, and Baby are well, and Marlo is still living
at mom's house. We just had mom's 90th birthday party. I'm happy to
read that most people and kitties are ok. I haven't read anything
about Mark though. I'll scan for something about him.


I do have something to announce. Most people wouldn't appreciate it....

OK, a bit of history, and excuse me if you remember this. After poor
Sammy died, too young and very fast from kidney disease, I went through
the usual "I can't bear to get another cat...well, maybe I'll just visit
the shelter" routine, and did eventually visit a shelter looking for a
companion for me and the rather plump and elderly Cinnamon. As a result
a skinny black short-haired young adult female moved in. It didn't go
well. I've introduced cats before, and I tried every trick I knew and
looked on the Internet for more. Cinnamon spent time living under the
loveseat, not wanting to leave even to get to the litter box. Kerry
started over-grooming, which of course triggered more vet visits and
trials of suggested cures. My apartment has an odd layout - long and
narrow. Eventually, I got Cinnamon established in the bedroom at one end
and Kerry in the living area at the other. Time passed. I was able to
leave the bedroom door open, and even move Cinnamon's litter box back in
the large closet - it's alleged to be a bedroom; it's a good size for a
couple of litter boxes, spare little, cat food (locked in a closet) etc.
Cinnamon was rarely seen outside her room; Kerry only went in there at
night (I think she got lonely).

Yesterday, I went to the bedroom to put away some laundry, and did a
double-take. Both cats were stretched out on the bed! Not next to each
other, but not one of them in the back of the closet and the other at
the food bowl, or sleeping on the laundry either.

It's only been a couple of years. If we all live long enough, they may
start cuddling!!

Congrats on the new addition! Best of luck that Cinnamon and Kerry
eventually become fast friends! :)

Jill

Where is everybody?
 

On 10/15/2018 11:56 AM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/14/2018 1:49 PM, dgk wrote:
On Wed, 3 Oct 2018 16:28:11 -0700, joy
wrote:

On 10/3/2018 4:05 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 10/3/2018 6:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

I'm around. :)Â* I don't read the group (or even email) every day of the
week.Â* I was just about to post something to the group, which I will do
now.

I'm glad to see a few more posters than usual lately.

Jill

I forget everybody doesn't spend as much time checking as I do.Â* Since
I'm retired, I check several times a day.

Yes, it's nice that there have been a few more lately.Â* I guess that's
what made me notice the absence of posts.

I have nothing new to report. The hurricane missed us here in southern
Florida. Nipsy, Scooter, and Baby are well, and Marlo is still living
at mom's house. We just had mom's 90th birthday party. I'm happy to
read that most people and kitties are ok. I haven't read anything
about Mark though. I'll scan for something about him.

I'm glad you weren't hit by Hurricane Michael.Â* Some of the images of
the Pensacola area and a place called Mexico City... total devastation.
:(Â* Happy birthday to your mom!Â* Hugs to all the cats. :)

Jill
If you are talking about Mark Edwards, there was an update on RPCA
facebook. He is in a nursing home and sharing a room with his wife. He
has limited internet and I haven't seen any posts from him.

Ann

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On 10/3/2018 5:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

Help! After years of using newsgroups, I suddenly have lost the
ability to send a new message. As you can see, I can reply to messages,
just can't see how to write a new one. Can anyone help?

I won't be able to see answers for a few days because I am scheduled for
eye surgery on Tuesday.

MaryL

Where is everybody?
 

On 11/5/2018 2:41 AM, MaryL wrote:
On 10/3/2018 5:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

Help!Â*Â* After years of using newsgroups, I suddenly have lost the
ability to send a new message.Â* As you can see, I can reply to messages,
just can't see how to write a new one.Â* Can anyone help?

I won't be able to see answers for a few days because I am scheduled for
eye surgery on Tuesday.

MaryL

Purrs and prayers for the eye surgery to go well.

As for not being able to post a new message, it looks like you're using
Thunderbird. There should be a Write button on your messaging toolbar.

Jill

Where is everybody?
 

On 11/6/2018 7:30 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 11/5/2018 2:41 AM, MaryL wrote:
On 10/3/2018 5:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

Help!Â*Â* After years of using newsgroups, I suddenly have lost the
ability to send a new message.Â* As you can see, I can reply to
messages, just can't see how to write a new one.Â* Can anyone help?

I won't be able to see answers for a few days because I am scheduled
for eye surgery on Tuesday.

MaryL

Purrs and prayers for the eye surgery to go well.

As for not being able to post a new message, it looks like you're using
Thunderbird.Â* There should be a Write button on your messaging toolbar.

Jill

Thanks, Jill. You solved my writing problem. My eye surgery went well.
The main problem was finding the admissions office at Mother Frances
Hospital. There is an incredible amount of construction and crowding
surrounding the hospital. However, my surgeon (retinal specialist) was
very pleased with the results. I can continue with home health care
exercises (physical therapy) starting on Monday, and I can start driving
next week.

MaryL

Where is everybody?
 

On 11/8/2018 7:27 PM, MaryL wrote:
On 11/6/2018 7:30 PM, jmcquown wrote:
On 11/5/2018 2:41 AM, MaryL wrote:
On 10/3/2018 5:57 PM, joy wrote:
I haven't seen any posts here for a couple of days.

Help!Â*Â* After years of using newsgroups, I suddenly have lost the
ability to send a new message.Â* As you can see, I can reply to
messages, just can't see how to write a new one.Â* Can anyone help?

I won't be able to see answers for a few days because I am scheduled
for eye surgery on Tuesday.

MaryL

Purrs and prayers for the eye surgery to go well.

As for not being able to post a new message, it looks like you're
using Thunderbird.Â* There should be a Write button on your messaging
toolbar.

Jill

Thanks, Jill.Â* You solved my writing problem.Â* My eye surgery went well.
Â*The main problem was finding the admissions office at Mother Frances
Hospital.Â* There is an incredible amount of construction and crowding
surrounding the hospital.Â* However, my surgeon (retinal specialist) was
very pleased with the results.Â* I can continue with home health care
exercises (physical therapy) starting on Monday, and I can start driving
next week.

MaryL

Glad I could help with the posting thing. :) Excellent news about the
eye surgery!

Jill