2/18 Mannie PMPS 351, +2 315, +4.5 193, +5.5 165 ~~ DGS vid

Good Morning LL!! (the good stuff today - YUM! ), and Happy Caturday!

2/17 Condo

2/17 RECAP:
fed mini meals @ ps, +1, +2, +3: AM CYCLE: Wellness Turkey 4%, PM CYCLE: Wellness Beef and Chicken 4%
2/17 amps 453: 107th cycle on this dose (2.50) fed 4% LC
+1 fed 4% LC
+2 328 fed 4% LC
+3 fed 4% LC
+4 185
+4.5 162
+9 97
+10.5 120
2/17 pmps 116: 108th cycle on this dose (2.50) fed 4% LC
+1 172 fed 4% LC
+2 181 fed 4% LC
+3 fed 4% LC
+4 140
+5 107 fed 4% LC
+6 102 fed 4% LC
+8 fed 4% LC
2/18 amps 144: 109th cycle on this dose (2.50) fed 4% LC
+1 fed 4% LC

:shock: :shock: Seems that the RAINBOW BANDIT would not be outdone by all the other diving kitties in LL, and managed to put in a stellar performance yesterday morning. He was a tad bit miffed though that I neglected to catch his yellow in the AM cycle... sorry Mannie! What can I say - a high bounce the night before, an incredible dive the following morning - his poor internal organs! Slow and steady Mannie remember? Paws crossed that that is what we see today. Right, Mannie? LUBS YA big guy! cat_pet_icon I like that amps....

All is well in MannieLand. He never seems to be bothered by these dives, or the high numbers... Mannie is just Mannie. Yesterday morning was like any other - no clue he was at 453. :shock: :roll: He felt fine, and when Mannie feels fine, so does everyone else. :razz: DGS helped with testing again, and petting when all was said and done. It really is so cute. Once he handed Mannie the test strip bottle, as if to say maybe we need to recheck that. Mannie was not impressed with the suggestion. :lol: :lol: Nanners sure got a workout yesterday too. They were in one position when I got up, in another when I returned from picking up DGS, and yet another when DGS and I came home from our adventure, and yet again when I came home from dropping DGS off with his dad. Guess they needed some serious work! :shock: :lol: :razz: And as always we had a great test feed shoot this morning: lots of purrs and head rubs from Mannie. Breffis was consumed with gusto - still and always at warp speed, clean plate club status maintained, the auto feeder continues to be used, Elsa still tries to raid his auto feeder, I still intercept, well sort of, after all this time.... Normalcy in MannieLand.

I though maybe I'd post another video of DGS, as so many of you ask about him. This as taken at the Skykomish River, just outside the town of Gold Bar. Nicholas was so perturbed with his blankie that kept getting in the way of his getting to the river's edge. I love this kid - there is no fear, only the joy of discovery.
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Have a great day everyone! Today is catchup, errand, laundry and grocery day... oh fun! but the price one pays when you play all week with DGS. Hopefully later in the day I will get out for a walk to the shore. Paws crossed!

Hey everybody!!! What's up? What shall we do today? It's kinda cold her today and rainy and stuff - you guys just wanna hang out by the fireplace on some fleece and stuff, and eat lots of snackie things? Or maybe somebody has some sun??? I am ready for anything! See you guys! ~ Mannie

And completely OT: here are some photos from Nicholas 's and my adventure yesterday to Big Eddy on the Skykomish River. I have no clue why they call it Big Eddy - :lol: :lol: But it was a nice spot, and we really did have a great day outdoors.

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That kid is going to be an explorer, naturalist, or famous swimmer!! :lol: He must give you lots,lots lots of Laundry to do :lol: :lol: :lol: -Such fun with him!!
Mannie you are showing off your rainbow moves, but how about seeing some nice blue & green only today??
Hope your nanners are in a good position for you to sleep on--
Have a wonderful Caturday doing chores Michelle--Hugs and Love from us!!!

Mannie--What up boy?? I am bored & ready for fun--What you wanna do?? Something warm please--OK? I am ready--Miss you=Hugs & Lub from Moonie!!

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Great start for Mannie today!

An obstructive blankie could lose it's job! Nicholas will be a fish when that water warms up. Thanks for sharing.

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Hey Mannie, nice blue and wonder where you will go today, some nice greens I think! Wow, great video, very determined to get that blanket out of my way! :lol: I can't wait til summer as Nicholas is going to want to hit the beach and into the water. He will be swimming in no time. He was moving pretty fast there wanting to get into the water, what fun you two have on those adventures.

Mannie, fireplace and fleeces and hot toddies, too, sounds like a plan. Still too cold here I think although I haven't checked the weather, my dizzy Bean, I mean. See ya at the curb, Mags

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Good Morning Michelle. I can't view the video, but always love the photos of the adorable Nicholas, and the gorgeous scenery you get to. I see bare trees and cows. :lol:

Very nice amps for Mannie.

Have a 'fun' chore day :smile:

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Nice AMPS, Mannie! No more rainbows, just blues and greens, OK?

Wow, that cold river water is like a magnet for Nicholas! Right in there, clothes and all! He'll certainly be swimming by the time summer comes. Great video!

Enjoy your chores, shopping, etc. etc. And do get out for a walk, too.

Ella & Rusty

Hey Mannie, The World Bobsled Championships are being held in Lake Placid this weekend. Let's go and watch, maybe see if we can borrow a sled and compete. Waddya say? We can come back to my house for hot tuna toddies and cimmamum cookies.
Rusty

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198 @ +2. A food spike I suspect, and a minor raid on civvie elsa's fuds.... Stay blue Mannie!

Hi Roni - LOL, and so true. He really does love the outdoors. and yes on the laundry, though some of it I can just send home for his mom to do - :razz: I hope you are right on Mannie too - enough of the rainbow now lets stay blue... find those greens... and one would hops on the nanners! :lol: :lol:

Hi Linda - so agreed on the fish - those waters are always such a magnet for him. and that blankie - omg: I couldn't stop laughing. :lol: :lol:

Hi Ann - I am so hoping for greens. paws crossed! Me too on summer and warmer temps, and then he can get as wet as he wants - :lol: :lol: That should be a ton of fun! Sure do hope so on the swimming. Next week we continue our introduction to the swimming pool: another couple of weeks and in we go: pool time! and yes - I do so enjoy our time together - it is great.

Hi Barb - bummer on the video.. maybe you can through FB? It is there too. It's the "water rocks" one from yesterday. I hope so anyways. and thanks - it can be nice here in the winter - trees are still green, well about 50% of them.. I am laughing at your cow viewing... well cows are nice too!

Hi Ella - I so agree - we had that blue and green talk this morning. and oh yes - he heads right on in - he loves the water, especially the rivers. and the temps never seem to phase him - those rivers are freezing!!! I always have a change of clothes etc, so once done off to the car to warm up etc, and then back at it again. he is such a kick. and yes on the walk - a for sure!

Rusty!!! The World Bobsled Championships would be so cool!!! let's do it!! I so wanna race in that - we is good, and I bet we could maybe win one. woo hoo! I will gather the gang. and you gots simmamum cookies??? SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok - on our way ~~ Mannie

Maggie - we is off to Rustys!! The World Bobsled Championships to watch! and maybe race in - heeheeheee. I so wanna do that! Rusty says we can hang out at his place later - with toddy's!! I will picks you up at the curb! ~~ Mannie ~~ heeheehee - what is up with these beans? mine is dizzy too.....

Moonie!!! We is off toe Rusty's and the The World Bobsled Championships!! We can even sneak in a sled and race for them - we is so fast that I bet we can win. And no worries - I will bring lots of fleece and stuff for you so you won't be cold! See you soon! ~~ Mannie

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Wrong way, Mannster!! Turn it around, or the authorities may show up! We can't have a return of the Rainbow Bandit menacing Lantus Land!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Love the video! Can't believe that the little guy doesn't seem to mind the cold water at all! Happy to see he has his signature look in headwear back! :lol: :lol: :lol: Herbie was not amused, and kept trying to figure out what all the fuss was! Willie, on the other hand, just snoozed away...

Your morning report cracked me up, as always... between Mannie and the Nanners and Nicholas and the test strips. Ha!

I vote fer cross country day!! Start off in Lake Placid wif bobsleds, den haz toddies, cinnamum goodies an' a nap, den stop off in de midwest fer sausages, fountain crashin an' kitty croquet in de sun, den load up de bus fer a partee at ur place! Get de bus!! --Willie

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hi Christie - thanks on all. I too hope he turns this around. I loved last night - I bet he went green, but I wasn't staying up for it - the feeder did... :lol: :lol: thanks too on the video. And yes on the hat - it really is getting too small but I like how it keeps his ears covered, so we continue to cram it on his head. :lol: :lol: and nope - he does not care how COLD that water is... still takes work to keep the dry clothes on: we change alot. :lol: :lol:

WILLIE!! AWESOME IDEA DUDE!!! let's do it!!! I am so there!!! you gots sun???? :shock: :shock: OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - kitty croquet and fountain splashin' for sure. I gots the bus all ready - will pick everybody up. First stop: Lake placid and Rusty!!! SWEET - what a day. ~~ Mannie

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205 @ +4.5. yellow, but so far nice steady surf. not too bad....

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Are you playing tricks on your bean too, Mannie? Settle down and get back to business, the bean will be around to wait attendance on you.

OMG! Michelle, that is the funniest video yet! :lol: He is one determined little boy! And I thought my hands were cold the other day. I had visions of you having an entirely different set of clothes that you dress him up in for the outings. mom qould never know wht he got into! :lol: :lol: BTW the baby sized hiking boots are too kewl! :lol: :lol:

Mannie! Bobsleds? really? Hmmmmm, the beans said I need to come down! :twisted: :twisted: -- Tess

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What a great video! He is such a ham and so inquisitive. How great is it that you get to spend so much time with him. So sweet on him and Mannie. They are best buds for life. Have a great day Michelle!

Bobsleds??? I'm in. I've never tried it before but I like to go fast. See ya soon! - Tarragon

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oops! for got tom post this! i can see why.... 387 @ +9. ohmygod_smile seems someone is not done bouncing... or rather has starte4d a new one. Really not too surprised after yesterdays drop. :roll:

Hi Ann - Oh I wish he would - get bck to business.... seems we went to bouncy-land once again. :YMSIGH: THX on the vid - It was all I could do to to laugh while recording that one. what a hoot! And.... well.... yes! I DO! We have our "outdoor go to the river" clothes. Heavy duty, fleece lined stuff - darn good clothes for a kid that likes to do what he does. And :lol: :lol: :lol: she never sees the mud and the dirt and the sand and the muck, short of what comes across in the photos. Aren't those boots the best??? His mom found those. Way too kewl!

Hi Melissa - thx too on the vid. It was fun. and yes - it is great: I am very lucky to be able to do all the things that we do. I so agree on Mannie and Nicholas - quite the little budding friendship there.

Mr T!! You'll love it!! It is so fun!!!! We get to go really fast - and Tess drives our sled - she is the speed demon... nothing stops her. :twisted: Then we is off to Willie's - kitty croquet and stuff!! See you! ~~Mannie

Tess - that is an affirmative!! BOBSLEDS!!! My bean just said the same thing... and then Willie's for sausages and fountain stuff and kitty croquet! and then here some chillaxin' with a fire and stuff. WE BE BUSY!! See you!!~ ~Mannie

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351 @ PMPS. well.... done a little... GO MANNIE

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oh that was terribly fun! just as he gets to the river's edge, here comes your hand to snatch him back! and i loved how aggravated he was with his blankie. "someone's keeping my blankie from coming with me!" :lol:

oh mannie, whatcha doing so high? maybe he and punkin are having a nanner party on the rooftop!? time to come down and please bring punkin with you. slowly please. ;-)

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Nicolas is on a mission for sure. I luv that you are exposing him to the wonders of the great outdoors. The video was priceless Michelle.

ahem....mannie.....you and miss tess need to get off the rooftop tonight. k?

your little human buddy sure is noisy....my bean played the video and i had to azk her to turn off the sound....yikes! ~ curry

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315 @ +2. YES!, coming down. SLOW Mannie, OK?

Hi Julie - hey thanks - it was fun. the blanket thing was such a good laugh - his own darn foot was holding it back. :lol: :lol: well, it is all such a good time. I wouldn't trade these days with him for anything. He has such a great time. and I will pass the word onto Mannie. Maybe those two can find their way off the pink floor together... paws crossed! i just took an inventory on the nanners... there are a few that have mysteriously disappeared. nanner party? maybe so... those boys!

Hi Tena - thanks - he has really taken to the being out in it, and really does like the rivers and mountain lakes. It is a good thing I think. Thanks on the video. It makes me laugh each time I watch it or play is for someone. omg: a young boy on a mission - such determination!

Hey Curry... I KNOW on that tiny human!!! I keep telling him: indoor voice, indoor voice... I don't think he knows what that means, ya know? sheshhhhh.... and I gots him in this house like alot, ya know? OUCH! and ok.... I will try and gets off the roof. I don't like it here much anyways... I will bring Tess and Punkin with me, and Checkers and the rest.... See you! ~~ Mannie

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Hi Michelle, gees, what is it with these boys and that nighttime pink? I'm glad Mannie's coming down. :smile:

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hey Barb - me too! I dunno - maybe they are having one heckuva party up there. :lol:

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Well, at least Tess isn't lonely up there. I thought the idea was to ride the bobsleds DOWN!! ohmygod_smile Hmmmm, Mannie seems to be getting the idea though.

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195 @ 4.5. YAY! Blue - a little fast, but blue!

Hi Ann - :shock: one would think so on the bobsleds.... There sure seems to be alot of kitties "up there". Mannie seems to have decided lower is better - I hope he brought them all with him.

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What a nice am cycle and now Blue!. Yessssss Mannie!

Ok...could thatnchildnget any cuter? I love the screeching about the blankie and then his precious laugh when you are pulling him back out of the water.....great game GMA he says. He sure is a happy kid but what a great GMA you are to encourage his spirit of adventure safely.

Hope Mannie has a great surf tonight.

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Hi Marje - and thanks - it is a nice recovery tonight. A little fast maybe, but it is blue. YAY! I too hope it is a great surf. paws crossed! Thanks on DGS too - he is such a joy, and a ton of fun. We do have a great time together.

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165 @ 5.5. YES! Still blue...

and this bean is toast. NI NI for me. Surf well Mannie

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Mannie - you are so very handsome in blue!