...mostly First off, Grace and I want to thank all of you who offered your condolences on Roscoe's death. Things have been pretty rough for us, but they will get better. Secondly, to everyone who thinks "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith" was one of the best in the series: You have obviously lost your … Continue reading I’m Back
Month: May 2005
R. I. P. Roscoe Theodore Cross (1989-2005)
...our sweet good boy After several months of battling both a heart murmur and Cushing's Syndrome, our sweet boy's health took a sharp turn for the worse. This morning, at 9:45 AM, Roscoe was given the final shot by his vet. About 2 hours later, he was laid to rest way up in the Sierra … Continue reading R. I. P. Roscoe Theodore Cross (1989-2005)
She’s Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good
...and I've got it good and it ain't bad. Doc Update #278 1: Few things mark the difference between myself and my younger geek chums as vividly as the fact that I will have no problem waiting another week or so to go see the new Star Wars flick. Ya see, most of them were … Continue reading She’s Got It Bad And That Ain’t Good
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The Pod People Go To Paris
...see ya later, pod people! Well, it would seem that I spoke too soon about feeling better, at least gastrointestinally. My stomach was still hurting on Thursday and so i went to urgent care. The doctor there poked and prodded me and asked a bunch of questions. The result? My many years of drinking in … Continue reading The Pod People Go To Paris
The Cat In The Hat Goes Postal
...and he did it in rhyme the whole bloody time:) Dinner tonight at Chez Cross (Doc & Grace version): Homemade pesto sauce with mizithra cheese and italian sausage served on angel hair pasta. Dinner tonight at Chez Cross (Roscoe version): Tomato and spinach rotini served with southwestern spiced fried chicken livers and chili gravy. I … Continue reading The Cat In The Hat Goes Postal
Episode 7: The Five Blue Budgies Strike Back
...long ago, in an aviary far far away... Doc Update #4,000,000 On Saturday, Grace and Roscoe and I went to the Whole Earth Festival in Davis. We always enjoy walking around and looking at the various arts and crafts and tie dyed clothing that folks have for sale, as well as checking out the alternative … Continue reading Episode 7: The Five Blue Budgies Strike Back
Never Give A Chipmunk Beer
Cos the little bastards get mean. It's raining. It does that this time of year. A bit of rain, a bunch of sun, etc, etc. By the end of the month, plant growth is insane and gardens are looking incredible. Then, in another month, the summer heat bitchslaps everything back to a more conservative rate … Continue reading Never Give A Chipmunk Beer
Grow, My Green Children, Grow!
Muwahahahahahaha!!! Doc Update #2,958 1: Spent the weekend finally putting my veggie garden in. It looks great. Planted some marigolds in amongst the veggies so as to control nematodes. 2: Blanched and froze about 7 pounds of spinach. There will be many more pounds of spinach to freeze or eat fresh before the season is … Continue reading Grow, My Green Children, Grow!