One more.

This one fell victim to a trap.

I'll try to comfort myself with the fact that the activity level has slowed way, way, WAY down, since we didn't even suspect this one was around.

I'll still be freaked out every time I go in the kitchen for the next few days though. I was just feeling better about it, too. Bah.

Another one down.

This one must have succumbed to poison.

Can we please be done now?

Mice

They're cute as pets or in cartoons. They are not cute as uninvited houseguests (although I think many folks feel that way about *any* uninvited houseguest, whether of the 2, 4, 6, 8, or "too freaked out to count" -legged variety).

The hubby said that some relatives of ours have also been fighting the "get OUT!" battle against field mice. We *thought* we were done, but had a sighting last night - trap got it overnight, though, so it is now out, and our total is tied with theirs.

Note: This is not a competition, and I do not want to "win" with the most evicted (dead or alive) mice (it'd be like winning the ugliest couch/rec room/kitchen type of contest. Heck, even then, at least you get a prize of some kind). However, it is somewhat reassuring to find out that someone else is having the same issues. With all the construction going on around here, I'm not too surprised that there's more activity. Been here for over four years now, and we've only had them once before - and NOT like this!

I *think* we may be done now, as we weren't really seeing any signs of activity prior. Traps are staying out until we're sure (well, some of them will stay out period).

Off to do laundry...

Go visit Blissfully Domestic..

You'll see it over in my blogroll, but here's the link also - she has posted about a number of giveaways. Go read, follow her links, and comment! You might find yourself with some cute free stuff headed your way!

Go comment and win!

There's a tote bag giveaway over at Nature Deva. Comment there to enter the contest!

Muppet Show observations

We purchased the Muppet Show DVDs for season 1 and 3. One of the segments featured was this one, when Marisa Berenson was the guest.

I personally think it's hysterical, but my sense of humor runs that way. ;) Anyhow, when looking up info on Marisa, the hubby found out that her sister was on one of the 9/11 flights (and that she herself was also flying that day, but from Paris to the US - her flight ended up being diverted).

In looking at the info on the songwriter, we found that he also wrote the song in this sketch, featuring Candice Bergen. When the hubby said the songwriter's name, though, my jaw dropped.

Shel Silverstein.

I had no idea he had done that many different things. Very nifty.

Garage sale find!

I have a natural keyboard again. :)

Now I just need to get used to it again - takes a little time. Especially since it's not only the keyboard being split, but also an older keyboard (though like new - seems like they never used it), so the key size is larger - newer keyboards all seem to have the smaller laptop-sized keys.

It'll take some time, but I'm looking forward to it - I didn't realize how comfy they were until my last one bit the dust, and my wrists and hands were getting sore and fatigued in under an hour with the standard keyboard.

So very happy. Like new, $5. Whee!

A *Way-To-Go* for Pizza Hut

I was looking up nutritional info online for Pizza Hut, so I could enter my pizza slice into my SparkPeople nutrition tracker. I didn't know how easy or hard it might be to do, given the choices of toppings and such - it's not like they can just post info for standard menu selections.

Their website made it pretty darn easy - pick the crust, the toppings, etc. You can add dipping sauces and such if you used them with the appetizers and so on. It'll calculate your whole meal for you.

Nice job guys!

Must be a lot of folks looking for those workers.

Just moments after posting the prior entry with the "job offer", another one hit my email box from a different name - but the same exact text. Heh. Both come from yahoo.co.uk, both have a reply to on googlemail.com.

Yeesh. Wonder if I'll get a third one now.

What an offer!!!

[begin sarcasm]

I should totally do this!!

(heh...yeah, right. Cash payments at my bank, keep 10%, wire the rest back. Sure. Totally legit. Mm-hmm.)

[end sarcasm]

[begin idiot scam]

Good tidings to you as you read.

Please permit me to write you irrespective of the fact we have not met before. I got your contact through network online hence I decided to write you. I would be very interested in offering you a part-time paying job in which you could earn up to
$7,000 a month as  extra income.  opening an account would have been my best choice  if I was not working on a deadline that must meet a 24 hour turn around time,  other options are not on my side due to time, money, and requirements.
This is why I am offering a part time opportunity to someone responsible who  can supply prompt assistant and service.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Work as my payment assistant in charge of collecting and processing the payments
from  the associates.
1. Receive payment (inform of money orders/checks) from my Clients/Associates.
2. Cash the Payments at your Bank
3. Deduct 10%, which will be your percentage/pay on Payment processed.
4. You will then forward the balance via  Western Union  Money Transfer
according to
my instruction.

REQUIREMENT:
18 years or older.
Responsible, Reliable and Trustworthy
Available to work a minimum 3-4 hours per week.
Able to check and respond to emails often.

Easy telephone access.

IS THIS LEGAL?   YES

It is very legal,  Doing this job is 100% safe and legal.  I would be glad if you accept my proposal  for an opportunity to make up 10% of each transaction completed.

Please reply via email with complete information as requested:
A. NAME,==============
B. STREET ADDRESS (NOT P.O BOX),=================
C. CITY:===============================
D. STATE:=============================
E. ZIP CODE============================
F. COUNTRY============================
G. MOBILE  NUMBER, ====================
H. AGE, ===============================
I. SEX, ==================================
J. OCCUPATION============================
K. E MAIL==================================

All replies should be sent to [idiot's email addy]

Regards,
DR [idiot]

[end idiot scam]

Happy 2nd Birthday Calla!

Here are some pictures from her birthday! We didn't do a party, but she did get dressed up.

And today, they got to play on Calla's official birthday present from her Maw-maw and Papi (which took about ten hours yesterday to assemble)

They seem to like it. :D

Food and drink

Mm. Organic dark chocolate (Dagoba's roseberry) and Ginger Beer - with real flavor, none of that canned stuff.

I'm a happy camper.

The kiddos like the crystallized ginger I bought. I was kinda surprised - it's pretty strong stuff - but they both love it.

I wouldn't want to do all of my shopping at the natural foods market - okay, I would *want* to, but I can't afford to! - but it's nice to get some things now and then. Especially those that we just would not be able to get easily at the supermarket.