A friend needed a new cat. A cat needed a new home. And while what we did was probably slightly kind of illegal, it appears that everything is going to work out. At some point earlier this summer, a neighbor apparently decided she didn’t feel like taking care of two of her three cats, and… Read More free sammy!
Recovery from the Great Poop Flood of 2008 is almost complete. The Jackass Landlord snaked the line on Thursday, clearing the backup and restoring indoor plumbing to everyone in the house. The remaining problem? Jackass Landlord still hasn’t capped the check valve — which essentially means I still have an open sewer line in my… Read More post-poop.
Literally. Last night, while going through the weekly routine that accompanies trash night, I heard water running in the basement. Where no water is supposed to be running. It looked initially like the bowl from our toilet had sprung a leak — which meant everything we had been doing in the commode all evening was… Read More shit.
For more bullets. Get it? Yeah, that was dumb. Sorry. If you live in Pittsburgh, you need to figure out where East Pittsburgh borough is. You need to drive there and eat at Taste of New Orleans Cafe on Main Street. It’s run by a family from New Orleans who left their hometown after their… Read More bang.
Apparently, last night was the night for the babies to arrive. WoyGirl has name, after her arrival a little after 1 a.m. — Madden is doing very well, as is Mrs. Woy. Woy didn’t mention how he was doing; I’m guessing some combination of joy, exhaustion and relief. Madden’s August 1 birth also means Will… Read More babies.
(This post marks the return to this month’s NaBloPoMo theme. You’ll note that the numbers picked up where they left off; this does NOT indicate that I’ve missed the last several days. Really.) I understand the convenience of grilling with gas. And I have to admit the thought of lording over one of those thousand-dollar… Read More 13. no other way.
Uncle Crappy 