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Whacky--
What?? They are all gay? OMG!!
(sorry, that was bad but I couldn't help myself).
posted by
Julia.
on August 14, 2006 at 10:16 AM
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Silver--
They are perfectly normal reactions to something strange and unknown!
posted by
Julia.
on August 14, 2006 at 10:15 AM
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Ahh those kitties will soon be coming out of the closet.
posted by
Whacky
on August 14, 2006 at 12:36 AM
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My mom's dog reacted similarly
to meeting my son for the first time. She has a little Maltese who had never seen children before my son. We've a few trial-and-error experiences! I hope your kitties recover smoothly. I'm sure they will over time...
posted by
SilverMoon7
on August 13, 2006 at 11:35 PM
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bel oh bel--
No, the question is what kind of human are YOU? lolololololol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 13, 2006 at 11:19 AM
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fourcats--
that would be unnverving to watch your "stuff" be in such peril!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 13, 2006 at 11:17 AM
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Bright--
her reactions and actions have surprised me on more than one occasion, lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 13, 2006 at 11:16 AM
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thanks Wiley One!
posted by
Julia.
on August 13, 2006 at 11:15 AM
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Passionflower--
I think it's fairly common feline behavior to be freaked in new surroundings; they are starting to venture out a bit more each day.
posted by
Julia.
on August 13, 2006 at 11:14 AM
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If you try introducing me
to a 3 year old and 10 year, I'd be hiding in the closet too! GEESH! What kind of human are you??
posted by
bel_1965
on August 13, 2006 at 9:53 AM
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hi julia. if your mother is going to offer sausage drippings, those cats
will be out of the closet in no time!
when my parents moved from saint john to quebec, my mother and i travelled together in the family car, dad was on a business trip. at one point of the drive, mom and i caught up to the moving van on the highway and as we neared, the van started drifting in and out of the oncoming traffic lane so we assumed the driver was falling asleep. we wanted to pass him, we wanted to wake him, we didn't want to get run over by him as we went by, it was all very unnerving, watching all our worldly possessions careening about. thankfully, everyone and everything arrived in one piece.
do let me know over time how you find being back in your old home town. i don't want to go back to my town, per se, but i do yearn to move back to maine, which basically is a small town! i worry that the s l o w will be my undoing, now that i'm accustomed to city life.
posted by
fourcats
on August 13, 2006 at 9:48 AM
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Julia
You sound happy and I'm sure the cats will adapt to their new home soon. I enjoyed hearing about your mothers reactions lol. 
posted by
BrightIrish
on August 12, 2006 at 8:56 PM
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Julia
I am just happy you and pussycats are safe luv
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 12, 2006 at 7:46 PM
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"Needs must when the devil drives" Julia, it's better than some places I've
been. It's private and quiet. The cats we'll worry about later, which reminds me of another favorite song, "Our House".
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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When we first moved here to the city a few months ago...
My cat was the same way. She's 4 yrs old but had only met a handful of people her whole life. She had never seen a child before. She was freaked out for a few weeks. Eventually, she came around though, as I'm sure yours will as well.
posted by
Passionflower
on August 12, 2006 at 6:33 PM
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blanche--
I could not live in an apartment, so asking a cat to do it would be unthinkable!
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:31 PM
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flightpath--
thanks very much!
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:30 PM
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True, Julia...I hope it works out well for you.
posted by
reasons
on August 12, 2006 at 6:29 PM
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I can't believe it either, Julia, I believe animals need space and freedom
as much as people do. I grew up rambling through pastures and over acres of space, and I would feel cruel keeping an animal from having any freedom merely for my own enjoyment.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:27 PM
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blanche--
many people keep indoor kitties and swear they are happy, but I am inclined to believe that most of them are not. I've seen the pure joy of my three cats romping in a 4-acre field, catching gophers, climbing the trees, lounging in the sun and lots more, and I can't believe that apartment dwelling would ever come close.
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:25 PM
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flightpath--
I had several good reasons for coming back here, but of course that's still no guarantee that I will find it palatable. But then, we never really know for sure unless we try, right?
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:23 PM
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LOL, Julia., I believe you! I really want to get a kitty as soon as we
have a "cat friendly" home. I'd really hate to have one confined to an urban apartment, without outside access.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:19 PM
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Julia...When you choose to move back to a place where you've lived before, there's usually a good reason. You liked it there. I'm back now to a great, yet small place after raising a family and working in cities. Come to find out - so have many others here.
posted by
reasons
on August 12, 2006 at 6:19 PM
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Blanche--
crowded I can handle, I'll just move some things around until we all fit, lolol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:16 PM
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I understand the temptation, Julia., it might get a little crowded in there
but I know the feeling. One of my favorite songs is still "All I want is a room somewhere" from My Fair Lady. That, and the story, by Virginia Woolf, "A Room of One's Own"
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:13 PM
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blanche--
yes it is, and I said recently that due to the stress, change, ordeals etc. of moving, sometimes I want to join the cats in their safe haven!!
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:11 PM
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Julia., that seems wise of the cats, to find a safe haven, until they feel
comfortable in their new surroundings. It's always good to have that to retreat to, when overwhelmed by threatening and overwhelming stimuli, for all beings.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:07 PM
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A-and-B--
HA! I knew it! lol. Of course it was a pretty easy guess for me.
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:03 PM
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Maggie--
yep, the Furbies are here, and my sister andI have already laughed ourselves silly playing with them.
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:02 PM
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Blanche--
yes I suppose it is a tad boring for them, in the closet, but it's safe!
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:01 PM
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Azur--
I may have already had one of those moments, lol.
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 6:00 PM
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It sounds like everyone is settling in. Lol.
Congrats, you've won 20 clicks in this blog.
(B)
posted by
A-and-B
on August 12, 2006 at 3:04 PM
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Hi, Julia. I see you've survived the trip with the 3 little ones and are getting settled in. I'm glad you had a safe trip and I hope the kitties get adjusted to their new surroundings. Have your furbies arrived yet?
posted by
MaggieMae
on August 12, 2006 at 2:50 PM
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Julia., I hope the cats come out of the closet soon
It's a boring way to live.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 12, 2006 at 1:38 PM
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Julia.
Yes you can choose success with this move although you will have moments when you are reminded of why you left. Five days is not so long to wait. Mine took weeks
posted by
Azur
on August 12, 2006 at 1:36 PM
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avant--
I think you're right, they have led a very sheltered life so perhaps it's good for them to see what the "real world" is like.
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 12:56 PM
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Jemmie--
me too, and thanks!
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 12:55 PM
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Julia
It's good that they are made to stretch their wings a bit. I hope you are happy returning to your hometown.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 12, 2006 at 12:42 PM
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I hope they continue to acclimate!
Good luck to you and the kitties!
posted by
Jemmie211
on August 12, 2006 at 12:41 PM
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LLM--
nice to see you, thanks for stopping by.
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 12:19 PM
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TAPS--
thanks very much for the compliment!
posted by
Julia.
on August 12, 2006 at 12:18 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on August 12, 2006 at 11:54 AM
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Julia, It is very interesting reading about your move and your new life. I'm getting used to your new name and I like it a lot. It is a pretty name and it suits you. Its not just your story that is interesting, it is your writing that makes it so.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 12, 2006 at 11:27 AM
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