The day started with a search for coffee beans, which we were plum out of, and continued on with thanks to my mother (and Santa) for packets of ground coffee that were in the cupboard. (Big sigh of relief.) So, I'm working on ridding myself of the initial irritation* of "NO COFFEE?????!!!!!" and realizing the high humidity (despite being in an air conditioned house) is contributing to my general feeling of being a major crabbypants this morning. I am SO ready for nice lower temperatures and lower humidity.
Next on the list (after I finish my coffee) is heading into Madison for cat litter that isn't perfumed to the nth degree and some cat food that Blue will only eat (roasted chicken flavor Max Cat) with a stop at the Woodman's for laundry detergent for high efficiency washers. My Pig carries a lot of excellent stock for a small town store (including Eight o'Clock coffee beans) but not the larger containers of detergent, so into Madison I go. Perhaps I'll find some happy pants when I get there.
*Yes, I was the one to empty the coffee bean bag yesterday.....
Dear readers, I realize this is far from an interesting post but I have to (re-)start somewhere.
And a cat-related photo.....seen at the Northside Starbucks in Oshkosh a while ago....
Where did you find my crankypants??? I just had them on yesterday!
Posted by: Charlynn | Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 11:48 AM
I never used to drink iced coffee until this summer. Then I found a recipe where you shake up instant espresso with sugar and a little water to get it nice and foamy, then pour it in a glass with milk. Fantastic once you get the ratio of sugar to coffee to milk just right. Weird how much I like it because I drink my hot coffee black.
I see they give a discount for "mentor" cats, excellent incentive to adopt a slightly older kitteh.
Posted by: Diane | Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Hope you find your happy pants! I'm so with you on the reasons why you're wearing the crabby ones. Should be better soon!
Posted by: Vicki | Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 12:33 PM
My absolute favorite litter! NEVER smells.
http://www.felinepine.com/
Posted by: Beverly | Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 01:26 PM
I love the "Supersize it!" for adopting TWO kittens.
Posted by: kmkat | Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 05:48 PM
I'm so glad you found your coffee.
It's funny you posted about the grocery issue. I was just thinking last night how lovely it is to be able to run 5 blocks or so to pick up cilantro and a jalapeno for some fresh salsa - having grown up in the stix, I really have to stop and appreciate that once in a while.
xo
Posted by: Nora | Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 06:32 AM
Return crankypants to Cookie. You don't need them. Made M return his yesterday too. Luckily, it was just hunger after spending 8 hrs on lake.
Tell kidlets I said "meow, meow" xoxo
Posted by: Squishy | Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 06:56 AM
LMAO. Everyone wants the crankypants. Or at least, wants your happy self to not be wearing them.
Posted by: Kitten | Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 04:52 PM
Where are my crankyPANTS?!
xo
Posted by: Cookie | Monday, August 16, 2010 at 12:47 PM
i'd have the crankies over no coffee too! it's the anti-cranky drug!
LOVE the photo! too cute!
Posted by: opal | Monday, August 16, 2010 at 04:21 PM
I seem to use the caffeine meter all through the day (had enough/need more?). We have to set up the coffee the night before: we're that cranky.
Posted by: LoriAngela | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 02:13 PM
Kitten Palooza! That is such a clever idea.
No coffee? That's not irritating, that's catastrophic.
Posted by: Carrie K | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 09:59 PM
Love the Super-Size options!
Please return the crankypants to Cookie, ASAP. (And how you got them away from her without her noticing is a mystery to me...)
Posted by: gayle | Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 07:06 AM