The Coffee House

[bribrius]

We had the same problem last year and new plugs fixed it; I'm hoping it's fairly simple.

if you are changin plugs every year something is up. Let me know how you make out i am curious. Hopefully nothing major.

 

[KenC]

Morning, Hosers! (first typed "Howsers" but that's a different thing entirely)

Having the morning coffee and pastry (from outside) and feeling like I may be having a minor relapse of the respiratory bug that everyone has had here. It feels like it may subside if I take it easy and don't get aggravated (good luck to me on that, being at work).

Weather OK so far - something about snow in the forecast, but just overcast for now.

 

[bribrius]

morning ken. i think something is going around. we were all sick for a week here. Seems when i drank a lot i never got sick. suddenly i dont drink much and i get sick every time my kids bring home a new cold or flu from the school system.

 

[Rick50]

Found a tip that may help out you cat lovers.

1. Put both lids of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl ...

2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

3. In one smooth movement put the cat in the toilet and close the lid. You may need to stand on the lid.

4. At this point the cat will self-agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this!

5. Flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "Power-Wash" and "Rinse”

6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.

7. Stand well back, behind the toilet if possible, and quickly lift the lid.

8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the bathroom, and run outside where he will dry himself off.

9. Both the toilet and the cat will be sparkling clean.

Yours truly,

The Dog

 

[Designer]

That's funny, Rick50, but I edited it for clarity.


1. Put the lid of the toilet up and add 1/8 cup of pet shampoo to the water in the bowl ...

2. Pick up the cat and soothe him while you carry him towards the bathroom.

3. In one smooth motion put the cat in the toilet and close the lid. You may need to stand on the lid.

4. At this point the cat will self-agitate and make ample suds. Never mind the noises that come from the toilet, the cat is actually enjoying this!

5. After a few minutes, flush the toilet three or four times. This provides a "Power-Wash" and "Rinse”

6. Have someone open the front door of your home. Be sure that there are no people between the bathroom and the front door.

7. Stand well back, behind the toilet if possible, and quickly lift the lid.

8. The cat will rocket out of the toilet, streak through the house, and run outside where he will dry himself off.

9. Both the toilet and the cat will be sparkling clean.

Yours truly,

The Dog

 

[limr32 1]

Ah, The Dog has forgotten Step 10: Sleep with one eye open and never leave throat exposed.

 

[sm4him]

Ah, The Dog has forgotten Step 10: Sleep with one eye open and never leave throat exposed.

Indeed.
Actually, my favorite step is #3; In one smooth motion, put the cat in the toilet and close the lid.

BWAHAHAHAHA…right. As if!!

One does not simply PUT the cat in the toilet. There are not fast enough reflexes to keep that cat from becoming the equivalent of an entire set of Ninja knives come to life, seeking to rip you to shreds.

 

[minicoop1985]

Morning, Hosers! So glad I don't have a cat now... I like my doge just fine. She won't put up a fight if I try to give her a bath...

Gaaah my weekend's full already. Offer photoshoots for free (portfolio) then EVERYONE comes out of the woodwork...

 

[bribrius]

After you shoot the free photo shoot tell them the actual photos cost money.

 

[limr32 1]

After you shoot the free photo shoot tell them the actual photos cost money.

Because that will surely generate business from good word-of-mouth recommendations.

 

[Designer]

Offer photoshoots for free (portfolio) then EVERYONE comes out of the woodwork...

Do any of them know how to pose?

 

[minicoop1985]

After you shoot the free photo shoot tell them the actual photos cost money.

Because that will surely generate business from good word-of-mouth recommendations.

Free photoshoot! Now that will be $47,000 to get the photos. That will go over GREAT. I will recommend a printer, though, so I don't have to shell out anything.

Offer photoshoots for free (portfolio) then EVERYONE comes out of the woodwork...

Do any of them know how to pose?

No, but I'm learning how to do it. One of the moms is an aspiring model/fashionista and wants her daughter to follow along, so there is that. That could be good or bad. We'll see.

 

[Designer]

That could be good or bad. We'll see.

Good luck!

 

[minicoop1985]

Thanks, I'll need it. The guy I'm hoping to work for has been voted the best in the area for the past 6 years (out of the 10 years he's had his shop open). So there's a bit of pressure to get this right.

 

[Designer]

If you haven't already done so, do a quick study on posing so when it looks as if the model doesn't know what to do, you can give direction.