The colder weather has brought about another change in Hobkin: ice-cold paws. And he has a penchant for plunking those chilly paws on me, especially when I’m asleep. As if that wasn’t bad enough, last night he stuck one of his freezing paws in my ear as I lay snuggled up under the covers. Wonder if they make mittens for skunks . . .
Writing Stuff:
The situation at IROSF concerns me. Apparently the Editor-in-Chief stepped down, which puts the future of the publication in question, not to mention my cyberpunk article. Guess I should hang tight and put on my “wait and see” cap.
Did an editing pass on the slipstream piece. It’s still not listed as up for this week on Critters. *sigh*
Word count: 1000+ on the science fiction piece, and yet I haven’t managed to hit flow. Still, I chug along. Chug-a-chug-a.
Club 100 for Writers
18/100
500/day
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Wonder if they make mittens for skunks . . .
Do you think he would leave them on, if they did?
About how big are his paws?
“Do you think he would leave them on, if they did?“
“About how big are his paws?“
Hmm, good question. When I hold his little paws in my hands, his front paws are about the size of my thumb to the first joint. His hind paws are about the size of my thumb to the second joint. Erm, there’s probably a reason why “Eugie’s thumbs” are not a common standard of measurement . . .
Re: IROSF Hang tight. I’m not in on all the details but I don’t think you have anything to worry about.
Thanks so much for the reassurance. I really hope IROSF keeps on publishing.
Wonder if they make mittens for skunks . . .
I think they’re in the same aisle as the mittens for cats. The lovely thing in the picture loves to put her cold paws on me after a romp in the backyard.
I caught a random post from you somewhere and really enjoyed reading your journal. I’ve friended you, so I thought I’d take this moment to say hello. *waves*
Your kitty companion is indeed most beautiful.
Why is it so difficult explaining to fuzzy beasties that it is considered polite to cover their noses when they sneeze, and not to put their icy paws on us poor, un-furred humans?
*waves back* Very pleased to make your acquaintance!
Why is it so difficult explaining to fuzzy beasties that it is considered polite to cover their noses when they sneeze, and not to put their icy paws on us poor, un-furred humans?
Oh, but it is an honor to serve her highness.
Must…give…kitties…treats…Poor kitties…they are so hungry…
🙂
No, but like I told Rozie when she would crawl in bed with us, you can make mittens OUT OF skunks! 4 cold paws and a cold nose!
I know I should respond with something witty/insightful/encouraging/ or whatever…but my mind is completely numbed by: HOLY COW Hobkin is soooo cute! *dies*
Out in the cold
Sorry to hear about your article. Sending support to you on little skunk’s feet. 🙂
Joel