Bird Spikes

amw suggested I install bird spikes. It's technically an HOA violation, of course, but I think I could get by with it as long as they were easily removable. Amazon, of course, has perfect options. A little tape and a few zip ties and I think it would work fine. It won't stop the stupid shits from flying into the window, probably, but it may well put an end to the Biggie harassment.

I'm not going to do it yet. I'm hoping the leaves will be off the tree and the birds will have moved on soon and the issues won't be an Issue until next Spring. But, if I'm wrong... Amazon will deliver tomorrow. Read, that you stupid birds.

Biggie slept in his closet last night. He tucks himself into this corner. When I pull back the curtain, which is the door, he meows hello. If I sit on the floor he comes out for some rubs. This morning I said 'hi' about 6:30 and got a good morning meow back.

Then at 8, I went back to check and see if he needed medicine. I sat on the floor and we discussed it. We decided no, not really. Then I dished out some breakfast and brought him to it in the living room where he happily cleaned out the dish and then crawled into my lap. Now he's watching for birds but they aren't around. Maybe there's a staff meeting.



For the past few years, I have gotten Thanksgiving Dinner For Two from a local market. It's $100 which is too much but it really is delicious and not something I would replicate. Plus there is plenty for multiple meals and sandwiches. I kind of thought I wouldn't do it this year. Because, really, it's too expensive. But, just made my reservation. I can still back out but at least I've got it if I decide to do it again.

Today's project is to clean out the freezer and reorganize it. And then, probably a trip to the grocery. I am thinking cake but I need icing ingredients. Plans could change.

I think for a bit, I'll just enjoy Biggie in my lap.

Smurf cake for lunch

Biggie complains loudly when you unlap him. He doesn't understand the basics like I have to pee or time to go to the store. At one point this morning, I unlapped him to go check on the cake progress and he followed me into the kitchen yelling the whole time.

But, I did get to the grocery store and back home and made a cake. A blue one. With blue/green icing.

My hand's there for perspective.



I didn't cut it beautifully but I got a piece the size I wanted. I forgot that next time I baked a cake I was going to do one layer. Oh well.



It's white cake with coolwhip frosting and it's exactly perfect. (Cool Whip with vanilla pudding mix, some sugar and some milk.) I think next time, I'm going to add a little cream cheese and maybe a tiny bit more sugar. But, it's the light touch I wanted. Now to see how long it lasts. I'm going to freeze a slice, leave a couple of slices out and fridge a couple. Testing testing.

Biggie's back in his closet resting.