Neti Pot

Years ago (and I am talking late 70s) I worked with a guy that I would describe as one of the original hippies.  That means long, scraggly hair and pot smoking.   His wife was into herbs, astrology, tarot, and a vegetarian. To me, who had not be exposed to any of that culture, they were really interesting.

She also used a “neti pot”.At the time I tried the neti pot and it was ok, but I just didn’t like it.

Imagine my surprise when Dr. Oz started talking about and recommending the neti pot.  Since I saw the Oprah show in which he did that, I assumed they would be easy to find.  Yup, they are now carried at Wal-Mart.

 

For those of you that don’t know what the neti pot is designed to do….

You put 8 ounces of distilled water in it and a packet of sinus rinse.  Then you lean over a sink with your mouth open and leaning to one side, put the spout to your nostril and start to pour.  The solution goes into your nostril, then it fills your sinus cavity, and drains out either your other nostril or your mouth.  Most people that suffer from sinus problems will find relief using the neti pot.

Who knew that this old “hippie” solution would go mainstream??  Pretty cool!!

CHIPMUNKS REVENGE

YOU REMEMBER A FEW BLOGS BACK THAT MARY STARTED A WAR WITH THE CHIPMUNKS?  SHE WAS PUTTING WATER OUT FOR THEM AND FEEDING THEM JUICY FRUIT GUM.

THERE IS AN OLD WIVES TALE THAT THE GUM WON’T GO THROUGH THEIR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM AND THE GUM KILLS THEM.  AMY REMINDED US OF THE OLE TALE.

LIKE THE DEBATE OVER MOUSE TRAP BAIT, CHEESE VS PEANUT BUTTER, WE HAVE THE PERFECT OPORTUNITY TO PROVE THE THAT JUICY FRUIT GUM WILL SOLVE THE CHIPMUNK PROBLEM.

AS YOU CAN SEE MARY IS WELL ARMED.  IT’S EASIER TO FIND JUICY FRUIT GUM AROUND HERE THAN IT IS TO FIND JACK DANIELS.

DOES IT WORK?

WE’RE NOT REALLY SURE. THE GUM DISAPPEARS BY THE CARTON, BUT THE CHIPMUNKS ARE STILL PRESENT.  ARE THERE MORE CHIPMUNKS THAN WRIGLEY HAS GUM?

NOW THE CHIPMUNKS HAVE STRUCK BACK BY CHEWING A HOLE IN THE GARDEN HOSE USED TO PUMP MY WASTE WATER.

 

I WOULD CONSIDER ARMING MYSELF, BUT, SHOOTING GUNS AT HOME WHILE SURROUNDED BY SOFT MAPLE TREES, SOD, AND CORN FEILDS IS JUST DIFFERENT THAN BEING SURROUNDED BY ROCKS AND MOUNTAINS.  ONE HURRIED SHOT AT A CHIPMUNK COULD RESULT IN A RICOCHETED BULLET TO MY OWN LEG.

YOU KNOW, NOW THAT I’M THINKING ABOUT IT…….

I THINK THE JUICY FRUIT GUM TREATMENT WAS FOR MOLES NOT CHIPMUNKS.

Happy Birthday Alan !!!

HOY !!!  HOY !!! HOY !!!

WOW !! ALAN TURNS 6 TODAY !!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AND ENJOY YOUR WILD AND FUN DAY !!!

Outside

By Susie-Q

My cat curiosity has always wondered about the outside, especially when the Happy Campers are sitting outside enjoying an evening cocktail.  I take up my station inside the screen door and whine.  It doesn’t do much, neither one of them can hear for shit.

Imagine my surprise when they put a harness and leash on me and took me OUTSIDE with them!!  To make a long story short, I’ve had a total of three different harnesses, all of which I’ve slipped out of.  One thing I taught the Happy Campers is that a black cat at night is invisible!

It’s my weakness for those yummy cat treats, and the shaking of their container that always brings me running back. 

The other evening, Rex leaned over and unhooked my leash from his lawn chair and just let me wander off.  I had a great time wandering around camp, even if I had to drag the 10 foot leash along with me. I found my old blue water dish and got a drink, and a huge pile of sand where I relieved myself.

I checked out under the trailer, under the Honda, under the pick-up, and even climbed up the mountain out back. 

I love  the OUTSIDE !!!

 

Happy Birthday Dan !!!

HOY !!!  HOY !!!  HOY !!!

AND HAPPY 35TH BIRTHDAY DANIEL !!!