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My trip to Rapid City turned out to be fast and furious. The recall fix took about ten minutes. The round trip took five hours.
Too bad they didn’t have the recall replacement part when I was up there recently for annual maintenance and another recall fix.
On the other hand, I finished the trip by 10:30 am.
Yes, I plan a nap.
That insect Andy was contemplating looks like one that could have stung his little nose!
It definitely would, too. They are aggressive insects.
Doug Thomas
At least he can see that little thing. Sometimes I think Frankie is losing his sight. Today, we walked past our neighbor’s cat, who was lying fifteen feet from us, maybe less. She watched us walk by. Frankie did not seem to notice her there.
I know macular degeneration is one impact in people. I suppose cats could experience eye related problems from strong sunlight, too. Maybe familiarity with the neighbor’s cat was part of Frankie’s lack of reacting to her. Of course, knowing how he behaves from your posts, it seems unlikely I’m right on that point!
Doug Thomas
I think he is like that tyrannosaurus from Jurassic Park who could only see moving objects.
If the prey got within Andy’s reach it would be gone from this world. Recalls take time if you have to drive a long way.
I was a little concerned Andy would have learned the hard way about wasp stings!
Had the dealer had the part needed for the recall the first time I was there for annual maintenance and another recall, it wouldn’t have been such an imposition on my time, money for gas, and good will. They are an excellent dealership, however, and have bent over backwards in past to accommodate me.
Doug Thomas
Glad your trip went well. I love those horns.
I have to laugh every time Andy’s horn go up! Until I got two Persian kitties so many years ago, the phenomenon of “kitty horns” was unknown to.me. Of course, Andy and the late Dougy quickly brought them to my attention!
Doug Thomas
Wow! That’s a long way to go for such a short fix!
Yes, it was a bit ridiculous, but the drive is through some of the most scenic parts of two states. The only part that’s a bit unpleasant is when you get into Rapid City traffic. It’s s good thing I drove on Autobahnen traffic for two plus years in the US Army while stationed on Germany because where I come from, one can drive for miles without come on or seeing another vehicle. The Rapid City traffic is like slower speed bumper-to-bumper Autobahn traffic, only with drivers without the skills and lane discipline of German drivers.
Doug Thomas
Well, you deserve a nap after that, Doug. As does Andy, after his disturbed catnapping.
I get do tired that I have no choice but to nap! LOL!
Doug Thomas
Hahaha! Nap away, Sir”
What are those horns? 😨
When a cat gets excited,the skin on its head wrinkles in a way that on a long haired kitty raises the hair in a way that, to me, looks like kitty horns.
Doug Thomas
I’m so relieved that this doesn’t happen to short-haired cats. The last thing we need is for Catorze to look MORE devilish than he usually does.
The scalp gets cute wrinkles in short haired kitties. Next time Louis Catorze gets excited, heck it out!
Doug Thomas
Noooo, I daren’t!
did you get a new camera ❓
No
I’m still using the same smartphone.
Wonderfully bright eyes
Yes, he has excellent, healthy eyes, especially at his age. His veterinarian noted they are exceptional.
Doug Thomas
Pretty Cat 😸
Thanks! He looks especially pretty in natural light.
Doug Thomas
Oh My ❗️{did ya get any rocks ?}
O, but you are right that thousand northwest parts of the Nebraska Panhabdle are great agate finding places.
Doug Thomas
Andy’s attention looks intensely focused!
Oh yeah! He becomes obsessive when he spots a bug. I have no doubt that he spent a lot of the time I was gone trying to get that wasp.
Doug Thomas