Weekend Chores

Weekends seem to be spent running errands and catching up on household chores. I like to mix in some reading, watching a good movie and carving out some time to spend on art to round out my weekend.

A retired co-worker sent me the link to this video recently. The "little guy" in this video is Jesse, a Jack Russell Terrier. I think Jesse could help those chores go a little faster. Enjoy! He'll bring a smile to your face!

Enjoy your weekend!

"That's Something" Sunday

Those who know me well know animals are also a part of my life's tapestry.  I recently learned about a lion named Christian and the wonderful reunion he had.  I thought you might like to see it also.

In researching this story online, I learned the reunion took place in 1974. The gentleman who walks up at the end is George Adamson. The two men who raised Christian had contacted George because he had devoted his life to working with lions and they felt Christian would have better success if George assisted. Perhaps you will remember this wildlife conservationist if I mention the movie "Born Free" which tells the story of George and his wife Joy raising 3 lion cubs.   

John and Ace had made sporadic trips to Kenya to learn how Christian was doing in his relocation but mainly had to be content learning about it from a long distance. Christian and his parents were born in captivity, so this was no easy feat to introduce a captive born lion into the wild. When John and Ace decided to make one last trip to Kora in hopes of seeing Christian and saying goodbye, Adamson wrote them to say it would probably be a wasted mission as no one had see Christian for at least 9 months. John and Ace insisted they were going to come there anyway just on the off chance they could locate him.

Even George was surprised when Christian and his pride showed up right outside of camp the night before the British born lion's two former "roommates" arrived. Isn't it amazing how a lion who had not been seen in months shows up at the exact spot where John and Ace were going to be the very next day.  Now "That's Something!"

That's Something Sunday

For this month's "That's Something" Sunday, I thought you would get a kick out of this very talented walrus.  I am sure you all have seen videos of seals, sea lions and walruses that were supposed to be able to dance.  I think this "guy" can show everyone how it is really done.  So sit back, relax and enjoy this quick dance by a walrus with rhythm!

Carpe knitting,

KZ

That's Something! Sunday ~ October

Having heard that squirrels can be quite cunning, I was amazed at the lengths this squirrel went in order to get to the bird feeder. When I saw this video, I thought "That's Something!" and knew I had to share it with you. After the obstacle course, you will have a bonus view of a sneaky squirrel stealing something he worked to get. Double click on the arrow to start the video:

I am sure all of us will agree Moms say a lot in the course of a day. A friend from Texas recently sent me the link to the following gem set to the tune of the William Tell Overture:

In a couple of days I will have a guest writer with a special knitting related query for you to ponder this Halloween. In the meantime I leave you with the picture of a cat painted up for Halloween. In case you have not heard, for years people have been paying large amounts of money to have their cats painted.... for real! How would you like this furry kid walking around your house this Halloween?!



Carpe knitting,
KZ

"That's Something!" Sunday ~ September

I cannot believe it is the last Sunday and the last day of September. I guess Summer 2007 is but a memory now. When I saw the following clip, I thought "That's Something!" and knew I had to share it with you. {Double click on the arrow to start the video.}

A seagull in Scotland has developed the habit of stealing crisps from a neighborhood shop.
The seagull waits until the shopkeeper isn't looking, and then walks into the store and grabs a snack-size bag of cheese Doritos. Once outside, the bag gets ripped open and shared by other birds.The seagull's shoplifting started early this month when he first swooped into the store in Aberdeen, Scotland, and helped himself to a bag of crisps. Since then, he's become a regular. He always takes the same type of crisps. Customers have begun paying for the seagull's stolen bags of chips because they think it's so funny.

I am sure the golfer in the next clip did not think the following incident was funny. It gives a whole new meaning to "birdie" in golf:

Carpe Knitting,
KZ