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This is Cuz Nicki's neighbour - Okey - Okey is eating his Christmas bone that Cuz Nicki bought for him. Actually truth be known Cuz Nicki had no idea I gave away two of his bones - one to Okey and one to Chelsea - picture of Chelsea below.
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Chelsea is who we go walking with on my days off. She lives across the road from us.
[Chelsea sometimes gets upset with Cuz Nicki as he doesn't always pay her the attention she believes she should attract.
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Hi Jan! Awww Cuz Nicki is so adorable. He is quite smashing in his necklace.

also Chelsea is quite the beauty. Is she half Chow?

Did you have a wonderful Vacation. Did you get to go anywhaere.
We had a lovely quiet time just went to Sacrament to see the in Laws and it was really nice.

Hello Kittyadventures,
Missed ya heaps. No we ended up not going away, however relaxing with Cuz Nicki and Miss Chelsea was fab. Chelsea is a chow - but with attitude. Its about her, her, and her. But she is so cute. She does get thingy with Nicki as he likes boys and so at times when we are walking she stops suddenly resulting in Cuz Nicki being faced with her butt. He coughs and splutters and she then wiggles her butt and I swear smurks at him. Cuz Nicki does love her though. Hope time with the in-laws was great. Hope you are feeling relaxed. I loved the poem you put up - it is so real. It is just like cats, and reminds me of our cat who lives up the back. He comes to visit Cuz Nicki and the cat is still under the belief that he is a fine true hunter. However, luckily never catches any of the birds.
Anyway, it is good to be back at least on computer. Can't say that I am getting into work as such - first day back - but I was missed by my team who said is was very quiet last week. A tad rude I suggest as I point out to them that I am the 'quiet achiever'. However, the spluttering, coughing, laughing and rolling around on the flloor appears to suggest that they think I am rather noisy. Anyway missed our check in's so good to be back on line.
I've applied for six weeks long service leave to take at the end of March (after a court case I am on). I have nearly 11 months Long Service Leave and given that the world is due to end on the 21/12/2012 - so says a few doomsday people, I told my boss that I better cash in some of the leave. I kept a very straight face while saying this. But I also pointed out to the boss that just in case the tribe of 5 thousand years ago (who may have just got sick of doing a calender and had writers cramp - therefore resulting in the calender stopping on 21/12/2012) and the doomsday followers are wrong, better keep the majority of the long service leave to have in the future.

OMG You are killing me Here LOLOL. Teh whole end of the world thing just gives me a grin.

as to Little one... she was running all over the place having a grand time on Sunday (Your Monday).

SHe was being so cute..

and as to her ferociousness well it is no longer in doubt. Tonight she chased off a cat 3 times bigger than herself.

She is quite the saucy girl.

Lilac was cowering in the house ROFLMAO.
also thanks for the compliments for my poem. I was surprised it came out so well.. sometimes I get good ones. Writing is not my forte LOL.

We really did have a lovely Holiday time though we didn't have lots of time off or rather I didn't Hubby is another story he had scads of time off and was a bit of a pest.

but he did put together my little wishing well for me which was really quite nice of him as he is not so good at putting these things together. I may need to adjust it a bit so Have been waiting for him to not be around LOL Wouldn't want to hurt his feelings.

I will have to take a picture of it to share.

Are you on face book? THere are a few of us from here who have a Friendly vegetarian group on there, if you would like to join in.

I know you are long gone from work by now so hopefully you will see this in teh next day or two.

Hello again matey,
LOL about your cat's ferociousness no longer being in doubt. Can I just say your cat is the Lara Croft of the neighbourhood taking on a cat 3 times her size. Go Girl!!!!! Cuz Nicki will be most impressed when I tell him.

Your poem was amazing and did describe realistically your cat's adventures of getting into the role of hunter. I still giggle at how you wrote it - because it not only describes your cat but the cat up the back who even this morning is out there believing that he will catch the birds. Brain function is obviously limited given this delusional state. However, in saying that, my beautiful babes Blaze and Bonnie (now with God) use to try and get the old cat who would walk across the back fence (as the cat was trying to get the birds). When Blaze and Bonnie were alive, plus the then cat up the back (who is also with God) - the brain capacity of the group made me laugh. All of them were under the belief that they could if they just tried harder get their targets. None of them ever succeeded.

Am looking forward to seeing the picture of the wishing well. I'm glad Hubby put it together for you.

I took cuz Nicki to the 'doggy park' - borrowed my neighbour's car and he had a puppocino. He doesn't share. But was very popular with all the other dogs who hung around him in the hope he would share. Chelsea is away at the moment (as most of her family went on hols) but her human older sister Georgia and I have devised a plan to get her back early - she's coming home Friday and once home - she, Nicki and I will go back to the doggy park and they can have a 'puppocino' each (as they both don't share very well either) Cuz Nicki I find is a very loving dog - with a willingness to make others (including other fury creatures) feel great - EXCEPT WHEN IT COMES TO FOOD - HE DOESN'T SHARE

Today Cuz Nicki has had for breakie (and will for dinner) wild Salmon (which is just Salmon that is really really peeved that it got caught) with organic chicken and raw veggies (beetroot, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower). He lapped up his breakfast and then looked at me as if he hadn't eaten. It is so sad to see someone with such great looks have such poor memory

Hey Kittyadventures, yes I am on facebook. What do I look for ??? as in name????? of group (in relation to friendly veggo's). Anyway, back at work next Monday.

Well we had a nice weekend. Cuz Nicki and I went for walks and to the doggy park for another pupacino (I had coffee just in case you are wondering if Cuz Nicki and I share pupacino's ). I am pleased to report I have lost 2 kilos Yep, nearly fell off the scales when I weighed myself
I have commenced having green tea - about 1 - 2 cups per day which I am enjoying. Need to watch my water intake - as in keep drinking lots of water. However, do not have sweet craving as I have had in the past and am enjoying the vegies that are in season here in Sydney. Nicki and I shared Kale and Pumpkin soup yesterday for dinner. (In case you are wondering - yep - separate bowls ) - Cuz Nicki says that I am the best cook out. Although Cuz Nicki is aware that I won't eat his meat, he does get a tad paranoid that I am going to eat his rawhide bone. He watched me with some fear each time I went near his bone - I tried to say - hell luv, pet, darl, and sweetie - don't want it. But he seems convinced that I am after his bone. Go figure - Cuz Nicki does not share bones with suspected bone stealers Anyway, hope all is well with you lot. Love Jan and Cuz Nicki.

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Hello all,
Well we have been fighting a heat wave here in Sydney. Thankfully today is much cooler and the difference in both me and Cuz Nicki is that we literally skipped while walking this morning in sheer joy of cooler weather. I'm Danish decent and believe quite strongly that I am more suited to cooler weather. My fury child (Cuz Nicki) obviously feels the same.

Even Miss Chelsea Bun (Cuz Nicki's neighbour) was all energy today. Anyway I've been a tad naughty (feel like sometimes this is confession - seriously) in that I've been having a few wines.

I don't know if you guys remember but I once asked advice in relation to a female (aged 56) who was extremely aggressive and violent towards one of my neighbours and whom I found out later had a history of violence as she was using 'menopause' as the reason why. A number of you responded being very supportive and saying quite clearly that the violence is not part of menopause. Once I found out that she had a history dating back to ....young person, it is more likely that she is personality disordered.

However, because I intervened when she was violent to my neighbour - I have become a target - in that she constantly tries to push boundaries and make my life hell. How else do I explain this? Anyway, I've been dealing with the stress by drinking wine (not to unconsciousness - which is a plus one assumes) and at times crying.

The two kilos I lost I have most likely put on - too scared to get on scales. I don't want this woman in my life, but she is part of a group of women that I am friends with who go to the local coffee shop which is directly across the road from where I live. The plus in this is that three of them have already approached me and have basically said that they wish to have less or nothing much to do with her primarily because she is someone that has an aggressive feel to her and is always right and never the one to blame. It is interesting because they have watched me have basically nothing to do with her (or at least trying) and I guess that she is someone who is constantly seeking attention by talking so loud so that people look at her or physically being histronic in her behaviour.

What I don't like about me in this scenario - is my mind - my thinking - because of her aggressive persona etc I have at times thoughts which I am not proud of. Throughout this I have been asking God for help to stop these thoughts as it is not nice to have thoughts about her having to move home or being unable in any way, shape of form to go to the coffee shop etc.

I bought this book a while ago by Joyce (someone - American lady preacher) which I am assuming from the title does look at our thoughts and one is hoping here - hints of how to gain some control over them or change them. I going to pick it up and read it.

Anyway, I needed to write this down, because sometimes you just need to put down on paper (I guess to validate) what you've been going through.

Cuz Nicki has been very good in allowing me to cuddle him and snuggle up to him when I am very stressed about it.

Thanks for listening. Cheers to all - Love Jan and Cuz Nicki.

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Decided to put a pic up of Cuz Nicki given that the previous post is me stressing about aggressive gal.
So here are pic of my darling beautiful Cuz Nicki who makes my heart sing.

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Cuz Nicki and i had a great weekend. The rain stopped and blue sky apeared on Sunday. Everyone in Sydney was out and about as we have experienced extreme weather here and have not seen blue sky for a while. So Cuz Nicki, Chelsea Bun and myself were out and about walking. Cuz Nicki and Chelsea had spring in their walking - most of the fury creatures looked like they were smiling - must have been the cabin fever was over

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I think I have mentioned either here or elsewhere that AJ is currently on a program here in Australia called 'Excess Baggage'. Well it appears that the ratings are not so good and the show may not be on TV for long. Shame as you got to discover some of the reasons had put on weight or were always having weight issues - and seeing them work out strategies and get support in dealing with this to achieve weight loss and better health.
So have kept the 2 kilos off and have recommenced reducing portions and focusing on weight loss. Cuz Nicki also commenced reduction in meals - however not as convinced as me that this is for his benefit Cuz Nicki is starting up a campaign to have this diet decision reversed.
Have great week. Love Jan and Cuz Nicki (starvation prone dog )

Well we have nearly been washed away this last week with the rain and all. But luckily were better off than other parts of Sydney which was under water.

Cuz Nicki, Chelsea Bun and myself were able to sneak in a few walks inbetween rain. And, I'm now convinced that I in fact do have a bigger brain that Cuz Nicki. You ask - why would I assume this? Well, Cuz Nicki looks at the deck (on the side garden) and can see the rain so doesn't venture in the back yard. However, stands at the front door expecting to be walked, because surely it can be raining at the front of our home Unfortunately, Chelsea is not as smart as Nicki so you can image her responses...

In the last week my local organic store and also this has been on Foxtel and Free to Air TV have been plugging a film by an aussie bloke - called 'Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead'. The film is about this bloke going on a journey to find health and doing it in the US - where he spent a lot of time growing up . Although the guy initially goes on a 60 day juice only venture - what is documented is his improved health - given that he stopped eating fried foods, dairy and meat. I don't particulary like juice cleanses - it is my love of food that predominately stops me, however I was most impressed with the film in that after the juicing thingo he talks about eating for health - veggies, wholegrains, fruit, beans and having this as your diet. What is scary is the amount of american's who acknowledge that their diet is killing them but continue on eating lots of fried food, diary and meat.

I also found an article on portion size yesterday in the paper. It went on about the large size serving in Japan for instance is a small serving in the US/Australia/etc. I found this interesting as I continue to struggle to reduce portion size in my diet and in Cuz Nicki's (who is not impressed by the reduction in portion size )
Anyway interesting week on food.

At the same time the show that AJ is in 'Excess Baggage' has basically been canned in Australia. It has been placed on the 'second' station which is a digital station that not everyone can get. It is a shame because it was great watching AJ and the others work together to find better health and lose weight. And as the show doesn't restrict diet or movement - it is left up to you as to how much exercise and what you eat - it is great for people to learn what the participants think is a healthy diet or much improved diet. I will continue to watch AJ on the digital channel which luckily I can get.

Love to all - Jan and Cuz Nicki (portion control students)

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Above is website in relation to a smart dog called 'Jessie'. Cuz Nicki though thinks he is much smarter as he focuses on eating whole foods rather than can variety. However, Cuz Nicki does not appear to do housework such as taking sheets off the bed and washing them. Hmmm. Maybe Jessie is a tad smarter. (LOL)

We have wild storms last night here in Sydney - Cuz Nicki is a fighter (as you all know from his battles with cancer and pancretitis) and he also fights his major two enemies - Thunder and Lightening. Feels rather like Arnold, Sly Stallone and Bruce Willis all rolled up together after he 'wins' his battles The storms basically stops and he knows that Thunder and Lightening have left the building due to being 'scared' of him

Well last night - Cuz Nicki did extra exercises running up and down the hallway and through the TV room, kitchen, and dining room barking at the storm. Telling anyone and everyone that it was o.k. he was dealing with it.

Unfortunately at the time of the storm I was trying to watch this movie on TV. It starred Brenda Vacarro and it was made in about 2006 and about this place somewhere in America where a lot of older people live. It centred around relationships/ old people and the issue of sex. The show was not sad but uplifting. I had a big smile on my face at the end of the movie. Unfortunately, I missed some of the lines from the film due to Cuz Nicki running into the TV room, barking to tell me 'It will be o.k. I'm winning the fight with Thunder and Lightening' and then leaving the room - at which point I could hear the film again.

I have noticed with me some improvement in my strength and in my stomach muscles with my Pilates. Slowly but surely, Pilates is assisting me in gaining upper body strength. I have not lost any more weight since a couple of weeks ago when I lost 2 kilos - but weight loss although i would love to get into my clothes (have a few outfits but the bulk of my clothes I can't get into) - it is health that is my main goal in life. As I get older it is also about having flexibility.

Also I came across a show with Joyce Meyer - she' a Christian Evangalist - actually speaks 'plain english' and makes sense. Go figure!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, she apparently has these shows on TV - and I spotted on. Well obviously it was for me as it spoke about how to deal with 'enemies' or 'people who do you wrong' or basically as I'd put it 'people you just don't connect with or want to connect with'. So I've been praying for them. Actually especially for that aggressive/violent lady - and you know what - it works - I no longer feel anger or resentment towards her and no longer worry about bumping into her. Best half hour I've spent in front of the TV.

So we are having another week here in Sydney of weird weather. This is evidence to me that our world does nto cope with how we live. We need to focus on being environmental friendly rather than these companies not caring about the environment and 'raping' it for profits. We are again faced in Sydney with the Gas Fracking issue and again I wonder how long our Earth can last with its natural resources being ripped from it.

So to all have a great week and hopefully the weather whereever you guys are is not as choatic as it is here. Cuz Nicki is laying on the lounge resting from all his extra exercise running around fighting off Thunder and Lightening
Love Jan and Cuz Nicki
visit cuz Nicki at cousinnicki@blogspot.com

Hi Jan and Cuz Nicky hope you have not floated away with all that rains.

Hello Kittyadventures - well we nearly did float away - the rain was sooooooooooo heavy. Now we are going through a heat wave - can you believe the changes in the weather patterns. It is really humid so we aer only doing very short walks. Cuz Nicki says that he hasn't cleaned up the yard or swept the floors with his tail as it is too hot.
Anyway good to hear from you. Tried to find you and the others you spoke about on Facebook but without success.
Have new and exciting news to tell you Kittyadventures - Cuz Nicki and Chelsea are in a love triangle with George (a dog who has some chow chow in him). Unfortunately George is quite old and confused. Doesn't seem to understand that both Chelsea and Nicki are in competition for his attention. Cuz Nicki even stood on his back paws to show that he can be taller when required

cuz Nicki thinks I maybe losing the plot There is this gorgeous Asian lady who works at my local cafe. She has the most amazing skin AND looks years younger. She doesn't really look after her diet and we've had a lot of chats about eating more veggies and wholegrains (as she'll continue to eat meat until the cows come in - excuse the pun). However she has grapeseed supplement every day. So I have purchased a bottle of Grapeseed supplements which are apparently high in anti-oxidents. It has been 2 days - I see no change in the years that dawn my face. Patience is a virtue. Must be middle age crisis hitting me. Anyway Cuz Nicki must be thinking that I'm losing the plot. Maybe instead of buying grapeseed capsules - I should just drink more wine (which is made with grapes - which may have used the seeds ) or rent a red sports car and place a Brad Pitt look-a-like in the passenger seat. In any event - I realised that one has to have a sense of humour as the wrinkles start to multiple.
cheers - have a great week from Jan and Cuz Nicki (wonder boy).