My Heart's on Fire for Elvira

[JBun]

ELLIE!!! What a little rascal! There goes your perfect little angel, right out the door

Seriously though. You may want to put a stop to that kind of behavior right away. I didn't with Baby when she was little, and now she is a terror when it comes to her cage. I think if I would have disciplined her when she was a baby, like a momma bun, then I think I could have put a stop to this whole cage aggression thing right when it started. If she gives you attitude again, you may want give it try.

 

[Katielovesleo3]

"""" so if I had something for my hands AND lips I would be a happy camper.""""

Do I have to swear by the coconut oil again? I think I do, ok, you asked for it. Coconut oil is amazing. If I didn't love Leo so much, I would marry coconut oil. Can you actually marry an inanimate object? Well I would. Get you some, you'll see.

We can organize an intervention for y'all lol

 

[JBun]

Ok, so I'm curious now. What's so great about the coconut oil as opposed to using other things like chapstick or lotion? And won't coconut oil be a little greasy?

 

[agnesthelion]

Little Ellie the grunter! Lol. It's hard to even picture that sweetie doing that! UHg, teenagers

But i do agree with Jenny....try to stop that now. Definitely don't do what she's telling you..that will just give her more confidence to grunt more.

Archie grunted and nipped me a few months ago. Completely outta the the blue. I was changing his litterbox. He wanted me outta his stuff too. So right when he did it I picked him up right away, held him like a baby. Walked around with him, talked to him....then set him down right next to me again by his cage and had my hands all over his stuff. Basically to send the message that I'm the top bun, I'll touch your cage if I want. He's never done it again

 

[whitelop]

I think that's what I'll do if she does it again. Foo was really bad about her cage and i don't want to go through that again.

Last night got down into the teens, it was freaking cold. So i covered Ellie's cage and put a rice warmer in her box. So what does she do? Spills her whole cup of water in her cage! I came down just a bit ago and the kitchen was freezing and there was water all over her cage! I took her out and put her in the floor, her feet were a little wet from running through the water to get to me. Poor thing, i wish i knew she knocked it over.

Katie does the coconut oil smell like coconut? That might sounds silly, but i hate the way coconut smells. Also the coconut milk, I've had it fresh and i don't like it. I don't really like coconut at all. If the oil doesn't smell like coconut then i might use it.

Seriously though, there goes my perfect little angel baby! I just did the math and she's something like 5 1/2 months old. So I think that she's coming into her teenage phase! AHHHH! I don't want to have to deal with ANY sort of teenager! hahaha. She is starting to come to me a lot more now, like when I walk into the kitchen. She really loves my slippers, I know I said that already, but she really loves my slippers! hahaha.
I really don't know how big she is going to get? I haven't noticed her grow anymore in the last few weeks. If she is like 5-5 1/2 months she should be about done growing at like 6 or so months right? If thats right, then she might stay little, she only weighs like MAYBE 2 lbs. And she's small, a tiny bun! I wonder how much bigger she'll get?! I'm so curious.

 

[Chrisdoc]

Morgan, she sounds like a real little madam haha. Yes, I´d try and stop the grunting. Mine had never grunted and Houdini started to do it and he bit me a couple of weeks ago when I put my hand in his cage. I´ve been showing him who´s boss the last few weeks and it seems to have stopped now, they little buggers at times, they do really have character and it sometimes shows.

I love red wine as well but mostly in the winter here as in the summer, I find it too hot and prefer a really crisp, chilled white or rosé wine. I love the yellowtail as well, think it´s the shiraz but there are loads of decent reds here and really cheap...we can get a decent bottle of red wine for around 2-3 euros.

I watched the video about the chap sticks, quite scary but I do love the smell of coconut oil...reminds me of the sun tan oil which I use in the summer. I carry a little tin of vaseline in my handbag which I use instead of chapstick sometimes...hoping that it doesn´t kill of all those new cells lol.

 

[whitelop]

Little Ellie the grunter! Lol. It's hard to even picture that sweetie doing that! UHg, teenagers

But i do agree with Jenny....try to stop that now. Definitely don't do what she's telling you..that will just give her more confidence to grunt more.

Archie grunted and nipped me a few months ago. Completely outta the the blue. I was changing his litterbox. He wanted me outta his stuff too. So right when he did it I picked him up right away, held him like a baby. Walked around with him, talked to him....then set him down right next to me again by his cage and had my hands all over his stuff. Basically to send the message that I'm the top bun, I'll touch your cage if I want. He's never done it again

So i just re-read your response about carrying Archie around and I've totally had to do that to my rooster! He is like most roosters are, highly aggressive. So to show him I'm the top roo, I've had to carry him around. Haha if you can picture that! He's over 2 feet tall and weighs like 15 lbs. Big bird. He is never happy being held, but i throw him under my arm like a football and pet his neck and he calms down. Haha, just had to share that!

 

[agnesthelion]

Omg I can just picture you carrying your rooster around! Pictures please!!!

 

[whitelop]

Hahaha. I'll try to get a picture if I have to do it again. Hopefully I don't though, he has 2 inch long spurs on his legs that really hurt.

I left Ellie out of her cage last night. I did it on purpose. It was COLD last night and our kitchen gets so cold. I usually cover her cage and put her rice pad in there for her, but last night I thought I would let her stay out and find a warm spot of her own. I still put her rice pad in her cage, there is a box out of the cage she could sleep in, or her spot next to the fridge. But I figured letting her find the place that was most comfortable instead of shoving her into a cage and not knowing if she's really comfy. Plus her spilling her water the night before all in her cage and only have a small amount of room to escape it, it made me super nervous. That way if she spilled her water in the kitchen floor, she would still have plenty of room in the kitchen to get away(duhh) and she would have the dog/cat water bowl to drink from.
I'm not sure where she slept last night, but she did really well. She didn't chew on anything, she didn't pee anywhere and there was only like 1 stray poop.
I also have to tell you guys about this morning when I went in to check her! You guys know how when dogs get really excited to see you and they run to you, but like twist their shoulders and front legs to one side then they take off running? Well, thats what Ellie did! hahaha. She's was SO excited to see me this morning! She ran right up to me, stood on my feet and licked my leg! I gave her some nose rubs and some pellets then she ran off. hahahaha. She is so sweet!

I have a video of her licking and digging at my pants that I may share. hahaha. Its a little boring because its just her licking and digging at my pants.

So netflix has not been good for me. It has some really weird movies on it, and I'm weird so I watch the weird movies. I'm watching a movie right now called Lars and the Real Girl. Its got Ryan Gosling in it and its super weird. I'm also going to say that after watching The Human Centipede 2, I need therapy. Thanks netflix!

PS. The butter I put into my oatmeal made it taste weird. hahahaha.
Happy Thursday!

OHHH YEAH! My Aunt Ann has come down from the Bronx, NY! She isn't really my aunt, but she's my best friends aunt that I've known for 10 years. She's my favorite person! She is so funny. We kept the secret from my friends mom for MONTHS! It was a family effort to keep the secret of her coming down. hahaha. She is the one who put me into labor when I was pregnant with my son. My husband and I went over there for lunch and she made sausage with peppers and onions and this macaroni salad. As she was putting it on the plate, she was like "watch out of the macaroni salad, its a little robust; it might put you into labor!" (But you have to say it with a New York, Bronx accent. Which I'm the best at! hahaha) Then I proceeded to eat two helpings of macaroni salad, then went into labor that night! So now, they call my son the macaroni baby! hahaha. The last time she saw my son was when he was like 2 months old. He'll be 2 in June. Its been a while and I'm super excited!

I'm done sharing for the day! hahaha.

 

[JBun]

Awww, that's so cute of Ellie! I bet that made you really happy that she was so exited to see you. She's turning into such a good little house bunny

So I haven't even heard of most of these movies you guys talk about. And I'm pretty sure I won't ever want to see The Human Centipede 2, as I already need therapy without having seen it. I hate to think what I would be like after seeing it. From your description of the show, it wouldn't be good, lol. Give me a good english period drama and I'm happy

Your rooster sounds a little intimidating. I think I would be afraid to go near him, haha.

 

[Chrisdoc]

I haven´t heard of any of these films and I don´t like horror movies anyway or anything with bugs in.

Ellie is so good and great that she´s running to you now to say hi in the morning and she´s amazingly well behaved when she´s out on her own. Don´t know if I´d be ready to leave mine loose in the room yet, probably too much stuff in there still. I´d be happy to sit and watch a video of her digging and licking your pants but it would be just nice seeing her moving, she´s just so adorable.

I can´t actually picture you carrying the rooster round, do your neighbours think you´re a bit strange lol. I´m getting to know you now so what does it say for me when I do not find that strange at all !!

You put butter in your oatmeal ??? No wonder it tasted strange yukkkk.

Love the story of your macaroni baby. Bet you can´t wait to see her again, sure you´ll all enjoy yourselves.

 

[whitelop]

hahaha. I only have neighbors across the street and they used to be farmers. They're all in their 70's or older over there, so they don't farm anymore. But they used to. I was actually a little worried when I got my rooster that he would bother them with his crowing. When he was a baby he started crowing at about 6am. Now that he's almost two years old, he starts to crow at about 4:30am. He also grows at about noon-time then again before the sun goes down. hahaha. He's a great clock. Anyway, when I got him I was worried they would have a problem, but then I talked to the neighbor in the middle and she said they loved to hear him crow! She said it brought back really good memories for all of them, from when they farmed and were younger. So it made me feel better to know that he wasn't bothering them.
But yes Jenny, he is very intimidating. I actually had to throw a stick at him yesterday. He likes to come at me while I'm on the phone and he wasn't going to stop and he was probably going to attack me; so I hit him in the chest with a large stick and he attacked that! haha. He's bad. I know that probably sounds cruel, but he's fine.

Ellie has turned into a good house bunny. I hope it stays that way as she goes into her teenage phase. Because let's be honest, I'm probably not going to have her spayed. As much as I would like to, I just don't want to risk it. Gah, should I get another rabbit before I had her spayed, just in case she doesn't make it through? No, I'm just not going to do it. Hopefully her litter box skills hold up and she just stays a good girl. I hope she doesn't become cage aggressive though, I can't deal with that again.
I do need to take her to the vet though, for a well-bun check to make sure everything is going well. I should talk to my husband about that tonight! hahaha.

 

[HolyHandGrenade]

I have a video of her licking and digging at my pants that I may share. hahaha. Its a little boring because its just her licking and digging at my pants.

Post post post post! I worry some of my videos are a little boring because Monty tends to stop and do nothing for a minute before she starts being cute again, but she must be interesting because in the last couple of days, I've suddenly gotten 5 subscribers on youtube! I'm so surprised.

Ellie has turned into a good house bunny. I hope it stays that way as she goes into her teenage phase. Because let's be honest, I'm probably not going to have her spayed. As much as I would like to, I just don't want to risk it. Gah, should I get another rabbit before I had her spayed, just in case she doesn't make it through? No, I'm just not going to do it. Hopefully her litter box skills hold up and she just stays a good girl. I hope she doesn't become cage aggressive though, I can't deal with that again.

I hope she stays good for you. I couldn't have waited for Monty...that bladder of hers is too big to just keep mopping up after.
Foo <3 :angel:

 

[Chrisdoc]

I just find all the videos interesting as it´s so much nicer to see the bun in movement that in a photo...I just find them fascinating.

So good to see you´ve got people subscribing, that´s good news.

Ellie´s a good girl, lets hope her hormones don´t go mad but can understand your reluctance to get her fixed. You´ve still got plenty of time if the time comes at some time in the future.

I´ve just opened a bottle of good red wine and am so enjoying it lol.

 

[Katielovesleo3]

Ok, so I'm curious now. What's so great about the coconut oil as opposed to using other things like chapstick or lotion? And won't coconut oil be a little greasy?

Studies have show that intake of coconut oil can help our bodies mount resistance to both viruses and bacteria that can cause illness. Even more, it also can help to fight off yeast, fungus, and candida. (If you got fungus on your toenails, put some on the nails after you shower)

Coconut oil can also positively affect our hormones for thyroid and blood sugar control. People who take coconut oil also tend to have improvements in how they handle blood sugar, for coconut can help improve insulin use within the body. Coconut oil can boost thyroid function helping to increase metabolism, energy and endurance. It increases digestion and helps to absorb fat-soluble vitamins. Take it in moderation, 1-2 tablespoons a day is beneficial. It doesn't taste like coconut at all, you will be surprised.

Coconut oil is a wonderful moisturizer for skin and hair. It has good amounts of the antioxidant vitamin E, which is very protective. If you are using on the skin regularly, it is best to try to find an organic coconut oil, to reduce the absorption of toxins and pesticides through your skin. (It is a natural sunscreen so you can wear it instead of sunscreen in the summertime bc sunscreen has a lot of chemicals in it)

Doctors recommend new parents massage infants with coconut oil after a bath. One 2005 study of 120 babies showed that a coconut oil massage is safe and has health benefits.

Some people use it for heartburn and get instant relief.

When using coconut oil as a lotion, it is best to apply a small amount and reapply it as often as necessary. When first applied it may seem like you’re spreading a very oily substance on your skin, but because it is quickly absorbed, it doesn’t leave a layer of greasy film the way many commercial lotions and oil do. If you apply too much oil all at once, the skin becomes saturated and will not absorb it all. This will leave a greasy film.

I am buying a big tub for my Rosco to put it in his food, it is great for dogs as well!

 

[agnesthelion]

Chris....you had me at red wine........:spintongue

Anyway....Morgan we've talked about horror films before and how we love them. I still haven't seen centipede movies. I'm always a sucker for the dumb horror films. Ever see Slither? It's almost a comedy. I also just rented Possesion. It's a new release supposedly based on a true story about, yep, a possession. Jurys out for me on if possessions and exorcisms exist but that's a whole ' nother topic.

I think it's SO impressive you can leave Ellie out all night! At that age Agnes would have gotten into too much trouble. I don't blame you on the spay thing. I sure hope she stays good for you. (fingers crossed) Do you think you'd ever want a bonded pair though? Just curious since you've talked about it so much.

Katie you have been so educational on chapstick and now cocky it oil. Love it

 

[agnesthelion]

Seriously.....LOL...my iPad auto corrected coconut oil to cocky oil and I can't go back and edit on this stupid thing!!!!!!!

Yup, let's all enjoy my autocorrect. Hahahah Sorry RO, I did not intend this to be R rated......

 

[HolyHandGrenade]

Hmm, your Badger stuff might already be cocoa butter. I just ran across this ~ http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod600112

I thoroughly enjoy Palmer's cocoa butter stick though (do NOT try the CVS "equivalent", they have mineral oil as the first ingredient and it sucks. Palmer's first ingredient is cocoa butter)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067ETBJE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

If I can find some coconut oil in a little pocket-able tin, I might give it a try...a stick would be even better. My long nails are not conducive to applying lip products, and I try not to touch my face while I'm at work...boo retail.

 

[Chrisdoc]

I´m still laughing Lisa at that correction. I never use predictive text cos I´d ending sending so many of these funny things all the time.

I use coconut oil sun lotion in the summer cos I love the smell of it...good enough to eat, not that I have yet.

Just finished my red wine...mmmm that was nice, still got plenty left for the rest of the week and the weekend, not that I drink that much on my own.

I also wondered if you might be tempted at some time to have a friend for her, I do so like watching them interact, sometimes they´re so funny but so lovable as well.

 

[whitelop]

Hmm, your Badger stuff might already be cocoa butter. I just ran across this ~ http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod600112

I thoroughly enjoy Palmer's cocoa butter stick though (do NOT try the CVS "equivalent", they have mineral oil as the first ingredient and it sucks. Palmer's first ingredient is cocoa butter)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0067ETBJE/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

If I can find some coconut oil in a little pocket-able tin, I might give it a try...a stick would be even better. My long nails are not conducive to applying lip products, and I try not to touch my face while I'm at work...boo retail.

That lip balm is exactly the one i have and love! It was just a dollar and some change more at the organic store. Oh well, i spare no expense for my lips. Sad but true!

I'll look into the palmers, i love palmers anyway!