It's been a really long week. I've been restless all day, and looking very forward to my weekend - away from work. I even had a little retail therapy, purchased some Teva's so that I can enjoy my newfound interest in Austin Hiking Trails. No, everyone, I have not gone "granola". Just trying to incorporate the need for exercise with something that wouldn't be a chore.
So, this evening turned out to be a little lonelier than I thought. James had an equally stressful, busy day, and on his way in, had a flat tire. And since his spare tire was not in good condition, we both agreed that he would come in to Austin Saturday morning instead.
So here I was, blogging away at my previous posts, when I realized that my cat was chasing something around the front entrance. And that he suddenly was in the master bedroom banging away at the mini-blinds. So, I decided to turn in for the night, and I was talking to Oscar on the settee. I realized he was intently looking at the window and curtains. So, I naively decided to straighten up the window area. And wouldn't you know it, SOMETHING jumped out, RIGHT AT ME, and ran across the room. As it did, I screamed like a girl and starting running around in circles. And where is my cat? Serenely looking at me like I'm a complete idiot. Then, he goes under the bed as if he's looking for the furry creature that jumped out at me. I calm down briefly, and then start tucking the bedruffle under the mattress so that we (Oscar & I) can get a 360 degree view under the bed (no boogeymen, right?!?)
The most likely choice of hiding area I've realized is not under the bed, but behind the chest of drawers. So, I pull out one side of the drawers. And sure enough, there it is - A RAT - staring at me with its beady eyes. And my stupid cat doesn't even realize that's where it is. So I grab Oscar (who I'm royally pissed off at by now) and throw him into the office/3rd bedroom.
By this time, I've called Jimmy and explained (hysterically) the situation to him. And as I am pulling out the other side of the chest, one of my picture frames crashes down behind it, causing the RAT to come rushing out and he makes a mad dash for the other side of the room, and hides out behind the screen that is behind the settee. At this point, I realize I need to bring Oscar back into the mix. Because he needs to kill this rat and finish what he started by bringing it into the house.
Now please realize that I'm documenting as much footage as I can get with my digital camera. So I've got pics of the RAT behind the drawers, behind the screen, and shots from above, looking at it in the corner.
Next thing I know - the S.O.B. has run UP THE SCREEN and is hanging on for dear life. And my cat is on the settee, watching it stealthily, trying to get to it. Oh yes, I've also got a picture of the RAT hanging onto the screen. Because this just isn't something anyone would believe without proper documentation.
So, I have pulled all of my nighttime essentials out of my bathroom and bedroom and have stuffed towels under the bathroom & bedroom doorways, leaving Oscar and the RAT alone to duke it out. And my cat better win. So I'm wide awake, freaked out about the late night intrusion, which is just icing on the cake to my really long week.
But, don't worry, I'll figure out how to get my pictures posted so you can see actual footage. Good night!
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