Live Chat with Lin Shaye Discussion Thread

[Safesearching Webmaster]

As I posted in the announcement, Lin Shaye of 'Snakes on a Plane' will be chatting LIVE with her fans in a Moderated chat brought to you by Safesearching.com, Thursday the 31st of August 2006 at 5PM PST.

You can access the chat at that time by visiting www.safesearching.com/chat (http://www.safesearching.com/chat) and her official site at www.linshaye.com (http://www.linshaye.com)

Hope to see you all there! I know she's very excited about it!

[Vick]

Woohoo!!!:D
That's fantastic Scott.:)
Great news to hear.

I hope Zoee can get the day off from school.
I think she is about 16 hours ahead of us which would make her smack dab in the middle of a class. 11am.... wait I mean 8 am or 2:00 pm:p ... rats, Zoee will have to straighten this out for us...:confused:
There is no one more deserving than she to ask away at the enchanting Lin Shaye.

Thanks again Scott and Lin,
Vick

[angrog3]

YEAH!!!!:D I'm so excited. Zoee will totally flip out!!!:D;)

[Ryebeach]

Very exciting!! :D I'll be there. Don't want to miss this fun event. :) Hope Zoee can make it too. Thanks for letting us know, Scott.

[Pooh_bear]

What time is that Eastern?

[Ryebeach]

What time is that Eastern?
Edit: That would be 8:00pm Eastern. :)

[Pooh_bear]

aww :( I wont be able to talk to Ms. Shaye then . I cant get to a computer till 5pm eastern...maybe next time.:) Thanks for the info Rye
hugs
Pooh

[Vick]

It will be at 2:00pm Eastern. :)
I thought they were behind us...???
Would'nt that make it 8:oo pm?
I am so confused... I need a drink:D Something fruitee with a little umbrella in it would be nice:D

[Ryebeach]

I thought they were behind us...???
Would'nt that make it 8 pm?
I am so confused... I need a drink:D Something fruitee with a little umbrella in it would be nice:D
Nope, it is I who is confused (sorry Pooh, I'll PM you too. :D) And sorry Vick, my error. :o That would be 8:00pm Eastern time/5:00pm pacific time for the chat. :)

[Vick]

Thanks Rye but...
I'm still having the drink!!!:D

[Ryebeach]

Thanks Rye but...
I'm still having the drink!!!:D
Well, in that case, I'll take one too please. :D

[Vick]

Well, in that case, I'll take one too please. :D
***plugs blender in to make a whole pitcher***
I think we should be all set...
In fact, I think we can make enough to last us til the chat on Thursday!!;)

[Lin Shaye]

ok you guys...just make sure you put enough in the blender for me!! I will be really happy to "meet" all of you! Scott and Ms. Linz...will be coming over to my house. It will be a little bit of a zoo, with Lazer and Molly (my 2 border collies) Mr. Wink my 'ol kitty, and the 2 new kittens: "EEK the Riot, and Mimzy the Mellow" they are 6 weeks old...actually they will be safe in my little office complete with toys and kitty food. But I am really looking forward to it! All is well, and I am hoping SNAKES does well this week end...I am already ready for new adventures..:D :D :D !

[Zoee]

Argh... what good news. Zoeeeee is freaking out, jumping up and down and screaming for joy.

Okie dokie, I've worked out that the chat starts around 11am my time, on Friday 1st September. So.. my lunchbreak starts at 11.05, and I will speedy gonzales my way to the library, use my seniority, grab myself a computer and hopefully participate in the chat. *Fingers crossed*.

I'm so glad we're having the chat!! You rock Scott for bringing us the info!! Woot!


Woohoo!!!:D
That's fantastic Scott.:)
Great news to hear.

I hope Zoee can get the day off from school.
I think she is about 16 hours ahead of us which would make her smack dab in the middle of a class. 11am.... wait I mean 8 am or 2:00 pm:p ... rats, Zoee will have to straighten this out for us...:confused:
There is no one more deserving than she to ask away at the enchanting Lin Shaye.

Thanks again Scott and Lin,
Vick

[Zoee]

If you're putting 'shine or any 'over-age' type concoctions into that blender, you are going to have to provide me with a kiddies mix, being the young'un and all :P

You gotta love zoos Lin, and it's common knowledge that we're all mad around here *points to Alice in Wonderland banner* :D

ok you guys...just make sure you put enough in the blender for me!! I will be really happy to "meet" all of you! Scott and Ms. Linz...will be coming over to my house. It will be a little bit of a zoo, with Lazer and Molly (my 2 border collies) Mr. Wink my 'ol kitty, and the 2 new kittens: "EEK the Riot, and Mimzy the Mellow" they are 6 weeks old...actually they will be safe in my little office complete with toys and kitty food. But I am really looking forward to it! All is well, and I am hoping SNAKES does well this week end...I am already ready for new adventures..:D :D !

[Vick]

If you're putting 'shine or any 'over-age' type concoctions into that blender, you are going to have to provide me with a kiddies mix, being the young'un and all :P

You gotta love zoos Lin, and it's common knowledge that we're all mad around here *points to Alice in Wonderland banner* :D

So I was right the first time with the 11am thing...:p
***pats self on the back***

Remenber Zoee, I can't dip into the "Raggs' shine"
Last time I did all sorts of horrible things happened to by digestive track.
I blame Mander tho, b/c she forgot to put a warning label on my bottle...
"Drink at your own risk":eek:

So for now I'll stick with the fruitee drinks, complete with the cute 'lil umbrella.
Which by the way, can easily remedy any type of shine hangover.
And don't worry Zo, I'll make a special batch just for you.;)

Oh and Lin, Rye and I would be happy to share should you want to have a few during the chat...
Can't guaratee tt won't affect your typing tho;)

[Zoee]

Ahh, yes indeed with the Fruitee drinks for Miss Vick! Fruitee drinks still make you fruitee though, although I am guessing it doesn't quite have the zip that the old 'shine does. I'm not shine-inclined however, I am purely a coca-cola girl.. or my new favourite drink this week is choc-peppermint ice cream and milk in the blender - yum :)


So for now I'll stick with the fruitee drinks, complete with the cute 'lil umbrella.
Which by the way, can easily remedy any type of shine hangover.
And don't worry Zo, I'll make a special batch just for you.;)

Oh and Lin, Rye and I would be happy to share should you want to have a few during the chat...
Can't guaratee tt won't affect your typing tho;)

[Nooker]

Looking forward to it Lin & I very glad Miss Zoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee will be able to attend.

Now Vick, just because I go away for a day does not mean you can start drinking anything without my permission. It time to clean out the outhouse for you Missy.

[Vick]

Looking forward to it Lin & I very glad Miss Zoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee will be able to attend.

Now Vick, just because I go away for a day does not mean you can start drinking anything without my permission. It time to clean out the outhouse for you Missy.
***Grabs battery operated blender, hangs head in shame and sculks into the ole outhouse***
No problem Nooker...;)
I'll have it clean as a whistle in no time... or at least in time for the chat... in case Ms Lin needs it.:)
She may have to push the lion out though (that would be Scollzie for those who don't know... He tends to lurk around in there):eek:

You all will enjoy the pristine conditions...
The tattered sign on the front door
The splintered toilet seats...
The one ply toilet paper...
And the fragrant aroma of....

Ms Lin feel free to let Lindze and Scott know they can use it too.
You will have a zoo/madhouse happening at your house so you may need it.;)

[Pooh_bear]

I am going to see Snakes in 10 mins :D Im sure it will be great:D Vick my dear sister is there any of that great drink left for me ?


I am hoping SNAKES does well this week end...I am already ready for new adventures..:D :D :D !

[Ryebeach]

I am going to see Snakes in 10 mins :D Im sure it will be great:D Vick my dear sister is there any of that great drink left for me ?
Have fun at the movie Pooh!! :)

[Star_20]

:D Sounds Cool!! thanks for the info!:D

[Pooh_bear]

It was amazing!! Lin you did an amazing job!! I was on the edge of my seat through out the movie :) (I had my feet tucked up under me too lol) I cant wait to buy it on DVD!!!
10 ********** stars:D:D
Hugs
Pooh

[Vick]

I am going to see Snakes in 10 mins .Im sure it will be great:D Vick my dear sister is there any of that great drink left for me ?
Pooh,
I may have to "card" you but sure we'll share...:p
And you may have to meet me and the others in the outhouse as that's where i been sent to(Momma Reesa was a tad cranky) but I think my stint there will be short-lived when she gets a taste of my scruptuous fruitee drink:D
Chat should be fun:eek:

Oh and Pooh I'm glad you iked the movie.
My son just heard that in Macon county 2 rattle snakes were releaed in a theater...
I think that is taking audience participation a wee bit too far.:eek:

[Pooh_bear]

No need to card me sis I am allowed it :D Momma cant stay upset for long...We have a way of getting around her;) (dont tell her that though) I would of been screaming my head of if they had done that in my theater lol. My fav part had to be Lin getting the baby :) That was such a sweet thing to do:)

Hugs
Pooh

[Vick]

No need to card me sis I am allowed it :D Momma cant stay upset for long...We have a way of getting around her;) (dont tell her that though) I would of been screaming my head of if they had done that in my theater lol. My fav part had to be Lin getting the ______________ :) That was such a sweet thing to do

Hugs
Pooh
Psst... No spoilers!!!!
Some of us still have to see it.
Wink wink;) ;)

[Pooh_bear]

Thats only 1 part of what Ms. Shaye did:D Its not really a detailed spoiler..could mean anything :p Ms. Shaye did lots:D

[Vick]

Phewwww.
Alrighty then..:p
Makes me want to see it even more;)

[Pooh_bear]

Im going to go see it again:o

[Zoee]

Im going to go see it again:o

Must be awesome then!!! It was released here in Australia on Thursday, so I'm hoping to go see it sometime next week. Unfortunately, school work is keeping me from it this weekend. I want to see it!! :)

[Ryebeach]

I'm glad you liked the movie, Pooh! I'm thinking of seeing it again myself this weekend. :)

Zoee, I'm so glad you'll be able to be at the Chat with Lin. :) It's going to be an awesome time, I'm sure. :cool:

[Nooker]

No need to card me sis I am allowed it Momma cant stay upset for long...We have a way of getting around her;) (dont tell her that though) I would of been screaming my head of if they had done that in my theater lol. My fav part had to be Lin getting the baby That was such a sweet thing to do:)

Hugs
Pooh

Are you & Vick so sure about that?:) ;) :D

I've not seen it yet so no spoilers please & yes Vick adding real snakes into the theater is really to much audience participation.

[Lin Shaye]

Hey guys! I'm so glad you are all liking the film! We are hoping to remain "number 1" this week end, and for even better box office. But I really feel it is all a complete success already. There has never been a film that had this kind of buzz for over a year, and was actually "tailored" to what the fans were asking for. I know it will make the studio a ton of money, and become an instant cult classic. I am really happy to have been a part of that! The snakes released in the theater was really insane. If one of the rattlers had freaked out and bitten someone, how sad that people don't think beyond "their joke." All's well that end's well though! Have a wonderful week end, and I am hoping for new things to report soon. xo:D

[Zoee]

I hope you guys remain #1 :) I think word of mouth will really boost up the box office - everyone I've spoken to has loved it, which is really good to hear!

Can't wait to hear from you again soon, take care and enjoy your weekend!!
hugs, Zoeee


Hey guys! I'm so glad you are all liking the film! We are hoping to remain "number 1" this week end, and for even better box office. But I really feel it is all a complete success already. There has never been a film that had this kind of buzz for over a year, and was actually "tailored" to what the fans were asking for. I know it will make the studio a ton of money, and become an instant cult classic. I am really happy to have been a part of that! The snakes released in the theater was really insane. If one of the rattlers had freaked out and bitten someone, how sad that people don't think beyond "their joke." All's well that end's well though! Have a wonderful week end, and I am hoping for new things to report soon. xo:D

[BiLlYbEnAsSi]

:o
can someone PM me to remind me of the chat? i may get so occupied and forget :o
thanx :D

[Ryebeach]

:o
can someone PM me to remind me of the chat? i may get so occupied and forget :o
thanx :D
I'll send you a PM Bill in about 20 minutes. The chat room should be opening up about then. :)

[BiLlYbEnAsSi]

:D

thanx rye!! you rock! :D :)

[Ryebeach]

Our Chat room is now open and Lin is taking questions so come on in! :)

www.safesearching.com/chat

[Pooh_bear]

Did i miss the chat?

[BiLlYbEnAsSi]

Did i miss the chat?
i think you got in at the end :o

[Zoee]

Did i miss the chat?

Unfortunately, Amie :( Don't worry - I didn't get to be here for all of it either, but Lin was an absolute sweetheart, answering so many of our questions. Hopefully we'll see a transcript for what we missed!

[Ryebeach]

The chat with Lin has just ended. Thanks Lin for taking time to chat with us all and answer our questions. :) It was a great time and I look forward to future chats with you at some point too. :)

[Nooker]

I had a fantastic time chatting with you Lin. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us & answer our questions.

[melody48]

I had a fantastic time chatting with you Lin. Thank you for taking the time to chat with us & answer our questions.
i really had a goodtime talking to you lin thank you:D

[BiLlYbEnAsSi]

i really had a goodtime talking to you lin thank you:D
glad to hear it Mel! :) :D

Lin REALLY rocks ;) :D

[melody48]

glad to hear it Mel! :) :D

Lin REALLY rocks ;) :D
im still excited that i can really talk to movie and t.v.stars here thank alyssa and lin milano your ss sites
rules:D

[BiLlYbEnAsSi]

im still excited that i can really talk to movie and t.v.stars here thank alyssa and lin milano your ss sites
rules:D
Same here Mel, same here :D :)

[Lin Shaye]

Hi all of you wonderful friends!....I had a wonderful time on the chat...it is a little like playing baseball....trying to "catch all the questions!" I am so sorry you weren't feeling well Zoeeeeeeeeeeeee! Hopefully, we will do another soon and you will join in early and healthy. I loved all your questions and all of your senses of humor!...It is clear, I may wake up in the morning with 14 new cats, a couple of rats, some new dogs and a few horses in my bed! Or at least in my dreams! Sweet dreams to all of you. xo Lin:cool: ;) :cool: :D

[angrog3]

Lin you are soo sweet!:) I'm sorry I missed the chat. I had a terrible headache and I had to lay down.:( I hope to chat w/you next time.:D Thanks for all your kindness!! You're the best!!;)

nite,
Angela

[Lin Shaye]

Dear Angela...I was just going to sign off and saw your response. I hope you and Zoeeee feel better soon, and remeber there will be lots more chats to come! Wishing you sweet dreams, and wake up feeling ready for a new day! Lin :rolleyes: ;)

[Mander]

My new kitten Vaska is bouncing off the walls (I think she was a grasshopper in her past life) so I'm just sending her out there, okay? She'll be the orange tabby bouncing up and down on your doorstep in the morning! (or possibly on Marilyn the rats back)

Anyone else have an image of all these animals stacked on top of each other to push the doorbell? :D

[angrog3]

Thank you, Lin!:) I'm already feeling better. The advil helped,lol.;) Hopefully, Zoee will feel better tomorrow too.:D

Hugs,
Angela

[Zoee]

Lin, you are soo, soo super sweet :) Thank you for the 'get well wishes' during the chat, they made me feel lots better. Don't worry though, I'm a tough little thing, and I'll be up again in no time. I've had some panadol, which helped take away the headache and the achyness. I am going to be healthy and well for the next chat :D I'm just so glad I made it - it really was lots and lots of fun.

Hi all of you wonderful friends!....I had a wonderful time on the chat...it is a little like playing baseball....trying to "catch all the questions!" I am so sorry you weren't feeling well Zoeeeeeeeeeeeee! Hopefully, we will do another soon and you will join in early and healthy. I loved all your questions and all of your senses of humor!...It is clear, I may wake up in the morning with 14 new cats, a couple of rats, some new dogs and a few horses in my bed! Or at least in my dreams! Sweet dreams to all of you. xo Lin:cool: ;) :D

Angela, please get well my dear friend. It's no good you being sick too! Plenty of rest and fluids, and I'll have Reesa send you some choccy.

Hugs,
Zoeee

[Nooker]

Hi all of you wonderful friends!....I had a wonderful time on the chat...it is a little like playing baseball....trying to "catch all the questions!" I am so sorry you weren't feeling well Zoeeeeeeeeeeeee! Hopefully, we will do another soon and you will join in early and healthy. I loved all your questions and all of your senses of humor!...It is clear, I may wake up in the morning with 14 new cats, a couple of rats, some new dogs and a few horses in my bed! Or at least in my dreams! Sweet dreams to all of you. xo Lin:cool: ;) :cool: :D


I spoke to Zoeeeeeeeeeeee this morning & she is feeling much better but is going to rest this weekend (or no chocolate for her).

Yes you soon will have more fur babies than you'll know what to do with. Let's see it will be about 16 cats, 1 rat, 5 more dogs (if I throw mine into the mix), not sure about the horses. You do have an extra large guest room, right?;)

[Pooh_bear]

Dear Angela...I was just going to sign off and saw your response. I hope you and Zoeeee feel better soon, and remeber there will be lots more chats to come! Wishing you sweet dreams, and wake up feeling ready for a new day! Lin :rolleyes: ;)

I am so glad that there will be more chats in the future Ms. Shaye :) Hopefully I will be able to make the next one :D

hugs
Pooh

[Vick]

My new kitten Vaska is bouncing off the walls (I think she was a grasshopper in her past life) so I'm just sending her out there, okay? She'll be the orange tabby bouncing up and down on your doorstep in the morning! (or possibly on Marilyn the rats back)

Anyone else have an image of all these animals stacked on top of each other to push the doorbell? :D
Actually I can see it as plain as day...
Couple of ticked off dogs on the bottom with a busload of furry cats all grudgingly cooperating and my rat, Marilyn on the very top ready and able to push the doorbell.
The only thing that would make it better is if Mar had a teeny weensy lil hat on her head and a walking stick to reach the bell.:)
Eyeball to eyeball with lin and a big smile on her face, she'd say....
"On behalf of all the moderators and members of Safesearching we are your welcome gift...
We will need 23 places to sleep... How are you set for space?":p
And then talking out of the side of her mouth she'd say, "You better make that 24. Tipper is pretty big and Vaska is in dire need of a sedative:D ";)

[melody48]

As I posted in the announcement, Lin Shaye of 'Snakes on a Plane' will be chatting LIVE with her fans in a Moderated chat brought to you by Safesearching.com, Thursday the 31st of August 2006 at 5PM PST.

You can access the chat at that time by visiting www.safesearching.com/chat (http://www.safesearching.com/chat) and her official site at www.linshaye.com (http://www.linshaye.com)

Hope to see you all there! I know she's very excited about it!
that was a fun chat :)

[Lin Shaye]

ok You Guys! So Here Seems To Be The Deal. I Am Moving Into A Barn....a Big One... Marilyn Is In Charage Of Everybody...until She Gets Eaten And Then Poco Will Take Over Because He Is The Biggest...i Will Visit Once In A While, But Hope To Be On Location Most Of The Time. The Other Rats And Mice In My Neighborhood Are Going To Be Very Upset That Marilyn Was Invited And They Weren't But They Will Have To "deal" !!...a And It Looks Like Chocolate Will Be Served At All Times. That Is Especially So Zoeeee Will Visit. It Won't Be Easy To Learn All The Names, But I Will Try...and Mel???? You Do Not Have A Motor Mouth! Only Wonderful Excitement "in Your Voice!" I Am Going Barn Hunting Now...and Will Keep You And All "the New Residents" Posted! Xox

[Lin Shaye]

Also, Tipper and Poco will have to "duke" it out....but I think Poco weighs more, so tell Tipper to wear his protective gear...!

[melody48]

ok You Guys! So Here Seems To Be The Deal. I Am Moving Into A Barn....a Big One... Marilyn Is In Charage Of Everybody...until She Gets Eaten And Then Poco Will Take Over Because He Is The Biggest...i Will Visit Once In A While, But Hope To Be On Location Most Of The Time. The Other Rats And Mice In My Neighborhood Are Going To Be Very Upset That Marilyn Was Invited And They Weren't But They Will Have To "deal" !!...a And It Looks Like Chocolate Will Be Served At All Times. That Is Especially So Zoeeee Will Visit. It Won't Be Easy To Learn All The Names, But I Will Try...and Mel???? You Do Not Have A Motor Mouth! Only Wonderful Excitement "in Your Voice!" I Am Going Barn Hunting Now...and Will Keep You And All "the New Residents" Posted! Xox
thank you miss shaya lin you can e-mail or chat with me anytime that mad me feel good how kind you are :Dlaborday lin and also to lin and lyssa milano.signed melody.

[Nooker]

ok You Guys! So Here Seems To Be The Deal. I Am Moving Into A Barn....a Big One... Marilyn Is In Charage Of Everybody...until She Gets Eaten And Then Poco Will Take Over Because He Is The Biggest...i Will Visit Once In A While, But Hope To Be On Location Most Of The Time. The Other Rats And Mice In My Neighborhood Are Going To Be Very Upset That Marilyn Was Invited And They Weren't But They Will Have To "deal" !!...a And It Looks Like Chocolate Will Be Served At All Times. That Is Especially So Zoeeee Will Visit. It Won't Be Easy To Learn All The Names, But I Will Try...and Mel???? You Do Not Have A Motor Mouth! Only Wonderful Excitement "in Your Voice!" I Am Going Barn Hunting Now...and Will Keep You And All "the New Residents" Posted! Xox


You will also have to invite raggs/gramms as she is in charge of the "shine" (our medicinal drink of choice).

[Pooh_bear]

"On behalf of all the moderators and members of Safesearching we are your welcome gift...
We will need 23 places to sleep... How are you set for space?":p
It Won't Be Easy To Learn All The Names, But I Will Try...

That sounds about right Vick :p We wont talk up much space:cool: I dont mind sleeping on top of a bunk bed ;)
huggles
Pooh

Pooh is my nickname Ms. Shaye

[Nooker]

Not to mention the Outhouse Nooker! Let's not forget the Outhouse. LOL!!! We must have "facilities" around - especially when the "'shine hits the fan!"

Lin, Tipper is ready, willing, and able to take Poco on. He'll charm him into submission. Trust me, it works! How the heck do you think I ended up with a disaster waiting to happen in my house? LOL!!!!


Is that with or without our resident Lion?

[Mander]

Yes! We can't forget the Shine and chocolate - oh and Ryebeach and I need room for our 20 "kids" LOL!

[Nooker]

Well, you are welcome to ask him to leave, but I doubt even Poco would wander where angels fear to tread. LOL!!!

So yeah, what I'm sayin' is... the lion stays. :D

OK, just checking.:rolleyes:

[Zoee]

LAUGHING MY SOCKS OFF!!! - That is just too funny, Lin :D Yes, I am hopelessly addicted to the chocolate. Should have seen me when Matt and I went into the city one day and I found Hersheys (I was given some when I travelled through the US and became addicted) - I was bouncing up and down, very excited. Poor boy thought I was more mental than normal ;)

However, I'll be coming to visit regardless of whether there's chocolate or not!! I want to see this barn and the menagerie of pets - you might need some help!!

Over and out :)

EDIT: Oh, I was diagnosed with Laryngitis :p I can't talk at all - good thing I've got my trusty keyboard, or I wouldn't be communicating with anybody!! LOL - I'm all croaky and froggish-sounding.

ok You Guys! So Here Seems To Be The Deal. I Am Moving Into A Barn....a Big One... Marilyn Is In Charage Of Everybody...until She Gets Eaten And Then Poco Will Take Over Because He Is The Biggest...i Will Visit Once In A While, But Hope To Be On Location Most Of The Time. The Other Rats And Mice In My Neighborhood Are Going To Be Very Upset That Marilyn Was Invited And They Weren't But They Will Have To "deal" !!...a And It Looks Like Chocolate Will Be Served At All Times. That Is Especially So Zoeeee Will Visit. It Won't Be Easy To Learn All The Names, But I Will Try...and Mel???? You Do Not Have A Motor Mouth! Only Wonderful Excitement "in Your Voice!" I Am Going Barn Hunting Now...and Will Keep You And All "the New Residents" Posted! Xox

[Nooker]

Don't blame ya... we'll need to plan this carefully. The last time the Lion got a snoot-full and a temper up it resulted in the wearing of a tutu, a cummerbund, a fig leaf and a whole lot of "catitude." I'm thinking this may not be very pretty! :D


Well the fact that Lin has not met him yet, I was concerned she might get ahold of gramms' blunderbust & go after our lion. You know how he hates that buckshot.

[Lin Shaye]

ok...all you "animal loverrrrrrrs!"...I have a real question! I have EEK THE RIOT, and MIMZY THE MELLOW...my 2 new kitterns, in my little office for the time being...they are just 8 weeks old. They are comfy and cozy with food they love, water, bed, toys, posts to climb on, couches to destroy and A LITTER BOX WITH "litter" made of newspapaer pellets, called Yesterday's News. (Cute right?) I was told to use that instead of clumping litter until they are older....ok....one box, they use MOST OF THE TIME until I discovered a little "corner" near my desk where they ALSO seem to be peeing and sometimes pooping. Not very nice....I have "cleaned it" and sprayed some "pet oder eater thing" on it, and they must seem very interested in that corner, even though they also are using the kitty box. Any suggestions?? I "squirted" them with a little water when they went near the corner after I had cleaned it, while I was in there. Me being there did not stop them from "starting to pee there..." though. I DO NOT WANT CATHOUSE PROBLEMS>>>if you get my drift...especially when I let them into the rest of the house....2 separated cat boxes perhaps? Putting a cat box in that corner? Tin foil on the floor in that corner? HMMMMM? I will also ask Poco and see what he says, but he will probably just tell them to let it fly wherever!! All advice appreciated!

[Vick]

Hey Lin.
Mayilyn is litter box trained... I kid you not.:D
I did it by moving the litter box to where ever she was going and dropping the pellets into the box.
She would go from corner to corner... after 2 moves she figured out she might as well just go in the box.
I think moving the litter box to where they are going is worth a try.:)

I'm thinking of having Marilyn star in her own training video.;)
Good luck

[Vick]

Very cool site Kath.
And great advice too.

[angrog3]

ok...all you "animal loverrrrrrrs!"...I have a real question! I have EEK THE RIOT, and MIMZY THE MELLOW...my 2 new kitterns, in my little office for the time being...they are just 8 weeks old. They are comfy and cozy with food they love, water, bed, toys, posts to climb on, couches to destroy and A LITTER BOX WITH "litter" made of newspapaer pellets, called Yesterday's News. (Cute right?) I was told to use that instead of clumping litter until they are older....ok....one box, they use MOST OF THE TIME until I discovered a little "corner" near my desk where they ALSO seem to be peeing and sometimes pooping. Not very nice....I have "cleaned it" and sprayed some "pet oder eater thing" on it, and they must seem very interested in that corner, even though they also are using the kitty box. Any suggestions?? I "squirted" them with a little water when they went near the corner after I had cleaned it, while I was in there. Me being there did not stop them from "starting to pee there..." though. I DO NOT WANT CATHOUSE PROBLEMS>>>if you get my drift...especially when I let them into the rest of the house....2 separated cat boxes perhaps? Putting a cat box in that corner? Tin foil on the floor in that corner? HMMMMM? I will also ask Poco and see what he says, but he will probably just tell them to let it fly wherever!! All advice appreciated!


Good luck w/your kittys, Lin. I don't know anything about cats. I have 5 dogs.:eek::D I'd love to see a picture of your kittys if you get a chance to post one.;)

xo,
Angela

p.s. It is so refreshing to see someone else call aluminum foil; tin foil!!:D I call it tin foil too. Alot of people don't know what you are talking about when you say tin foil, LOL! Lord, I'm starting to feel old at 34.:eek:

[melody48]

Good luck w/your kittys, Lin. I don't know anything about cats. I have 5 dogs.:eek::D I'd love to see a picture of your kittys if you get a chance to post one.;)

xo,
Angela

p.s. It is so refreshing to see someone else call aluminum foil; tin foil!!:D I call it tin foil too. Alot of people don't know what you are talking about when you say tin foil, LOL! Lord, I'm starting to feel old at 34.
LIN I HAVE 1 DOG HER NAME IS PHOEBE 1CAT HER NAME IS KIRA AND 3 FROG.S I LOVE ANIMALS
BLESSED BE SIGNED MELODY:D

[Lin Shaye]

Feles and Vick! thank you for the suggestions re: "kitty pee/poop"...The link you sent me, Feles, was wonderful and full of kitty information. And Vick...I followed your suggestion and just moved the box to that spot, leaving the other one where I had it as well, and ALL IS WELL! They are using both boxes, and are growing leaps and bounds, "LITTERALLY" (You should pardon the expression!) each day!
I was so saddened by the death of Steve Irwin...I watched him all the time...and the strangeness of being "shot in the heart" by this otherwise peaceful creature. It does not seem random at all...It really makes me think deeply about "when it is someones time," and yet he seemed so invincible. His love of all animals was truly infectious. It is a big loss to all of us, and yet who knows what lies on the other side...and what "he may be needed for there!" And Melody...take good care of those little jumping frogs! I love frogs too, and find them so interesting. Everyone take good care, of themselves and their little critters! xo Lin

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Feles and Vick! thank you for the suggestions re: "kitty pee/poop"...The link you sent me, Feles, was wonderful and full of kitty information. And Vick...I followed your suggestion and just moved the box to that spot, leaving the other one where I had it as well, and ALL IS WELL! They are using both boxes, and are growing leaps and bounds, "LITTERALLY" (You should pardon the expression!) each day!
I was so saddened by the death of Steve Irwin...I watched him all the time...and the strangeness of being "shot in the heart" by this otherwise peaceful creature. It does not seem random at all...It really makes me think deeply about "when it is someones time," and yet he seemed so invincible. His love of all animals was truly infectious. It is a big loss to all of us, and yet who knows what lies on the other side...and what "he may be needed for there!" And Melody...take good care of those little jumping frogs! I love frogs too, and find them so interesting. Everyone take good care, of themselves and their little critters! xo Lin

He was an amazing person. He was such a passionate man. He had many sides to him, while being very funny, he could instantly switch to being serious when needed. He was very aware of his surroundings when working with crocs and snakes, and it was clear from just watching him on tv that he knew exactly what he was doing, which is why it's such a shame he couldn't avoid his recent encounter with the stingray. The fact that all felt safe until the situation turned bad in the blink of an eye makes this very sad. He cared so much about animals and nature, and this was clearly seen when he found something on his shows...a wave of exitment burst out of him.

He will be missed dearly, and the world won't quite be the same without him!.

By the way, the expression made me smile :D.

EDIT: Also, with the media saying it was a "freak accident" is wrong!. Stingrays are made the way they are, to defend themselves the way they did. It clearly felt threatened and lashed out. Theres nothing unusual about that. It's just a message to people saying that they should not mess around with wildlife. And ofcourse if your experienced around wildlife, always always always be weary!.

EDIT#2: And I'll be at the next chat! :o.

[Zoee]

Hi Lin :) I'm so glad that Kathy and Vicki's suggestions worked out well for you. Hope Eek and Mimzy are enjoying their new spot LOL.

We were literally stunned into silence when we heard of Steve's passing. It is such a tragedy - I feel for his family and friends. He commanded a lot of respect, being so knowledgeable and gifted in his field. He will be dearly missed by so many people, and I don't think there will ever be anyone like him again.

I will slightly disagree with Brett on the point he made about thinking it shouldn't be called a freak accident. I think it's been called that because in Australia his death was only the 3rd case ever where a stingray attack proved fatal.

I hope you enjoyed your long weekend, Lin :D I'm slowly, slowly recovering from my flu/laryngitis/all sorts of other ailments. I'm back at school, but it is taking all my energy away LOL.

See ya soon,
hugs, Zoeeeeee

Feles and Vick! thank you for the suggestions re: "kitty pee/poop"...The link you sent me, Feles, was wonderful and full of kitty information. And Vick...I followed your suggestion and just moved the box to that spot, leaving the other one where I had it as well, and ALL IS WELL! They are using both boxes, and are growing leaps and bounds, "LITTERALLY" (You should pardon the expression!) each day!
I was so saddened by the death of Steve Irwin...I watched him all the time...and the strangeness of being "shot in the heart" by this otherwise peaceful creature. It does not seem random at all...It really makes me think deeply about "when it is someones time," and yet he seemed so invincible. His love of all animals was truly infectious. It is a big loss to all of us, and yet who knows what lies on the other side...and what "he may be needed for there!" And Melody...take good care of those little jumping frogs! I love frogs too, and find them so interesting. Everyone take good care, of themselves and their little critters! xo Lin

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It still not un-natural though, as stingrays are eqiuped with barbs for self-defence weather they use them or not. The only freak part about it was how unfortunate steve was to get hit in the heart, thats the only crazy part about it. The fact that he got hit with the barb in general was nothing out of the ordinary as that's what stingrays barbs are for...

The media over here are getting the impression that it was a freak accident by the fact he got hit at all, which I find silly. Theres always a 50/50 chance with wildlife, it just so happens that with stingrays, most people managed to get the good 50 as opposed to the bad 50. So they seen them as less dangerous, yet they could attack at any time.

^^ Hope that cleared up my point a little more ;).

[melody48]

Feles and Vick! thank you for the suggestions re: "kitty pee/poop"...The link you sent me, Feles, was wonderful and full of kitty information. And Vick...I followed your suggestion and just moved the box to that spot, leaving the other one where I had it as well, and ALL IS WELL! They are using both boxes, and are growing leaps and bounds, "LITTERALLY" (You should pardon the expression!) each day!
I was so saddened by the death of Steve Irwin...I watched him all the time...and the strangeness of being "shot in the heart" by this otherwise peaceful creature. It does not seem random at all...It really makes me think deeply about "when it is someones time," and yet he seemed so invincible. His love of all animals was truly infectious. It is a big loss to all of us, and yet who knows what lies on the other side...and what "he may be needed for there!" And Melody...take good care of those little jumping frogs! I love frogs too, and find them so interesting. Everyone take good care, of themselves and their little critters! xo Lin
i will lin and thanks you are a very kind person
im telling mrs lilano that im looking forward to talking to you live again some day:D oh do you want to see a pic of my dog?phoebe:D
and yes my frog are doing great oh god i have to feed them excuse me lin:eek:

[Lin Shaye]

Hi Melody! Yes, I would love to see pictures of your dog...and of the frogs too, if you have any! What are the frog's names? I asked Scott at Safesearching to post some pictures of the new kittens that I e-mailed him. I hope he does! They are really cute! I had them to the vet yesterday, and they are healthy and growing, and love the catnip and scratching box I just got them! It is fun to "extend" your family! ;) :D Lin

[Vick]

Hi Melody! Yes, I would love to see pictures of your dog...and of the frogs too, if you have any! What are the frog's names? I asked Scott at Safesearching to post some pictures of the new kittens that I e-mailed him. I hope he does! They are really cute! I had them to the vet yesterday, and they are healthy and growing, and love the catnip and scratching box I just got them! It is fun to "extend" your family! ;) :D Lin
Lin,
If you ever want to venture down the road to posting your own pics please let any of us know and we would be more than happy to walk you though the process.:cool:
Lord knows I am computer-challenged and I was able to do it...:D
it appears as is we gained a kitty this week to go along with the 2 dogs and marilyn...
She's my son's girlfriends cat and she can no longer keep it due to her dorm/apartment situation.
How we parents get suckered into these types of things I'll never know...:p

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Lin,
If you ever want to venture down the road to posting your own pics please let any of us know and we would be more than happy to walk you though the process.:cool:
Lord knows I am computer-challenged and I was able to do it
it appears as is we gained a kitty this week to go along with the 2 dogs and marilyn...
She's my son's girlfriends cat and she can no longer keep it due to her dorm/apartment situation.
How we parents get suckered into these types of things I'll never know..

It's just impossible to turn down something like that when you know the animal needs care and can't get it where it was...thats how you get suckered into it, you let your heart decide, not your mind ;). I'm sure if you lt your mind decide you would probably get thoughts like "Cat scratching furnature!!!, Wheres the cat?? it's not here! :eek:" running through your head and your decision would lean more towards "no" than "yes" <--- well, at least thats how I look at it having not had cats in the house since I was a baby, I probably couldn't look after one all that well :p

[Vick]

It's just impossible to turn down something like that when you know the animal needs care and can't get it where it was...thats how you get suckered into it, you let your heart decide, not your mind ;). I'm sure if you lt your mind decide you would probably get thoughts like "Cat scratching furnature!!!, Wheres the cat?? it's not here! :eek:" running through your head and your decision would lean more towards "no" than "yes" <--- well, at least thats how I look at it having not had cats in the house since I was a baby, I probably couldn't look after one all that well :p
That is exactly what happened.
Yurns out the cat is really really cool.
Very well behaved and not antagonistic at all.
Everythime she goes to do her paw thing on my husbands chest... I crack up and wish I had a camera.
Just never thought I'd see the day where we would own a cat...
Here is something else that is funny...
Our 1 dog uses his inside voice to comunicate with her.
She meows and he barks back in a really high pitch. It's hilarious:D

[Safesearching Webmaster]

Hi Melody! Yes, I would love to see pictures of your dog...and of the frogs too, if you have any! What are the frog's names? I asked Scott at Safesearching to post some pictures of the new kittens that I e-mailed him. I hope he does! They are really cute! I had them to the vet yesterday, and they are healthy and growing, and love the catnip and scratching box I just got them! It is fun to "extend" your family! ;) :D Lin

The scratchy-boxes are the best thing ever. Very helpful... And when they venture out look into those lil' plastic corner-protector things I suggested last week. My cat hasnt scratched my couch in ages due to the combination of both.

And your kitty pics are in your gallery (http://www.safesearching.com/linshaye/gallery.html) under "Social Studies". Enjoy!

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Those kittens are cool :D. I really like those markings on their heads, very unique look :p.

[Vick]

All I can say is... OMG are they ever cute...:)
You just want to reach right through the screen and snuuggle with them.:p
Your dog has wonderfuul patience to be letting them toy with her/him.

Great job Scott .:D
Lin forget what I said about posting the pics.
Your kittys look great right where they are!!!
Vicky

[Ryebeach]

Aww, your kitties are soooo adorable, Lin!! :) Makes me want to adopt another couple of kittens. Of course that would have to be cleared with my 14, 16 and 20 year old cats first and I don't think that would go over too well. :eek: Thanks, Lin, for sharing these adorable photos with us and thanks, Scott, for adding them to Lin's gallery. :)

[Nooker]

Your kittens are adorable. I love the pic with the dog & kitten noses touching. I also like how one has 2 stipes side by side on its head & the other has the stripes in a straight line. Make sure you give them an empty paper bag to play attack in.

[Mander]

My kitty's are doing great using seperate boxes - the food has become a problem. The kitten wants to eat Sunny's food, Sunny wants to eat all of the food and in the meantime I'm being eaten out of house and home. Oy!!

Took Vaska for her first vet visit Tuesday, nearly got my arms scratched to ribbons, the cold shoulder for the day, but all is well - both cats were curled up together sleeping and I decided to join them 1/2 hour into the nap they both made me get up. Sigh - cats!

[Pooh_bear]

Absolutly adorable!!! I want a kitty now lol all iv got is 2 goldfish :p Thanks for sharing the pics Ms. Shaye!!
hugs
Pooh

[Zoee]

Awww, what adorable kittens, Lin :D They are just beautiful :) Thank you for sharing these with Scott, and a big thank you to Scott for adding them to the website. You both rock!!

I've only had 1 cat in my life, a gorgeous little grey one when I was about 5. His name was Little Bloke (Dads are so weird when naming pets), and he used to sit in this hole we had in the roof. He is very missed, even today, due to the tragic and horrible circumstances surrounding his passing.

[Vick]

Lin -

Kiddens are absolutely beautiful! I love their markings - very unique! They seem to be a couple of characters and full of zest. If they get to be too much I will trade you one horse - erm, very large cat, for both of them. I have some cats who need the rude awakening of kiddens on the warpath. LOL!!

Also a point to ponder - when kiddens are just a bit older and bigger consider a LitterMaid or a product similar. It's a lifesaver. I have the mega for my brood - 4 cats - and I honestly couldn't cope with travel, overtime at work, and all the rest without it.
Newbie in the cat dept....
What is a littermaid?

[Vick]

Well Vic -

As the lady who works the Adopt-A-Pet spot at PetSmart will tell you...

"It scoops poop!"

That's what she really said to a young couple who asked that very same question. It's an electronic litter box that does all the scooping. I could not manage 4 cats and a job without it.
Well that it explains it then...;)
Don't know that I can justify buying that...
But boy that would be a pretty cool.:cool:
Turns out my son is looking over my shoulder right now and mocking me that i didn't know that.
He's seen it on infomercials...
Must be that I am out of the loop:p
Thanks for bringing me up to speed.

[Lin Shaye]

Hi all you kitten "officianados" (is that a word??)
I didn't know about an electric scooper either. How does it work???? Right now, I am still experimenting with different kinds of litter...there is one from "Nature's Miracle" (that makes... that stain remover stuff...) that is a derivitive of "CORN COBS!!"...it clumps and is flushable, and I guess is not toxic if they "swallow" a little bit while licking either paws. They just turned 8 weeks...so they are wonderful, funny and a handfull, and a little "high maintenance" but I know as they get older it will all "fall into place." But I want to know more about that electric kitty box cleaner! What kind of litter do you use?? (This is becoming a forum on cats and their products!!) Lin

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A laser pointer (one not stong enough to burn anything!!) is very fun around cats too...I can sit there for hours making them chase a dot around the room. Keep them active, and in your site too :p.

[Nooker]

Hi all you kitten "officianados" (is that a word??)
I didn't know about an electric scooper either. How does it work???? Right now, I am still experimenting with different kinds of litter...there is one from "Nature's Miracle" (that makes... that stain remover stuff...) that is a derivitive of "CORN COBS!!"...it clumps and is flushable, and I guess is not toxic if they "swallow" a little bit while licking either paws. They just turned 8 weeks...so they are wonderful, funny and a handfull, and a little "high maintenance" but I know as they get older it will all "fall into place." But I want to know more about that electric kitty box cleaner! What kind of litter do you use?? (This is becoming a forum on cats and their products!!) Lin


Though I don't have one, I've seen them. Basically they are liter boxes with an arm attached to it so that it gathers up the clumped used liter & pushes it to one end of the box for easy removal. At least I think that is the idea behind it.

As to kitty litter, I use a clumping, scoopable, deoederizing type that we buy in quantity at Sam's club but I don't remember the name - sorry.

[Zoee]

Hey there Lin :D If it isn't a word, we'll make it one ;) It sounds like the kittens are lots of fun, and little bundles of energy :)

You're right; we've been very sharing with cat/kitten stories and help lately. It's quite cute :D


Hi all you kitten "officianados" (is that a word??)