Greetings! – Cathy October 7, 2009
Posted by ClosetCat in Cathy.Tags: anniversary, card, mail, snail mail
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Been to Hallmark lately? I haven’t. I feel like most greeting cards I get are via the internet. Those sentiments are grately appreciated, but I just adore getting an actual card snail mail. And when I do, Hallmark just doesn’t cut it. I usually turn to indie shops or bulk buy at craft festivals. They’re unique, seem to have a higher percentage of using recycled paper, and have fun images with 1-liners that completely capture the moment.
At work I have an anniversary card my boyfriend gave me from Seltzer Goods and it makes me melt in its playfulness and simplicity daily.
*le sigh*
Pet Basket for Sally Schwinn, my bike – Cathy September 11, 2009
Posted by ClosetCat in Cathy.Tags: anniversary, basket, bike, cat, Hiccup, pet, Santa Monica, Schwinn, Venice
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I have lived in Southern California for the past seven years and I haven’t gotten bit by the beach bug until a few weeks ago. I now love love love going to the beach. We (Allan and I) were celebrating our 4-year anniversary (yeah!) and he planned this lovely beach day (complete with new matching bikes) that has made me want to spend my weekends no where else.
- Me and Sally en route from Santa Monica to Venice.
- Allan & me on a night out.
There’s one thing that was missing though – our cat Hiccup. So I got to thinking about finding a bike basket that can hold our lil’ one. These are the top two I want to test.
- Snoozer Pet Bike Basket $50-$65. Measurements are 13 L x 10” D x 9” H. This holds pets up to 14 lbs.
This one is adorable! It has lots of side pockets, a built-in rain poncho for your pup/kitty and folds flat. A con I’ve read about is that it tends to sway back and forth slightly and it only comes in gray and pink.
- Tagalong Pet Basket $50-$75. Dimensions are 13.5″L x 10″W x 10.5″H, and it weighs 6 lbs. For pets up to 13 lbs.
What’s nice about this one is that it comes with a removable overhead shade and also has some external pockets. It has an adjustable bracket that will fit on any bike – no matter the handlebar style. A con is that this only comes in silver.
- It also comes in Wicker. ~$75 Measures larger at 15”L x 11”W x 9.5”H and weighs 4 lbs. For pets up to 13 lbs.
After all the searching, we tested her in my plain jane white wire basket and she just kept jumping out. She’s not a fan of movement. She’s a super quiet cat and only riles up a meow of agony in the car, and apparently ok with jumping out of my bike basket if it means no more moving. I might try again later with something like the Snoozer that envelops her in so she feels more snug and safe. Until then, I hope these can help someone else’s pet basket search.
