Honey, Think Smaller Next Time
Fun, cats November 12th, 2008Here is a flower arrangement that my husband sent me to work on our wedding anniversary last week.
It’s a lot like another one he sent me that had thin branches jutting out of it, one of which almost took out an eye when I got too close.
I do not know how or if I’ll get it in my car to bring it home.
When I’m working at my desk, its appendages seem to move in my peripheral vision and it scares me.
It’s near impossible to water because it’s jam-packed at the vase neck. And the cat’s in the way.
And while we’re on the cat, I swear its eyes follow me around my cube.
If I’m not mistaken, a flower arrangement is supposed to make me happy, not freak me out.
A little smaller next time, dear. And not so horror movie. I promise I’ll appreciate the gesture just as much.
I’m pretty sure it can strangle me when I’m not looking.
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November 12th, 2008 at 6:46 am
How Lovely…and strange. Are you not a fan of flowers? I guess it’s the thought…what was he thinking?
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November 12th, 2008 at 6:47 am
Gee Kathy, that’s pretty interesting. The Cat Makes me think of one of the clocks in the first “back to the future” movie. So Dave sent you flowers on your Anniversary, I’d say he’s on the ball. Way to go Dave!
I send my wife Roses when she least expects it. I like to keep her on her toes!
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November 12th, 2008 at 6:52 am
Lol, I love that cat!!!
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November 12th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Shelly — Well, I’m a very simple girl. I have exactly one favorite flower, the tulip. But unfortunately, this is not the season for them. Dave’s gotten me tulips in the spring before, and I just love them in a little bowl-type vase. Plus, they can’t kill me in my sleep.
Chris (Casey) — Yes! The cat reminds me of that clock, too. Not sure what will become of it. Might sit it on the patio and fill it with bird seed. That is, if it doesn’t serve as a scarecrow. Getting flowers when one least expects it is such a joy. Good for you!
bob — He’s cute and creepy at the same time. I try not to look him straight in the eyes.
November 12th, 2008 at 7:39 am
That cat is a little scary. It’s looking at me right now! No, really, it is looking right at me! KATHEEEE! Make it stop!
In other news: the flowers are lovely and Dave is an awesome husband. Who may subconsciously want to poke your eyes out. Just sayin’.
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November 12th, 2008 at 7:51 am
I know know what it is! It’s a flower arrangement!
Oh, wait…this wasn’t the “What’s That? Wednesday” post, was it? Sorry, it’s been a hectic week at work and I’m OD’d on caffeine.
If you ask me, you should be doing handsprings and cart wheels that your hubby even remembered your anniversary. It doesn’t seem fair that given the male specie’s track record remembering such things, that you beat him up for being too thoughtful and buying a flower arrangement that reflects the size of his devotion.
By the way, tell him he owes me $10 for sticking up for him.
November 12th, 2008 at 7:56 am
Holy crap. Where did he even find such a thing? Thoughtful yes, scary yes, horrifying that it was available yes.
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November 12th, 2008 at 8:12 am
If it starts murmuring ‘Feed Me’ and making kissing noises when you get a paper cut….run.
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November 12th, 2008 at 8:20 am
The cat looks like Felix the Cat! And the arrangement includes some Cattails! Your husband must love you extry good to send you cats!
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November 12th, 2008 at 8:22 am
p.s. you can put the flowers in the passenger seat and put the seat belt around the vase to transport them home. Make sure it’s not too full of water and you will be fine and dandy!
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November 12th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Well, now I see why you put it next to a dead plant in the first place !
To think that “arrangement” was for a wedding anniversary make me laugh hard !
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November 12th, 2008 at 9:14 am
That cat is a little freaky looking! But it was a very sweet gesture!
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November 12th, 2008 at 9:16 am
that is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen. Men, it must be scary in their minds…they really don’t ‘get’ us do they?
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November 12th, 2008 at 9:19 am
I’m sorry Dave, but I have to say, that’s the weirdest bouquet I have ever seen! Can’t argue with the sentiment though. Kathy, are you sure there isn’t an ‘Audrey’ in there somewhere?
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November 12th, 2008 at 9:29 am
The rule of “Less is More” is definitely applicable in a case like this. Maybe lots of things poking out in different directions is somehow sexy? Maybe it’s not your husband but the flower arranging person that’s out of their mind? Either way . . .
Happy belated anniversary, you two.
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November 12th, 2008 at 9:37 am
I just want to know… did he pick it out, or was it delivered sight unseen.
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November 12th, 2008 at 9:50 am
@Chris(Casey) above,
I too send my wife roses when she least expects it. And based on the last time I sent them, I’ve got to say she’d REALLY be surprised to get them now.
Hi Kathy,
I don’t know if you noticed it, but your cat has multiple tails. I haven’t seen cat-tails since I was a kid, and I’ve never seen them in a flower arrangement.
Your husband rocks, but I wonder if he saw this arrangement in advance or if he told the florist “surprise me”.
The important thing is he rocks.
~ Steve (aka the trade show guru)
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November 12th, 2008 at 10:15 am
Kathy:
I like it, bu then I don’t know anything about flower arrangements. It is a little scary, I admit. Maybe he’s trying to tell you something…?
Happy trails.
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November 12th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Kathy…I have no idea is it proper to say these after you have expressed your dissatisfaction with the flowers.But I can see how much he loves you from the flowers.Men may not be attentive to everything sometimes,but the most important thing is that he cares for you.Sometimes we are too hypercritical to our spouse.I used to carp at the necklace my boyfriend gave me…but I realized that he did it to please me.Your flowers are cute and lovely!And Dave deserves your praise~
I wish you lots of happiness!
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November 12th, 2008 at 10:37 am
The flowers are great – guess it helps that he works at a florist – I wonder if he chose a little bit from a dozen different arrangements and asked them to put them all in one? Anyway, love your drumstick – yummmmmmm.
November 12th, 2008 at 11:12 am
JD at I Do Things — I can’t make it stop! But I could blindfold it. Hmmm. I did casually mention to him the almost eye-poking-out experience last time. The only thing out of this one can can draw blood are the toothpick-like things on the cattails.
Lee — Sorry, Lee. Couldn’t find something in time for What’s That Wednesday. Despite my poking fun at him for always buying me unweildy arrangements, I do not for a second take it for granted that he remembers. Check is in the mail!
Karen — He works at a florist shop where they make some of the most unusual, GIGANTIC arrangements you’ll ever see. I’m just glad he didn’t say “Make it bigger.”
Shieldmaiden96 — My worry exactly! CHOMP!
Gandalf and Grayson — Yes, extry! I’ve decided to keep them here in my office. Besides, I can enjoy them for the maximum number of hours if they’re always sitting right next to me. I may have to blindfold the cat, though.
Jaffer — Oh, you noticed my dead plant, eh? I’ve since moved that over to the windowsill and been scolded that I over-water it. So now I’m not allowed to touch it. It’s bouncing back!
Leslie — It was, and I love it! (as long as it doesn’t reach over and choke me.)
H.E. Eigler — I keep saying “Don’t go overboard” and this keeps happening. I officially give up.
Babs beetle — It’s got everything, doesn’t it? No Audrey. I checked. For those who might not be getting the “feed me” and Audrey references, here ya go! Feed Me!
Carol — You’re right, but I’m afraid men don’t believe in “less is more.” The arrangements that come out of this place are stunning and one-of-a-kind. I just don’t want to lose an eyeball. (and thanks!)
HeatherHere — He asked for “anything goes” and got it.
Trade Show Guru (aka Steve) — I can’t recall seeing cattails in an arrangement either, but they do go nicely with kitty, don’t they? Dave does indeed rock! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’m a lucky, lucky girl.
Swubird — Maybe I need to check the life insurance policy? Is that what you’re saying? He’s trying to kill me, isn’t he?
Celia — Please know I’m only kidding about the flowers. I’m not ungrateful and Dave laughs about how hard he makes it for me to bring these things home. So I’m not the only one with a warped sense of humor. Men should never be criticized for gift-giving. NEVER NEVER NEVER!
Marlene — He told the designer to go nuts with it and that’s what happened. I adore the kitty cat. Oh, yeah, and don’t ya love what Babs did to my picture? Nom nom nom!
November 12th, 2008 at 11:21 am
It is a little bit like a Day of the Triffids experience, isn’t it? It’s sort of a strange arrangement. And the cat in the middle is… um…. unique. But isn’t he a nice guy for sending you flowers? Just get yourself a nice fencing face mask– that should protect you well.
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November 12th, 2008 at 11:25 am
First, I think Dave is very nice! But I agree that it is the strangest flower arrangement I have ever seen. Except for the 4 weiners-on-a-stick in the back. It was very thoughtful to include some ingredients for a cookout.
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November 12th, 2008 at 11:25 am
I love your wit! The cat eyes following you made me chuckle for a minute or two. Well written and well done!
November 12th, 2008 at 11:33 am
Oh very nice, heeheehee. I love smaller arrangments much better as well. at least tho, he got ya somethin’!
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November 12th, 2008 at 11:56 am
I wonder how many spiders are now calling that arrangement home.
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November 12th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Well, he gets full marks for remembering your anniversary, but I must say, that it the strangest flower arrangement I’ve ever seen! Are you sure he ordered it from an actual business? Oddly, it looks like someone combed the neighborhood for random bits of foliage. The cat & the vase? Probably garage sale. Sorry Kathy, I think he owes you.
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November 12th, 2008 at 12:10 pm
Our cat has the same expression on his face when he’s taking a poo. Creepy is right.
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November 12th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
That’s a pretty funny arrangement. It certainly is sprawly. Being fair to our husbands though, when they order the flowers over the phone, they don’t get to actually see what the arrangement will look like. He meant well and that’s what we need to remember. My husband used to send me flowers at work all the time before we were married–big arrangements that I’d have to carry home on the bus! At least you have a car. They were kind of a pain to fuss with too, especially the ones that I had to actually cut the bottoms off first before putting them into the vase. After we were married, I told him not to spend OUR money on flowers anymore.
It is excellent advice to husbands–smaller IS better!
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November 12th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
First of all… Happy Anniversary! I guess I must have missed that.
Second of all… I give Dave kudos for sending you something at work – even if it does look like it came from The Little Shop of Horrors.
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November 12th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Dave works at a florist shop? That answers it ;O)
Besides he would have to have a slightly warped sense of humour being married to Kathy ;O)
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November 12th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
The cat just creeps me out.
It’s the thought that counts…
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November 12th, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Hmmmm…. That’s definitely an original.
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November 12th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Wow. That’s all,just….wow. (I laughed out loud at your picture up there. Nom nom nom! Did you get that from the “Cake” de-motivational poster? It’s one of my faves…)
November 12th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
that cat has evil eyes..:)))..now I know what not to get when it’s my turn..:))..sorry Dave..:)))
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November 12th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
The turkey leg is a nice touch. It’s comforting to see that you have a firm grip on things.
Happy trails.
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November 12th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Hi Kathy,
Be happy you have a husband that sends flowers. I know my hubby’s crazy about me (or is he just crazy) but a flower now and then would be nice!
November 12th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I’m bummed that I came too late to make an Audrey reference, but I have to say that I think the arrangement is pretty. The kitty would totally creep me out, though.
Love the turkey leg! Babs did a great job. Nom nom indeed.
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November 12th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
What is with the cat? I have never seen anything like that before! If I sent you an arrangement, I’d throw in a plastic bag. You know, maybe one you could throw out the window so it could get stuck in a tree.
November 12th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Awwww, but it’s SO CUTE!!!
How could something that adorable strangle you? I’ll take it if you don’t want it =)
November 12th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I’m totally sticking up for the man, here. In mandom, it is a readily acknowledged fact that the bigger the flower arrangement, the better the husband. Size matters.
Nothing makes another man want to puke more than the doofus who gives his lady one red rose. Or one of those tiny bouguets at the check out counter of 7-11. You completely hit the jackpot.
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November 12th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
I give you husband an A+ for originality (and the fact that it was probably on sale…cheap). He’s a keeper.
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November 12th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
The cat is what puts it over the top. Creepy. What anniversary are you celebrating? Maybe your husband is using a revised version of the anniversary themes list. You know, instead of the suggested twelfth anniversary gift being silk, you give creepy ceramic animals in flower arrangements. Maybe.
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November 12th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
A little scary but, so cute. Watch your back when your at work it may get to close to you and kill you and then I would be really sad because there will be no more Junk Drawer.
November 12th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Jenn Thorson — Ah yes! Day of the Triffids! People died in that, right? I can die, right?
Daisy the Curly Cat — weiners on a stick Oh, Daisy, you’re just like me. Always seeing food in things. Alas, they are not the eating kind.
G. Eric Francis — The eyes are demonic. I’m putting sunglasses on him tomorrow.
Chris — I do enjoy a tiny bowl vase of tulips. I’m a simple, simple girl. But, yes, I’m very grateful for the gift, creepy or not.
Tiggy — Oh, you just reminded me. I found a stink bug in it the first day and touched it by accident. Freaked out, ran away and hoped it wouldn’t fall out into my morning coffee cup.
Mama O — He likes to go over-the-top with these things. The cat is a most unusual addition. I like him, all except for the eyes.
unfinishedrambler — Funny! I hope this one’s not crappin’ in my vase.
Karen — I cannot imagine you carrying something like this home on a bus! Talk about extra baggage. I have tried the “no more flowers” thing, but the message isn’t getting through, is it?
Jeff — Hey, thanks! And it is always nice to have something special delivered to work. Almost dropped it when the delivery guy handed it to me. Heavy as hell, but lovely nonetheless.
Babs beetle — And he can ask the designers for anything. Next time, little less on the cats, eh? You’re not kidding. His sense of humor is far more bent than mine. In fact, when we go to his work functions, I’m asked more than once how it is I live with him.
Lori — I might keep the cat at work and dress him up for special occasions. At the very least, the eyes get covered up.
Neena — I’ve never gotten anything average from that place!
mlm — I sent my headshot to Babs Beetle (click the link under the picture) and she gave me the leg. She’s prepared to dress me up for other holidays, so be on the lookout for bunny ears in the spring.
robert bourne — I think they’re creepy because they’re so big. A cat needs more slitty eyes, I think.
Swubird — Don’t I? Ha!
Data Entry Services — Oh, believe me, I am! I’m a very lucky girl. But maybe next time he’ll get me a box of chocolates.
absepa — Would you believe I’ve never even seen Rocky Horror Picture Show? All I know about it is from cultural reference that I always have to look up. I gotta get on that. Nom.
Momo Fali — I don’t know! It’s so bizarre! I would totally laugh my butt off if someone sent me a plastic bag arrangement in honor of our Windy. BTW, you should see her today. Many leaves came down and she’s flapping out there all by her lonesome. It’s very sad.
Regan — Because it has long arms and I swear it moves. No! You can’t have it! I want it!
Joe — Dave will be glad to read that. I think he’s getting a complex from the other commenters. If a man sees something he can buy, no doubt he’ll ask if it can be made BIGGER. I know it’s in your DNA, so it’s all good.
Bruce — He is a keeper. And BTW, I know it wasn’t inexpensive, which is another reason why I’d prefer something smaller. Flowers are lovely, but they die too soon.
haleyhughes — We celebrated our 16th anniversary on Friday. You reminded me of something funny (at least I thought it was) that I did for our 2nd anniversary. Bag of cotton balls. Look it up.
brooke — Awww! Don’t worry. I’ll put up a good fight. The Junk Drawer must live on!
November 12th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
The cat really “makes” the whole arrangement.
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November 12th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
ya gotta love it! looks like he picked it himself – did you ask?
November 12th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Ok, if he actually saw that before he sent it, then it’s a guy thing and he meant well. However if that was ordered over the phone, I think you may be on that florist’s hit list! I’d check the next one for poisonous snakes before I reached for a flower if I were you! :0
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November 12th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
I closed my eyes for just an instant, and I swear I heard that thing say “FEEEEEeeeed Me.”
I remember wanting to send my mother a huge arrangement for her birthday (or Mother’s Day… it’s been years). She called and said “They’re beautiful, but you did know it was (insert birthday/Mother’s Day here), and not my funeral, right?”
I made the mental note.
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November 12th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Good grief, Dave! Exactly who is your florist … the guy across the street from the biggest, gaudiest funeral home in town? That thang looks like it was put together by a committee of undertakers, in the most morbid container they could find.
Sorry … but gracious mercy. The cat is just the icing on the “cake” … good thing you’ve got such a great guy, Kathy. Then again, he knew you’d blog about it …
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November 12th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
Har! Yes, it does look deadly…. has he also recently taken a life insurance policy on you?
Just sayin’….
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November 12th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
A cat. In a vase. With flowers. Wow!
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November 13th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Wow. There’s a lot going on there! lol
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November 13th, 2008 at 2:47 am
that cat really is creepy. :O wow. :O
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November 13th, 2008 at 4:28 am
Thats a real good combination. Never seen a cat in a vase of flowers! That is so really sweet. You are really lucky!
November 13th, 2008 at 5:33 am
your husband must have a good sense of humor to give you that. but that is such a sweet gesture, i believe so since not all men are not that thoughtful.
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November 13th, 2008 at 5:45 am
Odannysgirl — It wouldn’t be the same without it. I’m just afraid there’d be more pokey things in its place if it wasn’t there.
storybeader — He told the designers to go nuts with it and make it “catified.”
DJ — I don’t know if he did or not. I’m a little worried about snakes, now that you mentioned it. There was a stink bug in it that freaked me out. I haven’t seen it since. I hope that means it’s dead in there.
Don — That’s funny! Now repeat after me: “Bigger is not always better. Bigger is not always better. Bigger is not always better….”
Jenny — I think it’s the cat that puts it over the edge. It’s not something you expect to be sitting in the middle of an arrangement. But the place is known for its unique arrangements, so a cat feels right somehow.
Maureen — runs off to ask some probing questions…
Carla — Sure! Why not?!
Corrina — The cattails will be the first to go. And the thing that stands the most chance of injuring me. Too pokey!
kouji — Don’t worry, I’ll have another post up soon and then everyone will be safe from the eyes.
Tim — I’ve decided the cat will make a fine office mascot. We’ll dress him up for various occasions. I think he’ll like hanging around. And we don’t need a litter box! Yes, I’m very, very lucky!
Lynn — It was a sweet gesture and I never take it for granted. Not everyone is so lucky!
November 13th, 2008 at 7:35 am
Men don’t think like us…well sometimes they barely think at all.
You like cats…so he had a cat put in. That’s how men think.
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November 13th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Kathy- In Day of the Triffids, the Triffids were killed by SALT WATER… Just keep some on hand in a spray bottle– you’ll be fine.
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November 13th, 2008 at 9:26 am
The flowers may be weird, but it’s your husband’s unique way of saying “I love you”.
Which now that I think about it for a minute is a little scary, but still…
DH never sends me flowers. I’d be grateful and happy to get ANY kind of flowers, even horror-movie-poke-my-eye-out ones!
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November 13th, 2008 at 10:01 am
I bet he just specified the size or the dollar amount and the florist went to town. They didn’t have enough flora to fill a single order that big, so they grabbed everything they had. They ran out of flora, so they had to add some fauna.
It is one of those “artsy” bouquets you would see at the entry table of a fusion restaurant (minus the cat) or maybe it is scaled for the front entryway of the Biltmore if someone and their 76 cats took up residents.
I think it is a lovely gesture…maybe he just thought your office was bigger to accomodate the scale.
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November 13th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I can count the number of times my husband has given me flowers on one hand (we have been together almost 22 years) and no matter what the arrangement looks like I am always touched by his gesture (he thinks flowers are a waste of money, but he knows how much I love them, so that makes these “events” extra special to me). Happy anniversary, and consider yourself a lucky gal to have such a considerate husband! I have to agree with Laurens comment and the cat is kind of weird!
November 13th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I am thinking they were having a contest at the flower shop that day, and when Dave said “anything goes” they decided whoever could make the gaudiest and most wide-spread flower arrangement would win. Bonus points for sharp things.
November 13th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I would be willing to bet on that arrangements ability to strangle you. While yes, the gesture is very sweet and a lot of men would not send flowers to their wife’s workplace for their anniversary, much less remember their anniversary, that’s a little…overboard? And why is that cat so scary? If it tries to kill you when you’re sleeping don’t be surprised.
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November 13th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Very pretty flowers, but I really love the kitty in the center and yes it does look like Felix the cat, lol!
November 13th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Kathy, you sure have some kind of following. And remember with gifts, it’s the thought that counts. And next time it’s near your birthday, anniversary, or any event where you might receive a gift, stalk talking about how much you love bouquets of single flowers, like ALL roses or daisies. Anyway, I bet if you put that cat outside your front door, it’ll scare away all the mice and squirrels…
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November 13th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
And girl, if you were at my Thanksgiving table, we’d be wrasslin’ for that big old turkey leg in your hand…
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November 13th, 2008 at 6:00 pm
hmmmm….that’s um…interesting.
It’s the thought that counts, right?
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November 13th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Lauren — Next time I’ll remind him how much I like diamonds.
Jenn Thorson — I’m on it! Thanks for the tip. Damn you scary arrangement!
Carole — The ironic thing is I’d be just as happy with a little bowl of tea roses. I swear I won’t take any flowers for granted, even the ones that can kill me in my sleep.
TheSnackHound — I love how you rationalized everything. Awesome!
karen — I am, too. It truly is the thought that counts and I do give him points for having a cat stuck in there because that baby stays in my office for ever and ever and I’ll always remember where it came from.
Angi — So you’re saying he should be a tad more specific, like “Nothing that can blind my wife?”
Woman Tribune — The designers must have stuck that gigantic cat in there and then still tried to fit all the flowers and stuff they’d normally stick in a smaller vase. I’m telling you…. I can’t water it. It’s jammed all around!
Jodi — He’ll become “Felix, The Office Mascot.” We already have an office gnome. Maybe we’ll start a garden.
Preston — In Dave’s defense, he knows my favorite flower is the tulip and he’d have gotten those if they were in season. You know, I did think of sticking the cat out on the patio to scare the squirrels away. Squirrels hate me. Oh, and you’re no match for me if we’re fighting over food. Plus, I can beat you over the head with the drumstick. Match over.
Jen at Mommay’s Mayhem — I know. It’s hard to come up with the right words for it. But, yes, it’s the thought that counts. As long as the thought isn’t “Make it so dangerous, my wife divorces me.”
November 13th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
*choke*
W.O.W.
Hope you have garlands of garlic lying around the house tonight…
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November 13th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Congrats! Wow, that is the first time a floral design with a cat in the middle. Well, aside from the many times that our cat is caught eating them.
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November 13th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Hhaahahaha you’re hilarious. I’m pretty sure its not a living thing. Its a gorgeous arrangement if you cut out the cat lol
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November 14th, 2008 at 1:45 am
Exactly!!
“Nothing that could potentially blind my wife – either by poking her eyes out, or by having to view a particularly creepy animal figurine.”
November 14th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Creepy..it it totally cat-themed? Cattails, cat in the name of the flowers ,etc?
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November 14th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Mrs. Mecomber — That baby’s staying in the office until it dies a natural death. Or a murder. I sometimes forget to water these things.
creativeherb — That’s another reason I’m leaving the beast in my office. I have a rather dumb cat who’s liable to eat what’s left of it and I can’t afford another vet visit at the moment.
Angi — I swear to God, I didn’t look at that thing once today. I don’t trust it as far as I can throw it. And I just might.
shadowsrider — I’m thinking someone went with the cat theme and went off the tracks somewhere. It was the though that counted, though. Right? Right?
November 14th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
ha ha ha…that really is a HUGE flower arrangement. It reminds me of Little Shop Of Horrors!
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November 15th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
Wow, all I ever got were power tools.
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November 15th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
meleah rebeccah — You and everybody else. I really think it can swallow me whole. Hey, hope you’re feeling better about things.
MadMadMargo – Hey, if you want the power tools, it’s a great gift! I remember a friend got a fire extinguisher from her husband once for her birthday. She was incensed. They’re divorced now.
December 4th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
OMG this had me laughing out loud. First of all I don’t get flowers ever so anything would be fine with me. But those are truly scary! hahahaha
December 5th, 2008 at 4:41 am
castocreations — You should have seen me walking with the whole thing through my building to get to the dumpster. It was impossible to disassemble at my desk and wouldn’t have fit in a regular trash can anyway. Saved the cat, though!