Good morning!
As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group is for us to check in at to let people know we are alive, doing OK, and not affected by such things as heat, blizzards, floods, wild fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, or other such things that could keep us off DKos. It's also so we can find other Kossacks nearby for in-person checks when other methods of communication fail - a buddy system. Members come here to check in. If you're not here, or anywhere else on DKos, and there are adverse conditions in your area (floods, heatwaves, hurricanes, etc.), we and your buddy are going to check up on you. If you are going to be away from your computer for a day or a week, let us know here. We care!
We have split up the publishing duties, but we welcome everyone in IAN to do daily diaries for the group! Every member is an editor, so anyone can take a turn when they have something to say, photos and music to share, a cause to promote or news!
Ok, we have a (mostly) finished diary schedule. If you would like to fill in, either post in thread or send FloridaSNMom a Kosmail with the date. If you need someone to fill in, ditto. FSNMom is here on and off through the day usually from around 9:30 or 10 am eastern to around 11 pm eastern.
Monday: BadKitties
Tuesday: bigjacbigjacbigjac
Wednesday: Caedy
Thursday: weck
Friday: FloridaSNMOM
Saturday:broths
Sunday: loggersbrat
If you'd like to be part of the Itzl Alert Network, please leave a comment asking to join, or send us a message asking to join. We'd love to have you. The bigger our network, the less likely someone will be stranded all alone.
If I'm late checking in today it may be because the power is out. I don't expect any major issues from this storm, but we're ready in case. Power outage is the most likely problem. Also, my daughter has an eye doctor's appointment this afternoon. If I can't get online I'll let you all know via a phone call to someone.
So, Sophie, my assistance pup, is part of a 'toy tester' program through 'Mighty Dogs toys' . Thursday she got her new toy. The program gives us a large discount on the toys, and I just fill in a simple survey a few weeks after we get it. We decided to join because she destroys the typical dog toys. She chews a hole in them, and tears the stuffing out within a day.
The 'gear' in the above picture was her first toy from the program, 3 months ago. As you can see it has survived. It's a 'level 9' durability toy. The dragon is her new one, it's a level 7. I have a feeling the horns, the nose, and the wings are going to be the first things to go. I don't know it's going to last 3 months, but we'll see.
She loves it though, which is the important thing!
She also loves tug-of-war and this toy is excellent for that as well! And she knows right where the squeaker is and squeaks it happily herself. She has a lot of fun playing with Bit, with the mock 'growls' and chasing after it when it's thrown.
So, if you have pets, what's their favorite toy? How sturdy have you found the toys you buy to be? How quickly do you have to replace them? Is it worth it to you to pay more for a toy that will last longer or can you just buy the 'dollar toys'?