http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures Catster diary for the cat Ember en Copyright 2013 by Ember & Catster Mon, 20 May 2013 09:43:21 PDT Catster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.catster.com 360 http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/826592 Sun, 12 May 2013 16:22:07 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/826592 Hi Friends; We would like to wish all the Mommy's everywhere a very Happy Mommy's Day, we had a gre ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/810554 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 18:56:04 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/810554 Hi Friends; I had a pawsome Birthday/Gotcha Day today. The rescuers gave me lots of lovies. I g ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/774654 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:20:01 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/774654 Hi FurFriends.. I hope everyone is enjoying springtime. Last week out of the blue I started coughi ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/770213 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:59:14 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/770213 I would like to thank Catster for the honor of me being a diary pick again today and to all my frien ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/769525 Fri, 9 Mar 2012 15:11:00 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/769525 Thanks Catster HQ for the Honor of being a Daily Diary Pick today, what a wonderful surprise! Thank ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/768873 Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:23:27 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/768873 My Mommy rescuer bought me a little hopping wind up peep toy a few days ago, I've been having such f ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/758569 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 13:59:24 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/758569 Oh my Cat! Somebody pinch me. I'm Cat of the day! I want to thank Catster for this honor and to all ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/757665 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 03:33:10 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/757665 It's a brand New Year and I want to wish all my pals a very Happy & safe one. We had a pawsome Chris ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/756269 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 22:29:46 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/756269 I've been napping under the Catmas tree waiting for the big guy. I got tired of waiting and finally ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/754957 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:46:59 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/754957 I'm ready for Santa. I hope the big guy in the red suit isn't too mad at me and leaves me a stockin ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/747009 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 14:58:28 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/747009 Hello Friends! I hope every kitty had a fun Halloween, I slept through it all. I wanted to let ever ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/727619 Wed, 6 Jul 2011 13:07:58 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/727619 A few days ago the rescuers woke up to the sounds of me coughing and shortness of breath. They were ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/717608 Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:29:25 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/717608 Spring has finally sprung around here and all the windows are open and I'm really enjoying myself. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/710862 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:30:05 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/710862 Hi friends; I've been doing pretty well and have been enjoying the long winter here at the homestea ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/705517 Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:01:00 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/705517 Hi friends. It's been a while since I've updated my diary. It's been busy around here. I hope ever ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/700278 Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:19:41 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/700278 I've been having a lot of fun and enjoy watching the squirrels running around chasing each other in ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/694475 Thu, 7 Oct 2010 18:02:24 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/694475 I was napping in my tree this afternoon when my Daddy rescuer said to the Mommy rescuer that I had a ... *Zack* and *Zoey*..I played with them for a while and then took a nap on my new pumpkin friend. Mommy rescuer said she was looking to buy a yeowww pumpkin for me but Zack & Zoey beat her to it! Thanks so much Zack & Zoey for the pawsome toys and for making my day. I think catnip toys are good for the heart and/or what ever else ails you. Thanks to all my friends for your purrs and prayers. I'm taking my pills every day with no problem, that is if the rescuers can catch me! Love to all; Em]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/694038 Mon, 4 Oct 2010 21:07:46 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/694038 I'm back from my cardiologist appointment. I cried and cried all the way, it was only a half hour d ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/693620 Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:09:39 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/693620 The rescuers tricked me again by putting me in that carrier and whisking me off to the Vet for anoth ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/691957 Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:57:49 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/691957 Hi friends; I hope everyone had a happy talk like a pirate day, as for me I spent the whole day at ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/690932 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:01:27 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/690932 The weather sure has been nice lately, the windows have been open and my Brother and I have been in ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/687192 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:34:04 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/687192 It's been a long time since I've updated my diary. I've been having a good summer and I have a new ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/674594 Sun, 30 May 2010 23:41:48 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/674594 Happy Memorial Day! ♥Honoring and Remembering the Bravehearts ♥ I wish all my friends ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/670749 Sun, 9 May 2010 08:32:48 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/670749 Happy Mommy's Day to all Mommy's and hope you have a great day. I love my rescuer Mommy for saving ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/668488 Sun, 25 Apr 2010 18:34:35 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/668488 I can't believe how long it's been since I wrote in my diary. I just have to say in my defense that ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/664499 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 16:07:00 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/664499 I've already started digging into the Easter basket. There were some yummy things in there. Then I ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/660158 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:39 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/660158 Oh my..I am so excited and honored to be a diary pick today! Thanks so much to the diary gal and to ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/658178 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 13:24:43 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/658178 I've been enjoying the beautiful sunshine today and have been sunning all day. I haven't seen any of ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/657219 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:22:27 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/657219 The other day my rescuer opened the front door and noticed what looked to be that some animal used o ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/655345 Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:38:22 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/655345 I did my part spreading the love, I gave my rescuer lots of nose kisses. She thought that was sweet ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/653533 Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:18:15 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/653533 What's so good about snow? Chicken soup that's what. It's a good appetizer to have on such a cold ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/649594 Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:13:16 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/649594 My rescuer has been spending all her time on a computer virus that she had, well it's gone now so w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/647862 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:53:55 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/647862 It's my 1st Catster Annifursary today, and I have a yummy cake, I hope all my friends will stop by a ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/646775 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 13:58:28 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/646775 I liked catching mice when I was outdoors, now I have a furry cool toy mouse that squeaks every time ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/645634 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:11:48 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/645634 Where did this year go?! It just flew by. I had a wonderful first holiday season and now it's time ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/644343 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:52:22 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/644343 Early this morning the rescuer opened the door and can you imagine what we saw..A big reindeer was a ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/643729 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:19:55 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/643729 I've been having lots of fun watching the birdies at the feeder. I was so intent looking out the sl ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/641899 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:23:12 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/641899 The Christmas tree has been up for awhile now and I've been very good about it. I've only knocked o ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/640463 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 13:34:04 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/640463 The rescuer took my Brother for a walk in the yard and I was sitting by the door cause I wanted to g ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/638550 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:49:39 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/638550 I liked Thanksgiving a lot. My favorite part was when I jumped on the counter where the pumpkin pie ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/638023 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:09:57 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/638023 I have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. This will be my first Thanksgiving with my Fam ... *Arli* tagged me in the tagging game. We need to answer 10 questions that tell a little bit about ourselves and then tag 6 of our friends to play too. This is the "2009 Get to Know your Pals" Tag game. 1. What is the color of your collar? I have a few collars but I'm wearing a red one 2. What kind of food do you eat? I think the question should be "What kind of food don't I eat" I'm not fussy and I like everything 3. What are your favorite treats? Whiska Lickins 4. Do you have a Valentine or a significant other. Nope 5. Do you get table scraps? Yep 6. What is your favorite toy? catnip mice, ball chaser & a feathered wand 7. When is your birthday? I was rescued on December 30th 2008 - The Doc said I was between 1 and 2 years old, so that's going to be my rescue/Birthday date 8. How many times a day do you eat? A couple times a day as I'm overweight and dieting (after the holidays) MoL! 9. Do you have a favorite color? No 10. Do you hope all your pals put this in their diary? If they want to. You can consider yourself tagged if you're reading this]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/635811 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:43:24 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/635811 What a great day it's been! It is truly an honor to be the diary of the day pick. I'm so happy, my ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/634890 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:32:30 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/634890 I've been a very busy kitty this past week taking care of my rescuers. First off the lady rescuer ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/632078 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:19:24 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/632078 This is my first Halloween and so far it's been fun. The Daddy rescuer brought us treats..It's warm ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/629264 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:00:59 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/629264 Oh Catster thank you so much for the spooky Halloween gift. It makes my page even more spooky. The ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/627427 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:41:12 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/627427 The lady rescuer has been trying to trim my nails for two days, I always get free and wiggle away. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/626259 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 06:36:27 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/626259 As the nights have been getting a little cooler I've been sleeping at the foot of the bed. The resc ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/618768 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 14:31:27 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/618768 The weather has been so nice and cool these past few days and I have been hanging out and enjoying s ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/607116 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:31:47 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/607116 The rescue lady thought I had gained weight and decided to see what I weighed. I gave her a hard en ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/602110 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:10:55 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/602110 Early this morning there was a big loud bang and it wasn't fire works. I broke a lamp. I think I'm ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/598788 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 08:11:40 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/598788 All you need is love..I've only been here a short while, but I really love my Daddy the man that res ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/598010 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:19:55 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/598010 The rescuers tried to take my picture with the male rescuer of the house for Dad's Day but I didn't ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/593845 Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:13:30 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/593845 The rescurers couldn't find me for awhile, as I ventured down into the basement. I found lots of hi ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/587527 Tue, 12 May 2009 10:28:53 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/587527 Oh my..Thanks Catster and friends for the pretty gifties and pmails congratulating me on being a dia ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/584547 Sat, 2 May 2009 03:23:10 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/584547 The early bird catches the worm or in my case the little mousie friends I have. The rescuers say I' ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/579684 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:21:10 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/579684 Oh my! I love catnip. When I was an outside kitty I use to go out in Sam & KiKi's garden and munch ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/578453 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:54:56 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/578453 I'm looking forward to my 1st Easter. I don't know what that entails around here, but I think the c ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/576419 Sun, 5 Apr 2009 14:09:26 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/576419 In the evenings, I have been enjoying watching animal planet in bed. They sure have big cats on tha ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/571767 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:19:01 PDT Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/571767 I've been doing pretty good. I'm still afraid of the man in the house I think his name is (Daddy) ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/565924 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 10:35:50 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/565924 I've discovered a new and tasty snack. It's pretzels and popcorn! I am going crazy over the cheesy ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/560608 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:18:49 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/560608 This is my first Valentine's Day, and I'm feeling all the love around me..Happy Valentine's Day to e ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/558502 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:36:48 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/558502 I'm so happy to have such pretty Valentine's..This is all pretty new to me, so when I found out my p ... *Samoa* added me to her dreamboat list I was thrilled. Thanks so much Samoa and Happy Valentine's Day! Love; Em]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/557869 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 07:08:45 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/557869 I've been having fun and discovering new and different things around here but so far I like hanging ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/554726 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:17:57 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/554726 I've been full of energy and enjoy playing, but at 2 o' clock in the morning, waking everyone up. ... *Lulu* who lives all the way in the UK. She sent me a pretty heart and wants to be my Valentine*blushes* Love is in the air! Love & Purrs; Ember~]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/552586 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:18:20 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/552586 My friend *Rustle* tagged me to write 7 facts about myself. 1. I love nibbling my rescurers f ... *Rustle* tagged me to write 7 facts about myself. 1. I love nibbling my rescurers fingernails 2. I love giving kisses and headbonks 3. I have small strands of white fur on my belly and chest 4. So far, I don't like looking out the window, it scares me! 5. I like wet food better than dry 6. I'm the quietest kitty 7. I don't mind riding in the car Thanks "Rustle" for tagging me in my first game.. Purrs; Ember]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/551727 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:29:45 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/551727 I had to go to the Vet yesterday to get one more shot. It didn't hurt. I'm all done now. I was a ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/549450 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:16:44 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/549450 I would like to thank my pal *Calvin* for making me his "pal of the week" I'm pretty lucky, he e ... *Calvin* for making me his "pal of the week" I'm pretty lucky, he even sent me a trophy! I'm making such wonderful friends, they all wish me well, some have even written in their diaries about me. Little ole me. My rescurer says that I'm so quiet, almost meow-less. I do like to nibble on her fingernails too, I'm smart because you see I had to wear that stupid cone for awhile, and I couldn't see where I was going when I used the litter box, so I came up with a plan for her to ditch it. If you ever have to wear one of those cones just do what I did. Get some wet food all over the cone smear it on real good and then pee and poop in it. Your Mom will get tired of cleaning it and she'll just toss it. Thanks Calvin for making me your "pal of the week" and thanks friends for all your gifties, rosettes, friend requests and well wishes..I'm so glad to be here! I would also like to wish my pal *Fido* a very Happy 3rd Birthday today! Headbonks; Em]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/548532 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:23:50 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/548532 Early this morning I got my ears and eyes cleaned, but I just wanted to play. I discovered the sha ... http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/548082 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 21:35:39 PST Ember ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/942024/diary/Embers_adventures/548082 I'm so happy to be here on Catster and write all about how I got here, but first I'd like to thank a ...