Pet Problems for FFR

[Redsky139]

I may be alone in this, but I'm going to whine about it anyways.

My cat is attracted by the tapping noise I make when I play FFR. Invariably, she hops up on my desk. Often times she'll politely sit on the corner and watch me play, which is somewhat endearing. However, though I've made a number of attempts to train her not to, often she'll walk right in front of the screen as I'm playing, decimating what could have been a AAA or new FC. Sometimes she'll dive-bomb onto the desk from the window ledge, shaking the keyboard and entire desk (perhaps the worst offense).

And then there's the hair constantly floating in the air. We've all experienced, I'm sure, the dreaded nose itch on a potential AAA with only a hundred arrows to go. With pet hair in the air, it's a constant threat; one little hair landing on your cheek could distract you (and has me on many occasions) just enough to blow that AAA of, say, The Entertainer.

I should've gotten a fish, I know. I was wondering if anyone else on FFR had pet problems like this and what you do about it.

[bluguerrilla]

When I play at my in-laws their bird taps along (at quarter notes) and their dog gives me dirty looks.

[NSane]

Originally Posted by bluguerrilla

When I play at my in-laws their bird taps along (at quarter notes) and their dog gives me dirty looks.

lol blu, those birds must have some rhythm. Also, my cat will jump on the desk sometimes but is not attracted to the tapping of any sort lol.

[igotrhythm]

Originally Posted by bluguerrilla

When I play at my in-laws their bird taps along (at quarter notes) and their dog gives me dirty looks.

Video or it doesn't happen. Seriously, a bird that doubles as an assist tick is ****ing awesome. :P

[coraleaterlinda]

my cat just looks at me like what the heck are you doing? he keeps trying to sit on my laptop. most of the time i just keep my door closed.

[badman7772]

My dog sometimes just won't shut the hell up because she barks over anything tapping or door knocking noise she hears.

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[foilman8805]

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[rzr]

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[phe0nixblade]

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[Quigly]

Originally Posted by FAdE iXi son

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While this was happening did you take a picture of yourself and make it your avatar?

[Card Man]

I actually encounter the same thing. Every now and then, my bird (parakeet) will fly onto the hand that I use to play. (one handed ) Anyway, as I am playing it will jump on my hand and start biting my fingers as I am in the song. LOL It is ridiculous! One time I was AAAing a song and there was a pause in the song and i flicked him off at the right time and kept going and got it!

[robertsona]

Originally Posted by FAdE iXi son

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How to Make Scones

Scones are traditional cooked pastries that are simple and easy to make, and delicious to eat. They are a component of cream tea, an English afternoon tradition in which they are served with tea, clotted cream, and jam--but you can enjoy your homemade scones wherever and whenever you want! You can also share them with friends or family!

Ingredients

For the scones

* 2 cups (250g) all-purpose / plain flour
* 1 tsp (9g) baking powder
* 1/4 tsp (1g) baking soda (bicarbonate of soda)
* 3 tbsp (37.5g) sugar
* 1 stick (113g) cold butter
* 1/2 cup (120 ml) cream or half and half
* dash of salt


For the glaze

* 1 egg
* 1/4 C (approximately) of milk, half and half, or cream


Steps

1.Pre-heat the oven to 375F/190C.
2.Mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until well blended.
3.Cut the stick of butter into small chunks. Put into the flour mixture.
4.Mix the butter and flour mix until it resembles a coarse meal. Use your hands (the easiest), a spoon, or something else to mix in the butter.
5.Pour half and half or cream into the mix and knead into it. Keep adding the half and half or cream until the mixture holds together. You'll probably need about half a cup or less.
6.Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Chill in refrigerator 15-20 minutes.
7.While the dough chills... sprinkle flour on a clean counter or cutting board to roll out the dough. Lightly coat a baking sheet with butter or butter spray. Crack the egg into a bowl and beat with dollop (about 1/4 cup) of half and half or cream.
8.Remove dough from fridge. Unwrap the plastic wrap, and using a knife, cut the dough in half. The purpose for doing this is so you don't end up 'over-rolling' the dough. By rolling out smaller amounts, you won't have to re-roll the scraps multiple times. As with cakes and breads, the product will turn out tough if over handled. Re-wrap the remaining half of the dough and put it in the fridge.
9.Put the dough on the floured surface. Traditional scones are gathered into a round, patted flat, and cut into wedges like a pie. The wedges are then put on a baking sheet. For fancier scones, using a floured rolling pin, roll out the dough until it's 3/4 in. to 1/2 in. thick, depending on preference. Using a cookie cutter, cut out as many shapes as can fit. Carefully (not over kneading it that is) combine the scraps together. If a little dry from the flour, pour just a little cream or half & half to dampen it.
10.Put the scone shapes onto the baking sheet. Brush with the beaten egg mixture.
11.After they're all brushed, put baking sheets into the oven. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden. Repeat the above steps with the remaining dough.
12.Cool on a wire rack. Now you have scones!.
13.Scones are great with clotted creme jelly, or just on their own.

[who_cares973]

good thing i dont have pets woop

[Sullyman2007]

I guess it probably pisses off the fish after a while.

[TC_Halogen]

If I put my dog on my bed, she'll lay down. But when I miss and get pissed off--she picks up the change in my mood, decides to get on my lap, and licks the hell out of me until I calm down.

[Sh4d0wD3v1L]

My cat sometimes jumps up on top of the desk when I'm sitting here by myself. My fish never cared.... Don't really have this problem, but I can see a cat on the computer (which I have had before also) being a problem.

[Breakdown16]

1. Perhaps create a barrier around your computer?

2. The only thing you can do about nose itches is to stand them. I got used to that. Besides, your playing style is one-handed, so you have an advantage over us spread players.

[phe0nixblade]

oh and ontopic:
My cat used to do this, it died, problem solved.

[kmay]

my dog gets extremely hyper, and he is really fat, but he only gets like that when i play classical songs... its weird