Rabbits, Squirrels and In-Laws

We had a busy week again. Big Dave's folks were visiting for a few days and met Gizmo. My father-in-law was very much amused by her antics, and by the cats' reaction to her. All four cats would like up in a row by the sliding glass door, just watching her, waiting for their chance to attack. They would then fight with each other to gain access to the best vantage points, and in the morning, my FIL would just sit on the couch, drinking his coffee, watching the action. Gizmo has figured out that she is safe from the cats, and will torment them to no end. She runs right at the door, leaps into the air, then does an about-face in the air, lands, then runs like a maniac around the room. This drives the cats CRAZY! She presses her face to the door, daring the cats to take a swipe, then runs back and forth in front of the door from end to end, knowing the cats can't do a thing about it. I swear there are times when I can see her evil smile.
We took the in-laws to a number of yard sales (an activity they really enjoy), and we did find some nice things for very cheap prices. But it was just nice to have them here. We don't get a chance to see them very often, even though we only live 2 1/2 hours away. Every time we make plans to go see them, life has a way of throwing things our way that prevent us from following through. Sad, I know, but true.
In the process of driving around looking for yard sales, we also discovered that my FIL has become a not-so-safe driver. He generally ignores stop signs, tailgates, and gets very impatient when someone is trying turn and there is no turn lane. As he likes to say, "I've been driving for longer than you've been alive. I know what I'm doing. Besides, if I get in a wreck, I'm in a minivan. I'll be fine." I know.. I know.. but that's his logic. In the process of giving us this speech, he ran over a squirrel standing in the middle of the road. A squirrel Big Dave and I saw a half a mile away. If we had been driving, we would have slowed down as we approached, and given the little guy time to get away. My FIL, however, went full speed ahead. And when we mentioned that he could have avoided the squirrel, his response was, "there's plenty more where that came from." Needless to say, we decided that the next time they visit, we'll be sure to cover all the necessary driving. Let the squirrels rejoice!