Everyday life with Good Cats, plus anything else that comes to mind.
Posting these Good Things every Wednesday is one way I make sure I count my blessings. Today, I’m glad that I live in a country where anyone is free to celebrate National Gorilla Suit Day!
Even the Good Cats are getting in the spirit of the day…
Pat tells me that just about every morning lately, Nicky sits and meows at her feet until she picks him up and lets him look over the countertops, including the range and the sink. It’s possible that he’s just looking for something that he smelled from the floor, like food or catnip, but since these areas are where his meals are prepared, maybe our Gatito Perfecto Nicky seems to fancy himself a little health inspector.
The thing is, Nicky is a little slob when he eats those meals. There are always plenty of crumbs on the floor to sweep up when our black cat gets done eating his crunchies or his stinky goodness. However, it’s important to remember that this cat’s larger relatives in the wild leave cleanup to others after a meal of gazelle or impala, so this only adds to Nicky’s status as a Good Cat.
You really have to be sure of what you’re agreeing to before you click “I accept the agreement.”
Oh, and by the way, I reluctantly agreed to this one and tried out Mozy (an online backup service recommended by Walt Mossberg), but uninstalled it after two long waits that ended with “Backup unsuccessful” messages.
While I was growing up, like a lot of kids, I could do (and usually did, regardless of whether anyone asked for them) bad impressions of folks like Ed Sullivan and Richard Nixon and Howard Cosell.
Now a much more talented French impressionist named Gérald Dahan has used his skill to trick Socialist presidential candidate Ségolène Royal. Dahan talked his way past gatekeepers for Royal and spoke with her on the phone, convincing her he was the Prime Minister of Quebec.
Royal had already stirred up controversy in Canada for her prior remarks supporting Quebec independence, which she compounded in her guileless conversation with Dahan.
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And specifically, the 27 inches of snow that fell in early January 1996. Kelly had adopted us only a few months before, and his coat was thick from being homeless and living outside. But even thick fur wasn’t enough for him to stay outside very long that day.
Nicky is on John’s chamois-cloth shirt, and Lizzie is on Pat’s robe. We put them on the bed partly for its protection, and partly for the cats to have an even softer bed. If I’d tried to Photoshop the flare out of Nicky’s eyes, it might have been more difficult to find him in that photo.
In case you’re wondering, the 149th edition of the Carnival of Cats is at Mind of Mog.
Weekend Cat Blogging is being hosted by Kate in the Kitchen.
Caitie’s prize from the Six Word Cat Story contest just arrived, and she would like to thank Lux and his humans for the honor as well as the terrific prize, and for the effort it took to see the contest through from start to finish. Congratulations also go to the other award-winners, plus kitty paws-ups to all who entered. I wouldn’t have wanted to judge that contest!
Now, here are photos from the post-award ceremony at our house.
After Caitie’s human opened the big box, she, Nicky and Kelly sniffed around it. They could tell something good had arrived, but what was it?
The little calico found Milo’s Kitty Gift Box from Only Natural Pet Store, and the box included:
* Catnip Chew Ring - important for dental health, jaw exercise and all around fun.
* Zukes Natural Purrz - healthy & moist salmon flavored cat treats.
* Castor & Pollux Organix Treats - super healthy and organic chicken flavored.
* Castor & Pollux Curious Catnip Toys - a variety of veggie shapes.
We let Caitie decide what she wanted first from the box, and the Calico Diva decided on…
…catnip, of course! The little ‘nipper is enthusiastically enjoying a plush carrot full of what is obviously some high-octane stuff.
It’s kitty high times, in the privacy of our own home. Caitie is rolling her head on the carrot, and you can tell both she and Kelly are quite content. There was no Photoshopping done to this picture, specifically to her wide, dilated eyes. Happy happy joy joy…
Kelly now has control of the concentrated power-pack, and from the looks of it, he’s telling Caitie, “You can have my ‘nip when they pry my cold dead paws from it!”
After Caitie and Kelly had their turns, Nicky took over, tossing, chasing and chomping the toy around the family room and eventually into the kitchen. Lizzie was not present for any of the ceremonies or the initial charge to the catnip. but she eventually made her way downstairs and joined in the celebration.
So plainly, the Good Cats will get a lot of enjoyment out of this prize — on behalf of the cats, (who are in various stages of catnip intoxication at this time), thanks again, Lux!
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