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| Winston at the Door |
The
weather has been nice lately, though not as warm as my maid would have
it. She has taken to putting the cat scratch stools by the screen door
and covering them with a blanket so that we can sit there and gaze out
the door. Here is a picture of Winston, enjoying the view. I don't sit
there much, but Charles seems to love to watch the birds from this new
favorite spot! He insists that one day he is going to catch one, but I
don't pay him any attention! He and Winston do enjoy the open door,
though. They can have it!
My
favorite person was here last week for a visit - my maid's eldest
daughter who lives in some far-away place called California. It was
wonderful to see her again, and I was like a piece of velcro, stuck to
her all week! I have adored her since I was a kitten.
It
is the consensus of the household that I am fairly deaf now, but I
don't really mind. All part of being a senior, I suppose. Less chatter
to bother about, anyway! Much quieter for successful napping!
Hoping all is well with all of you, out in the cat blogosphere. Enjoy the coming of summer!
Leia
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| Nigel and I |
Nigel
and I had a nap on the futon this afternoon, which was very refreshing.
Normally, Nigel spends his time (and his naps) with Malcolm, but
Malcolm was busy sitting on the stool that the maid placed before the
screen door for him to look out, along with Charles. Why those two are
so interested in that front yard, I just don't understand! I'd much
rather be napping.
No
more talk of going to the (v-word), but I have a feeling the maid is
plotting against me. It's funny, the other felines here call her Mama,
but to me she'll always be the maid. (My own mother was a beautiful seal
point Siamese named Violet!) After all, she needs to remember that I am in charge of this household! (I don't think she doubts it, actually.)
p.s. - not sure how many of you may have seen this video, but it is quite a charming display by a smart little cat!
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| Charles in the Window |
Today
was warm enough to have the windows open for the fresh air. Charles
loves to sit in the window and watch the birds. He thinks he can catch
one, but I know better!
My
house maid is concerned for me. Apparently she has concluded that I
don't hear very well anymore. She calls to me and makes loud noises and I
don't turn. I've had a chronic yeast infection in my ears for many
years that is un-treatable (because I refuse to let her do it!), so she
is not sure if that has damaged my hearing or what. But hey, I'm 15
years old, I could just be getting hard of hearing. I did manage to hear
her talking to her daughter about taking me to the (v-word), but I hope
she doesn't go to that extreme. I'm perfectly happy, and it just means I
don't have to listen to her chattering at me all the time! Honestly,
half the time she doesn't make any sense anyhow.
Getting
old for a cat is probably very similar to humans experience of it. One
thing after another seems to go. At least I still have my looks, I know
that. And my appetite is as healthy as ever! My maid complains about her
memory going, but I'm as sharp as a tack. So there!
Leia
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| Nigel and Winston |
Today
was a relaxing Sunday for us. As you can see, Nigel and Winston managed
to wedge themselves into the basket, which is clearly meant for just
one cat! I would much rather nap on the couch, where there is plenty of
room for curling up or stretching out, as the mood grabs me. But... to
each his own!
Spring
is slow to come, here on Cape Cod. It was too cold today for the maid
to open the windows, so we all went out on the side porch and found
puddles of sun to sit in for the afternoon. Not much news from our house
this quiet day, as my maid has spent most of the day working on the
computer. I'm glad she finally gave me the chance to at least touch base
with all my friends here!
(ps: do you like my new music?)
Leia
Well,
it has finally happened. I've officially reached old age! I had my 15th
birthday this month, complete with a tuna fish cake, made for me by my
maid and enjoyed by myself and my house mates. I must say, I think I
look pretty good for an old gal! (this embarrassing photo was taken by
my maid when I was bathing!) My house mates, Malcolm, Nigel, Winston and
Charles are all well. Winston has transitioned nicely back into the
household, and now he and Charles are the best of friends. You'd never
know there had been so much friction between them! It is still cold up
here on Cape Cod, though there have been a few days warm enough to have
the windows open. My maid kindly puts pads on the window sills so we
felines can sit and look out and get some fresh air. But, most nights
are still chilly enough to enjoy the fireplace, which, of course, I
love. My maid is well, and her daughter is still around, though she will
be heading off to college in the fall (not sure exactly what college
is, but once the other two children went there, we didn't see much of
them anymore). There is word that my favorite of my maid's children will
be coming home from California for a visit in June, which I very much
look forward to. Well, at least now that I'm 15 I can legitimately share
my years of wisdom with my friends. And pull rank on my house mates,
but I've been doing that for years anyway! Hope all of you are having a
pleasant spring.
Leia
