Surprise

Look what was in the box the new printer came in

Problem Solving

I caught Twinkie in action in the window last summer when our AC was out...
(click on photos to enlarge The Twink)



Time for a good scratch




There's not really enough room--raise the window a little more, slave





What do you mean you have other things to do?




Can't believe I have to do this myself. Maybe I can push it up this way.




Let me take a good look at this thing.




Something here makes it work.



Now I got it...


Well, now I got it...



Got it!

Another Crosses the Bridge

Our beautiful Pushkin crossed the Rainbow Bridge early yesterday morning after giving us so much love for the past six years. We will miss her.

Obstacles to Weaving

I love to weave, but there are a couple of things that keep me from getting to weave as often as I'd like, especially since the oldest son is now back at home and has reclaimed his room which was my studio while he was elsewhere. That means I am unable to set up the table loom in a room that can be closed off from the cats. Here is what happened during my latest attempt at weaving.


Pants: "What??"




Twink: "Cool! Check it out!"




Pants: "I fit just perfectly."




Twink: "My turn!"





Twink: "Pretty cool from up here, too."





Twink: "What??"

Three's a Crowd

Twinkie, Pants, and Pushkin squished into the kitchen window.

Two's Company

Pants and Twinkie in the kitchen window.

Happy Halloween!!

Mystical Pants

Baby Pants

Dress Pants

Portrait

Life with Cats

Just a few ways that cats are useful




Helping at work

(Drechmacher, the museum cat, at Chucalissa, early 80's)




Napping


(Twinkie snuggling in the blanket, 2009)





Keeping an eye on things


(Stormy in the backyard, 2009?)





Decorating the Christmas Tree


(Twinkie, Christmas 2009)





Helping at home


(Pants and John fold laundry, 2009)





Napping


(Pants snoozing on the blanket, 2009)

Day of Rest

Pants and Towels

While bringing in a load of laundry, I spied Pants (Pascal) sound asleep on some freshly washed towels. He just couldn't resist curling up on those clean towels. So peaceful. It seemed a shame to have to move him. I snapped this photo with my phone, so apologies for the quality.

Twinkie in the Window

The inside cats are having a wonderful time enjoying the air and the outdoor sounds since we've been keeping the windows open. At first they seemed to compete for the choice spots, particularly this small den window that Pushkin claimed as her territory for several days. Now they seem to rotate from one location to another every few days. I caught Twinkie relaxing in the den window this afternoon and managed to get a photo of her with my cell phone.

Bad Kitty!!

Just look at this ball of wool roving! I found it on the floor after Pascal (aka Pants) got into the basket and chose it as his plaything.





Here he is pretending to be innocent to avoid getting scolded. How could you be angry at that sweet face?





Now he is trying to be cute to distract me from his dastardly deeds. Of course, I fell for it.


All I could really do was laugh. I haven't even rewound the ball of roving yet. I'm keeping it like that for a while to remind me of how much enjoyment we can derive from simple things.

Keepin' Cool

While we wait for the air conditioner to be repaired, the cats have discovered the delight of open windows. Here is Pushkin stretched out to the max and keeping cool.

Feline Faces

Cat Naps

These folks really know how to relax.



Pushkin snoozing in the chair




Pester almost asleep




Petcat and Stormy enjoying a nap





Pascal (Pants) fast asleep





Twinkie just waking up