One More Day till Friday Cafe!!! 9-25-08

Don’t want to but I guess I better go to bed now, *sigh*. Have a mighty fine day, everyone.

G’ night, our aussie matey!

Hi everyone – lots of action in the cafe today; one of those little wriggly kittens scooted right in front of me! *captures the little ball of fur and hands back to Jcat*

Last night I stepped out my back door to get some damp jeans off the railing and just as I stepped back in, Leela hopped out! I said something, trying not to shout/scream, dropped the jeans and turned around; thankfully she was right at the door. I knew the boys’ habits so well they were easy to get back in if they ducked out when not allowed, but this was a first for Leela. Who knows if she would be the type of kitten to just bolt and keep running, with no id and not spayed (spay and chip next month). Turns out she was more interested in being by mama than outside; she looked scared. Hubby said she certainly heard the concern/panic in my voice.

Morning to all my friends, lurking mostly these last couple of days. Be back in a bit, gotta go feed the horde before they ‘starve’ or get someone to call Animal Control on me complaining about the horrid dining situation in this house!

It sounds like Leela was more frightened even than Mom! In this case it’s good she was a scaredy cat! Hi Joan.. lol! Thanks for the coffee Miu…Morning Deb, Jen, HM and Terri!!

CM, my knee is doing very well. I’m without my cane and my walk is pretty good now. Therapist says I may not need any more therapy and I see the surgeon next week to get his okay and release from care.

Deb, LOL at the image of your cats calling about not getting fed quickly enough!

Joan, my cats, too, want to get out, but if I take them out, they are both afraid of the noise of the cars going by and hang close to Mama.

*getting refill on iced tea and petting a couple of the agency kitties as I go by*

It was fun having Leela around this summer, but I sure missed the boys; 1st summer without them in 17 years. On a nice day I would sit outside, and they would both be in the yard with me. (Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: “…with 2 cats in the yard…”) When they were younger they would wander further, but always came when I called for them to check in.

A couple of years ago, it was a chilly March day with snow on the ground and the sun shone brightly. I dressed in dark clothing and sat outside – the woodpile on one side of me and a kindling box on the other, shielding me from the wind. The sun warmed my face, and Jiggs was on my lap, further warming me. When I closed my eyes, I could imagine being on a beach; except instead of sand, snow and instead of a beach towel covering my legs, Jiggs. It was so cozy!

Shaddo had one last experience outside. Just before our appointment on that sad day on June 9, I took him outside and laid him on the soft lawn for a few minutes. It was a hot day, so we sat in the shade as a cool breeze swept over us. It was the least I could do for my boy who loved the outdoors so much.

As for Leela, hubby and I agreed several years ago that the next generation would be indoor kitties. Notice that was plural. Don’t get excited yet, folks; we probably won’t adopt anyone till spring – unless someone adopts us!

Awwww, that’s a good sign, Joan!

Deb, I do hope you are able to get some relief from your headache. I can’t imagine having a headache that bad. Take care, girl, sending healing thoughts your way.

{{Joan}} HM, sending Oliver and Sammy for some scrinches through the wormhole. Be gentle with Sammy, he had a teeth cleaning yesterday.. might be a little skitterish.