Birthday Flowers

cats, fun, pets

Three bouquets came my way for my birthday. They are all so great.

I had them all outside during my birthday picnic, decorating the table, but eventually they had to come inside.

I wish I could place my beautiful flowers on my table, but I can’t. Car-E, Othello, and Cruella have other ideas of what to do with flowers.

They pull them out and shred them.

Today my flowers are safe in the kitchen, on a pulled out cutting board, where cats don’t venture.

They are still lovely, but it’s at times like this that I wish I was minus a few cats.

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Where is Car-E?

Car-E, cats

My kitten has the run of the house, but still tries to escape through an open door. It scares me when I can’t find him. I worry that Car-E will get hurt if he tries to go by the barn cats. He’s a house cat now.

I thought I’d take you for a little walk onto the back porch as I looked for him.

This time you don’t see a playing cat. Today Car-E is relaxing.

It’s hard to believe, but sometimes this kitten finds time to relax.

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Car-E the adventurous cat

Car-E, cats

I never know what Car-E will play with. This time it was water.

Earlier in the day, I couldn’t figure out why there was water all over the floor. I wondered if I had bumped into Sunny’s water dish myself.

Car-E eventually showed me how he had taken the water out of the bowl.

Makes me wonder how he’d feel taking a real bath.

I don’t think I’m ready for that. Even in play, Care-E often wounds me with his teeth and nails. I do clip his nails, but just the same he has drawn blood.

For now, I’ll let him play in the water dish and just have fun.

His kitty bath will come later…much later.

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A revelation

nature

Yesterday, three grandchildren visited. Two grandchildren came for a visit today. All had parents in tow.

While Caleb and Aryana were playing in the yard today they came across something unexpected.

Everyone who came for my birthday this weekend ventured near to this hornet nest. No one noticed it until Rob’s stepson found it.

Caleb directed us to the nest, only then did we learn that he threw a stick at the hive! OMG!!! Caleb is only 11, so he knows little about hornets. Today he was lectured to leave the nests alone.

I will stay away from this nest for now. Eventually, when it gets cold, it will be removed.

Until its removal, everyone will keep their distance….far, far distance.

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Disappearing Car-E

Car-E, cats

I was talking to my friend Joyce over internet messenger when I realized Car-E was nowhere near.

I started calling and looking for my kitten. Did he slip out when I came back in after locking the chickens up? Did I lock him in a closet? Did he get out when I put food out for the barn cats?

I looked everywhere. If he got outside, I may never be able to catch him. He’s very fast.

Joyce was listening as I investigated closets and cabinets. She thought she heard a little meow somewhere. Joyce couldn’t help as she’s in Illinois.

I kept up my search for my missing kitten.

Finally, I found him.

When I clicked the latch of the storm door, Car-E had slipped in behind me. As I closed the inside door, Car-E was caught between the two doors–I could have hit him with the door!

He is one slippery cat, full of curiosity.

I’ve got to keep better track of my fast furry friend. He makes my dull life exciting.

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