Springtime In O Hi O!

Our little corner of O Hi O is in bloom!



Pretty flowers are everywhere!



Mommy has herbs to cook with...



Siegfried has posies to enjoy.


 

I remain the prettiset posey of them all!
Smoochies!

The Best Way To Start A New Year...

...is with Daddy skritches! I am so thankful I have 'fomerly' in front of feral.
Happy 2010 kitties! We had a great night with great food - shrimps! Cows! Temptations! And when the ball dropped we were with the ones we love.
Here's hoping that every day in 2010 is as good as the way it began!

Secret Paws!

Last week the man in the long bloo underwear delivered our Secret Paws package! It was from those very cool kittes at The Cat Realm! We are so excited! And before we could play with any of the toys, or eat any treats, Mommy took them and said "not 'till Christmas"! THE NERVE!
We want to thank our buddies for a great package - we can't wait 'till Christmas to enjoy everything.
Mommy started her vacation today - it really is the most wonderful time of the year, we have her home till next year!
Smoochies!

Wordless Wednesday - Where Am I?

Thursday 13 Edition 5 - More Cat Stuff

And the cat things continue...

Sweet Rudy's Photo
Some Dr.Suess Art You Seldom See
What Daddy Looks Like On Sunday's


A Cat To Swat Flies
ME!!!!! On The Mantle!
Powder Being Cute
The First Puff Mommy Ever Knew
The Puff Mommy Loves


Tails To Tell
Bookends
Toys!
Salt and Pepper
Mexicat!

Bonus #14 for Tripper - Hi Tripper!

ps - Powder says thank-you for all of the kind comments yesterday - especially from Beau Beau. She's really feeling special now!

Thursday 13 Edition 6 - 13 Thoughts That Wake Me and Mommy Up In The Middle Of The Night About Moving To O Hi O

Daddy, I can't sleep! That's OK Parker, Mommy and me can't sleep either...

Parker goes first...

• What if O Hi O if full of Vishus Deer? We don't have them in Kansas City
• Do I have to get stuffed in the horrible P.T.U. and ride in the evil car?OR do I get stuffed in the horrible P.T.U. and ride in the evil cat AND have to fly in a terrible silver tube? (either way is a nightmare!!!)
• Are Mommy and Daddy going to make me take mind and mood altering drugs for the trip?
• Do I still get to blog?
• What about all my toys? Do they get to come too???
• Can we take my fireplace with us?
• Can we take my back porch with us?\Do they have Fancy Feast in O Hi O?
• Are there other cats in O Hi O?
• Are there sunny spots to nap in in O Hi O?
• What about Shrimps and HAM!?!?!
• Do we have to take the D.O.G.?

Mommy next...

• Where are we going to live??? I have 9 weeks to find a place!!!
• How ARE we going to move our "kids" with the least amount of stress on them?
• How did we accumulate so much stuff?
• How come we are moving on the busiest moving weekend of the year?
• What are the odds of winning the lottery in the next 9 weeks?
• No more volunteering at Wayside Waifs! AAAUUUGGGHHH!
• Oh, wait, there's a shelter in O Hi O - whew...
• All of our friends are in K.C., we have no one to play with in O Hi O!
• How will the "kids" adjust to a new house?
• Will Parker accept a new home if I can't find one with a fireplace?
• Or a back porch?
• There are vishus deer in O Hi O!
• Can I get my husband to meet Bob?

And finally, a thought from Diamond -

Duh, do I gotta' give 'em pony rides in O Hi O?

Widely Traveled Wednesday

If you click on the link you will see a map of three things. Starting with the little (little!) town furthest west, Garden City, Kansas. That is where I started life as a feral cat. I will write about it some day. I don't even like to think about my humble beginnings because it makes me sad and scared. Life was not good. My Daddy changed all of that.

Next on the map you can see Kansas City. That's where I have lived for the last 4+ years. I love it here! I have everything a kitty wants. Except a Mommy who comes home every night.

The last place on the map is O Hi O. That's where Mommy has been working since Easter. That's a lot of sleeps. I miss her a lot when she is not here and so does the rest of our little family. When she came home last weekend there was a lot of talking going on between Mommy and Daddy. They had a pad of paper and made a list of pros and cons. I had no idea what this meant. I just knew they were very serious and trying to get their attention was hard. They told us that they had to make a very difficult decision. They had to decide if it was worth moving from our home in the middle of the U.S.A. where Mommy and Daddy have lived for many years and move all of us to O Hi O!

They have made their decision.

We are moving.

Oh. My. Cat.! ! !

from:JC St, Garden City, Finney, Kansas 67846, United States to:Garden City, KS to:kenwood ave kansas city missouri to:Lima, OH - Google Maps

Secret Paws Saturday

Looks As Though Some Kitty Is Gonna' Have Some Mail!

Mommy went to PetSmart today and got the goodies for my Secret Pal! I hope they like their loot! AND! we got 'nip, treats and a new toy as well. It's a very good day here in the middle of the U.S.A.

It's hot as H E double hockey sticks, but Mommy is home, treats are being doled out with a liberal hand and I am napping on my new Gizzy quilt (photos of me and my quilt soon). It really doesn't get much better than this! I hope everykitty is having a great weekend. And, Tripper, if you read this, "Hi, you big handsome tabby! I wish you had your very own blog... "

Thursday 13 Edition 5 - Cat Comebacks

Reasonable Comebacks To Why Every Home Should Have A Cat or 4

1. It is a proven fact we can lower blood pressure by our mere presence.
2. We are the ultimate accessory in home decor.
3. We are easier to care for than a houseplant.
4. We are the "soul" of a home.
5. We don't require an owner's manual or an extended warrenty.
6. We ask very little, but we give a lot.
7. We appreciate the simple things and don't crave expensive toys.
8. Cats know that love IS the answer.
9. We don't care if you wear WalMart or Dior, you always look beautiful to us.
10. Name another living thing that can purr away a worry.
11. We pass no judgements on the world, we just want peace.
12. Cats know that a good nap can be a cure-all for everything.
13. We'll never ask you if you've gained weight, got that raise yet or changed the oil in the car.

Bonus "thing" - We're always ready for a good snuggle!

PeeEss - Hi Mommy! Welcome home! Wanna' snuggle? It's been a sad week and I am ready to cuddle and play with you...and hey, you got any treats in that suitcase? Just wondering...

Mommy here - I'm here for FOUR WHOLE DAYS! Parker & sibs are going to get worn out from the smoochies and snuggles. My heart has been breaking this week for all of our friends who have had such sorrow and sad news. I am going to enjoy the blessings I have in the here and now. I hope you all do the same.

Let the snuggles begin!

Was It Worth The Hassle? You Betcha'!

Mommy made it home safe, sound and a little frazzled. She only was a hour and a half behind her original arrival time. She told Daddy she has used up all of her bad word allotment for 2007. I waited my normal 3.5 seconds (I had to show her I was mad that she had been gone!) and then the snuggle-fest began! It's going to be a nice weekend, no plans, just lots of relaxing and being together as a family.

Since we are so close to Kansas, I will close with an old, but very true quote.

There's No Place Like Home!

Thrilled Thursday 13 - Why I like It When Mommy Comes Home

Mommy will be taking the big silver thing home and will be lovin' on all of us this evening!

Here's 13 reasons that this is a good thing!

1. It's like the world's furriest pajama party. We all get to play and snuggle in the big bed!
2. Treats, lots and lots of treats!
3. She cooks more than Daddy. I like to snoopervise from the chair in the kitchen.
4. She knows all of our best skritchy spots.
5. She sings to me, I love Motown in Mommy's voice!
6. She plays tinsel wand a lot longer than Daddy will.
7. MMMMmmmmmm, paw massages!
8. Sheet mice time!
9. Mommy moooshes our stinky goodness just right!
10. She plays "chase the kitty" and "what's in the bag?"
11. She might take a nap or two in the afternoons! Heaven!
12. She likes salmon for dinner, Daddy will grill it for her and we all get some!
13. This trip, she has no "outside appointments" and will spend lots of time with us!

Bonus thing, Knowing we are loved so very much makes us very happy!

Wayside - Fur Ball - Wow!

Mommy has to catch an early flight and leave again for O Hi O, sigh... she wanted me to tell you that she will do a full report on the Fur Ball. According to Mommy it was WONDERFUL and a sqillion dollars was raised for all the Waifs at the shelter. She said she will work on the report tonight. She said that the kindness of people makes her eyes leak and that all of us kitties who have forever homes should give a smooch to our Mommies and/or Daddies. We are the fortunate ones. Much love from me and my family from the middle of the U.S of A.

Home is Where Our Hearts Are

The Plaque Above My Right Ear Says It All

Mommy is home, but just for a visit.