Poppy Q

More Fun

2012-01-28T23:28:00.001+13:00

Mum went out and had more fun this afternoon, so she had to grab an old cute photo of me to use. It was taken in winter, when all my floofy lion mane furs had grown in. Mum gave me a zoom groom today to keep me cool, but I only tolerate it for about two minutes.

Mum went and met one of her besties for dinner in the summer sun and to see the move Midnight in Paris, which she said was good. Then she came home and let me play with making the bed, my favoritist job.

Oh and if you want to read a good post, visit our friend Leanne at http://cottagetails.blogspot.com/ This weekend there were auditions for The Hobbit, here in Wellington, where Peter Jackson is filming it. Leanne went and was one of the lucky 800 who got let in. Thousands more people turned up at the auditions, and they had to close it off turning lots of people away. And no - mum did not go, it turns out that shortie her was too tall to be a hobbit !!!

Friday Fun

2012-01-27T17:26:00.001+13:00

Tis Friday, and my mum is out having fun. She is - leaving me on guard duty, she did ask me to do the washing and tidy up, but what's a cat to do?

Have you seen this website http://mycatisadick.com/? You should check it out, I bet some of you have some shots you could send in.

Computer warming

2012-01-26T19:05:00.000+13:00

I seldom help mum with the computering - she just takes dictation. But every so often the keys need warming, and I am happy to oblige.

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-25T09:34:00.000+13:00

Toosday

2012-01-24T23:28:00.000+13:00

You have to go to work? I'll just stay here and check out the floofy rug K ?

Hip Cramps

2012-01-23T15:01:00.000+13:00

Mum says her hips are a bit sore today, as I spent all night snuggled between her legs, hogging all the warmth. That's going to happen mum when the temperatures drop overnight. Instead of sweltering mid summer with just a sheet on, we had three quilts on the bed with us trying to keep warm. Oh summer, you sure are crazy this year.

Sunday - Are you Snoozing?

2012-01-22T19:53:00.002+13:00

It's Sunday and unseasonably cool here. A little southerly has blown up to us from Antartica, so I'm snuggling up on mums quilt keeping warm. Mum has dug out her woolly slippers and a jumper and is determined to keep the heater off, she also made Chicken noodle soup for dinner. It has been reported on the news here that it is snowing in some spots in the South Island - don't forget it is mid summer here.

Still we know we are luckier than our Northern Hemisphere friends who are buried in snow, with temperatures much cooler than us. We think it is a kiwi trait to whinge about the weather, we all do it.

So are you snoozing today?

Feather Fun

2012-01-21T18:23:00.000+13:00

Mum had to go and do some jobs today, like get herself a Reuben bagel as she'd be craving one for months, pick up a DVD at the library (Spooks - season 8) and do some loads of washing. Before she did all that she chased me round with my seagull feather - can you see it between my paws? It is almost the same colour as me.

I wish it came attatched to a seagull.

Get Ready

2012-01-20T21:25:00.001+13:00

Get ready - it's the weekend and Poppy Q says have a good time, be safe and hope you get some good noms.

Weekend Eve

2012-01-19T21:43:00.000+13:00

Tis the weekend eve here. At four oclockish tomorrow afternoon mums weekend will begin. She has dreams of heading to the beach, but we think more wind, cloud and rain is in our future. So maybe it will be movies and Thai noodles instead. Either way, mum has a big stack of books and will get some nice noms at the supermarket tomorrow night (for her and for me).

We hope you all have something nice planned - big or small it is always nice to plan a little treat for your weekend.

Wordless Wednesday - Sweet Old Photo

2012-01-18T20:07:00.002+13:00

Early Nightitis

2012-01-17T20:17:00.000+13:00

Mums lack of weekend sleep is catching up with her. Tonight, we're just going to watch a little show and then head off to bed by 08.30pm. Sweet dreams everybuddy.

Snore on the Floor

2012-01-16T19:33:00.000+13:00

I should be a model for birkenstocks - mums shoes make me pass out and have a snore on the floor.

Sunday Sleeping

2012-01-15T14:12:00.000+13:00

Mum says Thank You for the sleep wishes. After a couple of work visits, she got to bed at 3am this morning, and didn't get awakened again. Because she is on again this evening an afternoon nap is in order - fine by me.

Sunday is a perfect day for taking it easy, we try not to have a lot planned, and as mum and I have stuck to the house all weekend, we haven't spent a lot of money either, which is good.

Bed

2012-01-14T20:02:00.000+13:00

Helping mum make the bed is the bestest chore of the day. Mum got called in a couple of times overnight, and got to bed at 6am for a couple of hours of sleep. She didn't think she was tired, but when she got up she accidently put her face moisturiser in her hair - duhrrr. Her hair is now nice and soft.

Windyliscious

2012-01-13T13:22:00.000+13:00

Our city is known as Windy Wellington, and it is sure blowing a gale today. Mum says the washing will be staying inside, and the windows closed.

Mum is on-call this weekend, so is hoping for some time at home imbetween jobs. She made sure she got some sleep last night, in advance.

Thankful Thursday

2012-01-12T20:13:00.001+13:00

Mum says that this week, it has been nice to come home and see me, and give me a kiss between my ears. She also has been grateful for the small things, a nice dinner to eat, her friends and family, a warm bed, a good book and the time to sit on the couch and relax in the evening. Not everybody gets to live a good easy life - be grateful for every day, life is short.

Wordless Wednesday - Grey

2012-01-11T16:18:00.000+13:00

Herrow!

2012-01-10T19:58:00.000+13:00

The sunbeams came back for a while today which was nice. I'm all about the relax at the moment. Mum is adjusting to work hours again, she says that it is hard when the alarm goes off at 6.30am.

Bolt Hole

2012-01-09T19:53:00.000+13:00

When I want to go and hide, I head out here under the deck. But, shhhssssh, don't tell anybody.

Sleepy Sunday

2012-01-08T17:33:00.000+13:00

Mum took this picture last week when it was shining. Today we have had more lashings of rain and thunder and only about 15C temps - exciting!! So I am curled up on the dresser dreaming the day away.

Mum is glad she mowed the lawn last night, and today she has been productive cleaning up the spare room and getting rid of the box city that was living in there. Cos it's a home day, mum is giving her hair a break from the hairdryer and straighteners, and no make up, just casual all the way. She hopes her neighbours don't laugh when she takes the wheelie bin out for collection tonight. She's not really worried, as they'll all be tucked up on their couches watching the tv keeping warm.

Five Dollar Jar

2012-01-07T20:44:00.001+13:00

Mums not into New Years Resolutions - but she felt proud of herself. Her and one of her besties figured out how to start the gas barbque last night by themselves. Usually it is a mans task, but the girls had to do it themselves, and they felt like it was a new skill learnt for 2012.

One of the things that mum has done the past year, and is redoing this year is a $5 jar. See every time mum goes to buy something, groceries, bus fares, fancy feast - if she is given a $5 note, she keeps it, takes it home and puts in a jar. Every year then, when mum and the besties go to the art show, mum has a wad of notes to take with her. If there is no art that she likes or can afford, then mum has a bit of money to treat herself to something nice. It is amazing how quick the dollars add up, and now several of mums friends do it.

We hope you all have some nice plans for 2012.

Thanks

2012-01-06T23:13:00.000+13:00

We were reading a post from our friend Leanne at http://cottagetails.blogspot.com/, she was talking about hand made gifts, and how they are the best because they are made with love. Well this is the beautiful quilt that Leanne and her wonderful daughter Abbey made for me. We thought they might like to see the photos of me curled up on it on my sleepy position, on the chest of drawers in front of mums painting.

I love my quilt, it helps give me great sleeps, and mum says I need my beauty rest.

Thank you ladies - we are lucky to have friends like you.

Poppy Q
xxx

Sleeping Positions

2012-01-05T20:45:00.000+13:00

Tuesday 10 pm - on the wrapping paper on mums bed. Cosy - stayed all night.

Wednesday 10pm - on mums dresser next to her painting. Liked it so much I'm back tonight. Mum has cleared the stuff and put my poppy quilt up there. Mum said I did snore a bit , but so does she.

Thursday 2pm - mum got back from the garden centre to find me snuggled in the box of books. I was only studying - I promise.

Wordless Wednesday

2012-01-04T20:22:00.002+13:00

Lazy

2012-01-03T17:16:00.000+13:00

Mum and I have been uber lazy on our days off. We have sat inside, outside, on the couch, on the bed - basically anywhere we can rest out bodies. She has read three books, lots of magazines, seen two movies, too much tv (Rachel Zoe project, the Middle and Modern Family). Me - I've been hanging close, by her side.

We hope you have all had some lazy times over the holidays too - enjoy!!

Looking Out

2012-01-02T21:18:00.000+13:00

I keep looking out our window. I'm waiting for the sunshines to come back.

We had a touch of it this morning, I won't lie - it was nice. I went out and rolled around on the deck

Mum went out with one of her besties to watch a movie. Then they tried to get some dinner, but all the restaurants were closed which mum was surprised by, as there were lots of people around.

So she came home and had tomato soup and toast, and I had the fancy feast. Mums feeling a bit hungover from all the carbs, so we had to have a 6.45pm nap after dinner.

Welcome to 2012

2012-01-01T17:31:00.001+13:00

Hi 2012 - we look forward to all the adventures the new year will bring to us, and hope that we stay healthy for the next twelve months.

Mum went out in the rainy aftenoon on New Years Eve for a movie and eats with one of her besties. She was home by 8pm, and me and her snuggled on the couch with the heater on, as it was cold in Wellington. We then had an early night, and were snoozing before midnight, no party animals at our house.

Today we had a sleep in and a lazy day , a bit of gardening and curling up on the couch with a book.

Smooches
Poppy Q
xxx

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T14:15:00.000+13:00

Mum and I wanted to wish all of our friends a Happy New Year and hope you get to think back on the year that has been, and think of all the adventures the year ahead will hold.

We have had non-stop rain here for about 36 hours, and we certainly wish we could send it to everybuddy who needs some rain clouds. We feel bad for complaining about something that others are wishing for.

Have a lovely New Years Eve, we hope you get to spend it with friends and family!!

Love Julie and Poppy Q

xxx

Drops

2011-12-30T20:53:00.000+13:00

The rain is very very heavy outside, so mum and I have hibertnated at home. We have had to curl up on the couch and the bed - times are tough. Our little backyard looks like a little swamp, we hope Mr Hedgehoggie is ok, he might be happy with the worms that come up.

Hot Stuff

2011-12-29T20:23:00.001+13:00

Over Christmas, we had a couple of warm scorcher days here, well for us. So when it gets too hot outside I retreat to two spots, either under my chair fort or spread out on the rug inside. Our week of hots though is over, and we are back to cloudy and rainy for the New Year, just in time for a mums couple of days off.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-28T20:38:00.002+13:00

Helping

2011-12-27T18:13:00.000+13:00

Mum and I had a chill day today. A little sleep in and a few chores. Why here I am helping out with the washing. Mum has to go back to work tomorrow, so she needs some clean uniforms.

Christmas Loot

2011-12-26T14:15:00.001+13:00

This is what I picked out for my mum for Christmas. A little blue purse, for when she goes out (only a couple of times a year she says). I beg to differ.

This is the birthday/Christmas present that she bought herself. A painting that she has liked for ages but was always too expensive. Then the artist had a show where the price of the pictures were under half the usual price. Mum was able to layby it and bought it for herself as a treat.

This is the present Santa bought for me - more temptations.

Mum said the best present though has been the glorious weather, it has been warm and sunny for several days in a row, which has been awesome.

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas day, and a wee break.

Merry Merry

2011-12-25T11:16:00.000+13:00

We want to wish you a Merry Christmas. Santa has already arrived here in New Zealand, and we are very pleased with our stash. We are more pleased that people stayed well and safe over the past two nights and mum only had to go into the hospital once overnight.

Have a lovely day - we hope you get to share it with your loved ones, human and furry.

Julie and Poppy Q
xxx

Foot Snuggle

2011-12-24T15:20:00.000+13:00

Mum went and met a friend for lunch today, and picked up her birthday/Christmas present (she has had it on layby for a while). When she comes home, she kicks off her shoes and I always come in for a foot snuggle. Hmmmm smells good.

Town wasn't too crazy, as most people have left to travel to their families.

We hope all of you can chill out and have a foot snuggle of your own.

Smooches

Mates

2011-12-23T20:47:00.000+13:00

As we potter round, getting ready for Christmas we are thinking of all of our mates in Christchurch. They had a couple of big earthquakes this afternoon. Just as we thought the earth was settling down there, they have been shaken up again. So far, no reported deaths, just a few minor injuries and more building damage.

We also wanted to mention all of our lovely friends on the internets. Thanks for making our lives such fun, and for taking time out of your busy days to visit us and comment. Truly, you make each day entertaining and we always leave your blogs with smiles on our faces. We also are grateful to all our friends who reach out in time of tears, all those facing illness and hard times, we love you too. We hope you all have a great holiday, and get to spend time with your friends and families.

Merry Christmas.

Julie and Poppy Q

xxxx

Back on the Bed

2011-12-22T19:46:00.001+13:00

Mum welcomed my company back on the bed last night. She secretly thinks that her new Indian quilt has enticed me back to the mother bedroom. Even though she tossed and turned like a demon last night, I stuck out the whole night with her, clinging on by my claws.

So it is 7.44 pm and she is watching the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on TV, and I am bunkering down for my 13 hour night sleep. Mum is going to dip some strawberries in chocolate in the ad breaks, so she has some tasty snacks to take to work tomorrow.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-12-21T20:47:00.000+13:00

Have You Watched Stewie Yet?

2011-12-20T19:35:00.000+13:00

I found this on the Daily Mail website. Watch Stewie do a great job of soothing his baby to sleep.

Old Photos

2011-12-19T21:59:00.000+13:00

Mum was looking back at some old photos and laughing. This is back when I loved lounging on her bed waiting for the new linen to go on. At the moment I am sleeping in the spare room, and barely venture into mums bedroom. We made up the spare room bed linens last night, just in case we get any surprise visitors. Mum let me have my fleecy blanket on top, so that I could furminate it.

Slim

2011-12-18T19:49:00.000+13:00

Does my butt look big? Mum thinks I have slimmed down a bit lately. We ran out of the fatty biscuits, so mum has only been putting out my diet biscuits. I beg for temptations more than I used too, but mum thinks the combination has dropped my weight a bit.

She says she needs to find a replacement for Turkish Delight TimTam biscuits - oh well!!

Easy

2011-12-17T21:24:00.000+13:00

Today we're taking it easy. Mum has worked 12 days in a row, and had five of the past seven nights on call. She had a hair dresser appt today, which is always relaxing. Her hairdresser is just young, but has been looking after mum for four years, and she is allowed to do anything with mums hair that she wants.

Mum then came home for a bit of a nap, as it was a chilly day she curled up on her bed with a quilt. A warm lemon chicken rissotto for dinner and the Holiday is on the tv - ahhhh Jude Law.

Mums mission this week is to get the groceries that she needs for christmas and to avoid the shops and town. She has to get my present though, the most important one of the lot.

Hope you all get to take it easy too.

Friday

2011-12-16T19:20:00.000+13:00

Scuse the old photo, mum was looking through some old ones and knew we hadn't shown this one before. It was taken in Feb, back when I liked sleeping on mums bed. At the moment I am still in the spare bedroom and in fact, at 7pm on Friday night I have already put myself to bed.

It is chilly and rainy again here, in fact it has been a whole week of clouds and seven days since we have seen blue skies. We are hoping for a bit of summer over the weekend, which should be busy busy.

Have a good weekend everybuddy and we hope you have some time to relax between al the chores and pre christmas rush.

Grass

2011-12-15T20:54:00.000+13:00

Our neighbours grow good grass. I love to sit and chew on the neighbours green stuff.

Wordless Wednesday - Summer Camping is Fun

2011-12-14T18:43:00.000+13:00

Summery

2011-12-13T21:57:00.000+13:00

Our garden is looking very summery at the moment. Mum is trying to water it every night, so that it stays green as things are drying out now. I had a wee nap on the carpet for a couple of hours this evening, but am now out exploring for more mousies. Where there was one, there are more.

Wowza

2011-12-12T20:02:00.000+13:00

Wowza mum what a weekend. Mousies, feathers, nip and lots of snoozing. I think we better have a quiet week this week mum. Mum says there is lots of rain forecast this week, so we'll be taking it easy.

Meet My Mouse

2011-12-11T14:28:00.000+13:00

First thing mum knew about my new pet, was when I came running into the lounge with him in my mouth. Se told me outside, outside, outside!!! So I took him back outside. She grabbed her camera to get some shots of him.

I dropped him to watch him for a little while, and mum realised he was still alive.

So while I was listening to what girl I am, the little mousie snuck out between my legs and skiddadled into the bushes.

Til we meet again Mr Mousie!!!

Play Time

2011-12-10T18:28:00.001+13:00

Mum hoovered the floor today and found my purple mousie who was hiding under the couch.

Our good friend Ann popped around, and as her family live on the beach she bought me this big seagull feather, and a couple of feathes that her chickens didn't need.

Mum added some fresh nip, and I am in play heaven. Saturdays are awesome.

Friday Flashback

2011-12-09T13:09:00.000+13:00

This picture was taken in the middle of June in the middle of our winter. Mum was amused to see a photo of me sleeping on her bed, as I have not slept with her for about four months. My bed spots are on rotation, and I usually spend a month or two in the same spot all night. At the moment, I am sleeping in the spare room on the bed in there.

Come Back Sunshine

2011-12-08T19:48:00.000+13:00

This photo was taken on Saturday morning, last weekend. It was a glorious sunny day and the last day since we have seen sunshine. It has been cloudy, grey, rainy and cold since - every day. In fact mum had to move the winter blanket back onto her bed two nights ago. Tonight we have the heater on, and mum is looking for her sheepskin sneakers. Come back sunshine.

Wordless Wednesday - Zoom Zoom

2011-12-07T19:06:00.002+13:00

Telephone Pillow

2011-12-06T19:21:00.000+13:00

Mum bought this pillow a couple of weeks ago, she wasn't sure if it went with the couch but she likes it, so it stays for a while. Mum did laugh when she listened to the radio the other morning, they were talking about sounds you never hear anymore - like a rotary dial telephone,records being played on a record player, the return of a manual typewriter, the sound of glass milk bottles clinking together etc. Mum thought that they were all sounds that many young ones would never have heard, but she knows that most bloggers would remember those noises.

Starting Off

2011-12-05T19:19:00.000+13:00

Starting off the week slowly. This is my new corner of the couch. Mum took away the flannel sheet that was drying on this end of the couch and washed it again to get the furs off.

As you can see I blend in well with the new couch, so my furs don't show up too badly. Mum just has to brush them off before any visitors turn up.

Sunday Already?

2011-12-04T18:57:00.000+13:00

Today we woke up and the weather wasn't so summery, in fact it was raining steadily and a little bit chilled. Mum was annoyed as it was the day of the Thorndan fair which mum always attends with her friends. She still managed to buy a summer hat and some little pictures, just a couple of treats.

Last nights earthquake was the biggest one in our region for 45 years, but luckily there were no injuries reported and only a small amount of building damage. New Zealand is in the ring of fire, and there are approximately 15,000 recorded in our country every year. It was a bit of a shake and rattle and mum and her friends had to grab the seats in front of them. Some people raced out of the stadium, but we stayed put. We were thinking of all our friends in Christchurch who are still trying to cope with the aftermath of two huge earthquakes, a 7.1 in Sept 2010, and a more devestating one of 6.3 in Feb 2011, in which 181 people died.

In Wellington where we live, the city has a major fault line through the middle of the city, and everyone expects that a big one will strike sometime. Mum and I though are prepared, she has lots of food and water stored for us to eat up, a radio and candles and all the essentials the civil defense recommend just in case.

Have a good end to your weekend everybuddy.

Summery

2011-12-03T22:30:00.000+13:00

We have had two days here of almost perfect summer weather. Mum entertained some friends for lunch, and they had to put the sun umbrella up to enjoy their watermelon, salads, strawberries and cake.

Then mum went out tonight to see Roller Derby, which she said was fun. Except for the earthquake half way through, not fun. Everybody was ok, but at 5.7 it was the biggest shake mum has ever felt. She was in a huge building, that has been earthquake protected, but had lots of heavy things hanging from the ceiling. Mum says she might make sure she sleeps with some clothes on tonight, just in case the shakes come back.

Friday

2011-12-02T20:17:00.000+13:00

Friday night and the house is buzzing. The washing machine is humming along, and mum has got groceries and is making a cake and some yummies for brunch tomorrow. She wants to know how come I don't want any smoked salmon, but I licked the cake bowl, which has pineapple, banana and coconut in it?

Have a nice weekend everybuddy.

Cat Bed

2011-12-01T13:12:00.000+13:00

Hmmmm, whats this new thing. Why it is my new birthday present - a noo cat bed.

Am I going to sleep in it - no way jose!!! I like the rug better. So mum has put it away til winter time, when she thinks I might fancy something to snuggle into.

Snoopervision

2011-11-30T11:26:00.001+13:00

This morning I snoopervised mum doing the garden. She mowed the lawns and picked up all the big leaves that got blown down in the winds we have had this past week. Washing is on, and the dishwasher is getting cleared. She might stop by the supermarket for supplies. All before an afternoon shift.

Thanks for all the scratching advice. I seem to have stopped now. I have lots of places that I am allowed to scratch. However mum has never let me scratch the furniture and in the past five years I have never touched the couches at all. It must have been a cat in prison who taught me bad habits. You never know who you are going to get locked up with.

Mums Weekend

2011-11-29T16:40:00.000+13:00

Mum got to see a bit of sunshine, and have a picnic lunch by the beach.

She got to hang out with the niece and nephew, who are now taller than her and still growing.

So far today mum hasn't caught me scratching the couches, and she will growl if I do. I am allowed to sharpen my claws on the trees and deck outside, not the furniture.

Hot Skies

2011-11-28T14:47:00.000+13:00

Mum and I are back. I had to go to the cat hotel for four whole days of slimming biscuits, and have come home with a new habit - scratching the couch. Mum is gonna put a stop to that.

Mum went to visit her family - Gdad turned 70 and so the family had a night out together at a lovely Thai restaurant. This was the fab sunset that greeted us as they left, it looked amazing.

So we are glad to be home together, even though it is cold and windy here. Brrrrrr !!!!

We look forward to catching with all of our friends.

Days Off

2011-11-24T09:59:00.000+13:00

Kittens, Mum and I are having a few days off as we have got lots to do. Don't fear, we'll be posting again on Monday. As you can see I am very helpful when mum does the laundry, and many other household jobs.

See you soon.

Wordless Wednesday - Birkenstocks

2011-11-23T19:40:00.000+13:00

Noo Spot

2011-11-22T19:41:00.000+13:00

Ssssh - mum is sitting on the other couch and I snuck past her and curled up on the new couch. I have never rested here before, and mum is enjoying my company.

Mum says it is nice to see me in the lounge, although she has just seen that I now have a claw lodged in the side of the couch. Maybe she is not as happy as she was.

Neighbour Cat

2011-11-21T18:34:00.000+13:00

Mr Neighbour cat - how comes you so skinny when I know you sneaks in thru my cat door, and eats my leftovers? We know you has a nice house across the road from us, so we know you get lots of dinner at your house - you must just love the feast.

Run Around

2011-11-20T18:50:00.000+13:00

Mum has run around all weekend, so now we are just chilling for Sunday night. Mum likes to watch The Middle, and have an earlish night on Sunday. I got her to give me my feast early at 5pm, and have retired to the bedroom, so I can get in my 14 hour night sleep.

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday.

Revenge

2011-11-19T19:49:00.000+13:00

My trouser pants(behind) has got a bit floofy with a few dags - if you know what I mean. Mum chased me with some toilet paper last night, and as she went to grab me I jumped and she bumped her hand into her left eye. So she had a little bruise overnight, that looks a little like a black eye. Revenge I say.

Wishes

2011-11-18T21:07:00.000+13:00

Maybe if I rub the tv console maybe it will give me treats.

Have a great weekend everybuddy.

Cat Grass

2011-11-17T20:07:00.000+13:00

Hmmmm - tasty. My cat grass is still growing and I nibble on it every now and then, although I do like to eat the weeds too.

Wordless Wednesday - Summer Sleeping Spot

2011-11-16T17:14:00.000+13:00

100,000 thank yous

2011-11-15T18:00:00.000+13:00

100,000 thank yous to all of the visitors who have been to visit our blog - we love you all. Thanks for sharing our adventures and our quiet times, we have made so many friends blogging from all around the world.

Smooches
Julie and Poppy Q
xxx

Birdie Watching

2011-11-14T11:54:00.000+13:00

It rained again last night, so the birdies were very noisy this morning looking for bugs and worms. So I spent a little bit of time hoping one would fall off the roof. No such luck. So back to bed for a while.

Friday

2011-11-11T19:09:00.000+13:00

Mum has to work this weekend, so we might have to catch up with you all on Monday. I'm in charge of keeping the duvet on the bed, and having a snoozathon.

Body Language

2011-11-10T10:20:00.000+13:00

My body language says Snacks - how come yours says No?

Outside Post

2011-11-09T12:16:00.000+13:00

These were taken yesterday, as today we have a drizzly morning. So mum and I didn't feel guilty about lazing around in bed til 9am. I did have to go in and tell her that it was raining, and that my biscuit bowl was getting empty. A cats job is never done.

Sumtimes

2011-11-08T20:51:00.000+13:00

Sumtimes I just sit at the end of the path and watch the going ons in the street. I don't like to spend too long out on the street, I usually head out the back or head into the house. Our street isn't too bad, and there aren't many stray dogs around so it is pretty safe. I'm a pretty fast runner, and if a car or person comes I run away quickly and I know all the safe spots.

Belated Mum Presents

2011-11-07T18:42:00.000+13:00

Two weeks ago it was my mums birthday and usually I present her with a jewellery present. She is sorry about the delay in showing what I chose, but she has been sick and the camera was broke. Anyways now we have pictures I can show you what I chose. Above is a little brooch to go on her jacket. It is from a kiwi couple of girls called 'Smash Palace' - they use old china cups and plates to make brooches, rings and earrings. After the Christchurch earthquake, they went down south and helped ladies at a workshop there make momentos out of all the broken china, which was a real nice thing to do.

I also got her this little bud vase, to put by her bedside table. There are new blooms out in the garden now and us ladies like flowers.

Out Takes

2011-11-06T19:58:00.000+13:00

That nice photo from yesterday, well it was just one of a few good close ups that mum got from inside, through the glass door with the zoom lens. This shows you what most of my photos look like, closed eyes or looking away.

Today we had touches of sunshine and real warmth. Mum was feeling a bit under the weather so she took it easy, and I helped her with gardening when she was feeling better.

Hope you all had a lovely Sunday.

Photo Fixer

2011-11-05T22:14:00.000+13:00

Mum realised tonight, one week after the beginning of photo troubles that there was a little slot in her laptop, and low and behold if she put her memory card in there, the puter would read it. Lucky she did - cos there were some good shots of me that she took last week. Don't my eyes look pretty like amber?

Yippee!!

Weekend Safety

2011-11-04T21:13:00.000+13:00

It is Guy Fawkes here on Saturday night, where everybody lights their crackers and goes crazy. Our neighbours have been letting some off tonight, but I haven't been too freaked out, but we will be glad when the weekends festivites are over. The good thing is that our council has a great big free show in town for families which is great.

Oh - and last night our front door got knocked on at 9.45pm. Mum didn't even think, but got up and answered it. As soon as mum answered the man, who was nicely dressed said that he had the wrong address. Mum did ask him who he was looking for (our street is little and only has 16 houses on it), and he said "The Asian Palace", and mum said she didn't know where that was, so he headed off. Mum thinks that he was either looking for his dinner - or some ladies of poor reputation. We hope he was just out for a curry!!!1 Usually she wouldn't open the door at such a late time, but it happens so rarely she didn't think about it.

Hope you all have a good and safe weekend !!

Calm

2011-11-03T18:11:00.000+13:00

Things are calm around here. Mum is resting and watching lots of repeats on tv and reading her books, nothing too taxing. I am outside, checking on our parsley and corriander. Alas the oregano didn't want to grow in our backyard. Everything is looking pretty and green, as we have had lots of rain, and now some touches of sun.

Wordless Wednesday - Still Nursing

2011-11-02T19:06:00.002+13:00

Hard Out Horizontal

2011-11-01T20:16:00.000+13:00

Mum has been hard out horizontal. Bed-Couch-Bed with a box of tissues and a large glass of juice following her. I spent all morning with her, but in the afternoon the gardener man came for a clean up, so I hid under the deck, as any good cat guard would.

Last night, mum and watched our mr hedgehog explore the garden. We couldn't get any photos, as he was too fast. We wonder what he will think, now his garden has been trimmed up.

Mum Bugs

2011-10-31T20:45:00.000+13:00

Mum can't believe that she has a cold again. Number six we think in a row. She has a bad cough again, and her throat feels awful, so she is tucked up in bed, with her book, lots of tissues, fresh fruit and juice.

Me - I've been sleeping on the bed keeping an eye on her.

Photo Troubles

2011-10-30T14:32:00.000+13:00

Mum has been having photo troubles, we think the cable is not working, so we can't shift the photos from the camera to the laptop - grrrr.

She keeps looking at yesterdays photo and laughing, it looks like the weeds are photoshopped in, but it is all real folks. And mum didn't have to lie down in the grass to get the shot, she just likes putting the camera on the ground and taking shots. She is never sure if they will turn out, some are good, and some are bad.

Today the sun has come out on a Sunday - a rare event, so us girls have pulled some weeds, done some washing and loaded up the wheelie bin full of rubbish, all ready for the week to start.

Mighty Huntress

2011-10-29T20:56:00.000+13:00

I am a mighty huntress out in the garden. Today we had the first sunshines in ages. Yippeee.

Tree Hugger

2011-10-28T13:36:00.000+13:00

Nothing like a bit of tree hugging to get your core working. Hope you all get some exercise over the weekend.

V E T

2011-10-27T20:57:00.000+13:00

Today was my annual V E T visit. I twarted my mums earlier attempts to get me to the 9am appointment by staying at least 6ft grabbing distance away from her. So mum gave up, rang the clinic and went to the movies (Jane Eyre and she loved it).

When she came home I ran away from her again, but she managed to trap me, and off we went. I got my jabs, my toofies were scrubbed at and I got the diet biscuits given to me again - sigh!!

I did get given a new cat bed which I have avoided - which mum says is typical.

Parade

2011-10-26T20:16:00.000+13:00

Mum went to a parade today - to say thanks to these guys............................

........and this guy, that's Richie McCaw - our All Blacks captain................

.............with Brad Thorn........- good guys, we're so proud of them all..................

.................... but we're most proud of this and all the work they did to get it.

Then we all went to Parliament, where there was lots of cheering and the All Blacks did a Haka, in the rain. We hope they all get a good break with their friends and families. Awesome.

Happy Birthday Mum

2011-10-25T08:17:00.002+13:00

Happy Birthday to my mum today. She says she doesn't need any presents, as a rugby win was present enuf. However, as she has the day off, I might send her off to choose herself a traditional Poppy birthday present of new jewels.

She has the day off, and might have cake for breakfast and then go off and have a great day out.

World Cup Win

2011-10-24T00:27:00.000+13:00

The All Blacks won the Rugby world cup this evening, awesome!! The French played very well, and we had a very nervous eighty minutes. Where mum was , the whole place was almost quiet up until the final whistle blew. Then there was cheering and dancing and singing. Mum didn't stay out late, pubs aren't her thing, and all the young ones were taking over. Town was CRAZY, with people everywhere and car horns tooting and people yelling!! It has been a long 24 years since we last won the cup, and NZ has had a horrible horrible past 12 months, and it is nice to finally have something good to smile about.

So mum and I will sleep well tonight.

Big Sunday

2011-10-23T12:15:00.001+13:00

It's a rainy Sunday morning here in Wellington, but all eyes will be on Auckland tonight, for the rugby world cup. This afternoon the weather is clearing and Mum has left me some biscuits and a cosy bed to sleep in and she is heading out this afternoon to meet her friends.

Do you like my dental floss?

Big Saturday

2011-10-22T19:54:00.000+13:00

Today mum went to the hairdressers. The lady next to her was being very bossy to her girl colouring her hair. My mum though, she tries to stay chilled, and she cringes when customers are rude. She arrives early and knows that on Saturday it is busy busy at the salon, and her hairdresser who is the salon manager has to keep everybody happy.

She also went to the V.E.Ts to get some flea stuff, and to make an appointment for me. The lady waiting said she had a British Blue too, and she was buying diet biscuits. It seems we are all on a diet, it must be our build.

The reason it's a big weekend here in NZ - the rugby world cup final is on tomorrow. Every kiwi, big and small has been waiting for this day. The whole four million of us will be holding our breath, and waiting for kick off on Sunday night at 9pm. Go the All Blacks!!

BIG weekend

2011-10-21T10:38:00.002+13:00

There is sun - and fun on the deck. Mum and I are having a good day off together, and we have lots of photo sessions to share with you. It is a big weekend here in NZ, big, Big, BIG.

Outside Cat

2011-10-20T14:36:00.000+13:00

Today I was just lying on my deck in the sun, thinking that I am lucky I gets to be an outside cat. With a cat door, I can come inside and find my biscuits and mums soft bed for my afternoon nap, but really I loves the outside best.

We hopes you all gets a taste of the outside, even if it is just having the window open.

Wordless Wednesday - Mousies

2011-10-19T18:06:00.002+13:00

Cartoon Me

2011-10-18T00:31:00.000+13:00

You can use this site to cartoonize your pet at The Catoonizer Didn't mum do a good job? Nothing like wasting time at 00:30am in the morning. She just couldn't figure out how to save it and send it to the blog properly.

Tears

2011-10-17T17:08:00.000+13:00

This morning, mum was at work at 6am, and she was reading some blogs while waiting for her scanner to switch on. She read about her sweet friend Miss Parker, who has been given a sad diagnosis. We know though that her lovely rents and fur family will surround her love and that she knows we are all purring for our lovely girl.

Last night there were tears of joy around NZ, as the All Blacks beat the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup semi final. Next Sunday night we play France in the final, and have a chance of winning the cup. You see it has been a long long 24 years since we won, and the past week all of us have been holding our breath, just hoping. Especially this year - it's been tough. NZ has done the recession tough, and with the Pike River mine disaster, the Canterbury earthquake and now this oil spill, we all need some good news.

Catnip Crazy

2011-10-16T13:27:00.000+13:00

I am enjoying my mousies. Mum took lots of photos, so she'll be sharing them with you all week. Yesterday mum went and met with friends for a wander around some shops, afternoon tea at an art gallery, a DVD (Tamara Drewe - it was ok), then the best burgers ever at Burger Fuel (a Kiwi chain). Then she got home in time to watch France Vs Wales on the TV.

Today is grey and it looks like our daily rain will start soon. So mum has a ton of housework to do, and I'll snoopervise from somewhere warm and cosy.

Hope you all have had a good weekend.