Away Caturday

Mum finished her work late last night.  So I got to have a midnight feast and went to sleep with a full belly.  This morning I got kisses and cuddles and mum whispered in my ear and told me that she had to go away at lunchtime and would not be home until Sunday night.

Mum would prefer not to be away, but she had to go somewhere overnight.  More than one night and I would have to go to the cattery, however she knows I don't like going there.  So she made sure I have a pile of biscuits and plenty of water.

I don't like strangers so mum is reluctant to get a cat sitter in either.  I am scared of other people.

So we will let you know how our weekend goes.  Hope you are having fun on your Caturday.

Red Roses

Even though mum worked late last night, she dragged herself out of bed at a decent hour.  A pile of plates needed washing, some clothes were washed and then mum headed into town.  She visited the post office, the library and had some lunch before heading home.  She passed this pretty cottage that had lovely red roses blooming round the door.

She got home in time before a little rest before donning her uniform and heading off to work.

Me well I am busy guarding the bed like a good pussy cat should.

Cat Snuggler

In the morning time I have a little routine.  I hate the hair dryer being on but when it is finished i jump up next to mum for a quick cuddle.   On days like today when mum has more time to spare she slips back between the covers, and I climb on her lap for more cuddles and purring.  She uses that time to relax and read before she gets up and gets on with her day.

Wordless Wednesday

Cat Wars

At early 6 o'clockish mum heard me and another pussy cat have a karaoke session outside. She heard the upstairs people wake up and move round, and then she heard the neighbors wake up too.  Ohhh ohhh!!!

I ran inside 5 minutes and collapsed onto the bed.  I was all tuckered out.  Being on patrol and on guard is exhausting.

Monday Relaxing

This is the face I made most of the day.  It was the Queenies birthday holiday today.   Me and the mumster decided to stay home all day.  She got some jobs done in the morning and set out to chill in the afternoon.   Although she got an invite to go out, she decided that she needed to just chill as she has a busy week ahead.

What kind of face are you making today?

Winter Sunday

 This morning was mild, and mum and I enjoyed a sleep in.  She did get up and head outside to go and meet up with friends for brunch.  They went to a local cafe, but the food was a bit of a let down with what mum thought was a measerly portion.   While they were eating the cold Southerly rolled , dropping the temperature and bringing rain.

The girls looked at a couple of shops, but mum was keen to get home and turn the heaters on.  A nap was then in order.   Mum even let me have my feast at 3.30pm.

So tonight mum will make a veg mash for dinner and cook up some sausages - a good winter staple for her.

Arty Caturday

Today was the annual art show held in town.  Mum always meets her beasties and has a wander.  She had saved up her $5 notes all year so that she could treat herself with something if she found one she liked.  This one took her fancy today so she bought it.  It is little native NZ birds on a piece of paper printed to look like vintage wallpaper.  It is hard to take a photo of it but mum lIves it.

Mum and her friends wandered round town looking at shops.  They tried a little cafe for coffee that was not so nice and then went to a great place for dumplings for lunch which was yummy.

Mum then got home and fed me my feast and then had to put her feet up as they were sore.  After a little rest she then did the dishes, some washing and cooked herself some chicken nibbles for dinner.

Now she is watching some shows with her heater on in the lounge and I am snuggled up close to mine in our bedroom.

Hope you are all having a nice Caturday and doing something fun.

Helper Cat

Sorry to keep going on about the cold.  We know that 8 degrees is not so cold for many of our readers, but for us it is a bit chilly.  Our house like a lot of kiwi houses, is 100 years old.  It is wooden with very little insulation, no central heating or double glazing.  For 7 months of the year it is fine, but we were getting cold.

So after work mum went and got herself some dinner and then went and bought a new heater.  The flat has two small panel heaters, but they seem to only heat the room a small bit.  So now mum can heat the living room and bedroom nicely.

I was helper cat - sniffing out the boxes for enemy attackers.I didn't find any, so time for a little snooze.

Have a nice Friday everybuddy.

Hello Winter

Hello winter.   This evening was a touch chilly.  Mum thinks she may need to buy another heater to survive the next few months.   She was on call last night and had another busy one.  The good part was that she got to have the day off with me.

Tonight she went out with four school friends, one of whom she has not seen for thirty years.  After a wine and over food there was lots of talking and laughter.  They had some tasty tapas for their dinner so mums tummy is full.

So my tummy is full of feast too and I got to sleep all night on mums bed.

Wordless Wednesday

Fruit + Veg

 Mum filled up the fruit bowl yesterday with more oranges and apples.

Tonight's dinner was easy for me - I got a feast.  Mum chopped up a sweet potato, potato, a green pepper and two carrots.  A bit of oil and salt and pepper.   5 minutes prep.  An hour in the oven and she grilled a small steak.  Delicious and lots of leftovers

Dinner Dancer

There I am being quite the blur while I do my dinner dance.  Mum dare not put her bottom on the couch when she gets home, her first priority should be to fix me my feast - even if it is 3.30pm?  What time do you start your dinner dancing?

Couch Sunday

Today mum ruled the couch and I ruled the bed.  Queenship is awesome!!

Grey Caturday

It was a grey autumnal day here in our city today.  Mum was thrilled that heavy rain woke her up at early o'clock, and that I jumped all over her and talked to her from 5am-6am.

She managed to have a wee sleep in and finish a few chores.  Then it was off for a bestie catch up.  They wandered around and ate and then drank then it got dark which is a sign to head home!!!

Me - well I kept the house all cozy and waited for feast time!!!

We hope you all had a fun Caturday too.

Mumster Friday Night In

Me and the mumster are beginning the weekend right.  She got to the supermarket to stock up on treats and head home to get my feast ready.  Her dinner was decadent.   She had left over chilli as an entree and made chicken/broccoli Alfredo for a dinner.  The bathroom was cleaned, some washing was washed, dishes were done and now it is time for movies by candlelight.

Mum is watching Guardians of the Galaxy which is a bit of silliness.  She has a caramel pudding waiting for her and I might be able to con her into giving me some temptations for supper.

Thank you for worrying about neighbor cat.  We know he did not live here before us, asmum met that cat.  Although she has not met his family we can tell he is well fed and looked after.  We would say that 90% of kiwi cats are like me and have cat doors and are able to be independent and live indoor and outdoor.   I only go outside for about 1 hour a day, but I am an old girl and happy to stay inside, especially in the winter.

Anyways we hope you are all having a lovely Friday night too.  Treat yourself to something nice!!!

Napday

Mum had a busy one last night with 3 call in and she was there at 7am as the day staff arrived.  She always comes home thinking she is wide awake and ready to get busy.  Still after an hour and with breakfast on board, her bed was calling.  So mum and I took a morning nap and slept together.

After a shower and an easy lunch mum was ready for another nap, but resisted otherwise she knows she wouldn't sleep tonight.

Thanks for asking about yesterday's post.  That cheeky neighbor cat keeps trying to come in, but me or mum try to chase him off.

Wordless Wednesday

Warm Spot

 Even though I have a  large bed to sleep in and this cozy winter bed, mum came in last night to find me here:

On the carpet next to the warm heater.  Ahhhh the perfect spot for a wintery evening.

Mum Monday

Mum had today off.  It was another cold night and although mum did think of some things to do today when she woke up she decided to change her plans.  She had a little sleep in with me and finished her book.

Washing was done and put out in the sun and the dishes were cleaned.  We had a little nap in the afternoon then mum got up on time for feast time.  She grabbed the camera when she saw the pretty sky outside.

So tomorrow mum will let herself go into town and do some fun things tomorrow.