Here I am attempting to get the fish by drinking the pond dry, Lizzy says that will take me 300 years but for 15 fish, I think its worth the wait.
Thursday, November 4
Bobs reply to Mia.
Mia ,
What to do when you go on holiday ?
Well obviously from my point of view if Chris never left the house would be my preferred option , although I guess that one of us , unless they developed a taste for mice, would starve to death.
Option two is only leaving home for short trips to the supermarket, option three is going for longer trips to get the money to pay for the trips to the supermarket, option four is get a cat friendly person to house and cat sit, option five is get a friend or neighbour to come and feed us and the last option is to take us to a good quality cat boarding place. Ask your cat owning friends in the neigbourhood what they think of the local ones .
We can be left overnight if we have food and water and a cat washroom.
essentially I prefer to be at home and have people come to me, but Chris says Grandma and Grandpa took their many Siamese cats to the same cat boarding place for many years so I guess the trick would be finding the right one.
Note, over here you need to have all your cat vaccinations up-to-date before any cat boarding place will take you.
Bob
What to do when you go on holiday ?
Well obviously from my point of view if Chris never left the house would be my preferred option , although I guess that one of us , unless they developed a taste for mice, would starve to death.
Option two is only leaving home for short trips to the supermarket, option three is going for longer trips to get the money to pay for the trips to the supermarket, option four is get a cat friendly person to house and cat sit, option five is get a friend or neighbour to come and feed us and the last option is to take us to a good quality cat boarding place. Ask your cat owning friends in the neigbourhood what they think of the local ones .
We can be left overnight if we have food and water and a cat washroom.
essentially I prefer to be at home and have people come to me, but Chris says Grandma and Grandpa took their many Siamese cats to the same cat boarding place for many years so I guess the trick would be finding the right one.
Note, over here you need to have all your cat vaccinations up-to-date before any cat boarding place will take you.
Bob
Friday, October 29
Bob retires as chef
Good afternoon Bob here, it seems my days as a chef are over , even with my wide range of cooking skills and foods, spiders, fly’s and gravy just somehow don’t cut it in the modern world.
I have decided to concentrate on art and I’ve titled my first work “101 ways with fur” which I hope to show Reena when she comes home on Monday. Finally we will get proper care and attention and not this bachelor life.
Lizzy and I have found the only muddy part of the garden and are making sure that we leave nice foot prints on the new deck.
Grandma and grandpa arrive today, we haven’t met yet but anticipate they will be putty in our hands.
Oh yes all the Canadian cat got homes, phew its getting cold there 3degree C high today in Redeer, it is 18here
Bob , off to tidy my bed to impress grandma
I have decided to concentrate on art and I’ve titled my first work “101 ways with fur” which I hope to show Reena when she comes home on Monday. Finally we will get proper care and attention and not this bachelor life.
Lizzy and I have found the only muddy part of the garden and are making sure that we leave nice foot prints on the new deck.
Grandma and grandpa arrive today, we haven’t met yet but anticipate they will be putty in our hands.
Oh yes all the Canadian cat got homes, phew its getting cold there 3degree C high today in Redeer, it is 18here
Bob , off to tidy my bed to impress grandma
Wednesday, October 27
Bob discusses gravy.
Good afternoon Bob here after a bit of a break .
I’d like today to introduce you to one of the great staples of the cat diet, gravy.
For any of you cats out there who can’t make gravy here is the recipe for my personal favourite, Turkey gravy.
You need the pan from the oven that the turkey was cooked in plus all that stuff that sticks when it cooks and the liquid , boiling water , white flour, sweet soy sauce and that’s it . Repeat after me lumps are good , lumps are good.
Method
Put pan on stove top and heat it till the water has evaporated , stirring all the time , you should be left with ummy turkey fat and meaty bits , add enough flour to just absorb the fat, now cook for at least a minute and try to get some colour into the flour, keep stirring , black is bad, brown is good. Add some soya more for darker sweeter less for pale, keep stirring, now comes the tricky bit adding the boiling water , slowly a bit at a time , if you add too much (or cold water) you get flour lump city , we want the lumps to only be meaty lumps. Keep adding water and cooking till you get it a thickness that you like.
I find I can keep left over cold stuff in the fridge and heat it in microwave with a bit of extra water.
Gravy goes well with everything especially whole chickens or you can just have it as a snack.
Some tinned food makers say they sell “real meat with gravy” , but frankly compared to the real thing it sucks, trust me.
This is Bob heading for the kitchen , feeling hungry .
I’d like today to introduce you to one of the great staples of the cat diet, gravy.
For any of you cats out there who can’t make gravy here is the recipe for my personal favourite, Turkey gravy.
You need the pan from the oven that the turkey was cooked in plus all that stuff that sticks when it cooks and the liquid , boiling water , white flour, sweet soy sauce and that’s it . Repeat after me lumps are good , lumps are good.
Method
Put pan on stove top and heat it till the water has evaporated , stirring all the time , you should be left with ummy turkey fat and meaty bits , add enough flour to just absorb the fat, now cook for at least a minute and try to get some colour into the flour, keep stirring , black is bad, brown is good. Add some soya more for darker sweeter less for pale, keep stirring, now comes the tricky bit adding the boiling water , slowly a bit at a time , if you add too much (or cold water) you get flour lump city , we want the lumps to only be meaty lumps. Keep adding water and cooking till you get it a thickness that you like.
I find I can keep left over cold stuff in the fridge and heat it in microwave with a bit of extra water.
Gravy goes well with everything especially whole chickens or you can just have it as a snack.
Some tinned food makers say they sell “real meat with gravy” , but frankly compared to the real thing it sucks, trust me.
This is Bob heading for the kitchen , feeling hungry .
Monday, October 18
Food part four by Bob
Good morning Bob here with part four of my adventures in food.
In honour of our weekend catch , a nice juicy lizard I think it might be appropriate to move into the 100% free range organic reptilian department .
More on that lizard, well we found it in the garden and brought it into the bedroom (as usual) , for one moment it was there next whisked out side and stuck in a tree we couldn’t climb by Chris. By the way are their tails supposed to come off?
The other day we got a frog and I think I might have already discussed this in a prior post, we haven’t found anymore of those but I’d swear I heard one croaking the other night. Just a matter of time....
By the way on Friday night I stole some chicken curry off the bench , just a mild butter chicken, but I can unfortunately report the 1am hallway projectile regurgitation , oh yuk .
This is Bob signing out for Monday morning , I feel a snooze coming on ..zzzzzzzzzzzz yawn
In honour of our weekend catch , a nice juicy lizard I think it might be appropriate to move into the 100% free range organic reptilian department .
More on that lizard, well we found it in the garden and brought it into the bedroom (as usual) , for one moment it was there next whisked out side and stuck in a tree we couldn’t climb by Chris. By the way are their tails supposed to come off?
The other day we got a frog and I think I might have already discussed this in a prior post, we haven’t found anymore of those but I’d swear I heard one croaking the other night. Just a matter of time....
By the way on Friday night I stole some chicken curry off the bench , just a mild butter chicken, but I can unfortunately report the 1am hallway projectile regurgitation , oh yuk .
This is Bob signing out for Monday morning , I feel a snooze coming on ..zzzzzzzzzzzz yawn
Wednesday, October 13
Bob on Food part three
Good evening
Bob here from Cat Network News. Tonight part three of my series on what cats eat and its time to explore dry food.
Dry cat food covers everything from those tasty little snacks that frankly I'd do a cartwheel for that come from the pet shop to bread (off the bird table) and on to cat biscuits .
Let me tell you not all cat biscuits are created equal , no sir, right now we are off those ones for "kittens" , the insult !!!! But we are into Science Diet "with real ocean fish" (adult) , Chris says that to reinforce that this is NOT a sponsored site I should say that it is Science Diet Kitten that we won't eat !! We understand there are many varieties out there and we intend to try them all.
Dry food isn't on a scale of 1 to 10 that exciting but it does fill the gap between more interesting stuff that we haven't yet discussed here .
I nifty trick I have worked out is that if you are seen looking really pathetic chewing on some stale bread (which actually isn't that bad to eat) you almost always get invited into the kitchen for something guaranteed to plaster the lard on those hips.
Handy places to find dried bread are , the bird table , down the back of the sofa, off the bench , the compost bin (if you are lucky enough to have one) or what the heck just take lunge at the toast somebody is eating.
This is Bob signing out on Wednesday night
Bob here from Cat Network News. Tonight part three of my series on what cats eat and its time to explore dry food.
Dry cat food covers everything from those tasty little snacks that frankly I'd do a cartwheel for that come from the pet shop to bread (off the bird table) and on to cat biscuits .
Let me tell you not all cat biscuits are created equal , no sir, right now we are off those ones for "kittens" , the insult !!!! But we are into Science Diet "with real ocean fish" (adult) , Chris says that to reinforce that this is NOT a sponsored site I should say that it is Science Diet Kitten that we won't eat !! We understand there are many varieties out there and we intend to try them all.
Dry food isn't on a scale of 1 to 10 that exciting but it does fill the gap between more interesting stuff that we haven't yet discussed here .
I nifty trick I have worked out is that if you are seen looking really pathetic chewing on some stale bread (which actually isn't that bad to eat) you almost always get invited into the kitchen for something guaranteed to plaster the lard on those hips.
Handy places to find dried bread are , the bird table , down the back of the sofa, off the bench , the compost bin (if you are lucky enough to have one) or what the heck just take lunge at the toast somebody is eating.
This is Bob signing out on Wednesday night
Sunday, October 10
Part two of Bob on food
Good Sunday morning Bob here again with part two of our gastronomic feature , today lets explore insects and arachnids.
These represent both fun and that little morsel of protein .
Flys are a big favorite of mine as I get to practice that special yakyakakayak cat noise reserved for fly's and passing birds.
Fly's also present an opportunity to demolish half the house while Chris yells, "get it get it" ignoring the flying ornaments ! .
I have found hanging about near the big lounge window on sunny day a sure place to sneak up on something that starts with a chase and ends with a lip smacking crunch.
Spiders on the other hand can be fun to chase but I find their ability to walk upside down on the roof something if a challenge when stalking , so far half way up the wall paper is all I can manage. There isn't much to a spider so don't bother eating them , well not the ones around here.
Mia , don't let me put you off the low-lactose milk, I'm a firm believer in trying everything once, that would be why I chewed the corner off a raisin bun yesterday.
This is Bob for the Food department at Cat Network News.
These represent both fun and that little morsel of protein .
Flys are a big favorite of mine as I get to practice that special yakyakakayak cat noise reserved for fly's and passing birds.
Fly's also present an opportunity to demolish half the house while Chris yells, "get it get it" ignoring the flying ornaments ! .
I have found hanging about near the big lounge window on sunny day a sure place to sneak up on something that starts with a chase and ends with a lip smacking crunch.
Spiders on the other hand can be fun to chase but I find their ability to walk upside down on the roof something if a challenge when stalking , so far half way up the wall paper is all I can manage. There isn't much to a spider so don't bother eating them , well not the ones around here.
Mia , don't let me put you off the low-lactose milk, I'm a firm believer in trying everything once, that would be why I chewed the corner off a raisin bun yesterday.
This is Bob for the Food department at Cat Network News.
Wednesday, October 6
Bob discusses food
Good afternoon Bob here from Cat Network News (with help from my web surf)
Today I'm going to begin my exploration of Cat Cuisine and I'm also going to give some tips on how you can have fun with food including how best to chase some of it around the house or yard.
But today we are going to dive right into the gourmet department and head for the dairy section of the fridge.
The dairy section contains milk and yoghurt and firm stuff like cheese.
I'm told that pure milk is bad for cats and but Chris says that Doris and Ethel both lived to ripe old ages drinking it cut with warm water. I'll pass judgment on that when I get to try it but I can assure you that special low lactose cat milk sucks , you can keep that stuff right in the packet.
Cheese on the other hand, now that is cat food. For myself I prefer cheddar, cut into chunks that don't slide all over the lino and which you can get your teeth into. No wafer thin slices please. I quite like that soft white stuff too, Camembert works for me.
An important point is if somebody tries to hide another worm pill in cheese so help me I'm going to vomit on the sofa.
Well this is me signing off until next time on our gastronomic adventure.
Bob , the Cat du jour
Today I'm going to begin my exploration of Cat Cuisine and I'm also going to give some tips on how you can have fun with food including how best to chase some of it around the house or yard.
But today we are going to dive right into the gourmet department and head for the dairy section of the fridge.
The dairy section contains milk and yoghurt and firm stuff like cheese.
I'm told that pure milk is bad for cats and but Chris says that Doris and Ethel both lived to ripe old ages drinking it cut with warm water. I'll pass judgment on that when I get to try it but I can assure you that special low lactose cat milk sucks , you can keep that stuff right in the packet.
Cheese on the other hand, now that is cat food. For myself I prefer cheddar, cut into chunks that don't slide all over the lino and which you can get your teeth into. No wafer thin slices please. I quite like that soft white stuff too, Camembert works for me.
An important point is if somebody tries to hide another worm pill in cheese so help me I'm going to vomit on the sofa.
Well this is me signing off until next time on our gastronomic adventure.
Bob , the Cat du jour
Monday, September 27
Our wekened by Bob
helelo Bob here i hvae to do tihs mylsef beuacse my web hepler Chris is bsuy wokring on the dcek agian so sorry abuot the dyslexia (i hvae taht wrtiten down).
We had a geart wekened and i am gonig to put some picrutes up for you to see.
I was pratcicing my wild anamil act and got caguht in the act lokoing espaicelly mad. Also did a bit of tree clmibing .
Lizzy got caguht jupming in the plnat Chris biult the deck arnoud .
Aparenptly and this is only rumor one of us knokced over a jar in the gargae while chasing a fly on the wokrbench and spileld a brush with wihte piant and turps all over the wododen diretcors chairs .
I hope you like the pcitures.
Bob (hrad to get that wrnog )
We had a geart wekened and i am gonig to put some picrutes up for you to see.
I was pratcicing my wild anamil act and got caguht in the act lokoing espaicelly mad. Also did a bit of tree clmibing .
Lizzy got caguht jupming in the plnat Chris biult the deck arnoud .
Aparenptly and this is only rumor one of us knokced over a jar in the gargae while chasing a fly on the wokrbench and spileld a brush with wihte piant and turps all over the wododen diretcors chairs .
I hope you like the pcitures.
Bob (hrad to get that wrnog )
Monday, September 20
From our foreign correspondent
"Foreign correspondent, Reena, has sent through this picture showing the beautiful Tara playing host to two humans in costume at a Jane Austen Festival in Bath, England.
Tara and her sister Nellie (camera shy) live in an 1820's town house where a 'Soup to Syllabub' period lunch was held.
Tara and Nellie are 12 years old, and live with their humans Peter and Jane.
In the photo Tara is showing off Peter and Jane's curious arrangement of eating utensils from the early 1800's.
Tara would like to point out that while there are many mentions of dogs in Jane Austen's novels, there is a sorry lack of cats. A sorry sorry omission indeed!"
Tara and her sister Nellie (camera shy) live in an 1820's town house where a 'Soup to Syllabub' period lunch was held.
Tara and Nellie are 12 years old, and live with their humans Peter and Jane.
In the photo Tara is showing off Peter and Jane's curious arrangement of eating utensils from the early 1800's.
Tara would like to point out that while there are many mentions of dogs in Jane Austen's novels, there is a sorry lack of cats. A sorry sorry omission indeed!"
Bob and Lizzys weekend by Bob.
Saturday
Started well with (reliving Ocilympic glory) synchronized 4am Chris jumping then 4.12am pleading and bowl filling , then out the cat door and away . Magnificent "dawn chorus" to prove that we haven't yet eaten all that is feathery.
Morning tea then a snooze, padded chairs on deck work well on a sunny day . Woke up when water blasting started , went back to sleep, lunch , another sleep. Woke, moved to garage where Chris was painting , assisted with painting .
Dinner and bed.
Sunday
See jumping above .
Lizzy and I spent considerable time trying to get a stick through the cat door but we just couldn't . Will double check with tape measure . Chris found the mouse collection (fake) under a dresser and we spent some time re-hiding them. Got into a fight with the hall carpet.
Dinner etc
Started well with (reliving Ocilympic glory) synchronized 4am Chris jumping then 4.12am pleading and bowl filling , then out the cat door and away . Magnificent "dawn chorus" to prove that we haven't yet eaten all that is feathery.
Morning tea then a snooze, padded chairs on deck work well on a sunny day . Woke up when water blasting started , went back to sleep, lunch , another sleep. Woke, moved to garage where Chris was painting , assisted with painting .
Dinner and bed.
Sunday
See jumping above .
Lizzy and I spent considerable time trying to get a stick through the cat door but we just couldn't . Will double check with tape measure . Chris found the mouse collection (fake) under a dresser and we spent some time re-hiding them. Got into a fight with the hall carpet.
Dinner etc
Thursday, September 16
Lizzy admits to assisting frog migration
Good evening
Bob here your Channel 9 Natural History reporter.
Well as suspected Lizzy has owned up to being the one who placed the frog in the bedroom and swears never to do it again, well not till Reena is back (hello mum we miss you) sorry don't know what came over me .
This is Bob signing off.
Bob here your Channel 9 Natural History reporter.
Well as suspected Lizzy has owned up to being the one who placed the frog in the bedroom and swears never to do it again, well not till Reena is back (hello mum we miss you) sorry don't know what came over me .
This is Bob signing off.
Monday, September 13
Bob explains the theory of Frog migration
Good afternoon , Bob here in my new natural history reporting role .
Today we will be taking to a green frog as it emerges from deep hibernation in the corner of the bedroom .
Tell me Mr Frog how did you come to choose the bedroom as a place to hibernation ?
"Croak croak , rabbit Lizzy rabbit rabbit croak"
I see.
Lizzy , the frog says you put him in the bedroom . It that true?
"a dirty reptilian lie" you say
What do you have to say to that Mr Frog ?
"Croak croak , rabbit Lizzy rabbit rabbit croak, rabbit pond rabbit"
Lizzy the frog says you removed him from the pond , dragged him backwards through the cat door and dumped him in a shoe in the bedroom.
We will continue this interview when I find Lizzy she seems to have "done a runner".
This is Bob for Channel Nine (Lives) Natural History.
Today we will be taking to a green frog as it emerges from deep hibernation in the corner of the bedroom .
Tell me Mr Frog how did you come to choose the bedroom as a place to hibernation ?
"Croak croak , rabbit Lizzy rabbit rabbit croak"
I see.
Lizzy , the frog says you put him in the bedroom . It that true?
"a dirty reptilian lie" you say
What do you have to say to that Mr Frog ?
"Croak croak , rabbit Lizzy rabbit rabbit croak, rabbit pond rabbit"
Lizzy the frog says you removed him from the pond , dragged him backwards through the cat door and dumped him in a shoe in the bedroom.
We will continue this interview when I find Lizzy she seems to have "done a runner".
This is Bob for Channel Nine (Lives) Natural History.
Saturday, September 11
Bob closes the Ocilympics
Good Enveing Bob here.
Wlel tahts if team, the end of the frist Ocilympics.
Wtih all tihs practice my dsylxeia is imvroping .
We hope you hvae all had fun . You'll ntoe taht we hvae not declared any winners , this has been the games for all ctas and just hveaing a go mkaes you a winenr , so pin on a mdeal and tkae a lap of vitcory .
This is Bob form Catnetwork news retinrung you to our regluar porgmars
PS Cats here having 10 minutes of silence for the Catsof New York .
Wlel tahts if team, the end of the frist Ocilympics.
Wtih all tihs practice my dsylxeia is imvroping .
We hope you hvae all had fun . You'll ntoe taht we hvae not declared any winners , this has been the games for all ctas and just hveaing a go mkaes you a winenr , so pin on a mdeal and tkae a lap of vitcory .
This is Bob form Catnetwork news retinrung you to our regluar porgmars
PS Cats here having 10 minutes of silence for the Catsof New York .
Friday, September 10
Thursday, September 9
Bob srtgugels on by hesrlef
Good enevnnig Bob here form Ctanerowk Nwes .
Wlel the lsat envet of the Olicpmyics is oevr . If you hevan't aarledy chceked it out hvae a look at http://ashtoncats.blogspot.com/ for a fnie emaxcple of how to rlaely wrcek sutff and a big thkoankyu to tehre web sruf for scuh a hgih level of parttapiciion in reropnitg all enevts.
My web sruf is sitll out there bgnaing nials in the dcek.
Wram up yuor pyrotechnics toromow we have the clisoing cnomerey
Tihs is Bob for Ctanerowk Nwes .
Wlel the lsat envet of the Olicpmyics is oevr . If you hevan't aarledy chceked it out hvae a look at http://ashtoncats.blogspot.com/ for a fnie emaxcple of how to rlaely wrcek sutff and a big thkoankyu to tehre web sruf for scuh a hgih level of parttapiciion in reropnitg all enevts.
My web sruf is sitll out there bgnaing nials in the dcek.
Wram up yuor pyrotechnics toromow we have the clisoing cnomerey
Tihs is Bob for Ctanerowk Nwes .
Wednesday, September 8
Bob geos it anole
In a sochk anuocnemt eye hvae deicded 2 do tihs web sihgt mi self bcesaue crihs was spnednig 2 mcuh tmie on biudlnig the dcek and not eoungh on hlepnig me but eye fnid taht smoe tmies eye hit 2 kyes at once and aslo eye am dsylxiec .
wlel we are dwon 2 the lsat envet of the oiclmpyics whcih is the finurture de-contscuriton and by the way it wsan’t me who scarhcted up the frnot of the atnqiue riado-garm .
We’ll pserent each cestontant wtih a room full of finurture and it nedes to be as wecrked as posislbe it the tmie alavaible. Adtiondial ponits for lokonig pathteic if caguht in the act and dobule ponits for blainmg it on “smoe otehr cat”
Tihs is Bob 4 ctswetnork nwes sniging off 4 wesdenday
wlel we are dwon 2 the lsat envet of the oiclmpyics whcih is the finurture de-contscuriton and by the way it wsan’t me who scarhcted up the frnot of the atnqiue riado-garm .
We’ll pserent each cestontant wtih a room full of finurture and it nedes to be as wecrked as posislbe it the tmie alavaible. Adtiondial ponits for lokonig pathteic if caguht in the act and dobule ponits for blainmg it on “smoe otehr cat”
Tihs is Bob 4 ctswetnork nwes sniging off 4 wesdenday
Friday, September 3
Bob announces two more events
Good morning this is Bob from Catnetwork News ,
Well we are down to our last three events and today we'll be running "climbing " and "wrestling" two tough events which should only be attempted after a decent sleep.
Height is important with climbing and points will be deducted if you have to be rescued . Falling from trees while bouncing off branches while spectacular (Lizzy please note) is outside our health and safety policy.
Climbing owners can be gangs of fun but they are not a valid climbable object in this contest.
The second event "wrestling" is a more open event , find something and beat the hell out of it , rugs are good, soft toys, shoes or find a buddy and beat each other up The key elements are lots of thumping , groans and occasions squeaks. Note this is a fun event so claws fully retracted please.
Tomorrow the big popular event "Furniture deconstruction"
This is Bob for Catnetwork News
Well we are down to our last three events and today we'll be running "climbing " and "wrestling" two tough events which should only be attempted after a decent sleep.
Height is important with climbing and points will be deducted if you have to be rescued . Falling from trees while bouncing off branches while spectacular (Lizzy please note) is outside our health and safety policy.
Climbing owners can be gangs of fun but they are not a valid climbable object in this contest.
The second event "wrestling" is a more open event , find something and beat the hell out of it , rugs are good, soft toys, shoes or find a buddy and beat each other up The key elements are lots of thumping , groans and occasions squeaks. Note this is a fun event so claws fully retracted please.
Tomorrow the big popular event "Furniture deconstruction"
This is Bob for Catnetwork News
Wednesday, September 1
Pretty Kitty and kittens find safety!
The Catnetwork's foreign correspondent (Reena) has just filed a report to say that the Red Deer Cat Crisis is over. This morning Pretty Kitty and her two kittens, Sparky and Sammy (aka 'Silver'), were rescued and taken to a safe haven.
Our correspondent takes up the story, as described by Edna and Jack (her parents), who were in charge of the operation..."A slow four day lead up was used to allow Pretty Kitty to become accustomed to a cat trap borrowed from "Co-existing with Cats".
During this time, food was put inside and the door of the cat trap was kept open. On the last day, Pretty Kitty ensured her kittens were in first, then she went in. It was as if she knew this was the best chance for her kittens.
Edna, chief feeder and socialiser of Pretty Kitty (helped by some of her Seniors' Condo neighbours), was able to be close enough by to shut the cat trap door. After about a half a minute of alarm, Pretty Kitty and her kittens settled down - helped by some calm talking by Edna and a towel placed over the trap by Jack.
Then the trap was lifted into the back seat of the car for the quick trip to the Deer Park Pet Hospital, where a space (with a sign above saying "Reserved for Reena's cats") had been kept open for them throughout the operation.
Now its over to Stacey, a member of 'Co-existing with Cats' who works at the Deer Park Pet Hospital. She will be continuing to provide Pretty Kitty and her kittens with love and attention to enable them to find good homes - although Edna has already asked for visiting rights!"
Catnetwork News hopes to file further updates as they come to hand.
In the meantime, Bob and Lizzie would like to thank Edna and Jack for a job well done, and Stacey and Susan of 'Co-existing with Cats' for championing Pretty Kitty's cause and ensuring there would be a spot for Pretty Kitty, Sparky and Sammy to go to.
Our foreign correspondent has also asked us to pass on her thanks to the humans of Ashton Hall for the very good advice provided in their comments.
She is passing these on to 'Co-existing with Cats' for future use, along with the Cats of Ashton Hall site address.
She says, "What better way to show people who might be considering adopting a wild or formerly wild cat the joys and rewards of doing so!"
Our correspondent takes up the story, as described by Edna and Jack (her parents), who were in charge of the operation..."A slow four day lead up was used to allow Pretty Kitty to become accustomed to a cat trap borrowed from "Co-existing with Cats".
During this time, food was put inside and the door of the cat trap was kept open. On the last day, Pretty Kitty ensured her kittens were in first, then she went in. It was as if she knew this was the best chance for her kittens.
Edna, chief feeder and socialiser of Pretty Kitty (helped by some of her Seniors' Condo neighbours), was able to be close enough by to shut the cat trap door. After about a half a minute of alarm, Pretty Kitty and her kittens settled down - helped by some calm talking by Edna and a towel placed over the trap by Jack.
Then the trap was lifted into the back seat of the car for the quick trip to the Deer Park Pet Hospital, where a space (with a sign above saying "Reserved for Reena's cats") had been kept open for them throughout the operation.
Now its over to Stacey, a member of 'Co-existing with Cats' who works at the Deer Park Pet Hospital. She will be continuing to provide Pretty Kitty and her kittens with love and attention to enable them to find good homes - although Edna has already asked for visiting rights!"
Catnetwork News hopes to file further updates as they come to hand.
In the meantime, Bob and Lizzie would like to thank Edna and Jack for a job well done, and Stacey and Susan of 'Co-existing with Cats' for championing Pretty Kitty's cause and ensuring there would be a spot for Pretty Kitty, Sparky and Sammy to go to.
Our foreign correspondent has also asked us to pass on her thanks to the humans of Ashton Hall for the very good advice provided in their comments.
She is passing these on to 'Co-existing with Cats' for future use, along with the Cats of Ashton Hall site address.
She says, "What better way to show people who might be considering adopting a wild or formerly wild cat the joys and rewards of doing so!"
Sunday, August 29
Bob resumes coverage of the Ocilympics
Good evening from Dairy Flat , home to the 2004 Ocilympics .
Well thanks for the useful comments on the wild cat "situation". I'm sure Reena who is well known for her acts of animal kindness including the "I dived into a semi frozen Canadian river to save a dog" incident will find a way .
Well to recap we have had
Well thanks for the useful comments on the wild cat "situation". I'm sure Reena who is well known for her acts of animal kindness including the "I dived into a semi frozen Canadian river to save a dog" incident will find a way .
Well to recap we have had
- synchronized power eating
- power sleeping
- looking hopefully at the refrigerator
- howling behind the door
- who put the muddy paw prints on the car
This leaves "rodent collecting" (Guest Judge Windsor) , "wrestling " "climbing" and "furniture deconstruction" (thanks for the suggestion Inglewood Pet Rescue) . We will also have a demonstration event which Lizzy will illustrate in a following picture .
Todays event will be "rodent collecting" so get out there and find something nasty , note you may substitute an "introduced pest" if you have already eaten all the mice. Anybody who lays a paw on any native species will be automatically disqualified. Additional points for leaving it somewhere in the house that can only be discovered by moving all the furniture .
So on your marks , get collecting .
This is Bob signing out from Catnetwork News.
Friday, August 27
" News alert - ocilympic coverage interrupted by cat crisis in Red Deer Alberta. Advice needed
Bob and Lizzie's other human, Reena, needs advice from formerly wild cats (or their humans) as to how best to ensure 'Pretty Kitty' and two kittens 'Sparky' and 'Silver' can be assured of warm, friendly homes this winter.
'Pretty Kitty' lives under a garage across the alley from Reena's parents place in Red Deer Alberta (where Reena is visiting). Reena's mum found out about her a few months ago and has been feeding her since (she was very thin), but can't have pets in their senior's condo. She can now touch Pretty Kitty just a little (although on Pretty Kitty's own terms only) and Pretty Kitty will even rollover and show her tummy when waiting to get fed. This is a big change from Pretty Kitty hiding away when Reena's mum first started feeding her.
It appears that Pretty Kitty has survived one Canadian Winter already, which is no mean feat given that somewhere along the way, something happened and the bottom of one of her back legs is missing. She has adapted and is able to get around pretty well.
A few weeks ago Pretty Kitty decided to allow out in public view her two beautiful kittens. We think they are now around 7 weeks old. Pretty Kitty is a very good mum, and keeps them safe - giving them signals about when they can come out and when to hide (e.g. whenever humans get to close).
The SPCA have been called but were not so helpful due to lack of resources. However a local cat organisation has been found and has kindly agreed to take all three and try and find them good homes - if we can get them to them. This means they need to be caught - and time is running short for Sparky and Silver. Suggestions are needed as to the best way to get the three to safety.
A cat trap may be available. It has been suggested that this would likely involve trapping Pretty Kitty first then trying to get the kittens after.
Neither Reena or her folks have any experience in this area, and would like suggestions about the best way to proceed. Should you have any, please feel free to leave them as comments."
Pictures to follow ...
We will return to our Ocilympic coverage soon , this is Bob signing out
'Pretty Kitty' lives under a garage across the alley from Reena's parents place in Red Deer Alberta (where Reena is visiting). Reena's mum found out about her a few months ago and has been feeding her since (she was very thin), but can't have pets in their senior's condo. She can now touch Pretty Kitty just a little (although on Pretty Kitty's own terms only) and Pretty Kitty will even rollover and show her tummy when waiting to get fed. This is a big change from Pretty Kitty hiding away when Reena's mum first started feeding her.
It appears that Pretty Kitty has survived one Canadian Winter already, which is no mean feat given that somewhere along the way, something happened and the bottom of one of her back legs is missing. She has adapted and is able to get around pretty well.
A few weeks ago Pretty Kitty decided to allow out in public view her two beautiful kittens. We think they are now around 7 weeks old. Pretty Kitty is a very good mum, and keeps them safe - giving them signals about when they can come out and when to hide (e.g. whenever humans get to close).
The SPCA have been called but were not so helpful due to lack of resources. However a local cat organisation has been found and has kindly agreed to take all three and try and find them good homes - if we can get them to them. This means they need to be caught - and time is running short for Sparky and Silver. Suggestions are needed as to the best way to get the three to safety.
A cat trap may be available. It has been suggested that this would likely involve trapping Pretty Kitty first then trying to get the kittens after.
Neither Reena or her folks have any experience in this area, and would like suggestions about the best way to proceed. Should you have any, please feel free to leave them as comments."
Pictures to follow ...
We will return to our Ocilympic coverage soon , this is Bob signing out
Wednesday, August 25
Bob introduces guest judge.
Good afternoon Bob here for Catnetwork News.
Well the power sleeping isn't going very well for our local entrants . Lizzy who is now power sleeping (like duh) woke early and collected leaves . On the synchronized , eating front , well goes without saying , the younger you are the more you need, anybody younger than seven months out there !!
I' d like to introduce Windsor our guest judge .
Here is her resume as forwarded by her agent Sheila
Windsor is a working cat at Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert Saskatchewan Canada who is a keen Ocilympic spectator but is MUCH TOO BUSY to participate - being a full time working cat responsible for vermin control in a large suburban building supply store - although in her youth she was well known as a potential Canadian Ocilympic contender in the "live mouse snatch and grab event'.
While tomorrow is a rest day from today's big sleeping events we will soon be continuing on with our program which as you can tell from out new judges back ground could include something small furry and very tasty.
This is Bob signing of from Catnetwork News.
Post script, Reena, Lizzy wants to know when she will get a post card?
Well the power sleeping isn't going very well for our local entrants . Lizzy who is now power sleeping (like duh) woke early and collected leaves . On the synchronized , eating front , well goes without saying , the younger you are the more you need, anybody younger than seven months out there !!
I' d like to introduce Windsor our guest judge .
Here is her resume as forwarded by her agent Sheila
Windsor is a working cat at Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert Saskatchewan Canada who is a keen Ocilympic spectator but is MUCH TOO BUSY to participate - being a full time working cat responsible for vermin control in a large suburban building supply store - although in her youth she was well known as a potential Canadian Ocilympic contender in the "live mouse snatch and grab event'.
While tomorrow is a rest day from today's big sleeping events we will soon be continuing on with our program which as you can tell from out new judges back ground could include something small furry and very tasty.
This is Bob signing of from Catnetwork News.
Post script, Reena, Lizzy wants to know when she will get a post card?
Tuesday, August 24
Welcome to day three of the Ocilympics
Good afternoon Bob here reporting from day three of the Ocilympics.
No drug scandal's to report so far but we have not seen any weight lifting yet. But frankly lifting weights , why?
Brilliant effort by the cats at Ashton Hall, I must say the competition is looking , well very competitive. Bad news on the power nap Grace, a harder event than it first appeared !
We have come to two of our most hotly contested and popular events , yes its the "longest sleep" and the "synchronized power eating". Warm up your motors team , these are the biggies .
For practical purposes we will be starting with the "synchronized power eating" , in this you need a buddy , if you are a solo cat and Bogie that might be you nip next door and grab something fuzzy with a big apatite , unless you can convince Lori of the merits of catfood .
Ok here is the deal , one bowl each, one entire can of your favorite cat food per bowl, that's the 400 gram size , that would be half a pound I guess . Top it up with 1 cup of dry cat biscuits .
Are you ready ? Right, one eye on the clock GO.
Note anybody who throws up before finishing will be disqualified and remember this is a team event so try and finish together as you get extra points for this . If one of you keels over saying "I can't eat another thing" but your buddy can finish for you no points will be deducted and the Buddy gets a bonus "I ate till I exploded" award.
Obviously this sort of power eating can lead to gastric problems so we are slipping in a special bonus "I cleared the living room " certificate to any of you who can blame it on the dog and get away with it .
I can't type and eat so me and Lizzy will be doing our eating later.
Once you have done this I suggest you get straight into the "longest sleep" , find some where really cozy note the time the hit it. We'll be checking from time to time . (one bathroom stop permitted )
Ok off you go.
This is Bob signing off from Catnetwork News your Ocilympic channel.
No drug scandal's to report so far but we have not seen any weight lifting yet. But frankly lifting weights , why?
Brilliant effort by the cats at Ashton Hall, I must say the competition is looking , well very competitive. Bad news on the power nap Grace, a harder event than it first appeared !
We have come to two of our most hotly contested and popular events , yes its the "longest sleep" and the "synchronized power eating". Warm up your motors team , these are the biggies .
For practical purposes we will be starting with the "synchronized power eating" , in this you need a buddy , if you are a solo cat and Bogie that might be you nip next door and grab something fuzzy with a big apatite , unless you can convince Lori of the merits of catfood .
Ok here is the deal , one bowl each, one entire can of your favorite cat food per bowl, that's the 400 gram size , that would be half a pound I guess . Top it up with 1 cup of dry cat biscuits .
Are you ready ? Right, one eye on the clock GO.
Note anybody who throws up before finishing will be disqualified and remember this is a team event so try and finish together as you get extra points for this . If one of you keels over saying "I can't eat another thing" but your buddy can finish for you no points will be deducted and the Buddy gets a bonus "I ate till I exploded" award.
Obviously this sort of power eating can lead to gastric problems so we are slipping in a special bonus "I cleared the living room " certificate to any of you who can blame it on the dog and get away with it .
I can't type and eat so me and Lizzy will be doing our eating later.
Once you have done this I suggest you get straight into the "longest sleep" , find some where really cozy note the time the hit it. We'll be checking from time to time . (one bathroom stop permitted )
Ok off you go.
This is Bob signing off from Catnetwork News your Ocilympic channel.
Brief note from Ace reporter Bob .
Good morning
Woo, we are impressed with the work of our USA freelance Ocilympics reporting , check it out at http://ashtoncats.blogspot.com
Bob , going back to bed while nobody is looking .
Woo, we are impressed with the work of our USA freelance Ocilympics reporting , check it out at http://ashtoncats.blogspot.com
Bob , going back to bed while nobody is looking .
Monday, August 23
Day two of events at the Ocilympics
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Good evening Bob here from Catnetwork News bringing you this second day of competition from the Winter Ocilympics here in Dairy Flat (important note , there isn't a dairy and its not really that flat).
Welcome aboard Bogie, glad you could make it and yes we do have two events which we know you will love .
These are the "staring at the refrigerator" and " looking hopeful" in fact, lets combine them into "looking hopefully at the refrigerator whilst manipulating ones owner for maximum reward" , bit of a mouthful but hey that's what we are looking for .
So on the count of three, head for the fridge , look really pathetic and let us know the results , we will have IOC members out there so no cheating .
Event two which naturally follows the limbering up a good chow down can achieve with be the "Power Nap" , in this you must appear asleep but at the slightest crinkle of a potato chip bag you must leap into the air and yell "who me ? ", "it was that other cat " and "it was like that when I found it " . Points will be award for sincerity and believability . Points will be deducted if you are asleep and carry on through the secondary sound of the top coming of the jelly meat can.
Get to it team , tomorrow some team events.
This is Bob from Catnetwork News limbering up for the big sleep, Chris have you put the electric blanket on yet ?
Good evening Bob here from Catnetwork News bringing you this second day of competition from the Winter Ocilympics here in Dairy Flat (important note , there isn't a dairy and its not really that flat).
Welcome aboard Bogie, glad you could make it and yes we do have two events which we know you will love .
These are the "staring at the refrigerator" and " looking hopeful" in fact, lets combine them into "looking hopefully at the refrigerator whilst manipulating ones owner for maximum reward" , bit of a mouthful but hey that's what we are looking for .
So on the count of three, head for the fridge , look really pathetic and let us know the results , we will have IOC members out there so no cheating .
Event two which naturally follows the limbering up a good chow down can achieve with be the "Power Nap" , in this you must appear asleep but at the slightest crinkle of a potato chip bag you must leap into the air and yell "who me ? ", "it was that other cat " and "it was like that when I found it " . Points will be award for sincerity and believability . Points will be deducted if you are asleep and carry on through the secondary sound of the top coming of the jelly meat can.
Get to it team , tomorrow some team events.
This is Bob from Catnetwork News limbering up for the big sleep, Chris have you put the electric blanket on yet ?
Sunday, August 22
Sleeping cats delay start to Ocilympics
Good afternoon Bob here , hey is that my picture below ? Lies , lies I tell you it wasn't me it was another cat . Sorry where was I , oh yes the first event of the Ocilympics has been delayed because several of the contestants over-did the training for the "20 hour sleep", Molly I think we all know who we mean.
Well we are starting off this afternoon with two events , the "Howling behind the door" and the "Who put the muddy paw prints on the clean car ?".
Contestants step forward please , WAKE UP MOLLY .
In this Ocilympic event each contestant will be presented with three closed doors, behind one and one only will be the "mighty one" the provider of all that is bliss in cat food, behind the others , certain death , whoops sorry got carried away there , behind the others nothing .
Your task is to choose the correct door and then howl as loudly and as possible , judging will be on volume and patheticness.
Points will be awarded towards a final score across all events.
Molly I said wake up .
In event two contestants will be presented with a selection of vehicles , they must choose the cleanest, find mud on a dry day and then without anybody seeing make sure every panel is marked with prints , additional points will be allocated for clear evidence of loss of traction on the windscreen.
Results as they come to hand.
This is Bob for Catnetwork , your Ocilympic Channel.
Well we are starting off this afternoon with two events , the "Howling behind the door" and the "Who put the muddy paw prints on the clean car ?".
Contestants step forward please , WAKE UP MOLLY .
In this Ocilympic event each contestant will be presented with three closed doors, behind one and one only will be the "mighty one" the provider of all that is bliss in cat food, behind the others , certain death , whoops sorry got carried away there , behind the others nothing .
Your task is to choose the correct door and then howl as loudly and as possible , judging will be on volume and patheticness.
Points will be awarded towards a final score across all events.
Molly I said wake up .
In event two contestants will be presented with a selection of vehicles , they must choose the cleanest, find mud on a dry day and then without anybody seeing make sure every panel is marked with prints , additional points will be allocated for clear evidence of loss of traction on the windscreen.
Results as they come to hand.
This is Bob for Catnetwork , your Ocilympic Channel.
Saturday, August 21
Bob reports from the opening of the Ocilympics
Good evening , Bob here for Catnetwork News.
Well it's a typical winter evening here in Dairy Flat and spectators are wading from their cars to the opening ceremony .
Preparations have been frantic all week and the garage whoops sorry main stadium is looking superb.
Several nearby venues have also just been completed on time and yes the bathroom did take two years to renovate but it is now fully ready for the "Dump the half eaten mouse on the bath mat" event.
I can see a few Cats carrying out last minute training , yes there's Murphy the Monster coughing up a hairball , he's representing Albany and there's Sushi form Okura .
The overseas entries are pouring in and we have Molly from Brisbane representing the yellow and green as well as Riker and Grace in the red white and blue . Bogie where are you ?
Somebody has tossed an incendiary in the neighbor's barn , I guess that must be the spectacular opening we had been promised , well done no expense spared , well no expense at all.
The games will get underway first thing in the morning with the the popular and universal "Howling behind a door".
This is Bob signing off from Catnetwork News.
Well it's a typical winter evening here in Dairy Flat and spectators are wading from their cars to the opening ceremony .
Preparations have been frantic all week and the garage whoops sorry main stadium is looking superb.
Several nearby venues have also just been completed on time and yes the bathroom did take two years to renovate but it is now fully ready for the "Dump the half eaten mouse on the bath mat" event.
I can see a few Cats carrying out last minute training , yes there's Murphy the Monster coughing up a hairball , he's representing Albany and there's Sushi form Okura .
The overseas entries are pouring in and we have Molly from Brisbane representing the yellow and green as well as Riker and Grace in the red white and blue . Bogie where are you ?
Somebody has tossed an incendiary in the neighbor's barn , I guess that must be the spectacular opening we had been promised , well done no expense spared , well no expense at all.
The games will get underway first thing in the morning with the the popular and universal "Howling behind a door".
This is Bob signing off from Catnetwork News.
Thursday, August 19
Lizzy reforms and enters the Ocilympics
"Good afternoon Bob here reporting for Catnetwork News.
Well the breaking news is that former cat burglar Lizzy (now reformed) has entered several events in the Ocilympics .
Yes the Ocilympics , that drug free alternative games for small furry things with a feline heritage .
Only a few days now to the opening ceremony and the first of the events. The equipment is ready and the contestants working on final preparations .
In the true spirit of the games I have teamed with Lizzy in a number of events including the premier event held on the last day "synchronized eating"
I must say I am looking forward to bringing you this exclusive coverage from Dairy Flat home of the 2004 Ocilympics .
This is Bob signing off for Catnetwork News"
Well the breaking news is that former cat burglar Lizzy (now reformed) has entered several events in the Ocilympics .
Yes the Ocilympics , that drug free alternative games for small furry things with a feline heritage .
Only a few days now to the opening ceremony and the first of the events. The equipment is ready and the contestants working on final preparations .
In the true spirit of the games I have teamed with Lizzy in a number of events including the premier event held on the last day "synchronized eating"
I must say I am looking forward to bringing you this exclusive coverage from Dairy Flat home of the 2004 Ocilympics .
This is Bob signing off for Catnetwork News"
Tuesday, August 17
Lizzy is sentenced
"Good morning Bob from Catnetwork News here, well this morning Lizzy the self confessed spectacle thief was sentenced .
In passing his sentence Judge Chris said the punishment must fit the crime and although the words "public flogging" were heard from the dog end of the gallery the sentence was as follows:
In passing his sentence Judge Chris said the punishment must fit the crime and although the words "public flogging" were heard from the dog end of the gallery the sentence was as follows:
- a maximum of four leaves to be brought inside each day
- there will be a zero tolerance for any further instances of the "I shredded Reena's birthdays cards for fun episode "
- there will be be no more snow foam brought in from the garage, and most importantly once in it will not be shredded
- purring loudly at all acts of kindness from anyone is mandatory
- the spectacles will never be stolen again
- no further packs of tissues will be emptied tissue at a time and spread around the house
- the toilet paper is to stay on the ROLL
Catnetwork News understands that there may be an appeal as the last punishment was seen as particularly harsh
This is Bob for Catnetwork News returning you to our Olympic coverage "
Sunday, August 15
Spectacle thief named , shock revelations
"Good morning , Bob here from Catnetwork news
In a shock announcement Lizzy the Cat has been named as the spectacle thief, found guilty after a sudden confession and released on bail pending sentencing.
In an exclusive interview with Lizzy Catnetwork News was told that it had only been a bit of fun and she would never do it again " "I've learned my lesson , I'm rehabilitated , a changed cat, I'll be following the straight and narrow "
"This is Bob returning you to your Olympic coverage "
In a shock announcement Lizzy the Cat has been named as the spectacle thief, found guilty after a sudden confession and released on bail pending sentencing.
In an exclusive interview with Lizzy Catnetwork News was told that it had only been a bit of fun and she would never do it again " "I've learned my lesson , I'm rehabilitated , a changed cat, I'll be following the straight and narrow "
"This is Bob returning you to your Olympic coverage "
Friday, August 13
Cat charged !!!
"Good evening this is Bob reporting for Catnetwork News. We have just heard that a cat has been charged with spectacle theft however, an application to the High Court for name suppression has been granted so I am unable to give you more details .
What I can say is that the paw prints on the spectacles match those of the originally arrested suspect.
In an interesting twist Catnetwork News have heard of a similar crime being committed in North America and so now the question is , could this be serial spectacle theft or just a copy cat crime ?
This is Bob signing out from Catnetwork News"
Post script , mouse nil, cats one .
What I can say is that the paw prints on the spectacles match those of the originally arrested suspect.
In an interesting twist Catnetwork News have heard of a similar crime being committed in North America and so now the question is , could this be serial spectacle theft or just a copy cat crime ?
This is Bob signing out from Catnetwork News"
Post script , mouse nil, cats one .
Thursday, August 12
Spectacles found , suspect arrested
Latest news in our reporter Bob
"Hello and welcome back to the scene of the crime , well the breaking news is that the spectacles have been found and taken away for paw printing , in the mean time a cat has been arrested and is currently undergoing questioning . "
This live from Pawlice Inspector Chris "Our prime suspect normally wears a collar but was found with it missing and the bell discovered at the scene yesterday was of the same metal as that normally used in the construction of the suspects collar. We feel a strong link has been established and once paw printing is complete we will consider laying charges "
This is Bob from Catnetwork news signing off
"Hello and welcome back to the scene of the crime , well the breaking news is that the spectacles have been found and taken away for paw printing , in the mean time a cat has been arrested and is currently undergoing questioning . "
This live from Pawlice Inspector Chris "Our prime suspect normally wears a collar but was found with it missing and the bell discovered at the scene yesterday was of the same metal as that normally used in the construction of the suspects collar. We feel a strong link has been established and once paw printing is complete we will consider laying charges "
This is Bob from Catnetwork news signing off
Wednesday, August 11
The spectacle mystery continues
Catnetwork news reporter Bob continues this exclusive report :
"Well here I am at the scene of the crime , the bedroom, and our team of one semi-blind detective (Chris) have been hard at work interviewing suspects (one) and looking for forensic evidence . I did notice one suspicious item being bagged and tagged, a bell, from a cat collar ......
The search continues well into the night and powerful lamps are being brought into action (one Big Jim torch, note to self remind Chris to get new batteries) and dark scary places (under the bed) receive a meticulous (see semi blind above) search.
This is Bob from Catnetwork news "
"Well here I am at the scene of the crime , the bedroom, and our team of one semi-blind detective (Chris) have been hard at work interviewing suspects (one) and looking for forensic evidence . I did notice one suspicious item being bagged and tagged, a bell, from a cat collar ......
The search continues well into the night and powerful lamps are being brought into action (one Big Jim torch, note to self remind Chris to get new batteries) and dark scary places (under the bed) receive a meticulous (see semi blind above) search.
This is Bob from Catnetwork news "
News Flash
Spectacles go missing overnight , cat prime suspect .
More on this story as it unfolds .
This is Bob reporting for Catnetwork News
Tuesday, August 10
Tuesday by Bob
Mystery of Reena has been solved, she is not as we previously thought hiding under the bed she is in fact visiting our relatives Yoda and Princess Leia in Calgary . We expect pictures.
Leaf thief as yet not found but we are working up a plot.
Last night we thought Chris needed comfort so we woke him up by bouncing on him and then purred like hell for half an hour , I mean it wasn't that early....really.
I am now fully in control of my sleeping position (see previous notes on "owner training") and have found that under the covers works for me.
Days are getting longer (I wonder how that works) so out door cruises time gradually extending .
We have discovered secret entrance to garage.
Sunday, August 8
The weekend by Bob
Saturday.
We thought it was a normal weekday and were caught on a major "away from base" expedition. We could hear Chris calling us in the distance mid-afternoon but thought "what the hell" lets keep going . Anyway when we got back it was nearly dark but by then the "come indoors" bribe had expanded to fresh salmon so all was not lost.
Lizzy continued her leaf collection but we can't work out what is happening to them , she says she brought in 15 on Saturday night but they keep disappearing , will set a trap and nab leaf thief.
We thought it was a normal weekday and were caught on a major "away from base" expedition. We could hear Chris calling us in the distance mid-afternoon but thought "what the hell" lets keep going . Anyway when we got back it was nearly dark but by then the "come indoors" bribe had expanded to fresh salmon so all was not lost.
Lizzy continued her leaf collection but we can't work out what is happening to them , she says she brought in 15 on Saturday night but they keep disappearing , will set a trap and nab leaf thief.
Sunday
Reena is missing. Note to self , check under beds.
Tuesday, August 3
Lizzys Tuesday by Bob
This morning Lizzy developed a new and incredibly inventive way to make Reena late for her plane to Wellington.
"Look Reena my paw is jammed in the toaster" .
Now that’s what I call a master stroke of genius.
There was a lot of shouting, Chris running straight from the shower to the kitchen, Reena clutching Lizzy and toaster, it was hilarious. The toaster wasn’t actually toasting, but the overall effect was pure theatre.
The paw was extracted (but only when Lizzy relaxed her grip).
We have been laughing about it all day while relaxing in the sun and watching those fish.
Saturday, July 31
And look Lizzy has come to assist , quick Lizzy hold my feet I'm going in , see the ripples !!!!!!!
(By the way swimming lessons progressing well and have now reached ankle deep in bath stage , a milestone for cats apparently and can be seen as distinct from the , not sure I should mention this, the "I fell in the bath while bouncing around the edge " episode . )
Wednesday, July 28
Wednesday 28th by Bob
Thank goodness Chris is home, he went off to Inglewood with Uncle Jim for the weekend , by the way where is the fish you promised .........Jim.
I forgot the PC password and had to just casually cruise the computer at login time today to re-discovered it ,(note to self , scratch password into back of leather lounge suite).
Bogie, impressed with the grasshopper catch, none of them here .
We had another weigh-in this morning and I am now 7lb 1oz.....wey hey hey now that's what I call a growth spurt .
Last night we got up at 1am and beat up a red mouse we found in the toy box, it makes a very nice squeek when you really jump on it and it's really loud that time of the day what with the total silence out here in the country . Unable to explain mutterings from Chris and Reena, isn't everyone up and playing at 1am ????????????
I forgot the PC password and had to just casually cruise the computer at login time today to re-discovered it ,(note to self , scratch password into back of leather lounge suite).
Bogie, impressed with the grasshopper catch, none of them here .
We had another weigh-in this morning and I am now 7lb 1oz.....wey hey hey now that's what I call a growth spurt .
Last night we got up at 1am and beat up a red mouse we found in the toy box, it makes a very nice squeek when you really jump on it and it's really loud that time of the day what with the total silence out here in the country . Unable to explain mutterings from Chris and Reena, isn't everyone up and playing at 1am ????????????
Monday, July 19
Sunday, July 18
My weekend by me
Captains log, Star date 17704.....whoops sorry thought I was somewhere else.
Slept in with the oldies but made sure I got a snack first , my skills are improving in this area every day , have almost perfected the patheic look from the floor and squeaky "I'm starving " meow.
Some idiot uncovered cat food belonging to Randall (deceased) and tried serving up a "sample packet" of some dried rubbish, in protest I ate some and then vomited on the expensive hall rug, don't expect I'll be having that problem again. Helped it along with a nice snack of grass but hey you gotta do what you gotta do.
Helped with cleaning up the garage by practicing pathetic look (see above) and managed to elicit four hugs , man this is getting easier .
We had the big weigh-in and I am now 6lb 7oz a whole 1oz heavier than Lizzy I'm sure this will assist in the flying tackles I am now hitting her with when she least expects it ..........
Is that chicken I can smell cooking ????? .............. have to run ......
Slept in with the oldies but made sure I got a snack first , my skills are improving in this area every day , have almost perfected the patheic look from the floor and squeaky "I'm starving " meow.
Some idiot uncovered cat food belonging to Randall (deceased) and tried serving up a "sample packet" of some dried rubbish, in protest I ate some and then vomited on the expensive hall rug, don't expect I'll be having that problem again. Helped it along with a nice snack of grass but hey you gotta do what you gotta do.
Helped with cleaning up the garage by practicing pathetic look (see above) and managed to elicit four hugs , man this is getting easier .
We had the big weigh-in and I am now 6lb 7oz a whole 1oz heavier than Lizzy I'm sure this will assist in the flying tackles I am now hitting her with when she least expects it ..........
Is that chicken I can smell cooking ????? .............. have to run ......
Friday, July 16
Bobs week
Started well with the capture of my first Myna bird , these aren't natives and are breeding like rabbits so they do not fall under the catch and release policy . But they are big , close up .
Chris had to go to Wellington for two days so we had his half of the bed , brilliant, minor complaints about food but will make a fuss when he returns to see if the tinned fish re-appears. (We know a push over when we see one)
We have been having a lot of fun hurling at the car when it arrives , this is a GUARANTEED way to get picked up and a have a cuddle !! (Note to self .Owner training proceeding according to plan) .
Only six sleeps till Uncle Jim arrives with fish , hint , no pressure .
Chris had to go to Wellington for two days so we had his half of the bed , brilliant, minor complaints about food but will make a fuss when he returns to see if the tinned fish re-appears. (We know a push over when we see one)
We have been having a lot of fun hurling at the car when it arrives , this is a GUARANTEED way to get picked up and a have a cuddle !! (Note to self .Owner training proceeding according to plan) .
Only six sleeps till Uncle Jim arrives with fish , hint , no pressure .
Monday, July 12
Supplement to weekend log
Disaster struck on Sunday evening when the mouse we had placed for drying and future consumption on the column heater in the bedroom was discovered and removed. We could tell by the smell that it was almost ready and could not understand the frenzy of furniture moving and people peering into the dark crevasses of the room.
Bob......disappointed but w'll find another.
Bob......disappointed but w'll find another.
Sunday, July 11
Bobs weekend
Started well on Saturday with the slaying of rat number one during early morning meander , delivered to bedroom to show waking family , they must have been impressed because it vanished , assume they ate it, hey what about saving me the tail ? Followed up with something feathery but the house "catch and release" policy swung into action , will track down later when nobody is looking .
Nice and warm outside so did some serious sleeping.
Further cat door lessons for sister,I think she's got it now although I'm not sure leaping through and cracking skull on way is necessarily the best method long term . Will keep an eye out for brain damage
Nice and warm outside so did some serious sleeping.
Further cat door lessons for sister,I think she's got it now although I'm not sure leaping through and cracking skull on way is necessarily the best method long term . Will keep an eye out for brain damage
Friday, July 9
Friday 9th
Assisted Lizzy with “how to use the cat-door” instructions by going in and out to show her how to do it, but sometimes I wonder if there might have been a bit of oxygen starvation at birth with her . We will get there eventually.
Assisted with installation of garden lamps and this will be bonus for those night time hunting expeditions.
Tuesday, July 6
Monday, July 5
Monday pm
Found that bird again, you’ll have to hide them better than that…………………. I suggest setting in concrete.
Lizzy shredded a pack of serviettes, brilliant mess, and those flash designer ones too
My weekend by Bob
Got up early and went looking for bird but was unable to get decent run at anything in the dark. Came back for a sleep but rudely awoken by Jehovah’s Witnesses pounding on the door, played cute but sized them up for anything dead they might have about their person. Looked them up on the web when Chris wasn’t looking. Unimpressed with no birthday and Christmas policies don’t think I’ll sign up.
Found another bird later and left it at front door to “impress”, it vanished ? But found it later in paddock so brought into the bedroom to REALLY impress, vanished again and I’d swear I could smell it in the compost bin .
Sunday, helped around the back by putting dirt back in holes that seem to be getting made there, bit of trouble avoiding the spade, wheel barrow makes a passable dirt box.
Hid mums cheque book to show who is boss, very funny watching her look for it.
Fyona came for dinner but she smelt of something else furry.
Mince for dinner, I prefer the fish actually.
Found another bird later and left it at front door to “impress”, it vanished ? But found it later in paddock so brought into the bedroom to REALLY impress, vanished again and I’d swear I could smell it in the compost bin .
Sunday, helped around the back by putting dirt back in holes that seem to be getting made there, bit of trouble avoiding the spade, wheel barrow makes a passable dirt box.
Hid mums cheque book to show who is boss, very funny watching her look for it.
Fyona came for dinner but she smelt of something else furry.
Mince for dinner, I prefer the fish actually.
Friday, July 2
Bob’s posting for Thursday 1 July 2004
Spent day searching for that bird but found another similar one and invited it in to play. Surprised when it didn’t want to. Grabbed it by the foot and took it around the back of the bed anyway. It’s what cats do so it you are a bleeding heart liberal sign out now this is going to get messy. The fact that I’m fitted with a reflective collar a bell and every bird repellent known to man counts for nothing when it comes to a million years of cat cunning. Anyway gory details omitted for you poor sad town cats oh god that was tasty ……I had NO idea. My sister bless her little heart spent the day unravelling then shredding a roll of toilet paper. Mixed bird remains with toilet roll remains , and watched them get sucked up the vacuum cleaner . The blame fell elsewhere, this is brilliant. .Note to self never do anything if you can’t shift the blame elsewhere and use the phrase “it was like that when I got here”.
Slept deeply
Slept deeply
Thursday, July 1
Posting for 1 July....early
Woke with a start when I realised it was nearly light and I hadn’t done my dawn patrol , purred especially loudly in Chris’s ear and slipped away ..........note to self must remember to turn PC off after use, there have been suspicions raised in the house hold over usage, need to remain in deep cover ....
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