What's Mew Pussycat??

With the unbearable heat, we decided to teleport on over to visit Edsel and the The Meezers, yesterday. Mistrie stayed home, under her tree. She says she is listening for "the noise;" somecat has to do it.

Edselsmom looks even better than she did for the outdoor tuna sandwich party we had a while back. Edsel was wearing his new hat and let me try it on, for fun. You would never know Edselsmom had a big operation; she made us some shrimp that was delicious. She is so nice!!

Later on in the afternoon, we went over to The Meezers. Sammy and I compared notes on how to wake up our Momma in the night; he sure had some good pointers. Miles thought it all so funny. Mittens and Trixie purred away to each other, then went for a nice nap. Meezermom gave us tuna water before we left for home. Thanks Edsel's and Meezer's Mom!!! Come visit us anytime.

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There is a contest called blogs of summer. Please go HERE and click on each of the entrants and check out their blogs. Then, vote for your FAVORITE. One vote per day, I think.

Patches Lady

104!!!!

104... the heat did soar

104... please, close the door

104... sleep on the floor

104... let it rain, let it pour

104...yes, ice cubes galore

104... no more, no more

~Patches Lady~

7/23/06

Big Foot??

Thanks to all the kitties who signed our comments yesterday, offering suggestions as to what the strange "creature of the Big Piney Woods" might be.

After eliminating all but one possibility, we decided it had to be BIG FOOT. Cat Crossing's Dad, or one of the five kits, thinks that is what it is; they live in Colorado, much like our mountain state, and are familiar with this creature.There is documented proof of it prowling the Pacific Northwest.

After asking Mistrie, in length, about her experiences in possible sightings, we feel pretty confident in our speculation. She didn't seem to want to talk much about it, so we didn't press her for details. She did ease our mind, somewhat, when she said "it is perfectly harmless to other furry creatures." The furless ones need to heed this warning.

Photo taken of Mistrie, as I interviewed her; note huge eyes as she talks about her experiences.

Patches Lady

Strange Noise

There is the strangest noise outside, that starts up at dark, and goes until about 3 every morning, keeping Momma awake. It is as annoying as when Daddy does that gurgle thing in his nose and throat when he sleeps. They don't know what it is, very loud and it sounds like a cross between a duck honking and some sort of scraping. It happens in groups of 6 or 7, every 20 seconds or so! Momma used ear plugs last night. Any idea on what it could be???

Mittens Pollypaws

Going To Waste

There are squillions of blades of grass outside, waiting to be chewed. It is so hot, soon they will be turning brown and going to waste. Momma hates waste, she adds water to the shampoo bottle to get the last drops. So I say, let me out to eat some of that nice green grass!

Patches Lady

Mistrie...On Keeping Cool

It's cool in this spot

Under the hemlock trees

Nobody knows I am here

Watching the birds and the bees.

~Mistrie Rose~

Mistrie....On Heat

It's summer and it's awful hot

Happy, we are surely not

Our fur is holding in the heat

The one thing cool, our kitty feet.

~Mistrie Rose~
7/17/06

My Chant

It seems we aren't the only three who get stinky goodness once a day.....or less. Lots of you commented, so we aren't alone. I have made up a chant and have been using it, unsuccessfully, might I add, but you are welcome to try it out; you may get better results.

Every day

In every way

I won't digress

It's time for stinky goodness!!

~Patches Lady~

P. S. There is a rumor going around that William is a squillionaire! I bet he can buy all the Stinky Goodness in the world!

Where's The Good Stuff?

Now, Momma knows how important the Stinky Goodness is to us kitties as we grow and mature. She says I have grown, I am mature, and only need Stinky Goodness once a day, as do Mittens and Mistrie. I keep looking, though, just in case she changes her mind and thinks we need more. I see no sign of it anywhere, just the crunchies. Guess I will have to be happy with that!

Patches Lady

MY Basket

This is my basket. MINE.......

It has all sorts of things in it, toys, treats, nail clippers, wormer, flea medicine, my halter for going in the Big Outside, more toys. Mittens likes to sneak on over to it and put her rub on it when I don't know it. Momma gave me that basket when I was the ONLYONE.

The neigbor lady, Jeannie, made it for me; well she made it for Momma, and Momma gave it to ME!!!

(It should be clear to everycat by now; the basket is MINE! )

Patches Lady

Watching and Waiting

With the screen between them, Mistrie waits for her friends to appear.

"Here I am," Mittens says. "Oh, and thanks to every cat who complimented me on my poetry!"

Toes In The Clothes

Up here on this cozy shelf

I lay my body down

Toes in the clothes

Momma's shirts are all around.

Hiding from the world

Tucked away up here

Toes in the clothes

And Patches can't get near.

Mittens Pollypaws

7/13/06

Edsel's Sunny Room

We posed for a picture before anyone else got to Edsel's, for the party. The sunnyroom was absolutely the best. The wicker furniture and baskets were such a nice touch. Imagine, having your own rainbow!

Mistrie didn't make it, she was tired out from hunting mice all night in the moonlight.

The tuna sandwiches were awesome, especially the tuna part. Edselsmom set up tables in the yard for all of us.

While we were there we saw Oreo, The Meezers, and The Crew. It was great! Thank you Edselsmom.

Patches and Mittens

Going to Edsels

Are you ready Mittens? Good, call Mistrie, it will soon be time to leave.

We have been invited to Edsel's house for tuna sandwiches. Now, I am not sure about the bread part, but the tuna sounds wonderful. All three of us are going and we will be leaving at 11:00 Ourtime (1:00 Edseltime.) We are bringing some catnip because Momma says not to go empty pawed, it isn't polite.

We can't wait to see the rainbow in the sunnyroom. It sounds like a wonderful napplace. Hope there are plenty of beds in the sunnyroom.

We also hope Edsel'smom is up to this. We are going to give her some special healing purrs and headbutts.

Patches Lady

Nasty Urchins

I know lots of your beans are gardening. It seems like such a waste of nappy time to me. It takes a lot of Momma's time, every day, weeding, watering, pinching, checking for bugs.

Here is a picture of the Nasty Urchins. They did turn out kind of nice, I guess, and they smell good.(We would love to see pictures of your flowers.)

On a very sad note, another blogging kitty went to the Rainbow Bridge; Hara, of Hara and Lulu on........ Please visit and send lots of snuggles, headbutts and purrs. Lulu's Daddy needs them right now.

Patches Lady

Words Of Wisdom

I finally got my blog back, after Mittens, and then Momma, decided to post a lot!!

An Eastern Philospher once said the way to spend a perfectly lovely day was to do nothing and rest afterwards. I think that quote was mine, and he stole it; after all we felines spend 30 percent of our time grooming and 16 hours a day sleeping.

Patches Lady

Reunited

As shown above, the girls had a wonderful time. They missed their friend, Gree, however, Zeus was just at their place and he had a huge adventure with the House of the (Mostly) Black Cats.

Here is a list of things they did:

• They spent a lot of time exploring the woods. Mia was very excited to see all the rodents, snakes and bugs; all fair game.
• They hid in the bushes and watched Bean Daddy feed the geese. Then he fed the fish and they watched as the fishes swarmed around, gobbling up all the feed; staying on shore so their paws didn't get wet.
• They played kittyball pass, with one of Patches toys she, graciously, let Mistrie have.
• They climbed the climbing tree and while up there, hissed at a woofie that walked by on a leash.
• While playing tag, they found a a toy mousie somecat from the catolympics lost. Mistrie insisted that Mia take it home.
• They had lots of crunchies, stinky goodness and, for a treat, some catnip. I always made sure the water bowl was full of cold water.
• They slept out under the stars.
• They talked about Tiffy, how sad and wrong that was, and how lucky they feel to have their furrever homes.
• They hid when the raccoon came around and watched as it tore apart one of Mistrie's toys.
• They listened as I read them excerpts of Max's book, which came yesterday.
  
  After some chicken stinky goodness this morning, they played some more, then Mia decided it was time to go home. They had a wonderful time and Mia is welcome here anytime.
  
  Calicomom Toni

Princess Mia Visits Again

Mistrie is shown above, waiting for Princess Mia, who informed her, through Patches, she will come visit for this weekend. Happily, she showed up early, yesterday afternoon. They have been visiting, nonstop. Lots of cattalk.

Calicomom Toni

The Third Day

Well, Patches told me I can post for three whole days.....this is the third day.

Mistrie disappears for most of the day, showing up evenings and mornings, when it is cool. Here is a picture of me visiting with her ( you can't see her, she is off to the right, out of the picture.)

Momma's Mary Golds are doing pretty good. Daddy says they look like dandelions, but I wonder why anyone would plant a weed? The Nasty Urchins are blooming now too. The geese are all but growed up. Momma says summer is flying by; another strange expression the People use.

Mittens Pollypaws

Too Hot Here!!!

It is way to hot for anycat. It is way too hot for me, I know that. I just nap a lot and hope for a cooling breeze. Momma says it has been in the 90's everyday for quite sometime, very hot for us. The night of the 4th, I guess, Mother Nature was celebrating because she put on a huge show of her own. The thunder kept Momma awake for hours. I hid in the closet, as usual.

Patches said I can post for a few days! She is being very nice to me since I came back from my trip to The Meezers and Brandi. I need to go purr with Momma now.

Mittens Pollypaws

Tales Of My Travels

I decided to get away from all the company here, so I teleported over to see the Meezers and Trixie (my bestest friend) on Sunday, staying until early Tuesday morning and then stopping by at Brandi's, finally getting back home late Tuesday night.

I had a grand old time. Lots of eating, visiting and napping. Everyone treated me so nice and nobody picked on me, like Patches does, sometimes. Both Moms were super! They gave me lots of snuggles and pets, which I love. Meezer Mom scratched me under my chin lots and Brandi's Mom gave me a good brushing.

I must admit, I really missed Momma, Dad, Mistrie and even Patches. She was super glad to see me!!! She even let me have her stinky goodness.

Momma wants to thank Meezer Mom and Brandi's Mom for taking such good care of me. Also, you can come visit anytime, she says.

Mittens Pollypaws

Short Vacation

We are getting company over the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will be back posting on Wednesday. Happy 4th to all of you.......drive careful, stay safe!!!

The Cats of the Big Piney Woods

Patches

Mittens

Mistrie

& Calicomom, Toni

Keeping In Shape

Justs because the 'lympics are over, that doesn't mean I can stop doing yoga.

Mittens Pollypaws

Present For Dad

PATCHES!!!!

Yes, Momma, what is it?" I asked in my softest voice. I could tell she was upset by the crackly tone in her voice; it was too high and spikey.

"What is this," she asked............. no, she demanded to know. Her arms were crossed and she was pointing at my "statement" with her toe.

"Mittens did it," I whispered as I felt my tail growing.

"Patches, I KNOW you did it, you have done it before, two other times to be exact. When Daddy goes fishing and stays overnight. Don't give me that innocent look."

"Max told me to do it," I explained, as I felt my tail move on it's own.

"Dont blame Max," she almost shouted at me."

"Maybe Mistrie got in and did it," I said, a little louder. I could feel my tail growing longer.

She just looked at me, shook her head, and got a paper towel.

Oh, well, I always wanted a long tail, like Buddah.

Patches Lady

Raising Squirrels

This is Leigh, the oldest Boyson, who lives on Sugar Mountain with his wife, Paige; Billie, the ginger girl cat; and Princess, the woofie. They have become foster parents to two motherless squirrels.

The neighbor lady, who takes in homeless critters, told them there was one of each; boy and girl. She gave Leigh and Paige some kitten milk to hand feed them. (This one has a hurt leg.) They are doing fine!!!

4th Of July

Here are the Pet Uneas. Momma started the plant from a tiny bedding plant from the greenhouse. The Pet Uneas grow daily and require more care than a baby, Momma says.









Momma and Daddy decide to stay home this year for the 4th of July. The Girl-daughter and the little girl wafer are coming from Winnemucca, Nevada, and the other Girl-daughter and her husband and the little boy wafer are coming from Hauser Lake with their trailer. Then the Boy-son and his wife from Sugar Mountain are coming and, maybe, the Boy-son from Bear Butte Road. Are you confused yet, we are!! Mittens said she is going to hide........not me, I love company!

Momma says they can all camp here in the Big Piney Woods! Problem solved....

Patches Lady

P. S. Some of you asked about us going camping. I go, no problem, but Mittens would rather stay home. Momma promised me that sometime she will tell you about our trips south in the winter.

Yard Work

Yesterday, Daddy was riding on the big grass eating monster. When it would get full, he would dump it's stomach (It has two of them, they are black and you can see everything it eats!!!) and then get back on, so it could gobble more. (Counter productive if you ask me.)

Momma was watering her many flowers, which Daddy says there are WAY too many of, because how are they going to be able to go camping now? He says you can't expect the neighbors to spend a bazillion hours watering your stuff. So does that mean they won't be leaving to go camping like they usually do every summer, for the 4th of July family celebration??? Stay tuned.......

Gree Is Coming

Gree is coming to visit! Her Momma let us know last night to expect her today. Mistrie is waiting and very excited. Gree is one of Mistrie's new bestest friends (along with Princess Mia.)

The following events are planned:

1. Watching fish in the big pond.

2. Taking a nap

3. Having some catnip.

4. Taking a nap.

5. Go to the best mouse hunting grounds.

6. Take a nap.

7. Climb the climbing tree.

8. Take a nap.

9. Hang out and visit.

10.Take a nap.

We need to send healing thoughts and prayers to Grandma at House of the (Mostly) Black Cats on Tuesday. She is having some sort of heart thingy done. We wish her well and know all our friends will join us.

Patches Lady

Misunderstood

Sometimes naughtiness just takes over my life. Take last night, for example. At 2:00 AM I just had to get them up. I was up, they should be up, too. Mittens was snoring away next to Momma, she is safe there. I tried all the tricks, yowling by the food bowl downstairs, walking on them, licking them, talking away. It didn't work, Momma just yelled at me to shut up and stop it.

Later on, after they finally got up, I attacked Mittens, who was on her chair under the dining room table. I actually pounced on her and she set up the worst kind of fuss ever. Of course, Momma came running and shouted at me, and clapped her hands together, getting really cross, yelling at me to stop it. I am so misunderstood......

Patches Lady

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Let's all send healing love purrs to Meezer Mom..

Momma Toni

Thinking To Myself

Patches: (thinking to myself) I will raise my paw, maybe that way Momma will pay attention to me.

Mom: OK, Patches, what do you want?

Patches: Please give me and Mittens and Mistrie extra stinky goodness because we have been so good.

Mom: No, once a day.

Patches: (thinking to myself) I shall walk all over her tonight.

Long Days

Momma said yesterday was the longest day of the year. I thought all the days were the same length. I may have to adjust my naps....... possibly, maybe take more. She said Dec. 21 is the shortest day. I suppose my naps will be cut in half then!! I feel tired thinking about this.

Mittens Pollypaws

Catolympic Pictures

Here are a couple of pictures, taken during the games.

Mittens in her curl; she got honorable mention.

Patches poses below the balance beam.

Mistrie's New Friends

Mistrie has two new best friends. They are Princess Mia and Gree. She spent a lot of time with them at the Catolympics, and they forged quite a furrendship. Mistrie took them out in the woods and showed them some hunting tricks. Mia told her all about the big city of Houston, Texas and her Dad's BBQ skills. Gree shared adventures at the House Of The (Mostly) Black Cats and what went into making their new blog. They even had breakfast on the deck the next day. Mistrie says Mia and Gree can teleport over anytime. Momma is calling them "The Happy Threesome."

On a more serious note, Mistrie brought a dead bat and put it by the back door sometime in the night. Momma says this is not good, she worries about rabies. Momma read, though, that the bat has to bite you.......rabies is carried in the saliva.

Patches Lady

Catolympic Medals

I won a gold in tub soccer. It was most unexpected because I only signed up for that at the last minute. Momma and all us girls want to congratulate everyone that participated in the games. Also, how much fun we had hosting it. She also wants to thank everyone who helped pull it all together and make it such an exciting event.

She says, if you want, she will personalize your medal too, like she did mine. Just email her the following: (Our email address is in the sidebar, under our profile)

Winner's Name
Event
Medal Color
Size (Large or Small)

Momma put mine in the sidebar next to the catolympic banner.

Please go read FINAL THOUGHTS on the Catolympic Site.

Patches Lady

Happy Father's Day

PICK UP MEDALS HERE

Lighting Ceremony Pictures

The lighting ceremony for the Catolympics last night was viewed by thousands as ESPN filmed the event. Go to the Catolympic Site and follow the exciting events as they unfold today.

Mistrie lights the cauldron

Some of our runners pose under the cauldron.
Left to Right: Max, Beau, Smeagol, Mistrie, Timmy, Miles, Mattingly
Seated: Egypt and Mia