This blog was started in June 2008 by a young sorrel Abyssinian cat called Sen-Chan and a slightly younger English Springer Spaniel called Tommy. The years that followed were full of hellos and goodbyes. Some, like Sen-Chan and Yuu-Chan, were lost very young. Other Abys like Sei-Chan, Bibi, and Genji stayed with us for quite a few years. But they too have gone now, as has Tommy. In the interim, several Percheron horses joined the family, starting with Vidock in 2010, Violette in 2012, and then Hotesse and Heloise in 2020. They contribute to the blog regularly. But the mainstays are Ollie, also an English Springer Spaniel, Tama, an Abyssinian queen who has been with us since late 2008, and Benkei (Benny), a little ruffian who joined us in 2021, followed by Momo in 2022, and another Aby boy, Ryū, in 2023.. We live in rural France, in a region called the Perche, which is famous for its heavy horses.
Tom: Well, it's the start of another week and I am, as always, FULL of energy! This morning, before we went for our walk, #1 indulged me in a great Frisbee session. My style is improving all the time, don't you think?
Sen-Chan: Following my adventures yesterday, I thought I would show you that, like aristocrats of old, I am equally comfortable with leading expeditions one day and lolling in luxury the next:
We are starting off our day with "leap and sleep" too! I am leaping with joy that Ms. C is awake and running around. Stygia is still sleeping. I am actually hopeful she will give me some tuna soon.
Oh I'm sure I can beat you on luxuriating and sleeping! ;) I've got the bestest 'nip and got peace on Saturday while Isis was off being beautiful at people...
Isis says I have to send you kitty kisses from her or she'll snort up my 'nip! She's a bit of a bully to us mancats you know... ;)
You both have excellent form on your respective hobbies. I've never played with a frisbee Tom, it looks like fun. Bolo http://peiinthelife.blogspot.com/
Oh Sweety, I've been asked to enquire about this Matatabi stuff by Tigmut'hep. It seems he's not heard of it and he was sure he'd heard about all the different things that can make a cat feel eer good shall we say! ;) Oh yes he knows his 'nip, Valarian and Honeysuckle Wood too, but not this Matatabi... He'd like to know what it is, how you get it, can it be homegrown, does it smell nice, just how high can it get you and many other supposedly important questions! ;) Honestly sometimes I think he has a bit of a problem with cat drugs...
We are starting off our day with "leap and sleep" too! I am leaping with joy that Ms. C is awake and running around. Stygia is still sleeping. I am actually hopeful she will give me some tuna soon.
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Abby Normal
Oh I'm sure I can beat you on luxuriating and sleeping! ;) I've got the bestest 'nip and got peace on Saturday while Isis was off being beautiful at people...
ReplyDeleteIsis says I have to send you kitty kisses from her or she'll snort up my 'nip! She's a bit of a bully to us mancats you know... ;)
Purrs,
Tigmut'hep
You both have excellent form on your respective hobbies. I've never played with a frisbee Tom, it looks like fun.
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http://peiinthelife.blogspot.com/
Sen, you look very comfortable relaxing there. Tom, you are a great frisbee player!
ReplyDeleteTom, I think you have perfect form when leaping for your frisbee.
ReplyDeleteSen-Chan, taking a nap is also a very respectable way to spend the day. I love taking my naps under the glare of the sun too.
Versatility is a hallmark of Felinity! You are a perfect example, Sen-Chan.
ReplyDeleteWe agree, we are all about being versatile! You loll in luxury quite well, Sen-Chan! Tom, you sure do love that Frisbee, buddy!
ReplyDeleteExcellent frisbee catching Tom. I bet you are really fast.
ReplyDeleteYour friend,
Niamh
wow Tom! that's some impressive frisbee catching form. we're in awe. we may be excellent ball dogs, but we are terrible at frisbee. you are pawsome.
ReplyDeleteSen Chan, yes, it's important to be vertasile. sleeping is an art form and you need to practice it every day - a lot.
woofs.
Oh Sweety, I've been asked to enquire about this Matatabi stuff by Tigmut'hep. It seems he's not heard of it and he was sure he'd heard about all the different things that can make a cat feel eer good shall we say! ;) Oh yes he knows his 'nip, Valarian and Honeysuckle Wood too, but not this Matatabi... He'd like to know what it is, how you get it, can it be homegrown, does it smell nice, just how high can it get you and many other supposedly important questions! ;) Honestly sometimes I think he has a bit of a problem with cat drugs...
ReplyDeleteAnyway I'd far prefer to cuddle with you! :)
Purrs & kitty kisses,
Isis
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You do look like royalty on your beautiful embroidered cushion. I slept on some newspaper yesterday.
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ps- Nice leap Tom!!!
I have BOG News come see Sweety! :)
ReplyDeletePurrs & kitty kisses,
Isis
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