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.
You're getting to be quite a tough guy Bibi - be careful ~1 will be putting you in chains!! It is such fun chasing the leaves in the gusts of wind though isn't it.!! luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
I escaped yesterday too! We all did because my human left the kitchen door ajar for half a second! Sadly, we did not get to go very far in half a second, so we were all herded back in immediately.
Houbibi? Impressive, the name as well as the feats. But don't let those feets get you in troubles my young fleet-footed furrball. There are too many things out there that are NOT liking you.
Buddy Bear says, Stay where you 'sposed to stay. You gots it made in the shade Puzzykat.
Still, you lookin good with all the free, fresh air fluffin your fur.
Love from the 6 Mouskateers of Five Oaks Manor, and the Beans, Lisa and Roy.
Oh Bibi, please don't escape anymore! We admire your ability to plan and execute your escape, but we are very frightened that something terrible will happen to you. It would break #1's heart You couldn't ask for a more wonderful mum, playmate and friend than #1. She tries so hard to give you all the best in life. We think she's awesome! And Bibs, we'd be heartbroken too!
Bibi the Best Escapist!
ReplyDeleteWow! Excellent skills, friend!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Looking good Houbibi. Nothing can keep you in now.
ReplyDeletethe amigos and san
Wow, nicely done. Make sure you take care when you go Houbibi. #1 would hate to have anything happen to you. So would we.
ReplyDelete-Bolo
We're impressed!
ReplyDeleteLooks like #1 needs to do some Bibi-proofing.
ReplyDeleteRelated to Houdini? The grass is always greener outside the cat run, right?
ReplyDeleteYou're getting to be quite a tough guy Bibi - be careful ~1 will be putting you in chains!! It is such fun chasing the leaves in the gusts of wind though isn't it.!!
ReplyDeleteluv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Mommy doesn't look too impressed...
ReplyDeleteOh Great Houbibi! Share your methods of escape with this lowly housebound cat!
ReplyDeleteHoubibi has risen from long winter ashes! Or...Houbibi has escaped winter's grasp yet again!
ReplyDeletethe critters in The Cottage
What's your secret, HouBibi?
ReplyDeleteWoos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
You go HouBibi! I see you telling everyone you did it again!
ReplyDeleteYou escaped Bibi? We hope you have a good recall!
ReplyDeleteYour friends,
Niamh & Ambrose
You are very skillful my friend but please be careful. Hugs GJ xx
ReplyDeleteMad skillz, Bibi-chan!
ReplyDeleteAnd my, you are getting quite large! What a handsome man cat you are becoming!
I escaped yesterday too! We all did because my human left the kitchen door ajar for half a second! Sadly, we did not get to go very far in half a second, so we were all herded back in immediately.
ReplyDeleteThat is very impressive! I have never 'scaped myself. It looks hard to do!
ReplyDeleteHoubibi? Impressive, the name as well as the feats. But don't let those feets get you in troubles my young fleet-footed furrball. There are too many things out there that are NOT liking you.
ReplyDeleteBuddy Bear says, Stay where you 'sposed to stay. You gots it made in the shade Puzzykat.
Still, you lookin good with all the free, fresh air fluffin your fur.
Love from the 6 Mouskateers of Five Oaks Manor, and the Beans, Lisa and Roy.
Bibi, You have a really serious gorgous body : ) Plus great skill !
ReplyDeleteWeldone !
Oh Bibi, please don't escape anymore! We admire your ability to plan and execute your escape, but we are very frightened that something terrible will happen to you. It would break #1's heart You couldn't ask for a more wonderful mum, playmate and friend than #1. She tries so hard to give you all the best in life. We think she's awesome! And Bibs, we'd be heartbroken too!
ReplyDeleteWow BiBi wonder whats up. Twice!!
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Bibi-Chan, you look like a fierce wildcat!
ReplyDeleteHe's a wild man!! You can't hold him back!
ReplyDelete~Lisa Co9T
Siberibibi!
ReplyDeleteKhonKHats!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy! How does he do it?
You are absolutely gorgeous... but please don't escape anymore. We worry...
ReplyDeleteAgain??
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Houbibi you are my hero!
ReplyDeleteTeddy Westlife.