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, Ryƫ, in 2023.. We live in rural France, in a region called the Perche, which is famous for its heavy horses.
Thanks for the info about Ikkyu and the plane. We worry some that Audrey will be freaked due to being taken by her Grandma instead of her Mom, but don't want to have to sedate her. Had thought of the litter idea - thanks re the source of a collapsible tray - we wonder if the TSA will be suspicious of the litter in teh carry on, though!!
Are you trying to hide in the grass Tommy - are you doing some detective work? It looked like you were being bossy in your first picture Tama-Chan and rude in the second. Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
WOW! You guys have all the fun. The last time san brought me out for fun was ...errr....NEVEH! I think its time I persuade her to do more for me. The grass looks delicious Tommy. Tama Chan looks pretty fine too but grass...welll...I like grass.
Clever post, second one today with a sort of Then and Now theme. We like it. We are off for a walk soon, so it should be a Fun Friday here too. Have a great weekend.
Tommy and Tama You two know how to have FUN!!!! and it just gets bettew Thank you fow those wishes..i hope youw whole weekend is wondewful smoochie kisses ASTA
Oh Tama! You are so adorable! We bet the makers of cat food would just love to use your last photo in their ad campaigns. Lovely day and kisses to all.
So much spring fun - it's dull and damp here.....
ReplyDeleteYes, have a fun Friday!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info about Ikkyu and the plane. We worry some that Audrey will be freaked due to being taken by her Grandma instead of her Mom, but don't want to have to sedate her. Had thought of the litter idea - thanks re the source of a collapsible tray - we wonder if the TSA will be suspicious of the litter in teh carry on, though!!
Oh, Tom! We just loves that first photo--Fun with a capital F (and as pheasant feathers!)
ReplyDeleteAre you trying to hide in the grass Tommy - are you doing some detective work?
ReplyDeleteIt looked like you were being bossy in your first picture Tama-Chan and rude in the second.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Fridays are definitely for FUN ! Have a funny, fun, fun day :)
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I think you two have grown more gorgeous--and so have your springs!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You guys have all the fun. The last time san brought me out for fun was ...errr....NEVEH! I think its time I persuade her to do more for me. The grass looks delicious Tommy. Tama Chan looks pretty fine too but grass...welll...I like grass.
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Such a fun Friday! Love Tom's photos!
ReplyDeleteI love the 'rude' photo of Tama-chan.
ReplyDeleteTommy, that green grass is an excellent accessory for you! Emphasizes how handsome you are :D
Too cute! Have a fun weekend, my friends!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like the fun never stops at your house!
ReplyDeleteYou are having too much fun! Sorry I haven't been around in awhile. I've been Googling too much.
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Clever post, second one today with a sort of Then and Now theme. We like it. We are off for a walk soon, so it should be a Fun Friday here too. Have a great weekend.
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Very fun pictures love the tongue out one.. Hugs GJ xx
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ReplyDeleteYou two know how to have FUN!!!! and it just gets bettew
Thank you fow those wishes..i hope youw whole weekend is wondewful
smoochie kisses
ASTA
Tommy, it lookes like that grass needs cutting!! Have a fun time!!
ReplyDeleteThere are things that never change... thankfully!
ReplyDeleteKisses and hugs
Lorenza
Oh Tama! You are so adorable! We bet the makers of cat food would just love to use your last photo in their ad campaigns. Lovely day and kisses to all.
ReplyDeleteHappy Spring to all of you!
ReplyDeleteYou two never aged..! What's your secret?
I can see you Tommy! Are you eyeing a bird or something among that tall grass area?
Cheers,
Maxx
I bet that furry special French air keeps woo soooooo young and frisky!
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Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy - Mom says maybe it is the les vins et les frommages!