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.
Genji we love your feather and think you have fabulous Froot Bat ears - they look the same size as your cute little face. Tom - what can we say but thank you for Flying Ears Friday. Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Our precious Genji has quite the pair of frootbats! He wears them so elegantly. Both he and Sei-chan wear their ears like crowns! We swear, we can see a bit of a mancat in him already! He seems to be growing before our eyes!
It's feels so good to see Tommy's ears flying again! We bet it feels even better to Tommy! Love to all.
Oh Genji, we're sure that feather is lots of fun. We were wondering if #1 still has "the Tube" and if you tried if you fit though it. We bet you would!
Genji(源氏 ?), and Tommy, they would fly with their years. Field and stick, Tommy, you"re having so much fun. Good to see you running again. :-) Thank you for your visit and comment on hollythecat.
You have Tatami ( 畳)in your room? I wish I could have the room like that.
Genji we love your feather and think you have fabulous Froot Bat ears - they look the same size as your cute little face. Tom - what can we say but thank you for Flying Ears Friday.
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
It's all in the ears, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteYou are both so adorable.
Excellent FrootBat training, Gen-chan! And Tommy, so glad to see your flying ears again!
ReplyDeleteNice feathers! Fly Tommy Fly!
ReplyDeleteThey are major lug holes! Genji, we hope you use them to detect the sound of the food cupboard door from at least 50m away.....
ReplyDeleteOur precious Genji has quite the pair of frootbats! He wears them so elegantly. Both he and Sei-chan wear their ears like crowns! We swear, we can see a bit of a mancat in him already! He seems to be growing before our eyes!
ReplyDeleteIt's feels so good to see Tommy's ears flying again! We bet it feels even better to Tommy! Love to all.
Two cutie patooties!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
the critters in The Cottage
Genji-Chan - you are just so very beautiful. We think you have mastered the froot-bats very well already.
ReplyDeleteTommy, looks like you got to do two things you love - run in the field and have a great time with a stick.
Happy weekend to all!!!
Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara
Check out those ears. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
Genji, you look worried that nobody will play with you! Don't worry, we think you'll have some takers...
ReplyDeleteTommy, it's so GOOD to see you running again!
Oh Genji, we're sure that feather is lots of fun. We were wondering if #1 still has "the Tube" and if you tried if you fit though it. We bet you would!
ReplyDeleteLove those ears!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend
Clive and Murray
Young Grasshopper does frootbats purry well!
ReplyDeleteOf khourse, flying ears are still the furry best!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Genji, how many times have you killed that feather so far?
ReplyDeleteP.S. My word verification today is "bisses!" The spelling is a little off, but the sentiment is there!
We love flying ears too!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow we're wondering if frootbat ears can fly??
ReplyDeleteGenji(源氏 ?), and Tommy, they would fly with their years.
ReplyDeleteField and stick, Tommy, you"re having so much fun.
Good to see you running again. :-)
Thank you for your visit and comment on hollythecat.
You have Tatami ( 畳)in your room? I wish I could have the room like that.
the trainee looks just fine
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily