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.
That looks like most excellent preparations and the presents are ready for exploring! I have been able to open one present already but the rest will wait. Our cordial yuletide felicitations to you all.
Wow!! Misery had to double check your champagne stocks she was so impressed. She even took off her glasses and peered at the computer.
She also sends you grovelling apologies as she never sent you a mail for an address and a card :( I don't know what happened there - I think she went to work or something for a few days and forgot. So we are very sorry but there is always next year :)
Those cookies look very delish - mum is drooling down the screen! You look as though you will have plenty to sustain you in case you get the hungrumblies or feel rather thirsty. We hope you have a lovely day with love, kisses and lots or presents. Happy Christmas Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Hmph!! No stockings up for us here and no cookies. The only thing we DO have here is some champagne, and since it is not REALLY from Champagne, it is technically "sparkling wine."
But don't worry - we WILL be getting presents! Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us!
hee hee! #1 is gonna have a "nippy" Christmas! We can't wait to see all your loot...Maui is wondering if there's any mistletoe in your doorways? He's thinking ahead to the New Year!
Very handsome Tommy! Look at those cookies! Mum's favorite. Actually, mum loves cookies and Champagne together! Really. Isn't she silly? Your tree looks lovely and you really have the presents pouring in. Although we did not send a gift we are sending all of our love and wishes for a warm and wonderful Christmas. God bless! Kisses and hugs.
That looks like most excellent preparations and the presents are ready for exploring! I have been able to open one present already but the rest will wait.
ReplyDeleteOur cordial yuletide felicitations to you all.
Hi Tommy kun!
ReplyDeleteYou look so great! Christmas cookies look yummy!
I wish I could join your party!
Have a nice holiday!
Kisses
日本の友だち マチルダ
Merry Christmas to you! Love from Oliver, Ruby and Rose xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow!! Misery had to double check your champagne stocks she was so impressed. She even took off her glasses and peered at the computer.
ReplyDeleteShe also sends you grovelling apologies as she never sent you a mail for an address and a card :( I don't know what happened there - I think she went to work or something for a few days and forgot. So we are very sorry but there is always next year :)
Merry christmas and hny to you all
Pippa
Everything is looking great! Merry Christmas to the Poupounette gang!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks great Tommy, especially those cookies! We hope you and all the gang have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteYour friends,
Niamh & Ambrose
You sure look like you're going to have a fun time. Merry Chritsmas to you all.
ReplyDeleteThose cookies look very delish - mum is drooling down the screen!
ReplyDeleteYou look as though you will have plenty to sustain you in case you get the hungrumblies or feel rather thirsty.
We hope you have a lovely day with love, kisses and lots or presents.
Happy Christmas
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Merry Christmas and happy holidays!!!
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Maxx and mommy
It sure looks like you are good to go Tommy!
ReplyDeleteThe hoomans like the champagne stocks! Hope Santa paws is good to you all.
Big Nose Pokes
The Thugletsx
Merry Christmas, guys! You look like you have it covered :)
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks so very Christmassy there! Have a wonderful Christmas, all of you!!
ReplyDeleteLooks just about purrfect to us! Let the festivities commence! Merry Christmas from us at Prancer Pie. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHmph!! No stockings up for us here and no cookies. The only thing we DO have here is some champagne, and since it is not REALLY from Champagne, it is technically "sparkling wine."
ReplyDeleteBut don't worry - we WILL be getting presents! Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us!
Last Photo, I can tell your mommy will have a big celebrate...MOL
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family
Have a purrfect one ! Ho Ho Ho !
Love
xoxo
PS : I will be away for 3 weeks, see you when I get back : )
It looks marvelous! Joyeux Noel!
ReplyDeletehee hee! #1 is gonna have a "nippy" Christmas! We can't wait to see all your loot...Maui is wondering if there's any mistletoe in your doorways? He's thinking ahead to the New Year!
ReplyDeleteMeowy Katmas from the Horde at the Katnip Lounge!
looks like you are all set
ReplyDeleteBenny & Lily
Tommy, you look handsome! Looks like you guys are all ready! Mom likes the stock very much! Merry Christmas to you all!
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Very handsome Tommy! Look at those cookies! Mum's favorite. Actually, mum loves cookies and Champagne together! Really. Isn't she silly? Your tree looks lovely and you really have the presents pouring in. Although we did not send a gift we are sending all of our love and wishes for a warm and wonderful Christmas. God bless!
ReplyDeleteKisses and hugs.
Looks like you were all set. Oh boy...I see a new frisbee in there as well. :)
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