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.
Hope everyone at your place enjoyed the changeover to the new year. It was like death warmed over here. First year in 20 at this address that there wasn't a major battle with full cannonade and burning brush afterward that there were no fireworks. Just as well I'm thinking.
Anyway, have a good one, be safe, stay warm and dry, and take good care of the outside residents. For us, at least, it's cold outside.
Maybe the dragon will add to the "global warming" with his fiery breath. (Should dragons be banned?) Have a very healthy year (even Vidock!) Hugs, Mandu
Happy new year to you all! If this is the year of the dragon, I hope it means that I will catch some lizards this year - they do find their way into the house on occasion!
And a Happy New Year to all at Poupounette Central. We hope the dragon is a friendly one!
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The Thugletsx
We wish you a very Happy New Year with joy and good health. We hope the dragon is a friendly one!
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Happy New Year! We hope this year is the happiest one ever!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to alla the Chans, from me and alla the Gs!
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Happy New Year! Sei-Chan, Maui is still reeling from his Midnight Kiss!
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We hope that dragon will help add some fire and power to the Power of the Paw - so ry muchneeded by so many.
ReplyDeleteWishes to all for 2012 to be happy, healthy, peaceful, and love-filled.
Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning
A very Happy New Year to you all!
ReplyDeleteMurray loves that it is the Year of the Dragon! That appealed to him no end!
We hope that 2012 is a very good year for you all,
best wishes from all the gang
Clive & Co
Happy New Year to you! May 2012 be happy, healthy and prosperous for everyone at Poupounette Central!
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9, Chani, Sheamus Popoki and Marlene
Happy New Year!!! We hope 2012 is full of plenty of naps, nip, and lots of noms!!
ReplyDeleteIs it over yet? Can I go to sleep now?
ReplyDeleteHope everyone at your place enjoyed the changeover to the new year. It was like death warmed over here. First year in 20 at this address that there wasn't a major battle with full cannonade and burning brush afterward that there were no fireworks. Just as well I'm thinking.
Anyway, have a good one, be safe, stay warm and dry, and take good care of the outside residents. For us, at least, it's cold outside.
~R~
PS .... love the greeting.
Maybe the dragon will add to the "global warming" with his fiery breath. (Should dragons be banned?)
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Hugs, Mandu
Water Dragon... I think it's supposed to be better than the Rabbit last year (although Dragons are always a bit unsettling).
ReplyDeleteHappy new year to the entire poupounette gang. We love you guys! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year everybody!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and your pack! Looking forward to more fun and treats in 2012!
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Piappies Fudgie, Princess,Frappie, Mocha, Sugar, Wai-Max, Wai-Pai & Forgie
Oh Dog! Hope no dragons breathe fire on me!!!! Happy New Year to you and your humans.... woo woo woo!!!!
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Happy new year to you all! If this is the year of the dragon, I hope it means that I will catch some lizards this year - they do find their way into the house on occasion!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy New Year.. Hugs GJ xx
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year furriends!
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ReplyDeleteRuh roh. The year of the *dragon* sounds a little scary to my dogs!
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Happy new year to everyone! Please don't tell Teddy it's the year of the dragon - he'll try to be one.
ReplyDeleteKhan we name him Puff?
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Khyra
PeeEssWoo: Hi Tommy!
Happy New Year to you, furriends. We hope this new year finds you happy and healthy. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year 2012!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to all of you too! May it be a very good year!
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