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.
Dans le rôle du beau ténébreux Vidock est parfait. Vous êtes impossibles les chats ... bande de sales bêtes. Je mets mes demoiselles dans la même bande. Vos cadeaux sont ..... un peu particuliers !
What a lovely gift ! We gave almost the same gift to Claire yesterday, but the mousie was still alive : it was a lot of fun to chase it with Claire in the house ! You look pawsome (hoofsome ?) Vidock ! Purrs
You are all looking very manly. I caught a mousie today too, and it is the first one I have caught for a while. Mum and dad weren't home so I left it on the dining room carpet for them. Dad came in first and stood right on it and there was blood and guts everywhere. Mum wasn't as pleased with it as I thought she would be because she had to clean the carpet.
Oh you handsome boys! Just 3 more sleeps till Ho Ho Ho time!
ReplyDeletePurrs Georgia and Julie,
Treasure and JJ
What an awesome early Christmas gift - I bet #1 was so surprised and happy to see it!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great gift you guys. We love the Christmas tree but we love the boys more.
ReplyDeleteThose are handsome mancats. And how thoughtful to get you a gift, I am glad my cats aren't thoughtful :)
ReplyDeleteThose are handsome mancats. And how thoughtful to get you a gift, I am glad my cats aren't thoughtful :)
ReplyDeleteGood job, mancats! It didn't even need wrapping.
ReplyDeleteAll of you are looking very dapper and handsome this Monday.
XOXO
Oh what a lovely a Christmas present for #1 - we're sure she will treasure it!!
ReplyDeleteLuv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Y'all sure know how to shop for gifts!!!
ReplyDeletevery manly!!
ReplyDeleteDans le rôle du beau ténébreux Vidock est parfait.
ReplyDeleteVous êtes impossibles les chats ... bande de sales bêtes. Je mets mes demoiselles dans la même bande. Vos cadeaux sont ..... un peu particuliers !
Bonne soirée
Nat à Chat
Love those kitties sitting on the table. They are just waiting for someone to serve them. You all have a great day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift ! We gave almost the same gift to Claire yesterday, but the mousie was still alive : it was a lot of fun to chase it with Claire in the house ! You look pawsome (hoofsome ?) Vidock ! Purrs
ReplyDeleteI am sure #1 was THRILLED!
ReplyDeleteYou are all looking very manly.
ReplyDeleteI caught a mousie today too, and it is the first one I have caught for a while.
Mum and dad weren't home so I left it on the dining room carpet for them. Dad came in first and stood right on it and there was blood and guts everywhere. Mum wasn't as pleased with it as I thought she would be because she had to clean the carpet.
You boys are all very manly but our mom would not have liked that "gift" you left for #1.
ReplyDeleteA real dead mousie!
ReplyDeleteWe're SO sure that #1 loooved that mousie gift!
ReplyDeleteWe bet #1 screamed with delight when she saw that gift. :)
ReplyDeleteTHAT is the most excellent Christmas Present! Mes would has LOVED it!
ReplyDeleteKisses
Nellie
That early Christmas present looks absolutely delicious! We know #1 will treasure it always! :)
ReplyDeletethe critters in the cottage xo