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.
Benny: Mee-YOW everyone! Benny The Black here. Today, I am thankful for my wonderful home and my equally wonderful siblings, in particular my woofie bro, Ollie:
Oona: "You are a very handsome ninja, Benny. Are you plotting your next mission? If you let Oona know what fortress you are plotting to infiltrate, she may come along to help." Java Bean: "Ayyy, did you tire Ollie out with playing? I am up for some fun while he rests!" Charlee: "Don't do it, Benny. Bean's idea of fun is to boop you with his nose and jump up and down in the air." Java Bean: "Are you saying that doesn't sound like fun to you? Qué extraño ..."
Those are very good things to be thankful for, Benny.
ReplyDeleteBenny you live in a very wonderful home. We always hope our pets are thankful that they are indoors where they are safe.
ReplyDeleteYou are a beautiful boy and certainly surrounded by lots of love, near and far!!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful to see YOU on Thursday!
ReplyDeleteWe continue to be thankful for all of WOO too!
ReplyDeleteH&K&W
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PeeEssWoo Hi Ollie - I am thankful that when my #1 comes home tonight, it will be weekEND!
You're chocolate and vanilla, cookies 'n' cream, go together well.
ReplyDeleteWe know that Ollie feels the same, Benny.
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet of you, Benny. I'm sure Ollie is thankful for you too.
ReplyDeleteYour loving home and brother are wonderful things to be thankful for, Benny.
ReplyDeleteBenny, what a handsome fellow you are!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful to have such a great family.
ReplyDeleteOona: "You are a very handsome ninja, Benny. Are you plotting your next mission? If you let Oona know what fortress you are plotting to infiltrate, she may come along to help."
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "Ayyy, did you tire Ollie out with playing? I am up for some fun while he rests!"
Charlee: "Don't do it, Benny. Bean's idea of fun is to boop you with his nose and jump up and down in the air."
Java Bean: "Are you saying that doesn't sound like fun to you? Qué extraño ..."