Snuggles on Sunday!

Tama-Chan: We've been very busy since #1's return, catching up on snuggles with her, but not just with her! We had guests on Thursday and Friday, just after #1 returned, and Mr. L and Mr. R certainly lavished attention on us!

#1 has also been enjoying snuggles with Vidock

And also with Tommy!

Would you be surprised to hear that Sei-Chan has been cuddling with her Tommy?!!!

But she has also been taking care of #1!

And here is young Gen-Chan hanging out on #1's lap as she tries to do stuff on the computer. My Bibi is in front of the screen.

And in case you were wondering, I too have been getting in my share of snuggles with #1!

Successful SEIturday!

Sei-Chan: Hi everyone. I know it is my very own day to post today but I would like to start with my beloved Tommy. He and #1 went to see Dr. C this morning to check on his progress. He has now been off the anti-inflammatories for three weeks (having been on them for four) and #1 wanted an expert eye on his ligament issue. Well, dear friends, the news is good! His leg seems to be back to normal and he is putting weight on it normally! Dr. C did say that we should continue to be careful, especially for the next little while, and advised against playing with the Frisbee for a while longer. Other than that, it's all good. Last time he was weighed, he had lost a coupe of kilos (5lb) but he has now gained it all back, plus a little bit extra! Dr. C says he is at his ideal weight now (in case you are interested, he weighs 25.95kg or 57.2lb). Yay for Tommy!

As for me, I am a happy girl. #1 is back home with us and all is well with my world. So I can concentrate on hanging out with my Tommy...

... and enjoying life in general!

#1 asked me if she could include one more photo in today's post. She took it yesterday in the big field and says she thought it was quite fun: a bee who obviously had been on the bee equivalent of a major nip-fest and was still at it!

Foundation Friday!

Vidock: Neigh everyone! It's been a wile. Guess what? I started going to school! Ms. S decided that the time was right to teach me the foundations of good manners and how to behave like a gentlehorse. We started on Wednesday and I did so well that even she was surprised! And then, when #1 came to visit yesterday evening with her guests, I had another session so she could see.

Here I am in the classring, ready to start:

You noticed the tarpaulin on the ground? We horses tend to be frightened of such things, and it is very important to learn not to be.

Ms. A taught me how to trot around, slow to a walk, and change directions, all by voice:

Just look at the audience I had!

Mr. E was there too and watching me closely:

Towards the end of the lesson, Ms. S got out this lasso-like thing and started twirling it around me and over my head. That kind of thing is pretty frightening to us horses at first. I was a bit anxious initially...

... but I quickly understood that there was no need to worry:

Ms. S told #1 that I was really intelligent, alert and a quick learner and that even though she knows me, she was surprised at how quickly I progressed!!!

Afterwards, I got TWO carrots!!!!!

Oh, and as I am in a very generous mood today, here is a flying ears photo of Tommy for this Friday!

Thankful Thursday

Tama-Chan: YES, she is back! Our #1 is back! And we are all so happy and thankful although we would like to send special thanks to Ms. A and to little Emily for looking after us all so well.

Tommy was happy to pose for #1 in the fields this morning:

Bibi was happy to wake up to #1 in the bed!

Sei-Chan has been keeping a firm paw on her!

I have been relaxing in a lovely shady spot in the run

And Little Genji is always happy and busy!

And yes, she did come back with the car packed with goodies for us all!

Waiting Wednesday with Tommy & Emily

Tom: It's finally Wednesday, the day #1 returns! Ms. A has been taking wonderful care of us but we are very excited about #1 coming home and are waiting, waiting, waiting! In the meantime little Emily and I have really bonded. Fortunately, I don't seem to be having the effect on her that I had on Sophie!

It's been fun to have another woofie to snuggle with!

By the way, we heard from #1 yesterday evening and it seems she just barely averted total disaster yesterday afternoon. As she was driving back to her nephew's, she stopped at a petrol (gas) station. She opened the door to get out and just then, some crazy lady careened by and hit the door, not even stopping for several metres! She came out saying it was #1's fault (as though getting out of a car to fill up was an unusual activity at that kind of location...). Anyway, the big problem was the driver-side door wouldn't shut anymore. And things were a bit tense around the station, with police everywhere because of the riots. After exchanging the relevant info with the other lady and getting some good advice from her nephew over the phone, #1 attached the front door firmly to the back one using horse leads (always carry horse leads!) and tried a garage nearby to see if they could help. They said no but directed her to another one. And there she met Giuseppe, the miracle-worker! He spent half an hour working on the car, finally getting the door to close (and open again!) so she can drive back to us today. And guess what? He refused to take any money! what a prince!

Tama-Chan Tuesday

Tama-Chan: The countdown has started! #1 is coming home tomorrow so I need to get myself all cleaned up and looking fabulous! My apologies for the slight blurriness here but I was very, very busy!

Even though she's been busy sulking, Sei-Chan is also engaging in a major clean-up operation:

Even The Beebs is at it, and you know what boys are like!

And little Genji too!

There is going to be major cuddling when she gets home tomorrow!

(Over?)Manly Monday

Tom: I have a tale of manliness to tell you today! You see, my sister Sophie has been sent home. Why? Because she was totally overwhelmed by my manly charms and disaster impended.... It seems that all I had to do was to appear and she just, ahem, heated up.... Ms. A says that, even when we were small, we were very close, but that enough is enough and that it was better for everyone that she be sent home. Sniff.

Little Emily is still around and, mercifully (says Ms. A) seems less pervious to my charms. She is a lot of fun, you know!

Genji: Do you sometimes get the feeling that you share your house with some rather strange creatures?!

Ah well.. as long as the food access remains unhindered...

Just look at what I have to put up with when I eat at MY mat in the back room!

Bibi-Chan is eating my baby dried food and Queen Tama, aka Mama-Tama, is trying to eat ME!

Bibi-Chan: Well, they do say that sharing is caring, don't they?

And may I take this opportunity to wish all of my friends everywhere HAPPY WORLD CAT DAY!

Vidock: I am so excited because I have been hearing from #1 via Ms. S and she has been shopping for me! She is bringing back rugs, travel boots, brushes. I can't wait!!!