Violette & Co. Vendredi

 

Violette: Pretty Neighs, Everyone! I hope you are well. I am hosting today because I have a fun story to tell you. Do you remember the "thing" which sat on our dining room table for a while, with #1 promising to do something special with it? Well, she finally did! You see, our good friend in Canada, Mr. J, produced these great Percheron-themed ornaments in red, black and bronze. One day, #1 was talking with him and asked if there was any chance of having any violet ones made. Next thing she knew, Mr. J sent her a colour palette, asking her to choose the shade she wanted! Then a friend of #1's coming over from the States carried them over, saving postage and customs duty. And that is when #1's "thing" came into play. Tadaaaaa!

And here are some close-ups:

Aren't they just fabulous! And #1 is so pleased that she finally got to use those dead ivy branches that she had put aside years ago!

Of course, I can't let you go without some pics of us, right? Here I am coming to #1 for my treats:

 Here is my beautiful mama, Hotesse:

And here is my Sis, Heloise, along with The Big V:

And that's it from me and my pals over at Ms. C's for today. Have a great weekend everyone. We're hoping for a bit of sunshine!

Thoughtful Thursday

 

Benny:#1 says we are going to visit Dr. C today so I can have my "boosters." I am not sure what she is talking about but she mentioned stabby stuff, so I thought I would sharpen my claws...

Wordless WooFeline Wednesday!

 

Tama-Chan Tuesday

 

Tama-Chan: Some time ago, I mentioned that I was now the keeper of memories at Poupounette Central, being the only left who, along with #1, remembers everyone. But it seems that this job goes further than even that. Last night, #1 was having a moment of nostalgia and looking through some of her parents' photo albums, and I helped her do that.

It's important to share memories!

And of course, it remains important to look cute!

It's a big job, but I love it!

Manly Monday

 

The Big V: What can I say? Mud or no mud - just as handsome as ever!

Benny: Here I am practicing my dangles. What do you think?

Ollie: Still only out on the lead, but we did get to walk in the big field yesterday!

We also have a special guest today! Our friend Ms. M, just adopted a new kitten. He is three months old and his name is Maliq. We think he is very cute!

Snuggles on Sunday

 

Tama-Chan: Hello, Dear Friends. It has been a good snuggle week at Poupounette Central, and I shall start with myself snuggling with #1:

I have to think strategically to secure proper snuggle time with #1 because a certain naughty boy has a way of sticking to her like glue.

When his eyes are closed, you can barely see which side is up!

Here he is, hanging with his pal, Ollie, on #1's bed:

We are rather lacking in horsey snuggles again this week, but we do have a couple of nice snuggle shots with #1 and Hotesse!

We wish you all a very snuggly Sunday!

Remembering Sen-Chan

 

#1 here. Sen-Chan (aka Poupounet), who started this blog with Tommy, was not with us for very long, and he left for the Bridge in January 2009, at the age of 18 months. He was an incredibly sweet boy, adventurous, kind and cuddly. I would like to remember him in today's post.

Although he was a pure-bred Abyssinian, Sen-Chan was a bit of a rescue. I saw him when I visited the breeder. He was clearly not well and came straight to me. He needed to be gotten out of there. The breeder sold him to me cheap and the rest was history, and far too short.

Here he is ,shortly after he came home:

He first met Madrac, who came before Fernant, and loved her:

But he and Tommy were absolute best friends.

He was the only one ever allowed out, because he was such a good boy.

He was an adventurer:

But he also loved to relax at home:

He had the cutest pink toes:

He was the epitome of a good boy and will always be missed. He is buried, with his little white bunny, in the garden, next to Yuu-Chan who was also taken too young by the same awful disease (FeLV). I like to think of them both now with Tommy again, and all the others too.

I was away when he died, attending my nephew's wedding in England. The day after I returned, I visited his favourite place in the field, and this is what I saw: