Snuggles on Sunday - the short version

Tama-Chan: As you know, Tommy and #1 have been away since Thursday. She helped us prepare these posts before they left and we didn't have much time for her to take snuggle pics before she left, so we will have to make do with what we have.

I did step up to the mark:

 

This is about as close as Da Boys get to snuggling:

 

But Miss Violette has been doing a really good job lately!

 Have a Snuggly Sunday! Were waiting for #1 and Tommy to get back this afternoon.

Souvenir Saturday - with Sei-Chan!

Rainbow Sei: Remember me? Of course you do! I haven't been gone that long. I arrived safely at the Bridge and have met up with all the other Chans who are here, as well as some wonderul old friends such as Loustiquette, Huffle Mawson, Gandalf, Whitey, Totoro, Megat, Lolo, Allred and many, many more.

As I talked with the other Rainbow Chans, it occurred to us that there are now four of us us here at the Bridge, and three back at Poupounette Central, and we have decided that we deserve our own day on the blog! In French, "souvenir" means remembrance and that is the title we have chosen for our weekly post, From now on, SEIturday becomes Souvenir Saurday!

I would like to start this week by introducing the four of us. I shall of course start with myself, ladies first and all that. I am the only girl, you know! My name is SEI. I left for the Bridge at the age of 9. I was shy but fiercely independent. I got on fine with my sister Tama. My brother Beebs was OK with me but that little blue pest often liked to scare me! Of couse, I adored Tommy. I was known for my outstanding pink pawpads, so why not have a pawpad shot to star with?

The very first Chan was called IKKYU. He was born in Japan and lived with #1 in Japan, the States and France. He left for the Bridge at the age of 15. Ikkyu was a very fierce boy who adored #1 and protected her against everyone, all the time! Many of #1's friends were scared of him!!!

He does look pretty fierce in this photo!

 

After Ikkyu came SEN-CHAN who started this blog with Tommy. He was a total sweetheart. I never met him but my sister Tama absolutely adored him. He and Tommy were really good friends:

 

Sen-Chan left for the Bridge at the age of 18 months, a victim of feline leukemia. Also carried off by feline leukemia, at the age of 15 months was YUU-CHAN. What can I tell you about Yuu-Chan? He was sweetness made cat. I loved him, as did everyone else. Being reunited with him has been the absolute bestest thing about being at the Bridge. Here is a sunpuddle pic of the  two of us back at Poupounette Central, when we were both young things.

 

I am at the front and my seet Yuu is at the back. 

And let us not forget our friend TRAV who was an "outside" member of the Chan Clan for a little over a year. It's been nice meeting him properly here. He is a sweetie. And those eyes...

So... starting the week after next (apparently, next week some blue boy has a celebration...), each of our Souvenir Saturday posts will look back at various adventures we had during our time with #1. I do hope you like this idea and will come to visit us regularly.

Violette Vendredi

Violette: Pretty Neighs, Everyone. Apparently, it is spring! Our clocks are springing forward this weekend in Europe and so there will be more daylight grazing time. I wish it would get a little warmer, though. It really has been quite chilly lately.

Anyneigh, I got my first new pair of shoes in a long time this week! The last time was in mid-October last year. Normally, we get to see the farrier every couple of months, and I have to confess hat it was my fault. You see, #1 arranged for the farrier to come in January and they couldn't catch me. I was simply not in the mood for shoes. But that sneaky farrier managed to find me and he turned up in my new home. Can you believe that?

I have to say I really, really needed his services. You know what it's like when your hoofs grow too long...

First I got a trim:

 

Then my new shoes were fitted (I am only shod at the front):

 

A last bit of rasping...

 

And voila! Beautifully shod feet!

 

And then I got my treat bucket!

 

I really can't recall why I didn't want my pedicure last time...

Travelling Tommy Thursday

Tommy: Woofs, everyone. Tommy here! Guess what? I am going on an adventure with #1 today! I feel a little bit bad about leaving the Chans, but Mr. G will take good care of them, and we will only be gone till Sunday afternoon.

We are going to be heading east from here and, after Paris, we will go north east. We are going to Luxembourg to visit a school friend of #1's who lives there. #1 went there last year and they came to visit in July and they said that, next time, I had to come too! Isn't that exciting?

 In fact, I am totally beside myself with excitement!!!

I also wanted to  tell you know about a new friend I made. He is a beagle and his name is Moody:

 

Now, if you will excuse me, I have to finish packing. We are leaving mid-morning and returning on Sunday and, if everything  goes as planned, we will be going not just to  Luxembourg, but also to Germany and Belgium. I will of course be doing a full photo-reportage of my travels!

One Word Wednesday: SUN!

 

 

 

Tama-Chan Tuesday

Tama-Chan: Did somebody say "cute"?

 

#1 says I look kittenish which is quite the compliment at my age!

I have been doing a bit of dangling.

 

Yes, I am on the radiator. It is COLD. We haven't really had any snow but the temperatures have plunged. Enough already! 

Upward dangle:

 

And still helping #1 with her morning ablutions:

 

There are rumours of another departure by #1 later this week and, apparently, Tommy is involved too. Traitor! Thank goodness for Mr. G. We will keep you posted.

 

Manly Monday

Da Beebs: We had a very grey weekend and it's supposed to be a mix of rain and snow today, so here is a photo from a few days back, when I found a fab sunpuddle:

 

Da Genj: #1 tells me I could win a perfect tail tuck-in prize. Any idea what she is talking about?

 

Tommy: I need to get my beauty sleep because I am going on a fabulous adventure with #1 later this week!

 

Vidock: It's been snowing in England!

 Have a great week everyone!