No words to describe Jeri's talent

This day so far has been 'the cat's meow'. 
Look what came to my door...

 Of course, Sierra had to get right in the action as she is normally the receiver of all packages.


This lovely gift was sent to me from Jeri at Hop-along Hollow Gazette. I was trying to think of a way to describe the talents of this great artist but I am baffled. I need you to just pop over to her blog and see for yourself.  This lady is a real treasure. She transports me to my childhood every time I look at her work.

The detail is amazing. Thank you so much Jeri for sending me these gorgeous prints. I know right where I will hang them once I finish a bit of painting. I feel honoured to receive such a fabulous gift.

Here is Jeri's blog. 

http://hopalonghollowgazette.blogspot.com/

Get over there and enjoy her talent. You will need a LARGE cup of tea for this one.

Nigel is baffled by her talent, too.

"Baffled, I tell ya" 

hugs, Deb

Stretching yourself too thin

Before leaving the shelter with the 3 babes and mom in their crate, I was told the kittens and Annie looked wonderful. So healthy. Then I was asked if I could take more home to foster. I quickly declined and said my hands were full for now (no exaggeration) and headed out the door. They are at their limit and I understand the need for foster homes.  I really hope that more people will try it. It's a good experience and I know that every cat is worth it.

It was only this morning that I started thinking about how little time I have spent with my own 4 cats since the kittens and Annie arrived. Lily has taken up sleeping with me at night just to get some time in and Sierra keeps my husband pinned to the couch while he tries to watch tv. Cali is in my face 'cause she's just like that and darling Ed has taken to stretching out near the wood-stove and sleeping most of the day. He is 22 years old, Cali will be 18 in November, Lily is 16 this year and Sierra is now a senior too. I won't have them much longer. Hugo is a loner and spends his day on the deck so he doesn't even notice a difference. He will soon be going to his own home as soon as my daughter's renovations are done.  They all need nail-clipping. (note to self)  Then there is Kane. He is my shadow and enjoys the ride. My cat-sitting business takes up a lot of my day during the busy months and starting this weekend I am busy again. So I am at my limit for animals in my life.
Annie still enjoys the kittens but really needs her space now.

Audrey & Annie

I have made 3 spots for her to get up on that the kittens can't reach but the sun can. 

She likes that. I understand. Sometimes I need my own space, too.


hugs, Deb

Off to the shelter we go.

Today was our (the retired guy came along) trip to the animal shelter for vaccinations and de-worming. (The cats...not us)

It was quite the experience since the kittens had never been out of the cat-room at home. It used to be a spare bedroom and will be again someday. Just don't show me any needy kittens and I'll actually turn the room into something presentable.

Mom & kittens were very quiet on their trip to Smiths Falls. Bree actually fell asleep.

Once we arrived, we went to the reception desk and the kittens and Annie were scooped up and taken to a small room to be inoculated and de-wormed. I waited outside the door just like any anxious momma. ;-)

Here they are back in the reception room and all is done. Had they been abducted? Yep, that was the only explanation.

There were many admirers there petting them and squeeeeealing over their baby faces.

Then home again, home again and their disgruntled meows were ear-deafening. Annie stayed silent.


Now they are resting after a good lunch and I expect that they will be feverish and sleepy for the rest of the day.

Glad to have this over-with. Now,  let's get them adopted.

hugs, Deb  

Playing with dishes

I found a teeny butter dish for .50 at a thrift store. To show how teeny it is I have placed it next to my Noritake Shenandoah tea-cup and saucer.

Cute isn't it.
Drop by http://theplumedpen.blogspot.com/2011/10/107th-tuesday-tea-for-two.html for Tea-cup Tuesday and http://sandimyyellowdoor.blogspot.com/ for Tea-time Tuesday.
hugs, Deb

Persevere

It rained most of today with just a moment of sun 

This is a neighbourhood cat that whiles away the day on the front porch and has for 20 years.

Tomorrow the kittens go to the shelter for inoculations and a check-up. I will take Annie too so she can be with them. I am always apprehensive about going there when they are bursting at the seams. Oh Lordy, I wish people would spay their cats.

I had 2 possible homes for Nigel fall through today. Either one would have been a great home for him.
I will bring them back after they have had their shots tomorrow and keep searching for that perfect, forever home. I know it's out there.

hugs, Deb

my girl

I miss my daughter today. I have been really busy with kittens and purging for our plans to sell next year and cat-sitting but today,  I really miss her. She is keeping in touch, bless her for that, but I am used to her flying in the door with her chatter and her laundry and often a new hair-style that always suits her pretty, young face.  

I want to be excited and happy for her like everyone else but instead I get to fret 'cause I'm the mom. Not fair!

"I'll just wait for her return"

 Here is the recent photo she sent us as she travels. She is the one in purple. They are travelling around South America and are now starting their trek to Machupicchu in Peru

This one I'm framing.

hugs, Deb

Sunday shenanigans

Sunday mornings. In our town you wake to the sound of the church bells ringing and playing a hymn. It's very nice but you do shake yourself to be sure you didn't perish throughout the night.  :-(

 It's quiet other than that and you can hear the last of the geese leaving. Did you know the word SILENT and LISTEN have the same letters?


I did take time for one cuppa before arming myself in preparation of putting the kitten room back in order. Oh boy, what they can do in 8 hours. Where's Molly Maid?

But they are happy, healthy and full of beans and that's the way I like to see them. Bree always wants to be picked up but I spend the first bit of time with Annie. She stays in the background but watches and I know how much she loves to be patted and talked to so she comes first.

My oldest daughter, Jess dropped in for breakfast.

and a kitten-fix.


These 3 love company. They are all so social and lovely with everyone. So is Annie.

(photo from Just Sayin' blog)

Look how big these 3 are now. I think Annie's countin' the days.

Off for our 2km walk. This is our town hall and a very handy clock.

Have a great Sunday.
Hugs, Deb