and more....

Here's a lovely picture of my silk hydrangeas that Finnigan is enjoying!

Finally had time to use new camera!

Here's a picture of Angus and Finnigan on their first night at home!

"Zoo Diary"

Day Six

I am grossly outnumbered.

Golfer served the furry kids their breakfast and the younger ones scared off the older ones.  There was much pigging out.  When the babes were satisfied, we took up the empty dishes and put down the full ones for the older furry kids.  I hope they ate.

Golfer left for the golf course.   I did my usual morning routine stuff.  Then the fun began as I tried to read the paper.  There was much jumping and running.  Finnigan seems to feel a need to try to climb the lamps.  He can already get to the top of the tall scratching post in a single leap.  He's been eyeing the mantle.

Then Angus knocked over a large glass vase flower arrangement on the kitchen table.  It is weighted down with glass "marbles" but still he could move it.  This made a huge noise and scared all the others so there was more leaping and running.  Nothing broke, but the flowers look like they've been in a wind storm.

And then Angus moved on to the dining room where he did wheelies on the table and then wound around the glass decanters and candy dishes on the china cabinet.  He was joined by Finnigan who decided to do slides on the table and ran from the foyer onto the table, slid across and onto the antique sewing machine.  At which point he decided to make a nest in my lovely large flower arrnagement of silk hydrangeas.   The damage was already done, so at this point I went and got my new camera and took a couple pictures.  This weekend I will get them loaded onto the computer to show you!  Cecil had come back downstairs and was sitting in the dining room growling and meowing (he hardly ever does this).  The youngsters didn't listen to him and he gave up and took up a sentry post at the top of the stairs.  Cinder took a viewing spot about halfway up the steps and both were giving me the stink eye as I left for work.

I hope I have a house when I get home.

Stay safe.

And wish us luck.

p.s.  All of this activity is definitely worth it to have those two cute babies sleeping with us last night!  :)

Furry Baby Update . . .

Hey, all!

Things are going well at our house.  Geek Squad came yesterday afternoon with our new TV and other equipment.  Golfer is in love with his new remote - I think it does everything!  And they were great Geeks, too!  Very patient and explained everything.  Didn't act like we were asking dumb questions and such.  They took all the packaging and trash with them so no clean-up needed.

Now for the update!  We opened the library door last evening.  Angus and Finnigan had been acting like they knew there was something on the other side of that door.  We carried them to the large litterboxes to show them where they were and then let them explore. They ventured out very cautiously.  They seem to like the office and had a great time rearranging things on the computer desk.  They explored the smaller bathroom.  This was all accompanied by Cinder and Cecil staring at them with some occasional rumbling sounds, but nothing violent.  The babies went back to "their space" in the library for the night.  The door was left open; they seem to feel safe there.

I  hope our house is intact when we return this afternoon.  When I left this morning for an early appointment with my rheumatologist, all three boys were under our bed and Cinder was under the ottoman in the living room!  And all seemed quiet.  But under our bed is Cecil's safe spot.  When he went to run under there this morning he stopped halfway and let out a small "grrr" (the babies were already under there) and then went on and I didn't hear anything else.  I hope they are all "making nice"!

My appointment went well; go back in November.  I got to the office early so I have time to do this post.  In just a bit I have to go to the dentist for my broken tooth.  Busy day.

Have to get to the office work now.  Stay safe!

Am Overcome with Kitten Cuteness and Energy!

The babies have arrived!  They've been home about two hours. The library is set up as their temporary space for adjustment.  They've always been confined to a large cage, so aren't used to big spaces.  So far they've peed, pooped, turned over their water dish, got the kitten crunchies all wet, tried to climb the window treatments and knocked over the things on the table.  Then they ran around the room and few times until they were panting and had to lie down.  They are ADORABLE!  And just look at me with the cutest little faces like, "what? I didn't do that, Mom."  I can't wait for Golfer to get home and take over!  Pictures soon!

Cecil is hiding; he took off upstairs when he saw me setting up the room this morning.  I think he thought it would be him that got put in there.  Cinder is chillin' since I gave her one of her calming treats.  She does go by and look at the closed door every now and then, but makes no comments.  All is good. 

Stay safe!

Happy Anniversary, Golfer!

It's been a great 45 years.  I love you!

Hey, All! Summer is Here!

And with a vengeance!  It's been close to 100 here for a couple days.  And after the nice open-window weather we had been having, it's rough.  But a slight change is forecast for tonight with a little rain, so it might be better this weekend.

We had dinner with friends at the new Surf Rider restaurant in Poquoson this week.  It was very nice, right on the water and the food was good.  And it's always nice to catch up with friends.

Golfer and I went to see "The Avengers" again.  It was even better the second time!  And a nice cool way to spend a hot afternoon.

I know Bikini has mentioned "Dallas" in her Tweets and podcast.  I have to say, she must be right about J.R.'s eyebrows being planned.  I can't imagine a reputable barber would have let him out of the chair without even mentioning doing something about those!  (that was the scene where J.R. pulled the razor on John Ross and told him he knew what he was up to)  They're all up to something!

Angus and Finnigan are scheduled to arrive about noon on Sunday.  The shelter lady has several deliveries to make that day.  All of that litter have found their forever homes.  And they're all happy, healthy kitties.  We'll have a room all ready for them.  They need some secluded adjustment time since they've only ever been in a large cage since they were rescued.  A couple days should do it and then we'll bring them out to explore the house.

So, it's Summer and life goes on.  Take care and stay safe!