Abby's Secret

Abby: Let me tell you a secret . . . 

Stygia: Ha HA! I know your secret!

Arrrrooww! rrr-rrr-rr! Moww, rrrr-rrr rrowr rrr-rr-rr!!

Yeah, I know all of your secrets!

Sun Pigs: Prelude to a Whap

Abby: Ohhhh.... nice... sun and warmth! And here is my sis, Stygia, I need to check out her ears.

Stygia: Zzzz.....


Abby: (sniff, sniff!) Yeah, she could use a little extra attention here...

Stygia: ZzzzZZZZzzz....



Abby: (lick, lick, lick)

Stygia: Zzzzz.....



Stygia: zzz.... WHAT?!

Abby: RRRrrrr! Grrr! Don't move, arrrrghhhh, grrr!



Abby: I was only tryin' to be nice, but I see how it is. Whap or be whapped!!

Stygia: Back off!



Hope you had a happy day too! Hee hee!

Remote Report 3

Abby: There is nothing like a little bit of catnip (ok, well, maybe a lot of catnip...) to make sure it's a wonderful day! I don't know why I was being laughed at:

When I have my catnip, I find it extremely important to wash thoroughly. It can get a little bit difficult, though, because I tend to tip over when I try to reach some locations. I really have to chase my legs and tail because they try to get away!!

I am ready to pounce on anything in sight!

In Which Abby Dares A New Way To Wash

Abby: This morning I was hanging out on Mr. R's desk, when I noticed this glass of water sitting lonely and unattended. Obviously, that means it's my glass of water! What should I do with it first? Maybe I should try taking a drink, I bet it's fresher than the water in my bowl.

(muffled voice) I don't think this is going to work very well. I'm afraid if I put my head in any further, I will not be able to get it out, and that would be too embarrassing.

This works a lot better! I can dip my paw in, I get a sip of the fresh water, and cleaner paws too. I am going to spend a long time doing this, with both front paws.

Dip, and lick. Dip, and lick. Repeat until happy and satisfied. You know what? I can't believe no one stopped me today. The usually do everything possible to stop me from getting into their glasses.

Finally, I present this teeny tiny how-to video in case anyone didn't get the idea:

Happy Weekend

Abby: Ms. C is going to be away for the weekend, so I thought I would share with you the various ways I am going to be enjoying my weekend while she is not around. First of all, there's supposed to be sun:

There is nothing quite like a good bath in the sun. Wait! Mom! Why did you have to choose this picture? Hmph.

And my belly needs the sun too:

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and we will see you on Monday!

And the winner is...

Abby: My first move is to descend from the chair above! I wrap a paw around her neck, all friendly-like, and begin to wash her head and ear. She can't resist it! I am going to move in for THE BITEY!

Oh, yeah! She's rolling! She's trying to kick, but I am quick. And I am still on top.


She is still on her back. Could it be she is down for the count? 1 . . . 2 . . . 3 . . . 4 . . . ARRRGH! I get facewhapped! (tail fluffs up to raccoon size as she heads under the dining room table)


Stygia: First cat to run is the big loser!!! Never underestimate me, little sister.

For the Record!

Abby: Mom spent a long time today trying to catch me in the act. An act I do not perform. I tell you, I do not stick my paw in my water-bowl repeatedly and then lick it. I drink normally, just like this:

I did not just do what I said I do not do, and you will never catch me at it. Never.

It's a really yucky day here today, everything is coated in ice, and the air is foggy. We are very glad we are indoor kitties today.

Here is a close-up of the poor, icy birch-tree. You can biggify for more detail:

One last thing I would like to set straight. Stygia started a false rumor that I have a stinky bum. It's not true at all. In fact, she is the one with the stinky bum, but I don't complain about hers, I try to help her out with it but she kicks me away.

I take care of my entire family!

Of Goddesses and Butt-Fluff

Stygia: Hello! This is a picture from yesterday, but Ms. C really liked what she refers to my "Bastet silhouette" and she wanted me to share it with you. Of course I agreed, because anything that makes me look like a Goddess is fine with me!

Abby: This is a really good place from which I can stare at Ms. C, and be lazy at the same time. You know, our humans really, truly need us for so many reasons. Keeping a close eye on them is one of our most important roles as cats. Whatever would they do without us?

Full Monty, you say? Full Monty it is! Best of all, it is in the sun. I am sure Stygia over on the right thinks I am hogging it. It is a great place to start bathing. I really feel bad for all of those dogs who have to get baths in sunless bathrooms, and can't just stretch out and do it themselves in the wonderful sun spots.

Ms. C says I have developed some "respectable butt-fluff." Do you agree?

Feelin' Cozy

Abby: Ms. C says we ended up with over a foot of snow yesterday! And we were one of the lucky families in our area that did not lose power. Nevertheless, it was much colder than we cats were used to. Ms. C covered me with her bathrobe while I was relaxing on the floor, and I really liked how nice and warm it made me feel. Here I am giving Ms. C a small meow because she is talking to me, and I like to reply:


I am not biting my sister Stygia in this picture! She was wanting to play with that green mousie you see, but when I came over to give her a little help with washing her ears, she stretched out for me. I wish she would wash my ears, I can tell it feels good!


Stygia: She knew I was feeling playful, so of course as soon as the washing ended, we had to wrestle! I find that wrestling in the presence of my favorite mouse (the green one that still has a tail, of course!) makes it even more fun!!!

Ms. C: Here are some of our poor birch trees, weighed down by the heavy snow:

At last, the sun comes out! Yesterday, there was no sun, so of course Abby and Stygia have gravitated towards those warm spots on the cat condo and floor, to bathe and fall helplessly into naps!

What a week!

Friendly and Good

Abby: I am a good cat. I have the evidence to show you to prove it, as well! For example, I take good care of my cleanliness, and this is an important part of being a cat. Here, you can see I feel happy and comfortable washing my tail on Ms. C's desk!

In the middle of the afternoon, I like to have a nap. Sometimes, if I am lucky, Ms. C likes to have a nap, too. When she does, it's always the best if we can nap together and be cozy:

Finally, I try to be good to my sister. This is not wrestling that you see going on here! I have my arm around my sister's shoulder, and I am very thoroughly cleaning her forehead and ears for her. This time, I do not even get too excited and bite her. I just calmly wash and wash, and she was content, closing her eyes with that sleepy, happy expression. When I was done, I serenely walked away --- but do you know what she did then? She reached out and WHAPPED me! Mr. R said it was because I stopped too soon! What do you think?

I'm Not Afraid

Yes, when Ms. C comes up the stairs, I love to do the stiff-legged sideways jump, puff up my tail, and run off, but I'm not really afraid. Nothing scares me. Not even a thunder storm. In fact, during storms I really love to sit in the open sliding glass doors, up against the screen, watching all that transpires.

In the meantime, I would like to share with you my favorite new resting places. Ms. C rearranged her desk and places a special piece of fabric beside her desk for me, as you can see. The positions are quite favorable:

I have really taken to sleeping in this spot. I can stretch out, and keep a close eye on Ms. C at the same time. Ms. C was laughing with Mr. R and saying "She's not going to fit there forever!" I have no idea what she means. I can fit almost anywhere.

I am always ready for my close up:

Finally, to the left, when I need to groom, I have a special piece of fabric that is very comfy and perfect for me. Ms. C thinks I look "vulture-like." Do you??

I hope everyone has a wonderful week! I know I am going to with Ms. C, now that she is giving me some tuna.