I’m Ready – Bring Her ON!!!!

Ok, Let’s get it over with!!!  I am fluffy and soft, the bed is made, assorted weird vegetables have been purchased and I have been lectured on proper etiquette of greeting  guests (No, Hello Bites!).

I won’t bite, ok? Well maybe not at first, but once Aunt Goodbear gets comfortable, then well, let the games begin!

It looks like a good day for her flight.  It’s going to be sunny and nice here today.  However, this morning it was 32 degrees, I hope she brings her long underwear!!

Getting Ready for Goodbear – 40 hours and counting!

Hey, I really don’t have time to blog today.  I am trying to get ready for Aunt Goodbear and there are tons of things that need to be done…….  Can’t you see I am busy!!!

 

What do you mean, I have to get up and off the bed so you can make it?

There is a rapping, more like a smacking!!!

The cardinals have started their futile attempts at breaking into my house to get my kitty kibble!!!  Yep, every year in the spring they start throwing themselves against my basement windows at first light!!  You awake from your kitty slumber to Smack! Smack! Smack!  The HM has tried to cover the windows so the silly little birds don’t see their reflections, but they just move on to another window!!!

Honestly, they must have such terrible little birdy headaches!!!

New Sheets…..loss of napping space…Three days to Goodbear

Soft new navy sheets have been placed on the bed in the guest room, along with fluffy freshly aired comforter.  It’s a purrrfect spot for a “kitty nap” to take place; but NO!!  I have been told that this is now Aunt Goodbear’s bed and I am to stay off it.  In fact, the door to the room has been shut!  The HM says that once Goodbear arrives if she wants to share the bed with the fluffy orange beautiful kitty, she can, but I must not pre-fur the bed before her arrival.

I purrrsonally don’t see the problem,  I mean I know Aunt Goodbear loves fur (I’ve seen pictures of that fluffy cousin Codybear), so why not pre-fur?  It probably would be best to keep Aunt Goodbear in her natural habitat right?

Four Days to Goodbear….Does this fur make me look fat?

I am trying to “fluff” myself up, and shine up my kitty coat, so I am ready for Aunt Goodbear.  I want to impress her not only with my adorable purrrsonality, my intelligence, but also with my good looks.  I wish I had gone on a diet, but too late now, she will have to accept me as I am, full-figured and proud of it.

A Pawsative Purrrspective

Life isn’t always a bowl of Fancy Feast…….some days you wake up and your fur is just all the wrong way!!  You know what I’m sayin?  You got this giant hairball in the back of your throat, or someone dropped a ball in your water dish?

It’s days like that when I have to remember where I came from and how far I have gone.  I started out a timid, scared puss, and I have developed into a celebrity of sorts.  Yes, life has been good to PennyCat.

I think often times we get so boggled down with the rush of every day life we often forget how far we have progressed.  Humans have this problem even more so than us animals.  You plow through your day, rammin and crammin as you go, forgetting to notice the beauty of life.  People are yelling, blowing horns and screaming at each other.  You watch the news and there is hate and greed all around.  That’s why having a pet is so great, animals don’t care if the stock market is down, gas is up, or the turnpike is bumper to bumper.  So tonight,  when your day is almost over, take some time to stroke a belly, pat the head, rub an ear.  Grab a leash and take a nice walk or curl up on the couch with a cup of tea and your favorite cat.  It will slow you down, relieve your stress, and give you a chance to see the beauty of God’s world.  Life is good when we have each other.

Money, Money, Money

No doubt the down swing in the economy has influenced everyone on their day to day purchases, as well as decisions on recreational activities.  Well, pets have been affected by this too.  The price of Fancy Feast has doubled, and people think twice about tossing the dog in the car to drive to the dog park, when gas is over $2.00 a gallon.

Purrrhaps we need to rethink our activities and come up with some “money” free plans for weekends.  Why not plan one and see what type of things you and your family can come up with.  Have you ever taken your dog on a walk of the historical part of your town?  When was the last time you sat and played a board game with your kid or spouse……..remember LIFE?  How about having friends over for a  pot luck dinner.  Everyone brings an ingredient and you see what you can create with what you end up with?  Hey, if it doesn’t taste good, give it to the dog!!!  

How about movie night……..I don’t know about you, but between my friends there are hundreds of owned movies.  Why spend the cash on the theater, when you can sit on your own couch and snack (with a furry buddy beside you)!!!!  Get your friends together for a DVD exchange, label five of your favorites with your mailing address and swap them around!    I don’t want your, “Cujo” or “Beethoven” thanks anyway!

I have three cans of cat food I don’t care for.  Purrhaps you have half a bag of kibble your cat doesn’t enjoy.  Hey, don’t toss it out, let’s trade!!!  Ok, purrhaps you don’t want the moldy stuff, I’ll add it to the mulch pile!!!  How about the dog toy or bed your pet hates.  Give it up……the Shelters need that stuff!

Day Seven of the Goodbear Countdown

Seven days out now before Aunt Goodbear; and I am hoping the weather warms up a little.  Yesterday when the HM got up for work it was 7 degrees!!  Ridiculous!!!  The streams are melting and the mud is ooozing, so perhaps we will have some good days for Aunty’s visit.

I am looking forward to having everyone home for a few days.  It seems that I have been alone a lot lately and I will enjoy the company.  I was told that Aunt Goodbear is proficient in the game of “rope monster” and I am looking forward to that!

Nine days to Goodbear

Yes, that’s kitty fur…….delicate under carriage, kitty fur.  I believe it was the final assault on my tummy (at least, I hope so!)  All the big mats have been removed, and after a few more brushings, I will be “fluffy” and “silky” for Aunt Goodbear’s visit.  Now I hope my family doesn’t really think I am going to let Aunty touch my belly!!!  Sorry, not on her second visit….I’m not that type of Kitty.

I hope that Aunt Goodbear realizes that this house is “pro-kitty”.  We live by kitty rules here.   I know that she lives in a pro-dog environment where she is……but in this town,  I ride in the saddle! I’m the, Kitty-in-Charge (KIC), the Big Kahuna (hmmm, rhymes with Tuna, geez, I’m hungry) ohhhh, focus……

I am working on a small list of rules and regulations for her.  Purrrhaps a little workbook or a video?   Do you think getting her signature on the document would be offensive,   how about a notary or hand on the bible?  I want to make sure I have all my bases covered, leave no hairball unturned.

The Goodbear Countdown begins!!

I have just been informed by the house “parents” that it is officially ten days before Aunt Goodbear arrives.  This of course, means that all types of preparations must begin!!!    First, off the heat ducts must be opened so dear Auntie doesn’t freeze her patootie off!  Then the monster cobwebs must be cleared (I love them when they float through the air)!  The HM will put some nice new sheets on the bed and I will get them prepped with ”fur”, so they are just right.

I met Aunt Goodbear once before and we didn’t really hit it off; but I am willing to give her another shot, I mean after all she does send me gifts at Christmas!