With so many things to do but an unsettled heart it is difficult to work. The day is all sunshine, butterflies and fledglings. Summer. Time to gather up the threads and weave.
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Gathering up the threads..
With so many things to do but an unsettled heart it is difficult to work. The day is all sunshine, butterflies and fledglings. Summer. Time to gather up the threads and weave.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Sad news
Very sorry to have to say that Lord Genji of Silverstorm was killed by a car on Saturday. So sad. This is how I will remember him best, Lord of the high hill. For now, that is all.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Reading by Tigerlight
There is a new big cat print for sale to raise money for a wonderful charity in the USA, Kids Need to Read. Reading by Tigerlight. Spot the Pixiecat.
They also have Little Red Reading to the Wolves. At $55 these are a bargain. They would look wonderful in reading corners in schools. They are quiet celebrations of reading.
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They post anywhere in the world ( postage is extra though) and make a wonderful pair.
They also have Little Red Reading to the Wolves. At $55 these are a bargain. They would look wonderful in reading corners in schools. They are quiet celebrations of reading.
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They post anywhere in the world ( postage is extra though) and make a wonderful pair.
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Catster
Been away for a while and missing the kittens. Came back with too much to do to find kittens had grown. Meanwhile I have signed two copies of I am Cat with special Genji and Lady Spittifer drawings. These are off to Catster. More on this later.
While I was away I met big versions of the kittens. Utterly beautiful leopards at the Woodland Park in Seattle.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Favorite places for sitting.
In a book.
On cushion in corner.
Where ever Hannah sits.
In a box.
On a gold cushion in the corner.
Top of the bookcase.
In the cat lounge.
On the sofa.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Cats and Water
Over years of writing the Cat's Blog organisations have often approached the cats to ask them to advertise. The answer has always been the same.
"We are cats. We have no pockets in which to keep money. No thanks."
But when new things have been found that are good we feel that it is time to shout about it.
The ginger pride have always walked, spend time indoors and out, come and go at will. They have access outside to fresh spring water. They seldom drink from the dog's bowl.
It has often worried me that so many cats get kidney problems.
So, when reading up about Bengal cats over and again people recommended water fountains for drinking. Within days of getting the kittens I realised they weren't really drinking much. I was advised that they didn't drink much when on a 'raw' diet, but decided to pay the £30 for a water fountain.
It has been brilliant. They drink from it, splash about and play with the water.
The pump is quiet, and should last a while. People suggest soaking in vinegar or bicarb to clear limescale.
Now the cats often drink and the older cats also like the water fountain.
Mine is made by Cat Mate, but there are loads of other makes.
PS The weasels are stuffed and don't drink water.
"We are cats. We have no pockets in which to keep money. No thanks."
But when new things have been found that are good we feel that it is time to shout about it.
The ginger pride have always walked, spend time indoors and out, come and go at will. They have access outside to fresh spring water. They seldom drink from the dog's bowl.
It has often worried me that so many cats get kidney problems.
So, when reading up about Bengal cats over and again people recommended water fountains for drinking. Within days of getting the kittens I realised they weren't really drinking much. I was advised that they didn't drink much when on a 'raw' diet, but decided to pay the £30 for a water fountain.
It has been brilliant. They drink from it, splash about and play with the water.
The water fountain has a tray, a filter that will need replacing and a pump. One thing to always remember is that when you clean out the trays and put the pump back together the top tray has to fit into a hole in the top of the pump, otherwise it won't work.
The cats love to watch when the pump is switched back on. In fact they love the whole process of cleaning the water fountain.
Now the cats often drink and the older cats also like the water fountain.
Mine is made by Cat Mate, but there are loads of other makes.
PS The weasels are stuffed and don't drink water.
One Month with the Bengal Babies.
One month has gone by since the journey to the Northlands to collect the Bengal Babies from the Cat's Mother. These are some of the things I have learned.
1. It is very difficult to sweep the floor with a dustpan and brush as kittens will sit in the pan.
2. It is very difficult to paint with Bengal Babies in the room as they like to 'help' and find ink and paint very attractive.
4. Ginger cats are attracted to silver kittens, especially when they realise that there is kitten food to be 'tidied up'.
7. Being pedigree cats Bengal Babies are often attracted to fine art ceramics. Occasionally this can result in tears and shards. ( no pots were damaged during the playing in the moonjar).
8. Although many people will tell you that being on a diet of raw food ( the Bengal Babies eat raw pet food bought via mail order from Natural Instincts) the purchase of a water fountain with a pump will ensure that the Bengal Babies drink enough water. They also like to help with the washing up.
9. Bengal Babies are very good at finding small things that are hidden. Below see Spitifer, also known as Spiticat, who put the elephant tamer in his place!
10. Bengal Babies love to meet new people and love to be adored.
Main conclusion: in what has been a very difficult month health wise the kittens have been a joy to be with. They have settled in with dogs and cats. Looking forward to taking them out for walks when they are a little older.
Oh....
and ...
11. It is IMPOSSIBLE to work with Bengal Babies in the studio if you want to do anything other than a lino cut and even with that they will try and help.
1. It is very difficult to sweep the floor with a dustpan and brush as kittens will sit in the pan.
2. It is very difficult to paint with Bengal Babies in the room as they like to 'help' and find ink and paint very attractive.
3. Bengal Babies can do the ammonite cat curl from a very early age.
4. Ginger cats are attracted to silver kittens, especially when they realise that there is kitten food to be 'tidied up'.
5. Trying to make a bed with 2 Bengals Babies around is a hilarious but frustrating experience. It is possible, but could take twice as long. However you will laugh.
6. Being a neutral colour Snow Bengal Babies go with any backdrop and almost always look stunning.
7. Being pedigree cats Bengal Babies are often attracted to fine art ceramics. Occasionally this can result in tears and shards. ( no pots were damaged during the playing in the moonjar).
8. Although many people will tell you that being on a diet of raw food ( the Bengal Babies eat raw pet food bought via mail order from Natural Instincts) the purchase of a water fountain with a pump will ensure that the Bengal Babies drink enough water. They also like to help with the washing up.
9. Bengal Babies are very good at finding small things that are hidden. Below see Spitifer, also known as Spiticat, who put the elephant tamer in his place!
10. Bengal Babies love to meet new people and love to be adored.
Main conclusion: in what has been a very difficult month health wise the kittens have been a joy to be with. They have settled in with dogs and cats. Looking forward to taking them out for walks when they are a little older.
Oh....
and ...
11. It is IMPOSSIBLE to work with Bengal Babies in the studio if you want to do anything other than a lino cut and even with that they will try and help.
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