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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: NAPPING 101

GOOD MORNING Class
I want to take this opportunity to thank Sarge, from 
for making this personalized backpack for me.

Today will be slam packed with helpful demonstrations.
I can tell by the rowdy crowd most of you are clueless about class so here is a reminder

EVERYONE PLEASE STAND, PUT YOUR RIGHT PAW OVER YOUR HEART AS WE PLEDGE THE UNITED STATES FLAG!!  
If you are from another Country, we thank you for standing.

NAPPING 101: SYLLABUS
This course will offer insight into the science of napping,
the environment needed to produce the best nap,
and different napping techniques and how to best
keep interlopers from disturbing your naps.
Course outline
1. How to avoid interruptions 
2. Sleeping environment
LUNCH BREAK
Raffle for 2 books and a scarf going on all day
at Mona and Weenies
3. Sleeping positions
4. Proper Stretching 

There will be roll call before each section.
When you hear your name please meow, bark, squeak,
bray or squawk to let me know you are here.

Before Class is dismissed we have a very special treat for you!!

NAPPING 101 WORKSHOP

1. How to avoid interruptions
Student pawticipation:
All the kitties at Squirrel Queen's House
Kitties remember you are on Squirrel Patrol
Finn (K9)
It isn't time to go to the park yet
Molly (K9)
Please take your glasses off the top of your head.
Bronson and Pepper (K9)
No you may not wear Cherry's on your head 
Sasha (K9)
I know you are a Chef but this is not cooking 1010
Jasmine and Simba (Feline)
I know you love the garden but no garden gloves in class
Brulee and Truffle (Feline)
Ladies no sweets allowed in class
Einstein and Darwin (Guinea Pigs)
Please get your piggy noses off the blackboard

a. Sleep with one eye open
b. Never make eye contact But be sure your lasers are on high beam for night vision

c. Scream, kick and pitch a hissy fit whenever you are bothered 

d.  AND if all of the above fails......
LEAVE

2. Sleeping Environment
Students pawticipation
Prancer Pie's Pack(4 Feline's 1 K9)
My mancat please wipe the pie off your nose it is distracting the class.
Goose (K9) 
This is not the time or place to be daydreaming about hiking in Idaho
TK and Squashies (Felines)
Pay attention, I know you 2 would rather be sunning on the deck
Pip (K9)
I'm going to get you a booster seat so I can see your handsome face.
Remington (K9)
Please take off your cap and put your football under your seat

Katnip Lounge, (Baker's Dozen Felines)
Please form a straight line so I can count your noses.
Pony Bloggers (K9s and Felines)
Kate and CB Please tell the class a little about Alaska
Island Cats (3 Felines)
You are late!! Please reset your watches we don't use Island clocks here
Puddles ( imitation Greyhound)
Excuse me, Missy...If you roll those Doxie eyes at me one more time you will STAY after class, writing "I will not roll
my eyes", 1000 times.

a.  Be sure your furs are just the right temperature
not too hot, not too cold

b. BUT avoid bright colors.  They are loud and will give you nightmares.

c. Always keep a night light turned on... just in case you need a
midnight snack or you need to p.p.

 e.  If you have a roommate, give them a full set of house rules!

 f. If they come in after curfew, take their paws away from them!!


LUNCH BREAK: 

Please be back in your seat  promptly at 1:15

Please exit the room to the rear in an orderly fashion

Sasha and The Pony Bloggers will be serving lunches
Vegetarians the salad bar is to your right
Everyone else the full service buffet is to the right
Now that everyone has full tummy let's talk about....

3. Sleeping positions
Student Pawticipation:
Marg's Pets (22 Felines, 2 dogs and 2 Donkeys)
OMC(ritters) I don't have enough seats...some of you will have to 
sit on Joe and Smoke's backs
Nora and Blaze (K9s)
Eyes to the front please...this is napping 101 no Hunting 'possum
101
Chronicle of Woos (4 Pack)
Phantom your pack's manners are excellent
Eric and Flynn (Felines)
I hope you two fine English gents are able to understand
my Southernese
Miss Mindy (K9)
Please park your Cinderella Coach at the back of the class
Sugar (K9)
Golden Aloha Sugar please share your lovely Hawaiian fruit with the class
Jazzi and Addy (K9s)
Ladies, I'm sorry no Tacos in class and no running in circles
Frankie and Ernie (K9s with Tudes)
Cover yourselves no whitey tightys  allowed in class
a.  REM sleep occurs if, and only if, your bed is the correct size!
 b.  Once you find a comfy bed cover you eyes so nothing distracts you.

 c..  Sun puddles make the absolute BEST places to sleep.
If your house is like mine, there are a variety of sun puddles

 d.  Paws down the very BEST place to sleep is close to Mom.
I feel very safe and relaxed
.
4. Proper Stretching 
Student Pawticipation:
Lorenza (K9)
OMDs what a gorgeous dress your G-ma made for your first day of school...love the bow on your tush
Maggie Mae and Max (K9s)
OMDs sit your wiggly Boxer tails at your desk now
Cat's Cats (5 pack)
Yes you may all sit together you are very well behaved
Manx Mews (Felines)
Please follow Abby your seats are on top of the shelf
Willow (Feline)
Goodness me I had no idea you were such an experienced napper
Nellie (Feline)
Take a chill pill...I know you aren't really as rowdy as you appear
Trudy (K9)
If you sit very still in class, you may go for a walk at recess
a.  After a good nap it is important to stretch and yawn
(it saves energy to do them at the same time)
 b. Keep your eyes shut until you have properly stretched your legs
c. Once the juices are pumping raise your tush up in the air
to stretch your back then open your eyes
 d.  Last but not least stand up and reach for the stars!!



We hope you all have enjoyed Napping 101.  
In case you have any questions in the future, my contact info is

Ms. Madi(son) Diva Cat, PhD, 
SoN (Science of Napping)
Cell #: 1-888-228-6277
(1-888-cat-naps)

TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTIVENESS AND EXCELLENT CLASS PAWTICIPATION.  MOM AND I
HAVE ARRANGED FOR A VERY SPECIAL 
Before recess,  please gather at the front of the class 
for our Class Picture
Mad Snapper is set up for our official Class Picture

RECESS 
HOSTED BY 
NINA AND HER MOM MS. CINDY
PLEASE CLICK

HERE 

TO BE RUN OVER TO THEIR BLOG

Disclaimer on the course:
You will not receive any degrees for attending, you will not be compensated for your time, 
BUTT
you will receive a virtual, honorary
diploma that can be wave in your human's face anytime they dare to wake you from a deep sleep.



Below is a list and link to all the classes being taught today

Higgins       Class      Security 101 How to Serve and Pawtect
Nora          Class       How to train a Foster Brother or Sister
Kelly            Class      Dieting
Noodles        Class      Walking like a Prince or Princess

Nola           Class       Modeling and OR Minion Ruling

Echo          Class      Comfy Places to Rest or Sleep     AND...  a super LUNCH BOOTH  
Frankie Furter         Class         PAWli Sci.

Jazzi      Class         Creative Table Snatching

Kresty Krew        Class  # 1 Jimnastikals    and   Class #2   Deportment

Sarge     to SEE ALL of  the BACKPACKS    and  fur  seeing the   BOOKS for Door Prize drawing

Pip          Drawing fur DoorPrize.. BOOKS only
for two wonderful K9 Books donated by Sarge, Frankie and Ernie

Puddles       Drawing fur Door Prize... Scarf Only 
hand crocheted scarf donated by Madi and Mom
Color Heather Gray w/ navy stripe, washable, 50" long
free shipping in the USA

Casey        Class         Back to School Fashion Tips

Sasha    Awesome Possum Pizza Booth and Rolling TRUCK...  available fur Class Break times too...
Tucker         Class        How to Chews Toys

Milo Dixie and Newby      Class #1. Dachshund German fur Peeps  and  
                                      Class # 2. College Prep.  Blanket Fluffing

Daisy Bella & Roxy       Class         Mathematics 121   Dog/Cat to Treat Correspondence

Madi        Class     Napping 101           AND the SCARF for the Door Prize

Mona & Weenie    Class     School Bus Riding Rules   
    
            PLUS   This is where you will find the
 CHIP IN for Door Prizes (2 book set and Crocheted Scarf)  
 AND .....ALSO  the  
  CHIP IN for Bumble Bee and Plane RIDES and Apples for your Teacher(s)
      THESE CHIP IN THINGYS    are for Miss Sandra and the Houston Pittie Pack...   to help them get settled in their new home...    A very special Lady.. is going to MATCH what we earn here up to $500.00

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

I, is Madi, and I approved the mess(age)

STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO FROM MY 
CAMP-PAIN MANGER
THE ONE 
THE ONLY
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Imitation Greyhound
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44 comments:

  1. Yummmm before we go could you go over the sleeping environment? I was thinking about fishing in Idaho and hiking around.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  2. What a great class Madi! I hope you and the others enjoy the recess I have planned.

    Cindy

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  3. Woof! Woof! I'm Here ... Golden LAUGHS What a FUN class. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

    BTW I don't see the blog hop on your post. Golden Woofs

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  4. That is such a great class. Piggies learnt so many tricks. I hope they will learn to nap more and longer from now on. Love meeting so many friends too.
    Thank you for letting us participate.

    Sankissjuice

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  5. Very informative! We had a great time and we're so glad Princeton behaved himself. (whew!) You are a great teacher Madi. Happy Wednesday from all of us at Prancer Pie. XOXOXO

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  6. Wow Madi mate, you just about got it covered. If I wasn't packing, I'd be joining you for a kip! Deccy x

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  7. Madi, OMD, that is such excellent information!! I am going to have to take a nap and then try to nap some more. You are a wonderful teacher. You are so good at reaching for the stars. Can you please direct some of the students to my pizza truck at break time?? I appreciate it and please stop by after class, I have a special order of mousatouille just for you.

    Loveys Sasha

    p.s. I hope Puddles(giggles) doesn't have to stay too long writing on the board.

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  8. p.s. My Mommy wants that scarf so bad, she already bought tickets for it.

    Loveys Sasha

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  9. WOW Madi, that was one great class on nappin....who knew there was so much to it. It is making me sleepy and I do believe that I will go and take a ZZzzzzzzzzz

    wags
    Jazzi and Addi

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  10. Oh wow, that was one super cool class Madi. We learned all kinds of new things about napping and we will be practicing what we learned.
    Right now we are headed out to recess and then grab a bite at Sasha's truck.

    We are also super excited that you will be running for mayor of blogville!

    Purrs,
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew

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  11. Me and Simba have really enjoyed the class today. It's the first time I have ever been in class, but Simba says I was well behaved and listened well. I am going home now to practice all I have learnt :)xx

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  12. Bwhahahahahaha...OMD, I so didn't mean fur you to actually SEE me roll my eyeballs. It is a bad habit.
    Can you gets me an extra step stool and I is gonna sit next to Pip...hehehehe...I promise we won't talk. Bah, of course we'll talk.

    Nows when I gets home from school I is gonna test all dis information and sees...I took good notes.

    Puddles

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  13. May I add a comment, Miss Mad (raising paw)? I find another trick is to pretend to be hard of hearing. Let the humans say your name over and over and just ignore them and keep napping. Works every time.

    Thanks for the booster chair. It's giving me a paw up to the buffet!

    Your pal, Pip

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  14. Well done Madi we are going to go and find a sun puddle now and get a quick nap before popping over to attend the other classes. Nice one. Have a wonderful Wednesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  15. WOW! That was way to much learning for me girl! Think I will just go and take a nap in my Cindrella Coach! See ya later.
    Lovies, Miss Mindy

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  16. Fantastic, very entertaining class!

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  17. WEll that sure was such a good class. We sure are glad that Smoke and Joe didn't try the napping while we were sitting on them. They are pretty darn comfy. Madi, your Mom has been so very busy. Our Mom had to change her undies, she laughed so hard. Well done.

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  18. Sorry I can't take off my hat....I have hat head and then I will look weird....and I don't want Puddles to take my football so I will just hold on to it.... So how do you like teaching? Quite the class you have, my friend! Hey, someone is drinking beer under the desk again....not tattling....just stating a fact....

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  19. Dis nappin class is a breeze. I tinks I will major in nappin when me gets to college.

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  20. you are so very talented Madi, this is quite the lecture and tell mom she did a great job pulling this together so you could teach.

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  21. OMD Miss Madi Ernie and I are gonna try EVERY ONE of these techniques. BUTT furst I gotta take Ernie out to RECESS. He is really excited about THAT beclaws he has NEVER had recess before.
    THIS was a WONDERFUL Class. We learned soooooo much. Isn't Classroom Management a Pain Under the Tail? Young'uns today ... have NO Respect. Sorry about wearing our tighty whities to class. I was afraid Ernie would get excited and DRIBBLE.
    BRAVO on the SUPER CLASS.

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  22. i was interrupted before i read the instructions oh how not to be, and did not finish my comment. i was surprised how many of the class were familiar to me already. and i can see by all these priceless photos of you, that you ARE the right lecturer for this class, you have the nap down really well.

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  23. I must have been the silent one sitting in the back. Glad you didn't notice I snuck in because I over slept.
    Thanks for being a friend
    Sweet William The Scot

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  24. OMC and OMD, Madi! That is the most precise class on Napping!
    I'm worn out with all of the work Mom must have done writing it!
    Absolutely loved the incorporation of all the critters I already know!
    Now you both need to rest up after an exhausting post!!
    Hugs, Kathy

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  25. Madi the level of napping expertise was amazing you are a most excellent teaching on the finer arts that are most often forgotten by lay kittens and dogs.
    Purrs and Headbutts,
    Willow

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  26. Madi, you´re a purrrrfect Mademoseille!!!!

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  27. Oh my goodness! Continuing education for kitties! Looks like everything is covered. What a wonderful idea :)

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  28. We are all so happy we made it to class, Madi. Today's lesson was just pawesome. We have been practicing our napping skills for many years now but there is always more to learn every day. In fact, we are hoping you can hold class very often because we NEVER get lunch at our home, but we truly loved having the lunch break with all our fellow classmates.

    Psssst, Phantom, wake up, please - it is rude to sleep during class.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  29. We loved your class... who could possibly do a better job teaching about napping than a kitteh... I mean they call it catnaps after all

    So glad you are throwing your hat in the ring... you'd be a fine mayor!

    Shelle, Milo, Dixie and Newby,
    http://simpaticodreams.blogspot.com/

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  30. Madi! Great class! I am particularly grateful for the tip when bothered to Pitch A Fit! Pawsome! I will definitely give this a try :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  31. Oh no, I can't believe I furgot to register for your class!! I hope you don't mind me auditing it anyway. I learned SO much.

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  32. Hey Madi!
    Wow, what a great class! This is so important to all of us and we wanna get it right. Love the sunpuddle reminder and those stretch-and-yawn techniques are great. I'm so very happy that you like your backpack!
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, Super-Student

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  33. Madi for Mayor!!! I am totally behind you my sweetpal. May I be in charge with providing snacks for voters?? A little bribery can go a long way you know. I have to go Puddles got the keys to the food truck and Mommy is mad. PUDDLES!!!

    Loveys Sasha

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  34. Man, I missed out on all of this back to school fun!

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  35. So much information....we tuned in through 'School of the Air'. You make it look so easy....but trying to remember all of that, and put up with HER putting the flashy box in our faces....sheesh! It's a wonder we EVER get in a good nap.

    Love the Visuals, it makes everything so clear. Thanks for a great lesson.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  36. Oh Madi this was the best class I have ever had in my entire life.
    I learned so much and enjoyed it too.
    Meeting everyone was the one of the best parts.Thank you for this
    valuable lesson.

    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ✿•*¨`*•. ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥✿•*¨`*•.

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  37. Madi! You are one tough teacher! But we learned so much...like not to rely on our Island clocks! Hehehe!

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  38. Excellent class Madi!

    You is a natural at teachin' !

    Woofs and Licks,
    Maggie Mae and Max

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  39. That was the very very best class ever! I really liked the part about throwing a fit if you are disturbed.

    Mrs. Master says I have to apologize for hunting during class. I really am sorry.

    Nora

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  40. OMD!
    Napping properly sure is a science!
    Thanks for your very interesting, informative and illustrative class!
    Kisses and hugs
    Lorenza

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  41. Ohhh... That was so much fun! I love it. Wouldn't it be nice if we could stretch the way our kitties do?

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  42. We thought we were experts in napping. We didn't realise how much we still had to learn.

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  43. Wow, we love higher education!!!

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