Feline and Nature Friday: Cali's Got'cha Day

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

 Dear Auntie HiC, 

I can’t believe it’s been a YEAR since the Cat Distribution System delivered me to my new home on the hill.

Happy Gotcha Day to ME❣️

Mom says I’ve added much joy, laughter & love to our family. 

I can’t imagine my life without them❣️

❤️ Cali

Dearest sweet Cali Girl you have added joy, laughter and love to my days and to our blog.

Watching you grow into such a loving feline daughter, sibling and niece has been an honor.   We can't forget you are Boss of da house too.

Lovingly your Auntie HiC

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One of our hosts for Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Mom Beth and the Girls made a beautiful new 
Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

Last week YAM had a lovely photo of blueberry vines and a wonderful quote

Adopt the pace of NATURE--her secret is patience

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Thoroughly Poetic and Thankful Thursday #220

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at

 Two Spoiled Cats

Here is this week's Photo Challenge 

 

True story

Excuse Me Madam

My name is Owen D. Owl

I am a male air mail carrier

faster than greased lightning 

I'm wise and careful

I heard your mail delivery was hit or miss

MOSTLY MISS

This piece is past due

It is the thank you note from Will to you.

Owen D. Owl to you I say I am most thankful and this is why.

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 Thankful Thursday hosted

Back story

Thankful Thursday 

Will is the oldest child of two young folks I meet when they enrolled in NCSU at age 18.  I watched their relationship blossom. I attended their wedding and the baby showers for both their children. Will is a delightful young man I've known for all of his 18 years. He recently graduated from high school with honors. They live 3 or 4 miles from us.

Will's thank you note to us had quite the journey.  Informed mail service I receive via email told me it on the way.  It finally arrived.   I have never received a piece of mail with two post marks.  First one was in the standard place at the top by the stamp, second one was on the bottom under our address.

His Mom told many of the thank you notes he sent out are being returned with

"incorrect address" in fact the addresses are CORRECT.  They have to put each one in a new envelope and another stamp.  

Will is pursuing a college degree in sports medicine and nutrition and hopes to become a Physical Therapist

Wordless Wednesday

 

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Unleased pet store in the mall where we walk.

I often see this pair unlocking the gate, finally got my camera out in time to snap.

I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THE DOG'S TAIL is a peach color...  

Happy Tuesday: The rest of the story

  

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus

On Saturday Symmetry I teased you with this photo.

  

The mall where we walk had an event featuring 

The Art of Dr. Seuss: Collection

it was only one day May 31, why it wasn't there in 

MARCH IS BEYOND ME.

March 2018 Dr Seuss Post

My name is Madi

but I am not catty!
When my din din is not ready,

sometimes I get 'maddie'

I never wear booties

but sometime I wear hatties!

We have reached the end of this

madi-ness.

Awww Monday with Kat and friends

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

Dear Auntie HiC,

As I settled down for my 2:35 nap, the mice were gathered beside me. As I fell asleep I thought I heard giggles.

Where did they go!?!😹

❤️ Kat

 Dearest Nephew Kat..
Auntie wants to send kudos to your Maestro for the PURRfect music to accompany this
adorable video and TO YOU a nomination for best Male performer in a Musical. 

Sunday Selfie with Ruby Rabbit

 

Saturday Stitches and Symmetry

Hosted by 

YAM Aunty click here to see her handwork

Thanks to YAM for fueling my urge to crochet  Today I have 2 news squares 

I thank our Host, YAM, for encouraging me not to give up on the troubled TREBLE.  

She said she thought I'd find it a useful stitch to conquer...SHE WAS CORRECT**.

Last week I featured my 'version' of the treble.

This week I completed the real TREBLE. I used thicker yarn 

I have a new favorite crochet stitch...

It is called Aligned Cobble Stitch, it has such personality too and is fun.  It is made with single and treble crochet stitches.

I had an entire skein of Soft Sage...it is such a pretty color

YAM was correct about the treble stitch** it is the terrific Treble that makes this adorable cobble pattern

More on this photo on July 15

 

Nature, Fill ins and Feline Friday Flashback

 

One of our hosts for Nature Friday host LLB Gang   

Mom Beth and the Girls made a beautiful new 
Nature Friday Badge honoring the Memory of our friend Gail

Janice my good friend and Photo Journalist sent me this bit of Nature.

Her niece is on an Alaskan Cruise.  Photo take from ship as they cruised by

Click below to read all about

Margerie Glacier

It is an Otter floating on ice

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

July 11, 2011

OR

July 11, 2025

Here are the Friendly Fill-Ins for tomorrow. Ellen came up with the first two and my wonderful co-host, Lorianne of Four-Legged Furballs came up with second two.

1. A word to describe my life right now would be cave dweller. It is so hot we are keeping all the shades down.  The only window with light is over the kitchen sink.

2. Hot, Humid, summer weather drives me batty

3. When it comes to weather preference I’m most known for loving  spring and fall.

4. A good book and a cold glass of water or iced coffee that I make myself,  is my idea of cozy.

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday #219

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at

 Two Spoiled Cats

Here is this weeks Photo Challenge 

Play Date 

It was Dad's day to play

I had lots of plans and fun things on my list. 

He fell into a deep asleep

I fell into disgruntled dismay.

I wanted to color 

 I could not reach my crayons

So I used Mom's make up.

If he doesn't want to look like a dope,

he will need lots of soap.

Wordless Wednesday with Cali

   

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Dear Auntie HiC,

 It might look like I’m being lazy, but  I’m actually helping Mom clean the glass tabletops. 

She works from the top while I inspect from below. 

We make a pretty good team! 

❤️ Cali

MOL MOL MOL CALI EVERYBUDDY NEEDS A SNOOPERVISOR.  WELL DONE BEING THE UNDER THE TABLE ONE.

I hope Mom paid attention to your instructions!! 

THIS IS SO MUCH FUN

HUGS AUNTIE HiC

Happy Tuesday Quote

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus    

My Photo Journalist and dear friend Janice sent me a text:

"Can you see the ground hog eating my Cone Flowers?

They are such fun to watch, their legs are so short and it is big around, amazing how fast they can move."

I replied: "Yes I can...it is lucky to be eating the flowers of someone who thinks he is cute"

Great quote for a Happy Tuesday

Awww Monday Fun Facts with Rocky

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

 Dear Auntie HiC,

This episode of Fun Facts with Rocky is regarding something near & dear to Mom’s heart.

Mom has been called a “Childless Cat Lady” in an insulting manner. She just says, “Thank you!” 😹

I was curious about where the term “Cat Lady” started, so I did a little research. It’s quite interesting.

❤️Rocky

Dearest Nephew Rocky

Auntie HiC loved Miss Mabel's commented "surrounded by softness"!!!

Also Auntie knows there is a huge difference in being alone and being lonely!!

As you know Auntie is an only child...she was never lonely.  In fact she developed a huge imagination and she loved reading too.  

Lovingly Auntie HiC

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