Saturday Stitches and Symmetry

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Thanks to YAM for fueling my urge to crochet  

One new stitch this week

 "Twin stitch" multiples of 4

Here are 15 completed so far

I'm starting to make second squares of the stitches I like.

Nature, Feline and Final Friday Feature

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

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Nature and Final Friday Feature

Ode to  Male Eastern Bluebird

 Mr. Bluebird

sitting on my window ledge,

staring into my house.

Tap, tap, tapping on the glass.

Do you see a mouse

Perhaps you are trying say HI

from up in the sky.

When you get my attention, you

spread you wings...jump up

into the air and back down.

Be very careful my fine feathered friend,

it would make me frown.

If upon the ground, you were  found. 

The video is about 10 seconds. In beginning you can see his shadow

Music is from YouTube playing on my tv

Here are a few still pictures of him.

On the bottom right you see him as he is about to jump

At the top of the window,  in the middle above circle you see him hovering

Maybe some birding friends can explain this behavior.  I think maybe he is trying to

impress Mrs. BB...

Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

From July 2011 flashback Madi talking about my favorite things

#1. ME, MADI THE DIVA CAT
I especially like sitting right here where I can be in the middle of everything.  This spot is half way between the kitchen and the family room.

#2. RUBY THROATED HUMMERS
BELOW IS THE ADULT MALE RUBY THROATED TAKEN July 19, 2011

Thoroughly Poetic Thursday#221

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

 Two Spoiled Cats

Here is this week's Photo Challenge

This photo reminded me of a similar story about Madi....

Flashback May 6, 2010

What is that lovely aroma?

A few nights ago, we went directly from home to supper then came directly home.

Evidently while we were gone, we either picked up a very good smell or a very bad smell.

Madi immediately noticed something was different about us.

She started with my shoes

nope it isn't Mom's...let me check out Dad's

oh baby this is it. Dad what in the world did you walk in?
Can I have some on my head? Yes right there please

ummm let me see if your left shoes smells as good as your right oh boy that one is even better.

Madi continue to push and shove at her Dad's shoes until he finally said here take the shoes

She then became even more obsessed with them. I moved them to the bedroom,

she followed me in there continued to sniff and bite at them. I finally sprayed the bottom of them. with Clorox Anywhere. Then put them in the closet.

Her Dad said he had the shoes on all day but she showed no interest in them until after supper.

I don't know what he walked in but it certainly appealed to Madi's senses.

Maybe there is a little K9 in our feline.

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MIA after 2PM today

Bryan has his 2nd post op with his eye surgeon today.

We are hopefully he will give Bryan all clear.

Next up is going to the optometrist to have his left eye 

check. He will need a new eye glass left lens in his glasses 

Hugs and will catch up tomorrow

  

Words on Wednesday: Staying Cool with Cali, Kat and Rocky

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

Dear Auntie HiC,

This map shows most of the US is experiencing above average temperatures. 

🥵

We each have our own favorite spots for chilling during the oppressive heat!

I, Cali Porcelain Queen, fit purrfectly  and I can keep the cool confined

Kool Kat says work smarter not harder.

I, Rocky, have a perfected a hangover and undercarriage pose

Has it been unseasonably hot where you live? How do you stay cool?

❤️ Kat, Rocky & Cali

Dear Cali, Kat and Rocky this is how we stay cool

In the lazy, hazy, crazy hot daze of summer 

Rainbow sherbet and Ginger ale floats make us H A P P Y

add a package of peanut butter crackers and you have LUNCH

Happy Tuesday: Fun Facts about Alaska with Rocky

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus   

Dear Auntie HiC,

A few weeks ago I received special a request from our good friends at da tabbies o trout towne regarding bears and salmon. 

It just so happens that Mom knows a good bit about salmon.  In the summer of 1996, the Peeps  spent 3 weeks  camping in Alaska & Canada. 

They spent time with friends, Wayne, Scarlett & Matt Hall, who live on the Yukon River in Eagle, Alaska.

It was salmon season, and The Halls were busy catching & drying salmon for their sled dogs. 

Salmon is a common and beneficial food for sled  dogs. Historically salmon was a staple in their diet, especially in regions like Alaska where salmons runs are abundant. 

Salmon provides essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids & protein, which are important for sled dogs health and performance.

Bears consume large quantities of salmon during the summer to build up fat reserves for the long winter hibernation. 

Sled dogs & bears also find it yummy for the tummy! 

Mom spent a day in the river helping (staying out of the way) catch and clean the fish. The tall gentleman with the cane, Chief, makes the nets & helps pull them out of the river. Chief is also blind. One of the nicest men Mom has ever met. 

Quite an experience!

Thanks for the question & enjoy the video of the delicious salmon!

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Dear Mack and F(ood)S(ervice)G(irl) thank you for this wonderful question and the opportunity to share a place our PawRENTS love!!!

OH and Alaska is how Mom met Auntie HiC way back in 2005.

Mom and Auntie HiC were a pawticipants in a Chat room for people who love

All things about Alaska

💕💕

Rocky

Awww Monday: Kat and Rocky

  

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus 

Dear Auntie HiC, 

As you know, Mom's back was misbehaving last week.  We stayed by her side.  We are most thankful she is back to feeling chipper

We have two very AWWW worthy emails today that have been waiting.

#1

Well it’s official; I am now King Kat!

Katie, my sweetheart sent me this beautiful, crocheted gold crown. 👑 

Although I’m now “royalty”, you may still refer to me as just “Kat”!

However, please refer to my sweetheart as Queen Katie❣️

Thank you Katie & Ms. Carole❣️

Kat

Dearest Nephew Kat your very gorgeous Queen Katie Isabella  picked the PURRfect color to match your Royal Eyes  abd Tabbiness

Love Auntie HiC

#2

Dear Auntie HiC, 

Like you, Mom enjoys sending birthday cards to friends. Unlike you, she’s not talented & creative. 
Your cards are always special & purr-sonal❣️

After having a pleasant transaction with Ms. Ann when I ordered the Cat Mom shirt, I decided to browse her Facebook page. 

I found the most cheerful birthday cards. The cards are crafted from high-quality stock paper, include self-sealing envelopes, and feature Ms. Ann’s logo.  

I highly recommend the cards!

Hugs your Ginger Nephew Rocky

Dearest adorable Ginger Nephew Rocky...what a fine five star Review!! WOW Auntie HiC 1000% agrees with your review too.  Ms. Ann is so very creative and fun and Auntie HiC is so happy to have discovered her blog

Lovingly Auntie HiC

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