Nicknames

Tiger

Motor

Do you have any special names for your cats other than the one you named them originally?  I have so many names for Motor, I thought I would share.

Anyone who reads this blog knows Motor got his name because he constantly purrs.  When he goes on and on, he is like a revving engine.

But Motor gets called Da Motor, Da Motors, Motors, Mo, Mojo, Momo, Mo-me, Buddy, Little Buddy, Little Big Buddy, My Motors, Motorific, Pumpkin, Punkin, Punk.  I'm sure there are some I am forgetting, but that is a pretty good list.

I don't seem to have as many for Tiger for some reason.  I call him Big Buddy, Tie-tie, Mr T, Tigeronious, Tigerific, Punk, Punk Punk. That's all I can think of right now.

Together, though, they are the orange boys.  

Any special names you would like to share?

Tiger Gets His Way

In the evening, when Scott and I are home relaxing, Jack, our dog, usually likes to sit right by me.  Tiger and Jack have a little competition over who gets to have my attention.  So when Tiger sees Jack by me, he usually decides he will walk right on Scott and make himself at home on Scott's lap.  Many times, Scott is not to receptive to have any of the pets on his lap.  This does not bother Tiger.  He will just fit himself where ever he can until Scott moves his arms and opens up his lap for him.  Tiger does seem to get his way very often.

This is one of his times. (Isn't he beautiful?)

Go right ahead and make yourself right at home Tiger.

A Few of My Favorite Kitty Things

This is a cat statute that my husband is having made for me for Christmas.  I am going to put it in my garden.

This is a 2nd cat statute that we are going to use as a marker for where we bury K.C. in our yard.  We had her cremated, but we have not buried her ashes yet.

A fun felt cat mask.

A copy of a Matthew Ross paper sculpture.  They are just amazing.

And another example.

And this is a felt ipad cover.  You can get it with straps for a purse, or without.  Pretty cool.

If you click on the link under each photo, you can get more of a description of each item, and you can click through to see more of what that artist has created.  I love fun cat stuff!

Wordless Wednesday

Sharing

Tiger:  Hey Motor, what are you up to?  Looks like you are blocking that heating vent so only you can get warm. 

 Motor:  Tiger, what are you talking about?  The heater is not even on.  You don't really think I would do that to you now?  Do you Tiger?  

Mom: Motor...I think Tiger is right. Why don't you share the heating vent with him so he can get warm too.

Motor:  Do I have to Mom? 

Mom:  Wouldn't you want Tiger to share with you?  

Motor:  All right.  I'll share.  But you better remember this Tiger. You're going to owe me for this one.

Mom:  Good boy Motor.  You're a really good boy.

Motor: Thanks Mom.  I am good boy! 

Motor in the Morning

Here's my baby. Motor, the demanding one. Every morning Motor is the first to greet me, with lots of meows and purrs.

Of course, in exchange, there is a lot of petting that he demands from me. Most mornings we hang out together for about 5-10 minutes.  I sing to him songs that I make up,  about how special he is to me and how loved he his.

And I remind him that he is my morning sunshine.

And this is the look I get in return.  Pure love.

Just a Short Update

It has been over a month now, and Smokey still hasn't been seen.  I look for her everyday.  I've walked my neighborhood, calling her name, I have called her from my yard repeatedly, and no Smokey.  I have even questioned some of my neighbors to see if they have seen her.  No luck there.

For a few nights, I even thought I heard her meow outside my bedroom window.  I quickly opened the window and called for her, but she was not there.

I miss her.  She was a sweet cat and part of The Very Best Cats' family.   I only hope she is OK, where ever she may be.