What are you looking at ?

Cutest cat ever !!!
No, not one of mine.
Mine are all napping away the colder days.
The new camera is not downloading
to the computer the way I wanted.
Just think apple and you'll know what I mean.

The colder days are wet not snowy.
So, I cannot complain too much.

Was busy with my old body issues.
Had a back procedure done this week.
The hope is to improve my mobility.
I've always liked walking.
Doesn't everyone ?

Anyway, now to see if it works.
Always an interesting time.
A moment or two when I'm not in pain.
Last night I stood up and walked .. normal.
I was like .. oh, that's what that is .. was.
Then, the nerve pain reminded me
of the real me but for that one moment
I was good .. like it should be.
And, that is why I keep going.
For those moments.

So, there you go.
Life and cats and dogs and rain.

Same old stuff
just keeping me busy
like it always does.

Hope all is well for all of you.

~ JC and The Purr and Fur Gang ~

Thursday In The Woods

I'm having coffee in my Eeyore cup.

Watching a small woodpecker eat from the suet.

A cute brown bird is watching.

Wish I knew what kind it was.

The bird, I know the suet.

Berry or peanut.

 

Meredith Ann is taking a bubble

next to the heater vent.

 

Jodie Belle is in the chair

on the soft blanket

looking at the woodpecker.

 

Maddy Jean is blocking the front door.

She naps a lot but who cares.

She's with us.

Enough said.

 

The rest of the purr gang

are around here somewhere.

Riley was just in the living room

looking at the birds out front.

I have a big area with four suet's

going for his entertainment.

 

Jasmine was upstairs.

She came out and sang to me.

She's a sweet Siamese sometimes.

And, remember the sometimes.

 

Me, I'm staying home today.

Making a list.

Checking it twice.

Have things to do.

 

Been way too busy with my health issues.

Now, to enjoy just regular life.

Like people do.

Oh, that might be fun.

 

The Holidays are coming.

Several boxes have shown up.
 

I went to the post office yesterday.

First time that I'd driven in weeks.

The health thing.
 

Was sort of fun.

Went well.

No problems.

 

Have I done any shopping.

No.

Am I worried about it.

Not really.

 

This year I'm just going to enjoy

the music and the shows

and the fun of it.
 

I might get my family a thing or two

but nothing big like I've done before.

Stocking stuffers perhaps.

 

And, that is the latest

in my very frozen woods.

 

~ JC ~

Thinking In The Woods

Cute cat from Cat Act

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I'm just over here in the woods dancing.

Enjoying the meowning.

Most of the cats are with me.

Jasmine, being in the hallway.

Always ready to run away.

Jodie Belle napping on the rug.

Riley Andrew got the chair this time.

It has a very soft blanket on it.

Jodie grew up on that chair

and thinks it belongs to her.

Big Al napping near by.

Meredith Ann curled up by the window.

Maddy Jean is napping on the cool tiles in the hall.

Ashton Rosevelt is the only one missing.

Probably dreaming of toys while napping on the couch.

He seems to love it lately. The couch and toys.

Music is healing my soul.

It was injured.

People get to me.

I've thought a lot about it lately.

I'm a gentle soul.

Always looking for the good.

When nasty stuff happens,

I am in shock ... really.

It takes a while for me to recover.

Thinking out the why and if.

With time, I become me again.

It's the few days in between

where my thinking goes on.

Wondering why life is the way it is.

Why some people are the way they are.

So, today I listen and dance.

Knowing that I will continue on.

My soul is a calmer wiser one.

Not that I am purrfect.

Oh no, I am not.

It's just that I try a bit harder

to be kinder and listen.

To the cry of nature.

The wisdom of my woods.

I like it oh so much more

that the harsh words

of people.

Just saying ...

Chrissy and Jodie

This is one of my favorite photos
of Jodie Belle as a baby.

She is now a big girl.

I still think she is the cutest girl ever.

 

Me, and my love of Collies.

I grew up with Chrissy.

He was part Collie and German Shepard.

Only he ended up looking mostly white with a soft yellow.

Sweetest dog ever.

He was the best friend.

The one I slept on.

He was my bud.

 

When Jodie came to us,

I was reminded of how shy Chrissy was.

Many times I was under the table with him.

We'd end up napping together.

Jodie is shy too.

 

With the 4th arriving,

I hope she doesn't mind the noise too much.

Usually, I have everyone with me

upstairs in the bedroom.

 

I watch from the window

as the rest of the world

blows colors over the water.

(we have several Indian reservation

firework stands that sell everything.

Thus, it gets a bit wild out here.)

 

The cats are still loving their ac.

I am too.

 

I went back home for one night.

Had a pre surgery Dr. appointment.

Mere and I drove back here right after.

The one night we spent at home,

was terrible.

Too hot and the fans didn't even faze it.

 

We are cool cats now though.

 

~ JC and The Purr and Fur Gang ~

Meow, Purr, Woof, Ho Ho Ho

 

Happy Holidays !!!

 

The Purr and Fur Gang

 

The Purr Gang

Big Al, Ashton Rosevelt, Jasmine Marie,

Riley Andrew and Meredith Ann

 

The Fur Gang

Maddy Jean and Jodie Belle

 

Oh, and the Mom, JC

Quiet Monday

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It's Monday and it's very very quiet.

Just me and the purr and fur gang.

I took my son back to his University on Friday.

My daughter flew away on Sunday.

Last night, I was tired.

I noticed it a bit.

This morning, I couldn't sleep.

Got up around four.

Noticed it again.

Both doors were open

with just a cat napping
 on each of their beds.

So, today it is quiet.

Will be that way for quite a while.

Phone calls of course but mostly

it will be me and the Purr and Fur Gang

while we enjoy our woods.

A time when I will get used to many things.

One being that my Dear Maddy Jean

is probably on her way to another place.

I got home from my long drive to and from

taking my son to school .. five hours each way,

to a message from our vet.

The cancer expert feels that Maddy Jean's

cancer may have spread due to it being

such a nasty type of cancer.

I'm supposed to get x rays and other

tests done on her to see what's going on.

I'll get an estimate for that soon.

Today, I take her in to get her stitches out.

She has healed for sure in the big incision.

The smaller one .. and by small I mean five inches,

is sort of healed.

I will do the tests later.

For now, I just want to enjoy my Maddy Jean

while we sit in the woods watching Jodie Belle

play and remember what the quiet things in

life are all about.

I think if I lose my Maddy Jean

I will not be able to make it.

I just can't even believe that this has happened.

And, as I type this, I am again crying.

For the puppy I bought home,

the promises I made her,

that she would be safe now.

I lied.

~ JC ~

Wednesday In The Woods

Meredith Ann asking to go outside a few days ago
 when it was too hot for her to go out.
 I wait til she's in the shade as she get too hot with all her furs.

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It's a cloudy muggy day.

The black birds are talking.

The smaller birds are visiting.

Riley and Ashton are napping by the windows.

One eye ready to view their beloved tv.

Jodie Belle is on the rug.

Toys near her.

A can, a penguin, an old baseball mitt.

The rest of the Purr and Fur Gang

are napping on couches or beds.

It's been a very active morning.

Thus, the quiet nap time.

Me, I'm having peach ice tea

in a very cute cat cup.

My newest one.

I have several.

I'm on ice. Literally.

It's what gets me through the day.

I'm off of pain meds. For now.

Who knows what tomorrow will bring.

I am getting a few things done.

Today, not as much as I'd like.

There are times when I am sad.

This health situation is not easy.

If it was just one thing, but no, it's several.

I'm going to my primary care Doctor

end of this week.

I hope she can tell me if my heart

problems are no big deal,

which I am hoping for,

or if I need to see another specialist.

I've made an appointment with

my spine Doctor.

He's very busy so it's not for a while.

I hope I'm not still on ice by then.

I am looking for advice.

Something he can do other than surgery.

Til then, I'm going to have up and down days.

This being unable to stand on one's leg

is a real bummer.

And, the rest of my Summer.

Probably will be spent sitting a lot.

On ice a lot.

Using my cane to walk.

I do not want any surgeries.

Not anymore til October.

Yes, that's my next kidney surgery.

Fun times .. no not really.

For today though, I drink in

the beauties in the woods

and in my house.

The best thing I ever did

was get these seven balls of fur.

That and this delic iced tea.

Enjoy !!!

~ JC and The Purr and Fur Gang ~

Beach Sunday

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I've been sort of relaxing here at the

beach place for almost two weeks.

It's not really an Ocean beach

more an oyster, sand, inlet beach.

Sometimes when the tide is up,

it's what I call the big lake.

Other times you can walk the

shoreline and look at shells and crabs.

If the tide is way out, you can find

rows of sand dollars hidden in the mud.

It's a bit odd but still fun.

All of this is of course assuming one can walk

which I can sort of but not well enough

to get to the beach area.

So, no sea shells searching for me.

Sad face.

The cats have enjoyed being on the deck.

They sit in the sun or shade for hours.

Riley Andrew is the only one that can't

be outside as he always finds a way to

jump off and land on the yard below.

We tried yesterday with him but it's

a constant watching, walking back and

forth project with him always trying to

jump off and me having to spray him with

water til I get him to go back inside.

The dogs have had too much fun.

Out on the deck playing with their toys.

Down on the back lawn playing and

going to the lower yard to watch

people and boats and deer.

There's also the barking adventures

with the neighbor dogs down the road.

They don't get that kind of action

at our house in the woods.

I'd like to say that all is well.

I can't really.

My leg is better.

I can walk longer.

I can stand on it longer.

Can I go to the grocery store by myself ?

No not yet.

I am still hopeful.

I'm not as upset.

Being at a peaceful place helps.

And, back to the city or woods, I go.

The cats will be indoor again

except for Meredith Ann.

The dogs will be in the back yard woods.

Me, I'll be trying to drive.

I'll be starting up on new Dr. appts.

I'll be thinking of my quiet times.

All the while hoping,

always hoping,

that this old cat lady body heals.

Enjoy your Sunday,

Stay cool,

~ JC and The Purr and Fur Gang ~

Mondays With Meredith Ann

Today I am sharing with you all.

This is the photo my Mom put together

of the six of us.

Don't we make a Purrfect Purr and Fur Gang !?!

The Mom has been busy with

putting up the tree

I helped her of course.

I stay just far enough away to not get in trouble.

( I know ... me in trouble .. never !!!)

I'm by the telescope.

Talk to you all after the Holidays.

From what I hear, we will be very busy.

Something about a new puppy

coming to stay after the New Year.

(The one on the right is our little girl.

She is a rough Collie.

We get her in January.)

~ Til I Mew At You Again ~

~ Meredith Ann ~



How Did You Sleep ?

Hanging Out With Jasmine Marie

This is a quiet meowning.
The rain arrived during the night.
Left a moistness that took away
 my lovely sort of warm sun.
(It was warm as long as you stood in it)
It was so nice to have the last few days.
Like Spring really was thinking about
settling in and visiting.
I told the Purr & Fur Gang that
there was hope that Spring
had finally arrived.
Even though it has officially started,
it seems to have been delayed
along its way to my parts of the world.
Not to worry though,
just the idea that it's coming
is enough to bring the spirits around here up.
(Think naps in a sunny spot, birds flying by the windows)
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Last night, Mr. Boatman was snoring.
 I gave up and ventured into the closet
where the soft Winter blankets live.
 I settled in with my pillow,
the soft blanket and two of my cats.
 Was thinking, now I can sleep.
Was drifting off when ...

What did I hear from the slight opening in the window ?
Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoo
That happened every other minute.
I listened for a while and
decided I had to get up and close that crack.
Just when I was snug as an old lady 
in a soft kitty cat blanket.

What this tells me is that the owl is still in my woods.
Only how do they survive when they sing all night long ?
Now, to get into that back yard and find it.
Course it won't be today but at least I know
 I have another photo adventure
in the wild back woods
scheduled for this Spring and Summer.

How did you sleep last night ?

~ JC ~

( I moved to the beach place and unpacked a lot of my boxes.
Came back to my woods for a couple weeks.
Will be going back and forth depending on what's going on.
The Purr Gang love the beach place.
More room and they can go out on the deck.
They are getting used to car rides.
As used to them as they can.
I guess I'm a bit of a traveler now.
Having two places that I call home.)