My Happy Place

Friends and Kitties!

Sheebie here.

Hoping that all of you find the exact right amount of joy in 2017.

Nameste.

Happy New Year!

XX  Sheebie, Mr. Crazypants, and The Horde  XX

Nipceedo

Kitties!

Salem here.

If I know only one thing, it's this:

There's no such thing as too much nip!

Happy Tuxday!

XX  Stoner Salem  XX

Thankful Thursday

Kitties!

Salem here.

Belly up in a pile of nip, next to my valerian plague ratsie, and on butcher paper that is gently infused with the scent of fresh salmon...Life is good.

Happy Thursday!

XX  Satisfied Salem  XX

A Purrfect Day

Kitties!

Rupert and CC here.

It's sunny and warm on the Catio, Mommy brought home a fun box from the grocery store, and we have each other.

Life is Good.

Happy Thursday!

XX  The Happy Boys  XX

Tuxedo Onna Tree

Kitties!

Sylvester here.

I'm in my favorite place on my favorite tree in my favorite location, basking in my favorite sunbeam; that being the middle half-pipe perch on the Big Tree in the living room in the late afternoon rays.

I love love love this spot!  Mommy removes a thick layer of black (and white, but they don't count) furs every couple of weeks from my nearly continual occupation.

**affectionate head-butt**

Oh, are you all still here?

You weren't supposed to see that!

How embarrassing.

*pthbbbbbbbt*

Happy Friday!

XX  Sylvester  XX

The Tail Flare Of Happiness

Kitties!

Felix here.

I'm in the garage again!

I am becoming quite an old hand (paw?) at hanging in the garage with Daddy and purrforming inspections...nonetheless I'm so happy to visit that I flare my tail feathers--every time!  

Happy Caturday!

XX  Flarin' Felix  XX

Wordless Whitesterday

Happy Whitesterday!

XX  Bibby-inna-Box  XX

Meanwhile, In the Bedroom...

...Peace and Harmony reign on Mommy's bed.

Kitties!

Rupert, May Ling, and Salem here.

Unlike some other kitties we could mention...

**koffFelixJohnnykoffkoff** 

...we don't mind sharing.

Happy Friday!

XX  The Three Happy Bed Campers  XX

Cardboard Bliss

Kitties!

The Baby here.

Mommy ordered this really great box from Amazon, and she did good--it is exactly the right size for a small white cat.  Like me--I got in it as soon as it was opened.  

Later Daddy came along and did some mod rads; he taped three of the tabs together for increased height and sturdiness, and added the snazzy roof.

Did I mention that I fit PURRfectly in here?

My ear tip folds over *just so* and I'm as snug as a bug in a rug.

Happy Monday!

XX  Snoozin' Grizz  XX

Blanket Takeover

Kitties!

Sylvester here...

:::action shot:::

...on the wonderful brown wool blanket!

Yes, I waited and waited and waited, and finally!  I was able to Carpe Binkum* when Sweet Pea was "otherwise occupied".

heh heh heh...

Kitties, this thing is WONDERFUL:

or click HERE

Mommy better get busy making more blankets, don'tcha think?

Happy Wednesday!

XX  Sylvester  XX

*Seize the Blanket

Two Word Wednesday

Maui Wowie!

Happy Happy Happy Wednesday!

XX  Maui Mon  XX

Thankful Thursday

Kitties!

Sylvester here.

When I came to live at The Lounge, I had been declawed on my front feets.

Thankfully all my furblings are nice and I don't need them for defense...

...and there are these most excellent carpeted ridges for me to stretch out what is left of my toes; because declawing IS amputation and my toes ARE stumps.

I know I'm a lucky boy to end up in such a great situation.

Can you believe this is the THIRD place I've lived??

And, Thank Cod, my Forever Home.

Happy Thursday!

XX  Sylvester  XX

Niptermath

Kitties!

Maui here.

*I* see pink spotted mousies...do you see pink spotted mousies?

They're flying everywhere. 

Mommy:  hmmmm...looks like some kitty has been into the nip!

Happy Wednesday!

XX  Maui Wowie  XX

Friday Feline

Kitties!

Tiny Johnson here.

Our cat food delivery arrived, and look what I got!

Since I fill up half the box Mommy estimates I'm the equivalent of 64 cans of cat food--I'm not sure if I should be flattered or insulted--either way, I'm a Big Boy.

In my box.

Happy Friday!

XX  Johnny  XX

Sunday with Sheebie

Friends and Kitties!

Sheebie here.

It's been nearly a year since I was able to resume exercising after fracturing my kneecap.  You never realize how much effort it takes to simply move across the room until you break something important.  Overall, I'd say the rehab has been more painful than the actual injury--limping and favoring one side of my body for several months atrophied the muscles and tendons on my left side visibly.  Seriously, my pants were looser on my left leg than my right, and I had (still have, occasionally) chronic lower back pain from the unevenness in my frame.  

Last year I started practicing yoga, and I'd been at it about twelve weeks when I had my accident in May.  I enjoyed it so much though that I knew I'd resume it just as soon as I could, and when I went down to Arizona to visit my parents the following October I went to a couple of classes with my Mom (thanks Mom!) and that got the ball rolling for me again.  As long as I respected my knee's edge I was safe.  And oh, how I love it.  The past year has been a revelation in what my body can do--me, almost 52, learning to do a headstand in the middle of the room!  I am amazed and proud of myself.  I've gone at least twice a week for an entire year now and I'm happy to report that my knee is at 100%, and the back/hip pain no longer distracts me enough to deter a good night's sleep or a long walk.  I go to a great studio with small classes and wonderful teachers where there's lots of hands-on adjustments and feedback--it's an incredibly warm and nurturing place for the body and soul.

On the days I don't go to a formal class I like to practice at home, even if it's only for twenty minutes because 1) it's so energizing, and 2) I know that if I don't keep my hip limber I'll suffer that evening--pain is such a powerful motivator!

So I thought I'd toot my own horn for 90 seconds and do a Sun Salutation for you.

Notice my Helper?

or click HERE

It gives me such joy to practice.

Thanks for letting me share!

XX  Sheebie  SS

Happy Birthday to Sheeb!

Friends and Kitties!

Sheebie here...and it's my Birthday--HURRAH!!!

Today I turn 51.

Pretty amazing!

Thanks, Mom and Dad.  I think you two did a great job with me.

Scott bought me a fabulously decadent Double-Fudge Chocolate cake, and I received some lovely cards (and phone calls, too).

Thank you, Aunt Shary and Uncle Mike for the lovely gift--I coincidentally got the new Athleta catalogue in the mail today and there's a pair of yoga pants in there with my name on 'em!

The Kats got me a new Dyson!  The better to tidy up their litter crumbs and fur...I gave it a whirl right away and boy, does this thing suck.  Yes.  I vacuum on my birthday.  Don't judge.

My daughter Ashley sent me two fabulous ThirtyOne bags...a tote that's perfect for holding my crocheting and a much-needed insulated lunch bag that has a nice BIG bottom.  I'm a fool for bags...

I'm going out for lunch with our neighbor Gisela (Salem and May Ling's BFF) at the new Chinese restaurant and Scott's grilling pork chops for dinner, and of course more cake will be consumed. 

And I may indulge in one of these, too!

Happy Friday!

XX  Sheebie  XX

Cute Caturday

Kitties!

Tiny J here, gently snoozing in the sun.

I hear that we are quite lucky to have sunshine and warm temperatures.

Perhaps I didn't need to grow my fur suit in? 

nahhhh.... 

I think my winter 'do is pretty handsome, if I may say so.

I hope the laydeez (and Scouty) agree!

Happy Caturday!

XX  Johnny MacFluffypantz  XX

A Sure Cure for Angst

 Kitties!

Rupert here. 

I feel a bit empty...unfulfilled.

Something is...just--wanting...missing--in my life.

What could it be?

::ponders::

AHA!  

I know what I need...

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::snifffffffffffff::

cowabunga!

That really hit the spot.

Life is Good! 

CC:  ack!  I feel so violated...

Happy Thursday!

XX  Rupert  XX