Housecat Confidential: Cat-A-Lympics News!!

Mom here - I know, I know, you've probably been wondering if I was ever going to mention Cat-A-Lympics. Especially with the real Olympics right around the corner. And hey, wasn't I going to write a book on just this topic? Yes, I totally was. I admit it, when my girl passed, it really kicked some of my heart out of the project. I know she wouldn't want that.

In the meantime one of my best friends, Huffle Mawson and her talented and delightful Mum, picked up the Olympic Torch so to speak and ran with it. You can read about all the events here.

I know Finny would want me to continue. So, get ready for Jim and Bob commentary!

Quill is a bit too young for a lot of events, but since I had already been gathering photos from around the blogosphere I am hoping you are still willing to let me use them. And of course you all can still join in by sending in pics for me to use. You don't have to have a blog either, or really be a cat. Actually the rules are quite loose, and everyone is going to get a medal of participation. You just need to email me your pictures by July 13th at megstories at cox.net

Here are the events:

Wrestling - This is a tandem event, or you can be wrestling an object. I'd prefer a series of pictures - in sequence would be great.
Hiding - Now this one you only need to have the intent to hide. But some evidence of a cat or animal must be present.
Cat Tree Gymnastics - I'd love to get a few shots in a series (they don't have to be taken in sequence).

So get out there and train safely friends!

24 comments:

Cat said...: Glad you are back in the game(s) so to speak!!! We'll get to work on your categories and send some pics along :-); July 4, 2012 at 8:29 PM
Katie and Glogirly said...: Thinking caps ON.
The training has BEGUN.
And guess what??? We gave you an award today!
xo,
Katie & Glogirly; July 4, 2012 at 9:51 PM
Sparkle said...: Housecat Confidential Commentary - back in action! Paws up!; July 4, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Fuzzy Tales said...: We'll be sending a series of snapshots! :-); July 5, 2012 at 4:51 AM
Brian said...: I always think of Fin every time I see it mentioned, another wonderful legacy!; July 5, 2012 at 6:35 AM
Random Felines said...: what fun....we made mom send a picture.; July 5, 2012 at 6:51 AM
The Island Cats said...: Awright! We were wondering if Jim and Bob would make an appearance this year. And of course, you can use our pictures...let us know if you need any more!; July 5, 2012 at 7:14 AM
Alasandra, The Cats and A Dog said...: You are welcome to use any of our pictures you would like. We just don't have the heart for it with Arty Mouse missing although we are going to try to to participate a little. ~Socks, Scylla & Fenris; July 5, 2012 at 10:21 AM
Marg said...: Oh I am so glad to hear that you are back in the game of olympics. We were kind of sad when someone else kind of took over but they are doing a good job. We will see what we can get together. This will be great fun.; July 5, 2012 at 10:31 AM
Tamago said...: What a fun! We gotta start training :-); July 5, 2012 at 11:19 AM
Julie Baugh said...: Oh Quill! I didn't realise you had arrived until I saw a mention of the cat olympics on CB then popped across here and saw your adorable photos! Squealy or what! Me and Kizzie were so sad when Fin went. Although we won't forget her, now we are looking forward to visiting you and watch you grow up. Might also enter one of your forthcoming events.; July 5, 2012 at 2:30 PM
jgr said...: Quill, I think you are TOTALLY qualified for the mischief event(s). If you need any tips, just text me day or night. Meanwhile, I'll get busy with my training.
-Mocha a.k.a. 'Beast of the East'; July 5, 2012 at 2:54 PM
ABBY said...: Way to go Quill.

purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥; July 5, 2012 at 3:13 PM
Andrea and the Celestial Kitties said...: I'm sure Fin is proud of you for carrying on, or carrying the torch to be olympic about it.
We might be thinking about joining an event or two..; July 5, 2012 at 5:21 PM
Mary Sheehan Winn said...: I think we can do hiding :D; July 6, 2012 at 1:41 PM
Huffle Mawson said...: Teddy is going to enter the hiding event. Do you want us to email you photos?; July 6, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Mariodacat said...: This will be so much fun. We will enter today. Thank you for hosting.; July 10, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Rama's Mama said...: Hi, new follower here! We would like to submit a photo for the Hiding category!

Nice to meet you!!!

http://raisingrama.blogspot.com/; July 11, 2012 at 6:25 AM
Rama's Mama said...: I can't seem to find an email addy. :-(

http://raisingrama.blogspot.com/; July 11, 2012 at 6:28 AM
Roo said...: Hi ya Quill! :)

I have a photo to enter for your Hiding cat-e-gory ;) butt no email addy to send it to. Could you post one and/or email me with it at 1roodog(at)gmail(dot)com ?

Thanks! :)

Waggin at ya,
Roo; July 12, 2012 at 3:23 AM
savannahspawtracks.com said...: Hi Savannah here! I wish I knew the deadline, darn. I just started playing lots on my Bird Watching Tower with the Da Bird toy with Mom.But all we have is a video! Next year I will be ready. I am 5 years old, but just in my forever home 7 mos. now and still learning it's OK to play and that I can play safely even outside our bedroom MOL; July 13, 2012 at 5:14 PM
savannahspawtracks.com said...: I sent my cat tree gymnastics entry photos to address you said and it bounced back as undeliverable?? Please advise thanks; July 13, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Spunky and Manny said...: I'd like to enter hiding and maybe cat tree gymnastics but need your email. Please send it to me at zemeks [AT] sbcglobal.net.; July 16, 2012 at 1:34 PM
Jasper Jazzbones said...: We can't wait to see the entries!; July 19, 2012 at 9:16 PM