Are we done yet?

Dear Mr Sun,

I think we need to have another chat again.

It's supposed to be Fall. I know you're usually still hitting it pretty hard in September here in the desert, but really - a whole week over 100 degrees? It's almost October for Cod's sake.

I couldn't help but notice you're slaking off a bit on your hours too, but you're really going above and beyond while you're in the office.

How about you keep you're old hours but slack off a bit while you're there. Maybe take a few naps at your desk, or a long lunch and extended breaks. Maybe surf the Internet and read some blogs, like mine, instead of putting in all the hard work?

Let's get it together okay? Pretty soon it'll be Winter and you know you barely phone it in then. Spread yourself out Pal.

Sincerely,

Finny Da Floof

Couch Conversations

Mom: Fin I'd like to have a conversation with you about your nighttime schedule. It's not really working for me. You wake me up at 4:30am to have your breakfast and then again at 5:30am so I can go to work. I'd like to propose you just combine the two.

Fin: Well it's no picnic for me either Mom. I would like to nap after my meal. It's challenging to stay awake for that hour so I can meow in your ear till you get up. I think this is a great idea actually. You can just feed me at 4:30am and then stay awake. I can get right to my first nap! Ya know this is a great idea Mom!

Mom: No! That's not what I had in mind.

Fin: No? Whatever could you have meant?

Floofy Friday

Well friends I was caught in the act.

I'm so embarrassed. I made a kitten's mistake.

This morning I decided I needed a little "Me" time with my beloved. My Mousey. I've never spoken of Mousey on the blog, but those of you who've read my book (available on Amazon and pawtographed here) know all about my precious, and how protective I am of our special relationship. I'm no longer ashamed of our love, and I hope you won't judge.

Mousey has been my special someone for so many years now, I hardly remember the dark times when we weren't together. He's the only one for me, with his faux fur, beaded black eyes and those pink felt ears. I like to keep our relationship private and away from the prying Pawparrazzi so I only spend time with Mousey when I'm sure we will not be seen. 

I thought Mom was busy doing something in the bedroom but she was actually in the den. I was carrying Mousey in my mouth, and I couldn't help singing out my song of love. I rounded the corner with such joy in my heart and then I saw her, Mom. 

She saw us. 

I immediately dropped Mousey and strolled away, praying Mom was oblivious. The one time she wasn't. In all our years together this is only second the time Mousey and I have ever been seen together. 

Sure they've heard my song of love. I can't hold that back. Although I only sing when I think they're asleep or the TV is on real loud. As soon as the sound goes down on the TV (to try to hear me) I stop. Now this.

Sigh

Mom already sings this little song when she sees there's been "Mousey Movement"... "Somebody played with her Mouse, She moved it all around the house, She carried it in her little mouth" (She's no poet, Cod bless her)

I'll have to distract her and cut down on my Mouse time till she forgets what she saw. I have my work cut out for me this weekend. What are you all up to? I hope you have a great one friends.

It's No Picnic for Me Either

Well Mom's back is still bothering her and frankly it's starting to bother me too. Sure I love the fact she's spending a good deal of time lounging about with available lap time, I can't deny it.

All the healing purrs and the cat spit I have to deposit in her cups isn't a picnic for me you know. 

It's all the grumpy complaints about bending over to fill my dishes that are really getting to be a bore. My litter box is not getting scooped with the regularity I prefer either.

Yes I'll be glad when she is all better. Luckily she is a fast mender, so I should have my regular caretaker returned to me by tomorrow I hope.

Fortunately her petting arms are in fine form.

And The Winner Is...

Little Cat Feet has won the copy of Sparkle's book. Concats to you, we're sure you'll enjoy it.

I had a nice weekend with lots of porch time. It's still pretty hot but it's getting better all the time. We still have 100 degree days but not 115 anymore. I couldn't help but notice the hummingbird family has gotten rather sassy.Yes even the hummingbirds are getting a tude.

Someone appeared to have sprayed my pot... I suspect Mittens is marking his turf, err My Turf. We 'll see about that Mr Mittens.



Mom has hurt her back somehow this morning so our posting/visiting may be a little light for a day or so until she rallies. Humans can be so frail, so take good care of them.

Helping Dogs Meow Like Pirates...

Maybe that post title didn't come out quite right. Let me explain. Two big items are hitting the blogosphere in the same weekend. It's Meow like a Pirate Day and you can help feed dogs waiting to be adopted by posting some information. I had to help right? I really miss my dog (not that I want another one!) and sometimes I even think I might allow Mom and Dad to get another dog. So, can I help pooches and meow like a pirate in one post? Let's see Mateys!

Aye, ye can help furry pooches with 20 pound bags of chow given to a shelter simply for writing ye ole blog post. That's right Mateys! The scalawags at Pedigree has upped the ante big time and are providing Pedigree booty to shelters. Spread the word ye wenches and blokes: Any of ye can help, not just the furry blogs. Let's spread the word mateys, and see how far it goes? Here is the full non-piratey scoop:

• Each year, more than 4 million dogs end up in shelters and breed rescue organizations. Pedigree created The PEDIGREE Adoption Drive to help shine a spotlight on the plight of these homeless dogs.

• This year the PEDIGREE Adoption Drive is raising awareness for homeless dogs by donating a bowl of food to shelter dogs for everyone who becomes a “Fan” or “Likes” The PEDIGREE Adoption Drive on Facebook. So far more than 1  million bowls have been donated.

• Special for BlogPaws West: For each blog that posts about the PEDIGREE® Adoption Drive through September 19^th, PEDIGREE® will donate a bag of their new Healthy Longevity Food for Dogs to shelters nationwide. It’s simple: Write a post, help a dog.

• Thursday, September 16 through Sunday, September 19,  the Pedigree BlogPaws bloggers will host a Blog Hop, to help raise awareness for the “Write a post, help a dog” effort.

It is so easy to make a big difference Mateys. Please set aside a few moments to write a post. Include the bullet points above. Add whatever you’d like in addition to help get the message out. Because this is not limited to pet bloggers, there is tremendous potential. Please share this post with them, write one of your own, and be here Thursday to leave a link to your post. Ahoy mateys go get spreading the word!!

Floofy Friday

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It's been a long week! Does it feel that way to any of you? Some days feel like they last more than twenty-four hours and when you string a few of those together... well you have yourself a long week. Maybe it's the days getting shorter, as long as they feel, it just seems there are not enough of them to get everything in. Funny how the days seem so long and yet not long enough to get in all your naps.

I plan on lots of extra snoozes this weekend. I will give my cutest looks from the bed to try to encourage some extended family naps. I do love a nap with Mom or Dad. 

What do you have on tap friends? Whatever it is we hope you have the very best of times doing it. Have a great weekend. 

PS. Remember to let us know if you want to enter the drawing for Sparkles book by Monday noon PST.