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...of how Maddie feels about the snow and ice we've had recently:
Not a happy looking cat, huh? Don't worry. We've kept her inside during our recent spate of frozen precipitation. Such as it was. And hey, in the 60's on Wednesday!
(and yes, this is a vintage pic. I'm feeling lame and have nothing else today. sorry...)
It's been several long days of seriously unhappy weather here at ChezRanger. Had 3 straight days of heavy heavy rain. Got 2.9 inches of it Thursday, and not much less each of the two days before. It was heavy, coming-in-sideways rain. And the capper? SNOW. A genuine snow emergency here in town. We got a solid two inches of it! (STOP LAUGHING, SHAGGY, SCOUT AND PATCHES!! Down here it's serious!) Got Friday off school, which is nice even though we'll have to make it up later. Took a photo or two of the remnants of the snow on the bamboo stand across the highway.
Of course, I know everyone is wondering what Maddie did during the heavy seas of the past week. Napped mostly. Mostly in her papasan by the fireplace. Now that the sun has reappeared, she has taken to her sunpuddle in the bedroom. She is very happy it's back!
This is more like it...
Why can't it always be like thissszzzzzzzzz.......
Of course, I saw her paw hanging down and had to do my lame imitation of the Sistine Chapel. Behold: The Creation of Man by Cat.
Stupid beyond words, I know, by it's how my mind works...
I'll put up with stupid as long as I get warm sun, good food and clean litter. And spreadable cheese. Keep that in mind.....
When it's raining like this:
Maddie beats a hasty retreat from the couch window. Where does she end up? In the morning, the bedroom sunpuddle. In the evening, the papasan.
Once in the papasan, she has to endure the camera, and my admiring her big ol' jack-rabbity back legs. And look at the feets on 'em! These are the not-so-wee-feets!
All at ChezRanger wish all of you the happiest of new years. Two thirds of the Chez are happy to see the end of 2012. Not the shiniest of years, really. We're hoping for an easier year this time, despite the fact the last two digits of the designation are '13'. What does the most important third of the family think about a new year?
I'm unimpressed, thus far. But, as long as there are sunpuddles, brushies, turkey and spreadable cheese, I think I'll be fine. Oh, and NO NEW CATS. Got it?
Don't let her stoic demeanor fool you. She has lots of enthusiasm for what's around her. My mom gave Maddie a catnip boomerang. What's really funny is that the 'rang stays put and Maddie keeps returning to *it*. Here's a poor quality pic of the cat at play:
MINE!!!
Actually, the first thing Maddie did upon our return from the Winter Palace (the Ranger-in-laws) was to knock the gift bag containing this 'rang off the coffee table, destroy it, and begin the serious playing with the new toy. Quite the successful gift!
We had a lovely First-Saturday-of-the-New-Year-Dinner last night, to celebrate. Shrimp Etouffe!
Even got the rice looking right (unlike last time). I feel *so* accomplished when I make this.
We here hope that you there have a wonderful year.
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