A Cat A Day 2013 #150

May 30, 2013 by Fiona Joyce

We had a big adventure today. A little background is needed; my love of Siamese cats was born in 1970, when I was five. My parents bought a male red-point, which they called Candle and he won our hearts overnight. He was a retriever, enjoyed riding in the car (loose) and adored a good trip out. Mum and dad took him to Richmond Park (where he chased red deer, years before Fenton the dog) and even the beach.

Knowing that some Siamese are just as intrepid as Candle and certain that Percy is the boldest kitten I have ever had, I took him on a 15-mile ride to visit my mum today. He was brilliant! He enjoyed having a new house to sniff, weed in his travelling litter tray and gave lots of affection to my mum, who he hadn’t yet met. Percy’s reward was a whole slice of poached salmon. We humans enjoyed a thoroughly retro game of Trivial Pursuit.

I don’t plan to take him to any parks, but am pondering which of my nearby friends would enjoy a visit from young Mr Percival.

A Cat A Day 2013 #131

May 11, 2013 by Fiona Joyce

Our new baby is home. We visited lovely Jo this afternoon and had a blissful time petting the members of her beautiful cat family. I feel bad when I bring a cat away from her, because she loves each an every one of them. I hope she doesn’t feel sad for too long when we’ve gone.

This little red-point boy brings the resident feline population up to five. He doesn’t have a pet name yet, but his pedigree name is Quartz. It’s John’s choice of name for this little one and he’s come up with about 73 options so far. The best news is that Rosa definitely recognises Quartz and has come out from hiding to sniff and lick him. She reappears every time he shouts. He’s eaten lots of chicken, had a sleep on all the humans and met all the cats except Florence. Brilliant debut!!

A Cat A Day: 316/365

November 12, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

We went for a walk along Seaton Carew beach this afternoon. It was overcast, but a really mild day. The cat is John’s work of art. Teddy named the cat Whiskers and has written its name underneath, if you look carefully.

A Cat A Day: 287/365

October 14, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

Comfortable Friday evening on the sofa: reading from left to right – my feet, Malteser, Ted.
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A Cat A Day: 261/365

September 19, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

Teddy in his pyjamas enjoying a rare snuggle with Cosmo, who seldom comes to sit with people.

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A Cat A Day: 260/365

September 17, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

Ted peering into Malteser’s ear with John in the background. The white thing on the back of the sofa is the book I’m reading at the moment. It’s very thick. [Insert joke here]
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A Cat A Day: 247/365

September 4, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

A little (slightly blurry) snap of Teddy with Rosie and Cosmo. Ted calls Cosmo “King”, which I love.

A Cat A Day: 210/365

July 29, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

Willow watching Teddy playing PES2011 on the Wii. Apparently it’s important to wear the right kit to perform well.
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July 15, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

Izzy and Ted finished school for the next 7 weeks today. She’s moving on to secondary school in September, so she let her friends sign her dress to make a souvenir. Malty just wants a cuddle.
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A Cat A Day: 193/365

July 12, 2011 by Fiona Joyce

Teddy giving Cosmo ‘speed strokes’ this evening. To play thIs game at home, you have to stroke the cat in question so firmly and quickly that they can’t escape and are completely in your POWER. Mwah ha ha…
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