Cats and Boxes

I like boxes, but my sister, Kasey loves boxes. That works out really well when She buys things on Her computer and they start arriving. Yesterday we got one and today we got two, and Kasey is one happy cat. They leave the boxes on purpose for her until she has climbed in and out of all the boxes to her heart's content. Personally, I have to sniffle all the boxes and check that there is nothing in there that would bring harm to cats or people. What would this house be like without a cat who is as responsible as I am?
The things in the boxes are mostly for other people, but She got a pair of shoes that She hopes will keep Her from falling down.l they go up in the front so that She won't stub them on a sidewalk crack. They also tilt her a little bit back, so that Her posture is better. That might help Her poor, tired old bones. I'll keep you posted. The bracelet that He got Her to help with Her balance did not work at all, but don't tell Him. He was so glad to help Her.
You can almost see all the wood on Her desk, we worked so hard today. She can remember how She used to be particular about Her desk at the schools. She had to set a good example. Now there is no one to set an example for, so She says The world is my file cabinet, and lets things stack up. Whew, I'm knackered. Have a good nap, because I recommend it. Oddy-ose.

Befuddled Cats

I know I am not an old enough cat to be losing my memory, but this was really strange. She was quite busy, so when I came in here to write my story, I could not make the computer work. I did everything I always do, but no computer. Oh, sure. It was on. There was the big picture of Her beloved Eddie that always stays there. All the buttons worked - even the ones with the letters worn off. but it kept giving me a message that it could not work. After awhile, She tried to check on something, and it wouldn't work for Her, either. She asked Him politely to fix it, and he worked something out with the plugs and - long story short - here I am.
I wanted to tell you about how She got up very early and picked Him up where He left the big car to get fixed. She and I had our butter, and read the paper, but what She really was anxious to do was to go to have lunch with Her beloved Crones. Her visiting friend was still here, and She was one of the original Crones, so everyone was glad to see her and hear how life is where she lives far away.
It made Her worried that Domino'sMom didn't feel well and had to leave early, so She is anxious to hear about how she is doing. Out to lunch again means not much for supper, because She eats a lot at the Crones place. Also, She can't bring things home from that place. It's because you can take whatever you want, but it wouldn't be fair to take extra without paying. I( want Her to go back to LW's place. Oh, well. I'll be OK. (sigh) TaTa, everyone.

Butter Shopping

I don't know how it is at your house, but here where we live, it is a very bad thing to run out of butter. She likes a certain kind, you may remember. Not because it has a special taste, but because it fits in the butter place in the fridge. It doesn't hurt that it costs less than all other kinds, because you know how She is. We were getting perilously low, so She decided to go get some today. She really doesn't like to go out, except to play with Her friends, but She didn't want to face me if the butter was gone. Or Kasey, either, because She has been putting some out for Kasey, who licks it up. She did get some more chips, and a new kind of dip, which is what She and He love to snack on, and a small box of milk. She gets a small one, because She doesn't want it to spoil.
Other than that trip, it was a regular day. Our cousin Katy came to the back window and played with us, while He took a bunch of stuff out of the shed. He is going to try to sell some of that stuff, so She is chuffed. He is going to a meeting tonight, to see if anyone will want the stuff. He says it is a club, and they are having a sale. She says don't count your chickens, but it would be nice to have that extra space and extra money. The only thing is, I did not see any chickens. They are funny, sometimes.
She is getting ready to send something to Mazie, but it is not something to eat. Well, Mazie will be a good sport about it, She is sure. Have to tell Him goodbye, now, since He is off to His meeting. NightyNight,

Wary Cats

Actually, it was Kasey who was the first one out to see the visitor. She usually stays on her blanket until she is sure the visitor is not going to touch her. She must have known today's visitor was a cat lady, because she ran out when she heard Her key in the door, and stayed to greet the visitor. I was the one who was more careful. Oh sure, this lady had given us a bunch of toys when her cat went away, but I don't trust people. Where I lived before I came here. the humans were not nice to me. Their little kid pulled my tail and got me in trouble. So I don't rush out to greet people, even if it is one of Her favorite friends.
This lady and She went to eat some good things, and I was happy when I saw Her come home with a box. A bit later He opened it and it was salad. Not allowed to say yuck here, but if I could, that's what I would say. But He was right chuffed with it, and is haviang it for His dinner.
She is happy to see Her old friend who moved away almost as far as where Her OperaGirl lives. Only old people live in the place, so the lady likes it just fine, but she misses Her and some other friends. The lady comes driving in a car all that way, and that way she can visit people. They talked a long time, and will have lunch again when all the Crones get together. How nice today has been for Her, and I am happy, even though I was very careful about meeting the lady. Chow for now.

Learning Cats

Here's what She always tells us: Any day you learn something is a good day. So this has been a good day, for sure. When He went out into the back yard, Kasey learned that it doesn't mean she can go out there. You already know that She has tried to sneak out there a lot of times, but He really scolded her this time, and She slunk away. Normally, He doesn't scold.
What She learned today was about writing to people on the computer and having them answer right away. She was always puzzled about how to do that, so today she figured it out so She could talk to Bernie'sGirl. It made Her happy to learn how to do that.
He learned something today, as well. He wondered how to go on Facebook, which is a good way to know what everyone is doing, and now He can do that. Good day all around.
So you are probably wondering what I learned today. Well. I learned that it is very cozy to snooze on Her chest and feel Her breath go in and out. I had a wonderful rest while She watched some British guy talking about traveling around this country. I'm sorry, but I could not stay awake. He seems like a nice guy, and he knows lots of big words, and She likes him a lot. Oh, not as much as Her beloved Eddie. There are not many people She likes that much. I learned that on another good day. Toodle Pip for now.

Curious Cats

Yes, Kasey and I are wondering about things. Why do they like to eat those chips and dips all the time? It would be different if the dip they put on the chips tasted good, but even though it looks like cream, it doesn't taste good to either of us. They are happy about the chips and dip, and even have it for lunch, like they did today. Don't they know it isn't good for them? Neither one of them listens to us about it. Maybe They will get over it soon. It is mostly She who goes on these bouts of eating the same thing every day. For awhile it was cereal for lunch. Then it was peanut butter sandwiches. Then it was soup. Now it's chips and dip. Luckily, She goes out to eat Her lunch every so often.
We are also curious about what He eats. For a long time it was only vegetables with no milk or eggs or cheese. Now He has added those things back. The doc told Him to eat meat once a week, and He is careful about keeping track of that. I say They should just eat kibbles, and there would not be so many choices to think about. I wonder if they make kibbles for humans. She said yes, but they call them chips and dip. I don't believe Her.
Anyway, They will be seeing a movie tonight. I know, because I saw the red envelope. If it is scary, I'll get on Her lap and give Her snuggles. She won't get scared that way. Now, I'm curious about what She will fix for dinner if She is full of chips and dip. Bye for now.

Late-Start Cats

It was so late when She woke up this morning that I was afraid I was going to have to fix my own butter. Luckily, there was a phone call that woke Her up so we could get our day started right. Since She had enough sleep, She was quite energetic today, and promised me that there would be fish for our supper tonight. After we had our breakfast, and Kasey had her treats, She went back to the old de-cluttering. I have tried to help Her with that, but it takes to long, and I get sleepy. She is in a fret because I have been sleeping in the hall outside Their bedroom, and She is worried that She will trip over me, or step on me like She did before. Why did you change your sleeping place, Coffs? She asked me, and I went back to one of my old places. After a few minutes, I jumped down and went back to the hall. Maybe you want to ask me why, but I am not going to tell you. Just be aware that if She steps on me, you'll be able to hear me yow, wherever you are. Of course, if She trips and falls, you might just hear HER.
She is kind of chuffed because the money They have to pay the bank so we can live here is a little less this year, and She says we might see the end of those payments while She is still alive. That is good, because we have lived here a long time. He and She have lived here even longer than Kasey and me, so we are ready for it to be through.
Now I must decide. Should I go back in the hall, or out to one of my usual places. I'll let you know.