Merry Christmas 2018

Merry Christmas to all our blogging and non-blogging friends.

Cyndi:  We should probably mention the big, brightly lighted and decorated house on the card is not our home.

Micah:  Why would you tell everyone that?  It was supposed to be our secret.

Marcus:  You know Cyndi.  She always tells the truth.

Percy:  Perhaps some of her honesty will rub off on you one of these days, Marcus. 

Taylor:  Or perhaps some of the wonder of the Christmas story will transform him.

Marcus:  Do you think Jan would read it to us if we ask her nicely?

Cyndi:  I think she would be happy to do so.

Percy:  Especially if we fix her some hot tea.

Marcus:  With a few cookies on the side?

Micah:  How is Jan going to read to us with a mouthful of cookies?

Taylor:  I'm guessing Marcus isn't planning on Jan being the one to eat the cookies..


Jan:  We are grateful for all the lovely cards, both snail mail and email -  we have received.  I have been having a hard time sitting at the computer for long periods, but I've tried to help the Funny Farmers send out our card.  If yours didn't arrive, please grab it here with our love.  (Click on it to enlarge.)  We will be taking a break for a week or so.  See you in 2019.

Happy New Year!

Cyndi Is 15

Taylor:  It's Cyndi's birthday.  Our sweet girl turns 15 years old today.  This is an important date for our furry matriarch and Jan forgot to read the calendar again.

Percy:  If it wasn't for Pipo, Dalton & their mom Ingrid, we would have a hard time doing a last minute post.  We thank them so much!  We do appreciate them taking the time to make the graphic, especially since they are trying to learn new software on a loaned computer after their computer was stolen.

Micah:  We really need to hire a secretary who can read a calendar.  And dispense more treats. 

Cyndi:  Thank you, guys, for remembering me at all.  I know how frustrating it can be when our secretary is old, forgetful, and has trouble putting on her shoes.  Perhaps we should cut her a little slack, though, since these past few years have been even more hazardous than usual for her.  Her last aborted flight was just two months ago when she flew through the air from behind Marcus' crate and landed in front of it.  She has barely been able to do anything since, but she does keep trying.

Marcus:  You do know that wasn't my fault, don't you!  I wasn't even near her when that happened.  You always point a paw at me when strange things happens.  By now you should know I'm always innocent. 

Taylor:  Of course you are.  We can all see that invisible halo over your head.  But this post is not about you.  It's about Cyndi and how thankful we are she has been with us for so long.

Percy:  So let's enjoy the day.  Even if we aren't prepared, perhaps Jan can find a few interesting tidbits around the house for us to party.

Marcus:  **mumbles** You guys better stay away from my Pup-peroni! 

Micah:  What did you say, Marcus?

Cyndi:  He said he would be honored if we share his Pup-peroni for the occasion.  Didn't you, Marcus? 

Marcus:  Uh... okay. I guess I did.

We are celebrating Cyndi today and joining Brian's Thankful Thursday blog hop.

Hardly A Toothmark

Percy:Is there food on the wall?

Marcus:  No, I was just trying to look modest after Jan gifted me with my very own tire.

Percy:  Only because our friend Mr. Marty suggested in February Jan get you a tire to chew on since you chew up all your toys.

Marcus:  I have no idea why he would suggest such a thing.  I'm very gentle with my toys.

Percy:  Uh-huh.  That's why Jan was so pleased when she found a tire just your size.  Because you're so gentle.

Marcus:  Stop teasing and give me my new tire, Jan!

Percy:  I wonder how long it will last?

Marcus:  Well, this is the tire in November.  See, hardly a toothmark on it.

Percy:  Not a toothmark?  Do you suppose that could be because half of it is missing?

Marcus:  I don't know why that would be.  Do you think Jan was chewing on it when I wasn't looking?

Percy:  Of course!  **rolls eyes**  Why didn't I think of that?

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Angel Cameron

Angel Cameron:  I can see nothing has changed since I left a few years ago.  You guys are still calendar confused and behind all the time.  Well, except that you managed to get a week ahead and post Marcus' Gotcha Day two weeks in a row.

Cyndi:  I know.  We try, though.  We didn't have a post for today because Jan convinced us we already had a post ready to self-publish today.  It didn't.  It's set to publish next Tuesday.  Hey, Jan, Friday is not Tuesday. 

Angel Cameron:  Thanks for remembering me.

Cyndi:  We've never forgotten you.  Even Jan, and she often can't remember what she had for breakfast.

Angel Cameron:  That's because she usually forgets to eat breakfast.

Cyndi:  It's been good to see you again.  I am seeing you, aren't I  At my age, I'm sometimes confused as to what is real and what is a dream.

Angel Cameron:  Sweet dreams, old friend.  

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Gotcha Five for Marcus Again

Micah:  Last Friday we promised to show you how crazy and mixed up last week was for Jan.

Taylor:  You know how we're always telling you how forgetful Jan is and that we are always running late?

Micah:  Well, last week so many things were going wrong, Jan got confused, looked at the calendar, and posted Marcus' Gotcha Day a WEEK EARLY!

Taylor:  Can you believe that? For once we were not late, we were early.

Micah:  So please excuse us, but we are re-posting this for his correct special day.

Taylor:  We tried to get a photo of Jan's red face - yes, it's really, really, really all her fault! - but she hid the camera.

Marcus:  Does this mean I get another day of special attention and extra treats?

Micah:  Not unless you return the undeserved treats you ate last Tuesday.

Marcus:  Okay, but if I ate them last week, where would they be now?

Micah:  I don't know.  I've never eaten treats a week early and had to return them.

Marcus:  I know.  I'll check with Google.  I understand Google can find anything.

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Cyndi:  Sorry, Jan worked hard on a post for us today but Picasa just would not cooperate last night so after about 3 hours of frustration, Jan gave up.  And THEN it decided to work.  It was already 10 pm and she hadn't had dinner, so we had no post for today.

Percy:  However ... today she discovered this is Marcus' fifth Gotcha Day, so we get to do a post after all.

NOTE: This graphic was created in 2017 by mom Ingrid, Pipo & Dalton. We are so far behind we were unaware their home was broken into in late November and their computer stolen.  (Stop by and let them know their posts and graphics are missed.)  Jan is unable to make any graphics for us because we still don't have Photoshop Elements installed on our computer after Win 10 locked up our old computer earlier this year.  Still much more work to be done with our photos.  We're doing the antsy dance wondering how she can design us a personalized Christmas card without software for it.

Cyndi:  As you are aware, Marcus' ears don't stand up like that any more.  That pup shakes his head so hard whapping Jan in the shins with his toys, his ears collapsed in exhaustion. 

Percy:  I had his energy when I was young but now rest, relaxation and recreation are more in line with a mature furry.

Cyndi:  I'm with you.  Marcus is a bit too rambunctious for me, but he can be sweet when he calms down.

Percy:  And that would be when?

Cyndi:  When he's asleep.  Or today.  He thinks being gotcha'd makes this a special day and special days, in his mind, require special treats.

Percy:  Is he going to get a special treat today?

Cyndi:  Well, he gets this post.

Percy:  Marcus thinks all treats are edible.  I can't wait to see him try to eat this.

Crossing Our Paws

Cyndi:  This has been one of those weeks!  Everything (just about) has been going wonky and Jan has wasted much of her time trying to figure out what each problem is.  And Jan caused a major blooper, but we can't tell you about that until next Tuesday's post.

Taylor:  Well, she did finally figure out how to make us a Christmas card yesterday without the needed software.  It's about time!  Christmas is almost here.

Cyndi:  She tried to find something online to use but her brain is old and it addles easily.  The card isn't printing quality, though, so she can only email or post it. 

Taylor:  You mean our friends who don't have a computer won't be able to see our adorable faces on our Christmas card this year? 

Cyndi:  No, they won't.  Jan considered re-using last year's but it's too sad  since it has angels Merci and Rusty on it. 

Taylor:  I guess that means we five have to survive until next Christmas so we can all be on that card.

Cyndi:  Yes, it does.  Percy and I are the oldest.  Cross your paws for the next months that we will still be here.

Taylor:  But how will I walk if I cross my paws?

Cyndi:  Carefully, Taylor, carefully.

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Gotcha Five for Marcus

Cyndi:  Sorry, Jan worked hard on a post for us today but Picasa just would not cooperate last night so after about 3 hours of frustration, Jan gave up.  And THEN it decided to work.  It was already 10 pm and she hadn't had dinner, so we had no post for today.

Percy:  However ... today she discovered this is Marcus' fifth Gotcha Day, so we get to do a post after all.

NOTE: This graphic was created in 2017 by mom Ingrid, Pipo & Dalton. We are so far behind we were unaware their home was broken into in late November and their computer stolen.  (Stop by and let them know their posts and graphics are missed.)  Jan is unable to make any graphics for us because we still don't have Photoshop Elements installed on our computer after Win 10 locked up our old computer earlier this year.  Still much more work to be done with our photos.  We're doing the antsy dance wondering how she can design us a personalized Christmas card without software for it.

Cyndi:  As you are aware, Marcus' ears don't stand up like that any more.  That pup shakes his head so hard whapping Jan in the shins with his toys, his ears collapsed in exhaustion. 

Percy:  I had his energy when I was young but now rest, relaxation and recreation are more in line with a mature furry.

Cyndi:  I'm with you.  Marcus is a bit too rambunctious for me, but he can be sweet when he calms down.

Percy:  And that would be when?

Cyndi:  When he's asleep.  Or today.  He thinks being gotcha'd makes this a special day and special days, in his mind, require special treats. 

Percy:  Is he going to get a special treat today?

Cyndi:  Well, he gets this post. 

Percy:  Marcus thinks all treats are edible.  I can't wait to see him try to eat this.

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Marcus the Friendly Feline

Marcus: Hey, Marcus the friendly feline posing pretty for the camera. .

Percy: You aren't a feline. You're a canine.

Marcus: Today I am a feline.

Percy: You're just trying to steal our post.

Marcus: Steal it? That's a bit harsh. How about "borrow" it?

Percy: Why?

Marcus:  I wanted everyone to see how strong and handsome I look when I hold Jan's hand.

Percy:  You mean when Jan holds your paw because you're nervous about something.

Marcus:  I'm never nervous.  It's a form of communication.  Such as when I leap into the back seat of my suv, Jan holds my paw for a moment while I reassure her she doesn't have to be nervous about driving.

Percy:And when you grab her hand when she opens the door to let you out of the back seat?

Marcus:  That's my way of thanking  her for bringing me home in one piece.

Percy:  How many pieces do you expect to be in when you get home?

Marcus:  You should hear the traffic.  Horns blaring, tires squealing, sirens screaming.  And that's before we roll off the curb into the street.  It's gotten so bad I ride curled into a ball with my paws over my ears to keep me calm. 

Percy:  I think you're exaggerating, but is that why she rushes you in the front door and out the back - because you're calm?

Marcus:  No, she rushes me out the back door because I have to pee.

Since Marcus insists he is a feline, we are joining Feline Friday at Comedy Plus.

Not Your Apartment

Percy:  This is my latest apartment.  I've been living in it since the weather turned cold and wet.

Micah:  It's a laundry basket, Percy, not your apartment!

Percy:  It's a very cozy apartment with a widow view.  And sometimes there is sunshine.

Micah:  I can enjoy the same sunshine from my latest apartment.

Percy:  That's not your apartment.  That's Jan's bed.

Micah:  Yes, I have it to myself all day.  Jan puts the gates on to keep Marcus off the bed in the daytime.  If she forgets, he sneaks in here and makes himself at home. 

Marcus:  Jan, that's MY top sheet.  It isn't fair.  If I'm not allowed on MY top sheet during the day, Micah should be evicted until bedtime too.  Please let me chase him off MY sheet!

Taylor:  Cyndi, why do the guys have such a hard time with living arrangements?

Cyndi:  It must be a guy thing.  You and I seem to the the only ones around here that actually sleep in the beds Jan gave us. 

Taylor:  Have you ever considered spreading your wings and sleeping somewhere different?

Cyndi:  If I did, I would  be squashed.

Taylor:  How would that happen?

Cyndi:  Marcus would mistake my wings for his new pillow.

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Shooting the Bull

Micah:  Angel Rusty and I used to have such fun hanging around shooting the bull together on a cold, lazy day like this one. 

Taylor:  Why would you want to shoot a bull?

Micah:  We didn't shoot a bull.  We'd shoot the bull.

Taylor:  Whose bull?  We don't have a bull.  And we don't have a gun either.

Micah:  No, no, SHOOT THE BULL!

Taylor:  It's against the law to shoot anything within the city limits.  What if we had gotten evicted because you guys took aim at some poor bull's eye?

Micah: There was no bull's eye.  There was no bull. Shooting the bull is not against the law.  It means to chatter, gab, talk aimlessly, shoot the breeze..

Taylor:  Do I want to know where you shot the breeze?

Micah:  **sigh** Probably not, but I'll tell you anyway.  We shot the breeze right in the -

Taylor:  **paws over ears**  I can't hear you.

Micah:  Right in the living room. 

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Happy Thanksgiving 2018

Taylor:  I thought Thanksgiving was last month.  Why are we celebrating it again?

Micah:  It wasn't last month.  It was last year.

Cyndi:  It doesn't seem that long ago.  Where has the time gone?

Percy:  Marcus eats everything.  He probably ate it. 

Marcus:  Is this all I'm getting to eat?  I thought we were supposed to get portions we're thankful for.

Cyndi:  Stop whining.  You pulled out an old canned food review photo so everyone will feel sorry for you.  You've never been starved in your life!  At least not since you came here.

Marcus:  What about the time Jan forgot to feed me until midnight?  Midnight!  I could have died of starvation before then.

Percy:  I don't think you'll ever have to worry about starving to death.  You're too full of baloney.

Marcus:  Hey, that sounds good.  I should check to see if we have any baloney in the fridge.  I could use a snack.

Taylor:  It means nonsense, Marcus, You're full of nonsense.

Micah:  We hope all of you in the United States (or wherever you might be then) have a wonderful Thanksgiving Thursday..  And don't give a thought to poor Marcus.  His definition of starving and your definition of starving are most likely not related. 

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The Pilot is Warm

Taylor:  Why is Jan photographing your butt, Micah? 

Micah:  Because it's warm here and I don't want to move.

Taylor:  You have a warm bed in the living room.

Micah:  It's warmer here close to the pilot light.

Taylor: Is there any room up there for me? 

Micah:  Sure,on the other side,  if you move the kettle and the skillet to the floor.

Taylor:  This skillet is iron!   Can you give me a paw here?  

Micah:  Sure.

Taylor:  **waits impatiently**  I thought you were going to help me move this skillet. 

Micah:  Oh, you mean now?  I thought you meant when the weather warms up in April.


You might remember Micah and his Warm Butt, Warm Brain skillet sitting to stay warm.

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For Aggressive Chewers

Marcus:  Jan bought me this new toy last month.  Isn't it pretty?

Micah:   For how long?

Marcus:  For how long what?

Micah:  For how long will it be pretty?  For that matter, how long will it be at all?

Marcus:  Jan let me play with it in the dog pen.

Micah:  One time. 

Marcus:  It's supposed to be for aggressive chewers.  I'm not aggressive.

Micah:  No, you're delusional.

Marcus:  That isn't a nice thing to say to your brother!

Micah:  But it's the truth.  Look!

Marcus:  Okay, so it's not so good-looking there.

Micah:  That picture was taken less than an hour after Jan gave it to you.

Marcus:  Maybe Jan got the toy for sissies.

Micah:  I don't think there is a toy for sissies.  I think you have razor sharp teeth.

Marcus:  Not really.  It looks as good today as it did then.

Micah:  Your toy is so dirty and shredded Jan refused to take a picture of it for your post.

Marcus:  I can't help it because Jan has a dirt and thread phobia.

Micah:  And who gave it to her?

Marcus:  I don't know. Who?


Christmas card exchange (2) -  .

Blogville:  deadline Nov 16th
https://kylascott.com/2018/11/03/please-reblog-not-everyone-follows-me-thats-not-smart/


Cat Blogosphere: deadline Nov 17th  

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The Big Zoom Groom

Percy:  Run, Marcus, Run!  It's the sucker monster.

Marcus:  Oh, you cats are such wimps.  I have graduated from the little machine to the big one with the hose.  This one has more power and it gives a better massage.

Percy:  **hollers from top of the door**  It will swallow you, Marcus.  Good-bye.  It was nice knowing you!

 

Marcus:  I miss Rusty.  He was the only cat here who enjoyed a good zoom groom massage.  After I had my first vacuum massage, he said I was brave.  Of course I'm brave.  I'm Marcus the Sucker Monster Protector.  (Morning Zoom Groom)

Jan:  You're also a sucker for attention.

Marcus:  That too.

We are joining Feline Friday at Comedy Plus.  (Oops.  We just now noticed that last Friday we joined the Happy Tuesday blog hop instead of Feline Friday. Micah Heats His Villa)   Did anyone notice?)

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Happy Marcus and Taylor Day

Percy:  What's this about today being special for Marcus and Taylor?  Isn't it special for the rest of us, too?

Cyndi:  Not exactly.  It wasn't planned, of course, but it worked out that Mr. Doug delivered Taylor here from Miss Teresa's on Marcus's assigned Birthday.

Micah:  Unless he's feeling selfish, he shouldn't mind if the rest of us assign today as our birthday too.  That way we can celebrate together and the rest of us can get more treats. 

Cyndi:  It doesn't quite work that way, but you have a good idea. 

Percy:  According to the calendar Jan always forgets to read, today is Marcus' 5th birthday and Taylor's 3rd Gotcha Day.

Micah:  I guess this means we are celebrating Happy Marcus and Taylor Day.

Marcus:  And as Now Angel Khyra always used to ask, Will there be khake?  (Khyra's spelling)

Taylor:  I haven't been here as long as the rest of you, but even I know not to expect Jan to remember the day, let alone to bake a cake.

Marcus: Jan left her purse on the kitchen table.  We could borrow a dollar or two and go buy a cake.

Taylor:  Great idea!

Cyndi:  And just which one of us is going to drive to the store to pick up one?

Marcus:  I will.  I'm the tallest.

Cyndi:  What does height have to do with driving?

Marcus:  I've heard it's illegal for a vehicle to go rolling down the highway with an invisible driver.

We want to thank Pipo & Dalton and their Petcretary Ingrid for the fun cards they sent for Marcus and Taylor.  Not only are we grateful for their kindness, but if they hadn't sent them - and sent them early - we'd most likely be doing a different post today.  (Have we mentioned more than 100 times that Jan forgets to read the calendar she marks up every year?)

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