Merci and the Royals

Hey, Merci here.  Do I look cold to you?  I feel cold.  I'm so glad winter will soon be over.   The wind is really blowing today, but at least it isn't snowing, as it is in some areas.

Buddy asked me to tell you he's feeling much better that he was, even though he was stabbed ... uh, vaccinated Monday.  His skin is healing well.  He does have the occasional itch and scratch or chew, but nothing like what he was going through!   Buddy was even playing with a tennis ball the other night, something he hasn't done in 6 years. He was only two when Miss Mother (our name for Jan's mother) died but he grieved - and aged.

We love good news and this definitely qualifies!  We are so glad the Royals will soon be safe and headed to their new homes. 

You can read the update on them - CB Update on Emily, Brutus and Marigold.

We'd sure love to hear some news of how ML is doing and any progress on Rose's final arrangements.  She's had two falls so news is scarce.

And speaking of the Royals, this was posted by Dorian Wagner on Facebook.

UPDATE:  Sorry, we forgot to post this update yesterday. The last leg was filled when two drivers offered to drive an extra hour each.  Bless them for this generous gift to all the kitties riding the transport Sunday.  But drivers are always needed.  Sign up today, if you would like to participate.

Anybody know anyone around here? We need ONE little leg covered for an insanely fabulous kitty-saving transport this weekend -- that includes The Royals! ♥

**Savannah, GA to Manning, SC - Saturday, March 9 in the afternoon**

Please share far and wide! Ask them to fill out this form if they can so I see: http://bit.ly/cutetransport

THANK YOU!

This is the link for the form to fill out -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&formkey=dGJVbnhoNERoUlRuUnZTbkpHNlRTTFE6MQ

They can always use a reliable transport driver and the Royals are very dear to the CB's heart.

Buddy Stabbed, Video and Bridge

I got stabbed today.  My reward is I get to do today's post.

Have you ever seen a Scottie Pinwheel?  Well, you're in for a treat, just as they were. Because these Scotties are going to demonstrate the proper way to drink goat's milk.Watch closely and learn!


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Oh, Jan says I have to stop exaggerating cause I did not get "stabbed."  I got a rabies vaccination.  SHE didn't get stabbed, so SHE can afford to be blase about it.  But I should know.  I'm the one that got STABBED!  

I wanted to share that first to make you smile, as the rest of the post is not a really happy one.  Four friends have left for the bridge within just 3 days. We are sad it came their time to go, but we are glad we had the opportunity to know them through their blogs.

And although most of you are already aware of these new bridge members, we want to do this as a small memorial post.

The lovely Grrreta.

The handsome Au of Katz Tales.  At this moment, there is still no post up for him but comments can be left on the blog regardless.

Chica, the heart cat of Wildcat Woods.

And today, the handsome and loveable Remington of The Life and Times of Remington.. 

We know there are a lot of tears being shed around the blogosphere.

Sunday Smile

Oh, yes, have we found the perfect song for Jan.  It's for aging, ancient, decrepit humans.We're sharing it because some of you readers might know someone else it will fit.  And even if you don't, at least you will get to know Jan better. 

The song is called Green Side of the Grass by Libby Allen.  And the next time Jan spends half the night yelling, "Shut up!" at Sam because he's standing at the bedroom door crying in the rain .... um, no, we mean crying inside while it rains outside cause he's terrified of thunderstorms .... we'll just remind the old, gray, cranky lady that, okay, you didn't get much sleep last night, but you woke up on the right side of the grass this morning.


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Calypso & Zazou, Rusty and Dr Seuss

We don't believe a lot of you have met our interview subjects for this week, so we would like to introduce you to Calypso and Zazou.   These girls are beautiful ... and funny, as well.

Your Funny Farmer Feline reporters have once again asked the hard questions. When they began their blog in 2009, their goal was to take over the world.  How are they accomplishing this?  You can read this, and other responses in their Mousebreath interview Calypso & Zazou Take Over the World.  Don't miss it.  

Today is Rusty's birthday.  We're so excited that Jan actually read the calendar and made us a graphic ahead of time.  (She wasn't happy about the "cheapskate who won't spring for a cake" part, but, hey, the truth is the truth and we Funny Farmers always tell the truth..

It's Dr. Seuss' birthday in the blogosphere and we took the Dr. Seuss Day Challenge.  Not sure what that is, but we took it.  Or tried to.  None of us could stop laughing at Sam. 

Poor Sam.  He has more trouble getting a hat his size.  And it doesn't help that we played a prank on him.  (But, oh, did we have fun doing it!)