A dear friend’s beloved dog and long-time constant companion died recently. Naturally she was absolutely devastated; even more so as the pup had been her comfort and consolation through many many years of incredibly rough personal-health-related times. The news and the thought of her pain and loss made me sob and snuffle in empathy. I [...]
Given that most of 2009 was just a blur for me, of horrendous “curled up in foetal position sobbing” pain, some frankly frightening moments, and my need for nursing and care, it was kind of handy that Tuxedo was around to provide that care and support, saving me from several months of hospitalisation, and generally [...]
We have had some major drama with Ruadhàn over the past few days, when he made a fine attempt at taking on a rock star lifestyle, well the drugs part anyway. [He seems to prefer the blues, and as for sex, well he’s neutered so that could only ever be a faint dream.] On Thursday [...]
We took the kitties to the vet last week for their yearly vaccinations and check-up. Our lovely vet, who saw us through the long bout of cat flu last year [and who was so supportive and sweet to me when Abigail had to be put to sleep] was thrilled to see us – but especially [...]
Ha, bet that got your attention, or at least a few raised eyebrows. I’ll probably get sickos looking for pr0n, landing here and being most disappointed. Because I’m talking about felines. Felines that have had a close encounter with water. Our two big Maine Coon clowns* adore the water, as do most Maine Coons, which [...]
The Coonie Cats – or “the fluffies” as they are also known, among many other nicknames and epithets [or would that be epitaphs? Comes close, sometimes, given their behaviour] are doing well. Aoife has put all the weight back on since her long, scary illness, and then some. She’s having another growth spurt at the [...]
“Rhubarb” is just one of our new Maine Coon baby cat’s nicknames. Rhubarb because it sort of rhymes with Ruadhàn (pronounced Roo-ahn; it means “little red head” in Irish Gaelic) – which would however, make Aoife “Custard” which I’m sure she would not appreciate. A few of Ruadhàn’s other nicknames are Snot Boy, Mr Squiggle [...]
Well the last couple of months have been a bit of a write-off, really. I had a heap of posts planned for July and August, and see, none of them made it. Not for want of trying, mind you. We’ve all been sick, really really really sick. Tuxedo; the cats; me. The whole process has [...]
Things I could have / should have posted about but haven’t in the last weeks include: - An ongoing headache that has so far lasted five weeks and has developed in consequence pretty much it’s own personality. It’s a mother-fucking cock-sucking sodding bastard is what it is. I decided he needed a name and Tuxedo [...]
We finally have our Maine Coon kitten, safe and sound, all the way from Sydney, New South Wales. She arrived in Perth on 23 December. This cute widdle bebbeh kitteh has been cause for much anticipation for months, and now that she has at last joined our little family much excitement and mushiness has ensued. [...]
