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Persia-versary
It's a few days early but I didn't want to forget. On January 6th, 2001
Persia came up to my back door and demanded I let her inside. She just stood at the door and yowled. She absolutely refused to leave. I was living in west Tennessee at the time and as dusk approached the temperatures were dropping rapidly. Icouldn't very well leave her outside! So I grabbed my coat and drove to the store. I said to myself, "If the cat is still there when I get back I'll let it in." (Obviously I didn't know if it was a male or female cat at that point.) I bought a litterbox, litter, a bag of cheap cat food and food bowls and headed back home. By then it was dark and the temp was about 23F. The cat was still there so I opened the door. It waltzed in as if it owned the place, which of course she ultimately did I couldn't find her owners. I took pictures, printed up posters, called all the area vets and shelters. No one claimed her. (She turned out to be a her.) Long story short, she's moved 700 miles with me. (That was certainly an adventure!) She's kept me laughing with her wonderful antics, like breaking into the pantry to get a can of Fancy Feast She loves to snuggle and her fur is very soft. She has a very loud purr which she exercises regularly. I call her my rumble bug She bites me very gently on the shoulder or arm (sometimes on my chin) and then slowly blinks her pretty green eyes at me. Those are "kitty kisses". She taps me on my nose to wake me up; "hey, it's time to feed me!" She sometimes stands on the edge of the bath tub when I'm taking a shower and yells at me: "Hey! Don't you know you're getting wet?!" I'm going back to work tomorrow so she'll have to remember I used to go to the office every day. I'll make sure the cat TV is on... IOW, the blinds will be open and the bird feeder filled. I've had a plethora of birds showing up. Chickadees, Carolina wrens, tufted titmice, pine warblers, purple finches. There's a mated pair of cardinals that have a nest a bush in my back yard. A blue jay just showed up this morning. I rarely see them down here. A couple of weeks ago some North American bluebirds were on the patio. Persia should be well entertained Happy Persia-versary! Jill |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message ... It's a few days early but I didn't want to forget. On January 6th, 2001 Persia came up to my back door and demanded I let her inside. She just stood at the door and yowled. She absolutely refused to leave. I was living in west Tennessee at the time and as dusk approached the temperatures were dropping rapidly. Icouldn't very well leave her outside! So I grabbed my coat and drove to the store. I said to myself, "If the cat is still there when I get back I'll let it in." (Obviously I didn't know if it was a male or female cat at that point.) I bought a litterbox, litter, a bag of cheap cat food and food bowls and headed back home. By then it was dark and the temp was about 23F. The cat was still there so I opened the door. It waltzed in as if it owned the place, which of course she ultimately did I couldn't find her owners. I took pictures, printed up posters, called all the area vets and shelters. No one claimed her. (She turned out to be a her.) Long story short, she's moved 700 miles with me. (That was certainly an adventure!) She's kept me laughing with her wonderful antics, like breaking into the pantry to get a can of Fancy Feast She loves to snuggle and her fur is very soft. She has a very loud purr which she exercises regularly. I call her my rumble bug She bites me very gently on the shoulder or arm (sometimes on my chin) and then slowly blinks her pretty green eyes at me. Those are "kitty kisses". She taps me on my nose to wake me up; "hey, it's time to feed me!" She sometimes stands on the edge of the bath tub when I'm taking a shower and yells at me: "Hey! Don't you know you're getting wet?!" I'm going back to work tomorrow so she'll have to remember I used to go to the office every day. I'll make sure the cat TV is on... IOW, the blinds will be open and the bird feeder filled. I've had a plethora of birds showing up. Chickadees, Carolina wrens, tufted titmice, pine warblers, purple finches. There's a mated pair of cardinals that have a nest a bush in my back yard. A blue jay just showed up this morning. I rarely see them down here. A couple of weeks ago some North American bluebirds were on the patio. Persia should be well entertained Happy Persia-versary! Jill I reminder. People who are having their taxes done are usually not at their best. It can be a more 'personal' experience than going to the doctor. Most of them are still quite nice about it, even to the point of saying thank you when informed they owe the government a huge amount of money. Jo |
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On Jan 3, 8:59*am, "jmcquown" wrote:
Happy Persia-versary! Persia wasn't stupid was she when she chose you to be her slave was she?! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message ... It's a few days early but I didn't want to forget. On January 6th, 2001 Persia came up to my back door and demanded I let her inside. She just stood at the door and yowled. She absolutely refused to leave. I was living in west Tennessee at the time and as dusk approached the temperatures were dropping rapidly. Icouldn't very well leave her outside! So I grabbed my coat and drove to the store. I said to myself, "If the cat is still there when I get back I'll let it in." (Obviously I didn't know if it was a male or female cat at that point.) I bought a litterbox, litter, a bag of cheap cat food and food bowls and headed back home. By then it was dark and the temp was about 23F. The cat was still there so I opened the door. It waltzed in as if it owned the place, which of course she ultimately did I couldn't find her owners. I took pictures, printed up posters, called all the area vets and shelters. No one claimed her. (She turned out to be a her.) Long story short, she's moved 700 miles with me. (That was certainly an adventure!) She's kept me laughing with her wonderful antics, like breaking into the pantry to get a can of Fancy Feast She loves to snuggle and her fur is very soft. She has a very loud purr which she exercises regularly. I call her my rumble bug She bites me very gently on the shoulder or arm (sometimes on my chin) and then slowly blinks her pretty green eyes at me. Those are "kitty kisses". She taps me on my nose to wake me up; "hey, it's time to feed me!" She sometimes stands on the edge of the bath tub when I'm taking a shower and yells at me: "Hey! Don't you know you're getting wet?!" I'm going back to work tomorrow so she'll have to remember I used to go to the office every day. I'll make sure the cat TV is on... IOW, the blinds will be open and the bird feeder filled. I've had a plethora of birds showing up. Chickadees, Carolina wrens, tufted titmice, pine warblers, purple finches. There's a mated pair of cardinals that have a nest a bush in my back yard. A blue jay just showed up this morning. I rarely see them down here. A couple of weeks ago some North American bluebirds were on the patio. Persia should be well entertained Happy Persia-versary! Jill That is a lovely, touching story Jill, and your feelings shine through every word of it. Happy Persia-versary, and many many more! Karla |
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On Jan 3, 11:59*am, "jmcquown" wrote:
snipped the history, very lovely, of Persia's arrival and some memory's of Persia's reign, so far Happy Persia-versary! And happy Persia-versary to you both. WooToo says hello. -- Will in New Haven |
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"Jofirey" wrote in message
... "jmcquown" wrote in message ... It's a few days early but I didn't want to forget. On January 6th, 2001 Persia came up to my back door and demanded I let her inside. (snipped self) I'm going back to work tomorrow so she'll have to remember I used to go to the office every day. I'll make sure the cat TV is on... IOW, the blinds will be open and the bird feeder filled. I've had a plethora of birds showing up. Chickadees, Carolina wrens, tufted titmice, pine warblers, purple finches. There's a mated pair of cardinals that have a nest a bush in my back yard. A blue jay just showed up this morning. I rarely see them down here. A couple of weeks ago some North American bluebirds were on the patio. Persia should be well entertained Happy Persia-versary! Jill I reminder. People who are having their taxes done are usually not at their best. It can be a more 'personal' experience than going to the doctor. Most of them are still quite nice about it, even to the point of saying thank you when informed they owe the government a huge amount of money. Jo Yeah, I'm one of the ones who will owe the government a huge amount of money. I'll be earning minimum wage, which sets me back about 30 years. (I spent a week's wage between the drug store and the grocery store yesterday.) And it's only for a few months. But I suppose it's better than nothing. Jill |
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"jmcquown" wrote in message
... It's a few days early but I didn't want to forget. On January 6th, 2001 Persia came up to my back door and demanded I let her inside. She just stood at the door and yowled. She absolutely refused to leave. I was living in west Tennessee at the time and as dusk approached the temperatures were dropping rapidly. Icouldn't very well leave her outside! So I grabbed my coat and drove to the store. I said to myself, "If the cat is still there when I get back I'll let it in." (Obviously I didn't know if it was a male or female cat at that point.) I bought a litterbox, litter, a bag of cheap cat food and food bowls and headed back home. By then it was dark and the temp was about 23F. The cat was still there so I opened the door. It waltzed in as if it owned the place, which of course she ultimately did I couldn't find her owners. I took pictures, printed up posters, called all the area vets and shelters. No one claimed her. (She turned out to be a her.) Long story short, she's moved 700 miles with me. (That was certainly an adventure!) She's kept me laughing with her wonderful antics, like breaking into the pantry to get a can of Fancy Feast She loves to snuggle and her fur is very soft. She has a very loud purr which she exercises regularly. I call her my rumble bug She bites me very gently on the shoulder or arm (sometimes on my chin) and then slowly blinks her pretty green eyes at me. Those are "kitty kisses". She taps me on my nose to wake me up; "hey, it's time to feed me!" She sometimes stands on the edge of the bath tub when I'm taking a shower and yells at me: "Hey! Don't you know you're getting wet?!" I'm going back to work tomorrow so she'll have to remember I used to go to the office every day. I'll make sure the cat TV is on... IOW, the blinds will be open and the bird feeder filled. I've had a plethora of birds showing up. Chickadees, Carolina wrens, tufted titmice, pine warblers, purple finches. There's a mated pair of cardinals that have a nest a bush in my back yard. A blue jay just showed up this morning. I rarely see them down here. A couple of weeks ago some North American bluebirds were on the patio. Persia should be well entertained Happy Persia-versary! Jill Weeble wants to wish His Preshus Persia a Furry Happy Puuuuuuuuuuuuuurrsai-Versary!!!! |
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"jmcquown" wrote:
Long story short, she's moved 700 miles with me. (That was certainly an adventure!) She's kept me laughing with her wonderful antics, like breaking into the pantry to get a can of Fancy Feast She loves to snuggle and her fur is very soft. She has a very loud purr which she exercises regularly. I call her my rumble bug She bites me very gently on the shoulder or arm (sometimes on my chin) and then slowly blinks her pretty green eyes at me. Those are "kitty kisses". She taps me on my nose to wake me up; "hey, it's time to feed me!" She sometimes stands on the edge of the bath tub when I'm taking a shower and yells at me: "Hey! Don't you know you're getting wet?!" I like that - a "rumble bug". When the rumble bug plays with the crackle sack, that must be so onomatopoetic! I'm going back to work tomorrow so she'll have to remember I used to go to the office every day. I'll make sure the cat TV is on... IOW, the blinds will be open and the bird feeder filled. I hope you're enjoying your job. You're probably still in the settling in phase. |
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"jmcquown" wrote:
Yeah, I'm one of the ones who will owe the government a huge amount of money. I'll be earning minimum wage, which sets me back about 30 years. (I spent a week's wage between the drug store and the grocery store yesterday.) And it's only for a few months. But I suppose it's better than nothing. It gets you invaluable contacts, references, experience, and talking points. I think even your dad would have said a gruff "Well done" on this one. |
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