Monthly Archives: June 2013

Scorcher

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Oldcat

It was very hot today, which is best handled by not exerting yourself very much.   The cats are taking it even farther and sleeping each in their own corner of the room, all catching a bit of the shuttle … Continue reading →

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Mister Gus

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Oldcat

Not feeling well today, so I wasn’t up to chasing cats about for pictures.  Luckily, Gus is almost always around.

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Patio Dance

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Oldcat

Another hot day, but I still have some pictures from the day before.

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Calla Steps Out

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Oldcat

Even though it was even hotter today than yesterday, the cats were less worn out by it and  were willing to go out and poke around rather than flop on the floor.  Calla has even lost some of her shyness … Continue reading →

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Cool Floor

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Oldcat

Everyone was lazing around the joint, but out of sight so no pictures until later.

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Shoe In

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Oldcat

Julie was the first to get into the shoebox, but Calla of course was just behind.  She often uses it after he gets up, and when she leaves he often takes it back.  This is at least better than in … Continue reading →

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Mortal Kombat

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Oldcat

Sometimes trying to take a picture of Julie can be risky, because if he gets into a hunting mood he’s very free with the claws.  He takes his hunting seriously, sometimes forgetting that it is just a game. Here he … Continue reading →

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Backyard Cats

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Oldcat

Calla likes to hang out on the patio under one of the chairs, where she can get a good view of what is happening inside. Upside down Gus alert!

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Stretching It Day

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Oldcat

I’ve been waiting to capture this move of Calla’s for years!  It is just the cutest thing, and she wobbles from side to side as she pulls on the scratcher.  It doesn’t take long to finish, which is why I … Continue reading →

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Treat Trick

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Oldcat

Getting some nice pictures was tricky today, so I descended to the lowest of the low levels and got out the treat bag.  Calla got all the treats, but she also hunched over so that the camera couldn’t get any … Continue reading →

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