Animals
- Cats, Dogs, And Rain
Bobby is our garage/barn cat...but he is so much more than that. He is a wanderer, an adventurer, a hunter, a lover, a fighter.He disappears for days on end.I worry.And wonder.Eventually he returns home.Always. Often Becky tells me he's been at...
- My Cooking Is For The Birds
All year long I save my bacon and fat drippings in cans. Then during the winter I dump them into a pot and melt them.I add whatever is in my pantry...peanut butter, nuts, seeds, cornmeal, oats, raisins, etc. I pour this mixture into waxed cardboard...
- Who's Who.... Part 8
With all of the attention given to Leo lately,our other barn kitties are feeling slightly jealous. I thought I would give them all a little space in today's blog post. Ella Bella is the queen of the barn...For the first several years that she was...
- I'll Follow You Anywhere
The Littles and the barn kitties have all become the best of friends. TomTom has taken to napping in a corner of the Littles' stall. Bobby has decided that it is his job to lead the Littles back to the barn. Quite often Red tries to take Bobby's...
- Frog Dodging, And Other Farm Games
Last call for the night is right after sunset. We head out to the barn and tuck in the horses. Fresh hay for all....check water supply.....clean poop.....kiss goodnight X 4 and then out to close up the chickens and guineas...who have found their way into...
Animals
A Tale of Two Kitties
This is an all-too-familiar scene...
Yes, that's Bobby, one of our barn cats, headed up the driveway to the house.
For years now, Bobby has begged to be an inside cat.
And for years we have ignored his pleading.
After all, our barn cats have a great life....
plenty of food, warm beds with headlamps, company.
What more could a cat want?
"To live at the farmhouse," would be Bobby's answer.
Imagine my surprise when the other day I witnessed Bobby dragging his heat lamp up the driveway,
with a can of cat food in his mouth, and his suitcase tucked under his arm.
Yes, that's right.
Bobby has moved to the house...
well, at least to the garage.
He picked out a little corner (right next to Maddie, our Newfie)
and set up the perfect home for himself.
(Maddie chooses to sleep in the garage, as the house is too warm for this cold weather dog.)
Bobby's bed is right next to a door that is equipped with a pet door,
so he can come and go at will.
(The potty is outside!)
He enjoys "meals on wheels" which are delivered to him daily from the barn.
So, why this sudden move to the garage?
Bobby has decided that the barn is equipped for only four cats.
Up to this point there have only been four cats
(with the exception of transient Moll Flanders).
Now, however, it seems that ole Moll has moved in for good.
She has been in the barn for the past week.
All the other barn cats have adjusted.
Apparently, Bobby's way of adjusting is to move out!
I thought you might enjoy seeing how fluffy Leo has gotten this winter.
He looks like a Buddah kitty!
That is one serious winter coat (I promise, he's not obese!)
So, are you ready for Christmas?
Are you in a mad rush...
or can you just coast through the weekend?
We'll be coasting...enjoying a little quiet time on the farm before the holiday festivities begin.
Hope your weekend is whatever you need it to be!
- Cats, Dogs, And Rain
Bobby is our garage/barn cat...but he is so much more than that. He is a wanderer, an adventurer, a hunter, a lover, a fighter.He disappears for days on end.I worry.And wonder.Eventually he returns home.Always. Often Becky tells me he's been at...
- My Cooking Is For The Birds
All year long I save my bacon and fat drippings in cans. Then during the winter I dump them into a pot and melt them.I add whatever is in my pantry...peanut butter, nuts, seeds, cornmeal, oats, raisins, etc. I pour this mixture into waxed cardboard...
- Who's Who.... Part 8
With all of the attention given to Leo lately,our other barn kitties are feeling slightly jealous. I thought I would give them all a little space in today's blog post. Ella Bella is the queen of the barn...For the first several years that she was...
- I'll Follow You Anywhere
The Littles and the barn kitties have all become the best of friends. TomTom has taken to napping in a corner of the Littles' stall. Bobby has decided that it is his job to lead the Littles back to the barn. Quite often Red tries to take Bobby's...
- Frog Dodging, And Other Farm Games
Last call for the night is right after sunset. We head out to the barn and tuck in the horses. Fresh hay for all....check water supply.....clean poop.....kiss goodnight X 4 and then out to close up the chickens and guineas...who have found their way into...