Monday Mania

I took the day off as I was feeling really achy and nose runny.  It was nice to sleep in and 

relax with audible.com 

(for those interested I listened to Terry Pratchett's Discworld 'Snuff and Thud' since they don't have all the Sam Vines stories on audible yet-  I LOL all the time!)

Two CatNip quilts ready for the mail! 

The name of this kitten is "All Hail! O Mighty Overlord of the Seven Realms & the Ten Dimensions" 

AKA Scooter

So I gave him minions.  

Here's my quality control officer.  He's doing very well with the exception of going after Miss Jack on occasion.  Just look at that face.  He still has his 'bracelet' from the IV.  Makes his feets look really big. 

The other kitty in the same house is Sebastian.  Sounds like an art appreciator to me. 

I was told that blue was requested and so this material has gorgeous blues.  It's for a Seal Point Siamese...

Lots of you responded to dear Opie.  His mom is a dear artist friend of mine who also happens to be a vet.  She currently has 4 cats at home and when this boy was taken from a feral colony (cos you can tell he's totally feral right?)  She couldn't bear to put him down.  

Her logic is that his life is 1000 times better than it was, or would have been on the street.  This way he has a loving mom & in her words 'The best Auntie there is'.  

I finished KS's mom's queen sized quilt and the little matching one for KS himself. 

Ms. Stella is making sure there's plenty of her scent on them.  That Woman is mailing them out Tuesday.  

These two kept my day quite interesting today.  No idea what they wanted in there, but they seemed to be having a good time! 

Sunday Snoozers

** the orange and white long hair named 'Opie' is the cat of my good friend that rents that room for her art studio.  She's not here often so twice a day I go in and see Opie, trim his claws; give him brushies, empty his box, etc.  I enjoy his chirps and purrs and air muffins. He's a doll. 

Mommies little helper

The Taunt

pathetic human; betcha can't kiss just one...

Oh my Ollie

Just killin me with that winky face!

 

"come here Woman and sit;  tell me your troubles... "

Sunday

I would like you to note he comes here morning and night. Meaning those idiots down the street have kept him out during the horrible rainstorms this weekend.  I feed him, dry him off and keep the garage door ajar for him so he knows there is a warm, dry place if he needs one. 

Ollie hisses at him through the glass.  Ms Stella and Miss Jack are just annoyed they have to use the inside litter boxes.

Other than that, we're all good and Miss Scraps (who I saw yesterday) is doing well being the only cat and loving her dude. 

A good day

Ollie had a good day today and he was really being affectionate this afternoon.  I think he does alright when he's not being hissed at or growled at from Scraps & Jack. 

I may have forgotten to mention that I did capture the Black & White boy cat (I call him 'You') and he was neutered during a Fix Nation February Love sale.  I have since found out where he lives now too. (NO, not here).  I noticed one of our Spanish neighbor mom's walking by and looking around (the way we do when we are looking for someone gone astray) I was able to speak with her daughter (who went to school with mine) in English and reassure them he was fine and would be home soon but without his 'frijoles'.  When they came into my house, the mom took one look at Miss Jack curled up on the couch and shouted 'Sylvestre!'  Poor Jack nearly had a stroke!  I laughed & said 'no no! that's MY cat Miss Jack.'There was no way I was going to explain the gender issue let alone that Miss Jack is a tubbie tuxie  and outweighs 'You' by at least 7 pounds!     The woman didn't even recognize it wasn't her own cat! So anyway; 'You' went back home that evening after his ordeal and he's been back here day & night since then.  I was miffed this morning as it was raining and he was out my back window yowling (now that he's figured out which window Ollie is in) covered in dew.  Makes me sad, but he's fixed and that's enough for now. 

In other news, Ms Scrappie has had to go on a sleepover at The Gurls.  With Ollie confined to my bedroom at night & during the day that has reduced the precious real estate for Jack, Stella & Scraps.  While I think there's plenty of room (and there really is), Ms Stella has increased her 'hunting' of poor Scraps and in the eve when it's bedtime in particular.  Last night there were two screaming matches. So presto, pronto Miss Scrapps will be at The Gurls (& her Dad's ) apt for the time being. 

Scraps will most likely be beside herself with joy (after the inital trauma of car and new space) as she had really bonded with the Dad.  When he left she her behaviour issues really started.  I never could convince him that she truly needed to be with him and I think he really missed her too but his own reasons he chose to leave her behind. I'm hopeful he will spend time with her there to ease her 'sleep over' vacation from us. 

I mailed out Mama Zuzu's CatNip Quilt finally (finished it last night- first time in weeks I was in sewing) and we hope she will love it over at Colehaus Cats.  We made it as a gift to welcome her 'home' after they announced her adoption.  She went thru so much with those niblets Ms. Stella said we had to do something for them. 

I am in process of designing a couple more 'clockwork' steampunk cats that I will auction off for Ollie as well as some regular home dec quilts.  

One paw in front of the other three,

xoxo

That Woman 

Ollie

Ms. Stella 

Miss Jack 

and in postcard form; Miss Scraps. 

Ms Stella prepares a love note

RE: Ollie Update

No new video of Sir Ollie yet

  

Sadly he's had a couple setbacks in his recovery and been back to the Dr.  

Nothing new to report, he's just having a difficult time adapting to not having vision.

One time I was playing with him with his favorite wand toy and while I was holding it the very end simply rolled and tapped his nose; he fled UTB and stayed there the afternoon. 

He wants out with the other cats (esp. Stella who to her credit, treats him to nose taps and a tail caress) but not long after he's mingled he starts crying and seems to get lost and disoriented. 

 Yesterday when I reached out to him, touching his tail as he passed my chair; he turned & hissed at me.  I now realize I frightened him; I didn't 'warn' him that I was going to touch him and therefore he was unprepared.

 Having my boy hiss at me was not something I was prepared to endure either.  It was very nearly like the time when 11 yr old Ellen told me thru her tears that I was 'evil' and after I got to work I made it to the bathroom and cried.  

He definitely has to stay in his 'safe room' and he does behave much better when he's there.  This morning he was making muffins on his 

woobie so long he had snot dripping out of his nose and his bad eye was watering too.  

I am still planning on doing an auction but this adjustment period has been difficult and I want to spend as much time with him as I can so I've been remiss in a lot of home stuff after I get home from work.  Tonight I went into my studio for the first time since his accident just to get some small things done; that's where this video of Ms. Stella came from.  Hopefully this weekend I can have some more time to regroup and find my feet. It felt good to concentrate on some art for a while. 

Thanks everyone so much for all your purrs, support & hugs.

I can't tell you how much they are so very appreciated! 

Miss Scraps grabs some face time

I love this shot

 

 

Miss Jack achieves critical mass!

 

I think she's telling me off but I'm just not sure...

Ms. Stella in Repose

 

 

 

I was on the floor with Madame O'Houligan taking a much needed nap.

It was lovely

Ollie update

Not so wordless Wednesday

Quick vid update Ollie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljE9cVAXjHE&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Ollie update day 5

A quiet day. 

Ollie came out this evening when it was quiet and snuck up on his old spot on the couch. 

He can look out the back slider from there. 

 I came home at lunch to check on him and he was curled up in his spot on the bed (he's not allowed out of the bedroom when I'm not home). I picked him up and put him in the same sun spot as yesterday's video. He wasn't so much in a playful mood but was very rubby and really wanted his nose & face scratched.   

So day by day this will be our routine. 

 He can come out in the evening for a bit then back to his bedroom.  The Vet said he can't do any running or jumping around for near six weeks.  Thus far that's not an issue but I am hopeful that if he regains his vision that will change. 

I will probably only do weekly updates now since he seems stable.  Unfortunately life doesn't just stop the way we'd like it to at times like this.  

When he was so lovey this afternoon in the sun puddle just rubbing and resting his giant head in my hand I never wanted to have to leave again.  I could have happily curled around him and stayed that way till the sun went down.  I call him my son but I really mean my sun all bright orange and buttery yellow brightness.  Ms. Stella Luna of course is my moon and Miss Jack & Scraps; my stars.  

I can't thank you enough for all the tremendous support and love and kindness you have all shown.  It's truly overwhelming the 'power of the paw'.  

Thank you

Thank you

Thank you

xoxo

TW  

Ollie Update Day 4 - playtime

Mr. Sunshine playing a bit today

Ollie Video Update Day 3

Just so to clarify; the pill I find in this video is his clavamox not the anti inflammatory one :)  he's a stinker! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Proudly wearing our Valentines Skeezer button today!

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

 

Special shout from Ms. Stella to you know who!

Who sent along a Love Note along with a Winnie's Wish

CatNip gift set that she ADORES! 

 

Here is HRH herself

with Love & Biteys

 

 

*OMC TW is lame; I TOLD her to make a proper card! Afterall the sitting just right I had to do for this shot!   

Ollie Video Update Day 2

Ollie Home Day 1 video update

I start talking in the vid. At .40 But its softly so you may have to turn your volume up to hear my sleep deprived rambling update. 

Ollie is resting comfortably

Ollie is home and in my lap.  His face is very swollen still and he has rather violent sneezes.  He has partial vision in one eye.  Vets said the swelling should be subsiding over the next 4 to 6 weeks.  Once it's gone we can see how much brain damage there is.  Right now he's a bit wonky on one side when he walks.  But he's walkin
and earlier talked to me a bit

The one thing he's NOT doing is eating.  We have 24 hours to get him to eat something.  I have thus far tried everything I currently have including treats, food, and kibble.  

I need to go shopping tomorrow to get other things like cans of real tuna; baby food; even el junkfood friskies or whatever as long as he gets something.

One step at a time I guess.  

For now he is resting in peace and quiet.  I can only hope that his head is being quiet and he's not suffering too much.  

Time for his pain meds.

More later.

xoxo

TW