Friday, July 28, 2006

Kat's Korner >^..^<


“A cat is a lion in a jungle of small bushes.” -Native American Proverb

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75 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love the picture and the proverb. Its so true. Watching them stalk a feather is like watching a lion stalk a gazelle.

Oscar the Puppy Cat said...

Good Morning Fuzz Family!!! First, this is one of my very favorite pictures!!! I love how the field is reflected in the cat's eyes. I just love it!!!

I hope all our weekend's have gotten off to a great start! KC is on her way to Deb and ML! I wish we could all be there to welcome her to Houston! What an exciting day for us of the pack!

Well, Simon has again brought in a giant bug or lizard. The kids are screaming so I must go disfuse the situation! Will check back later!

Anonymous said...

Hey, I'm first. That's never happened before.

I won't be around for all of the excitement while KC travels. I have a family birthday party to go to. My sister's birthday is tomorrow and her first set of twins has their birthday today. (she has two sets of twins!)I will check in until I leave, and when I come back, which will probably be late.

Emma's Kat said...

Good morning! Kim, I too just love love love this picture! I think I might just print it out and frame it! I'm sorry you had such a stressed and draining day yesterday! Momma said there'd be days like that!! ;) Today will be better! Right?!

KarenS. - Yes, I think this is a 1st! A good first! It's nice to hear from you this early! Have a great time at the b-day party! Btw, TWO sets of twins!! Wow! How are are they?

Emma's Kat said...

Btw, The disappearing act is happening again w/the text!!!! ARGGHH! I don't understand why it does it worse on some posts vs. others! ML? I've tryed moving things around and changing the picture size. It seems to do better as I have it know, but...Still not right!

Emma's Kat said...

OKAY! Deb, cover your mouth when you cough!! I think I've caught MPD from you!! Great!! (Lol!)

Anyway, anyone having problems reading the quote or text, simply highlight under the picture and you'll be able to see it. Or, ML? Is it Control V w/the cursor in the text area and it will highlight.

Sorry for the incovenience!!

Emma's Kat said...

KarenS. - I meant to ask how OLD are they!?

Anonymous said...

Set 1 (both boys) is turning 8 today. Set 2 (boy/girl) will be 4 in October. It is always loud and noisy at her house. I'm just not used to it because I only have one child. My sister says I'm not a real parent because I've missed out on the sibling rivalry part. I can live with that!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

FOR UPDATES AND INFO ON KC, CHECK AT
http://missyblueeyes.blogspot.com/


Deb, Rose, not positively certain this is the location we talked about this morning. We may move it to Rose & the Royals, but the location will be posted here at Kat's.

Anonymous said...

GOOD MORNING TO U ALL AND THANKS FOR ALL THE BIRTHDAY WISHES I LOVE THEM ps ICANT GET IN NO BLOGS

momsbusy said...

happy, happy birthday loa!!!! may you have many more. tell schmoo to be nice to you today. no stealing, unless it's kitty kisses.

off to ck the other blogs. then i gotta get to work on these drwgs. just not in the mood. oh well, gotta do what i gotta do. need the $$$!!!

Oscar the Puppy Cat said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOA!!! I HOPE TODAY IS A GREAT DAY FOR YOU!!! MAKE EVERYONE PAMPER YOU, OK?!

Thanks Kat, I think today will be better, I hope it will anyway!

Emma's Kat said...

Loa - Happy B-day again!! Figured I'd wish you a public happy b-day as well! Have a great day! Guess KC is in the air by now! Can't wait to hear from Deb & ML on her arrival!! Off to Missy's!

momsbusy said...

i know we are a cat lovers club but we need to be praying for some woofers.

http://wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=5183583

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LOA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAREST LOA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!
AND MANY MORE.....!

Purrs and hugs and headbuts from ML, Missy, Charley & Bear

And YEA Little KC!!!!!

Emma's Kat said...

Oh Shirley!! That is absolutely horrible! I can't believe this poor deceased lady's family would do this! Can you imagine how she would (or how she is) feel if she knew about this! I have already contacted a volunteer thru the no-kill rescue group ART, that I foster for and will contact whoever is in charge of the woofie's! SC isn't that far away and I will help transport some of these sweet woofies! I will let you know as soon as I hear something!!

The Royals and Gentleman Beau said...

This is odd...I swear I posted very early on telling everyone to check Missy's blog for info, and gave flight delay info here as well...AND IT DIDN'T TAKE?!
Geesh, not today!
I love the Native American Proverb-actually every one I've ever heard. They are all full of wisdom...that cat is etherial!

Emma's Kat said...

Shirley, I have also emailed ART and hopefully they will get back w/me soon. If I don't hear from them in a little bit, I'll call them!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

I read that, too. What is wrong with this woman's family? Did they not learn anything from her? I don't understand how they could be so callous about the lives of all those dogs. I love dogs, and even if I didn't, wouldn't want to see them destroyed.

Kat, it is Ctrl+A to highlight everything. I've not had problems with the text disappearing since I upgraded to the Beta Internet Explorer. However, parts of the new IE are really s-l-o-w. That's why it's beta. It's crashed a few times. Wouldn't recommend upgrading for the text fix.

Okay, I'm nervous. No, I passed nervous about an hour ago.

Anonymous said...

Rose--When I come back after a couple of hours, I try to find the last post I read. Sometimes there are additional posts mixed in with the ones I already read. They weren't there before. It happened today too. Maybe sometimes blogger is just slow getting them posted.

Loa--HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! So many people I know have July birthdays.

Emma's Kat said...

Rose - I too thought I was losing my mind, cause I remembered the comment about the delay! But guess what!? You commented under yesterday's post...Lady!! Lol!

Katnippia said...

Happy Birthday Loa!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day.

I just love this picture and native american proverb. It si so true in every way.

Anonymous said...

wow i love having a bithday and all this wissis from u all wow i feel so specal wowwowo thanks u all

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Mission KC: UPDATE :

We are awaiting Deb & Sloane's arrival.

All four of us are understandably apprehensive about the task ahead of us. Namely, confronting, face to face, a "Yellow Dot Cat", captured wild on the streets of LA. I shudder to think what the next few hours hold for us.

But, we are professionals, well trained in the skills of wrangling cats, so we step forward to the daunting task ahead. Our only hope is that Karen C & Company managed to survive over 24 hours in the company of this dreaded beast.

Hopefully, we will all return, intact and unscathed, to report success in our endeavor: to pick up the dreaded behaviorly challenged feral kitten. Again, I shudder.

Bravely we sign off now, hopefully to post again.

Katnippia said...

LOL - Gosh, they made her sound like a lil ball of fur that would kill you.

More like a lil bundle ofkitty purrs and kisses.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU, MAT YOU MAKE IT BACK TO POST ANOTHER DAY!

Madness, Trouble, Squish and Milkbone said...

I just checked on KC's flight and she should land at around 1:30 pm Houston time. I'm very excited.
Bubbles is doing better, thanks for all the messages. You can check my blog for more detailed update.

Ricki said...

Hi everyone! I have a blog too if you are interested! I know...just what we need, another blog! But here it is.

http://riquelscats.blogspot.com/

Meowmepurr's Mumma said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOA!!!

HAPPY LANDINGS, KC!!!

The Royals and Gentleman Beau said...

Hey Fuzz Family!!!

K.C.'s flight has just landed and is taxiing to the gate right now!!!

HooooRahhhhh!!!

Oscar the Puppy Cat said...

Hello one and all! I am so excited! I will, unfortunately miss the celebration. I'm taking Duncan to see POTC: Dead Man's Chest. I will check in, in a few hours. Give KC love and kisses from her Aunie Kim!

The Royals and Gentleman Beau said...

I wonder how Danielle is??

Emma's Kat said...

Kim - That is too funny! We just got back from taking Jared to see POTC: Dead Man's Chest!! It was really good!! Orlando Bloom & Johnny Depp.....::speechless::

Ok! Going to check Missy's site and see if we have word from ML & Deb yet!!

Emma's Kat said...

Nevermind, Deb posted the same time as me!! How cool! Still going to click on over to Missy's! Then I gotta run! Going out for much fun tonight w/a friend! My mom's watching the kids and the hubby is gone fishing! Woohoo! ;)

Oscar the Puppy Cat said...

Wait Kat, can't find my other shoe! I'll be there in a few minutes!!! LOL!! Have a GREAT time tonight!!!!

OH, we stayed for 10 minutes of the movie and then Duncan wanted to leave!!! ARGH!!! I have got to find a babysitter! I have been wanting to see that movie for so long! Yes, Johnny and Orlando, YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved the pictures of the baby!!!

caspersmom said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOA. Hope you had a great day today.

Missy blue eyes treat KC with love. She has had a long day.

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

FUZZ PACK, KC just went in her litter box! Yes!!!!! Genius cat.

Emma's Kat said...

Well, I just finished the KatSpeak list! Yeah! Make sure to look over it and let me know what I've forgotten. I'm sure I have forgotten something!

Good night all!

Anonymous said...

What about NPO (Non-Profit Organization)

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Hey again, it's 5 a.m. here in Houston. Bear got me up to walk her, then get her breakfast. Missy comes in to see what's going on.

Enter KC. She had been hiding, but when she sees Missy, she runs to her. Just too sweet. Missy didn't notice until KC had run up to her and rubbed against her. Missy saw KC, turned and ran into another room.

It's not much, but it's a start. KC NEEDS Missy. Missy was the only one who could get KC to voluntarily come out from hiding.

We'll see what happens in the days to come. Missy must get used to being adored by KC.

Emma's Kat said...

Good morning! I think that is so sweet when kittens do that. That is what the little foster boy that I just had for a few days did to Emma & Benji! They didn't hiss or anything and he'd come up to them and just rub against them. Kinda like Oh, I'm so happy there's other kitties here! I had another foster do that to Benji as soon as I let Benji in the spare room that the kitten was set up in. Benji wasn't expecting it and it startled him, so he hissed at the poor baby. The kitten was like HOly crap and ran and hid. But, of course, I picked him up and reassured the kitten. So cute though! Missy will warm up in no time! What does Bear think, ML?!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Momma Grace's Twin boys have had another checkup and shots, read the newest post at:
http://writeacher.blogspot.com/
There is also new video.

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Hi Kat & Deb,
Well, just the fact that Missy DID NOT hiss or growl is a good sign IMHO. She looked at us while little KC was trying to snuggle up under her tummy, then gave KC a second look, turned and bounded away to sit in the bedroom window.
I think...hope...it touched Missy's maternal instinct. Remember, Missy had a litter of kittens before she was a year old.
It is a HUGE relief to me, because we don't have to worry about them competing to be dominate. Also, it might help Missy stop putting distance between us. That may be too much to ask, though.
Bear is just so cool with the whole thing. KC approached her, said, "hi, I'm KC, I'm new here, who and what are you" in her cute little here-I-am manner. Bear kinda did a little jump (happy), maybe I've got a playmate finally (Missy won't play with her). Then KC backed off a bit, said TTFN to Bear. Too cute.

Emma's Kat said...

That's so sweet ML! Did you see that Fat Eric mentioned Missy's site and linked to you in the post?? Getting ready to add him to my links section! So many links to add not enought time ::sigh::!

Katnippia said...

Deb- we are sorry that Miss Pounce forgot to mention your part in the rescuing of LIL KC. We send lots of kitty kisserz and huggs to u. SIA

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

No, I haven't checked the blog, been so busy chasing little KC around the living room. I've got to update my links, been trying to do it while writing the step-by-step....!

Katnippia - Don't worry about Deb -- if it's kitty rescue, it's pretty much implied she's in on it!!!!

What really scares me still, if Deb hadn't gotten so tough, called/emailed everyone in and near LA, they would have either put KC down or let her starve to death. The latter is what Charley totally believes.

And the other "angel", if Karen hadn't accidentally dropped by when she did and spotted the "yellow dot kitten", they were going to take her to the "back room" right then and there. It was just thanks to Karen they didn't.

Did I ever mention we have great teamwork here????

And Karen's getting a big surprise -- actually I emailed her about it a minute ago. Told her what it is, I'll let her tell everyone.

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

How come no one's humming????
I hear humming!
Sounds like "...dirty little secrets..." something about Deb!!!!
Danielle!!!!
And now, someone new....
Karen C [again]!!!!

[...evil laughter...well, as evil as it gets after 3 hours sleep at 10 .m.....]

[...kinda pathetic, actually....
...give me some time to wake up and get going...]

caspersmom said...

ML, Deb sent me the pictures of all that happened at the airport and I thank her so much for them. It was fun seeing it all.

Bear looks like my Sugarfoot I had so many years ago before I got married. He used to get into all the pictures taken with the kids on birthdays and Christmas. Brought old memories back seeing Bear. I think I still have the papers on Sugarfoot.

Missy will come around, the Captain spoke.

My gosh Kat, you really know how to work your blog site. Checked out your KatSpeak. I feel so dumb when it comes to mine. Can't even figure out how to put links on it. Oh well, at least the pictures are getting on it.

Oh BTW all: Good Morning Fuzz Pack.

caspersmom said...

Ooops, it's still morning out here on the west coast.

Oscar the Puppy Cat said...

Good afternoon/morning ladies!

I'm so happy that everything went well and that KC is adjusting well to her wonderful new home!

Deb, ML, you two look like peas in a pod! I really loved the pics and now I finally know what ML looks like. Now I can picture Deb, Rose, Danielle and now ML! I once saw a pic of Kat, but it was not very close up and I didn't get an idea of her face. I know that your hair is dark, so up and at 'em with the picture Katherine! OH, I also saw Rita's pictures when she was in the wedding contest!

I'm helping Alan with the shed today so will be in and out. I'll check back later.

Meowmepurr's Mumma said...

So do I, teeheehee!! There's music playing, and lots of humming going on. Now if Grr will HUM, instead of growlerin', you'd all be together!

I just laughed myself silly watching videos of the OTHER orange kittens!! Ruse and Audace are a whirlwind and a half.

I just loved all the pictures of The Great Arrival and The Trip Home. I love the Fierce, Uncooperative kitten; those shelter folks wouldn't know one if it jumped up and bit them in the butt!! The only biting KC does is her little love nibbles on fingers!!

Oscar the Puppy Cat said...

OH, Karen C! I know what you look like too!

Emma's Kat said...

Kim - I will try an scrap up a decent picture of me! I'm soooo Unphotogenic!! Hate myself in pictures, usually! But I'll find some! And hey! If I can scrap up a picture I think everyone else we haven't seen pix of need to dig out some photos as well! ::ahem:: Loa, Riquel, Val, Shirley, KarenS., Linda, DebraT., Jan...etc. etc. I'm sorry I know I forgot someone! You get the idea though!

Ok!...Karen! I wanna know what your not-so-secret DLS is! Tell us now! ;) Please!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Just found out Deb's gift will be out this week, it is so awesome and so I just sent everyone an email with the pictures of this special, tantalizing item that we all will know what it is except for Deb who will know on Wednesday unless it could be late and we can laugh the evil laugh and she can't so there.

All in one sentence, folks.

Emma's Kat said...

MUAHAHAHAHA! Just thought I'd get that out, since we hadn't heard it in awhile! Deb! Oh, you are so gonna be surprised by what ML is sending your way! It is huge! I mean! Wow! It's just...how, ML is she gonna...when she opens the door...she's ....::sigh:: MUAhahaha!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

So glad you liked it. You didn't think the dayglo colors...no, it's fine. HGTV said there are no such things as colors that clash.

It is large. For sure.

[evil laughter begins.....]

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Karen's new camera is a Minolta DiMAGE Z2, which takes video & sound too. Think it has built in telephoto, know it has a great close up.

Charley got us each one a couple of months ago, mine was never out of the box because I used his to practice. It just had more features than I needed. I have an old point and shoot I love. He takes the picture if I want a high res.
Many of the photos I use are from Charley's Z2 camera.

Yeah, I was just too scared not to tell her after she saw the differences in her photos of KC and mine. And mine were mostly made with the humble point and shoot that is over a year old.

Anyone that will brave LAX on a Saturday morning deserves something. I know Karen will say the reason was the reward, but we wanted to do something extra. We adore this cat.

Emma's Kat said...

I just tallied up the nominations for the Blogs of Summer and her are what I'm pretty sure are the Top 10:
1. Kat's Cat
2. Oreo
3. Grr, Midnight & Cocoa
4. Bonnie & Victor
5. A Blog for Emma
6. The Calico Girls
7. The Zeus Excuse
8. Manx MNews
9. House of (Mostly) Black Cats
10. Meezer Tails

Now, don't hold me accountable! I think these are right. Congrats to everyone!! Don't forget voting begins tomorrow!! I wonder how many times you can vote?

Emma's Kat said...

Oh and I also tallied up the Random Blogs catagory, and Danielle, both your sites are in the Top 10!! Congrats!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Karen C, love the limerick Midnight wrote. What a talent he is.

Tell me, tell me. What is my DLS? Ha-ha, mine gets here first. What is it????? Anybody........?

Anonymous said...

hi! thanks for making Lady the cat of the day on friday. i was out of town and didn't have time to check that day. ironically, every time you post one of my babies, i happen to not check that particular day. random! LOL!

she says meow for posting her pic and she and her 'siblings' are quite glad that mommy is back home to spoil them again. i missed them as much or probably more than they missed me!

we are prepping for a big move so i may not be around to check every day but thanks for all the kind words everyone!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Check this out:
http://www.randomyak.com/?p=1131
They summarize some of the blog entrants in Blogs of Summer.
They mention Kats, Grr&Company, and Marilynn's Audace and Ruse. Plus Manny and a couple more we know and love.

Emma's Kat said...

Karen - Shhhhhh! Your giving her too many details! She probably thinks we're joking about how huge it is too! Oh well! Hum hum hum...

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

What - I don't get clues????? Shall I start to whine????

I want to read Grr's limerick.

Emma's Kat said...

Yes Karen! Where's Grr's answer back limerick!??

I'll be back! Gotta get the kids in the bath and off to bed!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

CLUES, PLEASE????

Meowmepurr's Mumma said...

Oh, Karen--that's cool about your camera! Bless you, ML!!

KAREN- where in Upstate New York? If you say Peekskill, I'll hit you!(for those of you who don't know, that's NOT upstate, these days it's barely out of NYC!) I was born in Syracuse and spent some of my growing up time in Cazenovia.

KAT, DANNI, KAREN, MARILYNN and others--congrats on your nominations!

ML-if someone will tell me what your DLS is, I will tell you right away(not!). Teeheehee!

DEB'S DLS is humongous! I agree w/Karen, better get the movers back!

momsbusy said...

okay gals, i stopped working to check the news and came upon this article from a local new station website. they were featuring it. ever since i read it i have been crying. before you click on the link please get a box of tissue. you will need it. i am sending them a donation tomorrow to help with this mommy dog.

http://www.petsinc.org/?pageid=38&showpets=1&pettype=1&petid=124&startpage=4

make sure you click on the angel fund link at the end of the article. they have more to her story.

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Yes, Moms, I am also sending a donation. That poor dog. How could anyone do that? Thank goodness someone helped.

Has anyone heard about someone taking Millie??? Malcolm should be leaving soon or already gone.

Wow, will the FFCA have a UK Board????

Where is Grr's Limerick????

Emma's Kat said...

Hey, ML! And Karen! Wanna join in a conference with Kim, Rose & I? Sing in to Yahoo and I'll send the invite! K?!

Emma's Kat said...

Nevermind ladies!

Emma's Kat said...

What a sad story Shirley!! I just don't get people that can do that!

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Kat, Karen, Rose...anybody out here right now...?

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

I'm sorry, everyone, this is one of those few times I can't talk. They are few and far between.

Sloane said Deb would call me back as soon as they got her stabilized and she could talk...she's the same way about not being able to talk. Ha-ha, must be us Texas gals.

I'm going to stay up, I told them to call anytime. So I'll be up for awhile. Little KC got up and is sitting in my lap. Missy is sitting on the credenza next to my desk. Bear is on the floor by my chair.

KC keeps looking at Missy and mewing. Missy is half asleep, she alternately looks worried and normal. I think it is important she didn't choose to leave.

I want to call Rose, but don't have a phone number and it is late.

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

***********************************
Deb Report:
Just got off the phone with Deb.
SHE HAD A VIRUS THAT INFLAMED THE HEART LINING.
She is at home, getting ready to spend the day sleeping, on doctor's orders.
************************************
See Kat's Monday Entry - DEB GET BETTER SOON - for updates.

Guess Deb is Kat's Cat of the Day today. Hee-hee.

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