Tuesday, May 31, 2016

DANTE: PATIO REFLECTIONS PART I

My friend, Susan, took these pictures of Dante while he was relaxing on the front patio.  He appears to be very pensive indeed.  Perhaps he was even reflecting upon the patio while lying upon it.

For some reason cats in general seem to like to roll around and lie on patio stones.  I can't say I've ever wanted to try it, but if you're a cat, like Dante, it obviously holds some allure.





He's such a deep thinker!





So concludes Part I of Dante's Patio Reflections.  Stay tuned for Part II coming later this week.


Friday, May 27, 2016

DANTE: LION AROUND AGAIN!

Dante has an affinity for dandelions.

 After all, he is one himself ...


 ... a dandy lion, that is!



The proof is in the puddy!

Monday, May 23, 2016

DANTE: IT'S APPLE BLOSSOM TIME!

This is a picture from a few years ago, but one well worth re-posting.

The apple blossoms are so transitory that you could blink and they'd be gone.  So here is that moment in time captured forever.


Just like the tree, Dante simply blossoms!



Sunday, May 22, 2016

DANTE: KEEPING AN EYE OUT!

I caught this picture of Dante outside between the house and the stair post (which is appropriate because Dante is staring), and found the result to be rather interesting so I thought I'd share.



"Eyed like ta share it too!" says Dante.




Monday, May 16, 2016

DANTE GIVES LIP SERVICE!

One thing about Dante that you don't always see clearly in every picture is his massive bottom lip.

Seen from this angle, looking upwards, it gives him a decided pout.

Dante's lip is very sensitive and he likes being kissed on it.  He often proffers up his mouth to a visitor seeking such stimulation.  Consider yourself lucky if Dante ever wants to give you a kiss.  There's nothing quite like getting lip service from a pussycat.



You just have to watch out for the drool!

Thursday, May 12, 2016

DANTE: SLEEPY BOY!

As Dante is an older pussycat now, he sleeps more than he ever did before.  I had the unique opportunity of recording this process as it happened.


The eyelids are getting heavy.



 Eyelids are mostly closed and he's starting to nod off.



Eyes wide shut.  He's deep asleep and snoring.

Sweet dreams big boy!



Tuesday, May 10, 2016

DANTE: HOSTA HOSTAGE!

Dante has planted himself in the garden right between two sprouting hostas.

 Although it may seem that he is protecting them from potential harm ...




... it looks to me like they have HIM hostage!


Help!



Monday, May 9, 2016

DANTE'S WORLD

Dante's world is very up close and PURRsonal.

And this is your invitation to come on in!







Thursday, May 5, 2016

DANTE: INTENSE & PURRPOSES!

Here is Dante relaxing in one of his favourite outdoor resting places -- his basket chair.  In fact, relaxing is Dante's main PURRpose for being.

 His facial expression appears to be quite peaceful ...

... though his gaze is always intent.


"Peek-a-boo, I see you!"


Tuesday, May 3, 2016

DANTE MOUNTS A MOUND

Every year as weather permits, Dante likes to use the garden as his outdoor litter box.

 He PURRticularly likes the mulch as it provides some easy digging.


 So far, we have only put down one bag of the stuff this year, but that's enough for Dante to mount the newly laid mound of mulch.  Dante will be thrilled because there's lots more to come!


After he has made his deposit, Dante covers it up and pats it down.


"All I kin say is 'fank yoo very mulch'!  Little wondah gardens is wun of my fafurite places."

Sunday, May 1, 2016

DANTE WONDERS WHAT'S THE BLOOMIN' IDEA?

Dante's in the front garden wondering what's going on (or in this case what's NOT going on).

 "Hey -- wot's happened to all da bloomin' blooms?  It's Spurring and dey're still not heer yet!"



"I'm gonna sit rite heer an' concentrate very hawd until dey show demselves" asserts Dante.



Well, whaddya know?  Look what some PAWSitive thinking and a little sunshine will do!