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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
EASY ON SUNDAY: EASY, BREEZY DANTE!
As a decided contrast to the previous deep-freeze post, here's Dante today at ease in the front yard. It's sunny, cold and quite breezy, but he weathers it well. As long as the sun is shining, he's fine.
Even if you don't have the sun where you are today, Dante wishes you sunshine in your heart!
Have a wonderful Sunday, wherever you are! And take it easy, eh! (We're Canadian, so we like to say "eh").
Even if you don't have the sun where you are today, Dante wishes you sunshine in your heart!
Have a wonderful Sunday, wherever you are! And take it easy, eh! (We're Canadian, so we like to say "eh").
Thursday, December 3, 2009
FRIDAY IN THE DEEP FREEZE WITH DANTE!
Yesterday, Dante was reacting to a small dusting of snow that we had in our general area. It's just about gone now.
Since he seems to have forgotten what winter is all about, I thought I would resurrect these photos from last winter, January and February of 2009.
You see, he is well acquainted with snow. Even in the winter, we go out almost every day (as long as it's not extremely cold) to get some fresh air for half an hour or so.
Dante's little toe pads get so cold he has to lick them every few minutes.
Here he is in January when the snow was at its deepest. He's trying to keep at least one foot warm, there.
You can get an idea about how high the snowbanks were in our yard. That's our front walkway that Dante is standing on.
And Dante isn't shy to do his business in the snow. To him it's just one big white pile of kitty litter. Besides, he absolutely LOVES to dig. I've seen him dig just for the pure joy of it, at times.
Here is Dante making his deposit in the snowbank. You can see the look of concentration on his face.
Following is a very pretty series of photos of Dante doing just that! His business that is. He says "There's no business like snow business!"
I love the way these pictures turned out. Dante almost looks like he's in a white desert. The drifts of snow are so soft and flowing -- like dunes. Snow dunes! And Dante's dune it in the snow -- so there you go!
This shot shows how high the dunes really are! Dante was made for the snow, as Maine Coons are. He's such a hardy fellow. That's why I found it really funny when he complained about that very small dusting of snow just yesterday. I think these pictures have jogged his memory!
I love the over-the-shoulder smoulder in the cold white drifts!
And here's a final winter shot of Dante on the back deck, skirting the ice. He hasn't learned to skate yet, so that's entirely understandable.
Anyway, I hope you are all reassured that Dante is well-equipped to deal with life in the winter. After all, he does live in Ontario, Canada, and our winters are generally quite snowy -- though they have been milder of late.
Dante's not that furry for nothing!
Since he seems to have forgotten what winter is all about, I thought I would resurrect these photos from last winter, January and February of 2009.
You see, he is well acquainted with snow. Even in the winter, we go out almost every day (as long as it's not extremely cold) to get some fresh air for half an hour or so.
Dante's little toe pads get so cold he has to lick them every few minutes.
Here he is in January when the snow was at its deepest. He's trying to keep at least one foot warm, there.
You can get an idea about how high the snowbanks were in our yard. That's our front walkway that Dante is standing on.
And Dante isn't shy to do his business in the snow. To him it's just one big white pile of kitty litter. Besides, he absolutely LOVES to dig. I've seen him dig just for the pure joy of it, at times.
Here is Dante making his deposit in the snowbank. You can see the look of concentration on his face.
Following is a very pretty series of photos of Dante doing just that! His business that is. He says "There's no business like snow business!"
I love the way these pictures turned out. Dante almost looks like he's in a white desert. The drifts of snow are so soft and flowing -- like dunes. Snow dunes! And Dante's dune it in the snow -- so there you go!
This shot shows how high the dunes really are! Dante was made for the snow, as Maine Coons are. He's such a hardy fellow. That's why I found it really funny when he complained about that very small dusting of snow just yesterday. I think these pictures have jogged his memory!
I love the over-the-shoulder smoulder in the cold white drifts!
And here's a final winter shot of Dante on the back deck, skirting the ice. He hasn't learned to skate yet, so that's entirely understandable.
Anyway, I hope you are all reassured that Dante is well-equipped to deal with life in the winter. After all, he does live in Ontario, Canada, and our winters are generally quite snowy -- though they have been milder of late.
Dante's not that furry for nothing!
DANTE AND THE WHITE STUFF IN THE GARDEN
Today is Thursday, and Dante is kind of upset. Where did the sun go? And what's all this white stuff on the ground and in the garden?
It stretches as far as the eye can see -- all the way down both sides of the street -- but only on the edges.
What's a gardener to do? This problem is too big for any one mancat, or ladycat for that matter! I appeal to you for help, Jonesie!!! Help!
How's a guy to fertilize with this cold stuff coating the garden bed?
Mama says when the sun comes out again, all this white stuff might go away. But then it's gonna come back again, and again and again for months and months. You can "bank" on it, she said!
Mama says even Jonesie can't help us now. It's even on my blog background, too! How flaky can you get?
This is Dante, Secretary of Fertilization for the Feline Gardener's Society, signing off for now. I sure hope I have better news to report next week, but it could be even worse. O Snoes!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
DANTE: SUNSHINE ON HIS SHOULDERS ON SUNDAY!
After a few cloudy, rainy days in a row the sun finally came out again. It's a little cooler, but that's to be expected.
There's nothing like a little sunshine on my Dante's shoulders (a nod to John Denver, there). Or anywhere on his furry, fiery coat, for that matter. So just relax and enjoy the scenery! It's Sunday, after all.
Dante and I hope that made you warm and happy! Now you can go for a snooze.
There's nothing like a little sunshine on my Dante's shoulders (a nod to John Denver, there). Or anywhere on his furry, fiery coat, for that matter. So just relax and enjoy the scenery! It's Sunday, after all.
Dante and I hope that made you warm and happy! Now you can go for a snooze.
CATURDAY ON THE CHASE WITH DANTE
These first two pictures are a blur because Dante was moving so fast. I have posted them in the order that they took place, and I noticed that the squirrel is actually farther ahead in the first picture. It must have turned back somehow, and run directly into the red beast -- who just barely misses the capture!
Sometimes I think the squirrels do this just for the thrill of it, because they certainly seem to be fearless. Of course, in this picture, squirrelly knows that Dante can't go any further, and sits just out of reach, calmly eating his lunch.
Dante returns to his favourite tree, where another little black demon is hovering above.
Aha! There it is -- bold as ever!
Dante does the nonchalant thing, and just tries to ignore it.
But he is taunted yet again!
Dante decides not to let this distract him from having a good scratch.
He spots another demon on the approach. This saga has no end!
Tune in same place, another time for the next installment in this series.
Sometimes I think the squirrels do this just for the thrill of it, because they certainly seem to be fearless. Of course, in this picture, squirrelly knows that Dante can't go any further, and sits just out of reach, calmly eating his lunch.
Dante returns to his favourite tree, where another little black demon is hovering above.
Aha! There it is -- bold as ever!
Dante does the nonchalant thing, and just tries to ignore it.
But he is taunted yet again!
Dante decides not to let this distract him from having a good scratch.
He spots another demon on the approach. This saga has no end!
Tune in same place, another time for the next installment in this series.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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