The Little Tease

It may seem that life could get kinda boring out here in the woods.  But the truth is, there is always something going on.

Here's one of the many kitties that are often seen around here.  So what to do when one is tired of chasing birds?

Squirrels, of course !

This requires a lot of patience.

This went on for quite a while.  The Fuzz had plenty of time to get his camera out.  He thinks Kitty must have more patience than he does !

Finally, the little scamp has decided to come down.

What is he, crazy ?

What ?

Why that little *@#% !

It was all a trick !

Again ?

Oh no

Oh no

More ice and snow

Yet it is winter's time to go

The sun shined bright a day ago

But clouds are back the temp is low

It's true it's so

This tale of woe

Again it's time for ice and snow

Signs of Spring 3-20-14

Yes, despite the snow and ice storms,

Spring is

Actually Here !

And so The Fuzz presents actual, photographical Proof !

These are a few shots The Fuzz caught at the

Old Place last week.

Day in the Real BIg City

With the furry little kitty safely delivered at the Kitty Klinic, and coffee and donuts in the tummies, The Fuzz and His Sweetie continued on into the Real Big City.

(Kinda looks like it's collapsing on itself)

The first stop was, of course, the Goodwill Outlet Store.  They found a few cool things there, and the price is always right.

Then it was over to Luna's Living Kitchen (recommended by a schoolteacher) for an unusual lunch.

"Gaia's Treasure" for His Sweetie

And for The Fuzz, "Lunasagna".

The weather was pretty nice.  So after lunch, they had a glass of wine and watched the Blue Line light rail pass by a few times.

With a bit of time to kill, they moseyed around a bit and stumbled into the Savory Spice Shop.  It was a trap.  They didn't leave empty handed.

Although it was still a bit early, they decided to clear out before they got sucked into any place else.  Then it was back to the Sorta Big City to rescue the kitty, and head back to the woods.  And so arrived home safe and sound.

Day in the Sorta Big City

It is no secret that there are a lot of cats out here in the woods.  One might even say too many cats!  In an effort to get things under a bit of control, The Fuzz's Sweetie made arrangements for one more of the potential mama kitties to visit a clinic.  This clinic was in a neighboring Sorta Big City.
After making the early morning drop off, The Fuzz and His Sweetie headed for a coffee house they had visited on a previous expedition- only to find new hours posted.

But Our Fuzz had a Plan B.  He had gone on line previously, searching for coffee shops in the area.  And there were supposed to be 2 more, located just around the corner!  But when the corner was turned there were no coffee shops there.  But there was this interesting building.  
So while The Fuzz was off questioning a police officer about coffee shops (figuring he would know) His Sweetie took the opportunity to make a few sketches of the cool architecture.
They ended up at a Dunkin' Donuts !
But since they would have to wait all day to take their little kitty home, The Fuzz and His Sweetie moved on to their next adventure, the real Big City.

Firewood, Still

It ain't that The Fuzz has been so busy or anything.  Let's just admit it, he has been slack.  There have been some things going on, like Birthday Parties, wood cutting and crummy weather, etc.  But just so everyone knows, he is still living.
Over the weekend He and His Sweetie cut up a tree over at the neighbor's place.  The old wood pile has been a little low lately. But it is looking a bit better now.
The most urgent need was over at the Old Place.  It has been mentioned that they do spend one day/night a week over there- to maintain what is left of their sanity.  And at this time of year that means a fire.  And "a fire" means Firewood!
Well, the stash was getting kinda low over there.  It takes a lot to heat up the old drafty house.  So The Fuzz and His Sweetie loaded up the trailer and made a delivery.

Now things are looking a bit better.

And it shouldn't be long till this is no longer necessary.  Spring is on the way!

A Place to Sit

So, what's the story here?

At the Old Place, the living room seating was a built-in "couch" of sorts that ran along two walls.  It served a large family well, in fact it is still used when someone is at the Old Place.  But, when The Fuzz and His Sweetie made their move to the woods, it had to be left behind.
There was a "sofa" of sorts in one of the back rooms.  It had the added benefit of folding down to make a bed.  But it was really a cheap piece of junk, and quite uncomfortable when it came down to it.  So The Fuzz and His Sweetie decided to find a replacement.
Whilst in town the other day, they popped into a couple of Thrift Stores without any success.  Then His Sweetie suggested they try a localmultimerchandizer*.  The Fuzz had been to the Norris Merchandise in the past for work clothes, and he and His Sweetie once found a good deal on a coffee table there.
Well, it turned out that they had lots of new couches there, nice couches.
They found this one.  There was plenty of room for everyone!  

But Our Home in the Woods is actually only a trailer.  Would it fit?  Careful measurements were taken, to be compared to the actual space available.  It turns out that no, it wouldn't.
But by then it was only a matter of curiosity.  For Our Fuzz and His Sweetie had found this one!

And they deliver!

It was a tight squeeze getting it in.  The Fuzz had to take the sliding glass door out.  But the Two Stout Fellows from the store managed it.
So here we are, genuine leather and all.  And it sits so nice.


*There must still be a few drops of that old Germanic blood left in Our Fuzz!