This Cat Is Not Happy

This Kitty is not happy. They don't seem to enjoy walking around in this stuff. But then, I've never enjoyed walking around in it without shoes either. But she does seem to have found a small place to place the paws. But, the snow is pretty much gone around here now. The Kitties are happy about that. The Doggies come inside from time to time, but we've learned the hard way not to trust a cat. Yes, I'm afraid it's true-

A cat may like to feed on mouse.
But,
A cat will poop inside your house.

So The Fuzz's advice is, "Never trust a cat". I suppose this might seem a bit hard hearted considering the snow and all, but this advice comes though painful experience.

And since we are dealing with Cabin Fever here, The Fuzz would like to present one more exciting ,
Mystery Pix!

New Cat Poetry Contributions

This fella, who totters on the edge of feline sanity, lives back at the old place. He and most of his direct blood kin are really on the edge. We realized that he wouldn't survive re-location with what little mind he has intact, so he remains back there. We make almost daily trips to town for work, schoolin' and what not, so he gets fed on a fairly regular basis.So whilst we are on the subject of our feline Friends, it seems appropriate to revive our popular Cat Poetry feature. This, especially, since some recent posts have inspired contributions from some of The Fuzz's many loyal readers.

And so, here we go.....

When I ponder beasts feline
I sometimes pause to write a line
And ofttimes strive the lines to rhyme

And though the day I maybe pause
And think about those deadly claws
That grace those little kitty paws

The end of many a bird has come
As kitty strives to fill the tum
And so I think this rhyme is done.

And from that Lazy Iguana ....

Orange cat on the bricks
Missing his dinner and snacks,
Happy now your home.

And......

Kitty sneaking through the woods,
Might even be some in your neighborhood.
They will take a squat,
In your flower pot;
And you will never even know they were there.

And from Woodie......

cats are sneaky.
cat are mean.
cats blend in
with any scene.

So folks, if you have any for us, feel free to contribute! And you can see some of the old stuff by clicking on the label "Cat Poetry Collection" below.

Cat Poetry Link

You may remember our popular "Cat Poetry*" collection.
Well, this is not a "Kinda Fuzzy" exclusive.
Here we present a link to even more exciting Cat Poetry, courtesy of that infamous,
Lazy Iguana.

And whilst we are on the subject, we present for your enjoyment, this pix of Koi and her little Cracker Jack.

*In case you are unfamiliar with this subject, you can click on the label "Cat Poetry Collection" below to find out all about it!

Cats and Rain

Midnight Cat Poetry

For all of you insomniacs, we present the latest addition to the Cat Poetry Collection.

When Cats prowl in the yard at night
They often leave a small surprise
Buried in the dust
And if by chance you find that prize
doing things you must
The bottom of your boot's a sight
But that's not how you found it
The sense of smell gave it away
You knew you'd stepped in cat shit
And though you like the furry things
Not kicking them is rough
It wasn't done intentionally
'Twas just your crummy luck.


The Fuzz claims this was inspired by an actual event !

Mystery Pix Again

Apparently that last one was too easy.
Levi and that Canuck both got it quickly, too quickly.
So how about this one!

And to bring you the Up To The Minute News on the trailer situation, Still no Well. The Well Guy apparently didn't make it out there today. Maybe tomorrow. And keep watching for New Cat Poetry!

Cat Poetry Continues

Newest Addition:

vi said...

Cats do not like an alarm
I know from the claws in my forearm
Which he used to drag me from the bed
Just to make sure that he was fed

Cats like to show their tummy
Just because they think it is funny
If you rub the front instead of their back
They think it means they can attack

Cats are quick
Cats are keen
Cats chase bugs that are not seen

Botanical Stuff

On our recent trip to The Big City, we stayed with that Artistical Daughter, who is also a Gardening Daughter. She had quite a nursery for little plants on her back porch.


Among all these were a number of varieties of Peppers. It is a fact that The Fuzz is a bit of a fan of those things. And so she hooked him up with one of each.


Here is one of the new additions to the garden.



You can also see a bit of spinach there.


We have had a time with Birds (at least we think it's birds) getting our Okra over the years. Some people might think "So what. Who wants the slimy stuff". But that's only folks who don't know how to cook this Southern Delicacy.


But anyhow, this year we are trying a new tactic. Note below how we are employing this Plastical Netting to thwart those Air born Pests.



The Fuzz had thought of using Chicken Wire for this, but on a dreaded trip to Wally World he found this plastic stuff. It is much cheaper and seems to be made just for this purpose.

The Fuzz's Sweetie was the instigator in this affair and it looks like it should work out fine. We may even get some Okra to eat this year.


And now, The Fuzz would like to present to y'all, Our First Tomato Blossom. With luck this may someday be part of The Fuzz's BLT.


And lastly, here are the latest from

Poetical Update

There has been a request for the The Updated Cat Poetry Collection.
(Newest contribution in Red.)
And as always, feel free to add your contributions.

In reply to The Fuzz's Ode to Kitty Cats-

"Cats are Evil
Cats are Mean
Cats Tear Up
Your Backdoor Screen."

The Lazy Iguana says-

"Cats are smart
Cats are crafty.
If you do not let them in,
Things could get nasty."

woodie said...

I have not poetry to add today but I will pass on a bit of wisdom our cat Cricket tells us many times a day:

"it's not easy being furry"

and I think even the FUZZ can agree with that!

Fuzz said...

Cats are fuzzy
Cats are furry
Cats don't seem to
Have a worry


rizzo and cricket said...

warm fur we have
but we aren't dumb
we'd gladly trade
our fur for thumbs

Fuzz said...

Ain't thumbs great ?
But cats are out of luck
'Tis a pity but it's true
Not having thumbs must suck.

The Canuck said...

Cats love big balls of yarn,
They play with paws that wack,
If they lick themselves too much,
You'll discover a puddle of yack!

woodie said...

some folks w/ thumbs suck, too.

Anonymous said...

cats are rude
cats are stinky
cats refuse to lift a pinky

cats are shifty
cats don't smile
cats think you have no taste or style

cats are proud
cats love to boast
when you turn your back
cats eat your toast

The Fuzz has to go wash the dishes now, but, Cats....

They Won't hit a Lick,
They Won't Do the Dishes,
They Just Sit by the Fish Tank,
And Watch the Swimming Fishes.

And then The Fuzz said...

Cats don't like
To drink that stuff,
Too bad Kitty,
That's just tuff.

And now The Lazy Iguana has added.....

Binkie's ears
Are all pinned back.
watch out for the teeth
Or your fingers may need a patch.


woodie said...

black cat wanders by with muddy paws
leaving me to wonder the cause
'till on the ledge what do I find?
fresh corn sprouts met with furry jaws,
my summer garden undermined.


Iguana-

Cats make poo,
And that ain't cool.
But its OK,
Because they make up for it in other ways.

Maria-

cats are clean,
cats are furry.
cats will scratch you in a hurry.

cats are prissy,
cats - they prance.
it is funny to watch them do the tape dance.

cats are crazy,
cats are lazy,
and the Koreans think cats are tasty!

And now, Azulparsnip said...
here's mine -

cats look past you
then lick their fur
when you pet them
sometimes they purr

Wastefull Little Birdies

The Fuzz likes to feed the little birdies in the winter. They are quite wasteful some times though. These Volunteer Sunflowers are one result. Of course they're not Sunflowers yet, but they're on the way. But then, maybe they are still Sunflowers before they bloom. Or are they merely Sunflower Plants. These questions are kinda complicated, so I'll just let it go for now. They probably won't do very well though now that the trees are leafing out. After all, they are Sunflowers.

Well the Pipeline Guys seem to be gone now. The holes are filled up and there is straw on the ground. I guess we'll see what happens next.

We don't really know who "dieta" or "wireless" are, but The Fuzz thanks that Iguana Guy and Maria for their contributions to his ongoing collection of Cat Poetry.

Iguana-

Cats make poo,
And that ain't cool.
But its OK,
Because they make up for it in other ways.

Maria-

cats are clean,
cats are furry.
cats will scratch you in a hurry.

cats are prissy,
cats - they prance.
it is funny to watch them do the tape dance.

cats are crazy,
cats are lazy,
and the Koreans think cats are tasty!

Puddin' Is On Top of Things

Here's some of the new fig leaves. They're not big enough for the traditional use of fig leaves yet, but they will be soon. Here also, is Puddin' the cat. I could tell you that this is the "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", but that would be a lie. The roof is Tin, but it's not Hot. That will come this summer.Actually, he's up there chasing birdies. They nest up under the nearby eaves, and he is fascinated of course.

The Fuzz wanted me to remind y'all about Cat Poetry. So I will. Don't be shy here, feel free to contribute your own Gems of Wit and Wizdumb here.

Here's the much anticipated update to the Cat Poetry Collection , which, of course, welcomes new contributions. Feel free to add your own in the Comments. Come on folks, you can do it.

In reply to The Fuzz's Ode to Kitty Cats-

"Cats are Evil
Cats are Mean
Cats Tear Up
Your Backdoor Screen."

The Lazy Iguana says-

"Cats are smart
Cats are crafty.
If you do not let them in,
Things could get nasty."

woodie said...

I have not poetry to add today but I will pass on a bit of wisdom our cat Cricket tells us many times a day:

"it's not easy being furry"

and I think even the FUZZ can agree with that!

Fuzz said...

Cats are fuzzy
Cats are furry
Cats don't seem to
Have a worry


rizzo and cricket said...

warm fur we have
but we aren't dumb
we'd gladly trade
our fur for thumbs

Fuzz said...

Ain't thumbs great ?
But cats are out of luck
'Tis a pity but it's true
Not having thumbs must suck.

The Canuck said...

Cats love big balls of yarn,
They play with paws that wack,
If they lick themselves too much,
You'll discover a puddle of yack!

woodie said...

some folks w/ thumbs suck, too.

Anonymous said...

cats are rude
cats are stinky
cats refuse to lift a pinky

cats are shifty
cats don't smile
cats think you have no taste or style

cats are proud
cats love to boast
when you turn your back
cats eat your toast

The Fuzz has to go wash the dishes now, but, Cats....

They Won't hit a Lick,
They Won't Do the Dishes,
They Just Sit by the Fish Tank,
And Watch the Swimming Fishes.

And then The Fuzz said...

Cats don't like
To drink that stuff,
Too bad Kitty,
That's just tuff.

And now The Lazy Iguana has added.....

Binkie's ears
Are all pinned back.
watch out for the teeth
Or your fingers may need a patch.

It's Medication Time !

This is not a happy camper. You may ask, "Why would anybody do this to a sweet little pussycat ?" If you've ever had to administer a dose of medication to one of these vicious things, you won't have to ask. Actually, this critter is not so bad as some. The Local Daughter has a particularly vicious one. This "Miss Kitty" has even been declawed but still has her teeth and rear claws. She is mostly OK, but if you try to get her into a cat carrier or something, you will bleed.


Young "Binkie" here, is not quite on that level, thank God. This is the system The Fuzz's Sweetie has developed for just such circumstances. It is quite effective. Binkie however, does not seem to appreciate this. Note the Ears. But of course it is all for her own good, right ?

Since the subject came up, don't forget The Fuzz's Extensive Collection of Cat Poetry. Come on people, we need more of this stuff. Great literature like-

Cats don't like
To drink that stuff,
Too bad Kitty,
That's just tuff.

(Or should that be "tough" ?.... Whatever)

Update

Here's the much anticipated update to the Cat Poetry Collection , which, of course, welcomes new contributions. Feel free to add your own in the Comments.

In reply to The Fuzz's Ode to Kitty Cats-

"Cats are Evil
Cats are Mean
Cats Tear Up
Your Backdoor Screen."

The Lazy Iguana says-

"Cats are smart
Cats are crafty.
If you do not let them in,
Things could get nasty."

woodie said...

I have not poetry to add today but I will pass on a bit of wisdom our cat Cricket tells us many times a day:

"it's not easy being furry"

and I think even the FUZZ can agree with that!


Fuzz said...

Cats are fuzzy
Cats are furry
Cats don't seem to
Have a worry


rizzo and cricket said...

warm fur we have
but we aren't dumb
we'd gladly trade
our fur for thumbs

Fuzz said...

Ain't thumbs great ?
But cats are out of luck
'Tis a pitty but it's true
Not having thumbs must suck.

The Canuck said...

Cats love big balls of yarn,
They play with paws that wack,
If they lick themselves too much,
You'll discover a puddle of yack!


woodie said...

some folks w/ thumbs suck, too.

Anonymous said...

cats are rude
cats are stinky
cats refuse to lift a pinky

cats are shifty
cats don't smile
cats think you have no taste or style

cats are proud
cats love to boast
when you turn your back
cats eat your toast

The Fuzz has to go wash the dishes now, but, Cats....

They Won't hit a Lick,
They Won't Do the Dishes,
They Just Sit by the Fish Tank,
And Watch the Swimming Fishes.