More nasty weather heading our way

Should hit in about 20 to 30 minutes. Hard winds, gusts up to 104kph.

hatches still battened down, all light objects secured.

Here's hoping we don't lose power, or if we do, after dinner is cooked.

In their new Forever Home

Simba and Lucy knew something was up.

We packed up their 'haz a box' , some toys, and an article of clothing that each of us had worn. Then came the fun part of getting them into pet carriers. Who knew that Simba could be squirmier than Ziggy!

Arrived at the new home around 11am, and unloaded everything.

Simba was the first one to start exploring, but he would go back to Lucy if she yowled.

Then he started calling to Lucy to encourage her to come out and explore.

Simba enjoys some "CatTV"

Simba demands that this door be opened. It was, and he and Lucy explored the hallway.

He is really enjoying the view.

Widescreen "CatTV". Lots of birds, butterflies and other things to keep him entertained.

The house seems so diminished with them gone, as they weren't just cats, but a force of nature. I will miss them terribly, but even knowing then, what I know now, I would it all again.

It's very annoying

To have over 20 yrs of computer experience, and know how, to have some idiot talk to me as if I don't know where the effing power up button/switch is located or how to use it.

Batten down the hatches!

Well more like clear the gutters, put a sheet over my just starting to flower and fruit lime tree, ahead of tomorrow's predicted heavy weather. Every year we get an hellacious storm just as my fruit trees are in their first full flower of the season. This year, I'm hoping to have more than one crop.

Simba and Lucy had another visit from J & C yesterday. Simba came trotting right out to them. They brought a grooming glove for the cats, and also to bring some of their fur back to their new forever home to put on their soon to be new bed. Simba thought it was a fun game, and Lucy totally blissed out. J & C will be here tomorrow with new pet carriers for the two of them to get used to, as they will be transported in them to their new home on Saturday.

My back isn't getting over the almost slip and fall at the grocery store as quickly as I would have liked. Probably has to do with the very cold days and nights, and the side effects from them (4 large cats pinning us down at night because it's a very warm bed!).

Bengal Breeder visit

Alison and Peter came over to check Simba and Lucy's rehab progress and has given two thumbs up on their being adopted. Also showed photograph of Simba when we first got him

This was when we brought him to the vet back in November '09

And this is Lucy on the same day:

Their coats were dull, sparse almost all over, brittle and they were terribly underweight and in extremely poor condition. Simba was so malnourished, he looked more like an Oriental cat than a Bengal, and Lucy wasn't much better.

This is what they look like now:

Alison and Peter took many photographs of them, and have asked me to email the photos of the vet visit, and others along the time line showing improvement as an example of a successful rehab.

Happy 4th of July, everyone!

Day started off with good conversation with long time friend, ShadoutCarver. Then Aikidomayland and I headed to archery range. Was good time. :)

Off to "Americans in Oz" 4th of July fair. Was a lot of fun.

Some gorgeous vintage cars there. I got a chuckle out of this one.





Pink Thunderbird.






Corvette Stingray.

Then J & C came by for a Simba/Lucy visit. The kittehs were very comfortable with them, playing and romping around everywhere. I baked a cake (white chocolate this time, with vanilla buttercream frosting) and we had a nice 2+ hr visit. They will be great forever home for the cats.

Kinda tired now, but in a good way.

Ok, RSPCA W.A. , what the hell are you doing?

I understand the need for the RSPCA in Western Australia doing something about the feral cat populations, and removing animals from hoarders, or removing abused/neglected animals from homes,  but this is stupid.

The RSPCA is supporting a drafted law that will allow them to enter anyones' house, if they have more than 2 cats, with no exceptions for pedigree breeders or people like me who are fostering and remove 'excess animals'.  This could seriously impact people like me who foster, or want to foster rescued animals.

I got this from Ziggy/Simba/Lucy's breeder. I have told her if she needs any signatures on a petition, let me know.

Simba and Lucy enjoying the warmth of our heated bed.