I am amazingly organized (organized for me, that is) regarding holiday preparations. I’m up to date on holiday cards – if you’ve sent me your name and address as of 5 pm my time yesterday (or you’re related to me), your card is on the way. I did the first big (200+) mailing on Monday. Tuesday, after I dropped the kittens off at the pet store, I stopped at one of those mailing places, and sent out Christmas boxes to my sister, brother, parents, and the spud. There will still be boxes to send out, but just a few, and they can go out next week or the week after. The gifts in the house have been wrapped and are set on a shelf waiting for Christmas. I haven’t done any decorating of the house yet (aside from the wreath on the front door), but I might do that later today, or maybe tomorrow. I asked the spud if she wanted me to go through the box of ornaments and pull out the ones that were given to her over the years, so she can hang them on the tree that she and her father and stepmother put up, and she said yes, so I’ll do that in the next day or so, too. If we were putting up a tree this year I’d hang them on our tree just so a little part of her would be here with us, but I’ll be honest – I don’t see a time in our cat-filled future where we’ll be putting up a Christmas tree again. Maybe one day, but I doubt it. I like Christmas lights, and I like Christmas trees, but I just don’t want to deal with the cats knocking over the tree and batting the ornaments through the house. I’m a Grinch, and not only a Grinch, but a LAZY Grinch who doesn’t want to have to pick shit up all the time. I freely admit it!
I went up into the foster room yesterday afternoon to give Skittles and Elle some love (Skittles is past her “OMG! Devil Woman! Must hide!” phase, and firmly into her “I love you! You’re so pretty! Will you pet me? And pet me here? And scratch my ears? And call me ‘Girly?’ And pet me some? Some more? And a little more? ‘K, thx, gottagoeatbye!” phase) and I glanced out the window and saw something hanging from the mailbox. I’d been out on the front porch not an hour before, bringing in a box from UPS (or FedEx or DHL, I don’t remember) and there wasn’t anything there at that point. I stood and squinted out the window for a few minutes, then decided to go see what the hell it was. Turns out, it was a couple of empty egg cartons. A woman who lives in the area had told Fred she’d drop off empty egg cartons for us to use. They weren’t the egg cartons we’d given her, but an egg carton is an egg carton, right?
In recent weeks, we’ve noticed a little orange and white cat occasionally moving across our property, usually at the very back of the back forty. The first time I noticed him, I called Fred – who was out working on the shed – and Fred went out and called to the cat, who responded by running away. Yesterday afternoon I glanced out into the back yard to check on Tommy (with the foster kittens running around all day, I keep the back door closed and will let our cats out if they make it clear (usually by running wildly toward the back door when I’m anywhere in the vicinity) they want out, but then they have to stay out there until the next time I’m near the back door and check to see if they want in), and saw something under the pecan tree, watching Tommy. I thought at first that it was a rabbit, but it was too big, and a closer look showed me that it was the orange and white cat. I went out with the camera and talked to him, but when I got to within about 30 feet of him, he ran off.
I think he looks like an O’Grady. I might as well go ahead and buy another six beds so there’s room for him IN THE FRICKIN’ HOUSE.
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Suggie’s favorite bird-watchin’ spot.
Previously 2006: I need a vacation, is what I need. 2005: When and if – and I mostly mean “when” – these two break up, I hope there’s a lot of interesting drama. 2004: It’s now my goal to make him CRY when he tries the next batch of chick peas. 2003: “What the FUCK? That is my BUTT you’re sniffing. And it TICKLES.” 2002: $4.49 for a freakin’ book? What the hell are they wrapping it with, gold? 2001: Is that a sex thing? 2000: Damn, isn’t Christmas here yet? 1999: Someone shoot me and put me out of my fucking misery, won’t you?]]>
O Malley…lol
I didn’t know you could freeze eggs.
Is he stubby tailed? Looks like it in the second picture…
I like O’Grady. Sounds like you are over the whole “they aren’t our cats” thing. Since, y’know, you are naming them at first site now…
I love the name O’Grady! My son and his girlfriend have a 4 cats, 2 of which are named O’Malley and Isabelle, whom they call Izzie. I thought that was so funny since they don’t even watch Grey’s Anatomy. The two other cats are newcomers and I suggested a few names (Meredith, Bailey, McDreamy), but they didn’t go for it.
Snowy and wintry in Indy today for those keeping track. My first thought when I saw the pic of the new Anderson kitty was ” Now how many is that? 20? 25?” What is the over/under on when O’Grady first enters the house for snacking time? I give it 3 weeks.
I tried to put a kitty on my Christmas list but the dear hubby, who loves our three furbabies, threatened to divorce me.
Got your card here in Dallas on Wednesday morning! WOW! Sometimes the USPS does work efficiently! Thanks for the card, you did a great job designing it!
I hear ya on the Christmas tree and pets. I put a beautiful garland over our sunroom french doors, added some rice lights and hung some ornaments on that. Not quite a tree, but still festive.
If you put lights in the chicken coop would that make them think that the day is longer and produce more eggs or is it just the cooler weather?
We put two trees up this year and so far (knock on wood) the kitties haven’t knocked them down. I have to rehang ornaments every day and straighten the garland but thats all. I wonder how long it will take before O’Grady officially becomes a Anderson kitty!
Yes, that is the best card I have ever gotton! I love it! Thanks.
Another question for you…Do any of your cats play fetch? I got Raven to keep Jet company, or rather so he could rough house with someone other than us. I had no clue she thought she was a dog however. She brings me her toy fleece mouse, drops it in front of me and expects me to toss it for her so she can go chase it and brings it back to me. You gotta be quick to get it or she will try to snag it back. (thinking of getting the bird gloves, lol) She will do this for hours. She doesn’t get tricked into you threw it when you didn’t. The only way you can stop playing is to hide the mouse where she can’t find it. Normally she will bring you another one though. lol It is kinda fun but after a few hours, the arm gets sore.
? You can freeze eggs? How … in vitro of you!!
Yea – I got my card this morning. How fun! I was very confused before I opened it since I sometimes get cards from clients, but for the life of me I couldn’t remember and Anderson family in Madison Alabama – even when I saw the front with the cat picture I had to open it up to see who it was from. Thanks!
When you treat cats the way you guys do, word gets around, I guess. I cackled about the six beds.
I like your handwriting, lady. Got my card yesterday. Also, I can’t read the punchline to the kids. Nice, Robyn. Real nice. (it’s a great card!)
Thank you for the Christmas card 🙂 It sure made my day.
Dawn
Would O’Grady put you into the double digits! I think it would!
Poor cat, looks like it has an eye infection.
I have a question for your extravaganza. Could you take pictures of how much food you eat in a typical meal? I just got approved for RnY and I’m curious.
Tag, O’Grady, you’re now an And3rson kitteh! At least the denial is over…
Card received here too! Thanks SO MUCH! Dh “do you know someone named Anderson?” We both really are enjoying your card!
“Suggie’s favorite bird-watchin’ spot.” My question about a table top tree has all ready been answered 😉
Uh Oh, He is a partially orange kitty.
Robyn’s favorite color kitty.
Also, the other reader Elaine that responds on here. I noticed that you are from Indy.
I live just north of Indy.
Will Mr. Boogers tolerate another stumpy tail on the premises? O’Grady is very pretty.
I got my card yesterday and LOVE it! You always do such a great job with your cards.
Robyn,
What a pretty cat who has come to join the clan!!
I got my card yesterday here in NC and I loved it!! Picked you out a good one today that will be there in few days!! So nice of you to send em!
I love scrambled eggs too and the homefries and eggs sound like a great dinner for a cool evening!! Yummmmy!
Thanks again. 🙂 🙂 🙂
Robyn, I knew right away the card was from you! Very cute but can I admit I was very suprized you used Spot for the photo….. only because he is so raggedy, but he cleaned up nice for the photo! I think O’Grady looks mighty well fed, for your sake I hope and think he already has a home!
Your Mother said you should put a small tree on the front porch!
Hey got your card! Thanks! Boy, 200+ cards and you write a little note in it too! I’m impressed!
Thanks for the beautiful card, it was really a nice one. That Spot sure is cute in his Santa hat. I’m sure the little stray belongs to someone. He looks well fed, such a cutie! OR!! maybe he came to visit for the holidays.
CONGRATULATIONS on the NEW CAT!!! Heh.
That is one handsome cat (please don’t tell the others).
I was going to sign up for a card from you this year (still have the one from last year) but felt so sorry for you writing, writing, writing and wanted to ask in the Q&A extravaganza whether you get writer’s cramp.
After reading these comments I think I want a 2007 And3rson Card. Maybe you could do ecards as well? Like you have nothing else to do with your days!!!
What is that wise old saying? …Having cats is like eating Lays potato chips… one is never enough !! Or my motto… have the WHOLE damn bag!!! “Mistah’ O’Grady Anderson”… has a nice rolling lilt to it….snicker snick….
quote: “I think he looks like an O’Grady. I might as well go ahead and buy another six beds so there’s room for him IN THE GODDAMN HOUSE.”
I have always said that destiny rules. It looks like you have accepted this. Accepting your destiny always makes things easier.. Or faster… I think. 😀