CREWS' VIEWS

An Update

2012-01-27T11:16:00.005-06:00

MISTY

Hi everybody. I thought you might be wondering what's been going on around here recently so I'll tell you.

Mom's bad back has been very bad and she takes lots of pills to make it not hurt. She says her back has been extra bad 'cause she's been busy tearing wallpaper and packing boxes plus cleaning up all the messes our Boy makes. When she sits down to rest, I get on her lap and make biscuits to help her feel better. All this work has helped Mom lose weight and she says she's 25 lb. from her goal of getting back into a size 10. I don't know what a size 10 is, but Mom is happy about it so it must be something good.

Um, let's see, what else? Oh yeah, Tipper did a big throw up in Mom's shoe and Mom didn't find out 'til she was ready to pick up our Girl from preschool. She said lots of words on the bad word list 'cause she had to find another pair of shoes in a hurry.

Talk about bad words, Dad said lots and lots of them a few days ago when Mom's car wouldn't start and he had to make it go again. We all watched from the front window. Then this morning we watched again when a big truck took Dad's car away when it wouldn't start. Dad is not happy.

George had a bad cold and got shot with medicine, but he's feeling better now. He was getting skinny so now he has a can of stinky goodness every day. We all help him eat it.

Max is still being naughty and peeing out of the litterbox. Mom had to take off the couch cushion covers and wash them, then she sprayed some nice smelling stuff all around.

Of course, I have been very good and today I snoopervised Mom tear off wallpaper upstairs. I don't usually go up there 'cause that's where Tiger, Cricket and Gino live and I don't like them, but it was important that I help Mom. I still hiss at Tiger 'cause she always wants to sit by Mom and she's MY Mom, not Tiger's. Mom says I should be nice to her 'cause she doesn't have Mom, just a Dad, but she smells weird.

Well, that's all for now.

Bye!

The Red Dot

2012-01-16T05:46:00.000-06:00

MAX

Mom thought this was funny 'cause I really like playing with my red dot. Mom, can I play with my red dot right now...can I, CAN I?!!

The Big "M"

2012-01-09T05:53:00.001-06:00

GEORGE

No doubt you've noticed we don't post as much as we used to and I blame it all on my secretary, aka Mom. We used to post several times a week but when Mom started taking care of our Girl and our Boy, it was always "Sorry George, I don't have time". That was OK, 'cause at least we still got to talk to you once in a while.

Now Mom says she has to start getting ready for the big "M"...you know, our move to where it's warm all the time. I've lived in this house my whole life of 14 1/2 years, but Mom says they've lived here twice that long. That means there's a lot of stuff, junk and things to sort out and put in boxes. That's something called "packing". As long as she doesn't pack the big bed, our cat perch, food or toys, I don't much care about anything else.

But, Mom being busy with packing means we won't be able to post hardly at all. We'll try to get around and visit as often as we can and will let you all know before the big "M" happens.

More Work, More Work

2012-01-04T05:49:00.000-06:00

GEORGE

(sigh) You know, Dad, weekends are for resting and relaxing. How can I do that when I have to snoopervise everything around here?!

Mom wants to fix up the stairs with new paint and fresh stain so Dad & I pulled up the old carpeting. Here you can see me snoopervising him when we got down to the padding.

Then we pulled out at least eleventy squillion staples until my toes got tired, so I went to take a nap and he continued working

When I woke up I saw that he'd made pretty good progress, but thought I should point out where he missed some.

Look right here, Dad. I feel one under my paw!

Happy New Year to All

2011-12-31T05:05:00.000-06:00

The Crew and our family wish everyone a

Merry Christmas to All

2011-12-24T05:10:00.001-06:00

We wish all our friends and their families a

Love,

George, Tipper, Max, Misty,
Tiger, Cricket & Gino

The Leibster Award

2011-12-14T05:16:00.004-06:00

TIPPER

My extra special boyfriendcat, Zero, has given me...um, I mean, given US the Leibster Award, which means he loves me. Yes he does, and he loves our blog, too. Thank you so much, Zero dear!

Now we have to pass this award on to 5 other blogs we love. Hmmm...let me think. Mom, can you help me think of friends we love?

MOM

Of course. There are so many great blogs we love it's impossible to pick just 5, but how about these?

Derby & Ducky and Sadie, Zippy & Speedy

MISTY

Speedy is MY boyfriendcat, you know.

TIPPER

Yes, I know. OK, who else?

MISTY

I say Chey, Gemini & Ichiro

MAX

I say Samantha Black & Clementine

GEORGE

And I say Sammy, Miles, Nicholas & Billy

Keeping my Furs

2011-12-12T05:01:00.001-06:00

MISTY

Oh, you're awake.

George told us he had some close encounters with you and now that you're walking he said we have to be really careful around you.

So, I think I'll stay out of your reach, if you don't mind. Nothing personal, you understand, but I prefer to keep my all my furs.

Don't Be on the Naughty List

2011-12-08T05:09:00.003-06:00

GEORGE

I've been pretty good this year. In fact, I'm proud to say I'm the best cat in this house, so I wasn't going to talk about Santa coming soon, and being naughty or nice, until Mom showed me this. Since I know for a fact that, although I've been good, there have been a few "incidents" with the other cats around here, so I thought maybe I should speak on this subject 'specially for the young ones who have no experience with Santa.

We don't live with a dog, thank Bast, but we do have the white dust mop, Shasta, and the grey menace, Reyna, who visit now and then. I think it's important I meet with the other cats here to figure out a plan to blame all the "incidents" on them. And, if we do this right, we can work our Girl and our Boy into this plan somehow since they always seem to be making messes.

If you don't have a dog or young humans to blame, then you'd better start planning your strategy on how to handle the "incidents", and I KNOW you all have some! I suggest you don't waste any time, though, since Santa will be coming very soon and you don't want to be on his Naughty List!!

Cooking with our Girl

2011-12-05T05:47:00.001-06:00

GEORGE

Our Girl is learning how to cook with Mom, who is her Gramma. Today they're making something and I was interested to see what they were doing so I got on the chair with our Girl so I could watch.

OK, let's see...what's going on up here? Any ham? Any tuna water? Any anything that I might like?

What is this stuff, Mom? It doesn't smell like food. It smells kind of weird.

MOM

It's pie crust, Georgie, and you don't like it.

GEORGE

OK, I'm outta here!

A Game of Feather

2011-11-28T05:01:00.000-06:00

GINO

Hi everybody, it's me, Gino!

Here I am with our Girl, who, as you can see, is learning to play a good game of kitty feather. I'm showing her what good feather catching skills I have.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T05:29:00.000-06:00

GEORGE

We wish everycat and their families a safe and happy holiday.

Remember to look pitiful and starving so you'll get a nice bowl of whatever your family is having. I recommend turkey and gravy, but ham or anything else is just as good. If no one remembers to give you anything, feel free to help yourself!!

Lucky Girl

2011-11-16T05:21:00.000-06:00

TIPPER

Last night Mom and Dad each had an ice cream cup. Fortunately for me, I was the only one around at the time so I got not just one, but TWO tops to lick, plus TWO cups! How lucky can a girl get?!!

Zero dear, would you like to come over and share with me?

My Moth

2011-11-09T04:55:00.000-06:00

MISTY

You might want to know what I'm doing on top of Mom's computer cabinet.

Well see, there was this moth who came in the patio door. He was bouncing around on the ceiling and I really wanted to get him but, being that I'm so small, I couldn't reach the ceiling. So, our human brother helped me get up here.

Then Mom saw me and said something about the dust up here and I told her I don't care about dust. I wanted my moth and, yes, I GOT HIM!!

After I ate my moth, my human brother helped me get down.

A Big Day

2011-11-07T05:42:00.003-06:00

GEORGE

Well, today is a big day. Can you guess why? No? Well then, I'll tell you. It's our

6TH BLOGIVERSARY

That's right. 6 years ago today we started blogging. Now we're considered to be among the "old timers".

6 years ago was way back when I was a young guy of 8, Tipper was only 2, Max was barely out of his kittenhood and Misty wasn't even born yet. It was when there weren't very many cat bloggers and we could visit everybody every day. Now the cat blogosphere has grown so big no one can keep up!

Over the years, we've met new friends from all over the world and learned that cats are pretty much the same everywhere. We've laughed over hysterical posts, welcomed newcomers and cried over friends who went to The Bridge.

And we've had some changes around here. Tiger, Cricket and Gino moved in along with their Dad, our human brother. Mom doesn't go day hunting any more. Instead she stays home and takes care of our Girl and our Boy. And...there's whispers of the "M" word that many of you have talked about. I'm not sure exactly what this means, but Mom says we'll like it when it happens 'cause we'll be somewhere where it's warm and sunny almost all the time.

So friends, we Crew members want to say thank you for a great 6 years and, keep on blogging!!

No Touching

2011-11-03T05:33:00.000-05:00

GEORGE

Oh no, it's you again. (sigh) Alright, you can stand there but don't touch me. I'm trying to get a nap in the sun.

Hey! I said no touching, and that means NO TOUCHING, 'specially my tail!! Did you forget, we talked about My Rules?

Maybe I should relocate to a higher shelf.

Orange Kitty Halloween

2011-10-31T05:03:00.000-05:00

GINO

Hi everybody, it's me, Gino!

When Gramma came into the bedroom last night, this is what she saw when she turned on the light.

Do you think I was a good Halloween Kitty and scared her? I mean, I am orange and all that and orange is a big color for Halloween. I think she was more surprised than scared, but that's OK.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

No Apple Jacks, thanks

2011-10-24T07:16:00.000-05:00

GEORGE

Mom was just about to pet me when, look what she found! What is this thing, Mom, a treat?

MOM

Um...no, actually, it's an Apple Jack.

GEORGE

Well how did it get on my furs? Get it off!!

Oh wait...I think I know where it came from.
That crawling drooly boy, who always has something sticking to him touched me, didn't he!

(sigh) If you'll all excuse me, I need to go have a bath.

Max on Tummy Tuesday

2011-10-13T19:38:00.005-05:00

MAX

Mom thinks I have some interesting tummy markings. Well, this one is actually on my chest, which she calls "Piece of Coal on Snow".

Can you see any pictures in this tummy shot?

Go ahead and look at the picture sideways and upside down and tell me what you see!

Tipp au Naturelle

2011-10-13T05:45:00.003-05:00

MOM

Tipp, why is your collar off?

TIPPER

Um...well, I thought maybe you could get a few shots of me for Zero. You know...uh, sort of au naturelle (whispers) without my collar. Nothing too racy, though. After all, kittens read our blog and I do have an image to uphold.

MOM

Of course.

TIPPER

Zero dear, I hope you like these.

Mancat Monday on the Shelf

2011-10-10T05:29:00.000-05:00

GEORGE

Yes Max and Misty, I'M on the top shelf.

Just remember who's Senior Cat around here!!

Sharing

2011-10-07T05:17:00.000-05:00

MAX

Move over, Tipp. Mom said I could share her milk too.

We're lucky Mom doesn't mind if we drink out of her cup.

See What I Have!

2011-10-05T05:19:00.001-05:00

GINO

Hi everybody, it's me, Gino!

Do you remember when George got mad at me for being too close to him when he was in his bag?

Well look at me! When Gramma and Grampa got back from the store, I ran right over and got in the first bag they threw down.

I have my OWN bag now!!

Rules for the Blurpy Boy

2011-10-03T05:49:00.000-05:00

GEORGE

Hey...hey, you down there. You're getting too close to my tail.

When your sister came 3 years ago, I gave her a list of My Rules to memorize and, I must say, under my tutelage she's done well. But, in my geezerhood I think I've become very lax since you've been here 10 months already and we're just now addressing this. Of course, I blame this all on Mom for not reminding me, but I think it's high time you understand my rules, 'specially #12 which involves my tail.

I want you to read these carefully and...oh wait, you can't read yet, can you. Well, no matter. Just have someone read them to you and I trust we won't need to have this conversation again.

Live Strong

2011-09-30T05:58:00.000-05:00

GEORGE

It's hard to find a family who's life hasn't been touched by cancer. There are many in our extended family, but in our immediate family it was Mom's mother, the grandmother we never met, who loved cats as much as Mom does. She fought lung cancer for many years, but when it went into her brain it was too much for her. She went to the human bridge 18 years ago at age 67.

Cancer also touched us in Puff, the first cat Mom and Dad had after they were married. She had tumors in her throat and by the time a second vet (who's still our vet) made the correct diagnosis, there was no help for Puff. She was helped to The Rainbow Bridge at just 6 years old.

We share the grief of all those who have lost loved ones to this terrible disease and pray that as scientists continue their work, a cure will be found.

An Interrrupted Nap

2011-09-28T05:32:00.000-05:00

GEORGE

Zzzzz...zzzzzz...huh...wha...?

Well, what is it Mom? I was sound asleep!

Yaaawwnn. Whatever...I'm going back to sleep.

Cute Overload

2011-09-19T05:22:00.001-05:00

GEORGE

Picture this, friends. It's Saturday evening and I'm half asleep on Mom's lap. Suddenly she starts squeeing with the "awwww" and the "oh, look at them".

You're probably asking "What was going on at your house, George". Well, that's exactly what I wondered, too! So I opened one eye and looked at the television screen only to see a whole lot of kittens mewing, tumbling around and looking all cute and furry. It seems Mom was watching something called Too Cute, a show on Animal Planet that follows the development of 3 litters of kittens.

Friends, it was almost more than I could stand. I mean, it's been 14 years since I was a kitten and, I'll tell you, even as cute as I was then, it's hard for an old geezer like I am now to compete with 3 litters of kittens all at once!

I think this show should be called Too Cute Overload!

Teacher Gino

2011-09-15T05:06:00.000-05:00

GINO

Hi everybody, it's me, Gino!

Here I am at my latest job...being a TEACHER! Our girl is doing some pages from her preschool workbook and I'm showing her how.

Yes, very good. Now put your crayon here, right by my paw.

Our girl loves having me for a teacher!

And...did you notice she picked an orange crayon, all by herself, to trace her lines? I'm pretty proud of that!

My New Tent

2011-09-13T05:14:00.000-05:00

MAX

You all know about "my problem", right? Well, Mom has been trying to think of ways to help me feel less stressed and more relaxed, so she got me this special tent.

See? It has a feather AND a hammock and an opening big enough for a guy my size. As you can see, I got in right away and checked it out.

Then Misty decided to get up there and try the hammock part. That's OK. I think the hammock might collapse if I got up there anyway, so I don't mind if she uses it.

Mo' Cats Day

2011-09-09T05:28:00.001-05:00

GEORGE

"There's no such thing as too many cats", Mom says. In fact, if she had enough money, there'd be a whole housefull of us here!

The more cats that join The Cat Blogosphere, the better. We'll show those "no cat" people!!

Meow it out in your loudest voice, friends...MO' CATS, MO' CATS, MO' CATS

Gino to Music

2011-09-07T05:04:00.000-05:00

GINO

Hi everybody, it's me, Gino!

Gramma says I'm the most handsomest orange boy she's ever met.

Sorry, Mom

2011-09-01T05:26:00.000-05:00

MAX

Before she leaves the house and when she gets home, Mom checks to see where each Crew member is. Most times we're hanging around in the kitchen or family room, or maybe sleeping on the big bed. Before the 3 cats upstairs came to live here, one of us might have been upstairs but we can't go any higher than the top of the steps now 'cause of the door.

Anyway, yesterday when she got home Mom saw everyone except me. She called and called and looked all over for me. Finally she saw me in the front hall and she asked me where I'd been and why I didn't answer her.

Why? I heard her and I was fine. And besides, I knew where I was!!

Sorry Mom, but there are certain things I can't tell you. A guy can't reveal his best hiding places.

Tipper's Shoelace

2011-08-30T05:27:00.000-05:00

TIPPER

Dad got some new shoelaces recently and he helped me play with the old one. I never had a shoelace of my very own before!

Mom got a short video of me playing with it.

What About ME!

2011-08-25T05:48:00.003-05:00

MAX

Look at this! My doctor wants me to lose weight, so Mom opened a can of special stinky goodness, then called me and it looks like I might not even get any of it!!

Look who's eating it. First Tipper, then George and there's Gino waiting for his turn.

What about me! I'M the one Mom called!

Gino's New Harness

2011-08-24T05:56:00.001-05:00

GINO

Hi everybody, it's me, Gino!

Remember when I escaped and was missing for days? Gramma and my Dad were worried about me getting out again and maybe being lost or hurt, so Dad got me this cool harness. How do I look?

It felt kind of weird when he first put it on me and took me outside, and I managed to get out of it right away. I quick ran and hid under the bushes but Gramma grabbed me! Dad was mad and he fixed the straps so I can't get out of it again.

Here I am on our deck. Then Dad took me out into the grass so I could relax but I don't know if I like this thing or not!