WCB: Finally Outside
It's Weekend Cat Blogging, this week hosted by Skeezix at Skeezix's Scratching Post. He has the coolest ears I've ever seen. I'm sure glad it's WCB because I was allowed outside for the first time in over a week, just so mom could take my picture. More about that later.
I know all you humans are crazy for the food pics, so here's the tuna fish salad sandwich mom and I shared today. It's made with her precious Italian tuna---La Di Da. It was good, I have to admit. And I knew that mom was sharing her fancy tuna with me because she feels guilty. Good! I want smoked oysters next time.
OK, here's the whole sordid story. See me in this picture? I'm looking over at the other side of the yard where the squirrels, AKA "The Vermin," are now ensconced in a big cage. And I can't go outside anymore because they get all squirrelly when they see me.
Very cute mom, but I'm not going to play with you. (Oh, that's the broccoli behind me.)
Here's the new cage. I'm not allowed near it.
That's Boo Radley on the right, who still likes mom. But, the one on the left is Hellboy, and he hates her. Mom says that's a good thing that he hates her. Huh??
See how Hellboy has his tail over his head? That means, "Go to hell!"
They don't sleep in a T-shirt hammock in the new cage. They sleep in this big box. In a few weeks mom will wait until they're all in the box, then she'll cover the hole with wire mesh and take the box to a ranch. They'll go into a huge cage to become really wild. Then they get released. And after they leave here, I get my yard back!!!
Right after mom took this picture, she took me inside! It's not fair. (But, I did get tuna.)
Cat doesn't know how good he's got it.
That was really fun!
Posted by: Tanna | November 11, 2006 at 02:01 AM
Upsie,
Sorry you can't go out as much as you would like.
I love the pictures, once again. Love Upsie, love the squirrels, love your garden.
Bonnie in Virginia
Posted by: Bonnie in Virginia | November 11, 2006 at 04:11 AM
The squirrel cage is very cool. Poor Upsie, so abused. She can come to my house and visit...I have a nice big yard and a great pyrhenese next door named Khan who's lonely and loves to play.
Posted by: Glenna | November 11, 2006 at 07:06 AM
Upsie is such a charming cat! Every time I see her sweet face, I dream of cuddling her, but unfortunately that's not possible...
Poor little soul having to endure so much!
Those squirrels are abso-lu-tely cute! I love their smiley looks...
Posted by: Rosa | November 11, 2006 at 03:14 PM
hi upsie! so glad you got to hang outside, ya look so cute out there on brocolli patrol. keep 'em in line!!! Big hugs.
Posted by: aria | November 11, 2006 at 03:33 PM
this post contains all the elements of a great illustrated narrative: drama, mystery, glamour [upsie, of course], danger, cuteness, humor and what appears to be perfect bread.
to confirm this observation, could the author please say more about the bread?
[sorry, i've been lo-carbing for about 4 years now so my carb judgement is whacked -- wonderbread might even look good and twinkies could be to die for...hmmm, well it hasn't gone that far YET.]
thanks, sher. i agree with tanna -- that was fun!
Posted by: whaleshaman | November 12, 2006 at 11:14 AM
How wonderfully Garfield-esk!!
Posted by: Christine | November 12, 2006 at 02:08 PM
That is a cute cat! You know, my Grandma insists on feeding her cats tuna from the can. They are spoiled, living the life!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 12, 2006 at 03:21 PM
Upsie, you have such a great mom. Don't hate her for setting limits for you!
Posted by: kristi | November 12, 2006 at 03:55 PM
Upsie, you poor thing. I am sure things will be better once "The Vermin" are gone. Till then make sure Sher gives you lots more tuna ;)
Posted by: D | November 12, 2006 at 09:11 PM
YOU MADE A RECIPE CATEGORY LIST!!! Yaaayyyy! Thank you so much! I know it was a huge undertaking. You rock!
Posted by: Shannon | November 12, 2006 at 09:33 PM
Mace is jealous. He never gets tuna. He did steal a piece of mandarin orange though...
Posted by: Garrett | November 12, 2006 at 09:40 PM
hi-lar-e-ous!! poor upsie locked inside b/c of something she'd rather eat for dinner... life can be so cruel.... lol, too funny
Posted by: ann | November 13, 2006 at 06:28 AM
Upsie! What's up with your tongue? It looks like it's coming right out of your nose! How bizzare!
I love Hellboy and his "go to hell" posture! Seriously, I laughed all day thinking about it!
Nuzzles to Upsie!
Posted by: Jenn | November 13, 2006 at 09:57 AM
Darned squirrels! Turning your life upside down like that. What's a kitty to do?
Posted by: Julie | November 13, 2006 at 11:20 AM
Adorable, furry Upsie! Too wonderful. Can't believe I didn't get it together for WCB again. Well -- at least I can look at the other contributors.
The tuna sammie is no slouch, either.
Posted by: Lisa | November 13, 2006 at 07:48 PM