WCB: How To Beat The Heat!
As you may have heard, we are burning up here in the West. Unfortunately, that is sometimes literally true, with fires springing up all over the place. But, I know how to go outside and stay nice and cool. First, have your mom or dad put ice cubes in your water dish. Then, drape a frozen gel pack on your body. It's fabulous. Listen to some nice jazz (Miles Davis or John Coltrane is the best), and kick back with a frosty mojito. You can replace the mint with catnip, if you like.
We're hosting Weekend Cat Blogging this week. If you want to take part, here's how it works: Leave a link to your site here in the comments section. Also, mention us and WCB in your blog and leave a link to our site in your blog, because I love that kind of stuff--makes me feel really important. Mom will have the Roundup late Sunday, because she's going to a special showing of Ratatouille tomorrow. I've heard the plot to that film is about a rat that cooks in a fine French restaurant. Ridiculous!
Oh yeah, lick your nose a lot because it helps cool you off. Or maybe not. Just do it. It's one of our set of skills that humans can't do, and they envy us.
Mom went to visit the squirrels last weekend and she said they are better. The girl stayed away from her, but Little Bear acted happy to see her.
He came racing up to see her. But, Mom said she can see that they are starting to go wild. And that's good. In a couple months they will not like people and can be released.
Hey, check out the Friday Ark for other cool cats!
Sundance must have redeemed himself in a big way; I see he's not only back outside but getting the deluxe spa treatment! I don't suppose he would care to share his secret? : )
Posted by: John | July 06, 2007 at 07:36 PM
DUH! I forgot to ask for the coveted linky. This week, we explore why cats and food just seem to go together, PLUS, check out our adorable new foster tiny. http://scamperdude.blogspot.com - Thanks!
Posted by: John | July 06, 2007 at 07:41 PM
I'm coming, and bringing more ice and an air conditioner! Don't start the party without me, please, purrty please.
Out In The Open...http://jellypizza.blogspot.com/search/label/Taboo
Posted by: taboo | July 06, 2007 at 07:42 PM
Oh Upsie, you are one smart kitty! And yes, those squirrels are way too cute!
Posted by: kitikata-san | July 06, 2007 at 07:48 PM
It sure is hot. I could use some of that ice and could sit right under that air condition!
Sasha is on her way over ;-)
http://chatkatze.blogspot.com/2007/07/weekend-cat-blogging.html
Posted by: chatkatze | July 06, 2007 at 09:25 PM
We're conked out on Lucky's Gorey bag and she just thinks that's soooo funny. Whatever, crazy lady! Just keep the food comin'!
http://luckyandcharmed.wordpress.com/2007/07/07/wcb-oh-the-irony/
Posted by: Wyatt and Egbert | July 06, 2007 at 11:03 PM
Hi! This weekend I'm reminiscing over a photo of Puddy when we first took her in, compared to a photo I snapped today of her eating. You can see how big she's grown (compared to back then) and how much more healthier she looks! Reminiscing is fun!
Here is our linkie:
http://www.byootaful.com/?p=806
Thankyou for hosting!
Katie and Puddy
Posted by: Katie | July 06, 2007 at 11:57 PM
upsi, that are great ideas for keeping cool. it's hot here too, we might try your suggestions!
momma is not feelin' too well - my-grine again :( it's the weather she says... so we don't have much to blog for this WCB maybe she's feeling better later ...
http://foodblog.paulchens.org/?p=974
Posted by: astrid | July 07, 2007 at 02:25 AM
Upsie, you are one really smart and cool cat. Stay cool.
Posted by: Tanna | July 07, 2007 at 02:47 AM
Upsie sure has this summertime thing down...Harmon seems to think she would be WAY cooler with a great summer 'do' like his. Come see Mr. Snugglesworth.
http://cooknkate.wordpress.com/2007/07/07/wcb-high-summer-snuggling/
Posted by: Kate | July 07, 2007 at 05:28 AM
Glad to hear the squirrels are growing up and you stay nice and cool, Upsie. With all that beautiful long hair, I bet it's a challenge sometimes.
Posted by: Glenna | July 07, 2007 at 05:38 AM
Dear Upsie,
Sounds like a very nice way to beat the heat. This evening I will take you advice.
Bonnie
Posted by: Bonnie from Virginia | July 07, 2007 at 06:14 AM
Upsie, I hope that when I die, I can come back as a cat in your household. What an awesome life!!
Posted by: s'kat | July 07, 2007 at 06:25 AM
Dear Sher and Upsie,
Thank you for hosting WCB and thank you for the update on the squirrels.
Here is my link http://misselliespage.blogspot.com/2007/07/shelby-and-cassidy-were-both-adopted.html
I volunteer at the cat shelter, and we have had these 2 beautiful female kitties in the system for a year. Now they both found a good home together.
Posted by: Bonnie from Virginia | July 07, 2007 at 06:32 AM
We're faking interest in our human to get something...
http://divakitty.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/photo-hunters-fake/
Posted by: Sophia | July 07, 2007 at 08:25 AM
Upsie, you certainly are a cool cat. I'd love to join you for a mojito. Thanks for hosting this week!
It's not so hot here in the Pacific Northwest, but Sasha and Sergei are loafing through the day. (They are cats, after all.)
http://musicandcats.com/2007/07/feline-friday-lazybones/
Posted by: Kimberly | July 07, 2007 at 08:40 AM
It's super hot here too!!!! Such great ideas which I'm planning to do for the kitties as they're suffering from the heat too. Cheers on the mojito.
Here's the kitties for this weekend - two sweeties sharing their dinner:
http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/2007/07/weekend-cat-blogging-wcb-109.html
Posted by: boo_licious | July 07, 2007 at 09:44 AM
Fanks for hosting Upsie! That cold pack looks like a great way to beat the heat. Me, I'm getting tired of the flashy box. So here's our WCB entry
http://catsnmom.blogspot.com/2007/07/feline-and-flashy-box-friday.html
Purrrrrrs,
Gree
Posted by: HotMBC | July 07, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Oh, Upsie, Kat's Cat of the Day is doing a slide for July of cat tongues. That picture of you licking your nose would be perfect if you want to enter it!
Posted by: HotMBC | July 07, 2007 at 10:02 AM
I am ready now for the WCB posting. Here is my link:
http://kitikata.blogspot.com
Thank you for hosting!
Posted by: kitikata-san | July 07, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Ice pack is the way to go. You look comfortable Upsie and that's what matters. Glad the squirrels are doing good. Kind of sad to see them go though. How about you go knock some squirrels out of their nest so mom can show more pictures? Joking! Just joking! Kind of.
Posted by: Joy T. | July 07, 2007 at 01:23 PM
Oh Upsie, with all your long and luxurious fur, you must be melting! Stay cool!
Posted by: kristi | July 07, 2007 at 03:26 PM
Poor Upsie! That heat must not be pleasant at all... At least, your mom takes care of you!
The squirrels are big now, wow! Great to hear that they are doing well.
Have a nice day tomorrow and thanks for hosting the event!
If you want to see Fridolin and Maruschka looking like two little angels, then here the link:
http://rosas-yummy-yums.blogspot.com/2007/07/weekend-cat-blogging-108_08.html
Cheers,
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | July 07, 2007 at 03:44 PM
Here we have quite the opposite problem, too much rain right now which makes it nearly impossible to be outside enjoying the fenced garden. We fourlegged ones are all grumpy being forced to stay indoors instead. Maybe we could share some rain with you, Upsie, if you send us some sun?
This weekend's contribution
http://piaks.blogspot.com/2007/07/wcb-109-merits-and-demerits.html
Thanks for hosting!
Posted by: Pia K | July 07, 2007 at 04:14 PM
Hi there. Hope you're staying cool. I was inland yesterday and felt how hot it's been lately. But it's pretty warm here on the coast, too.
Come see how we try to beat the heat and still enjoy summer.
http://www.ptank.com/catsynth/index.php?entry=entry070707-170820
Posted by: CatSynth (Amar and Luna) | July 07, 2007 at 05:23 PM