Well, I'm still being ignored because of THEM. So, this is what I do to get even. I go outside near the roses and lay down in the dead leaves. You can tell it's nearly Autumn because that boring sedum plant is suddenly turning pink.
I lay there in the leaves (which should be raked, but no one has time because of THEM)
Time passes and I reflect on a lot of things. I think how I might look more like Audrey Hepburn in that new Gap ad, if I dropped a few pounds.
Then the best moment: I go into the house with a few pounds of leaves stuck to my fur and listen to mom yell, "Don't go any further, you're dropping stuff all over the floor!" She finally combs me. And then she has to vacumn the floor. Sweet!
Meanwhile, the squirrels are getting bigger. Boo Radley tries to look cute by pretending to eat mom's camera strap. Yawn.
And this is the one that bugs me the most!! Atticus! Mom is always talking to him and cooing and so forth--just because he's puny and his mom died of West Nile Virus. And boy does he play that for all its worth, if you ask me. It's disgusting! Mom was using that high voice of hers when she thinks something is sooo cute, and saying, "Atticus, sweetie pie, here's a nice branch for you." Ugh.
Anyway--back to cats. It's Weekend Cat Blogging. We still haven't heard from Clare, but Cat Synth has kindly volunteered to guest host! Thanks.
Cat Syth at http://www.ptank.com/catsynth/index.php has offered to host Weekend Cat Blogging #67 this weekend.
Hope to see your link for Upsie, one of my favorite kitties, there.
Posted by: Bonnie in Virginia | September 16, 2006 at 04:24 AM
Those little squirrels are so DARN cute!! But I can see why Upsie is upsie-set. Imagine the indignity! The horror! The shame!
Isn't it funny what they will do to get your undivided attention!?!?
Posted by: Kate | September 16, 2006 at 08:45 AM
Oh! Baby squirrels! I want to cuddle them so bad! No wonder Upsie is jealous... I am too!
Posted by: Sarah | September 16, 2006 at 11:32 AM
Right on Upsie! Put leaves all over the house! You shouldn't be ignored, even if the baby squirrels are tiny and cute,...you're big and furry and fabulous. Go, Upsie!
Posted by: Jenn | September 16, 2006 at 11:38 AM
Cute pics and recap. lol..upsie-set.
Posted by: coffeepot | September 16, 2006 at 11:38 AM
Upsie Daisy, you are in big trouble! stop feeling sorry for yourself, put away those old joy division records and...suck it up cupcake!
Posted by: aria | September 16, 2006 at 12:23 PM
I think if Upsie were to buy some of the Gap black skinny pants, she could dance, dance, dance, and get everyone's attention off of those dang squirrels!
Posted by: Shannon | September 16, 2006 at 12:44 PM
You know, Upsie, I'm sure that your Mom has not forgotten you. Her cooing phase will fade away and you will once again be her little sweetheart! Those baby squirrels are damn cute, but you are your Mom's one and only love, so be patient!!!
And if your Mom's too occupied to cuddle you, then I will gladly take care of you because I love your ways and looks so much...
Posted by: Rosa | September 16, 2006 at 02:36 PM
Bonnie,
Thanks!!!
Kate,
I keep telling Upsie that they will be gone in about 2 months--but she says that's a lifetime.
Sarah,
You would love cuddling Atticus, but Scout and Boo are becoming a handful. It's not easy to even pick them up to weigh them.
Jenn,
Upsie says she likes your attitude and wants to hang out and eat grilled intestines!
Coffeepot,
Thanks! How are the yellow tomatoes doing?
Aria,
Upsie is singing, "It's My Party And I'll Cry If I Want To".
Shannon,
The thought of Upsie in skinny black pants: Fabulous!!!!!
Rosa,
Upsie saw your comment and she is packing her bags to visit you. She saw the view from your kitchen window and says she's a Swiss Miss at heart!
Posted by: sher | September 16, 2006 at 08:51 PM
Upsie - you are a very good kitty - Mr. Neelix & Sinda would have made squirrel burgers out of those interlopers right away!! LOL T.
Posted by: Tina T-P | September 16, 2006 at 10:14 PM
LOL, those are the funniest pictures of a cat I've seen in a long time. What a big tub of fur!
Posted by: Elise | September 16, 2006 at 11:20 PM
P.S. What's up with the cold weather, anyway? 4 days ago it's 100 degrees and today it's already dipping into the 50s at night? I'm not ready for summer to be over! Just the super hot temps. :-)
Posted by: Elise | September 16, 2006 at 11:22 PM
I really want to rub Upsie belly, what a cutie pie! Boo Radly looks so big now.
Posted by: gattina | September 17, 2006 at 05:27 AM
Big, fluffy grey kitty belly X cute, rapidly growing squirrel babies= overwhelming cuteness!
Posted by: s'kat | September 17, 2006 at 10:04 AM
Sher,
Once again, Upsie is so cute. I love seeing her in the garden with her long fur and pretty face.
Thank you for rescuing the baby squirrels. Looks like they are growing and are healthy.
That "Upsie-set" from Kate is a neat play-on-words.
Posted by: Bonnie in Virginia | September 17, 2006 at 01:35 PM
Ah, here I tune in to see what you ate, and instead find Wild Kingdom. ;-)
Posted by: Karina | September 17, 2006 at 06:17 PM
Awwww..... Between Upsie and the baby squirrels there's a whole lot of adorableness going on at your house.
Posted by: Julie | September 18, 2006 at 02:07 AM
Upsie is one photogenic cat and she conveys so much of the emotion she's feeling, no? I do love those squirrels. I had one in another life who lived under my refrigerator (don't ask). His name was Morley. I let him go at the UC Arboreatum once he recovered from his trauma of being mauled by a large cat. So, Upsie, you really must just give it up. Mom's not going to let you see those babies!
Posted by: Christine | September 18, 2006 at 12:30 PM