This week, I'm hosting Weekend Cat Blogging. I thought I would catch a nice big pigeon for all the cat bloggers, but this one wouldn't come close enough. I acted like I wasn't interested, but it didn't fall for it. So, no pigeon. So sorry. If you would like to take part in WCB, just send me a link to your site. Oh, and I'd love it if you include a link to my site in your post. Then e-mail me at rdfern(AT)sbcglobal(DOT)net, or leave your link in the comments. The Round-Up will be ready Sunday.
After several hours of playing Chicken with the pigeon, I came inside. As I've discussed before, Sundance is not allowed outside because he has no common sense and would leave the yard. So, he always watches me from inside the house. And this is what he does EVERY TIME I come in the house. It's like a ritual with him.
He jumps on me and puts a choke hold on my neck.
At first, I ignore him. He's young and I'm mentoring him, after-all.
But, finally I have to show him who's boss. And then it's over. The squirrels are doing fine, mom will post about them later. Everyone have a great weekend.
"Animals" never cease to amaze me! That is unreal the pigeon let him get so close!! And the ritual returning to the house is too amazing!!
Posted by: Tanna | March 10, 2007 at 04:11 AM
I'm sure someday Sundance will mature... then he can double-team with Upsie on some serious pigeon take-down!
Posted by: s'kat | March 10, 2007 at 05:53 AM
I'm sure someday Sundance will mature... then he can double-team with Upsie on some serious pigeon take-down!
Posted by: s'kat | March 10, 2007 at 05:54 AM
Cat fiiiiiiiight! Wow, that last pic is something else.
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Butta Buns | March 10, 2007 at 05:57 AM
My cat - who stays in - does the same thing to my dog every time she comes inside. Maybe it's jealousy?
Posted by: April | March 10, 2007 at 06:07 AM
Oooh yeah....kitty smackdown!
Poor Sundance, he is jealous, isn't he? Someday he will (hopefully) manage the common sense to accompany Upsie to the garden.
Here's what wily lil' Bustopher has been up to this morning!
http://cooknkate.wordpress.com/2007/03/10/wcb-spring-ahead/
Posted by: Kate | March 10, 2007 at 06:41 AM
Upsie is now Fluffy's heroine as she's the BOSS! Here's my sweetie who looks a bit like Upsie:
http://masak-masak.blogspot.com/2007/03/weekend-cat-blogging-wcb-92.html
Posted by: boo_licious | March 10, 2007 at 07:17 AM
I just can't NOT comment... Upsie, you are too cute!
Posted by: gattina | March 10, 2007 at 07:39 AM
Oh Upsie, you handled Sandance very well. He can't help it if he has no common sense. Come visit http://kitikata.blogspot.com to visit a story of two kitties.
Posted by: Kitikata-san | March 10, 2007 at 07:59 AM
Ooo, action photos! And though someone else already said it I have to jump on the bandwagon: Cat fiiiiight!
Posted by: Ari (Baking and Books) | March 10, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Great photos! I've always heard a little feline fisticuffs can be healthy.
Thanks for hosting WCB this week. Here's another one for you:
http://www.xenogere.com/2007/03/10/are-you-taking-my-picture/
Posted by: jason | March 10, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Love that middle pic--it's hilarious!
Posted by: Glenna | March 10, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Upsie,
we are sorry to heart that you didn't have the luck to catch the pigeon. Othello would love to come around and give you a helping paw - he's really good at catching things ;o)
You really have a hard job mentoring Sundance, as Kashim had with Othello when he was younger. Don't give up, maybe the common sense thingy will work when he gets a little older and with your good instructions...
hugs'n'kisses
Kashim&Othello
btw - here's our WCB post: http://foodblog.paulchens.org/?p=687
Posted by: astrid | March 10, 2007 at 11:55 AM
hahahahah, omg this post has me cracking up. upsie's expression on the 3rd one is of utter distressed amusement. heehee!
these two are too much, snort!
Posted by: aria | March 10, 2007 at 12:25 PM
Wow! I'm still laughing!! These posts really add to my weekend.
Thanks Upsie. Thanks Sher.
Posted by: Christine | March 10, 2007 at 01:56 PM
Ha, ha, that's great! You caught them right in the action! I love the 3rd picture where Upsie has mad eyes ;-P. Quite extreme!!!
If you want to see the zen and always cool Fridolin, here's the permalink:
http://rosas-yummy-yums.blogspot.com/2007/03/weekend-cat-blogging-92.html
Thanks for hosting this week's event!
Have a nice Sunday and cuddles & kisses to your two cute monsters!!!
Cheers,
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | March 10, 2007 at 02:59 PM
Feline Wrestlemania!!!
Thanks for hosting this week. :)
Here are my little rays of sunshine
http://mayedecember.blogspot.com/
Posted by: kross-eyed kitty | March 10, 2007 at 03:24 PM
It's pure mayhem! :) Great action shots...better luck with the pigeon next time!
Here is my link to my kitties...
http://beeshive75.blogspot.com/
Posted by: begered | March 10, 2007 at 05:19 PM
What terrific action photos! I'm amazed that the pigeon was so close to Upsie. Sundance is adorable as always. Thanks for hosting this weekend. I have China Cat & Willow cuddling although sometimes China Cat does have to show Willow that she is still the boss! I'll get those up next week.
http://sammawow.blogspot.com/2007/03/must-have-flash.html
Posted by: sammawow | March 10, 2007 at 05:28 PM
Hi Sher, Upsie and Sundance-
Those are some great photos!
Here's our much more sedate entry for WCB:
http://www.ptank.com/catsynth/index.php?entry=entry070310-173631
Now you kids play nice!
Posted by: Amar and Luna | March 10, 2007 at 06:21 PM
Those are great! Thanks — I needed a laugh.
Posted by: Mimi | March 10, 2007 at 07:18 PM
Oooh that looks like fun! I love the pictures, so detailed! :)
Puddy would like to demonstrate her flexibility for this WCB. I'm quite jealous that she can lick her toes and I can't!! ;)
Here's her linky:
http://www.byootaful.com/?p=382
Thankyou for hosting! And good luck with those pigeons! :D
Posted by: Katy | March 10, 2007 at 08:27 PM
upsie....you go, grrrrl!
that's what i call keeping the youngster in his place.
any tuna left??
Posted by: whaleshaman & taboo | March 11, 2007 at 05:49 AM
Nice job trying to catch that pigeon for all of us! It is wonderful that you are acting as a mentor for Sundance. :)
I would be honoured to be included in weekend cat blogging. Here I am enjoying the sun in Munich:
http://dragonheartsdomain.blogspot.com/2007/03/sunny-sunday.html
Posted by: Dragonheart | March 11, 2007 at 08:00 AM
Fluffy Upsie you fearless hunter of pigeons, I'm glad you're not putting up with Sundance's shennanigans. He sure is handsome though.
Here's Kamikaze: http://igot2shoes.blogspot.com/2007/03/wcb-92.html Thanks for hosting Sher! I've got WCB at my place next weekend (thanks for mentioning the opening!)
Posted by: Jenn | March 11, 2007 at 10:09 AM
Perhaps Sundance will learn, Upsie, but our cats never have. They still wrestle with each other all the time, though none of them ever leaves the house (except to go to the vet).
I recently found the first photos ever taken of Sasha and Sergei. They were so tiny, and incredibly cute.
http://musicandcats.com/2007/03/feline-friday-at-first-sight/
Thanks to you and Sher for hosting WCB!
Posted by: Kimberly | March 11, 2007 at 10:23 AM
Ohhhh must . stop . laughing!!! That totally reminds me of our old cats, Kitty and Quasi getting into fights all the time. Kitty was a cantankerous old cat and Quasi was the baby, always trying to get Kitty to play with him. Uh uh, ain't happening! LOL!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 16, 2007 at 01:03 PM