Give Me Shade

Am thankful for the freedom to walk my neighborhood early as the sun comes up, and again when it sets.

We are experiencing warm temps, not boiling like elsewhere in the world, so am thankful for that too.

However, there are no clouds, and the sun is intense, so I hide from the heat and sun by being outside when it's most pleasant.

Am inside snuggling with cats, listening to audiobooks with earbuds, and drinking tea for the rest of the day.

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A few new-to-me kitties seen:

This cat wasn't bothered by me at all.

The cat under the car was friendly, then ran off to hide.

No worries, little one, you do what you need to do.

This tuxedo was in our backyard, and Da Boyz downstairs and Henry upstairs were in a tizzy.

Have not seen this cat before, and this image to taken AFTER I'd told it to move along.

He'd turned and left, then came back again once I was inside!

Cheeky.

Let's Hop!

New Friends

It's Walkin' and Reading Wednesday!

A few pics of new 'hood friends, spied while on my neighborhood walk:

We've had sunny days, with cooler temperatures, and I've learned to wear a hoodie to cover my ears while I'm heading into the wind.

Am NOT ready to put on a winter beanie yet!

It's a good thing that I've got lots of audiobooks to entertain me whilst out trudging 'round the neighborhood.

Recent listens that I recommend:

Jay Kristoff's Empire of the Vampire trilogy

War, magic, vampires, and betrayal, and adult.

Fantastic characters, and unputdownable.

Ken Follett's Circle of Days

A story of the peoples who built and lived where Stonehenge is today.

Farmers, Herders, Riverfolk, and Miners coming together, but also are at war with each other.

Richard Osman's The Impossible Fortune

Book 5 in the very popular Thursday Murder Club series, for a good reason.

Can these pensioners find the uncrackable password?

Kelley Armstrong's The Haunting of Paynes Hollow

Excellent creepy whodunnit on the shores of Lake Erie.

A favorite author of mine.

Karin Smirnoff's The Girl with Ice in Her Veins

Book 8 in the Millennium/Lisbeth Sander series, of which the first one was The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, so you know it's gritty and fast-paced.

 

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Eye Spy

New 'hood cats!

This is Leo; he's got humans and is skittish, but his dad told me that he's friendly.

Isn't his fur pattern just lovely?

We will be great friends soon!

Window kitty.

As guessing that this is a Mama in front, with two kittens behind.

Have not seen them since, but will keep my eyes peeled, and chat up the neighbors too, so I know this family is cared for.

Another window kitty.

Floofalicious void.

Although the overnight temps are lower, our days are still quite warm and sunny, so I try to sneak out early to avoid sun, and again at early dusk.

These are the times when cats are active, as they are crepuscular, and you should know by now that I'm always cat spotting when on foot.

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Fascination

 I've been taking my 'hood exercise in the early morning, to beat the heat.

Yesterday, I saw all of these interesting things:

Am always fascinated by the quirky items that catch my eye.

Maybe I'm still half-asleep?

Plethora

 Friday, July 18 just before sunset, I spied cats efurrywhere!

The first cat is Niko, and the last cat is Sly.

The rest have no names, not even the bunny rabbit, but I'll discover them if I ever see the humans that are caring for them.

Purrsonally, I'd rather all cats stay inside, so I can take their pictures through windows.

Until that happens, my eyes are always peeled for my furry friends.

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Thanks for all of the well-wishes for Chili Bruce.

He appears to be fine, while The Hubby dislikes having to be the 'bad guy' who has to grab CB for his medication deliveries.

Da Boyz haven't snuggled at all, which has me a bit on edge.

Am sure things will iron out soon.

❤️ 

New 'Hood Friends

A fresh selection of 'hood cats, as observed on my walk:

This kitty has a name and a loving caregiver...I've simply forgotten the name!

New to me kitty, who hid under a parked car when I got interested.

Will continue to look for this dilute ginger, and ask any of the cat people I meet if they know this cat.

This threesome are cared for by the same kind people who rescued Eightball (click here for that post).

Eightball, however, is not in the picture.

No cat seemed upset with my making kissy noises and being silly, but who knows what any humans in the nearby homes thought of my performance!

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New Friends

While walking in the 'hood one day...

I was taken by surprise...by several cutie pies!

This is Zoomac, and he flopped at my feet and demanded attention.
I gladly gave it!
His tag fell off during the process, so I called the phone# and met Zoomac's human across the street, who assured me that he will flop for anyone.
That's okay with me!

Do you see the other doggo, through the fence posts?

Our friend Sly, first time I've seen him in several weeks.
He also demanded worshipping, but no flopping for my boyfriend.

This is Feather.
Our neighbor just TNR'd her, so no kittens for this wee one, and being a kitten herself, she was named Feather as she's as light as air.
My goal: make friends with Feather.

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Staying Dry

February 10 is National Umbrella Day!

When I visited England a few years ago, I was chuffed to have remembered a mini-umbrella, which I carried in my tote bag every day, all day.

The only time it rained, however, was when we were touring the city of Bath, and it was such a light drizzle that I didn't even use it.

To keep the sun off myself, I wear a hat with a wide brim.

If you look in the back seat of The Cat Car, you'll find two or three compact umbrellas, just in case.

And you'll never guess how many times I've been caught in the rain while on my 'hood walks!

Yet, if I anticipate rain and grab my umbrella...it rarely actually rains.

*shrug*

Well Met

Recent snaps of my neighborhood cat friends:

Star

Sorry, kitty, but I've forgotten your name!

Thomas

My Man Sly!

Visiting with my feline friends while out brings a special kind of happiness, and I am thankful for it.

Let's Hop!

Looking, wondering

Some recent critters caught while I walk my 'hood:

A stray who has at least two humans feeding him/her.

Loki, an inside only kitty.

This guy has been around for years and is very skittish.

These squirrels were snacking on the pumpkins.

For some reason, King Sly decided to recline under the bench rather than upon it.

A handful of fallen leaves.

Boyfriends

Recent snaps of my 'hood boyfriends:

 😻Sly😻

Sneakers

Niko, the clown!

My handsomes!

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Look Around

You never, ever know what you'll observe when out and about:

Hilarious decal!

Pupper in stealth mode.

This is not normal behavior for an Easter Island mo'ai statue!

Found at a public library, wearing a deerstalker cap.

This sweetheart of a kitty just would not let me pass without many pets and smoochies.
She has a home, and I know her pawrents, yet I rarely see her.
This was a treat!

What interesting things have you seen while on your travels recently?
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On Foot

A few animal sightings while out on my walks:

King Sly

Sneakers

Eastern Grey Squirrel, Black Morph

A scaredy cat!

And when back home, there is a young groundhog eating the neighbor's plant, and providing entertaining for Da Boyz.

Walk On The Wild Side

Some recent images of the wildlife found in my 'hood:

Star, napping on the front porch.
This is NOT her house!

Monarch butterfly dropped in for a visit as I strolled down the sidewalk.

Adorable Torty, and I've forgotten her name.
Using the neighbor's porch like it's her own!

A deer, who stayed on the other side of the street and ahead of me.

Not a great pic of a  groundhog, as 'dem critters can move mighty FAST when they want to!

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