Lovey Dovey

It's PO'Monday!

March, 2015; Celestial Paddy O'Malley and I were feeling the Spring love in the air!

❤️❤️❤️

Chinny McChinface

PO'Marathon: Day 8

Celestial Paddy O'Malley even looked good from below!😹

Images from August, 2014

A wave of missing The PO'M hit me so hard yesterday afternoon, that it took my breath away.

The daily hours I spent in his presence are now used for reading or surfing the interwebs.

Less time being outside, in the gardens, breathing the air, communing with nature.

The backyard is empty now.

Was hoping the PO'Marathon would help shed the deep loneliness that I feel.

Maybe yes, maybe no: time will tell.

Thank you, readers, for traveling this road with me.

First Lap Cat

Let's Celebrate Paddy O'Malley, with a PO'Marathon!

While combing through my photo library, I've found masses of as yet unpublished photos of our much-loved mancat.

Hope you enjoy an extended walk down memory lane.

These three images were taken a few days before he became on inside cat; July, 2021.

What a lap cat!

Celestial Paddy was our first cat to climb into my lap.

I'd write that he was our only cat, so far, who liked laps, but Chili Bruce has begun to enjoy a 10-15 minute snuggle session once in awhile, and he's even perched on The Hubby when on the yoga mat.

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Monday O'Malley

With the warm weather, Paddy and I spent a fair amount of time together this weekend.

The PO'M sleeps on me

A smooch between friends.

I am The PO'M's purrsonal toy/cat climb/bed/lookout tower!

Work has been very busy, so I'm behind on my blogging duties, but I promise to pick up the pace soon!

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O'Malley Monday

Notice The PO'Ms use of my arm for leverage

He's so handsome!

Like a baby in my lap

Snuggles

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Monday O'Malley

Ahh, there's nothing like a warm Sunday afternoon with The PO'M!

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Monday O'Malley Musts

When I sit, The PO'M must sit on my lap, and I'd better keep petting him or else!

As I do, he licks his chest over and over again.

When I walk in the yard, The PO'M must follow me, to snoopervise my actions.

Yesterday, Sunday afternoon, we had sunshine. 🌞

The leaves are still wet from recent snow and rain; once dry, we'll mulch some with the lawnmower, and then rake some into the gardens.  We also leave a portion in the yard for the critters that overwinter underneath their protection.

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Monday O'Malley

The PO'M follows me around the backyard

Zzzzzz....

All images posted today were taken yesterday afternoon, when Michigan experienced a delightfully sunny afternoon, with mild temperatures.  I sat and read a book, and petted The PO'M and Sweetie.  Lovely!

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Sweet Sweetie

 

 

 

 

Sweetie is just the sweetest!  That is, until Patty O'Malley tells her that she's used up her allotted 'Love-on-the-Cat-Mama' time, and he bullies her away.

Getting Furred

A close up of my furry shirt

Petting Sweetie...!

...and more petting!

Sweetie turned into a complete love bug as the sun set last night!  I sat on the deck, and she head-butted and side-swiped me so much that my t-shirt became covered in Sweetie fur.  She actually sat next to me, and allowed me to pet her too, which was a first.  Trying on enjoy the moment, I did not take many photos.

Delightful!

And where was Patty O'Malley at the time?

Hiding under the feeding station!

There were thunderstorms nearby, but they went around us. We heard thunder though, and Patty felt it was more prudent to be under something heavy to use as an umbrella, rather than purr and pet with me.  It's all good, Patty!

I've joined Pet Parade Blog Hop!

Backyard Sweetie

I just love Sweetie!  Since she has allowed petting and fur-pulls, I delight in hearing her purrs and meows.  She, however, is still not a fan of the photo, so I must zoom in some to capture her pretty face.

Sweetie, in the sunshine

Uh-oh, here comes Patty!

Photobomb!  Or, a total eclipse of Sweetie

 

Proof that Sweetie allows scritches...with
Patty trying to pry me away with licks

Sweetie is saying, "Ooh, that feels good!"

Sweetie has runny eyes, and she has a cough too.  I plan on trapping her for a vet visit in the Spring. We have not tested her for FIV or FeLV, since she was so feral in the beginning.  Veterinarian's want to euthanize cats with either of these, especially outside cats, using the excuse that they can infect other cats.  Well, she isn't fighting with or biting anybody; she minds her own beeswax, and allows Patty O'Malley to push her around a little bit.  We will care of her for the rest of her life, no matter what.  The Hubby calls her 'Lady', while I switch between 'Mama' and 'Sweetie'.  Hopefully, she understands LOVE!