A Very Strange Phenomenon

I've just been sky watching with daddy up in the office. We do this sometimes when he's working and he wants to take a break.

We look at the clouds and make patterns out of them, or watch the birds flying around. They can all bring messages of the verbal kind and also of a more universal kind. All very interesting if you can just tune out and listen to your inner self what that is saying to you even if at times it seems like gobbledygook

This morning as we are doing this I noticed the Sun and a very strange phenomenon. It's like it's shrouded in a mist of something and it's turned the sky brown!

Now don't get me wrong I've seen thousands of sunrises and sunsets. Days where you can't see the sun and others where it's so bright you can hardly look into the sky but this one I can't remember seeing before. A brown mystical sky. I wonder if it's foretelling of something about to happen?

Is There No Place That's Sacred!

Goodness me is there no place that's sacred!

Daddy has finished work and although he's left everything on in the office I could hear him running a bath so I knew he would be coming in and out.

Out of the blue who's little face do I see peering around the door frame just as I got comfortable on daddies chair. Yep River!

In she comes having a little sniff around. There she was looking right at me. There I was ready to do a leap but I must admit she was very good. She had a little look around, not disturbing or barking at me and then followed daddy into the bathroom where she sat on his clothes to keep them warm.

I guess she has been down there all day on her own and I know how that can feel if you have no choice in the matter. But really! This was my one bastian of tranquillity.

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The Trouble With Players

The trouble with players is that there's always a downfall that follows..

George is now ignoring the lighter Naughty Twin. I've just seen them both out the back. The lighter Naughty Twin has been trying to get his attention and George has been blatantly ignoring her.

So everything has now backfired. She played George and Mogsie off against each other and now neither of them are talking to her.

Oh dear, still you get what you reap!

Maybe They Like The Smell Of Rubber

Well I'm not understanding this tyre obsession that everyone seems to be having today.

First of all Mogsie decided he wanted to claw at R's cars tyres. Ages he was at it and I've never witnessed behaviour like that from him before. Then Sarah went right over and sat next to them for ages like she was getting some warmth from them. Then the lighter Naughty Twin sat under his car and watched Sarah as she snuggled herself up against them.

I didn't see R out in it this morning so I don't think it's because they are warm or anything. Maybe they like the smell of rubber? Or maybe it's something else that I'm not quite understanding yet!

Even more interesting is the lighter Naughty Twin and Mogsie are never seen in the same place at the same time at the moment. I've noticed this over this past week or so since everything blew up.

I don't think they've had a big falling out. I've certainly not heard of one on the network but something's going on there that isn't what I expected after their recent shenanigans. I shall have to do some more investigating to see what I can discover.

A Growth Spurt

Hurrah daddy is working upstairs today I've got him all to myself.

I can tell he's loving it too. He's moved my chair right next to his and is giving me loads of strokes and cuddles between phone calls and work type things.

I'm so happy, since Rivers been here he's been spending more time downstairs. I think it's to babysit her but as she has grown up a bit I think he's beginning to get her used to spending more time on her own.

I can hear her downstairs playing and barking at people that are walking by. Daddy has been going down every now and then to make sure that she is OK and to give her some treats and cuddles so I guess he's doing the best he can.

Since she's had her hair cut I can really tell she's grown. She's not so much of a little baby anymore. The daddies are calling her a toddler now. She's had a real growth spurt and she's not the only one.

I've been showing daddy the Little Lemon Tree and how that has been going. Winter is supposed to be a time when plants and things slow down. Well our Little Lemon Tree seems to have been experiencing the exact opposite.

He Looks Surprised Too!

The Woodcutters have really been going at it hard all day.

I got bored and went back to sleep but just now the smell of baking downstairs woke me up. There's something lemony in the oven and I came down to have a look.

Well I glanced out the window and was almost shocked. There's a haircut and there a scalping. The Waterfall of Gold tree has certainly had the second.

I can't remember a time when it looked so sorry for itself, but still it will grow back again soon I'm sure.

I think the noise has been keeping everyone away but I've just spotted the darker Naughty Twin having a nose. He looks surprised too!

The Woodcutters Are Back

The Woodcutters are back and they've got their chainsaws at the ready. It wasn't them that woke me up this time River announced their arrival in her own special style.

It looks like my beautiful Waterfall of Gold tree is getting the chop or at least a severe haircut.

Wasn't the first one this weekend either, Rivers looking rather fetching but I am so glad us cats very rarely need to have hair cuts.

However The Girl told Daddy yesterday that she had to trim Flo and Phoebe's manes. Wow they sound like lionesses. What is it with all this trimming going on at the moment?

Like Snow Whites Come To Visit

There's two types of snow going on at the moment over here.

The first is outside, it's just started. Coming to make snow people maybe or bring a wish to someone.

The second is happening inside, right here, right now!

River is having her six week haircut and boy is there a whole heap of hair flying everywhere. I can see what the end results going to be like and she's only half way there yet to her completed colour setting. It's like Snow White's come to visit. I wasn't expecting that!

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The Right Mix Of Ingredients

There's some Sunday mornings when things are just right for other things to happen.

This one has the following ingredients.

It's quiet

It's rainy but not too bad

No other house inhabitants are awake

Daddy and I are sitting with each other, he gently stroking me and telling me things that he's reading in the news.

It doesn't happen all the time. There has to be the right mix of ingredients. It doesn't have to be this set but it works the same whatever they are if they are right.

Today's little gems being discussed;

• The only survivors among the dinosaurs are the birds. 

Now I'm sure that Crocodiles also go back to that time but wow you go birds.

• They've discovered a pair of twin stars orbitting around each other.

Apparently this is very rare. They are only 950 million light years away, no distance at all then. No wonder it took them so long to find them.

• We are going to be getting our best view of the year of the planet Mercury on Feb 15th and 16th.

OK well it floats his boat.

• They've found a way to grow gold.

Now this one did make me sit up and listen. Grow Gold! Impossible! Or so I thought. They've found some sort of gold bacteria taken from the sea that some scientists have put on a little bit of gold and over times it's turned into a gold nugget. Now I thought daddy was pulling my leg but true or not that was what was reported in some very mainstream media.

• They've found more than 45 billion earth like planets in the Milky Way.

Blimey!

• And they've found two galaxy's that have crashed into each other over 2 billion years ago making the every things biggest structure ever observed and described as A glowing cosmic structure millions of light-years long.

Flipping Heck two galaxies merging!

The Cat Courtship Dance Has Begun!

Ah tis' the season to be frisky I see. Yes you can tell Spring is on it's way the Cat Courtship Dance has begun!

That would explain all the inappropriate behaviour going on this past few weeks. It's just come to me, the answer all courtesy of George.

He's out the front making a right show of himself. All rolling around showing me his belly. Like he thinks that would impress me. He's gotta work a lot harder than that and he's got such a terrible weepy eye.

Go get it sorted!

If he lets his eye get into such a state goodness only knows about his other personal habits.

Still at least he's putting in some effort. Put a bit of a smile on my face I will admit.

Ah Taking The Mick - Cat Fun Time

I've just spotted the lighter Naughty Twin creeping up the back garden. I saw her through the bedroom window so I ran downstairs to see if she wanted to speak to me.

River got there first and stuck her head right out my back door window. She barked at her a bit but it just made the lighter Naughty Twin move closer, sniffing the air. I know these two are friends so I was curious to see what was going on.

Yes I was!

 

For a little while they just seemed to have a stare out, River whimpering. 

The excitement over took her and she squeezed her little body through MY WINDOW. Tut. Still I knew what was going on. I'd spotted Sarah on the back shed watching everything. 

Us cats aren't always known for our sense of humour but believe me we've got it. We've just got our in jokes. Teasing dogs is definitely one of them. 

Now don't get me wrong, we've just been through a whole bullying escapade and we really don't condone anything along those lines but to wind up a dog can really be fun. They do the same to us, we understand each other. But the thing is we've both got entirely different senses of humour. We know the other is doing it but we don't find there's in the slightest bit funny, nor do they ours. We just cannot see what they find so funny in their little games even though we know they think it's hysterical.

This however was our little game - Cat Fun Time.

I could see River was bursting to play and as I said before I know they've got quiet a nice little friendship going on so no malice was in play here. The lighter Naughty Twin was sitting dead still as if saying to River come get me. River was hesitant, she's used to me being a bit leave me aloneish and she's not got an awful amount of other cat company time under her belt.

River finally decided OK here I come steam building and just at the moment she moved forward the lighter Naughty Twin jumped clean up on the fence. Us cats are fabulous jumpers. No one can beat us.

I could see River wished she would come down and made a terrible barking noise but she wouldn't. She just sat at the top looking at her.

Sarah was up the back cracking up. They were having so much fun. River was enjoying it in her own way as well. She so desperately wanted to just play Rabbit Hop of whatever some of those crazy games she plays is called.

I followed River out the front. Stay Daddy could see what was going on as he saw what I did. 

George was sitting waiting out the front for his turn. They were all on in it. River spotted him out of the front window and went mental. She was in a I wanna play frenzy.

George played his role like a cracker and just stared blankly back at her. 

That eye is getting worse!

Daddy called to River and gave her a little cuddle and stroke. He could see she was about to have a fit and Disappears is sleeping.

Ah Taking the mick -Cat Fun Time!

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Gong Xi Fa Ca!

Gong Xi Fa Ca! 

That means I wish you Prosperity and yes it's New Years Eve in China. Happy New Years Eve China!

They've caught up we had our New Years Eve ages ago but China has it at a different time to us. and each time it can be on a different date.

The year that starts tomorrow, daddy says, is the Year of the Snake. Wow I've never lived through a year of the snake before, it happened just before I was born.

I wonder what it means and what it will bring? I hope not snakes that's a step too far but with the daddies nothing would surprise me. I've heard Stay talking about wanting a lizard or something but Disappears has put his foot down.

Daddy says that the China people have 12 different type years and each one means something different. They are; Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Boar, Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon and then Snake.

No Year of the Cat I see! Well we'll have to see what we can do about that. We recently lobbied and was successful in getting our own monopoly piece. The Dogs have had one for ages, talk about inequality.

Both of the daddies are Monkey's. Yes don't I know it!

I was born in the Year of the Horse, Nadia was born in the last Year of the Snake and River and Alo were born in the Year of the Dragon.

Daddy told me the story of the 12 animals in the China calendar.

One day a long time ago there was a great race across a River.All the animals were involved and their listing in order was to how they finished. The Snake couldn't swim and so took a ride on the horse and just at the last minute jumped off and scared the horse and snatched his place.

I can see now why snakes are slithery creatures to be watched closely.

A Major Clue

Daddy has been going on and on around and around tonight.

River and me have been having a little bit of trouble. Nothing too much, I want to be downstairs with everyone and she just keeps on wanting to play.

I go to daddy, River follows.

I go to the table, River follows, You get the gist.

Daddy says a major clue to solving the problem is seeing everything as interconnected.

I wish it wasn't dark I would have gone up to consult with The Wiseman see if I can make head or tale or what he's banging on about.

He just keeps on saying it's all a loop.

Yeah right bit loopy more like.

And Out From The Shadows The Rainbow Owl Appeared

A sudden burst of bright light lit everything up around me and in front was this magical being. 

I was so astounded I caught myself saying out loud 

And out from the shadows the Rainbow Owl appeared.

This was something that I've heard about before in old cat fairytales. 

In times of great challenges one of the Owls would appeared to give you good advice. An Owl with a coat made from a rainbow would come to show you the way.

Legend had it that there were three of them and just like wishes they brought required information, you just had to listen to what they were trying to tell you.

This one's ears where hidden. I listened to my catty powers to what they were telling me.

I came to a conclusion. I shouldn't listen to words of others too closely. I should just listen to what my inner voice was saying. It was telling me to keep calm and it was telling me that I should move forward on my own at this time. No need to look behind as to who was following me.

I needed to keep alert for there would be tasks ahead of me that I needed to concentrate on and not have my opinion swayed by false words or to be drawn into gossip.

And with the passing of the sunbeam the Rainbow Owl once more turned and disappeared into the background. Standing silently on the stony ground, blending back in with his wooden surrounding.

Right I'm now ready to move forward. Off I go.

Laurel & Hardy

A perfect afternoon for sunbathing I can see Doublay is taking a very enjoyable turn on the Sunshine shed.

I've kept myself to myself most of the week so I've also got that situation to have a bit of a think about as I just don't know what happened there since last weekend.

Not much sign of Spit this week and certainly no sign of any of the other New Cat Crew members. I still can't think what I should call them yet.

Laurel and Hardy seems to be tempting fate that they'll re-appear around here but it's the place I've put them to in my mind. A pair of buffoons to be laughed at.

I really want to reach out to Doublay more. He looks just like a panther up there. So reminds me of Evie. I think we could become good friends.

They've Had A Falling Out

They've had a falling out, George and the lighter Naughty Twin!

I've just seen her on the back shed looking all sorrowful.

Would explain why George was sniffing around me here today. Acting all coyly. I do wonder what this is all about?

I've not seen Mogsie most of the week so he's also been keeping a low profile. I should think so too although I've no longer got my gander up about it all. There's more important things to concern myself with but I must admit to being curious as to what has been occurring.

A Cautious Approach Was Required, Hello I Said

Everything's settled down now the Woodcutters have finished what they were doing and peace like magic has been welcomed again.

I wandered up the front of the house and looked out the window. There right in front of me was George looking up with his one good eye.

The other was badly weeping. He won't wear that eye patch I supplied!

It was the first time this week that I've had direct contact with him, a cautious approach was required.

We just sat there looking at each other. I was waiting for him to say something, he waiting for me to break the silence.

I said hello and we just weakly smiled at each other before he moved off.

Well there's cautious and there's nigh on non existent but I guess we said everything we needed to.

The Eyes Belonged To A Woodcutter

I've just been disturbed from my slumber by a heck of a noise out the back so I went to investigate.

There looking at me from the back of the garden was a pair of eyes and a bright yellow coat. There were men at the bottom of the garden at the back.

This was curious what were they doing?

I looked closer again and saw. The eyes belonged to a woodcutter who was taking down part of the broken Waterfall of Gold tree.

Like magic they'd appeared out of nowhere cutting and chopping and generally being very busy.

River went to the back for a little bark at them just to tell them who was who.

Thank goodness it's being dealt with. I did worry high winds would bring it crashing down on the Sunshine shed and smash it to smithereens. Crisis now averted.

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Spot Spit

I'm still up here on the table. Daddy has turned the TV off things must be serious. He's just listening to the sound of Alo swimming around.

Still enjoying the sun coming in. A bit cold to venture too far out in but bright all the same. Made it easy for me to spot Spit sitting up on the shed roof with George.

First I've seen of him since the weekend and there's hide nor hare been seen of Doublay. Although a break free was definitely made by those two. Let's hope the remaining members of The New Cat Crew stay away.

Can you call two people just hanging out a crew?

You can't really call them The New Cat Duo sounds too much like a jazz act &  2 In A Crew rhymes nicely but just provokes images of the Reynolds Girls.

A Duvet Day

The sun's out, the heatings on, the duvets on the sofa. This can mean only one thing. Daddy is not feeling his self.

I can see River asleep on him. Must admit it's all very cute looking.

I decided not to disturb him. He was snoring last night kept on waking me up so he must be needing his rest. Also I didn't fancy a chase by River this early so I crept up onto the table.

It really feels like spring is on it's way. I know we've got about another 6 weeks to come but already up in the Peace Garden I can see the first shoots of the bluebells.

Yeah the Carpet of Purple is on it's way!

It's not the only thing I spot up there. Everyone is still keeping their heads pretty low and I can see why the lighter Naughty Twin may want to. She's flirting with George again.

Oh dear I wonder if Mogsie's got a clue?

A Cat Monopoly

Oh the joy!

Us cats have finally been recognised for who we are and we're being honoured by entering the walls of a great Monopoly.

That's right daddy has just told me that the irons been given the boot and is being replaced by Ta Da. A Cat! As voted for by about 10 million people.

Excellent move. I'm willing and ready for a casting. I trust they have my number this model looks a bit ropy!

And The End Of The Tale Of Two

In some places in other times that tale is still continuing.

But here I find myself at my end of the tale of two. It really was behind me now. 

You just have to believe in the wisdom of magic to see what's there in front of your eyes all along, I thought.

I moved a step of two nearer to get a clearer view. There was no looking back though. The hole that I'd come through was totally closed now, an enchanted forest lay ahead.

I took a deep breath and smiled. 

Over on this side it was a land of cats and fairies that much I already knew. A different world where lost endings could be found. Ahead was a journey of very new territory to me.  

I looked before me and saw eyes glinting back. Eyes I did not recognise, but I wasn't scared.

I believed in Magic. I believe it's power could bring back that which was invisible to me. Journeys can interlink if magic is around and words can break spells. You just have to believe.

They tell of different pathways to travel, of other adventures to take and of the quest that we all have inside of us if we dare to search.

To find that which is lost to us.

I was now on my way.

My Vocabulary

I can hear daddy giving River a test on her vocabulary.

I have a natural flare when it comes to learning different languages. I'm fluent in most animal languages although I do have some trouble properly understanding Anacondas and Zebras for some reason. The marvel of the TV.

I am also fluent in 24 human languages so I find I can get by in most situations.

The daddies talk to me pretty much in fluent English, they know I understand even if they don't know that I REALLY understand every word they say.

There's a couple of recent words that I've had to get to watch out for.

RUN! Generally means Rivers on my tale.

LEAVE. Means don't swipe at River

NO! Means we really mean it DON'T swipe at River!

Come On. Means come and settle on daddies lap/leg/chest/stomach, anywhere he's patting really.

Oh come on stay Lil. Which means don't be mardy River isn't hurting you so stop being so stroppy.

Good girl is always followed by a stroke. I've always had this one but have heard it a bit more recently. Pretty much speaks for itself.

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Getting Back To Normal

Well after the drama's of the past couple of weeks it's great to see that thing's are getting back to normal.

River's making it hard for me to run by her first thing in the morning. Blocking my way trying to say hello.

Sarah is keeping a peaceful watch over the road sitting under R's car.

Doublay is sitting up the back by The Swinging Heart of Love enjoying the calm of Catworld and the lighter Naughty twin is making her way over to make her welcome.

Even the Land of Birds is calm with The Sparrow Sisters enjoying an early morning chat on E's roof.



It's great to live in Peace.

Last Night With Troy Lamore - Part 4

I came through the other side of the bush and stopped dead still in complete terror.

In front of me stood Foxy Lectar! I turned to my wanderer, my eyes searching for an answer. He simply looked back at me a soft smile on his face.

Leave. Him. Alone! My voice strong and steady.

Foxy Lectars eyes lit up. 

Go. Away! He replied. I swear spittle dripped from his tooth.

No. I turned my head towards him. My whole body was fixed tight to the spot. It was all I could do just to keep my voice from erupting.

There's nothing to be scared of. Troy's eyes told me in tones soft and tender.

That's enough. My voice firm and precise.

That's enough? He mocked

I'll tell you what's funny though if you want. My eyes pierced at him.

Us cats don't hate but if we did I think this must be what it's like. I felt so angry but as Troy had said calm was the key. That man who had got inside my head and my heart. His words made perfect sense.

Hey. I moved over to him It's OK I won't hurt you. Unless I have to.

He walked over to me. He was so close I could feel his breath on my face. Look.

I wouldn't move.

Look an aggressive tone rising in his voice.

No, You LOOK. I stood up and took to take a deep breath.

It's OK. Nothing will happen to you. The smoothness of my inner voice kept me calm

Just slowly turn and look over there, you will be glad you did..  

He looked up straight where I pointed towards the golden orbs of the factories lights.

Are you ready? I asked and swung out my claw right across the side of his face. Daddy always says try and find another way but surprise is your strongest friend.

In a flash he ducked down.

The New Cat Crew gasped in unison!

The moon although not full was bright and it had remained a clear night. Even with his head turned away from the lamp I could see a mark all down the side of his face. I couldn't turn away. I hadn't meant to do that. I dare not show that though.

He turned and looked at me and walked right up into my face. I felt his body gently rocking next to me and I turned to look at him. He gently nodded his head.

Never! I gritted my teeth so he knew I meant business and I pointed a claw in his direction.

I then turned to Flash.

Never! I pointed my claw towards him to.

Spit sat there his mouth catching wind. Chameleon was looking to Flash for some sign of what to do. Doublay stood with a bent head. Flash looked at me then began to speak really slowly.

I have never seen anything like this before. What do you lot. He waved his paw in the direction of Foxy and me. Think for are doing here!

I turned to face him square on.

I am hear to deliver a very clear. At that point I turned to face the stunned silence Foxy

And very precise message. Enough!

I turned to face Doublay

I soon must be on my way, you can come with me if you like?

He nodded.

I turned to Spit. You too if you want. 

He didn't respond.

What makes you think you have any say here. Flash spat at me.

I didn't say anything I just nodded to Foxy.

He turned his head back into the light of the lamp. He went to talk and the gash on the side of his face started to bleed. Even I was shocked at what damage I had done.

No bullies! No bullying! No way not in our World.. Not when I'm around.

Foxy saw his own blood falling to the ground. Yelped and ran off.

Pandemonium rarely parties alone!

Chameleon ran in one direction. Spit and Doublay ran in the other towards Catworld and Flash screamed, jumped, fell backwards, banged his head and dashed after Chameleon.

Troy stepped out from the bushes. He didn't speak but he smiled. We understood so much about each other and left it at that.

We both turned back towards the tunnel remaining silent. Our shoulders gentle touching we began to walk forward. At the far side on the tunnel a pair of cats eyes shone back before running off behind Doublay and Spit. It was too dark to make out who but someone must have seen everything.

It mattered not to me. I was standing with my Troy Lamore.

We walked back home slowly, neither speaking.  He broke the silence when we arrived back at the house of glass.

Tonight you showed me the wind in your fur. 

My heart pounded. We jumped up to cat dance tango. I held on tight it was exhilarating. Even though it was still cold I didn't feel it as the air rushed through my coat ruffling and waving as we spun around.

He lent towards me and whispered in my ear. 

I guess I had better be on my way pretty Lil', I've a long journey ahead and some Northern Lights to say hi to.

As he pulled away he again brushed my cheek with his.

Can't you stay a while? I asked

He smiled and turned. I think maybe for a while we could just lay and watch the stars pass us by.

Perfectly we sat cuddled up watching the sky. At some point I must have fallen asleep. When I woke he was gone.

My heart it dropped he was gone!

I didn't like goodbyes so maybe it was a good thing, even though I wish some time away for even a second more.

Just at that moment I heard a thump on the fence. I looked up and saw him.

He turned his head towards me. Remember my sweet my name is Troy Lamore.  With that off he jumped out of site.

I know I'll see you again. I called after him

You may my sweet, time and fate will tell.

I looked down the blanket was still beneath me and the Lei he'd given me had filled it with it's colour. Just a few hours ago he wasn't here and now he wasn't here again. All I now wanted to do was think about the night.

I lay down, closed my eyes and fell asleep again. The image of those eyes of gold dancing in my head.

Last Night With Troy Lamore - Part 3

With that up we got. You ready? he asked. Let's go!

I smiled and off we sped. Once more over the fence we jumped into C's garden.

Keep up. I laughed back as I led the way.

This time I had no sense of hesitation. Even though it was late, near on midnight and we were running right into a potentially explosive situation I wasn't scared. There's something about Troy that when you are with him anything is possible.

I had no idea what he meant about us both going to a place we'd  never been to before and I didn't really want to know The adventure can be in surprise! No need to worry or over analyse That I guess it what can happen when you feel invisible.

Down the road we ran, the front gardens again our playground, before I knew it we were at the end of the road and we both slowed to a halt. Catching our breath in the cold night air I could see a small plume of white smoke coming from his nose enveloping his face like a cloud of angels.

After a couple of minutes he nodded towards a big dark tunnel. Through there is it? he asked.

I nodded

Shall we? he said.

I nodded. Curious to find out what was happening but a little more nervous now that we were so close.

Remember, he said,  I'll never let anything hurt you? 

I knew.

At that point a howl came from the other side echoing manically through the tunnels entrance towards us. I was startled, Foxy Lectar was just in front of us about to take the same journey. We needed to hurry but couldn't pass him without being seen. We must follow quietly, even the sound of breathing could alert him.

Remember. Troy whispered in my ear Calm is key.

He raised his paw and touched the side of my cheek. Let's go and we slowly followed Foxy into the tunnel.

The light of the lamp glowed orange at the far end and I could see some figures milling around underneath it. There was defiantly cats there although from this distance I couldn't make out who it was.

I wasn't sure who from Catworld I would find down here. With everything that had happened I'd forgotten to find out. I thought George or Mogsie would have been there hiding to see what happened but perhaps some of the others had also ventured down but I had no real idea of knowing for sure.

Foxy was half way through and had also spotted the gang under the lamp light and had slowed to a near halt.

We approached remaining about 10 meters behind him, he was alone no Silver Eyes. There was enough distance for us to have a lead on him if he spotted us and ran to attack. I could hear the sound of his anger and I must have made a noise. He turned!

I dared not look up and just concentrated on what was below me praying that we had become invisible. We must have stood still for a few minutes but it could just have been a couple of seconds in reality. He turned back towards the cats ahead and slowly paced towards the glowing light of the lamp.

We followed and the nearer we got the clearly the scene before us became.

The cats gathered were having some sort of a disagreement. I could make out Flash sitting barking orders and Chameleon pacing around menacingly. Both Spit and Doublay were there as well but something wasn't right.

The rage coming from Flash was aimed at Doublay who looked terrified!

Foxy Lectar had also stopped right at the end of the tunnel and was watching them a smile growing broadly across his face. If they hadn't been so preoccupied they could have seen him.

Chameleon was walking around Doublay and nearby sitting Spit shouting his head off. I had no idea why? Spit just sat there looking like he wanted to blend into the background.

I swear Chameleon was about to hit Doublay but at that defining moment a rabbit jumped out of the long grass that was growing on the side and made everyone jump.

The New Cat Crew spotted Foxy Lectar and everything froze in time.

Foxy slowly moved out of the shadows and into the lights full beam.

Doublay and Spit were trembling I could see that clearly even in this dim light.

Flash and Chameleon were brazing it out. The food pile right in front of them. The battle we had hoped to occur was unfolding right in front of our eyes.

That's a surprise! Troy turned to me. I wasn't expecting that!

Come on, he indicated to some taller plants, bushes and grass to our left.

We can get a better view from up there, and off he slithered.

My wanderer certainly knew where we were heading I had no idea. I could see a little mound a bit higher perhaps it was there, it would give us a great view and we'd be perfectly positioned for a quick getaway across the allotments on the other side.

I knew instinctively that he would protect me but this situation was unpredictable and I began to look around to get the lay of the land.

Foxy moved towards Flash, growling and smiling.

Flash stood his ground.

Chameleon started to hiss. Spit's eyes were wide open it didn't look like he knew what to do.

I couldn't see very well so I moved a little Troy was sat by me watching intensely as if to spring into action at a seconds notice.

A sound came from Doublay's mouth, a nervous laugh. You could tell he was on the edge.

I show you what's funny. Foxy turned to Doublay.

ME! and with that he began to run towards him.

The bushes we were in parted, a sudden wind whipped my fur. I looked down my were my feet moving I was jumping straight through the bush and straight into Foxy Lectar's line of direction.

Last Night With Troy Lamore - Part 2

Picking up the Dreamies from the lettuce dish I ran back out. I could see that Troy had moved a little further back and was sitting up by The Wiseman.

His eyes were closed. I thought he was consulting but then he turned and smiled.

Come on he said and we moved as if to go into the house of glass. There outside on the blanket was a little Lei placed right in the middle.

It would be rude of me to turn up without flowers for you. He nodded towards the string of petals. 

Shall we just sit here a bit under the stars and you can tell me all?

We turned to face each other gazes locked. After a while he turned to look at the sky and I followed his line.

You see up there, he pointed towards a V of stars lined up. The constellation of Taurus. The Bull. I knew what he meant.

We watched the stars slowly move across the sky before Troy broke the silence.

Let's now eat and we can talk.

I open the packet and pushed a salmon Dreamy his way. I coyly watched him as he ate. Filling him in on all the details the arrival of River, the attempted take over by The New Cat Crew. Our doubts about Spit and Doublay, the trouble that Foxy Lectar has been causing and our plan to bring everything to a head.

Wow, a lot going on. Anything else been happening? He paused his eyes soft but firm asking their own question.

I put my head down to buy a bit of time my mind ticking over. Should I say something about Mogsie and George or not? He bent his head down to meet mine. I noticed his neck line, and the tiny movement of his nose as he smelt the air between us. I went weak. Thank goodness I was sitting down or my knee's may have trembled.

So pretty girl, he broke the silence as he sat upright. 

Fancy a ring side seat?

Without thinking a Yes was out of my mouth.

I trusted him totally he would keep me safe there was no danger when he was around. I pushed that message back to him through our eye talk. He understood where we were.

He laughed. So as I see it there's three things on tonight's menu. 

3 I thought? My eyes must have appeared quizzical as he quickly responded.

To break up The New Cat Crew rescuing Spit and Doublay, scare Foxy Lectar rigid bringing peace back to the land and... he grinned. To see just how far you choose to go.

OMG. His expression didn't change, just a small grin in the corner of his mouth his eyes did all the talking.

Gulp!

Come on, he smiled. Lets go see YOU.

I once was so shy but there was something about Troy Lamore. Once met, life changed for ever!

His left eye raised up a little. Confidence you know Lil' is a very attractive quality, he brushed his nose with his paw.

Err. I was flustered, my mind had gone blank, I couldn't speak. He must have sensed this

Come on Lil' let's have an adventure. I know you can be impulsive!

Too right! Confidence flowing throughout me I grabbed his paw and we prepared to run. 

Everything told me yes. I still didn't know much about him but I certainly knew enough. This was intoxicating.

Tonight Lil' I hope is going to be a night that neither of us will ever forget. Let us go and have an adventure I want to take you somewhere where I don't think you've been before.

Last Night With Troy Lamore - Part 1

I've did something last night that I've never done before and I ended up staying out all night again with a very special man.

It had been a fairly quiet evening, the daddies and River were out, Nadia was fast asleep back behind the fridge and Alo was doing what she does best. Swimming around in no hurry to go anywhere.

I had spent the evening so nervous about what was about to happen. All the planning, plotting and emotional drama of the build up had worn me out. The clock watching was just making time slow down so I decided to get a bit of sleep.

Everyone returned home about 11. I think they had been to see the girls and were settling in to watch some late night TV in front of the fire. River was tired and fell asleep almost immediately so I sat with Stay daddy and got some attention and under the chin strokes. It's one of my favourite places to be caressed so I hung around for a while.

After a bit I decided to go outside. It was a very clear night and I looked up at the sky. The stars shone brightly. Maybe the crispness of the air was focusing things sharper, tonight they seemed to be shinning brighter than they had for such a long time.

I tried to identify some of the constellations. I spotted the one called the saucepan. It's always one of the easiest to see. Three stars at it's centre in almost perfect alignment beaming Christmas Tree Lights bright.

Just as I was searching for my own constellation, Cancer, something caught the corner of my eye over at the edge of the Peace Garden.

I turned to look and saw a glint of blue silver fur.

I was started at first and prepared myself to spring into jumping mode but something stopped me. My heart did a double beat jump. My catty powers were working overtime. I squinted to get a better look but I knew what my eyes were about to confirm.

Hey. A velvet voice called out, my heart jumped again. How's my pretty lady?

With that Troy Lamore, the most handsome cat I have ever seen stepped out from behind Tina Turners hair, the yellow tree that lives just in front of The Wiseman.

I could hardly contain myself fireworks were going off all over my body rippling through my coat and tickling my mind.

Troy! I called out, he grinned back at me, What are you doing here?

I heard some action was going down on here tonight and I thought I'd drop by to see if I could be of assistance.

With that he walked to the edge of the Peace Garden right up to me looking me straight in the eye. He was so beautiful, his fur as before shone with a blue hue. That taunt toned body of his and eyes of hypnotic gold prowled slowly towards me. I just stood and stared absolutely transfixed.

Here in front of my again was my mysterious man. The only man that has ever made my soul's shine yearn to beam right out and cuddle him with it's cloud of golden light.

I thought you were in Paris? 

I was, his breath gently warmed my nose as he spoke. 

Gee that baby sister of mine is just perfect. His words beautifully drawled forward towards me, but you know me pretty girl... I like to just keep on rolling on. 

I saw the New Year in with my family in Paris and then decided to go down south for a while. I thought I'd drop by see to BB. Not seen her in years and her pad in St Tropez is just fine for me. A bit of Winter warmth she just loves us cats.

At that point I realised our noses were touching, I was drawn in once more. He leaned around and stroked the side of my face with his, my heart jumped perfectly and we just sat there feeling. After a while his face broke out into his beautiful smile and his eyes twinkled at me. Mine twinkled back.

He sat back his face moved away from mine again. So what's all this I hear about cat crews, bullying, foxes and you right in the middle of everything? 

How did you hear?

Your networks been working very hard sweet Lil'. I was in a vine field a mile or two inland this morning when news got to me by an old Eagle Owl pal of mine who comes from that way, that you was having some trouble here.

You've come all that way today! You must be so tired?

I must admit I have been on the go all day.

You could do with a rest, I licked his leg.

I've caught a lift on one of their high speed trains that took me all the way back to Paris so managed to sleep on there. I then hitched in the luggage compartment of a coach. Real warm if you get right by the engine, it dropped me off about 5 miles away. 

He turned and looked at me directly in my eyes. So I see you've been feeling the wind in your fur then gorgeous? Enjoying bracing danger?

I guess I had been a bit. I blushed.

So fill me in. He rubbed my check with his again.

I smiled back it was lovely to have him here right in front of me but there was something else big going down tonight that I should also concentrate on.

It's a bit of a long story you've come a long way let me get you something to eat while I fill you in.

Wait right there. With that I rushed back indoors. Less than five minutes ago there I was searching through the stars and now here I was running around all skipping inside hurrying to get back to my handsome stranger.At that moment there was nothing more that I wanted to do!

Now where is that packet of Dreamies?

All Systems Go

After his little dance display earlier George came over and collected my portion of saved tipbits.

All systems go, he'd heard from Craig who had been liasing with The Land of Birds and the message was out. They'd even gone down as far as to reach the Gooses From The Lake for their hekp in getting the words spread.

Not just Catworld but all districts were abuzz. Foxy Lectar had not just been causing trouble around here but in many areas so Craig reported. He was sure the message had got to him or certainly would by midnight the time that the supposed revolution within Catworld was suppose to be happening.

I asked if George knew what was happening with Doublay but he said he'd not heard from Mogsie on that one so I guess we'll just have to play it by ear.

I'm both excited and so nervous. I keep on looking out even though I know there's not going to be any further news for ages. I hate a slowly ticking clock. 

Street Dance

Now George is trying to impress me doing some sort of street dance right in front of our house.

Wow he can bust some moves. I never knew he was such a funky ass shaking cat.

I do wish he would make his mind up though. Mind you I guess the same could be levelled at me where George and Mogsie are concerned. Oh it's such as so confusing.

What on earth is going on in Catworld this past few days? Maybe it's the excitement of our plan is getting everyones blood pumping.

I'm Almost Impressed!

This is fascinating.

I've been watching the lighter Naughty Twin for the past couple of hours. After I saw her and George going up AM's pathway they disappeared for a while. I then spotted them both sitting by each other on the back shed and wall.

George looked very content and pleased with himself. The lighter Naughty Twin, well she just looked forward. Of she walked and like a little puppy dog George followed.

Within the hour she was sitting happily next to Mogsie like nothing had happened.

What a player, I'm almost impressed!

Leading Them Both Down The Garden Path

Well that's a surprising development. The lighter Naughty Twin has just run across the road with George panting after her.

I know when someone is playing chase and when someone is chasing someone and George is definitely chasing her. What is it with her everyone I like she goes after!

OMG she's leading them both down the garden path. I wonder if Mogsie knows?

Well That Was Awkward

Mogsie is back up by the Swinging Heart of Love again.

A part of me just wanted to pretend that I didn't see him but I'd already gone outside when I saw him so he definitely saw me. Ignoring things would only make it worse so I decide to call out from where I was. I needed to know what happened last night.

He said that George and Bella had taken it in turns to watch the spot that we said the food storage was going to be in and it was a no show.

Phew at least that's sorted then Spit didn't say anything to the rest of The New Cat Crew. It very much looks like he was telling the truth then.

I told him about my thoughts about Doublay also wanting to leave the group. The thing is we now don't really have that much time to set the same trap for a second time. Even if we did would we be able to pull the same trick off twice?

It was a conundrum we were in.

He said he'd think about what to do about Doublay but tonight was most certainly on for setting up the rest of the gang and Foxy. The birds and Squirrel Tree had already been told it was a go and were spreading the word as we spoke to entice Foxy Lectar. It was too late to stop it so it's going ahead!

That dealt with the conversation then became stiff. I didn't know what to say and I got the feeling Mogsie felt the same.

I wanted to ask him how things were with him and the lighter Naughty Twin but to be honest I also didn't want to know. I went to say something but nice weather today came out of my mouth.

Umm, he said.

We then fell into silence just looking at each other not saying anything.

I'd better get back in, I said and with that I ran off.

Well that was awkward.

Plan B

Doublays hanging around up by the Swinging Heart of Love. My initial reaction was that we were being spied upon.

Then something told me to listen to my catty powers. I pondered back and forth. Am I beginning to doubt what I think I know about her because she reminds me of Evie or is there another reason?

I sat there for ages just watching her and she seemed deep in thought, almost troubled. At one point I swear she was talking to The Wiseman, she was staring right at him.

I'd heard that Doublay may also be thinking of leaving the group and now I was thinking that things may not quite be what they first seemed with him.

I think I need to consult with Mogsie. 

If Doublay is wanting to leave the New Cat Crew and I've got such a strong feeling now that it may be the case then would he actually pass the message on to the gang about the food storage, if of course Spit doesn't?

We may need a plan b to get the information somehow passed to Chameleon but time is short. Bella and George are going to be watching the area under the tunnel later on tonight to see if anyone turns up. Spit thinks we are leaving it there today and everything is set for the birds, Craig and the rest of the Squirrels to spread the word tomorrow to get Foxy Lectar involved.

Oh what to do?

It's A Go, The Traps Been Set!

It's a go, the traps been set!

The lighter Naughty Twin just ran passed calling it out the side of her mouth trying not to draw attention to herself in case we are being watched.

Spit thinks the rebellion is happening this weekend and the food will be stored down by the tunnel later on tonight in preparation. If they go down to steal the food we know we can't trust Spit and he's been trying to lure us in for some reason.

Typical it had to be her but I suppose she is pretty integral to the plan at the moment.

I don't really blame her. I can appreciate she likes Mogsie, I do after all. They've been hanging around together for ages with Mogsie mentoring her so it's understandable they got close. I just could have done with not seeing either of them at the moment.

Gaining Perspective

Well that sleep really did do me good.

I'm still feeling sad but I guess it was the shock of actually catching them together. I just didn't see it coming. At least I'm no longer angry, I guess I'm gaining proper perspective on the actually situation.

I woke up near enough as the daddies were going to bed so I had a little wander downstairs on my own before joining them and going back to sleep.

I must have been very tired as I woke up this morning when they did. I guess heightened emotions can be draining. When I came down it was like daddy knew something was wrong as there were Dreamies in lots of places. He must have known I needed that extra little boost.

I've not seen anyone around this morning must be because of the rain, everyone's keeping inside at the moment. This helps I guess I just don't need it in my face.

Daddy says best to keep busy to distract yourself in times such as these so I'm focussing on our  honey trap plans and stored some of the extra Dreamies away in my little pile out in the garage. I need to know what the next step is so I hope someone comes by soon. If nothing else I need them to collect my pile.