Breakfast - Out Witting The Dog

Ha ha I out-witted River!

I was on the table and I could see that Daddy had left some extra Dreamies out for me this morning but I couldn't get across because she was blocking me way.

Solution, distract River by knocking daddies Chap Stick on the floor, I know she can't resist that sort of thing. Bingo plan worked!

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You Have Got To Be Kidding Me!

Oh you have got to be kidding me, did that man not hear my words the other day?

Daddy has finished work and so he came down and opened up all the windows, letting some cool air in this boiling house. I've been outside in the back garden but just couldn't get comfortable but there's something about an open window breeze on a sunny day that just can't beat.

Mogsie was sitting cleaning himself over the road, he spotted me and meandered over.

OK I thought I guess he's had a bit of time to think and as he's walking over my way he must have something to say.

Well my friends never assume, that's what I'm taking from this. He walked over to the rockery and stood there just staring at me. He must have been there three or four minutes saying nothing with us just looking at each other. He then got up, still saying nothing, walked right to the middle of the flowers and relieved himself before going back over to his original spot and carried on cleaning himself.

Words fail me!

The Stalemate Position

Stay daddy just disturbed me when he rather noisily popped out to the shop for a mid morning break. Sham cause I was enjoying that sleep but thought I'd go downstairs to see if there was any Dreamies left out for me.

There I was happily minding my own business half way down the stairs when River came bounding around the corner and sat herself right at the bottom looking up at me, Daddy must have woken her up to.

There we sat just staring at each other, an occasional little whimper coming from her as she contemplated attempting to climb towards me, I'm so glad we've got wooden stairs she can't get up those ones her hair makes them slippy.

All of a sudden the front door goes and in Daddy comes, shopping in hand which upon seeing the stalemate position he puts down, picks River up and starts cradling her like a baby, telling me to get a move on.

When he put her back down the poor little thing had no idea and just kept on staring up the stairs looking to see where I had gone. Brilliant, thank you Daddy and thanks for the Dreamies

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Victoria

Stay daddy has allowed me in to the office this morning as I gave him that 'I will be good, promise' look and went straight to my chair. I'd settled down nice and quietly when he decided to wake me up to tell me something he'd just read about, if he ever says I disturb him I'll be having something to say about it.

He showed me a picture of this cute little kitten found travelling around on a tube train in London, she was all lost and covered in gunk the poor little thing, he said that he's love her to come live here and as much I really don't want any more invasions I can see why and in this sort of an instance I'll be compliant.

Amazing how much she reminds me of Evie, I thought she'd been reincarnated for a second. Oh yes and they've named her Victoria, maybe that was the tube line she'd been found on.

Catworld - 1 Year Old Today

Well I'm still recovering from last night and so have spent most of today in a bit of a reflective mood, not really feeling motivated to do much although I have managed to move myself to the table will all this bric-a-brac.

You know it's been a whole year since I started revealing a little bit of what goes on here in Catworld and everything that's been going on, thinking back on it I realised what a busy years it's been.

This time last year I would never of imagined a little dog would be living here. A DOG! I know tut.

Stay daddy was so against it and now he's just soppy acting, still River's soppy herself so I guess they make a great pair. I can see her now running around in the back garden, bugging the heck out of Nadia just trying to enjoy a bit of peace and quiet outside time in the sun.

I bet Alo-Ha2 are glad they've got there own little world to live in, it's nice having them here, they don't eat much and never bother me although it was sad for Ha passed.

Disappears is a real proud daddy to her too, I can see it in his eyes and the fact he get's out of bed earlier than he needs to tend to her, something I never thought would happen.

To be honest even though I just wish sometimes she would leave me alone I can't imagine life without her now, that's what happens when you become a member of this family, prepare yourself for the unexpected but welcome one and all, as long as it's in peace.

I've come out of my shell a lot even though I do still like to watch proceedings generally from a bit of a distance but I've made some unlikely friendships like with the lighter Naughty Twin and George and more recently Spit and I've had my fall outs, specifically with Sarah but I think it's done me good to push myself a little, to grow, to develop and to learn to bite my tongue, sometimes!

Of course out there in Catworld there's been plenty of drama as normal.

The streets had it's fair share of pregnancies, I think I've lost count of how many times the women around here have fallen pregnant, sometimes it feels like a conveyor belt of kids and men coming and going.

Talking of men um, well yes Jeremy Kyle's got nothing on this lot, the lighter Naughty Twin and Mogsie, Mogsie and me, Spit and Sarah, lighter Naughty Twin and Bella, Spit and the darker Naughty Twin, who came out, George and me, George and Sarah, George and the lighter Naughty Twin, some days I'm not sure who's with who.

The ongoing frememy situation between George and Mogsie has continued throughout the year but I've got to say even though we've all had our moments I know I can depend on those two when the chips are down and everyone's banded together when we've had our bigger problems to contend with such as the New Cat Crew and Foxy Lectars mischief, bullying and vandalism to fight against so any in-fights we have as a community are generally short-lived.

Pleanty of house moving going on too with both Emma and more recently the lighter Naughty Twin moving in with Twizzle and Mogsie. They seems so much more settled there and of course we've all made some new friends, Ginger Cat, Tommy and the rather grumpy Button and of course Craig the Squirrel Prince, they've all made it an interesting year.

And how can I forget the amazing Troy Lamore. He does puzzle me, coming from goodness knows where, his life an adventure and yet I feel like I know him so well and yet don't know him at all.

I've a feeling, no I know, that we'll meet again like the old saying goes "Don't know where, don't know when" There's so many unanswered questions with him, even though he says I may already have the answers.

Enigmatic that's what he is, I think another trip to see The Wiseman is in order, he's never wrong, three days and three challenges he foretold and three days and three challenges there were. The thing is there's still that one question that remains for me at least at the moment unanswered.

Who is Troy Lamore?

A Special Night With Troy Lamore - Part 4

I came through the other side of the hole and stopped dead still in complete awe.

In front of me lay an never ending expanse of yellow grass and green water, a blue sky but a red sun. I turned to Troy my eyes wide open, I just wasn't expecting this to be down the hole. Troy looked back me, a soft smile on his face.

I looked around again my eyes lit up. It's so beautiful where are we?

Where do you think we are? he replied.

I turned my head around taking the sight before me flowers with massive blooms in purples and red and oranges were all around, butterflies in varying colours flew from bloom to bloom and I understood what they were saying.

I have no idea it doesn't seem real.

There's nothing to be scared of! His voice soft and tender.

I'm not, I replied and I wasn't, I was just confused.

This man had got inside my head and my heart and I totally trusted him but this was all a bit much to take it, it didn't make sense it was a crazy night.

Hey. He moved over to me, Look at that over there see it.

He was so close I could feel his breath on my face. Look.

I couldn't move, ahead of me Swans and Rabbits played together in harmony.

Look again he said the same soft tone in his voice, in the distance on the other side of the water Elephants grazed and Owls sat on their backs chatting to each other.

My pretty little girl, shall we go nearer? It's OK. Nothing will happen to you. The smoothness of his voice reassured me but I somehow knew I would be OK.

Just move slowly we don't want to scare them, with that we moved a little closer.

I said I would take you to somewhere you'd never been before. You've really shown great courage Lil'. You are strong now but remember to move slowly, I'm here, it will all be OK.

I believed him.

Just keep looking all around you Lil'.

I looked up and above I saw both the stars of the night sky and a rainbow that can only be seen during the day, this was a very strange place! I had no idea where we could be, this wasn't anything like I could have possibly imagined.

My gaze kept changing from one wondrous thing to another, this is unbelievable and I had no idea what this place was about, it was real and yet couldn't be, it wasn't possible.

Are you ready, he enquired.

For what? I asked, whatever could be coming next

And with that he leaned over and kissed me. I gasped.

The full moon above was framed by the rainbow and little fireworks were going off all over my body. I wasn't imagining it I could see it's reflection dancing in the green waters ripples. A swan silently drifted across the water and as it passed by it turned and smiled at me, it's eyes a twinkling sapphire blue. It was beautiful. I couldn't turn away.

I felt his body gently rocking next to me and I turned to look at him. He gently nodded his head and brushed his cheek against mine. This was perfect.

We must have sat there for an hour in silence lost totally in the scene. I'd never seen anything like this before. The only sound the water lapping gently on the bank and the gentle chitter chat of nature.

Eventually he broke the silence. Your eyes pretty girl they sparkle like diamonds.

I swallowed and smiled.

How can you tell? I joked, everything here sparkles like diamonds.

I turned to him and smiled. 

Troy really where are we?

Listen to yourself Lil' then you'll find the answer. He smiled. It may not come straight away but it will, it will, he could tell my confusion, I decided to let my questioning go for a while. Daddy always says to listen to yourself you need to get into a relaxed state of mind and although I don't think I've ever been this relaxed my mind just couldn't focus.

We both turned back towards the water in front of us and remained silent, our shoulders gentle touching. After a while the birds began to sing a lullaby and we knew it was time to go.

We both stood and walked back towards the hole, neither speaking knowing our time together was shortly to come to an end.

Come on, he whispered, It's time to go back through. Do you like this kind of wind in your hair? 

Oh yes but with that he was off through the hole and we were back on the soft sparkling pathway heading towards the tunnel ahead of us once again.

Remember close your eyes and run, he said as we approached the enterance, You must close your eyes.

I closed my eyes, my heart pounding, I ran.

When we got to the other side I opened my eyes again, the birds were beginning their morning chorus, I didn't realise we had been gone so long. Where on earth had I just been? I knew I'd be safe with Troy and I knew he'd never put me into a position of danger but that was just too different to be believed. It was exhilarating but confusing.

We ambled back up my road, keeping to the pathways, the gardens no longer our playground before all too soon we were again in the back garden.

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 I've a plane to catch. 

Of course he has, I laughed to myself.

Troy leaned towards me and again brushed my cheek with his. He smiled and turned.

So long Lil' it's been a pleasure, I hope you have enjoyed yourself.and remember dream do come true!

I'd had an amazing experience but I was glad to be home on familiar territory.

Wait. I called and turned to face him. Just one thing Troy.

He turned his head towards me. What is it my pretty girl?

Who are you?

His mouth widened into a large grin. 

You may already have the answer Lil', just listen and good question by the way.

With that he was gone.

What a night I'd had. I was feeling very tired and know I needed to go to sleep but I didn't want the night to be over I didn't want to forget the things I'd seen.

I went back into the house of glass and lay down there in front of me was a rose laid out on the blanket. He must have done it while I was getting the Dreamies earlier. I closed my eyes and fell asleep with the image of swans and rainbows, rabbits and the stars floating around and those amazing eyes of his dancing in my head.

A Special Night With Troy Lamore - Part 3

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

I winked and off he ran, jumping clean over the fence into C's garden in one leap. I was right behind him I'd grown into a more powerful cat since the first time we met.

Go on, I said, I can keep up.

So I see he said, so I see and off we went in unison.

I had a feeling that he hadn't be lying and that I was going to go further than I had before. This time I had no hesitation when we got to the road. The roads have always been my boundary but I didn't hesitate.

Being with Troy Lamore game me power, doing things I'd never done before. I didn't know where we were going or what I was doing but I didn't care, when I was with him I never cared, all I knew was that I wanted to follow him and follow him I did.

Down the road we ran, the front gardens once again were our playgrounds. Through bushes we ran, in the distance I could hear River barking, she couldn't have settled yet and tonight it wouldn't be bothering me, I just laughed and ran even faster, this was intoxicating, it always was with Troy.

At the end of the road we stopped to catch our breath. I was a little out of breath so glad for the rest, there I was panting away, Troy just looked around.

I'm just making sure no one's watching us, he said.

Are we going through the tunnel? I asked.

He nodding to his left towards the big dark tunnel. Oh yes but this time Lil' I really am going to take you somewhere you've never been before. Do I have your trust? 

Always, I smiled.

Shall we? he asked.

I nodded.

Close your eyes Lil' and run but you must promise me you won't open them until we are through the other side.

But I won't be able to see where we are going?

Don't you know I'd never let anything hurt you? 

I did but running through a tunnel with my eyes closed would be tricky and Foxy Lectar hung out down here and I had kinda put him in his place today so he may well be on the lookout for me.

At that moment a kind of calm came over me. Come on then.

He raised his paw and touched the back of my neck. Let's go, and with one leap he was off.

The light of the lamp glowed orange at the far end I lined myself up with it, focused my mind, closed my eyes and started to run as fast as I could. The tunnel made a strange sound as we ran through it, stranger than I remembered. I could hear the gentle sound of our feet as we ran and the noise of some bats flapping their wings above, I tried not to think about it and just concentrated on what I thought was ahead ad the direction I should be heading.

We must surely be getting near the end now but I could hear Troy still running and knew that the time to stop was when he stopped.

On we ran for a few more minutes, until I could hear Troy begin to slow down and then stop.

OK? he asked

Yes, I panted.  Can I open my eyes now?

Of course sweet Lil'

I opened my eyes but didn't recognise where I was, this wasn't the same place that we had come to before, it should have been we entered the same tunnel I knew that for a fact but this side was different.

Where are we? 

That's a surprise, he said, but we're not where we are going to yet although it's not too much further now and off he dashed. I followed.

We were running on soft ground, I looked down and the pathway sparkled like diamonds, even though it was night I could see like it was day, I didn't know what was going on and six months ago I would have turned around and run away as fast as I could but now, well now I was different and although very confused I carried forward.

We were running silently, purposefully. Troy certainly knew where we were heading I still had no idea, although I could see that the pathway we were on was coming to an end and beyond the end all I could see were holes.

I began to slow down a little. Where was I, this was a long way from home and I wasn't sure that I could find my way back home again on my own if I had to.

I knew instinctively that he would look out and protect me but this being so far from home I began to think of the daddies and River and Nadia. Here I was in the middle of nowhere, doing goodness only knows what but I still felt safe even though this was very unfamiliar territory.

We're here, pretty girl, Troy nodded in the direction of the holes in the mound.

Where are we? I asked

You'll find out very soon Lil'. Do you trust me?

Yes of course I do.

Come on then.

With that he ran across the grass in front of us and dived straight down one of the holes. I looked down, my feet were following.

A Special Night With Troy Lamore - Part 2

The Dreamies were exactly where I knew they would be, holding the packet in my teeth I ran back outside. I hadn't been gone for more than a minute but he wasn't where I had left him looking around I then spotted him sitting on the blue bench on the other side of the garden.

You can catch the last of the light from here, he called over patting the seat next to him, indicating that I should sit close by.

Here come sit a while, he said confirming my assumption, before he turned and looked directly at me, a smile in his eyes and on his lips. Oh those lips, I just wanted to kiss them.

I dropped the packet of Dreamies onto the seat and sat just a little closer to him than his pat had been. I could feel the warmth of his body and the slow rise and fall as he took a breath.

Let us eat and you can tell me all about what's been going on, he said.

I felt strong in a gently confident way. It was a feeling that I hadn't recognised in myself quiet like that before. He sat there in silence looking back at me to begin.

He nudged open the packet and pushed a beef Dreamy my way. I put my head down to eat it, keeping my eyes on him. I couldn't stop myself. He bent his head down to the couple that were in front of him.  Thank goodness I was sitting down, my knee's did quiver.

So pretty girl, he broke the silence after he had eaten a couple, tell me what's new with you?

I didn't know what to say, I didn't want to talk to him about George or Spit or Mogsie and the confusing entangled relationships that had and had not been going on. I'm sure my eyes must having given something away as he smiled sweetly back at my awkwardness. I think he understood where I was.

He laughed, Let's make this a little, he paused, easier. Tell me, these three men, they been treating you right, they should you are beautiful after all.

OMG. How on earth did he know that there had been three of them? I must have looked shocked as he looked at me but his expression didn't change, just a small grin in the corner of his mouth and a gentle softening around his eyes. He meant nothing but kindness I knew but it was just too difficult to talk in depth about. Here was a man I loved and I am sure loves me asking me about other men what could I say but he just sat there looking at me expression not changing, he was obviously waiting until I spoke.

Err, Well OK yes I have kind of been spending some time with three cats around here but nothing's really happened and I'm not sure that it's going to. 

His left eye raised up a little. Still got that shyness about you I see Lil' and it's still a very attractive quality, he licked his paw and then mine.

*Blush* I continued, trying not to react to his previous comment

These men would be lucky to spend any time with you pretty girl, I think I may be a little jealous and he smiled again teasingly.

I wasn't flustered although my mind had gone blank, I couldn't speak about them, not when he was here in front of me.

Feeling that wind then Lil', just feeling that wind.

I looked at him and understood I believe I am, I said.

I've heard on the grape vine but you've also had a word or two to say to a couple of our old friends.

This got me and before I realised what I was saying I laughed, Is there nothing that you don't here about?

He laughed back, I like to keep my ear to the ground. It's the whisper of that wind.

So Lil' fancy another adventure? 

Would I fancy another adventure, too right I would. Too right I would.

Then come let us prepare, tonight Lil' I am going to take you on a very special adventure that I know you'll never forget, somewhere very different than we've ever been to before together.

A Special Night With Troy Lamore - Part 1

I've done something I have done before, twice, I stayed out all night, with a man, a real man, Troy Lamore!

I'd had fairly quiet evening, sitting in the house of glass in the back garden thinking. I didn't get anything new from The Wiseman but to be honest I wasn't really putting in the effort required to properly communicate I'd been feeling a little tired after all the excitement of the day and even though I didn't mean to I fell fast asleep.

I woke up and the sun was going down, I decided to go outside for a little air and to cool down. It was a lovely evening, the birds were giving their last song of the day and the intensity of the days heat had faded. I was sitting there contemplating going inside for something to eat when something caught the corner of my eye over at the edge of the Peace Garden.

I turned to look thinking maybe Flash or Foxy had come back but as I looked up I saw a glint of blue silver fur a smile immediately spread across my face.

Hey .That familiar velvet voice called out.

What are you doing here? I smiled walking over to my friend going up to him we stood and looked at each other, I rubbed my cheek against his and gazed into his eyes, flip flop went my heart.

Something told me it would be a good time to drop by.

With that he smiled, returned my cheek rub and sat down by Stay Daddies weird alien plant. The last light of the day was fading, it must have been about 11 but the joy of Summer is the light evening and I could see him quiet clearly, hardly believing he was here. As ever he stood there beautiful, his fur shinning with a blue hue that only he has his eyes as hypnotic as ever. I just stood and stared, transfixed.

I could hear the end theme music of that show that the daddies like to watch with all those people arguing in a house, I knew they would be going to bed soon and that we would definitely not be disturbed by River so I relaxed a little, in no hurry to go anywhere.

It's so lovely to see you, how were the Northern Lights? I asked.

Oh Lil' they were joyous you really must go one day there's nothing quiet like it, a very deeply touching experience, make you look at your soul but you know me pretty girl, I'm just a wanderer at heart. The world is big and I want to see it all.

I'd moved closer and was sitting right next to him. It was a conscious decision, this was one man I trusted totally, there was something about him the first time that we met that was confirmed the second time, none of this mucking around like Mogsie, Spit and George had been doing. This guy was solid.

A pleasure to see you Lil', he said before we leaned in and stroked the side of each others faces. I didn't flinch, why would I? I was enjoying this as much as he was although I did feel slightly flushed. He must have been able to tell as as I heard a little chuckle in the back of his throat. He face then broke out into that beautiful smile and he winked at me. This time I winked back.

I liked it, I had gone all tingly.

How's things going at home, he asked

Pretty good, me and River are getting on much better these days, I've really grown fond of her, can you believe it fond of a dog?

Looks like you two have found your rhythm.I nodded. You must be tired have you been travelling all day?

I heard the daddies calling out to me to come to bed. I ignored them but I did look towards the bedroom, the light had gone off.

I wasn't too far away and he flashed that smile at me again.

Where have you just come from then?

I've been down to Cornwall visiting some friends of mine, just hanging out in this nice weather doing a bit of fishing a bit of this a bit of that. He turned and looked at me direct in my eyes. 

How's that wind in your fur gorgeous? I hear you've been facing danger in the face.

It always amazes me how news of my activities gets to Troy but I'd learnt not to ask, he had his ways, he really was a mysterious man.

I smiled at him, You must be hungry, dinner while I tell you all about it?

It would be rude of me to turn down such an inviting invitation from such a beautiful lady. I blushed again.

Hold on then. I smiled and rushed back indoors. I knew exactly what I was doing so glad that he was here. I ran back in a broad smile on my face and a spring in my step knowing exactly where that packet of Dreamies was.

Challenge Number Two

My second challenge as foretold by The Wiseman was an easy one to spot once it made itself known to me and yes I did know instinctively what to do.

Stay Daddy was out in the garden having a bit of a sleep, River was doing the same from the coolness of inside so I pretty much had a free run of the house. I was upstairs looking out from the bedroom window when I spotted Flash creeping around the sunshine shed, I'm pretty sure I also saw Foxy but by the time I was downstairs out and into the back garden he was gone.

I wasn't going to be having all this bullying and intimidation, not anywhere and especially not in my own home! I didn't really have time to think I was just so affronted that they were coming around during the daylight now that I was out the door before I could even think.

Hey you, I shouted over to Flash, I want a word with you! 

Flash looked over his shoulder, he may have been trying to see if his back-up was still there but he wasn't.

STOP! I shouted at him, I will be having a word with you now or a cat slap later, which is it to be? 

I don't know where that came from I think I've been watching too much of the Real Housewives of Atlanta with Daddy. He did stop though and I ran up towards the back of the garden where he was standing still.

I've heard a couple of rumours that I want to address. A blank look came back, I'll give him this he's good at playing poker.

I hear you and Foxy Lectar think you can come around here acting all sneaky and trying to stir up some trouble. If you have an issue with me let's deal with it now and...

I looked towards the sunshine shed to see if Foxy was there. He wasn't.

... if you want you're little friend to join us he's more than welcome.

At that point two ears popped up and he jumped up on the shed but didn't make any moves towards me.

Right, I swallowed down, I was nervous but I wasn't going to show it, courage, courage, courage.

Anything you two want to say? I looked at each of them in turn.

Foxy snarled at me, I thought he was going to jump but he didn't. Flash finally opened his mouth.

You, he growled, you are nothing.

What! Went through my mind.

What! came out of my mouth. I am nothing! Let me tell you, I was channelling those housewives again. YOU TWO ARE NOTHING. You think you intimidate me, I slapped you down before and I'm gonna slap you down EVER time you come around. Who's first?

Tick, tick tick, boy time went slow even though it was seconds.

I. Thought. Not

Now let me tell you two something else. You ever come around here in anything other than peace again  and I won't be waiting for rumours I shall be stepping right up in your faces. DO YOU UNDERSTAND ME, Is. It. Clear. Enough. For. You. Two?

Flash flashed one tooth at me, I turned to look at Foxy to find the shed was empty, he'd gone.

Well? I turned back to Flash.

The reason why you have to hang around on your own it because you are a repulsive, snivelling, snidy bitter cat who needs to look at himself and the reasons why he's so alone, once you've done that you may just come to some conclusions that will benefit your life, until that time, do one.

And much to mu surprise he did. Phew hopefully that's that done but you can never be sure with those two but hopefully they'll leave us alone now.

Now what's next I'm all fired up and ready to get on with it, one more challenge to go, the purpose behind all these challenges I have no idea but there's some reason that much I'm sure of I think I'll head up to the house of glass and have a think about it, see if I can pick anything up from The Wiseman about it.

He Did It Again!

Stay daddy did it again!

He came out of the office and went down to check on River and have himself a chocolate hobnob or two. I followed him down from my spot on the bed as I've not had my Dreamies session yet this morning and true to form as soon as he saw me I got a stroke and he went over to the packet.

River chased me to my bowl, which thankfully is up high so she can't actually eat from it and I'm guessing Daddy either wanted to distract her from me while I enjoyed them in peace or he was just being fair as he went into her treat box and got out one of her bone biscuits.

He went picked out a few biscuits for himself and started to walk back out of the kitchen, taking a bite of what he thought was the chocolate hobnob only to spit out half a gravy bone dog biscuit on the floor.

Three times he's done that now with our treats he really should pay more attention, I mean it's not like they even look like each other. I did find it funny though.

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The Message Got Through - Challenge One Complete

Well I've got to give it to Sarah and George they are going at getting messages to their destinations in quick smart time.

Spit was the first to make an appearance via Tiny's front lawn. I'm not sure if he was trying to avoid me but he diverted his direction when he saw me watching him from the front window.

I was in a determined mood.

Hi, I said, I just wanted to have a word about our kiss.

He smiled which kinda made things a bit harder than I expected.

The thing is it was a one off.

He started to open his mouth as if to lay on some of his player charm but I was having none of it.

I'm really not interested in taking things further in that direction but if you would like us to hang out occasionally as friends that's good. BUT, and I looked him right in the eye, nothing more, enjoying your chasing but please don't think I am going to change my mind. On this I'm firm.

He looked directly back at me and smiled, OK that would be good, turned and walked off calling over his shoulder, see you soon.

I was a little surprised I was expecting more, more, well just more something, although I'm not too sure what. Now Mogsie!

I had to wait a little longer for him to make an appearance but when I came back in from watching daddy hang some washing out he was enjoying a little of the slightly cooler sun.

Thank goodness it's been a hot day as daddy always has the window open and it's so much quicker than having to go out the back and around the side.

There was no need for us to get too close for the message I was about to give out.

Hi, I called across the road.

Hello, he got up as if to come over.

No need, stay where you are you look comfortable. He did.

The thing is Mogsie I've liked you for a while as I'm sure you know and I'm pretty sure even though you like to put it about a bit that you like me. 

He just stared back.

You asked me out a couple of weeks ago and then have done nothing about it, the lighter Naughty Twin informs me that things are difficult for you which I understand, but you'll need to understand that things are difficult for everyone at one time of another. We've all got some story but you can't allow it to just muck you up and to be honest I don't appreciate being mucked around, so if you want to do anything about it let me know but no more games, I'm not interested in that sort of thing.

Mogsie still was saying nothing just looking at me his expression hidden, I turned and walked confidently down our pathway. Right that's today's challenge completed I thought and was secretly a bit proud of myself.

Family Portrait Time

I'm still waiting for either Mogsie or Spit to show their face. It's still a bit too warm for me and so unlike those two I'll take refuge under Squirrel Tree while I wait.

Oh here comes Daddy, what do you mean family portrait time?

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The First Challenge

Finally it's cooled a little and I ventured out to see if I could catch either Mogsie or Spit. The heat may be keeping them in, no sign. Mogsie has got a particularly thick coat it must be hot for him. While out the back I did spot George and Sarah over the other side of the road and ran out the side to ask them to pass on a message.

I needed to see them both and I needed to see them today, no excuses. The Wiseman also told me that I was to face a challenge on each of the next three days and listening to myself was required do that and I would know what to do. These two men were the first challenge, a challenge of the head and the heart!

A Torch?, A Torch!

It's still too hot to go out and they really are allowing the table bric-a-brac to build up, asprin, a can, keys, a rubber band, two letters, the remnants of a biscuit buffet and a torch? A torch!

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Both My Head And My Heart

After the events with Spit last night I've been keeping a bit of a low profile. It's also been very warm again so I've kept inside in the shade to keep myself nice and cool. Us cats are clever creatures unlike those silly dogs. Rivers outside eating coal in the boiling sun, she'll over-heat unless she's not careful!

I crept past her unseen on the way to The Wiseman, I really needed to consult with him.


I don't know what came over me with kissing Spit last night, I didn't see it coming and needed to come and see myself to try and understand what that was all about. We're totally incompatible and I'm not about to get involved with someone who I know is just plain wrong, I've not got butterfly feelings when I think of him but I kissed him all the same.

I managed to get a quick connection and listened to what The Wiseman was telling me....

Right I know what I must do, a conversation with both Mogsie and Spit was required, I needed to clear this all up once and for all and follow both my head and my heart

He Leaned Over To Kiss Me

The daddies had their friends the boy and the girl over to play today and it couldn't have been a more beautiful day for it.

I could see River was getting excited eating charcoal so I thought I'd leave them to it and sleep the afternoon away.

I woke up to the girl screaming and the boy and the daddies laughing their heads off. What I gather is Stay daddy managed to drop a heavy air pump on her foot as they were attempting to re-blow up the mattress. The poor cow had to use 2 pints of cold milk to bring down the swelling but the bruise is progressing nicely.

I went to get a close look when River spotted me and chased me up the top. I wasn't ready to go anywhere though and just sat up their looking at her, having a bit of a tease.

All of a sudden Spit turned up. Now we've not had that much to do with each other but there's no problem between us and to be honest it was nice to have some cat company. We both sat there for a while enjoying winding up the Puppy when he said to be did I fancy going for a walk?

Yes OK I thought why not, but I'm no follower so I led the way back over the other side of the sunshine shed. We sat and just had a little chat enjoying the setting sun and then something happened, I really didn't know where it came from but he leaned over and kissed me and I responded!

After a few seconds I realised what I was doing. What was I doing, the guys a player I know that but at that moment I didn't care! Oh dear this was a bit of a mind muck and I ran off with Spit chasing and calling out after me. I wanted to go and talk to The Wiseman but as I got near River cut me off at the pass. 

I'm inside upstairs now feeling... well I don't know what but I'll certainly get up to speak to The Wiseman tomorrow.

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No Cat Scares Me But...

I'm very tired today.

After the lighter Naughty Twins revelation last night I couldn't settle. It was tough enough for me to stand up to Foxy and Flash last time, no cat scares me but to have to take on one Fox let alone two is not something I realish.

It's great that all the cats of Catworld are rallying around me, quite touching really, and I'm thankful that Rivers here as much as she likes to chase me around I've no doubt that she'll protect me but she's young still herself and so small compared to a pair of full grown Foxes. No I don't want her to get involved.

I think I'm going to get some rest now, rest my body as well as my mind, maybe things will be clearer when I wake up.

The Target

OMG I've just found out what all this business with Flash and Foxy is about.

The daddies were watching TV with River and so the window ledge was free, it's a lovely evening, the windows open and so I decided to sit and have a watch the sun setting. I jumped up to look out and spotted the lighter Naughty Twin sitting by the window.

Hello, I said, beautiful evening isn't it.

I'm glad I've caught you I've something to tell you but I'm not sure how to start.

Daddy always says the beginning is a good place.

Spit's been doing some sniffing around, popped over to see Ginger Cat earlier to see if Foxy or Flash had been bothering them.

I was all ears.

He told Spit that they are out to get you.

What! 

They are both still smarting about what happened a while back and want revenge. Lil' you're their target. They're coming to get you they've been keeping a bit of a recky on your movements.

My head spun.

Mogsie knows and I'm here to keep a bit of an eye out. Mogsie and George are having a scout of the area. Lil' you must stay in, they are furious and are wanting revenge! You must be careful. We're working on a rota. We know you dealt with them before but Foxy's been working out and he's not alone, Silver Eyes has also been spotted lurking around!

Sphinx, Sphynx

Well I was right Daddy was coming out of the office for a bit for I've snuck in. I think he's coming back I can see he hasn't tidied up and he's a stickler for keeping his desk ordered he hates a mess.

Having a little look out of the window to see what was going on I spotted the lighter Naughty Twin having a stretch in the sun. Daddy says we're in for a heat wave and I don't disbelieve him it's so humid here today.

As I was sitting there watching her she reminded me of the Sphinx, no not a Sphynx cat...

but the Great Sphinx of Egypt, maybe it's because Egypt is so much in the news at the moment and it was at the forefront of my mind, yes us cats do keep abreast of what's going on in the human world, you think these sort of things don't affect us?

If The Cat Council Says It's So, It's So

I've slept most of the day as I was up late last night keeping a look out for either Flash or Foxy Lectar but no sighting of either of them and us cats are renounced for our night vision.

I'm still finding it hard to take in that those two have joined forces but if the Cat Council says it's so, it's so. So many questions come to mind and each one is just guessing so I guess we shall just have to wait for them to make their next move.

Oh good I can hear Stay Daddy moving about next door, I think I'll get up and go in the office see what's occurring.

Confirmed An Alliance Has Been Formed

Stay daddy took River out to go fetch Disappears leaving me here on my own with actually was advantageous as I spotted the lighter Naughty Twin sitting on C's garage roof keeping her eyes peeled.

I went out and jumped on the fence and asked her what she was doing.

Keeping a look out, I take it you've heard, came the response

Well Sarah did say something this morning about Foxy Lectar and The New Cat Crew but to be honest  I didn't believe her.

Yes it's true, Foxy has been around over our side of the road and so has Flash this past couple of weeks, we're not sure what they are up to but there's definitively something going on, if one of them is missing one night the other's been coming over. We're all very worried, it appears an alliance has been formed!

Anything I can do? I asked

Yes just keep an eye out and let us know if you see anything.

I told her that I'd seen Flash lurking around AM's and that Daddy had told me that he'd seen Foxy a couple of times but not for the past few nights and she said that she'd report back.

It's all very worrying each of them on their own is bad enough but together now that's a different story completely.

She's Fabulous

Well as I'm sitting here waiting for the opportunity to get the attention of anyone walking by Daddy squealed and made me jump.

Someone mentioned Eartha Kitt on the TV show he's watching and then all I heard from a frantic tapping on his computer.

Look, he said turning the computer around to face me, this is Eartha Kitt and she is Catwoman and fabulous.

For once I have to agree with him she looks exactly that, fabbbblousssss but I don't think she's a real cat though.

Watch Out

The rains stopped and the cats are out but no one's come near nor by so I still haven't had it confirmed or not what Sarah told me earlier about Foxy and The New Cat Crew but Mogsie, Emma and the lighter Naughty Twin are definitely on the watch out for something.

A Collaboration?

I do not like it when it rains as much as Daddy says that it does the garden good, it makes all the cats of Catworld go to ground, not something you want when you are waiting to catch someone to find out what's going on.

Sarah luckily braved the drizzle to make a dash over to M's for brunch and I managed to catch her attention and ask her what the Cat Council meeting yesterday was about. Although she didn't stop long to fill me in with all the details, food was calling her, she said it was to discuss the collaboration between the remaining members of The New Cat Crew and Foxy Lectar. A collaboration between cats and foxes, nah she must have got that wrong, I've never heard of such a thing but she seemed insistent before she ran off. I must make sure I catch someone else to get the full story this just doesn't seem correct to me.

Just Typical, Turn Your Back For A Second

Just typical, turn your back for a second and what you've been waiting for happens. All afternoon I've been downstairs waiting for the cats of Catworld to come out from the Cat Council meeting but no sign, Daddy comes out of the office I run up to see if I can get a better view from up there and what happens....

... sometime in the 15 seconds from me leaving the downstairs to getting up into the office and they must have all come out as Mogsie is now sitting under the tree sunning himself. He'd better enjoy it while it last I can see rain clouds coming over. With no chance of Daddy opening the window now it;s approaching the end of his working day I can't call over to him to ask what was going on. 

I'll guess I'll just have to give the lucky cat a rub and hope someone comes by later on so I can be filled in.

A Serious Matter On The Agenda

Well no solution to my problem about attending the Cat Council meeting on the other side of the road, I'm not going to fool myself and even pretend that I'm going to attempt it. I can see them gathering now, the darker Naughty Twin was in a big hurry to get there.

Sarah was running late and followed the rest who had already moved around the back. I've not seen George or Bella going over so it's not a full meeting but there's enough attendees for it to be plainly seen  there's a serious matter on the agenda.

Meeting This Afternoon

The lighter Naughty Twin has just ran by the front window and jumped up on the wall occasionally glancing towards the window. Rivers asleep in there but somehow I didn't think it was her attention that she was trying to get, luckily it's a hot day so I went around the side.

Meeting this afternoon over at Mogsie and Twizzles, she whispered

Oh no another cat council meeting being held across the other side of the road.

I can't go over the road, I said back

It's important everyone comes, she said and ran off.

I can't go I know I can't but it sounds very important what on earth am I to do?

A Late Disturbed Night

We're all very tired today, it turned out to be a late, disturbed night all courtesy of River. 

We'd all settled down and I was just drifting off on Stay daddies legs when we heard pad, pad, pad, always a sign Rivers on the move. This is itself isn't unusual, it happens every night but there was something different about tonight, the snuff, snuff sounds coming from Rivers button nose was getting louder and louder a sure sign she was getting excited.

Disappears got up, turned on the light and said to Stay to come have a look. Oh dear but I did laugh.

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