Ha! I spoke too soon, I've just seen the lighter Naughty Twin and Doublay hanging out, having a laugh! It is the same as last year, it's just that this year there's different players!
Tuesday, 4 March 2014
He Came To Explain
I don't know where I was but when I heard River barking I was suddenly here in the living room. I'm not too sure what happened, maybe I was asleep, even though I don't have to any more, as I was totally somewhere else and yet for the life of me I can't remember, even though it was just a second or so ago.
Anyway River barking at the window in a rather hysterical manner and then whinging when Stay Daddy gave her a treat to calm her down as she couldn't get out, got me curious.
I jumped up next to her to see what she was going mad at and saw George sitting on the doorstep. Um, well I've not been too happy with him this past couple of days, blabbing to the lighter Naughty Twin but as he's the only one I'm able to talk to at the moment I can't let a grudge get in the way and I ran outside and sat next to him.
He started to speak straight away. Brilliant our connections just getting stronger and stronger.
I'm sorry Lil', he said. I wasn't talking about you as you think.
Great he knows how I think now. Keep calm, just listen Lil'!
I wanted to see if she could sense you about and I did bring her over here for that reason but I promise you I wouldn't tell anyone unless you said it was OK.
Thank you, I said out loud.
He heard and turned to look roughly in my direction and smiled.
I smiled back, I wish he could have seen it.
Daddy always says you shouldn't jump to conclusions and I guess I had done exactly that. Here George was trying to help me and all I could do was get annoyed and paranoid over things that hadn't even happened.
Lil', I'm beginning to kind of see you.
You could have blown me over with a feather!
You can see me!
No not exactly, it's like a little bit, a shadow, a blur, sometimes just a little bit of you. It's happened a couple of times, only for a mili-second but it's there. I didn't know whether I should say something or not, but I've been thinking about it and thought it was the right thing to do.
It was, it gave me some hope that I would be able to be seen again, to get back to something a little more normal than the place I'm at at the moment.
I lent over and kissed him on the cheek.
He smiled.
Cats and Dogs - From The Other Side
Spring Is Definitely Here!
Spring is definitely here! I've just witnessed Mogsie and the lighter Naughty Twin acting, well shall we just saw very inappropriately, right out in the open. I wonder if George knows what she's up to?
Um yes, well I remember this time last year when all that shenanigans was going on and I withdrew from that love quad. What a difference a year makes, how everything has changed, now it's just a love triangle!
Monday, 3 March 2014
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River, a cheeky and mischievous 8 week old Shih Tzu puppy, says goodbye to her family on the coast and moves inland to begin the next fun-filled chapter of her life. Her wide eyed enthusiasm for adventure and her excitement at exploring this new world is shared with Nadia, an independent tortoise with a love for running, and Lil' a kind but cautious cat, both totally unaware that their settled lives were about to be transformed with the arrival of trouble!
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Rivers Songs, Tales of a Teddy Bear - My First Winter, introduces River to her new extended family who would become her guardians, her friends, her teachers and students and join in with River’s wonderment of her first Winter, Christmas, snow and taste of love!
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Sunday, 2 March 2014
Evil Olive Meets The V
Oh dear it's been reported that Evil Olive has met her mothers, mother V and by all accounts it was not the friendliest of first encounters!Instant disdain on sight!
Both ways!
Olive was not happy!
He's A Blabbermouth!
Oh I can't believe it, George has only gone and let the Naughty Twin in on things!
I was sitting up in the window, wondering if he would pass by and we could have a chat when I spotted not just George but the lighter Naughty Twin sitting up by the car. George was whispering something in his ear that he shouldn't have!
I didn't actually hear the conversation but by the look on his face, well it read GUILTY!
As soon as he saw I'd busted him ho got up and walked off and it was just at that point that River turned up and barked at him.
Wow she must have known that I needed her help just then! River rescue clever girl!
Cats and Dogs - From The Other Side
They Were Definitely Colluding!
George and the lighter Naughty Twin are up to mischief today, I've just caught them trying to break in to AM's bins.
They were definitely colluding!
Saturday, 1 March 2014
The Dreamies Kitchen
Come one, come all, the Dreamies kitchen is now open for business.
Daddy just can't help himself, I caught him unpacking his shopping bag and spotted a newly brought packet of Dreamies. The lighter Naughty Twin has already cottoned on, George must have said something to her and now I spot Mogsie eyeing up the front step.
Come one, come all!
Friday, 28 February 2014
Something Is Going On Over Here
I think George is right and Emma does have a bit of an idea something is going on over here, she's been sitting under R's car all afternoon just staring over in this direction!
I'm not ready for anyone else to know but I think as she's a loner that she might be the next one that should find out. I just don't know when yet though!
I'm not ready for anyone else to know but I think as she's a loner that she might be the next one that should find out. I just don't know when yet though!
Our Link Must Be Getting Stonger
Fantastic the sun's come back out and that means after the short burst of rain we had earlier that the cats would come back out. I went up to the front window to see who was around and there George was just sitting there waiting.
Hi Lil', George said.
Well I hadn't even said anything to him and here he was talking to me. Our link must be getting stronger. He turned to face where I was sitting.
His eye was looking sensitive, I wished he would have taken my advice and got it looked at but there's nothing I can do about that now.
I gathered myself together. Right remember keep it real.
Hi George, I said
He smiled, I knew you were there, I can feel when you are around me now.
I could have cried, finally I seem to have mastered a way for us to communicate.
Can you hear me OK
Yes, although it goes in and out a bit but yes I can hear you Lil', he blinked his weepy eye.
I can't see you though, he said
I can see you just fine, I smiled to myself
Who knows? I asked
No one, he replied. I've not told anyone although I think Emma may have a bit of an idea. You have been missed, Mogsie has been besides himself hardly talking to anyone apart from Twizzle. I'm so, so sorry.
A wave hit me and I felt very sad. I sat there not knowing what to say, even though I was here, I wasn't at the same time and although I could at least speak to George no one else could really hear me. I'd jumped from the office window ledge last night when Daddy was in there trying to tidy up the beans that had spilled out from the beanbag that River ripped through and he turned around in my direction but when I spoke he didn't hear and he carried back on with picking up individual balls.
I'm happy you can hear me George, I said
I'm so glad I can hear you too. Do you mind if we keep this just between ourselves at the moment? I asked
Of course I don't, he replied.
I'm still getting used to things at the moment and it's pretty tiring for me when I try to talk and I guess I'm a little bit scared.
He smiled back softly and turned forwards again.
We've got all the time in the world Lil', all the time in the world!
Just What I Need To Lift My Spirits, Cat Fun Time
Oh brilliant, this just what I need to life my spirits, cat fun time
Disappears Daddy is home today which is always lovely, he does work so hard and I do worry about him so it's nice to see him getting a day off to rest. it always means that Stay Daddy takes the day off as well so I can be around him without worrying that his work is being disturbed.
I was downstairs listening to them talking when suddenly River jumped up from her near sleeping position onto the chair and window ledge and started whinging out the window.
I followed her and saw the lighter Naughty Twin sitting in a very prominent position right in the middle of the lawn. I guessed what was coming and a smile spread across my face, she was on a wind up, cat fun time!
River of course started whipping herself into a very excitable state, jumping up and down from the chair to the window ledge, turning around and looking at both of the Daddies, barking and whinging.
The lighter Naughty Twin turned to look at her, I could see the devilment in her eyes, ah yes this was just what I needed.
River by this time was going mad, not knowing where to look or where to go, especially when the Darker Naughty Twin passed by, turned to see what all the kerfuffle was about and smiled. River making such a nose was fueling the lighter Naughty Twin who got up and started walking back and forth past the window right under Rivers nose.
She even had the cheek to wave at her. Brilliant, oh how I've missed this.
Cats and Dogs - From The Other Side
Thursday, 27 February 2014
Evil Olive
I've just heard the loudest laughter coming from the Daddies and ran down to see what all the hilarity was about. Both of them were on their computers and Stay was showing his to River and warning her never to go near whatever it was he was showing her.Well as you can guess my curiosity was near bursting levels and I jumped on the back of the sofa to get a closer look.
I recoiled!
The Daddies friend GT has just adopted a cat, points for that, this cat. Anyone got the number for an exorcist?
Welcome to Catworld Evil Olive!
That's the Answer, Be Real
Phew George came back, luckily!
I know it wasn't her fault but I got really annoyed with River for scaring George off earlier and a month or so ago I know I would have ended up hissing at her. Mind you a month or so ago it wouldn't have been so important for us to meet up.
River was out the back whinging for some more treats or something so I knew the coast would be clear and looking out the front window there George was sitting on the grass looking in.
Oh it would all be so much easier if he could just hear me but that's the point and why we are here. George was putting in the effort and so must I.
I tried to remember what I had learnt so far and called out
George
Nothing
Oh here we go again
GEORGE
Nothing again. Oh for goodness sake
George
He looked up. There is was again, he heard me and smiled up at the window.
Right what had I done the third time, been almost ready to give up and it was a bit of a lack luster attempt but at least it was real.
I smiled to myself, that's the answer, be real. Right now I just need to be real all the time and not try too hard. This is gonna be fun!
All Day I've Been Waiting. All Day!
Marvellous! Again I've been waiting around all day for George to turn up and guess who spots him first. Yep River who decides it's a great idea to bark at him and scare him off.
All day I've been waiting, all day!
Cats and Dogs - From The Other Side
Wednesday, 26 February 2014
What I've Learnt So Far
Even though I can no longer feel the heat of the sun I can appreciate it and so decided to remain outside while I did my thinking.
Settling down underneath the Swinging Heart of Love, always one of my favourite places, I started to make a mental note of what I had learnt so far.
Well I'm not sure what this all means and how this can be my answer but The Wiseman said it would help me to review everything I know.
Right onto the second part my motivation. Well I came back because I didn't want to go, I came back because I loved my Daddies and River, I came back because I had the opportunity to. Yes that's why I came back but that's got little or nothing to do with being heard sometimes and not at others.
Right, think Lil', think!
What was going on when George heard me?
Well I was frustrated, I remember that and a little bit angry, oh yes annoyed and frustrated. Um, what else? Well George knew I was there. Yes he knew he was there so he would have been listening out for me, but then again he was listening out for me on the times he couldn't hear me as well.
Surely it can't be because I was frustrated, no that can't be it. What was my motivation, that's what The Wiseman said. This is all very complicated.
Right review what I know about being heard.
Daddy always said look beyond to see the truth. What's beyond frustration and anger? Then suddenly it hit me I wasn't trying, well I was of course but not like when I was really trying to make contact, it just came out of my mouth, I wasn't trying too hard I was just being real.
Ding, ding, light bulb moment, well at least it's more of an answer that makes sense than anything else I've come across.
I ran around the front to see if George was there but he'd gone. At least I have something I can try, just be, don't try too hard but have some real desire and emotion in my words. Oh how I wished I'd taken up acting lessons it would all be so much easier if I was trained!
Settling down underneath the Swinging Heart of Love, always one of my favourite places, I started to make a mental note of what I had learnt so far.
- I didn't appear to be afraid of things that I once was.
- I couldn't feel any heat, nor cold
- I never needed to eat
- I couldn't be seen
- I didn't need to sleep
- My presence can be felt, sometimes
- Blowing was a good way of attracting attention
- I can sometimes be heard
- I did still feel emotion
Well I'm not sure what this all means and how this can be my answer but The Wiseman said it would help me to review everything I know.
Right onto the second part my motivation. Well I came back because I didn't want to go, I came back because I loved my Daddies and River, I came back because I had the opportunity to. Yes that's why I came back but that's got little or nothing to do with being heard sometimes and not at others.
Right, think Lil', think!
What was going on when George heard me?
Well I was frustrated, I remember that and a little bit angry, oh yes annoyed and frustrated. Um, what else? Well George knew I was there. Yes he knew he was there so he would have been listening out for me, but then again he was listening out for me on the times he couldn't hear me as well.
Surely it can't be because I was frustrated, no that can't be it. What was my motivation, that's what The Wiseman said. This is all very complicated.
Right review what I know about being heard.
- I was being listened out for.
- I was full of frustration and anger.
Daddy always said look beyond to see the truth. What's beyond frustration and anger? Then suddenly it hit me I wasn't trying, well I was of course but not like when I was really trying to make contact, it just came out of my mouth, I wasn't trying too hard I was just being real.
Ding, ding, light bulb moment, well at least it's more of an answer that makes sense than anything else I've come across.
I ran around the front to see if George was there but he'd gone. At least I have something I can try, just be, don't try too hard but have some real desire and emotion in my words. Oh how I wished I'd taken up acting lessons it would all be so much easier if I was trained!
My Trip To See the Wiseman
I wasted no time, time was no longer as important to me as it once was, time moved differently for me now but I still wanted to get an answer as quickly as possible, who knew how long this current phase of progression would last.
Wiseman, I called out as soon as I got there, I need your help.
Hello Lil' I've been wondering when you'd be coming back to see me.
He always knows, I thought to myself.
I need your help Wiseman, I've been managing to make myself known to George and today he heard me, but only sometimes. I don't know why or what to do next. Please help me.
He just stood there same as always, same as ever, good dependable, wise, Wiseman.
Lil', you need to think carefully, think about what you have learned since you came back. Think about what you did differently when George heard you and when George didn't. Think about your feelings, think about your motivation. THINK Lil' think and you'll find your answer.
Can't you just give me the answers, I pleaded.
I wish I could Lil' I wish I could but the answers are personal I'm afraid I can help you by giving you the questions but I can't give you the answer. The answer lies inside you. Think about what you've learnt so far and you'll find your way.
If he could have smiled I swear he would have. The Wiseman has never let me down and I took in his words.
Right I must think of what I have learnt since coming back and think about my motivation. Right that's clear so that's what I shall do.
Thank you Wiseman, I said. Thank you.
Wiseman, I called out as soon as I got there, I need your help.
Hello Lil' I've been wondering when you'd be coming back to see me.
He always knows, I thought to myself.
I need your help Wiseman, I've been managing to make myself known to George and today he heard me, but only sometimes. I don't know why or what to do next. Please help me.
He just stood there same as always, same as ever, good dependable, wise, Wiseman.
Lil', you need to think carefully, think about what you have learned since you came back. Think about what you did differently when George heard you and when George didn't. Think about your feelings, think about your motivation. THINK Lil' think and you'll find your answer.
Can't you just give me the answers, I pleaded.
I wish I could Lil' I wish I could but the answers are personal I'm afraid I can help you by giving you the questions but I can't give you the answer. The answer lies inside you. Think about what you've learnt so far and you'll find your way.
If he could have smiled I swear he would have. The Wiseman has never let me down and I took in his words.
Right I must think of what I have learnt since coming back and think about my motivation. Right that's clear so that's what I shall do.
Thank you Wiseman, I said. Thank you.
True To His Word
True to his word George came back, mind you I have been waiting all day.
Just as I was beginning to give up hope that George was coming back today and I could have another attempt at making contact with him I heard River barking out of the window in the direction of C's house.
I jumped up next to her and just about in sight I could see him sitting there on C's doorstep. I've no idea how long he had been there but the sun's been shining all afternoon so for all I know it could have been hours.
I rushed outside and without a seconds thought ran up to him. When I was here, you know before I mean, I very rarely ventured outside at the front but now all my fear has gone and it's like second nature to me.
Anyway there i was sitting right in front of him and almost immediately I could see his coat rising.
Hello, he said
This was a very positive sign, he'd noticed a change straight away, I'm getting better at this I thought.
Hello, I called back.
No immediate reaction but I do think I saw a slight pricking up of his ears but he might just have been listening out for me, he did call out to me after-all!
I blew on his nose.
He sniffed.
I know you are there Lil'. My heart raced but I didn't know what to do.
Can you hear me? He said. Are you there?
YES I'M HERE, I shouted but again nothing.
Oh this was so frustrating, although he could now sense my presence straight away and could feel my breath he just wasn't able to hear me.
Help me help you. George said and readjusted his position in the sun. Oh how I wished just for a second I could feel the heat, I loved laying in the sun.
I didn't know how to help him hear me though, there's not exactly a guide book for these kind of situations.
Ahhhh, I called out in sheer frustration and he sat up.
Lil' I heard that, Lil'!
OMG. Right what should I do.
AHHHH I called out again, but nothing.
Right I needed to think what had I just done differently. Well I called out in frustration and maybe a little bit of anger but these are not emotions you can fake, I'm not a studied actress. Still it didn't stop me from trying.
AHHHGGGGHHH.
No nothing.
If cat's could cry I'd be a wet mess by now.
Oh PLEASE someone help me!
Lil', George sat up, I heard you Lil'. LIL'
He'd heard me, I nearly back flipped again, enough adrenaline was running through me. How had he heard me that time? My mind was racing.
Lil' if you can hear me, I think we'd better be careful, we seem to have an audience.
George nodded over the road where Emma, Mogsie and the Darker Naughty Twin where all staring in this direction with quizzical looks on their faces. Could they hear me, I wondered to myself?
Then it struck me, no of course they couldn't but they could see George sitting there looking like he was talking to himself and I laughed.
George smiled, I heard that too. Oh Lil' that is you, how I've missed you.
He heard that too! But how? Why some things are not others?
I hope you can hear me Lil', I think we need some help but I don't want to let anyone else know what's going on, not yet. I need some time to think.
Then it struck me, Oh my goodness the answers been here all along and yet I'd forgotten, I must make a trip. A trip to see The Wiseman!
Just as I was beginning to give up hope that George was coming back today and I could have another attempt at making contact with him I heard River barking out of the window in the direction of C's house.
I jumped up next to her and just about in sight I could see him sitting there on C's doorstep. I've no idea how long he had been there but the sun's been shining all afternoon so for all I know it could have been hours.
I rushed outside and without a seconds thought ran up to him. When I was here, you know before I mean, I very rarely ventured outside at the front but now all my fear has gone and it's like second nature to me.
Anyway there i was sitting right in front of him and almost immediately I could see his coat rising.
Hello, he said
This was a very positive sign, he'd noticed a change straight away, I'm getting better at this I thought.
Hello, I called back.
No immediate reaction but I do think I saw a slight pricking up of his ears but he might just have been listening out for me, he did call out to me after-all!
I blew on his nose.
He sniffed.
I know you are there Lil'. My heart raced but I didn't know what to do.
Can you hear me? He said. Are you there?
YES I'M HERE, I shouted but again nothing.
Oh this was so frustrating, although he could now sense my presence straight away and could feel my breath he just wasn't able to hear me.
Help me help you. George said and readjusted his position in the sun. Oh how I wished just for a second I could feel the heat, I loved laying in the sun.
I didn't know how to help him hear me though, there's not exactly a guide book for these kind of situations.
Ahhhh, I called out in sheer frustration and he sat up.
Lil' I heard that, Lil'!
OMG. Right what should I do.
AHHHH I called out again, but nothing.
Right I needed to think what had I just done differently. Well I called out in frustration and maybe a little bit of anger but these are not emotions you can fake, I'm not a studied actress. Still it didn't stop me from trying.
AHHHGGGGHHH.
No nothing.
If cat's could cry I'd be a wet mess by now.
Oh PLEASE someone help me!
Lil', George sat up, I heard you Lil'. LIL'
He'd heard me, I nearly back flipped again, enough adrenaline was running through me. How had he heard me that time? My mind was racing.
Lil' if you can hear me, I think we'd better be careful, we seem to have an audience.George nodded over the road where Emma, Mogsie and the Darker Naughty Twin where all staring in this direction with quizzical looks on their faces. Could they hear me, I wondered to myself?
Then it struck me, no of course they couldn't but they could see George sitting there looking like he was talking to himself and I laughed.George smiled, I heard that too. Oh Lil' that is you, how I've missed you.
He heard that too! But how? Why some things are not others?
I hope you can hear me Lil', I think we need some help but I don't want to let anyone else know what's going on, not yet. I need some time to think.
Then it struck me, Oh my goodness the answers been here all along and yet I'd forgotten, I must make a trip. A trip to see The Wiseman!
Tuesday, 25 February 2014
So Near And Yet Still So Far
The rain coming down all over Catworld today has meant a distinct lack of activity. It's stopped about half an hour ago, not soon enough to keep the washing on the line from nearly pulling it down, Daddy really shouldn't have pushed his luck and left it out overnight.
Anyway Mogsie finally appeared, looking as fine as ever and just as I was admiring him I notice George was back, this was not an opportunity I was going to miss and ran out the back, over the gate and right around the front, sitting straight in front of him again.
I was determined to get a reaction out of him again. I guess it's practise that makes perfect and thankfully George was giving me plenty of chance to practise.
I sat there and blew right into his face again, his nose twitched. I blew again and he sniffed. This was getting easier, I seemed to have mastered blowing and getting noticed so I moved it up a gear and spoke.
Nothing.
George, I called out.
GEORGE!
Still nothing.
I blew again this time right into his weepy eye. He blinked.
I know you're there I can sense you, he said.
I didn't back flip today I just sat there staring right at him. I was getting a reaction, he'd noticed but he still couldn't hear me.
GEORGE! I shouted louder than I'd ever shouted before but again no reaction. I was feeling both frustrated and excited all at the same time. Right so he couldn't hear me yet but he could feel my breath so I blew on his paw and he looked down.
Lil' is that you?
YES, yes it's me, I could have squealed I was so pleased.
I don't quite know what's going on but I know you're there even if i can't see you. Can you hear me?
Yes, YES, I CAN, CAN YOU HEAR ME? I replied but again nothing, he just sat there staring, if only he knew our eyes were less that a centimetre apart.
It was beginning to rain but neither of us moved.
I've missed you Lil'
My heart sank and I felt like crying, so near and yet still so far!
The rain started to come back down a lot heavier and I knew our time together today but about to be over, no cat will sit out in the rain, no matter what and just as expected up he got and moved off.
I'll be back again tomorrow, he said as he ran over to hide under R's car.
Monday, 24 February 2014
Not Language For A Delicate Lady To Hear
I'm flying right now.
I was sitting up with Daddy watching him get annoyed and frantically searching because something he' set up to tape on the SKY box hasn't taped again. I'm glad it's hard to unplug otherwise from the language that's coming from his mouth I swear it would have been chucked out the window if he could grab it without making a huge mess, he's been getting frustrated at missing the first minute of Eastenders for the past couple of months.
He's ranting about, as he calls it, bloody SKY conning b*****s. Oh not language for a delicate lady to hear but I can understand his frustration.
Anyway I was up with him hoping my presence will somehow calm him and I spotted George looking right at me. He was on the other side of the road and staring, this cannot be a coincidence and I called out to him and the most amazing thing happened. He walked right over!
Well I back flipped, something I have never done before, I wasn't even sure where it came from but up in the air I went and back down again. By the time I settled myself he was on the front door step looking right in my direction.
Luckily the window was open although not enough for me to get through and I didn't want to risk running around the back and George be gone but I moved my mouth right to the gap and called out again and he looked in the direction of the open window.
He could hear me, I just new it.
One thing I should have learnt was never to ponder when River was awake as I paused thinking what I should do next and River jumped up and over Daddy right into the window and started barking at George, and running up and down the window ledge trying to get through the window. George promptly ran off.
Still at least I know for sure, I'm one step nearer!
Cats and Dogs - From The Other Side
I Hate Not Being In The Know
Something is going on and I hate not being in the know.
Mogsie was just enjoying this beautiful weather we are having today sitting out on his warm pathway when all of a sudden up from the side of our house Doublay ran across the road and straight up his path.
Mogsie stopped what he was doing, had a look left and then right and then the two of them ran around the back. It all seemed very secretive and I was straining to see if I could see any movement on the garage roof but nothing.
Then about two minutes later Doublay came running back over the road and disappeared up the side of AM's garage and out of sight.
This not being able to interact with anyone is really beginning to get on my nerves!
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