Thunderstorms and Cats

 

We have had some extraordinary  cloud formations with the monsoon season here.  It has been sunny in the morning and raining late afternoon.  The river is back up to normal and the rafters are happy.

Cat happenings: 3 cats are going to San Antonio, TX in a couple of days, 2 cats are being picked up next weekend to go live in Castle Rock, CO, one cat is traveling to Iowa to join the other 3 already there, one cat is being picked up Monday, and another 1 or 2 cats are being picked out tomorrow and new their home will be just down the road from the cattery.  I’ll have 4 cats left. One intact male and 3 intact females.  But, there is some interest in those 4 being spayed and neutered and living the good life in Missouri.  Or maybe 1 or 2 going to the place in Iowa.  I’m hoping they will all have good homes within 2 weeks. 

The auction went well today.  It was the machinery and trailers and such.  I directed traffic for a while until I knew I had had too much sun (and yes, I did have spf 30 on and had even reapplied).

September 9th is the estate sale out at the cattery.  Course, now there are no more enclosures in the garages and it looks very different from when I moved in there over 3 years ago.  Trees, flowers, more grass, fresh paint, new gates and everything neat and clean.  A lot more pleasing to the eye.  Joann and Jim have done wonders with the house these last 6 months. 

Tomorrow is another day.  Clean, laundry, grocery shop, feed cats, make pico de gallo for people at work (Manley’s  9th birthday  is on Monday) and maybe watch some football, if there’s any on. 

Hope all of y’all have a great weekend. 

Good Day Wednesday

 

Timing is everything!!

Had a good day today.  Had my 90 day review with Nickie and Tom.  We discussed many things: where I wanted to be in a year, how we can improve customer relations,  what I like most about my job…………….   Well, needless to say, they want me to stick around and be part of the New Country family.  Nickie has gotten a lot of positive feedback from the customers and fellow employees.  I have settled in nicely and am part of the team.  I am thrilled, to say the least!! 

Plus, I got an email today from a lady who is interested in buying some breeders!   So, if every one buys/takes who they say, we will be down to just a couple of cats.  Then, I’ll be out of a job, but will have more time to do things with my own pets. 

I get to see my niece again this Sunday, plus her daughter and Reuben.  We will meet for lunch and then she has to come and inspect my apartment.  Guess that means I have to clean.  And comb my dog. 

Okay, time to watch a little tv and go to bed. 

I finished reading Jeffery Deaver’s ‘The Burning Wire’.  LOVED IT!!!! 

“Hi My Name is McKennas Gold

 

And I need a home.   I am 2 years old and get along well with others.”

Isn’t he just cute?? That fat face and nice chin.  He is very laid back and loves to be loved. 

Awesome Thunderstorm Cloud

 

This storm cloud was spectacular on the way home from the cattery Thursday.  And yes, it did rain and thunder and lightning.

Sold another 3 or 4 cats Friday and they will be going to Arizona and Texas. 

The cats in Iowa and California are happy and living the good life. 

I wish I had a picture of this story, but those with good imaginations can picture it!  :

Manley brings in these little thin, thin branches that have fallen off of a tree.  This one happened to be about 15 inches long and in the shape of a Y.  Well, Kisa thought it was her toy too so she was playing with the end Manley wasn’t chewing on.  (If you know Manley at all, when we use to be outside in the fenced-in yard in Madison, he would protect his stick from all of the other dogs and usually growl, snap or bare his big teeth.)  So, I thought he might at least growl at Kisa, but he just watched her and quickly chewed up as much as he could!  I was just waiting for something to happen, wishing that I hadn’t left my camera across the room, and then the stick was gone and Kisa went bounding off with “that was fun, now what?” look.

I’m glad they get along so well.  She sure knows Manley and how far she can push him!!!  It’s hilarious to watch them interact sometimes! 

Well, down to Farmington with Catherine today, try to watch the Nascar race (depending on when it’s on) and then feed cats and not much else.  Tomorrow we are moving cats around and taking out some of the enclosures in order to get ready for the equipment auction in a couple of weeks. 

I may have to make a trip to Albuquerque so the cats can fly to Texas, in the San Antonio area.  Any one want to come with??  It’s a 3 hour drive one way. 

It’s going to get hot down here again this week. I hear it’s hot in Wisconsin. Keep those fans and air conditioners running!!

All of y’all have a good day. 

Missing Dusty Dawg

 

Saturday Dusty Dawg and 2 youngsters started their journey to Iowa.  They arrived there late yesterday and are in the good hands of Angie and Sheri.  Dusty was always my favorite girl, from the day she was born.  Angie will make sure she keeps me posted on how she is doing and when she has kittens…….

Crossfire also traveled this weekend.  He was 1/2 brother to my Kisa and a favorite for most everyone that met him.  He is now in California with a lovely lady named Shirley who wants a cat to sit on her lap all day long.  That’d be Crossfire!

Kris Kruse-Elliot also received her cat Cheyenne aka Mink Coat.  Kris use to be at the vet school in Madison, so I know that Cheyenne will have a good home and play with Mas, their other cat. 

12 cats left.  We hope to find all of them homes within the next 3 weeks.  Then I will be out of that job and back to pinching pennies again!! 

Having a 3-day weekend and keeping out of trouble.  Watched the Nascar race and cleaned the cattery, went to Farmer’s Market, library, grocery store, and gas station.  I have a check up this a.m. and then can enjoy the rest of the day reading.

Hope your weekend was good!!  Enjoy!!