One Big Party - Christmas to New Years 2012

                       

Hello My Darlings!

Well, what is a girl to do but simply relax and sleep off the flurry of activity between pre-Christmas, Christmas, pre-New Years Eve and New Year Eve! Hob-knobbing with the elite, a full social calendar, lists, phone calls and communication and chilling with my best friends … all kept my paws hopping!

Let’s PARTEEE! Diva Style!

With a bowl of milk beside me … And viewing my celeb list … Let me think ... now … stretching the Diva brain!

Well, Cat Teddy is helping me with my Lists! What is a Diva to do but enlist the help of friends - such a lot to do and get it just right? "Many Paws make light work" Besides I had to SUPERVISE human activity too! LOL!!!

Canadian Christmas Eve! 

A tourtière is a meat pie originating from Quebec, usually made with minced pork and/or veal, or beef. It’s a traditional part of the Christmas and/or Christmas. Delicious wafts of beef and port drifted into the air to the delight of my guests!

Traditional Christmas pudding — Woo wee "pyrogenics"

Watch out for your tail! My human companion shared with me her stories of her home traditions: The rich pudding is carefully placed in an earthen ware dish. Holly is usually place in centre. A heaping dash of 4-star brandy dressed the pudding in style. A wish is made. The blue flame and brandy mingle for a moment, giving way to lovely aromas of the brandy that linger in the air with memories of Christmas’s before! My whiskers and moon eyes became glazed over.

Cat Teddy and Toulouse responded with a chorus of ‘oh’s and ah’s that filled the room in a symphony of wonder!!  My human remarked (with a twinkle in her eyes.). "You only need a morsel of this delicious pudding as it is so richly topped with cream, of course."

Cat Teddy’s eyes are wide open. Laughing hysterically, she almost lands face first in the cream. Ummm, did she have too much Sherry?!!

Pre-New Years Eve - My FIRST taste of DUCK

The aromas filled the air with gamey textures, not like chicken but something differing.
My whiskers quivered in expectation. It was overwhelming, mouth drooling … Time to plan some strategy to steal!!!  Woo hoo!

This is how you DO IT:

Step 1: Observe your humans -- make sure they have had wine (observe to see if they are slightly tipsy. Watch for the visual clues: glazed over expression, DROOPING eye lids and a general lull in the conversation.

Step 2:  With steely determination, LEAP onto a chair -- attack and run!!

TIPS:  use your body as a shield! Savor the moment and use furniture to block humans from getting your food! It works ALL THE TIME - especially if you give them the 'ROYAL HISS' LOL. Any self respecting Dog or HUMAN will BACK OFF!!

Whiskers quivering in delight! I almost had to have my GLASSES on to focus this close LOL!!

I shall look forward to writing more blogs … I'm actually thinking of setting up an email address where you can write to me. You may actually get some free advice on HOW TO DEAL WITH THOSE HUMANS - And Canine companions … LOL -- Watch this space!

My Darlings - HAPPY NEW YEAR  to all my adoring fans!

Rainy Days and Contemplating the MUSE

Hello Darlings! Well, well, what is a kitten to do in the RAIN...simply get into the M U S E! That is it now:  paws poised, comfy pen ready, I grab that notebook and start to WRITE. That is what my coach Nina says! "Let the MUSE come to you and don't worry about it darlings"!  Well, I went to the beach!  No self respecting dog would wear those 'dog rain boots' and I'm no exception.  Simply take your Chauffeur along and make him carry YOU! That is what he's paid to do!

Who ever created the expression "It's raining cat's and dogs"! For goodness sakes, do humans think we simply DROP OUT OF THE SKY WITH PARACHUTES??  Ha ha!  Only in movies or IF YOU ARE LUCKY TO HAVE A GOOD STAND-IN! Then you'd have to pay them a years supply of cat food!

Well it's pouring Toronto so I am A+ MUSED

I decided to have a little picnic by the beach.....plenty of "fish to fry" here. I was a little out of practice.These Lake Trout are pretty quick, and I'm not swimming in Lake Ontario to get my DINNER...THAT IS WHAT HUMANS ARE FOR --"GO AND FETCH IT - NOW"!!



Did you know you can find plenty of treasurers after a BIG STORM!  The SEA does all the work for you - ha ha.  Simply "nip out early" to get the best spoils.  Dig like furry with your paws; keep looking around for these pesky crabs or other urchins.   I got caught once by a huge crab holding my paws in vice-grip and wouldn't let go, until I let out a HUGE HISS AND SCREAMED MY BEST OPERA VOICE !!! I even scared the kids!

That got me thinking about another fish story. I was visiting my family in England once --stay away from those nasty Fish Paste sandwiches, darling! They only bring them out at birthday parties and high church holidays or if the Vicar is expected at gatherings. Aunty Maude usually has this on her menu. Politely avoid those cucumber sandwiches (unless you like them, otherwise you have to wash them down with a Spider Plant for dessert and we all know what that does - ha ha!!!). I savored the robust aroma of a Lady Grey Tea. It tickled my whiskers, wafting through the crisp air, tickling my nose with vibrant scents.   A spoonful of honey - swimming in the tea cup as it cascades, swirling motion  bottom of the cup to be enjoyed later! Unless I get my paws into it first.....................!

Ah Yes DarlingS,  planing another scheme to out wit my HUMANS!!!

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Treasures at the Beach! You might find a PEARL or two for your wardrobe or even some Jasper Gemstones!

Ah yes, this must be McAngus "Beach n Residence" dog. Otherwise know as the Inspector

Someone left their Business card - like a note inside a BOTTLE!

Well Darlings, I found some nice jewellery to add to my collection. Purfect for those outings or at the THEATRE!!

When you are at a loss of what to do, use YOUR  imagination get that notebook and pen, simply A MUSE
YOURSELF!!!

Looking forward to seeing you next time ----- in the MUSE