Happy Thanksgiving!

A repeat from last year since this year's calendar picture isn't particularly holiday inspired.

Cat in the Cupboard

Earth-Bound Pets

Since Louie and Strombeek found out that they don't have immortal souls, they've been more than a little concerned about The Rapture.

Strombeek's AWP Swag

If there's anything Strombeek loves as much as food, it has got to be books. 

Whole Fried Fish

Chinese food delivery with a whole fried fish. Strombeek licks her chops (since she doesn't have lips).

Hungry Hungry Strombeek

Strombeek's hunger is this big. She's sure all six cans will fit in her belly. See? They only go up to her neck.

Cat Calendar Update

It was brought to my attention that some of the cat calendar pages for this year were a little unclear. For instance, the month of July, shown below was supposed to be in honor of Bastille day, while some people interpreted it as being an homage to the role the French played in our independence.

Perhaps if I had portrayed Strombeek as a wee bit more Marie Antoinette-ish it would have been clear. Like so. . .

It's Not Fair!

Strombeek seems to be staying steady at close to fifteen pounds. The only thing this diet is accomplishing is pissing her off.

Strombeek Tips the Scales

Cat Castle Renovations

The vet said Louie could have kibble as long as I kept it away from Strombeek. I thought some simple renovations to The Cat Castle would make this possible. So I cut off the left side of the drawbridge and reattached it to the wall with a twist tie. Now I could put the kibble inside where Louie could get it while keeping the big girl out.

But with Strombeek, nothing is ever so simple.

Strombeek's Diet Adventureland

Things have gotten a little strange since Strombeek
changed her diet to Friskies.

Gordita Visits the Vet

Strombeek was quite a hit at the vet. All the vet assistants had to come in to ooh and aah at her bowling ball-like physique.   
She looks like a cartoon character!
She's built like one of those good luck cats. 
Look how round she is! 
Let me see her face. Oh my gosh, she doesn't even have a neck! 

Friskies Psychedelia

Check out this Friskies ad!

I may just be their target audience. And while I may not switch over to a customer, Friskies definitely has me looking at feeding time differently.

Little Believers

Near a misty stream in Ireland
In the hollow of a tree
Live mystical, magical leprechauns
who are clever as can be
With their pointed ears, and turned up toes
And little coats of green
The leprechauns busily make their shoes
And try hard not to be seen.
Only those who really believe
Have seen these little elves
And if we are all believers
We can surely see for ourselves.
(Irish Blessing)