Amigos all together again

 

Their final resting place outside of my window, near grandma's jasmine. The fragrance of jasmine wafts over them in the evenings.

The amigos now at rest together, used to play together as well. 

From left, Bujang, Tanaka and Totoro

Saturday at home

Yesterday Rezki told Fern that he was afraid that I might not love him. I was thinking about that and thought possibly it’s because I keep telling him to leave the others alone when he disturbs their rest. Possibly it’s time to think about what happens to a cat like this in a houseful of senior cats. I had thought of rehoming him to a house with younger cats so he can play with cats that has the  same level of energy now that his kidneys are fine. Then I think that perhaps that would be foolish as he is used to us and he has worked very hard to be where he is. And not many people would send him to acupuncture nor do tcm and reiki. Also he would be truly upset if he has to go. I would need to rethink my strategy to integrate him into senior family life. 

Saturday at home

Yesterday Rezki told Fern that he was afraid that I might not love him. I was thinking about that and thought possibly it’s because I keep telling him to leave the others alone when he disturbs their rest. Possibly it’s time to think about what happens to a cat like this in a houseful of senior cats. I had thought of rehoming him to a house with younger cats so he can play with cats that has the  same level of energy now that his kidneys are fine. Then I think that perhaps that would be foolish as he is used to us and he has worked very hard to be where he is. And not many people would send him to acupuncture nor do tcm and reiki. Also he would be truly upset if he has to go. I would need to rethink my strategy to integrate him into senior family life. 

Best picture of the week

 

All 5 captured on film. Popps decided to sit in her room but she came close to the door for a picture. Usually she would just sit and relax once evening came on. 

Finally

We are glad to be able to bring you the best pictures of our week. It has not been the most exciting but these days we try to achieve uneventfulness. San says the more uneventful the better. 

Easy Peasy Sunday

For our first formal entry for this year I thought it best we have our own say. Here I am sitting on what used to be my rainbow bruffer Totoro's favourite seat by this window. It was his favourite as it is the highest seat and he could be left alone to rest. One of the sides is no more as I had accidentally kicked it and san decided that it would be better like this and easier for a cat like me to get into. Tanaka sits here sometimes as well to get away from Miss Bossy Boots. 

The bottom has a hidey hole but none of us had ever used it. It is too close to the ground for safety and comfort. 

I don't usually sit here in this cradle as this seat belongs to Bujang and no one crosses him. Yesterday I got into it as he was busy sleeping the effects offur his  acupuncture session. I am trying to find my way again in my house as the white cat keeps chasing me. No, I don't fink it's the same as me chasing Akira. San seems to fink that I should be more understanding offur my sisfur Akira as I now know what it feels like being chased. It is NOT something I am prepared to comment on at this time. I am only glad I don't have to go to fur acupuncture eventhough I have some kidney issues myself. San is giving me parsley water in a syringe once a day fortnightly with 2 weeks off. All three offur us excluding Akira is on a renal diet. San told me that she would consider what steps we have to take once my June blood test is done. Please purray that it will be better as I don't fancy the pokeys. 

San says this is a good picture to see all of my beauty :). It also shows my tail. The mom at Katnip Lounge asked me if my tail is kinked at the end. The answer is no. I have a short tail and some white fur at the end of it. The only cat with a kinked tail is my bruffer Bujang and offur course my rainbow bruffer Megat. 

Ok. It's time fur me to rest and relax. I am also giving san my back as she told me next week she has to go to camp for 3 days. I don't see why the human beans can't take care offur themselves and need san to babysit. I am not pleased. 

I told Fern that for the first time in my life I have a family who loves me. It is also the first time that I had so many toys to play with and I sometimes forget myself. I am also trying to find my way and am having some difficulties with territory and relationships with the others. The difficulty is I want to expand my territory and power but san thinks I should try to negotiate rather than intimidate. These days I get many more time- outs as san said I should never sneak up on the others when they are resting as family is where everyone feels safe and secure. I now have 3 bells as san says it's only fair that everyone can hear me and so the field is quite equal for everyone. She said I was a warrior cat before but now I need to be a family cat. I am learning slowly but I know this is where I want to be. I now am not allowed in my favourite red cube. It's a long story that I will tell in a later post. 

This is still my favourite pose. It tells others that I am not a cat to tangle with. 

I still hope to be able to sit quietly with my family without getting chased my my bitter Tanaka and now by Popps. I know she tried to sneak up on me several times as I heard san telling her to stop. I do not mind the acupuncture sessions much and am better at eating my meds. I now have more fur on top of my head and behind my ears. My fur is also growing slowly. I try very hard to stop biting my skin but I sometimes can't help it. At the acupuncture sessions I try to comfort my brother Bujang as he is still scared of the needles. Yesterday I had 3 new needles for my 'chi' to flow better. I know it will be a long process but I trust san and the needle doc. I know the needle doc likes me and he thinks I am a special cat as not many cats would allow him to poke the needles without fuss, actually I did not make a fuss at all. san usually sits close to me and sings us both a lullaby as we sit together. I am looking forward to be a calmer cat this year. 

We hope that everyone of you also had a good week into the new year. We wish for everyone happiness and joy. 

All clear

All quiet on the homefront...

Tuesday finds the amigos all rested and quite relaxed - everyone is in their own personal space. We had a short burst of Da Bird with everyone playing. I had to close the bedroom door so Megat does not get to monopolise the whole game. The 3 kitties took turns at the zig-zag runs and flying leaps. Even Bujang deigned to take a few bats at Da Bird when it flew past him.

Then I had a solo game with Megat. Bujang came in the bedroom and played the game with him until Megat became too rough for Bujang to tolerate. Toro just sat by and watched. But it all ended quite nicely as after that everyone just went to their own spaces for some private time. Toro did not pull out any more of his tail fur, much to my relief. He is at present asleep on his own blue chair.

I try as much as I can to make sure there are enough private corners for everyone to find private time as I have yet to figure out how to get an overhead catwalk done or even figure out the vertical spaces for them.

Yes, I want to be on film....

Here Toro was trying to tell grandma that The Seven Samurai is not as interesting as he is. He also offered to arrange the tapes for us but we told him he should just go rest and relax. He did as he was told...like all cats would :)

After the 1001 guests had gone...

Megat actually came out from his hiding place...

and can be seen lounging around on his fav hang-out bed...

Ms Akira decided that it was safe to show her face...


from under the covers...
she was still not convinced that everyone has left...yet..



Toro was seen on the coffee table trying to see if anyone has left him something...like
an ang pow kibble or treat...

He was even perky enough to brave the papers...

Toro did not have a good day on Hari raya with the guests since one or two actually followed him about the house. They did not mean to chase him but since he ran from them, they followed after him. I think he was a victim of his own handsome-ness :) I had to rescue him twice and I finally decided that no one else gets to see the very stanger-shy amigos.


Bujang getting his well-earned rest.


Zzzzz....

The only one who greetd the guests politely was Bujang. He put on his usual impeccable manners and greeted each round of guests carefully, giving full attention to everyone. He went out of the bedroom and walked among his guests. of course everyone who saw him was very impressed with his good manners. I think Bujang saved the day for everyone :)

Hari raya morning

So are they coming? Do we need to hide now?

Dunno Toro. I'll see ...

Hmmm... I don't see anyone..but wait a sec...

Let me see ...across..right..left..lalala..the lift!!

Okie...its only san with daun pandan to make tea...no fear Toro.

No one is here yet:)

Hari Raya bling

Its too red! Oww!

Toro doesn't take too well in his blue and white..its all too much...



I prefer my blue star! It makes my eyes blue-er :)

Owww...the diamonds would blind me!

I can do this anytime. I am a cat...

San gave us some bling to wear. It was better than wearing clothes. Clothes are fur people. We prefur fur- our own :) But the bling is very nice. San says we will wear them for 3 days only cos we prefur our usual collar and its much safur too.

San boughted the bling fur us last year. We wore ours last year also but Megat had to wait until this year October when he is not so skinny. Now that he is roly-poly, san thinks he won't fall down because of the weight. Hahahaha...

Btw, we wish all offur you Selamat Hari Raya...

Missed a spot!

Bujang inspecting the tikar...

Hmmmm.... I don't think san is serious about spring cleaning....

Bujang is the new cleanliness inspector in the house. He told me that I should be more careful when spring cleaning as the house needs to be spick and span. Grrrrr....

The post

These letters are all mine..yes they are...

This one is mine too..well ok, its for all of us kitties, even the wildbunch and cik mina and family....err..okie even for san and grandma...

Thanks cat_aunty for the hari raya wishes :)

Shopping at IKEA

No you can't see me but I can see you....

For hari raya, I thought I would go to IKEA to see if they have nice curtains for the house. I finally decided to get these - its off- white with some geometric designs. The amigos have taken to hiding behind them and peeping out at us, especially Bujang :)

Bujang investigating his new tent...

I think he quite liked it...

Bujang got on quite well in his new tent. I didn't get a cat tent as I didn't see any in IKEA. I thought of getting the amigos a new cat bed as the one they have is too small for all of them except Akira and the boys really like sleeping in that little cat bed by the window. I saw some nice big ones online but it would be too silly to get one as the shipping would cost more than the bed!

This tent is actually for a child to play in but I thought Bujang might like it and its in red - my favourite colour :)

Before the rains...

Ms Akira preparing for the worst...

Toro monopolising the cat tree in early morning...

Megat up to his usual nap...

Bujang watching the first rains coming down...

The amigos are all well this morning. They sat about, napped and rested for quite a while until the rains come. The boys sat about listening to thunder and not one of them ran about scared. They just relaxed apart from Ms Akira, who hid under her blanket.,

Good Morning Sunday

Ms Akira stealing out of the house...

Ms Akira inspecting the money plant.

"Are we all growing well darlingssss?"

I was a little surprised to see Ms Akira so eager to be out along the corridor. She stole out quietly as I was taking Bujang's pic from the corridor. She stretched her way towards the plants, sniffing at them quietly and then went for an extended visit along the whole stretch of plants.

She is looking thin and lanky. Grandma is always worrying that Ms Akira is not eating enough. She is a very picky eater to begin with to be sure.

Btw I have stopped giving her and the boys the Angel treats as they have been vomitting them all out of their system. Everyone except Megat, who has an iron stomach. Also I notice that Toro's hair kept falling off in tufts. As the Angel treats are the only new things that I give him, I have to conclude that this may be the cause of it. They have all stopped eating the treats for about 5 days and no one had vomitted anything else and Toro has stopped shedding. I have to find something else to do with the remaining packets that I still have- about 5 packets.

If there is someone whose cats love Angel treats and if they are not adverse to it, I would gladly mail them to you. Just leave me a note.

Bujang and grandma

Dont worry grandma. I have got your back...

Bujang keeping a careful eye on grandma...

He waits until grandma is safely home :)

Bujang was very curious to see where grandma was going so I opened the windows for him. He sat on his cat tree and waited for her to come back :) Sometimes Bujang lies in wait for the neighbours' kids, whose footsteps he hears. Then at the right time, he would jump onto his cat tree, scaring them. :) They would invariably yell in fright and then laugh with relief that its only Bujang. I think Bujang likes them and wants to play.