Thursday report

 We thank you for your patience  Äiti is a bit 'off grid' right now. But we most definitely are not.   

Kalle has made excellent progress and his eyes are bright and clear - lovely and round rather than all squinty and gunky.

He is coming downstairs more and seems to be getting on with most of the Felocrats - Otso can be a bit big and scary though.

I am fine and have even been outside for the first time this spring. In protest at Äiti's poor blogging though, I refused to have my photo taken properly.

Mesi is really missing Sampo and she is spending a  lot of time on Äiti's lap She had never been a snuggler - except with her burmese relatives - but now she is a tortie velcro strip.

Saturday Slap Down

'We got him! Now Sampo you keep a look out while I make sure Papu stays still.´' 

Well, a little girlcat can dream, can't she! Papu will surely do whatever he wants - when he wakes up.

Here's the jigsaw. Enjoy.

Mesi Sampo Papu

A Full Felocracy

Jaava and Jura are as close as ever to each other. They make good mutual pillows.

And there has been peace and calm with all of us - for a few moments at least. The Highly Prized Full Felocracy Photo was taken the other evening. Now it does reveal just how messy and disordered the Castle is (and Äiti's belief that jeesusteippi is the best thing for solving all decoration problems after Otso and Papu did their worst on the folding door!). So here we have our evening meal.

Kalle is gradually braving the world a the bottom of the stairs, and eating more than the rest of us added together. And he is coming for scritches in the night - this makes us all happy.

We are going to take a bit of a blogcation - Äiti is having the seasonal disorganisation and Black Dog visits, and feels she is lacking the creativity and oomph that our blog deserves. We have tried to slap her into shape and cajole her into recognising her priorities, but maybe she needs a bit of hibernation. So, we shall be back as soon as we can. In the meantime, here's a jigsaw from Wednesday's artified picture, and also one of the Full Felocracy - although none of us is showing our best sides. Enjoy!

Jaava

Felocrats

Wednesday Wake Up

Well, Äiti may have tried to hibernate all through Christmas, but our loyal readers still though of us! We had the best parcel including these, described by a US pal as 'kitty crack'. They are not found in Finland(N), so we are massively grateful to our 'supplier' in Finland(S). Kiitos kovasti! Now open them up, Äiti...

We have all been feasting - very politely for once with the downstairs bunch all lining up.

Jaava is not so polite when she gets a treat. She got to chew on the lamb bone - note the placement of the paw with the ever-ready claw for anyone who dares approach.

And afterwards, there was much snoozing and snoring - Boxing Day can last for a long time here.

Slothful Saturday

Yesterday was the solstice here, so we had maximum hours of darkness. And that of course means we have more excuses (as if needed) to sleep - pretty much all day. The burmese of course snuggle up. Mesi has been braving downstairs - Otso and Papu can tease her a bit when they feel a bit bored. However they were, of course, asleep.  Jaava and Jura provided a good pillow for the teeny tortie.

And the other day, Kalle climbed up onto the bed for the first time to stretch out and snooze, while Äiti was in it.  She was so pleased.  

Kalle got a check from ystävämme eläinlääkäri who is delighted with his progress. His eyes are better than she expected - they still have an infection, probbaly fro old injuries (wethinks he may have been in fights when he was a fully endowed kollikissa.  He has been given a couple of shots for his scabby bits and bald patches - he has allergies. But he is very happy - and hungry. Äiti's current angst is keeping his appetite satisfied without giving his room mate -i.e. me - access to all his foods, as they do not last long when I am around!  Apparetlny 7 kg is enough weight for me to be carrying.....

And so now to your weekend entertainment - happy jigsawing!

Papu

Saturday Slacker

At least today's blog is on the right day, even though late. The girlcats have pinned Äiti down and she's doing her job. Just as well she is not so rubbish at feeding us!

Happy jigsawing with Kalle's cute fizzog.

Kalle

Saturday Swatting

The Magic Fish continues to provide much joy: Kalle is the latest Felocrat to love to play with it. He's had a good week, but is choosing to spend a lot of tie in the bedroom. Wise move.

Have fun with the jigsaw!

Mesi

Wednesday Wildcat

 She's tiny and feisty, and no one dares mess with Mesi and her 'nip.

Saturday Shock

 Did hell freeze over? Something has happened surely? Papu and Mesi in the same bed? Well, burmese do stick together!

Papu has been artified here for the jigsaw - enjoy!Papu

Social Saturday

 Indeed, there are ripples in the Felocracy. I am with the furries more, and little Mesi has taken to sitting on Äiti's lap and wanting snuggles and scritches. 

And we thought she would make a very fine jigsaw.

Mesi

Saturday Swingtime

The sun has hidden behind clouds and loads of wet stuff falling; given how roasting most of the continent has been, we are in fact somewhat grateful for our cooler northern climate. However, we have enjoyed some hammock time in the Catio sunshine. Jura is most content to be top of the pile.

Papu, however, takes a strategic position on the sidelines.

And for you to enjoy for the weekend - the jigsaw!
Mesi and Jaava

Girlcat Wednesday

We Felocrats are mainly male, but we know who have to defer to Jaava who is the boss. Mesi, less than 2kg, is teeny tiny but full of feistiness. However, not enough of it for her to stand up to many of us more chunky boys! However, she knows full well no kitty will wind her up when she is on the throne of Äiti's lap. Especially with Jaava looking on.

Wednesday Wolfing

 Jaava, Sampo, Seppo and Mesi were gobbling away at an extra snack. Brave creatures - but only because Otso was outside - had he heard the pouches open he would have tried to hog the lot!

Wednesday surprise

A rare event - Mesi gets to feature on the blog. She was on Äiti's lap. This does not often happen as she is very nervous of Otso who will chase her away - not out of nastiness but because he wants to play. However, Mesi does not want to play with him as he is three times her weight. 

But she felt safe enough on Äiti's lap, in a sleeping with one eye open sort of way.

New Year's Eve Revolution

We have indeed been busy, and are pleased to announce that we Felocrats have thwarted a rebellion by Äiti. This has had to be handled very carefully, but we are pleased to announce victory. 

It came to our notice - through much staring over the shoulder and pretending to doze whilst Äiti wrote and sent her Christmas missives - that she was thinking about 'winding down the blog'. Jaava here is digesting the implications of this. Jura provides comfort for her.

Sampo was a little less subtle in his horror.

Why was she thinking this ? Otso had to try to find out. He got close to the source - not totally relaxed, he did fool her into some snuggles while he really tried to work out what was going on. He was in stealth mode - ears back and no more than seconds away from a chomp on her hand if needed.

Papu was keen to join in - occupying her chair so she could not sit and type these wicked things on her laptop. 

And at night, well Seppo and I stayed very close to her: I was undercover and Seppo - well, he just sat on her head and showed off his butt-fuzz.

And even Mesi did her best to pin Äiti down, dissolving herself into her very snuggly jumper, which is very popular with us this winter. 

If only Aila had been with us still - she was ace at destroying laptops (two!!). And there is a very good reason we never had plants in the house. This is photo of a young Aila back in England, when there was still some greenery in the flat.

But then we realised that if the laptop were destroyed, maybe the blog would in fact stop. Nope, we need to keep the innerweb connection going. 

And thanks to Loyal Readers who have said how much they like the blog -it will still be produced twice a week. She has relented. She had wondered if it was becoming too 'samey'. She feels guilt at not commenting on other blogs, when in fact she gets comments on ours from a really loyal following, and she knows many more read without commenting. We have a facebook page, but she really does not 'do' social media, and in her increasingly cranky aging process, she is unlikely to change that. But no - the jigsaws and joy will continue for the time being, here on Catio Tales.

And here is a puzzle for you, as we welcome in 2023. May it be healthier, wealthier and more peaceful for everyone; may the times be 'less interesting' for the human race, so that the planet and nature can get on with existing unharmed.  And so Äiti can get taking more photos of us doing exactly the same things as we have done all year - because that is how life should be!

All the best for 2023 to you all!

Seasonal Greetings!

We Felocrats wish you a peaceful, foodful and not too chilly Holiday-formerly-known as-Christmas time. The Girlcats decided to pose for the card we sent this year, but only when they had their eyes on a prize. Äiti made sure no birdies were harmed. Pöh.

We hope you and yours will have a feast over the festivities, and loads of boxes to enjoy.  We had a load of gooodies delivered from Loyal Readers, and they will keep us occupied between naps. 

And for the humans out there - here's the jigsaw. 

Snug Saturday

Jaava and Jura are very grateful for their new beddy - thanks to Loyal Reader Lil' Ebba for not liking so we rehomed it for her!

Sampo has not had a chance to enjoy it yet, but he's looking pretty settled in his own niche.

And here is the jigsaw - Mesi from Wednesday all artified. Enjoy!

Wary Wednesday

Mesi is alert. She has her eye on someone.

And they better not come any closer.

Success- Papu has wandered off in the other direction.

Stand easy. All is well.

 

Saturday Snap

Just another day for the Felocrats. Jaava snoozes, half shaded on the Catio.

Mesi snarks at the camera.

I ignore the camera to slurp a kissanminttu apple.

Otso wants a butt-scritch while he watches the wildlife. 

And the wildlife just teases us. 

So, which picture was artified to make the puzzle ? Click here to find out.

Wednesday Round Up

 Seppo is doing well, and is beginning to draw blood when Äiti gives him antibiotics. Hurrah. His stitches are healing up - it was a huge wound so will take time.  Jaava has been keeping him warm.

Otso is making sure Papu knows his place. This is all rough play, but it pleases us greatly.

Especially when it is like this !

Sampo got a real treat - he has been very well behaved recently. He loves his raw eggy.

And Mesi will not say no to some either. However she does say no to facing the camera.

I, however, posed beautifully. My claws are at the ready for when I declare enough is enough.