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Alexander's Rag

Allie - back at the helm

Well, I guess I should take over from Utu now I'm back on board.

It's just over a week since I came home from the vet, and I'm doing well. Mum thinks remarkably, but then she thinks cos I'm 18 I'm elderly. Hah - age is a state of mind, and this mind is decidedly kittenish.

I'm eating well, drinking and using the kitty litter, which is all good. Mum has been spoiling me and I know there is chicken in the fridge for me, so of course I don't want ordinary cat food. I am eating my special vet food, though.

I'm being very lovable, sleeping with Mum and sitting on her lap whenever she sits down. Just to make sure she doesn't get any ideas about taking me back to the vet. Although she said Daddy will have to take me to the vet to get my sutures out while she is away. But that is just a quick visit. Needless to say, I will howl all the way down and back. I don't like cars.

Mum and Dad went shopping today - and Dad bought us a Furminator. You wouldn't believe the pile of fur - well, maybe you would if you have one. Anyway, in this hot weather it is nice to be rid of all that loose fur. We all loved it - just sat there and let Mum do us, even Marmalade. Ra was purring and sticking his tongue out - he's funny. He does that if his back is scratched too. The dogs just let Mum do it cos she told them to stay - she's the leader of the pack, MOL. The Down Under Gang just do as we please, of course. We don't have leaders. We're very democratic.

Anyway, better go now. Thanks to all my furrends for the purrs, rosettes and pmails. It's much easier to cope when you know you are not alone. Love you all.

Clean Bill of Health - YEH!!!

My vet just phoned mum with the results of my kidney tests. They are working fine. Paul just had the test done because of my age. If they start to fail there are pills I could take. But I don't need them. Good. I hate taking pills.

So my teeth are in excellent shape for my age - which would prove handy if she tried to give me pills. Hee hee - claws are sharp too.

I'm a bit skinny. I sleep a lot - hey, I'm a cat. And my appetite is good, especially if BBQ chicken is on the menu.

My Calvin Collar

The slack Mummy finally uploaded a photo of me in my Calvin Collar. I usually get around naked, being an au naturel kind of kitty, but this is a very special collar from a very special cat - Calvin - (http://www.catster.com/cats/283044) .

$1 from each Calvin Collars goes towards sponsoring a kitty at Best Friends Animal Society so I 'm not only looking the height of fashion, I am helping a kitty in need.

But more importantly it is a link to and reminder of a wonderful cat who was a true friend to so many Catsters. Thanks for my collar, Calvin. You were already at the Bridge when it arrived - a present for my 18th birthday - I will always treasure it.

Check out http://thecatintheclover.blogspot.com/ which has lots of gorgeous photos of others cats in their Calvin Collars.

Now - as soon as Mum gets a good one of me with my eyes open ......