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Siete de Mayo--Muy Bueno!

At this house we celebrate that rather than Cinco de Mayo, as it's Mom's birthday (better than being born near Christmas like her sister.) So of course Mom is celebrating it the way any good CM would--by buying *us* presents! We got a wonderful octagon-shaped enclosure for on the deck when we need shade (it was on sale for 33% off!), plus she got us the three new Neko Flies toys, which we really love. She knows that she's happiest when we're happiest, so why hasn't she taken us out on the deck today yet?! (Something about having to be around when her antibiotic supplies are delivered, but we're still stir-crazy--get us outside now! Sheesh!)
Actually my sisfur Penny has great fun with the octagon tent, because since it has a flat top she can jump on top and lord it over me that she's higher up than me. Mom can't blame her, cause even though Mom got the biggest one, I still try to take the whole thing over. What made Mom laugh was when I thought I'd teach Penny a lesson and jump on top too, and the whole thing collapsed! MOL She wished she had a photo of it, but thankfully once we got off, the whole thing sprang back up again as if nothing had happened. Technology is cool!
Speaking of technology, I found out that there are some I don't like. The new fascination I love is the touch-screen thermostat we have. I could stare at it for hours, and Mom is glad it's on the wall so I don't get tempted to monkey with the controls. ;-) However, I found something I don't like: Nana's Bluetooth phone device in her car. It's motion activated, and when Mom takes me on an excursion out there a female voice keeps saying "connected" and "disconnected", and I keep looking around frantically trying to figure out where this lady is! I'll find her someday, I swear.

Adding Another Proefession and the Nintendogs Debacle

In addition to my dental examinations, I'm adding another area to my expertise: appliance psychic. MOL You remember how I always ask to have the window opened when the thermostat in the heater turns it off? Well now it's changed slightly. Now I ask for the window to be opened roughly 10 seconds *before* it shuts off. Even reading the thermostat on the heater, Mom can't tell nearly as accurately as I can when the heater will turn itself off, especially as the thermostat is more than a little flaky. So now when I ask to have the window opened and the heater is still on Mom goes "wait for it . . . wait for it" *click* and it's off! She knows I seem to have enough psychic ability to be able to read her thoughts, as I often get offended and go off in a huff when she just *thinks* of something I don't like, but this appliance stuff adds a whole new wrinkle. The only problem is that the heater is the only thing I'm motivated to predict. I have no special connection to the fridge, washer or dishwasher, so I'm no help there. MOL

Another recent bit is that my Mom's niece with autism loves Nintendogs, so Mom got it and created a dog named Bondi (a pug) so she could learn how to facilitate her niece's play. The main problem is that Bondi is a name that sounds too close to Minnie, plus I can't stand that she is paying attention to something other than me. After a few rough experiences, Mom found that she could not play the game anywhere near me, especially when she has to speak into the microphone. I'm ever so much better than anything electronic, and Mom knows it, so she promises that she will donate the dog soon and move on once she feels she's mastered the basics. However, she's thinking of getting a Nintendo 3DS, so she better not even think of the version with cats in it . . .

Purrs,
Minnie
P.S. Kudos to all of you who figured out why she named it Bondi: after all we've got MinniePenny, why not Bondi?

I've Been Tagged!

Let's Play Spring Tag!
April 3rd 2013

My Friend Keisha tagged me: ~ I must name five things I like about Spring and then I will tag some other furfriends.

Here are some of the things I like about Spring:

1) Two words: deck time! The only problem is that last autumn Nana had the deck painted, so all of the furniture, including my favorite chaise are downstairs where we can't use them. :( Mom has brought up our tent for shade until Nana can get the strength to get the furniture back up with Mom's help, but given that Nana has cataract surgery next Monday it might be awhile. In the meantime we will beg like crazy to get out there!

2) Pretty birdies and squirrels! Yes, Cat TV season starts in Spring, not Fall. Actually the night schedule includes raccoons as well: we were fascinated by one just last night. Even better was when Mom saw a baby bunny on our porch awhile before Easter. We didn't see it (or if we did we didn't tell Mom) but we're hoping the little sweetie survives nasty neighbor cat Monkey.

3) The obvious sunbeams has come up more than once, but it must be emphasized. Even better is that the weather is getting warm enough to open the windows a bit and take in all of the interesting outdoor sniffs! The downstairs has really wide window ledges that fit cat beds, so we can sniff the breeze even while we snooze.

4) Stroller rides! We love exploring the neighborhood, plus we act as Mom's personal trainer. It's a win/win for sure!

5) Later sunsets. As the days get longer we get extra time to spend outdoors with Mom, even if she sleeps in late (which is most of the time out of necessity.)

I am tagging:
1) Monster--1074003
2) Guido--800713
3) Simone--1051660
4) Ashlynne--1089030
5) Tosca Biscotti--501941

If you're one of my friends, and don't see your name, feel free to join in: it was a tough decision to pick the five, so I leaned towards those with more current diaries--so they wouldn't resent the need to write again--plus angels have Spring year-round!
In addition, anyone who wants to play is welcome--I love finding out more about all of you!