Long weekend

It has been a long weekend in the worst way. I spent the whole time, at least the day time, under the recliner. Mom and her friend were downstairs making all kinds of noise, burning things, setting off the smoke alarm, banging and sawing and splashing water around. I tell you, I almost cannot wait for her to go back to work!

She says they are done now. I sure hope so. It was scary. Not to mention she almost forgot our dinners today! Mom is crazy and losing sight of what is really important - us kitties!

Away

I've been away from Catster forever! Well, maybe not that long, but it sure feels that way. Mommy hasn't had any time. This week was the worst yet! She was really late from work every night except for tonight, and she promised we could try to catch up some. I have been missing all my friends! I was so happy she was home at her normal time. We played, and I had a good time. And, miraculously, she has tomorrow off! Yeah!

Birthday Weekend

Although yesterday was my and Annadee's birthday, seems we're not celebrating till today. Mommy was working yesterday, and she's cat sitting, and her friend came over in the evening per usual. Well, at least I got a toy, and we kitties had a catnip party. I got some new sparkle balls. I love those things, and there was only one that we could find in the house. Today is beautiful, and I can't wait to go out on the deck. Mom owes me lots of belly rubs too!

Many thanks to my friends for rosies and birthday greetings. My dear friend Kay sent me a festive party hat which I wore while eating my shrimp treat from Frankie and a steak from Hooch. (Hooch, your page will not load again today, so I cannot pmail you.)

I don't feel any older, and Mom says that's good. Meezers are known for their longevity she says, but her angel kittys didn't get those genes. I plan to be around for a long time. Happy birthday to me and many more!

Tomorrow is my birthday!

Tomorrow is my birthday, and I will be 10! Mommy is sad when she says this, and I don't know why. I am looking forward to it! I know I will get special treats and maybe a new toy. I wish Mommy would be home, but she has to work. We are both disappointed about that. I think the sun will even be coming out for my special day. It has been raining all week! I even growled at the rain the other night. It snuck up on me while I was sitting at the window, and I did not like that one bit! But this weekend the sun will be back, and I am looking forward to some deck time on Sunday.

Terror in the Basement

I should have written this yesterday, but Mommy pooped out early last night and couldn't help me. She should have been pooped after terrorizing me in the basement.

It was late afternoon and AnnaDee and I were hanging out upstairs when Mom decided to get out that hateful vacuum. I took off to the basement. Mom said "Hershey don't go down there because that's where I'm going to clean. You're just going to have to turn around and come back up." I was long gone under the furnace. She came down with the vacuum and started on the carpeted portion. Then she started on the vinyl floor making her way towards the laundry area and my favorite hiding place. I tensed; I was paralyzed; what to do? Stay? Run? Then it came round the corner right at me! She switched over to use the hose, and it made this terrible high pitched noise of rushing air. I bolted, terrorized, but there was nowhere to go! The monster was right in front of me. The dehumidifier blocked my escape to the left. The hot water heater blanket, not on the water heater, was blocking my escape to the right. I didn't even think - right up the exposed stud on the back of the wall I went! Then I took a flying leap into the middle of the room and flew up the stairs and then to the second floor and under the dresser. Mommy came after me very slowly and apologized profusely. She knew I was there; I looked at her reproachfully. She said she really thought I would have turned and gone back upstairs as soon as she turned it on or at least when she started on the vinyl floor, never would have done that had she really thought I was still there. I decided I'd forgive her. She looked sincere. She sounded sincere. She left me alone to calm down, and I went and hid under the bed for a while. I think I'd rather go to the vet then face that monster again.

Away

It's been quite a few days since we've been on Catster and very sporadically at that. Mommy's schedule is such a drag! Seems she never gets home on time anymore. Not sure I even remember what 'on time' is. On top of that, she has been doing training to become an interview volunteer for the Siamese rescue. She used to be a transporter but doesn't have any time anymore on the weekends. She's been on the phone for several evenings for the training. Then she will start talking to people about Meezers. I think she should just talk TO Meezers. Like me. Yeah, Mom, talk to me. You are never here anymore. Tonight, I talked to her. I talked, and talked and talked. She knows I mean business! I told her no more phone calls; no more paying bills; no more picking up around the house. Just sit with me and rub my belly!

Tonight I was horrified to read that my dear friend Kay: http://www.catster.com/forums/groups/thread/615032 has been terribly ill over the past few days. Not only that, but her sisfur died of feline leukemia the other day as well! I didn't even know it! We have been away from the computer the past few days. I didn't see that she had posted anything when I looked at the 'friends' activity' box, plus I know she hasn't been able to have much Catster time either. She posts in the mornings; I get online in the evenings.

Well, I feel just awful, and I wrote to her right away! I will be purring and purring for my dear friend. Maybe you can visit her page and purr some for her too.

Poor Mommy

Mommy hasn't felt good this weekend. She didn't feel good on Friday evening and was awake the whole night. I kept her company, but it didn't seem to help. Then she was up early this morning. I went looking for her when she didn't come back to bed. I scratched and scratched at the bathroom door. Finally it opened, and I found her on the floor. My eyes were big and round as I stuck my head in there. I am afraid of the bathroom. All that water running and stuff. But I was worried about Mommy and there was no water running, so I went inside. All of me. My whole self was inside the bathroom! I mewed at Mommy. She pet me and said she didn't feel good. I mewed some more, and she pet me. I got too scared though, so I left. When Mommy finally went back to bed, I went with her, and I purred and purred and rubbed against her while she pet me. Then she fell asleep. I think I made her feel better!

Unlucky

Mommy took us out on the deck again tonight. Yeah! I was having a fine time and then the neighbor came out with their big, evil Rotweiler dog named Lucky. She came over to her edge of the deck closest to me, and I was reclining on the mat in front of the door. We stared at each other for a minute or two. Annadee ran inside, but I stayed put. Mommy couldn't believe it. However, when the neighbor started coming over too, that's when I took off. They went inside shortly afterwards, but I wouldn't come back out. Rats.

Special Thank You

I and my family want to thank our dear friend Arnold P. for helping us remain Plus members. We have so enjoyed our first active year here on Catster and have made many wonderful friends. Of course, you won't all disappear if we're not Plus members, but we so enjoy giving little gifties to our friends for special occasions and holidays and just for fun. We hope we can return the favor soon or pass along a RAK to someone else. Thank you Arnold!