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AUTUMN'S ANTICS!

The Naughtiest Thing I've Ever Done

That's what Meowmy told me. Oh, the things she doesn't know! In fact, I didn't think this was naughty at all. I just thought the dish towel cabinet would make a nice, quiet place to take a nap. It was over crowded, so naturally I took out most of the towels, but I did leave a nice, soft layer to sleep on. Then, when it was all to my liking, I jumped in and stretched out. It was heaven! Too bad it didn't last long. Meowmy came into the hallway, saw all the towels on the floor and me in the cabinet. The next thing I knew I was hearing, "Autumn Amelia Marie! This is the naughtiest thing you've ever done!" Then she went and got her camera to take a picture of me. (See my second pic)

I would like to point out that this most certainly is not the naughtiest thing I've ever done. I've done much, much naughtier things than this and I'm quite proud of them. What about the time I took the humidifier apart and ate the filter? What about the time I jumped in the freezer and tried to steal the cupcakes? What about the time the man came to fix the furnace and I got right inside his toolbox (I was actually just trying to help)? What about running through the house with her nylons in my mouth? Not to mention sleeping on the tables and counters where I'm not supposed to be? Why should all these accomplishments be forgotten? Plus there are so many other things that Meowmy doesn't even know about. Heeheehee!

If she thinks this is the naughtiest thing I've ever done, then I'm not doing my job and I'd better start thinking up some really naughty things to do. I do have a reputation to think of, after all.

I found a meowophone!

I was in an extra curious mood this morning so I decided to investigate the bath tub and I made an incredible discovery! The bath tub has a big metal mouth. Meowmy says it called a faucet. All I knew before my investigation was that when Meowmy turns a certain knob a whole lot of water comes out of it.

I was feeling a little thirsty so I thought I'd see if it would give me a drink. I put my mouth right up to it, but nothing happened. It was kind of early in the morning and I thought maybe the faucet was still asleep so I decided to wake him up. That's when I found out the secret.

I meowed right into the faucet. Now you must understand that I have a very, very soft meow. I'm not like my sisfur, Smokey. She meows REALLY LOUD! Meowmy says I don't meow, I just squeak.

Well, when I meowed into the faucet, it made my voice several times louder than it really is, just like a microphone. That's why I call it a meowophone. It was amazing! My meow was strong and loud! I can't wait to do it again. I might just spend all day meowing into my meowophone to let everyone in the house hear everything I have to say. It could take a long time, you know.

Summer Lion

Meowmy took me to the groomer yesterday to get my lion cut for the summer. I love my lion cut after it's all done, but I hate getting it. First I get stuffed into my carrier and have to ride in the car. I cried the whole way to the groomer's. Meowmy is so cold-hearted, even my most plaintive meows didn't make her turn the car around and go home.

When we got there, we had to wait a few minutes while the groomers finished working on two dogs. *sigh* I don't know, but I think even the best groomer in the world couldn't make a dog look good.

While I was waiting, that American Bob Tail, Romeo, who lives at the groomer's came up to my carrier to visit me. I've written about him in my diary before. He's the one who has such a crush on me. Well, this time when he started trying to flirt with me, I just told him, "Never you mind! I'm Tommy's girl!" He must be afraid of my super-handsome, super-strong Tommy because he just slinked away.

When the groomers finally finished with the dogs (gave up, probably) Meowmy handed me to one of them and said, "I'm going to run some errands. I'll be back in a little while to pick her up."

WHAT???? YOU MEAN YOU ARE NOT STAYING? I'M HERE ALONE WITH THE GROOMERS? AND...D-O-G-S?

Well, I'll have you know, I retained my composure and dignity. It wasn't easy. The mean groomers put a hood over my beautiful face. Then they started shaving off my gorgeous fur. I remembered it from last summer and I knew this was not going to be pleasant. I did let them know exactly what I thought of their grooming capabilities. Hmmph!

Finally, they were finished and I was the beautiful lion you see in the pictures at the top of my page. I should have been placed on a pedestal for all in the shop to see and admire, but instead the senseless groomers stuck me back in my carrier. How humiliating! As if that wasn't bad enough, when Meowmy came to pick me up, I heard one of the groomers say to her, "She was a little fresh!" Excuse me? Fresh? Well, I never!

I must say that I felt much, much cooler on the ride home. I could actually feel the breeze! Such freedom!

Of course, when I got home I had to deal with Smokey's jealousy. She pretended she didn't even know who I was and kept hissing at me. Even as of this morning she was still treating me like an invader and calling me names. *sigh* We went through this last year when I got a lion cut. Eventually, she got used to it so I suppose she will this year, too. I hope she hurries up, though. She should simply acknowledge my tremendous beauty and move on with her life.

I love being a lion. I hope Tommy likes my summer look!