http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says Catster diary for the cat Samoa en Copyright 2009 by Samoa & Catster Sun, 29 Nov 2009 08:11:57 PST Catster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.catster.com 360 http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/637988 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:38:04 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/637988 Well, I'm very annoyed that Error 6 keeps popping up when I try to leave comments today. Just in ... Error 6 keeps popping up when I try to leave comments today. Just in case this is happening to you too, if you submit your comment a second time, it will go through! I hope you all have a pawsome Thanksgiving! We are thankful for our many Catster and Dogster friends! Have a fun weekend . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/636811 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:20 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/636811 It stinks that we can't have a real Christmas tree like we used to have before you-know-who came to ... you-know-who came to live here. Well, one thing I'm not giving up is my Christmas stocking. Santa Paws always leaves good treats and stuff in our stockings. I told Mawmee that she should add Christmas stockings to the Etsy shop because maybe some cats don't have one. She found some really cute Christmas fabric that has Santa surrounded by a bunch of kitties. Check it out if you are in need of a stocking for Santa to fill. Your name, your family's last name or just the word Kitty or Cat can be put on the stocking (you know, in case you have a lot of siblings and everyone doesn't want their very own). She will be making more of them too! Santa will be here before you know it!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/636518 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:11:42 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/636518 OMC - the finalists have been posted in the World's Coolest Contest! It's time for cats to vote f ... vote for the Best in Show! Guess what? Gleek and I are finalists in the Costumes and Shades category! And Newman is a finalist in the Sitting Cat category! I know he would love to take over that big win from Gleek, so we'll have to see what the judges do for the individual category wins. So many of our friends are finalists too! Congratulations to everycat, and good luck in the Best in Show competition!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/636268 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:07:30 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/636268 . . . . . . . what a girl needs! OMC! Have you seen the latest? I need my face on one of these! ... one of these! I know my gal pals, Ele' and Rocky Ann, are begging for one too! And if that doesn't make me Head of Household, nothing will!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/635704 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:57:45 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/635704 My friend, Elise tagged me in the 2009 Get To Know Your Pals game. 1. What color is your collar ... Elise tagged me in the 2009 Get To Know Your Pals game. 1. What color is your collar? I don't wear a collar on a regular basis. We all have one with a nametag and our vet tag in case of an emergency. As you all know, I prefer a boa, and I have one in every color you could imagine! 2. What kind of food do you eat? I eat Wellness dry food, and occasionally Fancy Feast wet food. 3. What are your favorite treats? Party Mix and Greenies 4. Do you have a Valentine or significant other? I have 20 dreamboats, and add 10 to the list each year! 5. Do you get table scraps? Every once in a while, I might get a piece of chicken. And of course, on Thanksgiving, we all get a little turkey! 6. What is your favorite toy? I'm not into toys very much, however, I do like to chase a string on a stick occasionally. 7. When is your birthday? May 10th 8. How many times a day do you eat? My dry food buffet is available 24/7. If I eat wet food, it is only once a day. 9. Do you have a favorite color? Well, of course, it would be pink! 10. Do you hope all your pals put this in their diary? Well, they should, because it increases their chance of getting chosen by the Diary Gal! Now it's your turn! Copy and paste these questions in a diary entry. Then tag 6 of your friends, and send them a note to read your diary. I think I'll tag the first six cats that leave a comment in this diary entry! So, if you want to play, you can leave me a comment, and I'll stop by later and read what you've written! Have fun . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/635128 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:56:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/635128 Jaffa writes: Dear Samoa, My human seems to be totally dysfunctional - she keeps keeling over ... Jaffa writes: Dear Samoa, My human seems to be totally dysfunctional - she keeps keeling over with 'bugs'. Is there a software package to sort her out? I've tried conventional nursing but I'm beginning to think I should have got a proper contract and maybe some kind of health insurance or guarantee. Things are fine when she's up and running but this current spate of coughing and sneezing is getting very old. Can I get a newer model or am I tied in to this one? Dear Jaffa: The song title Love the One You're With comes to mind when I read your dilemma! Unfortunately, once you've chosen your parents, you're pretty much stuck with them. And we usually don't see their bad side until after we've lived with them for awhile. Yes, you should have gotten a signed contract, but it's too late baby, now, it's too late! However, once your human gets better, you might have some leverage in demanding things like more Catster time, an extra meal during the day, or more belly rubs. You need to make sure she is completely better before handing over a list of demands, or it could be bad news! The most important thing you need to do is demand a kitty face mask! After reading this article in The Cat's Meow, you will be convinced to purchase stock in paw sanitizer! Don't let her kiss you! Heck, don't even let her touch you until she is all suited up in protective gear! I'm sorry the news is not good, but look on the bright side . . . . . she can't stay sick forever, and your smarts will tell you when it is the purrfect time to play on her sympathies for all you have had to endure! Good luck, Samoa]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/631773 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:33:27 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/631773 Woo hoo - we have reached our first goal with the Calvin Collars! Thank you to all our pals who hav ... the Etsy shop soon. Thank you to my sweet dreamboat, Rufus, for being the 25th purchaser which allows us to sponsor our first cat at Best Friends Animal Society. And in Calvin's memory, every cat we sponsor will be an orangie! Meet Cheeze - doesn't he have eyes that remind you of Calvin? We'll be purring that Cheeze gets the courage to feel loved, and will hopefully one day find his forever home! Have a safe, happy Halloween!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/631492 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:52:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/631492 Oh my cats . . . . . . . Newman thinks he is taking over Calvin's job as Head of Household! Who s ... Head of Household! Who says a girl can't do the job? I, Samoa, do solemnly swear, that I will faithfully execute the office of Head of Household, and will, to the best of my ability, preserve protect and defend one litterbox all to myself, so help me God! I'm missing Calvin already . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/629765 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:19:39 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/629765 Well, let's just see how much pull you really have at HQ! I've been spending time voting on cats wh ... World's Coolest Contest. I like to click on the link at the homepage to get to the site. Today, it was removed from the front page. So, I thought to myself, Samoa, look at the tabs across the top and you'll probably find it. So, I clicked on Contests, Promotions, and Fun under the More tab, and was disappointed that it wasn't there! It seems rather silly to me that we've got this annual contest going on, and yet there isn't an easy-to-find link on the homepage! I don't memorize all the URLs I visit, and I sure hope that some link can be put somewhere so that I can finish voting for pictures. Sincerely ~ Samoa - you remember me, I used to be the top diary pick moons ago! For those of you who have not entered the contest yet, or need to vote, Here is the link to the contest!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/628446 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:34:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/628446 I am the family spokescat today. We want to send our Daddy happy birthday wishes! Mawmee put an ... Dog Days of Painting. The picture arrived in time for Mawmee to frame it, and it will be a big surprise for Daddy too. Rocky will be on The Dog Days of Painting blog sometime in December. Mawmee is surprising Daddy tonight with tickets to the Louisville Orchestra. They will be joined by a rock band and singers and will perform the music of The Eagles. Happy Birthday, Daddy! We love you!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/626141 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:51:46 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/626141 Have you seen the Royal Flush? The rest of the family picked the suit of hearts, but I wanted to st ... Royal Flush? The rest of the family picked the suit of hearts, but I wanted to stand out, so I chose the Queen of Diamonds for my Halloween costume this year. I told Mawmee I wanted to wear a diamond necklace, so she went in her jewelry box and found a necklace that belonged to Grandmaw. She whispered something about it not being real diamonds, and that is why I had to bite them to find out for myself! Well, in my first photo shoot, I was not happy with the crown. Everytime the stylist put it on my head, I would look down at my necklace, and the crown fell on the floor. We played this game about 20 times, and then I started getting annoyed! The diamond necklace slipped down over one leg, and it was quite a predicament. My stylist was afraid if I jumped down, I would hurt myself because of the necklace's placement around my leg. However, I did not want to take the necklace off, and each time the stylist attempted to remove it, I would bite at her hands. Panic set in and we were both very upset with one another. She very quickly grabbed at the clasp and was able to unhook it just as I jumped down from the table. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but only if they don't slip down over your leg. Now, where is my King of Diamonds?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/625806 Mon, 5 Oct 2009 09:02:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/625806 Have you seen the funny ad on Catster for Cat's Pride? There are two cats - wearing party hats and ... this is tough on your cats, but Cat's Pride is tough on odor, and gentle on cats. I personally don't think that wearing a costume is tough on me, however, I wasn't very cooperative in my Halloween photo shoot the other day. Of course, we are attempting a theme again this year, but the costumes are pretty lame if I say so myself. Mawmee decided that dressing up Gleek and Newman was pretty much next to impossible, so we went an easier route this year. However, if you haven't visited The Wizard of Oz family yet, let me just say that they have outdone themselves this year! Of course, Mercy is Dorothy, and the rest of the family is absolutely adorable and hysterical at the same time! I especially think Pixie makes an outstanding Flying Monkey. I know a monkey around here that I would love to send flying . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/624931 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 09:47:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/624931 It has come to my attention that I am now receiving comments on any diary that I have commented on. ... Comment Preferences account area to either receive or not the additional comments on friends' diaries in which we have left a comment. 2. In addition to showing us the comment in our email, please let us know who left the comment. Thank you so much for fixing this, and while you're at it, could you talk to Techno Cat about getting back our field height boxes which I hear disappear the next time changes are made. We have Halloween pages that will be put up soon, and we don't want to have our pages messed up because of this. Thank you in advance for choosing this diary entry as a diary pick tomorrow. I'm just saying a diary entry as informative and helpful as this should be picked. Sincerely, Samoa Previously known as the #1 Most Pawpular Diary]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/624769 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:14:09 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/624769 I'm so sorry for the people of my island, and the destruction and death that was caused by the tsuna ... my island, and the destruction and death that was caused by the tsunami. On another sad note, our local friend, Jack, just made his journey to the bridge this afternoon. His surgery was called off because of being dehydrated and having bad kidney values. His Mommy got a call from the hospital that he stopped breathing. We're purring for his family during this sad time. May you rest in peace, Jack.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/623517 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:33:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/623517 Well, well, well, I must say that my new television show that started last week - Survivor Samoa has ... Survivor Samoa has some very bad boys on it. One bad boy emptied the water containers of his team last week, and threw their socks into the fire. Another bad boy played rough with a girl last night and tripped her in a challenge. Wait a minute . . . . . . . . . this sounds more like my life than some television show . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/623056 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:13:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/623056 Well, I don't know what Errors #1 and 2 are, but I'm not liking Error #3 one bit! I wanted to lea ... Leo, and when I left a comment in his diary, I got a message saying it couldn't post with Error 3! Okay, techno cat. Fix it! Here is what I wanted to say to you, Leo: We're sorry your legs are still not working correctly, but according to my list of the best places to live if you're a cat, Phoenix is #2 on the list. Hopefully, you can find a specialist that will be able to determine exactly what is going on with your legs! We're purring for you.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/622323 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:39:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/622323 On one of Mawmee's several trips to the vet last week, she picked up a newsletter called Pawprints. ... Pawprints. There was an article about the most cat-friendly cities. These cities were picked because of the number of tabbies in town, the number of Cat Fanciers' Association cat shows, the number of internal medicine specialty veterinarians, the number of American Animal Hospital Association hospitals, emergency and critical care specialists, boarded veterinary behavior specialists and members of the American Association of Feline Practioners per capita. They even took into consideration if the city's Mayor owned a cat - MOL! Do you live in one of these cat-friendly cities? 1. Tampa, Florida 2. Phoenix, Arizona 3. San Francisco, California 4. Portland, Oregon 5. Denver, Colorado 6. Boston, Massachusettes 7. Seattle, Washington 8. San Diego, California 9. Atlanta, Georgia 10. Minneapolis, Minnesota I might have to move because I don't see my city on the list!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/619928 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:47:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/619928 Cat-free Internet Day? Whoever heard of such rubbish? Apparently, our very own Cat's Meow Blog is ... Cat-free Internet Day? Whoever heard of such rubbish? Apparently, our very own Cat's Meow Blog is participating in this stupid holiday! Some cat hater named Urlesque (what kind of name is that, anyway?) decided that there should be one day of cat-free web surfing! To be honest, I am quite ashamed that a site that promotes and celebrates cats would agree to opt into this ridculousness! After all, we are Catster - and we should celebrate cats 365 days a year! It's a sad day when we have to ban cats and their cuteness from the internet for a day! If you agree, then write about it your diary today. Let's get the Diary Gal and The Cat's Meow's attention! Pee Ess - Be sure to hiss over at The Cat's Meow - we need to make our voice heard!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/619321 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:45:36 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/619321 Our Mawmee is going on vacation with her Red Hot friends next week. They are leaving on Thursday th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/618742 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 11:47:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/618742 In the midst of whatever Catster is working on, it has messed up some of our coding. Here are som ... Regarding your top banner - you need to add px in the code right after the height number of your top banner. For example, our top banner is 125 pixels, and before it only had the number. Once I added the px behind the number (125px - no spaces inbetween), the top banner came back! Thanks to Pansy for pmailing me about that fix - she is one smart gal! Regarding the right scroll bar - Here is what Callie Jean (one of the pawsome admins in the Pawsome Pages group) had to say: Those of you using Internet Explorer, they are no longer setting the color of your scroll bars. The color will be whatever the color of your window frame is which is how it should be since scrollbars are really part of the browser window and not your page. So, it looks like we can remove that code to make things less confusing. Regarding colors on your page (text, etc.) - According to the pawsome Flicka who is also very knowledgeable: You now need to add a # before all your HTML color codes. Example ... this is your code with added #) tr{background-color: #6699CC ;} ul{background-color: #6699CC ;} td,p, a,span,font.label,h2,{color: #000000 ! important;font:10pt Comic Sans MS;font-weight:600;} So, go through your code, and make sure you have a # sign in front of the HTML color code numbers. As I find out more, I will update my diary!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/618613 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 17:53:46 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/618613 I wanted to let all my friends know that in the Pawsome Pages group we've been discussing problems w ... Go here for the buttonbar colors. 3. Your font color in the buttonbar maybe off. I will get this fixed soon. You may have to come back later to get the corrected font color. Now, I have done this, but my top frame is missing. So if I find out more, I'll let you know! Thanks to PJ, Callie, and Icebox for always being on top of things in the Pawsome Pages group!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/618088 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:15:13 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/618088 Okay, we all know the rule about naming a stray and how they become yours, yada, yada, yada. But, ... little black kitty shouldn't be called little black kitty. And Diego's Mommy said a stray has a better chance of finding a home if you give them a name. So, she has been given the name Vivien - after the actress Vivien Leigh - star of Gone With the Wind. Vivien Leigh had eyes that were green (or blue) depending upon the lighting. And Vivien Leigh had dark hair, and she was a southern belle in my Grandmaw's favorite movie of all time. And the other nice thing about Vivien Leigh? She liked cats! So, there are enough connections there that Vivien seems to be a great name for this kitty. Now, to find her a home . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/617790 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:10:46 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/617790 My dreamboat friend, Diego, informed me that they have finally named a television show after me! ... Survivor: Samoa starts September 17th! Here is how my show is described: In one of the most beautiful Survivor locations yet, 20 castaways will be left to fend for themselves among Samoa’s white sand beaches, lush green valleys and towering waterfalls. Despite the picturesque landscape, the castaways will face exposure to elements and wildlife living in the mysterious rainforests that cover rugged volcanic mountain peaks. For 39 days, they will endeavor to outwit, outplay and outlast one another in order to win the title of Sole Survivor. Well, I see they got the most beautiful part correct! I do have a picturesque landscape if I say so myself! And we all know that it is not an easy task to outwit, outplay or outlast me! I'll be doing a critique of my show each week! Stay tuned . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/617549 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:22:04 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/617549 Four years ago today changed the lives of many pets in Louisiana and surrounding states. Hurricane ... lost reports that were at Petfinder. It was a matching game that was very difficult! Mawmee and her friend were successful at finding several doggies, and their owners were so thrilled to get their dogs back. So, today, please purr for all those Katrina pets who journeyed to the bridge, and for those who never made it back to their original owners. Some of the strays in the area got rescued too, and a lot of them ended up in homes, so that was a good thing. Many of the cats were difficult to capture, and even to this day there are volunteers who started four years ago helping the cats, and they are still feeding them throughout the city. It makes me feel very lucky to have a good home. A lot of good change came about because of Katrina. Now, people are allowed to take their animals with them in cases of disaster. It's important to have a disaster plan in place at your house. You never know if fire, water, wind, or other situations might cause you to have to leave your home in a very short period of time. If you don't wear a collar, make sure that you have one ready to go with identification on it. If you are microchipped, make sure your parents' information is up to date at the company that supplied the microchip. Get identification on your carrying cases, and have those carrying cases in a place that can be accessed quickly. I'll be purring for all those Katrina animals today . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/616915 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:05:46 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/616915 First of all, please ignore any hogwash you read about me in Calvin's diary entry today. It is tota ... making clay is perfectly acceptable because I do not like any other words that can be used to describe it. However, I am a southern belle, and as such, I only make my clay in approved receptacles. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it! Now, concerning my white brother. I don't know why he gets the urge to bother me after the lights go out. He likes to play games at the oddest hours. He forces me to hiss and swat at him when I should be getting my beauty sleep! I have been very busy studying and contemplating our Halloween theme this year. A girl can never start too early on that project. I have come up with another brilliant idea. Execution will take some advanced planning, but I'm very excited about it! Of course, I will be the featured player, as well I should be! I'm sure you all remember my wonderful portrayal of Snow White last year. Stay tuned . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/615989 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:50:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/615989 It is with so much sadness that we heard our friend, Sammie, made his journey to the bridge yesterda ... Sammie, made his journey to the bridge yesterday. We have been friends with Sammie, KiKi, and Ember our entire Catster life, and we will miss him so much. Sending purrs from all of us to his Mom and Dad during this sad time. Rest in peace, Dreamboat #12 . . . . . . . we love you, and will miss you . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/614912 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:30:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/614912 Kiki asks: I hope you can give me some advice on how to deal with unwanted houseguests that outwe ... Kiki asks: I hope you can give me some advice on how to deal with unwanted houseguests that outwear their welcome in your house. Last fall, four new cats showed up at my house. I thought for sure they would only be here for a short time. It's bad enough having to share my home with Mouse and then Catsy. But Catsy stayed in her own room, so I was ok with that. She knew how to be a polite guest. But these other four guests are quite impolite. For example, they sleep on the sunporch all day on MY CHAIR. And the little orange one, the one they call Gilmore, he is always being pet and fussed over by MY MOMMY AND DADDY!!! When this happens, I run over to break it up immediately, but it does get tiresome, and I don't like to appear too desperate. But the worst one of all is Butters. He follows me all over the house! If I go on the porch, he follows. If I try to get some sleep on the guest bed, he goes up there too. I used to be the only cat allowed in the basement, but now Butters and Gil go down there too. The only place I can truly escape to is the attic, and it's too hot up there! Please advise on how I can get these horribly rude guests to take the hint and move on! And Chester asks: I sat down and had a talk with mommy this morning. I showed her how much fun Newmie and Gleek have wrestlting. How Pooh and Joey get to play all day together. I want to do that. I want to play all day with a cool brothercat. I try to play with Winna and all she does is get all girl whiney and act like I am trying to kill her. I just want to PLAY!!!!! I want a brothercat. But mommy said no *kitty sad face* she said our house is only big enough for two cats. So I suggested we send Miss Chunk a bunk to someone else and she told me no again. *sigh* I thought about going on a hunger strike til she gets me a brother, but well, I'm Chessy and food is my life. Anyone know any good tips for convincing your mom to let you have a brothercat? Dear Kiki and Chester: I decided that both of you have similar problems, and I would address the problem that a lot of us have in our homes: Can't we all just get along? Wouldn't it be nice if we could swap our siblings with some of our friends' siblings, so that just the right combination could occur? Chester's sister could be swapped out with one of Kiki's brothers! But, I'm afraid that even if we could do some swapping, we would still not totally live in harmony! In Kiki's case, Butters reminds me of Newman. The young learn from the more mature in the home, so he is following you because you clearly appear to be in an alpha position to him. It sounds like you need to search the house for something you can claim as your own. For example, I have discovered that the end table with the Hello Kitty clock is perfect for napping. It is too small to share with any other cat. You need to either get to the chair first, or find another place to nap. Just like sharing toys, if you show an interest in something, the annoying sibling will check it out, and then you can return to the previously favored spot. It's all a game of outsmarting the youngsters! Chester, you need to sit down and have a good talk with your Mom. Emphasize these three important points to her. 1. Room. How big does a house really need to be to accommodate one more cat? We sleep most of the day, and three cats can definitely fit on an extra bed in the house. Or three snooze sacks from The Cat in the Clover or three Morgan's beds will clearly fit in one room! As you can see, sleeping accommodations should not be an issue. 2. Food. Parents will use this as an excuse for not getting another cat. I mean, come on, how much more would one extra cat eat? Besides, if you cut back on your portions, you could easily feed another cat, and you would be getting in shape at the same time. Not that you're fat or anything (*cough cough*), but since food is your life, you might have to decide what is more important - food or a new brother? 3. Less stress. By getting another cat, your Mom will become healthier. They say that petting a cat brings down your blood pressure, and you live longer. Dang, that is a great reason to get another cat. My Mawmee is gonna live until she is 90, and think about Mercy's Mom - she will be 100 or older with all the stress she has removed from her life by having cats! If all else fails, you always have the but there are so many strays in the world story. I did a Petfinder.com search in your area. I see plenty of boy kitties that could use a good home! You're welcome . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/614656 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:27:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/614656 There is a first for our family at Diary Central today! I don't think we've ever had two of us as d ... Pawpular Diary List - you know, the one where I was shown in the Numero Uno position from March 29, 2007 to April 8, 2007 and then again from May 10, 2007 - July 24, 2007 after I stole it back from Boogers! It's been two years, and you know what they say: What goes around, comes around, and it's about time it came around again! We need something to stir up Catster and get the excitement flowing. I can't do it all on my own with my WWSS? advice column. Well, I take that back, I am doing it on my own right now, but we need more - a contest or something fun! When was the last time we had a Photo Picture Party? I'll tell ya - too long ago! Speaking of contests, let's add some new categories to the big World's Coolest Contest that will be coming up later this year. We've seen the same categories for the past three years - surely you can think of some new, original categories to add to what is already there - for example, Best Use of a Boa, or Best Wrestling Video! Summer is about over, so put on those thinking caps, and let's shake this place up! Kisses ~ Samoa]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613952 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:10:25 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613952 Scooter writes: I need advice. I don't like kisses. I think I have made that quite clear. Neve ... Scooter writes: I need advice. I don't like kisses. I think I have made that quite clear. Nevertheless, my Mommy and Daddy INSIST on kissing me. It's not that I am not an affectionate cat. I am! I LOVE my pawrents and show that by cuddling with them at night and kneading on their faces and backs while they sleep. I purr and purr, and I also sit on laps sometimes. I just don't like kisses. My brother Nikko loves kisses, so everybody assumes I should too. Mommy and Daddy say I am just too cute and handsome, and they can't resist giving me a smoochie, but I find it so darned embarrassing. It's just not macho. Is there anything you can suggest? How can I convince them that I would prefer bonks to kisses? Signed, Over-kissed in Albuquerque Dear OKIA: While it is true that you are definitely a kissable dreamboat, I must address this fear you have of kissing. It sounds like most of your affection comes at nighttime when you are in bed with your Mommy and Daddy. Perhaps you prefer the dark, and maybe your parents could try kissing you only when there are no lights on in the house. It may be possible that your Mommy is wearing lipgloss or lipstick, and you don't want that greasy mess on your beautiful white fur. There is a gradual method that I studied in my psychology class when I decided to start my advice column. Here is how it works: Your parents start out by blowing you kisses. After a couple of weeks of that, they can then begin to kiss their hand, and gently plant their hand on you. You will not realize it, but this method is a form of hypnosis to get you used to the idea of kissing. It has been very effective in recent studies. Other methods your parents can try include: Flirting with you Petting your soft fur more often Smile at you - smiling is always good Talking - the more they talk about kissing you, the more comfortable you will become with the actual kissing Now, I realize that the advice I have given is geared more toward your parents. As a dreamboat, you must realize that asking them to completely refrain from kissing you is an expectation that is not attainable by humans. You need to change your thinking. Kissing is macho. It will not hurt you, and if you allow a few kisses every once in a while, then they won't be so quick to try to smother you all the time. Why don't you demand a treat for a kiss? Then you both win! Sending you kisses through cyberspace . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613619 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:06:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613619 Arnold P. writes: I have a concern. I had to go to the emergency vet on Sunday, and she violated ... Arnold P. writes: I have a concern. I had to go to the emergency vet on Sunday, and she violated me in the worst imaginable way. Then, yesterday, my Mom plunked me in a sink full of water and washed my b*tt! Today, she is telling me I smell beautiful, and keeps calling me the Neutrogena Kitty. Is there any way for me to get back my mancatly manliness and dreamboatness? Ashamed mancat, Arnold Dear AMAP: I recall a song from the show Friends called Smelly Cat. Here are the first few lines of the song: Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, What are they feeding you? Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat It's not your fault They won't take you to the vet You're obviously not their favorite pet Smelly Cat, Smelly Cat, It's not your fault. Arnold P., it can all be summed up by using logic. If A = B, and If B = C, Then A = C Let's break it down: A = Arnold B = Beautiful Smell C = Cuddles from Mom If Arnold = Beautiful Smell, and If Beautiful Smell =Cuddles from Mom, Then Arnold = Cuddles from Mom! I could do the whole reverse logic, but I don't want to be going over any cats' heads with too much technical stuff! As you can see, smelling good does not take away from your mancatliness or dreamboatness. It only gets you more attention, which should increase your confidence and studliness. Leave the stink in the litterbox . . . . . . . . not on your butt . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613398 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:23:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613398 Lucy writes: About two months ago my mom brought home TWO boy kittens. At first it wasn't so bad ... Lucy writes: About two months ago my mom brought home TWO boy kittens. At first it wasn't so bad because they lived in a bedroom and I still had the rest of my house to play in without kitten interference. But now that they have the run of the house, I never get to play with MY toys. As soon as I touch the ball-in-the-track toy, I am surrounded by kittens! If I even think about going in my tent cube, they rush in there first. I haven't even been able to play a decent game of fetch in over a month! If I pick up a mousie, they swat it right out of my mouth. Sometimes the feisty kitten even carries MY toys around in his mouth and growls at ME! How should I assert my kitty sister Diva-ness and reclaim my toys? Dear Lucy: Oh, we all tried to warn you when your Mom was contemplating getting a kitten. And then when she thought about getting two of them, I knew your life was going to never be the same! I think the first piece of advice is to realize that the boys are looking up to you as the big sister to figure out how to grow up. They knew nothing about track balls, tent cubes, and mice before coming to your house. So, in a small way, it is flattering that they want to be like their big sister! However, they can take over before you know it! I've seen it happen at my house, and thankfully, I only have one kitten to watch after. Duplicates . . . . . . I'm telling you, duplicates! You need more than one tent cube, more than one track ball thingy, and mice must be in every room of the house! And you need assistance from your Mom! Everytime one of the boys grabs a toy you start to play with, your Mom should pick up the little stinker and show him a duplicate so he realizes that your toys are yours, and you shouldn't always have to share! Kittens are easily distracted - don't we know that - so by directing them to a different toy, you will be allowed to play by yourself. Just saying that makes me laugh outloud because we also know that what you don't want them to have, they want even more, and they will go after it with every squirm in their body! Good luck, sistah, I feel your pain . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613167 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:03:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/613167 Hilda writes: Prior to a certain someone joining my family (for the sake of this question, she'll ... Hilda writes: Prior to a certain someone joining my family (for the sake of this question, she'll be known as Not So Cute), I was always known as the cutest and the prettiest. And my humans made sure to tell me this several times a day. Lately, though, I've overheard my male human tell Not So Cute on several different occasions that she's the cutest! My female human has already reminded him that I'm the cutest, but it doesn't seem to have the appropriate effect. My female human is obviously useless here, and Not So Cute is starting to get a bit too big for her very not-so-cute britches. What can I do to secure my spot as the cutest/prettiest of the family? Dear Hilda: Well, obviously your humans need to realize that there can only be one Cutest and Prettiest title in the family! And since you've reminded them about this, and they appear to be old and forgetful, then you must take the following steps: 1. Advertising is key! Everytime one of them uses the words cutest and/or prettiest, you need to come running to them. 2. Try to get some signs made and post them around the house: Hilda is the prettiest!, or Hilda is the cutest!. 3. Somehow you need to ugly up the Not So Cute one - suggest a furminating job and hope that too much hair gets taken off so that there is no doubt who the real pretty and cute one is in the family! 4. Try to hog all the photographer's attention the next time the camera comes out. Get the cute and pretty proof in print! You can always help the Not So Cute one come up with her own title! There are plenty to go around . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612770 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:12:27 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612770 Diego writes: Is it OK for a boy cat to be a Diva? I like to dress sharp, keep very clean, and I ... Diego writes: Is it OK for a boy cat to be a Diva? I like to dress sharp, keep very clean, and I love to pose for photos. Along with that I am top cat in the house. Your dapper friend, Diego Dear Dapper: One look at my Top Twenty Dreamboat list (Dreamboats #1-9 and Dreamboats #11-20), and I think any girl would agree that a boycat can be a Diva! However, I think a more appropriate name for a male diva would be Divo. A Divo exudes confidence, attitude and style. A Divo knows he is handsome and isn't afraid to show it! A Divo will wear pink without complaining. A Divo is proud of being a Hello Kitty fan! A Divo has unusual features or markings in his fur that say, I'm bringing sexy back. Since that is your forum motto, Diego, I think it screams volumes about you! One look at your crossed paws in this photo, and I can see that you are very confident! One look at this photo indicates you aren't afraid to show it all off! A Divo can be comfortable chillaxin on a bed or hunting wild game in the woods! A Divo can even share the spotlight with a Diva! Keep up the good work on perfecting your Divoness!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612610 Sun, 9 Aug 2009 16:31:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612610 Allie writes: I am a diva, but I feel I'm overshadowed by my older sister who's had a lot more pr ... Allie writes: I am a diva, but I feel I'm overshadowed by my older sister who's had a lot more practice at it than me and of course, has her own room as her diva castle. I don't want my own room because I like to play with my brothers, but I want to ramp up my diva-tude. Have you got any suggestions for me? Dear Allie: The first criteria for being a Diva is recognizing it, and since with confidence you said, I am a diva, you are well on your way to full divaness! Being a Diva doesn't mean you can't play with your brothers, but remember, if and when you play with them, it is on your terms! Sometimes you should ignore them when they are playing and yelling for you to come join in the fun. Don't always be willing to get off your throne to appease them. When it comes to showing your parents that you are a Diva, you can do several things. 1. If they are sitting on the sofa and want you to come to them so they can pet you, get about 2 inches away from their reach, and then start to walk away. It will drive them crazy, and they will come to where you are to pet or comb you. 2. If a photo session is going to take place, act all excited and cooperate, but then at the last minute close your eyes or turn your head! 3. I see you heart pink. That is very good! 4. I noticed in one of your pictures that you are supervising Harry's groom time bath. When he is finished cleaning himself, you should go over and let him lick your face and give you a bath. Let others do the work for you! 5. If you eat any wet food, demand it a certain way. I only like my wet food cold from the refrigerator. Your staff should comply with all your eating demands. I think you have more Diva in you than you realize! I see a beautiful portrait as your main picture. I hope that is hanging in a prominent place in your home. That will guarantee that everyone who walks in your house will know right away that A Diva Lives Here! And remember, always say yes to diamonds . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612265 Sat, 8 Aug 2009 07:41:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612265 Henry asks: My hummin just doesn't always understand what I want when I want it! How do I make h ... Henry asks: My hummin just doesn't always understand what I want when I want it! How do I make her understand my kitteh needs come before hers always.... Oh yeah, and how do I land a pretty kitteh girlfriend?? Lost in Yonkers King Henry Dear Lost in Yonkers: As much as I hate to admit this, I have found that the boys in this house know exactly how to get what they want when they want it! So, after observing their behavior, here is what you should do: 1. If you are trying to get your hummin up in the morning, then you need to do as Newman does - mess with the mini-blinds, knock stuff off the dresser. Or do as Violet does - walk on their pillow, sit and stare at them in bed and start crying. Or do as Calvin did at 6:30 this morning - flojectile on the carpet. All of these are very effective strategies for getting them out of bed! 2. Are you hungry and want fed right now? Then you do as Calvin does - lay on the carpet in front of the refrigerator, waiting for someone to come into the kitchen. When someone arrives, you get up and repeat the following phrase, right now. Say it over and over until it gets on their very last nerve. You will get fed. I've seen it work brilliantly every day! 3. Are you wanting attention? Then do as Violet does - go find your human and see what they are doing. If they are in the bathroom getting ready to go somewhere, jump on the counter and stare at them. Staring is a very good tactic to use. Rubbing against your hummin is also good. I see you have light colored fur. Be sure to wait until your hummin is wearing dark clothing before you rub all against them. You will get lots of attention! 4. Do you want your hummins to play with you? If you still have your front claws, then you need to find a good piece of furniture. Start sharpening your claws on the furniture, and this will get you some good attention and playtime! Unfortunately, I see that you don't have any siblings. You need a sibling. I happen to have an extra one I can send you. Then you won't need the hummin around as much because you'll have a playmate! The hummin will only show up when your wrestling becomes loud! And now, for your last question: How do I land a pretty kitteh girlfriend?? Let your personality come out through your pictures and diary. The fact that you consider yourself a King will be very appealing to a girl! Royalty attracts royalty, so start looking for a diva and begin flirting with her. You should always start out as friends, and not rush into anything! I've seen too many Catster marriages end in divorce because they rushed into marriage (MOL!). In my personal opinion, it is best to play the field - be a good friend to many girls. That way you don't break anycat's heart!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612262 Sat, 8 Aug 2009 07:25:52 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/612262 Shadow asks: I truly need girl advise.... I know you are so wise and I think you can help me. I ... Shadow asks: I truly need girl advise.... I know you are so wise and I think you can help me. I eat on the bedroom dresser, and often times my stinky brothers go in there to eat my food, even when they have their own food in their bowl which is in the kitchen. What can I do to stop them from eating my food? Dear Shadow: This problem is a very common one in multiple cat homes. I am going to assume that maybe you eat different food and that is why you are fed in one location, and the brothers' food bowl is in another location? If that is the case, then one of several things might be tried. 1. You could all try eating the same food. Sometimes that isn't possible if one family member is on a special food. 2. If your food is different, then you might have to be given special times during the day to eat. You could be locked in a bedroom or bathroom and given enough time to eat your food. Then your Mommy could pick up your bowl. I think the cat food bowl and the cat toys are similar in that whatever one cat has, the other one wants it! Do you eat out of their bowl? Maybe you should try that sometime! I know we all like to share bowls - we have four bowls for dry food in various places in the house. We even have names on our bowls, and my siblings seem to ignore the name! So, I feel your pain, sister! Hopefully, some of the comments on this entry might give some other insight on what could be done to keep those boys out of your food bowl!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611786 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:47:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611786 Ambro asks: I have a sibling, who for the sake of this public letter shall be called Little Miss ... Ambro asks: I have a sibling, who for the sake of this public letter shall be called Little Miss Lotta Pink. Little Miss Lotta Pink is constantly taking off in my piratey ship without asking my permission. Mama thought it would help things by getting her a car, but...no. It's not that I mind if she uses my piratey ship, but I would like for her to ask in case I have plans. We've been all through this, and even had some fights over it. How in the world do I get through to this "diva"? Sincerely, "Grounded" Ambro Dear Ambro: I'm glad you realize that your sister is a Diva. That is one issue we don't need to discuss, but if you have questions regarding divaness, refer to my previous diary entry. Now, regarding the use of your pirate ship. It seems to me the reason Little Miss Lotta Pink is using the pirate ship is because she wants to find herself a pirate. Now, why do you want the pirate ship when it is mainly full of pirates? Wouldn't it make more sense for you to use her car? You can catch a lot of chicks in a car, not that you are looking for a lot of chicks, but I'm just sayin' it makes more sense for you to be in the car. And, I think you'll find that if you start using her car, she will wonder what is so great about the car, and the next thing you know, you'll have your pirate ship back! You're welcome . . . . . . . . . . Pee. Ess. - Asking before using is not really part of a Diva's life. Get used to it!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611654 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 17:05:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611654 Lulu writes: Dear Samoa, Although I have my own personal petite catflap which is too small for ... Lulu writes: Dear Samoa, Although I have my own personal petite catflap which is too small for my fat brofurs to use, I prefer to use the boy's big catflap or sit on the windowsill and howl until Mum comes out to carry me me indoors. Mum says I am 'capricious', is this a bad thing and should I care? Many thanks for your help. Well, Lulu, for those who don't know the meaning, here is the definition of capricious: 1. Subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic. 2. Obsolete, fanciful or witty. I prefer to use the term Diva, and for those who don't the meaning, here is the definition: 1. A distinguished female; prima donna. Your brothers should be flattered that you are using their catflap. Haven't they heard that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? By looking at Jaffa, there is no way he would fit through a petite catflap. Your use of their catflap shows a sensitivity that I'm sure is not being appreciated! Regarding howling and wanting to be carried back inside - well, that is your role as the head Diva in the house. I'm sure the afternoon England heat makes a cat tired, and therefore, calling for your staff to take care of you is something they expect! Continue the good job you're doing - all of us Divas are proud of you!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611374 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:27:20 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611374 Well, what a day it has been! 1. We got 6 inches of rain in an hour - a new record! 2. We h ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611006 Mon, 3 Aug 2009 09:50:13 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/611006 I'm able to answer two inquiries today dealing with the same topic. Gimme asks: Oh Wise One, ... Gimme asks: Oh Wise One, If a very kewl guycat wanted to give a special and purrsonal gift to his very wonderful (P-prissy) girlcat, what recommendations would you make so that the very kewl guycat didn't give something that might be interpreted as **ahem** "too presumptious"? It would be pawful for the very kewl guycat to make a fool of himself. and Isis asks: Would I look good in a Boa with my naturally curly hair? As you can see, Gimme, a boa makes a purrfect gift for any girl! It says to the girl, I like you, and want you to feel special and pretty, but it doesn't scream, Marry me, which could scare off a girl who isn't ready for a commitment. I find boas to be the right accessory for any photo session. It doesn't bother the ears, it fancies up any backdrop, and it gives cats that star quality. The great thing about boas is their ability to complement any type of fur - curly, straight, or wavy. The difficult task is choosing the correct color for your boa! You need to look in the mirror and determine which season best matches your fur color. Are you: Spring - with gold or red highlights in your fur and blue or green eyes? If you answered yes, then you want to stay with clear, bright, warm colors as in spring flowers - greens, corals, yellows, reds. Summer - with blonde or brown highlights in your fur and blue eyes? If you answered yes, then you want to choose cool pastels like pink, baby blue, seafoam green, slate grey, or violet. Winter - with blue highlights or black and white fur? If you answered yes, then choose boas in jewel tones of cherry red, royal blue, emerald green, or magenta. Fall - with red, gold, or brown accents in your fur? If you answered yes, then you need boas in colors such as pumpkin orange, avocado green, teals, golds, mustand yellow, and beige, brown or rust. The key to remember is choose a color that will not make you look pale or washed out. The boa is to accent your natural beauty! Footnote: An excellent place to purchase boas is your dollar store (they go by various names), any craft store (Michaels), the toy department, or the holiday section of stores (in October, December).]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610745 Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:50:27 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610745 Nikko writes: I have very long fluffy ear fur that Mommy says is lovely. How would you suggest I ... Nikko writes: I have very long fluffy ear fur that Mommy says is lovely. How would you suggest I groom it in a very masculine way? Well, Nikko, I have this to say to you: Gimme an ear with hair, long beautiful hair Shining, gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen Give me down to there, hair! Shoulder length, longer (hair!) Here baby, there mama, everywhere daddy daddy Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair Let it fly in the breeze and get caught in the trees Give a home to the fleas in my hair A home for fleas, a hive for bees A nest for birds, there ain't no words For the beauty, the splendor, the wonder of my. . . Hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair, hair Flow it, show it Long as God can grow it My hair I want it long, straight, curly, fuzzy Snaggy, shaggy, ratty, matty Oily, greasy, fleecy, shining Gleaming, streaming, flaxen, waxen Knotted, polka-dotted; twisted, beaded, braided Powdered, flowered, and confettied Bangled, tangled, spangled, and spaghettied! Okay, now - does that give you some ideas?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610742 Sun, 2 Aug 2009 08:38:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610742 Miz Rose asks: Why do nastee ole boy cats hassa Cooties? Ana why do they deny it? Dear Miz Ro ... Miz Rose asks: Why do nastee ole boy cats hassa Cooties? Ana why do they deny it? Dear Miz Rose: I see that you are only one year old, and therefore, have not taken Biology class yet. There is a simple answer to your question. It's all in the genes! We all start out the same, and then we are given a special gene. Depending upon which gene you receive will determine if you are a boy or a girl. Boys have the Oooty gene, and girls have the P gene. The Oooty gene produces these traits in boys: Cooties Tooties Big Booties Since you live with Chef Rooster, I'm assuming he has the Cooties Oooty. I live with Gleek, and he is a perfect example of the Tooties Oooty gene. And Reebok's picture clearly indicates that he received the Big Booty Oooty gene! The P gene produces these traits in girls: Pink Princess Pretty Prissy Perfect examples of this P gene include pink-loving Rocky Ann, Princess Rachel, pretty Cinderella (who obviously has the P gene by being named after a princess), and prissy Phoebe. By the way, boys will try to make you think that being prissy is a bad thing, but don't believe a word they say! It's in our genes - we were born with it! As to why boys deny it? They obvioulsy were acting up in Biology class and didn't realize that there is no denying the Oooty gene! I hope you can find ways to cope with your male siblings who have this Oooty gene!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610563 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 13:46:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610563 Question: What have you found to be the best solution that a kitty can use to get bubbly gum out ... Question: What have you found to be the best solution that a kitty can use to get bubbly gum out of their silky fur? Love, Bubblehead Ele' WWSS? First of all, I don't even want to know what kind of party you were attending where you ended up with bubbly gum in your fur! There are several solutions I have for you, Bubblehead Ele'! 1. Freeze it! 2. Oil it! 3. Jiffy it! 1. Apply ice cubes until the gum freezes and gets hard. Then break the gum out of your fur. 2. Massage olive oil into the peanut butter stuck fur, and leave it on for 13-20 minutes. Then easily comb out the mess. But then you look all greasy like you haven't bathed in weeks, so you will need a bath after this treatment - ugh! 3. Use peanut butter - any brand will do - smooth, not chunky. The easy way to remember this is to think of your body, not Boogers (you know, smooth, not chunky) - MOL! Massage the peanut butter into the fur and then comb out the tangled mess! This method is similar to the oil. You may look messy when you're done, but you will smell fabulous and may attract dogs! Thanks, Ele', for coming to the BQ for advice on a very sticky situation!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610516 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 09:51:44 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610516 Rocky Ann had a mystery on her hands. She was trying to figure out what Mercy meant when she said, ... Dear Samoa BQ. She finally figured it out, but in case you didn't, BQ stands for Boa Queen! I thought a good title for my advice column would be either: Dear Samoa BQ which is similar to that babe Dear Abby. I like to be original, so I might go with this other idea: WWSS? - which stands for What Would Samoa Say?! Since my diary is titled Samoa Says, I think I'll go with that. So, if you have any burning questions - remember to KISS (Keep It Simple Silly) - then send me a pmail with your question and whether you want to remain anonymous or not. Then, if you see WWSS? as a diary entry, you'll know that I'm answering some cat's question. Thanks, Mercy, for the great idea! I needed some new diary material to catch that Diary Gal's eye!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610431 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:09:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/610431 My friend, Mercy, has suggested that I have an advice column for simple, yet thought provoking quest ... Mercy, has suggested that I have an advice column for simple, yet thought provoking questions. She wrote about it in her diary today. Well, when my fans say build it and they will come, I have no choice but to build it! Now, let's get to Mercy's question: Q to the BQ: Would it be okay for me to use chapstick? A from the BQ: Regarding the use of chapstick: as long as the boy is cute, I see nothing wrong with using a stick to keep him in line! Oh, I definitely see my future calling . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/609423 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:41:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/609423 Well, well, well, what happened to the Gold Trophy in the Gift Shop? I wanted to give Guido one f ... Gold Trophy in the Gift Shop? I wanted to give Guido one for being the new Cat of the Week, and it is no longer around! Calvin will be very upset about this because he uses that trophy for his Pal of the Week honors! Come on Catster, we want our trophy back! You just can't take stuff like that away without consulting with us cats first!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/608375 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:23:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/608375 Mawmee has been staining our deck, and this morning she went out on the upper deck to work on the ra ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/608111 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:25:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/608111 Okay, friends, let's review the past week: Daily Diary Picks 7/11 - Sugar 7/14 - Sugar 7/21 ... Daily Diary Picks 7/11 - Sugar 7/14 - Sugar 7/21 - Calvin 7/22 - Newman 7/23 - Spunky Hmmmmmmmm . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/605787 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:43:32 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/605787 Well, well, well, it's time for me to speak up, as you knew I would do! I see we have some beautifu ... with a specific topic in mind by Dogster and Catster members. I've also seen that somecats are not too happy about the Hero Rosette because of what they believe it represents outside Catster. That is fine if they want to request that cats don't give them one - they are entitled to their beliefs. But, I think it is sad that something like a beautiful rainbow can't represent many different things. I don't care if the rainbow is in a ribbon shape or in the sky, a rainbow is still a thing of beauty, and we should respect the intention of the rosette and not try to turn it into something it is not. Why, look at the Rainbow Bridge for example! We all know that the Rainbow Bridge isn't intended for only one kind of animal - it is for all animals! Remember Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz? She knew that over the rainbow there existed a world of peace and harmony. Remember Kermit the Frog and his Rainbow Connection? Kermit's idea of a rainbow is something to wish on - a symbol of hope. So, let's remember that we are cats - cats who don't have to take life too seriously. Cats who can enjoy rainbows . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/604761 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:58:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/604761 Today is the 1 year anniversary of The Cat in the Clover blog! The blog was started to have a place ... The Cat in the Clover blog! The blog was started to have a place to show our friends and items they have purchased from Mawmee's Etsy shop. So, to thank all of you for being her customers, she is giving away some pawsome things. All you need to do is go to the blog and leave a comment. Be sure to include your contact info - either your Catster ID# or an email address so that we can get in touch with you if you win. Calvin is going to help pick the winner next Sunday on his birthday, so you have a week to leave a comment, but don't forget! Thanks to all of you for being pawsome customers, and repeat customers! We love you bunches . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/603514 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:29:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/603514 There was white fur between two of my left front toes. It wasn't fur belonging to me. Hmmmmmm . ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/602563 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:28:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/602563 It beez yer day! The Diary Gal likes you today! You are DDP today - FINALLY! I had your cre ... It beez yer day! The Diary Gal likes you today! You are DDP today - FINALLY! I had your creditials checked by out my friends in Italy - you all right. You have street credit and credentials! Looks like you've got Diary Gal's attention! Fake Detective? That spammer sure didn't know who he/she/it was messing with! Congrats on being a "Diva Diary Pick"! Ahhhh, truer words were never spoken like they were today from all my friends! Thank you, Diary Gal, for my third pick this year. I'll forgive you that we are in our 7th month, and you have failed to choose me at least once each month. Please mark on your calendar to remind yourself that I must be chosen every month. I see you are on an every other month schedule with me, and this, while nice, is highly unacceptable to my diary fans. I'm happy to share the diary spotlight today with Hooch, who we purr will continue to improve! Happy 10th birthday to Violet. We are all enjoying your new catnip toys! Have a fun, safe holiday, and stop by Wilson J. Scooter's pawsome 4th of July bash at the Statue of Liberty in New York City!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/602117 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:45:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/602117 My friend, Rocky Ann, commented that the spammer called me a fake detective! MOL! What nerve!!! ... fake detective! MOL! What nerve!!! Has that spam creep never heard of the Samoa Detective Agency? Why we've solved more Catster crimes and put more ARGs in jail than Nancy Drew! How dare he call me a fake detective! Thank you, Rocky Ann, for pointing that out to me. I didn't even notice at first. Looks like Techno Cat has erased the creepy spam! I hope that is the last of it!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/602022 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 07:24:27 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/602022 I've been spammed! Spammed in my diary! Spammed with spammy comments! The spammer only spams on ... You can click here to see the spam. I've got Techno Cat working on the problem. He got rid of one spammer - I think it was abcdefghijk, but as you can see, spammers like hanging out together. As soon as you get rid of one, another one pops up. Have you ever heard of such weird names like lytxcetxhihuwl or etijgsow What was their mother thinking when she gave them names like that? I'm glad my name is easy to pronounce! If you ever get spam like this, be sure to report it to HQ so they can take care of it!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/601300 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:56:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/601300 Well, I'm finally getting rested up from my spa vacation. Let me warn you, friends, when your paren ... spa vacation. Let me warn you, friends, when your parents try to talk up a visit to the resort, don't fall for it! Oh sure, I had my own condo with a view of a fishtank, but there were some perks missing from my vacation. First of all, no one at this place knew who I was - it took me half the week to convince the staff that I needed time on the computer to make diary entries. They kept rolling their eyes at me when I told them I was the boa queen and the Diary Gal would be missing my wonderful diary entries! And then there was all the other residents - a bunch of no names who knew nothing about Catster! What losers! They didn't know anything about zealies, pawmail, or cat blogs. I felt so sorry for them! Of course, when I had my ten minutes of freedom each day while they cleaned my condo, I went to all the other cats and tried to explain the concept of being in a group, being a diary pick, or being Cat of the Day. There is only so much I could do in a week's time. I'm sure when they got home, they told their parents that they need to join Catster ASAP. Catster can thank me for the spike in membership that I'm sure will occur next month! I have slimmed down some since my spa visit. Mawmee says I look like I've lost some weight, and she has been giving me a little extra wet food which is fine with me! Of course, all my siblings were so happy to see me when I got home! I'm sure the place did not run smoothly without my supervision, but I've got everything under control once again. I'm happy to be back home!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/600828 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 10:28:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/600828 Well, friends, I am back! I have much to say about my so-called spa experience, but I am busy tod ... spa experience, but I am busy today getting my top cat position in the household back. I'll definitely let you know more tomorrow! I need some chillaxin time - you know how it is after you get back from vacation . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/597267 Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:45:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/597267 My friend, Ivan, pmailed me and asked the name of my resort so he could check to see if he has any i ... Pet Suites. Here is a picture of the area where my condo is located. If you look on the left side of the picture, that window near the fish tank is my window! I'm getting excited about my vacation!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/597021 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:35:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/597021 Today Mawmee made a visit to see where I will be spending my vacation next week. She has been the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/595126 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 05:52:06 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/595126 Two years ago today . . . . . . June 9, 2007 . . . . . . the best day of my Catster life. I was D ... Diary of the Day. My Catster Dream had come true. And it has been all downhill since then. The Diary Gal has barely noticed me. Even Daddy mentioned the other day that I haven't gotten any diary honors in a long time. Do you remember the time when there was a Diary Pawpular List? Of course you remember, because I was at the top of the list - right where I should be. Oh, yeah, you'll say you remember Boogers being at the top of the list too. Well, get that image out of your head because when that list was ripped out from under us all, I was at the top. And now . . . . . . fast forward two years . . . . . . . here I sit with two stinkin' diary nods the whole year. Apparently the Diary Gal has forgotten who made her famous. She didn't even have a gender or a name until I gave her one back in my August 16, 2006 diary entry. Everycat knows her and calls her the Diary Gal. And she snubs me on my two year anniversary! How soon she forgets . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/594061 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 07:04:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/594061 Here is how it happened. It was late - around 11:30 p.m. We were all getting ready for bed. All o ... He was still on the loose! Mawmee decided after trying to go to sleep and still hearing hissing that I should be locked in the bedroom for the night. So, she got a litter box for me, and a bowl of food and water. Of course, each time she opened the door to bring in another item, white boy flew into the room. One time he ran straight into the litter box and just sat there looking out. He thought it was a big game! Finally - time for sleep. But, ohhhhhhhh, noooooooooooo, Newmie laid outside my door and cried, and cried, and cried, and whimpered and it was pathetic! So, Mawmee caved, and opened my bedroom door and moved the litter box back, and moved the food bowl back, and moved the water bowl back. Geesh, how can a girl get any beauty sleep around here? I can't wait to go to my pet resort in a couple of weeks! I won't have to put up with him! We have been good this morning, but who knows what tonight holds in store . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/593310 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:29:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/593310 OMC - I just saw on the homepage that June is Adopt a Cat Month. Daddy is having fear and trembli ... Adopt a Cat Month. Daddy is having fear and trembling over their volunteer day at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary when they go on vacation this month. Mawmee overheard him telling someone at the graduation party they went to last weekend that he hopes Best Friends doesn't have airline approved carrying cases as you walk through the door! Maybe they should work with the dogs when they go, and stay clear of the cats! MOL . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/592550 Sat, 30 May 2009 17:14:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/592550 Could we all take a moment and pause for a little sympathy for my friend, Lucy. You see, her moth ... Lucy. You see, her mother has totally lost her marbles. She has decided to adopt two kittens. Lucy is going to be forced to deal with a NEWMAN CLONE! Take a look at this!! Oh, sure, you're going, Ahhhhhhhh, how precious - won't it be wonderful? I'm here to tell you that those blue eyes and white fur are nothing but trouble! Lucy's life is about to change, and there is no going back! The only plan that is going to work is for her to come live with us, and we will send Newman to Arizona to live with those kittens. What are we going to do with all these Catster mothers that follow their hearts instead of their heads ????????]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/591746 Wed, 27 May 2009 17:08:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/591746 Mawmee decided to see if she could answer some questions on the new Catster Trivia Game. Let's ju ... Catster Trivia Game. Let's just say that starting at the Expert level was a big mistake! She quickly jumped down to the Intermediate level, and after only acquiring 35 points, she decided she is only a Beginner when it comes to cats! I think I'd better take over and get some correct answers because I see so many of our friends in the top 50! It's a fun new game with photos of Catster members, and you can submit your own questons too, so be sure to check it out. I think I'll submit this question: Who is the Queen of Boas on Catster? MOL . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590895 Sun, 24 May 2009 17:56:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590895 Our friend, Edgar has a weekly series called Edgar's Best. It is a very clever idea where he choose ... Edgar has a weekly series called Edgar's Best. It is a very clever idea where he chooses different categories and finds a friend that best fits the category. His category this week is Best Kiss Me Here Spot (brown/orange), and guess what? I'm his best pick! Of course, you all know that my orange/brown kiss me here spot is the cookie shaped spot above my eye! And yes, it has been kissed many times. Adorable Bobbie was a first runner up for her kissable spots at each whisker poof and the spot on her cheek! Don't you love the word whisker poof? I think it sounds very pawsome! Thanks so much, Edgar, for choosing me as one of your bests!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590660 Sat, 23 May 2009 19:27:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590660 What a day! I was so surprised to see that I was a diary pick today. I haven't been very good abou ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590432 Fri, 22 May 2009 18:08:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590432 Daddy cleaned out the garage today while Mawmee painted our dining room. Of course, she had a super ... Victor Gibbs - white with orange spots in various places of his body. He was super duper friendly, and she wanted to see if he would follow her toward the backyard so she could get him some dry food. Of course, every cat looks starving to Mawmee. He was a little thin, but she thinks maybe he lives around here because he was so friendly and clean looking. When she petted him, she felt a tick on his back, so she removed it. He followed her right up to the fence. Daddy was on his way in the house, and Mawmee asked him to get the dry food and bring it to her. He said, No, no, no, no! MOL! She went and got the food herself, and put a big bowl of it on a stump near the hotel. He ate, but not a lot, so that makes us think he belongs to someone too. All I know is that he is not going to belong to us! Daddy has spoken, and so have I!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590156 Thu, 21 May 2009 17:01:06 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/590156 Right now there are four of us on the bed sleeping together: Me Gleek Calvin Newman W ... Samoa is going to the resort! Well, resort wasn't what she called it, but anything that gets me away from Newman for a week has to be a resort! We had a discussion about it later, and she told me that Newman and I shouldn't be left alone in the house for an entire week with only short visits from our non-Catster catsitter. She is afraid one or both of us would be a bloodied mess by the time they get home! Daddy has offered to take Newman with them, and conveniently leave him at Best Friends Animal Society when they go there to volunteer for a day. I think that sounds like a wonderful plan! Unfortunately, I don't think that plan is gonna fly . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/586735 Sat, 9 May 2009 17:43:20 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/586735 First, let me thank all my wonderful friends who have already stopped by and left me sweet birthday ... upstairs females, and we need to stick together to battle all the boys in this house. As I type this, Newman is hanging upside down by the stair banister and is trying to get me to play with him! He is such a pest, and he won't leave me alone! I think I saw my birthday present come in the house tonight. It appears to be a Kitty Hoot Fishing Pole! Now, you might think that a fishing pole is not a very feminine gift for the Queen of Boas, but you are wrong! This fishing pole will be used to keep one white boy super duper busy and out of my fur! I can't think of a better gift! Tomorrow Mawmee and Daddy are taking a little road trip to meet Ohio Grandmaw, her sister, and our uncle at the half-way meeting point. They are going to have lunch and give Grandmaw her Mother's Day gifts, and also her birthday gifts. She has a birthday on Wednesday. That means I won't be around until early evening. I plan to spend the afternoon chillaxin and bossing around anycat that will listen to me! Happy Mommy's Day to all the Catster Mommies! We love that you spend time playing with us on Catster! And Happy Anniversary to Lancelot's parents! Love you all!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/585465 Tue, 5 May 2009 10:40:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/585465 Hola! I see several friends are all festive for Cinco de Mayo! If you have a photo for today, t ... Cinco de Mayo and get in our stroll! It's just one big celebration after another . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/584425 Fri, 1 May 2009 15:45:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/584425 Thanks to all the cats who participated in today's Pink Out! The Pink Out stroll can be seen here, ... The Pink Out stroll can be seen here, and there is still time to tag a photo of you with something pink. Tag it: Pink Out to be included in the stroll. The Kentucky Oaks horse race was finished about an hour ago. Rachel Alexander was the winning horse, and she was way ahead of all the other horses! It was fun to see all the ladies at the track in their pretty pink outfits, and big floppy hats full of feathers and ribbons! Tomorrow Mawmee and Daddy are attending a Derby brunch with about 22 other people - mostly friends of Grandmaw and Grandpaw. They have been doing this for quite a few years. They go to one of the nice hotels in town that was managed by one of Grandpaw's friends. The hotel was recently changed to a Crown Plaza, and they dedicated and named the board room after this gentleman who passed away last year. He and his wife used to do a Derby type quiz each year, and Mawmee is doing it this year. She has a nice basket full of Derby goodies for the winner. Of course, we will all be attending Wilson J. Scooter's Derby Extravaganza in the forum. The party goes on all day tomorrow, so be sure to drop in for a few minutes and have some fun with us! Tonight I will be attending several of the Derby Eve parties where all the celebrities will be seen. You know, Paris will be there, and Kim Kardashian is hosting a party. They all wanted me to attend! Happy Kentucky Derby weekend . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/583878 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:22:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/583878 My bestest pink friend, Rocky Ann, had a pawsome suggestion to do a Pink Out photo stroll! So, lo ... Pink Out photo stroll! So, look at your pictures. Surely you have a picture of you with something pink - either wearing something pink, or sitting with something pink, or like Newman, a photo of your pink nose! Tag that photo Pink Out cause we're having a stroll! Thanks Rocky Ann! And don't forget to tag a photo of you with your Derby hat: Derby 09 because Skeezix is judging the stroll, and the winner will receive 50 zealies!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/583647 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:53:06 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/583647 Friday is Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs race track. It has become known as the locals day at ... locals day at the track. This year they are doing something really neat for Oaks Day. It is going to be a Pink Out! They are encouraging all the ladies to wear pink on Friday in support of breast cancer! As the horses make their way to the track on one of the special races that day, a parade of 135 women and men cancer survivors will lead the way! Then in the winner's circle where the winning horse gets the garland of pink star gazer lilies, the cancer survivors will form a big horsehoe! Dang, I wish Rocky Ann could be here because we would definitely go in style all dressed in pink! Let's have a Pink Out on Friday by wearing something pink for your main picture! Happy Derby Week . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/583332 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:12:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/583332 Well, friends, it has been very warm here for the past few days, and guess whose air conditioner is ... it was 7:00 a.m.! My cats, what is this place - the army? It is 8:10 a.m. and the air conditioner fixer guy has already fixed it and left - it only needed freon and the visit was less than $100 - woo hoo! Now, let's get this placed cooled off - I'm going back to bed!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/581629 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:19:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/581629 We were so very sorry to hear this morning that our friend, Kashmere, made her journey to the bridge ... Kashmere, made her journey to the bridge. Kashmere, like her siblings, was deeply loved by her family, and we know that she will be missed by them and all her Catster friends. She was to celebrate her 8th birthday in a couple of weeks, and we know she will be celebrating with the angels and her brother, Picasso. Rest in peace, sweet friend . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/580129 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:25:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/580129 Not only am I searching for a home for Newman, I am now totally mortified by Calvin's diary entry. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/579746 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:06:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/579746 Some man just knocked on our front door. Mawmee never opens the door for people that she doesn't kn ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/579614 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:38:20 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/579614 I got kissed by a girl today. Did you? Rocky Ann kissed 42 girls today! She is a good kisser - ... Rocky Ann kissed 42 girls today! She is a good kisser - MOL! Today you're supposed to go to Starbucks and kiss someone of the same sex! Well, I don't drink coffee, so I didn't want to go to Starbucks, but I told Mawmee she could kiss me - and she did! It's not like we don't have a car - someone took Calvin's car for a spin today. It was parked under the dining room window, and right before dinner we all noticed that it was in the hallway! I'm thinking some little underaged white boy took it for a joyride! I'm glad it's not Kiss Your Little Brother Day . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/578642 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:22:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/578642 You all know how I feel about dogs, and how disgusting they can be at times! Well, Rocky got a sp ... deer poop Easter egg was round and looked like a chocolate egg - MOL! Of course, you don't dare put your hand in Rocky's mouth, or you won't have a hand left. He only ate half the egg, but his walk was over! I told you dogs were gross . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/575549 Thu, 2 Apr 2009 10:43:04 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/575549 I had a photo session today to get ready for April 7th. April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals m ... Prevention of Cruelty to Animals month sponsored by the ASPCA. And April 7th is Go Orange for Animals day! So, look around the house, find something orange, get your photo taken with it, and then tag that picture: Go Orange 09 to be included in the stroll! Come on, we all know how important it is - Go Orange!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/575321 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 18:03:24 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/575321 Have you seen the ad at the top of the Catster page that asks: Do lip plumpers work? Doesn't i ... Do lip plumpers work? Doesn't it crack you up? The lips on that Angelina Jolie look-alike are about twenty times the normal size! I'd have to answer a big, fat no to that question! And speaking of lips, you wouldn't believe what Mawmee has taught that little white monster to do. She has taught him that when she says, kissy, give me a kissy, he leans in toward her and she kisses him on the nose. Oh brother . . . . . . . I could do that anytime I wanted . . . . . . if I wanted . . . . . I'd only want to if one of my twenty dreamboats were around.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/575310 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:38:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/575310 Oh my cats - have you all seen the new badges we can put on our pages? Right below where you clic ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/573896 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:00:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/573896 Mawmee and Daddy got home really late last night, but they were in a good mood because the U of L Ca ... visit Mawmee's blog!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/573594 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:49:20 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/573594 Did you see that Madonna is going to adopt a little girl from Malawi? Her name is Mercy! She is ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/571976 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:34:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/571976 Well, well, well . . . . . . the Diary Gal decides to finally throw a pick my way today! It sure ... finally throw a pick my way today! It sure has taken long enough! This is my first pick of the year . . . . . and we are already one fourth of the way through the year! I'm either losing my touch, or she is losing her marbles - MOL! I'm so happy to be on the pick list today with a couple of brothers and also a friend who is Diary of the Day! Speaking of brothers, I have been spending way too much time running from, hissing at, and swatting one little white boy. He has absolutely no fear of me, and he likes to get on my every last nerve! I can't tell you how much beauty sleep I have lost because of him. I'd like to thank the many diary fans who have showered me and my page with beautiful signs of spring. I certainly appreciate every one of you. A quick update for you on our black cat visitor. You know the one - he uses the hotel on our woodpile in the winter. Mawmee has been able to go up to him and pet him. He seems very friendly and probably lives around here somewhere. Although we saw another black cat in our woods tonight who looks a little fatter than the one Mawmee has petted, so who knows - there may be two of them! Anyway, last weekend Daddy was out of town. The black cat was snooping around next door. Mawmee decided to do the thing she knew she shouldn't, but her love of cats made her do it. She took some dry food out to him. He ran right over. She left it in the side yard and went inside. We all watched him from the window. He ate, and ate, and ate. Then he strolled down into the back of our property. She went out and picked up the container. Guess what? The next night he was sitting in the same spot waiting for her to bring out more food. Of course, when Daddy came home and we told him what was going on, he just rolled his eyes. And no, Mercy, he is not going to live here! We are at our limit. We are beyond our limit, believe you me. Newman took us completely over the limit and over the top! But, we'll feed him if he is hungry cause that is what you do when you are a cat lover!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/570594 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:53:26 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/570594 The year was 2006 . . . . How in the world would I Realize the Direction my life would take by j ... The year was 2006 . . . . How in the world would I Realize the Direction my life would take by joining Catster! A plain, boring life - Transformed into Stardom! Thousands of friends, Every dream became a Reality (Diary of the Day)! And a Detective Agency where No ARGs go free! Now, you know I am Very grateful for Each and every Rosette and Special gift! And Remember, there are many more Years of fun ahead! Have a piece of Catster anniversary cake on me . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/568130 Mon, 9 Mar 2009 07:58:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/568130 Over at moderncat, it is Toy Week! There will be lots of fun giveaways - and The Cat in the Clove ... moderncat, it is Toy Week! There will be lots of fun giveaways - and The Cat in the Clover is giving away a set of Rat Pack toys! I see Jake and Micah will also be participating in the giveaway with their very cool toys! Be sure to sign up at moderncat's website to receive their email newsletter so you are always in the know! After all, you are a modern cat, aren't you?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/565963 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:32:54 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/565963 I am Samoa Samoa I am Do you like that little Newman? I do not like him, Samoa I am I do ... Do you like that little Newman? I do not like him, Samoa I am I do not like that little Newman! Would you like him on your bed? I would not like him on my bed I would not like him that I've said! Would you like him on the table? I would not like him on the table, I would not like him if named Mable! I do not like that little Newman I do not like him, Samoa I am! Would you? Could you? Cuddle with him? I would not, could not, cuddle with him! I'd rather go work out in a gym! You do not like him, so you say,? Try him, try him, and you may! Try him and you may, I say! If you will let me be, I will try him You will see! Nope, still don't like him, little Newman . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/565249 Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:40:39 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/565249 My friend, Nikko informed me last night that I need to change my name. You see, his Mom got her G ... Nikko informed me last night that I need to change my name. You see, his Mom got her Girl Scout cookies and she didn't have any Samoas . . . . . . they were called Caramel deLites. Being knowledgeable about Girl Scout cookies like I am - dang, I'm knowledgeable about everything - I informed Nikko that the Caramel deLites are made by the ABC Cookie Company, and the famous and delish Samoas are made by Little Brownie Bakers! Little Brownie Bakers makes the Samoa cookies in our hometown. Nikko said if I ever decide to go into stripping, I could use Caramel deLites as my stage name! Well, I can tell you right now that I will not be doing any strip teases, but I do think that Caramel deLite would be a perfect name for me when I hit it big in the modeling world. After all, I am quite deLiteful . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/560171 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:06:11 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/560171 Oh, I know, ladies, you're as sad as I am that the list of dreamboats must come to an end! I prom ... Dreamboat #20. His brother is Dreamboat #10 - good looks and good taste in clothing runs in the family. A feast for the eyes - Gordy! I realize he is just a youngster when it comes to being a dreamboat, so you can imagine how much more handsome he will be as he matures. You know how I admire bravery, and Gordy loves things that make noise or move - snack wrappers and bugs, for example! A good bug catcher is a wonderful dreamboat trait. As you can tell from his pictures, he knows how to wear a sweater, and isn't afraid of the color pink. Real men wear pink. I think boys that wear collars are very handsome, and his collar has a heart dangling from it which shows his sensitive side! Gordy also has a beautiful white candy kiss around his nose which is so attractive! I also like boys who aren't afraid of water - you know, in case I ever need rescuing from a water situation. Gordy isn't afraid to get his paws or face wet as you can see in his video. I'd like to also congratulate Gordy and Ruben's Mommy as she just recently got married. What a beautiful bride - you can check out Ruben's diary for a link to the wonderful slideshow from her wedding. Weddings always make me cry! I hope you enjoyed drooling over Dreamboats #11-20. They are a fine bunch of cats! 11. Arnold P. 12. Sammie 13. KiKi 14. Ember 15. Merlin 16. Smudge 17. Nikko 18. Scooter 19. Mr. D 20. Gordy]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/560056 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:23:28 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/560056 Well, ladies, you're in luck! Dreamboat #19 is looking for love. And when you take one look at h ... Dreamboat #19 is looking for love. And when you take one look at him, your heart will melt! Meet Dreamboat #19 - Mr. D! The D stands for Darwin, but I think it also stands for Dreamboat! He is from way far away - New Zealand. I'm sure he has a very cool New Zealand accent, which is a nice trait in a dreamboat. He reminds me of a New Zealand James Bond with his fancy necktie and his exotic adventures! Mr. D was gone for 6 months - which must have seemed like 6 years to his family! Wouldn't we all love to have a good dinner with Mr. D and hear about his adventures during his time away from home? I'm so thankful that he is back with his family. I know, many of you are thinking that Mr D looks like Calvin, but Mr. D has golden eyes. And he has very pretty markings on his fur! Be sure to stop by the Kissing Booth on his page, and plant a big one on his cute face! Thanks for being one of my dreamboats, Mr. D!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/559492 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:02:09 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/559492 The next two dreamboats in my top twenty list are brothers. I was first introduced to them back whe ... dreamboats in my top twenty list are brothers. I was first introduced to them back when the first rosette mystery surfaced on Catster. They were the sneaky Blue Brothers. And now they are Dreamboat #17 - Nikko, and Dreamboat #18 - Scooter! Nikko and Scooter are ragdolls, and as much as I dislike Newman, I think an older, more mature ragdoll is the perfect dreamboat. They like chillaxin, and who doesn't love to chillax with a good looking boy? Let me tell you about Dreamboat #17 first. Nikko is kind and sensitive - a good trait in a dreamboat. Oh, sure, he may be afraid of thunder and occasionally sucks his armpit, but don't hold that against him. Being vulnerable is very attractive to girls! He loves to talk, and I can't think of anything that is more attractive than looking into a boy's blue eyes while he talks about how pretty he thinks I am! Dreamboat #18 - Scooter - has the same beautiful eyes as his brother. I like the fact that Scooter has a job. Dreamboats should be employed, and he is a plumber by trade. He is fascinated with water, and he checks out the toilet to make sure things are working correctly. I think Scooter is a Diva Dreamboat because he wants all the attention to be on him! He loves affection, but he isn't fond of being kissed. He will have to get over that because lots of girls will be drooling over him now! The Dreamboat Blue Brothers have always called me Cookie, and I like boys that come up with cute nicknames! Two more dreamboats to go, and hopefully we will not lose our power when this windstorm comes through in a few hours!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/558973 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:49:45 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/558973 Well, there is a funny story about Dreamboat #16. I had him on my list, but I think he might have b ... Roses are Red Violets are Blue No one could look more beautiful in boa feathers Than you Meet Dreamboat #16 - Smudge! Now, at first glance you might think Smudge is a girl because he is so beautiful! Yes, handsome describes him too, but beautiful seems to fit better! You all know I have a thing for boys that have unusual white markings on their face, and Smudge is no exception. His white marking looks like half of an upside down heart! I guess he needs to find a girl with a matching white mark on the other side - MOL! I love a boy that occasionally breaks the rules - a real rebel is one of the traits of being a Dreamboat! I also like a boy who knows what he wants and knows how to get it! This is the kind of dreamboat you need in your life! Smudge is so photogenic, and has been on television which should help my modeling career. It's true what they say, it's not what you know, but who you know! Stop by and meet Dreamboat #16 if you don't already know him! His page is always decorated so pawsomely . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/558587 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 09:07:45 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/558587 How could I not make this boy a dreamboat when he sent me a rosette that said: Mwah! You are so ... Mwah! You are so delicious! Happy Valentine's Day Yes, there are many words to describe me, and delicious is one I'll be adding to the list! Meet Dreamboat #15 - Merlin! It seems the name Merlin and dreamboat go together because Dreamboat #8 from last year is Merlin the Cat Wizard! This Merlin created some magic too when he came into the hearts of his owner. He and his brother, Felix, were strays, and after finally gaining some trust, they became barn cats at their home. But then the family moved and no longer had a barn, so Merlin had to learn how to live on a porch instead! He comes inside, but sometimes you can't convince a cat that being inside is best, so he spends time outside too! He sleeps in a dog house and cuddles up to Lucky Luke, the dog. Bravery is definitely a trait of a dreamboat! And check out Merlin's eyes - they are dreamy pools of green! And of course, I always love a boy who knows good fashion when he sees it! Thanks for being a dreamboat, Merlin! All the girls are gonna love checking out your page!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/558241 Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:21:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/558241 It's time for Dreamboat #12, #13, and #14 - these boys are all brothers! Can you imagine living in ... these three handsome hotties? Meet Dreamboat #12 - Sammie! Sammie is so photogenic - gotta love that in a cat! And check him all decked out - droolworthy! I love his purrfect white bib and white gloves. He is always ready for a formal event! Meet his brother, Dreamboat #13 - KiKi! KiKi reminds me a little bit of Gleek in that they both have that hunkiness factor going for them! And who doesn't love a dreamboat with a sense of humor? An important asset of dreamboatness is a cat who likes to laugh, or act silly at times! Meet his brother, Dreamboat #14 - Ember! His name oozes dreaminess! You've got to love a cat who can survive in the wild until he finds just the purrfect home! Having pawsome eyes and a silky black coat rank among the best qualities of a dreamboat! Looking good in a tie doesn't hurt either! There you have it - three-in-one - the tri-fecta household of Dreamboats!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/557849 Sat, 7 Feb 2009 06:27:27 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/557849 Move over, Rufus Diego Stash River Lancelot Captain Morgan Rico Merlin the Cat Wizard Ra ... Top Ten Dreamboat List is expanding to include ten more dreamboats! After all, there are so many handsome boys out there, who can limit it to just 10? I'll be featuring one a day for the next 10 days. One of the requirements for being a Dreamboat is having a feature that makes the girls swoon. This first Dreamboat has very dreamy eyes. Meet Dreamboat #11 - Arnold P.! I've always thought of Arnold P. like a brother, but after thinking about it, he would make some girl a good Valentine catch. In fact, he has a special girl in his life - his Mom! A dreamboat should bring presents to you, and he has the knack of capturing mice in the garage and bringing them in the house for his Mom - how thoughtful! A dreamboat should be a church-going cat, and every year Arnold P. goes to get blessed with Holy Water on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. A dreamboat should do things only a boy would do - like drink from the toilet, or sail in a boat. Arn has done both! A dreamboat should be a globe trotter - Arnold has taken many road trips. And if you're not convinced that Arnold P. is a dreamboat - stop by his page and listen to his romantic music. Now, that is definitely a sign of a dreamboat - a cat who likes romantic music! There you have it, gals, Dreamboat #11 - Arnold P.!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/557543 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 07:23:59 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/557543 Today is Go Red for Women Day! The American Heart Association has chosen today as the day all lad ... Go Red for Women Day! The American Heart Association has chosen today as the day all ladies should wear red to bring attention to the #1 killer of women - no, it's not cancer, it's heart disease! I'm wearing my red boa today, and I encourage you to do the same. And if you have a photo of you wearing something red, how about tagging it: go red to support all those women who have heart problems. And if your Mom shops at Macy's over the next few days, and she wears red, they will give her a discount! Woo hoo! Let me see some red out there in Catsterland today . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/555779 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 12:38:54 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/555779 We have power! Woooooooo Hooooooo! It came back on around 1:00 p.m. - Mawmee was in the shower ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/555705 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 08:47:59 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/555705 Well, friends, the sun is shining and has been for the past couple of days. Slowly, all the ice is ... Reserved sign on his bed before he went in there! Mawmee and Daddy alternate sleeping spots. The person who sleeps upstairs stays warm, but has to get up and stoke the fire. The person who sleeps downstairs is cold, but they get to stay under the covers - of course, with Sugar sleeping at their feet! The best part they say is that we have hot water. So they are able to take showers. However, Mawmee says there could be major problems today if the lights don't come back on because she might have to actually wash a dish - the dishwasher is full! She was able to run some errands yesterday, and she felt like she was among the living. Someone has to stay home to keep an eye on the fireplace. Man, have we had fun watching the birdies! Newman finally discovered them, and he is enjoying it too. He is one big static ball of fur, and he can't wait to explore each time a pile of wood comes into the house! Thanks to all of you who have sent us pmail. Due to the slowness of dial-up, we won't be responding until the power comes back. Keep your paws crossed that the workmen get alot done today. We are all very tired of living in one room! The house looks like a tornado went through it with clothes. boots, and extension cords everywhere! We have a lot of tree limbs down in our wooded area. Luckily, nothing hit the house, and we are thankful the ice is melting so no more trees are damaged. Hope to get back on later today with good news!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/555173 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:04:44 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/555173 Just a quick note to give you an update on our situation. I'm on Daddy's laptop with a dial-up con ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/554031 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:21:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/554031 We want our friends to know that we're having a bad ice storm today and tomorrow. We have around fo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/553832 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:26:01 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/553832 Well, friends, it's Week 3 in the Bissell Pet Photo Contest. I've entered this week's voting period ... Bissell Pet Photo Contest. I've entered this week's voting period. If you would like to cast a vote for me, you can click here! The winner from each week moves on to the next round. The top winner gets some prizes, and more importantly, a $10,000 donation to their pet cause! The first week's winners can be seen here. It was very exciting to see that a Catster member came in 4th place in week 1. Congratulations to Chai-Latte! It looks like some stinky dog came in first place, and a weird looking pig came in second! Week 2's winners will be displayed tomorrow. We got some snow and ice overnight, and it is supposed to get icy tonight too. I plan to stay cuddled on the guest room bed and take a long nap today contemplating my next ten dreamboats! Toodles . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/552390 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 10:12:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/552390 I know that times are hard for a lot of people, and cats, and if you aren't able to help, that is fi ... Shadow - a handsome fellow who reminds me of a male version of myself! He was a feral barn cat who earned the trust of his owner, and was eventually captured, neutered, and released to live in the barn again. Well, he broke his leg and not wanting to have him euthanized, his owner had surgery, which of course, was expensive! You can read more about Shadow in this forum thread, and then if you want, you can head over to this site to donate. Good luck to you Shadow, and we hope your Mommy raises the money she needs!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/552225 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:44:22 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/552225 The Pawsome Pages group just got an important email from one of our admins in the group. I thought ... To all users of Internet Explorer, If you have not applied a patch from Microsoft recently, please check to see if you have notice from Microsoft. If you do you need to apply the patch now! If you do not want to do this update, use another browser other than IE. There is a trojan on the lose through IE. It seems to be attached to a widget and was probably created to attack myspace and facebook sites. This trojan looks for your passwords and once found can log into your account here at Dogster/Catster. And do I know this? Well, Dakota and Icebox ran into it. The good news their security stopped it before it could do harm. The bad news is they are locked out of Dogster/Catster for the next 48 hours by their security system. They will be back sooner if they can figure out a way to do it. So, be careful out there. Thanks, Callie, for the important info!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/552177 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:02:25 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/552177 Thanks to all the cats who let me know that they were having problems too. I noticed there was a th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/551969 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:50:51 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/551969 Well, that is a fine howdy doody! I'm trying to give out some rosettes to birthday boys Andre and N ... wait until gift shop loads, but then it never does! I might have to contact the Top Computer Guru - surely they have one! One of our stores calls them the Geek Squad. I guess at our house we could call it the Gleek Squad - MOL! Let me know if any of you are having this same problem, so I don't think it is just us!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/551868 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 20:38:16 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/551868 Well, I see love is in the air! Cats are getting their Valentine pages up and professing their love ... one special valentine this year. My beauty is way too much for just one boy, and I hate to break hearts and choose only one from the thousands who would love to be my special valentine! Oh, I can hear the crying already. Calm down, I'm thinking about reinstituting the Top Ten Dreamboat List. I'm sure I can find at least ten more attractive boys and turn it into a Top Twenty list. I'll be working on that to present in February. I saw Newman get his official valentine photo taken today. It was dreadful. He acted like a monkey when the collar was put around his neck! I had one of several photo sessions today. I like my photographer to take a series of photos so I can choose the purrfect one for my page. You know, the lighting has to be just right to show off my fur. Gleek's prize package arrived, and a furminator was one of the prizes. I'm really the best candidate in the house to be furminated. Boy, does that comb do the job! If I would only sit still, I'm sure we could get more hair off of me.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/549913 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:35:32 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/549913 The little twit is on Twitter! Who has time for that nonsense? I've got bigger fish to fry, an ... Twitter! Who has time for that nonsense? I've got bigger fish to fry, and supermodeling to do, so I will not be on Twitter! But, I may tell the twit to twit something about me every once in awhile. I think that gives me a good excuse to bop him upside the head! I'm helping Mawmee design a beautiful collar with yo-yos and jewels, and no, Arnold P., they aren't the yo-yo's you are thinking about! Boys know nothing about fashion . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/548906 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:35:08 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/548906 I see that American Idol starts up again tonight. I think we have enough idols around. I'm bored w ... Project Runway is on hold until the networks figure out who is going to own it and show it! There is something all wrong about that show not being on! Being the supermodel that I am, I can never get enough of a show about fashion and catwalks! I do watch that Bachelor show with Mawmee, but those girls need to learn a thing or two from me. I mean, come on, they throw themselves at the guy and act like they are in love after just meeting him! A girl needs to play hard to get. Boys are always gonna be around, and you don't need to show so much skin to get one! I try to never show my private parts around boys! It's just not ladylike! I think I should send a few boas to those girls so they can cover up next week!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/546924 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:29:26 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/546924 Newman is trying his best to annoy me. He runs and gets all in my face, and I have to hiss and smac ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/545381 Fri, 2 Jan 2009 19:45:09 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/545381 As Pansy would say, oh my, oh my! I looked to my right and saw an ad for pink panties, a pink bra ... oh my, oh my! I looked to my right and saw an ad for pink panties, a pink bra, silver earrings, and polka dot high heeled shoes. It was for a website called Honeyshed. I'm not going to link to it because when I got there I saw a category with a bad word, and some weird stuff. Wowza, what kind of advertising do we need on Catster? Surely, not something like this! I mean, I do love a good boa, but I'm not sure I need polka dot high heeled shoes . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/544306 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:21:45 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/544306 Oh how the years go by Oh how the love brings tears to my eyes All through the changes, the soul n ... Oh how the years go by Oh how the love brings tears to my eyes All through the changes, the soul never dies We fight, we laugh, we cry As the years go by The Year in Review How the Love Brought Tears to My Eyes Diary Picks - 5 times Catster Newsletter - Top Five Pet Profiles Skeezix's Halloween Costume Contest - Spicy Vixen! Muppet's Auction Mr. D's Homecoming Tess, Aldo, Noelle - Operation Rescue Kitty Rescues - Diego's Mom, Catsy's Mom, Sampy's Mom Receiving zealies from friends A fun year in the Samoa Detective Agency The Catster Marketplace/The Cat in the Clover Etsy Shop Converting the guestroom to a cat room! Selling Grandmaw's house in 10 days! We Fight My new brother, Newman! We Laugh Newman Pansy vs. Boogers My Talk Like a Pirate Name - Queen Dynasty Mortimer Halloween - My seven dwarfs! The Catster Blog Our spaceship litterbox The Febreze rosettes The stupidity of dogs Voki messages We Cry Spunky's journey to the bridge All the new angels at the bridge - Alex, Annie, Ashley, Bagpuss, Bear, Buddy, Catsy, Cole, Cybil, Dexter, Edie, Emmett McGee, Felix Mendelssohn, Flinders, Isaac, Jesse James, Jazzi, Lucky Boo, Maggie Moo, Mama Kitty, Merlin's creature Gibbs, Micah, Mr. Sam, Penn, Picasso, Simba, Sir Sonny Bono, Smokey, Squeakers, Stormy B. the doggie, Sweetie Twix's disappearance Tess, Aldo, and Noelle's Mommy passing away Being flagged by somecat All the cats who are euthanized each year due to overpopulation The Febreze rosettes . . . . . and the year went by . . . . . . . Here's to a Happy 2009!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/542604 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:36:33 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/542604 Just when I thought the mature cats were going to have a few days of peace and quiet, the trip to Oh ... mature cats were going to have a few days of peace and quiet, the trip to Ohio Grandmaw's house got postponed! I told you about our leaky ceiling in Mawmee's bedroom - well, thunderstorms are predicted for the weekend, and the roofer can't come out until Monday! So, they didn't think it would be a smart idea to be away and possibly come back to find the ceiling on the floor - MOL! Daddy went in the attic and devised some plan like only Daddies can do. He bought these super duper shammy suck-up-water-like-the-ocean cloths and tacked them to the boards where the water is coming in. You see, it doesn't drip into the attic . . . . . . . no, that would be way to easy to simply place a bucket under the drip! The water slides along against the wood and settles down onto the ceiling where it has dripped completely through to the bedroom floor! Luckily, they were home when all this happened. Can you imagine the mess had they been gone on Christmas Eve and Christmas day? I shutter to think at the clean up on aisle 4 that would have taken place when they got home - wet, smelly carpet and possible dry wall damaging furniture! Tomorrow they are meeting Ohio Grandmaw and Uncle Dave half-way so they can exchange gifts. Then next week, if the roof gets fixed on Monday, they may go to Ohio for a couple of days. . . . . . and take Newman with them! It's always something . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/541835 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:32:18 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/541835 OMC, you can't even begin to imagine the excitement around this house today, and none of it involves ... talking and a few bad words trying to get the old faucet off! So, that project got finished, and Daddy went upstairs in the bedroom, and heard: drip, drip, drip. He looked up and guess what? Their bedroom ceiling was dripping water. Did I forget to tell you that it has been raining like dogs and dogs outside all day? Mawmee is in the kitchen getting cupcakes out of the oven when he yells for her to bring up a big bowl. She said she can't leave the cupcakes unattended (we all know why, don't we?). She comes upstairs with a big bowl, and a pan of cupcakes that need to cool, and she glances in the dining room and saw where somecat left a flojectile! 1. The cupcakes are cooling in the bathroom with the door shut. 2. More cupcakes are in the microwave cooling. 3. Newman is playing in the bowls that are supposed to catch the water from the ceiling. 4. Daddy is bringing in a ladder to go in the attic to see where the leak is coming from. 5. Mawmee is cleaning up flojectiles. 6. Calvin is screaming for his lunch. 7. Gleek is taking a nap - my cats, how can you sleep with all this commotion going on? Daddy is upset because the roof is leaking around the chimney, and we had someone out this summer to fix it. And now it is leaking again! So, they are going to wait and see what the weather is supposed to do over the weekend. If it is going to continue to rain (it has stopped right now), they might be changing their travel plans. After all, if the catsitter is non-Catster, you can bet she is also non-roof fixer, non-ceiling water changer! On a funny note - as if all of the above wasn't funny enough - we got a Christmas present from our friends Ele, Gimme, and Ambro! Guess what they sent us? A whole bunch of bags! Poop bags! Man, was the timing on that purrfect - we were getting sooooo low. Thanks! I hope you all have a pawsome holiday, and that 2009 finds my face on the front page a lot more often! MOL! Merry Christmas . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/541113 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:42:13 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/541113 Hey, did you check out our Catster logo - it has snow on it! Woo hoo - just like Google does - addi ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/539286 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:05:00 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/539286 Well, if only that Diary Gal had to live here, she would realize that picking Newman for an honor is ... full glass of Diet Coke. She pondered where to put it now that the monster can jump like a kangaroo. So, she saw the ironing board set up in the guest bathroom, and decided that would be the best place to put it while she checked email, and cleaned out litter boxes. Can you see where this is going? Sure you can, you're not stupid! You've been reading his diary. All of a sudden . . . . . . . yep, you guessed it . . . . . . loud bang, crash, kaboom, Diet Coke everywhere! He jumped up on the ironing board! OMC - nothing is safe now! Luckily, it was a plastic glass. As Mawmee is cleaning it up, he returns to the scene of the crime! The boy is nothing but stupid! You never return to the crime scene! Might as well write guilty on your forehead when you do that! Will he ever grow up?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/537886 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 13:36:30 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/537886 Thanks to Chester and Winnie for starting a new group called Catster Marketplace - a place for those ... Catster Marketplace - a place for those who make items to share their shop and wares. A gathering place to find cool stuff made by Catsters! We're honored to be part of that new group, and we hope you'll check it out - you're sure to find something just right for you! Let the shopping begin . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/536277 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 14:29:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/536277 Mawmee decided to put out a few Christmas decorations today since we're not having a tree. We do ... you-know-who was in the sleigh and the greenery was all over the kitchen floor. Within another 2 minutes after all the Santas were out of the container, you-know-who was in the container messing around with the tissue paper. Mawmee said we made the right decision in not having a tree this year. OMC - can you imagine what you-know-who would have done to it? It gives me a headache just thinking about it! In fact, I'm not sure that the Santas are safe - even on the mantle!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/534949 Thu, 4 Dec 2008 11:23:16 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/534949 Wowza, we've been so busy helping with the Muppet auction and spending so much time with it that we ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/534052 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:16:31 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/534052 If you'll remember, I won the Spicy Vixen category of Skeezix's Halloween Costume Contest. My pri ... Daisy Mae Maus's Mom is the one who painted my likeness. Be sure to check it out on her blog. I'll be finding a very special place of honor in the house so that everyone can admire it during the holidays. I'm thinking the middle of the fireplace mantle would be purrfect! Thanks, Daisy Mae Maus!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/531386 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:02:56 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/531386 Come on, cats, we're having an auction, and it has started today! Check out the ten items - that' ... Here is the auction site! Thanks for helping Muppet!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/531209 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 20:35:16 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/531209 Are you a Muppethead? If not, then you'd better get over to this group and become one soon! With ... to this group and become one soon! With HQ's approval, we are helping to fill Muppet's bucket. She needs about $5,000 in her bucket to help with a life-saving surgery on her ears. You can read all about Muppet's story on the Catster blog. And you can help fill Muppet's bucket in several ways: 1. Donating a buck or two or three or twenty. 2. Donating an item to be auctioned. 3. Bidding on an item in the auction. Yep, we're having an auction next week, and all the auction action will take place on The Cat in the Clover blog! So, check the blog daily and look for some cool items that you can bid on - you can do your holiday shopping and help Muppet at the same time! Be sure to spread the word about the auction by writing in your diary or mentioning in your groups! Let's show Muppet what Thanksgiving is all about and fill her bucket to overflowing!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/530377 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:50:38 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/530377 I have been so bad about not writing in my diary. I spend a lot of my day either getting away from ... The Cat in the Clover. Mawmee has added pet lover aprons to her shop, and I wanted you to know about it. Now, these aprons are not nearly as stylish as wearing a boa, but they come pretty close. I'm thinking I need an apron. Not because I plan to do any cooking, but I just think they make a nice fashion statement. And I'm all about fashion! Also, be sure to check out Etsy for all your holiday shopping. There is cool jewelry, purses, pottery, and other unique items that would be purrfect for anyone on your list! Have a fun weekend . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/528393 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:39:32 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/528393 I love that new quirky turkey that HQ sent us! And there are lots of other new Thanksgiving rosette ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/526629 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:07:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/526629 Have you seen the new poll on Catster? We're thinking that the new President and his family should ... Superior Intelligence, and that selection is currently in the lead by 46%. As my loyal diary fans know, I have written several diary entries on the stupidity of dogs. There was this entry about how uncivilized they are when guests come to visit. I shudder to think about some diplomat visiting the White House and getting peed on by the First Dog! Then there was this entry about how stupid Rocky was last year around the holidays! We can't have the First Dog dragging muddy paws on the White House carpet! And then we all know how annoying it is when this happens! Who needs a yippy dog making all that noise in the White House?! And friends, it goes on . . . . . . . and on . . . . . . . and on . . . . . . . So, I think there is no doubt that the White House needs a cat. And, I'm thinking what better for a White House than a white cat! And, I just happen to have a shedless, non-allergy, white cat that I could send to the Obamas ASAP . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/525368 Sat, 8 Nov 2008 16:21:29 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/525368 Diego gave a link in his diary to a website called Modern Cat. As I was looking around the site, ... my new idol! Not only does she have a personal seamstress, her photographer is pretty pawsome too. Now, if I could only have her gal call my gal . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/523589 Tue, 4 Nov 2008 17:43:53 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/523589 I certainly wasn't very smart when I said Newman could stay. I should have waited until Election Da ... him before you get to my measly 20 seconds! And I think I need to hire a new videographer. My photographer thinks she can do both jobs, but clearly after seeing her big fat thumb in the way, she has a lot of learning to do! You can't get good help anymore . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/522956 Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:24:59 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/522956 Newman is in rare form today! Mawmee was trying to add some weatherstripping to the front and back ... him. She finished the job, but I decided to stay near the door and look out to the deck - just wishing I could escape! All of a sudden, the video camera was on - time for me to shine! And then guess who decided to videobomb my session? That's right - Newman! So I did what any diva spicy vixen would do in a case like this! I hauled off and beat the beejees out of him! And it was all caught on tape - sort of like a bad run in with the paparazzi! I'm sure it will be out for the world to see sometime before the night is over. I hope my reputation isn't ruined!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/522296 Sat, 1 Nov 2008 12:14:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/522296 We entered Skeezix's Halloween Costume Contest and the winners were announced late last night. Ou ... Halloween Costume Contest and the winners were announced late last night. Our group effort of being Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs gave us a 3rd place in the Funniest Category! We won a $25 gift certificate to Petsmart! Thank you so much to Grrreta for sponsoring that category and awarding such a pawsome prize! And now, the best news of all! I won the Spiciest Vixen category sponsored by DaisyMae Maus! Daisy Mae is quite a vixen herself, so I guess she knew I fit the bill the minute she saw me all dolled up as Snow White! For the prize, I will get a personalized painting of me as a squillion - I can't wait to hang it in our room! Congrats to Calvin for being a diary pick today. We had quite a few trick or treaters last night. If you would like to see some pictures of the cuties who stopped by, you can visit Mawmee's blog. November is starting out good . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/522072 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:45:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/522072 I watched out the front window tonight as the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, Thing 2, Dorothy and Toto, st ... trick or treat! They don't even say, thank you! Mawmee was dressed up like a witch. Daddy was dressed like a cowboy. None of the kids even commented on how they looked! The weather was super duper nice, so they sat on the front porch and we all looked out from the living room. I tried to have them put Newman in somebody's treat bag, but dang, those bags are too small. I did see some boys with pillowcases, and I think Newman would have fit purrfectly inside one of those! The older boys always carry pillowcases. It must be the cool thing to do if you're an older boy. My photographer shot my Thanksgiving picture today. I laughed as I watched her try to take Newman's Christmas picture. The boy is unbelievably wild when it comes to getting his picture taken. Hope you all have a spook-free Halloween . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/521770 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:59:43 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/521770 We always love Skeezix's contests. Again this year, we entered his Halloween costume contest. It ... his Halloween costume contest. It appears that we are finalists - I'm sure because of my stunning beauty as Snow White! So, if you have time, and you want to vote in the contest, stop over and do so. And, please, don't feel like you have to vote for us. You'll recognize a bunch of our friends who also made it to the finals - oh my cats, there is even a bunny rabbit! Happy Halloween to all our friends! And be safe . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/521005 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:57:20 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/521005 The backyard cat hotel got winterized tonight, and it is open for business! The container has bee ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/520343 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:22:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/520343 Grandmaw has gone back home to Ohio. Now, I can have my bedroom back, and I won't get locked out ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/519466 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:29:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/519466 As Pansy would say, oh my, oh my - all my friends have stray cats they are trying to capture before ... oh my, oh my - all my friends have stray cats they are trying to capture before the cold weather sets in. KiKi has this black kitty hanging around! And Diego has this black kitty hanging around! And then ambitious Catsy Angel Princess is helping her Mommy with a bunch of kitties - big and small - wandering around her workplace. This buff colored kitty was the first one captured, but the little kittens are harder to catch. We know all about that because of how difficult Newman was to grab! I hope all those black kitties are captured or find a safe place to hide for Halloween. Some kids are mean and do things to black cats on Halloween, so we'll be purring that KiKi, Diego, and Catsy's Moms will be able to help those cats! On another note - a big happy 20th birthday today to our friend, Scooter! May all your birthday wishes come true.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/518581 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:21:26 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/518581 I think little Newman is related to my #1 Dreamboat, Rufus! You see, Rufus loves to sit in front of ... Rufus! You see, Rufus loves to sit in front of his Drinkwell water fountain. It is soothing to him, and probably helps him fall asleep. Today, little Newmie fell under the Drinkwell trance and is taking a nap in front of it! Oh, sure, it makes him look cute, but that doesn't change anything! He is still a little nuisance! But, a cute nuisance. And, I'm very proud of him for becoming an ARG at the detective agency. He didn't want to join the agency until he had sent out some anonymous rosettes! He was caught by four smart detectives, but he had them going for awhile. He was First Boo! I think you've earned your detective's badge, Newman . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/518170 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:07:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/518170 Grandmaw is here for a week. Gleek and I like to sleep on her bed during the day, so she better not ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/516840 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:27:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/516840 Today is our Daddy's birthday. I think he is having one of those golden type birthdays because he i ... official! All of us chipped in and bought Daddy the coolest gift ever. We thought it was so cool, we bought him two! We got him Leak Frogs! You put a frog near something that could leak - like the washing machine, or the hot water heater. Then if any water gets near it, that frog starts croaking loud enough for the whole neighborhood to hear! Our Grandpaw always told us to turn off the water to the washing machine after you use it because he heard too many stories of people who didn't do that, and the hose to the washer gets old and bursts. Then you get a ton of water and everyone starts floating! Since Mawmee isn't good about turning the water off each time, she thought this was a neat thing for us to get Daddy! Oh, he got some other stuff too like a new lawn mower, but that is boring. We can't wait to hear the frog croak! Actually, I think it is probably a very loud, annoying sound that will scare all of us to pieces . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/516056 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:08:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/516056 Well, I think the Diary Dude is in charge today. The Diary Gal has gone on vacation, and before she ... cute curtain that hangs in front of our litter boxes. It has pom pom tassels on it . . . . . . . . enough said . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/515224 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 06:23:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/515224 My mission today is to find the Diary Gal's address. On Tuesday, she will be receiving a special de ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/514544 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:21:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/514544 I'm glad to see the Diary Gal noticed I had something important to say yesterday! Thanks for pickin ... The Cat's Meow on the homepage! There is no link to be found, and how can we support the blog if we don't have an easy way to find it! I've written the Top Cat purrsonally, and hope to get an answer soon! After all, the dogs have their blog on the main page - aren't we a gazillion times better than dogs? Of course we are . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/514307 Thu, 9 Oct 2008 14:13:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/514307 Guess what? Simba's Mommy was in our town today attending a conference! Mawmee met her downtown ... Simba's Mommy was in our town today attending a conference! Mawmee met her downtown for lunch. She said it was a pawsome time, and she wrote about it in her blog for any of you who want to read it! Simba's Mommy even brought us a present! A very cool string toy that has two different feather toys that can be attached to the end. And some yummy treats! They talked about how cool it would be to have a Catster conference where Catster/Dogster people could meet in person. Wouldn't that be the most pawsome thing ever? I think I'll have my Voki secretary, Paulina, contact HQ and and put that idea in the suggestion box. I guess HQ should have a suggestion box for stuff like this! I'll have Paulina suggest a suggestion box so we can suggest a Catster conference! MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/513840 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 06:33:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/513840 His diary isn't that good! ... His diary isn't that good!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/513485 Tue, 7 Oct 2008 08:42:39 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/513485 I see the Diary Gal felt sorry for squirt and made him a diary pick today! Congratulations, Newman, ... out is more effective than the word no when correcting the dog. It makes a louder noise or something stupid like that. Anyway, Daddy suggested that Mawmee use that word with Newman. Oh my cats, can you believe he even thinks telling us no, out, owt, or stop it is going to mean anything??? MOL, MOL, MOL, ROTFMOL! So, this morning Mawmee had to take Spunky to get his chemo treatment. Daddy stayed home to grade some papers, and he thought it would be a good idea to do that in the kitchen to keep an eye on you-know-who. When Mawmee got home, she was told that Newman had already: 1. Been on the kitchen table twice! 2. Been on the dining room table eyeing the spider web halloween decorations on the chandelier! 3. Wrestled with Calvin while Calvin was in his green bed. 4. Chased each one of us in the living room. 5. Tried to play with Mawmee's reading glasses on the kitchen table. Looks like we're gonna be saying out a gazillion times a day around here . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/513050 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 08:58:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/513050 Well, it's a fine time for my photographer to get my halloween picture taken. Just because she is ... you-know-who! She was trying to get my costume on me when all of a sudden somecat was at the door pulling on the throw rug. I got all distracted! I can't work under this pressure! I may be a professional, but I need quiet on the set! So, I gave the photographer a nip on the hand, and I told her my people will call her people when I'm good and ready!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/512906 Sun, 5 Oct 2008 19:05:39 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/512906 Well, we are entering the first full week of October, and I'm still waiting for my photographer to s ... Mercy and her family! They pose, wear hats, and look professional in their photos. I live with a bunch of nincompoops! Any guesses on what our theme is going to be?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/512264 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 20:11:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/512264 Newman decided he wanted to sleep next to me tonight. I was on the floor next to the computer. He ... being near me because I'm beautiful that I'm suspicious about. I am not going to be his substitute Mother. The last thing I need dragging me down is a baby trying to suck on my ear, or even worse - on my lady parts! That is why I got fixed in the first place! A kid ages you instantly! I can't have my modeling career with a kid in tow! I gave him my low growl. He didn't give up - he is sleeping about two feet away from me right at this moment! I'm feeling nauseous . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/511516 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:15:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/511516 Have you checked out the new Catster blog written by Skeezix and his Food Lady? I was confused wh ... Catster blog written by Skeezix and his Food Lady? I was confused when I saw that the entries go all the way back to the summer. Wonder why we are just now finding out about it? Congratulations to Skeez - we can't wait to read the blog, and we hope Catster puts a permanent link to it on the main page.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/510747 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:47:32 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/510747 Guess who my Mawmee is going to meet in person? Go ahead, guess. Well, since that is practical ... Simba's Mommy is coming to Louisville for a conference in a couple of weeks. She and Mawmee are going to meet and have lunch! I wish I could go too because I'm sure that she wants to see how beautiful I am in person, but it looks like that won't be happening! Mawmee has a surprise for her, but I can't tell . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/508658 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:47:26 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/508658 I've got another boy using my litter box! That little squirt, Newman, has decided that he needs to ... another boy using my litter box! That little squirt, Newman, has decided that he needs to use the big kids' boxes! I know he is the one using it because his pee wees are the size of a quarter! And his poopies are finally starting to take shape! These boys are gonna drive me crazy . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/507866 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:47:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/507866 Take my advice, and run, cats, run! Catster is being taken over by cute ragdoll kittens. Check o ... new baby named Porkchop! Had we known they wanted another kitty, we could have boxed up Newman and shipped him to them! We could still do that if they think Porkchop would like a pal - MOL! Newman is wearing us down, and even Gleek has gone into the same room with him and eaten while Newman was right next to him drinking water! There is no where to run . . . . . . . no where to hide . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/507157 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:28:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/507157 You'll never believe my pirate name from one of those pirate name generators that Boogers mentioned ... Queen Dynasty Mortimer That's right - I'm the queen, and don't you forget it! Giant Elmer Blythe has been a pain in my side today. He can jump like a grasshopper, and he got all in my face while I was chillaxin' on the coffee table. Of course, the photographer was right there. He seems to have taken over my photographer too! The scurvy bilge rat . . . . . . . . . . . Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506846 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:30:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506846 Well, let me tell you that Newman is seriously crazy! He doesn't realize that hissing and growling ... not signs of affection and endearment! He wants my tail, and he isn't getting it. And he also isn't getting the message when I hiss at him. Somecat get him a dictionary . . . . . . . quick . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506690 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:55:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506690 Why didn't anybody give Newman the household handbook when he arrived? He obviously hasn't read t ... Hold on here! No one chases me in this house!! You got that straight, little pirate? Daddy thinks Newman knows I'm a girl. He better not try to get milk from me, or I might have to smack him . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506506 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:36:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506506 Our power went off again today at 11:30 a.m. and just came back on six hours later! So, if we dis ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506228 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:47:38 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/506228 We're back after two days of no electricity! Wowza, hurricane Ike decided to take a right turn from ... She is a he! Just what I need around here - another boy to bug me! I've been checking him out through the baby gate, but the door can't stay open long because that stinker can climb the gate and he is over it in no time! Yes, he has a name, but that doesn't mean we're keeping him despite the number one rule: If you give 'em a name, they're yours! Although, Daddy has a little soft spot in his heart because he said we could keep him. Mawmee really wants to find him a nice home, so that is still the plan. Wait until you see him - you're gonna want to add him to your family - MOL! He is pretty cute, and he loves to play, and he went to the vet today. And, yes, he is going to have his own page, but that doesn't mean we're keeping him despite the number two rule: If you give him a Catster page, he is yours! And he is only 1.08 pounds, but the vet said he is probably 8 weeks old, but Mawmee thinks he is younger, but what does she know, she has never owned a kitten before. I'm sure once you all see him, you can let us know what you think!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/505216 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:48:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/505216 Well, friends, I've got an update to the kitten Mawmee and Daddy saw last night that I wrote about i ... my previous diary entry! They went out for dinner tonight, and on the way home, Mawmee asked if they could stop at that daycare and see if the kitten was around. Now, you must realize she was very brave in asking this, and Daddy was very kind in saying yes. So, she got out and looked around the bushes in the front of the house. She called out and heard a tiny meow. She looked under the bushes and didn't see anything. All of a sudden, she saw the kitty in the middle of the bush! She reached in and petted him/her, and out he/she bolted and ran around to the back of the house, with Mawmee in hot pursuit! The kitty went under a section of the house. Mawmee got on the ground and looked in - the kitty was meowing and meowing, but wouldn't come out. So, she left a bowl of water under the house with the kitty with the intention of going home, getting some food, and leaving it under the house so at least the kitty could eat. Of course, all the way home, you can just imagine the conversation in the car! She came back and as she pulled in the driveway, the kitty was back in the front of the house and ran into a bush. Mawmee was very brave to reach into the bush and grab the kitty - she wasn't letting go this time - Mawmee and the kitty - the kitty was holding on to the bush for dear life! She got in the car and put the kitty in a xerox box (with no lid). The kitty jumped out of the box and was scared! She finally got the kitty back in the box with some small dry food and he started eating it. She hightailed it home, and called Daddy when she got in the driveway. She took the kitty to the guest bathroom and started checking him over. She decided to rinse him off, and then discovered he was covered in fleas, and I mean covered - they were eating him alive! She has spent the last several hours getting fleas off him. Luckily we had some flea spray that said it was safe for kittens. She sprayed it on a washcloth and wrapped his body in it. That seemed to help, but there were so many fleas on his face, it almost made her ill! Daddy came in to help, and again, you can imagine the conversation that was going on! Mawmee washed her in the sink, and her poor little body was almost bloody from all the fleas biting her. She took the flea comb and got more off. I'm telling you it was like nothing we've ever seen before! Of course, I came in the bathroom once because the door didn't latch - I got booted out very quickly! We're just praying that those fleas didn't escape into any other part of the house. All the towels and Mawmee's clothes are on the front porch - MOL! Okay - are you ready for this? We think (but can't be positive because we've never had a kitten before) the kitty is female. And, sit down for this one . . . . . . . we think she is a ragdoll! OMC - she has Rufus' blue, blue eyes! She is mostly white with darker ears, and patches of a light tan on her back legs. I think her feet are a couple of colors. Tomorrow all of us except Calvin and Spunky are going to get Frontline on our backs just in case some loose flea decides to take up housing on us! Now - here is what we need from any of our local friends reading my diary. We have to find this kitty a home. And I am very serious about this. We can not keep this kitten. We do not particularly want to take her to the no-kill shelter because we aren't sure they will accept her, but we will try that if we can't find anyone who would like her. Of course, none of this will happen until after she gets a visit to the vet. Any helpful advice from those experienced with kittens would be greatly appreciated. OMC - what a night . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/504970 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:43:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/504970 Since my sister, Sugar is shy and not as many cats read her diary, she said I could do this diary en ... Sugar is shy and not as many cats read her diary, she said I could do this diary entry. On her page banner you will see this: GIRL CAT+ a BOY CAT+ 7 YEARS = 420,000 cats That is the number of cats that can potentially be brought into this world if left unspayed and unneutered. No, the original girl and boy cat don't have that many kittens, but each kitten they have can also have kittens, etc., etc., etc.! Last night Mawmee and Daddy were coming home. It was dark outside. Daddy was driving, and he said, oh, look it's an opposum crossing the street. They looked closer as it got to the other side, and no, it wasn't an opposum, it was a baby kitten! Mawmee insisted they stop. Of course, they had a long discussion about the number of cats we already have. Mawmee said she would take the kitty in the morning to the no-kill shelter. So, after they got home and got stuff out of the car (they had to do that first), they went back to look for the kitty. Sure enough, he was there. Sitting all alone in the grass in front of this house that is a daycare - on a very busy street. He was very, very tiny. Mawmee approached him and he was scared. He mewed very sweet. He started to run every time she got close. She was finally able to get close enough and she petted him once. He was very skinny and bony. And then he darted. Luckily, toward the daycare house. And with flashlights for the next half hour, they looked for the kitty. Occasionally Mawmee heard him, but the loud noise from the cars on the road made it difficult. He must have been in bushes and shrubs around the property because they never found him. And that broke Mawmee's heart. She thought about that poor kitty all night. I always check out the Diary of the Day. Yesterday, the cat (whom I don't remember now) that was DOTD wrote in her diary that she just had 8 kittens. I noticed she was only 1 year old, and one of her picture captions mentioned this being her second litter. Now, if I lose anycat's friendship over this diary entry, I am truly sorry, but THIS HAS TO STOP! Responsible pet ownership includes spaying and neutering. If you can't afford to have your pets spayed and/or neutered then: 1. You shouldn't own a pet! 2. You shouldn't let your pets outside to potentially get pregnant. 3. You should only own cats of the same sex and keep them inside! According to the Humane Society of the United States - 3 - 4 million cats and dogs are euthanized each year. 3 -4 million euthanized!!!!!!!!!!! If that number doesn't impress you to do something, I don't know what will! PLEASE help control the pet population and have your cats and dogs spayed and neutered! We owe it to our pets! *steps down from soapbox*]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/504226 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:03:50 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/504226 Well, I finally figured out how to get that Diary Gal's attention - don't write in my diary! It's b ... don't write in my diary! It's been a week since I wrote anything, and I get attention - go figure! I'm sure it will be a day of all attention on me, and I totally deserve it! My photographer has been busy with all this silly pirate stuff, and I am not about to wear dreadlocks and a pirate hat! And don't you dare call me a pirate wench. It sounds so . . . . . . . mechanical. I might insist on a photo session today because it has been forever since I got real attention around this house! Thanks, friends, for all your lovely rosettes. I'm going to have a shrimp salad for lunch, and then maybe one of those juicy steaks for dinner. And, God forbid anything be wrong with my blood pressure, or kidneys! I'm the glue holding this house together . . . . . . . . as usual . . . . . . P.S. I notice I'm the last pick on the list . . . . . hmmmppppfff . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/501684 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 08:16:27 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/501684 I read that Mercy and family had their Halloween pictures taken already! Wowza, is their Mom on the ... Calvin . . . . . Violet . . . . . . Gleek . . . . . . . . move this bed out of the way . . . . . . I'm going to build a photography studio . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/501266 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 05:41:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/501266 No, I'm not giving you some new lingo like Calvin does - I'm talking about Dancing with the Stars! ... Dancing with the Stars! I'm glad that it will be starting up again soon. There is another interesting line up of stars on the show this season. And don't you think it's interesting that they went into the cellar of obscurity and dug up Cloris Leachman? I mean, come on, the gal is 82 years old. Do you really think she wants to dance? She probably can barely walk at that age - MOL! The producers of the show had to go dig up some olde furt dancer for her because they knew the young dancers would kill her before the show ended. So, Mark Ballas' Dad, Corky, will be her partner. Can you imagine having a father named Corky? They better pick some really slow music for those two! Look at this picture - she has to hold a stick to even keep her balance! While they were in that cellar, they could have at least dug around for somebody like Paul Newman or Robert Redford!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/500384 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:27:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/500384 Three years ago after Katrina hit and left the New Orleans area a disaster, we spent the next year a ... helping Mawmee reunite owners with their cocker spaniels who had been sent to shelters and taken out of the state. All of that was before Catster - in fact, the reason Autumn joined Dogster was to pmail an adopted Katrina cocker spaniel who was a member. When Mawmee was mentally drained from all the sadness and frustration in not being able to find dogs, or finding dogs but not being able to find their owners, we decided to turn to something happy and we all joined Catster. And now, here we are waiting to see what Gustav is going to do to the New Orleans area. We send out purrs to all the Catster families who are in line to possibly be affected by the hurricane or storm. Many things were learned after Katrina concerning pets and what should have been done. Please - if you ever have to evacuate your home - remember these important items concerning your pets: 1. Take your pets with you! 2. Have identification on your pet - the best ID ever is a microchip! 3. Put identification on the carrying case - not something that can easily come off - use a permanent marker if you have a hard case. Write the info on the inside and outside. 4. Take important papers with you - vaccinations, vet name and phone number. 5. Take the pets' medications with you. 6. Don't forget food and water - bowls, and leashes. It is a good idea to have a duffle bag with some items ready to go. You never know if you'll have to evacuate in the middle of the night, or not have much time to gather everything together. Don't assume that you will be able to come back to your house within a day or two. That is the one huge problem that Katrina caused - people left pets with food and water, but then couldn't get home. We think about the Mitchell family and their doggie,Chloe. We think about Shalanda, and the dog she spent three years fighting to get back - Jazz. We think about Cedric and King. We hope they will all be safe from the storm . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/499769 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:06:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/499769 I have been a good girl for waaaaaaay too long. Therefore, I am now experimenting with my bad side. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/499430 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:06:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/499430 The guest room/computer room where Gleek and I like to nap has a room air conditioner in it. We hav ... ginormous! She ran out of the room, shut the door and yelled for Daddy. He said, I just saw that bee outside when I took Rocky out! He got a flyswatter, put on his hazmat suit - MOL - and went in for the kill! Lots of swatting, a few nasty words, having to get a chair and take the overhead light down, more swatting, more missing, and then he finally took him down! Luckily, we were on the other side of the door. I don't think I'll ever be able to step a paw into that room again . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/498452 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:24:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/498452 Have you hugged a tree lately? Have you seen the tree hugging ad on Catster? I like to keep up w ... Princess Palace for Peewees and Poopies would seem very royal with shredded up newspaper! I suppose it would make good reading material while I'm in there, but since I'm not 100% sure I want to use the Princess Palace, or as Calvin calls it - the Spaceship - I think I'll stick with the litter I'm used to. I also don't think it looks very feminine to climb a tree . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/497792 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:39:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/497792 I'm sorry, but there is no amount of talk that is going to convince me that the Litter Robot is a Pr ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/497496 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:10:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/497496 I'm very sorry that we haven't been around much the past couple of weeks. That whole ordeal with Da ... Etsy shop open for business! She has been making a lot of kitty beds to put in her on-line shop. Of course, I am approving all the designs of the beds in the Diva Catalog. They are adorned with boas, but I wouldn't let her use any from my personal collection! For some reason, Violet and Calvin are featured in the shop's banner. I need to find out why I'm not on there - hmmpppfff! If you have a chance to stop by her shop, please look around and let me know what you think! Have a pawsome weekend . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/496513 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:38:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/496513 Daddy is home from his stress test. He did great, and only felt a little lightheaded when it was ov ... wonder if there is a problem. Thank you all for your concern and support through pmails, rosettes, and purrs. Your friendship means a lot to all of us! Now, I've got to get ready to meet my fans - Gleek and I are going together to our annual vet visit. Why do I have to share important moments with him? Oh well, I'll show him how you are supposed to act in the car . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/496245 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:39:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/496245 This morning Daddy woke up Mawmee by telling her he thought he was having a heart attack. He felt p ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/495140 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:41:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/495140 A year ago today our Grandmaw left to go to heaven. We all miss her so much. Even I miss her, and ... in her blog today, if you would like to know more about her and see a picture of her when she was in high school. That is our Mawmee's favorite picture of when Grandmaw was a young girl. We love you Grandmaw, and think about you all the time . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/494079 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:34:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/494079 Tonight, our friend, Alex made his journey to the bridge. Alex was such an inspiration to so many ... Alex made his journey to the bridge. Alex was such an inspiration to so many friends on Catster. He was 23 years old - can you say Wowza! How lucky his Moms were to have him in their lives for such a long time. I know our Mawmee wishes we would all live that long. We know his family is sad, but we also know that one day they will see him again. Until that day, he will be shining down on them from the bridge. Rest in peace, sweet Alex. We send purrs of love to your family . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/493026 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:00:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/493026 This morning when I checked Catster, I had to do a double take because for a minute I thought I was ... Cat of the Day! Am I in the movie Groundhog Day? But then I realized it was another male version of me - River sure has a face that resembles mine. I guess that is why he is one of my Top Ten Dreamboats - #4! I'm sure he will go far in life, and I'm also sure the Cat of the Day Gal was thinking about me when she chose him for the front page . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/492837 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:30:26 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/492837 This morning when I checked Catster, I had to do a double take because for a minute I thought I was ... Diary of the Day! But then I realized it was the male version of me - Binky sure has a profile that resembles mine. I'm sure he will go far in life, and I'm sure the Diary Gal was thinking about me when she chose him for the front page . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/491692 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:21:49 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/491692 I'm loving that new sparkly diamond rosette! Thank you, HQ, for recognizing that we are gems. He ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/491690 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:18:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/491690 Am I imagining things, or did our pictures on our page get smaller? It seems to me that once Catste ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/490300 Mon, 4 Aug 2008 09:07:04 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/490300 For all our friends who want to see some of the pictures Mawmee and Daddy took on their wonderful Al ... visit my Mawmee's blog! I'm still waiting to see what she brought me from the trip. I didn't see a whale come through the door, so it doesn't look like we'll be getting another sibling! Happy Birthday to our friend, KiKi, who becomes a teenager today! And happy birthday to our local friend, Cleopatra, who is celebrating her 12th birthday today! We also continue to purr for Cole who we hope is on the upswing! Keep on fighting, Cole, we're pulling for you.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/489607 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:49:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/489607 When I got back from my staycation and had time to check my pmail, I thought maybe I had been awarde ... Feline of the Year because I had a gazillion pmails and a trazillion blue f's floating around on the homepage. I was positive that the f stood for Fabulously Fine Feline. You can imagine my disappointment when I saw that all my siblings had a trazillion f's too. I knew they weren't fabulous, so it had to be something else! We must be the stinkiest family on Catster! It's true that no cat can stink up a litterbox like Gleek, Calvin, or Violet! And, it's also true that we should own stock in that Febreze Pet Odor Eliminator Air Effects Air Freshener! Oh, now I get it! Febreze is looking for their next spokescat! Well, you've come to the right place. Let me show you my resume . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/485652 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:03:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/485652 Well, well, well . . . . . . I see the diary gal has finally come out of hiding and chosen my diary ... just in time because I'll be on staycation starting tomorrow! Have you cats realized that is has been 192 days since the last time I was chosen as a diary pick? That is absurd! Has she not been absolutely fascinated with the spaceship alien story? And what about Cattitude Week - wasn't that diary-pick worthy? And my feelings about the Kroger bag contest - didn't that impress her? I guess she was curious about me being an Astronautte or as Rufus said, Astronette - which reminds me of Annette Funicello which is another diary entry all in itself! Thanks to my diary fans for showering me with rosettes today! I'm glad my fans haven't deserted me. Until next week . . . . . bon voyage . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/484476 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:24:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/484476 I have officially been seen in the spaceship! I like to do my business when no one is watching, but ... astronaut is so masculine, so I'd like to be called astronautte, or some other cute title that Rufus will call me! Happy 13th Birthday today to Spunky! We hope he stays around a long time and can beat that nasty cancer! In other news, we will be on staycation starting on Friday! I know, can you believe it is our second staycation this year? Of course, Karen, the non-Catster catsitter, will be stopping in twice a day. We had to call her last night and tell her all about our new spaceship, Spunky's collar, and not to feed Calvin so much Tiki - MOL! We'll miss you while we are gone, and we'll try to do a few diary entries before we leave. Last night we had a bad storm and our electricity was off until late. It was so primitive around here with the flashlights and candles. Have a pawsome week . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/484074 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:40:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/484074 Well, friends, the mystery deepens. I think we have aliens living with us - invisible aliens! An ... deposit, and the green light being on! If any of you have spaceships and know what might be happening, please let me know. Maybe all spaceships come with invisible aliens, and when the shipping box is opened, they invade your house! I might need an alien buster . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/483903 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:23:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/483903 There is a new mystery to be solved, but this mystery isn't a case at the Samoa Detective Agency. T ... Samoa Detective Agency. This is a mystery in my house! Everyone knows that Calvin is using the spaceship. The proof is in the pictures! He steps on the landing pad, goes into the spaceship, does his business, steps out onto the landing pad and runs down the stairs! For those of you who don't have a spaceship, here is what happens. 1. You step on the landing pad, and the green light turns to red. That means STOP - no other cats can enter because the spaceship is only big enough for one astronaut at a time! 2. When you exit the spaceship, you step on the landing pad again, and then there is the countdown to blast off. 3. The countdown goes for seven minutes. 4. The spaceship goes into orbit and removes all deposits made by the astronaut. The Weightless Cat Mystery involves one of the remaining astronauts who have access to the spaceship: Violet, Gleek, and yours truly! It appears that one of the three of us enter and leave the spaceship without using the landing pad! Mission Control will find a deposit in the spaceship, but the green light is on. Countdown was a failure because the astronaut was weightless and floated out of the spacecraft! Mission Control must then manually push a button to start the spaceship's blast off. What you fail to realize is that Mission Control is loving the no scoop feature of the spaceship, and even pushing the button is too much trouble - MOL! Now, if you have read Violet's diary, you can be 100% confident that he is not the weightless cat! And Gleek is still doing roman numerals, letters, and numbers in the old fashioned litterbox. Hmmmmm, that leaves one astronaut! It proves the point that I am not in anyway overweight, fat, plump, rotund, or any other term you might have heard my brothers use! And it also proves that my ballet lessons have come in handy . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/483147 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:23:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/483147 Calvin just told me that LuLu told him that HQ has changed Plus so that we can now have 100 photos i ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/482560 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:13:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/482560 Tonight one of my favorite shows returns to television for its fifth season! Project Runway is a fa ... Project Runway is a fave among a lot of Catster friends, so I wanted to remind you to tune in to the Bravo channel to catch the show! Look at the picture and you'll see that Nina is still on the show! She got the ax from Elle Magazine, so it will be interesting to see how Heidi introduces her tonight. If you haven't watched the show before, you're missing a good one. It's fierce . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/481910 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:43:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/481910 As the upstairs princess, I have yet another duty added to my list of responsibilities. I must gu ... my castle. I asked him if he knew the secret password. He said, is it Rotunda?, and when I told him no, he went in to use the other litter box. Rotunda? - what kind of password is that . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/480841 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:18:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/480841 In a desperate attempt to get me in the castle, Mawmee turned it on today. She didn't know it was g ... the castle, Mawmee turned it on today. She didn't know it was going to cycle, and she was afraid I would run from the room never to return! I was fascinated by my moving castle! I watched it do its thing, and then when she left the room, I walked very gingerly over and looked inside. I'm still not too sure about going inside the castle yet. I don't see Prince Charming anywhere around to help me up the step! We're going to start taking bets on who will be the first one to actually do something inside it. If you have a prediction, let me know, and I'll start a tally sheet . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/480684 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:11:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/480684 I was told today that the spaceship in one of my rooms is my own private princess castle. I'm thi ... castle. Not gonna happen . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/479961 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:37:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/479961 My friend, Cleopatra, just won first place in the Virtual Cat Show on the Cat Channel! She asked ... Cleopatra, just won first place in the Virtual Cat Show on the Cat Channel! She asked me about the Kroger bag contest. I knew we had not won, but I had forgotten to go check out the winners, so I'm glad she reminded me. Here are the top ten winning designs. I sure don't think there is anything special about the first place bag! I see the winners of the top two bags are from Georgia. The third place bag says, All About Tomorrow - that sounds like a bag Calvin would have created! Congratulations to Cleo - she is from my hometown! Stop by and make friends with her . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/478439 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:20:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/478439 You cats have heard the proverb: Train up your parents in the way they should go; and when they a ... Train up your parents in the way they should go; and when they are old, they will not depart from it. I've been doing some training lately. I've read all these diaries about litterboxes being sanitized and scrubbed weekly. Our maid has fallen short on her duties. So, last weekend, all our boxes got scrubbed and sanitized. And the maid is doing a much better job of cleaning up the mess that gets stuck to the box when the boys pee against the back or front of the box! The reason the maid must keep the boxes super clean is because I refuse to use a dirty box. Yes, I have been known to pee on the carpet. Sure, I'd love to have my very own box, but my brothers feel the need to pee and poo in all three boxes we have. We could have six boxes, and they would still spread their stink in each box! There isn't a problem keeping the boxes clean when the maid is around because she gets the stink out the minute it hits the sand. The problem happens when the maid goes on vacation. And since the maid is going on vacation in a couple of weeks, we are getting a surprise! I won't tell you what the surprise is until it arrives! I'm sure you can guess what we are getting . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/478042 Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:23:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/478042 Here is the dictionary's definition of fireworks: A combustible or explosive device for producing ... fireworks: A combustible or explosive device for producing a striking display of light or a loud noise, used for signaling, or as part of a celebration. Here is my definition of fireworks: Neighbors who have nothing better to do with their money but buy cheap, noisy explosive devices that can burn your hands and that disturb all the animals in the neighborhood just so their kids can hear loud pops. It has already started and it isn't even dark here yet . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/477558 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:25:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/477558 Today I went downstairs, and I noticed the door to Daddy's study was open. I peeked in and saw Ro ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/477323 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 18:25:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/477323 Does any other cat think that lady in the Arm & Hammer Clumping Cat Litter ad is creepy? You know - ... Arm & Hammer Clumping Cat Litter ad is creepy? You know - that ad over on the right of the page. I think it stinks - get it? It says Odor Alert- MOL! I don't like seeing her move around while she is holding that cat. The next thing you know, she will be talking to me at the computer. That will be super freaky! I don't think that cat she is holding likes her either . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/476240 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:59:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/476240 First it was my Voki - on strike! And now my weather gal has gone missing! Did they take a vacat ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/474472 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:22:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/474472 You probably think this diary entry is about Lancelot because he moos like a cow! Nope - sorry, Lan ... Moo. It's a cool site where you can have things made. So, we decided to make one of their sticker books. What we liked about the sticker book is the fact that you can upload as many pictures as you want for the book. The book doesn't have to be all of the same picture. Since there are seven of us, including the dog, that was an appealing feature. Our sticker book arrived today! It is so pawsome. The stickers are glossy, and the stickers of me are hollywood quality! Check out their website when you have time . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/474082 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:15:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/474082 OMC - there is a lot of activity in the house today! I saw paint cans come in last night, so I smel ... well, no wonder nobody comes to visit if they have to sleep in the room with the litterboxes! When Ohio Grandmaw comes, she sleeps in the other guest room which is also the computer room. If we have more visitors, then the litterboxes get moved out of the other guest room. We don't make our visitors sleep in a room where Calvin and Gleek do their poopies - MOL! The cat room which hereinafter will be called Samoa's Room, will be painted, and so will the guest bathroom. I'm pleased with the color for Samoa's Room, and I know Violet will love it too. It will be a few shades lighter than the current color - the new color is called lavender lace. The bathroom is a taupe color called hazelnut cream. The bed will stay in the room, but a lot of other stuff is getting moved out. Our cat tree will be relocated to Samoa's Room! The coolest thing I saw is the ceiling paint. It goes on pink so you can see where you are painting. Then it turns to white. If you remember when we painted the other guest room, that ceiling paint went on purple, and then turned white. Wouldn't a pink ceiling be way cool? And guess what else? The carpet is getting pulled up and Mawmee and Daddy are putting down a wood floor. They've been working for so many months at Grandmaw's house, and now they want to do some projects at our house. I may need to move out during these projects so that I can get my afternoon naps in without disruption! Better yet, I think these projects need a supervisor, and I'm just the cat for the job . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/473252 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:59:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/473252 Daddy cut the grass in the front yard this afternoon. He takes the grass clippings down to the gard ... that's oh, my deer, not oh, my dog what should he do now? He stood still hoping the baby would go out the gate. He wondered how the baby got into the garden because it is too high for him to jump in. The next thing you know, the baby deer ran through a hole in the chicken wire that encloses the garden and ran into the woods. Daddy didn't know there was a hole in the chicken wire. The Mommy deer must have made that hole and told the baby to get in the garden where it would be safe. Of course, when Mawmee heard the story, she had to go down to the garden and make sure the hole in the wire was big enough for the baby. She bent the chicken wire so no sharp edges would cut the baby deer. She had the camera with her just in case the baby showed up, but he was hiding safely in the woods until his Mommy comes to get him. First the snake (read Violet's diary today), and now this - what a nature-filled day . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/472476 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:16:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/472476 Today I helped Mawmee get our deck ready. Violet came out for a few minutes, but he likes to stick ... Dreamboat #2 as Diary of the Day today! Way to go, Diego! Have a pawsome day, and tell that Diary Gal she picked a good one . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/472206 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:24:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/472206 Tonight I've taken the next step to becoming world famous. Who needs that Diary Gal anyway?! I'm ... Skeezix and Jeter are our two favorite cat blogs. The lovely Luna's Mommy started her own blog. She has been asking my Mawmee when she was going to start a blog. She told Luna's Mommy she didn't have much time for a blog, and the next thing you know, she started one! I was not happy about this because I'm sure it's going to cut into my diary time, my super model posing time, and my grooming time! However, once I saw her blog and realized I was on it, I had to rethink that maybe this will be a good move for my career as a super model! You know the exposure will be fabulous! I should insist on at least one entry a week entirely devoted to me. I know, you cats are probably thinking I should have my own blog. That would be entirely too much work for me. I do need my beauty sleep . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/471795 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:22:44 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/471795 Somebody with nothing to do but cause trouble has hacked into photobucket's site. They call themsel ... Net Devilz. I think evil people like this should get a life! All our pages are missing their backgrounds and all our other photobucket images. I hope the photobucket devil busters are working overtime to get this problem corrected . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470934 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:49:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470934 We had a family meeting and decided to each take a letter in Father's Day and describe our Daddy usi ... Father's Day and describe our Daddy using that letter. I'll go first - of course! F stands for Funny, Friendly, and Fantastic! My daddy is fantastic because he lets me buy as many boas as I want. He also likes to rub my belly when I lay on my back, even when he knows I'll probably bite him! Happy Daddy's Day and thanks for telling me I'm your favorite! I hope all the Catster Daddies have a pawsome day . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470344 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:39:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470344 We don't have any pictures from our staycation because Karen, the non-Catster catsitter, didn't both ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470225 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:01:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470225 Oh my cats, are my friends the greatest in the world, or what? I got zealies as a gift from Ele', G ... Ele', Gimme, and Ambro, and also from Winnie, Chester, and Taz! You guys are so pawsome, and I can't thank you enough! I'm off to give Miou-Miou a rosette! Have a pawsome Flag Day/Father's Day weekend . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470213 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:19:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/470213 We always run out of zealies. I think when you have more than four pets, you should get more zealie ... uncleared, and it will take several days for the echeck to be processed by the bank. I've never had that problem before! What a bummer! We wanted to send Miou-Miou a rosette for being Cat of the Day. And there are some friends having birthdays this weekend . . . . . . and Boogers is getting married . . . . . . . . . and tomorrow is flag day . . . . . . It really is Friday the 13th . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/469619 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:55:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/469619 Tonight Mawmee is going with her Red Hot friends to see Men Oh Paws, The Musical. I didn't realiz ... Men Oh Paws, The Musical. I didn't realize men had paws. My Daddy doesn't have paws, and I would hardly call Calvin, Violet, Gleek, or Spunky men, but they do have paws! And who would even think about writing music about men's paws? Being a cat is so much easier than being human . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/469110 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:37:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/469110 . . . . . . . but she said she isn't gonna cry today - MOL! Happy Birthday to my Mawmee! I asked ... L! Some of our friends have also sent rosettes, special gifts, and pmails to wish Mawmee a happy birthday. She really appreciates those thoughtful messages. Yesterday, she treated herself to a manicure and pedicure, and today she is getting her hair cut. She said pampering yourself is a good thing! Have a pawsome birthday, Mawmee - I love you . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/468773 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:37:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/468773 Ahhhhh, it was June 9, 2007 . . . . . . . . a day I'll never forget as long as I live . . . . . . . ... Diary of the Day! 2007 . . . . . . . the year the Diary Gal had her act together! What has happened to her this year? She must have been given other Catster duties because she has fallen short on handing out diary kudos to me. I've only been on the pick list once - waaaaaaaaaay back in January! I remember the good 'ole days . . . . . . . . . when there was a Diary Pawpular List . . . . . . . . . when Boogers and I battled it out for that top spot . . . . . . when we finally took over top honors from that Mary Magdalina chick. Hey, I wonder what ever happened to her? 2007 . . . . . . . it was a good diary year . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/468426 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:26:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/468426 Mawmee and Daddy got home around 1:00 this morning from their vacation. We were all very excited ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/464867 Thu, 29 May 2008 05:38:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/464867 Daddy went downstairs this morning and looked out and saw a box on the front porch. He yelled upsta ... Febreze Air Effect Pet Odor Eliminator! Woooooooooooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooooo! We had joined this group a long time ago, and those who joined early could sign up for some type of freebie. We had no idea at the time what the freebie was going to be. Mawmee was hoping for at least a can of the odor removing spray because we have plenty of odor producers in this house! What a great surprise! Thank you Febreze! Mawmee told Daddy that we now have a carrying case for each one of us in case of emergency and needing to get out of the house fast. He laughed and said it would take half a day to get everyone in a carrying case and out of the house! MOL . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/464766 Wed, 28 May 2008 19:36:25 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/464766 Do you know what happened 100 years ago today? Well, I'll tell you! A lady named Laura was born. ... aunt to my grandmaw when she was a little girl. Then when my grandmaw had a little girl, she named her after this non-relative aunt. That is how my Mawmee got her name. Today is Aunt Laura's 100th birthday. She is no longer living, but she and Uncle Johnny were very important people in Mawmee's life. They never had children, but they were Aunt and Uncle to several families. Happy 100th Birthday, Aunt Laura . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/464205 Tue, 27 May 2008 10:11:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/464205 Now, I'm not talking about the song . . . . . . . and I'm not talking about the stuff in your freeze ... ICE - In Case of Emergency! In light of everything that has happened regarding Aldo, Tess, and Noelle, it is a good thing for your parents to have an Emergency Plan for you. Remember when cell phones first came out, and they told your parents that they should enter an ICE number into the phone? Then if an emergency situation came up, someone could check the cell phone directory under ICE and contact the right person! Eventually, I think Catster will help us by creating someplace where we can store emergency information, but I have an idea too! Here is my idea: 1. What if you told one really good Catster friend that you trust some of your emergency information - your vet, a local contact, your catsitter's name, etc. 2. Then you put that friend's badge on your page as your ICE! Wowza - how simple! Another good idea is to make sure your vet is listed at Catster Local. Then, mark that vet as one of your spots, and it will show up on your page! Mawmee is putting together a fact sheet on each of us and putting it in a binder so that our catsitter and her friends will have all the information they need in case of an emergency. Of course, we are going to list our Catster URLs on our fact sheet! This fact sheet is especially important if you are in our situation - we have no family in town! Don't delay - get your ICE plan ready today . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/463252 Sat, 24 May 2008 16:18:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/463252 First, let me thank Arnold P. for starting off my holiday weekend on a good note. He was my 20,000 ... dirty in order for her to give me a nod. She seems to like poopie talk - MOL! Secondly, I'm enjoying those cute waving flag rosettes! A Boy Scout and his mother delivered our holiday flag to the front yard this morning. For $30, one local troop brings a flag on a pole and puts it in our yard on every holiday. They pick it up when the holiday is over, so we'll have that flag for several days! Thirdly, today is my Mawmee and Daddy's 22nd anniversary! They celebrated by going out to dinner last night because Daddy drove to Ohio Grandmaw's house today to visit her. Daddy's Ohio brother is gone for the weekend, and Daddy felt like he should be there to take her to the cemetery on Memorial Day. Our Ohio Grandpaw was in the Marines during WWII. He was stationed on Iwo Jima, and got a purple heart for being injured. All of his brothers were in the military too. One of his brothers is buried in Punchbowl Cemetery over in Hawaii. So, Memorial Day is very important to Daddy and Ohio Grandmaw. Fourthly, please forgive us if we don't have time to send out individual thank yous for our lovely rosettes and special gifts. Thank you so much for being so generous to our family! Mawmee and Daddy are leaving next Saturday on vacation, and there is so much to do before they leave. Fifthly, one of those things to do is put together fact sheets on all of us with detailed information. Hazel Lucy has a great example here that you can follow in making up your own Emergency Contact card for the house, wallet card, and card for your parents' vehicles. Sixthly, my Emergency Contact information will not be on a card, but it will be bound in a leather book - required reading for anyone coming to our house. I plan to have a whole section devoted to photos. Not only will this be an Emergency Contact Book, but it can be used as my portfolio when booking modeling jobs in the future. Seventhly, I can't believe Spunky has to wear a plastic collar. Give me some jewels and a glue gun, and I'll have him looking fine! Have a pawsome Memorial Weekend! Honor the brave . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/462783 Fri, 23 May 2008 06:57:49 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/462783 Another angel enters through the Rainbow Bridge gates today. We all purr that Simba's journey will ... Simba's journey will be peaceful. Looking around Catster today you can see how many lives Simba has touched. Besides all the photos that cats are using as their main picture, I have been reading some beautiful diary entries about Simba. We loved the parties we attended with Simba. Watching her and Gordy act so silly - it brings a smile to my face to remember how funny they were together! And of course, Simba's diary entries were both informative and amusing. She had a great sense of humor even during her illnesses. We purr for her family today as they deal with the sadness of sending her to the bridge. It is never easy to see them leave, but it is always done in love. Simba and her Mommy had a wonderful love that will live on forever in her Mommy's heart. We'll miss you, Simba, but we know the parties at the bridge will be even better than before. You'll shine and make the rainbow brighter. Glompity glomp glomps to you - we'll never forget you. Rest in peace . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/462367 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:08:12 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/462367 Woooooooooooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooooooo! Mawmee and Daddy got an offer on Grandmaw's hou ... pinch me - is this for real? And, she found a four-leaf clover when she was cutting the grass this afternoon! And, Aldo got in the trap and is at the vet's office! Today is lucky Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/461531 Mon, 19 May 2008 13:07:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/461531 In addition to the sadness of Tess, Aldo, and Noelle losing their Mommy, we found out today that Sim ... Simba will be making her journey to the bridge on Friday, May 23rd. We send our purrs and love to Simba and her Mommy during this very sad time. Hold on to the 20 years of wonderful memories, and make these last days special - as we know you will. Purrs . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/460953 Sat, 17 May 2008 19:12:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/460953 Wasn't that the most exciting Preakness today? Of course, we were all cheering on Big Brown, and th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/460517 Fri, 16 May 2008 11:00:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/460517 Woo hoo - our realtor called and said Grandmaw's house is being shown on Saturday and Sunday! OMC ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/459524 Tue, 13 May 2008 13:07:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/459524 The For Sale sign went up yesterday at Grandmaw's house! On Sunday, Mawmee and Daddy went over ... For Sale sign went up yesterday at Grandmaw's house! On Sunday, Mawmee and Daddy went over to finish a few little things. What was only supposed to take a couple of hours took more like five hours, and ended up with a call to the plumber on Monday morning! You don't even want to know the details! Let's just say nobody was very happy Sunday night because dinner out didn't happen! So, the plumber guys came yesterday, and fixed the bathroom sink problems while Mawmee cleaned up stuff that had blown out of the tree in the front yard. The house is ready for a new family! Keep your paws crossed that it sells quickly! And, you still have time to enter Gleek's contest! Midnight tonight is the last chance to get in your guess . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/459125 Mon, 12 May 2008 12:22:27 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/459125 Kroger has approved my reuseable shopping bag design! If you have time, and you want to vote for ... reuseable shopping bag design! If you have time, and you want to vote for my design, I sure would appreciate it. After all, I'm sure you'll want to see my lovely face in your very own Kroger store! You can vote once a day. Hey, why don't you design a bag too? Let's overflow the Kroger stores with Catster cats . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/458631 Sun, 11 May 2008 07:51:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/458631 I know it's Mother's Day, but first I want to talk about me! Yesterday, my birthday was like the Tw ... north was toward the mountains. What is she expected to do when there are no mountains? Happy Mawmee's Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/458276 Sat, 10 May 2008 09:07:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/458276 Today is my last cattitude posting from my wonderful book. I particularly like this one for my birt ... cattitude posting from my wonderful book. I particularly like this one for my birthday: Hang out exclusively with cats who adore you! That is the reason I had to join Catster! None of the cats in this house appreciate and worship me the way my friends do! Seven was so odd - I'm so over seven - it's so yesterday! Ahhhhh, eight! It's gonna be great! I'd like to thank all my adoring fans for making my birthday so special. First, I noticed one of my dreamboats wrote the most wonderful haiku in his diary. There is something so appealing about a cat who writes poetry! Thank you Rufus for the sweet haiku: Fair is the cat who wears boas and hats in shades of every hue. I received some very fine toys, cards, and even pink Tiki in the mail from Boogers and family, Sammie and KiKi, Mercy and family, and Oly and family. I can't wait to enjoy the entire can of pink Tiki! I love you all for my special gifts and rosettes - my page is overflowing with cupcakes, balloons, party hats, vase of flowers, champagne, gerber daisys, pinwheels, I Love Mom, tulips, roses and stars! Thank you sooo much for them and for the birthday shout outs in my groups! I guess the Diary Gal didn't get the memo about my birthday today. I must check in with Paulina, my secretary, and get to the bottom of this! I just wish my Voki was working! I guess if you want a job done right, you have to do it yourself! Oh, I must tell you about the most wonderful gift my Mawmee and Daddy got me. Well, of course, I got a new boa - light purple. I've already had a photo session this morning! And from my brothers and sister, I got my own Speed Racer compact mirror and comb. I thought it looked very expensive, and then I noticed it came from McDonald's - MOL! My bestest gift is one that will spread my face across America. No, I won't be starring in my own reality show - those are so lame! I will be plastered across Kroger's resuable shopping bags! Mawmee designed one with my picture - in a green boa, of course. It will be a couple of days before they post it on their site. Then, you can vote for it, and if Kroger loves it as much as I know they will, I'll be in a store near you soon. Then even more cats can adore me . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/457975 Fri, 9 May 2008 09:19:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/457975 Understand a pretty face isn't a gift, it's a tool! 'Nuf said . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Understand a pretty face isn't a gift, it's a tool! 'Nuf said . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/457618 Thu, 8 May 2008 08:53:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/457618 Unless you made the rules, ignore them! Well, I don't know who made the rule about me having to d ... Unless you made the rules, ignore them! Well, I don't know who made the rule about me having to do my business in a dirty litterbox after 3 boys have left their stink behind. So, to protest, I peed on the rug! It's my birthweek, and I can do what I want . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/457290 Wed, 7 May 2008 10:20:59 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/457290 Don't be afraid to show a little leg! I'm not afraid of showing my leg! Not at all afraid . . ... Don't be afraid to show a little leg! I'm not afraid of showing my leg! Not at all afraid . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/456939 Tue, 6 May 2008 10:55:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/456939 Realize a tiara is a state of mind! And nothing compliments a boa quite like a tiara . . . . . . ... Realize a tiara is a state of mind! And nothing compliments a boa quite like a tiara . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/456442 Mon, 5 May 2008 06:21:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/456442 I will be celebrating my birthday all week because that is what you do when you're turning eight! ... Cattitude - The Feline Guide to Being Fabulous! It has very cute pictures of cats and a quote on each page about having cattitude. Each day this week, I'm going to share with you one of the quotes. There are quite a few, but I'll pick my favorites. Today's Cattitude: Remember, good lighting is more important than good genes! I insist on good lighting when I work with my photographer. It makes all the difference in how regal I look in my photos. Besides, genes are so informal, and really should be avoided by a princess! Happy Cinco de Mayo . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455947 Sat, 3 May 2008 17:03:25 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455947 Mawmee gets very emotional during the Kentucky Derby. It all starts when the first horse steps out ... My Old Kentucky Home. It is tradition in our house that if you were born in Kentucky, you have to stand up during the song, and put your hand over your heart! Daddy wasn't born in Kentucky, but he always stands up! Mawmee cries during the song - she does it every year, but this year was especially difficult because of all the work she and Daddy have done to get her old Kentucky home ready to sell. Then she gets nervous before the race because she doesn't want any horses to get injured. When there are 20 horses in the race, it is scary because they are so cramped together coming out of the chute. So, a big sigh of relief was felt when the race was completed without problems . . . . . . . until we saw Eight Belles down on the track. As you know, Sugar and I had picked Eight Belles as our choice to win. She sure ran a great race and finished an impresssive 2nd place! What a tragedy that she broke both ankles and had to be euthanized right on the track. More tears were shed. We are so sorry for her trainer, the jockey, and her owners. Rest in peace, Eight Belles . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455758 Sat, 3 May 2008 07:02:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455758 Ahhhh, there is no flower more beautiful than a rose! Today one lucky horse will get a beautiful bl ... her because I'm hoping Eight Belles - the only filly in the race - will win today! Just like the Lilies for the Fillies, the rose garland is created by the floral designers at Kroger. The rose that is used this year is called the Freedom rose which was named as a tribute to those who were victims of 911, as well as those serving in the armed forces. It takes about 80-90 hours to complete the beautiful garland of roses. The roses and greenery sit upon a light green satin moire' which contains an embroidered seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as an embroidered logo of Churchill Downs. Each rose is in its own vial of water, and it is hand sewn into position on top of smylax which is a southern vine. The border of the garland consists of boxwood, camelia and coffee leaves. The middle, or crown, of the garland consists of 20 roses - one for each horse entered in the race this year. Keep your paws crossed that the rains are gone today - there was a downpour for yesterday's Oaks - and that all the horses have a safe run for the roses! Happy Kentucky Derby Day . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455097 Thu, 1 May 2008 08:28:59 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455097 Nigel Barker from America's Next Top Model is in town. He is riding in the Pegasus Parade today. ... Nigel Barker from America's Next Top Model is in town. He is riding in the Pegasus Parade today. Well, that's his story, and he's sticking to it. We all know why he is really in town. Oh, Nigel . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455070 Thu, 1 May 2008 07:05:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/455070 Saturday is the Run for the Roses - the 134th Kentucky Derby! All the celebs will be in town, and I ... Kentucky Oaks! Oaks day at Churchill Downs has become known as the day for the locals. It is almost impossible to get tickets to the Kentucky Derby - well, you can get them if you want to go to the infield, but you wouldn't catch me out there sitting on grass! However, it is easier to get tickets to Oaks day. They even cancel school tomorrow because so many teachers want to go to the track - MOL! All the ladies wear their hats - just like on Derby day. The big race tomorrow doesn't involve roses - it is called the Lilies for the Fillies because all the horses that run that race are girls, and the winner gets a beautiful garland of star gazer lilies - white and magenta. One of our local Kroger stores makes the beautiful garland that is placed around the horse that wins the race. The garland contains 134 flowers and each one is in it's own vial of water and is hand sewn onto a blanket made with white moire' bengaline. Apparently that fabric is finer than the finest satin. It has the seal of the Commonwealth of Kentucky embroidered into the fabric. The entire garland is edged in greenery and also contains a magenta ribbon edged in gold. The garland is 18 inches wide, 116 inches long, and weighs 19 pounds. Just like with the garland of roses, you can visit the Kroger store tonight and watch the florists sew the flowers to the blanket. Mawmee has seen the rose garland being made several different years, but has never seen them sew the Lilies for the Fillies. She said she might talk Daddy into going tonight! Happy May Day . . . . . . . . . . . P.S. I just looked at the horses running in the Kentucky Oaks tomorrow, and I'm going to pick Awesome Chic!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/454604 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:42:50 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/454604 Just when you thought you've heard it all, along comes Frito Feet - sometimes called Popcorn Paws - ... Frito Feet - sometimes called Popcorn Paws - MOL! Well, I can guarantee you that I don't have frito feet! It appears that dogs have it more than cats because we are the civilized pet, and we know how to keep our paws clean! I'm glad they don't have Cheeto Feet because the orange left behind would be such a mess! I suppose dogs that have frito feet also have toe jam . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/453056 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:52:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/453056 Wow, your cat is Jennifer Lopez! Jennifer Lopez Dressed to Kill Una bomba inteligente autenti ... Wow, your cat is Jennifer Lopez! Jennifer Lopez Dressed to Kill Una bomba inteligente autentica, Samoa is super-fly girl Jennifer Lopez! Curvaceous and sassy and always more than willing to pawticipate with a few moves on the dance floor, Samoa moves and grooves with the best of them. But that doesn't mean it's all fun and salsa for Samoa—discipline and structure are key ingredients that have helped to put Samoa on a fur-lined fast track. Family is of utmost importance for Samoa , and she takes care of her brothers and sisters with the same dedication that she gives her little 'uns. To see and to be seen are significant parts of Samoa's daily activities, and the real-life Cleopetra makes her rounds with confidence and flair, always preferring to hang with the more bold and beautiful members of the pack. Why, of course, I am . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/452716 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:55:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/452716 I've added a slideshow on my page of all the blooming flower pictures Mawmee took today. All of t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/452606 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:06:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/452606 Ahhhh, spring is so beautiful! All the pretty trees are blooming. Today I told Mawmee that we need ... Phyllis when she was a little girl, so she gave her the nickname Foo-Foo. Anyway, before Aunt Foo-Foo died, she gave us three tiny lilac bushes. This is the first year they have bloomed. Mawmee took a picture of the pretty blossoms, and she said they smell absolutely delicious! The sun is shining . . . . . . the birds are singing . . . . . . it couldn't be any more purrfect . . . . . . . . .well, if I were on the diary list, it would be more purrfect . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/451861 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:33:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/451861 When Mawmee was cleaning out Grandmaw and Grandpaw's house, she came across a framed piece that our ... Solitude by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Here is what Great-Grandpaw had written: Smile and the world smiles with you Weep and you weep alone. This good old earth has need of your mearth It has trouble enough of it's own. Now, here is the way Ella wrote that part of the poem: Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. For the sad old earth must borrow it's mirth, But has trouble enough of its own. It looks like Great-Grandpaw wasn't too good at spelling - MOL! So, do you want to know what mirth means? According to dictionary.com: Gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter; amusement For Earth Day today, be full of mirth! Thanks Great-Grandpaw . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/450798 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:16:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/450798 Not only are my Dreamboats good to look at, they also provide valuable information! Rufus wrote a ... Dreamboats good to look at, they also provide valuable information! Rufus wrote all about the Furminator in his diary today. I should have known that a ragdoll would own a cool comb like the Furminator! Now, if you remember, I wasn't too crazy about that masculine name - Furminator. Rufus has given a new name to the Furminator that I hope to own in the future - the Furminatrix! How purrfect . . . . . . . now, if we can get the company to change the name and offer it in pink, I'll be first in line to get one . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/450431 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:29:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/450431 Early this morning we were all asleep and all of a sudden the house started shaking! Mawmee has l ... what was that? He rolled over to her and said, the wind! This morning she was talking to him about it again. She said the wind has never shook the house like that before! He laughed and said - it must have been an earthquake! So, I'm reading some friends' diaries this morning, and OMC - Hazel Lucy felt the earthquake too! I've got to tell Daddy right away . . . . . . . . he probably won't believe me, but when I tell him Hazel Lucy felt the earthquake, he's got to believe me . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/450346 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:07:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/450346 I've heard all about The FURminator, and Mawmee is trying to decide whether she should get one for m ... The FURminator, and Mawmee is trying to decide whether she should get one for me. I have that very fine, soft fur. The kind that sticks to Mawmee's lips when she kisses me on the head - MOL! Here is what their website says about the cat deshedding tool: This tool is recommended for all shedding cats. • Helps to eliminate hairballs in cats • Reduces shedding up to 90 percent • Guaranteed to reduce shedding better than any brush, comb or rake • Works great on all shedding, long and short haired cats • Brings out the cat’s natural oils, promoting healthier skin and a shiny topcoat • Reduces the amount of airborne elements that cause allergic reactions in many people I love to be combed, and I'm all for having shiny beautiful fur, but can we call this tool something else besides Furminator. It's way to masculine for me . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/449376 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:05:32 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/449376 How many views does Calvin have? dk; dc Don't know . . . . . . don't care . . . . . . . . . ... dk; dc Don't know . . . . . . don't care . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/449211 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:01:50 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/449211 They say the only thing certain in life is death and taxes! I don't particularly care for either ... They say the only thing certain in life is death and taxes! I don't particularly care for either of those, so I'll say: The only thing certain in life is Catster and boas . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/447721 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:26:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/447721 I finally have my very own fishbowl and fish on my page! One of my diary fans, Trouble, gave me the ... Trouble, gave me the beautiful fish today. He said the fish is named Perot. Not Wanda! Perot! Hmmmmm, I wonder if his nickname is Ross . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/447321 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:41:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/447321 Are you orange today? Well, if you aren't, you still have plenty of time to Go Orange for the ASP ... Go Orange for the ASPCA! Mawmee says there is a special place for people who abuse animals. They'll probably spend their after-life cleaning up litter boxes and dog poop, and they'll be chained to a dog house and it will be raining! Wouldn't that be purrfect! So, in honor of the ASPCA's Go Orange Day, you can take the pledge to set a good example for others and recognize and report animal cruelty! It only takes a second to take the pledge - and you'll get a cool badge you can add to your page like I did! Let their be peace on earth and no cruelty to animals, and let it begin with me . . . . . . . . . P.S. I think I'm still allowed to swat at Calvin, Violet, and Gleek, but I promise not to do it today!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446970 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:51:34 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446970 I have dedicated several diary entires in the past to the stupidity of dogs. Once again, they haven ... First, count your blessings. Many dogs urinate or bark incessantly when visitors arrive. Some dogs are very territorial, and may actually attack guests. There you go . . . . . . . more proof! Why can't dogs learn from cats? When a visitor comes, you run to the top of the steps or you hide under the sofa or the bed. Then when everything calms down, you go check out the strangers that came to visit. How uncivilized to pee on a guest! How silly to lick the air and look like a complete nut! Friends - be glad we're cats . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446968 Wed, 9 Apr 2008 08:45:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446968 I'm not talking about that show where all those people lose weight, I'm talking about Dancing with t ... Dancing with the Stars! Mawmee lost in the pool because her pick got the axe last night! Did you see Adam ride his unicycle? OMC - no wonder he got booted! I think the only thing worse than that was his fake mustache! MOL . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446798 Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:29:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446798 So, Violet is in the Catster newsletter . . . . . . . big deal . . . . . . . . and Gleek is on the h ... naked for Go Orange Day! Now, let's talk about me - I'm much more interesting! I've finally trained Gleek to be fearful of me. When he first arrived here, he was a little too buddy-buddy for my tastes. Oh, sure, I'll still sleep on the bed with him, but he needed to know I'm the princess of the upstairs. When Mawmee and I are in the computer room, and he wants to come in and sit under her legs, he tiptoes around me, or he gets really close and then runs as fast as he can to get by me! It's great to be me . . . . . . . . . even if the Diary Gal has been slipping on giving recognition to what used to be the #1 most pawpular diary . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446333 Mon, 7 Apr 2008 19:00:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/446333 Well, wouldn't you know it?! Violet was the last hold out on getting his picture taken for Go Orang ... Go Orange Day, and he ends up in the Catster newsletter! And of all places to have his picture taken - the bathroom! Daddy saw the picture and said it looked like Violet was wearing an orange skirt - MOL! Remember I told you that we didn't have any orange props except for the orange in the refrigerator that Daddy ate? Mawmee found an orange tablecloth in the closet that belonged to Grandmaw. She draped it over a basket in the bathroom and that is Violet's skirt! Come on cats - get on your orange - and let's have a photo stroll. The dogs are doing it over on Dogster - we can't let them outshine us kitties! Tag your photo: GOFA 08 and join in the ASPCA's Go Orange for Animals Day stroll! You can find out more about Go Orange Day at the ASPCA's website. Thursday, April 10 is the day - spread the word in your groups too! Let's paint Catster orange . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/445160 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:16:53 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/445160 When did this Cat Manual show up? The Table of Contents has some interesting items. For example: ... Cat Manual show up? The Table of Contents has some interesting items. For example: 1. Intelligence of Cats - that chapter must be about me! 2. Where to Find a Cat - well, all you have to do is look out in our backyard - that is where most of us came from! 3. How to Hold a Cat - none of us are crazy about this because it usually involves getting our nails trimmed! 4. Interacting with Babies - you've got to be kidding! Keep those crying, slobbery kids away from me! 5. Clicker Training - ????? You think you can train a cat? Who wrote this book anyway - MOL! 6. Reproduction - As Bob would say, get spayed or neutered! And see #4 above! I'm disappointed that there are no chapters devoted to proper cat attire or photographing a supermodel. I guess I'll have to write those chapters myself . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/444696 Thu, 3 Apr 2008 16:53:54 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/444696 Tonight we find out who America wants to make into a super model! There is only one girl left. S ... wants to make into a super model! There is only one girl left. She is up against three boys. Hmmmmm, if the competition was to occur in this house, we would have the following: Samoa - the natural beauty who knows how to own the catwalk. Get in her way of becoming America's Next Top Model, uh, I mean, Make Me a Supermodel, and you'll be sorry! Calvin - the blonde bombshell - spends all his time sleeping or eating Tiki Cat. Fat and lazy never wins the race! Violet - the competitor who sucks up to the judge. Sleeping on the judge's pillow at night won't make you a better model! Gleek - the purr machine - who has to eat after he purrs. Chunky is not a size in the modeling world! Move over boys, the girl is gonna win . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/444333 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:05:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/444333 When it rains, it pours, and we're planning to have a lot of rain in the next few days! Mawmee noti ... When it rains, it pours, and we're planning to have a lot of rain in the next few days! Mawmee noticed that the ceiling in the bedroom has a water spot. Daddy has been in the attic, but he couldn't tell where the water was getting in. So, today some man came to our house and got up on the roof to check it out. Daddy was hoping it was going to be something simple, like the flashing around the chimney. No such luck! The roof guy said the chimney topper thingy that keeps animals out of our fireplace needs replaced. Of course, those chimney topper thingies don't come in a standard size - they all have to be hand made by some guy who charges a fortune to make them! And he doesn't work fast, so we won't be getting it tomorrow before the big rain comes. Like they say, when it rains . . . . . . it pours . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/442269 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:01:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/442269 April 10th is the ASPCA's Go Orange for Animals Day! I asked my photographer if we could have pictu ... ASPCA's Go Orange for Animals Day! I asked my photographer if we could have pictures taken for the occasion. Our photographer doesn't own much in the way of orange items - no tablecloths for backdrops. I think it reminds her too much of the ugliness of the 70's - MOL! I reminded her that I saw an orange in the refrigerator. We could use that as a prop! So, I got out my orange boa and was ready to have a photo session. The photographer went to the refrigerator to get the orange. It was gone! Daddy ate our prop . . . . . . . photo session cancelled until a trip to the grocery . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/441238 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:19:34 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/441238 Do you love rubbing your whiskers on the door frames? I do! I also like rubbing my whiskers on the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/440948 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:47:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/440948 Mawmee and her friends each put in $5 and picked a couple from Dancing with the Stars - winner takes ... Dancing with the Stars - winner takes all. Let's just say Mawmee shouldn't go spend that money - MOL! Her pick-out-of-the-hat was Adam and Julianne! I'm 100% sure it won't be a 3-peat for Julianne! Here are some random thoughts I had about tonight's show: 1. What's with that jewel on the forehead of one of the singers? Is that some new fashion statement I should know about? 2. Being able to play tennis doesn't necessarily mean you can dance! 3. I thought ponytails were for 10 year old girls! 4. Sometimes you should just say no to botox! 5. Bald can be very beautiful! 6. Adam - don't quit your day job! 7. Being deaf doesn't mean you can't dance! 8. Hand over the trophy to Kristi right now - pawsome! We all know cats can dance too . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/440595 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:10:34 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/440595 6 cats = Me, Calvin, Violet, Gleek, Spunky and Sugar 2 dogs = Rocky and Autumn 6 + 2 = 8 8 ... huge thank you until Mawmee's life settles down and we can get back to thanking you individually! We hope you all had a pawsome Easter . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/440177 Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:36:38 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/440177 Looking at the cute kite rosette that Calvin got from Arnold P., all of a sudden I started singing a ... Let's go fly a kite Up to the highest height Let's go fly a kite And send it soaring Up through the atmosphere Up where the air is clear Oh, let's go fly a kite! Hmmmm, where did that come from?, I said to myself! I know it sounds familiar! Thank catness for Google! Good 'ole Mary Poppins! Well, I'll be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/438743 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:05:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/438743 Samoa: I'll take Fixing Up Grandmaw's House for $3,000, Alex. Alex: The answer is: Not coverin ... Samoa: I'll take Fixing Up Grandmaw's House for $3,000, Alex. Alex: The answer is: Not covering the newly finished hardwood floors with a dropcloth, taking forever to finish, not listening to your Mawmee's requests. Samoa: What is: The reasons Daddy fired the painter tonight? Alex: You are correct! So, friends, if you don't hear from us for the next few days, we'll be napping while Mawmee paints . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/438339 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:26:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/438339 Wowza, today is our 2nd Catster Anniversary! What fun to see two candles on our Catster cake! So ... Diary of the Day on June 9 last year! It has been two months since my only diary win this year, so I'll take this anniversary opportunity to remind the Diary Gal that she needs to wake up and smell the coffee . . . . . . and read my diary while she has her breakfast in the morning! Thanks, Catster, for the anniversary candle, and thanks, friends, for making it a pawsome two years . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/436924 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:14:44 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/436924 Well, well, well . . . . . . . look who is Diary of the Day on Dogster! I guess the Diary Dude fe ... look who is Diary of the Day on Dogster! I guess the Diary Dude felt sorry for Rocky having to wear those bunny ears! I'm suprised he even looked at the camera - he is such a scaredy cat - MOL! Congrats to you, Rocky! This is your first honor over at Dogster, and with over 45,800 dogs writing diaries, you can be proud that the Diary Dude likes dogs who look like rabbits! Can you put in a good word for me with the Diary Gal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/435360 Sun, 9 Mar 2008 18:39:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/435360 We have a tower of fun that was in Mawmee and Daddy's room. I used it a few times, and at night Cal ... tower of fun that was in Mawmee and Daddy's room. I used it a few times, and at night Calvin, the only one without claws, will scratch on the sissel rope. Yesterday, the tower got moved into the computer bedroom. It is now by the window, and within 5 minutes, I was stretched out on the tower looking out the window at all the snow. Gleek likes to sleep on the bed, and I'll sleep there with him, but now that I have the tower, I am spending all my time on it instead of the bed! It's also a good watch tower where I can see who is coming and going. After all, I have to keep the boys in line . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/434402 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 07:33:39 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/434402 You can barely see Trixie, my weather pixie, today because she is in a snowstorm! And she is even w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/433829 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:45:01 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/433829 Catster has its very own artist - Elisabeth Ann is a cat painter! Now, you've all seen my Masterp ... Elisabeth Ann is a cat painter! Now, you've all seen my Masterpees artwork that I do in the litter box, but this is real art - I think this piece is entitled Emerging Spring because I definitely see a tulip in bloom! Can we talk for a minute about Elisabeth Ann? Here is her favorite paintbrush! Not only is she an artist, she is an accomplished pianist! She needs to get a manager . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/433758 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:43:29 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/433758 Egads, apparently cats do paint! Diego informed me about the Oregon Humane Society's cat made art ... cats do paint! Diego informed me about the Oregon Humane Society's cat made art gallery called Pawspectives! Maybe I should reconsider this unique art. I would have to use white paint on a dark canvas because I don't want to get my white paws all dirty. I'm sure my art would go for big bucks. Hmmmmmm, I'll have to think about what I would like to paint . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/433750 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:26:58 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/433750 Mawmee has spent the last 3 days in closets! She has been painting closets at Grandmaw's house. Sh ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/432235 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:39:51 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/432235 My friend Busby told me that he thought of me today when he saw some Girl Scouts selling cookies out ... Busby told me that he thought of me today when he saw some Girl Scouts selling cookies outside one of the stores. Ahhhhh, a Samoa Girl Scout cookie . . . . . . . . is there any better cookie around? In case you all didn't know this, there are two different cookie companies that make Girl Scout cookies. The company that makes the Samoa cookie is located in our city! Our Mawmee used to do consulting work with Little Brownie Bakers, and was a Girl Scout volunteer for many years. A long time ago, they used to give tours of the factory where they make all the cookies. Mawmee has been on that tour, and she said the best part was watching the Samoa cookie go under a waterfall of caramel. Be sure to support your local Girl Scout troops by buying some cookies this month! Some of the proceeds from selling the cookies goes directly to the girls' troops so they can go on trips, go camping, and participate in other activities! And, yep, I was named after the cookie because of the little caramel spot over my eye . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/431455 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:20:30 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/431455 I've been hearing birds chirping . . . . . . in the bedroom! It doesn't happen all the time, just ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/429386 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:20:51 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/429386 I heard this very loud mrrrauhhhhh coming from the computer room. I ran in the room and started sea ... inside the computer! To show you how smart I am, I went over to the hard drive and sniffed it. Yep, the noise came from in there! Guess who it was? MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/428891 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:15:13 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/428891 Okay, so Calvin has a Voki! He has been driving all our friends nuts by leaving messages on their V ... Voki Madness! so that all our friends with Vokis and those who like to leave messages on Vokis could be in one place! So - come on, what are you waiting for? Get your Voki here, and then come join in the madness! He promises to have very minimal pmail messages - it's more for finding all your Voki friends! Not only are cats invited, but dogs are too . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/427838 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:30:32 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/427838 Today I was sitting next to the door that goes to the dungeon - where Spunky, Sugar, and Rocky live. ... are you going down there? And I said, I'm not going down there, are you? Mawmee was at the bottom talking to Spunky and trying to get us to come see him. Violet went down three steps and laid on the step. I heard Spunky meow, so I decided to venture down and see him. I waited until Mawmee went to the laundry room. When she came back to see what was going on - I was at the very bottom step! I'm soooo brave. When I saw her, I ran back up to the top. I was afraid she was gonna lock me in the dungeon too! Then Violet decided to show off, and he went almost to the bottom step. Just about that time, Rocky came running over to the baby gate to see Mawmee and Spunky. Violet took one look at Rocky and flew back up the stairs! So much for any introduction to Spunky or Sugar! Maybe we'll try again tomorrow . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/427327 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 18:06:32 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/427327 After the bills get paid on line, Mawmee puts them on the floor next to her desk until she can take ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/426635 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 05:57:50 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/426635 That big mouth Calvin has been telling cats that I smacked his tail and gave him an abscess . . . . ... my theory on his bumpy tail? The boy is either eating or sleeping. I think he sleeps too much. The blood from his head drains to his tail and sits there. When he gets up, the blood is too lazy to go back to his head. Too much blood in the tail causes bumps. There you go . . . . . . . lazy blood . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/426546 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:23:50 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/426546 We were all fast asleep last night, and some elephant in the attic woke us up! Well, it wasn't real ... *flashback several years ago* We had not put one of those chimney topper thingies on the roof. In the cold winter months, mice were looking for a warm place to live . . . . . like our attic! So, after putting mouse traps in the attic, and then the mice would trip the trap, and the trap would fall in the insulation, and Daddy couldn't find the mousetrap with the dead mouse until summer came and the attic stunk from dead mice in traps . . . . . . . he took a piece of wood and nailed four mousetraps on strings to it. Then when the mice got trapped and the trap flipped and went into the insulation, all he had to do was pull on the string and find the trap! He's an engineer, and they live for stuff like this! *back to this morning* He put peanut butter in all four of the traps. And now we wait . . . . . . . . until we're all asleep tonight . . . . . . . . and we hear the elephant walking above our heads in the attic . . . . . . . and all of a sudden . . . . . . . . .snap . . . . . . . we got 'em! And tomorrow morning, Mouseman will go up in the attic armed with plastic gloves and a Kroger bag! Living in the country is full of adventure . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/426052 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:42:53 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/426052 If you were falling, then I would giggle. You need a light, I'd tell you cats shouldn't smoke. C ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/425958 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:46:33 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/425958 I see the Diary Gal has lowered her standards and has Violet as a diary pick today! Okay, I reali ... bad poetry and sucking up to friends??? Anycat can do that! I watched Regis and Kelly this morning and heard a song that sounded pretty ridiculous to me, so it looks like bad writing is the way to go! I'll be spending the day coming up with something silly for my second entry . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/425506 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:22:43 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/425506 Valentine's Day has got to be the best holiday of all! There is so much love, and pink, and red, an ... do flowers - MOL! Oh, they'll do cards, and presents, and candy, but flowers are not their first thought! Mawmee was very excited because she loves flowers! A big thank you to all our precious friends for the many valentine rosettes - we love you all, and our lives have been blessed since we became Catsters! Happy Valentine's Day . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/424371 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 14:46:22 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/424371 Well, I see that my sister, Sugar is the new Cat of the Week! Now, I've been told she lives down ... Sugar is the new Cat of the Week! Now, I've been told she lives down in the dungeon area of the house, but I have not really seen her or Spunky! Maybe they are figments of Mawmee and Daddy's imagination! I know there is a dog living downstairs because I've seen him through the window when he goes out to the backyard. I hope Sugar doesn't think this special honor will allow her to come upstairs into my territory! I don't need another female borrowing my boas and trying to take over my photographer, my bed, or my toys! Hey, wait a minute . . . . . . I could use a sister to help me keep these boys in line! I'm going to see if we can sneak her upstairs. Violet is pretty good at opening doors. Maybe somebody can talk to the dog about knocking over the baby gate at the foot of the steps. Geesh, if I get her upstairs, does that mean Spunky comes too? Another boy using my litter box is the last thing I need! I've got to do some careful thinking on this situation . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/422959 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 09:25:04 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/422959 There was discussion the other night about being young and having that first special Valentine crush ... real, card - one from Hallmark! It had a plastic heart glued on the front. It was from Tommy. Ahhhh, Tommy . . . . . . . . he was Mawmee's first crush. Or was it Bill in the 5th grade? We all know who her special valentine is now . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/422808 Thu, 7 Feb 2008 21:07:58 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/422808 Puhhhleeeze . . . . . . . . how do they expect them to walk the catwalk if they aren't cats? Brin ... Enough said . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/422358 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 18:30:09 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/422358 My fave show is on TV tonight - Project Runway! I'm especially looking forward to tonight's episode ... Project Runway! I'm especially looking forward to tonight's episode because when I saw a commercial advertising the show, a light purple boa could be seen. Oh, it gives me chill bumps just thinking about that beautiful boa . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/421856 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:12:08 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/421856 I'd like to thank the Acatemy for recognizing me in the Catster Newsletter: This Week's Top 5: Pe ... This Week's Top 5: Pet Profiles See pawsome pages decked out in honor of St. Valentine! 1. Toby, Domestic Medium Hair 2. Skeezix, Oriental/Siamese 3, Samoa, Domestic Medium Hair 4, Zoe, Breed Unknown 5. Lancelot, Domestic Long Hair I was very pleased to see Skeezix and Lancelot in the list too! You all know Skeez, and Lancelot, as you may remember, was #5 on my Top Ten Dreamboat List! Okay, enough about them, let's talk about me! I am honored to accept this recognition, but in no way does this let the Diary Gal off the hook for taking away the Most Pawpular Diary List at Diary Central. As you all remember, I was at the top of that list when it got swept under the carpet back in July! I've also been waiting for my 100th corral, and it just happened! Thanks to my new British friends, Oliver and family! I'm also loving the new Valentine rosettes and gifts! Thank you sooo much to my friends who have showered me with roses, hearts, smooches, and cupid! Tomorrow is another day . . . . . . . . . P.S. The accolades keep pouring in - My friend Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa - Dreamboat #9 said it was about time I got recognized for my fabulosity! Now there is a word I want to hear more often . . . . . P.S.S. The thing about dreamboats - they never disappoint - thanks to Dreamboat #10, Ruben, for the ruby red smooch!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/421423 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:55:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/421423 Apparently tomorrow is Super Tuesday. And it's also Fat Tuesday! I guess Super Fat Tuesday means ... Super Fat Tuesday means bring on the Fancy Feast . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/419177 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:03:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/419177 Drag out your red boas on Friday cats because it is National Wear Red Day to remind women to keep th ... National Wear Red Day to remind women to keep their hearts healthy! Heart disease is the #1 killer of women each year in America. There are three things we can do to prevent heart disease, stroke, and heart attack - as simple as A-B-C: 1. Avoid tobacco 2. Be more active 3. Choose good nutrition I've already got the first one under control since I've never smoked. I plan to climb the stairs more this year to be more active, and I will also demand to only be fed cat food that has good ingredients - none of that stuff with corn or wheat gluten! I'll see you in red on Friday . . . . . . . Go Red . . . . . . . Love your heart . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/417800 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 06:59:13 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/417800 A year ago today our Grandpaw left for heaven. So much has happened since he left us. We think abo ... no more cats! They all laughed when he said it because everyone knew Grandmaw could never turn away a stray cat. And Grandpaw could never really turn them away either. We love you, Grandpaw . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/416940 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:53:54 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/416940 I see Shutterfly is offering us a free 16 x 20 photo for Valentine's Day! There is no need to have ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/415919 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:38:22 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/415919 The quiet of the snow day morning was rudely interrupted by Calvin and Violet chasing me up the stai ... flojectile on the bedroom rug, I'm pretty sure that one more strike, and he is out on his butt in the cold freezing snow! If there are any takers, and I can convince him to get in a box, I might be shipping him out later today . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/415789 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:45:18 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/415789 Just rub it in, Diary Gal! You know the pain I've been feeling since the Pawpular Diary List got th ... This Week's Top 5: Kitty Diaries Peek at the innermost thoughts of some of Catster's most active diary-keepers. Sweet as a Biscotti Cookie The Princess Purrs Strollin' Boo's Journal Writings of the Divine Miss P Grimalkins Grimoire I sure don't see Samoa Says at the top of that list!! I'll be spending the rest of the week in bed crying . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/414939 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:04:30 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/414939 Forget what I said about boys being gross! All it took was a little pity party, and all the boys ca ... . . . . . you look so pretty and elegant in your new red dress. Your page is fantastic! From KiKi - my little chopped cavier: . . . . . I think you look FAB! From Mystery Tom - whose identity is a mystery: . . . . . I didn't make your Dreamboat list, Samoa, but I think you're darn purrty. From Arnold P. - my stand-in dreamboat should one of the top 10 be unable to fulfill his duties: . . . . . I think you are beautiful in your dress. Almost as beautiful as when you are in NOTHING! From Rufus - Dreamboat #1: . . . . . . You are the loveliest and most talented girl at Catster! You're a great dancer! You look so lovely in your assortment of boas -- all chosen with impeccable taste! From Gimme - gimme a kiss: . . . . . . . you always look lovely! And your red dress is no exception. From Gimme - the boy who got flustered by my beauty and gave the rosette twice: . . . . . . . you always look lovely! And your red dress is no exception. From Ambrogino - the Italian stallion: . . . . . . the fashion role model for all of Catster!!!! You're setting the bar for the Valentine's 2008 Runway!! You like me . . . . . . . . . you really like me! Thank you so much, boys . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/414864 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:42:39 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/414864 Well, it's not quite in the air, but on my page! I'm ready for Valentine's Day, and so far, not one ... Top Ten Dreamboat list! Where are those dreamboats? I guess they are too busy admiring how handsome they are instead of checking out how beautiful I look! I knew I didn't have a boyfriend for a good reason! They spend way too much time on sports and gross stuff instead of showering me with accolades! Calvin's got the right idea . . . . . . . . single forever . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/414559 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:48:17 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/414559 Oh my cats! What has happened to Catster tonight? One of the groups I belong to has completely d ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/412955 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:35:09 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/412955 Dear Diary Gal: Thank you for coming to your senses and realizing that 13 days had passed in 2008 ... last year. Now, my advice is to have my page as your homepage, so that every morning you wake up to seeing my beautiful face. Get a cup of coffee and while you have breakfast, read my diary. Then when you get to HQ and make your picks for the day, I will be fresh on your mind. I would like to be chosen at least once a month, and I need to be Diary of the Day at some point in the year - preferably around mid-year. Oh, yeah, and while you're at it, tell that Diary Boy over on Dogster that Samoa is a girl's name. He can contact that boy dog named Samoa and make him change his name! Have a purrfect day . . . . . . I know I will! Sincerely, Samoa P.S. Thank you to my wonderful fans who have showered me with special gifts, rosettes and pmails today!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/412244 Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:16:21 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/412244 Oh my cats, or should I say, Oh my dogs? Check out Samoa SunnyBear Bell's diary! He is a daily d ... Oh my dogs? Check out Samoa SunnyBear Bell's diary! He is a daily diary pick today over on Dogster. He? Why is a boy dog named Samoa? Doesn't he see the a on the end of the name? That indicates female . . . . feminine . . . . . . girly girl! Dogster must have a ditzy Diary Boy because he picked Samoa's diary today and it's all about a stick! Geesh, a stick makes it to diary central, and I get ignored by the Diary Gal for my brilliant entry about cat mood collars! What's this world coming to? Geesh . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/411918 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:09:34 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/411918 Mawmee was sharing some of the great fashions she had back in the 70's. She used to have a mood rin ... Purrfect Cat Mood Detector! I would like to give you a review of this mood contraption. 1. The color is good - pink! However, does that indicate that only girl cats are moody? 2. It seems a little chunky around the neck. If I'm going to wear anything other than a boa around my neck, I prefer a delicate flower made from expensive silk rather than a hard plastic apple! 4. It's on sale - $9.95. Hmmmm, I wonder if that means this mood collar is a big bust and nocat likes them, so they are trying to dump the inventory? 5. The sales pitch says, Takara's proprietary technology allows you to detect when your cat is in a good mood!. Now, just who is Takara? And what's so proprietary and technological about detecting my mood? All you need to do is look at me to see what mood I'm in. If the other cats walk around me squinting their eyes . . . . . . . then I'm in a fiesty mood. If I'm laying on the bed with a boa draped across my neck . . . . . . then I'm in a fashion model mood. Who needs that stinkin' mood collar anyway? Save your $9.95, and go by a few good boas . . . . . . . they will put you in a good mood every time . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/410395 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:25:06 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/410395 Check out my new background . . . . . . . does it look like something you've read about? That's r ... 70's wallpaper from Grandmaw's bathroom. Oh my cats, what were they thinking back in the 70's?!?!? Everything old is new again . . . . . . . . . NOT! . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/410221 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:10:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/410221 For the past couple of weekends, we've been abandoned for several hours each day! Mawmee and Daddy ... WHAT NOT TO DO when it comes to decorating your home: 1. Hang brown and orange wallpaper in the bathroom. 2. Years later cover it with paneling. 3. Don't realize that at sometime or another you have a leak in the basement which is right up against the bathroom. 4. Remove the paneling to discover that some of the old wallpaper now has mold on it. 5. Remove the paneling on one wall to discover that at some point you decided to paint over that wallpaper making it impossible to remove without a sandblaster and a big burly guy named Bubba. 6. Always use 8 inch nails and space them 4 inches apart because baseboards do have a tendency to fall away from the wall if you touch them. That's my take on this weekend of This Old House . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/409044 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 13:53:03 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/409044 I've been wondering if this Hannah Montana girl is from Montana, or if Montana is her last name? Sh ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/408787 Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:07:04 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/408787 Calvin is a member of the Hello Kitty Fan Club. They've been mailing a Hello Kitty head to all the ... Hello Kitty Fan Club. They've been mailing a Hello Kitty head to all the members and they each get their picture taken in the head, and it's put on the group's page. When the head visited Kentucky, of course, I wanted to wear it too. Rocky Ann was nice enough to put my picture on the group's page even though I'm not an official member. Fast forward to today. Rocky Ann gets an email from the guy who runs Hello Kitty Hell. His wife is a huge Hello Kitty fan, and he likes to complain about all the Hello Kitty stuff that is out in the world. He asked Rocky Ann if he could feature the Cathood of the Hello Kitty Travelling Head on his website! And guess whose picture made it on his website! Woo Hoo! 2008 is starting off great! Congratulations Rocky Ann and the Hello Kitty Fan Club . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/406880 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 22:01:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/406880 2007 . . . . . . . . The Year of Heaven - wowza, what a year it has been! So many left for heav ... 2007 . . . . . . . . The Year of Heaven - wowza, what a year it has been! So many left for heaven: Grandpaw, Cousin Stanley, Cousin Mosby, Autumn, Cousin Precious, Grandmaw - and the many Catster friends who also left for the bridge - Jules Vern, Lance, Sydney Rose, Wally, Milo, Buddie, McKenna, Bert, Baby, Smudge O'Rourke, Tutti, Kitty, and others. I was in heaven: After 430 days, I was finally named Diary of the Day! The Samoa Detective Agency was given it's official new home on May 3, 2007! My Dreamboat Top 10 List - heavenly! It's almost time for 2008 - and it can only be super, duper great! Looking forward to a fun year on Catster . . . . . . thanks for all the love you've shown us in 2007 . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/405111 Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:56:46 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/405111 A true story about last night . . . . . Twas the night before the night before Christmas When al ... Except a big mouse He was up in the attic Running all around He sounded like he weighed About 20 pounds! I jumped up on the dresser To see what was the matter Knocked jewelry on the floor It hit with a clatter! Mawmee sat up in bed and yelled, What was that? As she shined the flashlight On a big gray cat! She stumbled out of bed and picked jewels off the floor I jumped down and quickly and ran out the door! Daddy rolled over and said to us all Can we get some sleep around here, and I'll set a mousetrap later? Daddy never was good at rhyming . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/404640 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 19:47:23 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/404640 The current Catster ad that runs on the right hand side of my page wants to know if I'm heavy or hea ... see some odor before I smell it . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/403765 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:34:51 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/403765 We have all been tagged at one point or another in the last couple of weeks to list what we want for ... Best Friends Animal Society! 5. We want Santa to help people understand how to take care of the pets they have - or give their pets to someone who knows how to properly care for them. 6. No more dogs on chains - they deserve better! What is on your wish list for Santa? . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/402997 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 18:50:39 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/402997 Thank goodness that Naughty Santa rewards bad behavior! My boxing match with Gleek earned me a ro ... Naughty Santa rewards bad behavior! My boxing match with Gleek earned me a rosette! I new being naughty would eventually pay off! And in other gift-giving news, thank you Catster for giving us the gift of a Shutterfly calendar!! Mawmee made four of them to give as Christmas gifts, so we are very excited to be able to make our own 2008 Calendar and put all our friends' birthdays on it! Wowza, Christmas isn't even here yet . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/402268 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:49:56 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/402268 Today is the one year anniversary of our Ohio Grandpaw going to heaven. We know this will be a sad ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/402166 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:27:40 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/402166 Okay, Gleek was fine for the first few months. Now, he is getting on my nerves! All the boys in th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/401535 Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:49:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/401535 I went in to My Account to change something, and when I clicked on Save, a box came up and asked if ... My Account to change something, and when I clicked on Save, a box came up and asked if I wanted to save it to my computer??? Techno Cat - what's going on here? Any other cat having that problem? Where is that Techno Cat when you need him? Probably out Christmas shopping with the Diary Gal. They'd better be discussing how they are going to bring back the Pawpular Diary List in 2008! HELP . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/401311 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:43:56 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/401311 That silly dog of ours that I never see except when he is out in the backyard and I'm looking throug ... look what he did today! Does he not realize that Santa is watching and one bad move like that gets you put on the Coal List? More proof of the stupidity of dogs . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/401067 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:52:51 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/401067 I'm watching the Nutcracker Ballet on television right now! I can't wait to see the Sugar Plum Fair ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/400512 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:51:45 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/400512 Have you checked out the new group that Catster/Dogster started? They want our opinions on change ... the new group that Catster/Dogster started? They want our opinions on changes that will be taking place with the homepage! The group started up yesterday, so join now and put in your two cents! I did . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/400153 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 06:22:18 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/400153 I guess you've heard the latest about kid's toys being recalled because of lead paint found in the t ... Fox News video that shows how they tested pet toys and dishes made in China that contained high quantities of lead and arsenic! So, Mawmee checked and some of our bowls with cute little designs on them were made in China! They got pitched because she doesn't want to take any chances! She looked at some of her own dishes to use for our water and food, and guess what? They are made in China too! Geesh - what are we supposed to do - eat off the floor! We're not supposed to eat out of plastic . . . . . . . we shouldn't eat out of ceramic made in China . . . . . . . . I guess metal and glass are the only choices left! Be careful, friends, and be sure to check your doggie's bowls too if you have siblings . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/399958 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 16:21:34 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/399958 Would somebody go next door and tell that stupid dog, Goldie, that we are tired of hearing him bark ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/398599 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 19:31:06 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/398599 Have you seen the ad on the right hand side of your page that says, Find out how to make your cat ... Find out how to make your cat healthy and happy . . . . . . . and then it says, Make your cat feel like a million . . . . . . . . Well, the cat in that ad already knows how to feel like a million - she's wearing a pink boa! I guess a boa will make any cat happy . . . . . . I know it does wonders for me . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/397723 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 17:33:28 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/397723 Drumroll please . . . . . . . . Dreamboat #10 . . . . . . . . . the final dreamboat in my list . . . ... Ruben gets the title of Dreamboat #10! Just scroll down his page and take a good look - the boy gets dreamier with each photo! There is nothing like a well-dressed cat, and Ruben has it all going on! 1. He has the bad boy look down pat! 2. He's not afraid to wear pink! 3. He has that whole James Bond thing going on! 4. I think he must own a yacht! 5. He is well educated! 6. He can pull off wearing a hat better than most cats! 7. He's even pretty darn handsome completely naked! There you have it, gals, Dreamboat #10 - the purrfectly dressed cat! Here is a recap of my Top Ten Dreamboats: 1. Rufus 2. Diego 3. Stash 4. River 5. Lancelot 6. Captain Morgan 7. Rico 8. Merlin the Cat Wizard 9. Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa 10. Ruben Ahhhhhh . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/397080 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 07:01:20 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/397080 This year our Christmas is going to be all a big fake! Mawmee didn't even want to put out any Chris ... fake! Where is our real tree that makes the house smell so good? Fake tree in the living room! Fake purple tree in the computer room for Violet! Fake Santas on the mantle! No big glow from the Christmas lights to illuminate my beautiful face! No stockings hung from the chimney with care! It's okay that we have fake poinsettias and fake misteltoe because they shouldn't be around cats anyway! I guess we can have this fake stuff around and still celebrate Christmas. After all, it isn't about the fake stuff anyway! It's about love and family and friends and Catster and boas and dreamboats and food and . . . . . . . where is my stocking so Santa can leave me presents . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/396637 Sat, 1 Dec 2007 21:40:10 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/396637 Certain names are automatically associated with dreamboats. Robert Redford . . . . . . . Paul New ... Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa! How could you not be a dreamboat with a name like that? Now RMNF may seem like an ordinary black cat. But when he gets all dreamboated up, take a look at him! That is pure and simple dreamboat style! Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa also can leap vertically about 5 feet. That is where the Maxpower in his name comes from, I believe. He also runs really fast - a trait that is so becoming in a cat! Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa (I can't just call him Ray) has what he likes to call slitty eyes - when he gives you the look, it means he loves you. I'm sure he gives that look to all the girls! He's a California cat - the land of Hollywood - and dreamboats . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/395922 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:40:16 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/395922 Have you ever played the game called Well, I Never? You gather a bunch of cats. One cat goes fir ... Well, I Never? You gather a bunch of cats. One cat goes first. I'll be the one that goes first. I have to complete the phrase, Well, I never _______________. Okay, Well, I never slept in the big bed all night with the other three cats. Now, anycat that has done that takes a drink of milk. The first cat who finishes their glass of milk has to buy me a boa! Yep - it's true - I've never slept in the big bed with Mawmee, Daddy, Calvin, Violet, and Gleek. Until last night! It was a four-cat night. Mawmee woke up and thought Violet was at her feet, but then she felt Violet on top of her head, and Calvin on her right arm, and Gleek at her back. She knew it had to be me! I'm very proud of myself ! I'll have to come up with another I Never . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/395547 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:32:08 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/395547 I've collected money from all my siblings, and we'd like to buy Daddy a brain for Christmas. He t ... it happened there, or somecat brought it there. She said, what is it? He told her she had to come look for herself. On the floor was a little pile of throw up - food that hadn't gone very far into the tummy because it still looked like the food in the bowl. She said to Daddy, it's just throw up - what would you do if I wasn't here - would it stay here until I got home? Daddy thought it looked like we had hoarded the food - moved it from our bowl to the middle of the kitchen? Get a brain, Daddy. Or better yet, we'll buy you one for Christmas! Daddy mumbled something about having a brain when it is convenient. Mawmee said, exactly! More proof that men can't exist without women! Now, where is that on-line brain store . . . . . . . . . . *Update Thanks to Luna for showing me The Brain Store!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/394948 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:45:07 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/394948 I don't usually get on the big bed where Mawmee and Daddy sleep. It has too many CalvinVioletGleek ... big bed where Mawmee and Daddy sleep. It has too many CalvinVioletGleek cooties in it! There is a purple fleece blanket that stays on the corner of the bed. It belongs to Violet, but it is the favorite place to sleep for whoever gets on the bed. Tonight I decided to watch Dancing with the Stars from that bed. However, I was not going anywhere near that purple blanket. At least not while anybody was watching! When everybody left the room, I decided to see what was so special about that purple blanket. Hey, it's really soft - no wonder everycat wants to be on that blanket! Ooops, Mawmee saw me on the blanket. Double ooops - Daddy saw me on the blanket. I heard somebody ask, what's going on with Samoa being on the purple blanket? I heard somebody answer, she's trying to let the other cats know she is still in charge around here. You've got that right . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/394496 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:42:17 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/394496 Any cat that has his own kingdom and his very own creatures has to be included on the Top Ten Dreamb ... own kingdom and his very own creatures has to be included on the Top Ten Dreamboat List! Meet Dreamboat #8 - Merlin the Cat Wizard! Now, I'm not usually fond of orange cats, well, because I live with an annoying one, but Merlin is not your typical orange cat. He can sit on command! Any cat that takes orders is definitely a dreamboat! He also creates magical spells and potions and can make things disappear and reappear. I might need to talk to him about making some of these boys in my house disappear! And the one trait that makes him dreamboat material - he owns furry little creatures and doesn't even try to eat them! He is comfortable enough in his catlihood that he doesn't need to go out and conquer and kill just for the fun of it! Ahhhhh, you've got to love that in a cat . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/391244 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:45:02 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/391244 Last year on Thanksgiving, I listed my Thankful Top Ten! Since we will be dining by ourselves that ... Thankful Top Ten! Since we will be dining by ourselves that day and the cat sitter isn't skilled enough to take my dictation, I have decided to do my list today. Having smarts like I do, I will not repeat any of the top ten from last year - it goes without saying that I'm still very thankful for those things. Here goes: 1. I'm thankful that my new sibilings Gleek, Spunky, Sugar, and Rocky have a forever home with us! 2. Shutterfly! 3. Corn litter - okay, I'm not 100% thankful for this, but I'm learning to like it! 4. All the fun stuff Catster gives us - new gifts, improvements to the groups, Answers category, Local directory and all the other fun stuff! 5. The Diary Gal - gotta do a a little brown nosing here! 6. Gleek's purr! 7. Calvin's goofy personality! 8. The Dreamboat Top Ten - there's only seven right now, but I'll find the last three! 9. Being a girly girl! 10. Catster friends - okay, I had to repeat this one because without you Catster wouldn't be so much fun! Happy Turkey Week . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/391137 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 20:49:05 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/391137 Ahhhh, youth! Dreamboat #7 is just a young thing - I can't imagine how handsome he will be when h ... Rico! As you can tell, Rico has that interesting look to his face that is sooooo attractive! And he lists as a skill the ability to hypnotize you with his pretty blue eyes - a definite dreamboat qualification! Rico is also a sharp dresser which every girl admires. He also has big ambitions - to one day rule the roost! A strong, independent, dreamboat! Ahhhhhhh . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/389802 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:40:15 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/389802 Wowza - it sure was great to see so many of our friends as finalists in the World's Coolest Contest! ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/389422 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:09:53 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/389422 Any cat that lives on a pirate ship has to be on the dreamboat list! Dreamboat #6 on my Top Ten D ... dreamboat list! Dreamboat #6 on my Top Ten Dreamboat list is Captain Morgan! What girl doesn't swoon when she hears the tales of the high seas and catches a glimpse of him looking like Johnny Depp! And when I heard that snow had fallen in his neck of the woods, I wrote him and told him to keep that snow up north - a Southern Belle like myself can't bear the thought of being cold! Look at the response he sent: Fear not, me fair lady Samoa!! I will do all in me powers tah keep tha winter beasties up here in tha frozen northern port! Ha ha! Me poor delicate Samoa! A lady as yourself should never be meant tah touch paw tah snow! That's enough to make any snow melt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/388535 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:15:31 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/388535 Gone! Tomorrow is the big auction of Grandmaw's stuff! Mawmee went to the preview today to make su ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/386938 Thu, 8 Nov 2007 20:33:09 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/386938 . . . . . . . than to receive. Isn't that what they say? Well, I say it's pretty darn nice to re ... gifts! Now, it may be better to give, but I can guarantee you that I won't be giving a gift that costs me 18 zealies and only lasts one month! Giving a star that lasts forever is a much better deal. Does that Top Cat think we are made of money? I think Top Cat and Big Dog will be hearing lots of mews and woofs on this subject . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/386426 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 12:37:38 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/386426 Oh my cats, I am about to be ill! That Diary Gal has it in for me! I complained about her pick f ... I am ill! Look at my page . . . . . . . . . under that logo for my contest page in the World's Coolest contest. DO YOU SEE WHAT IS MISSING? All my diary honors are GONE! I know exactly what she did! She gobbledy gooped up the code for the World's Coolest logo and it deleted all my dates that I have been honored for diary picks! Oh, I'm feeling faint! I knew that logo was gonna be trouble! Sampson Silver Dollar had problems too - it froze up his computer! Go ahead - just hover your mouse over the logo and look at all the gobbledy goop that ate my diary honors:  Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ÃƒÆ’†Ã I'm about to faint . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/386287 Wed, 7 Nov 2007 05:30:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/386287 This is a test. For the next sixty seconds, this diary will conduct a test of the Emergency Diary ... This is a test. For the next sixty seconds, this diary will conduct a test of the Emergency Diary Gal System. This is only a test. *Jeopardy music plays* This is a test of the Emergency Diary Gal System. The diary writer you are reading, in voluntary cooperation with Catster HQ and other authorities, have developed this system to keep you informed in the event of an emergency. If this had been an actual emergency, you would have been instructed where to tune in on Catster for news and official information. This diary serves the Catster area, and used to be #1 on the Pawpular List until the Diary Gal decided to remove that list. This concludes this test of the Emergency Diary Gal System. Unlike yesterday's Diary of the Day, this is how you do a test . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/385948 Tue, 6 Nov 2007 07:35:31 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/385948 Well, the diary gal has completely lost her brain cells today! Have you checked out the Diary of ... Diary of the Day today? Now, don't get me wrong - Morgan is a nice looking cat, but check out his winning diary entry! testing 123 ???????? That's it? testing 123 ???????? That is his one and only ever diary entry - and it gets picked as Diary of the Day? And I had to wait 430 days to get that honor - after a gazillion entries - and none quite as simple and plain as testing 123 Is that the trick to getting picked? Plain and simple? Okay, that's what you'll get the next couple of days, and we'll see what happens! MOL . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/384717 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 07:10:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/384717 Grandmaw's house is empty! The movers spent most of yesterday packing it all up and moving it to th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/384184 Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:47:09 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/384184 We are all so very sad tonight about Milo going to the Rainbow Bridge. Another angel to watch over ... Milo going to the Rainbow Bridge. Another angel to watch over us. Milo was way too young to go to the bridge, but sometimes young angels are needed. It is hard to understand, but we are all purring that Milo's beautiful family can make their sadness go away by remembering all the special times they had with Milo. Rest in peace, sweet kitty . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/383778 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:05:26 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/383778 I'm very excited tonight because Gleek, Rocky, and I won an award in Skeezix's Halloween Costoom Con ... Skeezix's Halloween Costoom Contest! The official title of our award is: The Smells Like Teem Spirit Award for the best teem costoom: Samoa, Gleek and Rocky I always wondered what that smell from Gleek was, and now I know it is teem spirit! Thanks, Skeezix, for sponsoring such a fun contest . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/383052 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:47:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/383052 First, let me tell the Diary Gal that Spunky may appreciate being Diary of the Day today, but I am n ... Lancelot! What a purrfect choice since Daddy went to see Camelot on his birthday a couple of weeks ago. And thanks to my diva friend, Luna for pointing him out! Now, Lancelot may be a prince, but I'm still waiting for him to accept my friend invite*! A prince should not keep a princess waiting. Maybe he didn't read the prince manual on how to treat a princess! He is rather young, so I guess all his princeliness hasn't kicked in yet. Orange isn't my usual pick for a dreamboat, but Lancelot reminds me of a creamsicle and everycat knows those are yummy! Lancelot also rules the house and knows how to smack a dog around - you've got to love that! Lancelot will be moving to Spain at the beginning of the year. A European Dreamboat - does it get any better than that? Yes, it does get better - he was Diary of the Day on October 18th! What a dreamboat . . . . . . . . . *Update: Lancelot has accepted my friend invite - I knew it was only a matter of time!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/382663 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:45:24 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/382663 Yesterday Mawmee and some of her friends walked in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. ... walk across the bridge and back! How cool . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/382174 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:50:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/382174 Daddy said Mawmee had to read Cathy in today's comic strip! She got a big laugh when she read it ... had to read Cathy in today's comic strip! She got a big laugh when she read it because she thought about all the Catster Mommies who participate! Isn't it great . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/381687 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:24:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/381687 Mawmee loves Halloween! She and Daddy usually dress up and sit on the front porch with lots of cand ... trick or treat anymore - they just hold out their bags and some even try to grab the candy out of the bowl! We like to watch out the window and see all the kids. Sometimes Mawmee will have ribbons to hand out for the best dressed kid, or the cutest costume. And sometimes we'll have two bags of McDonald Happy Meal toys - one for the boys and one for the girls. After they get their candy, they can pick a toy from the bag. They get really excited about that - it's a bonus treat! This year Daddy said he thinks someone should be at Grandmaw's house to give out candy. Since no one is living there, we sure don't want any kids to do a mean trick like toilet papering her trees, or egging her windows. Some kids are mean! So, Daddy will be at Grandmaw's house, and Mawmee will give out candy at our house. We can't eat candy, but I'm hoping we get Greenies for Halloween . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/380716 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:49:36 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/380716 Mawmee is walking this Sunday in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. She and some friend ... Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. She and some friends have done this every year for many years! Last week on her cruise, they had an On Deck for the Cure walk - 1 mile on the top level of the ship! All her friends did the walk and she said it was fun - and very windy! I won't be walking this Sunday, but I will be wearing my pink boa in honor of all those ladies who have had breast cancer. It's a great cause . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/379759 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:05:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/379759 Our Mawmee finally got home from her cruise vacation. Here is what she is complaining about today: ... finally got home from her cruise vacation. Here is what she is complaining about today: 1. She still feels like she is rocking on the boat! 2. She didn't get the bed turned down with a chocolate on the pillow last night! 3. There was no buffet lunch today! 4. She had to fix dinner tonight! 5. Laundry! 6. Litter boxes! 7. It's been raining all day! 8. Did I mention the rocking? 9. Cleaning up Gleek's butt! Welcome home, Mawmee . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/375353 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 13:34:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/375353 Now isn't the time to be thinking Gosh, I haven't awarded Samoa with a diary pick or Diary of the ... Gosh, I haven't awarded Samoa with a diary pick or Diary of the Day in like forever! That is how she talks cause she lives in California! That's right - you haven't! It's been over two months since I even made the diary pick list, and we won't even go there on what has happened to the Techno Guy on fixing the Pawpular diary list! So, yes, you should be thinking about why I haven't been chosen, but listen here, sweetie - don't you dare pick me the next week while I'm away from Catster! Got it? Because I won't be around to bask in the glory . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/374959 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:29:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/374959 I had this dreamboat in mind, but not until today when I discovered he is really famous did it put h ... this dreamboat in mind, but not until today when I discovered he is really famous did it put him over the top! River is Dreamboat #4 on my list of the Top Ten Dreamboats! Yeah, I know he has a girlfriend - most dreamboats do! He qualifies because 1. He looks like a male version of me! 2. He's a calendar pin-up boy! 3. He already looks like he is wearing a tuxedo with the white on his chest being his shirt! 4. He has a very dark nose! 5. His name is ruggedly delicious - he doesn't even need a last name! Oh my, he is definitely a dreamboat . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/374944 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:06:52 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/374944 Do we even need the contest again this year? Let's just spare all the expense of famous judges, c ... the contest again this year? Let's just spare all the expense of famous judges, countless hours of loading photos, cats scrambling to get pictures of them climbing and doing daredevil stuff. We all know who the world's coolest is . . . . . . . . and no, I'm not talking about Calvin!!! Okay, I admit that my tail is nothing spectacular, and I refuse to be seen in a scaredy cat pose, and I don't climb, and I'm not much of a daredevil! But, you've got to agree, it doesn't get any cooler than this! Now, who do I contact about my prizes . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/373694 Tue, 9 Oct 2007 07:25:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/373694 Since I was talking about Mawmee's cruise, I got to thinking about boats . . . . . which got me to ... don't question the way I got to this, it's a cat's mind at work! I am a single girl, and will always stay that way, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy the scenery! While Mawmee is on her trip, I plan to think about Catster's dreamboats and come up with a Top Ten list. Now, girls, don't start sending me your picks cause everycat has a different idea of what dreamy looks like! I've already got a few boys in mind for the list: Rufus - who is a daily diary pick today - congrats my friend! One look at Rufus' eyes tells you why he is on the list! I also think the white on his face resembles a mountain formation in Sedona - a very rugged trait for a dreamboat! Diego also makes my list. Come to think of it, Diego also has that whole mountain-on-the-face feature as well! Although I once told him that the white on his face looks like a man with crazy hair! Maybe all dreamboats have interesting white marks on their faces! I'll have to check that out in future dreamboats I discover! Stash is one very handsome dreamboat. He has the eye thing going on like Rufus, and also has two very small white mountains with a white puff of smoke coming from the mountains. Dreamboat material indeed! Three down, and seven to go . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/373578 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 21:15:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/373578 I'm sad and I'm glad! I'm sad that starting Sunday we will be away from Catster for a whole week! ... Red Hot group of ten friends planned a cruise to celebrate 50th birthdays for four of the ladies. Mawmee is one of those four! The cruise starts on Sunday! She is very excited because she has never been on a cruise before! They are going on the Carnival Legend and will visit Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, and Roatan Island in Honduras. She always has fun with her friends and she plans to relax, laugh, read, snorkel, shop, and eat! I'm also glad because our Ohio Grandmaw is coming to help Daddy take care of us! Boy, will she be surprised to see that we are now 6 cats instead of 3 and we have a dog too! We will keep her busy, but she probably won't help us write in our diaries or do any fun stuff on Catster! We can't wait to tell her all about the Camelot birthday party we have planned for Daddy! Bon Voyage, Mawmee, have a wonderful trip . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/372286 Fri, 5 Oct 2007 07:26:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/372286 VIOLET . . . . . . . CALVIN . . . . . . . GLEEK . . . . . come in my bedroom right away - we need t ... VIOLET . . . . . . . CALVIN . . . . . . . GLEEK . . . . . come in my bedroom right away - we need to have a family meeting! Okay, I realize part of the family is downstairs and we haven't met them yet, so we'll have to get Mawmee to tell those three the plan! As you all know, Daddy's birthday is a week and half away. Mawmee will be on her cruise --- oh, Calvin, quit crying, I'll tell you about Mawmee's cruise later! Now, where was I? Oh yes, since Mawmee won't be here to celebrate Daddy's birthday with him, it will be our job to have a party. Our Ohio Grandmaw will be here, so we can get her to bake the cake. I heard that Mawmee bought tickets for Grandmaw and Daddy to go see Camelot at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. Won't it be fun to have Daddy's birthday party with a Camelot theme? *hears groans from the boys* There will be no groaning!!! We need to turn this house into an enchanted kingdom where honor and chivalry reign! You boys better get started on the honor and chivalry traits - you have a lot to learn in a week! It goes without saying that I'll be Queen Guenevere! Did you hear me? I'll be Queen Guenevere! Now, we need King Arthur, Lancelot, a few knights, a round table . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/370762 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 08:39:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/370762 Oooooh, it is sooo much fun to see everycat's Halloween costumes! If you want a good giggle today, ... Jordan Elisabeth Jones - isn't she a total scream! The gal definitely knows how to do pink . . . . . . . . . And, don't forget to enter the Halloween Bash 07 contest! There are several categories - only enter once - and there are fabulous prizes! They are also having a Pumpkin Carving Contest this year where you can enter a picture of a pumpkin you have carved to look just like you! I need to get Daddy on that project right away. He will have to carve six pumpkins this year - MOL! Welcome October . . . . . . . . it's gonna be great . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/369786 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:01:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/369786 I see the Big Bad Wolf finally cooperated and got his Halloween pictures taken! What kind of wolf ... Big Bad Wolf finally cooperated and got his Halloween pictures taken! What kind of wolf wears a bandage on his paw? Geesh, what a girl has to put up with around here to get a little fairy tale cooperation . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/369366 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:49:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/369366 Order in the Court! That is what Mawmee will hear today when she goes downtown to the Hall of Jus ... Order in the Court! That is what Mawmee will hear today when she goes downtown to the Hall of Justice! She is going to court to be made officially in charge! Well, she is in charge around here . . . . . . don't tell Daddy . . . . . . . but she needs to be given papers by a big judge in order to be in charge of Grandmaw's stuff! Geesh, our dining room is already full of Grandmaw's stuff! I hope the judge doesn't get mad that she has already taken charge! That is why I am just like my Mawmee - a girl needs to take charge and keep these boys in line! Just when I thought I had my corn litter box all to myself, I smell Calvin and Gleek in the box! Hey, I think I need a gavel and a robe! Order in the house . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/369089 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:15:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/369089 Well, of course, I'm the one who poopied in the corn last night! I'm also the one who did a pee w ... poopied in the corn last night! I'm also the one who did a pee wee in the corn this morning! I prefer to think of corn as a fall veggie. You know, candy corn, Indian corn, the fall harvest, blada, blada, blada . . . . . . . Besides, the boys are such pigs in the litter box - I prefer to have my very own box . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/368858 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:46:52 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/368858 Well, I finally got my Halloween page pulled together! I hope you cats like my costume! A big th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/367174 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:49:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/367174 You won't believe what the blue-eyed wonder sent me! Rufus knows how to treat a girl! Look at th ... blue-eyed wonder sent me! Rufus knows how to treat a girl! Look at the beautiful Hazel Lucy creation that I received in the mail today! It is stunning . . . . . . . . and I look even more stunning wearing it! I know, hard to believe I could be any more beautiful. If you want one of Hazel Lucy's original tranquility blankets, hats, or collars, be sure to visit her website! Thank you Hazel Lucy, and a big hug and thank you to Rufus . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/366929 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:57:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/366929 Have you checked out the new Answers section on Catster? If you have a question - you can post it ... Answers section on Catster? If you have a question - you can post it there! If you have an answer to somecat's question - you can post it there! Way to go, Catster! Thanks for another cool feature! Now, about that Catster Store . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/365984 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 05:38:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/365984 Hey, why do the dogs get everything around this place? I'm not talking at my house, I'm talking abo ... Check out the stuff in the Dogster store - they have clothes, and a cool collar tag, and buttons! We wear clothes too! We wear collars too! We have staff that will wear buttons too! And what about a pink Catster shirt for my Mawmee? Where are my markers? I'm off to make a protest sign . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/365222 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:58:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/365222 My agency deals with a lot of cases, but there is one thing I'm sure all the detectives would agree ... agency deals with a lot of cases, but there is one thing I'm sure all the detectives would agree on - Dogs just don't have their act together! I've written about it many times - dogs are dumb! Rocky has proven once again that dogs are soooo inferior to felines! Spunky and Sugar are sharing their space with Rocky. Mawmee decided they needed some beds and toys, so she took down one of our cuddle beds. Spunky was very interested in the bed, and he found a catnip jawbreaker tucked in the corner the of bed. Rocky, however, seemed to be very interested in a furry mouse - the kind that has scary-looking real hair! He started to pick it up and Mawmee said to play with his own toys. She came upstairs and Daddy was going to take Rocky out in the yard. All of a sudden Daddy came running back upstairs yelling for help! Daddy said Rocky had the catnip jawbreaker and wouldn't let go of it! Of course, women have to solve all the problems, so Mawmee went downstairs and got a biscuit to entice Rocky to drop the jawbreaker. When he finally dropped it to go for the biscuit, Mawmee realized that it wasn't the jawbreaker in his mouth! He had the plastic furry mouse! Only there was no fur left on the mouse - it was a chewed up piece of black plastic with only one wet piece of white fur on the ear! No jury needed for this case! Dogs are dumb . . . . . . . . end of story . . . . . . . case closed . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/365051 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:57:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/365051 Well, it's pretty much official now! A half dozen! I'm not talking eggs . . . . . . . . but ca ... cats! Spunky and Sugar have arrived! They are in the lower level of the house - where the family room and Daddy's office are located. Oh yeah, and the laundry room too. Mawmee and Daddy had the big yard sale at Grandmaw's today. They had soooooo much stuff in the garage, the yard, and the driveway. Several of their friends came to help! They sold a bunch of stuff! Mawmee and Daddy were very pleased because the weather was probably the nicest it has been in months and there were lots of people because several surrounding neighborhoods were having yard sales too. When the sale was done and they moved the left-overs back inside, Mawmee and Daddy said they just couldn't leave Spunky and Sugar any longer in that house by themselves! I heard they were sooooo good in the car - not one peep from either of them. I think they knew that they were going someplace good! They explored and checked everything out. Daddy is watching football with them, and Mawmee laid on the sofa to rest after the long day they've had. Both Spunky and Sugar got up and snuggled with her - all 17 pounds of Spunky laying right on Mawmee's tummy! It made her cry to realize everything those kitties have lost. Sure, we don't want 6 cats - who does? But Mawmee says you have to do what you have to do, and things will work out. Besides, having them here means Mawmee and Daddy don't have to drive over to Grandmaw's twice a day! You bet things will work out - as long as they stay downstairs. I've got Gleek liking me - I don't need two more getting all cuddly and friendly with me. Time to get out my rules of the house . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/364516 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:38:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/364516 I really don't mind being the only girl in the house - other than my photographer/groomer/clothing a ... good news . . . . . . . they'll be down in the family room keeping Rocky company. The better news . . . . . . . they won't be allowed upstairs with the rest of us - yeah, like we haven't heard that before! The best news . . . . . . . . another princess will be in the castle, but she will rule over the lower kingdom while I maintain my status as head princess of the upper kingdom! Keep her out of my territory! We're still looking for homes for Spunky and Sugar. But they are Olde Furts, and Spunky only has one eye. I think he is a pirate and lost his eye in battle! Who is gonna adopt them? We're working on our Ohio Grandmaw . . . . . . . . she isn't agreeable . . . . . . . yet . . . . . . . give Mawmee some time to work on her . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/364257 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 13:11:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/364257 I'm ready to have my Halloween photo session! My talented friend, Hazel Lucy, had her Mommy make pa ... Hazel Lucy, had her Mommy make part of my Halloween costume. It arrived in the mail today, and it is fabulous! I've tried it on - a purrfect fit! I insisted that my groomer comb me good and get all the dead hair off of me before the photo session. I want to look and feel good to get in the mood for what promises to be a great Halloween theme, if the other participants do their job - are you listening Gleek and Rocky? Gleek had his nerve to jump on the bed in the middle of my grooming session! He laid down right next to me, and the groomer even combed him a little too! You can't get good help these days! Strike a pose . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/363685 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:29:34 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/363685 Well, I'm not actually feeling pine, but smelling feline pine! Corn is so fattening! No one want ... feeling pine, but smelling feline pine! Corn is so fattening! No one wants to get near the corn box - even with Fresh Step sprinkled on top! Only one peewee to date - that Calvin had to spoil my snack box! So, bring on the Feline Pine - let's give that litter a try since my friend Rufus recommends it! Why it looks like corn ground up even finer! When will she learn? We like the feel of Fresh Step under our paws! The boys create the dust with all their digging - let's move them to the basement and keep the dust out of my fur! I have such great ideas . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/362612 Sun, 9 Sep 2007 09:27:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/362612 Mawmee has an appointment with the dentist on Tuesday. I wonder if the dentist will find a cervical ... a cervical neckline lesion of her lower left first premolar? I've warned her not to look for Ginger because she has a reputation for being a no-show . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/362414 Sat, 8 Sep 2007 19:52:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/362414 Jimmy can crack the corn . . . . . . . Calvin can crack the corn . . . . . Calvin can pee in the cor ... Fresh Step box . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/361933 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 14:31:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/361933 Gleek was discussing litter with the beautiful Hazel Lucy. After meowing with her, he told Mawmee w ... World's Best Cat Litter. Hazel Lucy said it is practically dust free which made Mawmee take notice. So, today she bought a bag and thought we could try it in one of our litter boxes. She took our litter out of one of our boxes, washed the box in the bathtub, and poured in the new litter. Guess what? It's made from corn - all natural! Guess what? I went over immediately to be the first to check it out. Mawmee got very excited when I acted like I was going in the box. Guess what? I got a good taste of that litter! Pass the butter - supper's on! Gleek had told us that it is safe to eat, and sure enough, right on the package it says: Cats may paw or even taste new litter product when first introduced. World's Best Cat Litter is all natural and organic. It will not harm your kittens or cats if they sample it. Next in line - Violet! He stuck his head in and started muchin' down! This is good eating - it's already off the cob and everything! Corn . . . . . . . it's what's for peein' . . . . . . . and eatin' . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/361559 Thu, 6 Sep 2007 16:41:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/361559 I've been busy planning my Halloween costume for this year. The beautiful Hazel Lucy is helping me ... Hazel Lucy is helping me out with part of my costume. She has connections to a wonderful hat maker! I know it will be difficult to top last year's princess theme, but alas, I can't be a princess every year! After all, I'm a princess everyday! I'm enlisting the aid of Gleek and Rocky to complete my Halloween theme. I think Calvin and Violet each have a different theme in mind for their costumes. Rocky Ann is certainly on the ball this year - isn't she the cutest Good Witch? Holidays are so much fun . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/360691 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 14:49:40 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/360691 Well, Ginger was a no-show this morning! One of the girls mumbled something about Ginger having a d ... Sure, why not, I'm here, and I don't see a big breakfast feast anywhere. Now I'm going to talk technical for all my friends who have been to the dentist. Mawmee got a call from my vet saying that I had a cervical neckline lesion of my lower left first premolar. In cat terms - I had a tooth pulled! Wait a minute - did anyone ask me first? How is this going to affect my smile in future photo sessions? The tooth had an enamel break near the gumline. The nerve might have even been exposed, and it is possible I have been in extreme pain for who knows how long! And I thought Calvin and Violet were the reasons for my pain all this time! I'm home now, and not nearly as groggy as Calvin was - but then again, I'm so much younger! Now, where is that mirror? I need to check out my smile . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/360363 Mon, 3 Sep 2007 19:28:52 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/360363 I was just told that I'll be sleeping tonight behind locked doors. Apparently, my vet doesn't want ... Fido has a very funny JibJab dance movie on his page. When we saw it, we wanted to star in our very own dance movies too. Be sure to check them out - I'm also starring in Gleek's movie! Gotta pick out my boa for tomorrow . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/359459 Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:07:12 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/359459 Well, it looks like my meeting with Ginger Vitis is still on for Tuesday. I got whisked away to the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/359233 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:57:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/359233 Well, friends, my sneezing continues! I've got an appointment with my fave vet tomorrow to see what ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/358792 Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:42:34 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/358792 I've been sneezing the past couple of days. I wonder if I caught some nasty nose problem when I vis ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/358303 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:42:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/358303 I am supposed to be feared by my brothers. It works pretty good with Calvin and Violet. They ginge ... the look, and they know what it means. Enter Gleek. He wants to be with me all the time. I get on the bed and get comfy in my pink pillow bed, and the next thing I know, he has jumped on the bed and wants to sleep very close to me. Have I lost my touch? Why isn't he afraid of me? It must be that he has never seen such a beauty in all of the cat kingdom. I do seem to attract the younger cats. Come to think of it, I attract the older cats too - *ahem, Rufus*! Daddy said I'm the cougar - you know, from the television show Age of Love! MOL . . . . . . . . who knew that Daddy was secretly looking over Mawmee's shoulder as she watched bad reality television . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/358047 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:42:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/358047 This morning I was acting particularly frisky. I was running around like something was chasing me! ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/357840 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:37:52 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/357840 Last night Daddy took Rocky for a walk down to our garden. In a gazillion years you couldn't guess ... Wrong! Rocky stepped on a small snake! And the kicker? He didn't even realize it! At first Daddy thought the snake might have been dead. He got a stick and moved it over in the woods to get it off the path. It was alive! Some watchdog he is going to be . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/357166 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:53:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/357166 Well, friends, it is a sad day for the #1 Pawpular Diary Gal. I heard from John, also known as Tech ... Hi, Sorry to say we had to remove the Pawpular list from Diary Central as it was causing some technical problems on the back end of our systems. The link is still there but as you can see, that too, is not working so well and may have to be removed. I would suggest corralling or inviting your friends to be feline friends so that you can keep track of them more easily. Sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused. We are looking into ways we can add it back in and have it run smoothly. Meow, John What kind of name is John for a cat, anyway? Oh, Catster . . . . . . . I suggest John be replaced with another Techno Cat that can fix back ends . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/356631 Sun, 26 Aug 2007 06:43:54 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/356631 Wasn't Gleek given the rules of the house when he arrived? Obviously, he has no clue who is in char ... rules of the house when he arrived? Obviously, he has no clue who is in charge around here, and I'm not talking about Calvin! Dear new brother - there are some rules that never should be broken, and after today, you'd better watch it, or else! 1. The top step is mine - keep your paws and your butt off of it! 2. I get first dibs on the photographer! 3. Looking cute is Calvin's job! 4. I know you like feathers, but stay away from my boas! 5. Never hiss at the princess! 6. I can add rules to the list whenever I want! A girl's work is never done . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/356195 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:15:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/356195 How am I going to get my princess sleep if I have to be constantly watching this new cat? I need ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/355617 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:09:06 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/355617 As if being locked in the closet wasn't bad enough - today I had an appointment at the vet! The g ... good news: I've lost two pounds! The bad news: Dr. Gregory still called me heavy! And in other news from Dr. Gregory: I think she said I look like Ginger Vitis. I think she was the gal with the boas on Gilligan's Island, so I can see why the doc got us confused! And in other news from Dr. Gregory: My gums are pink. Well, of course they are - I'm a girl! And she had the nerve to say outloud as she poked around my belly that it appeared I needed to go to the bathroom! How much humiliation can a girl take? My adoring fans were waiting to see me in the lobby as we checked out. You can see all the pictures from this traumatic day on my page. And in other news: I've met Gleek! I hissed at him . . . . . . . . . . twice . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/354922 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:34:52 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/354922 We are running a hotel this week! Our Ohio Grandmaw came for Grandmaw's funeral. She brought Uncle ... mew but doesn't know where it is coming from. She and Grandmaw leave for the funeral home. Yes, I'm still in the closet . . . . . . . no lights on in the closet . . . . . . but I've got my boas! They all arrive home, and I'm nowhere to be found. Mawmee looks under all the beds. She starts getting worried - did I slip out the front door? NO - I'M IN THE CLOSET! She finally opens the closet door, and I came running out! Good thing I had already done my business earlier in the day. There will be payback . . . . . . . . in the form of new boas and jewelry . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/352501 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:45:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/352501 Grandmaw left for heaven today. Mawmee and Daddy were with her when she left. They were very, very ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/351336 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:12:38 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/351336 Apparently, today is Brusselball Day! I wondered where that smell was coming from! I see brussel ... Brusselball Day! I wondered where that smell was coming from! I see brusselballs everywhere - those stinky, nasty tasting veggies are good for only one thing - playing! You can read Arnold P.'s diary to find out how brusselball started. I predict that brusselball will become famous all over the world! I think it already has . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/350043 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:19:20 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/350043 1. I write Top Cat a pmail asking the whereabouts of Diary Central's Pawpular List. 2. Top Cat ... Pawpular List. 2. Top Cat has no clue what the Diary Gal did with the Pawpular List. That's because he is the Top Cat and has bigger things to worry about. For example, what cool rosettes can he create next? 3. Top Cat is feeling pressure from all the cats on the Pawpular List - Samoa, Boogers, Colleen . . . . . 4. Top Cat, being at the top, filters this problem to Techno Cat. 5. Techno Cat, being higher up the food chain than the Diary Gal, goes to the Diary Gal and says he is too busy working on improving the groups to mess around with the Pawpular List. Until he can find more time to fix the broken Pawpular List link, she needs to keep some cats happy. 6. Diary Gal chooses me two days in a row to be a Daily Diary Pick! 7. Diary Gal doesn't realize that if she really wanted to keep me happy, she would have chosen me as Diary of the Day since that honor has only been bestowed upon me one time and I had to wait 449 days for it to happen. We'll see what happens tomorrow . . . . . . . . . I'm H-O-T . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/349934 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:03:26 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/349934 What a busy time around this house! No one is ever home - I'm left to supervise Calvin sleeping, Vi ... picture guest book. Have you ever heard of one of those before? All the guests get their picture taken when they arrive at the reception. The bride will create a scrapbook with all the pictures and messages that guests left on a small card. It reminds me of my wonderful birthday scrapbook of all my friends . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/348976 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 19:51:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/348976 I heard back from Top Cat: Hey Samoa, I checked out your problem and couldn't figure it out on ... Hey Samoa, I checked out your problem and couldn't figure it out on my own so I sent it to our Techno Cats and hopefully they will have it resolved soon. But they are a busy bunch, so your patience is greatly appreciated! Meow! -catster- Did you cats know there are Techno Cats who work for Catster? Wowza! I can't wait to hear what they have to say about the Pawpular List and the link to the Pawpular List at the bottom of Diary Central that doesn't work . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/348597 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 06:43:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/348597 Okay, friends, I've sent a pmail to Top Cat at HQ to find out why they removed the Pawpular List at ... NOT! And to make matters worse, the link at the bottom of Diary Central to the Pawpular diaries is not working! How are cats supposed to get their daily diary fix of Samoa Says? I will keep you updated when I hear from Top Cat . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/348476 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:08:12 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/348476 I like to go in the bathroom with Mawmee after she takes her shower. She lifts me up on the laundry ... How about Daddy's drawer in the bathroom, I asked her. She found the purrfect comb and that tangle got combed right out of my hair! Mawmee washed it in the sink and put it back in the drawer. I don't think I'll tell Daddy about using his comb. Men don't have to know everything . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/347112 Sun, 5 Aug 2007 05:54:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/347112 Violet usually reports any wildlife sightings but he wasn't around when Mawmee came in last night af ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/346533 Fri, 3 Aug 2007 18:51:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/346533 Daddy has a rule: If you give a stray animal a name, they are as good as yours! It happened wh ... If you give a stray animal a name, they are as good as yours! It happened when they found a dog in October of 1994! Daddy said, oh, nooooo when Mawmee named the pitiful little stray - Autumn! We told that golden rule to Mercy and family when they found those Furbies. Once they gave Melody a name - it was all over - she became one of them! There is another rule, too: If you give a visitor a Dogster page, they are as good as yours! I'm afraid that might happen because today our cousin, Rocky, got his own Dogster page! We're doomed. . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/345760 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 05:21:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/345760 Pucker up friends! Check out my friends, Vanessa, Aldo who has appeared to change his name to Ald ... Vanessa, Aldo who has appeared to change his name to Aldelicious, Cheyanne, Ashley who is also known as Ashelina Jolie, Snowy, and Princess Bella Boo! Apparently, those ruby lipped kitties are having a smooch-a-thon at their Black Cats Crossing our Path group. Let the smooching begin . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/345591 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 18:30:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/345591 I'm giving the Rocky-the-dog-cousin update tonight! He is not used to a big yard. In fact, the f ... Rocky-the-dog-cousin update tonight! He is not used to a big yard. In fact, the fenced area at Grandmaw's house is mainly patio. So, he does his business on concrete - see the title of this diary entry! When he goes in our backyard, he acts like he is afraid to step on the grass - see the title of this diary entry! Since he is a boy, he lifts his leg to pee. Autumn was a girl, so she never lifted her leg. He likes to lift his leg on Mawmee's hosta plants! She follows him and waters down his pee cause she doesn't want it killing the hostas - see the title of this diary entry! He is a picky eater - Daddy has to keep telling him to eat his dinnie or the cats will get it - see the title of this diary entry! I am not about to eat his dog food . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/344509 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:14:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/344509 This weekend, Mawmee and her Red Hot group of 9 crazy friends went to the Louisville Zoo to see Pete ... Red Hot group of 9 crazy friends went to the Louisville Zoo to see Peter Noone. She said it was so pawsome! The Louisville Orchestra has Picnic with the Pops each summer. It is held outside and you bring your own chair and food. The orchestra plays for awhile, then there is an intermission, and then Peter Noone and the Herman's Hermits played and sang - accompanied by the orchestra. He sang all their hit songs from the 1960's: I'm Into Something Good Can't You Hear My Heartbeat Wonderful World Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter Silhouettes There's a Kind of Hush Dandy Henry the VIII, I Am He has a fan club called the Noonatics who follow him on his World Tour. They handed out glow sticks and everyone was swaying, singing, and having a great time! Mawmee said she was pretty young when Herman's Hermits were pawpular. Yeah, right, Mawmee . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/343082 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:53:25 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/343082 Violet is right - Rocky is one boring dog! He didn't have to sleep in the crate last night. I wa ... Violet is right - Rocky is one boring dog! He didn't have to sleep in the crate last night. I was expecting the worst - a chewed leather sofa . . . . . . scratches on the door . . . . . a baby gate knocked over . . . . . Nothing! Geesh, what good is a dog if they don't get in trouble and divert attention away from anything bad us cats are doing? If he is going to stick around, he needs to give me something interesting to write about! Maybe he should come upstairs . . . . . . now, that would be interesting . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/342775 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:43:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/342775 Daddy just yelled upstairs and said, Do you think we can leave Rocky out of the crate tonight? ... Do you think we can leave Rocky out of the crate tonight? Mawmee said, Well, I guess we can give it a try - he's not really a chewer. Are they crazy? Trust a dog? They don't trust me or Violet around that leather sofa - what makes them think they can trust a dog? Tomorrow Violet will be re-thinking his diary entry for today . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/342117 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:16:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/342117 Well, yesterday's omission of the Pawpular list at Diary Central wasn't a fluke! It's gone for good. ... Pawpular list at Diary Central wasn't a fluke! It's gone for good. Oh yes, that stinky little link is at the bottom of the Diary Central, but my diary fans aren't going to see my face anymore at Diary Central! The diary gal almost makes me want to go out on strike . . . . . . I said almost. I don't want to disappoint my fans who are definitely feeling my pain. Here is what some of them have said: OMC!!!!!!!!!!!! by none other than #2 on the Pawpular list - Boogers! I can't believe they've taken away our list of most popular diaries! It gave cats like me something to strive for - from fan Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa - you've got to respect the opinion of a cat with such a great name! I could hardly believe my sleepy eyes this morning when I saw your Pawpular Category had been eliminated from Diary Central . . . . - from friend Luna. Believe it, friend, the diary gal has gone nuts! Or as you more nicely put it - all politically correct on us . . . . . You'll always be pawpular with us! - from The Little Ones - see, even small creatures appreciate a good diary! And this tidbit from my biggest fan, Rufus: Oh, no! I share your dismay, Samoa! Woe is me . . . . . . . . . . . . . thanks, fans, for feeling my pain . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/341503 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 05:49:50 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/341503 Well, the Catster diary gal has decided to remove the Pawpular List from Diary Central. You can sti ... Pawpular at the bottom to see the pawpular diaries, but it isn't quite the same as seeing the list! I see the Dogster diary dude has done the same thing over at Dogster Diary Central. Are they afraid some cats will get their feelings hurt if they never show up on the pawpular list? What about the feelings of the cat who has been #1 on that list since May 10? Why wasn't I consulted? I know the #2 cat on the list wasn't too happy about it either because Boogers sent me a pmail alerting me to the travesty! Well, I don't need some stinkin' Pawpular List to know I'm pawpular! CALVIN, VIOLET - come here and tell me I'm pawpular . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/341047 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 07:24:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/341047 So I'm guarding the top of the steps this morning, and Violet is sitting in the doorway near me. ... Plan B - raise my paw like I'm going to smack him in the face! My paw slowing came off the floor, and what did I see next? Violet's paw coming off the floor????? A counter attack? What nerve! Okay, I can take him. So, we gently and lightly smacked paws a couple of times. He still didn't move. I decided it wasn't worth a full blown fight, so I went back to guarding the top of the steps. We've been near each other for almost 5 minutes! A new record . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/340238 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 09:16:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/340238 Today would have been Grandmaw and Grandpaw's 52nd wedding anniversary! Wowza, that is a long time ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/339560 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:22:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/339560 Well, everycat knows I'm gifted . . . . . . . with beauty with the ability to write a kick-tai ... with beauty with the ability to write a kick-tail (as Boogers would say) diary with intelligence with photogenic charm and now I'm gifted on the main Catster page! How cool that we can see our Recent Gifts. Unfortunately, most of the recent gifts around here have gone to you-know-who! Thanks, Catster, for giving us more fun stuff . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/338936 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:06:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/338936 OMC - I've got a blue star! From the Catster Cat - she is one busy gal, cause I noticed Calvin and ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/338778 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:40:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/338778 . . . . . . . or do your business in the litter box! We have two litter boxes - one for the boys, ... masterpees in my litterbox, and then I'll do my other business in the boys' box. Why should I dirty up my box when theirs is available? I like to do my business in private. Mawmee hardly ever sees me in a litterbox, but this morning as she came out of the computer room, she looked into the bedroom where our boxes are located, and there I was - doing my business in my box. The minute I saw her, I jumped out of the box. She came over with the scooper and a bag, but guess what? I hadn't done anything! Like I said, never let them see you do your business . . . . . . unlike the gray cat in The Litter Robot that is next to my diary right now. That poor cat has all of Catster watching him do his business . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/338268 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 13:48:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/338268 Today is a day to honor Jules Vern - Detective Jules Vern! Our Wild Cherry Rosetter/Sweet Dreamer ... Jules Vern - Detective Jules Vern! Our Wild Cherry Rosetter/Sweet Dreamer ARG will be crossing the Rainbow Bridge tomorrow. It is with sadness that he leaves for the bridge, but also joy in that he will no longer be in pain and can fly free with the angels. I know our sister, Autumn, will be there to meet him, and will get him fitted for his wings. Please light a candle for Jules to help light his way to the bridge. Purrs to your family, Jules, and to the many friends who will miss you . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/337178 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:09:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/337178 All I wanted to do was either borrow Calvin's car, or have him take me to the boa store. He said ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/336748 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 06:03:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/336748 Well, I was giving a rosette to my friend and agency secretary, Hannah, when I realized Fresh Step i ... Fresh Step is out and Arm and Hammer is in. A cat needs to keep on top of what is out, what is in, and what is so yesterday! Apparently, Arm and Hammer has secret solutions! Hmmmmm, I wonder if they should join the Samoa Detective Agency? We are always looking for solutions to the secrets flying around the agency! We're Fresh Step kitties in this house. A princess like me needs to have a fresh step, not an arm with a hammer . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/336649 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:17:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/336649 So, Calvin is gonna be 16 next week. He is so silly - he thinks he is getting a car for his birthda ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/335051 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:18:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/335051 Who is this Harry Potter that I keep hearing cats talk about? Boogers, Hondo, and Fido seem obses ... Fido mentions in his diary just to see what all the hype is about. Here was my wand score: Your Score: 9", Willow, Dragon You scored 26 wisdom, 33 bravery, 31 emotional, and 22 martyrdom! A willow wand signifies that you care deeply about emotions, art, and intuition, and that you have a particular knack for charms. Your dragon's heartstring core makes your wand very effective in hexes. I still no nothing about Harry Potter from this wand test, but I do like the fact that I have a particular knack for charms. I always knew I was charming . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/335034 Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:32:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/335034 I am the princess of the family, not the clown! I will not be the clown at Calvin's birthday part ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/334690 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 12:10:54 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/334690 I'd like to thank Catster for making it easier for me to check up on my friends. Now it will be ver ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/333774 Sat, 7 Jul 2007 06:13:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/333774 7 - 7 - 07 Today is supposed to be a very lucky day. A lot of people are getting married today - ... sevens: 1. James Bond is 007! He'd be a nice addition to the Samoa Detective Agency! 2. Snow White had seven dwarfs - hey, I'd like to have seven dwarfs around here catering to my every whim! 3. There are 7 books in the Harry Potter series - Boogers could have told you that! 4. 7-Eleven and the famous Slurpee! 5. A common ladybug has seven spots! 6. The number of points on a sheriff's badge - all detectives know this! 7. Papa John's - a pizza chain started in my hometown - is giving you 777 ways to win today! I can think of some things cooler than the number 7 that are good luck items: A four-leaf clover . . . . . . . a rabbit's foot . . . . . . a horseshoe . . . . . . a wishbone Have a lucky day . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/333183 Thu, 5 Jul 2007 20:14:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/333183 The basket with clean laundry came up upstairs and was put next to Mawmee's dresser. However, a c ... Bounce dryer sheets. It's a tough job, but somecat has to do it . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/332296 Wed, 4 Jul 2007 06:32:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/332296 Happy 4th of July! In honor of the 13 original colonies, I've decided to list 13 special qualitie ... Cat of the Week on your birthday which happens to be 4th of July? *drumroll please* Violet's Thirteen Qualities 1. He is kinda cute. 2. He is a nature-lovin' cat. 3. He likes to hear himself talk! 4. He runs fast! 5. He knows how to catch mice, birds and other cool creatures! 6. He grooms Calvin, and we all know Calvin has a stink about him at times! 7. He knows how to get treats for all of us with his whining. 8. He acts brave when I swat him. 9. He isn't afraid to eat out of my food bowl. 10. He likes dogs. 11. He has a girl's name. 12. He is very affectionate and sweet to Mawmee and Daddy. 13. He ain't heavy, he's my brother! Enjoy your special week, Violet - you're one great kitty, and I'm glad you're my brother . . . . . . . . did I just say that? . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/331590 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 15:01:50 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/331590 My Mawmee and Daddy collect bears - one each year for their wedding anniversary. It's usually a bea ... my bedrooms. I don't mind because they don't growl at me. However, this year there is no vacation. At least not a fun, relaxing week away at some tropical location! Oh, pooh! This has been a pretty crummy year with all the loved ones - humans and pets - that have gone to the Rainbow Bridge. Oh, pooh! Grandmaw and Grandpaw have lived in the same house for 40+ years. Grandmaw will be moving to a new, smaller home in the fall. Guess who is spending every weekend going through 40+ years worth of stuff - sort, throw away, organize? That's right - Mawmee and Daddy! Oh, pooh! So, when Mawmee and Daddy were in Indianapolis for a few days this past week, they walked by the Disney Store in one of the malls. Daddy asked Mawmee if they were going to get a bear this year. She said, it's been a pooh of a year - maybe we should get a Winnie the Pooh bear! So, Pooh is here - with his red shirt and big yellow lettering that says POOH - purrfect for this year's special bear! The honored bear gets to stay on a chair in Mawmee and Daddy's room for the whole year - then he moves into my bedroom with the rest of the bears. I walked over to Pooh this morning to welcome him to our house . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/330866 Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:49:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/330866 I see at Diary Central that Loki, the cat that talks, is taking submissions for a book he is writing ... Diary Central that Loki, the cat that talks, is taking submissions for a book he is writing called Cats on Humans. Apparently, he wants stories or cartoons from a cat's perspective. Every entry that wins will appear in his book, and he'll even give the winners two copies of the book! Since I am #1 on Diary Central's Pawpular list, I'm sure Loki will be looking for an entry from me! If any cat is interested, you can find the contest details and rules at this website. Okay, now . . . . . . . where do I begin . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/330443 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:48:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/330443 Wowza, the Samoa Detective Agency is in full bloom right now! We've got cases popping up over nig ... the Samoa Detective Agency is in full bloom right now! We've got cases popping up over night . . . . . . . the Anonumouse . . . . . the Pretty Kitty . . . . . . the Penguin Pals . . . . . the Name Game case . . . . . . and a new one today involving beautiful butterflies! I'm sure glad we've got good detectives sniffing out the clues and finding these ARGs! And I'm also happy that new detectives are joining the agency, and glad to see our detectives at the Rainbow Bridge are part of the fun too! Thanks, friends, for making the agency a great place to work and have fun . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/329743 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:38:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/329743 Mawmee and Daddy have their nerve leaving town until Thursday! And to top it off - we had a bad sto ... Calvin . . . . . . Violet . . . . . .get in here now! Look at me! I'm doing my own diary entry without Mawmee around! Who wants to be next? . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/328866 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:29:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/328866 When you're an indoor cat, there isn't much hunting to be found. Oh, an occasional bug here or ther ... Somebody get a paper towel and catch this centipede - he's peeing on the carpet! Of course, Mawmee obeyed my command, and before you could say gazillion legs, that centipede was taken outside and thrown into the bushes! Nature doesn't belong in a living room . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/328105 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 04:59:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/328105 Mawmee has poison ivy. Here is the 411! Itch Scratch Itch, itch Scratch, scratch Itch, i ... Immediate Care Center Forms Age? First time writing 50 - UGH! Pay Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait Nurse 1 Weight? Height? Age? - UGH Exam Room Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait Doctor Age? - UGH Why are you here? Does it itch? Write, write, write Nurse 2 Shot Prescription Wait 15 minutes after getting this injection Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait Conclusions 1. If it iches, scratch it! 2. Writing your new age for the first time is not a pretty sight! 3. Filling out a form means nothing when you have to repeat the information to everyone you see! 4. The doctor has obviously never had poison ivy! 5. All that waiting makes you hungry! Poison ivy. . . . . . . . . not a good thing . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/328028 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:45:43 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/328028 Our Shutterfly book arrived yesterday in the mail! Oh my gosh, it is the most pawsome thing ever! ... my pictures! After all, I am the princess and should be adored. Speaking of that, I'm getting a little annoyed at seeing Calvin's face on Diary Central. That Diary Gal is going overboard if you ask me! Our Shutterfly book is the freebie that they are offering Catster members. All you have to do is pay shipping. The scrapbook is very easy to create and the finished product is beautiful! Don't pass up this great offer, cats! Okay, Shutterfly, where's my sales commission . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/327688 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:06:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/327688 Well, tonight the dirty girl got her shower! I don't know why I wasn't invited cause I'm the only o ... dirty girl got her shower! I don't know why I wasn't invited cause I'm the only other girl in the house. I was locked in one bedroom, and Calvin and Violet were locked in Mawmee and Daddy's bedroom. There was a lot of laughing. Doesn't it seem rude to laugh at a poor girl who hasn't bathed in a long time? I didn't hear any water running in the bathtub, so they must have taken her outside and used the hose. After everybody left, we were let out of prison to explore. I didn't see anything exciting, so I came upstairs to give myself a bath. I can do that all by myself, thank you . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326971 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:00:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326971 Yesterday Mawmee and I went out on our deck. It was a glorious day and while she sat at the table, ... no, poison ivy! She and Daddy worked in Grandmaw's yard last weekend trimming bushes. There must have been some bad stuff in there somewhere! I'm glad cats can't get poison ivy! Hey, can cats get poison ivy? . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326574 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:14:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326574 First, let me thank that Diary Gal for selecting me again today as a daily diary pick. I guess when ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326175 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:08:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326175 I found those logos . . . . . they are at the bottom of my page . . . . . . silly me . . . . . . ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326174 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:06:49 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326174 Hey, what happened to my little World's Coolest logo that used to be on my page? And my holiday l ... CATSTER . . . . . . . . I liked those collectibles on my page!! Bring them back . . . . . . right now . . . . . . . please . . . . . . with sugar and honey . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326033 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:41:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/326033 Congratulations to Dogster/Catster for winning the CNET “Webware 100” Award for best Community! ... CNET “Webware 100” Award for best Community! Kitties all over Catster know what a great place this is, and now others will know too! Do you get a big trophy? Do you get money? Or do they send you a star or a rosette . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/325220 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:09:10 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/325220 Like I heard from my friend Sampson Silver Dollar, and like I told my friend, Luna, I'm on a roll . ... A Diary Roll! Thanks friends for all the great stars, rosettes, and shout outs congratulating me on being a Daily Diary Pick today! I'm glad to see that Diary gal is a Nancy Drew fan! I have a lot of friends to thank, and my secretary has been gone all day, so it's going to be a late night tonight . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/324535 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:53:09 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/324535 The Samoa Detective Agency's hero has her movie coming out today! It seems like only yesterday Na ... Samoa Detective Agency's hero has her movie coming out today! It seems like only yesterday Nancy Drew was solving The Secret in the Old Clock - my, how time flies! She never ages - another reason to have Nancy as my hero! I see Ned, Nancy's boyfriend, will also be in the movie. Ned and Rufus have a lot in common. They both are constantly trying to win over the girl! Who can be bothered with boys when you have cases to solve and diaries to write! Nancy, you're my hero . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/324260 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:42:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/324260 Calvin laughed at my main picture today for Flag Day and said I looked like Betsy Ross! Considering ... ugly chick, I am highly offended by that remark! Let me tell you a little about Elizabeth - Betsy! She had 16 siblings - wowza, I'm sure glad I don't have that many! She was a Quaker and in school she learned how to sew! When she was older, she met George Washington and he showed her a design for a flag. The design had six-pointed stars, and Betsy suggested five-pointed stars instead because she could make a five-pointed star in one snip! Would you like to make a five-pointed star in one snip? Here are the instructions! Betsy was married three times, and had seven daughters! She was one busy lady! Happy Flag Day - thanks Betsy . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/323678 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:30:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/323678 Well, friends, I finally got pictures of my scrapbook pages taken, and they are now in a slideshow f ... Dexter and Grover's Mommy and Grandma did the most pawsome job ever on arranging the pictures and creating this masterpiece! I treasure this beautiful gift, and I love flipping through the pages and seeing all my wonderful friends! Friends are the flowers in the garden of life . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/323519 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:44:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/323519 My personal pawdicurist has been neglecting my nails! So, today I decided to let her know that if s ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/323057 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 17:12:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/323057 Now that I've been Diary of the Day, I decided to surprise Mawmee tonight. She sat down to watch ... Diary of the Day, I decided to surprise Mawmee tonight. She sat down to watch a TV show, and I jumped right in her lap! I usually only do that when it is thundering outside. No thunder tonight! I even got comfortable and laid down on her tummy. She sat their frozen because she couldn't believe that I was actually on her lap! I told her to stroke my fur and tell me the story of how I was Diary of the Day on Saturday. I had her mention all my friends that sent me good wishes that day. It was a story that brought a smile to my face! I think I'll have that story told to me every day for the rest of the year . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/322465 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 07:02:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/322465 Thank you to all my wonderful friends for making my Diary of the Day honor so special yesterday! I ... Diary of the Day honor so special yesterday! I appreciate all the stars, rosettes, congratulatory pmails and group shout outs! It was a day I'll never forget - my lifelong dream has come true! Now, I've got to come up with another lifelong dream - MOL! Today, the celebration continues with my Mawmee's birthday! My good friend, Rufus, wanted to know who shares my Mawmee's birthday. So I did some research and found out that these famous people were also born on June 10th: Judy Garland Prince Philip Elizabeth Hurley Leelee Sobieski Tara Lipinski Mawmee felt very special this morning when she saw all the beautiful rosettes and stars that our friends sent to her! Thank you very much for making our Mawmee's 50th birthday one that she will never forget! Wait a minute, she probably will forget it because that's what happens when you turn 50! Happy Birthday, Mawmee . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/322084 Sat, 9 Jun 2007 06:05:49 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/322084 449 days . . . . . . . . a long time for a cat to wait . . . . . .well, technically only 430 days be ... long, long wait! The Diary Gal has come to her senses! I AM DIARY OF THE DAY! Holy cats, this is bigger than Paris going back to jail! I can't type any longer because I've got fans to thank . . . . . . . . my people need to call their people . . . . . . . . . . Animal Planet is waiting on the phone to interview me . . . . . . . . what a day it's going to be! Thank you Catster Diary Gal for making my dreams come true . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/321941 Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:12:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/321941 Mawmee usually puts her shoes in the closet when she takes them off. However, yesterday she took of ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/320821 Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:20:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/320821 I know if you're a princess, you shouldn't run. It's not very feminine or girly. But when I heard ... Greenies zip lock bag being opened and my name being called, what's a girl to do? I came running from the hallway to the kitchen. Guess what? I run cute! Who knew? I don't think anyone has ever seen me run cute before, but there I was - running cute! And I got an extra Greenie . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/320323 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 07:43:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/320323 This cute boy named Jake Halpern has written a book called Fame Junkies. Mawmee heard him on the ... Jake Halpern has written a book called Fame Junkies. Mawmee heard him on the car radio yesterday talking to Oprah's friend, Gayle, and this is what they were talking about. Apparently he interviewed a bunch of teenage girls and boys and asked them to pick one of the following four traits that they most wanted in life: Strength Intelligence Beauty Fame Both boys and girls overwhelmingly chose Fame as their top pick! I already have beauty . . . . . . . one look at my pictures will tell you that! I'm already famous . . . . . . . #1 on the Pawpular Diary List! Intelligence? . . . . . . . . it doesn't take much around here to beat out Calvin and Violet in that category! I guess I would have to pick strength since it's the only one left! What would you pick? . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/319818 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 07:13:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/319818 No, we haven't left our home - the Samoa Detective Agency has moved to its new location - a group si ... Samoa Detective Agency has moved to its new location - a group site instead of the forum! This move was necessary for a few reasons: 1. We wanted to give non-Plus cats an opportunity to play! 2. We needed new digs! We now have a very cool Conference and Case Management Room to discuss the ongoing mysteries. And we have a place to chill with our fellow detectives in the Agency Lounge and Break Room. 3. We have the opportunity to have links to Chief Inspector Tigress' great agency webpage! This webpage allows us to report clues from culprits and see all that information in one place! We also have a very important birthday calendar on that webpage. Moving can be unsettling, but I think all the detectives and culprits are enjoying our new location! Thanks to Secretary Hannah for all her help in getting the place in shape . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/319341 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 06:06:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/319341 Well, Calvin told me he finally found out where to find the new Sun Sign for our page. I was very e ... Patient and reliable Warmhearted and loving Persistent and determined Placid and security loving On the dark side.... Jealous and possessive Resentful and inflexible Self-indulgent and greedy I'm not too crazy about my dark side - I prefer to call it my princess side! And that's no bull . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/319180 Sat, 2 Jun 2007 18:12:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/319180 As I read some diaries this morning, I see where Rocky Ann reported that we have an extra Catster fi ... Edit Profile, but I didn't see any extra field! I thought maybe Rocky Ann was seeing things. But then I went to My Account, and clicked on Modify Biography and Traits, and wowza - a whole new layout! And there it was - an extra Catster field! That, and a new beach ball rosette! June is looking good . . . . . . . . . Thanks Catster . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/318522 Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:02:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/318522 I knew that Evan would win the National Spelling Bee championship. Wanna know why? He always eat ... serrefine and beat out Nate from Canada! Are you wondering what serrefine means? I wondered - so I looked it up and here is the definition: A small spring forceps used for approximating the edges of a wound, or for temporarily closing an artery during surgery. Ouch! Evan is only 13 years old. I can't believe a girl didn't win because girls usually spell better than boys. Here are some of the other words that were in the spelling bee. schuhplattler aniseikonia oberek girolle zacate fauchard cyanophycean Winning the spelling bee is even better than being Diary of the Day, Cat of the Day, or even Cat of the Week. Look what Evan wins: A trophy $35,000 prize $5,000 scholarship $2,500 savings bond Set of reference works I wonder if there is a spelling bee for cats . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/317842 Wed, 30 May 2007 20:34:36 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/317842 Mawmee and Daddy are going to one on Friday night - a good friend's son. Ahhhh, a high school sen ... To a great friend with a fun personality. . . . . . It's been really great knowing you. . . . . . . never change. . . . . . Remember all the fun times we had . . . . . . . I'll never forget chemistry class . . . . . . . I wish we could have had more classes together . . . . . . . Good luck in college next year. . . . . . . . You'll go far in the future . . . . . . . . . Hope to see you sometime in the future . . . . . . . . Congratulations, Zach . . . . . . . good luck at Western . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/316278 Sun, 27 May 2007 19:30:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/316278 You're listening to Colour My World by the group Chicago! I'm playing my Mawmee's favorite songs un ... Colour My World by the group Chicago! I'm playing my Mawmee's favorite songs until her birthday next month. My world is more colorful tonight because she and Daddy are back, and because I wasn't chosen for Diary of the Day while they were gone, and because I'm still #1 on the Pawpular Diary List! The group Chicago was Mawmee's absolute favorite band when she was in high school a gazillion years ago. Her first slow dance with a boy (gag!) was to this song. She was looking forward to dancing to this song when she went to her senior prom. She didn't have a boyfriend at the time, and the guy who asked her to go to the prom had broken up with his girlfriend shortly before the prom. So, Mawmee was a last resort date! Now, here was the kicker! The boy had a cast on his leg. So, he couldn't dance. All the other boys at the prom felt sorry for Mawmee since she was with this boy-with-a-cast, so they all asked her to dance - except when Colour My World was played! They all wanted to dance with their dates on that song! Bummer - Mawmee didn't get to slow dance to this song at the prom! High school . . . . . . . what can I say. . . . . . . . . glad cats don't have to go. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311986 Tue, 22 May 2007 21:06:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311986 I discovered tonight that Mawmee and Daddy are going out of town on Thursday and won't be back until ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311358 Mon, 21 May 2007 21:29:43 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311358 I've been tagged by Scooter, Cole, Orca, Mouse, Bijou, and Oreo to participate in a meme! The Rul ... Scooter, Cole, Orca, Mouse, Bijou, and Oreo to participate in a meme! The Rules Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Cats who are tagged need to write in their own diary about the seven random facts and the rules. You need to choose seven cats to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment that they have been tagged and to read your diary. My Seven Random Facts: 1. I really am as beautiful in purrson as I am in my photographs! 2. Most of the fur that accumulates on the steps is from me! 3. I very rarely speak, and when I do, it is quiet little chirps. 4. I pee in shapes - it's an artform. I call them my Masterpees! 5. I used to live the life of a savage beast in the woods - thank catness that miserable life is over, and I now live a life of luxury! 6. I love to be combed! 7. I ride the best in the car of all three of us cats! Here are the 7 cats I am tagging: 1. Lucky Boo 2. Captain Morgan 3. Hilda 4. Vanessa 5. Dutchess 6. Buddie 7. Madison Have fun . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311255 Mon, 21 May 2007 18:04:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311255 Yeah, I know I was tagged, but do you cats realize the most romatic moment of the season is about to ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311016 Mon, 21 May 2007 08:50:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/311016 As my Mawmee's very special old birthday approaches next month, I've decided to dedicate all my song ... Puppy Love! Why couldn't it have been Kitty Love? How corny is this song? Really corny . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/310348 Sat, 19 May 2007 09:43:38 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/310348 There is a big, white wicker trunk in one of my bedrooms. It is filled with useless stuff - old dol ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/310030 Fri, 18 May 2007 08:41:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/310030 This morning I practiced for the 50 meter dash! Everycat knows it was me because they were all down ... Elephanty \El"e*phan*ty\, adj. Loud, thunderous pounding from a cat running across a hardwood floor. Use that word today to impress somecat . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/309566 Wed, 16 May 2007 20:12:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/309566 The Pet Poetry group is sponsoring the Second Annual We Love Dad 07 Photo Contest in honor of Father ... We Love Dad 07 Photo Contest in honor of Father's Day which will be here before you know it - June 17, 2007! For some reason, more doggies participate than cats, but this year I hope we can change that and get a lot of cats to join in the stroll/contest. To enter the contest, all you have to do is tag a photo: We Love Dad 07 Of course there are rules. 1. One photo per cat. 2. A real photograph of you and your Daddy or other significant male in your life if you don't have a Daddy. 3. A real photograph - no photoshopping Orlando Bloom or Johnny Depp and pretending he is your Daddy! Boas are optional, but I will be trying to convince my Daddy that he needs to wear a boa when we have our photo session! See ya in the stroll . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/308908 Tue, 15 May 2007 09:20:54 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/308908 We had a visitor last night. His name is Ray. He used to be my Mawmee and Daddy's boss when they w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/308189 Sun, 13 May 2007 08:43:49 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/308189 Happy Mommy's Day to all the Catster Mommies! Our Mawmee got two lovely cards - one from Calvin a ... We'd just like to thank you for all your compassion, your expert advice on nutrition and fashion, your patience, your love, your this-that-and-the-othering . . . . . . . . Now that's what we call some phenomenal mothering! Happy Mother's Day from both of us! Love, Calvin & Violet But, let's turn our attention to the card I got her! It had a beautiful cat on the front wearing a tiara with a red ruby heart on the crown. The inside of the card read: Just think, Mom, if I'm the princess, that makes you the queen! Everybody wins! Happy Mother's Day! Love, Samoa We even bought her a present! It was a lovely heart shaped ruby necklace with a tiny diamond. Wowza - we get a better allowance than I thought! Of course, Daddy helped us out quite a bit on that. I think he did a pawsome job picking out our cards. He seems to know our purrsonalities! Happy Mawmee's Day . . . . . . . . we love you and all you do for us . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/307707 Fri, 11 May 2007 19:30:09 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/307707 Tomorrow is graduation for the University of Louisville. That is where my Daddy works. They have g ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/307388 Thu, 10 May 2007 20:52:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/307388 Fifteen minutes before the clock strikes midnight to end my birthday, and I get an emergency pmail f ... Cooter, Toffy, and Vanessa. Guess what cats? I'm back on top of the Pawpular List in Diary Central! Wowza - could the day have ended any better? I can sleep good tonight knowing that I'm back at #1! Thanks to all my friends who have been reading my diary - you did this for me, and I appreciate it so much! Sorry Boogers! Thanks Catster for making my birthday complete . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/307198 Thu, 10 May 2007 11:00:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/307198 Oh my catness, where do I begin to explain what my 7th birthday has been like!?!?! Last night my ... Samoa Detective Agency group. Those sneaky detectives had been working around the clock getting the agency group started! At the strike of midnight last night, we celebrated my 7th birthday in style! There were boas, catmopolitans, and confetti everywhere! Thank you to Rocky Ann, Rufus, and Hannah for all the work you did on the agency group, and for the stroll in my honor! Today there have been zealies, rosettes, pmails, cards, and presents out the wazoo! Thank you for your generosity! One of my very special gifts was a photo album scrapbook of all my wonderful friends! This is a treasure to me - so meaningful, and a special thanks goes to Grover and Dexter's Mommy and Grandmaw for the countless hours they put into making this scrapbook! As soon as I have time, I will take a picture of every page and make a slideshow for all of you to see! My birthday slideshow will be updated with all my gifts, so be sure to check back in a couple of days! It has been a truly magnificent 7th birthday - all because of you! Thank you . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306995 Wed, 9 May 2007 19:20:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306995 CALVIN. . . . . . . . .VIOLET. . . . . . . time for a family meeting! As you know, Sunday is Moth ... CALVIN. . . . . . . . .VIOLET. . . . . . . time for a family meeting! As you know, Sunday is Mother's Day. We need to figure out what we are going to do for Mawmee. What? She got a Mother's Day card today from us? Well, thank you Violet for taking care of that! What? You didn't buy the card? Well, thank you Calvin for taking care of that! What? You didn't buy the card? Hmmmmmmmm, looks like we have another mystery on our hands because I didn't buy the card either . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306694 Wed, 9 May 2007 06:05:43 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306694 Well, today did not start out like a Birthday Wednesday! Around 7:45 this morning, Mawmee heard s ... hey, what's going on here - I got out from under the clutches of that mad man Calvin, and I jumped on my window shelf. There he was - guilty as all get out - standing there with gray fur in his mouth! What kind of behavior is that? The boy was out of control, I tell you! I was very innocent in the whole ordeal. End of story . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306276 Tue, 8 May 2007 06:02:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306276 It was certainly nice to wake up and see my face on the Diary Pick List! And even though I'm still ... mistreatment at being told he was a Daily Diary Pick, and discovered he really hadn't been chosen. Well, today three friends had the exact same thing happen to them! Sampson Silver Dollar, Rocky Ann, and Cooter - all hoaxed by the the Diary Gal! Calvin is already on the case, and he has contacted HQ! HQ was nice enough to reward him with some extra rosettes, but I think he is still waiting for the man in brown to bring a trophy. The boy is clueless! And, in reading my friend Lucy's diary, I see that today is No Sock Day! Go barepaws today, friends . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306085 Mon, 7 May 2007 17:07:27 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/306085 Today is the first day of my birthday week! As you can see from my slideshow, I've already received ... Rocky Ann. I got another package from her today filled with a pretty pink catnip pillow toy, more Yeoww catnip, and the most adorable Pink Panther bendable who is in detective mode! She even included a couple of fun items for Mawmee too! And another box arrived from my great friend, Colleen. There was a feather teaser toy that I love, and a big, soft, pink fish that had catnip rubbed all over. I think he is ready to put on the grill - MOL! Plus, a catnip grow kit - I'll have my own nip growing in my bedroom - is that legal? There were a couple of pretty mice toys, and a pawbreaker. Wowza, I've never had one of those before! Big nose Calvin was right in the middle of things when I was trying to open my gifts! Geesh - brothers! I'll be adding pictures to my slideshow - thank you Rocky Ann and Colleen for making Monday purrfect. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/305545 Sun, 6 May 2007 08:12:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/305545 There are some major glitches going on over at Diary Central! First of all, Calvin got a pmail ye ... major glitches going on over at Diary Central! First of all, Calvin got a pmail yesterday saying he was one of the daily diary picks . . . . . . . . but he wasn't! And then today! Have you seen what happened? I slipped a spot . . . . . . . . Maria Magdalena gained on me . . . . . . she's taken over my number two spot on the Pawpular List! What? Where is that diary gal anyway? Vacation already? Whose in charge of Diary Central? They aren't going to last long in the job with major mishaps like this going on! Oh . . . . . . . I see . . . . . . . . Maria had a birthday yesterday, and they were feeling sorry for her since she was in the #3 spot. Okay, her birthday is over! My birthday is Thursday! Start feeling sorry for me, and move me back up! Only, I want to move up two spots! Watch out Boogers . . . . . . . . here I come . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/305201 Sat, 5 May 2007 05:23:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/305201 Today is the 133rd running of the Kentucky Derby! The Run for the Roses! I'm betting on Cowtown ... Run for the Roses! I'm betting on Cowtown Cat today. How could he not win with a name like that? When Cowtown Cat wins, they will drape a beautiful blanket of roses over him and he will enter the Winner's Circle at Churchill Downs. The Winner's Circle is only used one time a year - today! In 1904, the red rose became the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. The garland of roses was first given in 1932 and won by Burgoo King. Each year, a garland of 554 red roses is sewn into a green satin backing with the seal of the Commonwealth of Kentukcy on one end and the twin spires and number of the running on the other. Each garland is also adorned with a "Crown" of roses, green fern and ribbon. The "Crown", a single rose pointing upward in the center of the garland, symbolizes the struggle and heart necessary to reach the winners' circle. The garland of roses is made by the official florist of the Derby - the Kroger Company. Each year, you can go to the store and watch the ladies hand sew all those roses into the blanket. The ladies take off the outer petals of the rose, put it in an individual vial of water, and then hand sew it to the blanket. The petals that are taken off each rose are placed in a baggie, and everyone that stops by the store can have a rose petal! Mawmee and Daddy go every year to see the beautiful garland of roses being made. The winning jockey receives a bouquet of 60 long stemmed red roses wrapped in ten yards of ribbon! Good luck today to all the horses and jockeys! And they're off . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/304859 Fri, 4 May 2007 06:48:12 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/304859 Today is the Kentucky Oaks! It has become the Kentucky Derby for Locals because it is easier to get ... Kentucky Derby for Locals because it is easier to get tickets to the Oaks than it is to get tickets to attend the Derby! This day is so special that the kids are out of school - MOL! So many teachers were taking the day off and they could never get enough substitutes, so Oaks Day is now a holiday in Louisville! There is an entire day of horse racing, but Race #10 is the special race of the day. The race where the girl horses run to see who is going to win the beautiful white lilies! Over 100,000 people will be at Churchill Downs today to watch the races! Mawmee and Daddy have been to the Oaks before. I don't have any pictures from their day at the races, but I do have a picture of Mawmee and her friends when they went out to the track a year or so ago. I'll put that picture on my page for today! My hot pick for the Oaks today is a horse named High Heels! How purrfect is that name . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/304496 Thu, 3 May 2007 05:44:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/304496 First, let me report on the Great Steamboat Race from yesterday. The Belle of Louisville crossed th ... Great Steamboat Race from yesterday. The Belle of Louisville crossed the finish line a boat-length and half behind the Delta Queen! But, remember what I told you about the sneaky tactics that sometimes happen in this race? The Belle was ahead early in the race. Shortly after the boats turned around to come back, the Delta Queen took the lead. The Captain on the Belle claimed that a loose buoy caused the Belle to turn later than the Delta Queen. The judges ruled in the Belle's favor - which seems to happen every year - MOL! Congratulations on winning the Golden Antlers for another year! Today is the Pegasus Parade, and unfortunately, it looks like it might rain on my parade today! The theme of the parade is Wonders, Wizards, and Wands and the Grand Marshall is Mac King, a magician in Las Vegas who is from Louisville. Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice is also a Grand Marshall! There are eleven floats in the parade, eight character balloons, the University of Louisville marching band, and other bands, twenty-two horse units, clowns, and the Derby Queen and Princesses. Guess what? My Mawmee was in the parade three times! The Girl Scouts have a float, and they also march in the parade. Mawmee dressed up as one of the Girl Scout cookies - guess which one? Yep, Samoa! It will be a magical day on Broadway this afternoon . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/304173 Wed, 2 May 2007 08:33:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/304173 Today is the Kentucky Derby Festival's Great Steamboat Race! The race takes place on the Ohio riv ... The Belle of Louisville and the Delta Queen from New Orleans. The Belle of Louisville is a much smaller boat, so sometimes the captain has to resort to sneaky tactics to win the race. It is all in fun, and the winner gets to keep the golden antler trophy until the next year's race! The Belle of Louisville has a neat calliope that plays music - you can go here to listen to some of the tunes! Our steamboat is one of six authentic paddlewheels operating on U.S. waterways. It was added to the National Historic Register in 1990. The Belle was launched in 1914 and had the name Idlewild. Mawmee and Daddy have taken rides many times on the Belle of Louisville. I'll add a picture to my page today of them on the Belle! Good luck, today, Belle of Louisville . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/303837 Tue, 1 May 2007 10:58:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/303837 The Kentucky Derby has five Princesses. They are ambassadors for the Derby Festival and they attend ... Queen Elizabeth will also be in town to attend the Derby. I'm sure the Queen will want to meet with her Royal Highness Samoa, Queen of Boas, while she is here . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/303314 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:13:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/303314 This is a big week in my hometown! Lots of cats probably know nothing about the Kentucky Derby, so ... Great Lawn. Tonight is an event called Happy Tail Hour. It is an event for people and their dogs. The community can bring their dogs (on leashes) down to the riverfront to socialize and listen to music from Beatlemania. There will be games, and also an adoption unit with doggies available to be adopted. Hmmmmmmm. . . . . . . .I wonder why cats aren't included in this event? Cats could come in strollers instead of leashes - right, Rocky Ann? I'll be talking Derby to you all week long . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/302254 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:56:12 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/302254 The Kentucky Derby is coming up next Saturday. There are lots of activities that go on for two week ... Great Balloon Race. The balloons lift off and chase the Hare Balloon. The Hare Balloon finds a suitable place to land, preferably in a vacant field. It lands and lays out a large fabric "X" as the target, then takes to the air again. The other balloons (almost 50 of them) follow the hare in hot pursuit, trying to throw a small bag of Kentucky Bluegrass seed as close to the "X" as possible, all without landing. The balloon that comes the closest to the target wins! You never know what direction the balloons will go - it all depends upon which way the wind is blowing. Sometimes we can see those balloons near our house. They are very colorful and some are in fun shapes, like the Energizer Bunny, or a big paint can! Tonight there is an event called the Balloon Glow. All the balloons are in a big field and they are tethered to the ground. They light up as music plays. It is a very beautiful site to see. Up, up, and away . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/301767 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:00:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/301767 Mawmee was reading a magazine article about the new Nancy Drew movie that is coming out this summer. ... Nancy Drew movie that is coming out this summer. She laid the magazine on the floor next to the computer desk. Well, guess what I did? That's right, I have been laying on that magazine most of the day! I am trying to find out Nancy's secrets to solving cases. The Samoa Detective Agency currently has 14 unsolved cases! All the detectives in the agency wish we could be as good as Nancy . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/300722 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 06:57:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/300722 As I'm sure you all have noticed, Catster has a new advertiser - Glam Network! Since I can totall ... Glam Network! Since I can totally relate to Glam's motto - Your life ~ Your Style, I thought I'd better check out their website. Of course, the one link that caught my eye was called It Girl. I just knew I'd see my face on that list! Hmmmm, they must have forgotten to put my picture up! Oh well, all the descriptions for the other It Girls fit me too: She’s young without being immature. She’s modest without being meek. And she’s stunning without being flashy! With her room-brightening smile, quirky sense of humor, and free-spirited style, it's no wonder she's an It Girl! She’s the classy, well-behaved starlet young Hollywood’s been yearning for. Her shy gaze, quiet dignity, and stunning beauty are the perfect mix of girl-next-door and glamorous star! She is style. She is fashion! She is pretty without pretension—gorgeous and grounded! . . . . . a modern pinup girl—coolly exuding intrigue, beauty, and Old Hollywood glamour! Blessed with a beautiful face, a killer body, and a unique sense of style! Go Glam . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/300203 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:16:24 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/300203 Tonight was Thunder Over Louisville! I'm not talking about the weather, cats! I'm talking about ... Thunder Over Louisville! I'm not talking about the weather, cats! I'm talking about the biggest fireworks display you can ever imagine! This event kicks off two weeks of festivities before the Kentucky Derby which is always the first Saturday in May. Over 800,000 people spend the day downtown sitting on the banks of the Ohio River on the Kentucky and Indiana sides. They watch an air show and then 28 minutes of fireworks set to music! Mawmee and Daddy always watch it on television because if you go down to watch it in person, it takes hours to get home! The big fighter and cargo planes from the air show come all the way out to our house to make their turnaround. Today, three huge cargo planes flew right over our house about four times! When the fireworks end, Mawmee and Daddy go outside on the deck and wait one minute. It takes that long for the noise from the grande finale to make it to our house! It sounds just like thunder . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/299051 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 18:06:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/299051 The Samoa Detective Agency secretary, Hannah, has been working long hours to get our new office read ... opened the door for business! All the Feline Bureau of Investigation mysteries - both current and solved cases - are now on the first post of this forum thread. By moving the agency to this new thread, it frees up countless reposts of the cases by our secretary! Thank you, Hannah, for all your great work in the agency! Get out there detectives - there are cases to be solved . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/297793 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:02:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/297793 Mawmee and Daddy went to the ballet last night and saw The Sleeping Beauty. Mawmee almost had a h ... The Sleeping Beauty. Mawmee almost had a heart attack when Daddy came home and said, Let's go to the ballet! Daddy is not a ballet kind of Daddy - MOL! He said, we don't do anything cultural, so Mawmee got those tickets quick before he changed his mind! She told me it was so beautiful, and the dancers were very good. One of the last scenes is the wedding of Sleeping Beauty and the Prince. Different dancers come and dance for the King and Queen. Two of the dancers were cats - Puss and Boots and a white cat. The white cat was female. Mawmee said Puss and Boots reminded her of Calvin because he was an orange kitty. She said the white kitty reminded her of me because she was acting all prissy and kept batting at Puss and Boots as they danced! Oh, to be a ballerina . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/296356 Thu, 12 Apr 2007 09:39:54 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/296356 We've got cases springing up all over the place! As soon as the detectives solved the SOTS case - S ... Sullivan - and the Zorro case - Diego - two new cases emerged! The Keyhole Kat is peeping in and out, so beware of his/her big eyes! And today, there is a cat making moves all over Catster - the case of the Dancing Cat - one very funny dancer - sign him/her up for Dancing with the Stars! I was busy yesterday making detective badges for all the great detectives in the agency! Of course, the perpetrators get a badge too because they are the ones that created the need for the agency in the first place! I'm off to sniff out clues in these new cases . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/295440 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:22:50 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/295440 Today is ASPCA Day - Go Orange for Animals! There are lots of neat ideas on their website on how yo ... ASPCA Day - Go Orange for Animals! There are lots of neat ideas on their website on how you can go orange for today! I'm sending Mawmee to the store to look for an orange boa - I can't believe I don't have one in my collection! I did find my orange and black boa, so that will have to work until I can add a solid orange one to my wardrobe! Buildings all across the big cities are going to light up in orange tonight in honor of the ASPCA's birthday! So, support the ASPCA today (and support your local non-kill shelters too) by GOING ORANGE . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/295142 Mon, 9 Apr 2007 12:43:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/295142 Oh, the dilemma I'm in - should I read Booger's diary or not? If I read it, does it keep him in t ... Booger's diary or not? If I read it, does it keep him in the #1 spot on the Pawpular List because he is having a lot of cats hit the diary? If I don't read it, do I move up to the #1 spot on the Pawpular List because he won't have a lot of cats hit his diary? Do I be a friend? Or Do I look out for my own dreams? Ahhhh, curiosity got the best of me - I read it! Hopefully, he'll read mine too, and we'll continue to battle for that #1 spot! Like a friend told me today, you've got a booger on top of you!! Ugh - get it off, get it off . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/294586 Sun, 8 Apr 2007 04:55:06 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/294586 Well, today I hand over my #1 spot on the Pawpular Diary List to my good friend Boogers - the cat na ... Pawpular Diary List to my good friend Boogers - the cat named after something gross. He deserves it. He writes a good diary. I guess. . . . . . I mean can you really write a good diary if you're a boy? Wasn't diary writing invented by girls? Sure, he employed a gimmick to get cats to read his diary - remember the whole crying episode over wanting to lose weight? Hey, wait a minute . . . . . . . . . maybe Boogers is really a girl! Diary writing . . . . . . . weight management plan . . . . . . . My 10 days in the top spot was glorious. Congratulations Boogers! Watch your back, I'm right behind you and I'll be writing like crazy to get back up to the top! Happy Easter everycat . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/294355 Sat, 7 Apr 2007 12:41:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/294355 Today is one happy day in our house - Autumn is Dogster's Dog of the Day! We are all so happy for h ... Autumn is Dogster's Dog of the Day! We are all so happy for her and we know she is celebrating at the bridge today with all her new friends. We love you, Autumn, and wish we could give you a big hug for your special honor today! The song you are listening to today is Bryan Adams' (Everything I Do) I Do It For You. The song is from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves soundtrack, and won a Grammy Award in 1992, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. The song was a huge hit, especially in the UK where it stayed for 16 consecutive weeks at number one! The number one cat today is Rocky Ann - celebrating her Sweet 16 birthday. There is a special stroll in her honor, and if you cats haven't done so yet, please tag your birthday pictures: RA Sweet 16 so you can join in on the fun! I hope you've enjoyed listening to some of the top hits from Rocky Ann's birth year - 1991! Let the party begin . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/293786 Fri, 6 Apr 2007 06:27:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/293786 Since I've been playing songs from the year 1991 in honor of the year Rocky Ann was born, I thought ... Wilson Phillips. Wilson Phillips consists of Carnie and Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips. Just like Rocky Ann, they know the value of friendship. They were friends from childhood who loved music and writing songs. It didn't hurt that they had famous musical parents - Carnie and Wendy's Dad is Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Chynna Phillips parents are John and Michelle Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas Today's song is called You're In Love, the fourth single from their debut album called Wilson Phillips. It was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on April 20, 1991. I hope you enjoy the song today. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/293366 Thu, 5 Apr 2007 07:01:24 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/293366 Today you are enjoying the song Baby, Baby from Amy Grant. That song was written for Amy's six-mo ... Baby, Baby from Amy Grant. That song was written for Amy's six-month old daughter, Millie. It was Amy Grant's most successful single, and one of the most successful songs in 1991. It was the first single released from her album entitled Heart in Motion. Amy Grant performed the song at the 1992 Grammy Awards. She received nominations for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year, but lost in all three categories. Like they say on American Bandstand, it's got a nice beat and you can dance to it. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/292884 Wed, 4 Apr 2007 07:48:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/292884 I wasn't born yet, but apparently 1991 was a very good year. Rocky Ann and Calvin were both born ... Surface. Surface consisted of three guys - Bernard Jackson, Dave Conley, and David Townsend. They had songs on the R & B charts in the late 80's and early 90's. The song you are listening to today is called The First Time. It went gold and became the group's biggest hit. It was on both the R & B and pop charts! Go ahead, sing along . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/292287 Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:52:50 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/292287 Two times today Mawmee couldn't find me. She looked everywhere and thought maybe I had gone down to ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/291609 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:05:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/291609 So, today is April Fools' Day! I wonder what prank I can pull on Calvin and Violet. They are so ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/290855 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:18:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/290855 Our dear doggie, Autumn, left for the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. It all happened so suddenly and we ... Autumn, left for the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. It all happened so suddenly and we are so sad that she is gone. She was going to celebrate her 13th birthday in a couple of weeks. Mawmee and Daddy got her when she was a little pup. She was a stray that showed up when Mawmee and Daddy went to some cabins with their malamute, Patoka. Autumn stuck around because she liked Patoka, and because Mawmee was feeding her. When they left to go home, Autumn came with them. Of course, the intention was to find Autumn a home. It worked - she found our home - MOL! Even though she was just a mutt, she outlived all the other doggies that Mawmee and Daddy have had over the years - Alyeska, Rojo, Patoka, and Snowy! Autumn loved cats. She loved Callie the most. Callie was an older kitty and she liked to sleep on Autumn's bed just like Calvin does! Autumn and Violet were really good buddies and loved being out in the backyard together. Autumn always got so excited to see Violet outside with her - she would run up to Violet and kiss her on the face! Unfortunately, Autumn always had weak back legs. The older she got, the harder it was for her to go up and down stairs. Daddy used to carry her, and Mawmee did some of that too. She was on arthritis medicine, but you could tell that she still had trouble. Yesterday, Mawmee was taking her out the front door to do her business. Right at the door she lost her balance and her left back leg buckled. That happened frequently, but this time she couldn't put her weight on the leg at all. It really scared Mawmee, so she took her to the vet. Daddy met Mawmee at the vet's office. The x-rays showed that her brittle bones were probably full of cancer, and she had a big tumor in her belly area that was also cancer. Her left back leg had fractured near the socket and that is what occurred when she was going out the door with Mawmee. The vet said that if she didn't have the cancer to deal with, they could put a pin in her leg, but she would need to depend on the other back leg, which was also bad. Mawmee and Daddy made the decision that no pet owner ever wants to make, but they knew it was the best decision for Autumn. She had been through so much with her eye problems this year and Mawmee did not want her in pain any more. Daddy stayed with Autumn as she left for the Bridge. She left knowing that she has many wonderful friends on Dogster and Catster. She left knowing that she is and will always be loved so much by Mawmee, Daddy, Calvin, Violet, and me. Autumn will be buried at Little Dog Bridge on our property. She will be near her Callie cat and Grandmaw's cat, Mosby. Run free at the bridge with Patoka and Snowy, dear sweet Autumn. We love you and will miss you until we see you again . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/290362 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 05:58:54 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/290362 I rubbed my eyes . . . . . . I looked again . . . . . . could it be true? Could I have finally take ... Diary Central's Pawpular List from Maria Magdalena? I wasn't just seeing things, because I heard from my friend, Boogers on the exact time that this feat took place: As of 4:09 AM est, you're the #1 popular diary on catster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Boogers checks that list every hour because he is in 3rd place and scratching his way to the top too! I know that my dream come true is only days away . . . . . . . . oh, diary girl, did you notice who has the most pawpular diary . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/290239 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:11:26 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/290239 I look forward to the evening snack. Not my evening snack, but the one Mawmee and Daddy sometimes e ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/289704 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:20:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/289704 The detective agency has been staying super busy with all the anonymous rosettes flying around Catst ... Tommy and his girlfriend, Baby Girl, as the SV'ers! The RAC has been taunting me, and I think I know their identity. They even left Autumn a rosette today! I'm not going to reveal their identity unless they are ready to surrender! And the other mystery the detectives are trying to solve is the Fab 5! They have avoided capture up to this point, but it's only a matter of time! Over and out . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/288721 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 17:24:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/288721 Today would have been Grandpaw's 86th birthday. Mawmee and Daddy went to the cemetery with Grandmaw ... Tess, aka The Spring Fling, was talking about when she said we would soon see pink blossoms everywhere. Tess is very smart! It was a beautiful sunny day, and Mawmee said Grandpaw was smiling down on them from heaven. Then they took Grandmaw out for lunch to Grandpaw's favorite restaurant. Happy Birthday, Grandpaw! I hope you had a great celebration with all the angels today. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/287362 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 08:58:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/287362 Well, the Samoa Detective Agency has solved another case! The case of the Secret Star Donor was fin ... Secret Star Donor was finally figured out and revealed to be our very own White Shadow - Arnold P.! Arnold had the detectives searching high and low, and he was right under our nose the entire time! Magical fun - thanks, Arnold P.! It's so much fun to see spring springing up all over Catster! I'm loving all the Easter colors on my friends' pages - just magical! And the next couple of weeks is full of magical and special birthdays! Happy 5th Birthday today to one of Calvin and Violet's buddies - Tommy! Next week will be magical too - Jaspurr, Colleen, and Murray are celebrating birthdays. And one of my good friends, Twix, will celebrate her one year Catster Anniversary! And I'm not fooling you when I tell you that April 1 will be the most magical day for Tobey, Wally, Milo, and Cookie who will be celebrating birthdays. And Rocky Ann will be celebrating her 1 year Catster Anniversary! Magic is in the air . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/286680 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:27:32 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/286680 Mawmee came downstairs to the kitchen to feed us this afternoon, and she noticed the door going down ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/286236 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:06:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/286236 Spring . . . . . . . a time for growth . . . . . . a time for the mysterious Spring Fling to send pi ... All good things come to those who wait. Okay, I've waited. Don't make me wait until I have two candles on that pink cake, okay? Welcome Spring . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/285457 Sun, 18 Mar 2007 20:06:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/285457 As you can see from his badge on my page, Earl Grey was in need of some serious purrs because he had ... Earl Grey was in need of some serious purrs because he had surgery last night. Earl Grey has always been a favorite of mine because it is almost like looking in the mirror when I see him! Earl Grey had been having some serious throw-up problems and had been in and out of the vet. The vet finally did an ultrasound and found a blockage in his intestines. The surgery last night revealed the blockage - a piece of purple plastic! Purple plastic??? Yep - purple plastic from a purple latex squeaky shoe! I'm guessing that toy belonged to the dog!!! You can read all about Earl Grey at his blog. I hope you recover quickly, Earl Grey. I'll be purring for you . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/285051 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:01:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/285051 Thanks to all my friends who have sent congratulation stars, rosettes, and pmails for my 1st anniver ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/284066 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 12:39:59 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/284066 Two more days, and I'll have that cute little pink icing cake on my page! I decided to try out tha ... Happy Birthday was written in 1893 by two sisters who were school teachers in my hometown - Louisville, Kentucky! They wrote the song as a classroom greeting - calling it Good Morning to All! I'll be saying good morning to all my catster friends on Saturday, and inviting them to have a piece of cake! Now, what should I wish for before blowing out that candle . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/283505 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:59:52 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/283505 How do you measure a year on Catster? In friends . . . . . . . . so many - Twixy, Rufus, Lucy, Ro ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/283294 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:42:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/283294 525,600 minutes - a year in the life of Samoa on Catster. Let's talk about my diary! How many ... 261 - this one makes 262! 262 x ~ 10 minutes = 2,620 minutes of my life! Does Catster like my diary? Chosen 11 times as a Daily Diary Pick! That's an average of almost once a month - not bad! Number of days left in the first year of my life on Catster to be honored as the Diary of the Day: Four . . . . . . . do you hear that, diary gal? You've got four days to make my dreams come true . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/282679 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:36:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/282679 This Saturday, St. Patrick's Day, will be our 1 year anniversary on Catster! To honor that special ... Friends of the Osmonds, and since Mawmee is a fan of Donny! Wowza - what can be said about our first year on Catster? A lot! I'll be talking about it all week long! As Calvin would say, It's all about love. . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/282533 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:28:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/282533 Boy, the detectives are solving these cases faster than I can keep track! The 2 Poets case is sol ... Smudge and her brother, Bob! Smudge tried to throw us off the trail by giving herself an anonymous poem! A big congrats to Nikko for sniffing out the clues and uncovering these sneaky poets! We've still got detectives working on the Emma Peel case. Hannah is keeping our master list of cases and where they stand at the moment! Feel free to jump in and help us out - a detective will never be turned away from working on a case! The case of the 2 poets is closed . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/281476 Fri, 9 Mar 2007 08:11:37 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/281476 Tomorrow, one of my dear friends, Lucy, is celebrating her 1st birthday! Lucy and I are in the Bl ... Lucy, is celebrating her 1st birthday! Lucy and I are in the Black and White Ankle Biters group together. She is also a fan of my diary, and hopes someday to grow up and be just like me. How could I not love her? She is a little diva-in-training, and I'm glad to give her tips on becoming the diva I know she can be! You won't believe this - go listen to Lucy's music on her page. Go ahead - listen to it! Now . . . . . . . did that music do anything for you? Well, I could care less about the Osmonds, but Mawmee is a fan of Donny Osmond, so she got a big smile out of Lucy's music! Mawmee mumbled something about being a child of the 70's, whatever that means! It seems Lucy's Mommy is an Osmond fan and even met and had her picture taken with a couple of those Osmond men . . . . . . they aren't boys anymore! Have a super, duper, Happy Birthday tomorrow, Lucy . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280855 Wed, 7 Mar 2007 18:55:27 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280855 What my friends might not know about me is that I spend most of my time in the upstairs part of my h ... never, ever done before! Hmmmmmm, you are saying to yourself, what could it be? I sat on Mawmee's lap for the entire American Idol hour! She was in shock! I kept looking around to make sure no predators were going to invade the living room. I spied Calvin sleeping on the sofa, and Autumn sleeping on the rug in front of the fireplace, so I knew 2 out of 3 weren't going to get me. There was no peep from Violet either, so I finally settled down and curled up in Mawmee's lap while she petted me. She said she could feel her eyes swelling up . . . . . . not with tears, but from allergies to my soft, down-like fur! Maybe I'm becoming a lap cat . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280561 Wed, 7 Mar 2007 05:27:36 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280561 Mawmee - would you please abide by the following rules for my future meals? 1. I need total qu ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280446 Tue, 6 Mar 2007 18:29:13 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280446 I decided to get on Catster tonight, and at the top of the screen was this message: YAY! The pro ... YAY! The problem is fixed. We're so sorry if it affected any of you negatively. So, I quickly scrolled down to see if they had put my picture on the main page as Diary of the Day. That had to be the problem they were talking about! I mean - yes - it has affected me negatively - for 65 days to be exact! Nope. I'm still not Diary of the Day! Let's not get too excited, Catster, about the problem being fixed. There are still problems to fix! Have you talked to that head diary gal yet? Her job is gonna be on the line if she doesn't get busy and move me to the top of that list! Okay, let's see if Dectective Samoa can figure out what problem was fixed. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280010 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 17:59:20 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/280010 March is supposed to be the month of wearing green, but I'm getting some pressure from the color blu ... Babes in Blue. Now, you need to be wearing blue, like my choice of a blue boa, or you need to be on something blue! Once you tag your photo, you can go here to see all the blue babes! There are some great prizes - Morgan the Pirate Gato's Mommy is donating one of her cool, handmade beds - in blue, of course! Now, I don't stand a chance of winning this contest because Calvin is one of the judges! For all the rules, check out this forum thread. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/279375 Sun, 4 Mar 2007 07:43:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/279375 The Gift of Gab - many say that I have it! I must have kissed a blarney stone somewhere along my tr ... Gift of Gab - many say that I have it! I must have kissed a blarney stone somewhere along my travels! The Blarney Castle is in the Irish village of Blarney. There is a stone set in the wall of the castle that is magical. If you kiss it - you are given the gift of persuasive eloquence - blarney! The legend involves some old woman who cast a spell on the stone. She was rewarding a king who had saved her from drowning. The king kissed the stone and was suddenly able to speak sweetly and convincingly. If you decide to visit that castle to kiss the blarney stone, you'd better be limber! You have to get upside down and hang over this ledge to kiss the stone! That's a bunch of blarney if you ask me. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/278557 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 06:05:25 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/278557 The Cat Crew mystery has been solved! It appears to be Morgan the Pirate Gato and his crew - Amigo, ... Morgan the Pirate Gato and his crew - Amigo, Apache, Maximum Katzenfergnugen, Jesse James, Fuzzy, and Encore! Thanks to Scooter who put together these last few clues and solved this mystery! Scooter is not only a great mystery writer, but a good detective too! Here were the final clues that helped solve this case: Scooter got this clue - Congrats on being Kitty of the Week! Your special friends the Cat Crew are very proud of you! Look for the pot of P Gold at the end of the Rainbow Look who guards the P gold - Pirate Gold! Grover got this clue - We think it's pawsome that you can spell. You are a very special cool kitty. The little brown creatures make a very distinct sound when they are happy. Enjoy your Day, The Cat Crew And I received this clue - The 3 brown creatures are pets of the Cat Crew, and they do the wave, not the Cat Crew. There are many many clues around, if you look hard you will see them. Merowwwwwwwwwwww Thanks Morgan and crew for a fun mystery! This case is CLOSED. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/278294 Thu, 1 Mar 2007 13:27:15 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/278294 Another clue from the CC: Another hint, we are not hamsters, and we do not live with a hamster. A ... Another hint, we are not hamsters, and we do not live with a hamster. And we prefer Scooter Pies to Cow Pies. Scooter pies? As in this Scooter Pie? Or this Scooter Pie? So, I'm back to square one on the brown creatures! MOL . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/278288 Thu, 1 Mar 2007 13:23:23 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/278288 Good thing I added a shoutbox to my page today. The Cat Crew is busy leaving me clues. Apparentl ... The special brown creatures would like to play with Hondo's tail. Could that mean the special brown creatures are the cats in the CC? The special brown creatures are not hamsters, buffalo, or deer, but they are friends with one of them. So, I am going to guess of the three choices, that the special brown creatures are friends with hamsters. That makes the most sense - at this point, anyway! Whew, this is one tough case to solve! I'm gonna need help from my detective friends on this . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/277939 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:49:30 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/277939 There is no rest for a detective. I sure hope I don't end up looking like this guy! It seems sev ... this guy! It seems several mysterious groups are spreading cheer through anonymous rosettes. Luckily, many detectives are on the case, and the clues and ideas are being shared in this forum. It looks like I'll be focusing my efforts on the group calling themselves The Cat Crew, as I have received two rosettes from them. Here was the first one I got: Wishin' ya the luck of the Rainbow, to a very special caring Kitty - The Cat Crew At first, I thought this might be the work of a Rainbow group of kitties, or perhaps Captain Morgan, the pirate, who calls his family, the crew. CC, as I'm now calling them - hey are we working our way through the alphabet - gave me this update on my first guess: For a beautiful detective, you have some great ideas. But the Cat Crew is not who you are thinking. At the end of the Rainbow is a Pot of Special Gold. And from the forum, I see that Nikko, one of the Blue Brothers, got this from the CC: As you travel through the midwest, look for special brown creatures. They will help you solve the mystery. Here are my first thoughts on looking at these two new clues together: 1. The CC might be from Kansas - home of Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz - Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Now, what would that pot of special gold be? And who would those special brown creatures be? UPS men? More as clues become available. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/277380 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:26:08 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/277380 I am so sad to tell you that Mosby went to the Rainbow Bridge today. Mawmee just got a phone call fr ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276871 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:19:07 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276871 Thank you to all those great Catster detectives for helping solve Operation Blue Brothers! And than ... this diary entry. Look at excerpts from this detective's pmail to me: . . . . . . . . But, is it Scooter and Nikko? The two ragdolls? Just a guess. . . . . .Check it out. There it was - on February 21 - right under my nose - and yet, they slipped through the cracks, only to be discovered four days later! A big thank you to the lovely Luna for pointing us in the right direction! Thanks also to that diary gal for choosing me two days in a row! For some reason, the computer guy put me in the 3rd spot on the list instead of the 1st spot! I wish those two would communicate better. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276741 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:43:50 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276741 I'm ready to go from rags to riches as the Blue Brothers said I would when I solved this case. Ra ... rags to riches as the Blue Brothers said I would when I solved this case. Rags as in Ragdolls, perhaps? My final guess . . . . . . . . I hope this is my final guess . . . . . . for the Blue Brothers is *drumroll please* Scooter (is a Leo - the lion) and Nikko (Lily thinks he is a tiger) from Albuquerque - the Land of Enchantment! Two brothers who have made Catster the land of enchantment for the past week or so! Let's call this case CLOSED. . . . . . .okay?. . . . . . .Oh Blue Brothers. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276728 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 18:14:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276728 I'm looking very closely at these two New Mexico Blue Brothers! Nikko and Scooter! My second ... Nikko and Scooter! My second suspicion is HQ - but I can't connect all the dots to them. . . .yet! Any thoughts about these two boys, kitties? I'm still searching for clues . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276707 Sun, 25 Feb 2007 17:20:27 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276707 I have spent the day going back to the beginning. Checking and rechecking clues . . . . . . . . . ... lynx! Here is what I think I know for sure: 1. The rosettes appear to have started around February 17. One of the first recipients was Kazumi Joy and Scooter. Kazumi's rosette stated: You are a special blue kitty Early on, the Blue Brothers might not have known how far they were going to take this operation, so I think the word blue in her rosette is a key ingredient in this mystery. Kazumi Joy is blue - remember that! 2. We know from Boogers' rosette that the Blue Brothers are good cats who enjoy this game of whodunit - they will not harm others. And they told me I was barking up the wrong tree when I thought they could be dogs. So, the Blue Brothers are not doggies. 3. Regarding the location of the Blue Brothers We know from Violet's rosette that they are fond of outlaws and very close to Billy the Kid. Are they close to Billy the Kid's location, or close as in friends? From Rufus' help, the Billy the Kid reference was for New Mexico. From a new Fido rosette today, we find out this info: West Coast 101, East Coast just for fun. Somewhere betwixt, we'll see you on old 66' Take into consideration that Mr. Pickles who posted in the forum, received a rosette that said, Enchanted to meet you, is that a clue?. I know New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment - those Blue Brothers want us to keep New Mexico at the top of our list. And this new clue on Rufus' shout box: Rufus, if you try to catch us too soon, we will fly up,up and away in our beautiful balloon! Okay, cats - this is an easy one - New Mexico has a big hot air balloon festival every year in Albuquerque - still pointing us to New Mexico - home of Scooter, I might add! Combining all this information - I am concluding that the location of the Blue Brothers is probably New Mexico! 4. We know from a rosette I received that these blue cats wear masks that cannot be removed, and they don't wear blue suede shoes. Which might mean if they are blue, and they're shoes are not blue - then they have white on their feet, perhaps? Today Gordy received this informative clue: BlueBrothers - Tell Rufus, would you, eyes can be blue, and so can masks too. You are a nice orange kitty! So, if these blue cats are wearing blue masks - can you even see the mask? Hmmmmm, ponder that will you! 5. I received a new note tonight: Because you are such a worthy playmate, this you can know - no Blue Brothers come from Siam. Which takes us back to the fact that these Blue Brothers are blue in color - not Siamese - not Scooter! Don't forget we have that lion, tiger, and lynx connection in some way! 6. Rocky Ann's shoutbox clue confirms that the Blue Brothers are boys - not girls. That takes Scooter and Simba off the suspect list! I'll be back with more . . . . . . . time to sniff out some new clues . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276361 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:31:19 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276361 I am going a little Loco trying to figure out the Lynx between all these clues! We're looking for ... Loco trying to figure out the Lynx between all these clues! We're looking for an outlaw, a Bandit type! We're looking for a cat connected in some way to a tiger - a Bengal perhaps! And then we need to find a lion - similar to Simba from the Lion King. It might be helpful if there was a blue connection or a Siamese connection! I'll be sleeping on this tonight and hope my west coast detectives are working hard to find new clues . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276350 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:07:05 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276350 Another anonymous rosette - geesh - I need a new cluebook! More poetry: We really hate your bu ... We really hate your bubble to pop, but your diary guess is really a flop. Look at your evidence and slowly peruse..do you see any lynx between clues? BB Lynx between clues? The clues have been all over the world! I'm going back to the drawing board, and all I can say is those Blue Brothers are going to have a hard time beating the connection I made between all the cats in the Phoenix family! Yes, I see the way you spelled links. I know . . . . . it's a clue. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276345 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 19:00:55 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276345 How could I be wrong? It all added up! The masks . . . . . . the blue eyes. . . . .the connect ... Interesting theory indeed but you have missed the mark. We are not Aslan and Co. BB You've got to be kidding me? Missed the mark? As in wrong ?. . . . . or marks of a tiger?. . . . . marks of a lion ?. . . . . I need to take another detective course . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276279 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:45:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276279 I just got smacked upside the head with a new idea on the identity of the Blue Brothers. Check th ... Aslan - a tiger cat who was named Aslan after the Lion in The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe book by C. S. Lewis . Aslan is a male and fits both the tiger and lion criteria! Now, stay with me on this train of thought: Aslan's brother is Phoenix, a masked Siamese! Get this: Who is Phoenix's best friend? Yep, Scooter - another masked Siamese! And to top it off: Phoenix has another brother, Dagon - another masked Siamese! And there's more: There is one more brother - Leo - the lion! And another brother - Beeber - now Beeber is a Cornish Rex - Rex is the King of Mardi Gras - well known for its masks! And the grande finale - they all have . . . . . . you got it . . . . . . blue eyes! So, cats, here is my final guess until I get notification of being wrong: I present to you the Blue Brothers: Phoenix, Dagon, Leo, Aslan, and Beeber - assisted by their best friend - Scooter! I think we can call this case CLOSED!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276256 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:17:02 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276256 My head is spinning! Have you seen these masked cats from the Rowdy Naughty Bawdy Cats and Dogs Gro ... masked cats from the Rowdy Naughty Bawdy Cats and Dogs Group's masquerade party? Be sure to check out page 7 - this could be nothing but a ruse! Could some of these cats belong to the Blue Brothers? I don't want to give away too much, but based on my last diary entry, and the clues I have accumulated, I believe the Blue Brothers are three cats! 1. A masked Siamese living out west! 2. A Lion or lioness! 3. A Tiger - tiger striped perhaps, or named after a famous Tiger! Detective 291740 better not be a double agent! Oh my. . . . . . .am I getting close to solving this mystery?. . . . . . .where does Blue fit into all of this . . . . . . . hmmmmmm. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276225 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 15:26:05 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276225 One of my friends sent me an anonymous rosette tonight: Did THIS CLUE scoot right on past you unn ... friends sent me an anonymous rosette tonight: Did THIS CLUE scoot right on past you unnoticed, Samoa? Not the BB this time! Not the BB? Come on friends - I'm having a difficult time figuring out the Blue Brothers, and now I've got to decipher other anonymous rosettes? I'm thinking it might be from Scooter since you'll notice the word scoot! This clue refers to a rosette that Hondo received: The Blue Brothers concatulate you on your honor today!! You get to have a blue clue: "Lions and Tigers and rosettes, oh my! So, we're back to the outlaws, lions, and tigers. Let's jot down some possibilities: Outlaws = Scooter (as in Scooter Libby - would you call him an outlaw?). She has the brainpower to be the BB's leader! Lions = Leo who I noticed is a Catsterholic - a group purrfect for pulling off Operation Blue Brothers! Another Lion possibility = Simba (as in Lion King). Look at this rosette that Simba got from Cali - Cali happens to be Leo's sister. Doesn't that look interesting? A slippery little Monkey - slipping right through the detectives' hands? Maybe not! I notice that Leo and Cali still have a picture on their page of their Mardi Gras masks! Tigers- I'm still working on this one! Chew on that, all you detectives, and get back to me with your thoughts! Over and out. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276136 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:42:00 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276136 It seems that alot of us who have received rosettes are friends and are in the same groups. Howev ... lion that has not gotten an anonymous rosette! I have had that fact in the back of my detective's log for quite awhile. I'm sure she'll get one now that I've mentioned it . . . . . . . .or perhaps, she is one of the Blue Brothers . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276128 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 11:22:45 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276128 The Blue Brothers sent their latest clue. This one on a rosette: Detective Samoa (aka Cookie), c ... Detective Samoa (aka Cookie), concatulations on your diary pick!! You deserve it! Here is a poem for you from The BB: We wear masks, but no shoes and have left lots of clues. Outlaws and lions and tigers are tips you could use. The King of Siam is not Interesting the way that last sentence trails off into nothingness! The King of Siam is not what? And this from my post-it note pad: Your agency is becoming famous. Solve the case and you go from rags to riches with cases galore! BB Hmmmmmm, what to make of all this? My agency is becoming famous - I guess that is because that Catster diary gal finally got her act together and put me on the Daily Diary Pick list today - again at the number two spot! I knew those Blue Brothers were poets! They wear masks, but not shoes. Are we talking natural masks, as in Scooter's siamese lineage? Or are we talking cats that are still wearing Mardi Gras masks? I'm leaning towards the natural masks. Outlaws, lions and tigers are tips I can use! I don't remember a reference to lions and tigers before, so I need to do some further research on this! The King of Siam is not . . . . . . . . . hmmmmmmmm. . . . . . . . could this be referring to Top Cat Ted? Is he the King of Siam? And is he not. . . . . .involved?. . . . . .wanting to reveal his identity yet?. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276060 Sat, 24 Feb 2007 07:32:36 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/276060 The nominees for Best Actress in a Motion Picture are: Scooter in The Queen Rocky Ann in Littl ... The nominees for Best Actress in a Motion Picture are: Scooter in The Queen Rocky Ann in Little Miss Sunshine Samoa in The Devil Wears Prada Hazel Lucy in Dreamgirls Luna in Notes on a Scandal Simba in The Pursuit of Happyness Marie in Marie Antoinette The nominees for Best Actor in a Motion Picture are: The Blue Brothers in Babble Morgan the Pirate Gato in Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest Boogers in Happy Feet Fido in Little Children Rufus in The Good Shepherd Gordy in Superman Returns Captain Morgan in Blood Diamond And the Oscar goes to . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275943 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 20:10:41 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275943 The Blue Brothers left me another cryptic note: Don't the clues add up anymore? Don't worry cook ... Don't the clues add up anymore? Don't worry cookie, there will be more to come. BB Dear BB - the name is Detective Samoa, not cookie . . . . . . . . Wait a minute, Cooter left me a rosette tonight and called me cookie. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275883 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:50:11 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275883 Well, just when I thought things couldn't get any crazier with the Blue Brothers' antics, Scooter co ... Scooter comes up with this far-fetched idea! Can you honestly look at Calvin and Violet and think those two are smart enough to come up with something as clever as the Blue Brothers? Have you heard Calvin's music lately? Not exactly the choice of an Einstein! As Jeter would say, I'm laffin and laffin. . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275628 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 05:12:27 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275628 How are they spreading their messages so fast across the United States, Canada, England, and to the ... Detective 347487 posed to me this morning! My lead assistant on the case reports to me this morning that a forum thread has been started. I hesitated doing that at first because I wanted to keep one step ahead of these brothers. But, maybe it's a good idea. I'm already suspicious of two cats. One cat who commented on the forum: This is fun....and intriguing. Who are these mystery gentlemen? Whoever they are, they're cool! This masked cat's family was given to me as suspects. Notice that there was no mention of receiving a rosette. I know she is female, but hey - Violet is male and has a girl's name! We're treading on tricky territory, here! Quattro gave me great insight - she thought she had received a Blue Brothers rosette. However, when I looked at her rosettes, the one she thought was from the Blue Brothers was the valentine from HQ! OH MY CAT - have you looked at the HQ rosette you got for Valentine's Day??? What color is that HQ cat?????? BLUE! Could the Blue Brothers be Ted and his gang? So much to think about. . . . . . . .so little time. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275505 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:31:49 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275505 The Blue Brothers continue to spread their mysterious messages across Catsterland! The latest hit ... Bella, and Merlin! I see those Blue Brothers are smart cats. They read my diary every day to see how close we are to revealing their identities! Today I mentioned their next step might be shout boxes. Sure enough - they left a message on Rocky Ann's shout box: Are you still on the case, Rocky Ann? Have a wonderful day, groovy kitty. Rocky Ann asked them how many cats were in the Blue Brothers. That is a question we would all like answered! They also hit Smudge's shout box: What a great kitty detective! They left this first message on my post-it note pad: Thank you. We will be in touch very soon. . . . yes, very soon indeed. The Blue Brothers were here. My post-it note pad has been acting up a little bit, so I hope I don't miss any clues! We have the finest detectives on Catster working night and day to solve this mystery. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275202 Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:02:15 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275202 I was visiting Detective 306360, aka Miss Marple and realized that not only did the Blue Brothers le ... Detective 306360, aka Miss Marple and realized that not only did the Blue Brothers leave her a rosette, they are now tempting and taunting us on message boards! Look at Miss Marple's heart message board - a note from the Blue Brothers: The Blue Brothers were here! Tuxedo's message board was hit too! What's next . . . . . . shout boxes? They'll find anyway they can to send out their mystery messages! I've given them some help today and left a message pad for them to communicate to me. They can save their rosettes for St. Patrick's Day! I know those sneaky Blue Brothers wished they could send out anonymous pmails! They just can't figure out a way to do that . . . . . . . . .yet . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275063 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:59:23 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/275063 Those Blue Brothers meant it when they said they liked outlaws. Look what they said to Ruben: Yo ... Ruben: You have been visited by the Blue Brothers! You are a good little outlaw kitty! WANTED ( just like Billy the Kid.) Great picture! Have a good day!! Why do they like Billy the Kid so much. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274920 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 14:20:04 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274920 Those mysterious Blue Brothers handed me another clue today: The Blue Brothers give Pink Panther ... The Blue Brothers give Pink Panther Samoa a pink rosette for effort and hard work on the case. We wonder, however, if you are barking up the wrong tree! Teehee! Detective 168547 weighed in with some interesting information that has helped me tremendously in coming closer to revealing the identity of the Blue Brothers! Here is where I stand on what I think I know for sure: 1. The Blue Brothers are from New Mexico (reference to Billy the Kid). 2. The Blue Brothers are two cats - who are brothers! 3. The Blue Brothers are blue - bluepoint (reference to not wearing blue suede shoes)! 4. The Blue Brothers use cat talk based on previous rosettes they have given to cats. 5. I'm thinking they may also be getting some assistance from a masked kitty. I've gotten very vague responses when I've questioned this masked cat! Oh, Blue Brothers, am I getting warm?. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274521 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:06:51 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274521 Detective 124691 isn't a diary pick today just for his good looks! He is one smart cat too! Look ... Detective 124691 isn't a diary pick today just for his good looks! He is one smart cat too! Look at the Operation BB clue he got today: The Blue Brothers concatulate you on your diary pick! You have vowed to unmask us, but be aware, our masks cannot be removed. Enjoy your big day!!!! Here is what we know for sure about these Blue Brothers: 1. They will not harm kitties - hmmmm, seems to fit my new theory that they could be dogs. However, in Boogers clue, they said they were good cats. They could be telling us that to throw us off the dog trail. 2. They know how to rhyme. Could they be members of the Pet Poetry Group? *note - assign Violet undercover position in the group* 3. They like outlaws - they are close to Billy the Kid. Rufus said Billy the Kid was killed in New Mexico. Scooter lives in New Mexico. Therefore, they are close to Scooter? Friends of Scooter? Wear masks like Scooter? Masks that can't be removed - Siamese, perhaps? 4. They do not wear blue suede shoes. 5. They talk like a cat - meowvelous, concatulate, etc. 6. They give out red, blue, pink, white rosettes to boy and girl cats. More leads as they become available. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274465 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:05:15 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274465 Violet just came running over to me with a new clue from the Blue Brothers. The Pirate has been h ... The Pirate has been hit and Jesse James too! We are fond of the outlaws! In fact, are very close to Billy the Kid. A message from the Blue Brothers. Have a meowvelous day! Here are some of the newest hits from the mysterious BB - or as I'm now calling it - Operation BB: Ashlye, Ripley, Simba, and Jesse James. More cats who got hit: Rue Rue, Bellsnickles, Kashmere, Ashley aka Grimalkin, Monkey, and Wally! Now, we know Morgan the Pirate Gato got hit. Jesse James is his brother, so those two match the latest clue Violet got. But who is Billy the Kid? I couldn't find a Billy the Kid cat. The Blue Brothers appear to be related to Billy the Kid. WAIT A MINUTE - this brilliant idea popped into my brain! Maybe we're looking in the wrong place! Maybe, just maybe, these Blue Brothers are D-O-G-S! What do you cats think?. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274259 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:06:04 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274259 Just because Calvin is going to the dentist today, does that mean Violet and I have to suffer by not ... the natives are restless! That's right, we're restless - we're hungry! Once he got whisked away, our food bowls re-appeared. Whew - I hope that doesn't happen again anytime soon. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274116 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:39:36 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274116 My detectives are reporting in from all across the country! We have new cats added to the hit lis ... hit list: Eve, Smudge, Hondo, and Boogers. Detective Boogers also got a clue rosette: Detective Boogie, you have been chosen to relay a message from The Blue Brothers Don't be alarmed, no kitties will be harmed! The Blue Brothers are good cats and enjoy a fun game of Whodunit? and giving rosettes to kitties they admire! What a great clue. . . . . .The Blue Brothers know poetry - alarmed/harmed! Another clue! I just got a mysterious invitation to a group called Mitten Kittens. I haven't had time to check it out yet, but friends, let me tell you that bells and whistles went off in my head when I saw that invite! Kittens with mittens on their feet. . . . . . . not blue suede shoes, but mittens! I'm hot on their trail - I can feel it! I might have to go undercover and join the group to find out their modus operandi! And Detective 291740 reports in from the field that she believes the Blue Brothers to be a group - either with blue eyes, or something else blue about them. Off to check out that group . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274079 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:07:06 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/274079 Calling all junior detectives! Calling all senior detectives! This just in - a blue clue from ... blue clue from the Blue Brothers! They sent me the following anonymous rosette: Thank you for your interest in The Blue Brothers! We enjoy your diary. You have been selected to receive a blue clue. The Blue Brothers do not wear blue suede shoes. Have a great day! What is that supposed to mean? They don't like Elvis? They go barefoot? They wear shoes, just not blue suede ones? Hmmmmmmmmmm. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273865 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:16:58 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273865 Those Blue Brothers are at it again! I've been notified that the following kitties have received ... Morgan the Pirate Gato, Rufus, Ripley, Rocky Ann, Hazel Lucy, Ele'! The Blue Brothers even know that Dutchess isn't feeling well and sent her a get well anonymous rosette! Okay - here is what my detective brain has decided. We've got at least 14 rosettes that have been handed out by the mystery Blue Brothers. That throws my original thought out the window - the Aspen/Snowmitts/Picasso family has already given out a lot of rosettes this month. So, now I'm on to the groups! This has to be the work of a group. But who. . . . . . . A group of boy cats? A group of blue cats? A group of boy cats that belong to a blue group? A group of cats that like the Blues Brothers, and are leaving off that s to throw us off the trail? I'll be studying these and more clues all day long. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273524 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:49:08 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273524 Okay, whoever those Blue Brothers are, they must read my diary. Just when I said Calvin hadn't re ... have a meowvelous day. Okay - a clue - who talks like that? And our friend, Gordy got one too - a white one! They don't care whether you're boy or girl. . . . . . . They give out red, white, pink, and blue rosettes. . . . . . . The mystery deepens. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273511 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:10:02 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273511 There is a new mystery in Catsterland! Who are the Blue Brothers? Well, they are not the Blues ... not the Blues Brothers! So, let's put together some pieces of the puzzle to figure out this mystery. It is a known fact that the following kitties have received a Blue Brothers anonymous rosette: Me - my rosette was pink. Violet - but not Calvin. That might be a clue - they don't know Calvin! Violet's rosette was blue. Scooter - her rosette was pink. Coco - her rosette was red. Kazumi Joy - her rosette was blue. One of my first thoughts was Monkey Blue - but Monkey only has a sister, so they wouldn't call themselves The Blue Brothers. Besides, Monkey sent Kazumi Joy a blue rosette 2 days before her anonymous one showed up. Then I thought about my friends - which ones had more than 2 boys. The first that came to mind were Boogers, Hondo, and Fido! But nothing really links them to being called The Blue Brothers! And then there is Aspen (a BluePoint Ragdoll), Jaspurr, Snowmitts and Picasso (a Blue bi-color Ragdoll) - all brothers - all blue-eyed ragdolls. I'm guessing this group of beauties are the Blue Brothers! What do you think, Scooter?. . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273288 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:31:30 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/273288 It's time for Mardi Gras! Actually, Carnival runs from January 6 until midnight of Fat Tuesday - th ... Carnival runs from January 6 until midnight of Fat Tuesday - the day before Ash Wednesday. The traditional colors for Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. According to legend, the colors were chosen in 1872 by that year's King Rex. He thought those colors looked good together! In 1892, Rex declared that the colors had these meanings: Purple for justice Green for faith Gold for power I think they could have added: Pink for pretty . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/272694 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 06:00:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/272694 I see Catster has added some new forum topics! This place just gets cooler by the day! One parti ... Catster Diaries! I wonder if that Catster diary gal is gonna read the posts in the forum. Maybe I should post a few thoughts over there and get her attention! After all, how am I supposed to fulfill my new year's resolution if she doesn't get on the ball and pick me for Diary of the Day? A big thanks to my friend, Hilda, who mentioned to me yesterday that Calvin would be nothing without me! You gotta love a friend like that. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/272532 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:50:02 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/272532 Another holiday out of the way, and the next one isn't for another month - St. Patrick's Day. So, ... ZERO times! 3. I am still waiting for my new year's resolution to come true - Diary of the Day! 4. Calvin won the Best in Show Men in Pink contest using my pink boa! What's wrong with this picture. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/271671 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 06:39:31 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/271671 First, let me wish all my friends a fabulous Valentine's Day! Now, let me tell you about yester ... Dyson Animal! As Autumn's friend said, it can suck a rat out of a sewer! Daddy got home early, and as he and Mawmee were talking, the man in brown arrived with 3 boxes! Mawmee only saw the big 'ole vacuum box, and she opened the door and yelled woo hoo - my vacuum cleaner! The man in brown started laughing because one of the other boxes he was delivering had the big word flowers across the side of the box! He thought it was funny that Mawmee was getting a vacuum cleaner and flowers, and that she was more excited about the vacuum cleaner! Mawmee said to Daddy, I wonder who the flowers are from. You see, our Daddy isn't usually a flower giver, so Mawmee thought they might be from someone else - but who? When she opened the box there was a beautiful red vase, a dozen red roses and baby's breath, and a card that said: Could it be flowers from your husband - what a surprise! Once the flowers got arranged all pretty - it was on to the vacuum cleaner! That vacuum didn't suck any rats out of our sewer, but it sucked up a couple of cats' worth of hair! WOWZA! Who knew we had an extra cat living in our carpet? It was pretty amazing, and now Mawmee is looking forward to vacuuming. She has definitely lost her mind! Okay, so you're wondering about that third box from the man in brown. It was a box for Daddy - a couple of books he ordered. So, everyone in the house was happy. . . . .except us cats when that vacuum cleaner got turned on. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/271298 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:20:29 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/271298 Tomorrow there will be a lot of kissing going on! Did you know that kisses mean different things de ... Kiss on the paw means I adore you! Kiss on the cheek means I just want to be friends! Kiss on the chin means You are cute! Kiss on the lips means I love you! I think if Luna were here, Calvin would be giving her a kiss on the cheek! If Rufus was here, I'd be giving him a kiss on the chin. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/270759 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:05:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/270759 Today starts the week of love . . . . . . romance . . . . . . . ahhhhh! Here are some famous roma ... Adam and Eve - the first Valentine was an apple! Marie and Pierre Curie - their chemistry sizzled! Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn - she was a headstrong love, at least for a little while! Antony and Cleopatra - a fate just like Romeo and Juliet - he dies in her arms! Elizabeth and Robert Browning - how do I love thee, let me count the ways. . . . . Lucille and Ricky - who couldn't love Lucy? Gomez and Morticia - they gazed into each other's eyes! Romeo and Juliet - such a tragic ending to true love! Samoa and Rufus - a fleeting Catster love! Romance lives on . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/270577 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:19:48 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/270577 Mawmee says I like to flirt with her. If she is sitting on the sofa, I'll come just within her reac ... Where did you get that classy collar you're wearing? 2. Don't sit with other female cats when a boy cat is around. Boys don't want to be rejected in front of other girls. 3. Treat boys gently. If one comes up to you, shake his paw, and say, It's nice to meet you, did you say your name was Tom? 4. Become more irresistible! Wear a boa , arch your back, or do a little hop when you walk by a group of boys. 5. Look over your shoulder and smile. 6. Give them the bedroom eyes - boys can't resist! Okay, girls, you've got a few days to practice flirting before Valentine's Day. . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/269900 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 07:03:03 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/269900 Well, Catster is a little more beautiful today because of one new member! Welcome to Samoa, a pre ... Samoa, a pretty kitty with a great name, if I do say so myself! That makes for a total of six Samoas on Catster! Here are the other Samoas: Samoa Samoa Samoa Samoa And I make number six. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/269491 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 08:54:52 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/269491 The Dove candy messages end today on a very appropriate message: Share a sunset! Ahhhhh, sunse ... Share a sunset! Ahhhhh, sunsets. Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly flow the days Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers Blossoming even as we gaze Sunrise, sunset Sunrise, sunset Swiftly fly the years One season following another Laden with happiness and tears We had a beautiful sunset the other night in Kentucky - very pink and pretty! Red sky at night, sailor's delight. . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/269103 Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:11:29 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/269103 It appears I may have a career with Dove chocolates if my Catster diary writing doesn't pan out the ... Be your own valentine! Mawmee said I should tell you how your Mommy can be her own valentine. Okay, here are some suggestions from my Mawmee to your Mommy: 1. Light scented candles in the kitchen or bathroom! 2. Buy a bouquet of flowers from the grocery - Sam's club has beautiful flowers that aren't very expensive! 3. Get a massage - if you've never had one, you'll wonder why you waited this long! 4. Get a pedicure - same as #3 - you'll never want to go without one! 5. Treat yourself to chocolate - dark chocolate is good for you! 6. Take time for yourself - you deserve it! Okay, cats - there is one more piece of chocolate in the box. Tomorrow will be the last candy message. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/268731 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:01:26 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/268731 Today's Dove chocolate wrapper says, Watch the sun come up! That is good advice! It seems to ... Watch the sun come up! That is good advice! It seems to go along with this other famous quote: The early bird catches the worm, or Violet's version of that: The early cat catches the bird! I also heard Mawmee singing a few lines from different songs when she read the wrapper. Can you guess who sings these songs? Here comes the sun, here comes the sun. . . . . . . Don't let the sun go down on me. . . . . . . I hope you can watch the sun come up tomorrow. . . . . . . .and then take a nap in that sunlight. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/268370 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 13:25:34 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/268370 The Dove chocolate wrapper words of love are: Make someone melt today! I think this picture of ... Make someone melt today! I think this picture of me fits that request! Oh Rufus, are you reading my diary today?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/268078 Mon, 5 Feb 2007 18:28:41 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/268078 Rufus sent me the cutest teddy bear for Valentine's Day. I've named the bear Rufus, of course. Ruf ... Be your own valentine! I think that is good advice. Girlfriends - you don't need some boy telling you how wonderful you are - you can tell yourself! I went to the mirror tonight, and took a good look at myself. I said: Samoa, you are one cute cat, and you write a mean diary! It's not your fault that the diary gal won't pick you for the Diary of the Day! I feel better already! So, give it a try - be your own valentine. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/267403 Sun, 4 Feb 2007 08:39:19 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/267403 Tell me what is so super about today: 1. Men wearing helmets and messing up their hair! 2. M ... The only Superbowl I want to see is my super bowl filled with food this afternoon! Calvin finally got something right. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/266939 Sat, 3 Feb 2007 07:03:16 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/266939 I woke up this morning and found out that I had dropped in the diary ratings! In my defense, I have ... Rufus be my Valentine since he has a big ole crush on me. All the boys do! How can you resist me when I pose like this! Yesterday, the man in brown left a special Valentine's package at my front door. It was from Rufus! I knew letting him be my valentine was a good idea! Look at the cute present he sent me! Thank you Rufus, for making my February special . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/265923 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:05:23 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/265923 Today was Grandpaw's funeral. Mawmee said so many people came to the funeral home yesterday. They ... Berry, a Best Friends kitty, in memory of Grandpaw, from our dear friend, Rocky Ann! We will eventually get around to thanking all of you individually, but until things settle down a little, please accept our thank you and know that we have been truly touched by your kindness. Love from Samoa, Calvin, Violet, Autumn, Mawmee and Daddy . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/262755 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:59:48 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/262755 I woke up to our first snowfall of the winter! There was almost 2 inches on the ground. The trees ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/262303 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:31:21 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/262303 Excuse, me, Trixie! Who gave you permission to leave your job as my weather pixie? She decided t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/261266 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 07:26:37 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/261266 I was feeling a little chilly this morning when I realized that our electricity went off sometime af ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/259595 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:46:48 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/259595 Okay, it has been 17 days, and I have yet to see a diary honor thrown my way! What's up with that, ... Diary of the Day today, has already been picked twice this year! I appreciate him mentioning me in his diary today. That should get the attention of that head diary gal! She couldn't be on vacation already - it's only January! In other news, we are all hoping that Morgan the Pirate Gato's cataract surgery goes well today. After all, he is a pirate, and there are some very cool pirates on Catster. When you have time, be sure to check out another pirate named Morgan! Captain Morgan's diary always gives me a chuckle. Toodles . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/259141 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:47:01 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/259141 I think I have a calcium deficiency. You know as us gals get older, we lose precious calcium from o ... sitting at one of the chairs like he always does! There is an empty chair next to Mawmee. I jump on the chair. But, nooooooooooooooooooooooo, it didn't stop there! I jumped right up on the table! Did you just gasp? Cause Mawmee did!!! I ran across the table and jumped down on the other side! We're all still in shock over this recent incident! A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do to keep her bones healthy. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/258680 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:45:05 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/258680 I must tell everyone about my new friend, Cookie! First of all, I invited her to my Cookie & Cand ... Cookie! First of all, I invited her to my Cookie & Candy Cats group. And she joined! Then, when I was reading her bio, I noticed that she said she looks like a Samoa Girl Scout Cookie! Who wouldn't love that? And she even has a little cookie above her eye - just like mine! Her cookie is on the opposite side of her face. And the best part? Girl Scouts should be arriving soon to take orders for those delicious Samoa cookies! Be sure to support your local Girl Scout council and order lots of those yummy treats for your family and friends. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/258276 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:32:47 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/258276 It has been raining here for 40 days and 40 nights - well, maybe only 4 days, but it seems like 40! ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/256974 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 07:54:05 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/256974 Rocky Ann and I are so happy that we will be seeing more pink around Catster for the next month or s ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/255094 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 07:45:19 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/255094 I figured out the identity of my mystery rosette giver! Several sistahs got an anonymous rosette wi ... sistahs got an anonymous rosette with a letter clue! The revealing clue, however, was the Q that I received. Only one sistah has a q in her name, and therefore, she had to be the one - Squeakers! Thank you Squeakers for the fun mystery! On to other news! I came in 1st Place in the Pet Poetry Group's Christmas Bash '06 Photo Contest with this photo! Thanks to Trinity for my lovely star and rosette! Happy Sunday to all my diary fans . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/254179 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 07:44:04 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/254179 One of my sistahs has given me something to do during the boring weeks of January! I received two ... sistahs has given me something to do during the boring weeks of January! I received two anonymous rosettes today. Both pink ~ great choice, as pink is my signature color! The first rosette said: Happy New Year from a Secret Sistah The second rosette said: Happy New Year from Sistah U As I ponder who these rosettes could be from, I wonder if there are two sistahs involved in this mystery, or just one sistah? I remember Violet had quite an adventure figuring out his anonymous rosette giver. I can't wait to get more clues to my mystery . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/253971 Thu, 4 Jan 2007 16:40:57 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/253971 I'm so proud of Twix! She is one of my good friends and a fan of my diary. She decided that one ... Twix! She is one of my good friends and a fan of my diary. She decided that one of her New Year's Resolutions was to write in her diary more, and even become a diary pick. Well, today her resolution came true! She is one of Catster's Daily Diary Picks! Way to go, Twixy! It only took 4 days for your dream to come true. Now, I'd like a word with that diary gal. Boogers has told me that he has no intention of passing me by on the pawpular list. Just in case, though, you'd better move me up to the number #1 spot . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/253237 Wed, 3 Jan 2007 06:28:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/253237 In my quest to fulfill my #1 New Year's Resolution - Become Catster's Diary of the Day, I decided I ... Become Catster's Diary of the Day, I decided I need a gimmick. Here is my reason. My friend, Boogers, has suddenly appeared on the Pawpular Diary List at number 3 - right behind me at number 2. It seems to me that Boogers just recently appeared in that spot. It has taken me months of diligent diary writing to get and stay on that list. I'm not about to hand over my spot at number 2 to a cat named for dried nasal mucus! How did this happen? I checked out his diary and noticed he is currently whining about trying to lose 2-3 lbs. That is his gimmick! Cats will keep coming back to his diary to see his poundage count. Two to three pounds? A good trip to the litter box will solve that problem. But, no, he has his parents out buying special food, and then he refuses to eat it. I'll give him credit for having a good gimmick going! I'll be spending the day pondering my January gimmick . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/252510 Mon, 1 Jan 2007 16:07:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/252510 I was happy to see my photographer this afternoon. It has been quite awhile since I posed for the c ... Orange Bowl tomorrow. I detest football. It is so primitive and boring. Men pushing each other around. *Yawn* Why can't they show the cheerleaders and dance teams instead? Now that would be exciting television! I guess I'll try to act interested because my Daddy works for U of L. Their mascot is a big red bird. I don't think he likes football either . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/251858 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:23:31 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/251858 We have all decided to reflect back on the past year and list our Top 6 accomplishments or happy eve ... Top 6 accomplishments or happy events that occurred. Here are my Top 6: 1. Joining Catster March 17 2. Being Catster's Cat of the Day November 28 3. Starting the Cookie & Candy Cats group 4. Spending a long time as the #2 diary on the Pawpular List in Diary Central, and my diary streak on 9/9, 10/10, and 11/11! 5. New found knowledge of items like boas, strollers, cat towers, toys, and food! 6. Last, but not least, the support and friendship from all my wonderful friends and diary fans. Thank you Rufus, Twix, Rocky Ann, Monkey, Mercy, Dutchess, Lucy, Ele', Sammie, Simba, Skeezix, Colleen, Cinderella, Vanessa, Sabrina, Orca, Tess, Rue Rue and all my friends. You have made my first year on Catster more than I ever dreamed it could be! Happy New Year . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/251083 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 06:05:47 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/251083 Okay, I admit that I did it! But, he was not sleeping like an innocent little baby! He was not m ... did it! But, he was not sleeping like an innocent little baby! He was not minding his own business! Here is what really happened: I was in the living room looking at the Christmas tree. Next to the tree is a big basket with all our Christmas toys. I was deciding which toy I wanted to play with. Calvin came up to see what I was doing. I told him I got first pick on the toys. He reached in and grabbed the toy I wanted! So, I smacked him. You know, that triple whack-whack-whack with the right paw. I usually don't extend the claws because the goal is to scare - not injure. I must have let one of the claws slip out and it caught him on the side of his eye. No biggie - he'll heal! Like he doesn't get enough lovin' around here already. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/250614 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 06:08:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/250614 Peanut Butter without Jelly A Kiss without a Hug Fred without Ginger Fred without Wilma ... Peanut Butter without Jelly A Kiss without a Hug Fred without Ginger Fred without Wilma Catster without Samoa's Diary Doesn't the above bring tears to your eyes? Well, cry no longer, my friends! I'm back in business today! My social secretary is finally able to take my dictation so that I can please all my diary fans. What a crazy week or so it has been at my house! First of all, we had a catsitter. Now, we all love Ant Loree (she's not really our ant, we just call her that), but she doesn't help us on Catster, so what good is she, really? Christmas - Wowza - I got some wonderful presents from all my friends. Thank you so much for the great stuff. You'll be seeing all my new boas and me playing with my new toys in the near future! I also appreciate all the kind pmails and rosettes from my friends concerning my Grandpaw's death. Grandpaw was 82 years young; unfortunately, he had an old heart. He loved petting us when he came to visit. He liked to comb me, and he was always tempted to rub my belly when I rolled over and showed it to him. Mawmee warned him many times not to touch my belly. My belly was too tempting! He would touch it, and I would have to bite his hand! And then he would talk all day about how I acted like I wanted him to touch my belly, but then I bit him! MOL! Rest in peace, Grandpaw, we will miss you . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/244396 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:30:20 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/244396 I'm not talking Santa's helpers, I'm talking about me! I did some dancing and prancing today over ... my Cat Dancer! I told him I didn't appreciate that at all! Well, I didn't really tell him anything - I went over and started wrestling with him in the middle of the living room. I think the catnip from Rocky Ann's candy cane cigar made me go temporarily insane! I should always play in private. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/243662 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 20:02:56 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/243662 I'm off to bed, but I wanted to remind the diary gal that tomorrow is my regularly scheduled diary p ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/243246 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 20:47:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/243246 We got to open some Christmas gifts from our friends today. Rocky Ann gave us the most pawsome nip ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/242396 Fri, 8 Dec 2006 19:52:35 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/242396 It took forever to get decorated, but the tree is finally done! And what a magnificent tree it is - ... four calling birds from the 12 Days of Christmas song. Mawmee yelled at him not to kill the bird, or it would mess up the whole song! And finally, I will be thinking about some clever diary entries over the next few days. After all, my regularly scheduled time for being on Catster's Daily Diary list is coming up soon - 12/12 - next Tuesday! Happy weekend . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/241105 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 20:30:38 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/241105 This morning there were two doves sitting on the windowsill of Mawmee's bedroom window. Let's see ... 12 Days of Christmas song are showing up! I guess the partridge will show up somewhere else because we don't have a pear tree. Three French hens - we live in Kentucky, not France, so I don't expect to see the hens. Four calling birds - I wonder if they be calling on the regular phone or the cell phone? I'd like to talk to those calling birds, or better yet, meet them in person! Six geese a laying - that could get really messy! Seven swans a swimming - we do have a creek - I'll send Violet to check that out tomorrow. For those kitties interested in my mystery hiding place: The stroller . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/239038 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:58:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/239038 Of course, I entered Catster's Holiday Picture Party - I hope everykitty enters in the fun! When ... What is Samoa's New Year's Resolution? My answer: To make new friends, to always be fashionable, and to become Diary of the Day! Calvin informed me tonight that he is the Catster Trifecta Trophy winner in this house. He has been Diary of the Day, Cat of the Day, and now Cat of the Week! Nothing worse than a bragging brother . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/237834 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 05:49:29 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/237834 When what to my wandering eyes should appear . . . . . . A cat can dream . . . . dream of being D ... WOWZA CAT OF THE DAY!?!? Oh my catness, how wonderful is this honor? And no, Luna, we don't know the Top Cat! It has been one fantastic week at our house, and I'm glad to see that Catster saved the best for last! If only my face could have been above Calvin's on the main page. Having him looking down on me is quite scary! Thank you to all my wonderful friends who have sent pmails, rosettes, and beautiful stars. I'm feeling very much like the princess that I am today . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/237000 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 07:21:14 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/237000 I have successfully tried on and been photographed in every Christmas outfit that Mawmee bought. Of ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/236502 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:06:16 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/236502 Well, is there anyone that hasn't heard that Calvin is Cat of the Week? I can tell you I'm tired of ... Cat of the Week? I can tell you I'm tired of it, and we are only on day 2! And then to top it off, Violet shows up as Cat of the Day today! What is going on here, Catster? There must have been a big ole' flub in the system because I think I should have been Diary of the Day today - don't you think? Not to take anything away from Pepper, but since I am the most beautiful of us three cats, I think I should be on that main page somewhere! Couldn't we start a Cat Wearing a Boa of the Day. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/235896 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:10:21 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/235896 Happy Thanksgiving! Here is my Top Ten Thankful list for today: 1. Mawmee and Daddy 2. Au ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/235029 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:07:23 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/235029 Violet seems to think he is the only one who can climb! I believe I'm the klever/clever, kat/cat ... climb! I believe I'm the klever/clever, kat/cat in this house! Mawmee is playing a little game by placing greenies all around the new cat tower. She wants us to use it, and the gal doesn't realize that a cat will get interested in something in their own timeframe. Okay, my timeframe is now. Once I smelled those greenies, I decided to do a little exploring! Of course, Mawmee walked in just in time to see me on the top shelf. She was so excited (it doesn't take much to thrill her) and she got the camera (of course) and took my picture. I had a little help getting in that top hammock to get the greenie. But I did jump down all by myself! Another first . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/234787 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:00:38 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/234787 On the main Catster page, VIP Pet Insurance is asking How Klever is Your Kat? Well, let me tell y ... How Klever is Your Kat? Well, let me tell you that I'm klever enough to know that klever is spelled clever, and kat is spelled cat! Unless, of course, you're talking about TomKat, and then cat is spelled kat! Okay, bring on the next question . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/234243 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:21:48 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/234243 I might be in the market for a new weather pixie! Trixie is not paying much attention lately to her ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/233113 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 06:42:58 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/233113 Blah, blah, blah . . . . . being nominated is an honor . . . . . who ever came up with that lame phr ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/232710 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:51:42 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/232710 I'd like to give a big thanks to Catster for making my life a little easier. I now have more time t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/232008 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:04:04 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/232008 All my friends know that I've got cattitude! Most cats do! Well, there is a cool new Cattitude Con ... cattitude! Most cats do! Well, there is a cool new Cattitude Contest. There is a list of 49 words that characterize most cats. You have to pick one of those words, and submit a photo that fits the word. Of course, I wanted to enter. And then, the copy cats, Calvin and Violet, had to enter too! Somehow Calvin's entry got in first. I think they must have gone alphabetically. Calvin chose the word relaxed - does that surprise you? Every picture we have is him sleeping! Violet chose the word playful! I'm fine with that as long as he doesn't try to play with me. Now, are you wondering about my word? It fits me purrfectly! Elegant . . . . . . just like one of my fancy feast dinners . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/231666 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 18:06:02 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/231666 It is so sad when a friend goes to the Rainbow Bridge. Today, Murray made his journey to the bridge ... Murray made his journey to the bridge. Murray lived a long life, and unfortunately, had a stroke from which he couldn't recover. He will be sadly missed by his brother, Miles, and his other siblings and Catster friends. We know you are no longer in pain, Murray, and your family will hold all their wonderful memories of you close to their heart. Rest in peace . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/230868 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:59:44 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/230868 Oh Catster, tomorrow is November 11 - got it? 11/11 In keeping with the schedule: 9/9 on th ... the schedule: 9/9 on the daily diary list 10/10 on the daily diary list I will expect to see my face on the diary list tomorrow . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/230865 Fri, 10 Nov 2006 16:55:57 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/230865 Have you ever heard someone say they'd love to be a fly on the wall? Well, tonight I was sitting ... fly on the wall? Well, tonight I was sitting on the bed talking to Mawmee while she was on the computer. All of a sudden, we both heard this fly buzzing around. He was a gigantic fly! Then he landed on the wall. I watched him and thought to myself, what's the big deal about being a fly on the wall? I think it would look really silly seeing a human attached to a wall like that fly. Then he left and went into the lamp. He was really annoying then - buzzing and zipping around, probably leaving fly poop all over the lampshade. I wonder why you never hear anyone say they'd love to be a fly in the lamp. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/230200 Thu, 9 Nov 2006 07:26:58 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/230200 You all know that song about having a time for every purpose. Well, apparently yesterday was the ti ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/229550 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 13:32:21 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/229550 Oh, Mawmee, I'd like a reservation at a Holiday Inn please! Somewhere nice and warm would be prefer ... official stuff now - just like the Olympics. And the very best part about staying at Holiday Inn? They'll give you 100 zealies!! Now that's what I call a pet-friendly hotel . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/229229 Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:49:24 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/229229 The handyman can cause he fixes it with love and makes the cats feel good. . . . . . Daddy to the ... discontinued part for the refrigerator was found - it was included in a different part - two parts in one. Of course, none of the 6 phone calls that Mawmee made gave her that information! Daddy went up to our local hardware store to see if he could rig something to work, and they called an appliance parts store. Yes, they had the part in stock! So, when Daddy got home from work, he fixed it in less than 10 minutes! All is right again in catland . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/228170 Sat, 4 Nov 2006 07:23:31 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/228170 There is an emergency at my house, and I need the appliance doctor - STAT! Last night Daddy opene ... Appliance Police. . . . . 9-1-1 . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/227678 Thu, 2 Nov 2006 20:27:36 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/227678 My Daddy's school - the University of Louisville - just beat West Virginia in an important football ... important and football game in the same sentence? The only thing I really know and like about the University of Louisville is their mascot. A bird . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/227229 Wed, 1 Nov 2006 20:07:17 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/227229 Thank you Catster for designing a turkey rosette for November! I'm thankful to Rocky Ann for giving ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/226389 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:24:19 PST Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/226389 There are many celebrations going on today! Of course, everyone knows it's Halloween. What some ... Prince Charming Rufus! Congrats on this special honor, Rufus. Enjoy the spotlight. And did you notice our gift from Catster? Extra custom bio fields for CatsterPlus! We now have eight extra fields. And everycat knows I'm going to use all eight! I've already made a special Catster Daily Diary List showing all the dates that Catster has honored me in the lower bowels of Diary Central! According to their latest method of honoring me, I'll be expecting that again on 11/11! I guess tomorrow I'll be changing out of this Cinderella costume. Wow, it's gonna be sad to see the glitter and magic go. Bring on November . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/225092 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 06:51:45 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/225092 I noticed that Catster is celebrating the ragdoll this week! Wow - there are 1,188 ragdolls on Cats ... Rufus! In case you didn't know, here are 10 things I found out about ragdolls. 1. They have beautiful, big, blue eyes! 2. Their body is light colored with darker points on the face, legs, tail, and ears. 3. Ragdolls are very affectionate. They love to follow their Mommy around. 4. They like the floor, and are not considered jumpers. 5. Their voices are softly musical. 6. They bathe and groom their long, silky coats themselves, and almost never need combing. 7. They shed very little, and rarely have hairballs! 8. Women are crazy for their beautiful peepers! 9. They are good with children, the elderly, and dogs! 10. They are very good friends - invite a ragdoll to be your friend today! Enjoy the spotlight this week, Rufus. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/224308 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:40:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/224308 So have you seen the Catster Groundrules? Everybody has groundrules. Catster's groundrules make se ... Groundrules? Everybody has groundrules. Catster's groundrules make sense. They must think cats have bad eyesight - have you seen the font size? My groundrules are very similar to Catster's. Here are what I like to call The Spirit of Samoa: 1. My site is all about love! Your love for me! 2. There will be no fighting, scratching, or snarling! However, I am allowed to ankle bite, or I'll get kicked out of the Black and White Ankle Biters group. 3. There will be no sale of animals or breeding services. We are not leaving this family, and we have all been fixed! 4. There will be no solicitation of donations. Okay, I'll break this rule if you absolutely need to send me gifts! 5. Catster is for dogs. Catster is for cats. Did they actually say this in their groundrules? Oh yes they did! Let me get one thing straight! Catster is not for dogs! 6. Please act maturely and kindly. I refer the word maturely to Calvin and Violet! 7. Every cat deserves their own page. You got that right - some of us should have more than one page! 8. A rosette or star can be left anonymously. I really don't care for this stupid groundrule. How can I thank anonymously if I don't know who they are? 9. Do not get into a public cat fight. These fights are always better if done in private. I like the occasional fist fight, however, don't let it be photographed! 10. Diaries are a place to express your feelings, and they should be family friendly. And the great diaries should be made Diary of the Day! Oh Catster, I'm still waiting! There you have it. Groundrules! Don't break them, or the Catster Cops will be after you . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/223956 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:43:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/223956 Don't you love the way Catster always asks our opinion about important issues? Just today as I was ... Can Cats Exhibit Commitment? The answer to that is a big, fat YES! And since you're asking, here is my Top Ten Commitment List: 1. Always being ready for a photo shoot! 2. Maintaining a full collection of colorful boas! 3. Answering pmail in a timely fashion! 4. Thanking my friends for their generous rosettes and stars! 5. Inviting Cookie and Candy Cats to my group! 6. Occasionally swatting Calvin and Violet when they get on my nerves! 7. Writing interesting stuff in my diary! 8. Making new friends and keeping my old friends in my thoughts and prayers! 9. Turning up my nose at food that is unacceptable! 10. Having a good time on Catster! Now that is exhibiting commitment. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/223762 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:08:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/223762 Catster is at it again - adding new features and trying to see if I can find them! Well, let's se ... New To Catster? Scratch Here First. Hmmmm, I think that is new as of today. 2. And the next thing I noticed was some new information for cats that are adoptable. I'm glad to see that it will be easier for people to get in touch with someone that has a kitty up for adoption. Wouldn't it be great if every kitty was in a loving home? 3. Now, on to Catster's mysterious side. Here is what I read in the last paragraph from that link above: . . . . still be working on some more new ideas (there’s another furrrbulous one coming soon…shhhhh) Hmmmmmm, a furrrbulous idea coming soon. . . . . . I wonder what that will be? Could it be that Catster is finally going to make me Diary of the Day? Or perhaps give me my own column on the website? Ahhhhhh. . . . . a girl can dream . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/223073 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:24:55 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/223073 One of my good friends, Simba is not doing very well. Her Mommy wrote in her diary last night about ... Simba is not doing very well. Her Mommy wrote in her diary last night about Simba having to go to the hospital because she was dehydrated and not eating. We have all been purrring for Simba to get well, and there is some good news from her Mommy this morning (see her diary). Simba ate a tiny bit and was able to get some rest. She is going back to the vet today for more liquids, and an ultrasound to determine what is going on. Please keep Simba in your prayers. She is 18 years old, and we want her to live for a really long time! Another good friend is having her 18th birthday today! Happy Birthday to Scooter! We all hope your day is extra special because you are extra special to your friends on Catster! Keep your friends close in your thoughts and prayers. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/222808 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 14:39:49 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/222808 Mawmee went on a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk this afternoon. She was wearing a shirt ... Hope Starts Here! She told me there were a lot of people walking - they all walked about 3 miles. She didn't see any cats in the walk, but a lot of people were walking their doggies. And because it was a little cool here, some of the doggies had on pink sweaters and pink coats! Are you wondering how you, as a cat, can participte in October's Breast Cancer Awareness month? Well, I'll tell you - you knew I would! You can tag a photo Think Pink! I am so proud of all the cats who have done this - we now have 115 cats in the stroll! Only 10 more cats and we'll be tied with the dogs who have a stroll going on too! Come on friends - get your stroll on . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/221589 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:34:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/221589 Isn't Catster getting clever? Now we can have our very own pumpkin patch with the new pumpkin roset ... Rocky Ann. Doesn't she look marvelous in her halloween boa? She is a true diva! My second pumpkin is from Princess. Her name says it all - another diva! My third pumpkin is from Skeezix. Skeezix is very secure in his masculinity, so I don't think he would mind if I called him a diva too! I love my diva friends. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/221302 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:13:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/221302 What girl wouldn't want a personal bodyguard or a magical assistant? I know sometimes I need a bo ... The Golden Snitch. Snitch is trying to decide what to be for Halloween. His choices are in his diary, and he sure would like some cats to pmail him with what they think would be the best! Snitch even wrote about Rufus and me in his diary! This is what he said: If I become a swordsman I would be your special body guard. If I become a wizard I would be your magical assistant and help with every magical need. Wow, that sure makes me feel special! I'm gonna go think about all my magical needs. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/221016 Tue, 17 Oct 2006 19:15:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/221016 and white . . . . . and red! Don't you just love all these different colored rosettes? Thanks Cats ... stroll. We already have 100 cats who have tagged a photo! Let's see, I have a boa in every color rosette. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/220321 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:01:34 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/220321 Today is Daddy's birthday and also Autumn's Founder's Day. Twelve years ago her life changed for th ... Autumn's Founder's Day. Twelve years ago her life changed for the better when she came into this family. You can read all about it in her diary, and see what she looked like when Mawmee and Daddy found her. This morning we had the first part of our party. Daddy opened his gift from us! It was a baseball shirt with this picture on it. He loved it so much! We asked him to wear it to work today, but he mentioned something about his class doing presentations, and it might not be appropriate. How could that shirt ever be inappropriate? Then Calvin did his dramatic reading. Happy Birthday Daddy, Autumn's Founder's Day too. Samoa, Calvin, Violet & Mawmee love you! Tonight we will celebrate with cake and ice cream We gave Daddy a present That is every man's dream! A baseball type shirt -- it doesn't have lace, but instead four pictures of our sweet face! It sure is fun to celebrate two events in one day! I might even let Autumn kiss me today! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Catster cats are having a stroll, so all you cats tag one of your photos: Think Pink and join us in the stroll! Let the party continue . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/219630 Sat, 14 Oct 2006 10:42:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/219630 I want to thank all my friends who have given me stars. I've got more than any other family member, ... Rufus! Rufus is such a good friend, and he told me I have a 9 year old fan that I didn't know about! Gee, I knew the young cats liked me, but I guess I'm pretty cute to those older cats too! What? It isn't a cat? No, Rufus said. It's a little girl named Rebecca! Thank you, Rebecca, for reading my diary, and watching my videos! I'll bet you're as pretty as I am! You're one smart 9 year old, I know that! I wonder if she lives at Sunnybrook Farm. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/219210 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 08:59:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/219210 I'm sorry I haven't written in my diary for a couple of days. I've been soooo busy looking through ... Catster's 2nd Annual World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show! There are 15 categories, and I've tried to enter as many as possible. You will not see me in the Wet T-shirt category, or whatever it is called! I do not get wet for anybody! For all my diary fans, I would appreciate it if you could take a minute and vote for my pictures in the contest! There are a lot of cool kitties entered, but you know I think I'm pretty cool myself! After you click on the 5 paws (cause I know you'll think all of them are worth a big 5 paws), be sure to click on the Vote button, or your votes won't count! Thanks and good luck to everykitty that enters! Now, why didn't they have a Best Looking in a Boa category. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/218439 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:37:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/218439 Catster's new zealies, stars, and rosettes for everykitty are such cool new additions! Today I no ... send this cutie a message. Did it always say that? I don't remember seeing the word cutie before. That Catster Top Cat is so clever. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/217915 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:34:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/217915 Thank you Catster for not only recognizing my diary in the top 5 today, but for bumping up my diary ... second Monday of the month! I'll forgive you - just don't let it happen again, okay? Now, on to another important agenda item. CALVIN, VIOLET, get in here - time for a family meeting! You realize that next Monday is an important occasion. It is Daddy's birthday and also Autumn's Founder's Day. I didn't want Autumn in the family meeting since she is part of the celebration next week. Here are the party plans. Calvin - you can do a dramatic reading because we know you'll do one whether we want you to or not. Violet - you are in charge of Autumn's Founder's Day party. We weren't around for that special day 12 years ago, but apparently that is when she suckered Mawmee and Daddy into taking her home. You know, the whole hungry, flea-infested, stray routine! And I've come up with the perfect present for Daddy! I know we got him a shirt with our pictures on it, and that was the perfect gift until yesterday. That is when I decided that Daddy will be getting Zealies! As Catster says . . . . give some love! It's a purrrfect plan because he will have nothing to buy with the Zealies, and will have to turn them back over to us! I'm as brilliant as one of those new Catster stars . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/217434 Mon, 9 Oct 2006 07:59:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/217434 Calvin came to me this morning cause he wanted to do a diary entry about pumpkins. He asked me ho ... Cookie & Candy Cats group! That is not acceptable! I know I have invited a lot of Pumpkins, but during October, I should go back and invite all the Pumpkins that are not in my group. Where else should they be but at the Cookie & Candy Cats group! Now everykitty knows that pumpkin is not a candy, but instead, a really good cookie. Especially if you put caramel icing on top! Here are the two newest Pumpkins that have joined my group - welcome Pumpkin and Pumpkin! Where is my secretary? We've got Pumpkins to invite. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/216501 Fri, 6 Oct 2006 19:02:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/216501 So, I'm on Catster checking my pmail, and a strange ad appears at the top of the page. Simply the ... Simply the finest, most realistic fangs available! Vampfangs.com Are they serious? Who are they trying to convince - us cats? We already know who has the finest, most realistic fangs available! Just ask my friends in The Black and White Ankle Biters group. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/216000 Thu, 5 Oct 2006 16:06:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/216000 Last night, my friend Captain Morgan lost his dearly loved brother, Chester, to the Rainbow Bridge. ... Chester, to the Rainbow Bridge. Mawmee told us it was a sad day for Captain Morgan and his family, and we felt sad too even though we only knew Chester from being on Catster. It's funny that you can care about kitties that you'll never meet in purrson. We know the Rainbow Bridge is shining brighter today, Chester, because you are there. Rest in peace. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/215178 Tue, 3 Oct 2006 19:26:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/215178 How can I even compose myself to write in my diary after the past two days? Calvin is nothing but ... my stroller and started pulling at the streamers! He even chewed one of them off and spit it up in the dining room. How gross is that? He is free to a good home . . . . . what, Mawmee? We have to keep him? I know it's only because he looks so cute in that pumpkin hat. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/213959 Sun, 1 Oct 2006 10:15:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/213959 I hope you all enjoy my Halloween themed pictures and video. I am so pleased the entire family join ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/213771 Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:41:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/213771 I was planning to tell you all about the best party ever, but the host said it all in his diary! ... diary! Thanks, Monkey, for an end of summer we'll never forget! One ride after another. . . . . One laugh after another. . . . One friend after another. . . . Let fall officially begin. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/212720 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 06:55:00 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/212720 All my fans know that I'm going to be Cinderella for Halloween. One of the reasons I chose Cinderel ... Prince Charming! Who knew I should have advertised for a prince on Catster instead of a social secretary! My friend with the most mcdreamy blue eyes, Rufus, is going to be my Prince Charming! Now, don't take this the wrong way. Neither of us are allowed to date until we are teenagers, so this pairing is just for Halloween. Besides, Rufus has girls falling all over him - he could have his pick on Catster! And I'm too pretty to be taken off the market this early in my life! Now, who is going to be that ugly stepsister? Oh, Violet. . . . . .Calvin. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/212370 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:45:36 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/212370 Yesterday Mawmee got her computer moved up to my bedroom! This is the room that just got painted. ... painted. I heard Daddy telling Mawmee that us kitties type too loud on Catster, and he can't work at his computer and concentrate when we are typing! Wow - what great news is this! My personal secretary is now in the upstairs part of the house - my domain! I can sit on the bed and dictate directly to her! Well, she is the only secretary I have since no one has answered my Catster ad for a Social Secretary! And today when I got on the bed to contemplate my diary entry, there was a big shiny purple piece of fabric on the bed. I recognized it from the Halloween photo session. I decided to lay right in the middle of that fabric. After all, purple is for royalty. And I'm going to be Cinderella for Halloween. . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/211495 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:01:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/211495 Today was my photo session for Halloween. I've decided the theme idea isn't all that bad, however, ... Pet Poetry Group is sponsoring a Halloween costume contest for cats and dogs. Be sure to read all the rules, and tag your photo Halloween Bash 06. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/211049 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 12:49:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/211049 I will not be dressing up for halloween as a stooge, mouse, amigo, chipmunk, or tenor - so get that ... halloween as a stooge, mouse, amigo, chipmunk, or tenor - so get that crazy idea out of your head, Violet and Calvin! I was thinking more along the lines of princess, goddess, fairy godmother, or angel. Look at my face - does it look like anything but a princess? Quit that laughing right now. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/210525 Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:07:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/210525 Last night I slept in Mawmee and Daddy's bed! I was there for part of the night. I know, you are ... what's up with that, Samoa? I'll tell you what was going on. THUNDER LIGHTENING RAIN I'm talking six inches of rain! The thunder and lightening scares me silly. Yep, I'd have to be half out of my mind to get in the bed with Violet and Calvin! I stayed near Daddy so he could protect me . . . . . . from the thunder. . . . .the lightening. . . . . and Calvin . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/209834 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:58:09 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/209834 It's been quite enjoyable to visit different cats' pages and watch their videos. I like seeing my f ... Boogers' video - the second one on his page dedicated to Simba. Boogers, Hondo, and Fido are all in the video. And get this - they are sharing playtime! They stand around in a circle and take turns batting at the toy! Wow - they must make cats in Virigina sign nice agreements before they can be brothers! Well, maybe not. Have you seen the video on Hondo's page? Cats are the same all around the world. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/209211 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:43:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/209211 I need a social secretary. I've been looking at the calendar, and I have so many activities going o ... Super Strollers stroll and Buddie's Big Blowout Party are this Friday. I just found out that Mawmee and Daddy have a birthday dinner to attend. What? When I have 2 parties? They better get home in time for me to make an appearance! Monkey's End of Summer BBQ Bash is coming up September 29. Then October - I'll barely have time to switch boas between parties! My Daddy's birthday is in October! Note to secretary - hold a family meeting to plan Daddy's birthday party. Howlloween! Note to secretary - hold a family meeting to discuss costumes. There will be no duplicate costumes - I get first choice! SECRETARY. . . . . .WHERE'S MY SECRETARY? Catster Ad Help Wanted - Samoa's Social Secretary ~ Must be experienced working with royalty ~ Must keep Samoa's social calendar ~ Must cater to Samoa's every whim ~ Must put Samoa's needs' first ~ Must lay out proper boa for each event ~ Must allow the occasional ankle bite Salary: Working for me is the reward! I'll be expecting lots of applicants. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/208986 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 16:49:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/208986 One of my Grandmaw and Grandpaw's cats went to the Rainbow Bridge today. Elliott was 16 years old ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/208552 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:21:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/208552 All my friends are stopping by to read my diary, and thinking to themselves, hey, what happened to S ... hey, what happened to Samoa's music? Well, I'll tell you! I've been making some changes - to keep things exciting and fresh for my friends. My masterpees' slideshow is now a video set to music. I can't have background music, and video music, or your ears would go crazy! I've got an avatar now. A what? An avatar. It's Mawmee and me - well, the closest cat I could find that looked like me. Those Yahoo people haven't discovered that there are gray cats in this world! Violet and Calvin have avatars, and I wanted one too - so I could show all my friends what Mawmee and me do together. I'm helping her pick out clothes since I am a cat of many boas! I'm hoping to add more videos when I decide to do something spectacular! Seeing me in action is something you won't want to miss, so check back regularly. I know you will because you're a fan of my diary. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/207839 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 07:18:34 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/207839 WAW! - What A Weekend! This has been quite a weekend so far. Yesterday I spent a lot of time in ... What A Weekend! This has been quite a weekend so far. Yesterday I spent a lot of time in the beautiful outdoors. I went for a stroller ride and managed to go one house farther than the last time. I'm building up to a walk around the entire neighborhood loop! Then I spent some time on our deck. Mawmee needed help sweeping off the leaves. I also needed to supervise Autumn while she was on the deck. My head nurse duties are almost complete. She has recovered quickly from her surgery, but with a head nurse like me, what did you expect? Last night was a great party at The Social Cats group. Truman is the best party host! We played Mad Gab which is so much fun if you've never played before! Here is an example of a Mad Gab puzzle: SEA CAN'T HIGHER DOVE FIT. The answer? Sick and tired of it! Congrats to Wild Child Simba who was the winner! And thanks to Truman for making me The Social Cats Kitty of the Day today! Woo Hoo! I'm gonna walk around all day being social. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/207059 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 06:25:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/207059 I see all the reality shows are starting up again. Mawmee is a huge Survivor fan! Yesterday I ... Survivor fan! Yesterday I noticed a commercial for some show called America's Next Top Model. Come on Tyra, do we really need to have a show like that? Isn't it obvious who America's next top model should be? Have you seen me in my different boas? They don't call it a catwalk for nothin'. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/206685 Thu, 14 Sep 2006 10:15:46 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/206685 I want an allowance - weekly, monthly, I'm not picky. I just want one. I deserve one. After all, ... Best Friends. Had I been doing this from my first days on Catster, Best Friends would be rolling in the dough. You know, from all my diary honors. Bottom line - I need an allowance so I can start giving some of my money to help other cats. Now, where's that man with the money? Oh Daddy. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/206265 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:30:18 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/206265 My dog sister, Autumn, had eye surgery today to cure her dry eye. Calvin is under the misguided imp ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205889 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:22:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205889 Today my Zazzle mug arrived in the mail. I'm starting my own line of fine china. Brides will be li ... Samoa bowls and photo mugs. Of course, I will have many photos to choose from when they register for their china. They can pick from my red, aqua, pink, or purple collection. Catster has gotten me involved in so many things. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205814 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:02:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205814 Well, let me tell you, I'm loving this new bedroom arrangement! Since I spend most of my time in th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205569 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:03:13 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205569 One reason why I like being on Catster is the fact that there is always something new going on! T ... thanks for freshening up so-and-so's page! Wouldn't it be cool if Fresh Step gave Catster money everytime a kitty left a treat for another kitty? Catster would be rich. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205176 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 19:38:59 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/205176 Donald . . . . Daisy . . . . Huey . . . . Dewey . . . . Louie Now, I'm not talking: Trump . . ... Now, I'm not talking: Trump . . . . Dukes . . . . Lewis & the News . . . . Decimal System . . . . Armstrong I'm talking ducks! All those famous ducks! And now you can include my latest sand art masterpees. . . . . . (for any newcomers, please see my slideshow)]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/204531 Sat, 9 Sep 2006 04:24:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/204531 First, let me thank that Catster gal that picks the diaries - I appreciate being chosen a couple of ... I jumped on the bed! Yes, you read that right - I jumped on the bed! Now, cats reading my diary for the first time will think, big deal - I do that all the time! Well, I do that all the time too, but not when Calvin and Violet are in the bed. I only stayed on the bed for a minute, but hey, I could get used to that! Do they make beds bigger than a king size? We might need more room. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/204342 Fri, 8 Sep 2006 15:15:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/204342 My photographer has been bugging me about creating another sand art masterpees. I told her I just w ... Kentucky themed stroller. I decided that I should dedicate my sand art to my great state of Kentucky. After all, we are known for fast horses and beautiful women. Or is that fast women and beautiful horses? I always get that confused! I yelled out to the hallway for my photographer. She opened the box, and immediately said, Samoa, that looks like a horse! Well, thank you, Mawmee, that is what I was inspired to create today. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/204009 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 18:23:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/204009 I'm interrupting my regularly scheduled diary entry to tell you that I am currently sitting on Daddy ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203969 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 16:55:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203969 Well, today may be Cute Calvin Day, but I'm the one who got a stroller ride tonight! This ride wa ... Cute Calvin Day, but I'm the one who got a stroller ride tonight! This ride was the longest yet, and boy, did I have some educating to do tonight! Listen up, fans. The three of us were strolling along, minding our own business. We were enjoying the three hot air balloons we saw in the sky when all of a sudden a loud noise came zooming toward us. It was some teenager delivering a pizza to our neighbor. I heard Mawmee tell Daddy that the pizza guy's car might scare me. What did I do? Well, you'll remember that I try to give out education and beautification tips during my strolls. So when he parked the car in the driveway and got out, I yelled over to him, hey pizza delivery guy - get that muffler fixed - you're scaring all the cats in the neighborhood! He looked pretty scared himself! I guess he didn't know cats can talk. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203744 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 05:39:59 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203744 Who is that guy that said change is a good thing? I'd like to talk to him! Last night there was ... my two bedrooms. Mattresses were being switched around, the vacuum cleaner was booming, furniture was moving! STOP THE MADNESS! Would somebody tell me why there is all this commotion in my bedrooms? After everything quieted down, I had to go check things out for myself. As you know, my one bedroom just got painted. I call that my back bedroom because the window faces the backyard. I currently spend most of my time in the front bedroom because that is where my window shelf is located - you know, where I hold my photography sessions! From what I can gather, the two beds were switched in these rooms. Oooh, I'm glad to see the larger bed is now in the front bedroom with me. More room for me to stretch out and take a nap. I wonder if that means I'll have to share this room with visitors? I think not. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203110 Tue, 5 Sep 2006 17:16:20 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203110 Wow - another kitty joined Catster today and it's another look-alike! Meet Shadow - just add the ... Shadow - just add the cookie over the eye and we would be twins! Except Shadow is a boy. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203030 Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:07:32 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/203030 I was just breezing through the new kitties that joined Catster - you know, to see if any had cookie ... Aeris and said, hey, that's me as a boy! Well, I've asked him to be friends - natch! Can you believe how much we look alike? I wonder if he acts like a prince, cause I'm definitely a princess! They always say you have a double out there in the world somewhere. I think Aeris is my double. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/202730 Mon, 4 Sep 2006 19:32:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/202730 As summer comes to an end, I was inspired today to create a sand art masterpiece in honor of the gre ... Butterflies Are Free. Butterflies are free reminds Mawmee of Goldie Hawn's movie from 1972. Goldie Hawn reminds Mawmee of the televsion show Laugh In. Laugh In reminds Mawmee of the phrase Sock It To Me! Sock It To Me reminds me of a friend's birthday today - Sock! Happy 2nd Birthday Sock! I hope you enjoy the special butterfly I created on your birthday. Butterflies are free to fly. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/202220 Sun, 3 Sep 2006 14:49:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/202220 Today is all about me. First I got a stroller ride this morning - just Daddy and me. A little lo ... masterpees in my slide show! I get such a thrill when kitties enjoy my photos and art work! Thanks to my good friends, Boogers and Monkey for mentioning me in their diaries. All my friends inspire me. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/201956 Sat, 2 Sep 2006 18:18:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/201956 Finally - weather nice enough to go for a stroller ride! I'm not quite sure why Calvin got to go fi ... take one more step toward me and I'll get out my stun gun! He stopped right in his place and didn't move a muscle. A cat has to get these neighborhood dogs under control. I didn't really have a stun gun, but he didn't know that! A girl could get used to these stroller rides. So much to see, so many things to say! I've already put in a request to be first tomorrow morning. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/201508 Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:43:09 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/201508 Yesterday Mawmee started moving all the furniture around in my second bedroom. I asked her what she ... my room in purple! Since I watch alot of those HGTV shows, I will give advice on how the room should be decorated. Let's see. . . . . . . 1. Hot pink and turquoise walls 2. One wall with hooks for all my boas 3. A big shelf for all my photographs 4. One closet for my stroller 5. One closet will be converted to a bathroom for my litter box. I got that tip from our friend, Rocky Ann. Who wants a stinky litter box out in the open? 6. A big gold glitter star with my name to hang on the door 7. A desk with a nice chair - for my computer and to write my diary 8. My window shelf 9. A Girls Only sign to hang on the doorknob Okay, painter, get busy on those walls. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/201175 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:42:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/201175 Tomorrow night the Super Strollers are having another stroll party. Everytime we have a stroll ... Super Strollers are having another stroll party. Everytime we have a stroll at the Super Strollers, the host or hostess chooses a charity that they feel is worthwhile! This stroll is being hosted by Boogers, who has chosen The Humane Society as his charity. Boogers and his siblings, Hondo and Fido have some great pictures, slideshows, and videos on their pages - you should go visit them! They are great friends! Boogers' charity - The Humane Society of the U.S. - promotes the protection of all animals - from dogs and cats to seals, horses, and wolves. If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, there will be a cool conference September 2-5 called Taking Action for Animals. Anytime you can take action and help animals, it's a good thing. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/200576 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:49:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/200576 There's a new food in town Everybody's talking 'bout the new food in town Ooh, hoo There's a n ... refrigerated, please! So Fancy Feast realizes that cats like me - princesses - deserve something less smelly than the blue can, and something more elegant. It's dinner time, and I see an aqua colored can being pulled from the refrigerator. My eyes zoom in on the label: Fancy Feast Elegant Medley's Turkey Florentine in a delicate sauce with garden greens I chuckle as Mawmee puts my bowl in the kitchen. One sniff, and I walk away. Please bring it to me in the hallway, Mawmee, and I might give it another chance! She obeys my request, and I can tell she is just holding her breath. . . . .anticipating my every move. . . . will I, or won't I eat the new Fancy Feast? Okay, I'll try it this one time only, hmmmmmmmm, delicate sauce. . . . . .garden greens. . . . . turkey florentine. . . . . Finally, an elegant food. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/200267 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:44:11 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/200267 I have been busy creating more sand art, and therefore, I asked my assistant to put together a slide ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/199741 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:34:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/199741 These weekend events were totally unacceptable to me: 1. The noisy dog next door barking at me w ... unacceptable to me: 1. The noisy dog next door barking at me while I was trying to enjoy my stroller ride on Saturday. I used my megaphone to give him this education lesson - Goldie, barking is unacceptable behavior - get a life! 2. Thunder and lightening forcing the computer to be turned off all night on Sunday. How am I supposed to update my diary? 3. Calvin sniffing my butt this morning while I was drinking from the water fountain. 4. Mawmee going to Grandmaw's to take care of her cats while she and Grandpaw were gone. Again - how am I supposed to update my diary? These weekend events were totally acceptable to me: 1. Being the only cat in this house to take a stroller ride this weekend! 2. Monkey's Cat of the Week party - can you say spectacular! 3. Sitting on Mawmee's lap while the thunder roared outside! 4. Smacking Calvin after the butt sniffing incident! 5. Playing footsie with Mawmee and acting like I was going to bite her toes! Looking forward to more acceptable events. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/198281 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 05:34:57 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/198281 Mawmee called a family meeting this morning to discuss something very important. She told us that ... Best Friends Animal Society. Best Friends has a motto of No More Homeless Pets! We think that is a great motto. They believe that kindness to animals makes the world a better place ~ wouldn't it be great if everyone believed and practiced that philosophy! In honor of our first group stroll tonight, the Super Strollers, under the leadership of Rocky Ann, have chosen Best Friends to be our spotlight charity for the stroll. We want everyone to know about Best Friends and all the animals they help every day! In fact, one of their great cats is Bobb, and the Super Strollers are sponsoring him! If you can, please give the gift of life and love and sponsor a Best Friends animal! Thanks, Mawmee, for telling us all about Best Friends. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/197863 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:39:05 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/197863 A dog, a monkey, and a platypus went into a bar. . . . . .MOL, this isn't a joke about those three a ... Autumn. Chosen as one of Dogster's Daily Diary picks today. Congrats, it's about time you learned something from my diary! Second - the monkey. I'm talking the Monkey, the one and only Monkey! The Monkey that is Catster's Cat of the Week! Congratulations, friend - you deserve recognition for being such a fun cat! Third - the platypus - the duck billed platypus. My latest sand art masterpiece! Hmmmm, I wonder what inspired that today? I might have to start writing jokes - it would be funny to see a dog, a monkey, and a platypus going into a bar together. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/197447 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 07:40:13 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/197447 Today I discovered why yesterday was Africa. Let me explain. I received another lovely rosette b ... Fortitude, with my latest masterpiece ~ Africa! As I went to Fortitude's site to thank him, I read his diary and found out that he does something called meerkatting ~ stands on his hind paws and bumps his head against his Mommy's hands. I do that too! I didn't know there was a name for it! So I googled meerkat to find out more! Meerkat is a small mammal that lives in all parts of the Kalahari Desert in south Africa. According to African belief, the meerkat is known as the sun angel and protects the villages from the moon devil - also known as the werewolf. It's all so clear now: 1. I like to lay on my shelf in the sun - therefore, I am a sun angel - just like the meerkat. 2. I like to stand on my back two paws - just like the meerkat. 3. I protect the village, er, my home, from the two moon devils - Calvin and Violet - just like the meerkat. 4. The meerkat lives in Africa - I pee'd Africa. Thanks, Fortitude, for clearing that up for me. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/197233 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 16:16:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/197233 After creating my first sand art masterpiece, I began to feel pressure to perform another work of ar ... Fee and Bootz who thought my Bird at the Beach was original and yet somewhat familiar! My latest sand art is entitled Africa! I never know what mood I'll be in when I create these sand art pieces. I must have seen Calvin sleeping with his monkey right before I entered the canvas. I'm planning a slideshow once I have enough framed pieces for a proper showing! Now, where's that water bowl. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/196506 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:59:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/196506 Most of my Catster friends don't realize that I have a hidden talent. Well, I'm hiding it no more! ... Mouseworks, whose motto is A gallery of feline found art! Then the pressure began to create my masterpieces in sand! I am a sand artist. I pee in shapes. Yes, you read that correctly - I pee in shapes. Some cats cover their artwork. Why? I want my artwork to be seen by the world! When I complete a work of art, I leave it pure and untouched by paws. I have many more pieces to complete before I can open my gallery. But I hope you will enjoy my first framed piece, entitled, Bird at the Beach! I'll be taking a big, long drink before I begin creating again. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195997 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:37:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195997 Well, I see the Catster diary gal is back from vacation. She was feeling bad that my diary didn't g ... what is stroller bling? It's all the great stuff you have on your stroller! Look here at the Queen of Bling to see how you properly pimp out your ride! As my friend, Monkey would say, Now, that's what I'm talkin' about! Here is my bling wish list: 1. Catster Stickers - I already have these! 2. A megaphone to announce my education and beautification tips. 3. Diamond spoke decor 4. Shiny streamers 5. Personalized license plate - already on order! Of course, it goes without saying that I'll need additional bling for all the major holidays. Let me say it anyway - I'll need additional bling for all the major holidays. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195802 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 15:31:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195802 Yesterday, I went to the mailbox and back in my new stroller, but I'm not counting that as the offic ... picture, I had my first official stroll this morning. Daddy was checking out the stroller and asked if anyone wanted to go for a ride. I held up my paw first, so he picked me up and put me in the stroller. My photographer ran to get the camera because getting a picture of Daddy pushing a stroller is a first in this house! We didn't go too far because it is so hot and humid! We went to the beginning of the court and turned around to come home. Halfway home, the dumb dog that lives on the other side of us started barking at me! Time for an education lesson. I yelled out to him, Weenie, you little weenie, if you come after me you'll get zapped! Weenie has one of those electric fences so I wanted to educate him on what that fence would do if he dared approach my stroller! Is that Calvin and Violet I see watching me come home from my stroll? I wonder if they're jealous. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195316 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:57:39 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195316 This is a first for me - three diary entries in one day! I wanted to thank my anonymous rosette g ... One of The Three MusKATeers from the black and white ankle biters has given this for just being you! I'm taking a wild guess, but I think it might be one of these three look-alike handsome cats: Orca Ducky Owen Thank you, Mr. MusKATeer ~ a gal like me loves a good mystery. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195312 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:50:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195312 The doorbell rang about an hour ago - it was my UPS man delivering the package I was expecting - my ... our stroller. There was some assembly required, and we were all sitting patiently watching Mawmee try to put the wheels on the stroller. Calvin was sitting on the stroller box and I was watching from the living room. Violet was sitting near Calvin. I wish I knew how to use the camera because it was truly a kodak moment. It was taking forever and finally Mawmee realized she was trying to put the front wheels on the back - MOL! Where's a handyman when you need one? Then I had to pick out the towel that I wanted in the stroller. I picked a beach towel with a colorful rainbow on it. Then the moment arrived - who wanted to get in the stroller first? That honor was supposed to be mine, but I was a little scared. I decided to let Calvin try it first in case it collapsed or something. He got zipped in and strolled through the living room and kitchen. Then he was strolled outside to the front porch. Then it was my turn. I tried to run up the stairs but Mawmee grabbed me and zipped me in. I strolled around the living room and kitchen too. We went outside and I got the first real stroll by going to the mailbox. As we got to the sidewalk, the stupid dog next door barked at me. Good - time for my first education lesson. I yelled over at him, yeah, it's a cat in a stroller, get used to it, buddy cause you're gonna be seeing more of this in the future! Violet had a turn next - through the living room, around the kitchen island and out to the front porch. The stroller is now in the hallway with the flap open just in case we want to check it out on our own. What am I doing, you ask? I am laying in the hallway next to the stroller - guarding it with my life. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195204 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:09:28 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/195204 The look-alike contest at The Kitties Club is over, and I have won in the Gray CATegory with my look ... The Kitties Club is over, and I have won in the Gray CATegory with my look-alike, Sadie! I am so happy for Sadie because she is such a beautiful kitty! Congratulations Sadie - we did it! I hope she is dancing at the Rainbow Bridge today to celebrate our win. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/194928 Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:28:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/194928 I have a new routine that started a couple of days ago. I decided that I really need to look my bes ... education and beautification! When Mawmee is getting ready in the morning, I go into the bathroom and ask her to pick me up and put me on the wicker hamper. I could jump up there myself, but why not have someone else do that for me? Then I ask her to brush me. Of course, she gladly does it and tells me how beautiful I am. I love to be brushed. And I agree that I am beautiful! Then I ask her to clean out my ears. You can't stroll the neighborhood with dirty ears. What if you had an accident? And then EMS shows up and sees your dirty ears - egads! Then without asking, she gets a washcloth and cleans my chin. I guess you don't want acne when you're strolling either. Okay - all cleaned up and ready for tomorrow! That's when UPS is delivering my stroller. I'd better go pick out a boa for that first stroll. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/194353 Wed, 16 Aug 2006 07:14:40 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/194353 Jude and I had our farewell dinner last night. He was my stand-in weather dude while Trixie was stu ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/193902 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:27:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/193902 In anticipation of getting my new stroller, I thought I should have a stroller platform - you know, ... Education and Beautification! As I stroll my neighborhood, I plan to educate my neighbors and give them tips on beautification. I'm going to jot down a few ideas, so that I have these thoughts handy for my first stroll. Hey, neighbor, you need to cut your grass! Hi little boy - keep your sticky hands off my stroller! Hey, lady, your flowers need watering! Hi little girl - you should comb your hair! I hope the neighborhood is ready for me. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/193441 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:00:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/193441 According to my calculations, I was supposed to be one of Catster's Daily Diary picks today! If you ... Today's Woman magazine article! We are all going to be in the October issue. When everyone sees the group picture, they will all be focusing on me because I am the only cat looking at the camera! My sibilings have so much to learn. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/192965 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:27:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/192965 Mawmee and Daddy are going for a ride on the Belle of Louisville today. The boat goes up and down t ... Belle of Louisville today. The boat goes up and down the Ohio River, and they also have lunch onboard. I'm a belle from Louisville, so I wonder if they'd let me ride on that boat? Probably not, but that is okay, cause I'm getting my own wheels soon! I'll be strollin' the neighborhood in style in my new cat stroller! Before I joined Catster, I didn't even know that they made cat strollers. You see, I used to be a stray, so the outside is very familiar to me. Anytime Mawmee opens the door going to the deck, I'm right there, because I want to go out and smell nature. I'm safe on the deck because there are no stairs going to the lower level. That is one reason I know I'll like my stroller - I'll be safe inside, but still able to see and smell everything. I have created some rules for the use of my stroller. Here are the top 5 rules. 1. I get first priority on using the stroller. 2. No other cats will be in the stroller at the same time I am riding. 3. All cats that stay home while I am strolling will wave at me from the dining room window as I stroll down the driveway. 4. There will be no sniffing of my body when I return from my stroll. 5. I will not be reporting to siblings on what I saw on my stroll. You'll have to read my diary for that information. Stroll on. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/192554 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:59:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/192554 Every day I look through the new cats that are joining Catster so that I can invite those who have c ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/192194 Fri, 11 Aug 2006 10:56:49 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/192194 I started a contest over at The Kitties' Club called the Look-Alike Contest. The idea is to pick ... The Kitties' Club called the Look-Alike Contest. The idea is to pick a cat in the group that looks the most like you. Wow - there are some great entries in the contest. Sadie is the kitty in the group that I think looks the most like me. Sadie went to the Rainbow Bridge back in January. She was 18 years old and such a beautiful kitty! Sadie and I have something else in common besides our looks - she liked laying on a window shelf just like me! I'm glad Sadie lived the last year of her life with a loving family. I hope we win the contest, Sadie. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/191803 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 15:56:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/191803 Catster is getting so clever - they finally realized that my fans need to be able to get in touch wi ... Instant Messaging. They are still in the test phases, and of course, wanted me to check it out to see if there were any problems. I checked to see which friends were on-line, and the first friend that responded to my IM was Lucky Boo! We had a nice little chat. I didn't see any problems, Catster! Okay, all you friends and fans - I'm here waiting for an IM. . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/190993 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 07:22:24 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/190993 Remember my name . . . . . .Fame. . . . .. I'm gonna live forever. . . . .I'm gonna learn how to fly ... Remember my name . . . . . .Fame. . . . .. I'm gonna live forever. . . . .I'm gonna learn how to fly Okay, I'm not gonna live forever, and I'm not gonna learn how to fly, but you will remember my name cause I've entered the Hot Paws of Summer contest by Zazzle. When the judges see my picture they will exclaim words like: Bedazzling Dizzy Razzle Dazzle Sizzlin' Jazzy Fizzin' That's because the judges can only talk using words that have the double z. That's part of the requirement for working at Zazzle. All you other cats can enter, but be prepared for the runners-up prize. I will be winning the Grand Prize! Remember Remember Remember Remember Remember Remember Remember Remember]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/190588 Tue, 8 Aug 2006 11:36:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/190588 Dear President of Catster: What is a pawpular cat like me supposed to do when you were taking a v ... my website to be done while I am sleeping. That would be from 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Eastern time - got that? And what is this new Hot Paws of Summer Contest? I will be checking that out because it mentions making me famous, and fame is a good thing. In the future, please send pawpularity contests directly to my pmail. I'm off to take a bath ~ however, my bath will only last a short time! Sincerely, Samoa]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/189759 Sun, 6 Aug 2006 08:12:47 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/189759 The thank you first - to my beautiful friend Xena who is not only a princess like me, but she also l ... Xena who is not only a princess like me, but she also loves my diary - just like me! It puts extra pressure on me knowing that cats are waiting each day to read my diary. But wait no longer, fans, I've got something to say today! I was checking out the forums yesterday when an interesting topic under Furniture and Fashion caught my eye. It was called Cat Strollers - Are They Stupid or Not? The consensus seems to be that cat strollers are not stupid. I should have known they weren't stupid because my good friend, Rocky Ann is strolling around California spreading peace and love to everyone she meets! She belongs to a cool group that Colleen started called Strollin' Pets. I have decided I want a stroller! I think every princess cat should have one. I asked Daddy if I could have a stroller, and this is what he said: Let's try your cat carrier in a wheelbarrow first to see if you like it! Okay - Plan B. Mawmee . . . . . please. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/188564 Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:03:46 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/188564 I just got back from the appointment, and it had nothing to do with decorating someone's kitchen! ... appointment, and it had nothing to do with decorating someone's kitchen! I was taken in a room and a female technician asked me some questions. Once she saw how beautiful I was, she left and told everyone else in the office about me. Then a different female technician and the female vet came in to see me. Of course, they thought I was beautiful too. And then when I told them about my diary in Catster, they couldn't get enough. They wanted to know all about Catster and all about my Catster fame! I told them Calvin wrote in his diary about the big white parrot. They said the white parrot wasn't there today, but did I want to see his brother - the gray parrot. I said, sure, I'm into birds! They were all trying to impress me with tricks this bird was supposed to be able to do. Geesh - he couldn't do anything - and I'm sure he doesn't have a diary! It was almost time to go - I got back in my carrying case and was sitting on the bench in the lobby while Mawmee paid the bill. There was a big cage in the lobby with three little kittens. They got all excited when they saw me. I heard one of them say, that's Samoa, you know, the famous Catster diary writer. I just smiled. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/188243 Wed, 2 Aug 2006 13:45:25 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/188243 Someone called our house today and left a message reminding Mawmee about my appointment tomorrow. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/187548 Tue, 1 Aug 2006 04:38:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/187548 First, let me thank Catster for once again recognizing my diary - once again in the lower bowels of ... once again recognizing my diary - once again in the lower bowels of Diary Central. It's becoming a familiar place, and I am ready at any time to take over that 1st place diary spot! Second, Calvin you stink! I'm not being mean, he really stinks. Yesterday I saw him get stuffed into one of those carrying cases, and he left with Mawmee for about 30 minutes. When he came back, there was a distinct odor about him - all of us cats know that odor. It could only be one thing - the you-know-what! Plus, the hair under his neck was all wet looking. Eeeekkk! As he came in my room to use the litter box, he mumbled something about my turn later in the week. He must have gotten a special pmail from Catster indicating I would be Cat of the Day later in the week. Oooh, won't that be nice! Well - gotta run, friends - need to pick out a special boa for my later in the week surprise. Thanks for the heads up Calvin. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/186772 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:27:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/186772 I'm not really sure how it happened, but here is what happened this morning. Mawmee couldn't slee ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/186524 Sat, 29 Jul 2006 16:13:22 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/186524 Tonight I have two parties to attend! The Social Cats are having a birthday/scavenger hunt - how fu ... Social Cats are having a birthday/scavenger hunt - how fun! And my Secret Sistah group is having a slumber party! Slumber parties are all about dressing in comfy pajamas, wearing boas, drinking fine ginger ale, and playing games! My personal favorite is Truth or Dare! I have a deck of truth or dare cards, so I randomly chose two cards to practice with before I go to the party tonight. Card #1 Dare Me Tarzan! No, actually you're Tarzan! Act like the great friend of the apes for the next two minutes. Oh, this will be easy. Cause I am friends with an ape, er, I mean cat - Monkey! I'll be back in two minutes - I'm going to send him a pmail. Okay, I'm back - on with the next card. Card #2 Truth If you could be queen for a day and change all the laws of the land, what would you do? Oh, this will be even easier. I am already princess, so it's just a small step to being queen. These are the changes I would make: 1. My room would be off limits to you-know-who and you-know-who! 2. I would get Joan Steffend from Decorating Sense to come re-do my room - all in pink, of course! 3. I would get to sleep on Mawmee and Daddy's bed at night. The two you-know-whos would be sleeping on the floor! Wow, I like this game. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/184862 Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:30:09 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/184862 Well, Calvin, I see that you're one of Catster's Daily Diary Picks today. And what's this I hear ab ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/184405 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 07:35:16 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/184405 Calvin just came into my room to use the litter box, and he looked at me and said, have you heard we ... have you heard we're getting new food? Well, of course, I wanted to look like I already knew because I am the smart one in the house. So I said, Yeah, I know about it - you must be the last one to find out - tell me what you think about the idea? **Note to young cats: this is how you get a sibling to spill the beans. Ask them their opinion. If they are anything like Calvin, you will find out all you need to know** So, Calvin proceeded to tell me that the food we are eating is not really all that healthy for us. Egads, is that why I have that little pouch hanging down under my belly? Has our Mawmee been feeding us garbage? Apparently we will be gradually changing over to the new food. Gradually, my big belly - bring on that new food right now! I need to get this figure back in shape! Change is a good thing. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/183938 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:10:15 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/183938 Yesterday was a day for R & R after the big party weekend - Monkey's 1st birthday party and the Kitt ... R & R after the big party weekend - Monkey's 1st birthday party and the Kitties Club interview show with Marie and Orca. Whew, I needed some R & R. And, I'm not talking about: Rock and Roll Reading and Riting Rose Red Robert Redford Ricky Ricardo Roto Rooter Road Runner My R & R is for Rest & Relaxation!! Nothin' better. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/183053 Sat, 22 Jul 2006 06:21:07 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/183053 I see Catster has, once again chosen me as a daily diary pick! Once again, I wondered why I wasn't ... once again chosen me as a daily diary pick! Once again, I wondered why I wasn't given that top spot? My sistah friend (To the ?????!!!), Cheyanne informed me that yes, my diary is superior, but Catster doesn't want to discourage other cats from writing, so they don't put mine in the top spot. That makes sense. All diary writing would halt once every cat read my diary. Keeping it hidden in the lower bowels of Catster is a better idea! My diary is effecting people in ways I never dreamed possible! I just found out that Monkey Blue's mom actually chokes on water when she reads my diary. How cool is that! My silly brother, Calvin had Mawmee buy this book called I'm Just a Cat Mattress. A local magazine, Today's Woman, is doing an article on the book. They are going to include local womens' pictures of them lounging on their beds with their cats. They have asked our Mawmee to be photographed! Calvin thinks he is not only going to be in the magazine, but also on the cover! Helloooooo. . . . . .it's called Today's Woman ~ and the last time I checked, Calvin, you were a boy! If any cat is going to be on the cover of that magazine, it will be me! Now, get out of my way, and let me on that bed. Where is that hair and makeup gal. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/182622 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:18:01 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/182622 Since I am the youngest and most beautiful cat in the house, I really don't need to be concerned wit ... Fountain of Youth for his birthday. It is a drinking fountain with it's own waterfall! I am pleased to say that I was the first cat in the house to try out this fountain of youth! Calvin and Violet are such scaredy cats ~ oh, wait a minute, I'm scared of thunder and lightening. Oh well, when it comes to something new, I always say you should check it out thoroughly. There is magic in that fountain - the trickle noise it makes is so delightful. I even had to put my paw in the water because there is nothing worse than those unslightly age spots that show up on your hands! Yep, I'll be drinking from the fountain of youth, and staying as beautiful as a butterfly for a long, long time. Thanks, Calvin, for requesting that fountain. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/181676 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 06:55:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/181676 Oh, Catster - my birthday is on May 10 - so mark that on your calender now, so that I can be Cat of ... Calvin, for being Catster's Cat of the Day. Yes, he will be impossible to live with, but that is nothing new. He is always impossible to live with! The party has started, and the place is already a mess. Boys are such birthday slobs. Toys everywhere, cake crumbs from room to room ~ what's a girl to do? Okay, it's time for the famous dramatic reading from Calvin. These dramatic readings are enough to make me get a hairball. Here was what he had to say: I’m 15 and that’s so neat Give me toys and give me treats! I’m 15 and that’s just fine Where’s my food. . . .ready to dine! I’m 15 and that’s groovy Where is that Garfield movie? I’m 15 and still so cute Thanks dear friends for all my loot! I’m 15 and that’s for sure Do you hear me loudly purr? I’m 15 and love my life Go cut my cake with this knife! I’m 15. . . .Cat of the Day Now I’m goin’ off to play! Tomorrow can't get here soon enough. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/181227 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:18:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/181227 VIOLET. . . . . . get in my room immediately! I can't count on anyone making good decisions aroun ... gal is usually available at my beck and call. I hope someone is bringing food. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/180963 Mon, 17 Jul 2006 17:08:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/180963 I just took the Famous Kitty quiz on the Scoop Away site. You answer 6 questions, and then they ... Scoop Away site. You answer 6 questions, and then they tell you which famous cat you most resemble. I most resemble Mewie Antoinette! Well, of course, I do! Here is what it said: Thinks she is royalty, keeps her nose in the air, and prances around like a queen. The only thing they got wrong was the thinks word. It should be knows. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/180263 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:24:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/180263 As I was reading the USA Weekend today, I noticed an article called 24 Sizzling Tips to Live it Up! ... 24 Sizzling Tips to Live it Up! I'm always interested in living it up, so I thought I would share with my friends 8 of the tips for humans that also apply to us cats: 1. Reach Out and Touch - touching can lower your blood pressure. I think I'll go smack Calvin today! 2. Guzzle Water - drinking a lot of water makes you eat fewer calories. I'll go drink, but I'm not guzzling - how unlady like! 3. Be a Morning Eater - you're a healthier person if you eat breakfast. I always eat my breakfast! 4. Dine Earlier - eat your last meal four hours or more before going to bed. I guess that means I need to eliminate my midnight snack! 5. Sleep More - you'll weigh 11 pounds less if you sleep 7-8 hours a night instead of 6-7 hours. Hmmmm, I'd better start sleeping more! 6. Get Out Scrabble - playing games helps to keep away dementia and builds family bonds. Dementia sounds like something I don't want! Calvin and Violet - get out the Skip Bo! 7. Keep Plants in Your Home - it helps you reduce stress and illness. It also makes you throw up if you eat the leaves - ask Calvin! 8. Get Your Groove On - Dancing makes your heart healthy and it's fun. Did you see me doing the Hokey Pokey, and Calvin break dancing? Yep - we get our groove on around here! Live it Up. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/179243 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 05:15:48 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/179243 Well, Catster, just when I think I've figured out the timing of my diary being chosen as one of the ... one of the great ones, you throw me for a loop! Thank you so much for picking my diary twice this week - Monday and Friday! That entry about the rainbow must have made that Catster diary guy a little teary eyed, and he told the committee - Samoa has to be chosen again this week, the gal's diary is pure genius! Of course, I agree 100%! Now, who do I talk to about being chosen Diary of the Day? I know it's an honor to be one of the top 5, but come on, let's get serious here for a minute. Don't you think thousands of cats would join Catster if my face was on the home page as Diary of the Day? I could even put in a plug for Catster Plus in my diary - look at the money that would roll in! Put that on the agenda for the next meeting. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/178393 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:16:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/178393 Sunshine We could use some today ~ it has been raining all day! Lollipops There are no Ca ... Sunshine We could use some today ~ it has been raining all day! Lollipops There are no Catster cats with the name Lollipop. If there was, I would invite them to join my Cookie and Candy Cats group! Rainbows Last night there was rain and sun. Mix those two together, and you get a beautiful rainbow. Mawmee took pictures, and you'll see the beautiful rainbow on my page. It was a double rainbow, but the second one is much lighter, and harder to see in the photo. I dedicate that rainbow to Patches, who went to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. Rest in peace, dear sweet Patches. Everything that's wonderful is sure to come your way. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177953 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:12:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177953 I'm sooo happy today cause I had a photo session! Mawmee had this beautiful pink boa and asked me i ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177533 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:15:56 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177533 Once again, Catster has chosen my diary as one of the greatest ever. I just don't understand why I ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177106 Sun, 9 Jul 2006 19:48:53 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177106 I told you that one of my friends attends Girl Scout meetings. It took me awhile to find her, but h ... Jewel, and she is a real gem ~ so pretty! and to live by the Girl Scout Law. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177100 Sun, 9 Jul 2006 19:35:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/177100 I knew I had alot of cats following my diary, but it was nice to have confirmation today from one of ... alot of cats following my diary, but it was nice to have confirmation today from one of my friends, Boomer, who said the word (and I quote), entertaining when he left me a wonderful rosette today! So I told Mawmee that I wanted to change my music. Enough of that Simple Gifts song. After all, my secret sistahs are gonna be checking out my page ~ I need something fresh and new to entertain them! For your enjoyment, I have chosen a song from Alice Cooper. Apparently she is only 18 cause that is the name of the song. Alice is a rather old-fashioned name. You would think she would go by her middle name which is probably something like Fiona. Hope all you visitors enjoy my new tune. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/176190 Fri, 7 Jul 2006 15:27:58 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/176190 As everyone probably already knows, I am named for the Girl Scout cookie! I have a new background, ... real Samoa - a yummy cookie my Mawmee says! Mawmee knows all about those Girl Scout cookies because she was a Girl Scout volunteer for a really long time. I think I would be a good Girl Scout - except for the camping part. I'm not into the outdoors anymore. Violet would like that part of Girl Scouting, but he is a boy so he would have to be a Boy Scout. I'm friends with a cat who goes to Girl Scout meetings. Hmmmm, which cat was that, I have trouble remembering cause I have so many friends. I'm gonna go check out my friends, and I'll let you know. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/175760 Thu, 6 Jul 2006 17:28:24 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/175760 I almost forgot to tell everykitty that reads my diary that I am the Black and White Ankle Biter of ... Black and White Ankle Biter of the Week! Thanks so much to Orca the killer kitten and all my friends in that group for voting for me. I was beginning to get worried cause I hadn't bitten any ankles lately, but I guess that nip to Grandpa's hand counted for something! I am so honored. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/175452 Thu, 6 Jul 2006 06:22:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/175452 ????? ????? ????? Does all that crazy symbolism got you curious? You are a cat, aren't ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/174830 Tue, 4 Jul 2006 19:39:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/174830 I came out from under the bed for just a minute to give a birthday party report! The fireworks are ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/174174 Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:35:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/174174 Calvin just came to me and said he is going to do a dramatic reading for Violet's birthday party tom ... Cole, is going to be 13 tomorrow! Happy Birthday Cole! My dog sister, Autumn, has some friends with birthdays tomorrow: Russell and Mokey! Happy Birthday to those doggies too! I wonder if they need a party planner. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/173965 Sun, 2 Jul 2006 19:49:42 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/173965 Not for me, silly. For Jude, my weather dude. I think he needs a haircut. I know he is Italian an ... Samoa is a beautiful cat in Italian. It's a good thing I have all summer to get Jude in shape. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/173588 Sat, 1 Jul 2006 19:56:32 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/173588 Well, I've avoided this upcoming birthday as long as I can! Tuesday is Violet's 7th birthday. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/173122 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:04:21 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/173122 A couple of days ago I was upset at all those boys in the Gray is Grey-t group that like to show the ... Rocky Ann! I do have quite a belly to show ~ so why not? I look like a completely different cat on the underside ~ I'm all white! Mawmee says my fur is the softest in the land. That's right, Mawmee, it is soft, but you keep your hands away from my belly, or I'll have to bite you! I'll have to check out Jude, the weather dude, tomorrow. It is supp0sed to be really hot and humid here. I might have to show my belly some more to cool off. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/172587 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:32:02 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/172587 Apparently humans have a difficult decision to make when they go to the grocery store. Paper, or ... Paper, or Plastic? I've noticed that a lot of Catster cats seem to prefer plastic. Would someone explain that to me? I am deathly afraid of plastic bags. Why do cats like playing with plastic? We even have one of those cuddle beds that makes the noise of crinkling plastic when you get in it. It sits empty most of the time! My main problem is two-fold: 1. The litter boxes are in one of my two bedrooms. 2. Mawmee uses plastic bags to clean out the boxes. How can I relax in my room when she comes in there shaking that plastic bag? Mawmee tells me that is the only exercise I get - running as fast as I can away from a plastic bag! Sometimes I think she waves that plastic bag in my face on purpose! Is that a grin I see on your face, Mawmee. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/172235 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 18:33:53 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/172235 I am a member of the Gray is Grey-t! group. Recently, discussion has been going around about lay ... Gray is Grey-t! group. Recently, discussion has been going around about laying on your back and showing your belly, and whether that is a trait of gray cats. Let me tell everykitty right now that showing your belly in private is okay, but there is nothing feminine about letting your picture be taken while you have a big belly exposed! I wanted to check out which gray cats think this is perfectly okay - and I should have known - all boys! Look at these belly boys who are in my group: Mike ~ also a member of the Tom Cats group ~ more disgusting boys in that group! I should know - Calvin is a member! James Spaz More proof that boys are rude. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/171467 Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:49:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/171467 I overheard my Ohio grandpaw tell my Kentucky Grandpaw that I bite him every time he comes to visit. ... The Black & White Ankle Biters, they pretty much expect you to bite someone every now and then. Or you could get thrown out of the group! Our motto is Attack Cats Unite. I think us attack cats are highly misunderstood. For all the unintelligent ~ let me explain. Beautiful cats like myself love to be petted and brushed ~ up to a point! Then something happens called overstimulation. It is a feline technical term that you wouldn't understand. In laymen's terms it means quick, bite someone - around the ankles if possible! Now, where did Grandpaw go. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/171256 Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:59:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/171256 Exciting news! Mawmee's friends gave her a surprise party yesterday! The party was called 50 wee ... 50 weeks til Mawmee is 50! Wow ~ was she ever surprised! Lots of her best friends were there and even her friend from Arizona, and a cousin from Missouri! Of course, I knew all about the surprise party. Daddy was in on it too ~ he told me cause I can keep a secret. Calvin would have blabbed it to everybody! That is why our Grandmaw and Grandpaw are visiting. Mawmee thought they were here for a belated Father's Day! Boy, she sure is gullible! And one of the best parts of the party was a video from a man in New Orleans whose dog was lost during Katrina. Mawmee found the dog for him via the internet ~ King was in a shelter in New Jersey. They are now reunited and the man was very grateful to my Mawmee for the work she did to reunite dogs with their owners. She cried when she saw the video. Gotta go ~ Grandpaw wants to comb me cause I'm so beautiful. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/169408 Thu, 22 Jun 2006 10:58:33 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/169408 I know - I'm not a dog - geesh - but tomorrow is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Since dogs aren't al ... geesh - but tomorrow is Take Your Dog to Work Day! Since dogs aren't allowed at my Daddy's work, they are having their 2nd Annual Virtual Take Your Pet To Work Contest. Any person in Daddy's building can bring in a picture of their pet with a $5 entry fee. Every pet gets a small tin with their name on it. People can come by next week and vote for their favorite pet by putting money in the tins. Then next Friday the winner will be announced ~ the pet with the most money in their tin. There will be one cat winner, one dog winner, and one "other pet" winner. My dog sister, Autumn won last year. I plan to win 1st place in the cat category. I won't get the money because all the money collected goes to one of our great no-kill shelters - The Animal Care Society. But I'm sure there will be a ribbon, trophy, or crown that goes to the winning cat! There will be disgusting animals in the "other pet" category, I just know it! You know what I'm talking about ~ hamsters, mice, guinea pigs, and birds! Ugh! Who would want any of those creatures at work? Mawmee ~ tell Daddy to put lots of money in my tin. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/169078 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:04:03 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/169078 Samoa: You are just as beautiful on the inside as you are on the outside! I admire your determin ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/168881 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:28:41 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/168881 Today is the first day of summer. . . . .and it is June. Mawmee says June is for brides and weddi ... Here Come the Brides was a television show back when she was young, and it starred a hunk named Bobby Sherman. Whatever! Mawmee is so sappy sometimes! Back to June brides. Our friend, Rocky Ann, knows all about June brides. Her Mommy and Daddy got married in June and their anniversary is tomorrow! You should go to her page and see their wedding picture! Ahhh, love is in the air. Mawmee makes musical DVD's. This Friday she is doing her first wedding! The bride wants her to take pictures at the rehearsal, wedding, and reception, and turn it all into a beautiful show set to music. Ahhh, love is in the air. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/168264 Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:58:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/168264 I've done some changes to my page - my new background honors my Cookie & Candy Cats group. I have a ... Spoiled but Not Rotten - quite true! And, I have a new song. My song is called Simple Gifts. Here are a few of the lyrics and what I think about them: Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free Simplicity is a good thing - that's why I don't wear a lot of clothes unless it is during a photo session. I'm pretty secure in my nakedness and freedom! Tis the gift to be loved and that love to return I hope this doesn't refer to brothers and sisters, cause I'm not big on the return love thing unless it is to Mawmee and Daddy. Tis the gift to have friends and a true friend to be, Tis the gift to think of others not to only think of "me" Yeah, friends are good - mainly Catster friends. That second part of the lyric is just plain wrong! I believe tis the gift to think of me the most important! There you go, Catster - enjoy my simple gift of a diary entry today. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/168003 Mon, 19 Jun 2006 13:43:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/168003 Daddy got in early, early this morning! I was very glad to see him, and I'll tell you why. Daddy ... Rocky Ann sent a cool catnip toy to Violet. I started playing with it and was acting quite goofy in front of everyone! I was rolling around and gettin' down with my bad side and not one flash went off. I'm not sure I'll be able to duplicate that cuteness in the future! The camera is home! Strike a pose. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/167451 Sun, 18 Jun 2006 05:05:51 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/167451 Violet has twisted my arm, and I finally agreed that we should put his poem on all our diaries today ... Dad Place a big ad say he's not bad no way a cad he's just our Dad always so fad never oh gad a beard he's had since just a lad rarely gets mad he loves his pad not really rad and seldom sad more than a tad we love our Dad! Our only wish. . . . .bring home some fish. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/167261 Sat, 17 Jun 2006 15:25:31 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/167261 I went looking at all our weather pixies today, and I am very proud of Jude, my weather dude (he is ... Samoa is a princess! For those of you that are just reading my diary for the first time (which I'm sure is only a handful of kitties), Jude is Italian. I wonder if he has hair on his chest. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/166064 Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:33:23 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/166064 Yesterday I was talking about some foreign names for English cookies and candy - for Catster kitties ... Anna P. Banana Klemy Q-Tip Some names are unique: Morgan the Pirate Gato BeeBo Some names are just perfect when you see the kitty that goes with it: Belle Oreo Two cats that I just asked to be friends are Donny and Marie! Mawmee got excited when we came across Donny and Marie because she is a big Donny Osmond fan! I just had to ask them to be friends with me. I wonder if those cats sing and dance? Samoa. . . . . that's my name. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/165519 Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:21:30 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/165519 I was talking to Jude, my new weather dude, and I realized he doesn't speak English - have you seen ... Samoa is a beautiful cat! He really doesn't need to speak English as long as he can tell me what the weather is going to be around here! Speaking of other languages, I have a group called the Cookie & Candy Cats. I just invited my first Spanish cat to the group. The cat might not be Spanish, but her name is in Spanish. Dulce is her name and it means candy ! I need to find out some cookie and candy names in other languages so I can check out Catster to see if there are any foreign cats who want to join my group! Diversity is a beautiful thing. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/165034 Mon, 12 Jun 2006 06:36:19 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/165034 Well, it's about time!! My diary finally gets chosen by Catster as one of the great ones for today. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/164628 Sun, 11 Jun 2006 06:56:17 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/164628 Well, I was informed today that Trixie, my weather pixie, is going to Europe to study meterology for ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/164363 Sat, 10 Jun 2006 10:40:08 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/164363 Today is the birthday party! Mawmee had to take Daddy to his friend's house this morning so they c ... Rocky Ann and her Mommy, we have some cool Garfield balloons to decorate! They are such nice friends! We had lunch all ready when Mawmee came home: Hot Dogs Catsup Ruffles Potato Chips Purrple Grrapes Puppy Chow Cake Then after lunch, Calvin did a dramatic reading of Violet's poem: If I may be oh, so bold To say Mawmee is more old! Her age doesn't matter much Just as long as we get lunch! She still cleans our litter box, For this we say, "Mawmee Rocks"! Happy Birthday, Mawmee dear, This poem will bring a tear! Then Calvin surprised everyone by reciting his very own poem: Today is Mawmee's special day, "Happy Birthday" is what we say! I'll purr and cuddle all day long Dramatic reading and a song! Catster sure keeps her occupied with me, big Calvin, by her side! Our admiration is not fake My rhyme is done, now where's the cake? What a great day for our Mawmee! We love you. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/163937 Fri, 9 Jun 2006 05:35:04 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/163937 Last night after being "unlocked" from the bedroom, I bit Mawmee. Yes, you read that right. But ... "Samoa isn't black and white"! Gray and white is close enough for them - they doesn't discriminate! So, I think I was feeling some pressure from my new membership - I mean they choose a BAWAB of the Week! How can I possibly accept a nomination or be chosen as BAWAB of the Week if I haven't biten someone recently! Here is what happened: Mawmee was getting ready for bed. She went in my bedroom to get something and I asked her to pet me. She gave me this quick, not very l0ving, tap on the head. As I lunged for her ankle (cause that is the name of the group), her arm was in the way. A tooth got caught on her arm and it scraped as she pulled her arm away. Yep, there was blood involved! You can't really count it as a bite if there isn't blood. Here is the best part - as she was trying to leave the room, I kept going for her ankles. That was the original goal you see! Somehow she managed to get by me and I was unsuccessful in the ankle department. Darn - there goes another honor down the drain. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/163670 Thu, 8 Jun 2006 08:04:35 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/163670 I've been pondering my "bunco stinks" statement from the other day. Mawmee has been cleaning the ... bunco stinks" statement from the other day. Mawmee has been cleaning the house since the bunco gals are coming tonight. She has saved me a lot of trouble for this birthday party cause she is doing all the work. I'll try to take credit for it later, but I'm glad company is coming. Now, if I can just figure out how we can stay and join in on the fun! We always get locked in a bedroom when a big group comes over. There must be some ladies who don't like cats! I can't imagine such a thing, but I have heard some people think cats are disgusting. It must be those people who have met Calvin and Violet cause I don't think they would feel that way if they met me. Sometimes I like to go up to people who don't like cats. Rubbing against them or walking between their legs is fun to do. Heck, getting cat hair on anyone is always fun! I think I'll hide behind the sofa when the round-up starts. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/163364 Wed, 7 Jun 2006 12:53:37 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/163364 I guess I have to do everything for this upcoming birthday party! I gave food duty to Autumn, and ... everything for this upcoming birthday party! I gave food duty to Autumn, and she just brought me this lame menu: Hotdogs Hip Chips Leftover Cake Milk You can't give leftover bunco dessert to Mawmee for her birthday! And hotdogs? Gag, double gag, triple gag!!! Milk is about the only acceptable item on the menu. I was thinking more along the lines of this menu: Shrimp Appetizer Roasted Chicken Turkey Dumplings Ice Cream Milk Mmmmmmmmm, I'm licking my lips already. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/162917 Tue, 6 Jun 2006 10:36:29 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/162917 It's no wonder that I have to be in charge of this party. Calvin came whining to me today that Viol ... Violet writes the poem for Mawmee. Calvin does a dramatic reading of the poem. Samoa sits on Mawmee's lap and gets praised for the great party! Mawmee is doing a lot of cleaning today. It doesn't seem right that she has to clean the house for her own birthday party. What's that you say, Mawmee? Bunco group coming on Thursday? Ohhhhh, nooooooo ~ that means we get locked in the bedroom! And they are so loud - yelling Bunco, laughing, acting like a bunch of kids! Bunco stinks. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/162656 Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:26:14 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/162656 My best friend, Twixy took one of my pictures and gave me a crown just like the one Garfield is wear ... Twixy took one of my pictures and gave me a crown just like the one Garfield is wearing in his new movie! Twixy is wearing a crown too. We are both princesses. That is why we are best friends! Royalty needs to stick together. I feel a song coming on ~ A moment like this . . . . . some kitties wait a lifetime . . . . . for a moment like this. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/162339 Sun, 4 Jun 2006 19:53:40 PDT Samoa ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283038/diary/Samoa_says/162339 I'm gathering the two numbskulls for an important meeting. CALVIN. . . . . .VIOLET. . . . . get in ...