http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge Catster diary for the cat Calvin ~ Knead On en Copyright 2009 by Calvin ~ Knead On & Catster Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:40:55 PST Catster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.catster.com 360 http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/638124 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:04:39 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/638124 Well, I just have to tell you that there are no errors at the bridge. We don't have anything like E ... Error 6 or Log In problems! So, don't worry about us when we go to the Internet Cafe'. We have the best techno cat around, and we never run into problems! The only problem I'm gonna have tomorrow is who to sit next to at the big Thanksgiving dinner. Lola has been hanging all over me, and keeps telling me to sit next to her cause she is a good girl. And then I got my pals Skinner, Whatnot, Yeti, Smokey, and Merlin the Cat Wizard who have only been here since the beginning of the month. They need help figuring out where to go and what to do. Dang, I've only been here a month myself, so I'm still learning the ropes. Even though it is only the first Thanksgiving for my pals Scooter, Sammie, Tyler, Jack, Kashmere, Alaidh, Susie, Boots, Icebox, Patrick, Lucky, Ginger, Jake, Queenie, Yngvar, Shadow, Shep, Zack, Duncan, Burbank, Charlie, Emma, Mojo, Tooney, Simon, Missy, Cookie, Simi, Bibi Anne, Cinder and a few more pals, we all decided to find the biggest, roundest table and sit together as group. I've also asked my eye twin, Buddy, and our other great pal, Buddie to join our table since they both have bridge dates close to Thanksgiving. We're gonna call it the 2009 table. We've got a lot to talk about, so it will be an all day feast! I think we've even saved some room at the table for a few doggies - I've asked Rocky to join us, and he is bringing Sadie Boo and Stormy B. along with him. Happy Thanksgiving to all those back on earth. We're sure going to miss you, and we know you'll miss us too. Knead On . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/636885 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:08:50 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/636885 Wowza, there is little time for rest up here at the bridge. Since I got on the Welcome Committee, t ... Welcome Committee, that rainbow has been blinking a lot! I had to grab my Catster sign and hightail it to the gate tonight when Skinner journeyed to the bridge. After getting his heart basket, and running over to meet me, we sat down and got to know each other. Skinner is one handsome dude, and he sure had a rough time in his life - first as a stray, and then with different illnesses. But, now he is done with being sick and can play and run free at the bridge - and chillax at the Catster Club tonight! Skinner told me that he has to watch over Chelsea Louise because that is his sweetheart. I told him I would help him do that because CL is a pawsome friend girl of mine. So, if you have a minute, stop by Skinner's page and send his family some love because I know they are going to miss him. Knead On . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/635932 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:06:35 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/635932 When you've been at the bridge for three weeks like I have, the Committee Manager comes and asks if ... Welcome Committee sounded like fun. Today was my first day on the job. I was given a big sign that had Catster written on it. When a cat is making their journey to the bridge, and they are about to approach the gate, the rainbow flashes on and off. That is the signal for the Welcome Committee and all the angels to get in place. When I saw the rainbow flashing, I grabbed my Catster sign and went to the main gate. There were other committee members holding signs too . . . . . I Can Has Cheezeburger, LOL Cats, Strays. It was really crowded today, and I was looking to see if any Catster pals were coming through the gate. And then I saw her . . . . . Lola was Kung Fu dancing through the gate and getting her heart basket. I waved my Catster sign and she came running over to meet me. I told her I really didn't want to see her, but since she was here, we were going to have a pawsome time until we see our families again one day! And then Scooter and SooLing came by, and I knew Lola was going to be just fine. Dang, she has the biggest blue eyes!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/635333 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:33:38 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/635333 Wowza, I think the Diary Gal likes me more as an angel because she has been picking me a lot lately! ... Internet Cafe'. Since there are so many Catsters up here, we have to sign up for computer time. If you don't get a turn one day, then you find out all the scoop when you go to The Catster Club at night. And you thought being at the rainbow was one big catnap! We do get in some major snooze time, but there is a lot to do with being a guardian angel and stuff like that. So, today I want to tell you about some pals that you need to think about this week. The first one is Scooter's sister, Lola. She is pulling a Calvin and not eating like she should. Her parents are very concerned about her, and we sure don't need her up here yet, so keep her in your purrs! Then there is our pal, Louis LeBeau who is going to have surgery on the 24th to remove a bump that shouldn't be on his side. His Mommy is very worried, so I know he would appreciate some purrs. Of course, I'm keeping a special watch over Gleek. I sure didn't teach him right on the art of pill taking. He has been taking his pills without much of a fuss. What is wrong with him? Doesn't he know you're supposed to hide the pill in your cheek and then spit it out? He won't know much about what condition his condition is in until he finishes up three weeks' worth of pills. We're having a birthday party today for Jules Vern. I hear there is going to be a brusselball tournament, so I've got to get going! Oh, and I wanted to let Mawmee know that the beautiful orange sky she has been seeing at night for the past week are courtesy of me!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/634515 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:52:30 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/634515 I knew that the best cat to wear a Calvin Collar would be a cat named Calvin! Check out my little ... Check out my little namesake in his Christmas Calvin Collar that I sent him! Isn't he the most adorable kitty ever? I wanted to remind all my pals who have Calvin Collars to be sure to tag the picture of you wearing it with the words Calvin Collar. I think Diego was the pawsome pal who came up with that idea, and it makes it easy for me to see all my pals in one place. And, Mawmee can grab your picture and make you a star on her Cat in the Clover blog. Be sure to stop over at the blog and check out all the cool pictures! And if you go over there and look at today's entry, you'll see a pawsome painting that was done by Klancy and Kosmo, Kramer, and Tiny Krazy's Mommy! Wasn't that super duper nice of her to do? It made Mawmee cry. Knead On . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633894 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 08:05:57 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633894 Did you see the handsome Calvin that is Dog of the Day today? That is probably what I would look li ... Calvin that is Dog of the Day today? That is probably what I would look like if I were a dog. If you have doggie siblings, get them over to Calvin's page and ask him to be friends! I think cats should be allowed to be friends with dogs. Well, maybe some dogs. Like a dog named Calvin. I would be friends with him. Maybe I should ask him to join the Cool Calvin Club! Knead On . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633546 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:55:11 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633546 I got another bridge secret for you, so keep it on the downlow and don't tell anycat you heard it fr ... Dear Tabby. A bunch of us new angels wrote to Dear Tabby this week and asked her if she had any connections to the Catster Diary Gal. It turns out that she is the fifth cousin of the Catster Diary Gal's third cat. It's kind of like that Six Degrees of Separation from Kevin Bacon. She said she would see what she could do to get some of us new angels recognized as diary picks. She came through for us because Angel Smokey and I are both diary picks today! Thanks to all my pals for the rosettes and pmails. I'm glad the Diary Gal saw the importance of making sure everycat knew about the new Calvin in town! Knead On . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633306 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 14:52:40 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633306 He's here! Meet Calvin! Isn't he the cutest little ball of fur you've ever seen? Now, get ove ... Calvin! Isn't he the cutest little ball of fur you've ever seen? Now, get over and ask him to be friends with you - he is going to need a lot of help growing up! Welcome to Catster, and your forever home, little pal . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633284 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:31:10 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633284 Being at the bridge means lots of surprises for me and for my family! Today Mawmee was going to be ... you-know-who, so she took them and put in the little gift bag that my ornament came in. Guess what was in the bag that she completely missed yesterday? A small baggie with a lock of my hair tied in a ribbon. My name was written on the bag and a little heart was drawn on the bag too. She said, ahhhhhhhh . . . . . . and it made her feel happy and sad. My vet rocks . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633075 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:09:29 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/633075 Being at the bridge means keeping secrets. Today, a secret was revealed to Mawmee. After I made my ... You can see a picture of it on Mawmee's blog. My vet rocks! Knead On . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/632544 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:42:59 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/632544 Well, I've been through my orientation, and I found out a lot more secrets about the Rainbow Bridge ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/631563 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:01:24 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/631563 Oh my cats, who knew there was an Internet Cafe' at the bridge? I thought I'd better check in a ... Internet Cafe' at the bridge? I thought I'd better check in and tell my pals what I know before my orientation tonight because I have a feeling I'm gonna be told to keep this stuff a secret. I sat on the Top Cat's warm lap on my journey here. He told me everything was going to be okay, and he would see me later. When I got to the Golden Gate, there were a gazillion friendly faces there to greet me! Everycat was waving and smiling at me! I immediately was taken to the Welcome Center where I got my heart basket that I already told you about. The gal in charge made me take a number - mine is 1026 - that is my number for seeing the Top Cat, so it will be awhile before I get to sit down with him. Then I was given my Orientation Packet and sent to Human Resources. Dang, they got this process down! My orientation packet had a green paw band. We all wear paw bands of different colors that tells how long we've been here. That way, if you have a question about something, you look for the cat with a higher color than yours. Next up was getting measured for my wings. That is when I got to see Autumn because she is in charge of that job. My orientation is tonight, and I'm glad that I've got Icebox here to go with me. I sure was sorry that she made her journey to the bridge yesterday, but we can figure things out together. Inside my packet was a huge map of this place! You wouldn't believe all the cool places I'm going to be exploring. I even saw a Tiki Bar on the map! There was also my Catster membership card on a lanyard. There is a giant Catster Club where all us Catster pals chillax in the evening. You have to show your membership card to get in. I immediately put that around my neck because I wanted to show everycat how proud I am to be a Catster! Guess who isn't here? That evil chick Ann Emia, and her cousins Dan Druff, Flo Jectile, and the high Billy Ruben! They aren't allowed. Somecat told me they are banned to the basement, and we don't have a key to go there, so I'm glad about that! I wanted to thank you all again for being such a good pal to me. You probably won't hear from me for awhile because I need to spend time with all my angel pals. I'm sorry that I wasn't around to tell you about my Pal of the Week, Onyx, but before I left, I asked Violet to tell you about her. So, be sure to check out Violet's diary tomorrow. When I return, I'll be starting up an Angel Pal of the Week! There are so many Catster angels that you don't know about, and I need to tell you about them so they aren't ever forgotten . . . . . just like I don't want you to ever forget me! I'll chat with you later, and who knows, I might have a whole new dictionary of bridge words for you! Knead On . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/631410 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:06:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/631410 Mawmee Laura here. The overwhemling support and love that Ted and I have felt from all of Calvin' ... All About Calvin that cats have put after their names, to the diary entries, to the advice on feeding and medicines - they have meant more than you can ever imagine. Now that he is back home, please know that it is okay to go back to your own name and main photo. Calvin wouldn't want us fussing too much over him! I will cherish everything you have done to make Calvin feel special and so loved. Please accept this diary entry as a huge thank you to all his pals and their humans. Today, I received a beautiful arrangement with three gorgeous roses in it from one of our Catster friends. The message on the card read: Red for his passon for life, pink for his love of family, and yellow for all the friendship he inspired. The friendship you all have shown will never be forgotten . . . . . just like Calvin! Thank you, and a big hug to your cats from me!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/630819 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:00:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/630819 Early this morning around 5 a.m., Mawmee came downstairs to check on me. I was laying in the dining ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/630588 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:17:09 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/630588 Wowza, the Diary Gal must be all about me too - MOL! Thanks for picking me today. This morning D ... to the shop, and there is even a petite Calvin Collar because there was a request for a smaller one for those thin necked kitties. If you want to request a certain color/size, Mawmee can make it and put it under reserve in your name. Thanks again for all the purrs. Mawmee was afraid to wake up this morning because she wasn't sure what condition my condition would be in, but I told her I've got all of Catster purring for me, and those purrs are gonna keep me strong, Don Pardo. Who the heck is Don Pardo ?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/630346 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:57:52 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/630346 Hey, pals! I wanted to check in with you since I haven't updated my diary on how I am feeling. T ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/629564 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:03:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/629564 There may be a Sally that sells seashells by the seashore, but my Pal of the Week is this Sally! ... Pal of the Week is this Sally! Sally has only been on Catster since September, so you've got to get over to her page and ask her to be friends! When I first met Sally, I told her she need to get in touch with our pal, Buddie, because Sally has a feeding tube just like Buddie did. She said she was friends with Buddie too! Sally has had her feeding tube for about a month. She had to get it because she got a fatty liver and stopped eating. I think her big fat liver was named Billy Ruben. He was one mean dude because he made her ears turn yellow on the inside. I told Sally I've had yellow ears my whole life. She said having yellow ears on the outside is okay, you just shouldn't have yellow ears on the inside. Billy Ruben is almost gone for good, and Sally is back to eating and has white ears again, but the vet is going to leave her tube in for a little while longer just to be sure that Billy's fat self doesn't come back for a visit. Sally and I have a lot in common right now because food is the most important thing going on in our lives. It's good to have a support system when you have bad people like Ann Emia and fat Billy Rubens ruining your life! Sally has a secret, but I'm not going to tell you because I don't know what it is - MOL! You'll have to read her diary, but then you have to keep it quiet! Sally has Ugg boots just like me! She has one black boot, and one orange boot. She started a new trend by having boots in two different colors. One of Sally's best friends is her pink fuzzy bear. She had that bear when she lived in the shelter and was waiting to go to her forever home! I'm glad you're getting better, Sally! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/629199 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:08:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/629199 Oh my cats, two of my Calvin Collars are sold! Thanks so much to Olivia Pickles for purchasing the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/629137 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:41:34 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/629137 Well, pals, you'll never believe this, but I actually finished a bowl of food without walking away a ... Mawmee's Etsy shop. They will be called Calvin's Collars. They are crocheted, so they are soft, and they slip over your neck. The thing that makes them different than the other floof collars is the special cat charm/button on the front of the collar. These will be made for photo sessions and stuff, and to keep your neck warm if you get cold in the winter. I guess I'm really special, and Mawmee wanted to have something like Morgan has with his beds. I checked with Morgan first to make sure he wouldn't be mad that I stole his idea. His beds are to help pay for the eye surgery he had. He thought it was a cool idea, so that is how I'm going to help out around here. A couple of these collars are ready to go, so if you're interested, be looking for them at The Cat in the Clover!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/628237 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:20:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/628237 I forgot the most important part of the vet visit today. I did an IP in my carrier! For those of ... IP in my carrier! For those of you who aren't up on all the correct terminology, IP means inappropriate peeing! Luckily, there was a pee pad in the bottom under the fleece blankie, so it didn't go all over the car like the last time. It wasn't my fault. They kept me in the back vampire room way too long. I kept telling them I had to pee, but no one was listening to me! Don't forget to enter your pictures in the 2009 World's Coolest Contest! I think I'll spend the afternoon looking through my pictures and finding some good ones to enter.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/628234 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:12:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/628234 I didn't have a very good day yesterday. I was feeling punk, and I didn't want to eat much, and I h ... maintaining because the difference from last week could just be a good poopie (although she didn't use the poopie word, but I told her I would have to use it to get the Diary Gal's attention). My red blood cell count has gone up again to 28,000 and if it gets to 30,000 she said she would be happy! So, I'll continue the shots every other day. My white blood cell count was normal! I'm also going to get my prednisone every day instead of every other day. She thinks that will help keep the cancer suppressed a little. I only take 1/4 of a tablet, and she said taking it every day won't hurt me. She noticed that I wasn't as peppy as last week. I told her she wouldn't always feel peppy if she had vampires sucking her blood each week too! I don't have to go back for two whole weeks, unless I get really bad. Thanks for continuing with the purrs. I really appreciate all my friends!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/627469 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:56:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/627469 Back in my younger days, I ate food that wasn't the best for me. That was our pre-Catster days when ... C. Between the chemo, and that Ann Emia chick, I didn't feel like eating anything. So, the hunt began - find a food that Calvin will eat. We have every brand and every variety of wet food on the market sitting in the cabinet or in the refrigerator - MOL! The vet lady gave us samples of some dry food - the good dry foods. But guess what I like the best? The seafood Fancy Feast, and Fancy Feast Dry Gold. Neither of them are the best, but Mawmee says that if I'll eat it, I can have it. You should see all the others come running the minute they smell seafood in the air. You would think there is a huge dead fish in the kitchen with the attention my chef gets when she opens a new can. Fancy Feast ain't cheap, but I'm worth it. Mawmee is able to get the turkey variety in a 12 pack box, but the seafood doesn't come that way. She has to pay 50 cents a can for it, so I'm the only one that gets it. Did I say I'm worth it? Yesterday, Mawmee and Daddy went into a new Target store that opened in our area. The Fancy Feast seafood I like was 62 cents a can. She about fainted. And then bought me 2 cans because we were out. I'm definitely worth it! And you want to hear something funny about Sarah, my favorite vet tech? The vet techs always ask what I'm eating and how well I'm doing with the food. Mawmee has to admit to them that I'm eating stuff that I probably shouldn't be eating. And then Sarah says, well, that is okay, we know that we shouldn't eat too many times at McDonald's, and we do that anyway! Fancy Feast is my Happy Meal . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/627263 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:30:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/627263 I've got brothers as my new Pals of the Week starting today. One look at Utu and Ra, and you'll kno ... Utu and Ra, and you'll know why I picked them! First of all, they are very handsome orange mancats! Second of all, today is their birthday - both of them are 8 years old! Happy Birthday Utu and Ra! They are real brothers from the same mother. They had another brother named Foxey, but he is an angel at the bridge. These brothers live a long, long, long way away from where I live. They live in Australia! If I had to pick one of them that is most like me, it would be Utu. He is a Sumerian sun god. I'm a Kenucky sun god. Utu also has freckles on his lips just like me. Ra is the Egyptian sun god. Ra has a lot more white on him, and his eyes are golden, just like the sun. Ra is one brave boy because his favorite toy is his sister, Freya. You'll see why I think he is brave if you go check out Freya! Now, let me tell you why it is important for you to be friends with Ra and Utu. When I first joined Catster and was getting a lot of friends, I decided that it would be fun to make sure that I had a friend for every letter of the alphabet. It was pretty easy to do, until I got to the letter U. I didn't have any U friends! Then my pal, Scooter, told me about the beautiful Ug! And Ug became my first U friend! And guess what? I now have five U friends, and Utu is one of them! So, you need to look through your alphabet of friends. Do you need an R? Do you need a U? Well, if you do, then you've got the purrfect ones right here - Ra and Utu! You'll say Rah, rah, rah when you add them as your new friends! Thanks for being my Pals of the Week, and have a pawsome birthday, Ra and Utu!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626880 Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:57:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626880 There are nine cats named Elise on Catster, but only one of them is my Pal of the Week! Are you fri ... Elise on Catster, but only one of them is my Pal of the Week! Are you friends with Elise? Elise is a good witch and she is stirring up some special wishes for me in her main picture: Wings of bat, bones of mummy, cancer leave Calvin's tummy! Elise is from New York, and I think she looks like several kitties all rolled into one. She is a gray striped kitty, and she also looks like a calico! I read a lot of Elise's diary entries, and I think she has siblings (like 20 or something), but they are not on Catster. I guess since she is the princess of the family, she is the only one that has a page. I do know that she had a little brother named Sammy who went to the bridge at the beginning of the year, and a big sister named Ginger who went to the bridge last Christmas. Elise tells very funny stories about her Mommy and Daddy. Here was one thing I read that made me MOL: A feral cat had kittens in their backyard. Her Mommy wanted to keep one of them, and her Daddy said: No - unless the kitty came with a trust fund Mommy couldn't keep her. We've heard our Daddy say no before too. It usually means yes. I also found out that Elise's Mommy has the same name as my Grandmaw. It is an unusual name - Arlene. Isn't that cool? Elise started out her life as a feral, but once she got her forever home, she became the queen of the house! Be sure to stop by and ask her to be friends. Maybe if you're sick, she will cast a spell on your sickness too! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Elise!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626616 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:38:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626616 That Dude K. can whip out a song faster than any angel I know! Look at this pawsome song - all abou ... courtesy tooting! Courtesy toot, courtesy toot We’re all tootin at da bridge Calvin’s given us a brand new word So we’re tootin here by da ‘fridge Courtesy toot courtesy toot Everyone’s tootin fur one another Neighbors, friends, passers by Mom, dad, sis and brother Courtesy toot, courtesy toot Kittehs fat, kittehs fluffy, kittehs small There be so many kitteh’s here tootin now Da lines be clear down da hall Courtesy toot, courtesy toot Look right, look left, look right So much tootin goin on right now We canna tell day from night Courtesy toot, courtesy toot Phew…now da bridge be stinkin All us kittehs courtesy tootin But one had beans I’m thinkin Courtesy toot, courtesy toot This fartin be totally ravin Thanks goez out to my pal Who sometimes be called CLAVIN Courtesy toot, courtesy toot, Calvin’s vet gave him good mews I’ll still keep purrin him eatz his foodz So him can toots along twos Courtesy toot courtesy toot I’m done tootin for now I’s glad you got good mews my friend Peace out, KNEAD on and how I'm loving this song, Dude K.!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626558 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 10:08:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626558 Wowza, all your purrs are helping me! I went to the vet today to get my blood checked again. My fa ... all about Calvin - I'm gonna stick around for awhile . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626289 Wed, 7 Oct 2009 08:47:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/626289 It's been awhile since I've given you all a new word to use. Before I do that, I just want you to k ... Courtesy Toot A courtesy toot is when you are chillaxin with your brother, and all of a sudden, you let a toot rip. Of course, if there are any girls around, you would like to blame it on them, but if you are embarrassed because they are giving you the evil eye, then your brother does a courtesy toot so that the two smells will mix and mingle, and no one in the room will realize who had the smellier toot. It's just a common courtesy that you need to remember. There are a lot of rules for us cats, and this is one of the important ones, so be sure to practice it today. Knead On . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/625505 Sat, 3 Oct 2009 19:31:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/625505 Our Daddy has been out of town for a few days attending a conference. That means Mawmee has been bu ... ME! She couldn't believe it, and I told her that I'm the man of the house, and I need to protect her since Daddy is gone. I fell asleep right next to her, and she said that was the bestest present ever. Dang, I didn't even know I was giving her a present, but she was happy. It hasn't been too much fun getting my fluids from her because I usually sit on Daddy's lap and she supervises. So, the past couple of nights, I haven't gotten as many fluids. But, I'm drinking lots of water, so that is okay because Daddy will give me fluids tomorrow. I go back to the vet next week for another check of my blood. This last week they took it out of my neck - those stupid vampires!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624949 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 11:27:29 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624949 I'm back from my vet visit. Of course, there is good news, and there is not-as-good news (see, I'm ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624823 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:55:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624823 My pal, Lola, suggested I start a photo stroll for those of us who have Ugg boots on. If you have ... Lola, suggested I start a photo stroll for those of us who have Ugg boots on. If you have any pictures where you're wearing your boots because you got your legs shaved, then tag the photo: Ugg and you can join Lola and me in our photo stroll . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624704 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:33:33 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624704 4:35 a.m. Everyone is sleeping. The Daddy feels a cat next to him. He reaches out and touches t ... would you look at who is in bed with us! Yep, it was me. I climbed 14 stairs to get to the bedroom. Then I climbed 3 steps to get to the cedar chest at the foot of the bed. Then I jumped a big jump to get on the bed. I stood there staring at both of them. They decided I must be hungry, so we all went downstairs to get something to eat. I wasn't hungry. Everyone went back to bed, and I stayed in the living room. 5:45 a.m. Mawmee hears someone on the cedar chest. She turns on the flashlight and yep, it is me! She flies out of bed - because she loves doing that at 5:45 in the morning - and helps me onto the bed. We all try to go back to sleep, but I'm not tired. I sit there staring at them. All of a sudden, she reaches out to bring me closer to her, and then you hear, oh no, he has poopie on him. Yep, she was talking about my butt! Daddy said, I thought I smelled something, and Mawmee said, well, why didn't you say anything? (you see Mawmee has allergies - wonder why - and can't smell too good in the morning). Daddy goes and gets wet paper towels and I'm still in bed and Mawmee is working with a flashlight trying to clean up my BUN. After several trips back and forth, Daddy says, why don't we bring him into the bathroom? There were only two brains in the room at that hour of the morning - one was Gleek's and one was mine! The next thing you know, I'm in the bathroom getting all cleaned up. Then the top sheet had to get taken off which means Gleek had to be picked up, and that takes a forklift! Daddy finally declared, it looks like I'm up, and Mawmee declared, I'm going back to bed! Can you believe they thought I might be making my journey to the bridge just two days ago, and now I'm doing stuff like jumping on a bed and bringing poopie presents to them? It has to be the tsunami of purrs that are coming my way. Thank you to each one of you for all your love and support. Tomorrow I'll be getting my blood checked to make sure my red blood cells are returning. Please purr for Jack today as he is having a very serious surgery.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624552 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:26:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624552 I got a lot to tell you today. First of all, I'm eating better today than I have in the last four d ... Pal of the Week for a couple of weeks, and I need to get back to doing that. My new pal for this week is Nikolai! The girls are gonna love Nikolai because he loves the color pink as you can tell from this photo! Nik, as I like to call him, has a super fancy long name - Nikolai Ivanovich Raskolnikov. He isn't really Russian, but was born under a trailer in Nevada. He left behind a life of destitution and now lives like a king! Nik and I have something in common. We are both getting chemo. Nik has crystals in his pee. Wouldn't you know it - he has Crystal visiting him and I have Ann Emia visiting me. Leave it to girls to ruin a guy! MOL! Nik's vet did some biopsies and while nothing showed up as cancer, he did have some cells that weren't quite normal. So, if you don't mind, please send some purrs his way and let's hope his chemo fixes all the bad stuff going on in his body. Nik has two sisters, and a brother, and dang, he even has a rabbit that dresses up in clothes! Too bad there isn't a Bunnyster or Rabbitster! Please stop by and send a friend invite to Nikolai if you aren't already friends with him. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Nik! And I have one more purr request since everyone seems to be purring non-stop. My local pal, Jack is at the hospital with internal bleeding. He has been having problems for awhile - with IBD, losing weight, and having that chick, Ann Emia, visiting him too. Jack will be having surgery tomorrow, so keep him in your purrs. Knead On . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624231 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:13:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624231 My pal, Dude K., has got more songs up his paws than Catster has fleas - MOL! Here is his latest: ... I’m BUZZard up on catnip So composed this little diddy It’s goin to me song producer Calvin . . . called C-KIDDY We’re rockin on da west coast And south and north and east C-KIDDY kneads ta eat hiz foodz Like bring on sum fancy feast Him don’t care ‘bout da flavor Or if de can be blue or gold Just make sure to nuke dat food Coz C-KIDDY don’t like it cold Chicken, beef, N savory salmon Cod, shrimp and ocean fish Just PLEAZ eat . . . . SUMPIN buddy This be my only wish Fishbone on de dinner plate trout walked out da door C-KIDDY kneads sum purrs me friends so purr n purr some more Let’s all ESP to Calvin head Ta eat and eat and eat Then him can haz a big fat belly And wonder “where’s me feet” Slap a burger on a bun Someone cooks a chicken Gotta eat yur foods C-KIDDY Sews yur chops you’ll be a lickin Pork chops layin on da floor Five second rule applies Packin on da cal oh reees Eat sum cakes and pies Youz got to eatz sum foodz my friend So yur cancer goes in remission That’s not just this kitteh’s hope Itz what all yur friends is wishin I think it's gonna be a hit, don't you?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624188 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:04:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/624188 The reports of my possible journey to the bridge today have been greatly exaggerated! Dang, how w ... I don't have to pee, why did she put me in the litterbox? I'm telling you, there is weird stuff going on at my house! So, when I heard that Harry was missing, I said to myself, Calvin, you better act alive tomorrow or they're gonna send you to the bridge, and you gotta stick around and make sure Harry gets home okay. When I heard them getting up early this morning to take Daddy's car to get a tune-up, I walked over and waited at the foot of the steps for them to come downstairs. Funny how something little like that will make them all giddy with excitement! I acted hungry, but wouldn't eat any of the 6 different things Mawmee tried to feed me. So, when she got back home, she opened a new can of my regular Fancy Feast - unrefrigerated. Guess what? I ate it! I ate only a tablespoon of it, but at least I ate something! I heard her tell Daddy that the decision was off for now. Whew, I'm glad to hear it! Daddy said as long as I'm acting alert and interested, he was having trouble with the decision too. Guess what that means? You gotta start purring if you stopped! Purr for me to eat a bunch more today, and especially purr for Harry to come home. Knead On ~]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623870 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:53:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623870 I'm feelin,' feelin,' feelin', feelin' no spunk. My little body is in quite a funk! I've only li ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623660 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:07:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623660 I got some chick visiting me named Ann Emia! I told her I'm not allowed to hang around girls until ... Walmart Specialty Pharmacy and you can even get some pet medicine from them cheaper than from the vet. My vet was excited when I told her about it, and she said she would write anything I need to help me get rid of Ann! One of my pawsome guardian angels - Patrick - sent me some of his extra fluid bags today. Dang, it was one heavy box, and I sure appreciate his Mom sending it to me. I got four bags of fluid, so I can use the money I was going to spend on fluids to help get rid of that chick named Ann! And I got a pawsome embroidered towel from my pal, Sky. You can see a picture of it on my page. I want to use it when I dribble my liquid medicine, but Mawmee said it is too nice - it is just going to be displayed. Whatever . . . . . . I think Ann Emia has a twin sister because she is visting my pal, Mercy. Mercy has a bare belly just like me because she got an ultrasound too. I gotta hang around until winter because I'm ready with my Ugg boots. Have you seen my skinny chicken legs? MOL! Have a pawsome weekend - my pals must be exhausted from all the purring! Thanks so much!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623552 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:13:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623552 That is what my vet told Mawmee when she called her a few minutes ago. There is good news . . . . ... hey, I want some of that - it smells good! So, I got a third breakfast! Now for all the not-so-good news: 1. My weight is down a few ounces which doesn't surprise Mawmee since I haven't been eating my normal 12 meals a day. 2. My creatinine is up a little - that is a kidney number. The vet didn't say if my BUN was elevated, but I try not to stick it in the air too much since I'm so skinny back there. 3. My hematocrit count which indicates the % of blood volume of the red blood cells is very low. Normal range is 24-44%. Last week mine was 28%, and today it is 16%. Anything below 10% is very serious. So, what that means is I am anemic. Sometimes that happens when you have chemo because it destroys the good cells as well as the bad cells. It can also mean I might have tummy ulcers. Even though I haven't been throwing up, or having dark poopies, I can still have some internal bleeding going on. Here is the plan for now: 1. I'll be getting chemo today with the medicine called Vincristine. 2. I'm going to lower my prednisone dosage. 3. I'm going to get injections three times a week - one today and the others at home of the medicine Epogen. Epogen (also known as Procrit) stimulates the bone marrow to increase the red blood cell count. We will evaluate how I am feeling on Monday, and next week we'll check my blood again. I need extra strong purring in order for all this medicine to do its magic, and for my little body to stay strong so I can stick around here longer! I'll be coming home around 4:00 today, so if I have any other important news to report - like if I peed in the car on the way home - I'll be sure to let you know!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623317 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:42:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623317 We gotta enjoy these songs from Dude Kitty before he gets signed by some big record company at the b ... Dude K. Sing this song to the tune of Jingle Bells! THE GROCERY SONG GROCERY STORE GROCERY STORE CHECK OUT… BAG FOR ME 5001 CANS O TUNA THAT ARE MERCURY FREE…. HEY GROCERY STORE GROCERY STORE CHECK OUT… BAG FOR ME 2000 CASES O TIKI LUAU, THIS BE ONE GREAT SHOPPIN SPREE…. HEY GROCERY STORE GROCERY STORE CHECK OUT… BAG FOR ME A BOOT LEG BOTTLE O PIRATE RUM AND DON’T CHECK MY EYE DEE …HEY GROCERY STORE GROCERY STORE CHECK OUT… BAG FOR ME SUM APPLE PIE & ICE CREAM TOO COZ I’M HAVING A PAR TEE… HEY GROCERY STORE GROCERY STORE CHECK OUT… BAG FOR ME GIMME SUM PLATES AND A SPOON OR TWO COZ EYE KNEAD TO EAT YOU SEE…]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623110 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:36:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623110 Dude Kitty sent me this poem, but I like to sing stuff like this, so pick a tune, and enjoy this lit ... with a singa and a songa in the months past June-a you gotz to eatz sum food pal hey how about some tuna with a wavy and a howdy a bobby head and nod you gotz to eatz sum food pal hey how about some cod with a shimmie and a shakey dance, step forward, lurch you gotz to eatz sum food pal, hey how about some perch with a tails a flippo and a stir a purr, a hiss and shout you gotz to eat sum food pal, hey how about some trout with a pleaz and some purrs and a hoppin and a jumpin you gotz to eat sum food pal Calvin pleaz eat sumpin MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623065 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:47:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/623065 I haven't been very good about eating the past two days. Mawmee and Daddy were very sad last night, ... All About Calvin after their name. It made Mawmee's eyes leak, but that is okay cause her eyes leak a lot! Oliver and Dewey's Mommy sent specific instructions on how she shoves pills down a cat's throat. We tried it last night, and it worked like a breeeze. I was not getting as stressed because it didn't take so many tries to get the pill down. If you're an Olde Furt, I'll post the instructions in our forum. Thanks, Hazel Lucy for the nice card you sent me. I have it on the refrigerator so I can see it when I come in the kitchen. Thanks also for keeping me on the Get Well Soon forum thread. There are a lot of pals that need our purrs! Thanks to Skeezix and family for the pawsome get well card. It has Mao on the front in a nurse's uniform - MOL! I have the card on the mantle in the living room so I can see it when I get my fluids each night! I got a special package in the mail today from Taillee and her cousin Smudge. Inside the box was a whole bunch of fun crocheted toys with bells in them. And there was a big, soft, crocheted nap mat! I told Newman he could play with the toys while I took a nap on that super soft mat! Thank you so much. If you need a great mat, check out their Etsy shop called Catcessities! Okay, so back to my eating. After Mawmee made the phone call today to the vet lady, I started eating better. Not great, but better than yesterday. I even went upstairs a couple of hours ago looking for her because I was hungry! That is a long flight of steps, so she was very proud of me. I've eaten a little Fancy Feast Gold dry food, a tiny bit of my regular Fancy Feast wet food, and she saw me drinking water too. So, I think the purrs are working. Keep 'em coming . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622771 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:26:34 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622771 I got pills to take . . . . . . for my infection . . . . . . for my tummy . . . . . . more for my t ... Plain ole pill - shove down throat Either her hands are too big, or my mouth is too small! Rub pills in butter - shove down throat She doesn't do a very good job with this method. The buttery pill slips out the side of my mouth. Sit on Daddy's lap and try one of the above mentioned methods The angle is never right, and Daddy ends up with an elbow to the face! Sit on Daddy's lap and try using pill popper Okay, so last night Mawmee decided she figured out how to use the pill popper. I got on Daddy's lap, she popped the first pill in my mouth. He rubbed my throat. Wowza, they were so excited about how easy that was. I was sitting there calmly and it all appeared good! I looked at both of them and spit that pill right out on the floor! They both laughed so hard I think Mawmee might have peed in her pants! MOL! Mawmee and I have decided that Daddy is a good fluid giver, but he is not so good at helping give pills. So, it's back to just Mawmee and me using the shove down the throat method! Oh yeah, I've tried pill pockets too. I don't like them! By the way, one of my pawsome guardian angels, Patrick, told me that those born under the Cancer Sun Sign are called Moonchild. I like that much better! And another one of my guardian angels, Rufus, told me that it is better to have cancer on my page than in my tummy! I agree with that too!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622650 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:14:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622650 Dang, did you see my Sun Sign? My pal, Dude Kitty, told me I better change my Sun Sign on my page. ... Sun Sign? My pal, Dude Kitty, told me I better change my Sun Sign on my page. My Sun Sign is Cancer! Cancer is a crab, and I think it's crabby to have cancer! Here is why my Sun Sign said today: It's time for you to sit back and let others make all the big decisions. You're not in the best position to think for yourself, and why should you? Your servants can handle all of that. I kinda like the idea of having servants, so I'm gonna leave that crabby sun sign on my page! I did really good with my fluids last night. Mawmee said instead of doing 200 ml. of fluids every other day, I am going to get 100 ml. every day. I don't know what vet school she went to, but she seems to think I would do better with fluids every day. I hope my vet doesn't chew me out on Friday! If my favorite vet tech, Sarah, is reading this - don't tell on my Mawmee! I haven't eaten as well today, but I've been moving around a little more. I went back to my bed in the dining room, and that is the first time I've done that in about a week. My mad at my parents place is in the living room. Since I figured out I wasn't going back to the vet today, I decided to snooze in my dining room bed. The vet tech said that chemo can wipe you out and sometimes it takes a couple of days before it hits. Today is my couple of days after, so that might be why I'm not as interested in food. It's not like I haven't been given a lot of choices. There are all kinds of opened cans in the refrigerator. My servants are doing a good job . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622582 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:30:51 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622582 Do you all remember our pal, Dude Kitty who is also called Dude O Senior? He is one pawsome angel t ... Dude Kitty who is also called Dude O Senior? He is one pawsome angel that was on Catster for awhile, and then he left, and then he came back. Well, he has been cheering me up with some pawsome poetry and songs he wrote all by himself. I think he took the advanced poetry class when he went to the bridge last year! You gotta see his latest - entitled A Small Medley in "G" Minor: With hook, line and sinker, I’m sittin here fishin Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission Someone took his pink parrot, and now it iz missin Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission Him kneads ta eatz food, by spoon or by dishin Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission When yur on yur computer, no spam & no phishin Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission If I’ve had to much nip, lesson sounds like a lishin Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission If youz gotz sum fleas, yur skin will be itchin Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission Some cool lemonadez, a mouthwash for swishin Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission If da kitteh be angry, itz likely he’s hissin, Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission Not all of us boyz, like a good kissin, Let Calvin’s cancer, go into remission With every fur on me fatness, I’m sittin here wishin That Calvin’s cancer, goes into remission....... Like Jeter Harris would say, I'm laffin and laffin . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622328 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:52:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622328 I thought my pals might like to know about what I've eaten today since that seems to be the most imp ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622166 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:45:10 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622166 I told my cancer to walk the plank! I got home and realized that my blue peg leg is back at the vet ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622067 Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:54:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/622067 I be wearin' me blue peg leg as I sailed outta here this mornin' for a trip across ta seas to me mee ... Honorary Cap'n in the pirate parade?. Shiver me timbers, there be some mighty fine pirates in that parade! Nobody makes a better pirate face than me bro, Lord Trapper Crum! We be stoppin' ta ship in Michigan to throw back some ale with me pirate pal, Taz! Then we be gatherin' the gang, and headin' ta ship toward ta shores of Canada ta get me pink parrot back from that pirate wench, Pansy! She won't be allowed ta plunder 'n pillage no more! Her crew tis dangerous, but we have da territory covered! She will not win ta battle! I be checkin' back in later t'day when my ship sails back to da harbor! Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, talk like ta pirate that you are today . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621943 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:47:45 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621943 When Mawmee picked me up tonight at the vet's office, she made sure they had put me in the litterbox ... why do I get all the presents? MOL! She immediately put me in the litterbox, and I did a big pee wee. I've already eaten two small teaspoons of turkey baby food. Then a little bit later, I ate a few bites of my Fancy Feast. Mawmee was very happy about that because I haven't eaten any Fancy Feast since Tuesday. I'm going to take a nap now. I took some pictures of my blue badge of courage, so you'll see them later on my page. I decided to hold off on picking one Pal of the Week this week, and have declared all of you to be my Pals of the Week! Thanks for your continued purrs!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621895 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:17:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621895 I'm still getting all plumped up with fluids and medicine, but I wanted to tell you what stuff I'm o ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621862 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:22:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621862 While I was laying on a big soft piece of lambswool yesterday with my tummy all spreadaged out and t ... spreadaged out and the vet techs wanting to snorgle me, I was srsly thinking about how OOC my friends have been on my diary entries! I'm feeling like a Catster cewebrity! Instead of chillaxin during this holidrawl, you're tagging photos, and my friend girls are doing their usual cupcaking and flirtationship with me! This might be TMI, but I wanted to let you know that Mawmee was happy this morning when she saw me making clay in the litterbox. There were some good farticles in the air after that! I even did a pee wee so that there woudn't be any IP in the car on the way to the vet's office! I almost did a PIMPAL when I read Toffy's diary this morning. He said that he was purring for me, and he even asked the 3,442 cats that joined Catster yesterday to purr for me. You've got to go back and read a couple of his diary entries to see why this is funny! I didn't have much TITO yesterday, but I'm going to be bragadocious and tell you that I did eat a couple of teaspoons of chicken baby food this morning. I bogart the chicken baby food - it is nom nom nom good! My Mawmee just had a good talk with my vet. She got the results back, and I do have lymphoma. Some of that stuff she saw on the ultrasound could be infection, but the lab said it is definitely lymphoma. She told Mawmee that of all the cancers to have, lymphoma is something that can be treated with some good results. I don't have years to live, but if I respond to chemo, I could have a few more months. Since I'm all plump from the fluids and medicines, Mawmee gave her approval to get one round of chemo today. She said if the chemo is going to work, I would start feeling better and wanting to eat over the weekend. If I have bad side effects, or show no interest in food, then she would not recommend continuing the chemo. The chemo is something I would get once a week for several weeks, and then it would go to every other week. Mawmee thinks I'm worth trying the chemo and seeing what happens. She would hate to feel like she had not done everything she could to keep me around for awhile. But, don't get your hopes up too much because lymphoma sucks, and it doesn't like to leave once it gets in! Keep on purring for me this weekend - you'll have to purr like a pirate tomorrow - MOL! I'll update you later tonight after I get home!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621753 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:46:41 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621753 I spent the entire stinkin' day at the vet's office! I forgot to tell you that one of my paws has a ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621625 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:32:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621625 I've got bad news to tell you. I went to see my vet, and she took some blood, and then did an ultra ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621462 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:51:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621462 I'm a stubborn pirate today! I don't want to eat. I don't want to drink. I've got my crew tra ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621407 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:52:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/621407 My Mawmee came home around 1 a.m. this morning! I was sure glad to see her, and she gave me lots of ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/620779 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:13:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/620779 Daddy gave Mawmee an update on me this morning. He was pretty overwhelmed with taking care of me an ... when the head cat is away, chaos reigns supreme! Thanks for the continued purrs!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/620572 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:18:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/620572 Thanks, pals, for all your purrs! I'm home! Daddy picked me up this afternoon. I'm pretty stresse ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/619923 Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:38:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/619923 I've had two weeks of pals whose names began with an O - Ollie and Oliver. And now I'm finishing up ... pals whose names began with an O - Ollie and Oliver. And now I'm finishing up two weeks of pals whose names end with an O - Phanto, and this week's pal, Ambro! I didn't plan it, but it sure looks cool, huh? Ambro is his short name. His long name is Ambrogino, and it is Italian for immortal! Ambro was on death row, and there was an emergency posting on Catster. His Mom knew she didn't want him going to the bridge, so she said she would take him and find a home for him. Well, within a second of meeting him, she knew he wasn't going anywhere! His girlfriend is Oly. I used to pronounce her name Oily until I realized that it is probably pronounced O-lee. Dang, all these O cats are hard to keep straight! Ambro has a dog that he really likes named Geely. And of course, his cat brother is Gimme, and his diva cat sister is Ele'. I never have been able to pronounce her name! I have to turn the volume down when I visit Ambro's page because he has a virtual cat on there that cries, and we all freak out when we hear it because we think that Vivien has come in the house or something! Hey, I wonder if Ambro would like another sister? Ambro is a torti just like his girlfriend. They both have really dark colors in their fur. I guess that is why they like each other. Thankfully, there aren't many orange girls out there, so I am dodging the whole girlfriend thing if you had to base it on looking like each other. Back in July, Ambro was concerned that he might have to find another home because there was a big stink at his house and he got blamed for knocking a coffee cup over that was near the computer. Luckily he is on Catster because he found out from all his friends that any Mom that keeps coffee near a computer can not blame a cat if something happens. He had the backing of all his friends, and he didn't get in trouble! That is what Catster friendship is all about - supporting one another! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Ambro! You make a pawsome pirate . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/619320 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 14:37:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/619320 Pirate Pansy is in big trouble now! While I was getting my pirate on this afternoon - my photogra ... Pirate Pansy is in big trouble now! While I was getting my pirate on this afternoon - my photographer was getting my picture in my pirate hat - Pansy stole my pink parrot! Look for yourself! Knowing her, she is probably on her way to California to hook up with that pink lovin' pirate named Gertrude Skullcrack! There is gonna be some skulls cracked if anything happens to my pink parrot! I think us boy pirates have outnumbered the girls, so it's only a matter of time before we bring them down! I know Pirate Boogers is working on a plan! I'll be napping in the Crow's Nest until he calls me into duty!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/618522 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:07:36 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/618522 Dang, I've got ESP! When I first decided to pick Phanto as my Pal of the Week, I said to myself, Ca ... Phanto as my Pal of the Week, I said to myself, Calvin, I'll bet his name was supposed to be Phantom, and they ran out of room on the birth certificate! I was right - sort of. He was going to be named Pablo, but then his people decided Phantom would be a good name. But, being California trend setters, they shortened it to Phanto! That makes Phanto one of a kind because there are a lot of Phantoms on Catster, but only one Phanto! So, if you haven't met him yet, get over and ask him to be friends. Phanto is 9 and has really big golden eyes. He is solid white. I've never had a solid white brother before. Newman is semi-white. Phanto looks really clean, so he must spend a lot of time grooming himself . . . . when he is not chillaxin on a blanket or watching squirrels outside. I gotta talk to Phanto about his eating habits. He doesn't like tuna, fish, chicken, or meat! He likes spaghetti-o's and vegetable juice. That is some weird eating, Phanto! I could tell right away when I read one of Phanto's diary entries that he was going places in this world. He has goals - I mean, real goals. My goal is to squeeze as many meals I can into a day! Look at Phanto's goals: 1. Meet new friends - you can help him reach that goal! 2. Stay in touch with his friends. 3. Write in his diary more! 4. Win more honors - if he keeps #3 going, he will achieve #3! 5. He would like to win in the World's Coolest Contest this year. Since I live with a winner (Gleek), I can tell Phanto that he needs to make sure his photographer is taking lots of cool pictures of him. And he should start now by looking through his pictures and saving the cool ones in a folder so he can find them easily when the contest rolls around. 6. Phanto would also like to be corralled, so when you invite him to be friends, you can help him achieve this goal too by corralling him! 7. Learn to make his page look better. I think he has one spiffy looking page right now, so this goal is pretty much accomplished! I see Phanto lives with a white dog that smells like cornflakes. I think what Phanto needs is a solid black kitty to call his sister. We just happen to have one that is living on our front porch. I could fulfill a goal Phanto doesn't even know about by shipping out Vivien to him - MOL! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Phanto . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/617769 Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:59:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/617769 Everytime I visit my pal's page, I sing one of the songs from his musical! My newest Pal of the Wee ... Pal of the Week is Oliver! Oliver and his brother, Dewey, are super funny friends. You have to buy the special Oliver dictionary before you can read his diary or your pmails from him. They have their own language! I can tell the brothers apart because Oliver is a darker orange color, like me. They are both very handsome manly mancats. Oliver was recently a diary pick, and as a reward, he got Tiki cat! He sure has a pawsome Mommy. I don't think I got Tiki cat the last time I was a diary pick! Oliver is kind of mysterious. I have several questions for him, like: Why is your forum name is Mr. Kookamunga? Did you live on a deserted island at one time? And who is the little neighbor girl that you are crazy about? Does she come to visit you? Does she bring treats? And why do both us of have a Doris Day song on our page? Who is Doris Day? I'm glad to see that Oliver is very spoiled because I think that is the only way to live - being spoiled! Oliver likes the sun, and his Mommy - we have that in common! I had to take time out from this diary entry to do a flojectile, but I'm back now. I wonder if Oliver does flojectiles? I've got a lot to learn about Oliver! Be sure to stop by and ask him to be friends today! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Oliver . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/616913 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:51:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/616913 Wowza, I'm a diary pick today! Thanks for all the diary congrats. I'm glad to share the spotlight ... Making Clay is your new word. Do you know what it means? Making clay is usually used by girls because they don't like when we boys say, doing a poopie! There are a lot of other ways we boys like to say it, but you know girls - they are so girly that they won't use words like poop or poopie! So, Mawmee walks in to our room to clean out the litter boxes, and right in the middle of the floor someone made clay! I'm not telling who did it, but I think it was Samoa. Some other cat had already made clay in one of the boxes, and she doesn't like a diry box. I don't care if somecat has already made clay in the box, if I have to make clay, I'm gonna make clay! I usually make clay in the spaceship litter box. Have a great day - and remember, making clay keeps the vet away! Pee Ess - Be sure you don't leave any clay on your backside, or you'll have to get a wipe down! Gleek and Newman know all about that!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/616472 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:29:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/616472 The young kids around my neighborhood started school a week and a half ago. Today is the first day ... This is not Burger King! And do you know what that means? You can't have it your way! MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/616231 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:52:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/616231 I'm really behind this week! I'm just now writing about my Pal of the Week, and it's almost time to ... Pal of the Week, and it's almost time to pick another pal! For a long time, I thought Ollie was a boy because there aren't a lot of orange tabby girl cats. But then I realized that Ollie is a persian, and there must be more orange persian girls than orange tabby girls. I also thought Ollie might be short for Oliver, but I think it's short for Olivia. I'm going to call her Olivia from now on cause I like formal stuff like that. Olivia should really be named Pickles because she started out as a stray in some trucking terminal. She found a nice guy and kept hanging around him until one day he picked her up, put her in a pickle crate in the back of his truck, and took her to her new forever home. Olivia Pickles is only 3 years old and she has some tooth problem I've never heard of before called FORL which stands for Feline Odontitic Resorbtive Lesions. For all you untechnical cats, that means her teeth dissolve from the inside out. It can be very painful and it is probably genetic because it usually happens to older cats. She has already had 6 teeth taken out, and will be toothless by the time she gets to be an Olde Furt. We all know Lola had her teeth taken out, and cats can still eat just fine with no teeth, so I'm not worried about Olivia Pickles. She will do just fine! She is a princess, and since she doesn't have any siblings, Olivia Pickles gets lots of attention! However, she isn't too crazy about attention from the grandchildren, and who can blame her? Kids are nothing but trouble and should be sent to an island until they are 21 - that is what my Grandpaw always said - MOL! Olivia just got back from staycation where she was given the royal treatment! Be sure to stop by and say hello to her, and ask her to be friends! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Ollie . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/614890 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:10:02 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/614890 You all know about that skinny little black cat that we have been feeding on the front porch, right? ... Victor Gibbs, and we're not sure if he is a stray or not. Well, this morning Mawmee looked out the back window and saw something white up against the fence. She hadn't seen the kitty in awhile, and after seeing his tail flick, she realized what it was. When she went down to feed Sugar, she decided to make sure the kitty wasn't hurt because it seemed weird the way he was laying against the fence. And, yeah, she conveniently took a bowl of dry food with her. The kitty started to run away, but stopped over near the hotel on the woodpile. He came over and Mawmee petted him, and she set the bowl down. He wasn't interested in the food, and walked away. Mawmee was hoping Daddy didn't see her take the food outside. She realized he was in the bathroom getting ready for work, and he probably didn't see her. She came upstairs to take a shower so she could get Sugar to the vet, and when she got to the bathroom, Daddy said to her: There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, She had so many cats, she didn't know what to do! She started laughing, and he said he saw her give that kitty some food! BUSTED! MOL . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/613944 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 11:44:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/613944 I'm starting back my Pal of the Week, and this week my pal is my local dude pal, Jack! Jack was a k ... Pal of the Week, and this week my pal is my local dude pal, Jack! Jack was a kitten on the streets when he found his forever home with his Mommy. Jack is famous because he recently won a photo contest at one of our local radio stations. We voted on-line for him. I can't wait to hear about all the cool stuff he won. He has also been on the website Stuffonmycat, and won the Decades Contest they had, so maybe you've seen his pictures there too! Recently Jack thought he had a cancerous tumor in his belly. His weight dropped from 22 lbs. down to 9 lbs. - wowza, that is some weight loss! The poor dude has been through a lot of poking and proding and stuff stuck where it shouldn't be stuck! Well, it turned out the belly problem was a bleeding ulcer and he also has IBD. He is taking yucky medicine for the ulcer, and he also has to eat special food for his IBD problem. If any of you Olde Furts with IBD have food suggestions, Jack would love to hear about it. He isn't too crazy about the food his Mom has been giving him, and he can't afford to lose any more weight! Jack is one cool cat, so if you're not friends, be sure to stop by and send him a purr and a friend invite! I know he would love to hear from you. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Jack! I hope you get completely better real soon . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/613175 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:42:35 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/613175 I see Catster got smart, and now when you leave a comment on a diary entry, it says in red letters: ... Your Comment Has Been Posted! I don't think it said that before, and you know us cats, if you don't tell us, we'll hit that send button again, and then, dang, you've left your comment twice, and you look like a dweeb! Sometimes if our typist clicks wrong, it will look like she left the comment, and then she feels like a dweeb! No more dweebness now . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/611959 Thu, 6 Aug 2009 21:48:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/611959 I am so sad to hear that my pal, Tyler made his journey to the bridge. I stayed up late tonight, ... Tyler made his journey to the bridge. I stayed up late tonight, and got the pmail that Hazel Lucy sent out to the OF group: He collapsed at home and was rushed to the ER where he went into heart failure and was gently led to the angels. I am crying for his Mommy and Daddy - they loved Tyler so much, and did everything to help him. I'm thankful he had some special moments with his family before he made his journey. Many friends were there to greet you, Tyler. I know Spunky will show you around the bridge. Rest in peace, my pal . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/611555 Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:57:59 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/611555 Wowza, I've noticed that I haven't had to get my picture taken in any special hats or outfits lately ... holidrawl! Are you having one too? A holidrawl is depression caused by a lack of a holiday for at least a one-month period. The biggest Catster holidrawl is from 4th of July until Labor Day! Then, the big holiday picture taking starts - Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas! I say holidrawls should be celebrated! Why should we be depressed about not having to wear silly hats and costumes? Embrace the holidrawls! We need more holidrawls! My life was all about holidrawls until I became a Catster! MOL!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/611414 Tue, 4 Aug 2009 18:50:23 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/611414 I'm glad to see our trophy is back in the shop - and it is better than ever! Thanks, HQ, for listen ... Boots' family. He journeyed to the Rainbow Bridge today where he will be a beautiful angel with his sisters, Susie and Flinders. Rest in peace, Boots . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/610517 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 09:54:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/610517 My vet lady called today like she said she would. My thyroid is perfect! Mawmee asked her about ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/610184 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:09:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/610184 I've got a new abbreviation for you today, and I'll tell you all about it with this story of my vet ... Calvin, sort of like they did Norm in that television show. I'm a big celebrity there. I got taken back to my exam room where I got out of the carrier and waited for the vet tech. I heard fighting in the hallway, and then Rita came in the room. She said she and Sarah had a fistfight over who was going to be my vet tech today. Sarah must not have had breakfast because she lost the fight. I got weighed first - 9.06 pounds - the same weight from March. I think I need to up my wet food feedings a day to every hour so that I can gain some weight - MOL! Rita got really rude and did the you-know-what-in-the-you-know-where. It was normal. And so was my pulse. Then my regular vet lady who has seen me a lot and loves me came in to check me over. She said my heart sounded strong, and she felt around my belly, and other than some gurgling, everything felt okay. Phoebe - she also said I am not gay. They can tell that when they examine you! We asked her about throwing up bright red blood. She said that it usually doesn't concern her too much if the blood is bright red because that means it probably came from a broken capillary in the esophagus. She said if you throw up something dark and it looks like coffee grinds, then you got problems. She said it takes a lot out of an Olde Furt when you throw up, and sometimes stuff like this happens. Then I got taken in the back where the vampire lives. They took blood out of my neck, and I got to wait with Mawmee and Daddy while they checked my blood. They sent some of my blood out to have my thyroid checked. The vet lady said my BUN was a little elevated. I told her I could stick it up higher in the air if she wanted me too. She rolled her eyes. My creatinine was perfectly normal - woo hoo! One of the pancreas enzymes was a little elevated, so we'll keep an eye on that and hope it isn't anything serious. I got two shots - one antibiotic, and a shot to help me not throw up anymore. Then she said they were going to take me in the back and give me some fluids because I was a little dehydrated. $270 later, and I'm back in the car in my carrier on Mawmee's lap! Okay, now here is your Word Up - IP! Here is how it all went down. We're in the car, and Mawmee is telling me what a good boy I was at the vet's office. All of a sudden, she feels something on her leg. She looks over the carrier on her lap, and there it is . . . . . . . . IP: Inappropriate Peeing! I'm laying on my side and squirting pee all over the glove compartment. She is laughing hysterically, and saying, Oh no, pee all over my car! And then they all start laughing because they realize we're in Daddy's car! Then Daddy says, Oh no, pee all over my car! Dang, did they expect me to pee on the towel in the carrier? I don't want to lay in that pee! What do they expect to happen? They pump me full of fluids, and then expect me to hold it all the way home? The good news: I don't have to go back to the vet on Monday! I should hear something about my thyroid tomorrow. Thanks for your purrs . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/610143 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:10:24 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/610143 I was supposed to go to the vet on Monday for my yearly visit. But, this morning, I decided to thro ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/609754 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:04:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/609754 Wowza, I sure got a lot of comments on my diary yesterday. Here is another good initial word for ... TMI - it means Too Much Information, and that is what I thought to myself when I read: Granny panties! Did you know there are some Catster Moms who wear these? It is a picture I'm trying real hard to get out of my head! I think I liked Hazel Lucy's definition better - Got Pajamas? And I found out Ivan isn't a water licking cat after all - he is just the world's laziest cat! MOL! And about Oliver's comment: Awl we kin add ta deez commentz beez YOPLRND!! I've signed up for the Oliver and Dewey Language Class this fall, so hopefully after a few lessons, I can interpret this for you! I'm also very disturbed to read what Edgar put: Granny panties rule! And Jaffa lives in a world where I never want to go - MOL. He said his Mommy wears what she calls Sturdy Kickers, and he gets real embarrassed on wash day. I hear ya, Jaffa! I guess Sturdy Kickers can double as hot water bottle covers, radiator hammocks, emergency camping equpiment, and shark traps! His Mommy gets her money's worth when she buys her granny panties! Signing off ~ Calvin, WU IANG]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/609272 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:11:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/609272 Have you ever noticed that some cats have initials after their names? I've had cats ask me what PAW ... PAWS means cause you see that sometimes. And then there are initials like: RIP that my pal, Chumley has on his page. We all know that means Rest in Peace. Sometimes RIP can be written like my pal, Roy Baxter Baxter ~ ATB which means At the Bridge. RKN which is Registered Kitty Nurse - the two famous Catster nurses are Margo, R.K.N. and Smoochie Girl, R.K.N. And then there is my pal, Ivan **WLC**. After reading his diary entry today, I asked him if WLC stands for Water Licking Cat. I don't know what **WLC** stands for but it must be important if it has two star thingys before it and two star thingys after it. Today, the Cat of the Day is named Nero (HC on SOMC)! What in the cats is that all about? I know SOMC is Stuff on my Cats - what is he, the Head Cat on Stuff on my Cats? The Hot Cat? The Homeboy Cat? There are also groups that use initials for their names. I saw one group called P*I*F which means Paw it Forward. If you want a real challenge, try to figure out this group's name - Stuff on my Cat's CCLs in Their GPs. I think that sounds like a disease or something! Make sure you fit the category if you join this group because: this group is for all of us CCLs in our GPs from SOMC. It's like a puzzle trying to figure out what all these abbreviations mean. Dang, whatever you do, don't go over to Dogster! They have more initials after their names. Dogs like to feel important, so whenever they do something, they add intials after their names! Okay, I'm signing off now. Calvin, IANG]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/608725 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 08:33:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/608725 Today I went downstairs to visit Sugar, but I completely ignored her and went to get a drink out of ... ran upstairs as fast as I could. And the red dot followed me. I ran around the end of the kitchen island, and there it was - waiting to attack me! If I had been wearing pants, I would have peed in them! And there was Mawmee, laughing at me and calling me a big baby! I mean, the dot was giant, ginormous, - a real monster! You would have been scared too!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/608551 Sat, 25 Jul 2009 12:21:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/608551 My pal, Mercy told me that I should have the song Word Up playing on my page. Well, you can tell th ... Mercy told me that I should have the song Word Up playing on my page. Well, you can tell that Mercy is way younger than me because I've never heard that song before. Word Up is my new favorite song, and here are some of the lyrics that make it my favorite: tell me what’s The Word, ah – word up, Everybody say when you hear the call You got to get it underway, Word up, it’s the code word, No matter where you say it, You’ll know that you’ll be heard. We need to dance. We don’t have that time For psychological romance No romance No romance No romance for me mama Come on baby tell me what’s the word. Ah – word up, Everybody say when you hear the call You got to get it underway. Thanks, Mercy, for giving me the lowdown on the latest tunes . . . . . . I think I was taking a nap when that song came out . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/608110 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:19:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/608110 To increase your vocab, I have a new word tonight. I got this word from my pal, Arnold P.. The w ... Arnold P.. The word is . . . . . . . . SNORGLE! Snorgle means to snuggle or hug something really cute. Dang, we all get snorgled a lot around here! Here is how you use the word in a sentence: After some Catster Moms saw his new main picture, Arnold P. is concerned because they want to put their face on his belly and snorgle him! Do you get snorgled at your house? Who does the snorgling?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/607383 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:37:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/607383 Well, this is my third day being 18, and I think I'm going to like this age alot. The birthday rose ... happy birthday to me! Happy Birthday to Spunky - he is going to have a pawsome party with his angel friends. I just realized a bunch of our family have birthdays in July - wowza, our friends are gonna be zealie broke! Remember, Spunky doesn't want any rosettes, and I've got enough to last me awhile, so please save them! Have a pawsome day . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/606943 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:33:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/606943 After I picked the winner of The Cat in the Clover giveaway, I've spent the whole day reading all my ... The Cat in the Clover giveaway, I've spent the whole day reading all my pmails, rosettes, and special gifts! Dang, you all said some pretty pawsome stuff to me, and it would take me 18 years to send pmails to everycat, so you'll have to accept this BIG THANK YOU from my heart for making this a super duper birthday. Y'all said fun stuff! Of course, I knew I'd get some kisses from girls, and from some Moms. That cracked me up! Here is some of the what was in my pawsome rosettes: Have a ball! May your birthday be as special as you are! Mum thinks you're gorgeous! You go dude! That is a grand age! You get to make all your own decisions now! You're the king! An angel kiss - can you date yet? ANSWER - NO! I hope when I'm your age I have as big a vocabulary! I'm impressed! A sun to match your sunny personality! You do look very handsome on that video! We vetoed the kissy rosette! I hope I live as long as yous! My hero! My in-the-closet friend! I'm all about bein yer frend! You can vote now! I'm kneading in your honor! We all know who the ruler of your house is! The best yet with better ones to come! You are the King of Knead! King for a day! Paws in the air! We all love you in a manly way! Mommy wishes she could hug you to pieces! Today you rule! A birthday crown for the handsome Calvin! King of the castle! What's your secret? Tiki? Nip? Have 18 more! Hope you get Top Cat spot at your house! All your kitty dreams come true! Pucker up, Calvin! Will you buy me some beer? MOL! Have a jolly birthday! 18 is amazing! You still look like a young whippersnapper! Party like the rock star you are! You rock! Truckloads of treats! Great year of health and happiness! Many more furtastic years! How do you look so young? Continued good health! You've still got it, and you know how to use it! Meeeeeeennnnnny more uv dem! Heaps of treats! Move out - visit Ms. Tiki! You're a boy, and you're a man, you're 18 and you like it! Yep, I'm Kneader King of the Tiki Castle, and I'm 18 and lovin' it! Thanks for being such good friends . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/606792 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:27:45 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/606792 I'll do another diary entry later, but I wanted to let everycat know that being 18 means I have more ... Check out the video on the blog to see me in action! I have the video on my page too (turn off my music at the bottom of the page)! More birthday stuff to tell you later tonight!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/606173 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:01:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/606173 As you probably noticed, Tyler is my Pal of the Week again this week. I've decided that until he is ... Pal of the Week again this week. I've decided that until he is feeling a whole bunch better, he will continue to be my POTW. I think it sends him good vibes, and he sure needs them! He got good news today from Dr. Sardine! Sure, the doctor spells it differently, but how funny is having a doctor named sardine? MOL! Be sure to stop by and read Tyler's diary for all the latest scoop! The good news is he will probably be going home tomorrow! He has been through a big ordeal - stuff was removed from his belly, and he will probably have chemo to help kill off all the tiny cancer that might have stuck around. Tyler has a lot of cats purring for him, and it wouldn't hurt to add a few more, so if you don't have him on your purr list, please add him! Good luck, Tyler, as you continue to improve and get stronger! We are all purring for you . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/604763 Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:05:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/604763 First, I want to tell you that Tyler-Mr. Boombastic is going to remain my Pal of the Week again this ... Pal of the Week again this week. I think he is getting some good karma from it, so I don't want to jinx his recovery! Be sure to stop by and visit Tyler, and keep on purring for him! Secondly, I want to tell you that today is The Cat in the Clover blog's first blogoversary! There is a giveaway, and all you need to do is leave a comment at the blog entry about the giveaway. I've got an important job in the giveaway next week! And dang, I almost forgot that my birthday is next Sunday! If Hazel Lucy hadn't sent me a Happy Birthday rosette a week early, I would have completely forgotten about it! With Newman's birthday and all the bad stuff going on with Rocky, I'm getting shortchanged here! So, to make it up to me, Mawmee said I could pick the winner of the blogoversary giveaway. I haven't figured out what creative way I'll pick the winner, but I've got a week to mull it over. And you have a week to leave a comment, but today is a good day to get off your butt and do it so you don't forget! Don't leave the comment here, you have to leave it at the blog - HERE! But you can leave me a comment too if you want . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/604518 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:54:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/604518 Mawmee got her Best Friends on-line newsletter, and there was a story about a lady who recently pass ... Best Friends on-line newsletter, and there was a story about a lady who recently passed away and left money for an outdoor area to be built for the lobby cats in the building called Morgaines. Here is the article with a picture of the lady. I'm pretty sure she is holding Sebastian whom Mawmee met and took pictures for Luke's Mommy. Luke's Mommy loves Sebastian, so I hope she sees this sweet picture of him! The lady that died was a caregiver for the kitties in that building. The cats that live in the lobby don't have an outdoor area, but they will now because of this nice lady. July 25th is a special day! Not only is it Newman's first birthday, but that week is special at Best Friends Animal Society because they are celebrating their silver anniversary - 25 years! On July 25th, they are encouraging everyone to have a Party for a Purpose. The theme of the party is One Party, 5 Million Reasons - 5 million refers to the number of homeless pets that are euthanized each year in the United States. You can find out how you can help the goal of No More Homeless Pets by checking out their website about the party! Three cheers for 25 years of Best Friends!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/603518 Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:48:05 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/603518 My Pal of the Week is one super dude - Tyler - Mr. Boombastic! Tyler is from Florida, but right n ... Pal of the Week is one super dude - Tyler - Mr. Boombastic! Tyler is from Florida, but right now he is in the hospital and is spending the night there. What a bummer! Do you want to know why he is there? Well, he is not eating and drinking much and acting kind of lethargic. He had blood work done, and there is some good news in that the blood work came back normal, and his temperature is normal, and his organs appear to be working okay. He is in a funk, and we don't know why . . . . . and he isn't telling! So, we are all purring and purring and purring for him, and we hope that tomorrow or the next day the vet can figure out what is going on. The vet has him on antibiotics and gave him fluids. Surely, that will make him feel better! Now, let me tell you a little about Tyler. He is a world traveler because he was born in the Cayman Islands, and he has lived in three countries! Wowza, not many of us can say that! Tyler is a real charmer - his Dad didn't like cats until he met Tyler, and now they watch television together. When Tyler was a little boy, some stupid kid shot him in the eye with a BB gun. Tyler reminds me of Spunky - a handsome mancat that always looks like he is winking at you! Tyler has a bunch of brothers and sisters, and he was very close to his sister, Missy, who went to the bridge in February. Tyler really misses his sister. From looking at some of the cute pictures on his page, I think he likes his brother Clyde too because they are always hanging out together! Please keep my pal, Tyler, in your purrs. He is good about updating his diary, so you can find out what is going on by corralling him. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Tyler! Many purrs to you!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/602163 Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:24:16 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/602163 Today my Pal of the Week is two years old! Happy Birthday, Phineas! Phineas is his long, fancy n ... Pal of the Week is two years old! Happy Birthday, Phineas! Phineas is his long, fancy name. I like to call him Phinny. You might not know Phinny, but I'll bet you know his diva sister - Luna! She is one of the girls that is crazy about me! Phinny is Tonkinese. I think that means he plays with tonka toys. I've never had any tonka toys, so I guess that is why I'm not Tonkinese. I'll bet he is the only Catster cat whose favorite toy is a dressage whip. Dang, I don't even know what one of those is, but I'll bet it is a fun toy! He is also a boy that likes feet. I don't know whose feet he likes, but he probably doesn't like stinky ones. Phinny is very handsome and photogenic. I like his blue eyes. They are as blue as mine are green, whatever that means. Phinny probably doesn't know this, but he is really luck to be in his forever home. You see, his family wanted an orange cat - mainly cause they saw how cute I am and Luna was begging for an orange brother. But, when they went to the New Hampshire SPCA, they saw Phinny and fell in love with him. Now that Phinny is two years old, maybe it's time for an orange brother or sister. How about Lilo, Billie, Paula, Morris, or Caroline? I hope you're having a super duper birthday, Phin! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/601747 Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:52:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/601747 This new word is for all the Catster Moms. I see it alot at our house - especially after vacation! ... mow the laundry! Mow the laundry is what happens after clothes lay piled up on the bedroom floor for weeks. I'm glad I don't have to do laundry! Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends! Get your Canada on today, and if you're not from Canada, then go mow the laundry!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/601312 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:17:36 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/601312 Some of our friends were asking about Mawmee and Daddy's visit to Best Friends Animal Society when t ... Catster blog for the story about Lucky Boo's Mom and her visit to Best Friends this year. Mawmee and Daddy had a really good time on their vacation, and I'm really glad they are home. Mawmee said I look good, and not too thin, so I must have done okay with fewer wet meals. I'm trying to get her back on the 6-wet-meal-a-day-schedule, but so far, it isn't working!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/598210 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:05:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/598210 Hey friends, I heard that today is International Box Day. Dang, who knew? So, go find a box toda ... International Box Day. Dang, who knew? So, go find a box today and get in it! They are fun to sleep in, play in, or chillax in! I'll miss you all while I'm on my staycation! See you on the 29th, and Happy Daddy's Day to all the Catster Dads on Sunday.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/596103 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:46:29 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/596103 Do you know my Pal of the Week? He is Sebastian, or as he is called sometimes - Silly Sab! Sab a ... Pal of the Week? He is Sebastian, or as he is called sometimes - Silly Sab! Sab and I have been friends a long time. I think we met in the Brilliant Orange Cats Unite group, and now that he had a birthday this past Monday and turned 10 years old, we're Olde Furts together! You have to be 10 before you can become an Olde Furt. He has a princess diva sister named Mackenzie. She is his older sister. My sister is younger, but they are both pains in the tush as most of you with sisters know! The girl he is really crazy about is his Mama. His Mama wanted an orange cat named Sebastian - she even had a dream about it. But the timing wasn't quite what she thought. Sebastian was just a little kitty when he came to live in his forever home. He is lucky because all the other kitties in his litter have gone to the bridge. Sab and I both love finding that special sun spot in the house to take our naps. I thought it was funny when I read that Sebastian doesn't like bagpipes. I don't think I like them either but I don't know if I've ever really heard them. His neighbor boy must play bagpipes. Our neighbor boys ride a jeep in our court and that drives me crazy. Jeeps and bagpipes are about the same - noisy and annoying! Sab's Mama fosters bunnies sometimes. If you want to really freak out, check out this bunny kissing Sab on the head! Can you believe he lives with bunny rabbits in the same room and he doesn't even want to eat them? The boy has some real self control. We'd love to have one of those bunnies at our house. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Sebastian. I hope your next 10 years are as much fun as the first 10!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/595687 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:27:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/595687 I found out from my angel friend, Maggie Moo that you can leave comments on a friend's photo! She i ... Maggie Moo that you can leave comments on a friend's photo! She is one smart angel - I told her the angels get all the Catster scoop before the rest of us do! She said all you have to do is go to a cat's album, and under a picture there is a comment link to click, just like we leave comments in diaries! Dang, how long have we been able to do this and we didn't know about it? Try it out - it's a cool feature. Thanks, angel Maggie Moo, for sharing that pawsome stuff with us!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/595499 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:19:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/595499 I'm having to start this diary entry all over again because Newman walked on the keyboard and erased ... Here is what they look like. Daddy was excited that when he placed the order because they were on sale. I think it means we still owe her a present - at least that is the way women look at stuff like this! Happy Birthday Mawmee - I know she is older than me, and I'm an Olde Furt, so it must make her an Older Furt!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/594178 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:45:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/594178 I'm really sad today. My Pal of the Week, Jake is not doing good. He went to the hospital yester ... Pal of the Week, Jake is not doing good. He went to the hospital yesterday because he had a kitty cold and was not getting better. The vet wanted him to stay overnight so he could get fluids. Today the vet said that with all the fluids Jake is getting, it is putting a strain on his heart. Jake also has CRF, and his creatinine is so high right now that he isn't going to the bathroom and getting rid of the fluids on his own. It is a bad situation because if they reduce the fluids, he will have kidney failure, and if they keep giving him the fluids, his heart will fail. Jake's brother Micah went to the bridge last October, so it is especially sad to think that Jake might be making his journey soon. Please send purrs to Jake - he is loved so much by his Mommy and Daddy - just like we all are - so you know how they must feel. Jake's Mommy is bringing him home today, so he needs a miracle - please purr hard for my pal. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Jake. We love you and hope that your miracle happens. No matter what - you are so loved by your family and all your Catster friends.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/593592 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 12:52:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/593592 It's been awhile since I've given you all a new word to use. I've got a good one for you today. ... Spreadage I was talking to my pal, Arnold P., and he was asking me about our catnip that is growing like crazy in Daddy's garden. He wants his Mom to plant some in his garden, and he wanted the lowdown on catnip. I told him to expect spreadage! Spreadage is when something like catnip grows and takes over your garden. Spreadage can also happen to your belly after you eat a big bowl of Fancy Feast! Gleek has natural spreadage of his belly! Spreadage is also what your Mom does when she puts peanut butter on bread - she spreadages it all over the bread! Spreadage also happens in one of our litter boxes when Violet pees. His pee has a tendency to spreadage all over the litter rather than stay in one small clump. Try to use this new word today when you're talking to your pals.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/592579 Sat, 30 May 2009 19:34:12 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/592579 My diary entry is going to be small for my Pal of the Week because she hasn't lived long enough to k ... Pal of the Week because she hasn't lived long enough to know much about her - MOL! Meet my pal, Taz's new sister, Marvel Ann! She is a little squirt and is only two months old. I think the thing that impresses me the most about this little ball of fur is how quickly she realized that if she is going to live in that house, she has to dress up! Her picture with the red white and blue hat and the flag in her paw is pretty dang precious! Marvel Ann's family was down to five cats and they were feeling a little empty. So, they decided to get a little squirt so that Orvis would have someone to play with, and Taz would have someone to write about in his diary! She and Orvis are already getting along good. He likes to sit and watch her play, and they eat each other's food. Sort of like me and Newman. I can tell that Marvel Ann is gonna be a princess - she wears a pink collar, and she sleeps in a pink bed. She is going to be spoiled too! She has already gone on field trips to her Mom's workplace. I've never been on a field trip before. Marvel Ann could use more friends, so be sure to stop by and say hello to her and corral her too so that you can keep up with all the cool stuff she is going to experience as she grows up! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Marvel Ann. I think you're pretty marvel-ous . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/590666 Sat, 23 May 2009 20:07:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/590666 Since Samoa has already written in her diary today, she asked me to mention the Aldo Auction. The ... Click here to go to the auction blog!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/590155 Thu, 21 May 2009 16:53:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/590155 Do you know the good girl? The good girl . . . . the good girl Do you know the good girl? Her nam ... Do you know the good girl? The good girl . . . . the good girl Do you know the good girl? Her name is Lo, oh, la! My Pal of the Week is Lola! Lola was sent to her forever family by my good angel friend, Scooter. Scootie Patootie knew that her parents were really sad after she went to the bridge, so she found a cat that needed help. Lola was a good girl when she came to her new home a couple of months ago, but her mouth was a real mess! She didn't have good owners before and they didn't realize how important dental hygiene is for us Olde Furts. So, Lola got all her teeth taken out, and that made her an even gooder girl than before. Lola is a Burmese. I did some research on Burmese cats. They are known as bricks wrapped in silk! They also have the ability to hypnotize their owners with their pretty eyes, and they follow their people around sort of like a dog! I'll bet her Mom doesn't know this, but here is what else I found out about Burmese cats: They can be addictive, and like potato chips, you may find you cannot have just one! Lola's big adventure right now is playing on a cat tree that she got. She has a cute video on her page about her first cat tree that had to be replaced because of wrong parts. I think she is gonna love her new cat tree! You won't believe this - not only is Lola like a dog and a potato chip, but she is like boy too because she talks about farting and stinkin' up the place! You gotta love that in a girl! The vet told her to eat yogurt for the stinkies, and she doesn't like it, so she might keep on talking about her poot problems - that would be pawsome! Lola is gaining weight too, and I'm glad about that because she is a tiny, good girl. If you haven't met Lola, please stop by and ask her to be friends. I think she would love it! Thanks for being my Good Girl Pal of the Week, Lola! 11111 - that is Newman jumping off the computer and typing his coded hello to Lola!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/588510 Fri, 15 May 2009 17:34:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/588510 Today, my Pal of the Week celebrates his 14th birthday - Happy Birthday to Toulouse! Toulouse is ... Pal of the Week celebrates his 14th birthday - Happy Birthday to Toulouse! Toulouse is one of two birthday cats featured on The Cat's Meow today! A big happy birthday shout out to Taz too - he is 20 years old today! Taz is an inspiration to teenagers like Toulouse and me! I've been friends with Toulouse for a long time. Did you know that Toulouse is an artist? He is sort of like a clown at a party that makes things out of balloons, but Toulouse likes to make things out of pipecleaners. He could be rented out for parties and make a lot of money! Toulouse also likes to talk - I think mainly because he is a Siamese, and they are talkers. We could carry on a conversation if we talked to each other. Here is what it would sound like: Toulouse: Mama, Grandma Calvin: Right now Toulouse: No Calvin: Right now You all might not get the real deep meaning in that conversation, but we would know what we were talking about, huh, Toulouse? Toulouse has high blood pressure so he takes medicine for that, and he eats special food too. The only treats he is allowed is a little yogurt or cottage cheese from his Mom's fingers. I guess that is how he maintains his boyish figure. His favorite color is pink, and he has a girlfriend named Athena. There is only so much I can do to discourage the use of pink or girlfriends. There is only one of me, and so many cats to get to before it's too late! Yeah, I know I won the Men in Pink - Best in Show award, but you haven't seen that contest around since I won it. Toulouse is one swell pal, whether he is in pink, or without wearing anything! I hope your birthday has been pawsome, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/585798 Wed, 6 May 2009 09:16:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/585798 My new Pal of the Week has actually been my Pal of the Week for almost two weeks! I was so busy wit ... Pal of the Week has actually been my Pal of the Week for almost two weeks! I was so busy with the Kentucky Derby and stuff that I didn't name Dewey as my pal until mid-week. So, in order to get a whole week as my pal, he is getting a week and a half! I first met Dewey and his brother Oliver when I came upon their page and laughed at all their photo captions! Dewey is from Wisconsin. That is why he talks the way he does - it is his northern accent. I have to really concentrate when I read his diary or pmails, and he cracks me up! Dewey was found by his Mommy in a garage sitting on a Harley seat. She decided to keep him because he was not old enough to drive the motorcycle. Dewey-Dewey-Bah-Bah-Louie, one of his funny nicknames, is really part dog. He protects his house and doesn't like trespassers! His parents don't have to worry about paying for an alarm system. He and his brother are bestest friends - like me and Violet. But his brother looks like him. They are both very handsome mancats and they have big eyes like me! Even though Dewey is a lot younger than me, we both have lots of beds by windows. Dewey likes comfort, and so do I! You know what is really cool? The first friend that shows up on Dewey's list is the Catster Cat! If you're not Dewey and Oliver's friend, you gotta get over to their pages and ask them to be friends with you! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week and a Half, Dewey . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/585132 Mon, 4 May 2009 09:51:52 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/585132 Today I got a package in the mail. It was from my pal, Gimme! I wondered what Gimme would be sen ... Gimme! I wondered what Gimme would be sending me, and when I opened the box, I did a big MOL! We all did a big MOL! Gimme is one pawsome pal. He can't look at a plastic bag or a plastic milk ring without thinking about us. So, what did he do? He started collecting them, and he sent me a big bag of bags - all nicely folded! And a bag full of milk rings! Woo hoo . . . . . . we can keep on peein' and poopin' at our house! And woo hooo . . . . . . . the Ring-A-Dings can keep on getting made! Thanks, Gimme!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/584666 Sat, 2 May 2009 16:04:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/584666 Do you remember this diary entry from two years ago? That diary was written after Calvin Borel won ... this diary entry from two years ago? That diary was written after Calvin Borel won the Kentucky Derby! And now he has done it again! Violet is happy because he picked the winning horse - Mine That Bird, and I'm super happy for my pal, Calvin Borel! He won yesterday's Kentucky Oaks on Rachel Alexander, and he won today too! Only seven other jockeys have won both the Oaks and Derby on the same weekend! Thanks Wilson J. Scooter for a pawsome derby party!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/583846 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:40:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/583846 Wowza, have you seen the latest thing on Catster? Maggie Moo told us about it in her diary! You ... Maggie Moo told us about it in her diary! You can now leave comments directly on a cat's diary entry! Maggie Moo left my very first diary comment! That is so super cool - I guess all the angels found out about it first! How pawsome . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/583526 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:55:01 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/583526 We had a family meeting tonight, and we all picked our horses for the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. ... Samoa - Regal Ransom Sugar - Chocolate Candy Violet - Mine That Bird Gleek - Summer Bird Newman - Hold Me Back and my pick . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Hot Stuff ! ! ! !]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/582338 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:57:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/582338 I'm aware of them. I guess that is all you need to know. Be aware of hairballs. They will m ... personal experience. 1. Have one in the dark, preferably on the bed with your parents. 2. Try to avoid the towel that will be put under you. Make them work for that hairball in the towel if they want it so badly! 3. Find a good rug - you know, like a tapestry, or oriental. 4. Never leave one on a floor, but do leave the liquid that comes before the hairball comes on the floor. Right where they might step in it. 5. Just when they think you've blah, blah, blahed for the last time, do it one more time for good measure. 6. Let them comb you so that they think there won't be any more hairballs. We know better, don't we? 7. Be sure to have a brother from another mother in your same color. That way you can blame them. I don't have experience with this since I'm the only orangie in the family. Okay, now get out there and be aware of hairballs!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/581697 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:31:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/581697 Dang, if you could see all the purses and totebags in this house, you'd wonder why she is making mor ... Cats Outta Da Bag would be a pawsome thing to call those bags. It's a cool name because it reminded me of the way Dewey and Oliver talk. She finished the first one last night, and now it is in The Cat in the Clover Etsy shop. Check it out - it would make the purrfect gift for Mother's Day. And speaking of Mother's Day, I told her I needed a necktie for Mother's Day, so she is gonna make some of those too! And while you're shopping, go over and check out the super duper auction for Teal'C's family. There are pawsome items for cats and people! If you see something you like, bid on it in the comments section of the item. Be sure to leave your Catster ID or an email so they can contact you if you win! Happy Earth Day . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/581112 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:45:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/581112 Today is my Pal of the Week's 15th birthday - happy birthday Taz! Taz lives pretty close to me - ... Pal of the Week's 15th birthday - happy birthday Taz! Taz lives pretty close to me - in Indiana. When Mawmee and Daddy went to Indianapolis to watch the U of L basketball games, I don't know why they didn't go have dinner with Taz! Taz and his Mom are best friends. Taz used to live with his Mom's sister which would be his aunt now but it was his Mom then. Are you following this cause it is complicated? I was gonna tell you a funny story about Taz, and when I read it, I said to myself, dang, I've read this somewhere before, so I went through my list of Pals of the Week, and I discovered that Taz is one lucky cat - because this is the second time he has been my Pal of the Week! MOL! Taz has a sister named Rayne. He didn't like her at first, but they get along really good now. Rayne is an awsome painter, and I think she should sell her paintings and get lots of money and become famous. Taz and I have a couple of things in common - we both knead, and we both like Fancy Feast! He also likes McDonald's! Next year when he gets his driver's license, he can drive to McDonald's all by himself! I hear all the cool cats hang around by the McDonald's and talk shop. Taz has some pretty cute videos on his page - you need to check them out. It looks like he might have a problem with a nip addiction! I like that Taz wears a collar. Mawmee wishes we would wear collars. We all have them for emergency purposes, but she thinks cats look cute wearing collars. And I'll tell you a secret - she thinks we look cute wearing clothes too, and that is enough to make me gag! I see Taz is lucky because he doesn't have to wear clothes! I hope your birthday is super duper! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/580127 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:22:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/580127 Mawmee had to go to the people vet place today for an outpatient procedure. She said it is someth ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/579545 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:02:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/579545 Today my Pal of the Week, Ele' and her brother, Gimme, are celebrating their 8th birthday. Now th ... Pal of the Week, Ele' and her brother, Gimme, are celebrating their 8th birthday. Now the big mystery to me is why Ele' wants to share her birthday with her brother. After all, she is a girl, and girls like to be the center of attention! I guess since she is the only girl at her house, she gets plenty of attention. She has a brother named Ambrogino too. Ele' was a barn cat, and the people that owned the barn didn't want cats anymore. So, she got shoved in a box and was taken to some place where she was put on display to see if anybody wanted her. It took some convincing by the lady at the display place to Ele's Mommy, but Ele' finally found her forever home! Gimme came around later to keep Ele' company. Dang, I was gonna give you a link to a picture of her when she was a little kitty, but those links next to our pictures aren't there anymore! That stinks! If you look at Ele's face, she looks like a female Diego, except her half mustache is on the other side. If they both looked in the mirror together, you'd see a cat with a complete mustache. She lives in Florida, and it's okay for girls to have half mustaches in Florida. Don't ask me why, I just know stuff like that. Her nickname? Go ahead and guess - Princess! She also likes pink, Hello Kitty, and catmos. I think the drinking age in Florida is seven, so she can get away with it. She also has a boyfriend named Oreo - he is black and white too. Her real name is Elephaba Harriot. I figured that name means something, so I googled it. Guess what I got when I googled it? A link to Ele's Catster page - MOL! We've all been purring for Ele's Granpapa cause he had surgery and now her Granmama has some heart problems, so we'll purr for her too. I hope you and Gimme have a pawsome birthday, Ele'! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/576991 Tue, 7 Apr 2009 06:27:41 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/576991 Today is the ASPCA's Go Orange for Animals day! I've got a lot of orange on my page, but I'm wearin ... Go Orange for Animals day! I've got a lot of orange on my page, but I'm wearing a pink wig because today is a special birthday for the girl we all know who loves pink! Happy 18th birthday to Rocky Ann! I remember when Rocky Ann turned 16 and got a car and learned how to drive. Pretty soon she will be allowed to drink. Dang, maybe in California she can drink at age 18. They do stuff a lot earlier in California than we do in Kentucky! To support Go Orange for Animals, I've picked an orangie to be my Pal of the Week! Meet Henry! Henry is an orange boy just like me, and you won't believe all the things we have in common! 1. Henry likes to be called King Henry. I think King Calvin has a nice ring to it! 2. Henry knows when he wants to eat, and he better get his food when he wants it! 3. Henry gets hairballs. No wonder, have you seen his super duper long hair? 4. He likes laps and purring - I told you we had a lot in common! 5. His favorite color is purple, and my favorite brother's favorite color is purple! 6. The only Valentine Henry needs is his Mommy - the boy is smart! 7. I had to dig through his diary to find out where he lives. He is from Texas, so we don't have that in common cause I've never been to Texas. 8. Henry loves naps. Duh - naps rock! 9. Henry is an only cat - we sure don't have that in common, but anytime he wants a brother, I'll send him one! Stop by and visit Henry, send him a friend invite while you're at it! Thanks for being orange every day, Henry, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/575315 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:54:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/575315 My Pal of the Week is no fool - she is a cool gal celebrating her 11th birthday today - Happy Birthd ... Pal of the Week is no fool - she is a cool gal celebrating her 11th birthday today - Happy Birthday, Kittanna! I like Kittanna, but I'm glad I don't live at her house because she has a bunch of sisters - Taillee, Zilla, and Lilly! Can you imagine four girls together? I'm glad it's mostly boys at my house! Okay, let me tell you about Kittanna. She was found in a shelter because her original people died and there was no one to take her. Lucky for her, she found a pawsome forever home! Kittanna can't see out of one eye. She belongs to Spunky's group called We're One-derful, and she is wonderful because she tries to help keep that group active. She is also in my Voki Madness group, and I know that she is very nice about leaving messages on cats' Vokis when they are diary picks and stuff. I saw something on Kittanna's page that concerned me, so I'm gonna mention it here in case other cats don't know about it. Kittanna likes stuff with garlic. Besides making you stinky, garlic is bad for cats! Apparently, onions (and garlic to a lesser degree) contain a substance that can destroy the red blood cells in cats. It can cause a type of anemia called Heinz body anemia. Just think of ketchup - it's red, and garlic does stuff to your red ketchup. So, my birthday present to Kittanna is to tell her to just say no to garlic in the future! Kittanna reminds me of the black kitty that has been hanging around our woods because they both have a little spot of white on their chests. Kittanna's Mommy always wanted a black cat, and now she has a pawsome one! Be sure to stop by and check out how pretty Kittanna and her sisters' pages are - they know how to decorate. I think they watch HGTV. Happy Birthday, Kittanna, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/574402 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:06:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/574402 My pal, Arnold P. is having his 13th birthday today! He is very excited about being a teenager beca ... Arnold P. is having his 13th birthday today! He is very excited about being a teenager because he said when you are a teenager you get acne, and you can stop bathing and be stinky! There are other things he will find out today since he is 13. 1. You are required to get one ear pierced. 2. You can get a tattoo. 3. You start wearing your hats backwards. 4. You can be in love, and sing that song, Teenager in Love. 5. Your voice will change. Mine hasn't changed yet. I still talk like a girl, and if I've ever left a message on your Voki, you know what I'm talking about! 6. You can bulk up and look like a manly mancat. Tiki helps you become a manly mancat. 7. Old people will get on your nerves. 8. There is peer pressure - you know, smoking, drugs, sex. Just say no is a good motto to live by. Nip is okay, but stay away from anything stronger! 9. You might need to get a summer job so you can have some pocket change. I do modeling over at Etsy to get money. Catching mice is another good part-time job, and Arnold P. has already started doing that, so he will be rolling in the dough soon! 10. Cat acne. I'm lucky, I don't have it, but Samoa does and she isn't even a teenager yet! When you're a boy, it's kinda cool to have cat acne, but you can imagine how a girl feels about it! 11. You can't sneeze and wipe your nose with your paw. You have to ask for a kleenex. I hate this rule. 12. In addition to your body stinking, your breath might stink too. This means you need to go to the dentist. I know, growing up sucks! 13. You can get a tongue stud. I like being a regular stud, and not worrying about whether my tongue is a stud or not. Well, there you have it! Thirteen things about being thirteen! Happy Birthday, Arnold P., Mr. Teenager . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/573903 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:15:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/573903 Tomorrow my Pal of the Week has her 6th birthday! Happy Birthday to Colleen! I've been friends w ... Pal of the Week has her 6th birthday! Happy Birthday to Colleen! I've been friends with Colleen for a long time. She lives with her Meowmy, and she also has a Grandmaw and Grandpaw that spoil her! Colleen is known for a couple of things. The first one is nip addiction! Those of you who have the same addiction know how habit forming it can be. Colleen even writes poetry when she is on a nip high - MOL! Colleen also likes to occasionally eat people food. She has been known to steal stuff off her Meowmy's plate when she isn't looking. When you're young like Colleen, you can get away with stuff like that. I don't jump on chairs, so I haven't tried it, but Violet has done that too! Colleen also likes to stroll in her stroller. When she visits her vet, she will go in her stroller if the weather is nice. In addition to her nip addiction, Colleen likes to chew on anything rubber. Good thing she doesn't have a doggie living with her because most of the toys for dogs are made out of rubber, and Colleen would want them! I'm sure she will have a super duper birthday tomorrow cause her Meowmy loves her very much. She even made her a birthday cake - how pawsome! If you don't know Colleen, stop by and send her a friend invite! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Colleen! I hope your birthday tomorrow is full of all the things you love - pizza, rubber, nip, and strolling!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/573597 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:58:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/573597 I was reading Ele's diary, and she was telling everycat about tomorrow being Earth Hour where you ar ... Ele's diary, and she was telling everycat about tomorrow being Earth Hour where you are supposed to sit around in the dark for an hour. Ele' is gonna tell ghost stories at her house. We already had our Earth Five Days this past winter when we were in the dark for what seemed like forever and we almost froze our tails off. The rest of you can participate in Earth Hour. I've already done my part. I like to get that junk over with as soon as possible. MOL . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/571979 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 17:39:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/571979 Okay, pals, it's time for a new word. This word reminds me of my friends Oliver and Dewey because o ... Oliver and Dewey because of the way they talk. They crack me up! The word is . . . . . . . . Cewebrity! Here is what it means: An internet personality who has become famous - a celebrity of the web! So, for example, the Cewebrities on Catster today are: Cat of the Day - Scaredy Cat of the Week - Baby Girl Diary of the Day - Spot Have you ever been a front page Catster Cewebrity?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/571646 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:33:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/571646 My Pal of the Week this week is Mr. Sam! The bestest thing about Mr. Sam is how friendly he is to ... Pal of the Week this week is Mr. Sam! The bestest thing about Mr. Sam is how friendly he is to everycat. I'm in several groups with Mr. Sam, and he is always the first cat to welcome a new member, or congratulate a cat about something. I think if you have a Mr. in front of your name, it automatically means you are kind and considerate. That is why we call him Mr. Sam and not just plain Sam. His birthday is on Tax Day - April 15th! I guess his Mom and Dad felt funny about calling him Uncle Sam! They didn't really name him for Uncle Sam. You'll have to stop by his page and read his bio to find out why he is named Sam! Mr. Sam and I have a couple of things in common. We like boxes, and we like to eat a lot of small meals during the day! Mr. Sam was the runt of the litter, but he outlived all the other siblings. I think eating a lot of small meals has something to do with that! He had a brother named Mr. Pink! I think Mawmee needs to start calling us Mr. Violet is already called Miss Vi which is dang confusing because he is a boy! I wonder if Mr. Pink ever thought he was a girl because he was a girly color? Okay, back to Mr. Sam. He has been an angel since last June. I know his Mom and Dad miss him so much because he was very close to them. He also has a human brother that misses him too. But, being an angel is a lot of work on Catster cause there are always new arrivals that you have to help, and Mr. Sam is the best greeter the Rainbow Bridge has ever seen! Thanks for being a great pal to everycat, Mr. Sam, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/571007 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 08:58:05 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/571007 Well, I'm back to talking normal. And my eyes are more open and alert. And I've had two meals sinc ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/570781 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:08:33 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/570781 you'll have to come in really close to read this cause i have to whisper. i'm surprised i'm not tal ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/570641 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:38:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/570641 I got a call from Sarah, Calvin's favorite vet tech, with an update on his dental cleaning. I knew ... household clock! I'm sure he will be updating his diary when he gets home. He mentioned something this morning about telling everyone about Billy and Bob. Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Mawmee!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/570459 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:22:51 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/570459 I heard Mawmee tell Daddy that all food and water has to be picked up when they go to bed tonight. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/569707 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 10:11:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/569707 My vet just called. I've improved! Well, my kidney values have improved since the last time. It ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/569402 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 09:04:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/569402 Dang, today is Friday the 13th, and it has been unlucky so far! I was waiting for my second meal of ... car cry for awhile, but then Mawmee put her hand in the carrier and petted me and told me the girls at the vet's office hadn't seen me in awhile, so I quit crying. When we got there, two of the girls screamed out - you know, like they do when they see Brad Pitt or George Clooney - there is the hungry boy! I immediately saw the two big fat white rabbits, and we went over to say hello to them. But, then they told me my room was ready, so I had to go. Rita was the vet tech that saw me. Sarah was helping with surgery, so I didn't see her until later. Rita weighed me, listened to my heart, and stuck that thing in my butt. I weigh 9.06 - down about a pound. Then Dr. RR came in. I told her that it wasn't necessary to do anything to me because all the Olde Furt Mommies already diagnosed my problem. She looked in my mouth and one of my back teeth had a lot of gunk on it, and the gum was really red. She said that the tooth might be chipped, and if the blood work comes back okay, then the tooth could be the problem. I haven't been eating as much dry food and Mawmee was suspcious that it might be my teeth. The doctor said my heart sounded good and that sometimes if you have a thyroid problem, there will be a heart murmur. They took me to the back where the vampires wait to draw your blood. They got some pee too - probably because I sprayed it all over them. I asked them if they had heard about Hazel Lucy's itchy butt, and they didn't know anything about it, so I told them all about her scooting and stuff. The bloodwork should be back tomorrow, and if everything is normal, then they're going to look at my teeth. I was very good on the way home, and when I got home, Newman came over and started helping me get the vet stink off me. I even ate some dry food! Thanks to all my friends who were purring for me today. I'm hoping the rest of the day will not be unlucky . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/568987 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:32:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/568987 Today, my Pal of the Week is celebrating her 14th birthday! Happy Birthday, Kayleigh! I first me ... Pal of the Week is celebrating her 14th birthday! Happy Birthday, Kayleigh! I first met Kayleigh and her family because my sister, Autumn, became good friends with Kayleigh's doggies - Kaci and Conner. Kayleigh must be related to Newman because they are both white, and they were both rescued from bushes! Kayleigh's Mommy found her crying in the bushes, and there was going to be a really bad ice storm so she brought Kayleigh in the house. And then when the ice storm was over, she let her back outside so she could go home. But, guess what? She was already home, so she came back in the house! And guess what? She had kitties in her belly - six of them! All her kitties found good homes. Kayleigh is a Turkish Angora. I think that is a fancy name for cat with a lot of hair. You would think a cat with a lot of hair would like to get it brushed, but Kayleigh doesn't like getting brushed. Interesting, huh? I thought all girls liked getting brushed. Another intersting thing about Kayleigh is her flojectile problems. She flojectiles if it is too warm in the house. Dang, I've never heard that before! Another interesting thing about Kayleigh is she doesn't like treats. I'll bet she would like Tiki if she ever tried it! Another interesting thing about Kayleigh is she sees ghosts! She should get to know Chelsea Louise's Mommy cause she is a ghostbuster! I see white streaks going through the dining room every once in awhile. I thought it was a ghost, but Violet told me it was just Newman! If you're not friends with Kayleigh yet, you need to stop by her page and send her an invite! You'll be glad you did. I hope you've had a pawsome birthday, Kayleigh! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/567262 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 08:19:04 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/567262 My pal, Spot pmailed me today and told me that he came up with his own word, and that word is Cavini ... Spot pmailed me today and told me that he came up with his own word, and that word is Cavinified! I like that new word, and I have a word for you all today. The new word is . . . . . . . . . pimpal! It isn't another name for a zit. And it isn't another name for a pal who is a pimp. I made up this word because I've been seeing myself standing in that Fresh Step litterbox line all week, and it made me realize that alot of us have to wait in line sometimes to use the litterbox. And when you really have to go, and there is a long line, sometimes you pimpal! Pee In My Pants A Little Have a pawsome Friday, and try not to pimpal . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/566416 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:19:45 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/566416 Today is my Pal of the Week's 20th Birthday! Happy Birthday to Miles! Miles started out his life ... Pal of the Week's 20th Birthday! Happy Birthday to Miles! Miles started out his life with the name Romeo, but when Romeo fell in love with his brother, Murray, he had to change his name to Miles because he knew that there would never be a Juliet in his life. Miles is a smart cat and his parents knew that only an intelligent cat would be good for Murray. So they became gay brothers or lovers or something like that. It's very complicated, and I've never understood it, so don't feel bad if you're confused. I think when I'm 20, I'll understand it better. Miles was very sad when Murray went to the bridge. So now there is a Murray 2, and he also has two sisters - Phoebe and Allie. And then they decided to bring a big white cat into the family, and that is Harry! Dang, this story is sounding familiar. There are also a couple of dogs - it's almost like living here except I'm not gay even though Phoebe likes to think I am. Okay, back to Miles cause he is the main dude of the day! Did you read his interview with Skeezix over at the Catster Blog? Well, hightail it over there and read it. Skeezix does a pawsome job at interviewing. Miles is sportin' a pawsome tie from The Cat in the Clover that he got for a birthday present from Fido and company. I think he looks like he is ready to go to work wearing that tie. He says he doesn't like wearing clothes, but when you turn 20, that is one of the rules. Miles craves seafood. His favorite thing to eat are scallops, and he is going to be eating them tonight for his birthday dinner. He said in his interview that it is very important to drink a lot of water when you get old so that you don't have to eat stinkin' kidney food cause your kidneys go bad. That is some very good advice. So, I'm gonna go get a big tall drink of water in honor of Miles today - I think you should do the same! Cheers to you, Miles, for being an inspiration to all us Olde Furts. We hope you have many more years with your family. Happy birthday, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/565975 Mon, 2 Mar 2009 12:49:50 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/565975 Cal Pal Bed Ted Rest Pest Read Knead Tiki Freaky Send End ****************** ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/565510 Sun, 1 Mar 2009 06:42:32 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/565510 I'm crackin' up at the new Fresh Step advertisement at the top and over at the right. Do you see ... There is no butting in line - wait your turn! I'd hate to live in that house if there is only one bathroom and you have to wait a long time. MOL!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/563681 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:35:26 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/563681 You've heard the story before. Two cats were rescued from a storage area at a workplace. They were ... foster home. They were given a name, and then the rule took place. Once you give them a name, they're yours! Can you guess who I'm talking about? You're right - the shoe brothers - my Pals of the Week - the birthday boys - Nike and Reebok! They are dang impossible to tell apart, but I figured out ways to tell them apart: 1. Reebok can't reach to clean under his chin, but Nike can! 2. The reason Reebok can't clean under his chin? He is one humongous mancat at 23 pounds! Nike is only a semi-humongous mancat at 19 pounds! 3. Reebok is Jeter Harris' best friend! If you didn't know that, you must be living on some other planet! I'm laffin and laffin. 4. Nike runs off with dinner rolls he has stolen. Reebok doesn't. Well, sure he runs off with dinner rolls - he is starving cause Reebok must hog all the food! You won't be able to tell them apart if you look at their food bowls because they both like to eat the same thing. And you won't be able to tell them apart from their toys because they both like the laser light. I've discovered something very interesting about these sneaker boys. Look at this picture of Nike, and this picture of Reebok. I think the markings on their side is a secret code. Twins have a special bond, and only those two know what the code means! I laff and laff when I look through their pictures because they sit funnier than any cats I've ever seen. Oh, sure, I have a World's Coolest Sitter brother, but Nike is a World's Coolest champion sitter too! And if this picture of Reeb doesn't make you laff out loud, then you've lost your laffer! The shoe brothers look like they sure have a lot of fun together, and they have a super pawsome family! Happy 4th Birthday to both of you, and thanks for being my Pals of the Week!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/562459 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:17:41 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/562459 Today my Pal of the Week becomes a MANCAT! Happy 2nd birthday to Orvis! I know Orvis likes me ... Pal of the Week becomes a MANCAT! Happy 2nd birthday to Orvis! I know Orvis likes me because his brother Taz is very special to him, and I'm orange like Taz. Orvis works hard for the money. He goes to work in an office everyday! Dang, isn't there some rule about underage workers? Being a mancat means he already has a fiance - her name is Zena Warrior Princess. I think I need to let him know that with a girlfriend who is a princess, he will be working at that office for a very long time - MOL! Orvis has very cool markings on him which Samoa should notice for next year's dreamboat list. He is mostly white, but I noticed his tail is black, and then it looks like someone started to paint his face with black paint and then got distracted and forgot about finishing the job. Orvis could take up modeling as a second career to help pay for his princess girlfriend's crowns and shoes and stuff that princesses buy. I really liked his pirate outfit, but I'm a little concerned if he is already drinking at such an early age. Sometimes girls will lead you to drink. That is why I'm single. I like seeing cats that wear collars and Orvis looks good in his collar. I don't wear a collar unless I'm getting my picture taken. For only being two years old, Orvis is a very confident cat. Look at his forum motto: Dontcha wish your kitten was hot like me Yep, I wish I was hot like you, Orvis! I hope your birthday is super duper and full of fun. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/560148 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:08:28 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/560148 Wowza, I'm a diary pick again today! Thanks to the Diary Gal and all my friends who have left me pr ... Carry a rabbit's foot today. If you don't have a rabbit living with you, hold on to the paw of one of your siblings just in case! 2. Eat an apple. You won't have to go to the vet's office if you munch on one. 3. Don't get in the way of any black cats today. Or white cats if you live in our house because the white ones are just as dangerous as the black ones! 4. Don't sing on a table or sleep on a table. Chillaxin on a table is okay, just don't break into song, or fall asleep! 5. A bird that comes in your window is bad luck. I don't think that is true at all. How pawsome would it be to have a bird in your house?! 6. Apparently we like to suck the life out of babies, so avoid them at all costs or you could get in big trouble. I think they stink anyway, so that is the best reason to avoid them. 7. Smell dandelions, wet the bed. I prefer to think of this one as: Upset tummy, flojectile on the bed. That is what I did this morning. 8. To find a four-leaf clover is good luck. Or better yet, check out The Cat in the Clover and find good luck - MOL! 9. A cricket in the house brings good luck. Yep, it's called a snack if you can catch it! 10. We have 9 lives. Well, we really have a 10th one that begins when you get to the bridge! I hope you all have a safe Friday the 13th . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/559705 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:42:36 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/559705 Well, the big winds came tonight. And guess what happened? The entire woodpile fell over! That ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/559418 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:45:07 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/559418 Some cat sent me a funny anonymous rosette, and called me Sugar Lips! Mawmee said the next time I ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/559172 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:49:22 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/559172 Our great friend, Skeezix, is putting together a Tribute Book for Scooter. He would like to have ... Scooter. He would like to have at least 50 cats participate so that it is a super duper cool book. So, get your tail over to this blog and follow the instructions on how to make an entry. All you have to do is go to Blogger.com and use the sign in name and password that Skeezix has posted on the blog. Then you can add a picture and type something about Scooter - how much you love her, how you got to know her, why she is the Queen of Catster, good stuff like that. All the blog entries will get turned into the book people and they will make a book. Do it now so you don't forget cause there is a deadline and you don't want to be late! Thanks, Skeezix, for doing this pawsome book for Scooter!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/558582 Mon, 9 Feb 2009 08:48:54 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/558582 Today is my Pal of the Week's birthday! Happy 17th birthday to Anne! Anne has the cleanest ears ... Pal of the Week's birthday! Happy 17th birthday to Anne! Anne has the cleanest ears in town . . . . . that is because her favorite toy is the Q-tip! I know a lot of cats like playing with Q-tips, but I've never played with one. Anne and I do have a love for eating in common! You gotta love a girl with a good appetite! Anne has been with her family since she was just a kitten. She is very kind and sweet, and loves to give love. She knows when someone in the family is sad, and she comforts them - cats or humans! She has a rare heart condition called Pulmonary Stenosis. The vet didn't think she would live past five years old, but she has proven them wrong! She gets extra special treatment like getting carried up the stairs. Sometimes I get that treatment too just because I'm old. Sometimes she has spells where she gets all weak in the knees and almost faints. I think it probably happens when she visits my Catster page. The vet - what do they know - says it has something to do with high blood pressure, so she is on medicine and those fainting spells don't happen as much. Just to be safe, she should be sitting down when she visits my page from now on. Anne doesn't like little kids, but who does? They are always grabbing tails and have snotty noses, so I agree 100% with her about that! She lives with an orange brother named Scooter who was named after our dear friend Scooter who just went to the bridge. She also has a brother named Sagan who has already been my Pal of the Week. She also has a couple of other sisters with names that are way too long to type. I hope your birthday is pawsome, Anne! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/557725 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:21:59 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/557725 Wowza, it has been a rough two weeks. My Pal of the Week, PixieBelle got an extended stay on my pag ... Pal of the Week, PixieBelle got an extended stay on my page since I was without electricity for several days. So, it's about time I did my diary entry about her! PixieBelle is twelve years old, and she reminds me of my sister, Sugar, because she is the sensitive one in the family. She has a bunch of brothers and sisters like me, and she is an Olde Furt like me too! Oh my cats, I just saw one of her pictures and she has a nekkid belly! Sugar has a nekkid belly too cause she pulls her hair out. I don't know if PixieBelle does that or not, but they should live together! She reminds me of Newman too because she likes pens, and coins, and anything you can knock off a table or a desk. PixieBelle is one of the many girls in the OF group who flirts with me. Look what she put in a rosette she sent me: Hello you handsome, handsome Calvin-boy! You can roll your eyes at me anytime you like. MOL! She had a really scary adventure once when she hid inside a car's engine, and it took her several miles away. Luckily, someone found her and returned her home. She had to spend time in the hospital and everything. She is really brave. As you would expect and like most girls, her nicknames include Princess, Sweetheart, and Pixilicious. I'm just gonna call her a friend-girl, and a great Pal of the Week! Thanks for doing double duty, PixieBelle!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/557347 Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:54:23 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/557347 My beautiful friend-girl has gone to the bridge. I'm so sad - we all are - and we will miss you so ... Scootie Patootie. We are sending purrs to your Mom and Dad. We know they will have you forever in their hearts, and you and SooLing will be their guardian angels until they see you again one day. Rest in peace . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/554295 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:17:44 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/554295 Just a quick note to let you know we don' t have power. Daddy has his laptop at home, and I'm using ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/553185 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 13:17:56 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/553185 We had a fire going in the fireplace all afternoon. My Mawmee brought a bed into the living room a ... underneath the bed - with me on it! Hope all you cats are staying warm . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/552703 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 06:01:27 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/552703 Thanks to Diego for doing his internet research and finding an update on Sammy, the post office cat. ... on the Catster blog! My favorite part of the write-up is this: Averrett, an 87-year-old retired school teacher who still travels down to the local gym to lift weights three days a week, said another Notasulga resident, Louise Pratt, rented PO Box 173 in Sammy’s name. Hood not only pointed out the box, but pulled the mail Sammy received on Monday. Hood showed off 28 pieces addressed to “Sammy the Cat” from across the country – places as far away as California. Between Friday, January 9, and Tuesday, January 13, Sammy received 68 pieces of mail and two packages. One of those packages is the care package we sent Sammy! I sure hope he likes his blankie. I'm glad Sammy does have a family, and now he has a lot of friends across the world . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/552174 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:56:41 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/552174 Susie is my Pal of the Week this week, and she needs our purrs. She has been in the vet hospital ... Susie is my Pal of the Week this week, and she needs our purrs. She has been in the vet hospital since Saturday, and she has had quite a roller coaster of stuff going on. She was recently diagnosed with early stage renal failure and hypertension which is high blood pressure for those of you who don't know medical terminology like I do. Her numbers are super duper high, and she has been getting fluids and hopefully will get to come home this weekend. She needs to keep eating, so purr that she keeps her appetite. Susie and her family are some of the best dressed cats on Catster. She is the queen of the house, as you can tell in this photo! She was recently featured on the Catster blog because she won zealies for entering and being picked the winner in the Dress Up Your Cat Contest! Susie is 14 years old, and she sure has some stories to tell . . . . . . . . . . like when she lived with a druggie, and there was a raid, and she got impounded and sent to the shelter! Dang, any of you got a story as good as that? I didn't think so! Her Mommy and Daddy volunteered at that shelter, and no one wanted her because she was so afraid of everybody. But, they knew she would be a pawsome cat and would wear a cape and crown one day, so they adopted her and she is living the life of luxury now! Susie is one of those people groomers! She likes to lick her Mommy's face at bedtime. I'll bet her Mommy has been missing that since Susie has been in the hospital. We're all purring and purring for you, Susie, and we hope your numbers go down so you can come home soon! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/551274 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 08:13:00 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/551274 So, since Newman thinks he is the cutest in the house, I let him go first in the Bissell contest. ... thinks he is the cutest in the house, I let him go first in the Bissell contest. But his week is over, and now it is my turn! If you want to vote for me, you can click here. You only vote one time. Next week another one of us will enter. Dang, this is a great contest if it lasts enough weeks for each of us to get entered - MOL! The best part about this contest isn't winning the junk for cleaning your house cause I could care less about that. The best part is the grand prize winner gets to donate $10,000 to their pet cause - woo hoo! And then second best is you get your picture on a Bissell product, but I'm thinking that just means you're promoting that animals are dirty, so I don't know if I'm crazy about that idea - MOL! Congratulations to our new President. I hope he decides that a White House cat would be pawsome!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/549909 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:20:50 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/549909 Newman is now on Twitter. I think they named Twitter after him cause he is a little twit at times! ... Twitter. I think they named Twitter after him cause he is a little twit at times! Anyway, he came running over to me while I was in my cuddle bed trying to take a nap. He got excited because he went to Top Cat Ted's Twitter and look what TCT twittered: A blog comment from the @skeezixthecat/@sockington interview "How come I don’t have a Twitter? Did the vet take that too?" Oh my cats - that was my comment over at the Catster blog yesterday! I guess Top Cat Ted thought it was funny. MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/549277 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:23:14 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/549277 Sometimes they say that black cats aren't lucky. Well, my Pal of the Week is a black cat, and he is ... Pal of the Week is a black cat, and he is the luckiest dude ever! Have you met Ember yet? He started hanging around Sammie and KiKi's house because he knew a good thing when he saw it. They had one of those visible-only-to-cats-sign in their yard that said, act hungry, and look cute and you'll get a forever home. So, he did! He took it one step further, and got an upper respiratory infection, so his new Mommy decided it was time to capture him, get his grapes removed, and make him part of the family! He is already posing good for pictures, and he wears a collar too, so I'm pretty impressed with that! He is a headbutter, and he likes to chase shadows on the wall. I can't wait until he gets to meet Sammie and KiKi. My advice to him is to get along with them so he can live there forever. But, we all know that when you get a name, and when you get a Catster page, it's all over except the crying - MOL! We know that all too well! So, welcome to Catster, Ember! Welcome to your new forever home! And, thanks for being my Pal of the Week! Be sure to stop by and ask Ember to be your friend . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/548884 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 10:08:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/548884 Okay, I need all the boys who read my diary to stop over at The Cat in the Clover blog and look at w ... The Cat in the Clover blog and look at what I'm modeling. Mawmee is thinking of adding something like this to her Etsy shop. She said I should ask my pals a couple of questions before she makes a bunch of them. 1. Do you like it? 2. Would you wear it for photos on special occasions or holidays? 3. Would you buy it if the price was right? 4. What is your price cutoff for something like this? Because of the time it takes, she is thinking around $7 or $8. Right now, the tie is velcroed on, and she might offer ties without the collars so you could mix and match them. Thanks for taking time to give your opinion. I'm sure the girls will want to check them out too, cause it is hard to resist a good lookin' dude in a tie! She is working on a girl's version that would have something other than a tie in the middle - some stupid flower or yo-yo thingy. You can either pmail me, or leave a comment at the blog!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/546923 Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:24:30 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/546923 Newman and I just had a good talk about flashlight feet! Those are my first two new words for you ... good talk about flashlight feet! Those are my first two new words for you in 2009! Good talk is when two dudes have a conversation about friend girls, or Tiki, or Pansy's trouble-making. When you finish the conversation, you say to each other good talk and then you go on your way! So, Newman came up to me and told me he got his flashlight feet last night! I was proud of him because the age for flashlight feet is six months old, and he has a couple of week to go. He was so excited, so I told him to write about in his diary, and he could give all the young cats the definition. I tried to act like I didn't know anything about flashlight feet so he could feel big and important. That is my job as an older brother. So, there you go, you've learned two new words to start off the year. Just don't tell Newman that you already knew all about flashlight feet! Good talk . . . . . . . . . . . . Pee. Ess. I do not want Scooter to be more than a friend girl, despite what she says in her diary. Geesh, an older girl flirting with me. Cougars . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/546726 Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:51:00 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/546726 Way back in November of 2006, I started my Pal of the Week. I was copying from my friend, Scooter ... Way back in November of 2006, I started my Pal of the Week. I was copying from my friend, Scooter, who had special friends on her page. I had Monkey and Scooter's pictures on my page for the previous week, so they were my official first POTWs! OMC - I just counted up my past POTWs - after Monkey and Scooter held the honor that first week, I had exactly 100 more pals up to now! I think the only pal that repeated was Santa Claus! I've had everybody from my Daddy, to my alphabet U pal, Ug, as my pals of the week. I thought it was time to do a re-do! So, this week (and she was part of last week too), Scooter is my Pal of the Week! After all, she is 20 years old, and she deserves to be honored! The main thing that Scooter and I have in common is our love of naps! One of my favorite places the past few weeks to nap has been in a cuddle bed that Scooter sent me. Her Mommy made it, and it was Spunky's favorite bed before he went to the bridge. Mawmee got it all washed up, and knew I would like to have it back. Scootie, as I like to call her, has a bunch of friends, but she secretly likes the orange ones the best. Well, that's what Luke and I like to think - MOL! She is one of the admins in the Olde Furts group - the best group ever! She keeps us all in line because you know how a bunch of Olde Furts can be when they get together. She lives out west, but I've never seen her in a cowgirl outfit. I think I'll put on my cowboy hat this week in her honor! Thanks for being a pal to everycat, Scootie Patootie, and thanks for being my first Pal of the Week back in 2006, and now my first Pal of the Week in 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/544336 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:07:47 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/544336 Something has come over me. Daddy thinks the chemistry in the house has flip-flopped since Newman a ... pounced on his back and bit him in the neck! Dang, I still got the moves at 17! Of course, Mawmee was flabbergasted! She was chasing me, and I was chasing Violet. We ran into the living room together. Newman was following us. It was a wild time. Mawmee watched me rub my face all over stuff in the dining room, kitchen, and living room. I'm marking the entire downstairs with my stink! Then I went to the snooze sack to catch a few winks before the new year gets here. I hope all my friends have a kick-tail new year - I borrowed that word from Boogers. We're gonna have a pawsome Catster 2009! Happy New Year . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/542342 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:11:19 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/542342 Olde Furt Tyler - Mr. Boombastic has been busy this Christmas writing poetry! He wrote a bunch of s ... Olde Furt Tyler - Mr. Boombastic has been busy this Christmas writing poetry! He wrote a bunch of short poems about a bunch of us in the OF group. Here is what he poetized about me. I just made up the word poetized - feel free to use it, because I'm sure it will become a hot word in 2009! All I want for Christmas is Calvin dressed in red, He’s all about the Furts and wearing things on his head, He’s always hanging at the Home and joining in the fun, He loves to have his coat brushed out, it makes him KNEAD ON! Thanks, Tyler - Mr. Boombastic! I think you should change your name to Tyler - Mr. Poet! Knead On . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/542217 Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:13:16 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/542217 OMC - I got Tiki two days in a row! What a pawsome Christmas present! Mawee said since I've been d ... I'm number 7! MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/541848 Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:51:08 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/541848 All I know is the non-Catster cat-sitter is only coming twice a day. Who is gonna feed me the other ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/541425 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:53:22 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/541425 When the fat guy came in the house this afternoon carrying a bag, Newman ran over to me and wanted t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/540029 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:08:36 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/540029 Well, Newman may think he is special today because he is on Mawmee's blog, but look at me! I'm on ... the Catster blog doing my modeling job. I'm showing everycat how a Morgan's bed works. It's a tough job, but somecat has to do it . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/539776 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:38:18 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/539776 I think there is some song about being wild about Harry, and Harry being wild about me. This Harr ... This Harry is my Pal of the Week. I think he was named Harry for one of these reasons: 1. He is hairy. 2. He couldn't be named Murray because they've used that name twice on other cats. Harry is an all white ragdoll. Newman is a wanna be Harry. Harry's cat mom is named Snowball. Go look at her picture on his page - she has the most beautiful blue eyes. His cat dad is named Blue Boots. Harry's sister, Allie, just got married to Fido. They're on a honeymoon right now. I'm not allowed to date until I'm 21. I wonder if Harry is gonna have a girlfriend soon? Even though I'm a different color than Harry, we both like to lay in the sun. He also likes to eat - we have that in common. See, you can take an Olde Furt like me, and a young thing like Harry, and find things you have in common. Harry's other sister is Phoebe. She came over and kissed me under my mistletoe, but I'm not telling her boyfriend, Gimme, because I don't want him getting jealous. As an Olde Furt, I think the best advice I can give young Harry is to just have friend girls. It is a lot less complicated. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Harry! If your Mommy ever wants another almost all white, male, almost ragdoll, have her come see me . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/538485 Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:53:24 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/538485 It's been awhile since I've given you any new words. This word isn't really new because I've seen a ... nom nom nom It means: the sound made when someone is eating or chewing something and really enjoying it. Here is how you use it in a sentence: Hey, Calvin, are you eating Tiki? Nom, nom, nom! So, go out there and do some nom, nom, nomming today!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/537697 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 17:52:00 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/537697 My Pal of the Week is Apache! She lives where it is freezing cold, and I think that is why she ha ... Pal of the Week is Apache! She lives where it is freezing cold, and I think that is why she has a scarf, boa, or dress on in her pictures! Apache started out her life being feral and having extra toes. She isn't feral anymore, but she still has the extra toes. She is one of the many girls around Catster that thinks I'm da bomb. But, she is a friend girl to me - all the girls are friend girls to me! I noticed the last forum she posted in was titled, Who would you smooch under the mistletoe?. She answered, Stanley of course! Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrssssssssss Isn't that enough to make you gag? Stanley is way older than Apache - she digs older cats! I see Stanley is orange and white, so she must dig the color orange too! Apache has a whole bunch of brothers and sisters - some are dogs, some are cats, and the most famous one is Morgan the Pirate Gato! Morgan's Beds Etsy shop was started back when Morgan needed eye surgery! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Apache! Have a happy holiday . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/536346 Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:51:21 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/536346 Oh no, we are so sad tonight to see that our friend, Picasso has journeyed to the bridge. We purr ... Picasso has journeyed to the bridge. We purr for his Mommy, Daddy, and siblings during this sad time. They took such good care of him during his heart problems, and we know their heart is breaking. Rest in peace, sweet friend . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/534420 Tue, 2 Dec 2008 19:11:52 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/534420 Well, you've probably noticed that I didn't change my Pal of the Week to a new pal. That is becau ... Pal of the Week to a new pal. That is because my pal last week was Muppet. I'm a Muppethead, and I think Muppet is important enough to be my pal for two weeks. Especially since her surgery is tomorrow. She is getting her ears fixed so that she won't be in pain anymore. I've been super busy helping Mawmee with the auction that raised money to help Muppet. So, tomorrow I'll be spending the day purring that everything goes okay with her surgery, and that she heals really quickly and feels better soon. Good luck, Muppet . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/532321 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:39:56 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/532321 I think I've been tagged a gazillion times at least, so I'm going to let you know what I'm thankful ... I was thankful for last year. Plus, I'll add a few things: 1. I'm thankful that Spunky didn't have to suffer any more and that Daddy stayed with him when he went to the bridge. 2. I'm thankful that Newman is a young kitten because young kittens have to eat many meals during the day. 3. I'm thankful Mawmee and Daddy are staying home for Thanksgiving this year. 4. I'm thankful that my Pal of the Week, Muppet, is going to get her surgery! 5. I'm thankful there are so many generous cat lovers on Catster that are helping Muppet get her surgery. 6. I'm thankful for being around for another year. 7. I'm thankful for Catster and all my friends. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! And one more: 8. I'm thankful for Tiki cat . . . . . while it lasted . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/529102 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:36:10 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/529102 I'm very sad tonight because I found out that my pal, Buddy made his journey to the Rainbow Bridge. ... Buddy made his journey to the Rainbow Bridge. Buddy fell in an accident and hurt his back and spine. Buddy is in the Beautiful Cat Eyes group with me. Awhile ago, we had a contest in that group to find a member who was your eye twin. Buddy was my eye twin because we both have pawsome green eyes. I'm purring tonight for his Mommy, his brother, Friday, and his sister, Bijou. I know they will miss him very much. Rest in peace, sweet, Buddy . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/528376 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:53:13 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/528376 My pal, Luke, had his Mommy send an email to my Mawmee telling her that I'm famous over at Etsy! ... Mawmee's shop banner, but now I'm becoming more famous. That's because I'm a model at this lady's shop! We bought that tie from her. Oh my cats, look at her main shop page! I'm a featured item! Dang, we need to get her to change the name of her shop to Cat & Dog Ties! Newman has been chasing me and somehow I hurt my front paw, and I've been limping. I can't wait until Tuesday because he will be gone all day getting his grapes removed!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/527805 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:58:42 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/527805 Man, I didn't make the finals of the World's Coolest Contest! You know what that means, don't you? ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/527422 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:27:44 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/527422 Today, my Pal of the Week is celebrating her birthday! Happy 8th birthday to Oly! Oly is your ty ... Pal of the Week is celebrating her birthday! Happy 8th birthday to Oly! Oly is your typical girl - she loves to talk, and yap, and talk and yap! Oh my gosh, she must be a tomboy because Oly likes to stalk the dog occasionally! Oly reminds me of Sugar and Samoa all rolled into one. She is a really colorful cat. All the time I've know Oly, I was prounouncing her name in my head like Oil-y - you know, somebody that hasn't washed their hair in a long time. But, really her name is pronounced Oh-Lee. She was named after some complicated medical machine. Dang, her family must be doctors or something. We get named after cartoon characters and food and movie stars. I just realized that Oly has 7 cats in her family and one dog - just like us! How cool! She also has a boyfriend named Ambrogino. Ambro is one of my friends too, even though he didn't realize he is in a cougar relationship since Oly is 8 and he is only 6. I think you could give Oly a nice present today by stopping by and voting for her picture in the World's Coolest Contest. Hope you're having a super duper birthday, Oh-Lee, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/526804 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:14:48 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/526804 My friend, Phanto, tagged me, so here is the scoop on me! 1. How many toes do you have? 
 ... Just my back ones, someone took my front ones! 

 2. Is you married? I'm not allowed to date until I'm 21! 3. Do you have short, medium or long hair? I think they're short, but when you get a bunch of them together in the bottom of my bed, they are probably long! 4. Do you like to dress up? Have you seen my pictures? 5. Who has the stinkest gas in your house? The New guy in town! 6. How many toys do you have? 6,438 

 7. Is your tail straight, kinked, curly, fat, thin, or just right? 
 Straight - even though Phoebe thinks I'm gay! 8. Have you ever killed a real mousie? Remember, I don't have front toes! 9. Are you beautiful, handsome or ugly? Have you seen my eyes?
 10. Are you King of the house? Queen of the house? or the Servant? Have you seen the title of my diary? - Calvin in Charge!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/524989 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:26:08 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/524989 Do you know Edgar? He is my Pal of the Week, and he is A-OK! OK, as in Oklahoma - where he lives! ... Edgar? He is my Pal of the Week, and he is A-OK! OK, as in Oklahoma - where he lives! Edgar has a real interesting story on how he came to live with his forever family. His Mommy and Daddy wanted a new kitten after their other cat went to the rainbow bridge. The shelter finally had a kitten but when they went to check out the kitten, somebody else was adopting it. The lady at the shelter said some kittens and their mother were found in a taped box in the parking lot. They went to see the kittens - there were four gray tabby girls, and one orange boy. They picked out one of the gray tabby girls, and as they were about to leave, Edgar's Mommy said, oh, give me the little orange boy too! OMC - was Edgar ever lucky that he stood out with that orange fur of his! So, that is how Emily and Edgar got to their new home. I love that story! Another very cool thing is that Edgar's Daddy feeds a squirrel that is in their backyard. Dang, wouldn't that be cool if the squirrel came to live in the house too? Edgar and Emily could have a full time playmate - MOL! The reason I said what a ham in my diary title is because Edgar loves to eat - something we have in common! And Edgar loves ham! I'll bet he drinks a lot of water after eating ham - it makes you thirsty. Edgar and his sister are very kind cats. They always take time to read our diaries, and to purr for Spunky and any of us when we have a problem. That is the kind of friend to have in this world! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Edgar!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/524411 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:37:25 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/524411 I heard the month of November is sometimes called No Shave November. You're not supposed to sha ... No Shave November. You're not supposed to shave the entire month so that you can grow your hair and look more manly. I think I'll give it a try. Poor Spunky can't participate because his arm was shaved again this week. I guess he will have to find some other cause to participate in. By the beginning of December, I should be looking a whole lot more manly than I already do. I think December should be called More Meals Month. Who do I write to get that done?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/522312 Sat, 1 Nov 2008 13:28:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/522312 Wowza, if today is any indication, November is gonna be pretty pawsome. First, I'm a diary pick - ... Funniest Costume category of Skeezix's Halloween Costume Contest! And, then my Squillion entry in the contest won 3rd place too! The Squillion Category in the contest was sponsored by Jeter Harris! Thanks to all my friends who honored me today with a bunch of rosettes, special gifts, and pmails for being a diary pick! I'm glad I stayed up late last night getting my Thanksgiving page ready so you all could see it. My friend Luna pmailed me at 11:30 last night and wanted to know why I was already doing Thanksgiving and Halloween wasn't over yet. I guess Luna has no idea how long it takes to get all eight of us photographed and pick out all our page stuff! Dang, we better get our butts in gear for Christmas because it will be here before you know it! Happy November . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/521494 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:52:12 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/521494 Today is my Pal of the Week's 4th birthday - Happy Birthday, Sawyer, dude! Sawyer has one thing o ... Sawyer, dude! Sawyer has one thing on his mind most of the time - food! He and I think alike! And from looking at his hefty 20 pound frame, I don't think he has missed too many meals - MOL! If living at his house is anything like living at my house, you have to fight off the others in order to get your food. He lives with five siblings! Sawyer is a dude kind of guy. He says dude a lot and that is why I think he is cool. He is also a big New York Yankees fan which I don't understand because he lives in Tennessee. He probably already knows that Jeter and Gordy are big NY fans too. He has a girlfriend named Mercy. In Tennesseee, you're allowed to date young. Mercy would be considered a cougar because she is way older than Sawyer. I just figured out why Sawyer and Mercy are purrfect for each other. They both have the same white flame of love on their foreheads. I hope you have a pawsome birthday, dude! Be sure to stop by his all-day party! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/521362 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:11:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/521362 Who cares what either of those guys running for President are gonna do for Joe the Plumber . . . . . ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/519662 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:52:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/519662 Well, at least Skeezix thinks I'm funny! He put me on the Cat Blog today! He is showing some of th ... on the Cat Blog today! He is showing some of the funny faces entered in the World's Coolest Contest! I'm laffin and laffin at my pal Jeter because he has a funny face too! And so does Boogers! I think my Pal of the Week, Mago is funny too. I laugh when I read his diary because he has an accent, and you can hear his accent when you read it. Mago was found on a golf course when he was little. He lived for a couple of years in a shelter and was lucky to find his new forever home with Lancelot and their doggie, Enigma. Mago has one of those names that I have trouble pronouncing. Sort of like Ele' - I can't pronounce her name either. Is it Mah - go? Is it May - go? Is it Maa - go? Is it Maaaa- go? I have no idea! And what does his name mean, anyway? Is it Spanish for something because he lives in Spain? Does it mean shut up because that is what his Dad calls him in the morning! I do know that he is the purrfect pal for Halloween because he is all black! Except when he helps his Mommy get dressed in the morning. Then he ends up looking like a bambi deer - MOL! Ohhhh, guess what? If you watch his cool video, you can hear his Mommy call his name! Now, I know how to pronounce Mago! His video is funny too! Thanks for being my Halloween Pal of the Week, Mago! And congratulations on being a diary pick today . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/519251 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:04:24 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/519251 Today is Scooter's birthday! It's not any ole' birthday - it is her 20th Birthday! Wowza - 20 ye ... Scooter's birthday! It's not any ole' birthday - it is her 20th Birthday! Wowza - 20 years old! I sure hope I make it to my 20th birthday. I think I know what she will be doing today. Napping in the sun Eating baby food Napping in the sun Ice cream and cake Napping in the sun I hope your day is super duper - just like you, Scootie Patootie! We all love you, and you inspire us! Catster isn't Catster without the Scooter! I think her Mom did a pawsome job on her special birthday page too. One more year, and she'll be able to date . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/519121 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:54:13 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/519121 One of my pals wondered why I haven't been writing much in my diary lately. It's because I've bee ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/517504 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 20:33:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/517504 My Pal of the Week is Chelsea Louise - or CL as I like to call her! She probably has a British acce ... Pal of the Week is Chelsea Louise - or CL as I like to call her! She probably has a British accent because she lives in England! Chelsea has quite a story and she has been doing a lot of writing this week telling us all about how she came to live in her forever home! Gosh, it seems like a lot of us on Catster had a rough start in life, but her life now is pretty cool! Chelsea just got a new tranquility blanket from Hazel Lucy, and it is pink because she is a girl, and girls love pink. She looks really pretty sitting on the blanket. I think it is a purrfect blanket for October since it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Chelsea and I have a few things in common! We both know how to tell time, and we both like taking naps! CL is also entered in the World's Coolest Contest, so please stop by and vote for her cute pictures! Chelsea is in Spunky's We're One-derful group because she can't see too good with her eyes. That is part of her rough start in life, but it doesn't stop her from doing what she wants to do! I think she is very brave. And, boy, looking over Chelsea's page, you can tell she is a girl - she doesn't tell us how much she weighs - MOL! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Chelsea Louise . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/514737 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:44:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/514737 Can you figure out what this diary title is all about? I'll give you a hint: Rootin', tootin' co ... Rootin', tootin' cowcat! It's my Pal of the Week - Teebo! His backwards name is Obeet! My backwards name is Nivlac! Obeet is one cool snugglemonster! He is like a tiger cat and a white cat all rolled into one! Obeet is also a Tiki fan, so you know he is super cool! He and his sister, Callie, just had their birthdays last week. Their parents got them a new drinking fountain. Obeet is still pretty young - only 6 years old. He has a long Tiki life ahead of him! He is allowed to go outside when he wears his red harness. Red is definitely his signature color! Obeet has a couple of pictures entered in the World's Coolest Contest, so be sure to stop by and give him a 5 paw vote! The other two best things that Obeet and Nivlac have in common: 1. We both like to knead! 2. We both have friend girls but no girlfriends! We love the single life even though the girls are always chasing after us because we're cute. Thanks, Teebo Obeet, for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/513310 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 19:11:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/513310 I think Newman is missing a few screws in his head! Tonight Gleek and I were on the sofa watching D ... Dancing with the Stars with Mawmee. He ran from the kitchen into the living room really, really fast. When he got to the wall, he tried to climb it! Then later when I was sleeping on the sofa, he got on the back of the sofa and jumped off - landing right on my head! Dang, that is no way to wake up. He liked it so much, he did it again! Then he took a nap, and after his nap he came and got next to me. I bopped him on the head for doing those aerial manuevers! I'm gonna have to sleep with a helmet on . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/510758 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:05:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/510758 I hope you don't think I'm talking about this squirt! The only thing he is good for is reminding me ... this squirt! The only thing he is good for is reminding me when it's time to eat! I'm talking about Paul Newman's organic turkey canned cat food! Mawmee thinks I'm looking too skinny, and that stupid kidney food is yuck. So, when she was in Walmart over the weekend, she walked by the cat food and saw Paul Newman's cans. She didn't know he made canned cat food. It was probably the last thing he said before he died last week . . . . . . take care of the cats . . . . . . make organic food for them! She bought a couple of cans to see if we would like them. They are bigger cans than Fancy Feast which is what the others eat. So, she needs to do the math and figure out which is more expensive. But anyway, when this Newman came to get me for dinner, I got to try the new organic turkey. Dang, that is some good stuff! Now, don't get me wrong, it's not Tiki goodness, but it comes a close second. I licked the bowl clean! Thank you, Mr. Paul Newman, for thinking of the cats before you died . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/510321 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:56:01 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/510321 I am sad today that my friend, and my Pal of the Week, Catsy has made her journey to the bridge. ... Pal of the Week, Catsy has made her journey to the bridge. Catsy was sweet 16, and sweet is the best word to describe her. She had a really rough life until she found her forever home with her Mommy, Daddy, Mouse, and Kiki. But, they took extra great care of her and got her all pretty and healthy, and she was having a pawsome life. But then her kidneys failed. That is what happens to a lot of us Olde Furts. She made her journey to the bridge today, and she is making that rainbow shine so beautiful. We all cried when we found out that she was an angel. Some kitties just touch your heart, and Catsy was one of those kind souls. Because she had lived on the streets for such a long time, Catsy wasn't really crazy about being touched very much. But the most pawsome thing happened this past week. She really needed a haircut because her hair had gotten all unruly - and you know how girls are about their hair being messed up! So, she went to the vet and got a nice, short, very hip haircut - sort of like Demi Moore did, but only better! And guess what happened when she got rid of all that hair? She started letting her Mommy and Daddy pet her, and brush her, and give her more loving than she had ever allowed in the past. And there is only one word, well, actually three words that explain it - Gift from God! God knew that Catsy shouldn't go to the bridge without storing up all that extra love from her Mommy and Daddy. So, he arranged for that haircut to get her ready. God is the big barber in the sky in case you didn't know that! So, Catsy, thank you for being my Pal of the Week, and thank you for being such a very special kitty. We will purr for your family, and we know that one day you will be with them again. Rest in peace . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/509996 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:58:12 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/509996 Woo hoo - I'm a DDP today! Thanks Diary Gal! I think I'll celebrate by taking a long nap. So fa ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/508999 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:09:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/508999 Did you see that Newman has been my Pal of the Week last week and this week? That's because I hav ... Pal of the Week last week and this week? That's because I haven't quite decided if I really want him as a pal, so it is taking me a few weeks to figure it out. MOL . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/508572 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:19:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/508572 My tail is not a playtoy! Somecat in this house thinks it is. I was forced to haul off and give hi ... Somecat in this house thinks it is. I was forced to haul off and give him a right hook to the cheek yesterday when he wouldn't leave my tail alone! I knew it wouldn't hurt him because I don't have claws. What a pest . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/507106 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:46:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/507106 Navigatin' Barney Jones here - I'm reportin' on tha mangy tyrant who has taken over our ship! He ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/506848 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:32:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/506848 Guess where Newman likes to do some chillaxin? On the top step of my steps that go up to the cedar ... my steps that go up to the cedar chest. I use those steps when I want to get in the big bed with Mawmee and Daddy. He better not think he is taking over my role as the one in charge! And he better stay out of the Tiki . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/506764 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:13:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/506764 Oh my cats, my friend, Skeezix, told me to go to his blog and watch a pirate movie. Guess what? ... here on Mawmee's blog. Thanks Skeez for letting me know! I would like to thank the acatemy . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/506332 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:10:05 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/506332 I just met my new brother from another mother who isn't really a family member. Dang, he is tiny ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/504880 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:35:13 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/504880 My Pal of the Week is one cool , worldly mancat! Do you know Taz? He is 19 years old, and looks a ... Pal of the Week is one cool , worldly mancat! Do you know Taz? He is 19 years old, and looks a lot like me - he is my hero! I sure hope I live until I'm 19! Taz and his family are some of the best dressed cats on Catster! I love looking at his wardrobe, but apparently he isn't too crazy about all the dressing up. I get his drift cause I'm not too crazy about it either. It's just something we have to do because we're both worldly mancats. He is a real Daddy's boy because his Daddy found him as a stray and saved his life. He calls his Mom, WS which means wicked stepmom! That cracks me up! Taz just recently bought one of the beds Mawmee had in her Etsy shop. It is called I Love Ewe and he really wanted it because he loves sheep! Check out his picture in Mawmee's Cat in the Clover blog - doesn't he look pawsome? A few weeks ago, Taz's sister, Flinders, went to the Rainbow Bridge. She was 20 years old. They must be eating right to live such long lives. We were sad when we heard she became an angel. Taz has a girlfriend - the beautiful Catsy! They both adore each other. Catsy was very excited when she saw that Taz is my pal of the week. Thanks for being a worldly mancat, Taz, and for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/503145 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:07:10 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/503145 As you all know, I'm the Marketing Manager and ENTM for Mawmee's Etsy Shop. You don't know what ENT ... Marketing Manager and ENTM for Mawmee's Etsy Shop. You don't know what ENTM means? It's Etsy's Next Top Model. Well, apparently, having those two jobs isn't enough. So, I've taken on the duties of Personal Trainer to the Owner - that would be Mawmee. Since I go up and down the stairs several times a day, I'm very qualified to do this job. However, I consulted with Violet because he climbs and gets good exercise doing it, so I knew he would be able to help me. He said that Cardio is King, and that I needed to work some cardio into Mawmee's routine. I have her doing the scoop, stir, and squat every two hours when she feeds me. And I also have her on the squat, scoop, and sweep routine when she cleans out the litter boxes. But, I needed to kick it up a notch. I did just that this morning at 4:30! We began the cardio exercises by making sure the room was nice and dark - 4:30 seems to be a perfect time. Then I pick some random place on the floor, and start making exercise noises so that she knows what is going on. You know the sound . . . . . . . . blah . . . . . blah . . . . . blah . . . . . She recognized it right away as her cardio wake-up call! In no time, she flew out of bed, grabbed her exercise towel and began hunting me down all the while yelling to knocked out Daddy, get the flashlight, hurry. Apparently she likes to do her cardio with lights on. She began stooping and feeling the ground . . . . . . listening for my instructions on where to find me. Blah . . . . . blah . . . . . blah. Her heart started racing . . . . . . . that's when the cardio kicks in . . . . . .would she get to me in time . . . . . . would the blob on the bed get the flashlight on in time . . . . . . . I'm very proud! Just as the flojectile started to leave my mouth, she got the towel under me! And then the flashlight came on - too little, too late, thank you very much, Daddy! I think she thoroughly enjoyed this cardio work out, and I plan on doing more of them in the future.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/502121 Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:28:08 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/502121 Arnold P. and Hazel Lucy guessed, and they got it right! Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming up in a ... Talk Like a Pirate Day is coming up in a couple of weeks - September 19th! So, start practicing your Arrrrg's and Matey's! I wonder how a pirate would say Knead On?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/501889 Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:15:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/501889 I'm getting ready. I'm practicing. It's gonna be here in two weeks. Two weeks from tomorrow. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/501481 Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:44:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/501481 That's how my Pal of the Week gets his way and whatever he wants - using those pawsome eyes! I thin ... Pal of the Week gets his way and whatever he wants - using those pawsome eyes! I think Murray and I have that in common - MOL! Murray . . . . . . . . hmmmmm . . . . . . . I wonder how he got that name? Do you think he was named for the dog that was in that show Mad About You? Do you think he was named for that guy that was in the Mary Tyler Moore show? I have no idea why he was named Murray, but he is one cool cat. And his Daddy is pawsome too, because when they had Tiki half price at their store, his Daddy was buying it for all his friends and shipping it to them! He shipped me some! We both crave the Tiki goodness! Murray has a brother, Willie, and a sister named Pearl. Murray was there first, then Willie came along to keep Murray company, and then Pearl did the soulful eye thing and got a forever home too. Hey, one of Murray's nicknames is Pumpkin - so is mine! He is also a big mama's boy just like me! One thing Murray doesn't like is to wear hats! He is still a young boy, and doesn't realize you have to give in to stuff like hats, wigs, and costumes. Be sure to stop by and become one of Murray's friends if you aren't already! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Murray . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/501179 Tue, 2 Sep 2008 19:50:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/501179 Okay, cats, I've got an important one for you tonight. PRW Parents are watching! Dang, does ... PRW Parents are watching! Dang, doesn't it seem like they're always watching us? You can't go to the spaceship without someone checking to make sure your poopies look okay! And they're always hovering over you when you eat to make sure you clean your plate! And they even watch you when you're taking a nap because you look all cute and everything. I've warned you - now get out there and tell your siblings . . . . . PRW . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/500386 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:33:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/500386 I've decided that I want to eat every two hours. I don't eat much each time, but two hours is about ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/499966 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 05:46:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/499966 Today my Pal of the Week is having her first birthday! Happy birthday, Isis. Since her name is mad ... Pal of the Week is having her first birthday! Happy birthday, Isis. Since her name is made of two is's, I thought I'd tell you what Isis is. Isis is: 1. A girl 2. A Canada girl 3. A LaPerm Canada girl 4. A purebred LaPerm Canada girl 5. A seal-lynx Point purebred LaPerm Canada girl 6. A yipping when she doesn't get her way seal-lynx point purebred LaPerm Canada girl 7. A yipping when she doesn't get her way seal-lynx point purebred LaPerm Canada girlfriend of Biscotti 8. A yipping when she doesn't get her way seal-lynx point purebred LaPerm Canada girlfriend of Biscotti who is having an all day party for her 9. A yipping when she doesn't get her way seal-lynx point purebred LaPerm Canada girlfriend of Biscotti who is having an all day party for her so be sure to stop in and wish her a Happy Birthday! 10. A caring, sweet, yipping when she doesn't get her way seal-lynx point purebred LaPerm Canada girlfriend of Biscotti who is having an all day party for her so be sure to stop in and wish her a Happy Birthday! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Isis, and happy birthday . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/499683 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:22:36 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/499683 I need to get a job! Apparently, I've become an expensive cat with my special-needs food! I think ... Etsy shop. What is an Etsy shop, you ask? Well, it's some place on the internet where all the stuff is handmade. Mawmee's shop is all about cat and dog beds. In fact, her first sale was to our friend Kittanna. She bought a doggie bed for her relative for a Christmas present. If you don't like our beds, be sure to check out Morgan's Beds. His Mommy has an Etsy shop too. I don't mind advertising her shop because her beds are pretty pawsome - there is even one named after me - and I own it! Not only am I into marketing, I'm also the model on the shop's banner - just like Morgan models in his shop. Dang, I forgot I already had that modeling gig. I don't think I got paid for it either . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/498405 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:45:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/498405 I thought it was time to teach you cats some new lingo. I'd like to give NBLFY to the Diary Gal t ... Nothin' but love for you! I got NBLFY for my friends too, and they crack me up with their messages! Lancelot accused me of cupcaking with the Diary Gal - MOL! And Hazel Lucy signs her rosette, Friend Girl! You all have made my day extra special. Thanks! Now, I'm gonna take a nap . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/497502 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:25:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/497502 Do you know the Registered Kitty Nurse? She is my Pal of the Week - she is Margo! Did you know M ... Registered Kitty Nurse? She is my Pal of the Week - she is Margo! Did you know Margo only has three legs? She was involved in a bad accident and lost her leg. But that was before she got to her forever home. And she has gotten so much love from her Mommy that she doesn't even miss her leg! Did you know Margo has a boyfriend? She is a cougar because he is only two years old, and she is four! His name is Micheal or as she calls him, Mikey - her troo Lub! Did you know Margo has 32,984 friends? Dang, she is one friendly girl! Did you know Margo looks like the sister I've never met named Sugar? She does! Did you know Margo likes a lot of attention? We're a lot alike when it comes to that! Did you know Margo gets the zoomies every day? She runs around and plays with all her toys. I get the zoomies too - after I do a poopie! Did you know Margo has a gazillion blue Febreze collars? That's because she has 32,984 friends! I'm glad that I'm one of Margo's friends. If you aren't - you're missing out, so go become her 32,985th friend right now! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Margo . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/496518 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:51:49 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/496518 Daddy is home from his stress test. He passed with flying colors! Thanks to all our friends for yo ... And who do you love more than anyone else in the world? Here was his answer: Calvin! MOL! I'll bet Mawmee thought he was gonna say her name! Why, of course, he loves me the best. I'm his personal alarm clock and love bug! We're glad you're going to be okay Daddy. Now, where is my lunch?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/496261 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:06:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/496261 Daddy is going to get stressed tomorrow. He needs a stress test because he thought he was having a ... don't take him yet, he hasn't given me my breakfast! Mawmee took care of us before she went to the hospital. We were glad to see him come home about 6 hours later. Everything checked out okay at the hospital, but the lady in the white coat said he should go see some heart doctor and get his heart checked out just to be sure. They have to go really early in the morning, so I plan to make sure they get up even earlier so that I don't miss out on a meal.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/495416 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:03:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/495416 Wowza, I'm a diary pick today! I think that Diary Gal must be sympathizing with me because I've got ... Owt! I want to thank all my friends for honoring me today with the special gifts, rosettes, pmails, and group shout outs! Have a pawsome week . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/494835 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:43:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/494835 I've decided I don't like my Royal Canin wet food anymore. It's too soft! After all, I was Goldi ... too soft! After all, I was Goldilocks for Halloween last year. The P-Urina kidney wet food is too hard. The Royal Canin kidney wet food is too soft. Hmmmmm, I wonder which one will be just right? The real reason I don't like it anymore is because I want to see Mawmee take back the 12 cans of Royal Canin that she just switched out for the Purina she took back to the vet. They're gonna think she is a crazy nut - MOL! I'm still loving the Royal Canin dry kidney food. But, I noticed that the bag is ginormous and it can't be returned, so I might have to stop eating it and insist on another variety. You're allowed to do stuff like this when you're as cute as I am . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/494523 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:25:54 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/494523 Mawmee came home with a big bag of new dry food - just for me! She wasn't happy that they didn't ha ... No Foolin'. That means there is no foolin' around - you've got to eat, and you've got to like it! And guess what? I liked it! I ate a whole thing! Mawmee had to guard me while I ate it because big fat pigs were trying to get to my bowl. The pigs have names - Violet and Gleek - MOL! Mawmee was very pleased and excited to see me eat the dry food. When she told Daddy, he said, well, he always likes something new for the first day - let's see what happens tomorrow! Okay, let's see . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/493819 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:19:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/493819 P - U That is what I think of my Purina kidney food! Give me back my Tiki! Daddy fed me this m ... no fair!! So, selection #2 was tried - Royal Canin Modified Formula! Modified? Modified from what? I think the original Tiki would be better than anything that has been modified. Uhhhh, wait a minute, this modified stuff isn't bad! It's much softer in texture and easier to eat. Bring on the Royal Canin! Mawmee called the vet and had them hold the 12 cans they have of it. She'll be swapping out with the eight cans of Purina that I don't like anymore. I'm sure there will be more to this story . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/492024 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:48:16 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/492024 It looks like all my Tiki will now be eaten by the other cats. Bummer! Mawmee opened up the Puri ... right now! My tummy gets hungry every few hours. I think this kidney deal might turn out okay because I'm already getting more attention and more food. I got two breakfasts! I was the only cat to get a second breakfast. Violet sat there staring at me wondering why he wasn't eating a second breakfast. I told him you have to have weak kidneys before you get a second breakfast. I'm hoping for two lunches today too . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/491644 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:25:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/491644 OMC, OMC, OMC, OMC - I have to give up Tiki? My doctor called with my blood results. I'm in the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/491454 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 17:01:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/491454 I'm back from the vet's office! You'll have to check out my slideshow to see how I did today. I'l ... Woof, bark, Grrr on the wall. I wanted to be in the cat room, but I forgot all about that when I saw Sarah come in the room. Sarah is my vet tech, and she told me that she and Leslie got in a big fist fight because they both wanted to take care of me today. I'm glad Sarah won. She is my favorite, but for some dumb reason she asked about Rocky first. Hey, we're not gonna talk about the dog. I need to tell you about my new spaceship and Tiki cat food! Dang, Sarah had never heard of the Litter-Robot or Tiki. She must be from some foreign country. I got weighed next, and I'm 10 lbs - just what I was in January, so she was happy. I like to keep Sarah happy. She listened to my heart and looked at some clock while she did it. Then she did something to me that I'm not going to talk about, but you all know what it is! Then she went to get my doctor. The doctor couldn't wait to get in the room to see me. Can you believe she had never heard of Litter-Robot either? She listened to my heart because she has to make sure Sarah knows what she is doing. My heart is ticking good. The torture was next. They did it right in the room in front of Mawmee. Even Sarah closed her eyes when the doctor did the torture. Check out the picture and you'll see Sarah closing her eyes and praying for me! A huge needle went in my neck. I moved because you would move too if a huge needle went in your neck! So, I got stuck AGAIN! Double torture! She took a whole bottle of blood from my neck. I'll find out tomorrow what is in my blood. I got some stuff to sprinkle on my food to make my bones big and strong. I need strong bones so I can tackle that ginormous bunny in the lobby. I think he could take me. Then I went out to see Kerry. She wanted my money, but I told her I don't have a job, so she made Mawmee pay. While I was waiting in my carrier on the floor near the creepy lizard, some little girl came over and was gonna unzip my carrier. She was there with her dog, and I yelled, get those dog hands off my carrier. I'm going home, and I don't have time to play with you right now.! I'm so popular that even the other clients schedule their appointments around my yearly visit . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/491238 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 07:51:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/491238 Every year, whether I like it or not, the gals in my vet office want to see me. They sent me a p ... that time. I was hoping since it is already August, and I'm supposed to go in July, that we could skip it this year, but no way, Jose! So this afternoon, I'll be visiting my pretty doctor. I wonder if the eagle will be there? Or the bunnies? I can't wait to tell the vet tech about Tiki. They always ask what I eat, and last year I wasn't eating Tiki. I'm sure they'll discover that Tiki has made me a better cat. I might let my photographer take pictures of me at the vet's office. I'll update you later on how I did . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/490938 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:46:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/490938 Today is my Pal of the Week's third birthday! Happy Birthday, Scooter! Scooter and his brother a ... Pal of the Week's third birthday! Happy Birthday, Scooter! Scooter and his brother are ragdolls and they are good friends too. They were the very first mystery that started the Samoa Detective Agency - remember the Blue Brothers? They are really good ARG's! I have a confession to make. Sometimes things like this happen when you get old like me and when you're getting ready to go on staycation. I don't send out a lot of birthday gifts because I don't have a job and it's hard to get a job where you can sleep most of the day. Before I went on my staycation, I looked to see who was having a birthday while I was gone. I noticed my friend, Scooter, was having a birthday today. So, I wrapped up a cheap gift and sent it to Scooter with a note that she couldn't open it until today. Did you see where I said she? OOPS!!! I sent the gift to this Scooter because I knew she was gonna be really old on her next birthday - 20! Now, that Scooter isn't gonna be 20 until October. I guess I was a little early - MOL! So, back to the Scooter that is having a birthday today! Just like most of my Pals of the Week, we have some things in common: 1. Scooter likes being the center of attention. 2. He isn't afraid of much. I'm the only one in this house that isn't afraid of the spaceship! 3. We've both been Cat of the Week! 4. We both have fireplaces, but Scooter has a ritual he does that is very cool - check out his video! I hope your birthday is super duper pawsome, and that you and Nikko are both feeling better so you can celebrate! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/490140 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:28:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/490140 With all these blue collars that are flying around Catster, I thought I'd better give you a new word ... Flirtationship It means that you like to regularly cupcake with an acquaintance or friend girl, but nothing more. Another word from the past that seems to fit really good with these Febreze collars is farticles - remember that one? So, quit standing around selling popcorn and give out some of those freebie collars to your friend girls. After all, they have a heart on them and that screams flirtationship . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/489586 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:22:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/489586 I'm back from my staycation! Wowza! When I got to the homepage, I saw all these f's - we all had ... Wowza! When I got to the homepage, I saw all these f's - we all had 'em, and I had no idea what it was until I went to my page and saw a gazillion blue collars. The smell was enough to make me gag - a little Febreze goes a long way - MOL! Thanks to all my sweet friends for making my page smell good. I hope I wasn't the first cat you thought of when you saw those collars. I can hear it now, Look at that cool, new, free special gift! Now, who do I know that is a little stinker and could use some freshening up? I've got it - Calvin! Karen, my non-Catster catsitter, left Tiki in the refrigerator, so you can bet I didn't get overfed this staycation! I was super duper happy to see that Mr. D has come home! What a miracle - yipppeeeeeeeeeeeeee! His family must be so very happy, and I'll bet he will never be allowed outside again! Welcome home, Mr. D! We couldn't be happier for you and your family! I'm also purring for my friends Cole and Ashley. I was very sad to see they are not doing very well, and I hope they know lots of friends are sending healing and comforting purrs their way. Purrs ~]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/485557 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:26:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/485557 We're gonna be on another staycation starting Friday for a whole week! Karen, our non-Catster cat ... Pal of the Week until I get back from staycation!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/484678 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:14:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/484678 I'm very sad tonight because my Pal of the Week made her journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. Pleas ... Pal of the Week made her journey to the Rainbow Bridge today. Please send your purrs to Maggie Moo's family during this sad time. I want to tell you about Maggie Moo's most favorite toy. When she went to her forever home, the lady that found Maggie Moo gave her a stuffed mousie with a rope tail and a tiny bell on the back. Maggie Moo has had that toy for 16 years. She thought the mousie toy was her baby, and she carried him around, groomed him, and slept with him. The baby mousie was lost for a few days, and Maggie Moo was depressed. I'm so happy that her Mommy found the baby mousie and Maggie Moo got to see him again before she made her journey to the bridge. Maggie Moo was sweet 16 when she became an angel. I know she has many angel friends who greeted her at the bridge. She can play and have a pawsome time at the rainbow until the day when she sees her family again. Rest in peace, sweet Maggie Moo. Thanks for being a good friend to me, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/484075 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 08:41:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/484075 You like me . . . . . . . . you really like me! Dang, have you seen my page? I'm going to open u ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/483668 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:10:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/483668 Woo hoo - I'm 17 today! Today is my re-birthday - the day I was reborn and saved from the death cha ... Pal of the Week is celebrating her birthday too - Happy Birthday Pearl! If you look at Pearl's main picture, you'll see that she has a car just like mine! She is way too young to drive, but she lives in New York, and I think cats are allowed to do things earlier than they are in Kentucky! I'm cracking up at Pearl's brothers, Murray and Willie - they are wearing Hello Kitty party hats today! The numero uno thing that Pearl and I have in common is our favorite food - Tiki! She also eats Wellness dry and so do I. I predict Pearl will live a long life eating the Tiki goodness! Another thing Pearl and I have in common besides our birthdays, and our love of Tiki is being very vocal when it's time to eat. I don't think there is anything wrong with that because how else are you gonna get their attention? Pearl has some pawsomely big eyes too - just like me. If Pearl was orange, we might be twins! I hope you have a great birthday, Pearl - thanks for being my Pal of the Week! Thanks also to all my friends who are making my 17th birthday so pawsome! I got a new basketball bed from Rocky Ann. I guess that means I'll have to give Violet his football bed back - MOL! I also go some neat-o Weruva cat food and Bobble Chix from Merlin the Cat Wizard. And Boogers and family sent me a big 'ole can of Kitty Kaviar, Meow Mix Go Fish, and a Kitty Hoots Springy Worm! I sure have a lot of cool rosettes and special gifts on my page too - thank you to everycat who has been stopping by and making my page so birthday pawsome today. I want to send a birthday shout out to a human friend girl of mine. Her name is Sarah and she is 12 years old today. Happy Birthday, Sarah! I'll be having a great birthday today because of all of you - have a fun weekend . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/482435 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:55:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/482435 I've been tagged about a gazillion times, so I'm going to combine a couple of the tags I've gotten. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/481916 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:48:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/481916 Okay, cats, I've got a new word for you today! It is one of my favorites of all the words I've taug ... friend girl! Here is what it means: A cat with whom you are friendly, but not in any way romantically linked. A good example in a sentence would be Boogers saying this: My girlfriend/wife is jealous of Pansy, but she doesn't need to be because Pansy is my friend girl. There has never been anything but silliness going on between us! I've got lots of friend girls . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/481463 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:05:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/481463 My pal, Luke says I'm out of this world because I'm a true Astrocat! Check out the cool picture on ... Luke says I'm out of this world because I'm a true Astrocat! Check out the cool picture on the right of my page that Luke made for me. He made me an Astrocat when he found out that I've been in the spaceship - I was the first one in the spaceship! I've used the spaceship three times already. It's pretty cool to pee in a spaceship - I did that tonight. Then I went in the computer room to see Mawmee. I was sitting on her lap, and she was telling me what a brave, good Astrocat I was when we saw Gleek come up the stairs. He was walking over to check out the spaceship, and all of a sudden, it started moving! It scared him, and he ran downstairs - MOL! I didn't like the noise either, so I got off the lap and ran downstairs too. We didn't stick around for lift-off . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/480980 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:36:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/480980 I did it! I was the first one to use the spaceship! And I didn't even have on a spacesuit! Samo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/479997 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:08:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/479997 OMC, you should see what some astronaut sent us! It's big and round and weird. We're supposed to ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/479346 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 11:19:41 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/479346 I just read Oly's diary. She received some Tiki in the mail. Guess what? Everycat in the family ... Oly's diary. She received some Tiki in the mail. Guess what? Everycat in the family loved it. DUH . . . . . . how could you not love the Tiki? So, that brings me to today's Acronym! T I T O I'm not talking about Michael Jackson's brother! It means: Tiki In, Tiki Out Tiki Out can either be the natural way, or because of a hairball. I'm thinking that eating Tiki helps with hairballs. I haven't had as many since I've been eating the Tiki! I'm glad you've joined the Tiki club, Oly . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/478897 Mon, 7 Jul 2008 08:09:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/478897 Today my Pal of the Week is celebrating her Golden Birthday - she is 7 years old on the 7th! Happy ... Pal of the Week is celebrating her Golden Birthday - she is 7 years old on the 7th! Happy Birthday, Phoebe! Phoebe is a turkish angora. I think that means she was a sweater from Turkey in another life! You could probably make a sweater from her hair after she gets combed. The girl has some long, fluffy fur! Even though Phoebe is a girl, we have a few things in common: 1. We both like to knead. 2. We both like Gimme - she probably likes him more than I do. 3. We both have the same square pink bed. 4. Phoebe's Diary is called All About Me, and you all know that I'm a fan of all about too! 5. We both have non-Catster cat sitters named Karen! I hope you have a great Golden Birthday today, Phoebe! Be sure to stop by her all-day party thrown by Gimme and wish her a happy birthday. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/478432 Sat, 5 Jul 2008 20:42:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/478432 So, Violet got a new football bed for his birthday from Rocky Ann. She sent him a pmail to tell him ... inside it! If you look at the slideshow on Violet's page, you'll see that I was the first cat to actually sleep on the football. This was before we got the pmail and found out how to open up the football. Once it was open last night, none of us wanted to get in it! However, it didn't take long before I wanted to take a nap in it today. I've been in the football several times! Tonight I actually got to watch a real live football game in front of the bed. It was the purple team against the beefcake (Violet vs. Gleek). They did all sorts of tackle moves right in front of me! It was pawsome to have a front row seat. There were no cheerleaders or photographers at the game. Daddy walked by and saw the game going on too. He called for the photographer, but she got there too late. It was halftime . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/477564 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:46:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/477564 I've been teaching all you cats cool, new words to use, and I'm very proud when I go to a cat's page ... staycation, chillaxin and photobombing. Well, you know it's not all about words. Cool, hip cats like Catster cats need to know acronyms too. All the kids use these when they text each other. So, I'm starting a new class on teaching you some acronyms you can use around the house or when you write in your diary. Today's acronym is . . . . . . . . . . . OOC . . . . . .Out Of Control! Here is an example of how you use it in a sentence: Violet and Gleek were OOC last night when I saw them running up and down the stairs! Are you ever OOC?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/476707 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 07:59:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/476707 I got the message in your rosette today: Why must you hate girls? Girls are sweet most of the ti ... Why must you hate girls? Girls are sweet most of the time, girls are nice, girls can be as purrty as boys. If you don't wish to be around girls, fine, just PLEASE don't say anything to offend them! Girls are sensitve souls, just like guys can be. Since you didn't want to let me know who you were, I thought I'd address a few of your misconceptions. 1. I don't hate girls. I have never said that I hated girls. 2. What I have said is that I don't want a girlfriend - ever! 3. And I've also said: girls make me gag, girls are weird and stuff like that. 4. Do you honestly think all boys like girls? Have you ever been around a 7 year old boy? Ask him if he likes girls! 5. You've never lived with Samoa. 6. Have you ever heard of teasing? Don't you realize that when a boy teases a girl it usually means he likes her. 7. Don't read my diary any more if you think you are going to be offended. 8. I'm sorry you couldn't tell me who you are - I could have talked to you personally through a pmail instead of showing your rosette to every cat who reads my diary. 9. I'm sorry if I did or said anything to personally offend you. 10. All my gagging and teasing is meant in fun. If you took it any other way, I'm sorry. You must not know me very well. Knead On . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/476679 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 06:35:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/476679 My Pal of the Week is Toffy, and he is Canadian! I thought his birthday was today. It was in June, ... Toffy, and he is Canadian! I thought his birthday was today. It was in June, but I had him on my calendar for today. Probably because it is Canada Day, and that means Canada is having a birthday! Toffy is the perfect cat. At least that is what his Mommy thinks. I'll bet if you asked his sister, Vanessa, she would have a different answer - MOL! Toffy is my pal that said we should tag our pictures for photobombing because Vanessa photobombs him all the time. She reminds me of Samoa. Toffy and I both have green eyes, but he has a lot more hair than I do. He looks like my pal, Lancelot! I think he has a lot of hair because he lives in Canada - isn't it cold in Candada? Toffy's Mommy buys a lot of cool stuff for Toffy and Vanessa. They have a big cat tree and lots of cubes and toys and beds. I don't know if Toffy has ever had Tiki before. I wonder if they sell Tiki in Canada? If not, he'd better get his Mommy to move because shipping Tiki to Canada is probably expensive. Toffy also has cool contests in his diary entries. Vanessa does contests too. It usually has something to do with toilet paper. Girls are weird. Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Toffy - even if it isn't your birthday! Happy Canada Day . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/476402 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:22:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/476402 OMC - are you sitting down? Because this is big, I'm telling you, super duper big! Bigger than ... big, I'm telling you, super duper big! Bigger than Mercy getting another cat in her family - hi Pixie! I'm telling you bigger than big! Ginormous . . . . . . . . Woo Hoo big! Big - not small! Gigantic big! Okay, here goes . . . . . . . . . . . . . our Feeders Supply stores . . . . . . OMC, do you know what I'm about to tell you? OUR STORE CARRIES TIKI CAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mawmee almost screamed when she saw it in the store today! No more shipping!! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She told the checkout girl that she wanted to hug whoever ordered the Tiki Cat! The gal said they just got it in, and guess what? They might get a Preferred Customer Card to go with it - you know, when you buy so many, and then you get the next free. *passes out from the excitement*]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/475900 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:01:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/475900 Early this morning, I went to the side of the bed and cried out right now to Mawmee. That's what I ... right now to Mawmee. That's what I say when I'm ready for my Tiki! She picked me up and put me in bed and told me it wasn't time yet. So I figured I'd better go tell Daddy so that he would get up and feed me. I know where my bread is buttered whatever that means! So, very quietly I got on his pillow. I gave him a gentle stroke with my paw right on his neck. Mawmee was watching and I knew she would think that was a precious move on my part! Then I got right over his ear and let out a big 'ole right now cry. It's my signature meow! He rolled over and laughed. Mawmee laughed too. This isn't funny stuff! I'm starving! Get up right now and give me Tiki! Daddy knows I need my Tiki, so everybody got up! Cool, I'm a diary pick today. Thanks, Diary Gal - *wink wink*! Keep your paws crossed that the Vokis are working next week . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/475003 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:13:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/475003 My Voki friends are getting so frustrated because we have been without our Vokis since May. All our ... Voki Madness begin again . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/474578 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:46:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/474578 My Pal of the Week, Rufus, is celebrating his 10th birthday today! Rufus has been a friend of our ... Pal of the Week, Rufus, is celebrating his 10th birthday today! Rufus has been a friend of ours for a long time. He is one of Samoa's Top 10 Dreamboats - he is the number 1 dreamboat because he has a super duper crush on Samoa. I think the best word to describe Rufus would be spoiled. It's hard to beat Rocky Ann and her bottled water, but Rufus has some pretty nice perks at his house: 1. Being fed by hand. 2. Hot towels from the dryer. 3. Resting on a feather bed with a down comforter and extra puffy quilt. 4. Getting whatever he wants all the time. Holy cats, Rufus must live at a resort! I think he also gets massages whenever he wants. He has the life - it's because he is the only cat. He probably has three litter boxes like Rocky Ann - one for peein', one for poopin', and one for hairballs. I think I need to live at a resort too! The only thing Rufus doesn't have is his picture in a 365 Cats a Year Calendar. He has tried twice. I agree with Rufus that the contest must be fixed. Have you seen his blue eyes? How could he not get in a calendar with Paul Newman eyes? I hope you have a Happy Birthday, Rufus. I think everyday is your birthday at your house! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/474156 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 12:05:13 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/474156 My good friend, Toffy, had a pawsome idea concerning my word from yesterday - photobombing! He sa ... Toffy, had a pawsome idea concerning my word from yesterday - photobombing! He said What about starting a new photo stroll for pictures that have been photobombed. Cats could just tag their pictures with the word photobomb! I think that idea is da bomb! Toffy has started the stroll with this great picture of Vanessa photobombing his photo session! Do you have a good photobomb picture? Just tag it with the word photobomb to join the stroll! Thanks, Toffy, for the fun idea . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/474090 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:42:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/474090 Who can turn the world on with his eyes? Who can take a simple word, and suddenly make all the cat ... Who can turn the world on with his eyes? Who can take a simple word, and suddenly make all the cats use it? Well it's you boy, and you should know it With each glance and every little movement you show it Love is all around, no need to waste it You can be a diary pick, why don't you take it You're gonna make it after all You're gonna make it after all . . . . . . . . . . chillaxin . . . . . flojectile . . . . . abc. . . . . srsly . . . . . cupcaking . . . . . selling popcorn . . . . .car boogers . . . . . bragadocious . . . . . staycation. . . . . farticles . . . . . attention spam . . . . . bogart . . . . . gay . . . . . photobombing. . . . Thanks Diary Gal for thinking I'm the bomb today and putting me on the list! This is my first time in 2008 to be picked. Thanks to all my friends for the fun rosettes and special gifts too . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/473953 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:00:29 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/473953 I thought it was time for a new word. Today's word that you need to add to your vocab is: photob ... photobombing I know you cats have had this happen before. Here is the way it goes down in our house. Samoa will pick out her favorite boa. She will get on the bed and start posing all prissy and princessy like. Then Gleek will jump on the bed and start photobombing the session! It's when you intentionally pose in other cats' pictures, and they don't know what is going on. Then they look at their pictures on the computer, and there is some cat yawning and making faces in the background - MOL! Picture ruined! It's the bomb . . . . . . . . the photobomb . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/473003 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 04:58:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/473003 Today my Pal of the Week is three years old! Happy Birthday, Sully! Sully's long name is Sulliva ... Pal of the Week is three years old! Happy Birthday, Sully! Sully's long name is Sullivan - like Ed. I don't think he even knows who Ed is because he is only three. And he lives in Canada. Ed probably wasn't on in television in Canada. Since Sully is three today, I thought I'd tell you three things we have in common: 1. Our big green eyes - his are as big as saucers! 2. We both like laps. 3. We both crave attention. Now, I'll tell you three things we don't have in common: 1. Sometimes he gives his sister, Pansy, a bath. I saw it in one of his pictures! You'll never see me giving Samoa a bath. Ever! 2. Sully likes to jump and knock pictures off the wall. Wowza - he must be an interior decorator! I think his Mommy should get new pictures - Sully is trying to tell her something! 3. He has a girlfriend - Smudge - or Smudgelet as he likes to call her. She lives in England, so they have a long distance romance. Sullivan is one neat-o guy, even if he has never heard of Ed! I hope you have a pawsome birthday today, Sully, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/472472 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:09:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/472472 I've got my own private Tiki supplier! He gets the goods and delivers! My stash came today - a big ... Tiki supplier! He gets the goods and delivers! My stash came today - a big box full of the Tiki goodness! Murray is lucky - the Tiki goodness is right around the corner from him. And the store was having a ginormous sale - half off! I jumped on the chance to get Tiki on sale. Luckily, I got in under the wire - before it went back to full price! Thanks a bunch to Murray's Daddy who probably spent a gazillion dollars in gas to go get Tiki for all his friends. I'm ready the next time Karen, the non-Catster catsitter, watches us on staycation . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/471811 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:19:36 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/471811 OMC, did you read about my buddy, Diego? He escaped from his house while his Mommy was at work. ... He escaped from his house while his Mommy was at work. He and LuLu have had screaming company for months now - well, probably not months, but it seems like it when there are screaming kids involved - MOL! I think those relatives were trying to get rid of Diego! They left the door open and told him to go out and catch a squirrel. When he went out, they locked the door behind him! What if Karen, the non-Catster catsitter, did that to us? Dang, I know we use the litterbox alot, and maybe she will get tired of cleaning them, and one day she will conveniently leave the door open! Non-Catster relatives and non-Catster cat-sitters can't be trusted! I think I need a microchip . . . . . . . . and a collar with ID . . . . . . . and a suitcase for my Tiki . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/470936 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:54:19 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/470936 We had a family meeting and decided to each take a letter in Father's Day and describe our Daddy usi ... A stands for Academician You probably didn't think I knew a big word like that, did you? MOL! My Daddy went to school forever. He works at a university, so that makes him an academician. Daddy says it's not a big deal that he has a Dr. in front of his name. Mommy says it's a big deal because she helped him get through his Ph.D. So, Daddy tells his students they don't have to call him Dr. unless Mawmee is around - MOL! They call him Dr. anyway. He isn't a doctor that can make you better if you're sick, but if you're dumb, he can make you smarter! 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/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/470289 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:12:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/470289 Gay Joyful, vibrant, full of life, happy, jovial, and good spirited Some of you cats have been ... Gay Joyful, vibrant, full of life, happy, jovial, and good spirited Some of you cats have been using this word to describe me. Thank you - I do think I'm pretty joyful, vibrant, and happy. I try to be good spirited too. I had a good friend, Kramer pmail me right before my staycation. Here is what Kramer had to say: My mom knows gay! She is a clothing designer and beauty pageant coach. That being said, I think you are straight, but perhaps have a little cross-dressing thing going one. Now that's perfectly acceptable. Be proud of who you are and wear what you want, although I personally think cool tones like blues and greens would be your best bet. So, there you have it - from a professional! I'm a straight gay . . . . . . . or is that a gay straight? All I know is the next time my photographer wants to take my picture, I'm going to insist on wearing blue or green . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/469610 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:38:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/469610 Ohio Grandmaw sent Mawmee a present in a big box. I helped her open it, and asked if I could have t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/469111 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:45:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/469111 My Mawmee adds one more year to her age today. She is definitely an Olde Furt! I think I probabl ... Olde Furt! I think I probably got her a card, and I might have even gotten her a present. I need to check with Daddy to see if I did. The best present I can give her is looking cute today. She digs that. I sat on her lap last night while she watched The Bachelorette. Some guy from our hometown is one of the guys. He got a rose, so he must be a good kisser. Mawmee is a good kisser. She kisses me all the time. I think I'll let her kiss me today for her birthday. She'll dig that. Speaking of digging, one of the presents she wanted was to not have to scoop out the litter boxes all day. She didn't get that present because Daddy slept later than she did. Oh well, you can't have everything you want on your birthday! Happy Birthday, Mawmee . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/468996 Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:40:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/468996 My body is looking fine because of all the extra Tiki Cat I got from Karen, my non-Catster catsitter ... Whole Pets. I asked her if she was gonna get some chicken Tiki in her store. She is going to check with her Tiki delivery man and get back to me. I also had several friends say that they want Karen, the non-Catster catsitter, to catsit for them on their next staycation. I'll check with her and see if she is willing to fly to your house. She will need a key to your house. She keeps all the catsitting house keys in a big bowl. It takes her almost an hour to figure out which key fits the door! MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/468433 Sun, 8 Jun 2008 10:41:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/468433 There were pages of instructions left for Karen, our non-Catster catsitter, while Mawmee and Daddy w ... regular way. And you couldn't tell who had called! Panic set in . . . . . . . what was the emergency? . . . . . . had one of us kicked the bucket? A call to Ohio Grandmaw . . . . . . . everything was okay in Ohio. A call to Karen, the non-Catster catsitter. No answer. Worry setting in with every minute that passed in vacationland. A call to a girlfriend . . . . . . tell her to get in touch with Karen, the non-Catster catsitter. Call back if there is an emergency. No news means good news. No phone call . . . . . . everything must be okay! Vacation continued . . . . . . . dinner at the pier . . . . . . mariachi music . . . . . . salsa and chips . . . . . . . cool breeze . . . . . . . . .Daddy's cell phone rings . . . . . . . .panic mode sets in. Daddy couldn't get to the phone quick enough. The number was Karen's - you know, the non-Catster catsitter. Mawmee is about to pass out waiting to hear what has happened. Daddy said he would call her back. He steps out of the restaurant to get away from the guy playing the guitar. He comes back and hands the phone to Mawmee. OMC - what has happened back home? She goes outside to talk to Karen, the non-Catster catsitter. Karen's first words to Mawmee: We're out of Tiki Cat - where do you get it? I've been to Feeder's Supply and they've never heard of it! Plan A worked brilliantly! Mawmee laughed so hard . . . . . . . she had left way more Tiki than was needed! Karen, the non-Catster catsitter, was feeding us wet food like it was going out of style - all the Fancy Feast in the refrigerator was gone too. She had to make a trip to Walmart and get more Fancy Feast! My summer staycation rocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/465008 Thu, 29 May 2008 13:34:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/465008 My word for all you cats today is . . . . . . . attention spam! Here is what it means: It's a co ... attention spam! Here is what it means: It's a condition resulting in a failure to process basic facts or comprehend common knowledge, due largely to having a mind full of useless information. Now, I'll use it in a sentence: Phoebe's obsession with me being gay is a result of her suffering from attention spam! MOL! Her brain is full of stuff about ducks and smoke and firebugs and picnic baskets, and she is confusing the piffle out of me! Poor Gimme . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464871 Thu, 29 May 2008 05:49:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464871 I'm not talking about Phoebe thinking I'm gay . . . . . . I'm talking about my night time calling! ... night time calling! Mawmee listened closely last night and the noise I make sounds like this: Aaaaaaaaah Row Aaaaaaaaah Row Daddy told her that I've been eating too much Tiki Cat, and I'm saying Hello like a Chinese cat who has trouble pronouncing the letter L! But, I also heard from my friend, Lancelot. He said I'm talking to the fairies! He had a sister named Kiki who talked to fairies at night too. Yeah, I think that's what I'm doing - I'm talking to fairies! And according to the logic class I took, talking to fairies doesn't make you gay . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464705 Wed, 28 May 2008 16:28:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464705 One of the girls who flirts with me told me that I should check out Phoebe's diary today. The fir ... check out Phoebe's diary today. The first thing I noticed is Phoebe's Diary Title - All About Me! Doesn't she realize all about . . . . . has been taken? I guess she doesn't read my photo captions! Okay, so I saw the diary entry title, Is Calvin Gay? Most girls don't know anything about logic. I took a logic class once when I was younger. Here is what I learned. If A = B, and If B = C, then A = C If Calvin = a smart boy and If All smart boys = gagging about girls Then Smart Calvin = gagging about girls AND If Gagging about girls = being gay and If Being gay = not liking girls (if you're a boy) Then Gagging about girls = not liking girls No where in the above do I see: Calvin = Gay Geesh! And I stick by my statement: Tiki is better than any girl! Gimme - did you know your girlfriend reads your rosettes? MOL . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464397 Tue, 27 May 2008 19:41:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464397 Almost every night after everyone is in bed, I'll start this really loud wailing muahhhhhhh sound. ... Goodnight Samoa . . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin Goodnight Violet. . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin Goodnight Gleek . . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin Goodnight Spunky. . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin Goodnight Sugar. . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin Goodnight Rocky . . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin Goodnight Mawmee. . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin Goodnight Daddy. . . . . . . . . . . Goodnight Calvin It's practically morning before I get all my goodnights in . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464112 Tue, 27 May 2008 06:46:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/464112 Hey, friends, if your Daddy has the moves - the dance moves - he can enter this contest at Hallmark ... this contest at Hallmark for a chance to win big bucks. This is the last contest we would ever enter our Daddy in. You haven't seen him dance. You don't want to . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/463258 Sat, 24 May 2008 16:30:45 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/463258 I say Staycation, and you say Vacation! Vacation . . . . . . Staycation . . . . . . . Staycation ... staycation! I'm sure you all know what it means! It's what happens to us cats when our parents go on vacation! The real definition is: A vacation that is spent at one's home enjoying all that home and one's home environs have to offer. Well, my Mawmee and Daddy are going on vacation next Saturday for a whole week! I'll be having a staycation with Karen the non-Catster-catsitter coming twice a day to take care of me. She doesn't know about the Tiki yet, so I'm going to make a special phone call and let her know that she needs to get her butt here on time during my staycation! Here is what I'll be enjoying that my home has to offer: 1. Tiki everyday! 2. Cuddle beds galore! 3. Catnip toys! 4. Friends to play with! Here is what Mawmee and Daddy will be enjoying on their vacation: 1. Fruit drinks every day by the pool! 2. Beaches galore! 3. A relaxing massage 4. Checking out the local restaurants and shops Mawmee said staycations are okay, but it is more fun to go on a vacation! They'll be speaking Spanish because they are going to Cabo San Lucas! My Pal of the Week will be going on hiatus for a couple of weeks. I'll start back up again in June! Adios . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/462491 Thu, 22 May 2008 09:18:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/462491 My sweet friend, Cybil, has made her journey today to the bridge. Geesh, I hate it when friends l ... Cybil, has made her journey today to the bridge. Geesh, I hate it when friends leave to become an angel! I know how sad it is for their family, so today I'll be purring for Luna, Phineas, Lily, and Winston and her Mommy, Daddy and human sisters. I know those sisters had a special bond with Cybil. I'm also sad for Cooter because he had a special crush on Cybil! I'm sure she will watch over Cooter and all of us. Rest in peace, sweet Cybil. You will be missed . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/462368 Wed, 21 May 2008 20:10:45 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/462368 I can't write in my diary right now. I'm working on getting my body full of Tiki! I heard someth ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/461825 Tue, 20 May 2008 07:53:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/461825 Today my Pal of the Week is having her second birthday! Happy Birthday, Joy! The coolest thing a ... Pal of the Week is having her second birthday! Happy Birthday, Joy! The coolest thing about today being Joy's birthday is that it is also her best friend's second birthday - Happy Birthday Dexter! These two are the cupcake twins. She is Cuppycake Joy, and he is Cuppycake Dexter! When you're two, you make up silly names like that for each other. When they get to be older and wiser like me, they'll have nicknames like Love Muffin or Love Cupcake! Joy was named Munchkin when she was at the shelter. The lady who rescued her found her in an industrial area running as a stray. She sure was lucky that the lady found her - and now look at the great home she has found! Maybe her nickname should be Luckycake Joy! Wowza, have you ever seen a tail this big before? If she could open up that tail, we'd be calling her Peacockcake Joy! Joy is one furry cat, and I'll be she sheds just like Samoa! Maybe her nickname should be Fluffycake Joy! Well, whatever you want to call her, I'm calling her my Pal of the Week! Have a pawsome birthday with your family, Joy . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/460667 Fri, 16 May 2008 20:18:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/460667 Gleek and I were sitting around today talking about poopies. So, to go along with his diary entry f ... his diary entry for today, I thought I'd give you cats a new word for your vocabulary! Farticles The air that is contaminated after somecat lets one rip! Here is how you use it in a sentence: Geesh, Violet, you just stunk up my air space with your farticles! MOL . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/459796 Wed, 14 May 2008 09:56:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/459796 I've probably not had a more famous Pal of the Week than this week's pal - Skeezix! First of all, ... Pal of the Week than this week's pal - Skeezix! First of all, he lives in California where all the movie stars live. He has the movie star look down pat! I first met Skeezix when I joined his FOS group - Frends Of Skeezix. They spell words differently in California. It takes a long time for that stuff to reach Kentucky. We still spell friends with the i! Skeez is famous around the world. He has his very own blog where he posts pictures, and writes about worldly things. I recently found Skeezix listed as a Snuzzilicous Site - I wonder if he knew he was Snuzzilicous? At first I didn't recognize the word because here in Kentucky, we spell it Snuzzilicious. Dang, why do we always add extra i's to our words? I was also reading this interview of Top Dog Ted at HQ by some New Jersey newspaper lady. He was talking about Dogster and Catster, and when the lady asked him if he had any favorite diaries, here is what he said: Skeezix the Cat's diary is also pretty great. His voice and personality come through loud and clear. Here he is describing going for a trip in the car: "They wood NOT let me take my stroler or the tunnul box becuz the Food Lady sed, 'Skeezix! Yoo alreddy have too much krap alreddy; we don't have room! We're only going for ONE DAY!' So I had to make do with the bare essenchuls." Read more here: http://www.catster.com/cats/320117. Wowza, how cool is that - I told you Skeezix is a famous cat! Thanks for being my most famous Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/459516 Tue, 13 May 2008 12:45:35 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/459516 Does your Mommy collect junk? My Mawmee has a thing for bags - tote bags, canvas bags, beach bags - ... oh, we need another one of those. You can never have enough tote bags!! You got that right, Daddy! So, you can imagine how excited she was when Kroger said you could design your own bag. I'm on a bag now. I got approved. Like there was any question about it - MOL! Check out my Kroger bag! Do you live with a bag lady, too?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/459155 Mon, 12 May 2008 13:48:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/459155 Well, the old bag is history! I'm not talking about Samoa - MOL! I'm talking about those plastic b ... going green by letting you design your own bag! Of course, the princess had to be the first one to get her mug on a bag! Now, it's my turn. It takes a couple of days before they approve the design. Then, you can vote for the bags you like each day. Mawmee is all for going green, but dang, we use those plastic bags for cleaning out our litter boxes! And you all know how we run out of those bags! Remember when Gimme came to the rescue and sent me bags in the mail? Won't it be fun for your Mommy to go shopping, and when she is in the checkout lane, the guy at the end says: Do you want paper, plastic, or Calvin? MOL! MOL! Just be sure you tell him what my Mawmee will tell him: I'd like my milk and juice in a Calvin bag, please! I'll have a link on my page when my bag gets approved so you can see what picture I picked! Go green . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/458611 Sun, 11 May 2008 07:18:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/458611 Do you have a job? Do you have $250? Then you can own a Kia! I don't have a job. I don't ... cat card! Then it was time to open the present. I couldn't wait to see what we got her! She opened the box and inside was one of those digital picture frame thingies that you set on your desk, and it displays a slideshow of your pictures. She kind of looked at it funny, and said to Daddy: This is nice, but I already have one of these. And Daddy said: I know, this is it - but now it has pictures on it! MOL! We gave that gift to Mawmee last year for Mommy's Day, and for some reason she never had time to read the instructions and load the pictures! Daddy said it was a re-gift! Mawmee laughed and laughed! While Mawmee was at bunco last week, Daddy got on her computer and got the pictures. All of the pictures were of us - of course! There was an extra picture of me because I'm the favorite! I hope you have fun celebrating with your Mommy today . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/458301 Sat, 10 May 2008 10:10:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/458301 Snuzzy wuzzy was a bear Snuzzy wuzzy had no hair Snuzzy wuzzy wasn't fuzzy, was he? Have you ch ... Snuzzy wuzzy was a bear Snuzzy wuzzy had no hair Snuzzy wuzzy wasn't fuzzy, was he? Have you checked out Catster's new blog called Snuzzy? Here is what they say about Snuzzy: Snuzzy, where cute and fuzzy collide, sniffs out the funniest Internet pet humor so you don't have to. We'll make you srsly grrrin from ear to ear with a daily dose of slobber-soaked furry funnies! I see they must have been reading my diary because they are using one of my words - srsly! It looks like most of the snuzzy stuff is from other websites. I don't know why they have to look to other websites to find snuzzy stuff. I think there is plenty of snuzz right here at Catster! Snuzz on . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/457626 Thu, 8 May 2008 09:04:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/457626 We're converting more cats over to the Tiki side of life! Mawmee has felt sorry for Spunky, so I'm ... my Tiki with Spunky and Sugar! And guess who else got a special Tiki delivery in the mail - Teebo and Callie! Their parents are going out of town and feel really guilty, so they got some Tiki! Have you gone Tiki yet? You've got to use one of these tactics to get the Tiki: 1. But, Mommy, Tiki is sold in our town, we have to buy it - no shipping! 2. You're going out of town and leaving me here all by myself? 3. All my friends are eating Tiki! Why can't I? 4. It's all natural! 5. Don't you love me? 6. I've heard even the picky eaters like Tiki! 7. I want Tiki, and I want it now! Well, only try this one as a last resort! Good luck . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/456441 Mon, 5 May 2008 06:19:19 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/456441 Happy Cinco de Mayo! Happy Golden Birthday to my Pal of the Week, Cooter! A golden birthday is w ... Pal of the Week, Cooter! A golden birthday is when the day of your birth matches your age! So, Cooter is five today - on the 5th! Cooter's story is similar to many of us: 1. A lonely, hungry stray 2. A house with a sign in the yard - Woman of the house is a sucker for stray cats - you will be fed, you will be convinced to go inside the house, you will be loved, you will enjoy it! 3. It's a big sign - we have one in our yard too! 4. Woman of the house is going to get you ready to be adopted - dang, it makes you laugh cause you know where this is going, don't you? 5. Man of the house says two cats is enough - double dang, you're rolling on the floor cause you know what the man of the house says doesn't matter when it comes to stray, hungry cats! 6. Man of the house agrees the cat can stay - man of the house thinks it is his decision - more laughing here, huh? Cooter found his forever home, and he still gets to go outside. But, he has trained his parents on when he wants to go out, and when he wants to come back in the house. He reminds me of Violet when he used to be an indoor/outdoor kitty. Cooter is an escape artist - he has supplied all the cats in the neighborhood with nice collars. He gets a new one, and then he takes it off and delivers it to some other cat. He also has a chip in him - not on his shoulder, but inside his body with all his identification information. Hey, I wonder if I have a chip in me? Cooter likes older women - his girlfriend is Cybil, and his best S friend is Scooter because Scooter without the S is Cooter! Cooter has a brother, Luke (see numbers 1-6 above for his story), a sister, Sissy (see numbers 1-6 above for her story, but insert SPCA at #1), two more brothers named Copy and Paste (see numbers 1-6 above for their story), and another sister, Shadow (see numbers 1-6 above for her story) Have a super duper Golden Birthday, Cooter! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/455953 Sat, 3 May 2008 17:20:25 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/455953 I told Daddy all my friends are gonna think we are really smart about horses because we picked the f ... Big Brown! Sugar and Samoa picked Eight Belles - she came in 2nd Place! And we were all sad that she had such a terrible injury and had to go to the Rainbow Bridge. I picked Denis of Cork - he came in 3rd Place! And Violet picked Tale of Ekati - he came in 4th Place! Wowza, we can pick 'em, huh? Maybe next year we can put money on our picks and win something - MOL! I was happy the sun was shining on Kentucky today. . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/455065 Thu, 1 May 2008 06:53:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/455065 It was time to have another girl as my Pal of the Week. I don't usually pick girls because, you kno ... Pal of the Week. I don't usually pick girls because, you know, they make me gag! But if you don't have a girl as POTW every once in awhile, they get all cranky. So, a purrfect pick for this week is Camille Rose because today is her sweet 16th birthday! Cammie - that's one of her nicknames - may look like the quiet one in the family but don't let her looks fool you! She is street wise and can jump chain link fence! Dang! She likes to spend time outside and has been known to hunt mice. Sometimes she just plays with them. How cool is that? Even though she is a girl, we have a couple of things in common: 1. We both like Fancy Feast - well, that was before Tiki came along. I wonder if Cammie knows about Tiki? 2. We don't talk much unless it's time to eat! Cammie lives with a bunch of brothers (Sampson Silver Dollar, Merlin, Bailey Gray Cloud and Yingy), and she doesn't like them too much. I'm very familiar with that because of you-know-who! But I do think she might like a certain boy that seems to like her - check out Jeckyl's page, and you'll see Cammie's picture in a heart! Have a super duper Sweet 16, Cammie! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/454715 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:49:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/454715 Last year, I picked Street Sense to win the Kentucky Derby because the jockey was named Calvin! W ... Street Sense to win the Kentucky Derby because the jockey was named Calvin! Well, guess what? Calvin Borel is riding again in the 134th Kentucky Derby on Saturday! Woo hoo! He will be riding Denis of Cork! Gleek and Spunky are betting on a horse called Big Brown because they can relate to his name - MOL! Samoa and Sugar are betting on Eight Belles because she will be the only filly in the race - a filly is a girl horse for all you non-horse cats! Violet is betting on Tale of Ekati because his Daddy was Tale of Cat and his Daddy was Storm Cat - with all those cats in the family, Violet thinks he is one lucky horse! Don't forget to watch the Run for the Roses on Saturday . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/453924 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:29:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/453924 Tiki is taking over Catster! The company needs to give us a Catster discount! After Boogers got me ... Luci's story - her Mommy refused to buy the Tiki for her - even though it was right under their nose - no shipping costs! Well, Luci persisted in her quest for the Tiki. Her Mommy felt guilty, as she should have, and got Luci some Tiki for her birthday! Here is what Luci said: I finally got some Tiki. Mom was shocked because I actually ate some! Well, of course, Luci would eat the Tiki! It's pawsome stuff! And then there is Dave's story. Dave was a wet food flojectile mess before he got Tiki-hooked! He couldn't eat any wet food without it coming right back at 'cha. And you'll never believe what he was forced to eat - Spam! And his Mommy was trying to catch an opossum in the yard - she was desperate to find something he would eat! We almost had to have an intervention and get him out of his house! That was all before Tiki - bad memories left in the past! Now, he is hooked on the Tiki! And the best part of the story for Dave? No shipping - the boy has Tiki in his town! I don't have to worry about Dave anymore. No more flojectiles! Here is Dave's own words to me: If I could open them myself they would all be GONE! More happy customers . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/453148 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:54:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/453148 Today is Toonces 14th birthday! Dang, I've got so much in common with my Pal of the Week, we coul ... Toonces 14th birthday! Dang, I've got so much in common with my Pal of the Week, we could be twins! Here is what we have in common: 1. We were both rescued from death row! 2. According to his Mommy, he has the biggest green eyes ever seen on a cat! 3. We're both Olde Furts! 4. We both drive cars - although he legally isn't of driving age yet! 5. We both have Vokis! 6. Eating! 7. 23 hour naps! 8. He sleeps any place he wants! 9. He is a professional beggar! 10. He has an addiction - Temptations! Mine is Tiki! 11. He has a sister - Ashley is celebrating her birthday today too! She is super duper high maintenance, like Samoa! I hope you have a pawsome birthday, Toonces! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/453059 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:58:54 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/453059 Wow, your cat is Will Ferrell! Will Ferrell The Comedian Keeping a straight face around Calvi ... Wow, your cat is Will Ferrell! Will Ferrell The Comedian Keeping a straight face around Calvin is a cheek muscle-wrenching nightmare. Try as you may, but giggling is inevitable because Calvin is comedian Will Ferrell! For a while Calvin was just funny on Saturday nights, but that's all changed now that he's taken his act on the road. Whether he's being silly in real life or on the silver screen, Calvin has a true knack for making people crack up. Calvin has even managed to make the crossover to the cyberwebs, where he delivers raw, fresh, uncooked humor to his countless cyberpet fans. A fast runner, Calvin runs marathons when he's not dreaming up his next slapstick routine. Widely talented and able to impetsonate any number of two and four-legged critters, Calvin's fans will be lapping it up for a long time to come. Are you laughing yet . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/452492 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:30:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/452492 2:52 a.m. Seismic activity begins. 2:53 a.m. The warning signal goes out . . . . . . blah, ... 2:52 a.m. Seismic activity begins. 2:53 a.m. The warning signal goes out . . . . . . blah, blah, blah . . . . . . . 2:54 a.m. Everyone jumps into action . . . . . . well almost everyone! 2:55 a.m. Flojectile hairball . . . . . . a 4.2 on the flojectile scale! There is nothing quite like a middle-of-the-night party! Mawmee heard the warning signal. She grabbed the towel, just like she has been trained. She yelled for Daddy to get the flashlight, hurry. Here was his reaction: What's going on? I can't move, my arm is numb from where he laid in my armpit! All the while, Mawmee is yelling, hurry, hurry, hurry! And Daddy is laying there like a slug . . . . . . . . he obviously hasn't taken Flojectile Training 101! So after it is all over, Mawmee is in bed laughing at Daddy with the numb arm. She said to him, I'm going to have to get a new sleep partner that will act a little quicker! Daddy said, well, you'd better look for a fireman - they are the only ones who can jump into action that quickly! Does anycat know a fireman . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/452025 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:55:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/452025 Today my ASPCA Membership packet came in the mail! It was one of my prizes for winning Skeezix's Go ... Go Orange contest! Here was what I got in the packet: 1. A letter telling me I'm officially a member. 2. An orange ASPCA wristband - the rubbery kind. I can wear it because they didn't call it a bracelet. Bracelets are for girls; wristbands are for boys. 3. A 2008 Special Edition Calendar - it has pictures of dogs and cats. October's cat looks like my pal, Lancelot. 4. My membership card. The most important item in the packet is the membership card. It has my name on the front, and says I've been a member since April 2008. There were very important instructions with the membership card. It said: Please complete the information on the back of your membership card and carry it with you at all times. When I turned the membership card over, I noticed this important message: IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE HELP MY PETS I have pets in my home waiting for me. If for any reason, I am unable to return home to care for my pets, please notify the following: ______________________________________________________ Name/Telephone So, I'm going to put Mawmee in the name area, and then my telephone number. Gosh, being a member of the ASPCA is serious stuff! My problem is going to be carrying my membership card with me at all times! I've got a driver's license, and now this membership card! I need a wallet . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/451456 Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:09:25 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/451456 I've got a new word for you today. It's bogart - named after that movie star. It means to keep s ... bogart - named after that movie star. It means to keep something all to yourself so that no one else can have any of it. Here is a good example of how to use the word in a sentence: I like to bogart the Tiki in the house because if we all ate it, we would go broke! What do you bogart?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/450694 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 20:14:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/450694 Warning to all cats named Lucy . . . . . . or Luci . . . . . . . change your name ASAP! Your Mommy ... Luci. She has gone on a hunger strike. I don't blame her - look what her Mommy has done to her: 1. She insists on serving her food that, according to Luci, tastes like $#%#!!!. 2. She bought a ginormous bag of that food! 3. She has Tiki Cat in her town - no shipping costs, and her Mommy refuses to buy it for her! Then, there is poor Hazel Lucy. Look what her Mommy has done to her: 1. She is rationing her food! 2. Hazel Lucy has to wait until a bell chimes before she can get fed! 3. No more all-day-all-you-can-eat-buffet! I sure hope this craziness is only affecting Mommies that have girl cats named Lucy/Luci. I'm glad I'm a boy . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/450342 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 19:56:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/450342 Daddy told Mawmee that we were running low on Con Tiki - he is so silly, he doesn't even know the ri ... Con Tiki - he is so silly, he doesn't even know the right name for the greatest food on the planet! I told her she better order some soon because a Calvin without Tiki is an unhappy Calvin! Today the man in brown delivered a big 'ole box! It was full of yellow Tiki cans - woo hoo! I'm set for a couple of months . . . . . . . . . . if I don't share . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/449759 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:55:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/449759 My Pal of the Week, Lancelot, got his name because his Mommy had a big crush on the guy who played L ... Pal of the Week, Lancelot, got his name because his Mommy had a big crush on the guy who played Lancelot in her high school production of Camelot! Uh, wait a minute, that was my Mawmee! How come I'm not named Lancelot? Oh, yeah, I already had the name Calvin when I was rescued from death row. For this week, I'll be Calvin Lancelot! Okay, then, I don't know why he is named Lancelot, but it probably has something to do with the play Camelot. Lancelot is a world traveller! He is now living in Spain because his Daddy is in the Navy. It took him forever to get to Spain, and we were all worried about him, but he is loving his new home. He even gets to go outside in the back yard on a leash! I became friends with Lancelot after Samoa put him on her Dreamboat List. She can dream all she wants, but he is another orangie that doesn't want or need a girlfriend! Lancelot lives with a dog named Enigma! That dog looks like a little stuffed animal with cat ears! Check out his page because he doesn't always wear his cat ears. I think he only puts them on when he and Lancelot cuddle together! OMC - Lancelot cuddles with a dog? Lancelot rules the house! I think most orange cats do. That's what makes us so great. Wanna hear the neatest thing about Lancelot? When he is about to get in trouble, he blames it on a cow! That's right, he moos like a cow, and his Mommy and Daddy never blame him because they think the cow did it! Dang, I want a cow too! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Lancelot . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/449375 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:03:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/449375 Today I went over 20,000 views! Ecats, that must be a record - MOL! Nope, I know some cats have ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/449209 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:54:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/449209 It was butt freezing cold here last night, so that is when I like to get in bed and snuggle with Maw ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/447719 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:19:09 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/447719 Boogers is in a pickle! Well, we've all seen him as a pickle, but he is having computer problems. ... as a pickle, but he is having computer problems. You're not gonna believe this, but his Mommy knows how to send pmail from a piece of fruit! Apparently blackberries have their own keyboard! Who knew? Anyway, she sent Lancelot's Mommy an email to let all of us know that they are going to be off the computer because it is ready to die! She said this too: Catster java doesn't work on a blackberry! Okay, since when has Catster started making coffee? And I don't think java would work on a blackberrry because you're not supposed to have liquid around a computer. No wonder Boogers computer is about ready to die . . . . . . his Mommy must have been drinking coffee and spilled it on the fruit! Problem solved . . . . . . . . . back to my nap . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/447297 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:25:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/447297 My Pal of the Week doesn't host Jeopardy, but he is having a birthday today! Happy Birthday, Alex! ... Pal of the Week doesn't host Jeopardy, but he is having a birthday today! Happy Birthday, Alex! Alex has a sister, Annie, who is Sweet 16 today too! When Alex was rescued from the animal shelter, his sister reached out to him as he left to go to his forever home. Little did he know that one small act got her a new home too! Wowza, was he ever surprised when she walked through the door! They are really brother and sister - you know, from the same Mommy! Here is what I like about Alex: Alex is Super 16 . . . . . me too! Alex is the boss of his house . . . . . me too! Alex is handsome . . . . . me too! Alex is an Olde Furt . . . . . me too! Alex eats Wellness . . . . . me too! I also eat Tiki Cat - woo hoo! Alex loves his Mommy's lap . . . . . me too! I don't like hisMommy's lap, but I like my Mawmee's lap! I'd probably like his Mommy's lap if she was my Mommy. Alex gags over girls . . . . . me too! Alex is one cool friend, and I'm glad he is my Pal of the Week. Have a pawsome Go Orange, Super 16 Birthday Alex . . . . .and you too, Annie . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/445892 Sun, 6 Apr 2008 20:02:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/445892 My pal, Jack who is practically my neighbor-that-I've-never-met-in-purrson, tagged me. There are so ... Jack who is practically my neighbor-that-I've-never-met-in-purrson, tagged me. There are some cool questions in this tag game, so I'm gonna play. Name Four Jobs You've Had 1. Morning Alarm Clock 2. Professional Bed Tester 3. Administrator of the I Knead You Group 4. Being Cute Four Places You've Lived 1. On the streets 2. With my first Mommy, Phyllis 3. At the Humane Society 4. At my forever home with Mawmee and Daddy Four Places You Have Been 1. To the vet's office - I'm their favorite! 2. On the deck 3. In the backyard - only once just to see what I would do. I sniffed a hosta. 4. Under the bed Four Places You'd Rather Be 1. In the kitchen eating Tiki Cat 2. Mawmee's lap 3. Daddy's armpit 4. In my Calvin Cat bed I'm not gonna tag anycat, but if you want to play, go right ahead . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/445156 Fri, 4 Apr 2008 21:00:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/445156 Say hello to one of my newest friends on Catster, and my Pal of the Week, Rustle! When I named hi ... Pal of the Week, Rustle! When I named him my Pal of the Week last Sunday, he was spelling his name Russell, but now he is officially Rustle! I think spelling his name Rustle makes him more sophisticated! I don't know where Rustle lives because he doesn't have it on his page, but he was a stray before he found his forever home. I was a stray once too, so I know how scary that can be. The one thing we don't have in common - Rustle likes girls! Gag! He brought a girlfriend home once, and his Mommy let the girl in the house because she thought it was his sister, Lulu! MOL! He is a real babe magnet! We do have that in common! He is also a gardener and likes to help his Mommy plant flowers. He has an older brother named Jaffa, and an older sister named Lulu. I see that Lulu lives in Yorkshire, so I guess that is where Rustle lives. Isn't Yorkshire a pudding? Rustle and his family joined Catster in February, so be sure to stop by and ask them to be friends! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Rustle . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/444334 Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:09:36 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/444334 Some guy posing as me took over my page yesterday. He had the nerve to put Girls Rock as my backgro ... Girls Rock as my background! And he was awarded Olde Furt of the Day! Which meant all the girls went crazy and nibbled on his ears and chased him around the Olde Furts Home! But, I've kicked him off my page, and I'm back! And girls still make me gag . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/443762 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 06:36:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/443762 I love girls! I can't decide who I want to have as a girlfriend . . . . . . of course, Luna would ... Make Me a Supermodel, or Dancing with the Stars. I love it when they nibble on my ears. And I love sharing my Tiki Cat with Samoa. I will never gag about a girl ever again! Happy April Fool's Day . . . . . . . . . . MOL . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/442810 Sat, 29 Mar 2008 18:27:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/442810 My new Calvin Cat bed arrived! Remember, I told you all about it - it's made with love by Morgan' ... My new Calvin Cat bed arrived! Remember, I told you all about it - it's made with love by Morgan's Mommy. Mawmee put the bed in the dining room because that is where I like to take naps. The room is warm and the sun comes through the two windows. We've got 4 beds in that room - MOL! I don't usually check out a new bed for a few days, but my Calvin Cat Bed was only down one day, and I got in it! Of course, the minute the photographer saw me in the bed, she ran to get the camera! I've been in it several times already, so it's a keeper! Boogers informed me that his Mommy bought some of that fabric and made a bed out of it. I am going to get a royalty from all future beds she makes from that fabric! I told you that bed is gonna make me famous . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/442266 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:56:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/442266 2:35 a.m. All is quiet . . . . . . everyone is asleep . . . . . . . 2:36 a.m. Daddy's voic ... Towel, towel, towel, towel Mawmee's voice is heard yelling: Where is his head, where is he, where is his head? Guess who is heard: blah, blah, blah, blah, flojectile hairball Mawmee's voice is heard: Did I get it? Where is his head? Daddy's voice is heard: I think he peed on me! Guess who is heard: I did not pee on you, Daddy - Daddy has a vivid imagination! 2:37 a.m. We're all in the bathroom checking out my hairball and making sure nothing is on the bed! 2:40 a.m. All is quiet . . . . . . . everyone is asleep . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/442029 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:33:36 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/442029 You've heard of that silly television show called Wife Swap haven't you? Well, I'm starting up a ... Wife Swap haven't you? Well, I'm starting up a show called Cat Swap. The first story goes like this: Diego, from Oregon, isn't a big fan of the Tiki Cat food. Sure, he can get as much as he wants without shipping costs because his stores are overflowing with the Tiki. Calvin loves the Tiki Cat. However, his Tiki costs are extremely high due to shipping costs. He lives in the backwoods of Kentucky - no stores carry the coveted Tiki! This week on Cat Swap, Diego's family is getting a 2 for 1 deal! Calvin, and his brother, Gleek will be living at Diego's house in Oregon while Diego spends his week in Kentucky. Gleek is going along for two reasons: to keep Calvin company, and to visit his secret admirer, Diego's sister, LuLu! Will Diego be able to handle the wrath of Samoa? Will Fancy Feast be enough to keep him satisfied? Will LuLu be able to keep her paws off Gleek? Will Calvin get enough cuddle time and kisses from Diego's Mommy? Tune in . . . . . . . . MOL . . . . . . . . . P.S. My order of Tiki Cat came today, along with my Calvin Cat Bed from Morgan's Mommy! Woo hooo . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/441747 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:22:02 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/441747 Since I've been on Catster for two years, I've made a lot of friends. When I thought about picking ... Pal of the Week this week, I decided to check out my oldest friend - not old as in age, but old as in first friend. It looks like my oldest, or first friend, was Ruben! Ruben is one of the best dressed cats on Catster! I hardly recognize him naked! Ruben's forums motto is The Boss - looks like we have that in common! His special skills include being adorable and very spoiled - looks like we have that in common! Man, Ruben has his Mommy trained! He wakes her up early in the morning with a really high pitched, annoying meow to tell her he is hungry. She jumps right out of bed to feed him because she loves him so much - looks like I need to move to Ruben's house because it takes me forever to get anybody up in the morning to feed me. And there is no jumping involved. I need to take some notes on how Ruben accomplished that trick! Ruben's page is super duper cool right now - be sure to check out his underwater adventure! Thanks for being my oldest pal, Ruben, and for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/441057 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 06:14:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/441057 I'm remembering Grandpaw today - he would have been 87 years old! I asked Mawmee to tell me a story ... Turn in a Pusher! If you knew someone who was dealing in drugs, you could anonymously call and turn them in. Well, Grandpaw wanted to T.I.P. so badly, and he kept asking Mawmee to give him some names. She said her high school was pretty squeaky clean back in the 70's - oh yeah, there were probably some pot smokers, but she didn't know any, and she certainly didn't know any pushers! So, poor Grandpaw never got to T.I.P. That story reminded me of a pusher right here on Catster - not a drug pusher, but a Tiki Pusher - somebody who gets you started on Tiki, and then once you start, there is no stopping! Just for you, Grandpaw, I'm gonna T.I.P. to Catster! Here he is, Catster - beware of the Tiki Pusher! MOL! Happy Birthday, Grandpaw - I hope you are celebrating with the angels . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/440578 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:25:49 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/440578 My pal, Luke, told me that I have a bed named after me! What? Srsly? So, I checked it out, a ... checked it out, and it's true! Morgan the Pirate Gato's Mommy makes and sells the coolest beds, and she named a very purrfect bed for chillaxin, The Calvin Cat Bed! Oh nooooooooo, she told the world that my nickname is Love Muffin - I'm sure Apache had something to do with that - the girl is constantly trying to nibble my ears! Thanks, Morgan's Mommy for naming a bed after me. I sure hope your sales soar . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/439838 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:20:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/439838 It's official. I'm addicted. To Tiki Cat - the yellow can - Ahi Tuna! I need a dealer. I ... I'm addicted. To Tiki Cat - the yellow can - Ahi Tuna! I need a dealer. I'm telling you, I'm addicted! Dang, no dealers with free shipping! Begged Daddy - I told you, I'm addicted! Mawmee said, anything for our Calvin boy! Order went in tonight to a dealer. I hope they ship fast because there is very little left in the yellow can. It's mine . . . . . . . all mine . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/439410 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:58:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/439410 Our Daddy was really funny this morning. We were in bed and it was time to get up and get my brea ... There is something not right about this! We all started laughing . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/438558 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:30:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/438558 I had my afternoon snack. The purple Tiki Cat can got cracked open. I told Mawmee even though it w ... I am Calvin, and I just ate Tiki Cat from the purple can! The photographer ran to get my picture because I've never been on the little footstool before. That's because I wasn't a Tiki Cat before . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/438319 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:50:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/438319 Once upon a time, something terrible happened in New Orleans. It was called Hurricane Katrina, and ... Autumn got her own page. Mawmee was able to send a pmail to that cocker spaniel. Mission accomplished. But then, Autumn started getting friend invites . . . . . . . group invites . . . . . visitors to her page leaving her bones . . . . . . Mawmee started laughing . . . . . what was this Dogster all about anyway? Oh my cats - there is Catster too? Samoa got a page . . . . . . I got a page . . . . . . . . .Violet got a page! One day later . . . . . . . Dogster/Catster Plus - we were hooked! Hundreds of friends, gobs of groups, rosettes, zealies, decorating pages, sharing ideas, laughing, crying . . . . . . . we are still hooked, and we love Dogster and Catster! That is why I have chosen Autumn as my Pal of the Week - she started it all, and we miss her so much. Thanks, Autumn, for being my pal! Have a piece of our anniversary cake . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/436927 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:22:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/436927 I've got a new phrase for you today - Cheers Big Ears. Here is how it goes down: You and your br ... Cheers Big Ears. Here is how it goes down: You and your brother both stand next to the Drinkwell water fountain. It can be the Platinum fountain, the plain fountain, or just a water bowl if your parents don't like you. You say: Cheers big ears! Then your brother says: Same goes, big nose! Then you both get a drink of water! This phrase also works really good if your dog brother gets Diary of the Day over on Dogster and he is wearing rabbit ears! Congratulations, Rocky . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/436151 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 20:08:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/436151 My Pal of the Week is gonna be 10 years old on Saturday - it's Pansy! I just realized Pansy is fr ... Pal of the Week is gonna be 10 years old on Saturday - it's Pansy! I just realized Pansy is from Canada. I thought she was from New Jersey or Pittsburgh! Okay, here is the 411 on Pansy. She lived the first 9 years with some old person that died. The old person's relative didn't want Pansy because she eats expensive tuna and chicken, so he was gonna dump her at the Humane Society. Gosh - we have the same story - except I was dumped at the Humane Society before I got to my forever home! So, Pansy got her new forever home with a Mommy that says she has been well fed, and her skills are TBD! Looking at her page, I think she has a lot of skills: 1. She can skateboard! 2. She knows ballet! 3. She plays the guitar! 4. She is Dr. Weiner's nurse! 5. She is a chef! She needs to get her Mommy to update her skills section! If you wanna see something that will make you MOL, look at the little white square on Pansy's face. Now, look at the little black square on Diego's face! They must be related! Something big is going down on Saturday. Pansy has a mysterious admirer named Tom that has something important to ask her on her birthday. She doesn't know who Tom is, but she already has a wedding dress picked out. That's enough to make me gag! Have a Happy Birthday on Saturday, Pansy! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . even if you are a girl . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/434762 Sat, 8 Mar 2008 07:14:17 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/434762 I woke up this morning, and I think I'm in Canada . . . . . . or New Hampshire! I wonder if Luke or ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/434491 Fri, 7 Mar 2008 11:08:25 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/434491 Just like Catster with their holiday rosettes, we try to keep up with the holidays too! This morn ... Not these guys, but these! They were the green treats, and they are supposed to make your breath smell good. So, after we had our treats, Violet and I went into the dining room. I asked him if my breath smelled good. He said it did, but he also thought how cool a green flojectile would look - in time for St. Patrick's Day! One of us - but I'm not telling - left a surprise St. Paddy's Day flojectile hairball under the dining room table! I could tell Mawmee was very happy about the holiday gift we left her. We aim to please . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/433747 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 14:16:08 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/433747 Happy 3rd Birthday to my Pal of the Week, Simi! You might have to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY loudly becau ... Pal of the Week, Simi! You might have to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY loudly because Simi is deaf. He was rescued from a shopping center parking lot. His first Mommy couldn't handle him, so she gave him to his new forever home. He is a very, very, very, very active boy, and loves to play - and he has 6 brothers and sisters to play with - isn't he lucky? Be sure to stop by and visit his new sister, Baby. Apparently, Baby is very spunky! MOL - we have a Spunky at our house too! He also has a sister that is all white just like him. Her name is Cinderella. Gosh, we have a princess at our house too. Looks like Simi and I have a lot in common! Simi got a Voki, and joined the Voki Madness group, so you can go leave him a birthday wish on his Voki! I hope you have the greatest birthday today, Simi! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/432219 Sat, 1 Mar 2008 19:03:26 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/432219 My ginormous free Shutterfly picture was finally put in a frame. It has been sitting around waiting ... ginormous free Shutterfly picture was finally put in a frame. It has been sitting around waiting to get hung on the wall. I wanted it over the fireplace in the living room, but Samoa started crying that she wanted her picture over the fireplace, so the whole fireplace idea got nixed! I found an even more purrfect place for Mawmee to hang it. It is in the computer bedroom. When I'm sitting at the computer leaving Voki messages, all I have to do is look up, and there I am - in living color - with eyes the size of dinner plates! I look so pawsome in ginormous! Srsly . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/431590 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:12:21 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/431590 What can I say about my Pal of the Week this week? ALOT! First of all, Mercy is celebrating her ... Pal of the Week this week? ALOT! First of all, Mercy is celebrating her 7th birthday tomorrow! Second of all, she is soooo photogenic! Third of all, she knows how to dress! Fourth of all, she knows the importance of staying in shape! Fifth of all, she has a pawsome Mommy and Daddy who love kitties and doggies very much! Sixth of all, she wears a neat-o collar! Seventh of all, she is the oldest in her family, and she is only gonna be seven! Eighth of all, she has that many cat siblings - wowza, can you say fun house? Ninth of all, she has over 16,000 friends! That's gotta be a world record! Tenth of all, she gets the mulky mulk at the bottom of the cereal bowl when her Daddy is finished - wowza, we get that too - but we have to take turns! Eleventh of all, that's the pet headcount they do each night before bed! Twelfth of all, Mercy has a hot lips Voki! Thirteenth of all, can you believe that Mercy was a stray when her Mommy and Daddy found her? Fourteenth of all, that's the number of Dogster/Catster pages that her Mommy keeps up - she deserves a trophy, don't you think? But most of all, I'm glad she is my Pal of the Week! Have a pawsome birthday tomorrow, Mercy! Thanks for being my pal . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/429830 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 18:00:57 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/429830 You won't believe it - Sparky joined the Voki Madness! group! You know who Sparky is, don't you? ... Sparky joined the Voki Madness! group! You know who Sparky is, don't you? He is the Top Cat's dog! He is an angel at the bridge now, but he is very excited about our new group. And guess what? He even sent me a Catster Cassanova rosette! Calvin is a Catster Cassanova - can you say that fast 3 times! Thanks, Sparky, for the very special gift and for joining us . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/429536 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:50:17 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/429536 My friend, Lancelot, told me that he thinks his vocabulary is suffering because I haven't had a new ... chillaxin, flojectile, and srsly! Well, I don't want to be bragadocious, but my new group, Voki Madness! is kicking tail - we already have 36 members - and one of them is a dog! Don't worry, she won't bite! She is Luna's sister. There you go, Lancelot, what are you gonna be bragadocious about today . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/428764 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:32:22 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/428764 Today, my Pal of the Week celebrates his 3rd birthday - on the birthday of George Washington! Happy ... Pal of the Week celebrates his 3rd birthday - on the birthday of George Washington! Happy Birthday Captain Morgan! I have a lot of pirate friends. Captain Morgan is not only a pirate - he is the Governor of Jamaica! He knows how to rule Jamaica from Minnesota where he has his ship docked - he does it via satellite! He has a crew that he constantly supervises - Moose and Sparkman - in addition to his Swabbie Mom and Dad! You know how dirty pirates can get, don't you? Well, Captain Morgan has more free time for the ladies because he only washes his white fur! Why waste time on the black fur - the dirt doesn't show! He is one smart pirate if you ask me! I don't think he washes under his armpits either because he likes it when the deck hands scratch under his pits! And you can tell that Morgan is a real pirate because he talks like one! In fact, one of his most favorite days is Talk Like A Pirate Day which is September 19th. I'm gonna try again this year to talk like a pirate. I hope you have a pawsome birthday today, Captain Morgan! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/428027 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:10:47 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/428027 I know a lot of you are wondering what I sound like in real life. Well, wonder no longer. I've got ... har, har! My friends, Boogers and Hondo, have Voki's too! Wait til you hear their voices! I'm just wondering what Voki means . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/426534 Sat, 16 Feb 2008 19:01:46 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/426534 I got my tail checked out this morning. A warm washcloth was heading my way, and I kept on the move ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/425986 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:27:06 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/425986 I've got a bump on my tail. It hurts when Mawmee touches it. She just found it yesterday. I thi ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/425502 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:13:20 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/425502 Roses are red Violets are blue Today couldn't be over A minute too soon! MOL! I know that e ... Roses are red Violets are blue Today couldn't be over A minute too soon! MOL! I know that even though it won't be Valentine's Day tomorrow, I'll still have the girls flirting with me! Paul Newman knows what I'm going through! I'm seeing all kinds of Catster engagements and wedding proposals today, and I'm thinkin' how glad I am that I'm not 21! Thanks to all my friends for my many Valentine rosettes - I haven't had time to send thank yous to everycat, but please know that I appreciate them all - even the ones from girls! Happy Heart Day . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/425080 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:20:57 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/425080 My Pal of the Week is Pooh Bear! Pooh is just a youngster, and his previous owner must have been ... Pal of the Week is Pooh Bear! Pooh is just a youngster, and his previous owner must have been a creep because they took him to a Petsmart and gave him to the cashier to hold for a minute, and they never came back! I guess it ended up being a good thing because his foster Mommy and Daddy fell in love with him, and that's how he got his forever home. His Daddy has a special place in his heart for orange cats. I think every Daddy has that same spot in their hearts! Just like me, Pooh Bear rules his house. However, he has a talent that I don't have - he can open doors! That cat is going places! And he also has a tail the size of California! Wowza! Pooh Bear hasn't learned that girls are gag - he likes his sister, Sunshine! She is the princess around the house, and take a look at this! I've got to teach that boy a few things about girls! Happy Valentine's Week, Pooh Bear! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/424472 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:24:03 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/424472 Daddy is home! His normal 35 minute trip took 3 hours - yep, 3 hours! Geesh, do you think peopl ... Zamboni! MOL . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/424398 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:42:48 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/424398 My Daddy has called and said it will take him forever to get home! The snow is coming down hard . . ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/423568 Sat, 9 Feb 2008 18:37:55 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/423568 She might mooooo like one, but Maggie Moo is no cow! MM wrote a real cool diary entry about our f ... Maggie Moo is no cow! MM wrote a real cool diary entry about our family! That was super duper sweet of her. Oh my cats - she has my badge on her page! Is there a girl on Catster that doesn't have the hots for me? I'll bet Shutterfly is gonna make some big bucks on all those 16 x 20 pictures the girls are gonna order of me! They'll probably want me to be the Shutterfly spokescat. Thanks Maggie Moo - even if you did say I was childish - MOL . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/423070 Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:09:15 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/423070 Wowza, have you ever seen a humongous picture of me? Well, I hadn't either until today when my free ... Oh my cats - it is the most pawsome picture ever! I am srsly handsome - just like all the girls say! This is the picture that Shutterfly made! My eyes are the size of dinner plates! Dang, I want that picture hung in the living room over the fireplace! If any of you have a fireplace, and you knead a really nice picture, feel free to order a 16 x 20 of me. You can be chillaxin and looking at me 24/7! MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/422097 Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:23:08 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/422097 Today, my Pal of the Week is celebrating his 3rd birthday! Happy Birthday, Aspen! I have one que ... Pal of the Week is celebrating his 3rd birthday! Happy Birthday, Aspen! I have one question for Aspen! How do you know you're you? I know I'm me because I'm the only orange one in the family. But take a look around Aspen's crib - they all look like him! Geesh, that has to be confusing! Aspen is named after a mountain in Colorado. How cool is that - I'm named for a kid in the funny papers! Aspen is a ragdoll - they are really friendly and sweet kitties who like to be held and brushed. I think I'm part ragdoll! Aspen has a girlfriend named Murphy. New Jersey and Tennessee don't have the same dating laws that we have in Kentucky. Aspen spends most of the day dreaming about his girlfriend. You know how girls are all sappy and like parties - well, you can stop in at the birthday party Murphy is having for Aspen today. I'll be hanging out at Aspen's page because he got a super duper birthday cake, a box of Valentine candy, and some cupcakes! Happy Birthday, Aspen! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/421859 Tue, 5 Feb 2008 17:20:59 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/421859 I knew it was coming . . . . . . . Valentine rosettes . . . . . . . LuLu was the first to smooch ... LuLu was the first to smooch me! Then Luna, the lunatic in love sent me a cupid! And I got another smooch from Apache - she has a serious crush on me too! I gotta put up with this for another whole week? Not to mention Samoa walking around here like her litter doesn't stink because she got mentioned in the newsletter - geesh! Laissez les bons temps rouler . . . . . . . .*that should impress the girls*]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/421407 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 17:25:01 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/421407 When I was talking about girls coming out of the woodwork this morning, I forgot to tell you that Ko ... Ko put me as one of her seven Catster stallions! Here is what she had to say about me: 3. Calvin, you hunk of burnin' orange lovely mancat, you. You noticed that I'm #3 on her list! I pretty sure I'm #1 on Luna's list. She has a song on her page dedicated to me. Hurry up Valentine's Day - let's get this over with . . . . . . . . gag . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/421198 Mon, 4 Feb 2008 09:13:39 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/421198 Geesh, the closer it gets to Valentine's Day, the more girls show up at my page cupcaking with me! ... Mulan sent me a pmail telling me we could make beautiful kittens together if we weren't both fixed! If that ain't cupcakin', I don't know what is!!! I guess that winking picture Boogers made for me has something to do with it. I'm not flirting - I've got something in my eye! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/420970 Sun, 3 Feb 2008 18:28:23 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/420970 Well, the governors of Georgia and Ohio don't have any trouble keeping a balanced budget in their st ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/420300 Sat, 2 Feb 2008 07:12:32 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/420300 I was chillaxin with Violet in the dining room this morning. He looked over and said, Did you se ... Did you see where Kentucky doesn't have enough money in the budget, and education is gonna get cut which means Daddy won't get a raise which is bad news for us?! Srsly?, I said. So, I decided to call the Governor and tell him how to balance the budget. *ring . . . . . . ring . . . . .* Hello, I knead to talk to the Governor! Governor - if you would quit selling popcorn and get off your ABC, you would see that balancing the state's budget is easier than cupcaking: 1. Fire all the local weather reporters! 2. Sell the Super Doppler 3000, Thunderbolt 700, Satellite 6000, Storm Tracker 920, Hurricane Tracker 10000, and Radar Super Duper Satellite 459! 3. Keep your phone! 4. Call Phil everyday to find out what the weather is gonna be. He's already told you about the next six weeks - it's still gonna be winter! My cats, that was easy! Who needs special people and stuff to predict the weather? All I do is look out the window, and I know exactly what the weather is for the day! Thanks, Phil, for doin' your job today . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/420109 Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:32:38 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/420109 Your word for this week is ABC - it stands for air conditioner booty! Here is what it means: ... ABC - it stands for air conditioner booty! Here is what it means: A cat whose butt when viewed from the side resembles a wall-unit air conditioner protruding from a house. Try to use it sometime this week. If you have a female sibling, it should be easy. I whispered to Violet just this morning: Dang, did you see Samoa's ABC knocking Mawmee's drink off the coffee table last night? MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/419672 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:16:02 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/419672 I was tagged by Apache. You know how it works - you list 7 random facts about yourself and then you ... Apache. You know how it works - you list 7 random facts about yourself and then you tag other cats. I don't like to do the tagging because I know a lot of cats don't like to play the game, but I'll play along. Instead of listing 7 random facts, I thought I would list 7 things about me that drive the girls crazy. And believe me, the girls are crazy about me - Apache included! 1. My eyes! 2. The tufts on the end of my ears! 3. My age - girls dig older boys! 4. The fact that I look good in hats or totally nood! 5. I can wear pink and not be afraid of losing my masculinity! 6. Did I mention my eyes? 7. I play hard to get - they love it! Eat your heart out girls . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/419056 Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:03:49 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/419056 My Pal of the Week is a Mouse! Mouse and I are Olde Furts, and we both live with sisters! I like ... Pal of the Week is a Mouse! Mouse and I are Olde Furts, and we both live with sisters! I like Mouse because he reminds me of Violet, Gleek, and Spunky - all rolled together into one cool cat! You can't tell by looking at him, but Mouse is considered royalty in Connecticut. He is the Lord of the Manor, and he has an official title - Mouse, the Earl of Meowzer. I think I need an official title too. For this week, I will be called Calvin, the Duke of Wowza! Mouse's story is a lot like Violet's. He showed up at his new house, and his Mommy contacted his other owner, and she said to go ahead and keep him. What a dope she must have been because she is now missing out on having a great cat in her life! I've been purring for Mouse because he has thyroid problems, and the vet is trying to get everything normal. His Daddy gives him the pills he needs. What I wouldn't give to be a fly on the wall to see his Daddy give him a pill. Our Daddy could never figure that out! Mouse doesn't like to brag about it, but he is related to Vincent Van Gogh. Have you seen his ear? Not really - I just made that up! MOL! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Mouse . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/418407 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:31:42 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/418407 Mawmee is home. I ran up to her when she came in the door because I wanted to hear all about the du ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/418006 Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:35:12 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/418006 I just heard Mawmee tell Daddy that she has to leave early in the morning because someone is coming ... Oh my cats! Is that why Mawmee and Daddy have been spending so much time over at Grandmaw's house on the weekends - there are more than 15 ducks living in the house? Why didn't Gleek, Spunky, and Sugar tell us about this!! This is major news! And just what are those ducks doing to get so dirty? Don't they leave water in the tub for the ducks? And what are they feeding the ducks? There is no furniture in the house - what are the ducks sleeping on at night? So many ducks . . . . . . . . so few answers . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/416563 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:23:01 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/416563 Samoa has created a playlist of Valentine songs for her page. They shuffle around, so it might take ... Pal of the Week away from his gal! One of her songs goes like this: Gimme, gimme, gimme, a man after midnight . . . . . Run, Gimme, run! Stick with Phoebe - you don't want anything to do with Samoa. Believe me . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/416199 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:20:24 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/416199 The mail lady knocked on the door today because there was a package for me, and it was too big to fi ... Pal of the Week, Gimme! I wondered what in the world it could be! I told Mawmee to hurry up and open it - it must be a very important present! She opened the box, and there were a couple of plastic bags on top - packing material, she thought. She pulled those bags out, and guess what? There were more bags . . . . . . . . and more bags . . . . . . . and more bags! We all started giggling! It was a box of bags! Yipppppppeeeeeeeee - we can now resume peeing and pooping on a regular basis! We were having to take shifts because of running out of scoop bags! Isn't that the most pawsome present any cat could get? Well, not really the most pawsome ever, but Mawmee was pretty excited about it! Thank you, Gimme, for giving us a good laugh, and a good supply of bags . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/415923 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:45:26 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/415923 Before I became a Catster, I thought the only boogers were those in my nose. But, I quickly becam ... Boogers! And, today, I'm gonna tell you about car boogers! It's your new word for this week, so try to use it in conversation with somecat! When I took my car out the other day to get some bags I came home and found car boogers hanging from each of the mudflaps! I kicked the mudflap, and the car booger fell in the garage. It made a really cool mess, but I'm not in charge of cleaning up the garage, so I left the boogers there and came in the house! Does your car have boogers? . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/415799 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:15:05 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/415799 Not only is he my Pal of the Week, Gimme (Guillermo Hemmingway) was the inspiration for a song! Wow ... Pal of the Week, Gimme (Guillermo Hemmingway) was the inspiration for a song! Wowza, he is famous! Gimme gimme more Gimme more Gimme gimme more Boozle Butt, as I like to call him, lives in sunny Florida with his sister, Ele' (Elphaba Harriott); brother, Ambrogino; and a dog named Diogi "Geely" McGillicutty. Gosh, have you ever heard such interesting names? I'm glad I don't talk to them on the phone because I can't pronounce any of them! I think their dog used to belong to Lucille Ball. Okay, back to Puddin' Pop, as I like to call him! When you visit his page, you might have trouble figuring out which one is Gimme because he has so many other cats' pictures on his page. It just shows what a sensitive guy he is - he is purring for Shelby's family right now because Shelby just went to the bridge. Another pawsome thing about Bamboozle, as I like to call him, is his paws! He has 7.5 toes on each front paw, and 6.5 on each back paw. Well, they aren't really toes, but extra things growing out of his pads. Samoa has those too. I wonder if his Mombo freaked out when she first those extra-terrestrial toes? Our Mawmee did! Then she found out they are like a callous, and can be trimmed just like a nail! Gimme has a girlfriend. What is with all my guy friends having girlfriends - gag! Well, Tiny Two Toes, as I like to call him, thank you for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/414946 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 17:32:23 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/414946 My friend, Gimme, alerted me to a real goof on my page! I have a ticker counting down until Valenti ... Flirtin' Time. Gimme informed me that it should say, Cupcakin' Time since that was one of the new words I taught you guys! Thanks, Gimme - I've changed it. So, while I'm at it, here's a new one for you: Selling Popcorn and an example of what it means: Violet was getting his valentine pictures taken today, and I was just standing around selling popcorn! MOL . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/414431 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:49:21 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/414431 Who did you think I was talking about when you read my diary title? MOL! I'm not talking about a ... Litter! I guess I'm gonna take the car out for a spin and do some shopping so I can bring bags home. I gotta do everything around here . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/413398 Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:14:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/413398 . . . . . . . I smell the birthday cake of my chum! Today is my Pal of the Week's second birthday ... Pal of the Week's second birthday! Happy Birthday Fido! Fido was born a dog. That's why his name is Fido. When he was 6 months old, he decided that being a cat would be better. I don't blame him - dogs usually have an odor about them that isn't good. So the name stayed, and he became Fido the cat. Being a dog for six months really confused him because look at this: 1. He likes to sit in the litter box because it's comfortable. 2. He pants like a dog when he plays. That just proves that you can take the cat out of the dog, but you can't take the dog out of the cat. That's pretty profound stuff! 3. He has a girlfriend. Enough said! 4. He belongs to a group called Friends of Sphynxes in Mariachiland. I don't even know what that means! 5. He speaks French - Qu'est-ce qui? Parlez vous francais? Moi aussi! Tres bien! Like I said in #4, I don't even know what that means! 6. One of his nicknames is Garbage Disposal! I can hear his Mommy calling him: Come here Garbage Disposal, your dinner is ready! Well, I don't care if he is a little strange, he's a good friend, and I hope he has a pawsome birthday. Maybe when he gets older like me he'll forget about his past life as a dog! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Fido . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/413212 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:17:04 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/413212 Several of my friends have pmailed me about that free Tampax offer. I didn't know what a Tampax was ... know I want to take advantage of that free offer! Here is what the experienced cats have told me: Well you know they do make the BEST Cat Toys! Try running through the house with one in your mouth when there is a house full of company. You can bat it to the females and watch their eyes get big? and look what else you can do with them: Maybe if we roll it in catnip it will become a catnip cigar! and another friend says: Hey, I am up fur anything that dangles by a string! And free is free, right? and another friend advises: It's like the poor man's mouse! Gosh, first the free Shutterfly book, and now this! Catster is the greatest . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/413072 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:04:20 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/413072 Any of you cats gonna get that free sample of Tampax that is on the front page of Catster? I'm th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/412105 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 18:35:02 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/412105 My word for today is . . . . . . . cupcaking! One of the girls in our Olde Furts group is famous fo ... cupcaking! One of the girls in our Olde Furts group is famous for this! If you know Elsa, then I don't have to tell you the meaning of cupcaking! If you don't know Elsa, then I'll tell you that cupcaking means being flirty! Have a pawsome weekend . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/411540 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:25:44 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/411540 I was chillaxin on my fleece bed when all of a sudden my tummy started rumbling. So I got up and di ... flojectile on the carpet. Srsly . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/411215 Wed, 9 Jan 2008 09:03:03 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/411215 . . . . . . . and I'm not talking Keith! I'm talking about talking cool. If you read Boogers diary ... Knead On sign-off that I do. For the next few days, I'm gonna teach you some new cool words to use with your friends. Yesterday, I told you about chillaxin. I'm proud of Gleek because he already used that word in his diary today. Today's word is Srsly. See if you can tell what it means from this sentence: I am srsly into napping! Knead on . . . . . . . . . . . srsly . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/410976 Tue, 8 Jan 2008 15:11:22 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/410976 I was chillaxin on my fleece bed in the dining room when all of a sudden a loud, obnoxious noise ran ... Upstairs, I yelled - it's coming from upstairs! She ran upstairs and saw Samoa running to get under the bed! Aha, it was the weather radio that Daddy took from Grandmaw's house. There are severe thunderstorms nearby and that stupid radio alerts you by ringing a noise that can be heard in six states! It doesn't stop ringing until you push a button. I can tell you right now that the radio will be toast before the end of the night! What would we do if nobody was around to push the button? Go deaf . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/410604 Mon, 7 Jan 2008 17:35:28 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/410604 Mawmee came home with some new food tonight - just for me! Somecat suggested kitten food, so I'm go ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/410213 Sun, 6 Jan 2008 17:28:04 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/410213 My new Pal of the Week is really two Pals of the Week! They are not: Tango and Cash Victor Ne ... Pal of the Week is really two Pals of the Week! They are not: Tango and Cash Victor Newman and Johnny Cash Andy Gibbs and Jason Bateman Cash and Register They are: Jason Cash, but you can call him Cash and Victor Gibbs, but you can call him Gibbs! My two new pals were guided to their new Mommy and Daddy by Angel Buddie and Angel McKenna! We are all so happy to meet them, and we know they will have a pawsome time on Catster! Look how well they get along! Be sure to check out the way-cool heart on Gibbs' side - have you ever seen such a pawsome mark? It's like the heart Gordy has on his head! And I know Cash is gonna grow up and be the most handsome orange boy ever! And you'll never believe this - look at Oscar, the kitty who donated blood at one time to Buddie. Now, look at Cash! Wowza! Welcome to your new forever home, and to Catster, Cash and Gibbs! Thanks for being my Pals of the Week . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/409802 Sat, 5 Jan 2008 15:19:12 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/409802 *drumroll please* . . . . . . . . . . . . I'm A-OK! Thyroid . . . . . . . . . good! Liver . ... I'm A-OK! Thyroid . . . . . . . . . good! Liver . . . . . . . . . purrfect! Kidneys . . . . . . . . functioning great! White blood cell/red blood cell counts . . . . . . . . . super! The only value that was a tiny bit elevated, but nothing to be concerned with, was my pancreas. So, it's a big mystery as to why I've lost some weight, but I think I've figured it out - this big 'ole boy has been hogging all the food around here! Mawmee said she might buy me my own dry food - something to put a little weight on me. Bring it on . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/409420 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 12:57:25 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/409420 Well, we all know every January Boogers goes on a diet - he claims to be fluffy, not fat! All I hav ... Boogers goes on a diet - he claims to be fluffy, not fat! All I have to say about that is Meh!! He is trying to lose 3 pounds, and I've lost 2 pounds doing nothing but sleeping - MOL! I just got back from the vet. I saw a dead squirrel in the road on the way there. I saw two big fat rabbits in the lobby in a cage. I told them they were coming home with me for some good 'ole rabbit stew. They looked scared! Then I went back to the exam room with Leslie. I guess Sarah had the day off. Leslie stuck something up my butt, and kept it there for about an hour. She weighed me - I'm down to 10 pounds. Then she went to get the doctor. The doctor came in and checked me over. She said my heart sounded really good. When she poked around my belly, she said I probably had to pee because my bladder was full. She lifted up my tail and said I did a good job with grooming. I told her I had to stay handsome because there are a lot of girls who flirt with me. Then she said, I need a CBC! I looked at her and said, Well, it's a good thing I'm here, because I knead, and I'm also a CBC - cute blonde cat - wowza, it was her lucky day! Then they took me in the back where all the torture takes place. She really wanted some of my pee, so she stuck a 20 foot needle into my side and took some - isn't that illegal? Then the vampire came out and got my blood. It's a good thing I'm old and can't remember stuff too long because what they do to you in a vet's office could scar you for life! According to the vet, when an older cat loses weight there are three things to be concerned about: kidneys, thyroid, and diabetes. We'll get the results of the blood torture in a day or two. In the meantime, I think the best solution to weight loss is more food! That's my story, and I'm stickin' to it! Dang . . . . . . . . we forgot to bring the rabbits home with us . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/409298 Fri, 4 Jan 2008 06:15:24 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/409298 Today I'm going to see Sarah - you remember her, she works at the vet's office. I don't know why I ... How's Calvin? Mawmee said I look like I'm losing weight, and she is concerned. I'm acting okay, eating okay, peeing okay, pooping okay, but you know how Mawmees can be - she wants to make sure nothing is going on inside that could be causing me to look skinny. The only thing going on inside is my tummy growling because I'm hungry! Where's my breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/408940 Thu, 3 Jan 2008 08:56:12 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/408940 All our weather pixies have disappeared. I think they left because it is so stinking cold here toda ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/407866 Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:22:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/407866 My Pal of the Week is a real mystery boy - Ying Yang - also known as Yingy. Ying Yang is one ha ... Pal of the Week is a real mystery boy - Ying Yang - also known as Yingy. Ying Yang is one handsome dude, and he is a mystery because he disappears and his Mommy doesn't know where he goes! He was a stray that started showing up at Sampson Silver Dollar's house and Sampy's Mommy would feed him. She isn't really sure if he has another home somewhere, but he only comes around when the weather is nice. Yingy was captured and got his boyhood removed. He tried living in Sampy's house, but not everycat was getting along, there was a big fight, blood, stitches, antibiotics . . . . . . .so, Yingy had to go back outside. But . . . . . . . . Sampy's Mommy wants so much to bring Yingy back in the house and try once again for everycat to get along. However . . . . . . . Yingy, being the mystery boy, eludes capture! He faithfully shows up for dinner when it isn't raining or snowing or cold or windy. But, he won't let his Mommy pick him up! My big wish for 2008 is that Yingy realizes what a good thing he has going, and lets his Mommy bring him in the house. Then, I hope they all can get along, and Yingy can become an indoor kitty! Of course, until that happens, I'll be purring that Yingy has a safe, warm place to stay this winter. Now you know the story of Ying Yang - my Pal of the Week! Happy New Year, Yingy, and thanks for being my pal . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/407180 Sat, 29 Dec 2007 19:04:07 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/407180 Before we were abandoned for Christmas, I got a new fleece bed - handmade by Mawmee! She also made ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/404933 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:37:09 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/404933 My Pal of the Week is 4 years old today! Happy Birthday, Boogers! Now, you may think Boogers is ... Pal of the Week is 4 years old today! Happy Birthday, Boogers! Now, you may think Boogers is young, but let me tell you, he has taught me a whole new vocabulary. Here are some of his famous sayings: Dang - which can be a good dang, like, Dang us tux's are good looking, or a bad dang, like, Why is that dang cat standing outside in the snow?? OMC - translated means Oh, my cats!, or, Oh, my catness! He usually means it in a good way, like, OMC! Thank you so much guys!!! Litter - he usually says this when he has computer problems! Pressies - presents he gets from his friends! Besties - his best friends - he has a gazillion! Gazillion - this is one of my terms - it means more than you can count! Dude - he says this a lot too - usually about us boy cats! Kick tail - I am exhausted still from the kick tail party! He also has special alphabet screams that really don't have any interpretation, but they are cool. Here are some of them: EEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Oooooooo Zzzzzzzzzzzz WEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Mmmmmmmmm MWHAHAHAHA WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa OMC! Thanks, dude, for being my kick-tail bestie! Dang - Santa will be here tomorrow night! WEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Merry Christmas . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/403917 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:29:27 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/403917 Have you seen this fine group of cats? The Catster Stat guy has compiled a list of the Top 100 Ki ... this fine group of cats? The Catster Stat guy has compiled a list of the Top 100 Kitty Names on Catster! He doesn't know how to do math, though. He has the name Calvin listed with 73 cats named like me. When you click on Calvin, it shows that there are 86 of us! And 64 of them belong to my Cool Calvin Club! See if your name made the list . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/403766 Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:35:36 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/403766 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/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/403487 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:00:44 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/403487 I can't wait to hear what Scooter says about the new homepage! I'd link you to Scooter's page, but ... Olde Furts don't like change. All night Samoa has been complaining about Diary Central, and how the Diary of the Day doesn't have a picture on the homepage anymore. I saw where Simba updated her diary. When I clicked on it, it wasn't the Simba I thought it was - MOL! No picture was there to tell me which Simba updated her diary. This homepage makes me gag . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/402270 Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:57:36 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/402270 There's a new Elf in town Everybody's talking 'bout the new Elf in town Ooh, hoo Everybody's walk ... new Elf in town Everybody's talking 'bout the new Elf in town Ooh, hoo Everybody's walkin' like the new Elf in town There's a new Elf in town I don't want to hear it There's a new Elf in town I don't want to hear it Oooh, hoooo]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/402170 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:37:32 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/402170 Santa made an early visit to our house and brought me a new bed! I've got the lime green fuzzy ha ... a new bed! I've got the lime green fuzzy hammock bed - it's the bed that Mercy talked about in her diary - and it's just like the one Sofie is sleeping in! I told Mawmee I wanted Santa to bring me that bed! It is in the dining room because that is the warmest room of the house. Violet has taken over my car bed in the mornings, so now I have my hammock bed. So far I'm the only one who has tried out the hammock bed. And guess what? I've been told that I look pretty darn adorable when I'm snuggled in that bed. The color matches my eyes. I know - it's hard to believe I could be even more adorable that I already am - but, believe it - this bed does wonders for your cuteness factor. So, if you want to be even cuter than you already are - tell Santa you want a fuzzy hammock bed too . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/401202 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:20:21 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/401202 I'm gonna be a stamp collector. I know, it sounds kind of nerdy, but it's a pretty easy hobby to do ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/400521 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 08:04:34 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/400521 Check out my super cool Pal of the Week - Leo! When most people think of the name Leo, a lion co ... Pal of the Week - Leo! When most people think of the name Leo, a lion comes to mind, but this Leo is a big tiger! A big, cuddly, purring tiger! Leo likes to eat, and don't be late with his food! We are just alike when it comes to food! Leo also likes to model the special kitty stuff that his Mommy makes. Check out her website to see all the collars, dresses, crazy mats, and bandanas that she makes for kitties and doggies! We have one of the crazy mats, and it is pawsome! Leo and his sister, Cali, live in Pennsylvania. They've already had snow this year! I don't think Leo goes out in the snow. I know I'm not goin' out in snow if we get any. You wanna hear something funny that Leo does? He gets special rides around in the house in the laundry basket! Wowza, does that sound like fun or what! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Leo . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/400144 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 05:54:02 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/400144 I wanted to write about this last night, but I was held hostage! I was sleeping in one corner of th ... someone thought it was the most precious thing she had ever seen. So out came the camera! I was a hostage for over an hour! At one point I was practically sitting up straight with my eyes closed trying to figure out how I was gonna break free from his clutches. I know he was trying to be all cuddly and come to think of it, I was warmer with him next to me. Hmmmmmm, maybe being hostage isn't such a bad thing after all . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/398985 Fri, 7 Dec 2007 21:26:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/398985 All us Elves like to sit around the workshop and tell jokes! Here are some good ones I heard today: ... What kind of music do elves like best? Wrap music! How many elves does it take to change a light bulb? Ten! One to change the light bulb and nine to stand on each other's shoulders! What did the elf say was the first step in using a Christmas computer? First, YULE LOGon! Why did the elf put his bed into the fireplace? He wanted to sleep like a log! What's the first thing elves learn in school? The elf-abet! Santa rides in a sleigh. What do elves ride in? Mini vans! MOL . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/398561 Thu, 6 Dec 2007 18:14:45 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/398561 Since I'm one of Santa's elves, I had to get a special Elf name for the holidays. We're the Smick ... Elf name for the holidays. We're the Smickleifigus family - MOL! Here are all our special Elf names - some of them really fit our personalities: Me - Jolly Smickleifigus Samoa - Snappy Smickleifigus Violet - Peppermiz Smickleifigus Gleek - Sunny Smickleifigus Spunky - Wacky Smickleifigus Sugar - Chipper Smickleifigus Rocky - Nipper Smickleifigus Mawmee - Blinky Smickleifigus Daddy - Daffy Smickleifigus What's your Elf name . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/397520 Tue, 4 Dec 2007 08:10:39 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/397520 My new Pal of the Week is Busby Renee Graham! Have you met him yet? Is he your friend? Well, I'm ... Pal of the Week is Busby Renee Graham! Have you met him yet? Is he your friend? Well, I'm gonna tell you 6 reasons why you need to be friends with Busby. 1. He doesn't like to get his claws trimmed - who does? I only have back claws, and I don't like getting those trimmed. 2. He likes being the center of attention - who doesn't? Busby and I are alot alike on this - we both crave it! 3. He can open cabinets with his paws - who doesn't think that is super cool? 4. He was named after the famous choreographer - Busby Berkeley! I was named after the famous cartoon character - Calvin of Calvin and Hobbes! 5. He's afraid of his new water fountain - what cat wasn't when they first got theirs? We wouldn't go near ours, but now we love it! 6. He's got two brothers - Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa is his real-came-from-the-same-mother brother, and Alex his older-than-dirt brother! I've got two brothers upstairs, and one downstairs that I've never seen - MOL! So, you see? Busby is just like you and me - a really cool cat! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Busby . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/397074 Mon, 3 Dec 2007 06:47:57 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/397074 What a big gyp! All we have is a small, fake Christmas tree. I think it's Gleek's fault. He can't ... this will happen! Geesh . . . . . . . I'm gonna miss sleeping under the tree with the lights twinkling all around me and making me look cuter than ever! Geesh . . . . . . . there isn't enough room under that little fake tree for big presents! Geesh . . . . . . . Fake tree needles aren't very tasty! Hey, is that my ornament on the tree? If I get on the sofa, I think I can get a close-up look at that fake tree and my ornament! Hey, where's my stocking . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/396160 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:56:23 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/396160 Hey, I think I might really be an Elf! Look what I found out about elves - you might be an elf too! ... Elf Cam! Are you an Elf . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/395540 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 07:27:09 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/395540 Cute Cuddling Cat Covers Calvin Cute, cuddling cat under the covers = Calvin . . . ... Cute Cuddling Cat Covers Calvin Cute, cuddling cat under the covers = Calvin . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/395120 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:26:25 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/395120 Gleek went to the vet today. Sarah asked about me! I'm a celebrity at the vet's office. I'm S ... Sarah asked about me! I'm a celebrity at the vet's office. I'm Sarah's favorite. Mawmee told her that it looks like I might be losing a little weight. Sarah said to bring me in anytime and they could weigh me. They don't really want to weigh me, they just want to see me because I'm the cutest cat they've ever seen. Then Theresa asked if I got dressed up for Christmas. Gosh, doesn't she check out my Catster page every day? She would know that I got dressed up like an elf. I'll bet Sarah knows that I'm an elf! I'm her favorite . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/394945 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 20:39:11 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/394945 Who loves to sleep on his Daddy's belly? Me! Who loves to lay in the sun? Me! Who says I ... Who loves to sleep on his Daddy's belly? Me! Who loves to lay in the sun? Me! Who says It's all about me? Well, I always say, I'm all about stuff! Who weighs 22 lbs? Not me! But all of these things apply to my Pal of the Week, Jack Daniel! Jack lives in New York, and he has a sister named Bibi Anne. Back to Jack - doesn't he look like Gleek in this picture? Wowza, he has a big 'ole belly like Gleek too! I met Jack back when the We Love Dad 07 photo contest was going on. He was one of the winners in the contest, and I sent him some prizes because Violet was one of the judges. Jack's a great pal - be sure to stop by and ask him to be friends! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Jack Daniel!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/394490 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:23:25 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/394490 What happens when it rains a lot and it's cold? I'll tell ya - Daddy' study gets water again! Wh ... sandwich the past two nights. Mawmee says she ends up sleeping in the bed like this / because she doesn't want to disturb us! We shouldn't be disturbed because we need our beauty sleep! And we need to stay warm . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/391750 Tue, 20 Nov 2007 07:17:17 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/391750 Hey friends - today is Purrs for Buddie Day - Buddie is a great friend, and he is having health prob ... Purrs for Buddie Day - Buddie is a great friend, and he is having health problems and needs all our purrs! His ticker isn't strong enough to get the liver transplant that he needs, so we need to purr for his ticker to keep on ticking for a long, long time. And we need to purr for his liver to get better too! Buddie is a real fighter. When we first joined Catster, Buddie was very, very sick and he had a tube coming out of his neck and was getting fed through that tube! But the healing rosettes of Catster made him all better, and now we need the healing rosettes of Catster to make him feel better again! Purring for you in Kentucky, Buddie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/391400 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:51:57 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/391400 Mawmee said Santa Claws better be sleeping or I'm gonna be getting coal in my stocking this year! ... of her! She started hissing and arching her back, and dang, where's the photographer when you need her - it was the purrfect picture for next year's World's Coolest Scaredy Cat category! Oh no, here comes the photographer and there is no camera, just a lot of yelling Calvin, leave her alone or you're gonna get smacked. Now, don't call the Cat Abuse Hotline cause Mawmee wouldn't be doing the smacking - Samoa would - MOL! Are you sleeping, Santa Claws . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/391255 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:02:10 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/391255 I wish I could get on the Chattanooga Choo-Choo and go visit my Pal of the Week, Rusty! Rusty is ... Pal of the Week, Rusty! Rusty is one lucky cat - his Daddy spends the entire day giving him rump pats! Here is the video that proves it! He totally runs the house, which of course, is just like me - Calvin in charge! Us orange cats are in high demand - there are a lot of families who need to have an orange cat in charge of their lives! I hear all the time from Catster friends who say, my Daddy wants an orange cat! Well, you can't have Rusty or me because we are too busy being in charge of our houses! Rusty gets to go outside, so that is one thing we don't have in common. I'll bet Rusty could tell some good stories about his adventures outside! He is a very brave cat because he takes insulin shots twice a day for his diabetes! Wowza, he has his own personal nurse! Another thing Rusty does that I do too: according to his bio he looks deceptively angelic when sleeping. Yep, we could be twins! Thanks, Rusty, for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/389536 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:49:46 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/389536 My new sleeping spot in the afternoon is Mawmee's pillow. Of course that means she has to put a new ... sandwich! This morning I was all about my Daddy because I know he is the one that feeds me. It was too early to get up according to Mawmee, but I didn't let that stop me. I headbutted him . . . . . . . . . I stroked his face with my soft paw . . . . . . . I got on the end table and made the lamp rattle . . . . . . . I pulled out all the stops! I'm sure my stomach was growling so much because I was practically starving! Mawmee giggled as she said to Daddy, just ignore him! And then in the second breath, I heard her say to him, how can you ignore him like that - he is soooo cute! It worked! He got up, and I got fed! Now, back to that pillow . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/389416 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:00:50 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/389416 My Pal of the Week, Taz, lives in Indiana - the state right next to where I live! Taz and I have ... Pal of the Week, Taz, lives in Indiana - the state right next to where I live! Taz and I have a lot in common - we both like to cuddle, we both give massages, and we both have big green eyes! And the most important thing - we both eat Fancy Feast canned food! Taz's nickname is Snickerdoodle - I wonder how his Mommy came up with that nickname! We are both Olde Furts, and the thing Olde Furts like to do the best is sleep! Be sure to stop by Taz's page and look at his cute movie - he has some pawsome sleep pictures! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Taz . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/389129 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:54:22 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/389129 What is your too fast name? You know, that's your name when you type it too fast. Mine is Cavlin ... too fast name? You know, that's your name when you type it too fast. Mine is Cavlin! It sounds pretty sophisticated, doesn't it? I like to use an accent when I'm Cavlin! Do you have a too fast name?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/388540 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:24:11 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/388540 Last night, Gleek and I were part of a sandwich - a Mawmee sandwich! Since it has been getting co ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/388113 Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:51:26 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/388113 I was the last one to get my Christmas picture taken this year. My photographer decided to try some ... studio in a flash! I ended up cooperating on the bed when I was almost ready to go to sleep! The photographer gave up on the studio setting. However, the studio is still in place and now we all want to sit on the container! Samoa gets up there and pretends she is a supermodel. She just got off the container to get something to eat. I was sitting under the desk, and the minute she left, I ran over to the studio and that is where I'm sitting right now as I dictate this to my secretary! The photographer can't stand it when I don't do things on her schedule . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/387391 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 06:46:18 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/387391 Headbutts, and earlicks, and whiskers on kittens Sunshine, and blue skies, and not wearing mittens ... Headbutts, and earlicks, and whiskers on kittens Sunshine, and blue skies, and not wearing mittens Brown tabby cats who like playing with strings These are a few of her favorite things Sweet cats who knead her; she's not fond of poodles Cat bells and sale signs and chili with noodles Thinking of Autumn with her angel wings These are a few of her favorite things Girls in bright boas who pose oh, so pretty Sleeping in sunbeams an orange little kitty Seeing a cat as he jumps, runs, and springs These are a few of her favorite things When the cat pukes When the scratch stings When she's feeling sad She simply remembers her favorite things And then she won't feel so bad You didn't know I wrote music, did you . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/385351 Sun, 4 Nov 2007 18:14:38 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/385351 I'm not Sam, but my Pal of the Week is Sammie! And today is his 15th Birthday! Sammie is one han ... Pal of the Week is Sammie! And today is his 15th Birthday! Sammie is one handsome dude. I'm surprised he hasn't been picked for Samoa's Top Ten Dreamboat list because he has that whole markings-on-the-face thing that she digs! And if you look at his main picture, I think he even has a baracuda fish on his belly - either that or an elf with a beard - MOL! Sammie and I agree that these three things stink: 1. The vacuum cleaner 2. Not getting enough attention 3. Going to the vet That's one reason we're pals! Another reason is that we are both Mama's boys. And yet another reason - neither one of us have a girlfriend, and we like it like that. Besides, our Mommies won't let us date until we're 21! Sammie has a very cool brother named KiKi who looks like Violet and Gleek. I hope you have the bestest birthday ever, Sammie! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/384712 Sat, 3 Nov 2007 06:56:54 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/384712 I won the FOS (Frends of Skeezix) award in Skeezix's Halloween Contest. It was a three-way tie betw ... Candy! Candy craves interacting with the workers - just like me! I also think Candy looks like Gleek! The main reason I picked Candy is because it was a Halloween contest and her name is purrfect for Halloween! I wonder if her last name is Corn? . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/384013 Thu, 1 Nov 2007 13:07:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/384013 Have you checked out my Pal of the Week - Dude Kitty? I thought he was Violet, Gleek, or Spunky w ... Pal of the Week - Dude Kitty? I thought he was Violet, Gleek, or Spunky when I saw his picture on my page! He is one handsome cat! Here is what makes Dude Kitty so pawsome: 1. He has magical cat powers! He was able to use mind games to convince his family to take him home when they saw him at the shelter! 2. He has a degree from Cat Chattery University - a master's degree! He did things backwards - he's now working on his bachelor's degree because he doesn't have a girlfriend. Hey, I could be doing that too because I don't have a girlfriend either! 3. He's an Olde Furt - just like me! 4. His name - how many Dude Kittys do you know? See - I told you that he is cool! 5. He thinks my pictures are good. Look what he said in a rosette to me: I'm all about you BETTER win something buddy coz your photo's rock With a friend like Dude Kitty, you can't go wrong! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Dude Kitty . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/383774 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 21:57:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/383774 Skeezix had his Halloween Costoom Contest again this year. There were lots of different categor ... Skeezix had his Halloween Costoom Contest again this year. There were lots of different categories. All the members of the Frends of Skeezix Group could vote on their favorite costume for the FOS Award. Look who won! FOS award for best FOS member costoom: 3-way tie: Daisy the Pink Lady, Boogers/Fido/Hondo, and Calvin Wowza, I sure tied with some great kitties . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/382475 Sun, 28 Oct 2007 19:05:29 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/382475 Okay, I'm so over this blonde wig! Bring on the next holiday! I got my Thanksgiving pictures taken ... Dreamboat list. That's never gonna happen . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/380395 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:37:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/380395 It has been raining for two days and two nights and the ground is all wet and the gutter thingy that ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/379967 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:43:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/379967 I feel like I'm on sale at Walmart because I keep getting tagged! Wowza, thanks to all my friends w ... Aden said: Any BOY cat who's happy with having SEVERAL pictures of him looking like a girl has a HUGE vote in my list! I get looked at as a girl more than a boy most times so BIG kudos goes to you for wearing it proudly!:) Dave said: For a third "redhead" in a row I must name Calvin, who can wear a blonde wig like no other kitty I've ever seen and is "all about" just about everything cool under the sun. Alex said: The Calvinator! Okay, I have a man-crush on Calvin. I just love this guy. First of all, he is just a great looking yellow cat. He also has an awesome sense of humor and hey, he lives with the biggest Diva on Catster, Samoa. Calvin rocks! Sampson Silver Dollar said: Now, here's a good buddy! He and I are fellow kneaders! I can't forget how he decorated his page in my honor and had the Allman Brothers music playing: "Midnight Rider", you know, "I have one more silver dollar". Callie said: Thanks for being such a great administrator for the Kneaders group. Also, we all love seeing the diary entries from you and your family as they always bring a smile to our face. Kitty Boy said: Such a good lap kitty! Love your sense of humor too buddy! Captain Morgan said: Tha king ah tha kneaders!!! He be tha purriest sweetest orangie what yee ever did see. En he look mighty amusin’ wit that thar Halloween costume… Tha Calvin! Beckham said: Calvin - because blondes have more fun! I have the greatest friends - thanks for saying all that cool stuff about me . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/379560 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:01:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/379560 . . . . . . . and all I got was a stinkin' shirt!!! She said it was for my Christmas costume. Gees ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/374947 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:10:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/374947 I have a group called the Cool Calvin Club. That pretty much sums it up! I'm cool. Probab ... Cool Calvin Club. That pretty much sums it up! I'm cool. Probably the World's Coolest! You can box up my prizes with the Cat of the Week trophy that got lost in the mail last year. I'll be waiting . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/374729 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:32:25 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/374729 . . . . . is like a week without food! Mawmee is leaving on Sunday for her big cruise with her 9 ... so here they are - I hope you'll take a minute and vote for me! I won't be having a Pal of the Week until Mawmee gets back from the cruise. In the meantime, I'll be helping Samoa pick her Top Ten Dreamboats. I'm probably #11 on the list . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/373573 Mon, 8 Oct 2007 20:58:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/373573 I'm a goof! I forgot to write about Diego last week when he was my Pal of the Week! I think my w ... Diego last week when he was my Pal of the Week! I think my wig was on too tight or something! So, the least I could do was extend Diego's reign for another week! You gotta check out Diego's Halloween page - it is enough to make you say, Hombre, que' pasa? Diego and I are members of the Hello Kitty Fan Club. It's a cool place to find chicks. I'm not really looking for a chick, and Diego already has one, so I guess we're there cause we like Hello Kitty! Diego's girlfriend is Polka Dot - they look like twins! Samoa thinks Diego is pretty hot looking. I told her that of course he is hot looking - he is bringing sexy back! I don't know where sexy went in the first place, but Diego is the guy to bring it back! Diego is large and in charge which is why we are good friends, cause if you look at my diary title, you'll see I'm in charge around here! Hey, I'm pretty large too! Diego has a sister named LuLu - she reminds me of KiKi because she capitalizes the second L in her name just like KiKi capitalizes the second K in his name. I notice stuff like that! They also have a new brother named Leggs! He is looking for a home, but don't tell anyone - I think he already has one. Like Mawmee says, once you give 'em a name, their yours! Thanks Diego for being my Pal of the Week twice . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/372600 Sat, 6 Oct 2007 07:32:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/372600 I'm lookin' around Catster and there is an add on the right that wants to know What Kind of Kisser A ... What Kind of Kisser Are You??? I didn't know that my kiss could be categorized! I'm not into giving too many kisses, but I know one thing - I sure get kissed a whole lot every day! When I do kiss . . . . . . . . . I use my tongue . . . . . . . . . . MOL . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/371514 Wed, 3 Oct 2007 06:36:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/371514 Daddy is going to Canada today for a business trip. Last night the suitcase came up to the bedroom. ... Luke! I asked Daddy this morning if he was gonna visit Luke, Sissy, Cooter, Copy, Paste, Shadow, and Moxie when he went to Canada. He said, what's a luke, sissy, cooter, copy, paste, shadow, and moxie? Silly Daddy - I told him they are my Canadian friends! He said I couldn't go with him . . . . . . . but my hair is going to Canada! It's all over the suitcase . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/371061 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 20:45:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/371061 Okay, so this is what happened. I was in the dining room sleeping. I heard Mawmee using the loud ... who pooped next to the water fountain? WHAT? Mawmee said - what are you talking about? Then she looked over and saw the poopie! Busted . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/369365 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 06:44:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/369365 My Pal of the Week has a name that means pal - how cool is that?! Do you know Buddie? He is one ... Pal of the Week has a name that means pal - how cool is that?! Do you know Buddie? He is one great southern orangie and he's in charge at his house - just like me! I first met Buddie when he was very, very sick and had a tube sticking out of his neck and a bandage around it. He got so many purrs and healing rosettes that he is now A-OK! Whew, we were all glad about that! In fact, he got so many healing rosettes that he now spreads those healing rosettes to other kitties in need! I told you he was a great kitty! You can't think about Buddie without thinking about his sweetheart Hazel Lucy! They've been together for 2 years and even got married! I'm not allowed to get married or even date until I'm 21. Happy 2nd Annifursary Buddie and Hazel Lucy! Wowza, the more I look at Buddie, the more I think I 'm lookin' in the mirror - he is pretty darn handsome - no wonder Hazel Lucy likes him so much! I guess that is why she likes me too - I remind her of Buddie! Be sure to stop by and visit Buddie - read his diary - he is a great writer! Thanks for being my pal . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/369299 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:14:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/369299 Samoa isn't the only one who can pee and poo in corn! Tonight while the other box was getting clean ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/368147 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 05:52:13 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/368147 Oh, I'm lovin' all the guesses you cats are making on what you think I'll be for Halloween! All m ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/366366 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 05:23:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/366366 Ahoy mateys! Dirty Davy Flint here! I'm an Olde Salt who be sailin' the five seas today (couch, ... Olde Salt who be sailin' the five seas today (couch, chair, cuddle bed, cushion, carpet) in search of rumnip! Shiver me timbers - have you seen tha new feature? Use yer deadlights, matey, and check her out! There be many brethren of the coast talkin' pirate today - me can feel it in me bones! Check out me pirate pals: Luke Iron Tom Flint Me bucko, Captain Morgan, sent his swabbie out er town! He talks da pirate talk every day! Me diary is fer you, Cap'n! Be sure to sail over and visit Captain Jack, Morgan the Pirate Gato, and this proud beauty Pirate! Fair winds and Godspeed . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/365449 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 18:38:01 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/365449 I'm not having a Pal of the Week this week for a couple of reasons. 1. It's pretty difficult to ... Pal of the Week this week for a couple of reasons. 1. It's pretty difficult to top Elsa as last week's pal. The girl flirted with me so much that I'm worn out! 2. I knead to give serious thought to what I'm going to be for Halloween. I refuse to be an ugly stepsister again this year! I have a few ideas, but unfortunately, my photographer has shown me her idea, and I'm not too excited about it! It will be a great surprise . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/365055 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:09:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/365055 Well, apparently it takes a long time to sell a yard! Mawmee and Daddy got us up at 5:30 this morni ... you can never have enough good friends. I think Rocky Ann says that - if she doesn't, she will now cause it's a pretty cool thing to say! I think I smell two cats downstairs. Not really - but Samoa has been blabbing about looking out the kitchen window and seeing two cat carriers go in the laundry room door. I think it's probably Spunky and Sugar. Gleek has been telling me about them. He doesn't know them very well since he was new at Grandmaw's house, but he has met them before. Now, don't be pmailing me asking when they are going to be on Catster cause Mawmee says it's practically a full time job now keeping our pages cool. And I've got the whole Pal of the Week to maintain, and they better not start butting in on my computer time! Whoooooaaaaaa, I think Samoa just typed that last paragraph - MOL! I think Spunky and Sugar need to be on Catster cause then maybe I won't have to dress in clothes anymore . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/364520 Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:46:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/364520 I've got a bunch of friends that are pirates. Next Wednesday is Talk Like a Pirate Day! My pirat ... Talk Like a Pirate Day! My pirate friend, Captain Morgan is bummed cause his Mommy and Daddy are gonna be out of town for the most important day of his life! So, I told him I'd talk like a pirate just for him on the 19th! Today, he really helped me out by giving me some great pirate phrases to use! I'll be practicing this weekend . . . . . . . . Arrrrrrrrggggggg . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/364127 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 05:34:12 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/364127 My new Pal of the Week lives in the city that never sleeps - New York! Wowza, how does she stay awa ... Pal of the Week lives in the city that never sleeps - New York! Wowza, how does she stay awake all the time? I'd have trouble living there! What can I say about the biggest flirt in the Olde Furts group? Well, I'll say this: E is for exquisite! of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealing excellence That means - Elsa's hot! L is for luscious! sweet to excess; richly adorned That means - Elsa is a flirt in pearls! S is for sumptuous! entailing great expense, as from choice materials That means - Elsa is purebred! A is for Abyssinian! a small slender short-haired breed of African origin having brownish fur with a reddish undercoat That means - Elsa came from Africa? Be sure to stop by and check out Elsa's page and ask her to be friends! You won't be sorry - she is one great gal! Thanks for being my pal, Elsa . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/362616 Sun, 9 Sep 2007 09:31:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/362616 Mawmee and Daddy have been leaving us a lot lately - especially on the weekends. Gleek was asking m ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/362412 Sat, 8 Sep 2007 19:48:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/362412 Jimmy may have cracked corn, but I've peed in it! So far, only one peewee in the corn - and based ... three P's: 1. Placement 2. Produced amount 3. Pushed under the corn it has been determined that I'm the one who did it! Let's change that song to Calvin cracked corn . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/362051 Fri, 7 Sep 2007 20:00:24 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/362051 I gotta pee on corn? What's going on here? I take a nap and the next thing I know, there is co ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/360546 Tue, 4 Sep 2007 08:14:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/360546 Arrrrrrrrrggggggg, mateys! Have you met my new Pal of the Week - Morgan the Pirate Gato? I have ... Pal of the Week - Morgan the Pirate Gato? I have lots of pirate friends, but Morgan is a very special pirate! He will celebrate his second birthday this Saturday, September 8th! For those of you who don't know Morgan, he was rescued by a group called Save a Sato in Puerto Rico - that's a long way from here - he came by pirate ship to Connecticut where he lives now with a crew of brothers and sisters! Morgan had bad eyes - the big long technical name is juvenile bilateral cataracts. It is pretty rare, and having surgery for it is even more amazing. Amazing is a great word to describe Dr. Nero, his vet, because he was able to make Morgan's eyes all better by doing cataract surgery! And he doesn't even need glasses - Wowza! Morgan also has a pawsome Mommy who makes the coolest beds! I won a Morgan's bed in the Men in Pink contest - of course, it is pink, and Morgan likes pink. I think of Morgan everytime I get in that pink bed! Of course, I also think of Rocky Ann everytime I get in that pink bed because . . . . . . . well, I don't even need to explain it to you! If you want to find out more about either Save a Gato, or Save a Sato, please check out their websites! Thanks, Morgan, for being such a cool pirate, and for being my pal . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/359253 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:47:33 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/359253 Yeah, I know different languages. Malus sylvestris is another name for an apple tree. That's whe ... Malus sylvestris is another name for an apple tree. That's where Catster went to get those apple rosettes we've got. Hey, didn't Snow White eat a poison apple and die? Hey, didn't Eve eat an apple and get banned from the Garden of Eden? Hey, didn't Donny sing a song about One Bad Apple and it not spoiling the whole bunch, girl? Hey, didn't William Tell have to shoot an apple off the head of his son? And then there was Johnny Appleseed! He was a good apple. That guy loved animals, and he loved apples. He planted appleseeds wherever he roamed. An apple a day . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/358051 Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:00:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/358051 One of the things I love about being a Catster cat is all the friends I've made. I also love pickin ... Pal of the Week but sometimes it is difficult to do that because there are so many great friends to choose from! One of my friends is upset with me. Being the sensitive kitty that I am, I really got my feelings hurt knowing that I might have done something to make this kitty say, ouch! However, this friend told me through an anonymous rosette, so I can only guess who it is. I think I've guessed correctly, but if I haven't and another kitty is upset with me, please let me know face-to-face so that I can apologize and/or explain! Here is what Mr. Wiki Pedia says about friendship: Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more cats. Value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating on a consistent basis: The tendency to desire what is best for the other, sympathy, empathy and honesty. Thanks to all my pals for your friendship . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/357566 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:41:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/357566 My new Pal of the Week, Nikko, has got some very cool, blue eyes! Nikko and his brother, Scooter, ... Pal of the Week, Nikko, has got some very cool, blue eyes! Nikko and his brother, Scooter, are ragdolls. I think their Mommy got them at the toy store! Ragdolls are big, cuddly cats that flop around like a ragdoll! I don't flop much, but I'm big and cuddly like Nikko! Nikko and Scooter are the Blue Brothers - the detective agency's very first case! They were very tricky cats and had Samoa going with all their clues! Nikko has some embarrassing nicknames - don't we all? Look at theses names that his Mommy calls him: Winky Nikko-peek Nikko-potapuss Nikkopuss Nikko-peek-o-peek-0-puss That's enough to make you want to hide under the bed! Nikko doesn't like being brushed which probably drives his Mommy crazy because he has some long, fluffy hair. Sometimes Nikko gets nervous and he sucks his armpit! How cool is that? I wonder if he makes those motorboat noises when he sucks his armpit? He's got some real talent. Nikko also has a girlfriend, Lily - she's a ragdoll too. Nikko likes younger women - he is two, and Lily is only one year old! I'm glad that Nikko is my Pal of the Week - be sure to stop by his page and make him your friend too! Thanks, Nikko . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/357340 Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:07:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/357340 The Hello Kitty Fan Club is in the midst of sending a Hello Kitty hat around to its members all over ... Hello Kitty Fan Club is in the midst of sending a Hello Kitty hat around to its members all over the country and the world! It's just like those traveling pants, but pants would be hard to get on, so we picked a hat instead! The hat arrived today at my house from Grover and Dexter in Tennessee! I've already had one photo session. Of course, Samoa wanted to get her picture taken too - she's such a photo pig . . . . . . . . . .I mean hog . . . . . . . . Oink, oink . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/356453 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:21:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/356453 My brother Gleek is now for sale. Cheap! Free! Guess what he just did to me? He was layin ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/356192 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:11:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/356192 Last night I hissed at Gleek. Diana Ross said it best . . . . . . . you can't hurry love . . . . ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/356001 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:11:33 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/356001 I'm not too sure about this Gleek guy that has taken over one of the bedrooms. Twice today I got ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/355385 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:53:08 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/355385 I met Gleek today. He spent the night in the guest room. Mawmee stayed in there with him because h ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/354914 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:18:05 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/354914 A is for Alex . . . . . . . . my Pal of the Week! Here is the alphabet lowdown on the oldest cat ... A is for Alex . . . . . . . . my Pal of the Week! Here is the alphabet lowdown on the oldest cat I know - Alex is 22 years old - can you say WOWZA? A = Alex B = Baby Boy - his nickname C = California - his home! D = Democats - wonder if he's gonna vote for a girl? E = Elsa - his crush! F = Friendly! G = Greenies - his fave treat! H = Hair - his is black and silky! I = Indiana - where his Meowmy found him! J = July - the month he turned 22! K = Kidneys - he has CRF - that means his kid-knees are old too! L = Little - check out cute baby Alex! M = Mister Peabody - another nickname! N = Naps - he loves them! O = Olde Furts - he belongs to the group! P = Patch - Alex has a patch of white under his chin! Q = the Sub variety - he gets fluids daily under his skin! R = Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa - a brother with a long name! S = Scratch - give him one under the chin and he's happy! T = Talkative! U = Unbelievable - his vet does house calls! V = Vomit - sometimes he does, sometimes I do too! W = Wowza - he is so cool! X = X-Man - and another nickname! Y = Young at heart! Z = Zzzzzzzzzz - the sound he makes when he sleeps! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Alex . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/352500 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:45:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/352500 Grandmaw left for heaven today. Mawmee and Daddy were with her when she left. They were very, very ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/351323 Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:55:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/351323 Wanna know what's so great about my Pal of the Week, Sissy? I'll tell you! How many friends do ... Pal of the Week, Sissy? I'll tell you! How many friends do you have that like to roll on celery? I didn't even know we could do that! How do you get your Mommy to put in on the floor so you can even try out that maneuver? How many girls do you know that will admit to having dingleberries? Remember, she's a girl and doesn't know to call them dingleberries, but she has had them and even wrote about it in her diary! How many of you occasionally lose your whiskers? In June, Sissy lost all of hers on one side of her face! Being a princess, she was probably mortified until they grew back! How many girls do you know that will eat frozen raw turkey? Sissy has good teeth! That's important when you're looking for a girl. Not that I'm looking. How many girls do you know that will sleep on a Daddy's smelly shirt? Sissy must have poor olfactory nerves. That's a good thing when you're looking for a girl because then she can't smell when you let a tootie out! Not that I'm looking. Thanks, Sissy, for not being a sissy, and for being my Pal of the Week! Be sure to stop by Sissy's page on Friday when she celebrates her 15th birthday . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/349939 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:23:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/349939 August must be Smell Month because there is a big purple and lime green ad at the top of my page tha ... Smell Month because there is a big purple and lime green ad at the top of my page that says, Cat Smell in Your Home? Yep, the cat smells in our home - he smells like Fresh Step - didn't they read my last diary entry? Some girl that used to be on television sang a song called Smelly Cat. I think that song was written about my friends and me cause a lot of cats smell like their litter. Boogers and Squeakers both told me they smell like litter. Boogers only has smelly litter paws. Squeakers smells April Fresh - I guess she doesn't smell in any other month! I smell from my head to my paws, and it is every month . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/349075 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 05:37:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/349075 I was telling Mawmee that I wanted her to pick me up and put me on the big bed - it is too tall for ... You smell like kitty litter, Calvin! Well, of course, I do - I had just done my morning business. All that scratchin' around in the box puts an eau de fresh step all over my body! Sweet . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/348481 Tue, 7 Aug 2007 20:17:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/348481 Tomorrow is my Pal of the Week's 2nd birthday - Happy Birthday, Cali! Be sure to check out the cute ... Pal of the Week's 2nd birthday - Happy Birthday, Cali! Be sure to check out the cute birthday song Cali has on her page! I usually tell you all the things I have in common with my Pal of the Week, but this week, I'm going to tell you some things that I don't have in common with Cali! 1. She is a girl. 2. She is young. 3. She is from Pennsylvania. 4. She drinks out of a faucet. 5. She gets rides in a laundry basket around the house. Note to self: sounds like fun, ask Mawmee if I can do that! 6. She makes paperdolls out of toilet paper - see #1 above! Cali has a brother, Leo, that looks a little like me! Cali and Leo's Mommy is very talented. She makes cool things for cats. I have one of the mats she made, and we have some of the catnip toys too - they are very cool, and you can check out her neat-o website! I hope you have a pawsome 2nd birthday, Cali, and thanks for being my Pal of the Week. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/346976 Sat, 4 Aug 2007 19:30:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/346976 I've got a new place to keep my driver's license! My friend, Rocky Ann, sent me a Nyago wallet! ... Rocky Ann, sent me a Nyago wallet! Nyago is my favorite Hello Kitty character because he likes to sleep - just like me! It is very difficult to find things with Nyago on it because I think he is retired - that is why he sleeps so much! But, leave it to the bestest shopper on the internet to find me a cool wallet to keep my driver's license safe! My wallet has lots of places for pictures, so I put Rocky Ann's picture first. I plan to add pictures of all my friends in my wallet. I don't have a back pocket for my wallet, so I'll probably keep it in my car. I need to have my license ready at all times in case I get pulled over by the feds - and I'm not talking K-Fed . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/346536 Fri, 3 Aug 2007 19:02:51 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/346536 Wowza - what are the odds of jammin' the same weekend two years in a row? This is We Be Jammin' W ... We Be Jammin' Weekend! In fifteen minutes, the first batch will be made - blackberry jam - with blackberries from our garden! Daddy gets bugged up, as he calls it, with Deep Woods Off and goes to the garden every other night to pick blackberries. There are a gazillion of them! Mawmee has them on her cereal every morning. She has given them to friends, and there are still a gazillion left. So - we be jammin tonight before those berries go bad! Here a jam, there a jam, everywhere a jam jam . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/346095 Thu, 2 Aug 2007 19:52:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/346095 I've sneezed several times today. Geesh - I hope I didn't pick up some cruddy nose disease when I ... Gesundheit to somecat who has just sneezed that it prevents their soul from flying out of their body? Wowza . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/345588 Wed, 1 Aug 2007 18:22:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/345588 My vet, Dr. Rexroad, called me today. She wanted to tell me that all my blood work came back, and I ... one healthy boy. I think she has a crush on me! So, it looks like I'll be around here for a long, long time. That's a good thing cause I've got places to go and cats to meet . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/344850 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 08:50:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/344850 I was taking my morning nap when before I could say, what's going on here, I got whisked away to my ... what's going on here, I got whisked away to my vet's office! Of course, I cried in the car the entire way there. Mawmee thinks it sounds pitiful, but I was just asking her if Sarah was going to be there. Sarah is my tooth gal - you all have met her. When we entered the office, all the girls came running to see me. Oh, it's Calvin - they were all pushing each other to get a glimpse of me! I heard them yell to the staff in the back that their favorite cat was in the building. I got taken to my own private room. Mary came in and she looked pretty pleased that she was going to be assisting Dr. Rexroad in examining me. First she asked me to get on the scale. Looks like I'll be giving Boogers some diet tips cause I only weigh in at 12 pounds! Then Mary was pretty rude because she stuck something up my butt, and said she wanted to take my temperature. I tried to tell her that my temperature was just fine, but she must not have heard me! She left to get Dr. Rexroad. I was sweating - my paws left wet marks on the counter. I couldn't wait to tell Dr. Rexroad about my new car and my driver's license. I knew she would be impressed! Dr. Rexroad felt my body and said I was a hunk! Then she listened to my heart, and said something about me being a hearthrob. I told her I already knew that because the girls are flirting with me all the time. Then there was torture. They take you away for the torture part because they don't want to see a grown woman cry - that would be Mawmee. When I got back to the room, my neck was all wet and stinky. I told Mawmee they took some of my blood. Apparently they all wanted to wear a little vial of my blood around their neck just like Angelina Jolie. I didn't see the Eagle on this visit. He was out delivering the mail, I think! When we finished, I got to sit on the counter and talk to Theresa. Theresa took our money. I didn't know we paid them so they could see me - shouldn't it be the other way around? I've got pictures from my vet's visit, and I'll be adding them in a slideshow tonight, so be sure to stop back and see them! I'm glad to be home . . . . . . being famous is tiring . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/344519 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:38:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/344519 I'm showing off my car this week at the Street Rod Nationals held in my hometown! All week, a bun ... Street Rod Nationals held in my hometown! All week, a bunch of colorful cars will be seen tooling around town. I know all the drivers will be pointing at my cool car when they see me behind the wheel! I hope I see Rocky Ann and Gordy in their new cars . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/344492 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:44:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/344492 My Pal of the Week is Picasso! And today is Picasso's 1st Birthday! You might not think that is ... Pal of the Week is Picasso! And today is Picasso's 1st Birthday! You might not think that is a big deal, but it is a very important day! Little Cassi was diagnosed in February with very severe heart problems. The doctors thought he would never see his first birthday! But, he proved those doctors wrong! Picasso is a ragdoll. I'm not a ragdoll, but I like to be held just like Picasso does! Picasso and I both have pretty pawsome looking eyes - his are blue, and mine are green! I hope you'll stop by the party and wish Picasso a very Happy 1st Birthday! Thanks, Picasso, for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/343078 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:45:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/343078 I'm officially a licensed driver - my corrected driver's license came from the bureau today. And yo ... officially a licensed driver - my corrected driver's license came from the bureau today. And you should see my signature under my picture - Rocky Ann said I have good penmanship! I've had 16 years to practice! Wanna know what else is official? I have an official trademark, according to my friend, Alex. He should know all about trademarks - he turned 22 years old yesterday. He was around when trademarks were invented. My official trademark is Wowza! Here is the official word on the subject from Alex: It's your trademark, like Fonzie saying Heeeeyy or Bart Simpson saying cowabunga! I can't believe I'm as cool as Fonzie and Bart Simpson! Wowza . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/342760 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:08:34 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/342760 Did you hear about the Grim Rea-purr - Oscar? He sees dead people! Well, he doesn't really see ... Oscar? He sees dead people! Well, he doesn't really see dead people, but he knows when they are going to die! I think Oscar is pretty cool because he comforts those who are getting ready to leave this earth. Daddy said I better not have those powers because I sleep with him every night! Silly Daddy - the only power I have is the ability to know when I need to eat . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/342088 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:07:47 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/342088 There are a lot of reasons to purr when you see my Pal of the Week - Hazel Lucy! 1. She is quite ... Pal of the Week - Hazel Lucy! 1. She is quite the looker - have you seen her sweet pose and those big green eyes? It's no wonder Buddie took her off the market! 2. She was 2nd Runner-Up in the Cat Universe Pageant 2007! I didn't see Samoa anywhere on that list - MOL! 3. And Hazel Lucy is well-known for her Purr List - the Get Well Soon thread in Catster's forum. She is always on top of the latest group of cats needing purrs! She is a sweetie for making sure we help those who need it! And of course, like every Pal of the Week I pick - we have stuff in common. She's a girl, but she likes to eat and she likes to power nap! Like I said before, it's no wonder why Buddie loves her so much. We all love her! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Hazel Lucy . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/341925 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:20:23 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/341925 Rocky is here - he came last night. He spent the night in Autumn's crate, and we didn't hear one pe ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/340865 Sun, 22 Jul 2007 19:11:41 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/340865 Wowza - I just found out what you have to do when you turn 16! Rocky Ann did it this morning! ... did it this morning! I did it yesterday morning - around 4:35 a.m. - which I found was a good time because it created some action! I've done it before, but it is a lot more exciting when you are 16! It was very, very quiet at 4:35 a.m. I started making the warning sounds - bla. . . . . blah . . . . . . blahhh. Before you could say, wowza, Mawmee was out of bed like a rocket. She grabbed the towel that she now keeps next to the bed because of the last time this happened. The trick is finding me in the dark. She has to know exactly where the bla, blah, blahh sound is coming from! Just in the nick of time, the towel got in place, and I threw up a hairball - on the towel! Whew, what luck! Daddy woke up saying, what's going on? Mawmee said it's a good thing we don't count on him to get the towel in place because it would never happen! You have to be a Mawmee with keen ears and lightning fast reflexes . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/340483 Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:08:25 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/340483 Guess who is staying at our house next week? Grandmaw's doggie - Rocky! Grandmaw is having surge ... day on the 4th of July, but I'm not sure I want him here for a long time! They put together Autumn's crate, so he will be staying downstairs in the family room. We don't go in the family room - leather sofa and Samoa/Violet's nails don't go together very well according to Mawmee - so we might not see Rocky too much. I'll bet Rocky will want to come upstairs to see us . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/339374 Thu, 19 Jul 2007 13:58:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/339374 Today I'm 16! Wowza, a lot has happened since midnight last night when my party started! I staye ... Hazel Lucy - not only is she beautiful, she is crafty and talented too! And I got a very funny card from my friend, Scooter! And the most pawsome gift - a donation to the Animal Care Society which is one of our local non-kill shelters! Thanks for the great gift that will help those kitties and doggies! And I got the funniest gift ever - my very own driver's license! It's from my friend, Rocky Ann - after all, you can't have a car without a license. It has my picture, my address, my Catster ID# and my new nickname - Daisy! MOL! Somebody at the license bureau goofed cause some girl was in front of me named Daisy - she now has Calvin under her picture! The license bureau is gonna fix the problem. You can't get good help in the government is what I say! I've got sooooooo many friends to thank, and Mawmee has to go give a baby a shower tonight, so I won't be able to thank you until tomorrow! I've been in my car most of the day - you know how exciting it is to finally turn 16 and get your very own car! Thanks, friends, for making my Super 16 so super . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338878 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:52:11 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338878 Guess what? You'll never guess! Go ahead - try . . . . . . . . . . . . Nope - you're wrong! ... Guess what? You'll never guess! Go ahead - try . . . . . . . . . . . . Nope - you're wrong! Guess what? The Catster Cat sent me a personal pmail. Yeah, I know, everycat got the rosette. I sent the Catster Cat a thank you for my rosette, and she pmailed me back! Here is what she said: You're welcome, and happy birthday! Have a great summer! Love, The Catster Cat Wowza . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338847 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 15:52:33 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338847 . . . . . . in New Zealand! Mr. D just wished me an official Happy 16th Birthday cause it's alrea ... Mr. D just wished me an official Happy 16th Birthday cause it's already July 19th where he lives! How cool . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338784 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:47:01 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338784 Today is my last day being 15! Tomorrow, I'll be Super 16! I'm not Super Sixteen and never been ki ... Super 16! I'm not Super Sixteen and never been kissed. I've been kissed a whole lot - a whole lot! I got a really, really cute birthday card in the mail today from my friends, Buddie, and his sister, McKenna! They made the card themselves, and it has my picture on it and their pictures too! WOWZA - what a nice card - thank you Buddie and McKenna! Violet told me that he and Samoa got me a very cool present. Don't tell anybody, but I read Violet's diary. Like my friend, Reebok told me, you will just have to act really, really, surprised. I gotta go practice my surprised look . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338353 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:25:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338353 Wowza - I got a rosette from the Catster Cat! She wants me to have a Happy Summer, and she said s ... rosette from the Catster Cat! She wants me to have a Happy Summer, and she said she loved me! I was very excited cause I thought the Catster Cat had only sent me the rosette, but guess what? She loves Samoa and Violet too. I'm thinking she loves all the cats on Catster! Wowza, it would take all summer to give a watermelon rosette to all the cats on Catster . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338284 Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:10:33 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/338284 Today is Jules Vern Day on Catster! A lot of Jules' friends have put his picture as our main pict ... Jules Vern Day on Catster! A lot of Jules' friends have put his picture as our main picture today to honor him before he makes his journey to the bridge tomorrow. If I had sunglasses on, I'd look just like Jules! He is one cool kitty, and I know so many of his friends will miss him. But, once he gets adjusted to his new life at the bridge, he can still join in on the fun. Plus, he'll make a lot more friends - angel friends! We're purring for his family because we know how sad it is to send one of your family members to the bridge. We know Jules Vern will no longer be in pain when he reaches the bridge, and he will be such a beautiful angel . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/337769 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:41:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/337769 Have you met my Pal of the Week - Merlin the Cat Wizard! Merlin and I are both celebrating birthd ... Pal of the Week - Merlin the Cat Wizard! Merlin and I are both celebrating birthdays this week. He will be 10 years old this Friday! We're both cute orange cats too! Merlin lives in a kingdom and he even has creatures that live with him! Wowza - wouldn't it be fun if we all had creatures like Merlin's living with us? Being a wizard, Merlin can create magic! He can also act like a dog, and when his Mommy says, sit, he knows exactly what to do! He is pretty smart for only being 9 years old! Be sure to stop by Merlin's kingdom on Friday and wish him a Happy Birthday! Thanks, Merlin, for being my Pal of the Week. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/337174 Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:03:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/337174 Watch out Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jeff Gordon . . . . . . . here I come . . . . . . ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/336812 Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:28:19 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/336812 OH MY CATS! I got to open my birthday presents today, and you won't believe what I got!!! What ... OH MY CATS! I got to open my birthday presents today, and you won't believe what I got!!! What does every 16 year old dream of for that Super/Sweet 16th birthday? Go ahead . . . . . . . guess . . . . . . . YEP! I got my very own car! It's a red Cat-i-lac and my friend, Rocky Ann got it for me! WOWZA - I'm the first cat that is old enough to drive in the family! This is the most pawsome thing that has ever happened to me. I didn't even cry when I got in the car! I also got some very cool catnip toys and a cute cat friend toy that will ride with me in the car, and oh my gosh, my friends Boogers, Hondo, and Fido got me some toys, and oh my gosh, my friend, Colleen, got me some toys, and a neat-o red bowl for my treats, and oh my gosh, the red bowl matches my red car so I can eat while I drive. All I need now is a cell phone for the car, and I'm all set! Mawmee promised to do a slideshow of my birthday pictures later tonight. Being almost 16 is sweet . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/336645 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:13:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/336645 Five years ago today my first Mommy went to heaven. She is Grandmaw's twin sister. It was a very s ... re-birth day - the day my life started over again with a new Mawmee and Daddy. A lot has changed in five years. We all still miss my first Mommy - especially Grandmaw. I'm no longer hiding under beds - I'm Calvin in Charge! And I'm on Catster - with lots of friends, new nicknames, and a trifecta winner! And, I'm gonna be 16 - a driver! What do I have to do to get a driver's license anyway? The last five years have been pretty pawsome . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/336251 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:08:24 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/336251 Jeter Harris' bestest friend, Reebok adopted a squllion from Jeter. He wanted to name that squill ... Reebok adopted a squllion from Jeter. He wanted to name that squillion, and I though Calvin would be a good name cause the squillion is orange like me. One minute before I sent Reeb my suggestion, Hazel Lucy suggested he name the squillion Squiggy! Check out Reebok's picture with his new squillion: Squiggy Calvin! Are you laffin and laffin, Jeter . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/334826 Mon, 9 Jul 2007 18:45:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/334826 My new Pal of the Week is Buddy! Buddy is from Canada, and he is the age I'm going to be next wee ... Pal of the Week is Buddy! Buddy is from Canada, and he is the age I'm going to be next week - 16! I could probably learn a lot about being 16 from Buddy! Buddy and I belong to the Beautiful Cat Eyes group, and we entered a look-alike eye contest. Buddy has big, beautiful green eyes - just like me! Buddy is a big love muffin too! He loves to sit on laps, loves his Mommy sooo much, and he is gentle and kind. Another thing Buddy and I have in common - he has a brother named Friday, and a sister named Bijou! I have a brother and sister too, but they aren't named Friday and Bijou! They also have a doggie at the bridge named Bobbie! Wowza, Buddy and I have a lot in common! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Buddy . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/333805 Sat, 7 Jul 2007 07:30:10 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/333805 I'm friends with a lot of pirates - Captain Morgan and his crew, and Morgan the Pirate Gato, and Cap ... Captain Morgan and his crew, and Morgan the Pirate Gato, and Captain Jack are just a few of my pirate friends. Well, move over pirates - there is a new Captain in town! Check out Captain Jack - is he the coolest looking pirate ever!?! He has his very own eyepatch and wears pirate shirts! I'll bet he is a brave cat too! It's good to be friends with pirates . . . . . . . even if you can't understand a word they say . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/333159 Thu, 5 Jul 2007 19:25:47 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/333159 Well, it's happened again! Another Mommy in love with me! This time it's Mouse's Mommy. Here ... me! This time it's Mouse's Mommy. Here is what he told me: Calvin, I have a bone to pick with you! My mommy thinks you are just about the sweetest, cutest, most handsome adorable kitty she has ever seen! She loves all the photos of you and even sometimes covets you! (She has always wanted an orange cat.) This makes me want to hiss at you! See, I am Mommy's little boy. ME! I am not good at sharing, so you will have to step aside, friend. I will say that his Mommy has good taste, and she got everything right . . . . I'm sweet . . . . . . I'm cute . . . . . . I'm handsome adorable . . . . Take a ticket . . . . . . take a seat . . . . . . . the line forms in the rear . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/332516 Wed, 4 Jul 2007 14:08:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/332516 I'm brave! I'm very brave! Grandmaw brought her dog over today for a picnic with us! I didn't ... hissed at him. Cause I'm brave! I'm very brave . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/332157 Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:09:45 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/332157 The neighbors are setting off fireworks right now! I think they must have heard the news that Vio ... Cat of the Week. Wowza, news spreads fast around here . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/331653 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 18:18:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/331653 The Catster Cat has a new My Space site! Guess whose video is featured? My good friends, Fido ... My Space site! Guess whose video is featured? My good friends, Fido, Hondo and Boogers! Wowza - they're real celebrities now. I wonder if they'll get royalties for having their video shown on the Catster Cat's My Space? I'm very proud that the Catster Cat only belongs to one group - my I Knead You group! How pawsome . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/331040 Sun, 1 Jul 2007 09:22:12 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/331040 I got a present last night and it isn't even my birthday! Violet and I watched in anticipation as ... I'm not going up those stairs! She helped me walk up the steps to get on the sofa. Hey, that was pretty cool. Wanna know how I got off the sofa? I jumped from the sofa to the coffee table - it was slippery, and I landed on my butt! Everybody was giggling at me! I don't need no stinkin' steps! Congratulations to my brother, Violet, for being my new Pal of the Week! He's my pal every day, and I love him soooo much! Happy Canada Day to Luke, Sissy, Cooter, Vanessa, Toffy, Buddy, and all my Canadian friends . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/330451 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 15:07:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/330451 I'm very happy that Mawmee and Daddy are back from their two-day trip to Indianapolis. Here is wh ... Your dedication to your routines brings comfort to everyone around you. Even in the face of complete turmoil, they rely on you to keep things in perspective. Today, more than ever, stay the course. Life is really crazy. One of my favorite routines is eating on time! Since Mawmee and Daddy were coming home last night, they didn't have Karen, our non-Catster catsitter, come by to feed us for our evening meal. That meant we had to wait until after 8:30 p.m. to eat! Guess where I was when Mawmee and Daddy got home? Sitting by the refrigerator waiting! My routine is very important, and I'm looked upon by Violet and Samoa to let them know when it's time to eat! This morning I went over to Daddy in bed and started pawing at him. It was only 7:00 a.m., and he looked at me and said: Karen must have fed you early yesterday! Routine . . . . . . it's a good thing . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/329750 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:48:16 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/329750 Samoa said it was okay to do my own diary entry since Mawmee and Daddy are out of town. I don't k ... Hey Violet - I'm done with my diary entry if you want to use the computer. Could you look up stuff on the Catsitter Society and write about it in your diary? I'm gonna go leave a hairball present for Mawmee and Daddy when they get home tomorrow . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/328836 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:54:45 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/328836 I'm in a group called Beautiful Cat Eyes, and we're having a contest in the group where you have to ... Beautiful Cat Eyes, and we're having a contest in the group where you have to find your eye twin. My friend, Buddy, and I are going to enter the contest as eye twins! Here is my entry in the contest that matches Buddy's eyes! Thanks, Buddy, for being my eye twin! Maybe we'll win that contest - that would be super duper cool . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/328110 Sun, 24 Jun 2007 05:14:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/328110 Simon is my new Pal of the Week! Simon is the one whose Mommy gave me my new Lovemuffin nickname! ... Simon is my new Pal of the Week! Simon is the one whose Mommy gave me my new Lovemuffin nickname! Simon Says: His favorite toy is anything that looks like a bird! Simon Says: He loves to nap in the window! Simon Says: He is part Lynx, part Penguin! Simon Says: He is a surrogate Daddy to his little sis, Milla! Simon Says: He has two cat sisters, 1 cat brother, and one big doggy brother! Simon Says: His favorite food is tuna! Simon Says: He is so embarrassed by his Mommy. Just remember he's adopted! Simon Says: He only gets to sleep when she's at work! Go read Samoa's diary. Go back to the beginning, Simon didn't say Simon Says! MOL . . . . . . thanks, Simon, for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/328042 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:14:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/328042 I got an anonymous rosette today: OH YOU THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY FROM ME YOU SWEET LITTLE MAN! I'M ... OH YOU THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY FROM ME YOU SWEET LITTLE MAN! I'M GONNA SMOOCH YOUR BELLY TILL ITS BALD THEN SQUEEEZE YOU THEN CUDDLE YOU AND PLAY WITH YOUR TOES AND SMOOCH YOU SOME MORE, YOU GOOFY LOVESPONGE!!!!!!! From the all capital letters, I think I have a pretty good idea who sent it to me! Lovesponge? Is that anything like SpongeBob? Do I have to start wearing square pants? I'm glad Simon's Mommy doesn't live too close to my house - I'd have a bald belly . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/327788 Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:36:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/327788 Hey, that diary gal must really like me because I'm a pick today too! But when I looked at Diar ... It's All About Me! Doesn't Tiki Tallulah Belle know that she stole my line? I'm all about stuff! How can she be all about me, when I'm all about me? I guess we can both be all about ourselves. I'm all about that diary gal today . . . . . . . thanks . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/327701 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:29:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/327701 Wowza - thanks Catster Diary Gal for picking me as one of the five today! Although since you picked ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326972 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:05:51 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326972 Hey, is it Valentine's Day or something? My friend, Simon, who lives in both New Mexico and New H ... Simon, who lives in both New Mexico and New Hampshire - how does he do that?, sent me this pmail today. It's actually from his Mommy: I WANNA SMOOCH YOUR CUTE LITTLE NOSE WITH THAT SWEET LITTLE BOWTIE YOU ADORABLE LOVEMUFFIN!!!!!! YOU EVEN FLIRT WITH HUMAN GIRLS, JUST BY BEING SO CUTE AND ADORABLE!!!! LOVE, SIMON'S MEOWMIE She really means it because she typed it in all capital letters! What can I say, I'm a lovemuffin . . . . . . . . hey, I'm gonna put that as one of my nicknames . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326876 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:00:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326876 Mawmee and Daddy just this minute went outside and saw the Space Shuttle Atlantis and the Space Stat ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326179 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:12:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326179 Oh no, I see props coming out of a container. And red, white, and blue beanie babies! That can o ... Run Violet . . . . . . Quick - hide! The camera lady is on the loose and she is on a mission! Why are there so many holidays, anyway?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326036 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:47:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/326036 Woo hoo - Mawmee finished our Shutterfly book today! It's the free 20-page scrapbook that Shutterfl ... Shutterfly is giving us Catster cats! All you kitties need to get your Mommy to make you one of these photobooks cause they are super duper cool and easy to make! You can pick neat backgrounds for the pages . . . . . . you can pick how many pictures you want on each page . . . . . . . you can add captions to the pictures. Our book is going to include all of us, and also Callie, our kitty sister who is at the bridge. We can't wait for the book to arrive next week . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/325596 Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:53:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/325596 I was watching the news while Mawmee got ready for bed and the coolest story came on about some rabb ... rabbits in Italy! A whole bunch of rabbits - about 80 in all - live near the airport, and today they had to close the airport cause the rabbits were hopping all over the runway! So a bunch of rabbit hunters got big ole' nets and crates and caught all those bunnies. They took them to a nature preserve where they can't be hunted and killed. They should have called us cats to do the job . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/325238 Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:04:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/325238 I've been looking around Catster for my twin. Arnold P. sent me a couple of cats that looked like m ... We Love Dad 07 contest, and I saw Vincent! Vincent sure looks like me! I'm even the third cat on Vincent's friend list - wowza! Vincent has a brother, Floyd, that he likes to chill with - just like Violet and me! Oh my catness - look at what Vincent says about himself - we really are twins! He loves, loves, loves human company. He wants to be on our laps or sitting, lying or walking next to us all day long! He also likes cleaning his brother, Floyd, eating (he's a little piglet!) and watching birds through the window. I think I'll surprise Vincent and make him my new Pal of the Week, but I can't do that until Monday because I really need to keep my Daddy as my pal through tomorrow! Happy Daddy's Day . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/324539 Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:05:25 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/324539 Don't you hate it when you write a good diary entry, and then you hit that save button at the bottom ... SUPER DOUBLE BUMMER or OH BOY, ARE WE BUMMED! message from Catster, and then you realize you didn't do that control C before you hit the save button at the bottom, and then you realize you have to type that stupid diary entry all over again! I sure hate it when that happens . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/324244 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 14:08:35 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/324244 Today is the flag's birthday. Back in 1855, some school teacher in Wisconsin decided that June 14th ... Flag Day! Just like I have a nickname - Pookie - the flag has a nickname too - Old Glory! Back in 1831 a ship's captain, Captain Driver, was leaving on a big voyage and his friends gave him a flag. He opened the flag and when he saw it, he said Old Glory. So, that nickname stuck! Captain Driver is buried in Tennessee, and his grave is one of three places where Congress said the flag can fly 24 hours a day. Giving the flag that nickname was a big deal, I guess! Now, you've probably noticed I have Betsy Ross sewing a flag as my background today. She was one ugly chick, so I guess that's why she spent all her time sewing! Happy Birthday, flag . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/323272 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 07:18:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/323272 Mawmee got Samoa a present for being Diary of the Day last Saturday. My cube toy has been extended! ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/323130 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:43:16 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/323130 I'm very excited for my Daddy's school - the University of Louisville Cardinals! The baseball te ... University of Louisville Cardinals! The baseball team won their game last night and for the very first time in the school's history, they are going to the college World Series! Their first game is Friday against No. 2 Rice. I thought Rice was something you ate at a Chinese restaurant . . . . . . . . Or a cereal that makes good krispie bars . . . . . . . . Or the name of that guy who was on Dancing with the Stars . . . . . . . . Or that lady who works at the White House as the Secretary of State . . . . . . . Good luck Cardinals . . . . . . Violet tells me it is a yummy bird . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/322457 Sun, 10 Jun 2007 06:44:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/322457 Today our Mawmee officially becomes old! She says you are as young as you feel, and she doesn't fee ... Olde Furts group anyway! She loved the birthday present Violet, Samoa, and I got her. We knew she'd like it! Unfortunately, she'll probably make me play some of the music from the CD on my page next week. I told her I couldn't do that until after Daddy's Day. Speaking of Daddy, he is my new Pal of the Week! It's the least I could do cause he is always a pal to me, and feeds me early in the morning, and lets me sleep in his armpit at night! My Daddy has been told he looks like the pre-face-lift Kenny Rogers - MOL! We think he is better looking than Kenny! Happy Birthday Mawmee . . . . . . . . . I love you as much as you love me . . . . . . Thanks, Daddy, for being my Pal of the Week. . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/322103 Sat, 9 Jun 2007 07:10:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/322103 Guess who is Diary of the Day today? I think about everycat knows about it. Big deal . . . . . . ... Diary of the Day today? I think about everycat knows about it. Big deal . . . . . . I've won Catster's Trifecta! Samoa wants Violet and me to wear a boa all day for her big honor. We're supposed to walk around and call her Your Diary Highness. Geesh . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/321950 Fri, 8 Jun 2007 19:27:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/321950 Hey - look who asked me to be friends - The Catster Cat! Her brother is the Dogster Dog! Drats - ... The Catster Cat! Her brother is the Dogster Dog! Drats - that Catster Cat is a Leo the Lion! That is what I wanted to be, but I was born in the wrong month and ended up being a stupid Crab! I think the Catster Cat might be a kneader because she has falling kneaders on her page! I'm going to see if she will join my group, the I Knead You group! The Catster Cat has a cute video on her page of a couple of cats - Muffin and Dusty - playing with each other. I sure like my cool new friend . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320825 Wed, 6 Jun 2007 09:31:25 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320825 So, I finally got my virtual squillion - you know, that orange cat I call Kneady on my page! I no ... Kneady on my page! I noticed that my pal, Jeter has a real life squillion! I got Samoa and Violet together and told them we needed to get Mawmee a real life squillion for her birthday on Sunday. After doing research, and even having Detective Rocky Ann on the case, it has been determined that the real life squillions were bought at Walgreens! The bummer? It was a couple of years ago, and they are probably no longer around. So, I sent Mawmee to Walgreens yesterday to buy her own birthday present! I can't drive, what did you expect me to do? No squillions in sight! So, she bought two cute little almost-squillion cats. One is orange and one is gray. They didn't have a purple one for Violet - MOL! I'll be taking pictures of these almost-squillion cats when Mawmee opens them on Sunday. I wonder if she will gift wrap them for us . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320319 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 07:35:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320319 Hairball under the dining room table . . . . . . . Discovered 5 minutes ago . . . . . . . All ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320107 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 17:31:55 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320107 Watch out single boys! This girl in my Brilliant Orange Cats Unite group, Ashley, just sent a pma ... Brilliant Orange Cats Unite group, Ashley, just sent a pmail that she decided she wants a boyfriend! Check out her main picture - she is trying to appeal to boys who love football! GIRLS - GAG! Here is what Ashley is looking for in a dude: Must worship ME. Must adore ME. Must let me groom him. Must be at my beck and call. Read her diary to see her strengths and weaknesses. I only have one piece of advice: RUN, BOYS, RUN . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320029 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 15:07:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/320029 Here is what the Catscope Profile says about Cancer the Crab that really applies to me: These are ... Cancer the Crab that really applies to me: These are the kind of animals that don't feel a need to go out and explore. Rather, everything they need is right at home. Amen, brother! The Cancer cat is prone to stomach and digestive problems, so feed them the same diet like clockwork and try to minimize any emotional distress. Amen, brother! Intuitive and sensitive, the Cancer kitty will sense any family upsets (even raised voices) and not do well as a result. I cry loudly if voices are raised! Adoring of the family, your Cancer feline will enjoy playing with the kids and is sure to cuddle in your lap if it senses you're feeling blue. We don't have kids around here, but I'll cuddle in a lap anytime! They'll get particularly unsettled when the family is heading out on a trip. They know they'll be left alone, and that's no fun in this kitty's kingdom. Yeah, because the cat sitter hasn't been Catster trained! I guess I am a Crab after all . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/319826 Mon, 4 Jun 2007 07:23:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/319826 You can call him Slim, or you can call him the Rebar Man, or you can call him Sagan Wagan. I'm ca ... Pal of the Week - Sagan! Sagan is a kneader - just like me! Sagan loves to eat - just like me! Did I tell you Sagan loves to eat? I mean, he really loves to eat! Sagan has kids at his house, and he goes and tucks them in every night. What a good cat! One of the kids in his house is named after him! That is the coolest thing I've ever heard of - I wish there was a kid in this house named Calvin! Sagan is an Olde Furt - just like me! Sagan likes everycat, and everycat likes Sagan! Being friendly is a good way to live. Sagan has a girlfriend named Jada. Jada is cute, but the thought of having a girlfriend makes me gag! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Sagan . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/319343 Sun, 3 Jun 2007 06:13:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/319343 Last night I finally found my Sun Sign, and I put it on my page. I'm Cancer the Crab. I don't li ... Sun Sign, and I put it on my page. I'm Cancer the Crab. I don't like the sound of being Cancer or a Crab! Why couldn't I be the cute Lion? Here are the traits of a crab: Emotional and loving - Definitely! Intuitive and imaginative - Not really ~ Shrewd and cautious - Around Samoa - yes! Protective and sympathetic - Check! On the dark side.... Changeable and moody - I'm only moody if I don't get fed on time! Overemotional and touchy - I do like to be touched, but that's a good thing, isn't it? Clinging and unable to let go - I do like to cuddle, but that's a good thing, isn't it? Have you found your Sun Sign yet? . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/319232 Sat, 2 Jun 2007 20:32:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/319232 Hey, why don't I have a Sun Sign? All the new cats joining Catster seem to have a Sun Sign! Wh ... new cats joining Catster seem to have a Sun Sign! Where do I go to get mine? After all, I love the sun, and I need my own Sun Sign! How do I get one . . . . . . . . . . . . Update: My pal Sagan told me where to get my Sun Sign! I'm a Cancer! No, I don't have cancer, I'm a Cancer. I don't think I like being a Cancer . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/318363 Thu, 31 May 2007 21:00:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/318363 Apparently, these are the top names for cats if you live in England: 1. Molly 2. Charlie 3. Tig ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/317860 Wed, 30 May 2007 21:07:38 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/317860 Miss Tangerine, my weatherpixie, has decided to use my page and start her own strip club! Today t ... Olde Furts group to come over and look at Miss Tangerine in her undies. Sagan rushed on over. His birthday is tomorrow, and when you're an olde furt like him, a weatherpixie in underwear is pretty exciting stuff! She isn't really in her undies - she wears a white bathing suit, but it looks like undies! She had that same white bathing suit last year! Samoa said white bathing suits aren't flattering. I'll be sure not to wear my white speedo in front of Samoa. MOL . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/316792 Mon, 28 May 2007 19:51:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/316792 Mawmee brought me back a present from her trip to Ohio. Well, it is for all of us, but she knew I'd ... Happy Memorial Day second cube from Daddy! It got hooked to the first cube, and I'm on my way to a cube village! I plan to get a cube for every holiday . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/316429 Mon, 28 May 2007 07:50:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/316429 My Pal of the Week is Mr. Tennessee - Dexter! Dexter is really cool because he has an official, b ... Pal of the Week is Mr. Tennessee - Dexter! Dexter is really cool because he has an official, big, long name - C.K. Dexter Haven. I think the C.K. stands for Calvin Klein, but I'm not sure. Dexter and his brother, Grover look alike because they have a big, furry white chest and white paws! And have you ever seen such big eyes as Dexter's? He sure is cute! Dexter and I both love to play - although I poop out sooner than he does! Dexter doesn't sleep much. I need to teach him a few things about sleeping because I'm an expert! Dexter is just a youngster - he turned one year old about a week ago. He and his bestest friend, Joy are cupcake friends - that is why I have cupcakes on my background this week. I hope you'll visit Dexter and watch his fun videos, and ask him to be friends. He is one cool cat! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week Dexter . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/311989 Tue, 22 May 2007 21:09:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/311989 Wadda you mean Mawmee and Daddy are going out of town? Wadda you mean I won't be on Catster for ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/311173 Mon, 21 May 2007 15:33:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/311173 I've been tagged by Rufus, Luke, Racer, Logan, Chloe, Cleo, and Sam Lloyd to participate in a meme! ... Rufus, Luke, Racer, Logan, Chloe, Cleo, and Sam Lloyd 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'm told that I'm sooooo cute every single day. 2. It's true - I am cute every single day. 3. Every single day you'll hear Mawmee tell Daddy, could you get any cuter than that?. She is usually looking at me when she says it. 4. I sleep in the cutest positions every single day. 5. I wait by the refrigerator when it is my dinner time every single day. 6. Every single day I ask Mawmee to lift me up and put me on the big, tall, bed so that I can take a nap. 7. I snore! Okay, here are the 7 cats I am going to tag: 1. Hazel Lucy 2. Luna - okay she has already been tagged, but she will be ticked at me if I don't tag her because she has this super duper crush on me. 3. Kassidy 4. Jeter Harris because he is neglecting his Catster diary and only writing in his blog. 5. Ruben 6. Sock 7. Twix cause she is Samoa's friend and I got to do my meme before Samoa, and I just took one of her 7 - MOL! What the heck is a meme anyway? And do you say it like me me, or meh me, or meh meh . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/310305 Sat, 19 May 2007 06:17:16 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/310305 Today is the second race in the Triple Crown. My jockey pal, Calvin Borel, will be riding the horse ... Street Sense - in the Preakness! The Preakness is held in Baltimore at Pimlico Race Course. When Street Sense wins today, he will get a bunch of black eyed susans around his neck. I'm not talking about a bunch of girls named Susan who have black eyes. It is Maryland's state flower. I don't know if the girls who go to the Preakness wear hats like they do in Kentucky. I think it is a southern belle thing, and Maryland is in the north, so they can't call themselves southern belles. I'm a southern beau! A southern, macho, beau! Good luck today, Street Sense, and my jockey pal, Calvin . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/309472 Wed, 16 May 2007 15:37:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/309472 Today they evacuated one of our elementary schools for 1 hour because there was a strong smell sprea ... cat pee! Some boy's cat had sprayed pee all over the backpack! It sat all day in that hot locker and stunk up the place. Way to go cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/309109 Tue, 15 May 2007 18:25:13 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/309109 Oh my gosh, what have I done? I've joined the Hello Kitty Fan Club group! It all started becau ... Hello Kitty Fan Club group! It all started because I saw this cute little sleeping cat that looked like me. His name is Nyago, and I found out from the Hello Kitty Fan Club President that Nyago is a Hello Kitty character. One thing led to another, and now I'm in a group that celebrates the color pink! I hope all my pals don't find out about this! My name could be mud . . . . . . . . girls are already signing my shoutbox! The next thing you know, I'll be invited to slumber parties and the girls will be putting make-up on me and junk like that. I did see a few boys in the group . . . . . . . Hondo . . . . . . .Diego . . . . . . .Tuxedo. I'd better stick close to them. I'm keeping this on the Q.T. . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/308182 Sun, 13 May 2007 08:29:05 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/308182 My new Pal of the Week is Sampson Silver Dollar! He is the only Sampson Silver Dollar on Catster ... Pal of the Week is Sampson Silver Dollar! He is the only Sampson Silver Dollar on Catster - how cool is that? He has three names. When his Mommy saw that he had a silvery shine to his fur, she added Silver Dollar to his name. Just like most of my Pals of the Week, we have a lot in common. 1. He has a brother, Merlin, and a princess sister, Camille Rose! 2. He loves, loves, loves his Mommy, and always wants to be on her lap! 3. He is a kneader. He drools when he kneads. I don't drool. 4. He writes in his diary alot. He gets a lot of Daily Diary picks from the Catster Diary Gal! Here is why Sampy and I are different: 1. He is a Maine Coon. I know - he is from Maryland! Why isn't he called a Maryland Coon? 2. He goes outside. I only go outside under very strict supervision! 3. He plays fetch with his Mommy. They don't have a dog, so some cat in the family has to do it! 4. He has a girlfriend. Gag! Thanks, Sampson Silver Dollar, for being my Pal of the Week! Just for you, I'm going to be Calvin Copper Penny this week . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/308039 Sat, 12 May 2007 20:08:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/308039 Today I watched the two little boys who live next door to me. They were out in their front yard. ... Until his Daddy tried it again - then Eli sat at the top and refused to come down the slide. So, Eli's Mommy came over and tried to coax him down the slide. Nope - he wasn't budging! So, the Daddy kinked the hose so the water would stop. They thought Eli might be afraid of that water - I think he was freezing - it was cold hose water! Eli's Mommy climbed from the front up toward the top to get Eli to slide down. Just as she got to the top, the Daddy unkinked the hose, and water started spraying the Mommy. I was laffin and laffin, just like Jeter Harris would have done! The Mommy slipped and slid down the entire slide and landed face first in that pool of water! You gotta love Eli - he was sittin' at the top grinning . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/307711 Fri, 11 May 2007 19:51:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/307711 It's official! I'm on a return address label! Well, all three of us are on the label together. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/307379 Thu, 10 May 2007 20:10:04 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/307379 This is the first chance I've had to get to my diary today. Samoa has been hogging the computer all ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/306695 Wed, 9 May 2007 06:10:47 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/306695 Okay, so I was tumbling on the ground with Samoa this morning! Okay, so I grabbed some gray hair ... She was standing guard! 4. I said, Girl, get out of my way, I have to pee wee! 5. She said, Make me! 6. I said, My pleasure! Now, you know the rest of the story . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/306278 Tue, 8 May 2007 06:22:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/306278 I've got a new case for Samoa's Detective Agency - the Case of the Diary Gal Goof! This is how it ... Case of the Diary Gal Goof! This is how it all goes down. First, you get a pmail saying - Yippeeee, you're a daily diary pick. You get all excited, and then, bummer, you're face isn't on the pick list! I told HQ, and they gave me rosettes and said something like, sorry for the no show . . . . . . Well, according to the agency rules, two hits make a case! These are words that describe the case: Litter! Phony Pmail! Fakey over the channel! Bummer! Weirdness! Guess who got hit by the Diary Gal Goof today? Sampson Silver Dollar Rocky Ann Cooter Wowza, three of my friends got goofed too . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/306076 Mon, 7 May 2007 16:52:29 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/306076 On Derby Day, Catster sent me a pmail and told me I was one of the Daily Diary Picks. We all know i ... Top Cat, and sure enough, it happened today. Here is what Top Cat sent me: Dear Calvin's Mawmee: Did Calvin finally show for you? Meow! -Catster- Maybe I was on the list and I was just invisible to my computer! Did any other cat see me on the list? I don't think they did cause Boogers wrote on my shoutbox: DANG and double dang! Diary Day hoax?? Is it an May Fool's joke? I'll bet I'm going to get a big trophy now when they realize I was never on that pick list! You know where I live Catster . . . . . . . . I'll be waiting . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/305524 Sun, 6 May 2007 07:25:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/305524 Mawmee started laughing when she read the paper this morning because there was a headline that read, ... It's Good to be Calvin! She read it to Daddy, and they both started laughing! Yep, I picked the Kentucky Derby Winner yesterday - Street Sense! Congratulations to the jockey - his name is Calvin too! He got sooooo excited when he won the big race. I was very happy for him. Now, on to other news! It's also good to be Simba - my new Pal of the Week! Simba celebrated her 19th birthday yesterday! All her friends had two parties for her big day yesterday - a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and a Black and White Formal! I know she had a pretty spectacular day. We are all so proud of her for reaching her 19th birthday. The song on my page this week is for Simba. And so is that funny lizard background! Be sure to visit Simba's page - you'll never see any cat with more treats than Simba - over 250,000! Wowza, she has some eating to do! Have a great week, Simba! I'm glad you're my Pal of the Week. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/305199 Sat, 5 May 2007 05:11:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/305199 I got a pmail today from Catster. Here is what it said: Catster wanted you to know that Calvin i ... Catster wanted you to know that Calvin is one of today's featured diaries and it will be displayed all day on our Diary Central page at http://www.catster.com/diary/dcentral.php under 'Today's Picks'. I know I know, we're purring like mad over here too! Thanks so much for running with the Catster pack and keeping a diary. Much Meow, Catster Here kitty kitty Well, I went looking at Diary Central. Nope, I'm not there! Do you think Catster got me confused with Gordy? What does Catster send you when they goof up like that? I'll be waiting for mine in the mail . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/304502 Thu, 3 May 2007 06:04:11 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/304502 Psssssst! Yep, I'm talkin' to you! I've got a hot tip for Saturday's big race! Number 7 to ... Street Sense 4:1 odds The jockey? His name is Calvin! Another hot tip? Okay. . . . . . . . Number 6 to Place Cowtown Cat 20:1 odds - big money when he comes in 2nd! Go, Baby, Go . . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/303822 Tue, 1 May 2007 10:18:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/303822 May 1 May Day It means all kinds of stuff that is too complicated, but at my house May 1st is ... Turtle Tuesday! Mawmee found two turtles in the backyard. She thinks they were working on a family - whatever that means. One was Tommy Turtle, and the other one was Tammy Turtle. Then she went down to the garden. There is a creek down there full of water and frogs and stuff the neighbor boys like. And there it was . . . . . . . . another turtle! It was Tommy and Tammy's cousin, Terrance Turtle! We have trails around our property and Mawmee has given them all names cause she was in Girl Scouts and they name everything. One of our trails is called Turtle Trace cause there are always turtles hanging around. There is even a sign so the turtles know which trail is theirs. Yep, I've got pictures of all this Turtle Tuesday cool stuff, and I'll put them on a slideshow later today. Oh yeah - don't forget to read Violet's diary - you won't believe what else Mawmee found. It's a miracle!! I've got to take a nap now . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/303394 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:50:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/303394 Guess what friends? I won the logo contest in my Olde Furts group! Take a look at that logo and yo ... Olde Furts group! Take a look at that logo and you'll get a chuckle! Look at the loot I get for winning the contest: 1. STAR to the winner -- donated by Queenie. 2. $20 donation to a cat charity of winner's choice -- donated by Baby. 3. $20 in Zealies OR a CatsterPlus subscription -- donated by Scooter. This can be used by the winner or given to friend(s). Wowza! My friend, Baby, already contacted me about which charity I want the donation to go to. I've picked Animal Care Society. They are a local no-kill shelter. We take our aluminum cans to them cause they get money for recycling the cans. My Daddy's senior students at the University of Louisville did a class project a couple of years ago and did a lot of work on their website. Thanks for the donation, Baby! I know they will appreciate it. Olde Furts rule . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302985 Sun, 29 Apr 2007 07:09:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302985 Who is the best dressed cat on Catster and he's not wearing any clothes? That would be my Pal of ... Pal of the Week - Tuxedo! Tuxedo is one cool cat, and in honor of him, I've put a new link on my page that takes you to the Animal Rescue Site's page. When you click on the Fund Food For Animals, bowls of food are provided for dogs and cats that don't have food. It's a good thing, and I hope alot of visitors to Tuxedo's page and my page will click on that link! He gave me the idea cause that link is on his page too. I didn't realize until I picked Tuxedo that we have so much in common! 1. We're both Olde Furts! 2. We're both ladies men! He gets romantic with pillows, but I'll bet if Luna were around, he'd get romantic with her. Have you seen Luna in her expensive blue dress? Like I've told you all before, girls are high maintenance! Tuxedo and I are stayin' clear of girls! 3. He likes boxes. 4. He is incredibly handsome - he'll even tell you that! 5. He's pretty playful, and he loves to eat. Gosh - we must be twins! 6. He loves to snuggle with his Daddy in bed! I have a new picture on my page of me snuggling with my Daddy in bed. More proof that Tuxedo and I were separated at birth! 7. Tuxedo has been Diary of the Day. I've gotten the Tri-Fecta of Catster (DOTD, COTD, COTW), so it's only a matter of time before Tuxedo gets the Tri-Fecta honor too! 8. He has a brother, Figaro, who is at the Rainbow Bridge. Figaro and Samoa sure look alike! 9. He has a beautiful sister, Bella who looks pretty princessy to me - she reminds me of Samoa, but I think Bella would be nicer to me than Samoa is to me! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Tuxedo! You are one classy cat. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302876 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:21:22 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302876 We are so sad because all those little birdies died! Their Mommy never came back to feed them. May ... Pal of the Week told me I'm close to 10,000 views! Is that a Catster record? Do they send you a present or something because I'm still waiting for my Cat of the Week gift! Whoever hits my page on that 10,000th view - please let me know. I'll try to get Catster to send you a present too . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302459 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:05:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302459 I'm glad Sebastian in my I Knead You group is on top of all the important happenings. He informed ... Sebastian in my I Knead You group is on top of all the important happenings. He informed the group that today is National Hairball Awareness Day! That is an important day for us cats who hack up hairballs! I am one of those cats. I'm the only one who really has hairballs in this house. Violet will occasionally get a hairball, or cough like he has one. Here are 10 important things you need to know about hairballs - if you're a cat! 1. This is the big vet word for it: trichobezoars. 2. It means this: a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal as a result of licking fur. 3. Who knew we had an alimentary canal? 4. It is one of the most common problems that cats experience. 5. Half of the people who own two or more cats will know all about hairballs. 6. If you're going to have one, hack it up on carpet, preferably while everyone is sleeping. 7. Try to find an area of carpet right near the bed where your Mommy or Daddy walks when they get up in the morning. 8. If you get brushed, it will cut down on the amount of hair that you swallow while you're grooming yourself. 9. All kinds of great sounds are made when hacking up a hairball. My favorite is . . . . . .blah, blah, blah . . . . . . .blaaacccch. 10. Rabbits get hairballs too, but they can't hack them up like we can. Rabbits are stupid . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302109 Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:25:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/302109 I have a new trick to get attention. Daddy said it wasn't the first time I've done this trick. H ... SNEEZE! Everybody laughed when I did that last night! I'm the family comedian . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/301522 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 06:09:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/301522 We have a mailbox on top of our garden fence. I don't know why cause the mailman doesn't go down th ... Pal of the Week, I'm trying to do stuff girls would like. Next week, I'm definitely picking a boy for my pal. Those baby birdies do make you want to go ahhhhhhh . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/301123 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 05:14:36 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/301123 Daddy found a toad in the yard last night. I put the toad's picture on my page, under Cybil's pictu ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/300212 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:42:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/300212 My new Pal of the Week is Cybil. I know, you're saying, Calvin, she's a girl!. I gotta keep the ... Pal of the Week is Cybil. I know, you're saying, Calvin, she's a girl!. I gotta keep the girls happy or you know how they get! What makes Cybil special enough to be my Pal of the Week? Well, today is her birthday and she is Sweet 16! So, as a present, I'm making her my Pal of the Week a few hours earlier. I usually wait until Sunday to change over to a new pal, but since it is her birthday, she gets a few more hours as my pal. That will really thrill her, I'm sure! Here is the scary part - Cybil and I sleep in the same positions. Compare this picture of Cybil, and then this picture of me! What did I tell you? We don't like the bright lights in our eyes. That's because we are both Olde Furts! Happy Birthday, Cybil, enjoy your special week . . . . . . I might even put up a pink background, just for you. . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/299855 Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:54:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/299855 Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day. No, Luna, my song is about Earth Day! Here is what I like ab ... Luna, my song is about Earth Day! Here is what I like about the Earth: 1. I live on it! 2. I smell it on Violet when he comes in the house! 3. Worms are cool, and they live in it! 4. If you add an a on the end of it, you get the name of a lady who played Catwoman! Celebrate Earth Day by doing something earthy on Sunday. . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/299075 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:01:35 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/299075 It finally happened - Sanjaya got the boot on American Idol! I might not be able to sing as good as ... dance better than any of those American Idol wanna be stars! Bye, bye, bye, Sanjaya . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/298580 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:08:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/298580 Last week's Pal of the Week, Jeter Harris, sent me a present that I got in the mail today! Jeter ... Pal of the Week, Jeter Harris, sent me a present that I got in the mail today! Jeter is a big New York Yankees fan, and now I'm officially a New York Yankees fan too cause I have the official hat made for cats who are fans of the team! Thanks, JH, I sure feel special being official . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/298359 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 06:38:13 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/298359 In honor of KiKi, my Pal of the Week, I've changed my name for this week to: CalVin Knead On ... Pal of the Week, I've changed my name for this week to: CalVin Knead On . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/298270 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 20:51:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/298270 I asked KiKi, my Pal of the Week, why he is named KiKi! Apparently, he was a stray - just like me ... Pal of the Week, why he is named KiKi! Apparently, he was a stray - just like me! His Mommy would try to get him to come close so she could feed him. She would say, Come here kitty, kitty. Well, she got tired of repeating that phrase a gazillion times, so she shortened it to, Here kee kee. When KiKi finally made up his mind that he wanted to have Sammie as a brother and live in his new home, he told his Mommy that he didn't want his name to be spelled Keekee. So, his Mommy said, how about Kiki? He said, can you capitalize the second K? She said, okay! So, that is how he got the name KiKi! I think it was about that time that his brother changed his name from Sammy to Sammie! I just made up that part about Sammie . . . . . . . . . MOL . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/297784 Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:50:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/297784 KiKi is my new Pal of the Week! I love KiKi's new picture - he is smiling for the camera! KiKi r ... KiKi is my new Pal of the Week! I love KiKi's new picture - he is smiling for the camera! KiKi reminds me of my brother, Violet cause they look alike. Like most of my Pals of the Week, KiKi and I have things in common: 1. We're both very affectionate! 2. We're both big kneaders! 3. We both love our Daddy a bunch! 4. We both have brothers! 5. We're both Olde Furts! I put a special song on my page for KiKi - it is a song that Elton John sings with Kiki Dee! Thanks for being my new Pal of the Week, KiKi . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/296776 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 07:14:51 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/296776 My friend, Jeter, only has a few more days as my Pal of the Week. Because he is such a huge New Yor ... Pal of the Week. Because he is such a huge New York Yankees fan, I decided to change my background and music for him today. I don't know anything about baseball cause I don't live in New York, and there isn't a national baseball team in Kentucky. We have a team called the Bats. They used to be called the River Bats cause Louisville is on the Ohio River, but the got rid of the river part of their name for some stupid reason. Then they had to make all new hats and shirts and stuff. The mascot's name is Buddy - he's a bat - the kind that flies at night and scares girls! They also make baseball bats in my town at the Louisville Slugger factory. All the big baseball players use the bats that are made here. Here I am with my very own Louisville Slugger bat - it's a cat sized bat! I'll be routing for Jeter's New York Yankees to win their game tonight . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/295294 Mon, 9 Apr 2007 18:41:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/295294 Today I did some stuff for my Pal of the Week. The first thing I did was change my avatar so it w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/294836 Sun, 8 Apr 2007 16:40:45 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/294836 My new POTW is Jeter Harris. I've been friends with Jeter for a long time, so I thought it was ab ... Jeter Harris. I've been friends with Jeter for a long time, so I thought it was about time that he officially became my Pal of the Week! Jeter and I only have two things in common: 1. We both wear eye liner - mine is white, his is black! 2. We both have famous sayings - mine is knead on , his is life iz grate! You're probably saying, wowza, then why are you friends with Jeter if you only have two things in common? I'll tell you why! Jeter is one cool cat! I learn lots of stuff by reading his blog. You can't visit his page or his blog without realizing a few important things about Jeter. 1. He is the biggest New York Yankees fan ever born. I even think he is named for some baseball player, but I'm not sure cause I don't watch baseball. 2. He likes to be outside. He spends a lot of time on a roof. He is very brave to climb up on rooftops. 3. He owns a squillion. I know, you're saying to yourself, he owns a squillion what? I told Jeter the only squillion I've ever heard of is a big, huge number. Go visit his blog and look for his squillion named Laffin! 4. Jeter likes to laff. He is always laffin and laffin! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Jeter! I hope you're laffin and laffin . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/294315 Sat, 7 Apr 2007 11:02:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/294315 Wowza - our Autumn is Dogster's Dog of the Day today! Top Dog Ted sends you a pmail to tell you, ... Autumn is Dogster's Dog of the Day today! Top Dog Ted sends you a pmail to tell you, but I was checking Catster first, and saw where Rocky Ann updated her diary. Rocky Ann had Autumn in her diary, and I yelled to everybody in the house - Autumn is doggie of the day. Everycat came running - we were so excited for her and sent kisses to her at the bridge. It is a day to celebrate - Rocky Ann is 16 today. Have you seen all the cats wearing their Hello Kitty hats? Happy Birthday, Rocky Ann! Today is officially Hello Kitty Day on Catster . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/293883 Fri, 6 Apr 2007 10:10:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/293883 Hairball found this morning in the front guest bedroom. A little pile of food was next to it. It ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/293408 Thu, 5 Apr 2007 09:03:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/293408 Whoever left that turd in the hallway wiped their butt on the carpet in Mawmee's bedroom. It wasn ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/293360 Thu, 5 Apr 2007 06:50:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/293360 Tee hee hee hee hee hee hee. . . . . . . . . There it was . . . . . . . laying in the hallway. . ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/292904 Wed, 4 Apr 2007 08:54:41 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/292904 I learned about religion when I visited Jeter Harris' blog yesterday. Jeter is Jewish, and he cel ... blog yesterday. Jeter is Jewish, and he celebrated Passover. If you live in New York and are a Yankees fan, you are automatically Jewish. I wondered if maybe I could be Jewish even though I don't live in New York. We do have some ceiling fans in the house, but I don't know if they are Yankee or not. Anyway, I'm happy to tell you that Jeter looked at me and said I wasn't Jewish - he should know! He thinks I might be catlic! I wonder if all cats that live in Kentucky that have ceiling fans are catlic? Religion is deep . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/291970 Mon, 2 Apr 2007 06:25:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/291970 My new Pal of the Week is pink! No, not that girl with the weird hair that sings, but the pinkest c ... pink! No, not that girl with the weird hair that sings, but the pinkest cat you know! Yep, Rocky Ann! Even though she is a girl, we have some things in common. 1. We are both 15 - she is turning Sweet 16 this Saturday! 2. We both like to knead! 3. We both like to take naps! 4. We are both cute! 5. We get lots of love from our Mommies! I found that you can be friends with somecat even if you don't have stuff in common. Here is what we don't have in common, and I still like her! 1. There is enough pink on her page to make me throw up a hairball everytime I visit! 2. There is more Hello Kitty stuff in her bedroom than in Hello Kitty's house in Japan! 3. She is all healthy and junk - she does a turkey trot every day around the table to get in shape before she eats. 4. She likes the vacuum cleaner - go figure! 5. She is a girl - enough said! Congratulations Rocky Ann for being my Pal of the Week! You are a good friend to everycat, and I'm glad we are pals. I'm looking forward to celebrating your 16th birthday this Saturday! Knead on . . . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/291610 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 08:14:34 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/291610 I'm a dog today! A girl dog! I was asked to join Autumn's Ladies Room group for an April Fool' ... Ladies Room group for an April Fool's joke! Since all the doggies in that group are girls (yuck), I changed my name and became a girl for the day. I'm Calvinina! My silhouette is curvy. I adore being dressed in something silly. I love my brand new hairdo and eyelashes all in curls. Men say I'm cute and funny. My teeth aren't teeth but pearls - ask Sarah, my vet tech - she knows they are pearls! I enjoy being a girl . . . . . . . . . MOL. . . . . . . uh, I mean, BOL . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/290856 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 08:19:20 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/290856 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 I do! 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, Samoa, 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/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/290390 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:34:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/290390 If you read my diary entry from yesterday and then looked around my page, you would think I've lost ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/290064 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:34:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/290064 Did you hear the one about the refrigerator that asked me to hide an egg on my page? Well, she di ... refrigerator that asked me to hide an egg on my page? Well, she did. So, I said, sure, why? She said it is part of a game that one of her siblings is doing in some group. I don't know anything more about it, but see if you can find the egg. It isn't too hard because it is an extra large jumbo egg. I wonder why it has a number on it? I like the number I got - the number 4. Let me know if you have an egg with a number on it on your page . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/289524 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:43:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/289524 The judging is taking place in the Babes in Blue Contest! I'm one of the judges cause I won the B ... Babes in Blue Contest! I'm one of the judges cause I won the Best in Show for the Men in Pink Contest! We had a lot of babes enter the contest. Funny that none of them tried to bribe me into voting for them. I would have thought Luna would have been all over me begging for my vote - you know how crazy she is about me! I had to pick my Top 15 today. Being a judge in this contest is very similar to judging the big pageants - Miss USA or Miss America. The only difference is we don't have a swimsuit competition, and we don't ask the final big question at the end. I sure hope we don't have any scandals with the winner. We didn't think about doing background checks first . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/288970 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:20:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/288970 Have you met my new Pal of the Week, Cookie? Wanna know why Cookie is my Pal of the Week? Lots o ... Cookie? Wanna know why Cookie is my Pal of the Week? Lots of reasons, but the main one is this: Cookie is having a birthday on Sunday, and he will be 20 years old! Wowza - 20 years old! If you visit Cookie's page, you'll see lots of inspirational cats who have lived a long, wonderful life! All of us in the Olde Furts group are inspired by Cookie! Now, on to the funny stuff about Cookie. He has some funny nicknames. Here are a few of them: The Ol' Dirty Cookman My Dawg Cookness The Ol' Dirty Chinese Restaurant Cookie and I are practically neighbors. We live in states that touch each other - Kentucky and Indiana. We like the same stuff - laps, getting brushed, sun, and boxes! Like Cookie will tell you, he is the coolest cat ever and is the king of his castle. He gets whatever he wants, and you gotta love a cat like that! Thanks, Cookie, for being one cool, old cat, and for being my Pal of the Week . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/288702 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:55:49 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/288702 Mawmee and Daddy got in a pool for the NCAA basketball tournament. Daddy went with his heart and pu ... cat! So, I'm going to route for Georgetown to win the NCAA championship! Then Cleo will win $150! Wouldn't that be the coolest . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/287779 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:00:54 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/287779 I have a new favorite place to take naps. It is Autumn's bed in the sunroom! Now, I've been known ... look at him, you can't get any cuter than that! I think I'm the favorite around here . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/287429 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 11:42:08 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/287429 A baby elephant was born last week at our Louisville Zoo! Our zoo is 38 years old, and this is the ... Louisville Zoo! Our zoo is 38 years old, and this is the first baby elephant to be born there! Be sure you check out his cute pictures. He was 285 pounds when he was born - that's what you call one big baby! The baby's mother is named Mikki. They haven't named the baby yet because they are going to have a contest. I think I'll enter some names. Hmmmmmmm, how about: Jumbo Zumbo Calvin MOL . . . . . . . . . or as Jeter would say, I'm laffin, and laffin. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/287127 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:14:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/287127 Tonight Violet gave my face a bath. We sat by the kitchen table while Mawmee and Daddy ate dinner. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/286690 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:48:59 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/286690 It wasn't me! I can't jump that high! No need to get my pawprint, Samoa! Run, Violet, hide ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/286361 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:09:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/286361 Oh, my ears hurt tonight when that boy named Sanjaya sang on American Idol. I was sitting on Mawm ... make him stop, make him stop! Mawmee said she would cry too - just like that little girl in the audience - if Sanjaya got in her face and did that scary singing. When I ride in the car, I cry, and it sounds better than that . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/286048 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 07:36:09 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/286048 Have you met my new Pal of the Week - Luke? Luke is a youngster from Canada - the place with the ... Luke? Luke is a youngster from Canada - the place with the famous bacon and geese! Luke's Mommy is a big fan of General Hospital and that is why he is named Luke. I just made that up - MOL! I don't know why he is named Luke, but I do know that he is orange and cool. Luke is a big cuddle bug, and so am I! We love to take naps and hide our faces when we sleep. We especially like sleeping in the sun! Luke used to live outside, but now he spends his time inside waiting for belly rubs and treats. He is my kind of pal! Luke and I have other stuff in common too. We both have prissy girl sisters - his sister is named Sissy - Sissy and prissy rhyme! Samoa should be named Sissy cause nothing rhymes with Samoa! We also both have brothers - brothers that are allowed outside in the great wide open space called nature! Luke and his brother, Cooter, get along just like Violet and me! Luke and I also have some of the same pals - Scooter, Monkey, Gordy, Dave, Rufus! Thanks, Luke, for being my Pal of the Week! You rock . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/285916 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 20:27:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/285916 Forget about those quick footed guys on Dancing with the Stars - you should have seen my Mawmee toni ... Dancing with the Stars - you should have seen my Mawmee tonight. She was sitting at the computer, and she noticed I was nearby. All of a sudden my sides started heaving in and out and she knew what was next! She jumped out of that chair faster than you could say hairball. Quick - should she grab me? Or look for a towel to put under me? No - there's not time - he's ready to explode! Quick - there is a plastic bag on the bed! Whew - just in the nick of time - the plastic bag was in front of me as I blah, blah, blah and up came the hairball . . . . . . and some food I had eaten a few minutes before. One more blah, blah, blah - cause you have to do it twice to keep them on their toes! That was fun . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/285057 Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:13:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/285057 Thanks to all my pals for making the first year on Catster super duper! I sure love all my friends, ... I Knead You group! 5. Give Samoa Diary of the Day so she will quit whining! I have to live with her! Thanks for a great year, Catster . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/284587 Fri, 16 Mar 2007 15:33:05 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/284587 I'm really diggin' this Cheetah girl song. It has some cool lyrics that apply to all us crazy Catst ... Start the party, I've hit the groove All of us are here tonight Got the right moves Gonna rock the world Go a little crazy and have too much fun Put your paws up if you're feelin' this Don't you know we got it goin' on Lookin' good with a new attitude Party cause you know the future's all yours Party like you're ready for so much more We can do everything Everybody want to celebrate We do it right Attitude in the groove Dance til your feet don't touch the floor The party's just begun. . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/283562 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:48:08 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/283562 The party has just begun . . . . . . party like you're ready for so much more! I'm ready for that ... 217 diary entries An entire alphabet of friends! The Trifecta of Catster - Cat of the Day, Cat of the Week, Diary of the Day 19 Pals of the Week! My own groups - I Knead You and Cool Calvin Club! The Olde Furts group! Being in our local magazine! Fun, fun, fun in contests, forums, groups, and parties! Being creative with my page! Thanks to all my great friends for being so generous to me with your rosettes, stars, and friendship! Catster rocks . . . . . . . . now where is my cake, and my prize from being Cat of the Week . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/282693 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 08:15:19 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/282693 Come on cats - celebrate with me! Saturday is a day to celebrate: St. Patrick's Day! Snowmi ... Snowmitts' 1st Birthday! Orca's 4th Birthday! Louis LeBeau's 7th Birthday! And our 1st year anniversary on Catster! Woo Hoo . . . . . . . let's celebrate . . . . . . . . P.S. Wowza - I just found out that Arnold P. - my Pal of the Week - joined Catster the same day I did! How cool is that?!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/282310 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:15:29 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/282310 Samoa and her detectives solved the case of the White Shadow! The White Shadow is Arnold P.! I ... White Shadow! The White Shadow is Arnold P.! I decided that Arnold P. should be my Pal of the Week! We're both Olde Furts, but I'm older! Guess why they call him the White Shadow? Look at his eyes - he has permanent white eye shadow. Girls pay big money to have that. I've got it too - that's why Arnold P. and I are pals. All the Olde Furt girls flirt with us. It's because of the white eye shadow. Are you wondering what the P. in Arnold P. stands for? I wondered. So, I asked him. Not knowing is really more fun than knowing because then you can figure out all kinds of cool names that the P. could stand for. Like Arnold Pumpernickle. Wanna know something else really cool about Arnold P.? He goes to Church to be blessed with Holy Water every year on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Wowza, my Pal of the Week is one cool dude. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/282294 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:15:11 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/282294 Hey, I think I lost an hour of sleep last night! Where did it go, anyway? Wait a minute, did I a ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/281723 Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:30:35 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/281723 Give me a call! I've got a new shoutbox. It seems to be the hot thing to have right now, so I th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/281303 Thu, 8 Mar 2007 19:37:53 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/281303 There is a stroll going on called For Your Eyes Only. A bunch of my friends in the Olde Furts gro ... For Your Eyes Only. A bunch of my friends in the Olde Furts group have been commenting on my beautiful green eyes. Most of the comments are from girls who have been flirting with me. They are telling me all kinds of mushy stuff about how dreamy my eyes are, and junk like that! Mawmee thinks my eyes are very beautiful, but she said sometimes it is hard to capture my beauty on camera. So, think about that girls - they are even more beautiful in person than in my pictures! Dream On . . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/280013 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 18:05:23 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/280013 Watch out girls - I'm judging the Babes in Blue contest! All you chicks slip into something blue, ... Babes in Blue contest! All you chicks slip into something blue, get your picture taken, and tag it Babes in Blue. Then come to my page - send me a pmail and bribe me into voting for you! I'm just kidding . . . . . . . I can't be bribed . . . . . . .well, maybe for food. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/279371 Sun, 4 Mar 2007 07:16:45 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/279371 My new Pal of the Week is Annie. She is a girl! I've had a few girls that were my pals of the we ... Pal of the Week is Annie. She is a girl! I've had a few girls that were my pals of the week, but I usually pick boys. But how could I not pick Annie - her nickname is Bananny Panties! We have some stuff in common: 1. She likes to sleep and eat. 2. She likes attention from her Mommy. She has more stuff in common with Samoa: 1. She is an independent princess - gag! 2. She flirts her way into a belly rub - gag! None of us have this in common with Annie: 1. She is queen of the toilet seat! Does that mean she doesn't use a litter box? 2. She is a movie star from California - have you seen her headshot? Thanks for being my girl Pal of the Week, Annie. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/278666 Fri, 2 Mar 2007 11:11:29 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/278666 Boy, leprechaun's are ugly! I tried to find a cute leprechaun for my page, and I've decided that mo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/277872 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:54:37 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/277872 Thank you so much to all the wonderful friends who have been so kind to Mosby and my family during t ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/277379 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:25:07 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/277379 I am so sad to tell you that Mosby went to the Rainbow Bridge today. Mawmee just got a phone call f ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/277048 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:03:07 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/277048 Mosby went to my vet today. They shaved his belly, and did an ultrasound of his liver. He doesn' ... Mosby went to my vet today. They shaved his belly, and did an ultrasound of his liver. He doesn't have any tumors or gallstones blocking and causing the bile to stay in his liver. It could be some type of liver disease or just problems stemming from him being a fat cat and some other technical stuff that I'm not smart enough to remember about his fat and his liver. Anyway, he is staying at the vet hospital for 2-3 days. Tomorrow they will take a little piece of his liver through a needle and look at it under a microscope, or send it to Dr. Marcus Welby, M.D., to check it out. Then while they have him sleeping, they are putting a feeding tube into his neck. If he doesn't get nutrition soon, then his liver will get worse. None of us wanted his liver to get worse! He is only 7 years old, and Mawmee and Grandmaw said we needed to give him every chance we could at getting better. None of us want him going to the Rainbow Bridge yet. Mawmee contacted my pal, Buddie-Doing Much Better, because if anybody's Mommy knows about feeding tubes, it is Buddie's Mommy! Mawmee wants some tips from her! Please purr for Mosby tomorrow that he does okay. I forgot to tell you that I snuck downstairs last night to see Mosby. Well, I didn't see him at first - but I saw his food! Daddy said the door was open to the family room, and that somecat might have gone downstairs. Mawmee came down and found me eating his food. She then pointed out Mosby to me. Guess what I did? I ran like the wind upstairs - MOL! I think it scared me when I saw a cat because I wasn't expecting to see a cat! I guess in four years, I had forgotten about Mosby. The phone girl at the vet's office asked Mawmee about me today. She said they all saw my Catster page, Sarah's picture, and read my diary! I'm really famous at my vet's office . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/275652 Fri, 23 Feb 2007 06:57:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/275652 We have a visitor in our house! His name is Mosby, and he was my brother when I lived in my previou ... John Singleton Mosby who was in the Civil War. His nickname was the Gray Ghost. Mosby is a maine coon, and he is big, gray, and has the most beautiful eyes. Even prettier than mine, if you can imagine that! Mawmee said she will try to get a picture of him. I sure would like to go down in the family room to see Mosby. I wonder if he remembers me? It has been 4 years since I've seen him, but I know we used to be buddies. Please be purring for Mosby because he is very sick, and I don't want him to go to the Rainbow Bridge. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/274984 Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:59:12 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/274984 I'm feeling much better today. I'm not so groggy, and I don't have that dazed and confused look on ... Pet Dental Health Month. You can find out how to brush a cat's teeth at the link. It says that even a difficult cat can be taught to accept tooth brushing. Doesn't that make you laugh. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/274487 Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:53:57 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/274487 My day started off pretty crummy. I was whisked away this morning without any breakfast and taken t ... Travel. Travel jumped up where I was and started rubbing all over my catcase! I told him I didn't have time for that and to point me to the nearest exit! Then this front desk lady took me back to an exam room. She said, what's Calvin's deep dark secret. So, I told her that I was the Men in Pink Best in Show winner, and that I had my own website. She said, are you serious? I said, well, of course, I'm serious! Did she think I made that stuff up? Can you believe she had never heard of Catster? I don't think any of them did, but I told them all about it before they gave me something that made me very sleepy. When I woke up, I had a red bandage on my leg, and I was very groggy. My mouth hurt a little bit and then I found out they pulled 2 teeth! They mentioned something about me being the cutest cat they had ever seen and they wanted to have a souvenir. I stayed there the entire day. They don't let you pee when you go to the dentist because when I got home, I peed like I had never peed before! Sarah was my vet tech. Mawmee took her picture with me. She was very nice and didn't act too excited at first about having her picture taken. But once she heard how famous I am on Catster, then she changed her mind pronto! I told her I could make her even more famous than she ever dreamed possible. All my friends will see her, and she'll get offers from all across the country by cats wanting their teeth cleaned! When Mawmee came to pick me up, the front desk phone lady that called me a dog yesterday said, aren't you Calvin's Mommy - Calvin the cat? She wants to be famous too. I'm so glad to be home, and I'm very, very, very sleepy. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/274142 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:01:42 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/274142 The girl from the vet's office called today. Here is what she said. I am calling to remind you ... I am calling to remind you that Calvin has an appointment to have his teeth cleaned tomorrow. It also says in the file that he is an old dog and to be careful with him. An old dog? The last time I made a noise, it didn't sound like a woof to me! Mawmee corrected her and said I was an old cat. An old cat? I didn't know I was old! I don't act old. Well, maybe I do. I sure like to sleep! I'm gonna write a letter to take with me to the dentist tomorrow so they know I'm a cat. Dear dumb girl who works at the vet's office . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/273283 Sat, 17 Feb 2007 19:22:17 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/273283 This coming Tuesday is Fat Tuesday! I'm calling it Tooth Tuesday cause that is when I'll be getti ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/272227 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:36:27 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/272227 Today I'm a MIP BIS! A MIP BIS? Yep, a MIP BIS - Men in Pink Best in Show! Thanks to all th ... Men in Pink Best in Show! Thanks to all those girls that voted for me to be Best in Show! I sure appreciate your confidence that I can pull off the pink look! Of course, Samoa feels that I should share the award with her because she said I wouldn't have won had I not borrowed her pink boa! As if. . . . . . . I don't know what as if really means, but didn't it sound good right there after telling you what Samoa said? Thanks so much to the great pirate, Morgan the Pirate Gato, for providing the first place prize - my very own Morgan's bed made by his Mommy! Thanks also to the lovely Bella for the wonderful Men in Pink pictures for all the winners! Congratulations to all my pals who were also winners - Hondo, Ruben, Skeezix, Tyson, Dexter and all the kitties who won honorable mentions! I will do my best to be the MIP BIS . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/271781 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:37:49 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/271781 Happy Valentine's Day to my Catster friends! My Valentine, for today only, the lovely Luna Calvin, ... today only, the lovely Luna Calvin, is playing a special song for me today - I've Got You Babe! I've got that girl wrapped around my paw! On another Valentine note, I received the coolest valentine rosette ever - a video rosette! It's from my pal, Boogers. He appreciates a good knead, just like me! Check out the 5th row of my rosettes - the first heart on that row! Knead on, love on . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/271218 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 07:44:27 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/271218 Yuck - I've got a Valentine for Wednesday. It's a girl! You know - the one who has been bugging ... Luna Calvin. Calvin isn't really her middle name, but that shows you how crazy she is for me! Now, don't get me wrong - she's not yuck - it's just the idea of having a girlfriend that is yuck to me! I told her we can only be Valentines on Wednesday. Then it goes back to me being her friend, and her worshipping and adoring me! I even gave her a special rosette cause girls expect that kind of mushy stuff from a boy on Valentine's Day. Oh gag, she has this mushy music on her page today - I Only Have Eyes For You! Hurry up Thursday. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/270771 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:26:59 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/270771 Samoa said I had to write something about love in my diary today. So, I'm gonna talk about differen ... Germany - Ich liebe dich means I love you in German! Germany is famous for flowers as a way to show love and affection. Ireland - Ta gra agam ort means I love you in Gaelic! The Irish show respect and love for each other and their families. France - je t'aime means I love you in French! The French language is known as the language of love. They are also famous for champagne, food, and kissing during the week of love! Italy - Ti amo means I love you in Italian! Italy is known for passion, wine, and Romeo and Juliet! Japan - Kimi o ai shiteru means I love you in Japanese! Haiku, a type of poetry, is associated with Japanese love. They also have a special origami Lover's Knot which holds a romantic message! United States - I love you means I love you in English! Lovers in the U.S. exchange cards, roses, and candy on Valentine's Day. If a girl is lucky, she might get dinner out and a movie too! There you have it . . . . . . . love around the world. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/270306 Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:04:32 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/270306 Luna is crazy! Crazy for me! She wants to be my Valentine! Gag! She's a girl!! I told h ... Luna is crazy! Crazy for me! She wants to be my Valentine! Gag! She's a girl!! I told her Mawmee won't share - she wants me all to herself. Besides, I think I have to be 21 before I'm legally allowed to have a girlfriend. And another thing I told Luna - girls are expensive, and I don't have a job! She said I didn't need a job - we could live on love! Gag! In six years, I'll be taking applications for a girlfriend. Luna will get the first application, but I'll have a lot of them printed, so other girls can apply too! Hopefully in six years, girls won't make me gag anymore. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/270150 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 19:22:48 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/270150 My new Pal of the Week is the beautiful Chip. Chip is from Canada and was born on a farm. She is ... Chip. Chip is from Canada and was born on a farm. She is 12 years old, and it is very sad that she just recently left for the Rainbow Bridge. If you visit Chip's page, you'll see that Samoa, Violet and I were some of Chip's first friends on Catster. I'm glad we're friends with Chip and her sister, Kit Kat! Those two kitties are the smartest cats - they taught themselves how to do their business right in the toilet! They sure save their Mommy lots of money by not having to buy kitty litter! I hope you'll visit Chip and Kit Kat and ask them to be friends for Valentine's week!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/269586 Fri, 9 Feb 2007 11:56:42 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/269586 Nibbling on a plant is nothing compared to what Violet did this afternoon! He killed Tweety and l ... my hero. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/268734 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:09:03 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/268734 Mawmee kept a couple of nice plants that friends sent to the funeral home when Grandpaw passed away. ... thought! She came downstairs this afternoon and guess where I was? Yep - sitting on top of a chairback that is right next to that pass through area. I was reaching over and nibbling on one of those plants. She said, What do you think you're doing, Calvin? I said, What does it look like, Mawmee? I'm getting my fiber for today! She didn't like that answer, and I had to get down. The plant is now on the fireplace mantle . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/268527 Tue, 6 Feb 2007 19:43:33 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/268527 Thanks to Icebox for making my world a little more colorful! Icebox doesn't have ice for brains - ... Icebox for making my world a little more colorful! Icebox doesn't have ice for brains - she knows how to do some cool stuff, and she is nice enough to share it with all of us! If you haven't figured it out yet, I've got colorful text on my page! Of course, Samoa wanted pink text, and Violet wanted purple! I tried yellow text, but it didn't show up. So, I tried to match the color of my eyes! Thanks, Icebox. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/267382 Sun, 4 Feb 2007 07:27:56 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/267382 Violet, Samoa, and I decided to sponsor a kitty at Best Friends Animal Society in memory of our Gran ... Harhour the Revenge! Isn't he the cutest kitty ever? Harhour the Revenge is a kitty from Beruit that came to Best Friends with his mother, Lucy, and his brother, Harhour! Unfortunately, Lucy is now at the Rainbow Bridge. His brother, Harhour, has found a new home. We sure hope Harhour the Revenge finds a new loving home soon! We picked Harhour because our Grandpaw has a cat named Goldie. Goldie is 19 years old and is Grandpaw's favorite cat. Goldie liked to sit on Grandpaw's lap. Goldie would use his paw like a boxing glove and smack Grandpaw in the jaw sometimes. Grandpaw loved Goldie. We thought Harhour looked a little bit like Goldie (and a whole lot like me!). I'll bet Grandpaw is smiling knowing that we picked a kitty who looked like his favorite cat! If you're not a member, you can join the Best Friends Animal Society group. The group is doing great work in sponsoring kitties. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/266955 Sat, 3 Feb 2007 07:19:03 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/266955 Molly is my new Pal of the Week! Here is what we have in common: We are both Olde Furts! We ... Molly is my new Pal of the Week! Here is what we have in common: We are both Olde Furts! We are both oldies, but goodies! We love to be petted, and we love people! We both have cat siblings! We both like to lay in the sunshine! Here is what we don't have in common: Molly is a girl! Molly can open cabinets - she is a cat Houdini! Molly is sick and needs your purrs. She has a mass in her belly, and also has some eye problems. Please visit Molly's page and leave her some treats, or send her a get well wish! Thanks for being my Pal of the Week, Molly. . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/265924 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:06:28 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/265924 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 Calvin, Violet, Samoa, Autumn, Mawmee and Daddy . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/265130 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 05:41:10 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/265130 What an honor to be one of Catster's Daily Diary picks on a day that will be sad for my Mawmee. Tod ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/262763 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:17:01 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/262763 Our Grandpaw has cancer and is very ill. Mawmee says he is not going to live much longer. That mak ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/262304 Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:36:36 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/262304 Mawmee spent the day helping Grandmaw today. Grandpaw is home from rehab, but apparently he had a s ... Clean up on aisle 9 - stat! Mawmee says it has been a poopie day, in more ways than one . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/262061 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:25:34 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/262061 I just checked out Diary Central. Guess what? I'm in the Active column - right at the top of t ... Active column - right at the top of the list! Guess who is right below me, at number 2? She's always the bridesmaid . . . . . . never the bride . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/261989 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:17:20 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/261989 Radley is my new Pal of the Week! Radley and I have a lot in common: 1. We're both orange! ... Radley is my new Pal of the Week! Radley and I have a lot in common: 1. We're both orange! 2. Her Mommy is thrilled to have her in her life! 3. She has a brother named Cookie, and a sister named Oreo. I have a sister named after a cookie ~ you know who! 4. We both belong to Brilliant Orange Cats Unite! 5. She loves to eat! 6. She likes to sleep on her Mommy! 7. She knows how cute she is! So do I . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/261453 Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:12:02 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/261453 We all entered Luxor's Six Word Cat Story Contest, and I found out today that my entry got an Honora ... Luxor's Six Word Cat Story Contest, and I found out today that my entry got an Honorable Mention! I got Most Poignant entry! I know, I had to go look up poignant too! Intense . . . . . sincere . . . . . heartfelt . . . . . moving the emotions Are you crying yet? Thanks, Luxor for my cool badge for my page!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/259551 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:52:34 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/259551 It is really cold here today. Good thing I'm inside. Good thing I found a patch of sunlight in the ... Awwww, could he get any cuter? No, I can't . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/259144 Tue, 16 Jan 2007 07:53:20 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/259144 If you want to hear some funny noises come out of your Mommy's throat, then try what I did this morn ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/258303 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 08:40:20 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/258303 I've been so busy the past couple of days, and I haven't had time to catch up in my diary! Yester ... El Monkey, had a Funky Fiesta party! Check out his page to see the finale - a roller coaster ride set to music! It was the bestest party ever - thanks Monkey and Cooper! My new Pal of the Week is Klemy Q-tip! Her Mommy thinks she is the cutest thing in the whole world. That is one thing we have in common because my Mawmee thinks I am the cutest thing in the whole world too! One thing we don't have in common are those funny Q-tips. Klemy goes crazy for them. I could care less about a Q-tip! Although Calvin Q-Tip does have a nice ring to it . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/256992 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 08:34:51 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/256992 Move over pink and red ~ yellow is the new Valentine's color! I hope you enjoy seeing all my new ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/255084 Sun, 7 Jan 2007 07:27:25 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/255084 Today is Reflux/Reflex Sunday! For all my pals wanting to do this in their home, here is how it w ... Reflux/Reflex Sunday! For all my pals wanting to do this in their home, here is how it went down. 1. Wake up at 5:30 a.m. 2. Make sure everyone is asleep. 3. Be sure you are on your Mommy and Daddy's bed. 4. Give the warning signal for the upcoming reflux ~ blah, blah, blah, blah. 5. 4 blahs should do it before the final regurgitation. If you do this before 5:30 a.m., it may take an extra blah. 6. Wait and watch. This is the fun part! 7. This is the reflex part of the day. You will observe the quickness or lack thereof of your parents' reflexes. 8. Repeat starting with #4 - but make sure you have moved away from the first regurgitation. This is where the reflexes really kick in! 9. Leave the room as the loud conversation and clean up begins. 10. Smile to yourself that it has been a successful Reflux/Reflex Sunday! Time for a nap . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/254656 Sat, 6 Jan 2007 08:28:01 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/254656 I'm getting back at Samoa today for the other day when she stuck her head in my food bowl! I'm sl ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/254159 Fri, 5 Jan 2007 07:01:41 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/254159 I was minding my own business this morning, waiting for my Turducken food to be put down in front of ... Injury on Aisle 4! I don't want a repeat injury . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/253580 Wed, 3 Jan 2007 18:52:10 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/253580 Mawmee says January is a time to make resolutions, and a lot of people make a resolution to start ex ... Monkey Workout! The only Monkey workout I want is to party with the only Monkey I know - Monkey Blue! I wonder if you can get in shape by dreaming about exercise . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/252518 Mon, 1 Jan 2007 16:45:03 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/252518 Navel . . . . . . valencia . . . . . . blood . . . . . tangerine . . . . . Calvin! All oranges! ... Orange Bowl, where my Daddy's school - the University of Louisville - will play against Wake Forest to see who will win a big trophy filled with oranges! Scooter wanted to know if the Orange Bowl was named after me since I am a famous orange cat. Yes, I'm orange. Yes, I'm famous - you know, the Trifecta of Catster. But no, the Orange Bowl was created when some bored men in Florida came up with the idea. They were sitting in somebody's living room. On the coffee table was a big orange bowl. They looked at each other and said, Let's call the football game the Orange Bowl! That's how it all started. Not really, I just made that up . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/251865 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 07:47:02 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/251865 I was told by Samoa that I had to put together a list of 6 things that happened in 2006 that I am ha ... Top 6 for 2006: 1. I'm all about being happy I joined Catster on March 17! 2. I'm all about winning the Tri-Fecta of Catster - Diary of the Day on 4/8; Cat of the Day on 7/19 (my birthday); and Cat of the Week on November 23! 3. I'm all about my Catster groups ~ the I Knead You cats - the best bunch of kneaders on Catster; and the Cool Calvin Club! 4. I'm all about the wonderful gifts I've received from friends throughout the year - especially if it involved sleeping! 5. I'm all about making my Catster page a fun and happy place for friends to visit! 6. I'm all about thanking my wonderful group of pals for everything they have done for me this year! I love you Monkey, Scootie, Luna, Luke, Rocky Ann, Boogers, Hondo, Fido, Gordy, Gimme, Ripley, Tommy, Colleen, KiKi, Toffy, Cleo, Jeter, Grover, Leo, Simon, Buddie, Ug, Punkin Pooh, and all my friends! I'm all about wishing all of you a Happy New Year! I know 2007 will be full of fun and friendship . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/251257 Fri, 29 Dec 2006 14:43:21 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/251257 I cn only se out one ey. It is hrd 2 tipe with one ey. If u cn rd ths msg then u r vry talntd. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/250887 Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:30:34 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/250887 I am injured tonight. Samoa did it. My eye is closed and a little swollen. There are two red ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/245352 Fri, 15 Dec 2006 21:18:57 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/245352 My best friend sent me (and Violet and Samoa) the coolest gift! It's a little cat tent - not to be ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/243655 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 19:58:45 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/243655 We've already opened some Christmas presents! We sure have great friends on Catster! There were to ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/242401 Fri, 8 Dec 2006 20:05:03 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/242401 What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet! Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can h ... What do elves learn in school? The elf-abet! Why does Santa have three gardens? So he can hoe, hoe, hoe! What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted Flakes! What kind of bird can write? a pen-guin! What does a cat on the beach have in common with Christmas? Sandy Claws! What do you call people who are afraid of Santa Claus? Claustrophobic! What kind of candle burns longer - a red candle or a green candle? Neither - candles burn shorter! Are you laughing yet . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/241096 Tue, 5 Dec 2006 20:09:12 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/241096 Yipppeeeeeee - the tree came in the house tonight! We don't have to spend Christmas in the garage! ... in the house!! First I checked out all the boxes that were brought up from the basement. I even jumped up on two that were stacked on top of each other. I fell asleep. Apparently, I looked cute. Wait til you see how cute I look sleeping under the Christmas tree . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/239035 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:47:37 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/239035 Well, I didn't really get a crown for being Cat of the Week, but I am so happy that the kitty to fol ... Lucky Boo! Congratulations Lucky Boo, and I hope you enjoy your week in the spotlight as much as I did! Now - Catster, I am just realizing the reason I never got that Diary of the Day trophy, or the Cat of the Day trophy is because you were waiting to send all three trophies together. You know, the Trifecta Trophy of Catster! I'll be expecting it in the mail next week . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/238449 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:47:31 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/238449 Since I got special food yesterday for being Cat of the Week, I thought I should get a special bed t ... hey, I want up on the big bed ~ how about giving me a lift? The next thing I know, I'm on the bed! Samoa was there too, but she didn't seem to mind. Then I went to her favorite place on the bed ~ on top of the pillows! I wouldn't be able to get away with that move without being the Cat of the Week . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/237872 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 07:33:40 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/237872 When you're Cat of the Week you can request just about anything, and you'll get it! Yesterday, Ma ... Cat of the Week you can request just about anything, and you'll get it! Yesterday, Mawmee went to Feeders Supply to get us some food. Before she left I asked her to pick up something special for me since I am in the Catster spotlight this week. My evening snack was a new food treat! Even picky Samoa ate it, and it wasn't even chilled which is how she likes her food. It is called Merrick's Ocean Breeze. I almost felt like I was in Florida while I was eating the delicious blend of sardines, chicken, whitefish, lobster, and vegetable medley. I can't wait to try the California Roll or the Turducken! What is a turducken anyway . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/237004 Sun, 26 Nov 2006 07:39:10 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/237004 My new pal of the week is Simon (In Loving Memory). Simon was 18 when he went to the Rainbow Brid ... Simon (In Loving Memory). Simon was 18 when he went to the Rainbow Bridge back in 2000. His Mommy says Simon was an amazing cat. He liked the sunshine, catnip, and his Mommy! He didn't like going to the vet. We sure have a lot in common because I love the sunshine, catnip, and my Mawmee too! Simon has some famous siblings - Louis LeBeau and Ethan. They are great cats too, but this week, my pal is Simon! Doesn't Simon look cute sitting on Santa's lap? That's one thing we don't have in common. I've never been on the the big guy's lap . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/236890 Sat, 25 Nov 2006 20:00:33 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/236890 It's Day 3 of my Cat of the Week honor! I'm still receiving some wonderful rosettes and pmails from ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/236504 Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:14:32 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/236504 Here we are on Day 2 of my wonderful Cat of the Week honor. I have been seeing stars . . . . . lo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/235987 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:59:59 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/235987 Oh my lucky stars . . . . . is it really true . . . . . . I'm Cat of the Week? I've got to put th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/235902 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 05:13:33 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/235902 Happy Thanksgiving! Here are 10 things I am thankful for today: 1. Mawmee and Daddy 2. Vi ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/235053 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:24:49 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/235053 I see Catster has a new link on the main page called Cat Video Madness. It's the place to go for vi ... Cat Video Madness. It's the place to go for viewing all the videos. I was very excited to see that my good friends, Hondo, Boogers, and Fido have the All-Time Top-Rated Video! Those three stooges have the funniest videos you will ever see - so please go check them out if you want to have a good belly laugh. You know, like Santa Claus . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/234227 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:55:02 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/234227 I have created a fun game in my house that I want to share with all my friends. It is more fun than ... Quick, turn on the flashlight! Where is he? Where is he? Hurry! Hurry! Hurry up! I wonder if I could sell this as a boxed game . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/233128 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 07:42:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/233128 Well, it looks like I'm the biggest loser. I'm not talking weight, I'm talking in the World's Coole ... Gordy is in the finals. He was being such a baby this Halloween about having to be Superman. He wanted to be a pirate! Gordy, being Superman paid off! Cause you are Supercoolman now! And my good friend, Scooter - she is always one cool cat! She made the finals in three categories, but the Sleeper category is my favorite! Like Mawmee says . . . . . there is nothing cuter than a sleeping cat! Congrats to all my friends who made it to the finals of the World's Coolest Contest. Good luck in the Best of Show . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/231997 Mon, 13 Nov 2006 13:32:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/231997 It's just another manic Monday (oh-woe) I wish it was Sunday (oh-woe) 'Cause that's my Funday (oh- ... It's just another manic Monday (oh-woe) I wish it was Sunday (oh-woe) 'Cause that's my Funday (oh-woe) My I don't have to runday (oh) It's just another manic Monday. Do you know who sang that song? It was the Bangles. Okay, so today is manic Monday. First, I cooperated in my holiday photo session. This time the photographer put the chip in the camera! Then I took a nap. Then I ate my afternoon snack. Then it was time for the manic part of Monday. Manic means a frenzied attack and that is what I did to some long pieces of fleece. There is even a picture to prove it! Let's see, what will Tuesday be . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/231655 Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:56:43 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/231655 I decided to be a good boy today since I was a little frisky and wrestled with Violet last night on ... not the camera! Do you know what that means?? That's right, I looked cute for nothing! I'm gonna have to look cute all over again! Geesh, you can't find a good photographer any more. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/231338 Sat, 11 Nov 2006 20:37:27 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/231338 This past July, I was trying to complete my alphabet of friends. I needed a U friend. I found a ... alphabet of friends. I needed a U friend. I found a beautiful friend named Ug. I was very sad tonight to learn that Ug went to the Rainbow Bridge on November 3. Ug was 14 years old and had kidney disease and heart problems. She is now running free at the Rainbow Bridge, no longer in pain. Rest in peace, my dear, sweet, U friend . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/230306 Thu, 9 Nov 2006 12:40:54 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/230306 Here are some funny Thanksgiving jokes that you can tell your family around the dinner table on Than ... Q. Why does a pilgrim's pants always fall down? A. Because he wears his buckle on his hat! Q. If April showers bring May flowers, what do May flowers bring? A. Pilgrims! Are you laughing yet? Q. What key has legs and can't open doors? A. A turkey! Q. What kind of music did the pilgrims like? A. Plymouth Rock! Q. What is the best dance to do on Thanksgiving? A. The turkey trot! Q. What happened when the turkey got into a fight? A. He got the stuffing knocked out of him! Q. Why did the turkey cross the road? A. It was the chicken's day off! Q. How did the Mayflower show that it liked America? A. It hugged the shore! Those are the funniest jokes I've ever heard . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/229393 Tue, 7 Nov 2006 07:07:20 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/229393 Remember that silly joke about orange you glad I didn't say banana? Well, I'm glad to be an orang ... orange you glad I didn't say banana? Well, I'm glad to be an orange instead of a banana today because I'm Scooter's special orange friend of the day! And, I'm one of Catster's Daily Diary picks too! Thank you Catster! And thanks to all my friends who have sent me nice pmails and rosettes! It's a great day to be Calvin . . . . . . but you already know that! MOL . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/229011 Mon, 6 Nov 2006 08:54:34 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/229011 I'm a criminal . . . . . a thief . . . . . a dirty rotten scoundrel! Not really, but I am gonna s ... Scooter's idea of having a special friend on my page. I'm going to call mine Pal of the Week! I've already had Scooter and Monkey's badges on my page, so I will consider them last week's pals. This week's pal is Ripley, who is celebrating his 6th birthday today! His Mommy has a birthday too - how cool is that? Ripley was one of my buddies who spent night after night with Boogers and me looking for the Great Pumpkin! Enjoy your special day, Ripley - you are my pal! Catch me if you can . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/228175 Sat, 4 Nov 2006 07:30:36 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/228175 Uh oh! Samoa just told me the refrigerator door is broken, and it takes two people to open it. S ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/227219 Wed, 1 Nov 2006 19:51:56 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/227219 Mawmee decided to do a new slideshow for November. It's called We're Thankful, but because VideoEgg ... We're Thankful, but because VideoEgg puts this big triangle button in the middle of the screen, it says, We're Ankful! Ankful? What does that mean? Full of ank? What is ank? The ankh (pronounced 'ahnk') was the Egyptian hieroglyphic character that stood for the word meaning life. Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their breasts. It is also known as the Egyptian Cross, Latin for cross with a handle. Pretty deep stuff, huh?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/226896 Wed, 1 Nov 2006 07:01:34 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/226896 Halloween is over, and I was starting to feel sad cause I never found the great pumpkin. Ripley, Bo ... ghosted me with an anonymous rosette! Thank you Great Pumpkin! I knew you were out there somewhere . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/226396 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:34:24 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/226396 One of my good friends, Luke, is having his 2nd birthday today! Happy Birthday Luke - I hope you ha ... Luke, is having his 2nd birthday today! Happy Birthday Luke - I hope you have a wonderful celebration today. It's a bummer that Luke has to celebrate his birthday and Halloween at the same time. I don't think it's fair if you have to celebrate your birthday on a holiday. You don't get as many presents. I guess you don't get presents on Halloween anyway, so maybe if you had to have a birthday on a holiday, Halloween would be a good one. Ripley, Boogers, and I have one last night to look for the Great Pumpkin! I just know we'll see him tonight. I'm gonna see if Daddy will let me use his telescope so I don't miss the Great Pumpkin. Samoa just told me to write in my diary about cats and dogs staying away from chocolate tonight. It will make you sick and you'll die - so keep out of the trick or treat bag. Okay? Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/225958 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:13:47 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/225958 I told you last night how we had been ghosted! Some kitty jumped on the chance to ghost me! I go ... ghost rosette last night! I wonder who ghosted me? Thanks to my secret ghoster! It's a friendly ghost, so that's okay. I heard him say his name is Casper. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/225759 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:07:40 PST Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/225759 Have you ever been Ghosted? We were ghosted tonight. Someone rang the doorbell. Daddy went to t ... Ghosted? We were ghosted tonight. Someone rang the doorbell. Daddy went to the door. No one was there . . . . . but, there was a gift bag with two orange balloons tied to it. Inside were Halloween treats, a ghost mug filled with candy, Halloween pencils, and two folded pieces of paper. One piece of paper had a picture of a ghost on it. The other piece of paper said this: You've Been Ghosted! Now it's your turn to ghost two other people in your neighborhood. You should ghost these people within two days of receiving your treat. Hang the picture of the ghost on your front door so that everyone can see that you have been ghosted and will not ghost you again. Fill 2 bags with candy and treats. Copy this letter and the ghost twice. Include treats, letter, and ghost in your bag of goodies for the neighbors that you choose. Do not let the person that you are ghosting see you, for it adds to the fun of it all. Place the treat bag on the doorstep, ring the doorbell, and run! Wow - it was like an anonymous rosette! We were anonymously ghosted. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/225396 Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:09:46 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/225396 Do you think this kitty will live to be my age - 15? Is there any wonder that Hamish's pet peeve ... kitty will live to be my age - 15? Is there any wonder that Hamish's pet peeve is: He doesn't care for kids, they're too loud! Is there any wonder that Hamish likes: sleeping under the couch MOL. . . . . Good luck, Hamish. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/224859 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:33:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/224859 It has been raining all day today. I have been sleeping all day today. Except for when I'm hun ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/224301 Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:18:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/224301 Every morning when it's time to eat, I go to my breakfast area and wait for the bowl to be put in fr ... thought I did! You see, Daddy is the one who feeds us in the morning, and this morning Mawmee found out what I really do! If I don't see Samoa, then I'll go over to her spot and sit. I'll make chirp noises. It's our secret language. I'm calling for her. I'm saying, Samoooooaaaaaa. . . . . get down here now. . . . . .chow's on! The reason I do this is because I get to lick her bowl when she is finished. If she doesn't come downstairs to eat, then I'm afraid her bowl won't get put down, and I won't get to lick the leftovers she leaves me! Mawmee said to Daddy, why didn't you tell me that Calvin did this in the morning? Geesh, Daddy doesn't realize I need to put important stuff like this in my diary . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/223653 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:23:24 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/223653 Yesterday was Scooter's 18th birthday. And today, she has her birthday video ready for everyone to ... birthday video ready for everyone to see! Go check it out and see how an 18 year old celebrates! Wowza - did she get some cool stuff or what? I can't wait until I'm 18! Next year she's gonna need a bigger cake! The best part of the video? When she said, are you laughing at me, you pumpkinhead? Guess who the pumpkinhead is. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/223072 Mon, 23 Oct 2006 08:14:41 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/223072 Wow, is today ever a special day in the life of my friend, Scootie! Wanna know why? Because she ... Scootie! Wanna know why? Because she is having her 18th birthday today! Woo Hoo - it's great to have a friend that is 18! Eighteen is really old. I hope I get to be really old some day! I'm only 15, and I thought that was old! Scooter's Mommy put together a video of when Scooter was just a baby. Be sure to watch it here so that you can see how cute Scooter was as a little kitty. I think she is still pretty cute, even if she is an olde furt! Happy Birthday Scooter. . . . . .and many more. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/222828 Sun, 22 Oct 2006 15:47:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/222828 You cats know how much I like to sleep - I even have my own sleep show! I have many favorite plac ... sleep show! I have many favorite places throughout the house where I curl up and snooze. However, there are two cuddle beds that I refuse to use. None of us use them, and we're not talking about why we don't like them! Of course, this bugs Mawmee to no end! One of the cuddle beds is in her new office. She has it under the desk thinking that I would like to be near her, and this would be a cool den-like area. Wrong-o Mawmee! Today, she picked me up and put me in it. I sat there frozen. . . . scared. . . . .frightened like I just saw a ghost! She tried to comfort me to get me to lay down. Nope, not gonna do it! Instead, I went to the big king-sized bed and snuggled up like a bug in a rug! Who wants a little 'ole cuddle bed when you can have the big king-sized one all to yourself. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/221582 Thu, 19 Oct 2006 09:25:13 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/221582 I've got a new video on my page. I wanted to show all my visitors some of the cute Halloween costum ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/221160 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:59:33 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/221160 Mawmee says it's time for our Thanksgiving photo shoot. She said with three cats you have to start ... studio to take a nap! Isn't that what happens to you after you eat turkey. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/220325 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:08:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/220325 Today is a double celebration day at our house. It is my Daddy's birthday and also Autumn's Founder ... Autumn's Founder's Day. Twelve years ago today she joined this family. I know all about how great it is to be in this family! Be sure to look at the pictures on her page so you can see what a scrawny mess she was when they found her. We got Daddy a cool shirt with our pictures on it. He loved it! How could he not love it? I want him to wear it every day so that I can always be with him. Here is my dramatic reading that I did after he opened his gift from us: 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! Happy Birthday Daddy! Happy Founder's Day Autumn! Are we getting a Greenie to celebrate? I need a Greenie. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/219247 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:14:41 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/219247 Last night was cool. I got warm by getting under the covers with Mawmee. And then later sleeping ... Catster's 2nd Annual World's Coolest Dog & Cat Show! Do you want to vote for me? It would warm my heart if you would vote a big 5 paws for me! Be sure to click on the vote button (that disappears when you click on the 5 paw) so that your vote counts! Thank you . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/218728 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 07:50:07 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/218728 I love sitting on Mawmee's lap while she is on the computer. Ever since the computer got moved into ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/217929 Tue, 10 Oct 2006 08:34:58 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/217929 Linus isn't the only one looking for the Great Pumpkin. I'm glad I've got my friends, Boogers and R ... Boogers and Ripley, to sit with me in the pumpkin patch and wait for the Great Pumpkin. We'll have plenty of time to talk about revenge on our Mawmees! That's what friends are for. . . . . P.S. Maybe we should invite my friend, Samantha to sit with us in the pumpkin patch - she has some real revenge to plan against her Mommy!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/217426 Mon, 9 Oct 2006 07:34:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/217426 I've got a friend that is going with me to search for the Great Pumpkin - check out Boogers in his H ... Boogers in his Halloween costume - MOL! Another friend of mine, Louis LeBeau has a really cool Halloween video that you have to see! Okay, here are some pumpkin jokes: Q. How do you mend a broken Jack-o-lantern? A. With a pumpkin patch! Q. What did one jack-o-lantern say to the other? A. Cut it out! Q. What is a pumpkin's favorite sport? A. Squash Check this out if you want some fun carving a pumpkin online! I'm the only famous pumpkin I could find . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/216366 Fri, 6 Oct 2006 12:41:08 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/216366 Guess what? I found the Great Pumpkin and it's not even Halloween yet! Thanks to my friend, Rocky ... Rocky Ann, for our goodie bag we got today with lots of cool treats! You'll have to watch my video to see what my favorite item was in the treat bag! I didn't want to share it with Samoa or Violet. I even did a play bite on Violet's head when he was checking out the toys! I guess that makes me smarter than Linus . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/215002 Tue, 3 Oct 2006 13:40:03 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/215002 Yep, I'm bad! And that doesn't mean good! Wanna know what I did? The stroller is in our hallw ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/214656 Mon, 2 Oct 2006 18:43:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/214656 The good news: I was named Super Stroller of the Week! Woo Hoo! I'm gonna do some power strolli ... Super Stroller of the Week! Woo Hoo! I'm gonna do some power strolling this week to celebrate! The bad news: I got in a tumble with Samoa today. She thought I was bragging about being Super Stroller of the Week. I told her I wasn't bragging, and she was getting on my nerves. I started chasing her and instead of running away, she turned around and swatted me! I swatted her, and the next thing you know, we were in a big rumble tumble mess in the middle of the living room. The referee came in and broke up the fight, but I wasn't ready for it to end. I chased her up the stairs with the referee in close pursuit! Come to think of it, the whole ordeal was a little ugly. I'm over it now. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/214153 Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:56:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/214153 Okay, I'm not smoking cigs. . . . and I'm not on fire. . . . . but I'm smokin' - like smokin' hot! ... award I won from Monkey! I'm gonna put my Golden Chef award on the mantle since I never got that Cat of the Day trophy from Catster! They really need to talk to the guy in the mail room. He isn't doing his job! He probably has all those trophies at his house trying to impress some girl! Have you checked out my Halloween costume? I'm smokin'. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/213198 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:57:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/213198 Today is the day! The magazine that is going to make me famous is on the shelf! For some dumb re ... magazine that is going to make me famous is on the shelf! For some dumb reason, they didn't put my picture on their website, but I'm on page 52 of the magazine. I'm on the bed sleeping. It's what I do best, and they wanted to show how cute a cat looks on a bed! I can't think of a cuter cat than me! Yeah, I had to share the spotlight with Samoa and Violet, but I'm sure when everyone sees the picture, they're going to say, wow, who is that beautiful, big, orange cat? Then I'll say, read the caption - it says right there - Calvin! I had Mawmee pick up some extra copies so I can mail them to my fans. I do have fans, don't I? Well, I will after everyone reads the magazine article. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/211993 Tue, 26 Sep 2006 14:56:24 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/211993 Last night was my Halloween photo session! We had 3 photo stations set up in the living room. Ea ... Halloween theme for the family. Violet and I aren't as cooperative as Samoa when it comes to getting our picture taken. At different times Mawmee would plop me down at a photo station and start clicking away. I'm not into clothes and hats, so it was quite a challenge. I'll tell you what I'm not going to be - the ugly stepsister! It must have been pretty funny because Mawmee was laughing alot, but you didn't hear me laughing! I haven't done any monkey business today, but there are still hours left in the day, so I'll update my diary if I do something crazy! My Best Friends Animal Society group just sponsored our 30th cat! We're going to have a pawty! October is just gonna be one pawty after another. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/211488 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:47:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/211488 My good friend, Monkey, is having his End of Summer BBQ Bash this Friday. In honor of that party, I ... End of Summer BBQ Bash this Friday. In honor of that party, I thought I should do a little monkey business every day this week. Today I snuck downstairs while Mawmee was in the laundry room. She has moved all the plants I like to eat in the laundry room - bummer! Getting in there to sneak a bite was going to be tricky. So instead, I headed over to the big artificial tree in the family room. It is in a big pot and at the base of the pot is this stringy stuff that looks like dried grass. It will do if nothing real is around to munch on. My mistake? Munching a little too loud and hitting the side of that brass pot with my foot when she walked through the room! BUSTED! She came running over and pushed me away from the tree. I wasn't quite finished with my snack, so I went right back to the tree. Uh oh. . . . this time she picked me up! Ooooohhh, I'm getting cuddled and kissed. Wait a minute! I'm supposed to be getting in trouble. . . . .it's monkey business Monday! What's that about me being soooo cute? I'd better make bigger plans for monkey business Tuesday. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/209711 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:54:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/209711 Next month I'll be very famous because my picture is going to be in Today's Woman, a local magazine. ... Today's Woman, a local magazine. I've become famous all because I insisted that Mawmee buy the book you see advertised on Catster - I'm Just a Cat Mattress! You can see my picture on their webpage! My friends Christian and Movado are on the website too! Well, guess what? The author, Susan Sturgill, decided she wanted to sign my book. She lives in Ohio, but she is coming to my town on Saturday. I was going to invite her to my house, but she probably wants to sign other books too, so I'll have Mawmee take my book to Borders bookstore at 2:00 p.m. so she can sign it. I think I'll give Susan my picture. She'll probably want it for future books! Susan Sturgill is one cool chick. She thinks your life's mission is to Honor Thy Cat! She's right about that. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/208892 Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:56:35 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/208892 I've started a new routine at bedtime. I used to completely ignore Mawmee and just sleep with Daddy ... mrrrepp here and a mrrrepp there. Mawmee reached down, petted me, and told me to go to sleep. Last night I was talking to Violet when I did my mrrrepps. I said, Violet, life is pretty good, isn't it? He agreed. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/208547 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:13:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/208547 I've been busy starring in a new video. You'll see me in action which is pretty rare, so pop some c ... that sure didn't last very long! Okay, so go see my sleep show. You've probably seen the photos before, but Mawmee made it a video set to music, so you really should watch it again. After all, you still have a lot of popcorn left in that bowl. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/208143 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:15:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/208143 You all remember my alphabet of friends, and how I searched Catster high and low to find a U friend ... alphabet of friends, and how I searched Catster high and low to find a U friend - you know, a friend whose name began with the letter U. Well, my U friend, Ug, is having her Sweet 16 birthday today! Thanks to another great friend of mine, Scooter, for letting me know about Ug's birthday! Ug is Greek for Goddess - Ug is such a pretty cat, and I hope she has had the best birthday ever! Sweet 16, and I'll bet she's been kissed. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/207201 Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:56:02 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/207201 I was looking at cats that just joined Catster, and I saw some cat that took my title! Check out ... title! Check out Peter! He is a cute cat, but how can he have that title when it says he destroys furniture and bites his Momma's hands? I don't destroy furniture or bite anybody's hands, so why isn't that title after my name on my page? I'd better talk to my secretary about that. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/206262 Wed, 13 Sep 2006 12:24:59 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/206262 My dog sister, Autumn, had eye surgery today to cure her dry eye. They took her salivary gland and ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/205183 Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:04:11 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/205183 I played dominos tonight with Mawmee and Daddy. I sat on Mawmee's lap and told her which piece to p ... dominos tonight with Mawmee and Daddy. I sat on Mawmee's lap and told her which piece to play. She lost, so I guess I didn't do a very good job. Isn't that fat? Get it? I crack myself up sometimes. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/204218 Fri, 8 Sep 2006 09:03:30 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/204218 There are so many orange cats on Catster! I have a lot of orange friends. It's a good thing all us ... Luke! He's from Canada. I've never been to Canada, but if I ever go, I'm gonna go visit Luke! Luke gets to go outside and explore in a forest and everything. I only get to go outside if I'm in the stroller. Wow, he is one special cat! Luke liked Cute Calvin Day yesterday. He said there should be more Cute Calvin Days in the future! Monkey and Rocky Ann said, every day is Cute Calvin Day. I have to agree with that! I think there should be a Cute Luke Day cause he is pretty cute too. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/203929 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 15:08:27 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/203929 I decided that today should be another Cute Calvin Day! So, this morning I went looking for Viole ... Cute Calvin Day! So, this morning I went looking for Violet. He was laying in a small patch of sunlight in the dining room. I said to him, Violet, did you know that today is Cute Calvin Day? He said, so, big deal, what do you want from me? I said that I wanted him to help me look cute, and could I spoon with him in the sunlight? So there we were, spooning together, and I told Violet that as soon as Mawmee saw us, I was betting she would get the camera. He agreed. And then it happened! She walked by the dining room; we heard, ahhhhh, and the next thing you know, there is a camera in our face! Then later today there was a big pile of laundry on the kitchen floor - sheets and a really soft looking blanket. I decided to play hide and seek in the middle of that big blanket. Ooops, then I remembered that today was Cute Calvin Day, so I peeked out from the blanket and just waited. Then it happened. I heard, ahhhh, and then Daddy went to get the camera! Everybody in the family must love Cute Calvin Day! I'll have my secretary put those Cute Calvin Day pictures on my page tonight! I've got to remember to have more Cute Calvin Days in the future. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/202650 Mon, 4 Sep 2006 16:53:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/202650 Wow - I've gotten a rosette two days in a row! Yesterday's rosette was from Anonymous. I don't k ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/202335 Sun, 3 Sep 2006 20:38:10 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/202335 I'm gonna contact the cable TV people and tell them I want my MTV. You know what I'm talkin' abou ... Monkey TV! I want 24 hours of Monkey availability! I want to see him in action whenever I turn on my television! I want to watch Monkey movies non-stop! I want to feel young again seeing the Monkey man in action! He doesn't need a stunt double! He even has Cooper as a co-star! He's the man, I tell you. Have you seen his videos? His camera gal is brilliant! He is one true actor - he knows right where the camera is at all times. He's constantly giving the audience what they want! That's nothing but Academy Award material, I tell you! Maybe I can get a job as his key grip. Mawmee, what is a key grip anyway. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/201744 Sat, 2 Sep 2006 07:11:09 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/201744 It's official - I went on my very first stroller ride today. I'm not talkin' about through the kitc ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/201504 Fri, 1 Sep 2006 15:31:06 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/201504 As you can read in a previous diary entry, I've decided that orange cats can't jump. It really has ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/201032 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:48:50 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/201032 There's a new cat in our house! Well, not really, but the three of us just joined the Best Friends ... Best Friends Animal Society group. Any kitty who is interested in helping homeless animals can join this great new group! We told Mawmee that we wanted to sponsor a cat. The minute we saw Frankie, we knew he was the cat we wanted to sponsor. Wanna know why? First of all, he looks just like me! Second of all, my first Mommy had a stuffed dog that she loved and his name was Frankie! Third of all, he's a big 'ole kitty - just like Samoa - MOL! Fourth of all, he likes to shred paper. So with Frankie around, Best Friends doesn't need to buy a paper shredder! Frankie has been at Best Friends for three years. He's very playful, and he loves affection! We love you Frankie, and hope someday you find a new forever home. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/200515 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:46:35 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/200515 I sleep on the bed at night. It's because I'm a cuddle cat, and that is what us cuddle cats do. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/199751 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 13:50:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/199751 So, Violet walks up to me yesterday after breakfast and says, do you wanna play? I said, yeah, bu ... do you wanna play? I said, yeah, but only if we can play like Monkey and Cooper do! Violet said, I'll be Monkey, and you can be Cooper! So I went under the chair and was minding my own business. In the meantime, Violet was running through the kitchen into the dining room, and flying past me in the living room. He came over to me and very gently acted like he was going to bite my paw. He didn't really do it, just acted like it. So, I swatted at him - first a right punch, then a left punch. The audience gathered - that would be Mawmee and Daddy. I heard Mawmee say, this is when you need the video camera. The next thing you know, we are in a full body hug and rolling all over the place. I think I even hissed once! More punching, more pretend biting, more rolling. Then Violet looked at me and said, thanks, that was fun, I've got to go poopie! I said, I'll come with you, I've got to poopie too. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/198283 Fri, 25 Aug 2006 05:36:21 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/198283 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/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/197879 Thu, 24 Aug 2006 07:16:17 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/197879 As you remember, I have been waiting for my interview for the October magazine spread I'll be in! ... interview for the October magazine spread I'll be in! Tiffany called today to interview me. She wanted to know which page of the I'm Just a Cat Mattress book was my favorite. Of course, I told her it was the page with the big orange cat on it! For those of you that don't have the book, the big orange cat is sleeping in a bed of flowers. If I was allowed to go outside, that is what I would like to do! Can you believe Tiffany had never heard of Catster? What is wrong with that? I'll tell you what is wrong with that - a lot! She even has cats! I told her that her cats need their own webpages. I told her that her cats want to write in diaries! I told her that her cats want to have friends all over the world! I told her that her cats want to be Cat of the Day, or Cat of the Week! Well, the line forms in the back for those honors. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/197723 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:23:37 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/197723 I'm so happy for my good friend, Monkey Blue, who has been chosen as Catster's Cat of the Week! I ... Monkey Blue, who has been chosen as Catster's Cat of the Week! I had a dream while I was sleeping. In my dream there was a monkey whispering in my ear, special things will happen this week. Well, Cat of the Week is about as special as it can get here on Catster! Have a fun week celebrating, Monkey. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/196597 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:21:09 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/196597 Mawmee gave me mine own monkey since one of my best friends is Monkey! My first encounter with Mo ... monkey since one of my best friends is Monkey! My first encounter with Monkey was at his 1st birthday party where I won an award for the best monkey hat! People talk about monkeys all the time. They'll say, Calvin, you're more fun than a barrel of monkeys! That means if you were in a room with a barrel of monkeys and me - you would play with me! They'll say, Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle, Calvin! For me to be Monkey's uncle, I'd have to be Monkey's mother's brother. Whew - try wrappin' your brain around that! They'll say, Calvin, monkey see/monkey do! That means when Samoa looks at me funny, I can act like a monkey and chase her! George was a curious monkey. I'm curious too, but my name is Calvin. Hey, I could write a book and call it Curious Calvin! Mawmee, put on that old record of yours by the Monkees. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/195816 Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:29:10 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/195816 I'm not planning an official stroller ride until I make sure everyone in the neighborhood is back fr ... Stroll, Calvin, Stroll or big yard posters that say Calvin is #1!. I think it is only fair that I give them time to create the proper atmosphere for my first stroll. In the meantime, I'll just enjoy napping on the stroller box. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/195361 Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:29:47 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/195361 Guess who had the honor of being the first cat in the new stroller? Yep - me! Samoa was a big scar ... official stroll yet because it is wayyyyy too hot for cats to be strolling. I'll check with Miss Tangerine to see when we're going to have some nice strolling weather. The stroller box is more interesting to me! I wish we could keep that box in the kitchen forever. I'd better be careful not to get in that box when it gets put in the garage for the recycle man. I'd be strollin a long way from home if that happened. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/194191 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 18:54:49 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/194191 There are a lot of cats on Catster that have a person's name. Take me, for example. I'm Calvin. J ... D'Artanyn Bruno Bailey Fygarr the Mighty I can't even pronounce their first names! I thought it would be fun to ask all the Ted and Laura cats to be friends with me. Why, you ask? Well, why do you think? Hey, I think I'll make that a game just like Toffy did with his little haiku mystery! This game is much easier than Toffy's haiku! Thanks to all the Ted and Laura cats that became my friends. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/193432 Mon, 14 Aug 2006 08:43:47 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/193432 I got the official word from the Cat Mattress lady that my picture will be in the October issue of T ... Cat Mattress lady that my picture will be in the October issue of Today's Woman magazine. Well, it's not just my picture, but all of us except Daddy. Mawmee is on the bed with me, Violet, and Samoa, and she is reading the book to us. Violet and I are sleeping and Samoa is. . . . . well, Samoa is being Samoa. You'll just have to see the picture when the magazine comes out! Now I am waiting for the editor of the magazine to call and interview me. Let's see. . . . .what kind of questions will she ask me? Q. Calvin - are you as pawpular on Catster as everyone says? A. Why, yes I am! Did you see that I was Cat of the Day on July 19, my birthday? And my diary is quite popular too! Q. Calvin - do you have a lot of friends? A. Why, yes, I have 377 - 56 more than my sister, Samoa. I also have 28 rosettes - be sure to mention that! Q. Calvin - I hear you are in charge of two groups on Catster. Tell me about that. A. Why, yes, I have the I Knead You group, and also my new group, Cool Calvin Club. The finest cats on Catster belong to those two groups. Q. Calvin - tell me about your beautiful sister, Samoa. A. Why, . . . . . aukkkk, aukkkkk, blahhh. . . . I feel a hairball coming on. Interview over. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/192958 Sun, 13 Aug 2006 07:06:14 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/192958 I'm at it again today - chasin' Samoa - in more ways than one! First, I'm one of Catster's Diary ... mackadocious today! Or, I also call it gettin' down with my bad self, or acting like the Monkey man! Yep, I chased Samoa through the kitchen again. Whew, I almost forgot I was 15 years old! Hey, Monkey - what does mackadocious mean anyway. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/192557 Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:10:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/192557 I've been sleeping alot the past couple of days. I just found out why today. I was saving my energ ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/191765 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:42:32 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/191765 I forgot to mention my new video. I was supposed to show everyone how I like to play, but you can't ... Action! I might call that camera lady up and tell her I'm ready for more filming. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/191763 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 14:38:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/191763 My friend Toffy has a quiz in his diary that I have been trying to solve for several days. It is ... Toffy has a quiz in his diary that I have been trying to solve for several days. It is a haiku, which is a type of poem. Here it is: Familiar yet strange, I knew you well, litter box… To the good old times! Toffy has 3 rosettes to give away to the first 3 cats who can figure out its meaning. I've guessed a lot of different things, and I still haven't figured it out! I'm gonna keep guessing! I might come up with my own quiz for other cats to figure out. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190991 Wed, 9 Aug 2006 07:11:35 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190991 There seems to be quite an interest in my Cool Calvin Club from girls. That's only natural, I think ... Cool Calvin Club from girls. That's only natural, I think, cause all us Calvins are pretty handsome cats. So, I've decided to make them honorary Calvinettes. They will be the cheerleaders for our group. They can't actually join the group because there would be an outcry from the members. I can't have that in a 2-day old group! However, I'll mention them in my diary. So, here are the cats who told me their middle name is Calvin - MOL - the Calvinettes: Luna Rocky Ann Scooter Start those cheers, girls. Gimme a C . . . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190808 Tue, 8 Aug 2006 18:28:43 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190808 Just reporting in on my new Cool Calvin Club that I started yesterday. In one day, I've had 1/3 of ... Cool Calvin Club that I started yesterday. In one day, I've had 1/3 of the Catster Calvins join my group - 22 in all so far - woo hoo! I sure hope all the Calvins join - won't that be fun! I entered that Hot Paws of Summer contest by Zazzle today! I had to send them my picture. I'm sure I'll win because they probably look at a cat's resume. They'll see that I've been Cat of the Day, Diary of the Day, and Diary pick a couple of times. Plus I have cool music on my page, and a slideshow! Oh yeah, and my name is in glitter - how much more zazzlin' can I be. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190207 Mon, 7 Aug 2006 09:10:23 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190207 I love my I Knead You group and all the kneaders in the group. But I decided that I wanted to start ... I Knead You group and all the kneaders in the group. But I decided that I wanted to start another group. So, Catster, say hello to the Cool Calvin Club ~ a place for all us Calvin cats! There are 66 Catster cats named Calvin, and I have invited everyone of them to join my group. The first one to join was this Calvin from Atlanta, Georgia. It will be fun to see where all us Calvins live. Welcome to all my new Calvin buddies. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190008 Sun, 6 Aug 2006 19:20:26 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/190008 Sing a song of sixpence A pocket full of rye Four and twenty blackberries Baked in a pie When th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/189595 Sat, 5 Aug 2006 17:51:31 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/189595 Daddy grew some blackberries, he grows 'em all the time And here is what he did with 'em, I'll tell ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/188686 Thu, 3 Aug 2006 13:07:00 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/188686 I was looking at my Catster page today and noticed a new link at the top to a company called Zazzle. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/188381 Wed, 2 Aug 2006 19:18:40 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/188381 I'm feeling British today! I was in me flat watching me telly when this bloke called and told me ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/187556 Tue, 1 Aug 2006 05:11:02 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/187556 I was sleeping on Autumn's bed yesterday, minding my own business, when Mawmee picked me up and cram ... wow, I didn't know eagles were white! He said - you stupid cat, I'm not an eagle, I'm a parrot! I said - I'll eat you, you stupid parrot - dirty teeth and all! That shut him up. A few minutes later, I was back in the carrying case, and home in a flash! Now where's that toothbrush. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/187182 Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:32:01 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/187182 Hangin' with my Monkey man Feelin' all pimp, You can call me C-Crush Cause I'm no wimp! Hangin ... Monkey man Feelin' all pimp, You can call me C-Crush Cause I'm no wimp! Hangin' with my Catster friends Doin' p-mail, You can call me Snoop Catt Cause I won't fail! Hangin' with sweet Rocky Ann She's all in pink, You can call me Cal-Rhymes Cause I'm no fink! Hangin' with my Mawmee Went to the vet, You can call me Baby Cal Healthy? You bet! Hangin' with cute Simba gal That's one fine cat, You can call me C-Kiddy I rap like dat! Hangin' with the Luna-tic Feelin' just fine, She can rap too Ain't that devine? Hangin' with Scootie Tootie We both like sleep You can call me Big Cal This rap is deep! Thanks to all my friends who think I'm the best rapper on Catster! I've had some other suggestions for names: Ole' Dirty Cal Notorious C.A.T. Big Cal DJ Cal Cal-T-Rate Wrappin' this diary entry up. . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/186764 Sun, 30 Jul 2006 07:00:42 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/186764 After reading my rap yesterday, my friend Rocky Ann said that I need a rap name! I'm having a dif ... Snoop Catt Master C C Kiddy Lil' Cal Busta Gut Big C One Dollar Big Romeo Cal Rhymes Dr. Cal Al-i-nem C-Man Royal C Fresh Cal Ice-C Heavy C Flavin 'Vin That's a wrap. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/186533 Sat, 29 Jul 2006 17:05:25 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/186533 I saw Samoa playing with a bunch of cards. I want to play too! She said it's for a slumber party s ... Truth or Dare and she handed me a Dare card and told me to do it. Dare Card Yo! Rap everything you say for the next five minutes. I'm just a rapper and man, I'm dapper! Gettin' down with my jiggy, here's a cat named Wiggy Yo, have ya seen me do a break dance? Yo, have ya heard 'bout the outin' of Lance? Bring on the next card. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/184857 Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:06:47 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/184857 Like my friend, Rocky Ann, told me this morning - I'm having quite the birthday month so far! And S ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/184680 Tue, 25 Jul 2006 17:22:51 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/184680 Tonight was my photo session for the Today's Woman magazine article they are doing on the book, I'm ... I'm Just a Cat Mattress. The goal was to get me, Violet, and Samoa all on the bed together with Mawmee. That was the goal. It was also a challenge because Samoa never gets on the bed when Violet and I are on there. So, first I got on the bed with Mawmee cause after all, they want to see my face more than the other two cats! Sniff. . . .sniff, I think she has treats with her. Then Violet got on the bed with us. Yep, we both got a treat. This isn't bad work so far! Daddy was the photographer. Snap, snap, click, click. It seemed to take such a long time ~ now I know what all the fashion models deal with. Then - she got lifted and put on the bed with us! We all know who she is ~ the princess! Wow - we all stayed on the bed together. I got bored so I laid down. So did Violet, but he was twitching his tail, so I started trying to grab it. Mawmee tried not to laugh. I think Daddy took about 100 pictures. All I can see is bright flashes and it has been an hour since we did this - MOL! I'm gonna expect a big paycheck for this session. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/183951 Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:23:10 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/183951 Mawmee and Daddy laugh every Sunday when they look at the Walgreens ad in the newspaper. They have ... http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/183406 Sun, 23 Jul 2006 06:29:18 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/183406 It's not unusual. . . . .for Monkey's parents to see Tom Jones in concert! It's not unusual. . . ... Monkey's 1st birthday would rock. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/182624 Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:32:48 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/182624 I've got big news! You remember me telling you about that book - I'm Just a Cat Mattress? Well, ... I'm Just a Cat Mattress? Well, there is a magazine in town called Today's Woman, and they are going to do an article about the book. They want to include pictures of Louisville ladies with their cats relaxing on the bed. Guess who that would be? Yep - me and Violet! Samoa won't get on the bed with us - something about cooties. So we have to do a big photo shoot. Gee, with me being older and better lookin' than all the other local cats, they'll probably want me for the cover of the magazine. I wonder how I should pose? Should I be sleeping? Should I be yawning? Should I be wrestling with Violet? First Catster Cat of the Day, and now local magazine cover boy! I knew things were gonna start happening for me once I turned 15! Strike a pose. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/182148 Thu, 20 Jul 2006 06:50:56 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/182148 I'm not sure I'll ever have a day as spectacular as yesterday! Wowza - Cat of the Day on my 15th ... Something to help with my daily fluid intake Okay, I'll admit, I'm still a little afraid of it, but Violet and Samoa have already checked it out and said it won't hurt me. Thanks to Catster and all my friends ~ old and new ~ for making it the best birthday ever! Now, Happy Birthday today to Monkey Blue who is the big 1 year old! Celebrate. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/181645 Wed, 19 Jul 2006 05:44:44 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/181645 CAT OF THE DAY??? Or as my friend, the great Jeter Harris would say: CAT O' DA DAY??? Wow, ... Jeter Harris would say: CAT O' DA DAY??? Wow, and on my 15th birthday? It couldn't get any better than that! Thank you Catster ~ I knew you thought I was great! Just put the trophy in the box with my Diary of the Day trophy that you forgot to mail back in April. Samoa. . . . . .Violet. . . . . . did you see who was named Cat of the Day? Gee, another good friend, Scooter has me as her scrolling thought for the day - thanks Scooter! Hmmmmm, attention everyone, I am now going to do my dramatic reading for all the world to see when they visit my diary today. For all you newbies, I do dramatic readings at all big events in our house. Here goes: 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! Ahhhhh, Cat of the Day. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/181220 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 08:11:53 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/181220 When you're getting ready to turn 15, the rule is that you can celebrate your birthday for more than ... Rocky Ann. I had to wait until last night to open it. Wowza - you should have seen all the cool presents: Catnip Sea Creatures Garfield Comb and Brush Crazy Spinners Chilly Chews Birthday Picture Frame Of course, one of my favorite things was the tissue paper in the box, and the box itself! I sat on the tissue paper while Mawmee helped me open the gifts. All the gifts were put in front of me like a shrine. I played for a little bit, but then decided I'd better take a nap right there on the tissue paper! You can see me with all my presents in my new pictures. Being 15 is gonna be great! I'd better rest up for my party tomorrow. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/180375 Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:02:28 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/180375 I've got a slideshow on my page, but I've noticed a lot of kitties have a video. I want a video too ... Monkey Blue and look at his videos. This is one funny cat! He is young, so he's got the energy to run around and act like a monkey! He's having a birthday party next weekend. I wonder if his birthday is the same day as mine? Monkey see, monkey do. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/179312 Fri, 14 Jul 2006 08:00:05 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/179312 Every cat having a birthday should have a gift list. After all, why get gifts you don't like or wan ... Something for my tummy! Something to help with my daily food intake! Something to help with my daily fluid intake! Something to play with! Something to play in! Something to snuggle in! Something for my serious sleeptime! Something to honor my greatness! I think that will about do it. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/178940 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:24:59 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/178940 Next week is my 15th birthday! July 19 is actually my born again day! Four years ago today my fi ... born again day! Four years ago today my first Mommy went to heaven. Her mean 'ole creepy husband took all 4 of us kitties to the humane society. They were probably going to send us to the Rainbow Bridge because nobody adopts older cats, and unfortuantely, our humane society is a kill-shelter. Well, my new Mawmee was so mad cause that was her aunt, and she wanted to find homes for us kitties, and the creepy husband did that to us without telling anyone! So, my Mawmee called around and found out where we were. She adopted all of us and found us homes. I was the lucky one cause I hid under the bed and wouldn't come out. I knew this was the home I wanted to stay in! If I came out from under that bed, I'd be living in someone else's house right now! Mawmee knew my age, but was not sure about my birthday, so we all decided that the day I was saved from going to the Rainbow Bridge should be my birthday! Violet is planning the party, and of course, I'll be doing a dramatic reading. Everyone will be looking forward to it, I'm sure! I can't wait to be 15! I have two good friends that are 15 ~ Rocky Ann and Ug ~ my new U friend! I'll be they can tell me all the great things about being 15. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/178285 Wed, 12 Jul 2006 08:26:15 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/178285 Yesterday I got a rosette from my friend, Louis LeBeau! For you newbies, Louis LeBeau has got to ... Louis LeBeau! For you newbies, Louis LeBeau has got to be one of the biggest stars of Catster! He has 26,901 friends ~ 84,294 views ~ and he is only 6 years old. Wow, he has crammed alot into 6 years! He said he took a look around my page, and thought it was pretty cool. I think Louis is handsome, just like me. We look alot alike. Louis likes to carry forks around. But they have to be white plastic forks, and they have to be from McDonalds. Isn't that funny? Here are the reasons I think he carries a fork: 1. He must always be hungry. 2. He uses the fork to poke at his brother, Ethan. 3. He wants to be a MacDonald's spokescat. 4. He thinks it is a microphone (he sings to his forks!). 5. It makes him look mysterious ~ people say, "Why is Louis carrying a fork around in his mouth?" Thanks Louis for being my friend, and for being such a cool Catster cat! Mawmee, I want to go to MacDonald's. . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/177780 Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:31:08 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/177780 Yesterday I told you about a new book that was advertised on Catster ~ I'm Just a Cat Mattress. T ... I'm Just a Cat Mattress. The mattress lady wanted me to join their mattress club and send in a picture. Of course, I wanted to join and now you can see me and my mattress - I like to call him Daddy - on their Cat Mattress book website! Scroll down when you get to that page to see me. I think this is just the start of bigger and better things for me. Who knows, that mattress gal may want to write a book just about me! And then Catster will make me Cat of the Year! I'd better look into getting a manager. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/177406 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:38:57 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/177406 Yeah, I've got the U friend I've been searching for! Thank you to everykitty's friend, Scooter wh ... Scooter who suggested Ug as my new U friend! And the best part of all? Ug is 15 years old, and I am having my 15th birthday on July 19! We are the same age. Isn't Ug just beautiful? For those of you who don't know, Ug is Greek and it means Goddess! Ug has a few health problems, so I will be saying my prayers every night that she stays healthy! I'm sooo happy that my alphabet of friends is now complete! Every Catster cat needs an alphabet of friends. . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/177217 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:01:39 PDT Calvin ~ Knead On ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/177217 Well, I'm not the cat mattress, but there is a new book that I saw advertised on Catster called I'm ... I'm Just a Cat Mattress! It's a book that has two purposes ~ you can read the book, and pull out the pages as artwork or for scrapbook pages. I ordered it for my Mawmee. It's all about cats who like to sleep on beds, on people, and on mattresses! Yep, that would be me! My Daddy is usually the mattress, but I have to give equal time to Mawmee too. She's the one that always says, a cat needs comfort. I have to agree with that statement! I sent that mattress lady a picture of me and Daddy to put on their website! Big deal that Samoa had her diary picked again as one of Catster's picks of the day! I'm waiting for the bigger honor of Cat of the Day or Cat of the Week! It should be happening very soon. They are probably waiting until my birthday. Oh, Catster, that would be July 19. . . . . . . .]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/283044/diary/Calvin_in_charge/176820